I interrupted Moony and Edward after around half an hour. Edward was telling Moony about muggle medicine and other muggle subject. Uncle Moony - being a complete bookworm - immensely enjoyed listening to Edward talking about the different subjects. I interrupted midway through their discussion of classical music. 'Messrs. Moony... Time to stop hogging your goddaughter's boyfriend.' Moony glanced towards me. 'I need to check that Padfoot hasn't wreck my office.' Edward got to his feet, bidding Moony farewell: Uncle Moony spoke. 'Are you returning to Forks tonight?' I shook my head. 'Nope. I'm meeting Ron and Hermione in Diagon Alley tomorrow. We're spending the night at the Manor.' Moony grinned, saying he'd see us there. Edward and I left Moony's office, heading toward the Head Auror's office. Edward spoke. 'What did you mean, your office?' I grinned. 'If the reporters would leave me alone and I didn't have to hide away in Forks: I would be Head Auror. I'd be in control of the search of Death Eater and organise the Aurors. Padfoot is caretaking the job whilst I'm away.' Edward nodded, not looking particularly comfortable that I had such a dangerous job offer.
Reaching the Head Auror's office I didn't knock. Edward and I walked in to find Padfoot flirting with Cassandra Grey. Cassandra Grey is a proud Gryffindor and current Auror for the Ministry. Her magic talent excels most witches. She was four years ahead of me at Hogwarts: and Head Girl during her seventh year. Her twin brother Tyler Grey was a beater on the Quidditch team. He was good friends with Fred and George. Tyler's also an Auror. Anyway, I interrupted Padfoot mid-flirt. 'Think she's a little young for you, Pads.' I'm pleased to see that the Head Auror's office is in one piece and reasonably presented. Padfoot raised his eyebrows as he glanced in my direction. 'Think Edward's a little old for you, Belly.' I scrawled, completely failing to notice Cassandra eyeing Edward with caution. Padfoot spoke. 'Cassandra Grey... Meet Bella Potter and Edward Cullen.' Cassandra briefly glanced in Padfoot's direction. A pleasant grin appeared on Cassandra's plump red lips. 'Bella. It's wonderful to see you again... You're, uh, charming godfather mentioned that you were visiting.' Hmmm... Out of politeness, I smiled. 'I wasn't aware that you became an Auror, Cass.' Cassandra replied. 'It's always been a career that interested me.' I just nodded. 'There was a rumour you'd be taking McGonagall's old job.' Cassandra paused for a second. 'I thought about the teaching position, but decided to gracefully decline. I don't believe I'd be accomplished enough to teach.' I found that hard to believe. Cassandra's transfiguration grades were the second best that Hogwarts has ever seen: only marginally being beaten by Aunt Luna. Cassandra had perched on Padfoot's desk, seemingly more relaxed than earlier.
Padfoot interrupted, before I could reply. 'Cass is shadowing me over the next few missions.' I laughed. 'Why would someone want to shadow you?' Uncle Padfoot's expression was that of mock hurt. 'Ouch... Kiddo that hurt. For your information I'm a very talented wizard.' The famous Padfoot pout appeared in the middle of this dramatic performance. I shook my head. 'Grow up, Padfoot.' Padfoot shook his head childishly. Cassandra soon hopped down from Padfoot's desk and began to transfigure herself a smaller dress. The small desk had a simple name plate, a vase of red poppies and various stationary. Padfoot caught my attention again. 'Right kiddo, you wanted to see me?' I glanced towards Uncle Padfoot again. 'Just checking you hadn't destroyed my office.' Padfoot chuckled. 'Steady Fawn... You're forgetting that I'm currently Head Auror. Whereas you can't walk down the street without being harassed by reporters.' I stuck my tongue out in Padfoot's direction: Edward chuckled. 'Very mature, love.' I flushed bright red. I had forgotten that Edward was present: with his crooked smile, I might add.
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I apparated from the Ministry to Potter Manor. Edward gazed toward the Manor with a kinda stunned crooked smile. I hadn't told Edward about the Potter's wealth: not to mention the Black family fortune. There were a few seconds of silence. 'You're wealthy.' I chuckled. 'Very. I'm final generation Potter.' Edward continued to stare at the old house that I call home. I took hold of Edward's hand, leading him along the driveway. 'Dad and Padfoot live here with all the House Elves. It's where I grew up. Moony used to live with us too, but he's moved out since he's been married. He still comes around though and once a month transforms in the dungeons.' Edward didn't comment. 'Our world used to be incredibly prejudice against purity of blood. The Potter's were an old pure-blooded family: we're what's called blood traitors. Mum was a muggle-born, so I'm half-blood. The Black family is another pure-blooded family and pure-blood maniacs at that. Uncle Padfoot was disowned by his mother and father when he ran away from home.' Edward nodded.
Reaching the old wooden doors, I knocked. The massive wooden doors where answered by Binky. Padfoot had informed me that Binky is now the Head House Elf. I have known Binky since he started working for our family. Binky's stunned gaze made me grin: and the next second Binky had fallen to his knees. 'Mistress... You have returned. Binky has missed his Mistress dearly.' I chuckled. 'Binky! What have I told you about calling me Mistress?' Binky hung his head in shame. Edward had a perplexed expression etched across his face. I explained for his benefit. 'Edward... This is Binky: our current Head House Elf. He organises all the other House Elves. I've known Binky since I was a little girl... He used to play tea-parties with me and my stuffed toys.' Edward nodded as we stepped into the house. Binky waited to collect our shoes and coats. 'Dad gives the House Elves every second Monday of each month off to do as they please... but they're very loyal and love to serve. Many of them still come into work on their day off.' Edward didn't speak until Binky had vanished into the cloakroom. 'Strange little creatures... I think Gemma mentioned a house elf - named Kreacher - a few years back.' I chuckled. 'Yes... Kreacher is the Black Family's House Elf. He's a little nutty. I doubt that he enjoyed Gemma's company because she's technically a blood-traitor.' Edward nodded again as I lead him upstairs to show him my bedroom.
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Around five o'clock the fireplace -in the study- erupted with green flames. Padfoot scrambled into the hallway: followed by a stream of blue flashes. 'Padfoot! Hold still, you smug git!' Edward and I had just appeared on the staircase. What had Uncle Sirius done now? Padfoot's tomfoolery wasn't obvious until Dad appeared in the hallway, with Troll-like ears and nose: I giggled. Dad glanced towards me. 'Don't!' A rather large smile appeared on my lips as I hopped down the last few steps. I lead Edward into the living room, where we found Padfoot hiding behind the sofa. 'Shhh... I'm not here.' I just laughed. 'DAD! He's in here!' A shocked expression crossed Padfoot's face. 'Thought I was your favourite uncle.' I shrugged my shoulders. 'Call it payback for my new hairstyle.' Padfoot was so surprised that he didn't notice Dad appear behind him. The next second Padfoot had been transfigured into a teapot. Dad's face was back to normal, and as he picked Padfoot up, he smirked. 'Who's for tea?'
Edward had observed the chaos in silence, only speaking once Padfoot was sat on the coffee table. 'I assume this is usual behaviour?' I laughed. 'Yep... I give you The Marauders.' Edward's crooked smile appeared. Dad took a seat, placing his feet on the coffee table and waving his wand. A full tea service and cake stand floated through the door, arranging itself around Uncle Padfoot. 'I am sure Edward's seen enough of The Marauders from your Aunt Luna.' I had began pouring the tea, whilst Edward replied to Dad's statement. 'I tend to remain on Gemma's good side... generally Emmett and Jasper fall victim to her magical pranks.' I handed Dad a cup of tea: he continued the conversation. 'Annoying Luna was Padfoot's department when we attended Hogwarts. He has spent many hours as a teapot.' Edward didn't speak again as Dad took a sip of tea. I handed Edward a cup of blood-tea: a puzzled expression crossed his face. 'Love, I can't drink tea.' Dad explained before I had the chance. 'You can drink this tea. It's blood-tea, made from blood substitute... Shouldn't cause any blood lust. Goodwin discovered it a few decades ago: Luna and Fangs love it.' I watched Edward closely examine the strange red liquid in his teacup.
After a lot of assurance from me, Edward cautiously drank the blood tea. Dad and I watched Edward, until he'd emptied his teacup. 'What a peculiar sensation... It quenches the burning sensation of thirst without the blood lust.' I smiled as Edward asked for another cup. I refilled his cup and rejoined him on the sofa with my own cup of tea.
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Uncle Moony, Tonks and Teddy arrived not long after six o'clock. Teddy giggled, pointing towards my hair and the next second his own hair was blonde with coloured highlights. Moony laughed, whilst Tonks almost strangled me. 'Wotcher Izz?!' I spent a few seconds choking. 'Wotcher Tonks?' I then decided to introduce Edward, who had stood by and watched Tonks strangling me. 'This is Moony's wife: Tonks, and little Teddy: their son... Tonks, this is Edward Cullen: my boyfriend.' Moony had placed Teddy down as Tonks shook Edwards hand. Teddy was toddling towards me before I noticed him. 'Izz-mell!' A smile appeared on my lips as I scooped Teddy off the floor. 'Va-pie.' Teddy bared his teeth, whilst he pointed towards Edward. I laughed. 'Yes. Edward is a vampire.' Teddy gazed towards Edward, before waving. It took a second, but Edward waved back and Teddy giggled again. We all moved into the dining room, because dinner was being served. Sitting around the table I sat opposite Edward. Moony had transfigured Padfoot back to normal, so Padfoot was sat next to me. Dad was in between me and Edward at the head of the table. Moony curiously had chosen to sit next to Edward. We began helping ourselves to food. It took a few minutes, but I realised why Moony had chosen to sit next to Edward. The old bookworm couldn't resist all the knowledge that Edward had. I smirked, whilst biting into a drumstick. I spoke to Padfoot. 'Did Cassandra have a good first day at work?' Padfoot swallowed his mouthful of corn. 'Of course... I am a funny talented wizard, what's not to love?' I laughed. Dad responded. 'Hmmm... You're vain, arrogant and quite annoying.' Padfoot kicked Dad under the table.
It wasn't until dessert that the topic of conversation switch to 'who could embarrassed Bella the most'. The first story -supplied by Dad- was Bella's first flying lesson. 'We were out in the back garden giving Bella her first flying lesson. It was turning out that she was a natural with a broomstick.' Dad's always boasts about my flying ability. '...but Padfoot thought it would be fun to take the height limiter off the training broom. The little klutz got herself stuck in a tree: took us an hour to get her down.' I had started to flush red, without Padfoot and Moony joining in. 'Remember that first boyfriend of hers. That Hufflepuff kid, who had seen one too many bludger to the noggin... and Bella's attempt to kiss him goodnight, but in reality she head-butted him. Broke his nose, didn't she?' Dad confirmed Padfoot's story, causing me flush a deeper shade of red. Moony's turn. 'How about, how Bella used to make Prongs check her bedroom for monsters before bed... and there was that night Padfoot hid in the wardrobe. She screamed so much that night.' I sat there bright red opposite Edward, who had an amused smile on his lips. Trust me. It isn't easy being The Marauders Kid.
A.N. Hey... Sorry for the long wait. I have started university again and the work has just piled up. Hope you all enjoy this chapter. Next chapter will be in Diagon Alley: Ron and Hermione will be back :) and probably lots of reporters :(. Anyway promise to try and keep writing, but depends on my work load from university. Read it, Love it, Review it. Love RoxannetheLaugh :)