Prologue

Chapter Text

"Don't worry, my son's in Ipswich running errands for me, he won't be home for a while yet." Evelyn told her guest as she lead the older woman into the main lounge. The young lady who followed had yet to be introduced. "Cassandra's son is hosting a party tonight, so when he does come back, Caleb won't be here too long."

She poured two measures of whiskey as she motioned for the ladies to sit down. One of the glasses was handed to the older woman, and Evelyn produced a bottle of Butterbeer for the younger.

"Thank you, Sister Evelyn." The older woman signaled to the younger to move away from the conversation. "You are a blessing to your coven."

Evelyn smiled, "it's not a problem, Old Mother." She took her usual seat, "I'm always ameniable to helping the Coven, even more so as it was you who asked. It is a privilage to be called upon by Salem's eldest Crone. The child is most welcome here."

The older woman lent forwards and lowered her voice, but still the younger woman managed to hear every word. "The child shall be attending Spencer in the fall, she'll be attending under her true name: Putnam.

"You know who she is, and how powerful and independent she can be. However you shall be responsible for her until such a time where she is either of age, or until her death; whichever comes first."

"I understand."

The unnamed girl fell to the floor, Evelyn looked on questioningly. "She was given a slow release sleeping draught, this was you may hide her, without worry that your son should come home and find her wandering around.

"I take it that the Sons' are still unaware of the Coven and your magic. They do not need to know."

"I understand, and so will my Sisters. We have kept this from our husbands, and we will continue to keep it from our Sons."

The old lady motioned her head in agreement, "I offer my condolances upon your upcoming loss, just watch your Son does not follow in the same direction." She downed the rest of her glass and stood. "Take good care of Miss Lily, there is little more we can do for her now."

The old woman disapparated with a soft pop and Evelyn Danvers made her way over to her new guest. Lifting her carefully, Evelyn carried the younger woman to one of the guest rooms.