Scarlett began stocking the shelves today after four weeks of being here in the Weasley Wizard Wheezes. She was now her more normal self, joking and laughing and finding ways to make her and the twins happy. Most of the time she would hang out with the shop's cashier Verity, who was a year or two older than Fred and George. She had an eccentric yet normal look to her; her hair was blonde with purple streaks in it and her sun kissed skin accented her lime green eyes. She was also very sarcastic to some of the jokes that Fred and George had played on her. Scarlett found her intriguing though a little boring at times. At times, the days at the flat would be just like old times and the twins and Scarlett would have more fun than ever before. Others they would remain silent since another shop was attacked by Death Eaters. It was some of the best times and the worst times in that flat where they spent that summer with each other getting closer once again. As Scarlett placed the last Love Potion on its specific place, she heard the door open. She turned her head to see a very familiar face.
"Hey, girlie!" squealed Astoria. Scarlett rushed to hug her young friend.
"Oh Astoria, dear! How have you been?" Scarlett asked
"Very good, Andromeda is very kind to me and I usually can relate to the life she had." Scarlett nodded, she knew that Andromeda was very disliked by her family for marrying a muggle, but love finds a way and you couldn't stop it.
"That's very good to hear, so how do you like the store?"
"It's amazing! I have never seen such a beautifully unique place in my life!"
"Well thank you, Princess, we try our best." The twins chimed behind her. She gasped and giggled as she embraced the two in a heartwarming hug.
"You guys! I miss you so much and I have learned so much from the training that Inscendia is giving me." Astoria smiled at Scarlett.
"So just stopping by, Princess?" asked Fred.
"Well actually I'm staying a week and I decided not to tell you guys because I wanted to make it a surprise, so SURPRISE!" Astoria shook her hands in a dazzling effect. The twins looked at each other and Fred decided to lead her to Scarlett's room. George looked at Scarlett with loving eyes.
"You sure did miss her, Scarlett."
"I know I did, she's the little sister I've always wanted in life and now that she's a Phoeonoxis like me I have to keep an eye on her."
"Why?"
"Because if she was ever found out, people will hunt her." George looked puzzled at Scarlett saying this.
"But people know that you're one and no one attacks you."
"You never know George! There could be someone watching your back." Scarlett was getting more furious by the second.
"How would you know, Scarlett! You have never seen one person come after you at all and yet they go for your brother instead!"
"George, you don't understand!"
"You're right! I don't! I never will in your eyes!"
"That's because you are not me and you can't control what I am!"
"Dammit Scarlett! What's gotten into you?"
"George, don't ask me that! You know damn well what's happening or are you too dull enough to notice, wouldn't be hard to believe since you were the one who dropped out of SCHOOL!" Scarlett was in an uncontrollable rage and her eyes flared bright red. George quickly tackled her on the ground holding her wrists down and violently kissed her in order to calm her emotions. He felt her muscles relax and he lifted his head with a cross look on his face. He got up from the floor and walked up the staircase in enraged way and slammed the flat's door. Scarlett placed a hand to her head and sighed softly, what had she done?
HPSRHPSR
Scarlett entered the flat silently and refused to cry, especially in front of George. She had done enough already and she had to act more mature nowadays, besides fighting over simple matters wasn't going to solve anything. Astoria looked up from reading a book on the Kitchen table showing an expression of concern. Before she could say anything a tap was heard at the window and Scarlett rushed towards it. It was Hedwig and a barn owl that belonged to Eavan giving Scarlett letters from both people. Scarlett opened her brother's letter first eager to hear what he had to say.
Dear Scarlett,
I feel pain, emotionally and physically, every day. I wish I was with you in the joke shop, at least it would be somewhat better there than in this place with the Dursley's. I'm sure you remember them. I can tell the war's going on even though I'm in the muggle world for the summer, I hope you can at least tell me what's going on over there. I'll be able to visit you when we will be getting ready for Hogwarts this summer. I know it doesn't seem like much but at least I'll get to see you, sis. Write back as soon as you can and remember that I love you, Scarlett.
Sincerely,
HP
Scarlett set aside his letter on the window seat and opened Eavan's letter next.
Dear Scarlett,
I wonder, how your well-being is now since the war has been making the world darker and darker. Soon we will have to find the lost city of Corona to reunite with our people but I believe that Astoria should train more to prepare herself for the trials she shall have to face. I'm still wondering why her powers only came in when we were at the Department of Mysteries. But besides that when school returns I ask that we keep a close watch on Astoria, I fear she might be too naïve to handle the real world. Keep care and accept my best wishes for your health and happiness.
Eavan McManamy
Scarlett placed this letter in her pocket in order to keep it away from Astoria.
"What did they say?" Astoria asked
Scarlett looked up and smiled at her, "Everyone's fine." But she was wrong.
