Chapter Eight: The Black Pearl Manor
"That's true it would be a nice change for all of us," Billy sighed tiredly staring at the sky for a moment "It's just hard to see that my litle girl doesn't want to live here anymore… but, I'm glad that she's happy thought that's all I want for her…including the rest of my kids," he cleared his throat knowing it's a sensitive subject for him "Well, we should get back to work I see customers coming," he explained at the new customers causing the two men to nod at this.
Once they were far enough about 3 miles away from the dealership Draco felt his cell phone vibrate which was Blaise. It was Hermione's idea which she and Harry taught them how they use the phone. They got the latest cell phone which was an iPhone 7 plus and answered "Hello?"
"Hey Drake how did it go?" Blaise asked.
"Hey Blaise," Draco grinned "And it went perfectly well like we hoped we would how's everyone back in England?" he explained.
"Brilliant and that's great do you really think they wouldn't after all we're quite famous…in the Wizarding World—" Blaise drifted off "And everyone's good as they should be they're a bit antsy to leave is all mostly Harry and Jax though," he explained.
"No, I didn't think it would cause problems for us but, you can never know Blaise. Speaking of the house Bex and I are about to look at the house right now so we should be there by 7 in the latest so that way you guys can join us at the bonfire," Draco offered.
"Sounds perfect," Blaise beamed at this looking over his shoulder "Ah damn I better get going baby Rocky demands my attention," he dramatically says.
Draco chuckled "Give her a hug and kiss for me will you" he says he's very fond with baby Rocky being his adopted sister.
"Of course, mate see you guys later," Blaise replied.
"Later," Draco replied.
[FORKS, QUILEUTE RESERVATION—THE BLACK PEARL MANOR] …
The manor was not far from the La Push beach, driving up they could tell the entire property was surrounded by a tall stone wall. The black iron gate was massive with tall stone pillows on either side by holding by two stone gargoyles. The wall, the pillars, the gate was infested with lush green ivy, you can tell no one has visited in over 100 or more years.
Draco took out the skeleton keys, there was one labeled gate and opened the lock removing the chain which broke into pieces from age. He got in the car as Rebecca drove up he took out his wand and chanted "ALOHAMORA". The gate squeaked opened, inward, allowing the car to drive in. They drove up the pine tree line driveway that blocked out 50% of the sunlight given the number of trees and vegetation. They drove up to a huge circular flagstone courtyard with a large unicorn and Pegasus statue fountain which was broken and filled with dirty frog's ivy and old abandoned bird nest. Billy called Rebecca telling her that he and Sam were on their way not far behind them which she'll help to let them inside with the gate.
A few minutes later Sam and Billy arrived after Draco and Rebecca. Getting out of the car, Sam and Rebecca helped Billy get onto his chair while Draco looked for the front door key and then joined the other three. Looking up at the house he gawked like everyone like him. The house sat on a big hill which took two stops to drive up the hill. It was huge with wooden lodge and beautiful wooden shingle rooftops. Draco led them up the front flagstone steps, the front doors were huge made of fine wood and simple stain glass. Draco grabbed the key slipped it in and unlocked the door. The two double doors creaked open, inward and they stepped into a large circular foyer with two closets on each side.
"Whoa…" Draco murmured scanning around "Bex I think this is it…"
Walking down the main hallway, the floors were made of dark mahogany wood and the matching columns held up 25-foot-high ceilings. They saw the entire place were filthy, covered in dust, mold and broken windows. It needed a lot of work. Halfway down to their left they saw a large ballroom size dining room and to their right side there was an equally big living room. Both rooms from where they could see had one grand fireplace.
Draco and the rest walked into the empty dining room, the fireplace was on his left there was simple stain glass windows with a view of the front courtyard outside and on the opposite wall across from him on the right was a grand fireplace, huge with large marble mantle. One the wall in front of him there were two large stain glass double doors. He opened the doors and find a large dome shaped black iron and a glass conservatory, the same size as the dining room. Everything inside it was dead. He made a mental note to himself to clean it out.
"Oh my…" Rebecca gasped at the sight.
"Yes, we have a lot of work to do… we can get Neville in here to fix it up," Draco suggested this "He's the one with the green thumb in this family," he explained.
"And we can even make a sunroom for the tea and maybe breakfast and build a separate conservatory out in the forest ground for the plants and flowers," Rebecca suggested.
"That's perfect," Draco replied, walking back into the main house, crossing the main hall, they headed into the living room and there was a lot of space to deal with to his left on the far wall there was a huge fireplace and next to him on his right was another simple stain glass window that showed the front courtyard with a small garden. "The wood in this house is too dark," he tutted at this not liking the dark colors "I'd like to get a lighter color wood and brighten up the place. Remove as much of the gloom as possible and we can even add a few toys for the kids so they can have a miniature tree house or something I bet they'd love would love that," he explained.
"We can do that," Sam replied.
"You can?" Draco asked surprised by this.
"Yes, it's my job. ULEY CONSTRUCTION," Sam answered, "We fix homes, and local businesses that are in bad shape even the schools if they wanted to add a few buildings here and there,"
"That's perfect and not a bad idea," Draco nodded at this "We can of course help with a bit of a magic and we can get it done in no time," he explained.
"I'll even talk to the pack," Sam offered.
"Money isn't a problem Sam," Draco replied, "I'll even pay you handsomely,"
"Thank you," Sam smiled at this "I'll even come over all during these next few days to check out the place with you and see what needs to be done," he explained.
"Great," Draco replied. Walking around the room, there was another set of two large stain glass double doors. Opening he saw another slightly bigger ballroom which he can tell was the ballroom of the house given the broken grand piano in the far-left corner.
"This room can fit about…about 250 people," Draco replied. He looked around over the estate papers Harry gave him.
"I can already see holidays and parties in here especially the wedding reception," Rebecca replied.
"That sounds perfect love and I'm sure the girls will love that too," Draco replied leaving Rebecca nodded in agreement.
"That would be lovely," Billy beamed at this "With decorations of course," he explained.
Looking around, the left wall was made of mirrors with a grand fireplace smack in the center while the far wall and the right wall had simple glass doors with stain glass on the outlining the frames that led to the garden outside.
"Maybe we can build some houses here so that way when we can get married we can have a place of our own what do you think Becca?" Draco replied.
"That sounds perfect babe," Rebecca beamed with a smile "And speaking of adding houses we can have Alek, Zander, Jay and Logan with their families live here too since we have plenty of room and start anew to settle down here in the reservation besides Tokyo, Japan so that way we wouldn't have to live far away from each other since Rocco, Rocky, Elias and Teddy are very fond with their kids. We can even build a brand-new mall in the reservation with a few fast food restaurants since we have enough land to build anything we want. What do you think Draco?" she explained.
Draco grinned "That actually sounds perfect love. In fact, I bet we can add more than just houses with a few arrangements on what they want their house to look like. I'll even talk to Mya about it and see what she thinks since this is our family after all," he explained.
"Yes, I can definitely see us celebrating holidays, birthday's, weddings etc," Rebecca gushed over this "Especially the wedding reception it's perfect for our wedding love," she explained.
"Exactly," Draco grinned "Especially with three weddings together it would help save a lot of money although money isn't a problem with us but, with three weddings combined it's perfect for your dream wedding luv," he explained.
"Yes, I think they would since Ariel did say she always wanted a beach wedding and there's a beach here so it's perfect for her not sure about Aqua but, with her grandparents being her only family left I'm sure we'll combined everything together," Rebecca gushed over this "Oh I should tell Ariel and Aqua once they get here they'll love the beach," she explained.
"As much as I agree with you Bex we should fix this manor and to do that we have a lot of work to do tomorrow," Draco explained.
"Yes, I agree," Rebecca replied.
Rebecca grinned holding Draco by the waist "It is isn't it we can have Mya hire the cater's, waiters from all over country thanks to Ruby and we can even combined our wedding ideas together without any problems to one another,"
Draco nodded at this "It does seem promising I'm sure Ariel and Aqua would agree don't you Bex,"
"Perfect. We can even add a park playground for the kids to play in maybe a castle or whatever they want? "Rebecca grinned looking around the land it was pretty huge "We can also add some sports? Maybe a Quidditch field " she offered causing Draco to perk up that left Rebecca to giggle "Of course we can't forget about the Quidditch team it would be private in our land without any noisy townsfolk unless their invited of course and we can even add muggle sports so it wouldn't be just us, we can have our friends in the reservation to come in holidays, birthdays etc," she explained.
"That's sounds nice but, I also have a suggestion?" Billy asked.
"Any suggestion is welcome Billy," Draco asked.
Billy pondered for a moment "I was thinking—since we're talking about adding a few buildings in this land maybe we should add Hermione's work space to show off her bakery skills. You did say she wanted to look for a building for her to work?" he asked.
Draco grinned "You know what Billy "he looked around the land "That's actually brilliant in fact, if I know Mya she would want it here in this land—not sure about how big she wants it I'm going to have to ask her about that— "he pondered for a moment "Since the land is pretty big so we have to add a list of suggestions on what else to add. Also, she would want some protection spells around her work shop and wouldn't want it around Forks which I know from personal experience she doesn't want noisy town folks to gossip around. She's likes to keep her life private which I happen to agree with her—the only ones who would know is just the ones in the reservation, yes, it's brilliant and perfect for her since we mostly are going to invite the ones that know us just close friends and family that's it," he explained.
"Exactly and I have a few more suggestions if that's alright?" Sam asked.
"I don't mind at all in fact why don't you and the pack write a few suggestions and let's not forget the imprints opinions as well. And as for the Quidditch field I think that's even more brilliant— "Draco grinned kissing Rebecca happily for that idea "Luv you're a genius. We have a huge project ahead of us but, first let's start with the house and we'll go from there" he exclaimed.
"Happy to help babe," Rebecca grinned "And let's not forget about the park for the kids,"
"Of course, of course," Draco nodded at this. It's one of the top things in his list that he and Hermione wrote down with Blaise help of course. Walking back into the mall hall they continued down to another bigger circular foyer, there was a hallway on the left and another on the right and in front of them there was a grand staircase made of wood and flagstone steps, it leads up to a landing under a tall diamond pane stained glass window, before splitting left and right up to the second floor. After exploring they found out that they had ten rooms down the left hallway to the right were the kitchen and the china room. The rooms down to the right hallway also had 10 bedrooms as well, the left were the study/office and the library "I have no doubt Mya would love this place because it's the library it's perfect for her," he quickly added.
"And don't forget the office," Rebecca pointed out leaving him to nod at this "And I'm sure Mya would agree with a place like this," she explained.
"This place is so huge," Sam comments "And I can help with the office space if you want?"
"Yes, it is and that's perfect we would love the help thank you Sammy" Rebecca nodded in agreement looking at her watch "Oh wow is that the time we should get back home since the bonfire starts soon," she explained.
Draco looked around in agreement "Yeah we should and tomorrow we have a lot of work to do but, for now we have to grab Fred, Aqua and Blaise since they're helping with us with the magic so that way we'll be able to work together as much as possible," he explained.
"Sounds like a plan," Rebecca nodded in agreement.
[WIZARDING WORLD—MALFOY MANOR] …
Fred, Blaise and Aqua were getting ready to floo to Billy's house since Draco's is meeting them at the house while Rebecca helps with the cooking for the bonfire.
"You ready to go Blaise?" Hermione asked.
"Almost Myabee I just need to grab one more thing and I'm good to go," Blaise replied looking around the study which left the others puzzled by this.
"Which should be under 10 minutes…because Draco is going to be here any minute now Blaise," Aqua replied raising her eyebrow at this.
"Apparently, Draco wanted me to grab something for him but, I can't remember where he—" Blaise grabbed something with an 'ah ha' and quickly added "Aha found the little bugger," he says.
"What is it?" Hermione tilted her head curiously.
Blaise smirked "Ah this my darling sister dearest Myabee," putting his arms around his sister Hermione "This is my grandmother's famous recipe I was hoping Becca can make this when we get there apparently, there's a bonfire tonight" he explained.
"Bonfire," Hermione eyes perked up "Oh my Merlin I haven't gone to those since I was a kid… do you remember how we used to do that when we went camping Ariel with everyone"
Ariel lips twitched "Of course, while we would go sun bathing with mum while the boys would go swimming at the lake that was brilliantly fun that Logan lost his shorts causing us to scream that was actually funny and he claimed that one of the fish bit his butt cheek," she grinned causing the sisters to giggle "So what kind of bonfire is this one Seth?" she asked.
"A fish actually bites his butt cheeks—" Harry raised his eyebrow at Hermione who nodded at this "Weird but, okay. I didn't realize fish have teeth," he shrugged.
"Not all of them but, considering we were in the ocean yes, I believe there are some fish that have teeth that are biters," Hermione pointed out.
"Ah…" Harry nodded at this "Well, I hope there's no fish that have teeth that would bite our buttocks. There's none of that fishes that bite in the reservation, right?"
"No there's no fishes that bite as far as we know anyway," Paul tried not to laugh but, stopped seeing Jax look that he quickly shut up "Don't worry we'll be sure to keep away from the fish as far as I know they are deep in the ocean so I think we're okay," he explained.
"Oh, good because I don't know if I feel okay with that," Harry murmured wary over that causing everyone to laugh.
"Me either," Hermione giggled.
"I don't think any of the fish would want to luv and yes we usually have them every two weeks depending on the elders," Seth smiled as he grabbed another potato chip by dipping it on the melted cheese dip and grabbed Hermione on his lap that she gave a startled 'eep' while others chuckled "And don't worry you'll have your chance to listen to the next bonfire princess?"
Hermione bit her bottom lip hiding her smile "Oh really?"
"Yep if anything by the time we arrive there they'll be telling you every legend they can think of that based on the Quileute pack no matter what," Paul answered.
Hermione made an 'O' on her lips and started cuddling against Seth's chest comfortably "Well I can make my famous Oreo cookies n crème chocolate pie if you want," she whispered.
"Oreo cookies n Crème chocolate pie that sounds really good right now and what else can you make?" Seth asked raising his eyebrow at this "Does it have whipped cream on top?" he asked.
"Of course, that's the best part," Hermione huffed at this leaving the others to chuckle once more.
"Alright enough flirting you two huh?" Harry joked around leaving Hermione to blush hiding her face against Seth's shoulder.
Ariel smiled fondly happy for her baby sister "So— "causing everyone to look at her "What time you guys leaving tonight?" she asked.
"Well there was a slight change of plans love— "George held his breath causing Ariel to blink her eyes owlish "I'm going to stay behind and stay with you," he explained.
Ariel frowned "Georgie are you sure because I can wait till I get there," she argued back.
"I'm positive don't you worry about a thing—Fred can go without me for a day since he's going to be with Aqua and Blaise anyway and it's not like we wouldn't be able to see each other since they're coming to help us tomorrow packing the rest of the boxes," George explained.
Ariel soften her eyes "Georgie I don't want to change your plans and stay behind because of me. I'll be fine I don't mind you going with the others?" she murmured pouting at this.
"I don't mind luv besides I don't want to take any chances what if something happens you when I'm over there while you're over here, I can't lose you angel" George murmured in hoarse tones causing Ariel to soften her eyes touching his cheek "I already lost my family besides Gred besides didn't you hear we're stuck together like glue till death till us part and the afterlife and I mean that," he explained.
Ariel soften her eyes "Oh Georgie… are you sure…" she whispered.
"Yeah, I'm sure I'm not losing you again," George whispered.
"Okay," Ariel smiled softly nodding in agreement "George will stay behind with us while Fred, Aqua and Blaise go with Draco and Becca. That's okay with you guys, right?" she asked.
"I don't mind one bit and I'm pretty sure everyone agrees with me," Hermione softens her eyes at this which left everyone nodded at this "Besides we're going to need all the help we can get if we're going to move to America at their reservation under a month," she explained.
"Brilliant," Ariel beams softly "Speaking of plans what time are Draco and Becca coming again?" she asked.
"From what Draco told me he said that he and Becca are going to pick you guys up tonight after he checks out the house which should be soon," Hermione explained.
"Well how about we get some dinner while we wait," Harry offered.
"Sounds good," Blaise replied.
"Dobby," Ariel called out leaving Dobby to pop.
"Yes, Mistress Ariel, what can Dobby do for you?" Dobby asked bowing in his new uniform.
"Do you think you can make dinner for us?" Ariel smiled gently "With some sweet tea and grilled cheese sandwiches for the kids please," she quickly added.
"Of course, mistress," Dobby bowed at this and popped to the kitchen. A few minutes later Dobby pop out again "Mistress Ariel, dinner is served in the dining room," he says.
"Thank you, Dobby," Ariel smiled turning to her friends and family "Let's have some dinner, shall we?" she asked.
"We shall," they replied.
"Mama Min'nie," Elias raising his small arms for Hermione to carry him which she made a fond smile into her arms.
"Hello, my baby boy did you have a nice nap unless your hungry already," Hermione asked leaving him to nod at this.
"Me hungry too mama," Teddy murmured reaching his small hands for Hermione to carry him and Elias into her arms while they nuzzled closely while Rocco and Rocky were being carried by Seth who seemed to handle them quite well since the kids are very fond with Seth and Paul from the past few days they been here.
"So, who's going to meet us at Billy's house again Mia?" Blaise asked.
"Draco and Becca are checking out the house right now but, they asked one of the pack to meet you guys over there?" Hermione answered cutting the sandwiches to the kids into small pieces.
"Who?" Fred asked.
"Leah, who's Seth's older sister, Embry and Quil," Hermione answered.
"Cool," Aqua replied "I always wanted to meet Leah she seems really cool," she says.
"She is," Seth replied nodding at this "I'm sure you guys will get along just fine," he says.
"Thanks Seth that means a lot," Aqua replied with a smile.
"We're family so that means we're also brother and sister," Seth grinned.
"That's true," Aqua laughed at this since he and Paul are now her brother in-law through Hermione and Jax as they both *imprinted* on each other.
"So what time does the bonfire usually start?" Hermione asked.
"Around 7:00 in the evening I would say?" Paul began to say looking at his watch "Right now it's a quarter to 3:45 so school should be out right now and Emily with the girls are probably preparing the feast tonight," he explained.
"Really? Is it always like this in La Push?" Ariel asked.
"We been told about these legends our whole lives it's gets tiring after a while but, you get used to it," Seth replied.
"Oh," Aqua replied.
"When did you start to transform into a wolf anyway?" Harry asked.
"Well," Seth began to say swallowing his chicken "Sam transformed into a wolf when he was 17 he didn't have anyone to help him until he met up with my dad and Seth's dad along with Billy where they explained it to him that the legends being a werewolf were true so they made him Alpha to the pack after that," he explained.
"Then Jared and I came afterwards, then Embry, Jake, Leah, Seth and Quil then the youngest Brady and Collin afterwards," Paul explained.
"Wow that must've been painful huh?" Aqua replied.
"It was at first but, eventually we knew why afterwards because it would explain the bad temper and all that," Seth answered.
"Understandable," Jax replied.
[FORKS, QUILEUTE RESERVATION—BILLY BLACK RESIDENCE] …
"So, what should we buy for the bonfire dad?" Rebecca asked.
"Well we need a few BBQ ribs, steaks, chicken anything you can think of and I need a few desserts but, Sue is taking care of them at least for the desserts anyway do you mind grabbing the steaks for me from the market sweetie?" Billy asked.
"Of course, not dad what time does the bonfire start anyway?" Rebecca asked.
"Usually around 7:30 so we have about 3 ½ hours until then," Billy explained.
"Perfect, come on Drake let's go to the market dad wants some steaks," Rebecca replied.
"Alright let me just change before we leave," Draco replied.
"Yeah, I should change too," Rebecca agreed with him.
A few minutes later "Dad, Draco and I are leaving," she called from the front door "We're going to take the car,"
"Alright see you in a bit sweetie," Billy called from the kitchen.
"Okay," Rebecca replied.
Once they went to the market Rebecca didn't want to go to Forks Market because the one in La Push didn't have any steaks so she had no choice to go there. When they parked, they bumped into Charlie Swan; Rebecca's god father who just happens to be Isabella Swan's father (known as Bella) inside the market getting some food as well.
"Hi uncle Charlie," Rebecca grinned at her godfather "I miss you,"
"Becca this is a surprise and I miss you too. I wasn't aware you came home," Charlie grinned giving his god daughter a hug noticing Draco next to him "Who's this?" he asked.
"Oh, I've been home for nearly a week and this is Draco Malfoy my fiancée," Rebecca grinned showing him her ring which he bugged out in shock "Draco this is the head chief police in this town and my god father Charlie Swan," she explained.
"Nice to meet you sir," Draco shook his hand with a firm grip "I heard so much about you," he explained.
"You too, and congratulations," Charlie grinned at this.
"Thank you, sir are, you going to be at the bonfire tonight?" Draco asked.
"I am I'm just grocery shopping for me and my daughter who unfortunately couldn't make it tonight— "Charlie stiffly says which Draco raised his eyebrow all confuse "She's with her boyfriend Edward. Edward Cullen," he explained.
"I take it you don't like him sir," Draco murmured.
Charlie shakes his head tiredly "No… I don't— "he drifted off "I wasn't expecting my daughter to gain a boyfriend in this town as she detested as a child but, apparently, this 'Edward' fellow gained her attention or something—we're not exactly close so we don't talk as much… I usually hang out with Billy and the rest of the reservation folks down in La Push?" he asked.
"If you don't mind sir who exactly is your daughter if you don't mind?" Draco asked politely.
"Ah her name is Bella. Bella Swan. Her full name is Isabella Marie Swan— "Charlie paused for a moment causing Draco and Rebecca to instantly tense which luckily he didn't notice "Her mother and I are divorced before she turned 4 so most of her life she's been living with her mother Renee in Arizona until her mother got remarried to a baseball player so Bells decided to stay with me and within a month or two she's already got herself a boyfriend. How about you?" he asked.
"Uncle Charlie is Isabella's father Draco—"Rebecca forced a smile to her fiancée which gave Draco instantly a hint about the girl then turned to her god father "And yes we're getting ready to leave pretty soon we're just getting some steaks for the bonfire with a few other things uncle Charlie," she explained (a/n: Charlie Swan also knows that Rachel and Rebecca are witches as well since he's a wizard so he wasn't surprised by this and no Bella Swan (Isabella Marie Swan) is not a witch she's from Charlie's 2nd wife Renee who's a muggle so Bella is pure muggle since Charlie is her step father in real life which Bella has no knowledge of this)
"Sounds like we're having a huge bonfire?" Charlie grinned "You should buy extra steak you know Sam and the boys eat a whole mountain full because of it," he explained.
Rebecca giggled knowing Sam and the pack "Oh believe me I was in shocked seeing how much they can eat that much food—daddy wants to celebrate and he wanted to tell everyone about the legends since this is Draco's first time hearing it in person. We're also going to have some of our friends coming over tonight along with our extended family who should be arriving within a month or two moving to our new home," she explained.
"Really," Charlie surprised by this "Are you moving back home?" he asked.
"Yes," Rebecca nodded at this "Me, my fiancée Draco with his family along with the kids," she says.
"Kids," Charlie bugged out at this.
"Don't worry sir Teddy and Elias are my youngest cousins while Rocco and Rocky are Hermione's youngest siblings they're pretty young and we just wanted to start fresh away from England," Draco explained.
Charlie nodded at this "Yeah I can understand that…" looking around luckily it wasn't crowded like it usually was "How's Jake doing I heard what happen about him and … Edward. I didn't want to believe it at first until I saw how Jake was… he was a bit pale last time I saw him…I hope he's alright" he explained, soften his eyes at his godson Jake.
"He's slowly healing uncle Charlie and thanks… that means a lot," Rebecca softly says and made a scowl towards the vampire who broke her brother's heart.
"If it makes you feel any better I never did like that Edward kid," he scowls "Stupid vampire leech," he muttered under his breath.
"You and me both and thanks uncle Charlie that means a lot," Rebecca hugged her godfather "Does … Isabella know about you being— "leaving her godfather to shake his head 'no' which left her to sigh in relief while Draco raise his eyebrow at her "No and don't worry your secret's safe with me kid," he explained
"Thank you see you in at the bonfire uncle Charlie," Rebecca grinned.
"See you then sweetie and Draco it was nice meeting you," Charlie sincerely says.
"You too sir," Draco smiled at this as she held Draco's hand heading to the check-out full of food while Charlie did the same. Once they went to put the groceries inside the car Draco couldn't up but, feel curious "What was that about Becca?" Draco asked his fiancée.
Rebecca kissed him on the lips as she backed up the car heading home "Uncle Charlie is a pureblood wizard like daddy," she explained not without using a silent charm in case there was unwanted people to listen.
Draco raised his eyebrow at his fiancée "Really does that mean that Isabella is—" leaving her to shake her head 'no' "No Isabella is uncle Charlie's 2nd wife with Renee and has a daughter—she was only about 5 ½ months pregnant before uncle Charlie met Renee—so basically Isabella is uncle Charlie's step daughter… she doesn't know about it…however uncle Charlie was married to my aunt Aaliyah who's daddy's older sister which means he's my real uncle through marriage and being our godfather… before he met Renee… he had three kids in his first marriage…" she murmured sadly and sighed "But, unfortunately he lost his entire family from the first war… in England—that's when he decided to flee and move to Forks, Washington with my dad so they can heal and move on with their lives… that was when uncle Charlie met Renee this time Renee already had Isabella so you can say Isabella isn't really his daughter just a father figure to her until they got divorced Isabella just thinks that uncle Charlie is her real dad instead of her step-father. If anything, I'm glad I'm not related with her because that would've cause so much tension and drama then necessary," she explained with a scowl on her face.
"Wow … that's horrible… and he's a pureblood wizard?" Draco asked.
Rebecca nodded at this "Yes," she says
"What was his name before because I'm not familiar to a family of Swan's?" Draco asked.
Rebecca paused for a moment "Uncle Charlie's real name was Leonardo Charles Griffin he just changed his name to Charlie Swan from his mother maiden name that's how you don't recognize him in the wizardly world," she explained.
Draco bugged out in shock "Griffin," he squeaked.
"Yes, he's the only heir in the Griffin family who survived from the 1rst war in England," Rebecca replied.
Draco whistled at this "Wow that's … he seems so …" he starts to say leaving Rebecca to raise her eyebrow at him.
"Muggle?" Rebecca asked casually
"More or less I never expected to realize I was talking to the last of the Griffin they're very powerful and the richest oldest purebloods families after the Potter's of course my father was acquaintances with the Griffin family a few years ago before the first war," Draco explained.
"Yeah uncle Charlie doesn't like to talk about it when it comes with his family which is one of the reasons why he stayed here… and made a new name of himself," Rebecca replied.
"I can see why I mean learning how his family died was … pure evil… "Draco closed his eyes remembering how he met that bastard (Voldemort) killed a lot of people mostly muggles or traitors of purebloods, the Griffin family were one of them among of a few others "Does he know about what's happening in England?" he explained.
"He does he subscribed in the Daily Prophet since he has a nephew from Hogwarts you might recognize him…" Rebecca told him
"Really who?" Draco asked raising his eyebrow at him.
"Cedric Diggory apparently, Cedric's mum is good friends with uncle Charlie…after learning he got murdered by the same murder who killed his entire family …including Cedric's family they were killed from the war…..." Rebecca whispered.
"Bloody hell," Draco blurted out "I heard about that… poor bloke he can't catch a break, can he? … I can't imagine losing his entire family …especially those kids and now he's the only one left and he's not alone he'll be part of our family no matter what" he explained shaking his head at this.
"Thank you luv that means a lot uncle Charlie means a lot to me, Rae and Jake and I learned this a few weeks back but, we didn't realize it was connected … when Mya learned this she looked in the family tree apparently uncle Charlie is a distant relative to Mya and her family through her mom being her half brother. I'm not sure if he knows that Mya's mum pass away due to the war since their mothers weren't exactly in good terms if you can say so he's the only heir of the Griffins even though he made a name of himself being the head chief of police. He would've lived in a rich house but, I guess he's like daddy who doesn't like people snooping into his business he's very private like that," she explained.
"Well I don't blame him from what I can tell in Forks… there's a lot of people that tend to snoop into people's business and it's bad enough down in the Wizarding World or worst back in Hogwarts thanks to Lavender Brown and her big mouth," Draco spats angrily which left Rebecca to kiss his shoulder to calm him down as he held his breath and gave a tired sigh "Do we need anything else like drinks or anything for the bonfire?" he explained.
"Yeah, I was thinking getting some soda's, a couple of beers for the grownups and maybe some wine if that's alright with you?" Rebecca asked.
"I don't mind love. From what Mia told me the apple cider sounds good to try out," Draco offered.
Rebecca smiled "Brilliant I think I know a place," she says turning left heading to the LaPush market they have apple cider which were on sale so they went there to grab a few drinks before they head back to Rebecca's childhood home.
[WIZARDING WORLD—MALFOY MANOR] …
Hermione, Seth, and Paul along with the others were packing a few things before Draco arrives to pick up Blaise, Fred and Aqua since George is staying behind to keep his fiancée Ariel company and grab the stuff before they start helping with the move since they're going to need a lot of help because of it that Dobby pop over into the study.
"Mistress Hermione," Dobby answered leaving Hermione to turn to Dobby.
"Yes Dobby?"
"Dinner is served into the dining room mistress,"
"Thank you, Dobby we'll be right there," Hermione answered.
Dobby nodded as he apparated with a silent 'pop' while Hermione went to gather everyone.
"Dinner is served let's get something to eat," Hermione announced as the others nodded in agreement heading upstairs to clean up. A few minutes later they headed down to the dining room.
They sat down at the long dining room table. Only twelve chairs and four high chairs for the two set of twins (Teddy and Elias) and (Rocco and Rocky) sitting between Ariel and Hermione while Seth sat next to his mate Hermione. The rest was cleared out but, they could tell it seated at least twenty people.
Dobby and Kreacher brought in pumpkin soup, and Cesar Salad. There was fine silver china with flowers on the side and expensive looking crystal water and wine glass. Kreacher snapped his fingers magically pouring the wine and water while Dobby snapped his fingers to serve the pumpkin juice and baby milk for the kids if they wished too.
That's when Pip another house elf pop in seconds later "Master Harry, Master Alek, Master Zander, and Master Jay just arrived with their families. I'm also been informed that Master Logan and his family will be arriving a bit late? Shall I set extra plates for them as well?" she explained.
"Yes, you may Pip thank you," Harry smiled.
"Hey guys," Alek greeted his sisters "Hey Red, hey cookie," into a hug and ruffled the kid's hair "Hey munchkins," he explained.
"Hey big brother," Hermione beamed into a smile.
"Hey Alek," Ariel smiled at her big brother.
"Big brother," Rocco and Rocky squealed happily wanting to be pick up which cause Alek to chuckle as he carried both his youngest siblings into his arms.
"Hey kiddo's have you been good with your sisters?" Zander grinned leaving the twins to nod at this.
"Yeah, we play dragon game," Rocco exclaimed causing the brothers to chuckle.
"Hey Red, hey Mia," Kacey, Hayley and Chloe greeted their sister's in law.
"Hey Kace, Hales, Chlo how are you?" Ariel and Hermione greeted their sister's in law as they started to catch up.
"We're all good— "Chloe sighed tiredly as they sat down with the help of their husbands help and sat down next to them "Considering Kacey, Hales, Zoe and I are expecting 2 months apart it tends to be tiring but, at least we're pregnant together," she explained.
"How far along are you Cho?" Ariel asked.
"Just 3 ½ more tiring months and then the twins will be born," Chloe pouted and then huffed at this "After this I'm done having kids," she explained.
"I can imagine," Ariel chuckled knowing this "Considering we're a big family peaches," she explained.
"True, true," Chloe told her.
"What about Kace? Hales and— "Hermione looked around "Where's Zoe and Logan with the kids?"
"They told us they're going to be coming a little late but, Tigger and I are about 4 ½ months while Zoey is 5 ½ months away so we have a couple of months to prepare," Kacey explained.
"Wow," Ariel was in awe "Did you manage to set up the baby room yet?" she explained.
"We did finally," Hayley sighed "It's good thing we came prepared," she explained.
Jacon known as Jay grinned talking to his youngest siblings Rocco and Rocky who was chatting with him "That sounds like fun munchkins— "as he playfully teased with their hair causing the twins to giggle then turned to his sisters Ariel and Hermione "Hey AJ how are you feeling? I heard you got hurt a few weeks ago. I would've come sooner but, I was away in a mission. I just got back last night," he explained with a sorry look.
Ariel shrugged with a sigh "I did but, I'm stronger than I look. How about you and Zayne, Alek and Logan? I heard you guys got hurt too," she explained.
"Same as you. How about you Mia how are you feeling?" Jay asked.
Hermione smiled "I'll be alright big brother? How about you?" she explained.
"I'll be alright gives the ladies to talk about," Jay cocky says not noticing Hayley's glowering look.
"Excuse me?" Hayley began to say with a cold icy tone, "Jacob Jayden Ryan Granger—Potter?" she scolded him "What do you mean by that," she growled.
"Oops," Jay chuckled sheepishly "You know I love you babe," about to kiss his wife but, Hayley looked away causing Alek and Zander to snicker at this.
"Oooh daddy's in trouble," Gigi giggled "Bad daddy," she scolded her dad playfully.
"Just wait till we get home Jake Ryan," Hayley scolded her.
"Awe come on Hales I was only kidding," Jay pleaded by holding his wife in a caring adorable way "Don't be mad you're the only woman in my life babe," he nuzzled his wife "I was just playing around relax," he explained.
"Awe," Hermione and the girls gave an 'awe' looks.
"Nice one bro," Fred snickered leaving Jay to chuckle as he kissed his wife on the cheek.
Zander and the brothers noticed two new visitors around the table "Oh I didn't realize you had company over?" Zander asked.
"Oh, excuse my manners. Yes, this is Paul Lahote and that's Seth Clearwater," Hermione introduced them to her brothers and their families.
"No worries Mia so this must be the pack that we heard so much about from Draco it's nice to meet you mate," Jay grinned "I'm Jake but, you can call me Jay," he shook both Paul and Seth's hands "Although I understand you have a friend name Jacob but, you call him Jake so you just call me Jay so there's no confusion eh?" he explained.
"Nice to meet you too," Paul nodded at this "And we do which we'll keep that mind," he explained.
"It's nice to meet you sir," Seth replied straightening up in his chair.
"None of that sir stuff it would make me sound old," Alek scowled "Just call me Alek I'm barley in my early 30's thanks," he quickly added.
"Will do," Seth smiled nodding at this.
"I'm so sorry we're late guys," Logan rushed into the dining room "Zoe couldn't pick an outfit," he scowled rolling his eyes.
"Excuse me. What's that supposed to mean? In case you haven't noticed I'm carrying our sons Mr. Logan Matthew Granger Potter you try carrying another baby another nine months and then we'll see who's being late to whom," Zoey scolded her husband glowering her eyes at him "It's not my fault that I have to carry our sons for another 5 ½ months-quints no less," she explained.
"Ooooh," Ariel and Hermione answered, "Sounds like someone is in trouble…" she says.
Logan swore under his breath turning to his wife with a smile "Which I absolutely love and our quints who are boys babe. You know I love you," he quickly added.
Zoey squinted her eyes "You're damn lucky I'm pregnant or else I would've kick your stubborn arse," she swatted him on the shoulder "Hey girls," she greeted her sisters in law.
"Hey Zoe," Ariel, Hermione, Kacey, Hayley and Chloe greeted Zoey helping her to her seat.
"Nice save," Harry replied leaving the others to snicker.
"Ignore him and no worries big brother," Hermione grinned at the scene "You're just in time for dinner and I love your outfit Zoe it's really pretty," she gushed over her outfit.
"Thank you, Mia, it's my own designs I'm working on children's clothing right now," Zoey grinned bouncing her son Lionel who's only about a year old with her two daughters Maddie and Olivia 'Liv' who were 3 years old the same age as the set of twins Rocco, Rocky, Elias and Teddy along with the rest of their cousins.
"Auntie Min'nie," Olivia and Maddie greeted their auntie "Auntie Red," they both exclaimed in excitement.
"Maddie, Liv you two are so cuteee," Hermione grinned grabbing her nieces "I love your outfit," she gushed over her nieces.
"Thank you, auntie, mommy made it for us and I made you a bracelet here auntie," Liv grinned giving her the bracelet.
"Awe thank you sweetheart I love it," Hermione putting on the bracelet "How does it look?" she asked.
"Pretty!" Maddie and Liv exclaimed sitting on her auntie Hermione's noticing Seth smiled at them which made her curious.
"Auntie who's he?" Maddie asked curiously.
Hermione blinked her eyes owlish "Oh this is Seth. Seth Clearwater he's my— "she began to say who was cut off by Logan raising his eyebrow as he smelled something between his little sister and Seth "I'm so sorry Seth I must've been so busy greeting my family I forgot to introduce you," she pouts.
Seth grinned kissing her on the forehead "Don't even worry about it babe, I get it I would've been distracted too," he explained.
"Are you sure?" Hermione asked.
"Positive," Seth grinned.
Logan cleared his throat "Sorry to interrupt you're—moment Mia but, are you and Seth mates?" he asked in his overprotective tone.
"Yes," Seth smiled as he held Hermione's hand and kissed it gently "We are," he answered. He was prepared for the outcome from her brothers.
Alek, Zander and Jay noticed another smell from across the table between Jax and Paul "Even you two?" Jay asked.
"Yes sir," Paul smiled "I'm with Jax and Seth is with Hermione," he explained.
"Really?" Alek replied raising his eyebrow at his sisters who nodded at this "When did this happen?" he asked.
"Today well actually after Draco left to meet up with Becca in Forks," Hermione smiled innocently towards her big brothers who raised their eyebrows at her "So we met and been together for two days straight," she explained.
"Hmmm… I see…" Alek began to say rubbing his chin in thought giving his brothers a look as they nodded at this getting up from their seats "Chuchi love, do you mind if we talk to the boys for a few minutes?" he asked.
Hermione was about to argue "Don't worry— "Jay grinned showing his teeth causing Seth slightly nervous and scared in fear "We won't hurt him much… come on kid there's something we need to talk about. We'll be back," he explained.
"He's right Mia we're only going to talk to him and his friend here" Zander grinned as he got up next with Alek and Logan followed suit, Paul and Seth followed them who looked a bit shaken "Come on you two we're going to have a little brother guy talk," he explained.
"Big brother please don't hurt him," Hermione pleaded at her brothers.
~*~End of Chapter Eight~*~
Awe aren't Seth and Hermione noooooooo cute together ^_^ I just love it. Again, thank you for the nice reviews. It just made my day all over again. Finally, Jacob and Harry get to meet in the next chapter. I hope you guys enjoy the rest of the story! Again, don't forget to read and review.
