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Chapter 35: The Order of the Phoenix - Part 1
We'd been home from Hogwarts for almost a week when the very ostentatious letter arrived addressed to Miss. H. Granger. James and Sirius were both peering over my shoulders as I flipped this letter to reveal the wax seal, which portrayed a Phoenix. James and Sirius shared a glance: James spoke.
'Why would the Order write to Hermione?' Sirius shrugged, telling me to open the letter. I slid my finger under the seal, breaking it, before pulling an invitation out of the envelope. I read the invitation, whilst James and Sirius read it over my shoulder.
The Order of the Phoenix would like to invite, Miss. Hermione Jean Granger, and Master. Sirius Orion Black II of the Most Nobel House of Black, to a reception to be given at the Headquarters of The Order of the Phoenix, on December 23rd, 1976 at 7:30pm. Many of our esteemed members wish to meet the Seer who has supplied our organisation with invaluable information. Respectfully yours, Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, O.M. (First Class), Grand Sorc., D. Wiz., X.J.(sorc.), S. of Mag.Q.
James was first to speak as I finished reading the letter. 'Why is Padfoot invited?!' I smirked, glancing towards Sirius.
'I believe Albus assumed Sirius would escort me to the event.' Sirius grinned.
'It'll be boring, Prongs. A total snooze-fest... anyway, your parents always attend the Order's Christmas shindig, so you'll have this place to yourself.' I wasn't sure where Sirius was going with this, but the next second James's expression had considerably brightened, and without a response, he dashed out the room. I later found that he's invited Lily over that night, so it seems Messrs Prongs didn't care about the Order's Christmas party anymore. The evening of December 23rd, therefore, found Sirius and I dressed in formal attire. Sirius is, of course, wearing his Black Family robes, whilst I'm dressed in an extravagant burgundy ball gown. I've spent the last hour pinning my hair up and putting makeup on, meaning Sirius was waiting for me in the hall of Potter Manor when I appeared at the top of the stairs. A massive smile appeared on his lip. 'Hmmm, that dress is going to make the evening interesting.' I smirked because my ball gown is taking up a large proportion of the staircase. I, however, continued my descent of the stairs, Sirius offering me his hand as I reached the bottom. 'That being said, you look beautiful.' I could feel myself flush red as Sirius led me into the living room, where Dorea and Charlus were waiting to leave. Dorea smiled when we entered the room.
'Don't you two look lovely?' She then wandered over to the door to call James. 'James, we're leaving now! You behave yourself!' James promised to behave. Sirius mumbled something about how that wouldn't happen with Lily present. I nudged Sirius in the ribs, meaning he pouted at me.
Charlus revealed the location of the Order's headquarters to Sirius and I, so that we could follow them through the floo network. Once Dorea and Charlus had disappeared through the fireplace, I discovered the first issue with wearing such a large dress... fitting it in the fireplace is a little problematic. It meant Sirius and I had to floo separately, so I went first and as I threw the floo powder down I clearly said the address that Charlus had showed us. The Potters' living room disappeared and an unfamiliar hallway appeared. I stepped out of the fireplace the other end to find Dorea and Charlus waiting: Dorea smiled, flicking her wand to dust the soot from my dress. The fireplace erupted into flames again, as Dorea's charm made me presentable, and Sirius stepped into the hallway. He brushed himself down, before offering me his arm; for which he received a chuckle from Dorea.
'You're more Black than you realise, hun.' Sirius frowned at this comment. I grabbed his arm and kissed him on the cheek, before whispering in his ear.
'Only the good parts though.' A smile appeared on Sirius's lips at this point. Sirius and I then followed after Dorea and Charlus into a large extravagant ballroom were the party was taking place. I squeezed Sirius's arm: he glanced towards me, before whispering into my ear.
'That's my casting arm, sweetie.' I gave him a distasteful look: he chuckled. 'Don't be nervous... the Order are great.' I don't know why I'm nervous. Sirius chuckled again, leading me across the ballroom, though, as he did we were stopped by a familiar looking bloke. He grinned widely at us, but I couldn't quite place him, and then he spoke.
'Fabian, bro! Look who I've found!' A second identical bloke appeared at this point and that's when it all suddenly made sense.
'Gideon and Fabian Prewett.' Gideon grinned as I spoke, whilst Fabian responded.
'Albus never said the little seer was pretty; he was right about her being on Black's arm though. How's it going, Black? You and those friends burnt Hogwarts to the ground yet.' I couldn't believe how much the Prewett twins looked like Fred and George, and I can even place some of Ron's facial features in these twins. I must've been stood there looking speechless, so Sirius answered Fabian's question.
'We're working on it.' The twins both chuckled before their eyes fell on me. Sirius spoke again. 'Excuse her, she gets like this when she meets people from her visions in the flesh.' Gideon spoke.
'It's 'right don't mind... we're thankful for her warning, aren't we Fab?' Fabian nodded.
'Yes, though haven't told sis yet, might change our minds.' Gideon laughed, as I found my voice.
'You sister worries because she loves you.' Gideon and Fabian raised their eyebrows at this point and spoke sequentially, again reminding me of Fred and George.
'Is that right?'
'... and how would you know that, little missy?' Sirius smirked as I squared up to Fabian and Gideon.
'I know she names her twin sons after you.' This stopped Fabian and Gideon in their tracks, though not for long because Fabian spoke.
'Molly has twins?!' I nodded; Gideon spoke next.
'When?' I grinned.
'1978. She names them Fred and George... but please keep this to yourself, let it be a surprise for her... and keep yourselves safe.' Fabian and Gideon smirked at me as I told them to keep safe: Fabian turned to Sirius.
'She like this with you, Black?' Sirius chuckled, meaning I nudged him hard in the ribs. He flinched, before responding.
'Sometimes, mostly before Quidditch.' Gideon smirked.
'Well, I heard she's pretty good with a wand,' Fabian interrupted at this point.
'Gid, she's more than just pretty good.' Gideon glanced towards his brother, whilst Fabian continued. 'Anyway, does the little muggle born know how to dance?' He held his arm out for me, glancing towards Sirius. 'That's if Black doesn't mind.' Sirius let go of my arm at this point, speaking.
'I don't, but she has her own mind.' I smirked, taking hold of Fabian's arm.
'A dance would be lovely.' Fabian smiled, speaking to Sirius.
'Keep my brother away from Ella Malfoy, she's not good for him.' I watched Gideon about to argue, but before he could Fabian led me away. I spoke.
'Ella Malfoy?' Fabian nodded.
'Ariella Malfoy.' He pointed out a woman who had the typical platinum blonde hair of the Malfoys. 'She's Abraxas Malfoy's niece... Gid fancies her.' I placed my arms on Fabian's shoulder and we began to dance. Fabian is a rather good dancer, and as we danced he spoke. 'So... you and Black? Bet his parents were thrilled.' I smirked.
'They're not my biggest fans.' Fabian chuckled.
'I'm not surprised: personally, it'll do the Black's good to dilute their core before it gives them any more problems. I want front row seats the day Black over there makes you his Mrs.' I smirked.
'I thought I was the seer here.' Fabian continued to grin.
'Yeah, but he's obviously smitten with you. He hasn't taken his eyes off you and my brother is currently flirting with Ella Malfoy.' Fabian spun us at this point and I caught Sirius staring at me. I rolled my eyes whilst Fabian spoke. 'No worries Granger. Thank you for the lovely dance.' Fabian then lead me back over to Sirius, who snapped out of his trance and looked around for Gideon.
'Oops.' Fabian laughed, giving Sirius a friendly punch in the arm.
'It's 'right Black. I'll retrieve Gid, you take the lovely Miss. Granger for another dance.' Fabian handed my hand to Sirius, before saying he'd see us around. I then danced with Sirius, well attempted to, but members of the Order kept stealing me away, which seemed to amuse Sirius. I was dancing with Edgar Bones, when Sirius's smug grin yanked at my last nerve, meaning I wandlessly and wordlessly cast a spell to knock his chair from beneath him. I smirked as Sirius scrambled up off the ground, attempting to straighten himself out. Sirius pouted as our eyes met across the dance floor: I stuck my tongue out at him. It wasn't long after this that Edgar Bones returned me to Sirius, who wasn't completely embarrassed anymore after falling off his chair. I thanked Edgar for the dance and was about to turn to Sirius when a large explosion rocked the ballroom.
A/N: Hey everyone! Sorry about how long this took me, been super busy recently, and I'm sorry about the cliffhanger ending, promise the next chapter will be up at some point today. Hope you all enjoyed reading this chapter, remember to spare a moment to review. Thanks to my reviews from the last chapter. Love RoxannetheLaugh x
