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The Other Magical World

Chapter 51: Grandpa Sam

"Grandpa Sam!" the twins yelled.

Sam hugged the two girls then let go getting a good look at the two.

"Hey, girls, it has been awhile. You two look more like your mother every time," He then looked over at Phoenix. "especially you Phoenix. I have heard that you go to some other school is that right?"

"Yes, it is called Hogwarts."

"Are you doing okay? Do you like it?"

"Yep, loving it!"

"That is good. Hello Kaleb, I didn't see you there."

"Hello, sir." Kaleb said quietly.

"And how are you doing?"

"Fine, sir."

"That is good."

Sam gave the three a small smile then looked over at the table full of books.

"What are you three up to? Or should I say, Phoenix and Kaleb what are you two up to?"

"Oh, just…"

"Phoenix can I talk to you for a second, excuse us grandpa!" Kati said cutting off her sister.

"No, problem."

Katie grabbed hold of her sister's arm and dragged her to the opposite side of the room.

"You might be careful about what you say."

"Why?"

"Because I remember Uncle Leo and Uncle Coop say something about Grandpa. They were going to ask him if he could basically spy on us."

"And couldn't there be another reason why Grandpa could be here?"

"Well…I suppose."

"But I guess we could be somewhat cautious."

"Yeah, just tell him it is for homework. Don't tell grandpa the truth."

"Right, let's go." Phoenix took her sister and dragged her back.

"Well, did you two have a nice chat?"

"Yes, Grandpa."

"Well, what have you been up too?"

"Just homework."

"Homework? You, Phoenix? Tell me the real reason."

"Okay fine, I'm doing some research for a school project on someone and Kaleb and Katie are helping. See so I really did tell the real reason." 'Okay, not really but Katie does have a point.'

"Really? Who is it on?"

"Some guy named Nicolas Flamel."

Sam was silent for a moment. "Have you found anything?"

"Oh… you know just little things here and there."

"Anything helpful or useful?"

"No, not really."

"Well, I'm sorry."

"Hey grandpa, why are you even here?"

"Katie! That is not a nice thing to ask!"

"That is all right. I'm here for your girl's birthday."

"That is not until two days sir." Kaleb piped up. He was watching the way Sam was reacting. It didn't suit him very well.

"Oh right, well I also thought about getting reacquainted with my grandchildren as well. I haven't seen you girls for a couple of months you know."

"Why be here and not at home or at the manor? Why did you have to come to Magic School?" Phoenix questioned.

"Well, to talk to your mother of course."

"Okay."

"So about your project, when is it due?" Sam asked.

The twins and Kaleb looked at each other wondering why he would continue on with the subject.

"At the end of the school year." Phoenix answered. 'I am burying myself deeper into the ground!'

"And for what class?"

"History of magic."

"Hmmm." Sam looked back over to the table then back again. "Would you like some help?"

The three looked at one another. None of them knew what to say. 'Should we accept his offer? Or decline? Katie heard Uncle Leo and Coop talk about using Grandpa as a spy. Well mom and the Aunts would say to keep people closer if you suspect something.'

"Sure Grandpa that would be great." Phoenix replied. Katie and Kaleb looked at her questionably not understanding what she was doing.

"Okay, then what is it you need to know?"

"Um… well it says that Nicolas Flamel was an alchemist looking to create the philosopher's stone. Did he ever succeed? How old is he if he was still alive?"

Sam tried hard to think of an answer to each question without giving her the correct one. "No one has ever succeeded in creating the philosopher's stone. Some say the thing isn't real. So, for your next questions, he wouldn't be still alive."

"Do you think it is real Grandpa?" Katie continued the questions.

"I have seen many things in my line of work that I never would have thought to be real."

"So, you do think it is real and not a story sir? And if you do, what do you think it really is and what does it really do?" Kaleb took his turn.

"Do you kids need any more help with your project or did my answer help?" Sam answered.

"I think we can do the rest just fine. Thank you Grandpa."

"Okay kids, I'm going to the manor to say hi to your brother and Aunts." Sam reached over to hug the girls and orbed out.

"What was that about?" Kaleb questioned.

"I wanted to see how he would react to certain questions."

"Why?"

"Because he knew Katie and I would be able to tell if he was lying."

"And your conclusion Nix?"


A/N: What was Sam doing there? Did he find what he needed to know? What was Phoenix's conclusion? Until next time!