A/N: As always everything belongs to JK Rowlings. On to the point then, this chapter will provide some light to the current situation which is already in process. Who is the women and the boy she lives with in Wales. Those are some stand out points in this chapter which lead to such happenings that occur in future, which are already in motion, from point of view of this chapter.Lets get on with then.


VOICE OF REASON

Chapter-2

The Old Man's Place

" Not a single sign of them yet. Not even a single person", said the old man in his traditional wizarding robes as he took a big drag of smoke from his big smokin' cigar. He exhaled smoke in a big puff like trying get something out of his system. He shook his head while scoffing to himself.

" If I hear you complaining one more time Harry, then don't me count responsible for what happens next. They have their lives now. And it is not even time yet. It's what half an hour before everyone comes. And Fleamont's boy has his own kids now. Brandy works for Aurors. They have a hectic schedule. You of all people should understand their positions. Seriously Harry, sometimes you knowningly set me on edge and it's not going to be a walk in the park one day."The older woman proclaimed before sitting down and taking a deep breath.

It was not anything new. It was known to Potter women that their men were born dramatic. Always up to good. Mischief was weaved in their genes. It was funny and ridiculous for first time but it would set anyone's nerves on edge if they had live with such person for decades.

And old age was catching up to the Elder Lady Potter. It didn't mean that she looked any different than the woman she was when her firstborn married. She still had her striking features and fair skin. Wrinkles were common in such when you are a great grand parent but it didn't hinder a witch or wizard to do as they please. In such age they had more potent magic. Their core aligned with themselves after years of practicing magic. But youth was what they lacked. They didn't have the enthusiasm and quickness that young people relished in.

Both elders of the House Potter sat beside the fireplace after long day of keeping the house clean and presentable for company. Of course, housework was done by the House-Elves of the Potter House but one would've superintend those creatures so that everything could be in order. Not that it mattered to their children but still it felt good. And you know old people and their views on discipline.

"Oh! Spare me woman. Is it too much for an old man like me to wish for more time with my children? They have their own lives. So what? We are not meeting them everyday , are we? So, if they visit before the allotted time it would be good to chat like old times before everyone settles in the dinning room, wouldn't it? Gives us more time to talk freely. You know I am not wrong in my thinkings."stated the Old Griffin as he was called so during his time in his birthplace.

The old woman smiled sadly."I know".She said. "But they are dealing with the young ones of our house. They not only take care of them but also look after themselves for which they have a very little time to do so. They are coming today. And that's all that matters. Not many can say the same in times like this. Reasons may vary but fact remains the same. We have a decent family in a long time. In no time Brandon will marry too which means addition of more members to the family".She said with a bright smile this time." And the twins are delight to be with. It's been centuries since we had our set of twins which means more trouble of course if you think about who their father is".She frowned as she said the last sentence.

Henry laughed out loud. The full belly laughter that is. He shook his head still in the after affects of his laughter. "They are a piece of work , they are. Their poor mother is going to have grey hairs before her time. But the good thing that has come of it is that James has matured. No, no... Listen. I met the boy just a few weeks before with Orion's boy. You should have seen his face. He has gone through drastic changes, that one. There was no childish look on his face this time. He seemed exhausted. Babes do that to you."He stated with a fond smile.

" He has found his ground." Nodding to himself he did. "He is a good boy. Always ready for a good laugh. And maybe that's what we need right now. A good laugh." He said with a serious but tired expression on his face.

Just as she was about to say something the fireplace lit up and a couple entered the main hall. They brushed the soot off themselves while the older couple stood up from their seats.

The expression on older man's face became blank. He said to the other man, " You are late Monty".

"Am I? Well, I am not the same young man I once was father. So, I will have to ask for your forgiveness. And you will have to make do with it. Because there is no other way around it".He said as he embraced the old man and held him for a long moment. Neither of them spoke for while.

The ladies exchanged pleasantries in the mean time. And talked about some lady stuff while both men exchanged words in hushed voices with fond smiles.


After some time Charlus, Dorea and Brandon arrived. They too exchanged pleasantries. Henry was too immersed in conversation with his sons that he forgot the reason of his displeasure just a few minutes before.

Aldora looked at her husband and her sons. All three of them were old now. But magic was as potent as it could be in them. She didn't think a common person could still be alive if he had faced adversities like her husband. He worked in Ministry in his prime. Fought in the Great War. Then came the time when Grindlewald came for Europe. But he remained the same as ever. Even now if push came to shove, he was capable to meet such situation head on. In that she had no doubt. But old age was getting up to him. He was feeling relentless all the time.

Potter boys were adventurous bunch. Even now in his age her husband would like to do something different everyday. It kept him going from doing one thing to the next. Charlus took after him in that area. So did his son, Brandon.

Fleamont had been the only one in the family who was oddball among them. And James made sure to keep both him and his wife on their toes. What surprised her most was their patience with which they handled the boy. Another reason would be that he was their only son who was born after a longtime since their marriage. So, if he was somewhat rough around the edges, she couldn't really blame them for bringing him up as they did.

And everyone loved James. So, there is that. He was a Potter through and through. He got along with his Grandfather just fine. He even tamed a Black as they joked around sometimes but not in front of Dorea. She was proud of her house and set in her own principles which might contradict the philosphy of other members of her house but she was as Black as they come.

With what was happening in the wizarding world, Aldora wished that it should never come anywhere near their doorstep. She loved her family. She loved how far they had grown out. She wished for the prosperity of her House and her children.

If only such wishes were anywhere near the reality, things would have been different and better off.

Same song could be sung for wishful thinking. Wishful thinking is what she did. Not that anything good came out of it.


In amid of conversation, the gate of the hall opened and giggling could heard not far away from them.

..."Weagle is 'ere"...

..."'oin is 'ere"...

And more giggling followed as the twins announced themselves. There parents came into the view. Their tired faces could tell what they have been through. But there was relief too as reached the said place of their interest.

"Look at you, how big you two have grown", dramatically gasped Euphemia like she hadn't met them for years and now they had reunited. She stood from her place and caught hold of both the twins hugged them.

... " wig! Haevy"... giggling... "big me!"... giggling continued...

" You just saw them a few days ago, mum! It's not even a week yet".James proclaimed with surprised expression like he couldn't believe what he was seeing.

"Oh! Shush James, look how happy they are, now that they have met me.You tell him boys." And the twins gave broad smiles while still in their Grandmother's embrace.

"See! Look at them. Days feel like eternity when I am not with them. So, forgive me if I feel happy to be with them after just short span of days".She huffed and brought them more close to her. Others just watched the interaction in amusement. If anyone could define the Potter family in a single word then it was drama.

She released them suddenly and urged them to go forward and meet the other members of the family while she moved towards Lily Potter and embraced the young woman.

They had a very good relationship. It didn't take long for the Lady Potter bring the redhead woman under her banner. And Lily adored the old woman. Euphemia taught Lily many things in their fair share time together.

She taught many things in kitchen and household. And above all she taught her how to walk in the society of Old Houses and not give a damn. She had no love lost for the houses which only looked after their interest while pointed out holes in the other.

"Tell me your names then boys",asked the oldest man in the room before the twins could go anywhere.

Both of them were surprised at first. They saw a big old man with big grey black beard and thick unruly hair. But there was something amiss.Not that it mattered them.

Charles ran forward towards the old man and stood just before his legs and smiled broadly at the him. But there was something more in that smile. He turned his head,looked at his brother and looked back at the old man. Then all of sudden...

He took hold of the old man's beard and pulled down hard so that the beard reached his own chin. Not caring about the uproar around or the discomfort on the oldman's face, he looked at his brother, touched the beard to his own chin and announced in a made up voice, " HO! HO! Ho!"while giving his shoulders and hips some movements at the same time.

First one to crack was Brandon himself. He fell down from his chair and took hold of his belly. His eyes clenched shut. Then everybody gave a roar of laughter.

Henry had a mock hurt look on his face while his lips twitched time to time. But Charles mother had a look on her face which told a whole different story. She was embarrassed to her very core. Her face had gone red with shame but she tried keep herself from laughing. She tried to call her son to release his great grand father but there was too much noise for her voice to be heard.

If anyone was not laughing, it was Harry. He had curious expression on his face. When the laughter quieted down, his gaze was on the other men of the house. His eyes telling what he wished to do with... their chins?

Now, it was Charlus this time who dramatically set one foot on his seat and leaned back until his face was out of the seat's back support."Now, hold on just a second boy... this hasn't even reached my neck for merlin's sake".He pointed at his small goatee. "So, you are not going to be anywhere near this goatee. Do we understand each other"? But Harry's green eyes were only set on his small goatee. Charlus hid his beard with hand. " Easy boy! Eeee-asy! Now, don't look at me like that. Alright? Just leave the poor beard alone. Yeah?"

In the end, Harry lost interest in Charlus after others laughed at him. He looked around and his gaze found Brandon who said, " Nothing is here to hold you see", as he put his hand on his clean shaved chin. Another round of laughter followed.


Author's Endnote:

So far, we have established the whole Potter family. If you have any doubts about the members of Potter Household and their names the let's have a look at the members of the Potter family.

Henry Potter and Aldora Potter - Great Grandparents.

(Children- Fleamont and Charlus Potter)

Fleamont and Euphemia Potter - Grand parents ( Older Couple of Second Generation)

[Son- James Potter]

Charlus Potter and Dorea Potter-Grand parents(Younger Couple of Second Generation)

[Son-Brandon Potter]

James Potter and Lilly Potter-Parents

(Young Couple of Third Generation)

[Children-Harry and Charles Potter]

Brandon Potter - Uncle (Unmarried)

P. S: Brandon is older than James because James was born after some years of his parents marriage while in that duration Charles and Dorea married and had Brandon in span of 2 years atleast. It's mentioned in the Canon as well that James was born after a long time since the marriage of his parents. Hence became the spoiled kid he was because of being the only child.