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Hermione hadn't expected to see Anna waving up at her from the card. Hermione hastily turned over the card, and read the information out loud to Anna, after making sure the corridor was empty. "Anna Rebecca Evans is the most powerful Auror ever born. She is the Keeper of Old Magic, the most powerful magic ever formed. It can only be passed from generation to generation. Anna attended Salem Academy of Wizardry before transferring to Hogwarts in her fourth year. Her current location is presently unknown. Anna enjoys reading books, brewing potions, and gymnastics. " "Well, now you know a bit about me, Hermione." Anna said, throwing her blood-red cape over her shoulder. Hermione pocketed the trading card, and grimly nodded. "Well, how does it feel to wield the Old Magic?" Hermione asked her eyes full of wonder and adoration. Anna chuckled mirthlessly. "It is a burden at times, and at times, it is a blessing." Anna whispered ever so softly, that Hermione had to strain to listen. Before Anna could continue, an Owl swooped down and dropped a letter at Anna's feet. Anna picked it up, read it, and grimly frowned. "Well, I had better fetch them, then. I'd better speak to Dumbledore. Hermione, you should be off to bed, dear." Anna muttered absently, as she rushed to Dumbledore's office. Hermione stood in the corridor, fingering Anna's trading card in her pocket. What was in that letter? More skeletons? Hermione thought as she walked further down the corridor towards Gryffindor Tower. Severus Snape was about to lock up his office for the night, and head to his apartment, when an owl swooped down and dropped a letter on his head. "Bloody owl!" Snape snarled at the owl after it flew away into the night. Snape turned the paper over and read it, his eyes widening. "Bloody letter. I'd better go see Dumbledore immediately." Snape sighed as he turned on his heel and stormed to Dumbledore's office, Lupin at his heels. Lupin was carrying a similar letter, and frowning at the floor. "Chocolate Frog!" Snape growled at the gargoyle, while Lupin glanced over his shoulder to find Anna walking towards them, a letter in her hand. "Ah, I figured you would be along." Lupin said softly, a sad smile dancing at the corners of his mouth, as they walked up the stairs to Dumbledore's office. Snape flopped into a chair in front of Dumbledore's desk after the three of them entered the office. He put his head in his hands briefly, and looked up as Dumbledore entered the office, carrying a similar letter. "I guess we all got the same letter, eh?" Dumbledore said, his eyes twinkling. "I guess we will be expecting the children here tomorrow morning." "I can't believe this. I thought they would be safe with Lucius." Snape growled at Anna. Anna huffed, and kicked Snape's chair. "Anna! Severus! Both of you settle down. It isn't his fault, Anna." "I know. but I trusted him!" Anna snarled, as she sat down next to Snape. "Oh, Remus, Severus, what are we to do?" Anna whispered quietly, looking up at the two men in front of her. "Well, I could think of a bigger problem. How to hide their names." Lupin muttered, knitting his eyebrows in thought. "Which name will we use for Chloe?" "I suppose Evans. Evans is the safest name to go by in England, just like Lupin was a safe name in France." Anna sighed. "I'm sorry, Chloe." Anna whispered to the sky. "Well, I guess I could do the same for the twins." Snape sighed. "I'm sure I wouldn't want my students or the staff to notice any relation between us. It's Evans for them, then." "It's settled, then. Rene, Ari, and Chloe Evans will be sorted in their Houses tomorrow evening at the feast." Dumbledore said with a soft smile. "Don't worry. They'll be safe here. After all, their parents are here. Now, you three go to bed and get some sleep." Lupin, Snape, and Anna slowly walked to the Staff Corridor, where the entire Staffs' apartments were located. Each professor went into their apartments, and tried to sleep. Each one of them was thinking about their children. Each of them had a sleepless night. The next morning, the children arrived at the gates of Hogwarts, escorted inside by Hagrid. Anna was there, ready to greet them. Thirteen year old Chloe's light brown hair was swept up in a ponytail, her tired blue eyes shining. A wolfish smile danced on her lips, exactly like her father's. The sixteen year old twins Anne Marie and Rene Evans both glanced at each other, carbon copies of their parents. Rene had a hooked nose and dark eyes, his raven black hair swept back in a low ponytail. His onyx eyes sparkled with interest as he looked around the Great Hall, the different tables draped with tablecloths and dotted with ornate candelabras. "Ari!" Anna called out as she hugged her daughter tightly. Ari's deep mahogany hair hung loose, lustrous around her shoulders. Ari's green eyes sparkled with delight at the sight of her mother. "How you three have grown. I can't believe you all are teenagers already." Anna added in a misty voice. "Let's drop off your things and get ready for the feast. I'm sure you'll get some looks from Papa and Father." "Where are they, anyway?" Ari asked, her eyebrows rising. "I hope they haven't killed each other off yet." At that joke, Rene burst out laughing, his hair falling loose around his face. Chloe giggled loudly, nudging Rene. Anna rolled her eyes as she opened the door to her apartment.
"Here's my apartment. Feel free to freshen up. I've got rounds to do. I'll let Papa and Father know you are here. I'll fetch you when supper is ready. Wear your best robes. Rene, put your hair back neatly. Ari, help Chloe with her makeup. No duels, no brewing potions, and most of all, Chloe, don't turn into a wolf." "Aw, Mother!" "I mean it, Chloe. Don't go off exploring in your wolfish form. Remember last time? You almost gave Mrs. Figg a heart attack." "Yeah... "Chloe said, a smile on her face. "I loved that. I did feel sorry for her, though." Chloe frowned as Anna huffed, and left the three of them in her apartment. As Anna walked down the hall to Lupin's classroom, thoughts of explosions, duels, and wolf terrors ran through her mind. Her children weren't all that innocent. Just like the Weasley twins, Anna thought morosely, as she leaned into the doorway of the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom, and cleared her throat. "Yes?" Lupin asked, looking at Anna from behind his desk. Students' heads swiveled to face Anna. Anna frowned slightly, and made her way through the rows of tables. Anna stepped behind Lupin's desk and leaned to him, whispering in his ear. "Chloe's here. We'll see you at supper, all right? I'm going to tell Severus." "Thank you, Anna." Lupin said with a smile on his face. "I'm glad to hear that. I'll see you at supper tonight." "All right. Just behave yourself." "I will try." Lupin muttered as Anna walked out of the DADA classroom. Anna smoked a cigarette as she walked down to the dungeons to tell Snape the news. Anna slowly opened the door to the dungeon, and walked down the stairs, into the classroom. She saw Snape leaning over a cauldron, angry at Neville Longbottom; he had melted yet another cauldron. "Idiot boy-" Snape snarled as he turned around to face Anna. Snape's eyes flashed, as he nodded, and walked with Anna to his desk. "The twins are here, hmm?" "Yes, Rene and Ari are here. Also Chloe is." "Of course. Of course." Snape muttered, as he grasped his wand tightly. "I take it that they will be at supper tonight?" "They will, Severus. All of us." "Even Lupin?" "Even Remus." Anna said, sighing quietly. "Remember, this is not a competition to prove you to me. Promise me you both will behave. I have a promise from the children already. I need your word." Anna whispered, putting her hand ever so lightly over Snape's and gripping it strongly. "All right..." "Severus!" "I promise" Snape said ever so quietly as he nodded. Anna smiled softly, secretively caressed Snape's hand as she stepped back, and left Potions class. Hermione was wondering what was going on between Snape and Anna. Hermione had noticed Snape's face when he was talking with Anna behind his desk, when she touched him. It was as if something inside him broke. Hermione knew Anna and Snape had been lovers long ago, by their reactions to each other. Hermione resolved to see to it that Anna and Snape both realized their love for each other. Hermione was rudely thrown out of her thoughts by her table flipping over. Hermione shrieked. Harry had shoved Draco Malfoy into a smoking cauldron, and Draco had flipped over Hermione's table. "Stop it!" Snape shouted, grabbing Draco by his sleeve, and Harry by his collar. "Both of you stop it. Anna!" Snape shouted. Draco gave a timeless look at Hermione, and time stopped for the two of them. Hermione had euphony. "Severus?" Anna asked, as she entered the dungeons once again. "Will you escort Mr. Malfoy and Potter to Mr. Filch's office and hand them their punishment? I have my hands rather full here with Mr. Longbottom here." "All right, Severus. Draco, Harry. Come with me." Anna said in a gentle mothering voice. The two boys followed her, but before the three of them left the dungeon, Draco glanced once again at Hermione, and winked. Anna deposited Harry and Draco at Filch's office, and told Filch to deal with the two of them. Anna had to get ready for supper that night. Filch gleefully took responsibility for the boys' punishments. "All right, Chloe, you pass inspection. You may sit down and read a book or whatever while I fix Rene's hair. Ari, finish your makeup or whatever you need to finish." Anna said, as she took a brush to Rene's hair. Rene groaned, and tried to duck from his mother's brush. As soon as Anna had put Rene's hair in a neat ponytail, she decided to take a quick shower. "Mom, could I-" Chloe began, but was cut off by Anna. "Do nothing until I am out of the shower. I need this, kids." Anna said with a pleading look on her face. Her three children understood, and each nodded their head as they sat down with a book or magazine. Anna smiled gratefully as she stepped into the shower. When Anna emerged from the shower, refreshed, she dried her hair quickly with her wand, and put on her robes. She emerged from the bathroom all ready for the supper. "Whoa, Mom!" Rene hollered from his seat in the corner of the room. "I'm sure Father will be happy tonight." "Shut up, pervert." Ari said as she threw a pillow at Rene, who ducked the pillow. The pillow ended up hitting Chloe, who stumbled to the floor. "Sorry, Chlo'. My mistake." "'s alright. I can bite Rene next time I'm a wolf." "Done deal, sister!" Ari laughed, as she got up from the bed. "Mom, I think the dark blue robes would be best. Here, borrow mine." Ari said, as she handed her robes to Anna. Anna smiled a broad smile as she left to the bathroom to change. "Perfect! Chloe, come here and tell me what you think." Ari said as she grinned at the sight of Anna. Chloe leapt to Ari's side and gave Anna a critical look-over. "Good for Papa, okay for Father. What do you think, Rene?" Chloe said, looking at her half-brother. Rene glanced at Anna, muttered his approval, and frowned. "We got to get going. You women..." "Shut up, Rene." All three women groaned at the same time, throwing pillows at Rene. Rene ducked, getting hit by Anna's pillow. Anna laughed loudly as she headed to the Great Hall with her children. Life couldn't get any better than this, Anna thought as she took her seat at the Staff Table, her children sitting between Dumbledore and McGonagall. "We have three new students joining us tonight. They are: Rene, Ari, and Chloe Evans." Dumbledore said after he quieted down the boisterous Great Hall. Anna could hear Snape gulp audibly in the seat next to her and Lupin mutter quietly under his breath as McGonagall approached with the Sorting Hat. "Rene, why don't you begin the Sorting?" Dumbledore said, as he gestured to the Sorting Hat. A nervous Rene quietly took his seat on the stool, under the Sorting Hat. Anna, Snape, Lupin, Ari, and Chloe's eyes all were on Rene, awaiting the decision of the Sorting Hat.Which House would Rene be Sorted into? ... Anna nervously thought as she gripped Snape's hand under the table.
Hermione hadn't expected to see Anna waving up at her from the card. Hermione hastily turned over the card, and read the information out loud to Anna, after making sure the corridor was empty. "Anna Rebecca Evans is the most powerful Auror ever born. She is the Keeper of Old Magic, the most powerful magic ever formed. It can only be passed from generation to generation. Anna attended Salem Academy of Wizardry before transferring to Hogwarts in her fourth year. Her current location is presently unknown. Anna enjoys reading books, brewing potions, and gymnastics. " "Well, now you know a bit about me, Hermione." Anna said, throwing her blood-red cape over her shoulder. Hermione pocketed the trading card, and grimly nodded. "Well, how does it feel to wield the Old Magic?" Hermione asked her eyes full of wonder and adoration. Anna chuckled mirthlessly. "It is a burden at times, and at times, it is a blessing." Anna whispered ever so softly, that Hermione had to strain to listen. Before Anna could continue, an Owl swooped down and dropped a letter at Anna's feet. Anna picked it up, read it, and grimly frowned. "Well, I had better fetch them, then. I'd better speak to Dumbledore. Hermione, you should be off to bed, dear." Anna muttered absently, as she rushed to Dumbledore's office. Hermione stood in the corridor, fingering Anna's trading card in her pocket. What was in that letter? More skeletons? Hermione thought as she walked further down the corridor towards Gryffindor Tower. Severus Snape was about to lock up his office for the night, and head to his apartment, when an owl swooped down and dropped a letter on his head. "Bloody owl!" Snape snarled at the owl after it flew away into the night. Snape turned the paper over and read it, his eyes widening. "Bloody letter. I'd better go see Dumbledore immediately." Snape sighed as he turned on his heel and stormed to Dumbledore's office, Lupin at his heels. Lupin was carrying a similar letter, and frowning at the floor. "Chocolate Frog!" Snape growled at the gargoyle, while Lupin glanced over his shoulder to find Anna walking towards them, a letter in her hand. "Ah, I figured you would be along." Lupin said softly, a sad smile dancing at the corners of his mouth, as they walked up the stairs to Dumbledore's office. Snape flopped into a chair in front of Dumbledore's desk after the three of them entered the office. He put his head in his hands briefly, and looked up as Dumbledore entered the office, carrying a similar letter. "I guess we all got the same letter, eh?" Dumbledore said, his eyes twinkling. "I guess we will be expecting the children here tomorrow morning." "I can't believe this. I thought they would be safe with Lucius." Snape growled at Anna. Anna huffed, and kicked Snape's chair. "Anna! Severus! Both of you settle down. It isn't his fault, Anna." "I know. but I trusted him!" Anna snarled, as she sat down next to Snape. "Oh, Remus, Severus, what are we to do?" Anna whispered quietly, looking up at the two men in front of her. "Well, I could think of a bigger problem. How to hide their names." Lupin muttered, knitting his eyebrows in thought. "Which name will we use for Chloe?" "I suppose Evans. Evans is the safest name to go by in England, just like Lupin was a safe name in France." Anna sighed. "I'm sorry, Chloe." Anna whispered to the sky. "Well, I guess I could do the same for the twins." Snape sighed. "I'm sure I wouldn't want my students or the staff to notice any relation between us. It's Evans for them, then." "It's settled, then. Rene, Ari, and Chloe Evans will be sorted in their Houses tomorrow evening at the feast." Dumbledore said with a soft smile. "Don't worry. They'll be safe here. After all, their parents are here. Now, you three go to bed and get some sleep." Lupin, Snape, and Anna slowly walked to the Staff Corridor, where the entire Staffs' apartments were located. Each professor went into their apartments, and tried to sleep. Each one of them was thinking about their children. Each of them had a sleepless night. The next morning, the children arrived at the gates of Hogwarts, escorted inside by Hagrid. Anna was there, ready to greet them. Thirteen year old Chloe's light brown hair was swept up in a ponytail, her tired blue eyes shining. A wolfish smile danced on her lips, exactly like her father's. The sixteen year old twins Anne Marie and Rene Evans both glanced at each other, carbon copies of their parents. Rene had a hooked nose and dark eyes, his raven black hair swept back in a low ponytail. His onyx eyes sparkled with interest as he looked around the Great Hall, the different tables draped with tablecloths and dotted with ornate candelabras. "Ari!" Anna called out as she hugged her daughter tightly. Ari's deep mahogany hair hung loose, lustrous around her shoulders. Ari's green eyes sparkled with delight at the sight of her mother. "How you three have grown. I can't believe you all are teenagers already." Anna added in a misty voice. "Let's drop off your things and get ready for the feast. I'm sure you'll get some looks from Papa and Father." "Where are they, anyway?" Ari asked, her eyebrows rising. "I hope they haven't killed each other off yet." At that joke, Rene burst out laughing, his hair falling loose around his face. Chloe giggled loudly, nudging Rene. Anna rolled her eyes as she opened the door to her apartment.
"Here's my apartment. Feel free to freshen up. I've got rounds to do. I'll let Papa and Father know you are here. I'll fetch you when supper is ready. Wear your best robes. Rene, put your hair back neatly. Ari, help Chloe with her makeup. No duels, no brewing potions, and most of all, Chloe, don't turn into a wolf." "Aw, Mother!" "I mean it, Chloe. Don't go off exploring in your wolfish form. Remember last time? You almost gave Mrs. Figg a heart attack." "Yeah... "Chloe said, a smile on her face. "I loved that. I did feel sorry for her, though." Chloe frowned as Anna huffed, and left the three of them in her apartment. As Anna walked down the hall to Lupin's classroom, thoughts of explosions, duels, and wolf terrors ran through her mind. Her children weren't all that innocent. Just like the Weasley twins, Anna thought morosely, as she leaned into the doorway of the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom, and cleared her throat. "Yes?" Lupin asked, looking at Anna from behind his desk. Students' heads swiveled to face Anna. Anna frowned slightly, and made her way through the rows of tables. Anna stepped behind Lupin's desk and leaned to him, whispering in his ear. "Chloe's here. We'll see you at supper, all right? I'm going to tell Severus." "Thank you, Anna." Lupin said with a smile on his face. "I'm glad to hear that. I'll see you at supper tonight." "All right. Just behave yourself." "I will try." Lupin muttered as Anna walked out of the DADA classroom. Anna smoked a cigarette as she walked down to the dungeons to tell Snape the news. Anna slowly opened the door to the dungeon, and walked down the stairs, into the classroom. She saw Snape leaning over a cauldron, angry at Neville Longbottom; he had melted yet another cauldron. "Idiot boy-" Snape snarled as he turned around to face Anna. Snape's eyes flashed, as he nodded, and walked with Anna to his desk. "The twins are here, hmm?" "Yes, Rene and Ari are here. Also Chloe is." "Of course. Of course." Snape muttered, as he grasped his wand tightly. "I take it that they will be at supper tonight?" "They will, Severus. All of us." "Even Lupin?" "Even Remus." Anna said, sighing quietly. "Remember, this is not a competition to prove you to me. Promise me you both will behave. I have a promise from the children already. I need your word." Anna whispered, putting her hand ever so lightly over Snape's and gripping it strongly. "All right..." "Severus!" "I promise" Snape said ever so quietly as he nodded. Anna smiled softly, secretively caressed Snape's hand as she stepped back, and left Potions class. Hermione was wondering what was going on between Snape and Anna. Hermione had noticed Snape's face when he was talking with Anna behind his desk, when she touched him. It was as if something inside him broke. Hermione knew Anna and Snape had been lovers long ago, by their reactions to each other. Hermione resolved to see to it that Anna and Snape both realized their love for each other. Hermione was rudely thrown out of her thoughts by her table flipping over. Hermione shrieked. Harry had shoved Draco Malfoy into a smoking cauldron, and Draco had flipped over Hermione's table. "Stop it!" Snape shouted, grabbing Draco by his sleeve, and Harry by his collar. "Both of you stop it. Anna!" Snape shouted. Draco gave a timeless look at Hermione, and time stopped for the two of them. Hermione had euphony. "Severus?" Anna asked, as she entered the dungeons once again. "Will you escort Mr. Malfoy and Potter to Mr. Filch's office and hand them their punishment? I have my hands rather full here with Mr. Longbottom here." "All right, Severus. Draco, Harry. Come with me." Anna said in a gentle mothering voice. The two boys followed her, but before the three of them left the dungeon, Draco glanced once again at Hermione, and winked. Anna deposited Harry and Draco at Filch's office, and told Filch to deal with the two of them. Anna had to get ready for supper that night. Filch gleefully took responsibility for the boys' punishments. "All right, Chloe, you pass inspection. You may sit down and read a book or whatever while I fix Rene's hair. Ari, finish your makeup or whatever you need to finish." Anna said, as she took a brush to Rene's hair. Rene groaned, and tried to duck from his mother's brush. As soon as Anna had put Rene's hair in a neat ponytail, she decided to take a quick shower. "Mom, could I-" Chloe began, but was cut off by Anna. "Do nothing until I am out of the shower. I need this, kids." Anna said with a pleading look on her face. Her three children understood, and each nodded their head as they sat down with a book or magazine. Anna smiled gratefully as she stepped into the shower. When Anna emerged from the shower, refreshed, she dried her hair quickly with her wand, and put on her robes. She emerged from the bathroom all ready for the supper. "Whoa, Mom!" Rene hollered from his seat in the corner of the room. "I'm sure Father will be happy tonight." "Shut up, pervert." Ari said as she threw a pillow at Rene, who ducked the pillow. The pillow ended up hitting Chloe, who stumbled to the floor. "Sorry, Chlo'. My mistake." "'s alright. I can bite Rene next time I'm a wolf." "Done deal, sister!" Ari laughed, as she got up from the bed. "Mom, I think the dark blue robes would be best. Here, borrow mine." Ari said, as she handed her robes to Anna. Anna smiled a broad smile as she left to the bathroom to change. "Perfect! Chloe, come here and tell me what you think." Ari said as she grinned at the sight of Anna. Chloe leapt to Ari's side and gave Anna a critical look-over. "Good for Papa, okay for Father. What do you think, Rene?" Chloe said, looking at her half-brother. Rene glanced at Anna, muttered his approval, and frowned. "We got to get going. You women..." "Shut up, Rene." All three women groaned at the same time, throwing pillows at Rene. Rene ducked, getting hit by Anna's pillow. Anna laughed loudly as she headed to the Great Hall with her children. Life couldn't get any better than this, Anna thought as she took her seat at the Staff Table, her children sitting between Dumbledore and McGonagall. "We have three new students joining us tonight. They are: Rene, Ari, and Chloe Evans." Dumbledore said after he quieted down the boisterous Great Hall. Anna could hear Snape gulp audibly in the seat next to her and Lupin mutter quietly under his breath as McGonagall approached with the Sorting Hat. "Rene, why don't you begin the Sorting?" Dumbledore said, as he gestured to the Sorting Hat. A nervous Rene quietly took his seat on the stool, under the Sorting Hat. Anna, Snape, Lupin, Ari, and Chloe's eyes all were on Rene, awaiting the decision of the Sorting Hat.Which House would Rene be Sorted into? ... Anna nervously thought as she gripped Snape's hand under the table.