Sorry for the delay, i am in the middle of writing the next chapter so i promise you won't have to wait long!
Chapter Ten
Marko Candeo apparated onto the top step at 13 Grimmauld Place, and rang the doorbell. His daughter's heart stopped yet she greeted him at the door. He took her into a stiff embrace, following her into the dining room which had been set for the dinner. He greeted Sirius who had sat at the top of the table, Remus who sat to his left before taking the place at the opposite end of the table.
She left the men to check on dinner before she heard the doorbell once more. Sirius had gone to the door; she peaked from the kitchen doorway to see a young man who she had never met before, nor did it seem Sirius did either; her father making his way to the door and greeted this man with a warm embrace before taking him through to the dining room. Sirius slowly followed behind, dazed and confused before being shocked as Kat grabbed his arm and pulled him into the kitchen.
"Who the hell is that?" She whispered.
"Apparently that, my dear, is your future husband...or so your father bloody thinks."
"I gathered that much myself...who is he Sirius?"
"He is Stefan Aleksandr. Well let's get this show on the road. After you love."
She flick her wand and another plate was set up, it joined the other four behind her as they made their way into the dining room.
Her father was by the doorway, almost getting hit by a flying plate (much to Remus' amusement). "My dear Katarina, this handsome young man is Stefan Aleksandr."
"It is a pleasure Katarina, you are as beautiful as you father says."
"Thank you."
"...I'd say she is much more than a beauty though, wouldn't you agree Sirius?" Bill walked through the dining room doorway.
"I would William, so pleased you could join us on such short notice." Sirius raised his glass, holding back his laughter as his plan unfolded before him.
"Wouldn't miss it for the world. Kat, you look lovely." He kissed her on her cheek. "Mr. Candeo, nice to meet you again sir and Stefan, nice to meet you." He greeted Remus and Sirius and took his seat to the right of Sirius.
Another plate made his way through and Stefan took his place next to Marko, opposite Kat who was sat next to Bill and her father. She put her hand on Bill's knee and gave it a squeeze. A huge relief came over her as they tucked into their first course of the evening.
