The Past

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Dobby appeared with a pop sound, his signature arrival. I couldn't help but stare at him in disbelief as he stood there. He was wearing a smelly, dirty, torn pillowcase, looking like a complete mess.

I wanted to shout at him and tell him to wear some underwear, as his little brother was almost visible through the holes in the pillowcase. But I held back, not wanting to face the wrath of the woman who seemed to have an unlimited supply of slaps and was leveling up her strength with each one she gave.

I decided to leave it but planned to have a serious conversation with Dobby and his master, Lucious, later. If it turned out that Lucious made Dobby dress like this, I would also have to have a lengthy conversation with him.

The thought of him having a fetish with men or elves made me shudder, and I didn't want to even imagine that scene.

As I was lost in my thoughts, Dobby spoke up, "Master, the Minister of Magic is here." His voice was filled with hesitation.

"Fudge, what does that idiot want now?" Lucious, who was standing nearby, sneered.

"Maybe he needs more money as usual," Narcissa added flatly.

"That greedy bastard. I swear one day I will shoot an Avada Kavadra up his ass." Lucious, who was clearly agitated, spat out.

Wait a minute. What did Lucius say about shoveling something up Fudge's ass? Man, I have a bad feeling about this. Is my hypothesis proving itself to be correct?

"Yeah, yeah, enough with your obsession with male ass. Come on, let's see what Fudge wants." Narcissa, who seemed to have had enough said.

"I don't have an obsession with male-ass woman." Lucious bellowed.

Narcissa, who seemed to be in a hurry, added, "Draco dear, take a good rest, baby. Mother and father have some important business to take care of."

And with that, she pulled Lucious out of the room and closed the door behind her.

Finally, I had some time to myself.

(TAP)

What was that? I looked over at the sound. Well, I am not entirely as alone as I initially thought. Dobby is still here. He is looking down and tapping the marble floor with his toes.

I walked over to him and said, "Hey, Dobby, what's up?"

"The ceiling master," He said while pointing at the ceiling of my room.

"Not that, buddy. What I meant was, how is your life?" I clarified myself.

He looked at me in shock and stuttered, "Dobby, i-i-is do doing fine, master Draco."

I could tell that Draco had not been kind to him. Dobby can be a valuable asset and a loyal friend if you gain his trust. That guy doesn't even need wands to do magic.

I still remember how he defeated Lucius at the end of the second movie after Harry had freed him. He could also pave my path to getting more elves as well. I need to get this guy in my camp, no matter what.

I need to get as strong as possible to have any chance of seeing my brothers ever again. Damn, they would probably be an uncountable number of worlds between us.

First, I need to take over this world. Then I can utilize all my resources to find a way to travel to other worlds. It will be a long and arduous journey, but I am willing to see it through. My brothers, we will reunite soon.

••••

Draco was a transmigrate, a being who had been transported from one world to another against his will. In his previous life, he had been an orphan name Leo.

But despite this tough start, Leo found a family among the other orphan boys at the orphanage. There were ten of them in total, and they bonded like brothers.

Unfortunately, conditions at the orphanage were far from ideal. The boys were neglected and mistreated, and they lived in poverty. The staff was stretched thin and didn't have the resources to provide for the boys' basic needs.

As a result, the boys often went without proper nutrition, clothing, and medical care. It was a harsh and unforgiving environment, but the boys had to rely on each other to survive.

As the boys entered their teenage years, they left the orphanage and went to the streets. It was tough to survive on the streets, but it was better than the conditions at the orphanage.

The boys took on various odd jobs to help make ends meet. Hades and his brothers worked hard to contribute to the household and took on any job they could find, from cleaning to gardening to manual labor. It was hard work, and the pay was never enough, but it was better than nothing.

Despite the long hours and grueling work, Hades and his brothers remained determined to create a better life. They knew their circumstances were not ideal, but they refused to let that hold them back. They were determined to succeed and create a better future for themselves and their brothers.

One day, Liam, one of the brothers, decided it was time for them to come up with a family name. They had always been known simply as the orphanage boys. Still, Liam wanted a name that reflected their bond and unique relationship.

After a fierce discussion, the brothers decided to go with Ashborn, inspired by a character from a popular Korean webtoon called Solo Leveling. The name had an incredible and powerful feel, and it resonated with the brothers as they remembered their teenage years reading and discussing the series.

It seemed like the perfect fit for their family, and they agreed. However, Hades, one of the brothers, preferred to go by Hades Deathborn, and his brothers respected his wishes.

From that day on, the ten brothers were known as the Ashborns to their friends and the Deathborns to their enemies.

As the years passed, Leo and his brothers continued to work hard and eventually landed more stable and higher-paying jobs. Their circumstances improved, and they were able to provide a better life for themselves and their adopted brothers.

But disaster struck as things seemed to be going well for Hades and his brothers. The first to go was Varun, their older brother of Indian ethnicity. He had always dreamed of having a big family and held onto the hope that his parents and sister would return to him one day.

Tragically, they had passed away when he was young, leaving him an orphan. Despite this, Varun always believed they were with him in spirit. But he was taken from them too soon, passing away peacefully in his sleep at the tender age of 25.

His loss was deeply felt by all of them, as they had lost their big brother, who always protected them. It was a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment they had together.

As they struggled to come to terms with the loss of their brother, fate dealt another cruel blow, taking their second brother, Leo.

Thus unknown to the brothers, Leo started his new life as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter world.

••••

"Well, Dobby, why do you wear this pillowcase?"

He started shivering as I mentioned it, and I felt terrible for him. He must have been freezing.

"Fuck! What's that poking out from those holes?" I said, pointing between Dobby's legs. Damn it, I need to get this guy some proper clothing asap.

"Dobby, why do you have to be such an exhibitionist? Showing your dick in public," I scolded him.

Wait a second. That was not what I planned to say. What is going on here? Am I still tired from the transmigration, or did Draco's accident damage my brain?

"No master, no. It's not what you think. Master Lucius made me....." Dobby quickly explained and drew my focus away from what I was thinking.

I realized my hypothesis was correct, and it was that bastard Lucious who had been making Dobby dress like this.

"Look here, Dobby, you do what I will say. You will not be wearing that dirty pillowcase anymore." I said with authority and a warm smile. At least, I think it was a warm one.

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