What is it dear? Asked Mrs.Weasley
It's…Stephan, how did you get it? Asked Mr.Weasley.
Somehow…said Stephan ashamed they saw it.
Does it hurt when you touch it? Asked the professor Snape while putting his finger on it.
Everybody heard a sharp yell come from Stephan's mouth.
No need to answer, added Snape.
Something got you good, you aren't in good shape, said Tuck.
What is this mark? Asked Dumbledore.
It's, a new thing at the Minister of Magic, they've been using it for a year now. When they catch somebody doing something very bad like stealing, kidnapping, killing, and they think that person might be able to escape, then they put this mark on him/her, said Tonks.
But, what does it do? Asked Mrs.Weasley.
Unless what I would think its use would be, it sends an Endoloris to the people having one once in a while. And, what usually happens is that the one who has it, surrenders because of the pain, ended Tonks.
That's horrible! Said Mrs.Weasley.
It's used on criminals very important, said Mr.Weasley.
How did you get it Stephan? What did you do? Asked Dumbledore.
Dumbledore, he needs his rest, we'll ask him tomorrow, said Tuck.
What if he escapes? Said Snape.
He is in no shape to escape, added Tonks.
They left Stephan in his room. He had a difficult night because of his wounds.
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The next day he could get up, the magic took effect during the night. The only thing left was his black eye. He went downstairs and saw everybody waiting for him.
Hello Stephan, please sit down, said the Headmaster.
Sure.
How are you?
Better than yesterday. Stephan noticed that pairs of eyes were staring at him.
How old are you?
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No, really, how old are you? asked the Headmaster again.
What does it matter? Asked Stephan.
Fine, if you don't want to tell us your age, then, how did you get the mark? Asked the professor Snape.
Do they know? Asked Stephan pointing at Harry.
Everybody knows, said Mr.Weasley.
Can't you find it by yourself? Asked Stephan.
Well, we are only trying to help you, said Mrs.Weasley.
Yeah, right…said Stephan. Then, he went to the door when somebody knocked.
It must be Lupin, said Dumbledore.
Then, Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny got up.
The ex-DADA teacher opened the door and was surprised by what he saw.
Stephan! Said Lupin. He then looked at the boy's left ear; he looked at his black eye, his clothes, and then went behind him and saw the mark. He got back in front of him and slapped him.
Everyone was surprised by his reaction except for Stephan.
Hi, said Stephan.
Remus, what was the meaning of it? Said the Headmaster. Do you know the boy?
Do I know him? It's my godson! Said Remus Lupin.
It still isn't a good reason to slap him! Said Mrs.Weasley shocked by his reaction toward Stephan.
Did you see his mark? Asked the godfather.
Yes, said Dumbledore.
And his earring?
No…
Well, I have my reasons, said Remus Lupin.
What's his earring? asked Hermione.
I don't know, added Ron.
It's a black pearl, said Lupin.
No way! Said Tuck.
Way, said Remus.
Is C.G. here? Asked Stephan.
That's all you want to know? Said Remus.
I'm here, said C.G.
You could see a smile on both of their faces.
C.G. was blond girl, a little bit smaller than Stephan but looked as old as he was. She had long blond hair and blue eyes.
You could have told me you were coming! Said Stephan.
You could have told me you were here! Answered C.G.
A new one? Ron asked Harry.
I guess so, he answered him.
Remus, you could have told us you were bringing your daughter! Said Mrs.Weasley.
I ran into her, said Remus Lupin.
What's the meaning of the black pearl? Asked Harry.
Don't you get the gazette anymore? Asked Ron
No, said Harry
He's part of the that XOB gang…said Ron
Which is?
Harry! You're behind, said Hermione, it's a very dangerous gang, and their leader is Tsilk, the best thief ever.
Oh…okay…said Harry
That's why you have the mark, how interesting…said Mr.Weasley.
Hey, C.G., come here will you? I have something to tell you…whispered Stephan while showing her the way.
Right behind you.
Hey, don't try to escape, said Severus Snape.
I can't escape as long as you have my wand now can I? said Stephan.
C.G. come here, said werewolf.
Later, said C.G. while going upstairs.
Wonderful child, said Tuck.
Why did you come Remus? Is something wrong? Asked Dumbledore.
Is it the fact that you've discovered you daughter is one of the XOB? Said Tuck
How do you know? Said Remus
I noticed the earring, answered the metamorphmagus.
That's one, and I have a favor to ask you, said Remus, and,
The werewolf noticed that Harry, Ron, Ginny and Hermione were listening. Dumbledore asked them to leave. They went upstairs.
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