Chapter 40-Domestic Disturbance
"How long are you going to be mad at Harry?" Ginny asked as they entered the great hall.
"I'm not mad there is too many things going on right now" Alana said sitting down. "You want to talk to him I know it" Ginny said as Alana spotted Harry walking in.
She quickly got her books and walked towards the back of the table where Justin and the hufflepuffs were sitting.
"At least you guys are still together, Michael and Cho broke up" Seamus said to Harry.
"Poor Mike" Harry began to say.
"Mike actually broke up with her" Hermonine said happily.
"We got into an argument yesterday, we were this close to make up" Harry said.
"We all know, the dorms heard the both of you arguing" Ron said.
"Your in love" Justin said writing on a piece of parchment.
"What are you writing?" Alana said changing the subject.
"A letter asking Becky to the Christmas ball" Justin said happily.
"You will go with Harry I assume" Justin said.
"Of course, I will. He brings out the most complex emotions in me" Alana said remembering their argument last night.
"Alana" Harry said as she entered the common room. Dean and Seamus looked at each other and walked to the dormitory.
"Yes" Alana said.
"Why are we doing this?" Harry asked.
"Doing what?" Alana said trying to avoid his eyes.
"You were mad at me I understand that, I was mad at you" Harry said.
"For what!" Alana said.
"You know what, this auction Thursday night is a bad idea, you say you don't want to be like your family" Harry said as Alana shook her head.
"Harry" Alana began to say.
"I don't like when we fight" Harry said as he put his arms around her. The couple kissed passionately. Harry broke the kiss as their foreheads touched.
"I still have to do this" Alana said as Harry threw his hands in the air.
"No you don't!" Harry said losing his temper.
"Since when do you make my decisions for me!" Alana yelled.
"Why can't you see this clearly" Harry said angrily.
"I thought you would understand, I guess not!" Alana said slamming the door to the dormitory.
"I'm going to see my granddaughter" An tall elderly man said to Filch as he rushed through the professor's entrance.
"Oh no" Alana said recognizing the old man.
"John" Dumbledore said.
"Albus" John Deerr said shaking the wizards hand.
"He's quite alright Mr. Filch" Dumbledore said.
"I would like to have a word with my granddaughter" John said looking around. Alana tried to leave the hall getting a few footsteps away from the door.
"Alannis Emera Deerr, why did you take out 1500 galleons out of your Gringotts account yesterday" John roared.
"Grandfather, I would kindly explain out of here" Alana said giving him a hint as the other houses were staring.
"Lead the way young lady" John said as they rushed out.
"That's Alana's famous grandfather, is he really the schemer like she says" Ginny asked.
"Yes" Justin answered for her.
"Her grandfather is a character" Justin added as Harry tried to look outside.
"Grandfather you could have been more subtle" Alana said as a student walked passed.
"When your grandchildren waste their money let's see if your subtle at my age" John replied.
"Lynn, Aaron, and I took money from our accounts to be apart of that auction tomorrow night" Alana said. John's eyes widened.
"We want to buy that doll that belongs to Eden's family and break it like she broke grandmother's vase. Or use it as leverage" Alana said.
"You are a true Deerr aren't you. Any more money you need is on me" John said happily as Lupin heard most of the conversation.
"Father what are you planning this time" Stuart Deerr said followed by his wife.
"I just wanted to pay a visit to my granddaughter" John said with a fake smile.
"I'm surprised by that John, it almost sounds like an honest answer" Ivy said as Alana narrowed her eyes on her parents.
"Mother! Father!" Alana said faking happiness as she embraced them.
"You look happy" Ivy said smiling.
"Very happy" Alana lied looking over at her father.
"Professor Lupin" Alana exclaimed noticing him near the corner.
"Ms.Deerr, I assume these are your parents" Lupin said shaking Stuart's hand.
"Your one of Alana's professor's" Stuart said nervously.
"Yes" Lupin replied noticing how nervous Stuart was towards him.
"I'm Ivy, Alana's mother" Ivy said shaking Lupin's hand.
"Was there something you wanted to tell me" Alana said crossing the line between friendly and cold. "Why would you say that" Ivy jumped. "No answer really, it's just a pleasant surprise" Alana said as Harry got a glimpse of her talking.
"She's talking to her parents it seems friendly" Hermonine said as they continued to watch.
"She's playing dumb" Harry said noticing Alana's eyes starting to tear up.
"Why don't we get some dinner at the three broomsticks" Stuart began to say.
"No!" Alana interrupted. Alana's parents and Lupin looked at her oddly.
"I mean we can go to the hog's head instead" Alana said remembering her first date with Harry at the three broomsticks.
"Why don't we head there now" Ivy said happily. "
What a phony" Alana thought to herself.
"Sounds good to me" Alana said forcing a smile and looking over at her grandfather who winked at her happily.
She nodded to her grandfather and followed her parents. Lupin walked into the great hall shaking his head on what he witnessed.
"I have to talk to Lupin" Harry said worried about his girlfriend.
"How are things at St. Mungo's" Alana said taking a sip of her butter bear. Stuart and Ivy stiffened.
"Things are to be expected, you father is about to be chief of staff" Ivy said. Alana noticed that there was no physical contact between her parents.
"Congratulations father" Alana said coldly.
"Alannis you sound different, is everything alright" Stuart asked as he finished eating.
"Everything is dandy" Alana said sarcastically.
"Professor Lupin" Harry said walking into his office.
"I assume Ms.Deerr isn't back from Hogsmade yet" Lupin said.
"No" Harry said sitting down.
"She wasn't exaggerating about her family" Lupin finally said.
"Her grandfather just encouraged her and her cousins to start a family feud with her new sister. That auction tomorrow night is going to be a war zone. Her parents think she really doesn't know about their affairs, she's playing dumb" Lupin said shaking his head.
"She's not stupid and they're treating her like she is" Harry said angrily.
"Well that was fun wasn't it" Ivy said as Alana rolled her eyes.
"We're is your boyfriend Harry I would love to meet him" Ivy added.
"I thought we talked about this Alana, stay away from Harry Potter" Stuart said as they walked back into the castle.
"The both of you are the biggest hypocrites!" Alana yelled.
"What was that?" Harry said to Lupin as they rushed downstairs.
"What is the meaning of this outburst" Stuart exclaimed.
"You guys must really had a good laugh, I know about what you too have been doing to each other, to your marriage" Alana said as Pomfrey and a few nurses watched.
"And the both of you just thought if you acted like a happy couple then I wouldn't see it, you can't even hold hands" Alana said hysterically.
"We wanted to talk to you" Ivy began to say. Harry and Lupin walked in.
"We wanted to talk to you after the wedding, separating the rumors to the facts" Stuart said defensively.
"Creating new lies is more like it, just tell me something was Amber worth cheating on mother for?" Alana said coldly.
"Alannis" Ivy said. "I am not talking to you! You are no better" Alana said turning around to her mother.
"I will not allow you to disrespect your mother" Stuart said.
"That's original, I guess you don't want me to take your job in that department" Alana said as Stuart smacked her. Pomfrey and the nurses gasped. Alana touched the side of her face. Ivy looked over at Stuart who looked shocked at what he done.
"I should expect that from you, you're not even my real father and you would never lay a finger on your real daughter. Eden should be arriving tomorrow. I hate the both of you" Alana said running up the stairs. Pomfrey and the nurses walked away.
"Harry" Ivy said realizing he saw the whole thing.
"I think you should leave" Lupin said coldly to Stuart. Stuart nodded as Ivy and him left the school.
Harry ran to the common room and saw Alana holding a box near the fireplace. He took a deep breath walking over to her.
"Alana" Harry said touched her shoulder. Alana tried to put her hair over her face.
"Let me see" Harry said gently turning her around.
"Bastard" Harry thought as Alana's left side of her face was red.
"It's not that bad" Alana said throwing a picture into the fireplace.
"What are you doing?" Harry asked.
"Burning lies" Alana said bitterly. Harry noticed a picture of her and Stuart when she was 6. "
Stop it" Harry said.
Alana angrily started throwing pictures into the fire. Harry took the box from her.
"I'm not going to cry over this" Alana said looking out the window.
"What's wrong with that?" Harry said.
"Because the problem is still there after you cry" Alana said. She started to cry as Harry caught her. Harry put his arms around her as he felt Alana hold on to him.
"He's such a hypocrite telling me to stay away from you" Alana said.
"You don't have to talk about that" Harry said softly still holding her.
"They are hypocrites" Alana said tiredly. "
Probably" Harry replied.
"I can't go back to that house" Alana said.
"I was planning to stay for the holidays anyway, I'll just live with Carly for the summer, just away from them" Alana said as Harry started to wipe her tears.
"I look horrible" Alana said noticing Harry looking at her.
"I can't believe you don't know how beautiful you are" Harry said as they kissed.
"I'm sorry" Alana said crying.
"I'm sorry too" Harry said as the couple continued to hold each other.
Chapter 41-The Auction
"Come on hurry up" Alana thought, trying to pay attention in Herbology class. She looked at the clock. "4:00, Lynn is going to kill me" she thought as the bell rang.
"Thank you all for volunteering to help out tonight" Professor McGonagall said. The great hall was rearrange tables were horizontal as well as the professor's table.
"Not a problem at all professor" Hermonine said as she walked away.
"This was a good idea" Harry said looking around.
"Well I know you wanted to keep an eye on Alana" Hermonine replied.
"This is gong to be boring as hell as these rich buffs" Ron said as Lynn and Aaron entered the room.
"We should get different paddles, one of us has to win that auction" Aaron said.
"Your right" Lynn said as a short hair woman wearing a red robe rushed into the room.
"I thought I might find you two here" the woman said as Harry looked at the resemblance Aaron and Lynn had to the woman.
"Hello mother" Aaron said dryly. Lynn rolled her eyes.
"Hello my dear" the woman said giving her son a hug.
"Lynn always a pleasure, if you want to be the granddaughter of Tracy Deerr, you can certainly dress the part" Tracy said looking at Lynn's clothes.
"This is what people my age wear compared to a 60 year old" Lynn said fixing her short black skirt. Aaron grinned, as Tracy sighed.
"I didn't come here to argue today, I heard about your little investment in this auction and I am offering my support. I want to see Eden and Amber cut down to size and if it means dealing with my adopted niece, the poor excuse of a granddaughter, and my dreamer son I am willing to do it" Tracy said.
"Good" Lynn said.
"Mother you can finally help us" Aaron said.
"How?" Tracy said.
"We need to take seats apart, they have us sitting together, in the invitation, put that charm into one of the waiters" Aaron said. Tracy turned her heel and walked over to the one of the waiters.
"That's Alana's aunt Tracy, she is horrible" Hermonine said shaking her head.
"That's how Alana described her" Harry said as Alana walked into the great hall.
"Your late" Lynn said handing Alana an invitation.
"My class went late" Alana replied.
"I'm glad break already started in Salem" Lynn said as Alana spotted Tracy.
"Why is she here?" Alana asked.
"She wants to help, come on we already have a family feud" Aaron said as Tracy walked back to them.
"Why isn't my little adopted niece" Tracy said.
"Hello to you too Tracy" Alana said.
"I already told Lynn and Aaron that I fully support this plan tonight. Let's say I rather have you, who has no blood ties to the family than those two goldiggers" Tracy said. "
At least your being honest" Alana said as a waiter walked up to the group giving them three paddles.
Alana looked over at Harry, Ron, and Hermonine.
"Why are they here?" she thought. "Aaron should sit in the front with Tracy, Lynn in the middle, and me in the back" Alana began to say as a toddler hugged her legs from behind.
"Alannee!" a blonde toddler exclaimed.
"Shawn!" Alana yelled picking the boy up. Carly walked in and said "He spotted you in the hallway and got all excited"
"I missed you too" Alana said getting a better look at him. "Ok enough of the cutesy reunion" Tracy interrupted.
"That was all I had to say before" Alana finished glaring at her aunt.
"Same here, see you in a little bit mother" Aaron said hinting for her to leave. Tracy raised her eyebrow and walked away.
"Alana who is this adorable little boy" Hermonine said walking up to her.
"This is my nephew Shawn" Alana said happily as Ron and Harry walked over.
"This is Hermonine" Alana pointed to Hermonine.
"Heronine" Shawn tried to repeat as the group laughed.
"Ron" Alana pointed to Ron. "Ron" Shawn tried to repeat.
"This is uncle Harry" Alana said smiling at her boyfriend.
"ucle arry" Shawn tried to repeat.
"Hi Shawn" Harry said as Shawn tried to give him a high five.
"Alannee has told me a lot about you" he added as Alana laughed.
"I like that name" Alana said as Shawn tried to take her wand out of her robe.
"Shawn no!" Carly exclaimed handing back to her.
"He has a new thing on trying to take people's wands, he thinks it's like his toy wand" Carly explained.
"You been a good boy" Alana said looking at Carly who was shaking is head no. Alana started to laugh and gave her nephew a hug.
"I had to talk to professor Sprout about some space she has at Hogsmade" Carly said.
"Why" Lynn asked.
"I was actually thinking about moving" Carly said.
"To be closer to Steven" Alana thought.
"That would be cool" Aaron said.
"There are no places for you guys to go to that is for people your age in Hogsmade. There is always an age restriction at times. I want to open coffee shop slash nightclub that targets well Hogwarts students" Carly said.
"That's a brilliant idea" Hermonine said.
"I have to meet her before this auction takes place, see you all later" Carly said taking Shawn's hand.
"See you later" Alana said softly. "Later" Shawn said.
"I'm surprised Carly and grans didn't fight" Lynn said a little disappointed.
"Me and aunt Tracy actually agreeing is scary enough" Alana said as Lupin walked in.
"Oh no" Alana said.
"What?" Lynn asked as Harry knew the answer.
"Hello" Lupin said as Alana smiled.
"Professor Lupin these are my cousins again, Lynn and Aaron" Alana said.
"Nice to meet the both of you" Lupin said as they nodded.
"I actually had to talk to the three of you, there's someone who wants to see you" Lupin said pointing to the hallway.
"Who?" Lynn asked. She spotted Ella Deerr walking with an elderly dark haired woman.
"What's grandmother doing here?" Aaron exclaimed as Alana got a better look.
"She's with Kay also" Alana groaned, looking at Lupin.
"I thought you all would be happy" Lupin replied.
"I know what you're trying to do, telling my grandmother what we're planning to do so she can stop us is not going to work." Alana began to say angrily.
"Alana I'm just concerned for you as we all are, you're very fragile right now" Lupin said.
"I am 16 years old not 6" Alana said interrupting him.
"That is correct I am also your professor young lady" Lupin said warning her to watch her tone. Alana looked over at her boyfriend and took a deep breath.
"We're set to bringing Eden and William down and no one is going to stop us, not you or grandmother. Nice try professor" Alana said angrily walking away. Lynn and Aaron followed her.
"I thought that was the father figure you were talking about" Lynn said sarcastically.
"The both of you argued like you were actually related" Aaron said amused.
"Don't start" Alana said feeling annoyed and happy for Lupin's concern.
"Where is that auctioneer?" Lynn said looking at her watch.
"Why?" Aaron asked.
"Well I for one would like to know when that stupid doll would be auctioned" Lynn replied.
"That was a good try professor" Harry said as Lupin sighed.
"It looked like it was going to work" Lupin said watching Alana, Lynn, and Aaron.
"Hello there" Ella Deerr said happily walking to the group.
"It's good to see you again, Mrs. Deerr" Harry said as Ella gave him a kiss on the cheek.
"It's nice to hear that your seeing my granddaughter" Ella said.
"Forgive me, this is my best friend Kay Cooper" she added as the dark hair woman smiled.
"How do you do?" Kay said.
"Grandmother" Aaron said happily as him, Alana, and Lynn joined the group.
"My lovely grandchildren" Ella said happily giving them a hug.
"Kay" Alana said giving the woman a hug.
"Ella look at these lovely girls who do they remind you of" Kay said looking at Alana and Lynn.
Lynn looked at her watch. "Just like us in that age" Ella said.
"We would go to the muggle clubs and do the Charleston, have a grand old time" Kay said dreamily. Lynn smiled and looked at her watch.
"Lynn is something wrong" Ella asked knowing the answer.
"No great-grandmother" Lynn replied.
"That was the second time you look at your watch, not trying to avoid us are you?" Ella joked. Alana and Aaron who were standing behind their grandmother looked angrily at Lynn. Lupin raised is eyebrow. Ella turned around to face Alana and Aaron.
"I think she's excited about this auction, come on Lynn maybe we need some fresh air" Alana said as she grabbed her cousin.
"See you in a little bit" Aaron said. The trio quickly left the great hall.
"For Deerr's they are not the best liars are they?" Kay said amused.
"Thank you for owling me Mr. Lupin" Ella said shaking her head.
"Your very welcome, I know Alana is close to you. They all adore you" Lupin said.
"This plan of theirs is not the answer, I want them to accept Eden but I don't want Eden to hurt them" Ella said. "Eden doesn't make things easier" Kay said.
"Lynn, grandmother is now on to us" Aaron exclaimed walking outside.
"I'm sorry!" Lynn yelled.
"Whoever is on to us or not, doesn't matter now" Alana said. Wizards and witches started to enter the castle.
"Where is the famous Eden" Alana said looking around.
"You all look happy" Carly said holding her son's hand.
"Well grandmother is inside" Aaron said.
"I see" Carly replied watching Shawn running around. Alana smiled and started chasing her nephew.
"I forgot my purse inside" Carly said walking back into the castle.
"Shawn wait!" Alana said running after him.
Shawn fell and starting giggling.
"It's so funny" Alana said tickling him. Lynn and Aaron stiffened watching a tall blonde hair man walking in with a beautiful tall woman with short blonde hair.
"Oh dear" Ella said watching the duo outside.
"What?" Harry asked.
"That's William and Eden coming in right now" Ella replied.
"Why do I have such a giggling nephew" Alana said laughing while tickling Shawn. William and Eden walked behind her.
"How cute" Eden coldly said. Alana turned around and saw William and Eden standing in front of her. She quickly picked up Shawn.
"You don't look happy to see me" William smirked.
"You can say that" Alana said angrily.
"You must be Eden" she added getting a better look at the woman.
"Yea and you're the golden daughter I heard so much about. I'm a little disappointed" Eden said. Shawn looked over at William and started to cry Lupin, Ella, Kay, Harry, Ron, and Hermonine walked towards Lynn and Aaron.
Carly walked in and spotted William. She ran towards Alana.
"Come on Shawn" Carly said taking him from Alana.
"He's my son too Carly" William said.
"He cries when he sees you, your never ever going to be a father to him" Carly said bitterly.
"We'll see about that" William said as Carly stopped Shawn from crying.
"The both of you just bring misery, the both of you are going to pay for what you have done to this family" Alana said.
"There not your family princess" Eden said. "They accept me as their family more than you blood or not." Alana said.
"You're a hypocrite, talking about family, you take sides" William said.
"Grow up" Alana said as she noticed the sword on Eden's belt.
"Maybe I should smack you like father did yesterday" William said.
"I wouldn't be surprised" Steven said running up to them. "Is he ok?" he asked Carly.
"He just started falling asleep" Carly said.
"Go inside" Steven said softly. Carly glared at William and Eden and walked away. "
Oh the golden boy" William smirked.
"Have you lost your mind Will, you hate this family so much that you team up with death eaters" Steven said angrily.
"We haven't been introduced yet, I'm your real sister" Eden said looking at Alana.
"Your no sister of mine" Steven said coldly.
"Enough the four of you" Stuart said walking in with Ivy.
"It's the man that started this whole mess" William said happily.
"Enough William" Stuart warned.
"Daddy" Eden said happily trying to give Stuart a hug. Alana made a fist with her right hand.
"It's good to see you again Steven" Stuart said.
"Wish I can say the same, I need a drink, do you want to go back inside" Steven asked Alana. "
Yes I'm getting a headache from being outside" Alana said. Brother and sister walked passed their family members.
"That was horrifying" Hermonine said watching Ella talk to Stuart and Ivy.
"This is a full out family feud. Her family is really divided into two like Pomfrey said" Harry said sadly walking into the castle.
"How are you holding up" Steven asked taking a sip of wine.
"Like any other sane person. I want to hurt her. I feel like I always hated her" Alana said looking at William and Eden.
"You know how I feel about William" Steven said.
"You're the only one who hasn't tried to stop me from feeling the way I do about them" Alana said.
"Your going to do what you want, it's your choice" Steven said as Dumbledore stood up.
"Good evening all, I wanted to thank all of you for coming to this charity auction this can benefit the Department of Magical Law Enforcement tremendously. In a few minutes there will be a weapons demonstration" Dumbledore said as the party continued.
"I was thinking about buying a sword" Alana said glancing at Eden's sword.
"Why?" Steven asked.
"No one understands this, I feel like I always had one, I need it as much as I need my wand" Alana said.
"Did you tell your boyfriend, the one you haven't introduced me to yet?" Steven said with a chuckle.
"No I haven't, I just want this to be over I've been arguing or crying to him about this all week." Alana said.
"Well that's good you can go to him" Steven replied.
"He doesn't complain or tell me he doesn't want to listen he just does" Alana said looking over at Harry.
"I haven't gotten a hug from my grandson" Ella said walking over to Steven.
"Hi grandmother" Steven said giving her a hug.
"We need to catch up" Ella said.
"It's ok I'll get something to drink" Alana said walking away.
"Professor Little" Alana said walking over to him.
"Evening Ms.Deerr" Little said looking at the items up for auction.
"There are a lot of weapons for sale" Alana said.
"I noticed, it's a shame" Little said.
"Why?" Alana asked.
"Wizards and witches used these weapons well ages ago and now no one really knows about them, the history the culture. Only a few" Little answered.
"Like yourself" Alana replied.
"Yes" Little said sadly.
"Well I have to great ready for this demonstration" Little said bitterly walking away. Alana looked confused and sat down.
"Harry" Steven said walking up to him.
"Yes" Harry said turning around.
"I'm Alana's brother Steven" Steven said shaking his hand.
"I know" Harry said shaking it back.
"I think she's afraid of introducing me to you do I did it myself" Steven said as Harry laughed.
"I know, every time I mentioned it she got nervous" Harry said.
"Seriously, I wanted to thank you, you make my sister happy and I can see how much you care about her." Steven said.
"Thank you" Harry said.
"I hear you want to be an auror" Steven asked.
"Yes I do" Harry said.
"I think you and my sister have what it takes." Steven said.
McGonagall walked up to the podium and said "Well we're going to have a demonstration on one of the featured items for auction. Our very own professor Little as volunteered"
The crowd clapped as Little walked in holding a silver sword. He started doing basic warm ups that dazzled the crowd. Little bowed and left."One of our contributors has decided to give a one on one lesson in wizard swordplay. Eden please come up" McGonagall said.
Alana narrowed her eyes as Lynn and Aaron looked over at her.
"Evening, well this sword has been in my family for years. It belonged to Gryffindor's rival Taddius Filch" Eden said taking out the sword from her holster. The sword had a dark blue grip.
The rest of the sword, Alana noticed was similar to Gryffindor's only with the engraving "Taddius Filch" and blue jewels encrusted on it.
"Who would like to volunteer" Eden said. No one raised their hand. Eden raised her eyebrow at Alana. Alana raised her hand.
"Ok how about you" Eden said pointing at Alana. Alana smiled and got up.
"What is she doing" Lupin said as Steven and Harry watched.
"Ms. Deerr" Little said handing her the sword he was holding.
"Do you really think this is wise girl, I don't think modeling can help you" Eden whispered. Alana rolled her eyes getting a better grip of the sword. Eden was surprised to find her standing in the right position.
"You have the right position I'll give your that excellent form, but how's your footwork?" Eden said.
They parry, "If I step here" Eden said as Alana stepped the opposed direction.
"Very good" Eden said.
"Now I step again" Eden said sheathing her sword and walking away. Alana throws the sword which gets stuck into the wall where Eden was walking towards, barring the exit.
"Whoa" Ron said as Hermonine looked worried. Eden tries to pull it out but is unsuccessful. "That's a cute trick, but your between me and my way out. And now you have no weapon" Eden said taking out her sword. Alana grabs a sword from the items table; they start to fight.
"How did you do learn about swordplay?" Eden asked.
"None of your business, I practice every day" Alana said as they faught.
"That's too much time on your hands" Eden joked.
"I practice everyday so when I meet someone like you, I'm ready for them" Alana said.
They continue their swordfight, jumping onto a cart that sways under them; Alana hooks a knife in the irons hanging from Eden's left wrist and throws it up so it is embedded in the beam above, in return Eden hits a loose board which throws Alana off the cart; Eden uses her body weight to get the knife out of the wood and falls back on the cart just as Alana climbed back on; Alana is thrown up into the rafters and cuts free a heavy sack which vaults Eden up into the rafters as well; they fight, jumping from beam to beam; Eden loses her weapon and blinds Alana with a glass a wine from a spectators table; takes out her wand while Alana protects her eyes.
Alana grabs her wand from her pocket.
"Experilliamus!" she yelled disarming Eden.
"What a demonstration" Dumbledore said getting in between the two women.
The crowd applauded except Alana's family, Lupin, Ron, Hermonine and Harry. Eden stormed off with William following her. Little led Alana to a seat handing her a glass of water.
"Are you alright" Little asked.
"Why is he being so nice to me" Alana thought as she nodded.
Harry and Steven ran over to her. Alana tried to catch her breath. Harry gave her a hug.
"What was that" Steven asked.
"I, I don't know" Alana answered.
"She could of killed you if she wanted" Steven said shaking his head.
"But I defeated her" Alana said.
Steven nodded and said "it was a close call"
"Are you alright" Ivy said walking over to her daughter. Alana sighed and looked at Harry.
"The both of you are sister's you shouldn't be fighting" Stuart said coming behind her.
"She's fine the both of you can go" Steven said.
"I want her to tell me that" Ivy said.
"The both of you should go" Harry said trying to control his anger.
"This is a family matter" Stuart said angrily to Harry.
"I'm going to get more water" Alana said touching Harry's shoulder walking away.
"Family that hits her" Harry said angrily.
"Yesterday, its none of your business" Stuart said.
"Harry you don't understand what's going on" Ivy began to say.
"I understand enough" Harry interrupted.
"I'm warning you boy" Stuart said as Lupin tried to intervene.
"I love her, the both of you treat her like crap" Harry said as Steven looked surprised.
"Harry" Lupin said.
"You really don't know how beautiful she is, how kind, gentle, brave, strong, she is. The both of you don't deserve her" Harry said as Alana walked back.
"I thought about it and I really don't want to talk to the both of you right now" Alana said.
"Alana please" Ivy said.
"Mrs. Deerr you heard what she said" Lupin said calmly. Ivy wiped a tear from her eye and walked away. Harry pulled Alana for an embrace. Stuart watched this and followed his wife.
"Thank you" Alana said while Harry continued to hold her. Harry looked over at Steven. Steven gave a firm nod and walked over to Carly.
"I want this to be over" Alana said quietly to Harry.
"We have to talk" Lynn said interrupting. Alana sighed as Harry gave her hand a squeeze.
"She was almost there to stopping this" Harry said to Lupin.
"Is that true what you said earlier Harry" Lupin asked.
"Yes" Harry said seriously.
"Alana doesn't know does she" Lupin said.
"No, it just came out. Her parents are unbelievable, selfish, everything Alana isn't I guess she got that from her birthparents. But I do love her, it's not just some infatuation as people call it" Harry said as a bell rang.
"The auction is about to start" Lupin said miserably.
"The first item on sale is this lovely doll, made 100 years ago in London" the auctioneer said happily. Alana looked at the porcelin doll.
"That's mother's doll" Eden whispered to William.
Aaron in the front looked over at Lynn and Alana in their positions. Lynn lowered her hand as Aaron nodded.
"The beginning bid is 2000 galleons do I have a bid for 2500?" Eden waved her paddle up.
"2500 from Eden Scott, 3000?"
Lynn raised her paddle. "3000 from Lynn Kurth 3500?"
Eden and William glared at Lynn. She raised her paddle. "3500 from Scott 4000?"
Alana raised her paddle. "4000 from Alana Deerr in the back.
How about 4500?" Aaron raised his paddle. "This is great" John said happily walking into the auction standing next to Alana.
"Aaron Deerr for 4500. Come on folks this is an antique doll" the auctioneer said.
Eden raised her paddle. "5000, from Scott, anyone for 5500?"
Lynn raised her paddle. "5500 from Kurth"
Eden angrily raised her paddle again looking at Lynn. "6000 from Scott, 6500?"
Alana raised her paddle "6500"
Aaron raised his paddle. "7000, wow"
Eden raised her paddle. "7500" People started to whisper.
Lynn raised her paddle "8000, 8000 from Lynn Kurth, going once going twice" Alana looked over at Eden and William. Eden threw the paddle on the ground.
"Sold to Lynn Kurth for 8000 galleons" Lynn smiled at Alana who got satisfaction of seeing Eden hurt.
"Well done my dear now let me just take the doll" John began to say.
"John put a sock in it. All of you have made your point, give the doll to Eden" Ella said.
"Mother are you serious" Tracy roared. "Break it" Tracy yelled.
"Break that doll this whole family will live to regret it" Eden said walking over to William.
"Don't break it, grandmother is right we made our point" Alana said, Aaron nodded.
"No freaking way!" Lynn said.
"Lynn, come one she isn't worth it, she's hurt that's enough for me" Alana said.
"At least we own the doll" Lynn said putting it down.
Tracy ran and grabbed it. "You remember the look on my mother's face when your mother broke her vase" Tracy said and threw the doll on the floor.
Eden screamed in agony as the Deerr family looked socked. "Tracy!" Stuart yelled.
"Give that message to your mother Eden" Tracy said coldly and left.
"Thanks mother" Aaron said as she walked passed him.
Alana looked at Eden who was crying picking up the pieces.
"Reparo" William said pointing his wand at the pieces. The doll was put back together although one can tell that it had been broken before.
"It's not the same!" Eden cried looking at the doll. "She is going to pay for this, the three of you also, you all brought the doll!" Eden said taking the doll and walking away.
Stuart looked at Alana, Aaron and Lynn. "I am disappointed at the all of you" he said.
"I couldn't be more happier, you are all true Deerr's, you used your money and power to achieve a common goal" John said as the trio looked guilty for what they done.
"We didn't do anything wrong, we didn't break it" Aaron said to Stuart.
"Blame my mother she's outside, or blame you for cheating on Ivy, blame grandfather for the way he raised you. Take some responsibility uncle Stuart" Aaron said angily and Stuart walked away.
Lynn tearing up walked outside. Alana sighed and walked over to Harry, Ron and Hermonine.
"It's over" Hermonine said.
"No not really" Alana said.
"But my involvement is, I'm staying for the holidays" Alana said forcing a smile.
"We're make it memorable" Harry said putting his arm around her.
"Lynn" Michael said walking up to her in the hallway.
"Yes" Lynn said wiping her tears.
"Are you alright" Michael said.
"Yea now that I'm out of there" Lynn said.
"I'm hungry, I was going to ask the house elves to make me something would you like to come?" Michael said.
"Why not" Lynn said as Michael led her to the kitchen.
"I want to leave" Alana groaned to Harry.
Harry laughed and said "The food is so appealing, caviar and stuff"
"I just want a cheeseburger and French fries" Alana said. Carly rushed passed the couple in tears. "
What was that about" Harry said as they watched Carly walking over to Steven.
"I don't know" Alana said tiredly.
A few minutes later Alana and Harry watched Steven rushed passed them.
"We got to talk" Steven said to William.
"Ok" William said.
"Outside" Steven said angrily. The two men walk outside.
"What's going on" Alana said.
"Stand away from me Alana' Steven said walking passed.
"Come on" Alana said to Harry.
"Blackmailing Carly for custody of William isn't going to work" Steven said.
"It looked like it did if she cried to you about it" William shrugged.
"If Carly doesn't give me custody of Shawn I will go to the authorities and tell them the real story about her rapist murder" William said.
"You know how much pain she was in over that" Steven said.
"I don't care I want my son" William said.
"You wont get him" Steven said angrily.
"I'm scared" William said sarcastically.
"You should be" Steven said.
"You would think you were bullied as a kid the way you act now. You're always so interested in settle everyone's business straight" William said as Alana took a deep breath.
"I'll will tell the authorties about Carly's well my version of her involvement in the murder, unless Shawn is given to me" William repeated.
Steven made a fist with his right hand. "
It's time to take your swing" William said.
Steven punches William which causes, Ivy and Stuart to run outside.
Alana and Harry looked stunned as well as Carly entering the room. "Steven" Alana said trying to stop him. Steven savagely pounds William's face until he is left gurgling and spitting teeth onto the floor.
Steven barley stopping takes a deep breath. "Leave Britain. And draw a map for anyone who wants to believe your lies and tell them I'll be waiting" Steven says almost in tears. The auror looks up at Alana who gives him a nod goodbye. He turns around to Carly who looks down on William. He walks out of the castle and on to his flying motorcycle.
Ivy and Stuart look at William. They help him up and take him to the hospital ward.
"I'm glad grandmother didn't see that" Aaron said to Alana who nodded.
"Where's Lynn" Alana said turning around to see her cousin eating outside on the fields with Michael.
"Thank god Tony isn't here to see his little girl in the dark, with a boy" Alana said as Aaron proceeded to walk over.
"Leave them alone, write a letter to Lindsay back home she probably misses her boyfriend" Alana said as Aaron gave her a hug.
"I want to leave too and it's still early" Alana said checking her watch.
"How about a trip to Hogsmade, I think the three broomsticks is still open" Harry said. "
Yes, I need food" Alana said as they walked back into the castle.
Twenty minutes later after saying goodbyes to her family Alana met Harry near classroom Eleven. She smiled at him as he wrapped his invisibility cloak around them.
"There's Lupin" Alana exclaimed as they walked passed.
"Shh" Harry said amused by them as they walked through the antechamber and onto Honeydukes. Harry grabbed a box chocolates and left money on the table as they walked out.
"Thank you" Alana said as they walked to a corner and Harry took the cloak off. The couple walked to the three broomsticks.
"Welcome to the three broomsticks" A host said happily. "Oh no I'm sorry but all the seats are taken because of a private party for the minister of magic" the host said.
"Really?" Harry said coldly Alana glanced at his reaction.
"Wait the both of can get a room and we can bring the dinner upstairs" the host said.
Alana looked at Harry, "That's fine" He said. "Here's an extra 10 galleons if you don't say who we are" Harry said. The host nodded and walked them upstairs.
"I guess your not a fan of Corneilous Fudge" Alana said as she sat on the bed.
"No" Harry said looking out the window.
"Why?" Alana asked.
"Last year, he made half the wizarding world in Britain think I was crazy about Voldemont's return" Harry said angrily.
"He knew all along and could of prevented a lot of deaths from happening" he added.
"The states always knew I mean with aurors like Steven coming back and forth from Europe. They don't think to highly of Fudge in the states. Only rich people really support him" Alana said.
"Hopefully he won't be minister very long" Harry replied as a waiter came in.
"Are you ready to order?" The waiter asked.
"I'll have a cheeseburger and fries" Alana said looking over at Harry.
"The same" he replied.
"Well let's not talk about Fudge, the Deerr's or anything that makes our hair go out" Alana said as Harry laughed.
"Deal" Harry said putting his arms around her waist. They kissed near the window.
Alana broke the kiss and smiled. "I love you" she said. Harry looked shocked at her words.
"You don't have to say anything back" Alana said putting her arms around him.
"You love me?" Harry asked.
Alana nodded and said "Yea" Harry looked overwhelmed and relieved at the same time.
"I love you Harry" Alana said again as she noticed a tear coming out of Harry's eye.
"What's wrong?" Alana said wiping the tear away.
"Every person who's ever loved me has died, my parents, Sirus" Harry began to say.
"I'm not going anywhere" Alana said.
"I love you too" Harry said as Alana smiled.
"I love you" Harry said again as the couple started to laugh. Harry wrapped his arms around Alana and spun her around the room.