Hello, again!

Now we'll be focusing on a few details, such as Sirius, Bellatrix, and returning to Hogwarts, among other things. Mainly filler to help set up for the next eventual arc.

Don't own Harry Potter or anything from DC Comics/Studios.

Settling and returns

XXAftermathXX

"Thank you all for coming." Morgana started once everyone involved was in the room. "I know that this might not be something at least some of you want to deal with right now, but I assure you that this will help. As recompense for their sacrifice, your newly lost ones have been marked among the Fallen."

Many gasped at that.

"Surprising to some, yes, but so was the invasion. Not to mention that as it turns out, a great many only lost their lives because they went beyond their orders. They could've just stuck to following orders, but they did more than was asked. And since they were against unprecedented enemies that feed off of fear, it shows how brave they really were. Take pride in their memories."

She paused there to let all she said sink in. Everything she said was true, after all.

She then continued on with her speech. "I can not say for sure what the future may hold in store for us, but I will be there to help all the way if you'll let me. And even alongside me and the Menagerie, there now stands among us a group that have now come out of the shadows to be another beacon to the world. Ladies and gentlemen, the Justice League, although I still think you guys could've done a lot better than that."

It was clear to all that she was having fun with that last line, so it was followed by both laughter and applause as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, and the Flash walked onto the stage.

Superman was the one to respond. "What about 'The Family Menagerie?'"

"That's just to describe both who I cater the most to and the diversity they can expect, numbskull." Morgana said. "Or do you want to lose access to Butterbeer and Firewhiskey? I can do that, you know."

That got Superman to back off, not wanting to lose the drinks that helped especially when things were really tough for even him.

The whole back-and-forth got more laughter at seeing two incredibly powerful beings acting like regular people.

With that, Morgana let Bakura take over, as she needed to return to Hogwarts. She was still officially a student there after all.

XXSirius and BellatrixXX

"How're things here, you two?" Lily asked, walking into the infirmary.

Until they were better prepared to be a part of the main group, Sirius and Bellatrix were assigned to help with clean up and check for any one that was potentially hurt during the whole thing. And while Sirius wasn't all that happy about it, he understood that he was rather out of his league with the rest of them.

"Everyone is now accounted for, master." Bellatrix answered with a bowed head, which got Sirius to flinch lightly.

"Even now I can't see her of all people act like that." He muttered, then answered Lily. "Everything is fine, although we did come across this one blue skinned guy in a wacky suit when we apparently started treating his wife."

Lily raised an eyebrow. "You met Freeze?"

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure that was what he called himself." Sirius said. "Why do you ask?"

"His wife's condition is the reason he became a villain in the first place." Lily explained. "We had attempted to recruit him, and with our resources, we could've done a lot more to heal her than a desperate man stuck having to live in extreme cold to survive. Hence the 'wacky suit.'"

"Oh." said Sirius.

"So where is the couple?" asked Lily.

"Mrs. Freis is stable in suspended animation while the doctors are working with Mr. Freis to create a full cure, master." Bellatrix answered.

"Good to know. Bella, take Sirius over to the training area." Lily ordered. "You two still need some work to be fully mission ready. But don't go easy on the mutt, okay."

"Yes, master." Bellatrix said before leading Sirius off, while Lily went back to Morgana and Bakura to let them know that Freeze had joined them.

XXReturn to HogwartsXX

"If I could have your attention, please." Professor McGonagall called out during dinner. "I'm pleased to announce that the invasion has been defeated."

Applause sounded from the students, particularly the ones who knew enough details about what happened.

"Also, the students that were affected by it have been cured and are back with us now, alongside the ones who helped ensure our safety." She continued, indicating Morgana and Co. for those that didn't know about who protected them. She kept the victims anonymous for the sake of letting the whole thing rest behind them. "Even so, we can not let our guard down. The world is changing, and we'll be left behind if we don't be prepared. That is all for now."

With those words, the meal officially began, as well as the interrogation. While some of the pureblood students denied what was happening, the rest wanted to know about what happened beyond Hogwarts. Although some had trouble not getting distracted again by the uniforms they wore before the invasion. The Slytherins were especially surprised when Daphne and Tracey started wearing similar uniforms, both in shades of purple.

Unfortunately, it wasn't long before Ron decided to speak up in disgust. "What the bloody hell are you wearing Ginny?!"

"Something you'll never find on a girl that would willing be with your filthy ass." Ginny retorted. She then floated and shot a goblet at Ron's head, knocking him off his seat to the laughter of the other students.

"Now that wasn't very nice." Morgana mock chided, only for Ginny to stick her tongue out at her. Morgana and Hermione laughed at the girl as Ron picked himself up and back onto his seat.

It's good to be back.

XXLooking to the futureXX

Unknown to any of them, a strange ship appeared in a flash of light on the far side of Saturn. While it may seem to be in peak condition, if with some naturally time based wear, the engine wasn't entirely in the best of shapes considering the speed it was going around Saturn. It was enough to escape Saturn's pull, though, so it continued on a seemingly chosen path that had a direct line with Earth.

Just what lay within the ship? And what impact would it have for the inhabitants of Earth?

And just what the heck was the tiny blimp on the radar that everyone at the Menagerie missed in Metropolis?

Not much, but again, this wasn't meant to be much. As for the future, not sure in what order, but I'll be using 'Batman/Superman Apocalypse' and 'Crisis on Two Earths' for later arcs. The ship is Kara's from 'Apocalypse' while the blimp is from 'Crisis on Two Earths,' mainly to indicate that sooner or later, Parallel Lex Luthor will show up at that spot. Besides Cyborg for Green Lantern, I'm not entirely sure how CoTE will be worked out, though...not to mention when I should bring in Green Lantern anyways.

Until next time. Please let me know what you think.