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Chapter 18:

Hair dye. Hair dye. Johann was muttering as he looked under sofa cushions and in cereal boxes. Why didn't we think of this earlier.

Think of what? Hermione asked, startling him a bit.

Hair dye.

What. . .

Do you know who Colin really is?

Huh? Colin is just Colin.

Colin is Vera Nickolaievna's son.



S O N, son. They think he died, or at least that's what they thought. We'd like it to stay that way.

Colin doesn't look like Vera.

No, he doesn't. He looks like his father, which is little help to him. As Ivan was his father. Red, red would be good. He could be a long lost Weasley cousin. Oh, this is getting complicated.

It is indeed. A new voice was in the room. A rich female voice. The woman it belonged to was dressed in navy and holding a bottle. Dumbledore said you might be needing this, she said in careful English. I have come as soon as was possible. If I am correct, only Geat remains unaccounted for, yes?

If you are Iberia than yes; you did not come too soon.

No, but nor am I too late. I am Isabelle. You are Johann and we all have to leave. Where is the boy?

He's right here, Remus said leading Colin into the room.

Well young man, said Isabelle. It is better for you to know nothing except that now you are a Weasley. A Weasley cousin by the name of Geoff and soon you'll have the hair to prove it.

Poor Colin was very confused by this point. As he shouted Isabelle opened the bottle and orange sparks shot out. She dumped them over Colin's head, then sprinkled a few on his face for freckles.

Isabelle continued, Now then are we all here. Remus, Johann, Hermione, Geoff. Yes, good. Here's a portkey and were off.

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They landed in a tangled heap in a field. Where are we now? Asked Hermione.

This is Rostova, outside Moscow. We hope to stay here and have a few weeks to prepare for them. Johann said.

But how did you know? Hermione wondered out loud. Isabelle had the portkey.

You have much to learn my dear, said Isabelle. And I'm here to help now too. We think Dumbledore can keep them occupied long enough for us to do what is necessary before the first stage of the circle times begins. Hermione was ready to interrupt and question, but Isabelle raised a hand. I am here to explain and I will explain. Child your tongue is too hasty.

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Author's notes: I have an ending and I will finish this thing.