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Author's Note: There was a mistake in the previous chapter that I'll just clear up right now. The second instance of animagi mates was not in the 1850's but the early 1900's. Also, sorry about not updating in a while; a lot of things have been happening in the last few weeks. Hopefully I'll get back into the swing of at least giving you guys an update a week.


Due to the situation, McGonagall insisted on calling our parents for a meeting the next day to discuss the contents of the book and what that meant for Scorpius and me. In the mean time, McGonagall gave us a wan smile and ushered us out of her office.

"Should we tell anyone?" I asked as the two of us made our way back to our dorm.

"There's no way we can keep this from Derek and Carmen, Rose. They're our best friends."

"You're right. But right now all I want to do is go to bed and sleep."

"Me too."

We were quiet the rest of the walk, both of us deep in thought about everything that was happening. I kept coming back to one thing though: fated to be together…to live the future the fates have set in place for us. What did that mean? What did any of it mean? We were only seventeen, not even out of Hogwarts yet and already part of our future was already decided for us?

"Rose, I can practically hear your thoughts over here." Scorpius chuckled as we stopped before the portrait to our dorms. "Quit thinking about it tonight, ok? Go to bed, get some sleep, make it through classes tomorrow and then we'll worry about it tomorrow afternoon when our parents come."

"You're right…I'll try. Besides I have to figure out how to explain this all to Carmen."

Scorpius nodded in understanding, "Maybe it's best if we invite Carmen and Derek up here during our break and explain it to them both at the same time?"

I nodded my agreement and shortly after that made my way up the stairs and into my room.

Xxx

"So what's up guys?" Carmen asked curiously as she and Derek snuggled back into our navy blue couch next to each other.

The four of us had eaten a quick lunch down at the Great Hall before racing back up here so we had ample time to explain everything to our two best friends.

"We turned into animagi." Scorpius said simply.

"Why didn't you say so sooner?" Carmen yelled excitedly.

"Well, that's why we're here right now…"

With that said Scorpius and I began to explain to Carmen and Derek all that we had found out in the past two days. By the time we had finished relating what had been in the book both of them were staring up at us with dumbfounded expressions on their faces.

"Shit." Derek breathed.

Carmen could only nod her head in agreement.

"We won't know more until we have our meeting with our parents and McGonagall this afternoon." I added.

Carmen looked skeptical, "What are they going to tell you that you can't figure out for your selves? Or is it that you need someone to spell it out for you?"

"What are you talking about?" I asked.

"You know what I mean, Rose. Face it, you and Scorpius are meant for each other. That's all you need to know. The proof is staring you in the face. You can choose to be separated and turn away from what the fates have planned for you and die or you can accept it, be together and live a long life."

Of course that wasn't what either Scorpius and I wanted to hear at the moment even if she was right. Besides, our parents would have a different perspective and solution wouldn't they? My mother was Hermione Weasley formerly Granger. She wasn't called the brightest witch of her age for nothing.

"Judging by the look on your face, Rosie, I can tell that this won't become real to you until you hear your parents or McGonagall say it to you. So for now, Derek and I will leave because there is nothing we can do for you at the moment. Just know that we're here whenever you need us."

With that said she and Derek left the room, leaving Scorpius and I to exchange nervous glances.

Xxx

Much later found the two of us seated next to our parents in front of Professor McGonagall's desk with the book opened before us. The tension was thick in the air and all of us were nervous, including Professor McGonagall who kept rearranging the quills on her desk.

When our parents had finished reading the article in the book we all turned our attention back to McGonagall who had another book before her on the desk. This book was old and worn, similar to the other book the article came from, yet made of a soft leather that reminded me of a journal.

"Before we make conclusions from the text, I'd like to share what I found. This is the Journal of Circinus Black who married a half blooded witch Henrietta Frost. As you may or may not know Circinus Black was disowned by the Black family after his marriage to Henrietta in 1905 and changed his last name to the unsuspecting Brown so he would not be identified as a member of the Pureblooded Black family. However, what is important is what is contained inside his journal. This journal begins before his marriage to Henrietta and spans the time in which they both turn into animagi and learn of their connection and their lives behind that." McGonagall took a breath, "I believe that this is our best tool for figuring out how to move forward with Rose and Scorpius."

"So what you're saying is that my son has to marry this Weasley girl!" Mr. Malfoy asked impatiently.

"I did not say that, Mr. Malfoy." McGonagall replied coolly.

"This Weasley girl has a name thank you very much." I inserted somewhat insulted by his tone.

I was ignored, "Scorpius is to marry Daisy Zabini when she comes of age; it's been in the works from the moment she was born!

I looked at Scorpius in shock. He was going to have his marriage arranged for him like his parents? But why was I so surprised? He was a pureblood like his parents and all the other Slytherins at school and each and every one of them was a product of their parent's arranged marriage.

Scorpius just stared back at me sadly. Obviously he was not thrilled with the idea.

"Don't tell me you are going to commit your son to a miserable life in a loveless marriage?" My Mom interrupted.

"I'll have you know Granger, that I have found love with my wife despite the fact that our marriage was arranged for us by our parents." Mr. Malfoy shot back and received a warm look from Mrs. Malfoy that assured me that what he said was the truth. While that was nice, I knew that it was exceedingly rare among arranged marriages and from what I knew of Daisy Zabini and her preferences…she and Scorpius would be miserable. Especially if she fancied a guy like my brother.

"I never agreed to the marriage, Father." Scorpius spoke up. "Besides she's only fourteen years old and I doubt she would consent to it either when the time comes especially since Rose's brother is her boyfriend."

That caused the room to explode. The loud shouts and insults were passed back and forth until with one word Scorpius managed to silence the five adults before us, "Quiet!"

With all eyes on him, albeit shocked ones, he continued on, "Here is what is going to happen. Rose and I are going to read the journal and gain a better understanding of what has happened to us. Because we are both of age, we will make our own decisions to what will happen to us in the future without your interference. Is that understood?"

I myself was stunned into silence at Scorpius' words. Malfoys had always had a commanding presence, but Scorpius was the most commanding of all. Paired with the fact that he was a fair and all around good guy, it was even more potent.

Mrs. Malfoy was the only one to speak once he was finished, with a smile on her face that indicated how proud she was of her son, "Of course, honey. Just don't keep us in the dark."

He smiled charmingly back at his mother, "Of course not, Mother. Now if you'll excuse us, we should go to dinner."

With a curt nod to his father and a kiss on the cheek for his mother, Scorpius grabbed the journal and ducked out of McGonagall's office giving me a look that signaled he would be waiting for me at the bottom of the staircase. I quickly said my goodbyes to my parents and with a wave to the rest of them I followed Scorpius out of the room and met up with him at the gargoyle statue.

"I have to say Scorpius, you never cease to amaze me." I grinned as we walked down to the Great Hall.

He didn't say anything, but looked down at me with his signature smirk on his face.

Xxx

January 27, 1905 Year Seven at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

I have decided to become an animgus. After much consideration I have determined that the benefits of such a skill outweigh the disadvantages of becoming one. However, when I made my way to appropriate section of the library for the necessary text to learn such a skill I found that the book and all others in relation had already been checked out! Someone else is seeking to become an animagus as well and I need to find out who it is!

-Circinus Black

January 31, 1905 Year Seven at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

After much flirting and charming, I convinced the young half blooded girl who works in the library to find record of who had checked the books out. Of course after the list had been deposited into my hands I Obliviated our conversation from her memory and sent her on her way to shelve books once again. With much excitement I scanned the list of checked out books until finally I came across the name of who had taken all of the books out. To say I was shocked was an understatement. A girl had checked out the books and a half blood at that! Henrietta Frost wants to become an animagus does she? Henrietta, from what I know about the girl, is a seventh year Ravenclaw , top of our class and a half blood. However, I have no idea what the witch looks like.

-Circinus Black

February 1, 1905 Year Seven

I had Malfoy point out who Henrietta Frost is at dinner tonight. While nothing special compared to some of the girls sitting down from me at the Slytherin table, I have to say that there is a certain charm about her. From where I sat I could not see the color of her eyes, but her hair is a dark chocolate brown that falls into charming loose curls down her back and around her face. Her face is covered with a smattering of freckles and her nose was buried in a book. Probably one of the books she had checked out. It is clear to me now what my next course of action is. I must charm the girl into letting me study animagi with her. That way I can benefit from her brains and we can both get what we want in the end by becoming animagi even if it is together.

-Circinus Black

February 3, 1905

Yesterday did not go so well. When I approached Miss. Frost she lived up to her surname and was very frosty towards me. I had no sooner gotten out a sentence before she gave me a knowing/nasty look and walked away with her head held high. However, today I was met with a bit more success. I managed to get her to confess why she walked away so quickly yesterday. She does not trust Slytherins…and rightfully so. I did not try to say I was different because we both know that is not the truth, so instead I got straight to the point. That she had the books I was interested in. She was very surprised to hear that I wanted to become an animgus and had the nerve to be skeptical of my ability! After I informed her that only her marks were above my own she agreed to think over my proposed plan of studying together.

-Circinus Black

February 4, 1905

It would seem that Miss Frost would have done quite well in Slytherin house herself! She sought me out after lunch today after having thought about my proposed plan. Her first words to me were: "What's in it for me?" After my initial surprise I laughed, which further confused her. Once my laughter had died away I asked her simply, "What do you want?" She was quiet for a long time after my question; obviously she had not thought that far in advance. Then she finally replied: "First of all, no one is to know that I am an animagus." After I assured her that I had the same desire as well she continued on, "And I hear that you have connections in the ministry: I want to be an unspeakable." I was surprised to hear this and doubted even my ability to get her such a position. To become an unspeakable was a very hard process and the fact that she was a halfblood with a blood traitor pureblood mother was going to be an obstacle. I quickly told her that I would try my best, for I would, and then the two of us made an unbreakable vow.

-Circinus Black

"They made an unbreakable vow over this?" I cried out in disbelief.

Scorpius and I were sitting next to each other on the couch, the book open on my lap so that both of us could read it. Neither of us had spoken as we had digested the entries until now.

"Wouldn't you considering the circumstances?" Scorpius asked.

"I guess."

"Well, I think we read enough for tonight, don't you?"

I nodded my head in reply and snapped the journal shut. After I placed it on the coffee table I stood up and stretched, Scorpius staring up at me from where he still sat on the couch.

"Do you think its coincidence that I'm related to Circinus and he was probably related to the other pureblood in the 1500's?"

"And the fact that the witch has either been a muggleborn or a halfblood? No, I don't think it's a coincidence. But we really can't determine anything with the limited evidence. However, once the dust settles it will be our responsibility to report our case."

Scorpius nodded and stood up. "Good night, Rose."

"'Night, Scorpius."