Scenes from past episodes (that are relevant)
Chapter 1
I'm Fred Weasley.
Briseida Thomas.
What do you need help then, Briseida Thomas?
Then they heard a yelling. She knew where it was coming from.
Well, I really need you to hide me, and then I'll explain it to you, but it's got to be fast.
Follow me.
Just then she saw him, walking in the crowd.
Fred seemed to understand the look on her face. He grabbed her hand and started running.
Chapter 2
Ok, I'll tell you, but you've got to promise you'll help me.
I give you my word.
Somehow I do not think that's worth too much.
He laughed.
I'm running away from my step-father, you see, he beats me up, and since my mother passed away three months ago, it has gotten a lot worse. He won't allow me to get out of the house or to talk to anybody, or study wizardry. I thought I was lost until I found out we were moving to England. You see, we used to live in Argentina. Anyways, when I heard that, I planned a way to escape from him. So the first time he took me out of the house in so many years, he brought me to Knocturn Alley because he had this meeting. I had stolen my mum's wand the night before because he tore mine to pieces and I used it to break the spell he had put on my feet so I couldn't walk and then I ran away.
And then you crashed into me?
Yes.
And when you suddenly got so scared it was because you had seen him, right?
Yes, but Fred, please you've got to help me, I know my father lives here in England and he's a wizard, and until three months ago he was still alive. My mother told me so before she died, she told me to look for him, that he was going to be able to help me, that living with my step-father would only led me to a sure death. She then burst into tears. Fred put his arm around her shoulder slowly, feeling a little awkward.
Chapter 3
Well, yes there is, but I'm afraid they all imply taking the case to the Wizengamont, which means you, would have to face your step-father and the process is really painful. Dumbledore was sitting calmly with his fingertips together. (You know, the whole Homer Simpson's boss style).
It's okay. I just want to get away from him
I bet you do, in the meantime we'll contact the Minister right away to inform him of the situation, and we need to find you a guardian until we find your father.
She can stay with me offered Fred.
I think it would be much better if she stays here declared Arthur.
So do I. I'll write to the Minister this very moment and after that I'll send somebody from the Order.
Chapter 4
I don't know; I don't think the Ministry is going to be ok with leaving a sixteen-year-old girl who has spent her entire life locked up in a house going to live with a werewolf
But you're her father; that must have some weight said Minerva.
I agree with Remus, the Ministry is not going to like this, besides the girl's step-father is a very powerful man in both Argentina and England Ministries
Why I beg you to protect my child, our child. You do not know what that man is capable of doing, and neither does Briseida, but I will not detail it here, I cannot relive it, it just too excruciating. Please do not blame yourself for what has happened to me, but as I know you so well and as I know you're going to, there's one thing you can do to set things straight with me. Watch over her, love her, as she was yours, for she is, protect her from that monster I wasn't able to protect her from. Make sure she's cared and provided for. That way you can be sure I've fulfilled my purpose on this earth.
I love you Remus, always have and always will. But as I do, I have but one more thing to ask you, Be Happy! Do not get stuck in time, live your life, and if one day you find someone you think you want to spend your life with, do not let the memory of this woman stoop you from it. In fact I beg you to move one. Remember me always, yes, but do not try to live me for as that would just cause you an unbelievable pain.
Love, Isabella.
A tear escaped from his eyes. He wiped it off, then stood up and walked towards his beautiful daughter. He sat down beside her, and then he passed his arm around her shoulder, pulling her closer. Briseida burst into tears. He kissed her forehead.
It's going to be OK, I promise it will
Chapter 5
If it had been seconds, minutes or hours that had passed, they did not ever know. They just stood there. Her head resting on his shoulder and his arms around her.
So I guess there's no need for me to explain what I am Remus broke the silence.
No, and I don't care. I can't leave my room on the full moon either.
He looked at her, rather scared.
I get these really painful headaches and my body goes kinda numb. I can't move that much It was a relief, at least she didn't have to cope with transformations.
Well, in that case, more than ever you should spend those nights somewhere else, I dare say the Weasleys won't have a problem having you here, and we'll get you to St Mungo's, for maybe there's something to help you with that.
My mum used to make me drink wolfsbane potion and I was able to be completely normal.
I see, but just in case it wouldn't hurt for the medi-wizards to take a look at you.
I guess not, thanks… Remus? She looked confused, not knowing if she should have said those words or not. He smiled. For the first time in a long time, sixteen years actually, he felt completely and entirely happy.
Yes, I think that would be okay for the time being. Now we should call Professor Dumbledore so he can explain you what is going at happen in the trial.
Yes, let's go get him.
They stood up and she wiped the remaining tears of her face.
It was night before they even realized. Everybody was sitting on the living room.
Albus may I ask you something?
Sure, what is it Remus? Briseida was sitting on the floor by the rocking chair of her father. Bill was helping Fleur with her knitting. Fred and George had disappeared along with the kids, probably to try some new invention of theirs, according to Mrs. Weasley. Thank goodness Hermione's with them. She had sighed.
What's going to happen on the Wizengamont?
Well, I will be there to help Briseida, but I fear that in these cases most of the fighting, if you will, is done by those who are directly affected.
Meaning? said Tonks who was resting against a wall sitting with her legs crossed, making her look more like a kid than she already did.
Meaning, She'll have to face her step-father by herself? asked Molly
Not completely, as the process goes on, Remus, will be called up, to decide whether he's truly related to her or not, and if he is, and she wins, then they'll be allowed to live together, but not before He took a deep breath Then other people will be called to testify, probably the house elf, some of Thomas friends, Fred might have to do it too.
How long is this going to take Albus? Remus looked rather impatient.
I'm not sure, the first session will be tomorrow morning, and depending on how well that goes, the next meeting will be called
Tomorrow? Isn't that too soon? Molly stood up from her chair. She has no time to prepare herself for this!
And neither does he, Briseida, who had been awfully quiet, finally spoke up.
I don't need to prepare anything, all I have to do is stand there, tell the truth and show them what he has done to me. He on the other hand needs time to prepare his argument. Besides, if we wait too long the bruises I have will disappear and we need that as evidence, don't we? She looked up to meet Dumbledore's eyes.
As sad as that seems, yes, those are the only proof we have to show, and they will be a rather convincing one, giving we can prove he has afflicted them.
Yeah, I know, I learned that spell when I was little, because my mother used to lie to me and tell me she had hurt herself by doing something else rather that he had beating her up Her eyes filled with fury.
Now Briseida, I believe you'll need a good night sleep, for tomorrow's appointment at the Wizengamont is at 9 AM. I'll come for you half an hour later so you can ask me any questions that come to your mind. Now take this and go to bed. He handed her a little yellow bottle.
What is it?
A potion that will help you sleep. Now drink on. And so she did.
Come with me Briseida, you'll sleep on Fred and George's old room. Harry and Ron decided to share a room and so did Ginny and Hermione, and Bill wouldn't even accept to give Fleur a room of her own… She rolled her eyes, everybody could notice she wasn't happy about it.
Molly, why don't we allow Remus to show her there? Interfered Arthur.
Well, yes that's a good idea. Briseida dear, all your stuff has been brought here and I already settled them in there
Thanks Mrs. Weasley She said, starting to yawn.
Now let's go Briseida, before you fall asleep right here Remus said putting his hand on her shoulder.
Too little, too late Remus, she has already fallen under the potions spell Briseida was about to fall down on the floor. Lupin caught her right up. He lifted her in his arms. She run her hands through his neck holding to it. And she made space for her head to rest on his right shoulder.
I do believe she fits perfectly on your arms, now doesn't she Remus? Mrs. Weasley tone of voice was sweet.
Yeah, she does, and she's even lighter than I believed, but a few days and you'll be able to fix that won't you Molly? She giggled. Now I'll take her to bed
He climbed the stairs carrying the teenager with him. She was beautiful, indeed, very like her mother, but he could see a rush of him on her, somewhere in her eyes was that little glimpse of mischief that took him back to his Hogwarts years. Soon enough, he laid her on the bed. He caressed her face, until he felt sleep coming to him too. He walked downstairs, where the only ones left were Arthur and Molly.
What time is it?
Past 1 in the morning, we thought you had fallen asleep there
No, I just lost track of time, I'm sorry I kept you up, I'm leaving. Take care of her, I'll stop by tomorrow to hear about the trial
Actually Remus, I think it would be good for her to see you there, it might give her strength you know.
Well, yeah, I guess you're right. I'll see you at the Ministry then, Arthur. Good night Molly and thanks for everything
He left, uncertain if what he was doing was right. But he couldn't turn his back on her now, he couldn't nor did he want to. He got back to his little cottage. Everything was quiet and peaceful in the little house. He needed to make some changes if Briseida was going to move in with her, he had to fix a room for her or something. He would do it after the trial. Maybe she could come with him and choose everything. He sure was thankful for the good paying job Dumbledore had gotten for him, otherwise he would still be living on that one room flat. And that was no place for his daughter to live in. "His daughter" He thought, it sure sounded nice. And with that thought he fell asleep.
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