Hello again my dears, I just want to say thank you for the reviews.
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Are you sure this a HP crossover? So far I've only seen the annoying TVD characters receiving attention, where's our Potter girl?
Yes this is a HPXVD crossover. But I do have to set things up in a way that makes sense. I want this to be a good story and I can't just jump right in, now can I? Selene does not go to high school, she's a bit too old for that now isn't she? While she does look young and could pass for 20 to 21 she has no reason to go to school. She has Evan to take care of who is currently being home schooled. The HP world is still set up with certain dates. Selene was born July 31st, 1980 so she is 29 years old. It is currently December 2009 at this point in time.
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I'm curious what the Salvatore's will think about the Blackwood's and vice versa. Will Selene befriend any of the fang gang? I miss her and Evan by the way. Will he be going to magic school soon?
I can't wait to show you guys what I have in store for when the Salvatore's meet Selene and Evander. As for making friends we will see. Depends if the boys are not stupid.
This chapter is full of Selene and Evan. As well as Anna once again and we introduce some new characters that are aware of Selene and Evan's existence :) I've been wanting to get this chapter out forever! As for magic school? Evan will be 11 soon and then he goes off to Salem Institute in the fall. There are some things I have written in previous chapters that have been missed, little tidbits of info I think you will like.
Chapter 9
Freedom Is Such A Relief
Today was the day her mother would be set free.
Anna was so close she could taste it and she would be seeing her mother once again after 145 years of being imprisoned.
Last night was somewhat successful. While she did not have the grimoire she did have the witch and leverage in the form of Elena Gilbert.
It was very easy to snatch them up, and right from under the Salvatore brother's too. Smiling she tightened her jacket closer around her.
The Asian immortal was walking through the Town Square with purpose, with enough luck come nightfall she would be united once again with her mother. But she had a meeting first and if plans permitting, she had promised lunch before she had to head back.
"Anna!"
Hearing her name being called she was pleasantly surprised when it turns out to be Jeremy that called out to her. Turning towards the call she saw Jeremy exit the Mystic Grill and jogging to catch up to where she was standing.
The Gilbert male looked happy to see her, which was a surprise since the majority of the time they have interacted she was the one always seeking him out.
"Anna! Hey-uh, what happened to you last night?"
Anna kept looking around anxious to get the meeting started, distractedly she apologised to the teen while glancing down at her watch. "Sorry, I had to leave. I told your sister to tell you."
Jeremy shrugs, "I haven't seen her."
Looking up at him she smiles, she needed to jet. "Well, I gotta run, so-"Turning to leave she felt Jeremy grab her shoulder gently to grab her attention. "Hey, doyouwannagotoapartytonight?"
Anna looked at him funny, he was talking in a jumbled mess and did not understand a single word that came out of his mouth.
"What?"
Jeremy rubbed the back of his neck somewhat nervous now and he slowly repeated himself so he would be heard. "I wanted to know if you wanted to go to a party tonight with me. It's been awhile since I've done anything and I figure it would be fun to go with you."
Anna laughed, really? all this time and now he wants to hang out, she chuckles. "So, you're finally ready to go out with me, are you?"
Jeremy nodded his head a large smile plastered on his face. "I like you. You're fun, and you're also kind of strange and lurky but, I like your quirks. So, yeah, I want you to come with me. It's in the woods by that old cemetery."
Anna smiled her attention drawn that tidbit of knowledge. "Oh. It's there, huh? That sounds cool. I'll see you then."
The female vampire smiled at him before walking away from him. Making a beeline for the bench on the opposite side the the town square Anna made herself comfortable.
She did not have to wait for long, when she turned and found Damon sitting next to her.
"Does you family have a thing for Gilberts? First your mother now you?" Damon stated, his voice taunting.
Anna scowled at him, her fangs slightly bared in his direction before a devious smile blossomed on her pretty lips. "A party, right next to the old cemetery. Isn't that nice of them? Lots of warm bodies for starving vampires."
Damon rolled his eyes at her. "You must be senile in your old age Anna, I told you. I work alone."
Anna did not forget, but that's always what plan B was for. "Yeah, so do I. But a little birdie told me you don't have a certain little Bennett witch and I am in need of a certain spell book."
Standing up she felt she had said her piece and as she was walking away Damon grabbed her by the arm. Looking down at where his hand was attached, then to his face she waited in amusement.
"Stefan will come after you, you know that. For messing with Elena." Damon warned her.
Anna simply smiled, not bothered by the threat, they were much younger than she was after all.
She had called earlier that day to set up this meeting, mentioning Elena's name just opened a few doors to make this process easier.
Gleefully the woman quite gently removed her wrist from his grip and condescendingly patted him on the hand like a child.
"Then he won't be to happy if I kill her when I don't get what I want now will he?."
She saw his face scrunch up in a scowl giving up, it would seem. He fell apart quickly after that.
Damon rolled his eyes in annoyance and grounded out. "When do you want to do this?"
Anna laughed once again shaking her head at him. "God, if I didn't know better it sounds like we are living in 1864 all over again. You Salvatore's are truly pathetic when it comes to those two. Tonight. Meet me at the church."
Looking down at her wristwatch Selene noticed that it was a little past 1 in the afternoon. Anna made a date to have lunch with both Blackwoods today around 1:30pm.
Looking around Selene noticed it was quite full and it would be a time before they would be seated. Feeling a gentle tap on her arm she looked down at Evander, meeting his grey eyes she smiled at him.
"Yes Evan?"
"A woman is walking towards us mother." Breaking eye contact with him the 29 year old looked up to indeed find a woman dressed in a dress suit.
The woman was of normal height, with light brown hair with blonde highlights mixed in as well as blue eyes. She also appeared to be in her late 30's early 40's.
"Hello, my name is Carol Lockwood."
Hearing her voice brought recognition to Selene. The mayor's wife.
Smiling Selene extended her hand for a shake. "It's nice to finally make your acquaintance. This is my younger brother Evan."
The mayor smiled at them, the Blackwood's were both very attractive individuals. No doubt Evan would be very handsome once he grew up like her Tyler. Both were in very smart clothing that day.
Selene was wearing a black and white condensed geometric print dress that came to her knees with black stocking and black leather ankle boot.
Over the dress to stave off the cool weather was a slim fit white blazer with thick black piping and the breast pocket had black lining on the edge as well. Evan wore a dark slack with a button up shirt,with a forest green coat.
When she was informed that they would be having new residents in town they had to file everything through the Mayor's office since Mystic Falls is a small community.
They had taken up the old Black property a lovely victorian style home. The mayor's wife had many conversations with the young woman in front of her and they had gotten on rather well over the phone.
"I hope you are both settling in well, I felt I should give you some space to settle. You've come at the perfect time, all the town events begin in the spring."
Mrs. Lockwood was more than happy to prattle on about their town functions that were coming up, but knowing Evander he was quite hungry. The mayor's wife thankfully seemed to remember that Evan was there.
"Look at me, talking so much please have a seat at my table for lunch."
Selene smiled graciously,"Thank you Mrs. Lockwood."
The brunette woman shook her head. "Please call me Carol."
Selene's green eyes sparkled in amusement, the woman seemed pleasant enough. "Alright then Carol, then please call me Selene."
All three settled into the booth, it was not much later a waitress came by and took their drink orders before taking off.
"Now, that we are settled, are you excited for the Christmas tree lighting celebration this year?"
The immortal witch shook her head gently. "Carol while I'm sure we would have a wonderful time at the celebration we actually have other plans for the winter break."
Evander perked up when he heard that. He has been a little down as his birthday drew closer. He thought he would be all alone without his cousins.
Carol had a slightly disappointed look on her face, if anybody knew Carol Lockwood it was her passion for all the events and anything to do with Mystic Falls really.
Running her fingers through Evan's dark hair she smiled down at him. "We are flying across the pond to visit our relatives in France. My brother and his wife are hosting the family gathering this year. We have a very large clan you see.
It will be Evan's birthday at the end of the year so we will be celebrating all winter break and will not be back till after the new year."
"What brought you to the states then? I know you mentioned that you were from the UK."
"We travel most of the time, but Evan will be starting school next fall and the house is part of my family's holdings that I have inherited."
"Well I hope you have a safe trip, and I insist that you two will be my personal guests for the Founder's Events in the coming months. It is the celebration of our town's founding 150 years ago. Carnivals, a parade, even a masquerade!" Carol turned her head towards the pool tables. "Tyler!"
Turning to look over in the direction that she shouted, she saw a young man in his teens with dark hair approach their table.
"What's up mom?"
"Tyler I would like for you to meet our new residents. Tyler this is Ms. Selene Blackwood and her young brother Evander Blackwood.
Selene, Evan, this is my son Tyler he is on the varsity football team at Mystic Falls High School." She was beaming quite proudly, happy to show him off.
Tyler looked away from his mother to look over the new town residents.
When his eyes landed on Selene he was shocked by how hot the woman was. She appeared to be in her early 20's with long midnight black hair with the greenest eyes he had ever seen.
Dragging his eyes away from her was hard but a scowl quickly formed when he saw the little brat glaring at him. His hackles rose when the kid would not look away and back down.
Looking away from the stalemate Tyler smiled that charming smile the Lockwood 's were known for. In the corner of his eyes he saw the pipsqueak glare when he set sights on Selene. "It's nice to meet you Ms. Blackwood."
She was not oblivious as she appeared. The immortal witch found it amusing that Evander was glaring, so the witch smiled back, her left hand running up and down Evan's back in a soothing manner.
"It's lovely to make your acquaintance Tyler, your mother has told me quite a bit."
Tyler glared at his mother, before responding. "All good I hope?"
"Tyler! Of course I did." The young man's mother almost sounded scandalized as if she would do such a thing.
Selene chuckled at the bickering pair. Smiling she ruffled Evan's hair and watched his scowl increase before setting his hair to rights.
Though he stilled and a small smile blossomed on his face. Looking in the same direction she gave a slight wave to gather Anna's attention.
Looks like their friend had come after all.
Seeing that they had been found, Anna smiled before making a beeline towards them.
"Hey Selene sorry I'm a bit late, I just finished. Got room for one more?"
The immortal witch nodded her head before making room for her friend. "Of course, come join us, Mrs. Lockwood this is my friend Anna. Anna this is Mrs. Carol Lockwood the Mayor's wife, as well as her son Tyler."
Anna extended her hand out to them, "Hi mam, it's nice to meet you. I moved here in September."
A quick hand shake with mother and son had Anna seated in the booth.
"That's wonderful dear I hope you are liking our little town? Are you settling in well?"
Anna smiled once again she wasn't expecting to run into the Mayor's wife and son. "Oh yes I am mam I love Mystic Falls. There is just something special about this place."
Later that night Anna snuck up on Jeremy, surprising him. She ended up with a kiss for her efforts and scowled when Ben showed up and knocked out the littlest Gilbert.
"Did you have to hit him that hard?"
The Asian vampire got a glare in return, seems her progeny was a bit jealous. "Yes."
Anna rolled her eyes at him. "Well, you knocked him out you have to carry him. And please for the love of God don't screw it up.
You already fucked up once already letting the Bennett witch go."
Ben tried to defend himself, "It was Stefan! I didn't have many options, I don't have a daylight ring like you do ok!"
Anna rolled her eyes at him, not in the mood for excuses.
"Whatever, let's have him meet my mother."
Heading deeper into the forest Anna, Ben, and an unconscious baby Gilbert silently made their way towards the tomb. The moon was almost in the correct phase for the ritual to begin and they needed to make haste if they wanted to get good seats.
Making their way through the forest it was not long before they made it to the clearing with the ruins of the church. There was torchlight, and Anna heard the faint chanting of the witches. It looks like they were right on time too.
Seeing Stefan they silently watched him messing around with what looked like a flame thrower. Ben's sire could only assume that it was for the tomb vampires down below.
"Hey Hero."
Stefan's head snapped up looked up to see Anna and Ben, though looking down at Ben's feet revealed Elena's baby brother.
It certainly made him more cautious.
"I'm going down there to get my mother." Short and sweet.
Stefan eyed up both of them. Anna he knew would be tricky, Ben on the other hand was an idiot.
"I can't let you do that."
The 500 and odd years vampire shrugged, she was unsympathetic. "Well, Ben's about to make a main course out of Elena's little brother. So, you can stop me or him. Your choice."
With that she made a dash for the tomb and let the witches in the dust as she made quick work of entering the tomb, she needed to find her mother.
Stefan watched the young vampire for a few moments before he spoke, his posture relaxed.
"Do you really think that she cares about you? Hm? You're disposable."
Ben shrugged, he was not falling for any mind games today he was still ticked about earlier. "I don't care. She already gave me what I want."
Stefan cocked an eyebrow at him. "Are you going to say 'eternal life'? You really that stupid?"
Ben moved closer towards Stefan.
The brown eyed fledgling eyes darkened to pitch black as his face transformed. His pose predatory. "You know, I've heard about you. You don't feed. You're not strong enough to beat me."
With that Ben rushed at Stefan. Stefan thrusted his arm out as the younger male charged him, clothes-lining Ben and easily knocking him to the ground.
Meanwhile Stefan picks up the hose connected to the gasoline can that he had close at hand. Watching as Ben got up from the moss and leaf strewn ground the young vampire hissed at Stefan.
Ben smirked it looked like this would be easy, so much for the bunny diet. "Is that all you got?"
Stefan just gave him a closed eyed smile his brother was known for. Must be a Salvatore trait. "No. I got this."
The youngest Salvatore brother ignited the torch and sets Ben on fire. Ben let out a piercing scream as his body was covered in flames. Stefan watched with sadistic fascination as the younger vampire flailed around.
Though he had no time to watch him die, as the next moment he heard Elena scream in pain and fright. Without even a backwards glance Stefan took off for the tomb.
Inside the tomb Anna frantically searched for her mother among all the desiccated corpses. As the Asian vampire went deeper into the tomb she came across Elena. Appearing behind the stupid girl, her voice was quite gleeful and loud, bubbly almost. Damon was not with her.
"Hello Elena."
Elena turned around so quickly at the sound of her voice that she tripped over her own two feet. Falling to the ground she looked up at Anna and backed away from the pursuing vampire.
She felt something solid against her back and when she took a brief moment to look over her shoulder she let out a small shriek at the sight.
Behind her was the desiccated form of a female vampire. Her skin an ashen grey, she was covered in dust and cobwebs. If she didn't know better the female doppelganger would say that the corpse in front of her had met the True Death.
Elena's former kidnapper opened her mouth to say something when her eyes caught something.
"Mother!" Elena never heard someone so happy. The young human watched as Anna caressed her mother's arm gently before turning to face her, where had the happiness gone? Anna looked angry at her. "Your boyfriend did this, you know."
Elena didn't like the accusation, being defensive of Stefan. Stefan was only trying to help at the time. "His father did, lay the blame where it really belongs."
Anna stands up from her crouch position next to her mother, her small form towering over Elena's prone position.
"Let's not forget Jonathan Gilbert, your ancestor. I made a choice a long time ago that it would be Gilbert blood that brought her back to life. I had Jeremy all ready to go but...since you are here."
The female vampire flashed her fangs, taking primal enjoyment at the smell of fear, she watched in amusement as Elena gasped and bolted for the doorway of one of the tombs.
Chasing after the human girl was easy, grabbing her by the hair Anna dragged her back with little resistance. The immortal teen grabbed Elena's wrist and bit down hard.
Hearing Elena scream made her irritated. "Shut up and stop struggling." The vampire growled out before forcing the little human down to her knees and gently pressed her bloodied wrist to her mother's mouth in order for her to drink.
The Asian vampire licked her blood-covered lips as she watched her mother take a few pulls of Elena's life blood.
Good she was awake.
The 500 year old vampire knew the scream would draw Stefan towards them. She knew with her mother weak as she was made them vulnerable. Anna also knew they would need to book it and with the motel compromised she would have to find somewhere safe to go.
But where?
It was just a little past 2 am when the witch woke up with a start, feeling something off Selene stilled, letting her breathing slow down.
Closing her eyes she felt some magic different than her own pulling at her.
It was completely different to what she knew as wand magic but different compared to some of the other magics she has come across in her travels.
As Selene did not have a wand anymore the immortal witch expanded upon her education when she traipsed around the world.
As she visualized it in her minds eye it looked like a slithering black tendril trying to pull at her magic.
Frowning with her brows furrowed she let her magic descend upon it before ripping the magic to tiny shreds like a vicious animal. She was a Grey witch, but that piece of magic felt fowl.
Satisfied her magic curled in on itself and settled down in her body, done with the threat. She did not know what that was, but it was gone now. At least for moment, she would look into it another time.
But now it was time to go back to sleep. Settling back down in her plush and warm bed the witch, noticing that the room's temperature dropped some since the green eyed witch went to sleep.
Looking over towards the fireplace she frowned when she found only dying orange embers.
The witch motioned with her hand a levitation spell towards the wood stack neatly in a log cradle.
The wandless spell lifted a few logs and settled them nicely in the hearth. And with a snap of her fingers the fireplaces flared back to life.
Enjoying the crackling fire, the brunette witch settle comfortably in her warm bed.
Closing her eyes she smiled before she started to drift off back to sleep. Though it was not to be as she was once again roused from sleep as she felt her wards rattle because of unknown company.
Giving a frustrated groan the immortal witch threw the covers back from her body. Standing quickly the green eyed witch left her room, went down the stairs, past the kitchen and living room before she made it to her front door.
With a robe and nightgown being the only thing keeping her warm Selene wrapped it tighter around her as she braced herself against the biting cold.
Surprised to see Anna so late and with what seemed to be a mummified body garbed in 18th century clothing.
Anna seemed quite relieved to find her awake.
"Selene please help, I need you, please let us in."
"Who is she?" The witch's voice was soft as she gazed upon the two.
Anna glanced down at the weak form of her mother, she didn't know if Selene had vervain in her system, but she hoped against hope that she judged the other woman right, that she was kind and would understand.
"She's my mother, I needed to find a safe place and I feel safe with you."
Selene studied Anna, her eyes heavy with silent judgement, things were still for a moment before a kind smile graced Selene's face.
"Of course, hurry inside quickly now, your mother will need blood."
Gently closing the door behind them so they would not disturb Evander. Selene gently placed her hands under the woman's elbow and back and helped them to the living area to the couch, uncaring of the dust and grime.
Settling the decrepit body on the sofa, Selene then stood straight before she cast a subtle lumos to light up the room so she could get a good look. Taking in the woman's condition, the immortal witch decided that she would need to gather a few things.
Anna seemed to be in her own little world, her focus solely on her mother. The dark haired witch placed her hand gently on her shoulder to gather Anna's attention, she looked up at Selene, brown eyes met bright green.
"I need to gather some items for her. I'll just be upstairs for a moment. I have some spare clothes for her and something to help her feel better. From the looks of it she has been desiccated for a very long time."
"You know?" Anna's voice was low as she realized quickly that Selene knew what she was without telling her. It was not till just now that the female vampire was conscious of her surroundings.
Selene smiled in response. "While it took a moment to figure it out, I never heard of your kind of vampire until recently, while similar there are a few traits that vary from the kind I have met before. Now all worries aside I'll be right back."
Bending down Selene brushed back Anna's hair from her face and soothingly ran her fingers along the crown of her head.
"All will be well my friend, just wait."
Turning away from the pair, Selene quickly moved through the house before reaching her bedroom. When she entered Selene went straight to the large wall opposite of her bed and tapped the wood gently with magic infused fingertips.
Within the next moment the solid wood disappeared to reveal an assortment of unbreakable crystal vials filled with a variety of potions. They were kept on a spinning rack, sorting through them the green eyed witch found the one she was looking for.
Grabbing two vials filled with a rouge colored liquid. Selene sealed the hidden case from sight before she grabbed a spare night dress.
She immediately headed back the way she came and headed for her kitchen and opened the cabinet next to her fridge.
Opening it she quickly snatched a couple sticks before heading back into the living room.
Anna was still sitting next to her mother, by the time she came back the older vampire seemed to have lighten from pitch black to a light gray.
Her eyes were red and lips bloody from dried blood across her lips. Blue and black veins surrounded them, making them stark against the grey weathered skin.
"Good, I'm glad you fed her something or this would not work nearly as well as I would hope."
Bringing a chair closer to where they were perched on the couch, the black hair witch set the spare nightgown near her before presenting the two crystal vials to them.
"Now then, seeing as you are more awake I can assume you can understand me?" Green eyes met bloody red orbs and a slight groan came from the woman's parchment dried lips.
Taking that as an agreement Selene decided now would be a good time to start the explanations.
"Seeing as I do not have blood on hand to give, I have these two vials for your mother. Now I will need you to gently pry her mouth open in order to have her drink them.
This potion is a blood replenisher. Normally when one loses a decent amount of blood I would only give them one.
But seeing as your mother has been desiccated for a long while I shall give her two instead. Once that is done I will need to help you move her to a guest room in order for her to take the time to recover.
Anna you are welcome to the other guest room but I imagine you will not desire any separation.
Once she is able to move more freely once the blood in her system circulates we will set about having a bath and then she can have proper sleep. Though we will be talking more about this in the morning at breakfast."
Anna just nodded her head, she would do whatever Selene told her to do if it made her mother's road to recovery faster.
She also did not want to hide things from her friend. But she needed to talk to her mother first.
It has been a very long time since she has trusted any human being. Her friendship with Selene and Evan has been wonderful but she wanted her mother to trust them as well.
Breaking from her inner musings she gently took one of the crystal vials from her friend. Pulling the cork stopper free she ever so carefully pried Pearl's lips apart and tipped the red contents down her withered throat.
Evander lay awake in bed. Even though his mother did try and keep the noise down to a minimum it did not matter because of the simple fact that the wards on their home roused him from sleep.
Stretching, Evander stood from his warm bed. Pausing at his bedroom's door he heard his mother's light footsteps as she made her way back to her room, it was moments later when he heard her make her way back downstairs.
Opening the door he quietly made his way down the dark wooden staircase. Walking into the kitchen he made his way to where he could peek his head around the doorway into the living room.
There the wizard in training saw his mother as well as Anna and an unknown woman covered in dust and grime. His nose scrunched up in distaste, the woman was filthy!
Seeing Selene hand over a crystal vial to Anna he watched as she coaxed the blood red potion past parchment dried lips.
Grey eyes watched in fascination, when Anna moved the woman's head up and towards her his eyes widen. Why was there a mummy in their house!
The young wizard could not tear his eyes away as he watched the grey skinned woman slowly but surely gain more color as time went by. It was then he realized what exactly that potion was.
Recalling his potion lessons in the solarium the other day his mother's soft cultured lit floated back to the surface of his mind.
It was a couple days ago he was standing next to his mother in the Solarium, a cauldron was simmering softly as he watched Selene stir a few more times before the immortal witch extinguished the flame.
"Do you recall what potion this is love?"
Evander thought for a moment, remembering what ingredients exactly was in the potion.
"Blood Replenishing potion mother?"
Selene smiled at him. "Excellent! You are correct Evan, it is a medicinal potion. Your grandfather was in need of it when I went to school. Do you remember the scar on grandfather's neck?"
Recalling the two hole punctured scar on the red haired man's neck he nodded. "Yes mother."
"That was due to a magical snake that was very venomous. The magical properties of the bite made it hard for the blood to congeal and close the wound and because of that he was in need of the potion every hour until the venom was flushed out of his system."
She watched her mother with bated breath. From the sounds of it, it would not be long before she would be well again.
Listening to her slow heart beat, the withered organ stuttered for a moment and as time crept by the elder vampire's heart began to beat stronger.
Looking over to Selene she gave her a watery smile, the potion was working as it made its way through her mother's mummified body.
"The potion helps multiply what blood there is in her system and she should gain more function within the hour and she will be able to move freely sometime the next day.
Now once we get her settled in her room after the hour is up you will need to feed her the second potion. Once you have done that. I have these for you to give to her."
Anna took the second vial and placed it in her jacket pocket for later use. Curiously she took what appeared to be lollipops red in color from her friend. Sniffing them she was surprised to find that they smelled like blood.
"Those are blood pops they are a sweet from back home that I have a slight taste for. They contain blood and sugar.
It should help your mother some until we can acquire some blood bags to feed her with. I don't want there to be any mishaps..."
Breaking out of his inner musings Evan heard his mother tell Anna they were welcome to stay as long as they needed.
Turning back around he opened the back door of the kitchen leading into their solarium. The moon was shining down through the glass ceiling.
Sighing the grey eyed boy moved towards one of the many wicker chairs. Sinking down into one he let his body relax into the chair.
It was nice and warm compared to outside in the dark night. It was the middle of winter and his birthday would be soon. He had never been away from the family for his birthday.
Even with all his travels with his mother growing up they have never, not once, celebrated his birth without the family as annoying as they are. He was quite pleased to learn they would be traveling soon enough.
Closing his eyes he relaxed relishing the ambient noise and warmth. The occasional muffled growl from some of the more magical plants in the garden that were asleep made itself known.
He must remember to help feed them in the morning with some bloodied rare chunks of meat.
With as relaxed as Evander was he was not very surprised when he heard the wards give off another ping to let him know someone was there. Standing from his position, the young wizard walked closer towards the east wall of glass.
Looking outside he saw by the light of the moon rustling leaves of the bushes surrounding their home. Not a moment later a body was stumbling through. It was hard to see who it was in the dark but as the body of what he now realized was a man, made him frown.
But upon closer inspection as the man crawled closer to their home and more entrenched in his territory he felt a smile grace his lips.
For in the light of the moon he found the male to be no other than Ben the bartender.
His face was raw in appearance his skin looked hot to the touch and was bubbling and burnt in places.
Quite nauseating in his personal opinion. His clothes burnt in some places and in some melted to the man's skin.
It was quite gruesome to look at but the young child could not help but feel a tad gleeful that his misfortune curse worked.
The small bit of magic that he let loose a month ago at the grill that made sure that any luck Ben did have went to crap.
As he was a muggle he didn't use a lot, he did not want to get caught by his mother after all.
But it seems a little too well it appears. His nose scrunched up in distaste at the smell of cooked fleshed.
He frowned though remembering his mother was in the house with Anna and the mummified body garbed in 18th century clothing. He would need the crispy fellow to leave and seek assistance somewhere else.
One strange case was enough.
Deciding to tell the other male to shoo, Evander walked out the side door leading outside the solarium, he briskly walked into the cool night air, his house slippers making slight crunching noises as he walked on the cold dirt and grass beneath his feet as he crossed their property.
Standing only a few feet away from the man he felt no fear as he observed the male in pain at his feet.
Evander has never seen someone burned like this. While gruesome to look at, like all boys they had a strange fascination with dead things and wanted to poke it with a stick so to speak.
Anything gross really, he blamed his rowdier Weasley cousins for that.
"Hello Ben, I understand you must be in an awful amount of pain from the burns but I must ask you to leave. You are not welcome I'm afraid."
Hearing a groan, he did not back down but his eyes did widen when he saw that Ben was more than he let on.
Fangs were bared and the male's eyes were blood red with pronounced veins, black and blue in color. He tried not to jump in surprise.
The man's voice was guttural and in pain, no doubt from the fire and the tissue was regrowing. "You will give me your blood, you will not scream, you will not run away." The vampire tried to compel the young boy but would find out that to be very ineffective.
The young Blackwood knelt down calmly before he was eyelevel with the creature.
"No."
The creature growled before it made the attempt of lunging at him, it was not a second later that the male's body burst into flame.
The male did not even have the ability to scream as his body was destroyed.
Stepping back from the scorching heat Evan turned his head from the scene.
Serves Ben right, there was two good things about this situation. One, Ben would no longer be an issue to the safety of his mother and two the wards are in working condition.
Taking one last look at the flaming body he quickly made his way back into the house. The fact that his body was shaking was stubbornly ignored.
Recalling his history lessons about the inquisition and the witch trials, the witches in question had cast flame freezing spells and had a merry old time.
The majority of the time the 'witch' in question was a muggle, or a weak witch in terms of power that were caught and burned at the stake...
Noticing that the living room was empty once again he walked up the stairs and instead of entering his bedroom he quietly opened a door a little further down the hall before closing it.
In the darkness he made out the outline of his mother's bed and her fair face was highlighted by the moonlight from the sunroof window above her. She truly looked ethereal as the moonlight shined down on her and the firelight highlighted her face as well.
Her eyes were closed and her breath even as he carefully pulled the covers back. The young wizard gently crawled into the large bed before snuggling closer to her warm body.
Pulling the covers once again over them he smiled into the crook of her neck as he felt her pulling him close to her side, his body smaller in comparison to her's.
He felt her kissing his forehead and the little wizard felt her smile against his skin. "Sweet dreams my love. Nothing will harm you, not while I'm around."*
Evander breathed in deeply, releasing a long sigh as he let his body unwind and relax. As he fell asleep he was not bothered by any nightmares, his mother's presence was enough to scare any away.
So that's the end of this chapter the longest one yet! Just shy of 7000! Please tell me what you guys think I know there are a lot of likes and favorites but I do want to hear from you guys. It feeds the inner beast lol.
So Pearl is out of the tomb everybody! Yayyyyyyy!
I always liked her and Anna and I thought it was a shame they were both killed off so early in the show. Evan was protective and sweet, if a little bit of a pyro the wards feed on the desires of the owners. He seems to have handled Ben dying in front of him ok but he was very shaky after. Reminds me of an 11-year-old Selene and the Quirrell yes? The ball is rolling now and won't stop!
Also how did you like that seen with Anna and Elena? I was grinning when I wrote that particular scene. Anna gave zero fucks and was not in the mood for Elena's dramatics and dragged her by the hair! lol Please tell me you all enjoyed that as much as I did?
Until next time,
Beau
