Author's Note: Thanks for all the reviews. Here is another chapter for my faithful readers:)
Chapter .2.
July 2nd 1981
Amy gets up at 6.00am to feed the horses with her mother. Amy fed the horses in the First and Second barns while her mum did the third and fourth. Working as a team they had them done quickly. They decided to turn out the horses after breakfast.
"Any more news from your friends?" Marion asks her daughter
"No. I don't know when they are arriving just that they will be here soon", Amy replies taking a sip of coffee her grandpa made
Caleb and Luke were at the table waiting for breakfast that Lisa was making. That's when they hear a car pull up outside.
"That can't be our stable hands they don't work till 7.30. It is only 7.15", Amy says
Marion goes out and looks out the window and groans.
"Why are they here? Couldn't they have warned us", Marion says
"What's wrong mum?" Amy asks
"Look for yourself", Marion says
Amy, Caleb, Luke and Jack look out the window and see a man in his early 40s getting out of a car and a woman in her early 20s getting out of the other side of the car. Amy and the others recognised them immediately. They were Tim and Lou Fleming. Amy hadn't seen them in 10 years but she still recognised them.
"What the hell are they here? I don't mind Lou but I don't like Tim", Jack says angrily
"Too late about it now. Lisa can you make more breakfast? Looks like we have two more people to feed", Marion says going to answer the door as Amy sits down
"Breakfast will be ready in 15minutes. Just enough time to wait for Ty, Jodi, Kyle, Daniel and Ben", Lisa says
"Great this is going to be fun", Amy mutters making sure her wand was hidden well
"Tim, Lou what are you doing here?" they hear Marion ask at the door
"We came to visit. We haven't seen Amy in a long time. Is she here now?" a male voice asks
Amy knew it was her father's voice. She was angry at the both of them for leaving. Amy hadn't seen them in 10 years. Ever since she went to Hogwarts. They could have seen her during the holidays but they didn't she was definably not in the mood today to deal with them. Luke and Caleb weren't happy either they hadn't seen them in 7 years and they were now 17. They all thought this was going to be fun. NOT. They left. Amy, Caleb and Luke stayed. Now they come out of the blue. Why?
"Come in. We are having breakfast in 15 minutes when our stable hands show up. And I would tread carefully if I was you. My father doesn't like you Tim", Marion says letting them in
"Thank you", Tim says coming in with Lou
Both quickly taking of their shoes. Marion moves past them and back to the table to sit next to her father to keep him calm. Tim and Lou come in and smile when they see the twins and they gasp when they look at Amy. That scar on her face was clearly visible to all to see.
"How?" Lou asks
"Hi to you too", Amy says scowling
"Hi Amy it has been a long time. Care to give your dad a hug?" Tim asks
"No I will not giving you a hug. I don't know you. I haven't seen you since I was 8-9. You will have to earn it", Amy says taking another sip of her coffee
"That's fair", Tim says
"Hi Amy", Lou says
"Hi Lou. It has been a long time", Amy says
"It has. Why don't we do something together this afternoon?" Lou asks
"I have heaps of work to do today. Maybe another day", Amy says
"Caleb please go and get Ty, Jodi, Kyle, Daniel, and Ben and tell them breakfast is ready", Lisa says
"Ok. Will be back in a minute", Caleb says running outside to tell them
"Who's this?" Tim asks Lisa
"I am Lisa Stillman-Barrett. I married Jack 3 years ago", Lisa says putting breakfast on the table
"Congratulation's Jack", Tim says
"Congratulation's grandpa", Lou says smiling
"Thanks", Jack says as Ty, Jodi, Kyle, Daniel and Ben come in for breakfast
"We have guests", Marion says to them, "This is my ex-husband Tim Fleming and my daughter Lou Fleming"
"Pleasure to meet you", Ty says cautiously knowing what Marion, and Jack had said about them.
"How long are you here for?" Luke asks Lou and Tim
"We are staying for a while", Tim says
"Where?" Caleb asks
"Here if that is ok?" Lou asks
Marion looks at her father and gives him a hopeless look.
"Fine you can stay here. We have two rooms spare on the bottom floor. The top floor is for Amy's friends when they get here", Marion says, "And you are paying rent"
"How many friends are coming Amy?" Tim asks
"10. They are sharing rooms with their wives or boyfriends", Amy replies
"How did you get that scar?" Lou asks looking at the jagged scar on her sisters face
"I got into a car accident", Amy lies saying the story that she had come up with when she first got home with the scar and her leg.
Only Caleb, Luke, Lisa, her grandfather and mother know differently.
"When did that happen?" Tim asks
"3 years ago", Amy replies
"I'm done I am going to turn out the horses", Ty says getting up
"We'll help you", Jodi, Kyle, Daniel and Ben says
They leave quickly.
"I have a horse to work on. Caleb can you show your dad and sister to their rooms. You know the two to use", Marion says
"Yes mum. But then I am going to work on my horse", Caleb says
"That's ok. I am going to work on Snowbell. What are you doing today Amy?" Marion asks
"I am jumping Midnight Spell over some jumps. Before riding some of my friends horses. They need their exercise", Amy says
"Good plan. If you need me sing out", Marion says going out the front door
"I will", Amy says putting her plate in the sink
"Can we watch you jump?" Tim asks
"Fine. But be quiet while I jump. Caleb show them to their rooms then show them to the indoor jumping ring. I'll be there", Amy says
Once they were gone Amy turn to her Grandfather.
"How are we going to do this?" Amy asks
"You will just have to keep your magic to your room. Be careful", Jack says
Amy limps outside to get Midnight Spell.
"Hi are we jumping today?" Midnight Spell asks
"Yes we are. But I can't talk to you in your language. My dad and Lou are here. So behave", amy says haltering her and putting on her saddle
"I will behave don't worry", Midnight Spell wickers
Amy leads Midnight Spell to the indoor jumping ring where her father, Lou, and Luke were. That's when Lou and Tim notice her limp. They don't ask her about it. Thinking it was from the accident. Amy wasn't going to tell them anything different. Amy leads Midnight into the ring.
"What's your horses name?" Tim asks
"Midnight Spell", Amy replies
Amy lifts her good leg into the Streep then lifts herself into the saddle. She then with her hand moves her bag leg into the Streep. Amy begins to ride around the ring warming Midnight up. Once she was warmed up Amy starts with the jumps. She goes over them with ease. She does what she did yesterday and lets go of the reins. And puts her arms out. Midnight still jumping the jumps.
Tim and Lou were amazed about how high the horse was jumping and how in sync they were. Ty had just joined them.
"Do you want me to raise the jumps?" Ty asks Amy
"Yes please", Amy says taking the reins again
Once the jumps were raised Amy takes Midnight over them. Midnight loved to jump. Amy takes her around one last time before calling it a day. Getting up of the horse. She winces when her leg touches the ground. It had seized up on her again.
"You alright Amy?" Ty asks coming over
"Yeah. Just my leg has seized up a bit. It will be alright. I am going to water down Midnight Spell and groom her then I will work on some of the other horses. Tell Ben he can work Red now if he wants", Amy says leading Midnight out of the ring
"I will. See you later", Ty says leaving her
"That was great Amy. Do you compete on her?" Tim asks
"Yes. We have a competition this week on Saturday", Amy replies
"I'll be glad to watch you. Do you need any help?" Tim asks
"No. Why don't you go and unpack?' Amy says trying to get rid of him and Lou
She was uncomfortable around them.
"Right. See you later. I have to go into town to get something. See you later. Maybe we can go for a ride", Tim says
"Maybe", Amy says vaguely
"Good. See you later", they both say leaving
Amy sighs in relief. She takes Midnight to her stall and rubs her down and grooms her.
"Good work today", Amy says to her horse
"Thanks. I enjoyed myself", Midnight says
"Good. I will turn you out now. Have a good time with the other horses", Amy says leading her out to the padlock and letting her go
"Thunder Storm!" Amy call to the Remus's horse
Thunder comes over immediately. Amy rubs Thunders head.
"Want to go for a ride?" she asks the horse
"Yes", Thunder replies
Amy puts the halter on and leads Thunder to the stable to tack him up. She saddles him and climbs on.
"Let's go for a ride", Amy says as Thunder rides out
They spend an hour out of the trails before heading home. Amy untacks him and turns him out promising him that Remus will be back soon. Once down Amy heads into the house for Lunch.
Marion was already inside eating.
"Had a nice ride?" Marion asks her daughter
"Yes. Are Tim and Lou gone?" Amy asks
"At the moment. You better tell your friends they better act like Muggles you call us. And warn them about Lou and Tim being here", Marion says
"I better do that. I will go to my room and do it. Just in case someone comes in. I'll be down in a minute", Amy says going to her room
She pulls out her magic mirror.
"Prongs!" she says into the mirror
In a second James appears.
"What can I do for you Wicker?" James asks
"Just letting you know you will have to act like Muggles here. My father and Lou have just turned up and we have stable hands too that don't know about magic. So you need to be careful", Amy says
"Will do. Try not to argue with your dad and sister too much", James says smiling
"When are you coming?" Amy asks
"Soon. I'll let it be a surprise for you. Got to go. See you later Wicker", James says disappearing from the mirror
Amy shakes her head and sighs. She was going to go nuts waiting. She goes down stairs to tell her mother.
"They will be careful. They still won't tell me when they are coming", Amy says grabbing a sandwich
"Don't worry I am sure everything is fine. Can you work with Boundless today?" Marion asks her daughter
"Sure. Which horse are you working with?" Amy asks her mother
"I am working with Marbles", Marion says getting her boots back on
"See you later mum", Amy says
"See you Amy", Marion says leaving the house.
Amy washes up the dishes by hand not using magic before going out to the stable to get Boundless. She leads him into the outdoor ring and lets him go. She drives him around and around to she sees the signs of him wanting to join up. She turns her back on him and waits. It is not long before Boundless is by her side.
"Hello boy. You're a good boy", Amy says patting his head
"You're not going to hurt me?"Boundless asks
"No I am not going to hurt you. No one will. You can stop misbehaving. Will you let me ride you?" Amy asks
"Yes. But I am nervous", Boundless replies
"It is alright I won't hurt you", Amy says putting the saddle on him
Amy lifts herself into the saddle and she can tell that Boundless was nervous. She gently leads him around the ring a couple of times to he relaxes. Then she brings him into a trot, then a canter. Boundless didn't rear once. After a couple of more laps she decides to stop.
"Good boy. Let's get you groomed", Amy says leading him out of the ring and to his stall
Amy untacks him and grabs a brush and brushes his coat. Once down she brings in Everlasting Spell into her stall. She is Lily's horse. Amy gives her a good brushing before leaving her.
Her leg was acting up. She had down too much on it today so she decides to watch her mother. Marion was in the outdoor ring working Fools Trouble.
"Done too much?" her mum asks
"Yeah. Darn leg is playing up", Amy replies
"Too bad. I bet Tim won't be pleased your aren't going riding with him", Marion replies smiling
"Yeah. I haven't seen him in ten years mum. What am I meant to say to them?" Amy asks as she follows her mum to put Fools Trouble away
"I don't know. I am not even sure myself", Marion replies
Amy spends the rest of the day with her mother helping her with the horses. But not riding. Her leg was really acting up. It was dinner when they are finished bringing the horses in. Once they are done they go inside for dinner which Lisa had made. Tim and Lou sit down to dinner trying to make conversation.
"Do you want to go for a ride after dinner?" Tim asks Amy
"I can't my leg is playing up. Maybe tomorrow. You are always welcome to go on your own", Amy says
"Did you hurt your leg in the same accident as the one with the scar on your face?" Lou asks
"Yes I did", Amy lies
"Do you compete of your horse regularly?" Tim asks
"Yes. Every second weekend. When there is a horse show. I am practicing for the Summer Finale", Amy replies
"Are you going to compete in it?" Lou asks
"Yes", Amy replies
"Are you sure you can do it with your leg?" Tim asks
"Yes I can do it with my leg. You don't know me you don't know what I am capable off", Amy says hotly emptying her plate and going outside to feed the horses.
Caleb and Luke join her.
"How dare he think I can't compete with my leg", Amy rages
"He doesn't know. But I am not making excuses for him. We don't know him either. He will see you competing on Saturday and know what you can do", Caleb says
"I guess so", Amy says
"Just you wait you are going to win the jumping completion", Like says
Amy smiles, "Yes I am. And hopefully my friends will be there to see"
"I can't wait to they come. We are going to pull so many pranks", Luke says
Amy laughs, "Just not on me"
"Ok. But Dad, Lou, Ben are fair came and maybe that Ashley girl that annoys you", Caleb says
"Deal. Now let's feed these horses and go to bed we have another busy day tomorrow", Amy replies
They feed the horses then Amy excuses herself from the talking in the lounge room to go to her room. She was about to lie down when there was a pecking sound at the window. She looks to find her owl Pegasus pecking at the window. Carrying a America wizard Newspaper. Amy doesn't bother to open it she feeds Pegasus before going to bed. Thinking once again about Remus…
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