Seamless Times

Harry Potter Fanfic

Disclaimer: I do not claim to own any works of the wonderful world of Harry Potter, but I do own all of the other characters and plot. This is set around the 19 years gap but doesn't really follow the epilogue. Don't forget to review and let me know what you think. First Harry Potter fic.

Outside of Manchester the night is still and cold, black as ink and owls serenade the air. Trees are strategically placed on and around the hills in clusters. Below the hills in a high rise building stands Bellview Manors, a pureblood lodging that had been established after the war. Its rustic features from the Victorian age makes it appears older than it is; with brick walls and big looming windows, trailing vines and trellis along each wall. The entrance was set back and a cobblestone path led up to the front porch's arch which was held up by tall ivory pillars. The whole vicinity was bordered by tall iron cast fence.

The whole place was lit for the occasion; every room seemed to be alight its rays shone out into the courtyard. The large ballroom was dressed in ivory and silver and the huge chandeliers were dazzling. Pureblood witches dressed richly in silk and satin conversed in crowds around the room, couples danced across the ballroom. Teen wizards flocked the serving tables, courtyards and the maze. Upstairs on the third floor heavy curtains were drawn in the conference room. The medium sized room is wood panelled with maroon coating at the bottom. A long rectangular table stood in the middle, arm chairs arranged in each corner and the tea caddy set at the back.

Aristocrat wizards sat at the table conversing in hushed tones they seem to be waiting for something. Suddenly the fireplace flamed at the same time a series of pops sounded in the room. The figure that stepped out of the fireplace wore velvet robes of fire red, he was tall and tanned and his face hardened and gaunt. The room immediately fell silent as he took his seat at the head of the table, the other wizards watched him warily.

"What's all of the business about?"

"Well you took your time!"

"The better question is, who ARE you?"

At this they all agreed on that point, the man just smiled at them and gestured at the men standing in red robes. The other men took notice of them for the first time but before they could question, the men raised their wands and started mumbling incantations. A white force struck the four corners of the room with force.

"Now that the room is secure, let us talk gentlemen. You may call me Markov and I have a proposition for you men. A timeless cause I am positive you would be interested in."

His voice was hushed but strong and he had the total attention of the room, although not all of the looks were trusting.

"Brrrrrringggg...!"

The alarm blared loudly as the time read 8:15. The room's walls were coloured sage green and the curtains fluttering at the windows were lavender. Below the western window sat a zebra print window seat which seemed to match the rug and bed sheets. The slumbering figure groaned and rolled over away from the sun's bothersome rays. At the foot of the queen bed was an open trunk and the floor was covered in things still to be packed.

The door flew open suddenly and in the doorway stood Romlida Vane; she stood at 5'5 and was able to keep herself fit through the years and had soft curves. Her raven curls were pinned back from her face and her expression switched to annoyance as her gaze took in the messy room.

"Aerynne Helena, get up right now if you don't want to miss the train!" She crossed the room and sat next to the prone figure. Her only reply was a huff and a groan. Romilda rolled her eyes to the ceiling and without speaking she sent a stinging hex to her daughter.

"MOOOOoooMmm! Five more minutes, do you even know what time I went to bed?"

The girl pitched up out of bed howling and glared at her mother. She was slim and tanned, long raven cork screw curls hung down her back, emerald almond shaped eyes squinted and her lips was fixed in a scowl. Romilda raised an eyebrow that clearly asked if that was her final answer.

"I know this room is still a mess, your trunk only half packed and it is 8:30. Honestly Aerynne what did you even do last night?"

"Ohhh well I, umm flooed Allistair to ask if she had seen my boots and then we got to talking" She mumbled all this as she gazed at her sheet but then something seemed to click and she sprang out of bed with a shriek.

"Did you say 8:30?! Mom, the train leaves at 11. You could've woke me up sooner! God this room is a mess, I still have to pack and I can't even find Misty."

"Take a breath darling, we still have time. Hop in the shower and I'll help you sort out your room, I let Misty out into the garden this morning. Are your supplies at least packed babe?"

Suddenly sheepish Aerynne smiled softly as she walked up to her mother; at 15 she only reached Romilda's shoulder. She slid into her embrace and breathed in her scent of peaches and cranberries.

"Thank you mommy, you're the best do you know that?" She grinned up at her as she squeezed. Romilda gently brushed the stray curls off her baby's forehead and wondered just where the time had gone. It seemed like yesterday when the healer first placed Aerynne in her arms, then it was her first day of elementary, Hogwarts and now she was entering her OWLs year.

"You know I think I heard that before. Go on and take your shower, I want us to have breakfast together before we meet your father at the station."

Romilda kissed her forehead before she released her and left the room. Aerynne grabbed her bath stuff and towel before dashing into the ensuite bathroom. Her bathroom was decorated in aquamarine and violet, it smelled like her bodywash pomegranate and dragon berry. Fifteen minutes later she entered her room in a towel and picked her way across the room to the closet. A sigh escaped her lips as she took in the many choices. After five minutes she was able to pick dark jeans, grey camisole and a cream lace eyelet fitted shirt. Dressed she slipped her feet into grey ballet flats and ran downstairs and into the kitchen.

"Good morning"

She breezed around the room and placed a peck on everyone's cheek; her stepfather Dean Thomas, sister Amelia and brother Aedan. Her mother seemed to be obsessed with the letter "A" when it came to naming her kids. Amelia and Aedan were both olive skinned and had hazel eyes and shared their mother's cork screw curls.

"Have you done packing Aerynne?"

"Ummm almost." She gave Dean a wry grin as she proceeded to grab the juice pitcher out of the fridge as Romilda placed breakfast on the table.

"Okay we have waffles, eggs and sausage to jumpstart our day"

"Yayy!"

"Awesome, anymore strawberry syrup?"

Aerynne back tracked to the cupboard for the syrup in question before sitting down.

"Harry called to check in; we're going to meet them in an hour and a half."

"Think that's enough time for the princess?"

"Hey not fair, I'm a teenage girl!"

The whole table laughed at Aerynne's comeback and soon the table was filled with more banter amongst the family.

At 10:25 Aerynne pushed through the barrier with her cat's carrier in her hand, Dean insisted on pushing her trolley. Walking hand in hand with Amelia, she immediately spotted her father by the sea of red heads. The small family quickly waded through the crowd to meet the others. When they were close enough Aerynne dropped her sister's hand and hugged her father's side.

Harry Potter smiled down at his eldest daughter as he squeezed her tight and then kissed her forehead. Aerynne had always been a daddy's girl, and everyone knew Harry normally turned a blind eye when it came to her. Romilda with Aedan in her arms kissed both Harry and Ginny on the cheeks. Dean moved over to greet Bill, Fleur, George, Angelina, Ron, Lavender, Hermione and Draco.

"Geee I taught we agreed on an hour and a half Milda?"

"Oh don't start Harry, you should have seen your daughter's room."

"Don't forget the half packed trunk."

"Oh you stop that Dean, she's a teenager."

"Well at least we know who's influencing her babe; Gin seems very in sync with the teens."

"I'm cool, don't hate Dean."

The group broke into laughter; Harry squeezed Aerynne's shoulder so she could look up at him.

"I thought we had a deal missy?"

"We did, but I got home kind a late from Aunt Mione's and then I couldn't find my boots. So then of course I had to call Alli"

Harry just shook his head as Aerynne's face immediately lit up at her explanation. She pouted as he begin to chuckle and she then moved to hug Ginny.

"I found your boots the other day, I'm surprised you just realised you missed them"

"Ohhh that's great, I couldn't remember where I wore them last. Thanks Ginny"

"I think Lily's holding the bag for you"

Moving to greet her other siblings, she quickly hugged Albus and punched James shoulder because she could.

"Hey! What was that for?"

"That dear brother was my way of saying I miss you" Aerynne laughed and stuck out her toungue as James mumbled about her being a crazy banshee. She moved to hug Lily who was having a very expressive conversation to Amelia.

"Hey Lilly flower, have you got my boots?"

"Hey Aeri! It's right here. And don't call me Lily flower!" Lily face scrunched up in annoyance, Aerynne chuckled and kissed her cheek. Taking the bag, her face lit up as she caught sight of her best friend, Allistair Malfoy. Pale skin, huge grey eyes and curly ashen curls that felt like silk; she was athletically built and stood at 5'3. Allistair was the all around girl, smart, sporty and a lover of literature.

"Alli...!"

"Aeri...!"

Both girls squealed and hugged like mad, the adult just rolled their eyes knowing the two girls had just seen the other yesterday. Moving from Alli she quickly hugged Aunt Mione and Uncle Draco.

"Seriously ladies, I'm pretty sure you girls spent the day squealing and lounging in my house all of yesterday."

"Oh leave them be Draco, no one questions you and Theo."

"We are men, and do not squeal."

"Oh really I remember something different at the Puddlemere's last game?"

"That was an excitement scream baby, not like what you do when you buy new shows." Pansy immediately smacked Theo, and Hermione laughed as she grasped Cassiopeia's hand.

Laughing the girls moved over to greet the other Weasleys and catch up. Standing in a circle off from the adults, the girls found Dominique Weasley, Peter Longbottom, Violet Weasley, Caitlyn Nott and Richard McLaggen. Dominique was tall and lithe; her strawberry blonde locks were curled and twisted atop her head. Her expressive azure eyes were lined with black and she was dressed in a khaki cargo pants and a white tee. Peter looked just like his father except with shaggy and fairer hair and chocolate eyes compliments from his mother Hannah. He was dressed in jeans and a blue button down shirt.

Violet had auburn hair which was pulled in a braid, and deep blue eyes and a curvy body. She was dressed in a royal blue skirt and a gold tank top. Caitlyn had her father's colouring, willowy and the deepest of black hair, from Pansy, and was pulled in a ponytail. Her eyes were amber and her lips a deep pink. She was dressed in a navy sun dress and gold sandals. Richard McLaggen was the splitting image of his father but was humble like his mother Leanne. Richard dressed in muggle jeans and a football jersey.

"Well look who finally arrived."

"Oh come on Cait, I was only 15 minutes late.."

"Yeah I wasn't expecting her until quarter to..."

"Richard!" Aerynne immediately moved to shove him, but was stopped by Peter grabbing her by the waist.

"Let's save the fighting until we reach school guys."

"Fine, you have one more chance McLaggen."

"Don't blame me for speaking the truth, Potter."

In the adult circle everyone was huddled and speaking quietly so as not to be overheard by the younger children.

"There's been talk of recruiting to overthrow the ministry."

"I heard that too, they've started dabbling in the dark arts again."

"Dark Arts?! Of course you would know the full story Nott." Ronald growled as he immediately got suspicious.

"What's that suppose to mean Weasel? Still holding grudges?" Hermione placed a warning hand on Draco's shoulder to calm him, and glared at Ron.

"Ron stop it, if something was to break out we would all be affected. We're on the same side here."

"Ginny's right Ron. Now is not the time to be holding grudges and starting fights."

"Audrey said they have been meeting at pureblood establishments."

"Yeah, Knockturn Alley has gotten pretty busy these last couple of weeks too. People are starting to get dodgy."

"The goblins aren't happy either."

"It's not only in Britain; my father is hearing talks in France as well."

"Oh GOD! What is going on?! Do you think they might wage war."

"It's not far from it Lavender. Two weeks ago, I was approached by some associates about a meeting. Theo was also approached around the same time, but both separately. The business sounded funny so I didn't bother following it up."

"Draco told me this, and a week later I got a nasty owl at work. The letter was cursed; luckily Draco was able to test it."

"Mione! You can't keep stuff like that from us."

All of the adults jumped as the train whistled loudly for boarding. The kids quickly swarmed their parents for final goodbyes. The fifth years could easily see something was up; everyone was so tense they failed at hiding their displeasure.

"What's going on Dad? Everyone seems so tense." Aerynne questioned softly as he hugged her.

"Nothing to worry your pretty head about darling. I want you to focus, this is your owl year, and don't forget to write."

"Don't I always? But I'm not so little anymore, you don't have to shield me." She gazed up at him, her eyes expressing her concern. Harry sighed pulled her tighter her to him and kissed her forehead.

"You'll always be little to me baby. I love you sweetheart" Aerynne smiled and nodded before moving over to hug Ginny, then Dean and finally her mother.

"Bye Ginny, love you."

"Have a great year hunnie, I love you too."

"Have fun kiddo, all work and little play makes a very unhappy Aeri."

"I know, I know. Bye bye Dean, love you."

"Love you sunshine."

"I love you angel, study hard this year."

"I will mom. I love you too, I promise to write." Aerynne squeezed her tighter. Romilda could tell something was up.

"What's up baby?"

"You and Dad would tell me if something's going on right." Romilda looked at her daughter hard, but then the train whistle blew again.

"Of course, now off you go darling. Be safe."

More goodbyes were chorused and then the kids made their way on the train and waved good bye as the train took off. Romilda gathered Aedan and Amelia around her and smiled as she caught Ginny enveloping Lily and Harry had an arm around Teddy. Lavender held Camille while Hunter lay on Ron's shoulder. Draco picked up a sleepy Cassiopeia, while Hermione held Scorpius's hand. Theo wrapped his arm around Pansy, who held Peony. The other families cuddled together and all of the adults were on the same wavelength of thinking.

What exactly was brewing out there on the horizon? And they hoped to Merlin, their kids wouldn't be involved like they were.

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