I don't own HP! And I only know a half-Scott, so sorry if the accent is a tad off.
Looooong Note: While many are out of work or working from home, both of my jobs & those of my families are still functioning (aka we're still going to work). It's amazing how many of my neighbors are at home & reminding me of "Gladys Kravitz" from Bewitched! The TV show, not the movie. So, if you don't see me updating constantly... don't be alarmed, I'm staying busy & healthy.
I hope you are all safe & finding some toilet paper. I found some on Saturday, so it's slowly getting back to the norm.
Sending prayers & love out to all the semi-truckers that are helping us get everything to the stores, despite the panic. You guys are doing a magnificent job, despite the poor working conditions that you're dealing with.
I know that some of the truck stops in my area are sending people out to the semi-cabs, taking food orders, & delivering them to the truckers; so if ya'll are a part of that, you're doing a great job you guys!
To my fellow grocers: Great job! You're keeping things moving, keeping people happy by restocking the shelves, & helping them find what they need. One particular story I know about is that: a grocery bakery ordered yeast in bulk, with half of it going to be packaged for the customers as there isn't any left on the shelves.
These are the type of people we should celebrate & thank for their help during this crazy time!
So a huge thank you to all of you & to those I haven't mentioned: CDC Workers, Doctors, Nurses, Police Officers, Factory Workers, etc. You guys are what help keep us: civil, lawful, and most of all... Human.
Opening Books: Part 2
With the Weasley's on board and currently present, it wasn't long before they received a message from Hogwart's very own Deputy Headmistress, Professor Minerva McGonagall. Although, it was odd that the floo activated, "Andromeda? Theodore? May I come through?"
"Of course, Professor," Andromeda agreed in slight surprise, making sure that the floo area was clear, she waited for the Deputy Headmistress to emerge from the floo.
Once Professor McGonagall stepped through, unscathed, except for a small bit of soot on the top of her left foot, she let out a heavy sigh, "I felt the need to see you in person, Andromeda. This request of yours is highly irregular, even if it would be ideal. I'm not certain I could get Albus to agree."
"Minnie!" Sirius stepped out of the other room, rushed to her and enveloped her in a hug.
"Sirius Black! Detention!" Minerva gaped as she was twirled around like a young school maid, before being set on her feet.
"It's nice to see you too, Minnie!" Sirius chuckled.
"Professor," Narcissa nodded to Minerva, causing the Professor to blink at her in surprise.
"It has been a while, Lady Malfoy."
"Actually, it's Black or you could call me Narcissa or Cissa," Narcissa smiled at the older woman. "We have a lot to catch you up on, and a semi-familiar face for you to meet. Harry..."
Harry poked his head out from behind Narcissa's skirt, "Hullo?"
"Harry, that's your Aunt Minnie," Sirius grinned as he chuckled at Minerva's shocked expression. Then he teased, "Well, more like your Great Aunt, but she knows tons of stories on both of your parents, a few on me, and maybe even one or two about your Aunt Cissa and Aunt Andy."
Harry began to worry when his newly proclaimed Aunt Minnie teared up, "Are you okay? Are you hurt?"
Minerva took a deep breath and held back her tears, her Scottish bur coming out, "Ye were but a wee bairn last I saw ye, Harry."
"What's a barren?" Harry asked confused as he turned to Cissa.
"A baby. Your Aunt Minnie is Scottish," Cissa explained calmly. "She loves you very much, and loved your parents as if they were her own."
"Is that true, Aunt Minnie?" Harry asked curiously.
Minerva tried not to gape in shock at Narcissa's explanation to the child, "Aye, tis lad."
"Shall we head into the parlor?" Andromeda chuckled as Harry shyly walked up to his newly christened Aunt Minnie, took her hand, and led her to the parlor.
"I'd best check on Draco, and the others in the kitchen," Narcissa nodded to her sister. "Let her know of the Bumblebee's machinations, please."
"Will do, sister dear, and it's good to have you back," Andy quickly squeezed her sister's hand before heading over to Sirius, taking him by his ear and dragging him with her into the parlor. Ted smiled in amusement as he followed them.
Narcissa chuckled as she headed back to the kitchen, where she bit back her laughter at the sight of her son covered in flour, along with Ron, Fred, George, Percy, Arthur, and Molly, while a guilty looking Dora was only half-covered. Ginny and Charlie were the only ones flour-free, "Lesson learned, someone needs to make sure Dora is always supervised in the kitchen."
"Awwwwwwe, Aunt Cissa!" Dora pouted.
That caused everyone to laugh. It was wonderful being in the Tonks' home.
In the parlor, a mite bit later...
It took a bit, but after Harry, Sirius, Andromeda, and Ted explained the entire situation to Minerva, she didn't know what to think. She'd always admired Albus, but after hearing he'd never checked up on Harry and what Lily's sister had done to the poor boy, she was furious! Her anger only mounted when she was told Albus' plan for little Harry, "What the devil was that old codger thinking?! The man has lost his marbles and has become a lackwit!"
"Minerva, your scaring Harry," Andromeda warned the witch.
"My apologies, Harry. I will try to rein in my temper until I can take it out on the old numpty," Minerva twitched as she tried to do exactly as she had said.
"What's a lackwit and a numpty?" Harry asked her curiously.
"A man called Albus Dumbledore," Minerva plainly stated. "It means he's losing his mind to do something so foolish. Please do not use those words on another child, until you are my age, lad."
"Okay, Aunt Minerva," Harry smiled, causing Minerva to smile back at the adorable young child.
"Harry, why don't you go check up on Aunt Cissa in the kitchen, it's been far too quiet," Andromeda frowned a bit worriedly.
"Okay," Harry looked to his Aunt Minnie. "You're not leaving now?"
"I'll stay for a bit, lad."
"That's good," Harry smiled and hurried off to the kitchen.
"He's a good lad," Minerva closed her eyes as she refocused. "Now, about Albus..."
"We've been working with the Goblins to start a case against him. Also, we were hoping you'd let us help you by making sure the First Generation Witches and Wizards, along with their parents, are notified earlier. If we can use the Hogwart's ledger..." Andromeda began.
"Unfortunately, that won't work. It doesn't show who we are to send them out to until they are of age. However, Filius Flitwick may be the perfect person to help you create one of your own," Minerva informed them. "I could ask him to meet with us to discuss this, if you'd like? I would also like to sponsor the school, if I may."
"That's perfect! That way we don't even have to deal with Dumbledore!" Sirius crowed in excitement, "How soon are we talking about?"
"I believe he's free at the moment. Andromeda, may I use your floo?" Minerva asked.
"Of course, Profess..."
"Please call me Minerva. You're no longer my pupil, after all," Minerva smiled.
"Minerva it is," Andromeda agreed, and with that confirmation, Minerva went to summon Filius Flitwick to the Tonks' residence.
