I would like to say first that English is not my native language. I am french and it's the first time I wrote something in english. So don't hesitate to make some remarks.
Also, unfortunately I am not JK Rowling, this woman is a genious, I am just playing with her characters.
On this cold November night; Augusta Longbottom a strong minded 60 years old witch, was waiting for her friends and neighbors to show up, for a poker game wich would take place in her house of Godrics Hollow this evening.
Augusta was very excited and happy, nobody or nothing could break her happiness; it's been a tough year for everyone in the wizarding world ; tonight was the sign that everything would be okay . And Merlin do they deserve to have some fun now than Voldemort had disappeared.
Two days ago, on the night of Halloween, Voldemort appeare at the Potters' house with the intention of killing them. After he had murdered James Potter and his wife Lily, The Dark Lord -as he liked to be called- tried to curse their son who was the same age than Neville, but something that nobody could explain happened. When Voldemort threw the killing curse to the baby, it went right back at him, and destroyed him. The most feared wizard had been a defeated by a one year old.
Since that day, the wizarding world had been parties and celebrations of the end of terror, they lived for some years. Every witch family in England finally breathing, after months of hiding and fighting against the dark forces.
Augusta was finally relieved, as for her it may have been harder than for other witch family. Her son Franck and his wife Alice had joined the Order Of The Phoenix, an organisation who fought Voldemort and his couple had confronted the Dark wizards three times, facts wich made Augusta scared for her family. But the worst thing maybe was that her grandson Neville had been in danger himself. Shortly after his birth, her son had come to tell her that he and his family had to go into hiding, and that she couldn't come with them. This broke Augusta, the poor witch had only seen Neville once in the hospital, before they left. For monthes Augusta begged every member of the Order to tell her where they went, and why; but no one answered. In the end all she could do was pray for them.
In that spirit, as soon as Augusta heard about the defeat of Voldemort, she went to the head of the Order Of Phoenix, Albus Dumbledore, the only one who knew where her family was hidden and demanded him to bring her to her son. Yesterday, for the first time in a year, the old witch had been able to hug her son. Her grandson Neville had changed so much and was now the perfect mix of her son and his wife. He was really the most beautiful baby in the world, and it was with big regrets that Augusta left when the night came.
Yeah it was a goodnight, Augusta was in a good mood she has already planned to visit them tomorrow and to take her grandson to the park. The baby had never had the chance to see the outside world, and Augusta' duty as her only grandmother has to spoil him, whenever she had the chance.
A knock on her door startled her, her guests should not come before an hour, who could be at her door at this time. Maybe it was someone inviting her to another celebration.
As she opened the door, Augusta realized that it was not a happy visit. Standing in front of her were Albus Dumbledore, head of the Order of The Phoenix and of Hogwarts (schools where every english wizards go) Alastor Maugrey, the best Auror of England and mentor of Franck and Alice, and Cornelius Fudge Minister of Magic. When these three men were at your place it always meant troubling news for you.
"What happened Albus? asked the old lady to her once teacher.
- I am sorry Augusta. It's about Franck and Alice...began the man with the long white beard.
-I ask you what happend? Where are they? Where is Neville? repeated again Augusta.
-Saint Mungos, Augusta. Finally answered Cornelius. They were doing their duty; and fought for what we believe in.
-What are you trying to say Minister?! Move I need to go and see if my son is okay." exclaimed the old witch, her wand in hand and apparating directly into the hospital.
She was soon followed by the three wizards and not giving them a look, Augusta walked to the front desk. There stood a young witch doing her nails and reading Witch Weekly.
"Good Evening miss. I need to know exactly where is my son Franck Longbottom and his wife Alice, those three incompetent monkeys told me that they were here . asked Augusta politely but yet with a demanding voice.
-Longbottom... Let me see... ah yes the two victims of the Cruciato curse. Hmmm Mr Aspen is doing a check up on them. say the young witch with a bored voice. He will come to see you as soon as he finish."
In the waiting room, Augusta turned to Alastor, with a fierce look.
"I need to know right now, why my son is here, and why this stupid girl says that they suffered from the Cruciato curse. I want answers.
-We thought they were safe, if we had known. Augusta believe me when I say, that if I had thought for one second that Franck and Alice were in danger, i would not have leave the protection. Never!They had just put Neville in his bed when they came. Death Eaters they kidnapp them and torture them for hours before we had the chance to rescue them. Told with a very tired voice Alastor Maugrey. For one second the Auror seemed on the verge of crying.
-Kidnapped...but you rescued them. They are going to be okay. And Neville where is he? asks the old witch.
-Neville is with Minerva Mc Gonnagall. Augusta listen to me when we came Alice was on the floor inconscious. And Franck he wasn't fighting anymore, it was like he just gave up. said Albus with a stern voice.
-I need to sit down. "whispered Augusta. Her son her only son, tortured for hours, it was too hard on her, all she could do now was to stay here; and pray again.
The night was long and hard for the four people in the waiting room. Everytime a doctor came in, Augusta stood up, to see if it was for her or not. It was only at five am, than Mr Aspen enters the waiting room. The young man had the look of someone who had a rought night.
"Mrs Longbottom? I am Mr Aspen I was the doctor of your son and his wife. What you need to know is that when they came, they were in really bad shape. Your daughter in law was inconscious, and your son wasn't talking or responding to any treatment.
-Oh Merlin. cried Augusta.
-We tried with my crew for hours to heal them but the damages were too important and irreversible. Your son and his wife, won't never be the same, they lost their minds, something broke when they have been tortured.
-What are you saying? asked Alastor.
-What I am saying is that both of them will have to stay here in this hospital, where we have a place for people like them. You have to understand that they will never be able to raise their son and that they will never leave this facility. concluded the young doctor, leaving them with their worries.
-Neville...they will never see him grow up or go to school. Oh Merlin why them why? Can they have the right to be happy?! sobed Augusta.
-Come on Augusta let's get you home. Neville is waiting for you. You are now the only family he's got. "said Cornelius.
Augusta suddenly stands up and threatened the Minister of Magic with her wand.
"Never say Neville has just me. He's got parents who fought for him, so he could be able to live in a safer place. As far that I am concerned they are not dead. And I don't care that everybody thinks they lost their minds. They will wake up and they will remember him. Mark my words!"
The Minister, too afraid to answer realised it was time for him to leave and to return to the Ministry with Albus Dumbledore.
Finally, Alastor convinced Augusta to go back home, where Minerva McGonnagall as waiting for them with the young Neville in her arms. After everybody left, Augusta lost herself in the brown eyes of her grandson full of innocence ,and at this moment she knew that this little boy depended now on her.
That's it for the First Chapter. Don't forget to review.