Devil friend

Harry Potter fiasco

A/N: I ma not in any way shape or for against Harry Potter. In fact that is one of my favorite books. I just needed a way for Vv and Raymie to get along. And in the last chapter I did not mean any offense to anyone. I am not fir cheating on taxes, at all. It has to go with the plot though. You'll see what's happening in either the next chapter or the one after that.

"Rayford! Where is Raymie?" Irene called from the kitchen. "I thought I told him to be back by six for supper."

Rayford walked in. "Oh. He and Vivian left about half an hour ago. She said she wanted to spend some time and get to know him since she hasn't with him yet."

"Oh, that's nice." Irene said. She had thought the two would never get along. "So where did they go?"

Rayford shrugged. "Dinner. A movie. Some kids movie she saw a commercial for and thought would be good for Raymie. He hardly goes to movies anymore."

"That is quite true." Irene agreed. "So what movie was it. Something I've heard of?"

"I think so. Harry Potter. You know, the new one."

"WHAT! A movie about magic, are you crazy? Why would you even allow that? A movie like that could corrupt his innocent little mind." Irene said frantically, already searching for her purse. "Which theater did they go to? I'm going to get Raymie."

Rayford looked at her like she was mad. "It's a kiddy movie. Haven't you seen the previews for it. In fact, I thought it looked cool. I don't think it looked bad."

"That's horrible Rayford. Think about what that could be teaching our son. Witchcraft is okay!"

Rayford sighed. "You know, you take things too far. You aren't really about to go drag him from a perfectly good movie, are you?"

"Yes I am. And why shouldn't I? I have every right to as his mother. That is not a movie he should be watching, let alone any other kid." Irene practically shouted.

Chloe walked in at that moment. "What's going on?"

"Vivian's taken your brother to a horrible movie. That Harry Potter crap."

"Mom! Harry Potter is cool. I love Harry Potter."

"And how would you know about Harry Potter, young lady?" Irene asked getting madder by the second.

Chloe's cheeks grew red. "Um, Viv bought me all the books. At least all there are up to this point."

"SHE WHAT!" This time Irene did yell which caused both her husband and daughter to cover their ears. Irene looked at her daughter in the face. "You will give them back to her as soon as I get her home, go it!"

Chloe shook her head. "No. They were a gift. And a gift that I enjoy. I'm not giving them back and you can't make me."

Irene looked to her husband for support. "Ray."

Rayford shook his head. "You are being quite unreasonable. You should give them a chance to try something new. They can't do everything you want twenty-four seven. Let them enjoy an activity or book they like instead of forcing God onto them."

Irene stood shocked at her husbands announcement. "H-how can you say that? Our children…"

"Need to try new things. If Raymie is true to his faith then this shouldn't affect him at all. Don't worry."

Irene shook her head, but she knew she was beaten. There was no arguing when Rayford had a point. A small one, but a point at that. Irene finished supper and the family ate in silence.

When Raymie came home Irene was saddened by the fact that he had loved it. Irene confronted Viv, but she had said mainly the same thing Rayford had. What if they were right and she was too rough on her kids. Was shepushing too much. Should she push her faith less?

No! She decided. Tomorrow was Sunday and she had an idea. Why not take Viv to church. The whole family would go. Maybe Viv would hear something that intrigued her. At least it would help Raymie. Rayford, she knew, would complain, but they would all go, including Viv.