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Safe at Last, Gun's and Roses
The old harpies were completely warm and the babies couldn't care that they were traveling faster than lightening. Much better than a portkey, or apparating it was slower by mere minutes mind, but the speed the new war brooms and the giant Thunderbird could attain was astonishing. The wizard escorts from the MNN were protected by shielding charms, warming charms, sticking charms... what ever it took to stay on a broom, in the sky, and not be burned by the friction of the air. The nannies remained seated for the short trip. Certainly more spacious than Longfellow, the elder Thunderbird could fly at battle speed fully loaded. In this case, the cargo was the future of the wizarding world.
Luna was trying a new vision talent she'd just recently realized she had and with Hermione and Ginny's help, she could keep an eye on the whereabouts of the great flying bird. She described the scenery to them. Hermione used her knowledge of geography seeing what Luna had in her minds eye. Pipsqueak was passing over the northern Canadian coastline and continued to fly over the Great Lakes until she had reached the Rocky Mountains of Canada and turn southward. Pipsqueak flew over as few populated places as she and the broom flyers rocketed southward. Soon the Grand Canyon was spotted in Luna's vision. The north of it had trees, the south, and more barren until the San Francisco Peaks were seen in the distance. Flagstaff was only another thirty seconds to the massive oval rock and the MNN. Birdy was ready to further disguise the whole nation as soon as the babies were safely in her airspace.
Pipsqueak had been flying at 70,000 feet well out of muggle jet traffic and the broom riders were still gob smacked at how fast the magical brooms were. She dove straight down making huge spirals of sparks as she made her decent. The giant Thunderbird began a swoop she had made thousands of times before through the Window Rock opening to the MNN. The broom riders slowed enough to follow through. Their decreased speed released the spells that were for the cold environment they had flown through and Arizona was so much more pleasant.
The massive Thunderbird landed on the front lawn in front of Casa de Thundercloud and allowed her passengers to walk down off her back. The babies were asleep the whole time. Birdy was introduced to each one of them and she touched their faces and uttered incantations of protection and love to each one. The last two of her grand godchildren she met were Sirius Severus and Birdy Black. The tiny babes opened their blue and silver eyes and smiled at their new nana. Birdy did not mind crying in front of her aunties one single bit. The bunch of them went inside; the flying escorts had only been gone fifteen minutes and were still agog at the trip on the powerful brooms. Pipsqueak retired to her spot on the Cliffside and promptly went to sleep.
The old aunties fussed over the babies and Little Bird stood in the middle of them looking at their faces. She could see her friend's faces in each of the little princes and princesses. She sang them a Navajo lullaby and they were as peaceful as if they were charmed to sleep. The pequenos were called upon to keep a constant eye on the little elven babes. They were oh too happy to oblige. They had heard that there were seven little royals of elven status and it was an honor to watch the sleeping babes.
Birdy had asked her Aunties what if anything they thought the chances of a quick resolution to the fight against Voldemort and they gave her an earful. They remembered that Grindlewald very well. They gave Dumbledore the protection he needed when he was facing the dark wizard that helped the Nazi's kill so many millions. The same kind of genocide was happening and it frankly pissed the six old women off that their charges were threatened. They knew the babies were going to be powerful the second they drew breaths. Their auras the old harpies explained, were pulsing purple, silver and green. The babies themselves could sense the dark marks that were causing the alarm. They fretted until the whole thing was over. The old women told Birdy that they knew way before they were informed.
Birdy inquired as to how things were explained to the public in the press when the Thunderbirds secret, while still intact. They old women looked at Birdy with the same blank stares they were trained to use. They were the original unspeakables. Birdy did not waste her breath about it.
Birdy said, "Auntie Josephine, how is Adam doing?"
"Oh that boy has the cutest young man. I remember him when he was a little boy. Charley Weasley he is. Did you know there were seven of them?" Auntie Josephine started to gossip now. The boring war news was over now the dishing session was about to begin.
"Si, lo se, Adam told me about him when he was home. He sent a picture of the two of them on a dragon. Did you know he could talk to them mentally?" Birdy asked.
"He's just like that Doolittle fellow he made us read to him must have been a hundred times if it was once," Auntie Aloe said.
"I think that boy can talk to anything. I caught him talking to that old tree out yonder there. It looked horrible for years but he did something to it. Look at it now. It is cherry trees that grow's apples." Auntie Vera added.
"I know about all of that. Adam does not hold much back. I think that is why his spirit is very free. I do not think he has ever hurt anyone just to do it. He's messed a few muggle hunters up but, he's just a kid to me." Birdy said.
"It shows in the way he looks at that young man. You should see the two of them together. You should be proud Birdy. He is a very good person. His heart is meant to take the burden of taking lives in the name of what's right. Do not worry about him. Remember what TC said? Thirteen Thunderbirds were invincible. He is right you know. Damn fool, breaking his own neck, I sure miss my baby brother." Auntie Arie said wiping a tear from her face.
"Oh, I don't at all" Birdy began. "He's right here with us all the time. His magic is everywhere." she finished.
"You're right there dear; I'm still surprised by him today. Oh, did you know? The spell stones are working quite nicely. We were told thirty of those buggers were hexing the heck out of the bunch of them, including Adam dear. Not a scratch on a single one, too bad for the people that have to identify the heads." Auntie Josephine said.
"What do you mean heads?" Birdy asked. She knew already the answer. Ginny Weasley was using a spell she'd taught her and She didn't expect an answer.
"That's all that was left after they saved that town. I don't have to tell you above all Birdy. You know that. That is all we were told. The babies were just fine and every one of them came back safe. Oh, one more thing Harry and Draco and the babies were threatened by this Voldyhoozis, little Sirius was the seventh born." Auntie Nala said.
"I think that that little one will be the next King after Harry. Should only be a few hundred years. Just think. When Adam comes home, we can do so much good. Our world, not just our country needs healing. We have so much. I can leave when I need to when he's finished growing up." Birdy lamented.
"Oh, Birdy, I'm ashamed of you. He is a grown man. You just have not realized it. He has made friends with two of the smallest kids you have ever seen. Seems the two of them peed in some paleface pug dog looking snooty obnoxious bitch of a witch's wheaties. I think that if they do not pay attention to what Adam teaches them, they might get it in the back when they least expect it. Apparently, this witch nearly killed one of them over a newspaper of all things, and hit the other one with a petrified dragon turd. Cut the poor dear's head open made him cry. I think that school isn't as safe as it should be. We see them sneaking around all over the place outside. They send their pets out to the edge of the forest with parchments tied to the poor thing's necks. The animals come back with packages. I'm sure that cute Albus Dumbledore knows all about that," Auntie Josephine said in full gossip mode.
"I'll ask him about it. I've been getting funny feelings lately. That witch Luna Lovegood would be a great tool to spy with. I hope Albus is getting his use out of her." Birdy said. She wasn't aware that they were being followed by Luna as fast as they were flying, she kept up and didn't miss a thing.
"Oh, I think he's got more going for him than even he know's. We all go out and chat with the other kids in that house of theirs. The bunch of them are very smart." Auntie Nala interjected.
"They sure are. There are almost thirty-two royals and a dozen lords and ladies. The rest of them are from Europe and Egypt. Nice bunch of kids they'd do anything that they were asked to do. I guess my over all opinion of what we saw the short time we were there, was a ten of ten. We think that those kids should all learn how to apparate to get out of danger" Auntie Josephine said.
"Oh, I agree with that Josie. Those two tiny boys that Adam has coming around should know how to do that to get out of a jam if they get in one. I'm sure his friends are marked targets by now. Funny." Birdy said
"What's funny dear?" Auntie Nala said.
"Those kids really don't know what they'd do if they were to become Death Eaters. I just know it." Birdy mused.
"What do you mean dear?"
"They don't call them Death Eaters for nothing." Birdy said with a glassy look, remembering the many faces of their victims.
"If we didn't have the babies to look out for, we'd go and help out. It would do an old lady good to snap someone in half with a look. Or, we could scare the life out of them when we change. It would be like a vacation." Auntie Nala said.
"You're weird Nala, it's very true about like a vacation if you've got blood lust," Birdy said.
"We haven't lusted in almost sixty years. We still have a lot of harpy cunning and you know it. Ha! You should have seen Draco when we changed for him. I bet he peed his trousers," Birdy's Aunties said. All of them were giggling at the look he had.
"Good thing then that he knew he was safe. I am so glad that you volunteered to watch over them. It makes me feel so good to know they'll be loved in place of their fathers." Birdy began wiping her nose that had begun to run a bit.
"This will be a labor of love and you couldn't keep us from it Birdy, you know that don't you?" Auntie Josephine said for her sisters.
"It is in my heart my dear sweet Aunties. It is in my heart. Thank you all again for that," Birdy said now wiping her eyes.
"That mascara don't run sweetie. Go on an blow your nose. We'll talk about Seeveruuus..." Auntie Vera teased.
"Oh poo! How doe's he look? I made his clothes here shine through. He needed some color. Has it stayed with him?" Birdy asked still drying up
"Oh, I'd say he's never looked better. After he came up to our garden when he was here looking for plant specimens, he still had a bit of color in his cheeks. We remember when he got here white as a sheet," Auntie O said.
"I thought so too, I'm glad that it's still on him. I'm sure by spring he'll be pale as ever." Birdy mused.
"Not if we spell his clothes. He has to go outside for it to do him any good. He was always in an office or a classroom. Oh, did you know he cured your friend Remus from that curse he was stricken with and the two of them couldn't wait to try it out on one of Remus' friends that couldn't turn back. Apparently, the Xanadu potion worked on him as well. They gave that fellow a straight shot of undiluted potion. I am sure it is going to make quite a commotion. You should be proud of the Thunderclouds and the Thunderbirds," Auntie Arie said.
"I am Auntie A, I most certainly am. Xanadu potion could work wonders. I hope Frank and Alice are on the short list for consumption." Birdy said with hope in her voice.
"I think that's going to happen soon. They made enough seed potion to go a very long way. In for a penny and they over did it. It should last for years if necessary." Auntie Arie said.
"If it was done properly that is and it appears so. I am so happy for Severus, Remus, and his friend. They are surely proud of the accomplishment. I'm glad that I found the book for him," Birdy said.
"You know it has the elixir of life listed?" Auntie Vera asked.
"I do. He will know what to do with that when the time comes. Now let's go play with the babies. I am dying to hold each of them. Oh, and I will get the camera. We'll send pictures to their papas," Birdy excitedly said. It had been a good two hours and the babies were bound to need a nappy change, a bottle, and maybe a few more lullabies.
The MNN was on high alert. Many of the native wizards and witches that lived there were more than ready, willing and quite able to defend their homeland if necessary. Birdy held the magic of the whole nation in her hands and she was not afraid to use any means necessary to insure her people were safe.
"Draco, love, they're all right. I'm sure that Birdy will have them completely spoiled for us when we see them again," Harry said trying to comfort Draco who was still sniffling.
"I kno-know. Hic But I already miss them. Harry promise me you'll be able to do it when the time comes." Draco said.
"I'll do it and then it will be all over. We can finally live without the threat." Harry said.
"And, I'm going to be there to watch you do it. I'll feed you every last drop of my magic to help you, if I have to, if it will be all over." Draco said very convincingly.
"Once we get him separated from his back up it will just be him and me. I was given something from Birdy before we left. I'll get it," Harry said revealing a secret he'd hoped he would get to keep for a while longer, it was a muggle .44 magnum gun with magical bullets lined up in a row in the velvet lined box that Harry opened to show his husband.
"Do you know how to use this Harry?" Draco inquired.
"Birdy she showed me how," Harry said.
"The bullets are silver and something else, but if it will do the trick, then, use the damn thing," Draco said intensely.
"Yes sir! Your wish is my command, Sir!" Harry said now teasing Draco.
"You're mocking me and just for that, I'm on top tonight after our luxurious bubble bath. I have some of the original Thunderbird wine that I'm assured will do the trick," Draco said teasing back.
"You know, we've never been drunk on wine together," Harry cautioned, hoping Draco would forget his wedding night.
"Well, let's hope we don't pass out this time and maybe, just maybe we might have some fun. Might as well make the best of a bad situation," Draco said into Harry's ear giving it a lick.
Harry's pants became a bit tight when Draco licked his ear and he said, "Alright love, I want you to be the one inside of me tonight. I love you Draco. I always will. Don't ever let anyone tell you different."
"That was sweet Scarhead, Kiss now are we going to stay dressed to continue this or shall I race you to our bedroom. I'm still on top just so you know," Draco said with raised eyebrows.
"I'm looking forward to it. Meet you there in, oh say fifteen seconds?" Harry said with an animal look to his eyes.
"You're doing it again Harry. Your eyes are slits like a cats is. They are beautiful. Look in the mirror. It's really turning me on love," Draco said and left Harry to look at his reflection in the mirror that Draco conjured for him.
Harry put down the mirror and raced after Draco. When Harry got to their door, he ran through, silenced the room, and spelled the door completely inaccessible. They could hear out but no one could hear them, quite clever. Draco split a spell. Their magic was becoming more and more apparent every day. The two of them spelled their clothes to their valet chairs and were naked in and instant. Harry began with slow kisses between Draco's thighs, licking and teasing Draco until he was leaking a large amount of... well, natural male lubricant. Harry knew Draco was ready to take him when he tasted his husband.
Draco turned the two of them over and began to massage Harry's back, kneading his now much defined muscles. Draco let his eyes wander over the marvel beneath his hands. He moved back and forth rubbing his chest on Harry's back. The friction between the two of them was driving Draco wild. Draco said a lubricating and dilation charm on Harry and entered him gently. The two wizards moved as one for an hour before the two of them had their orgasms. Draco and Harry separated but only to embrace and kiss. Their lovemaking session was one of the best yet and they hoped for a lifetime of them. The two powerful wizards did not realize that they did not ward the room against feeling's escaping. Thundercloud house was indeed in a very good mood a little more than an hour after the children's departure. Harry and Draco kept their rings on while they played and the Thunderbirds were incredibly horny by the time they had finished.
Harry led Draco back to the huge bathtub and filled it with lilac water with never popping suds. He kneaded Draco's tense shoulders and rubbed his chest and arms. Draco took advantage at the closeness and began to feel the long powerful thighs pressed to his own and the two stepped into the tub to cleanse themselves and relax. Having their babies sent away was very traumatic for them and they need the closeness and comfort of each other.
"I want more children soon Harry."
"We're both pretty powerful, I'm sure that we can work it out somehow." Harry said snuggling with Draco in front of him in the deep tub of warm water an suds.
"I hope so, Harry. We could lure him here if we were to let it be known that we are going to display the proof of your power. Display, Excalibur and the scepter," Draco said head down, eyes up.
"Their magic is legendary and it only seems to work for me, I don't see the harm. I don't know if he'd take the bait."
"Perhaps If we made the temptation greater. We will ask everyone later. Just now, I'm quite comfortable where I am. So, if you'd please, let's just be quiet for ten minutes. This is all just too much for me to take in."
"Me too, Shhhh," Harry said. Draco didn't respond but he did close his eyes and leaned on Harry in the huge tub.
Draco dozed for almost a half hour. Harry knew that Draco would be upset if his hands were shriveled as if he was old, so he kept them out of the water by holding them completely securing him while he felt safe in his arms. Harry's butt began to become numb, and he pulled the plug to let out the water in the tub. He warmed the towels beside the tub and reached for one, drying Draco all over. He had began to dry Draco's bits when little Draco responded. Harry reminded him that the two of them were the ones keeping everyone from being about the castle and they decided to come out of seclusion and joined their housemates in their common room. Blaise was the first to thank the two of them for a completely satisfying magical 'O' the two of them cast broadly around the castle and grounds.
Charley came into the common room, it was eight thirty, thirty minutes to the late hours dueling challenges. The legend of dueling between Harry and Draco had made its way to even the Thunderclouds and they were anxious to see the two of them duel. They refused to duel each other and would only duel wandlessly against Thundercloud house members, seemed fair to him. The ground rules set Frankie and Benny present and accounted for as soon as the lock down of the houses was in effect. Benny was going to be tutored by Charley and Frankie was going to going to be tutored by Adam. Adam did not hold back. He taught and made sure that Frankie learned at least three shield charms and three shield breakers to fly before a blasting curse. The young Ravenclaw was scared when it was his turn to try his skills. Harry volunteered to let Frankie take his best shots. Harry would not be hurt since knew a hundred shield charms.
Frankie began with, "Bombardia!" The blasting charm was powerful but it did not dent Harry's shield. Everyone applauded the advanced blasting charm the little one let out. He bowed at the waist to everyone and stepped off the platform set up for practice.
Hermione and Ginny were willing to duel each other. They knew the counter curses to cast if one of their shots actually got through. It would not do to hurt one another. Their pain killing charms were very powerful as well.
The two witches threw some very advanced Navajo and Latin spells at each other, each time hitting the centers of the shields. Hermione took aim at the floor under Ginny's feet and that did the trick to get her to lift her shield for her to use a jelly legs curse to end the duel. Ginny fell quickly to her bottom and she laughed when Hermione said, "Finite incantatum" and Ginny had the power once again to stand and walk. Thundercloud house applauded the amazing show of strength and use of magic in dueling. There were several short challenges but the overwhelming request for an opponent was Harry.
Harry obliged all comers and usually left them tied up when he used a boomerang hex to go around shields not cast over but in front of his opponents. They always hit the floor when they were tied up from behind. Harry did not use a wand but sat in a chair calmly absorbing the curses he did actually let through his shield. They went straight to the charmed stones that were never away from his person for very long. Most of the Thunderclouds did not even think of some of the more severe spells that were not unforgivables.
The evening time was getting late, approaching eleven o'clock and curfew. Harry, Draco and Adam escorted the two young Ravenclaws back to their portrait covered entrance to the Ravenclaw common room and waited for them to be safely inside before returning to their rooms and some much needed rest. It had been quite a day. The dueling practice was a great stress reliever and everyone in that house slept well that night. The two young Ravenclaws were the only Hogwarts students allowed inside to watch the display of magic, were too excited to try to stay awake.
Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape were sitting in the headmaster's office simply enjoying a cup of tea. Dumbledore of course liked his Earl Grey with a lemon drop in it. The two wizards were both deep in thought when Dumbledore cleared his throat. Severus was ready to hear what was going to come next.
"Severus, I think we should let it be known that the seven Potter-Malfoy children will be staying in the tower with their fathers."
"That charade may be difficult to keep up."
"Nothing is simpler than an illusion Severus?"
"I would have to see it played out before I gave an opinion. The King and his consort would have to be informed of this as soon as possible."
"Indeed, I don't see that being a problem. On another matter, Fred and George Weasley seem to think that their idea of an attraction charm on their dark mark detectors could lead us to Voldemort's lair. There is much at stake. As I remember, potions were one of their better subjects."
"For Gryffindors, they were exceptionally bright and did show a talent for the subject."
"They think on a different level. I am sure that the things they learn fighting this war will probably advance the general good of the wizarding world. Their modified floo powder alone was a huge leap forward. Imagination is probably their greatest asset."
"Truer words were never spoken Albus. I think it's time for me to retire is the castle secure?"
"Nothing to worry about, At midnight, there will be two dragons aloft at all times until dawn. Narcissa has left us with fifty aurors to guard the grounds. They're quite clever at not being seen."
"Not if you're a Thunderbird it seems."
"Ah, yes. Thundercloud could see through invisibility cloaks I seem to recall. That would stand to reason why one of the aurors spoke of the flaw in their disguises at a meeting earlier this evening. It has been quite a day. I think I will retire myself. The aurors know who you are but the password is "Royal Crown" if they choose to try to detain you."
"They wouldn't dare but I shall see you for breakfast." Severus said standing and billowing his robes to the door and the spiral staircase beyond. Albus was out of his office in a flash and the only things left were portraits and a phoenix sleeping on his perch. Hogwart's was finally settling in for the night. All was well... or was it?
Harry spent the rest of his night trying to soothe Draco who insisted on sleeping with the tiny blankets that once were used to cover his babies. He loved the smell of fresh baby. He finally went to sleep in Harry's arms. Harry thought to make sure that there were seven dozen roses waiting for him when he woke up the next morning. He would do that every morning until the babies were back safely in their arms he decided. He was happy with his idea and fell to his pillow asleep and feeling much better. It was already early Sunday morning when Harry drifted off. His day ahead would be a long one. Voldemort was missing thirty of his fiercest Death Eaters and he was going to be supremely pissed to learn of their demise.
Dawn arrived in Voldemort's lair, a faithful servant trembling with what he carried daily, the Daily Prophet. The headlines were the cause of the fearful Death Eater.
"Thirty Death Eater Heads Left For MLE"
The Death Eaters fates were never disclosed and their heads were always available to families to bury or shrink and wear as a talisman for all the MLE and the Ministry of Magic was concerned. The ministry always made polite disclosure to the families involved but beyond that, Death Eater families were going to be held to more scrutiny in the future. The D.E. knocked on the chamber door that held the obsessed, mad man, the dark lord. It opened with an eerie squeak on its own. The messenger that day came into his lords' chamber on hands and knees.
"Why is it you disturb me so early? Why are you still on your knees?"
"It's the news my lord. Our faithful have met with the same fate as the others and no one in Hogsmeade remembers a thing. Victims of an acute memory charm said to protect them from knowing... something." The wizard said as he rose and held the Daily Prophet to Voldemort.
Voldemort took the paper from his servant and saw the headline and the picture of the six rows of heads with their masks on. Nothing more was mentioned other than it was Hogsmeade where they met their fate. The evil in the dark wizard rose to a furious state which made his eyes glow red when he saw and read the words. He used Legilimens on his messenger to assure himself that he was telling the whole story and hiding nothing. Voldemort left the man trembling with wet pants. When Voldemort was in your mind trampling around, he made you feel like Georgia did when Sherman burned his way to Atlanta. The wizard passed out at the feet of Voldemort and was banished out of the room with a flick of Voldemort's hand; he had to find out what was going on in that school.
"Pettigrew" Voldemort finally spoke.
The always-terrified Peter Pettigrew came into Voldemort's chambers walking at a bow. He knelt when he reached the platform where Voldemort's throne was. "Yes, master. What is it you wish?" Peter asked.
"I want to know what's happening in that school. Why haven't the children been allowed their mail to remain private? I want to know what Harry Potter the so-called King and his whore that traitorous bastard child of our Minister of Magic and our poor incarcerated Lucious. He would be willing to do anything to be free from Azkaban... don't you Pettigrew?"
"Yes master. Is that what you wish of me to retrieve Lucious from Azkaban?"
"If I thought you capable of it I would, but I only require information. I think our note to the Minister herself would make Potter and his whore do something to protect their children and perhaps make a mistake. The two of them would be out of their minds for fear for their children. I thought that the news of what fate awaited the tiny Sirius, the seventh born of powerful witches or wizards. The child's power could be siphoned for years. His blood is the key to powerful potions. Potions I intend to have made as soon as the children are in our hands. Go now and get the information I want or you'll get more of this...Crucio!" Voldemort shouted and hit the frightened wizard with a short burst of pain. Voldemort hated cowards most of all and held the curse on the Death Eater for a few seconds longer to press his point. Wormtail remained on the floor shaking trying his best to regain his feet. He knew if he did not leave, more of what he had earlier was on its way.
"I-I sh-shall get the information you seek my lord. There is a clandestine line of information we receive every third day from one of the children of your servants inside the school. Today should hold the information you seek milord." Wormtail said as best he could through the lingering pain.
"Next time tell me these things first Pettigrew. You may not have suffered as much. I enjoyed it quite immensely. Go now and bring me the information I seek or suffer the consequences ten fold," Voldemort hissed. Wormtail walked slowly to the exit of Voldemort's chambers and left very relieved to be out of his presence.
"Nagini my pet, I would let you feed on the rat one of these days but I fear for your health my sweet. He would make you quite ill I'm sure. Patience, we will find you your favorite, a muggle child to eat. Wouldn't you like that?" Voldemort uttered in parseltongue to his "pet".
The sun was rising and the Entrance Hall doors were opened to greet the day. Dumbledore had unlocked the castle when the sun broke the horizon to the east. It was a colder morning than had been anticipated. The air was quite crisp. It felt good to the old wizard who opened his windows and took in a deep breath of the wonderful smell of clean air. There was a rap on the door to his office.
"Come in Draco, Harry." Dumbledore said without turning around opening the door from where he was.
"Good morning Professor. Draco and I would like to know if we might try that muggle satellite telephone to speak to Birdy."
"What ever for? I'm sure your children are quite safe." Dumbledore said making his way to the drawer that held the muggle device.
"We're sure they are sir, but, please, for our sake of mind..." Draco said leaning on Harry.
"Of course. Of course you may use the telephone. I believe that Empress Thundercloud is still awake. Nine in the evening yesterday still there." the old wizard said handing the telephone to Harry who knew how to work it.
"The number sir?" Harry said.
"Oh, Birdy said press the star key and the number three." Dumbledore said to Harry who was still wondering how to turn the telephone on.
"There is a button on the left side Harry. Press it and then enter the star three. It should ring her within seconds." Dumbledore said grinning at Harry's puzzled face.
"I thought you of all people would be able to work one of those things Harry. Do you wish for me to give it a go?" Draco said, his anxiousness showing through.
"Got it done love. It's ringing...hello MaBirdy its me Harry...No, they worked fine. No one was hurt. Yes we used the spells... What? Not a hair on his head. He is all right. No he and Charley are getting along quite well. I am not telling. Ask him... MaBirdy... Draco wants to ask you something. Here he is. Wonderful to talk to you too." Harry's conversation was finished, rather his interrogation was over and he handed the telephone to Draco.
"Hello MaBirdy, Draco here. Are our children all right? I did not have a very good sleep last night worrying... Oh, thank Merlin. Kiss them all goodnight for their daddies won't you? Thank you. No, he is wonderful. He had seven dozen roses waiting for me when I awoke and put rose petals in my bath this morning. Yes, I do think he will be a very good King. He could use some lessons on how to tell people what to do. Yes? You will do that. Thank you MaBirdy, I am glad that there is a place that they will be safe and in the capable hands of their grand godmother no less. I will ask him. Harry would you like to baptize the children in America?" Draco interrupted his conversation to ask.
"That would be fine with me." Harry said.
"Harry agrees MaBirdy. Yes that would be wonderful I shall sleep better tonight I'm sure. Mother did look a little shaken when she arrived last night. No the letter was on someone's skin. Muggle no doubt...that is an idea. I will let you discuss that with the headmaster. Thank you very much for caring for our treasure. Here he is. Goodbye." Draco said leaking a tear down his face and handing the telephone to the headmaster.
Harry and Draco waved their goodbye to Dumbledore while he spoke with Birdy. They closed the door while Albus listened on the telephone. He had not had much to say but he was listening intently to what Birdy was telling him.
"Birdy, I think that might work. You have the stones needed to place around the entire island. I will tell the young Weasley twins of the development. They had an idea that would track death eaters that came within proximity to a detector...I will let them know where to look. Yes Birdy, she was most distressed, she was quite relieved when they departed and were received last evening. It was a wonderful pleasure having your aunts here. I have not seen them in over a hundred years you know. You are embarrassing me Birdy. I shall talk to you again later this afternoon then and let you know how the idea is received. Good night Birdy." Dumbledore finished and disconnected the transmission. It was time to begin his day
Harry and Draco were alone walking the halls towards the Great Hall deep in mental conversation, holding hands.
'Harry, what do you think of Birdy's idea? It would expose us and everyone else to great danger.'
'I know, but it's a novel approach you have to admit. Have all the wizarding newspapers on our side at one time might be a problem though.'
'Not with my mother behind what gets printed. She does have some power you know.'
'I'm so glad that she's Minister, Fudge would be sabotaging the works. Couldn't keep his mouth shut to save his own life.'
'We'll he's out of the picture now so he's no worry'
'I'm told that there has been an influx of wizarding purchases because prices have fallen considerably since he's left office.'
'I don't doubt that he's been corrupt, I know for a fact he was. Mother as well. We have paid him a ton of galleons in the past and all it served to do was cost us a ton of galleons. Worthless he was. At least mother isn't wasting resources of the ministry and things are getting done.'
'Draco Enough about him, How about some breakfast?'
'It's kind of early Harry.'
'I was thinking along the lines of a little protein drink' Harry wiggled his eyebrows at Draco.
'We can arrange that. I'll race you upstairs.' Draco said and began to run. Harry remembered that he could snap to where he wanted to go even inside the castle. He was waiting on the bed in his room when Draco came running through the doors.
"How the bloody hell, pant, pant did you get here before me? pant" Draco said.
Harry did not say a word but he did snap to where Draco was standing and he did not say a word but claimed his husband's lips for beginners. They spent the time before Sunday breakfast, 'exercising.'
Hogwart's occupants all woke at about the same time because the royal pair still did not block their emotions when they were making love. Everyone in the castle even the firsties had wet dreams.
Harry and Draco bathed for a second time that day shortly before seven in the morning and were dressing for their day. Harry had an entire new wardrobe with royal robes for all occasions. He did not have much choice so he opted for his Levi's, boots, and a nice shirt to wear under his robes. He wanted to be comfortable and it was Sunday. He let Draco charm his hair into something better than he had been used to wearing. Draco made seven small braids in the side of his hair for his babies. He still missed them but was relieved nonetheless that they were with Birdy and no way accessible to Voldemort or his spies. Draco walked to the window that faced north towards the edge of the forest. He spied Millicent Bullstrode's cat to be to be running towards the edge of the forest and the wards. It had something tied to its back.
"Harry come here quick; Look at that cat out there."
"Where? I don't see any... oh, that cat. What's it got tied to its back?"
"That's Bullstrode's cat. I think some ones trying to sneak mail out of Hogwarts."
"I do too. I'll be right back." Harry said and snapped to intercept the running cat. He immobilized the cat and picked it up, snapping back to where Draco was.
"Here, look at what it has inside the pouch." Harry said. Draco was inside the pouch in an instant and he looked at the addressee's, it was mail to Death Eaters from their children.
"We have to copy this and let the animal go quickly now." Draco commanded and with a wave of their hands, the envelopes and their contents were duplicated and replaced in the pouch the cat carried. Harry took the unmoving feline back to where it was intercepted and evenerated the animal. It took off in a flash like it had a red-hot poker stuck up it's you know what.
'Harry go invisible now, there someone at the edge of the forest. I can see him from here. He is wearing a cloak. Wait for the cat to come back to you. It's not a Death Eater or the detectors would be alarming.'
'Right love, He's exchanging the mail. I can see everything but his face.'
'Catch that cat, duplicate the contents of the pouch and let it be on its way. I wonder if Millicent knows that her cat is being used for treason.'
'I know someone that can tip toe through anyone's head.'
'Dumbledore?'
'No, Adam. We have to examine all avenues. I'm sure that Pansy is behind this.'
'Adam did say that something like this could happen and it was Parkinson and Nott he heard'
'He did, didn't he? I am done with the cat. You find an auror and have the cat followed'
'They'll think I'm nutters'
'You're the King's consort; they better pay attention to you.'
'Oh thank Merlin Harry; I didn't think you'd ever start to flex your royal muscle.'
'I already did twice this morning if I recall'
'That's not the muscle I was referring to and you know it. By the way, I love it when you flex that one.'
'Draco... oh, bugger, later. I'm getting horny again.'
'You can bloody well wait for that Scarhead'
'I have to; we have to read this mail'
'I'll meet you in the common room in a minute. Snap on up while I find an auror.'
"You're still here?" Harry said suddenly from behind Draco.
"Shit Harry, you scared me." Draco said hugging his husband.
"I'll go and tell the auror, that cat won't be inside for another five minutes."
"I'll get the rest to read this and I'll send someone to Dumbledore to let him know what we've found."
"Ok love, I'll be right back. The auror should tell us who collects the pouch. kiss " And Harry was gone. Draco gathered the two piles of ingoing and outgoing mail and rushed to his common room.
'Thunderbirds, urgency please stop what you're doing and get in the common room now. Please. We've found a security breach' Draco shouted mentally.
'Be down in tic or two. Hold yourself there mate.' Blaise thought to his frantic friend.
Hermione and Ron had been having a little play time themselves and had bathed and dressed already so they came running into the common room looking at Draco holding a pile of mail.
"What's this Draco?" Hermione said.
"It's illegal mail. This pile is outgoing to Death Eaters from their children. This pile is incoming to them. We have to match it up, read it and find out if we have to have them arrested. They could lose their wands for this."
"That's going to be the very minimum if the contents are what we think they are." Ron said picking up an envelope marked "To Skull"
"This one is to someone called Skull. Draco, when your father was around, did he ever call anyone by that name?"
"I've met skull before but he's always had on his mask, I don't know who he is damn it."
"Look. They are all marked with code names and none of them are signed. I will check them for magical signatures but I am afraid... yep they have been done with an auto quill. The student's letters are the same. There are twelve each. I'd say that requires us to do something." Hermione said pondering her many options.
"I have an idea you guys." Adam said.
"Don't keep us" "in suspense." The twins said.
"Let's send Voldyhoosis a message with the next outgoing mail. We can change the outbound messages with them quill thingies and no one will know until..."
"Until what?" Ron inquired.
"I haven't thought about it that far yet. Gimme a break," Adam said giving Ron a friendly punch in the arm.
"What would we put in the letters? We have to figure the codes out first and then just, well put in false information, hopefully that shouldn't be too difficult" Hermione interjected.
"Maybe Luna could tell who the letters are getting to," Blaise suggested.
"Nope not with these, Although duplicates, the writers did not touch these parchments. Could be why you didn't find magical signatures in the first place." Luna said touching the student's letters as well as the inbound coded messages.
"The cat is Bullstrode's. Adam, Harry and I would like for you to do something that is truly disgusting and way above the call of duty. We want you to... Merlin this makes even me gag... we want you to put the moves on her so she lets down her defenses and you can take a tour through her recent memories. If she knows what's going on you can stop looking and leave her but if she's not and this is the disgusting part..."
"Ugh, Draco, mate, that wasn't already the disgusting part?" Blaise said, Greg and Vince nodding their agreement.
"Well, if the first part wasn't, this will be. You may have to get close for an extended period and if she has seen something, you will be able to spot it. We should check her out for memory charms first then you can begin "operation don't puke on Bark face"
"Which one is the Bull chick? Big brunette, looks like a wrestler, smashed looking face?" Adam asked.
"I've never heard described like that but, that's the one. Think you can do it?"
"She just better not try anything or her mind is toast," Adam said. He was willing to try, but still had to tell Charley who would be part of the plan.
"We'll try to soften the encounter as best we can Adam. You know, never leave you alone for long." Blaise had already determined.
"Problem is how to get them introduced." Hermione said.
"Think Charley could give the both of detention? That way you could be forced together." Ginny said.
"No way am I going to get detention for nothing. She can get detention and be stuck in the paddock and I can just happen to be around and maybe help her out. I really do not want to get too close to her. She is kind of ooglie," Adam said.
"That's an understatement mate" Vince said. Both he and Greg shuddered the two of them did not care for Millicent Bullstrode one iota.
"Maybe we could get Snape to give her detention. Question is, for what." Neville said.
"Maybe it's time we give Frankie and Benny those defense lessons. Anyone know how to do that rapid learn thing?" Harry thought.
"I didn't know you paid that much attention to them Harry. I think I can manage a few things. You guys learned how to apparate in under five minutes and how to become invisible in seconds. We know they're smart enough but do you think they're mature enough to do this," Adam asked.
"They seem bright enough, you're right there. Benny was the one that cried though when he got hit with dragon dung."
"It was petrified Harry..."
"Alright, I'm sure I might have shed a few tears if it happened to me too I learned the Patronus quickly in third year. I think they're capable of handling it, if you ask me then."
"We better tell Mr. Dumbledore and your mom Draco before we do anything they technically don't attend classes with us. Think about it. We are teaching only the dark stuff when we teach. I know its intent that makes it dark but we intend to cause as much harm as necessary. The spells all have light uses and these are going to be used for light things. Frankie and Benny do not have a dark bone in their bodies and I would like to keep it that way. I do not want them hurt however, so... I will teach them myself. My occlumancy shield was firmly in place when I was thirteen and needed privacy from my mom. You and Harry should try it next time you're playing around." Adam finished looking at the two blushing wizards.
"Oh, don't stop" "On our account" "you two." "It's quite" "fun actually" Fred and George, said to rub it in a bit.
"Cut it you two. Blush Draco and I will inform the headmaster. Adam maybe you should come along and explain the situation. He might be able to help you."
"Cool Harry. I am not as good as Neville and Luna at figuring out codes. Check them out over there," Adam said pointing to where Neville, Blaise, Luna, Greg and Vince were pouring over the letters.
The Slytherins were trying to figure who was who before they gave the letters to Neville and Luna who in turn started to use deciphering spells over the messages. The two of them thought they had the first one cracked. It was to Parkinson they were sure and the message was from her outlaw father via her mother. Greg and Vince remembered Pansy slipping once and telling one of her family code phrases for Voldemort, it was in the letter, and that was the key they needed to decipher the other letters. Every one of the letters used the same key word in them.
"This one is from Parkinson's mother, she's used an easy code, and every third word was the real message. Quite a lot of trouble really making it all fit..." Neville began, "...It seems to say she'll take the mark at Yule and for her to keep out of trouble until then."
"Seems, she's managed to throw that one for a loop already and I wonder how long they've been sending these messages back and forth?"
"Adam told us about a conversation he overheard a while ago. Until now, we really had nothing to go on. If I had not spotted that bloody cat we would still be in the dark. We had better be going to Dumbledore right away. Meet you all in the Entrance Hall to make our way to breakfast?" Harry said.
"Alright Harry, We will help Neville and Luna as best we can. Fifteen minutes sound right?" Ron said picking up a letter and pulling his wand.
"That should do it. Adam, Draco lets get going. Maybe the auror spotted who picked up the cat's parcel," Harry said.
"We can check on the way. Dumbledore doesn't know we can snap in and out of the castle yet does he?"
"No just from under the wards the castle must be allowing it somehow."
"Not somehow dudes, Magic. Lead on brother mine," Adam said and the three of them snapped to the top of the staircase just inside of Dumbledores office.
"Headmaster. Sorry to disturb you like this but we have disturbing news. The mail ban has been breached." Harry said.
"I'll ask you how you got inside my office later. This is indeed a problem. What have you discovered?"
"This morning, Draco saw a cat carrying a parcel across the grounds towards the perimeter of the wards at the forest. I caught the cat and we duplicated its messages and returned it on its way. It was back quickly with inbound messages someone from the outside exchanged. Draco saw him from our window."
"If he were to have the dark mark then the detectors would be going off. This means he has unmarked servants that are probably under the imperious curse. We were worried something like this was going to happen. I assume you've tried already to discover the contents of what you've found?"
"Yes sir, we're beginning to. Luna and Neville are geniuses when it comes to deciphering. We decided that one was definitely from Pansy, one was to Pansy, and it was fairly to the point. Take the mark at Yule and keep out of trouble."
"Ah yes, well, we haven't been sending owl's to student's parents any longer when we give them detention."
"Then I bet Pansy hasn't said she'd done detention for assaulting little Frankie and Benny" Draco said.
"Miss Parkinson seems to not be able to decide who not to anger. It looks like she might be looking for a way out of her troubles."
"You realize we could neutralize her and then say nothing don't you sir," Harry said.
"Yes Harry I'm well aware I hope that it shouldn't be necessary." Dumbledore said.
"The other matter is, we want to get to the bottom of this mail ring and find the students that are sending and receiving illegal mail and we need your help in rapid learning a few things on a couple of third year Ravenclaws. They could use the knowledge in our opinion" Draco said.
"And those two would be the ones Miss Parkinson assaulted?"
"Yes sir, Misters Frankie Creevey and Benny Hill. We need them to learn a few of our tricks and it takes some time but with the rapid learn spells and their intrinsic magic; we think we can save them a lot of grief and that they remain in danger because of Pansy's detention."
"You mean her apology Harry. She couldn't care less that they were injured or she served a detention," Draco said.
"I think in this instance we could oblige you. We must be sure they are safe. I don't approve of third years getting mixed up in things especially after your third year Harry."
"Yes sir, I agree, but these two seem special somehow." Harry said.
"They're soul mates for one thing. Check out their auras. They have not figured it out yet. Give them time and they'll do great things together," Adam said.
"I shall take your word for it Mr. Thundercloud. When do you wish to begin this?"
"Right after breakfast, they won't be missed being Ravenclaws. They're always holed up studying something," Draco said.
"Alright then, If you don't mind, I would like to include Dean Snape in this."
"Yes sir. We'll see you in the Great Hall." Draco said and the three Thunderbirds left the same way they got there in the first place. Dumbledore forgot to ask them how they learned the elven trick.
Draco hanging on to Harry's hand and Adam holding Dracos snapped to the Entrance hall invisibly. The Thunderbirds were waiting for them, and they snapped into the middle of the group out of sight of non-Thundercloud eyes. 'Mission accomplished, permission granted' Thundercloud house entered as one group, their usual behavior. They took their seats at their table as one and their breakfasts were in front of them in an instant. Dumbledore was at his seat before Thundercloud house entered. Harry and Draco were not amazed any longer at how fast the old wizard got around.
Charley joined Adam after he had finished his breakfast and was enjoying some coffee while Adam filled up on breakfast food. Draco was still eating tortillas with every meal something he was grateful for and Harry was enjoying his new favorite breakfast, Navajo fry bread and gravy, a side of eggs and bacon and a half gallon of milk. The Thunderbirds all ate more than any of the others but their consumption of groceries was hardly noticed.
Adam got up to go talk to Frankie and Benny and see if they wanted to go along with their plan to teach them some advanced magic. The two young wizards were game and Adam returned to the table and Charley's company. 'Done, they'll be on the third floor in half an hour.' Adam told his friends.
"Adam, why don't you bring Charley along, We can teach him too if we can teach the little ones and wouldn't hurt him." Harry said quietly so his god brother and his best mates brother could hear him.
"Teach me what?" Charley asked Adam.
"A few things, I'll tell you up stairs. It's safe enough don't worry." Adam whispered back to his beau.
"If you say so Adam, You think the Ravenclaws are up to it? I mean they could get hexed into oblivion."
"That's why we're teaching them Charley their safety depends on it."
"If Dumbledore says so, then it's alright by me I wondered what Severus was on about."
"He's helping I think He did it at home with Ma."
"He's really excited about that Xanadu potion. He and Remus found one of Remus's old friends, a werewolf and petrified him long enough to get the potion in him and He changed back. It's a cure you lot came up with."
"Really, Did you hear that Harry? It's a cure!" Adam said happy for Harry's parent's friend.
Harry only let one tear cascade down his cheek he was truly blessed. The Thunderbirds all raised their glasses and toasted the dean of the war college. They passed the news down the table and their happiness showed as everyone sat up an inch or so taller. Pride was palpable.
Breakfast was finished and the hurried plan was set in motion. When Thundercloud house exited behind the Thunderbirds, Harry and Adam went invisible as soon as they were out of sight to wait for Frankie and Benny to come out from breakfast. The others kept on their way. Frankie and Benny walked out soon after Thundercloud house left the Great Hall. They were followed briefly before Adam and Harry let their presence be known.
"Hey you two, Stop," Adam, said.
Frankie recognized Adam's voice and turned to find no one there. He felt a hand on his shoulder and it made him jump.
"Merlin, don't scare me like that Adam. It almost made Benny pee his pants."
"How did you know that Frankie" Benny asked.
"I don't know. I just did." Frankie said back. "Are you going to stay invisible or can we go change our clothes?"
"You go on and change. We're going to follow you into and out of your common room and up to Thundercloud Tower. You have twenty minutes and it's a long walk. Get going." Adam said to his young friends.
A special guard indeed accompanied Frankie and Benny, not just a King and a Prince, but two of the most powerful wizards on the planet. The two were in and out of their common room as fast as they could go. They were wearing muggle jeans and t-shirts under their robes and they reappeared quickly heading for their common room door. They were ready for anything it appeared. The two young wizards held their wands close as they made their way up the tower steps. The steps leading to the Thundercloud's tower were immobilized when the four approached and they were upstairs in a flash. Dumbledore, Professor Snape and Professor McGonagall met them in the hallway of the third floor.
"These are the two you spoke of Harry?" Dumbledore said to the now visible escorts.
"Yes sir. This is Francis Creevey and Benjamin Hill over here," Harry said indicating which was which.
"I suggest we begin right away. You know what they need to be taught?" Dumbledore said.
"Yes sir, I can implant the knowledge fast enough and we can practice with them later after they've had something to eat," Adam said. He remembered how hungry he always was after rapid learning. He approached the two wide-eyed wizards and ushered the two of them into a classroom.
The two young Ravenclaws were individually spelled and the knowledge implanted within an hour's time and they were indeed hungry even though they had just finished breakfast.
"Wow!" was all that Frankie could say when he was finished. He had watched Benny go through the same magic he did and he was surprised the magic he just learned existed.
Professors Snape, McGonagall, and Dumbledore himself were pleased with the outcome of the complicated incantations they had to use to help. They conjured a pile of foodstuffs for the boys to choose from on a table at the edge of the room. Professor McGonagall laughed at how much the two youngsters could put away.
Dumbledore was amused as well but Severus was as usual, indifferent. His thoughts were on the breach in security that was determined to come from Slytherin house. He was not often angry at his own house but today's revelation was one he was having a hard time. He knew that there were student's that wanted to follow their parents and that was almost more than he could take. He could understand loyalty but he felt he failed teaching them the right things. He hoped in his heart that teaching the two Ravenclaws would help somehow. Severus did something astonishing.
"Headmaster, I believe that I would like to offer dual membership in Thundercloud house for the two lads here."
"Severus are you sure? This is unprecedented you realize?" Professor McGonagall said
"Quite. Mr. Creevey and Mr. Hill are both excellent in their potions classes and I believe that they would benefit from it."
"I agree with you Severus. They just might stay alive too," Dumbledore said.
The three professors left the large classroom with Adam and Harry. The Thunderbirds all came into the classroom ready to help the little guys practice their new skills. Each taking turns with Frankie and Benny. When it came to snapping in and out of places within the walls of Hogwart's, they were told it was to be a complete secret. They were not old enough to have apparition licenses but to get out of harm's way; it was the first thing they practiced. Ginny helped them learn to phase. Phasing was almost like going invisible the only thing that was there was an image of a person and spells could be passed through you not harming the victim. Hermione helped them in this state to cast spells while phased.
The two young Ravenclaws were having great fun learning all the defensive tricks from Adam and the rest. The only thing that would be tempting for them would be to show it off before they needed to use their skills. The day passed very quickly and the Thunderbirds only appeared for meals in public. Frankie and Benny stayed in Thundercloud tower to cover their own absence away from the Thunderbirds they ate alone.
"Benny, all this learning has me kind of scared I didn't know that things were so bad."
"Don't worry. The Thunderbirds must know what they're doing," Benny said and went back to eating.
Frankie sat back and watched his still ravenous friend eat away until almost the whole table of food in front of them was gone. He was impressed. The food had to be larger than Benny was but there he sat with a full tummy and a smile on his face.
"Did you get your homework done Frankie?" Benny said wiping his mouth.
"Yeah, early Friday, You?"
"Me too, I did the extra credit transfiguration essay too."
"Good then we don't have to rush back. What are we going to tell everyone where we were?"
"Tell them nothing. We can say we've been practicing notice me not charms all day maybe." Benny mused.
"That might work. Blaise said there was one more thing to practice though tonight before bed." Frankie said.
"That sounds like the most fun. Being invisible is so cool," Benny said sounding like Adam now.
"It could get us hurt too," Frankie cautioned.
"Practice makes perfect Frankie." Benny said. Thundercloud house was back from supper just as the two of them finished.
"Hey are you two still eating?" Adam asked to his little friends.
"We just finished; never knew magic made you so hungry."
"Did anyone inform these two about Professor Snapes invitation?" Hermione said with Ron approaching the small assembly.
"What invitation? Adam what's she talking about."
"You two are official Thunderclouds now. Your general knowledge of magic is that of a seventh year or above. You two won't have a bit of trouble with your OWL's or Newt's." Hermione said to the astonished young wizards.
"You mean it? Do we get to wear those cool robes too?" Frankie asks.
"Yup, hang on a sec and I'll measure you up. Have to have clothes to match the image now don't you?"
"Hey wait a minute. Won't everyone in Ravenclaw get mad at us?" Benny said.
"No, because you're still Ravenclaws officially, but when the time comes, we want to identify you."
"What time is that Hermione?" Frankie said.
"The battle for the castle." Harry said stepping into the conversation.
"There's going to be a battle here? Oh Merlin! When?" Frankie said.
"We don't know and that's what you two are going to be doing. We found a cat today laden with a bag of illegal mail. It was from inside Hogwarts. We are going to have you two follow the cat the next time it is spotted. You need to be invisible to do this. You will catch the cat, magic duplicates of the messages and send along the duplicates. You will have to add an extra message to the lot for this to work. We need the originals into and out of the castle and you have to see who picks up the cat. Think you're up to it?" Adam said looking at the two small wizards.
"I think we could manage that don't you Benny?" Frankie said.
"Sure we could. Now all we need to know is how to duplicate the stuff." Benny said looking at the Thunderbirds.
"Oh that one is easy. I can show you but I have to do Legilimens to get into your heads. It will be like having training wheels." Adam said.
"What are training wheels?" Benny asked. He did not know about bicycles because he did not own one.
"Muggle thing it won't hurt and you'll know in about two minutes if you can do it," Hermione said.
"Alright teach away but it's almost time we should be getting back. Someone's sure to notice we've been gone since breakfast," Frankie said.
The short lesson was the last one for the evening and the boy's practiced snapping into their dormitory rooms. It worked and the two of them took turns in the shower getting ready for bed. Frankie laughed.
"What's so funny?" Benny asked.
"I was just thinking of that FMA curse Fred taught us. I bet we could have fun with that." Frankie said.
"I bet we could if we don't get caught. Good night Frankie"
"Good night Benny. See you in the morning."
The two youngsters fell asleep in an instant and Hogwart's castle, for once, all of it rested.
TBC R&R