The Best and Worst of Times
Disclaimer: I don't own the Harry Potter characters or settings. JK Rowling does and I am not taking credit. And I don't own Smallville or any of its character's just borrowing Chloe!! OK! Thanks!
AN: Hint of things to come.
Reviews:
PsychoticNetJunkie: Reacts sometimes are slow…sorry!
BellethePhilosopher'sCookie: LOL! Yes Silly is based on my niece.
Tara: Some of your questions are going to be answered by not all.
Sarah: Blushing…thanks…First question..not them someone else. As to why they appear young, they are. The boys are older! Again it has to do with someone else. As to why Selena can understand her, I think I've explained in this chapter if not let me know. As to Neville, that will be explained later.
Li-chan: LOl.
Killer Angel: Weird is right!
Jasmine Black: LOL… thanks
Jade: As to what happened, the girls went home. Yes, Silly is a witch. After shock is coming. Yes I can see several fights waiting to happen.
Lucy: get up and read… then let me know what you think!
Annoriel: Nope I think I have several chapters left.
Holly: I know that feeling!
Eillie: LOL..need more info… what are you confused on?
Marymaira: Thanks!
Well enough of that on with the story…..
Hospital Wing
"Why you," laughs Melody as she pulls Silly into her arms and on to Sirius's lap. Followed by a loud squeal and a tight hug. Melody had one arm around Silly and the other around Sirius. "Mine!"
Pouting the little corrects, "No mine," as she attempts to slip our of Melody's hold. "Scare me."
"Sorry," croaks out Melody refusing to let her little sister go.
Watching the exchange, give it up kid she's not going to let you go. Stroking his wife Sirius takes a deep breath, feeling for the first time in a long time whole. Know there was apart of me missing. Catching Silly's eyes, Sirius winks at the little girl's frustrated expression. Peering closely into her eyes Sirius could just make out a tinge of black. Oh Merlin, dread fills him, not now, please God not now.
"Hey Snape," barks Sirius startling both people in his arms. Getting the other man's attention Sirius gestures to Silly without Melody noticing. "What? Couldn't give her a bath?" Severus gives him a dirty look but approaches him.
"Sirius Black," snaps Molly Weasley. "What are you going on about?" A loud swat hits Sirius on the shoulder as Molly looks over to see Silly. Noticing the same thing, Molly gasps. Croaking out, "Yes I think a bath right now is an excellent idea."
"YEAH!! Bubble bath," demands Silly as she finally escapes from Melody gasps. "I want bubbles!" Laughing Molly readily agrees.
"Ok," states Melody as she attempts to extricate herself from Sirius's arms. "Sirius?" Feeling his arms tighten their hold on her, Melody looks at him confused.
"Molly, as a favor to my wife," growls Sirius. "Could you give her little sister a bath?"
"Oh course," whispers Molly as she holds out her hand for the little girl. Severus mutters some instructions to Molly before heading towards Chloe and Remus. Watching the exchange, Melody tries again to break free of Sirius's surprisingly strong grip. Several minutes later Remus calls to both Ron and Harry, leaving just Sirius and Melody alone in the wing.
"Sirius," pleading with him. "Come on let go." Seeing anger blaze in his eyes before it was quickly masked. What is going on?
"No," growls Sirius clearly mad, watching him narrow his eyes before suddenly standing up. Gasping, Melody grips the front of Sirius's robes, even in his tight grip. "You also need a bath."
"Oh ok," whispers Melody feeling more confused by the second.
Dinning HallRacing in, Harry instantly spots the identical red heads that he's looking for. "Fred, George!" Getting their attention. "Shower! Gryffindor Tower, now," tumbles out of Harry confusing both of the twins. "Timber dust, Silly was covered in Timber dust."
"Oh Merlin," gasps both boys as they jump up, heading towards Gryffindor Tower with Harry hot on their heels.
Perfects Bath RoomStanding under the hot spray of the shower, Chloe feels the tension drain away from her. This feels so good! Running her hands throw her should length hair, ouch! Damn it. Feeling large clumps of her hair stuck together. "Remus do you have a comb?"
Hearing Remus enter the shower behind her Chloe was surprised to hear him mutter something. Fluffy light wisps touched her shoulder then her lower back. Whirling around Chloe notices that Remus had his wand pointed at her head. Reaching up Chloe's eyes widen in shock. My hair, he cuting off my hair! "What the hell do you think you're doing!" shrieks Chloe. "Remus!"
Wincing from the tone of her voice, Remus tires to explain to his now irate wife.
Gryffindor Tower
Girl's bathroom
Filling the tub with rotating water, Molly quickly gets Silly into the water. Watching the child splash around unaware of the deadly toxin in her system. Damn if only I didn't drop the picnic basket! Feeling two hands lightly toughing her cheeks Molly sees a serious Silly in front of her.
"Not your fault," states Silly unblinkingly. "It was the bad candy man's fault."
"What," questions Molly.
"It was the bad candy man," repeats Silly. "He hurt 'em. He make my mine go poof."
Bad candy man? Blinking at Silly Molly smiles slightly. "We need to get you washed." Muttering a charm, the tube was filled with bubbles. A loud joyous laugh erupts from Silly as she starts to play with the bubbles.
Severus's quartersBellowing robes crackle as Severus sprints into the room. Heading towards his private stores, he moves with pristine care. Pulling several bottles from his cupboard, Severus frowns in concentration.
A potion text runs in his head. Timber dust, used from Time Traveling via Time-Tuner. Extremely unstable, toxic if ingested. Has several drawbacks, unstable, toxic to human system, and extremely unpredictable. The unpredictably comes into play if ingested, all test rests are different and various. One test subject showed sings of magic earlier, another lost all magic. Some have aged while others de-aged.
Finally finished with a cleansing potion, Severus takes a deep breath before breaking out into a run for the other side of the castle.
Head Girl's BathroomTaping his wand on the sink an unusually quite Sirius gets the bath ready. Watching him move about the room, Melody takes in some of the changes. Biting on her lower lip, Melody reaches out touching his back, he jerks away from her hand. "Sirius, wh…"
"Don't bit your lip," he cuts her off. Putting his hand under the fasute to make sure the water was perfect. "Just when did you plan on telling me about Peter? Hmm, was that before or after James and Lily died?"
"I have tried to tell you," whimpers Melody. "Several times, but.."
"But nothing," snaps Sirius not even looking at his wife. When he was satisfied with the tempter of the water. "Bath is ready. You get in and I'll get the towels." Furious burning in her eyes leads to tears swelling up. Choking back the sobs that wanted to be released. Following Sirius's instructions Melody prepares to get into the bath.
Hearing his wife in the bathroom, guilt snakes into his conscientious, if only she told me about Peter. Hearing her soft sobs pieces of Sirius's heart starts to break never could stand to hear her cry. A low knock on the door pulls Sirius from his thoughts running a hand throw his hair Sirius opens the door. Looking into Severus's glittering black orbs.
"Pour this into the water," instructs Severus handing over tow bottles of clear liquid. "You'll also need to take a bath." Nodding his head Sirius starts to close the door. Melody's muffled sob echoes in the quite room.
"Black," hisses Severus. Seeing the man's cold glare. "Don't be a fool. I know that you're angry with her, but for the love of Merlin have some brains. She went through two time jumps and Merlin knows what else!" With that Severus leaves.
Upon entering the bathroom, Sirius sees his wife on the floor. Shaking madly, Merlin she didn't have enough strength to get into the tub! Looking at her face, red puffy eyes briefly look at him before resting on floor. Pausing for a minute, "Is there enough room for two?"
Perfects Bath RoomAs the door opens Severus makes no attempt to cover his laughter. The mere sight of Remus with bright purple hair and a scowl was just too much. Handing over two bottles, Severus gives the instructions as he could hear Chloe somewhere in the bathroom. Walking away Severus shakes his head. Damn is it good to have her back.
Gryffindor Tower
Boy's bathroom
Standing there in the bathroom waiting for Severus to show up Harry looks over to Ron. "Can you believe that Mione is married to Sirius?"
"Merlin no," grumbles Ron.
"I can," laughs Fred. "She has a wicked sense of humor."
"Yeah but Sirius," questions Harry.
"If you must know," scaring each of them as Severus enters the room. "She was a very happily married woman. Plus she was one of your mother's best friends." Handing over the clear bottles. "Wash with this, if you feel that anything is off get me as soon as you can. Timber dust is extremely unstable the after effects are also unpredictable."
"Great," mutters George. "That explains Silly show of magic."
"Wonder how much of this stuff is in her system," mutters Fred as he and George head to the showers. Both Ron and Harry close their eyes offering up a silent prayer as they also head for the showers.
Gryffindor Tower
Girl's bathroom
Loud boisterous laughter greets Severus as he walks into the room. Silly was merrily playing in the bathtub, as a cheerful Molly looked on. Well at lest one good thing has come out of this mess. Strolling closer Severus hands Molly the potion. Walking away Severus got a jolt of surprise.
"She be fine you know," shouts Silly. "She loves her Sevie."
"Who will be fine," asks Molly.
"The lady in white," answers Silly as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. Turning around Severus carefully ponders how to ask his question.
"How do you know," whispers Severus more to himself then to the little girl.
"James! James told me," Silly answers. "He said she would be fine." Both adults stood there in shook, James? As in James Potter?
Gryffindor Tower
Common Room
Sitting on the couch to one side was Chloe her arms folded over her chest looking away from Remus who was sitting right next to her. His hair was slowly changing from dark purple to his normal color. Chloe was slowly melting into Remus.
On the floor sat Fred and George between them running around was Silly. She was kicking around a glass jar, which held a rat. Every time someone tried to take it away from her, Silly would have a hissy fit. Remus thought it was a fitting revenge as did both Harry and Ron who watched from the comfy chairs.
Hearing the portrait swing open Harry smiles as Sirius walks into carrying Hermione. He barely raises an eyebrow at Silly viciously kicking around the glass jar. While Hermione looked almost horrified.
"So," coughs Fred feeling courageous. "What do you want to be called, Hermione, Melody or Mrs. Black?"
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Until next time…