'So Lux' Hermione began as the twins departed. 'What's Australian history
like? The aboriginals have been practicing magic longer than any other
race!' She said knowledgeably, looking around expecting to see interested
faces. Ron groaned. 'Hermione she just got here!' Lux smiled as Hermione
started to retaliate. Ah the oblivious innocence of those in love.
As Ron and Hermione continued to bicker Lux's eyes wandered instead to Harry.
He was staring blankly at his half finished lunch. He's seen so much pain! Too much for someone that age! Too much for someone of any age! Once again those emotions rose up in Lux's chest as she watched him and that familiar desire to sing took hold once more.
'I'm going to help mum clean! Even that's better than watching you two bicker aimlessly! ' Ginny finally said interrupting the argument and Lux's train of though. 'I'll help' Harry said starting to get up.
'Me too' Lux said raising from her chair, following Harry. 'They're cute aren't they!' Lux said winking at Harry and indicating Ron and Hermione.
He grinned 'Stupid more like it!' 'Oh you've all come to help!' Mrs. Weasley said in suprise as the three of them entered the kitchen. 'Lux you don't have to! Go get settled in!' She demanded shooing Lux away. 'Mrs. Weasley please I can either sit by myself, listen to some kids argue or do something useful!'
Mrs. Weasley grinned at her. 'Okay there's some pots over there you can get a start on then! Ginny you take out the garbage, Harry you sort out that pile of washing
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Later on that night Lux was lying in her bed at number 12 grimmauld place, staring at the ceiling. It had easily been avoidable, the reason why she'd come, what with all the excitement of hers and Parks' arrival. Sure she was excited but nervous all the same. But when would Uncle Lupin make the announcement? And how would the kids feel when they knew why she was here?
And how long could she hide what she was? All the old stories had left a bad mark on the last of her kind.
'Okay Lux settle down' she thought to herself. To many thoughts swimming around at once and not a pensieve in sight!
Unable to sleep with all these ponderings she raised herself from bed and pulled on her nightgown. 'Bloody nightgowns!' she muttered tangling herself up. 'If I was back home there'd be no reason for all these extra layers!' She quietly opened the door and slipped out into the hall.
Time for a hot chocolate! She crept her way into the kitchen, and headed towards the kettle. 'Lumos' she muttered waving her wand by her side. While waiting for it to boil she started looing around the kitchen. When suddenly a shadow started moving in the lounge. She slowly started to approach when it started coming in her direction.
Lux screamed and so did the shadow...............
'AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'
'OH Fred you scared the living daylights out of me!' she exclaimed punching him softly 'And me!' he exclaimed holding his hand over his chest.
'Arthur soon came running down the stairs. 'What are you two making such a racket about?' he asked rather sleepily. 'You scared your mother half to death!' 'Sorry Mr Weasley!' Lux apologised 'We gave each other just as much a fright!' Fred said still looking rather shocked.
'Just try and keep it down we're all a bit on edge!' he said grumpily climbing back up the stairs. 'back to bed kids' Arthur demanded of the five other faces that had come to see what caused the commotion.
As the kitchen emptied again. Lux and Fred started laughing. 'The look on your face was priceless!' Lux giggled.
Fred laughed. 'Well what in god's name are you doing creeping around at midnight?' Lux wracked her brains. 'I.. I couldn't sleep the time zone and everything it's a bit confusing! and... i wanted a hot chocolate! And Mr. Fred Weasley what's your excuse then?'
'Couldn't sleep either' he muttered. 'Well why don't you join me for a quiet hot chocolate then.' Lux said smiling as she grabbed a second mug from the cupboard. 'Ok maybe I can learn a little more about this mysterious Australian girl then!' Lux blushed.
'There are certain things I'm not allowed to say' she said handing Fred his chocolate and taking the seat next to him. 'Why are you here then? It's obviously not just some family visit! is it?'
'I have to wait for confirmation before I can disclose that information but no it's not a family visit' Lux answered gravely.
'Anyway I don't want to talk about me!' she rushed 'Tell me about your joke shop!'
Three hours of stifled giggles later they said there goodnights.
As Lux climbed back into her bed she began thinking...... No one said anything about staying away from the English lads while she was here..
As Ron and Hermione continued to bicker Lux's eyes wandered instead to Harry.
He was staring blankly at his half finished lunch. He's seen so much pain! Too much for someone that age! Too much for someone of any age! Once again those emotions rose up in Lux's chest as she watched him and that familiar desire to sing took hold once more.
'I'm going to help mum clean! Even that's better than watching you two bicker aimlessly! ' Ginny finally said interrupting the argument and Lux's train of though. 'I'll help' Harry said starting to get up.
'Me too' Lux said raising from her chair, following Harry. 'They're cute aren't they!' Lux said winking at Harry and indicating Ron and Hermione.
He grinned 'Stupid more like it!' 'Oh you've all come to help!' Mrs. Weasley said in suprise as the three of them entered the kitchen. 'Lux you don't have to! Go get settled in!' She demanded shooing Lux away. 'Mrs. Weasley please I can either sit by myself, listen to some kids argue or do something useful!'
Mrs. Weasley grinned at her. 'Okay there's some pots over there you can get a start on then! Ginny you take out the garbage, Harry you sort out that pile of washing
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Later on that night Lux was lying in her bed at number 12 grimmauld place, staring at the ceiling. It had easily been avoidable, the reason why she'd come, what with all the excitement of hers and Parks' arrival. Sure she was excited but nervous all the same. But when would Uncle Lupin make the announcement? And how would the kids feel when they knew why she was here?
And how long could she hide what she was? All the old stories had left a bad mark on the last of her kind.
'Okay Lux settle down' she thought to herself. To many thoughts swimming around at once and not a pensieve in sight!
Unable to sleep with all these ponderings she raised herself from bed and pulled on her nightgown. 'Bloody nightgowns!' she muttered tangling herself up. 'If I was back home there'd be no reason for all these extra layers!' She quietly opened the door and slipped out into the hall.
Time for a hot chocolate! She crept her way into the kitchen, and headed towards the kettle. 'Lumos' she muttered waving her wand by her side. While waiting for it to boil she started looing around the kitchen. When suddenly a shadow started moving in the lounge. She slowly started to approach when it started coming in her direction.
Lux screamed and so did the shadow...............
'AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'
'OH Fred you scared the living daylights out of me!' she exclaimed punching him softly 'And me!' he exclaimed holding his hand over his chest.
'Arthur soon came running down the stairs. 'What are you two making such a racket about?' he asked rather sleepily. 'You scared your mother half to death!' 'Sorry Mr Weasley!' Lux apologised 'We gave each other just as much a fright!' Fred said still looking rather shocked.
'Just try and keep it down we're all a bit on edge!' he said grumpily climbing back up the stairs. 'back to bed kids' Arthur demanded of the five other faces that had come to see what caused the commotion.
As the kitchen emptied again. Lux and Fred started laughing. 'The look on your face was priceless!' Lux giggled.
Fred laughed. 'Well what in god's name are you doing creeping around at midnight?' Lux wracked her brains. 'I.. I couldn't sleep the time zone and everything it's a bit confusing! and... i wanted a hot chocolate! And Mr. Fred Weasley what's your excuse then?'
'Couldn't sleep either' he muttered. 'Well why don't you join me for a quiet hot chocolate then.' Lux said smiling as she grabbed a second mug from the cupboard. 'Ok maybe I can learn a little more about this mysterious Australian girl then!' Lux blushed.
'There are certain things I'm not allowed to say' she said handing Fred his chocolate and taking the seat next to him. 'Why are you here then? It's obviously not just some family visit! is it?'
'I have to wait for confirmation before I can disclose that information but no it's not a family visit' Lux answered gravely.
'Anyway I don't want to talk about me!' she rushed 'Tell me about your joke shop!'
Three hours of stifled giggles later they said there goodnights.
As Lux climbed back into her bed she began thinking...... No one said anything about staying away from the English lads while she was here..
