Seven Years Later...
Chapter 1
'Welcome to the Family - Alexis Style'
Disclaimer: This is the only one we are writing to say we dont own Harry Potter or any of the things created in the Harry Potter Universe. J.K. Rowling made them. Next on my list. There will be many mentions of music in this story. I will try to make sure we cite them in the writing and up here. So we used "Chop Suey" By System Of A Down.(EckoStalker is a System of A Down fan so it will be mentioned alot) We also used "Bawiddaba" By Kid Rock, Even if the lyrics are mispelled thats what it is supposed to be.
Author's Note: Welcome to the adult lives of Artimis and Alexis. The whole posse is here! Poor Sevvie! {Deep Shadows}
Four black shadows moved out of the woods. They had been called to this place because of some Deatheater activity. (Should we split up?…) Alexis pondered to Artimis.
"Ok, Aaron, Hailey, You take that side! Alexis you come with me. If you see to large a number call out." Artimis stated apparently taking charge of the operation. Alexis tagged along behind Artimis, having shifted to her wolf form. Artimis walked briskly, wand in hand, peering through the trees. Aaron and Hailey walked to the east, looking around as well. Then Alexis took off ahead of Artimis as Artimis entered the woods. Aaron motioned for Hailey to move ahead. They split and entered the woods.
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I hate dark woods, why does it always have to be dark woods. Hailey pondered to herself as she looked around. The trees were dark and foreboding reminding Hailey of her excursions in the Forbidden Forest. Focus Hail! She told herself. She walked quietly around an old cedar tree. A noise sounded behind her and she spun around wand in an arc to cast a spell. She saw nothing. Suddenly she was forced to the ground. Looking around she sees nothing. She quickly leapt to the ground; she heard the unmistakable popping of apparition. She saw about twenty Deatheaters surrounding her. "What the Hell? AARON!" she yelled as she dodged the barrage of stunning spells.
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Artimis heard the faint yell and quickly shifted. Running through the woods she heard the distinct voice of Hailey. {Alexis, They've got Hailey COME ON!}
(… I'm coming, hold your horses.)
{Har Har} Artimis thought as she leapt over a fallen tree. In front of her she saw Aaron taking off at a breakneck run. She rushed behind him, lowering her head and tossing him on her back. He quickly recovered and braced with his legs. Alexis yelled mentally (Tell him to stay still, or move fast.)
{Yeppers} Artimis thought sarcastically as she charged forward. A gang of about thirty Deatheaters was circled around Hailey. Flames licked around Artimis, Alexis using her gift to create a protective dome around her. Artimis bucked and Aaron used it to propel him to Hailey, landing on his feet with his back to hers.
(Thank you, Thank you very much.) Alexis gloated at her pupil's skill. Alexis shifted and the fire disappeared. Almost half of the Deatheaters had appraited away at their intimidating arrival. Artimis began shifting, dodging spells as she did so. She kneeled and Alexis sprung off her back like a diving board, casting a stun spell a deatheater with his wand towards Artimis as she landed with her back to Hailey and Aaron. Artimis stifled a chuckle and started taking out the stragglers. {Bawidda Ball De Bang De Bang} Artimis thought as she dueled, keeping her body in tune with the erratic beat of the words. Finally after an hour of fighting the last few fell. Artimis took inventory; six were dead, the rest unarmed or unconscious, she muffled a curse. Lucius Malfoy was not among them. There was one who was not as badly beaten and was unconscious. Artimis walked over, praying it was who she thought it was. She walked over lifted his mask and nodded, picking the man up over her shoulder and shifting so he lay over her back. She disappirated and deposited the body on her futon, returning just in time before the 'mini's' showed up. The entire group called Ministry workers 'mini's'. They gave their statement and all the other formalities were observed. Artimis was of a firm belief that the Ministry should keep its bloody nose out of Auror affairs, but she was polite and clear with all her answers. She used the portkey to her room. She saw Draco sleeping in the bed, a rippled form under the covers told her he was not alone. Shrugging, she walked to the bathroom ,taking a shower and changing. Not wanting to sleep with Draco, she headed downstairs to the futon in the living room. In her tired and exhausted stupor she simply crashed on it, not heeding the Deatheater next to her.
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Hailey arrived in her room, tear stricken. Fighting and causing death had always made her cry. She quickly slipped off her clothes and took a long hot bath. Next thing she knew Aaron was in the bathroom with her. He looked at her nodded politely and hopped in the shower. Nice to have him around, Needs to knock though.
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Alexis popped into her own room - hyped up and sweating. "God, I needed that." Fighting Deatheaters always gave her the much needed adrenaline rush that pretty much fueled her active lifestyle. She was feeling a bit sore though, so she decided she'd work out some of the kinks down in her gymnastics room. Changing quickly into her lightest form fitting clothes and stepped out of her stone tower. She heard slight sniffling from Hailey's room- but quickly dismissed it. Have no clue why she hates it so much... I live for fighting them. She thought as she sprinted to the downstairs room. Once inside she silences the door so as to not disturb anyone and started blaring the heavy metal tunes of her favorite group, System Of A Down.
She lost herself in the dizzying bombardment of music as she launched into a complicated series of flips and spins, totally oblivious to everything else.
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Artimis became conscious of shuffling next to her. Dismissing it as Draco she tried to go back to sleep. "Dear stop moving. I need sleep. We can shag later," she moaned.
"As tempting as that sounds, I gracefully decline." a voice chided in her face. Artimis opened her eyes abruptly to see greasy looking black hair. Coal black eyes looked down at her over a large nose. "Hmm... I don't remember sleeping with you... Hiya Professor!" He snorted, leaning back. "Artimis, where pray tell am I ?" She looked around and realized she didn't remember. Then after her sleepiness subsided she stated "My house!"
"Your house?" he inquired. She sat up and looked around. "Yes, My home, my abode, my crib, ya know." she said sarcastically. She walked to the fireplace and yelled "Dobby! I need Vodka!" A small house elf appeared and handed her a bottle of clear liquid. "Thank Dobby, didn't mean to holler, didn't know if you were upstairs or not. Your new socks you asked for are in your room." She replied, taking a swig of the drink.
"No problem, Mistress." he said with a slight pop. Snape stood arms crossed looking at the fire in the hearth. Artimis grabbed some floo powder, throwing it in the fire. "Albus Dumbledore's office" she spoke. An elderly mans head popped through the fire. "Ah, Artimis, how are we this fine day?" he questioned.
"I've been better. Got attacked this morning. Saved your pet from Azkaban." she said laughingly point to Snape.
"It's Snape to you, Callabella." he replied coldly.
"Hey I was just playing. I guess you woke up on the wrong side of the futon." She said turning to him with her hands on her hips. She turned abruptly, "Sir, where shall I direct the Professor. I would really like to get back to sleep."
"Hmm... I believe he should stay in hiding for a while till school restarts, but where?" Albus said, rubbing his chin, his eyes twinkling. She sighed dramatically for effect. "You don't have to beat around the bush. He can stay here providing my household approves." She replied. "Come have tea and conference with us." With that the man known as the 'greatest wizard alive' stepped out of the fire and stood before her. He had always had a presence that demanded nothing but respect. "Let me gather everyone. Why don't you lead Severus to the conference room, you know where it is. Unless you would like me to get Dobby for you. He would be most pleased to see you."
"That would be wonderful." Albus said. Artimis clapped and Dobby popped into that room. "Yes, ma'am?"
"Dobby, would you escort Headmaster Dumbledore and Professor Snape to the conference room?"
"Yes, Of course I will. Hello sirs one is most-"
"Dobby, refer to yourself as I?" She chided.
" Yes mistress, I am most pleased to see both of you. Please follow me." He said standing very importantly and walking out the door both the Professors behind him. Artimis rushed out the same door.
"Dobby, Do NOT allow the twins to try to use Professor Snape as a test subject." She yelled as she whisked up the stairs. She faintly heard a "Yes ma'am" and a "does she have children" as she gathered everyone to the meeting.
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Alexis was in the middle of HER song -"Chop Suey" By System of A Down- and was performing a series of back flips when she heard slight whisperings. (Artimis, I presume.) She dismissed carelessly, distinctly hearing her last words of the sentence she was speaking. Then she felt the jolt of shock and surprise and tumbled painfully on the floor as her back flip was interrupted. She sat up and the saw through Artimis's eyes, Professor Severus Snape.
She yelled briefly in shock, sitting sprawled in the middle of her own fitness room. The words floated through her mind as Artimis demanded {Conference room, now.} She sounded half asleep and pissed off.
(Well seeing as she woke up to THAT git...)
{Shut your trap Alexis and get in here}
Grinning, Alexis quickly pulled a pair of cut off jeans over her workout outfit and sauntered casually out of the room, silencing her enhanced stereo with a flick of her wand.
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Artimis quickly got everyone downstairs and in the conference room. They all took their places around the large round table, noticing Snape sitting in a lounge chair by the fire, glaring at them. They preceded discussing among themselves as to what the hell was going on. Artimis walked in and Dumbledore followed her. All eyes fell on her and all mouths closed. Artimis cleared her throat in that 'we need to talk' way that everyone knew.
"Hi family, -" She said cheerfully. Snape's head snapped her direction at her words and looked about the room."- We have a predicament. Dumbledore has asked a favor of this household as a whole." She stated her voice clear and domineering. Whispers went around the table. "Quiet guys!" Alexis butt in on Harry and Ron talking.
{Thanks} Artimis thought.
(No Prob) Alexis replied. Artimis spoke again. " You all remember Professor Snape right?" Snorts and hisses her were reply as they all looked at him. She spoke again grabbing their attention." Dumbledore thinks that it is best that Severus" They all gasp as she spoke his first name without flinching. "- Lay low and rest up for the coming school year. Albus has asked us if we would allow him to stay here."
"Excuse me, I must have drifted off, I just dreamed you asked us if Snape could stay here." George interjected laughingly.
"I DID!" She growled coldly, her eyes becoming narrowed and icy blue. Fred gulped. Ron spoke up "But Artimis he hates half of us!"
"Oh Grow up Ron!" Hermione sighed. "Artimis, if you feel it is best then I am behind you. I must really get back to work. I have a report due in the morning and I am certain it's nowhere near proper standards." She said as she quickly nodded herself away from the table and walked out of the room. Everyone glared daggers at Artimis. "Look, Everyone of you needs to grow up. Most of you are 23, 24 years old. If we can have a household that consists of Slytherins and Gryffindors, we can damn well let Professor Snape stay here and you can get over your 'Greasy haired Git' Shit!"
"Artimis why are you so willing to agree?" Aaron asked, smirking cause he knew he had hit a button.
"One, Don't forget he is in the room, so be polite damn it, Two, I own him a lot, he has saved my life more times than I care to share. I am ashamed that Alexis is not jumping up to redeem her own debt as well. ALEXIS!" Artimis growled, turning on her friend.
"Oh, you heard that? Sorry my bad!" Alexis replied, nonchalantly as she looked at her nails.
"Yes I did, You, Lawnmower, Tomorrow!" she hissed. "If there are no more objections then I will make the decision." Artimis glared at everyone as they all sunk in their seats. "Fine, Dumbledore, Professor Snape is welcome as long as you see fit." Snape grumbled. Artimis clapped twice. A house elf in a pink dress popped in. "Yes?"
"Hi Tabby. Please escort Professor Snape to the guest room. Not our friend's guest room, the one near my room."
"Yes mistress. Come with me sir," she said walking out of the room. Artimis surveyed the room in anger. Aaron was fiddling with a pen, Fred and George were poking a sleeping Harry, Ron was writing on a parchment furiously. Hailey was talking quietly with Alexis. Crabbe and Goyle were getting up to leave, Draco was nowhere to be seen. Suddenly she was being picked up. "You need sleep. Let's go take a nap." Draco whispered in her ear. "Ok" she said as she wrapped her arms around his neck. He whisked her up the stairs, and she caught a glimpse of Snape entering the room next to hers and Draco's. She was placed gently on the bed and Draco spooned behind her back wrapping her in his arms as she dozed off to sleep.
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Severus hadn't known that there was going to be Auror traps at this meeting. Lucius suggested, mumbling about a certain someone ruining his face. Snape, knowing whom he spoke of and not thinking it would work, agreed. They laid in wait. Bellatrix and Lucius on the ground, invisible to all. Severus watched in almost horror as Hailey Garnet walked in the woods. She had been one of the few to make it to his NEWT potion's class. Hailey moved around the tree he was in and Lucius snapped a branch. As Hailey turned, Lestrange pushed her over. She quickly jumped to her feet fast than anyone had expected. After seeing them apperiate she yelled a name loudly. Aaron? Aaron Billord? hmm... Severus thought as he lazily threw a stunning spell at Hailey. He looked over the other's head and inhaled deeply. Over the hill, rushing through the trees, was a black horse, it's mane and tail as pure white as fresh snow. On her back was a man, wand ready, and there was a dome of green fire around them. He watched as the horse bucked and the man leaped, landing on his feet with his back to Hailey's. He simply smirked under his silver mask as he observed a white wolf come over the hill and change to a small woman with white hair. The horse shifted, becoming a tall woman with dark hair. She knelt and the smaller woman used her back like a springboard shooting a curse at him as she spun in the air. Callabella and Whyte, we meet again. he thought as he collapsed from the stunning spell.
He had expected to awake with two-dozen Aurors with wands in his face. Instead he awoke to a deep brown ceiling, intricately craved with dragons. He lay on something soft, and he turned his head to see a woman lay next to him with long ebony hair. Artimis, Where the hell am I? he thought as he moved. she moaned and mumbled "Dear stop moving. I need sleep. We can shag later," He nearly laughed at that statement but instead moved his face over hers for effect and stated " As tempting as that sounds, I gracefully decline." He could see the lines of surprise on her face as she awoke immediately. She mumbled something about not remembering sleeping with him and then chimed cheerfully "Hiya Professor!" He couldn't suppress the snort that followed her comment. He asked her where they were and she seemed confused for a moment and then replied "My house!"
"Your house?" He replied, noting the slightly gothic style of the room that wasn't what he would imagine for Artimis to live in. He looked above the mantle and had to suppress shock. A portrait of many people moving around resided there. He noted the faces of Draco Malfoy, and Crabbe and Goyle teasing Hailey, Aaron Billord was playing cards with Fred and George Weasley and Artimis stood there smiling. Alexis's image knocked over Harry Potter and Ron Weasley as Hermione Granger looked over a book at them and tsked. He was about to ask Artimis about it when she hollered about Vodka. A house elf appeared and handed her a bottle which she said something to the house elf and took a swig of the bottle. Next thing he knew he was walking down some stairs asking Dumbledore if Artimis had had children. He entered a Conference room and sat in a chair away from the large table. The room quickly filled with all the people from the portrait and Artimis came in and began ministering to them like a mother. He focused on Artimis when she said "Hi family!", wondering how these people were considered a family. Dumbledore was there and he heard his former pupils insulting him as if he was not there. He would expect as much from the Gryffindors and of course the Slytherins were silent, well except for Artimis. Almost immediately Artimis was yelling and the whole room silenced. He finally cause on that Dumbledore had asked Artimis to allow him to stay and the rest of the 'family' didn't agree. He was about to stand and say forget it when he was told he was welcome to stay as long as he needed. Artimis assigned a house elf to escort him to his room. He thought he heard the name 'Tabby' but in his exhaustion he could not tell. He followed , walking slowly looking at the house with its magnificent gothic yet modern touches. How big is this place? he pondered as he reached a door and was gestured to enter. He was about to step in when Draco swooped past him, a near unconscious Artimis in his arms. They moved into the room next to him and he shrugged. He entered the room and was surprised for the second time. The room was quite large and tastefully done in Slytherin colors. A huge four-poster bed sat in the middle of the back wall. A dresser made of black oak with silver handles stood to the left wall. There were two doors in his room. wanting to know if anyone had access to his room he opened the one on the left. He found it to be an empty closet. The house elf said something and excused herself. Walking over to the other door he stared in amazement. It was a bathroom far bigger than his at Hogwarts. A large tub lay in the corner of the room. All the metal in the room was silver and the room was done in emerald and white. Severus exhausted from the battle, quickly walked to the bed and stripped of his boots, cloaks, and frock coat. Figuring his room was an ok temperature he removed his shirt and pants and slipped into the bed, noting the large fireplace and leather couch before he submitted to sleep.
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Alexis took a seat next to Hailey in the Conference Room. She noticed a dazed looking Snape standing behind a pissed off looking Artimis. Alexis rubbed her temples in frustration. (Just when I thought we were rid of him...)
{... Alexis, help out a bit...} Artimis asked in her mind, and Alexis noticed the clamor of hushed comments and sneers. She asserted her authority of second in command over the group and they silenced.
Personally, she wanted to say the hell with Snape and go back to her training. But Artimis seemed interested and Alexis wanted to find out why. Her friend's annoyed state though didn't stop Alexis from commentating her entire discussion.
(... I spent seven bloody years with this git up my ass, and you want him to stay with us...)
Artimis glanced over at her, but continued on. Alexis sat back against the wall, casually smirking. She listened to Hermionie's annoyed outburst to Ron's inquisitive question.
(Huh. I'll stick with Ron. Hermione won't be to eager to have him living here after a while... I'll wager four days tops before she starts complaining...)
{ Alexis, don't start damnit...} Artimis growled a warning in Alexis's mind. She continued talking as if this whole mental conversation was nonexistent. But Artimis was clearly getting agitated, and Alexis grinned mischievously. She listened to Artimis's comment about the subject of her payment for all his help. Alexis snorted in humor, and added. (... Though I distinctly recall him never really volunteering. He was always either at the wrong place at the wrong time or he was told to help us... I swear, if I didn't know how Draco would react, I'd believe you and the dear professor there were in a more -intimate- relationship due to the persistent way you stick up for him...)
"Alexis!" Artimis scowled loudly. Alexis feigned ignorance that she didn't mean to let Artimis hear that. Artimis had clearly had enough of Alexis's unrealities commentary, for then she assigned Alexis lawn care for tomorrow, again.
(... Damn you...)
She heard Artimis snicker mentally as she finished and dismissed the conference.
Staging a phony conversation with Hailey over Hermionie's unsurprising outburst so as not to give Artimis a chance to berate her, she slyly watched Draco take her and as a house elf escorted Snape to his room. Alexis remembered the only available room was precisely located beneath her warded tower, and also knew Snape was exhausted, so he would go straight to bed. (Perfect ...time to welcome him into the household...)
Alexis quickly excused herself and bolted to her upstairs room. Upon entering it, she kneeled in front of her stone encased CD racks -speaking a word to make the stone disappear momentarily- and started scanning her entire collection of every one of the System of a Down disks. Maybe she was a bit obsessed, but, who cared?
Rubbing her chin thoughtfully, she picked out one of their earlier, and more erratic, records and stuffed it into her magically enhanced stereo. Her pride and joy, her Baby.
Quickly, she took off all her silencing wards, opened all her windows and pushed open the doors -but adding as a final touch, she pointed her wand at the stereo and yelled, "Sonorus!"
She pressed play and quickly transformed into the white wolf for effect -grinning dog like and ready as anything to start howling with the music. She drew in a breath as the first wave of horrifically loud but beautiful music boomed throughout the house.
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Artimis had drifted off into peaceful sleep when she heard the deafening blasts of Alexis's stereo system. It shook her room and she quickly 'sonorus'ed herself. "Alexis, Turn that fucking shit down!" After not getting her desired effect she jumped out of bed, neglecting to put pants on. Draco said something but she couldn't hear him. She stormed up the stairs. Upon reaching Alexis's tower she screamed "Turn it down! I'm trying to sleep!"
(What's the matter, I thought you liked music?)
{Yeah, but not when I'm dog tired.}
(Oh well)
Aaron stormed out of his room, towel around his waist. He walked straight to Alexis's Stereo and turned it off. Alexis howled louder and Artimis herself was half tempted to get her friend fixed. (I heard that!)
{Good for you! Shut the fuck up!}
(Why)
{Because we have a guest in the room below you and I have nightshift tonight.}
Alexis turned her head and continued howling. "Silencio Artimicio!" Artimis yelled. Alexis howled but no noise escaped her. "There now I can sleep." Artimis said storming off down the stairs in her tank top and underwear. She walked to the bottom step and stopped. Professor Snape was standing by his door fumbling with buttons on a shirt and boxers.
"Go on back to sleep. Alexis was having a bitchy fit." Artimis said dismissing his odd look at her. { Hmm... Not a bad body...} she thought as she watched him rush back in his rooms.
(Ohh... Someone thinks Snape is hot!...) Alexis said invading her head.
{Shut up!}
(NO)
{Fine, goodbye, enjoy silence...} Artimis hissed mentally.
(No wait...) Alexis yelled as Artimis closed her mind. She returned to bed and was scooped up into Draco's arms. He purred in her ear and she kissed him. Realizing she wasn't going to get anymore sleep she let Draco pin her body with his.
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Severus had just closed his eyes when a god-awful explosion of noise bombarded him from above.
Expecting the roof to cave in over him, he grabbed his ears and leapt out of the bed. He heard loud cursing from Artimis in the next room. He quickly looked for his clothes and realized a house elf must have grabbed them. Damnit. My luck. He said, fumbling with his wand.
He heard doors slamming and much yelling. Finally the bombardment of horrific music, he thought it was music, had stopped. Presently howling filled his aching ears. He grabbed the only article of clothing he could find, a white button shirt, and rushed out of his room. Artimis was seen stomping down then stairs. He noticed that she was only in a green tank top and (gulp) black underwear. He quickly focused on her face. She told him to return to bed, that Alexis was bitchy and throwing a fit. It would figure...
Her voice echoed but she didn't see to realize. He felt her eyes assess him as he dashed back into his room. Bloody woman, where's her modesty? he thought as he tossed his shirt aside. He walked into his bathroom and decided a shower would do him some good.
After getting under the warm water, he started hearing loud whispers. Dismissing them as someone in the hallway, he continued his shower, running his hands through his hair and washing it completely. Suddenly he heard a screech and then the noises got louder. He distantly heard Artimis's voice moaning," Draco."
O God, No... he thought as he quickly dressed, his clothes having been laid out nicely on the counter.
He heard her voice grow louder, so he rushed out of his room and down the stairs. I don't want to hear that...
The noises stopped as he heard, "Finite Incantantem."
He walked down to the foyer, trying to decide where the kitchen was. He chose a door on his left and opened it. It turned out to be the first room he had first entered. Frustrated at him not being shown around, he closed the door and headed to one on the right.
Inside he saw Hailey putting on a fencing mask, as a guy in full gear stood waiting for her.
"Ahem-" He used his trademark 'am-I-interrupting' announcement.
"Professor! you're up. Can I help you with something?" Hailey said through her mesh mask.
"I am rather famished and was wondering where the kitchen is in the infernal place." She laughed and clapped her gloved hands twice. A house elf appeared. "Mac. This is Professor Severus Snape. I want you to take him to the kitchens and get him some lunch. After he has finished please take him on a tour of the house. Remember the rules about Alexis and the Twins." She said kneeling to his level. The house elf turned to assess him. "Ello' My Name is Mac, Professor. Follow me please." he said heading out the door Snape had just come in. Severus turned to say something to Hailey but she had begun sparring.
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Alexis sat back on her haunches huffily. (She always has to ruin it... I didn't even get to see Snape's reaction...) But the whole incident was more than amusing. She was now certain the entire house was wide-awake and roaring. Alexis distinctly felt a wisp of pride. (My job is done...)
She opened her jaws to give everyone one last howl of triumph, but nothing emitted from her. Panicked, she tried barking- but no avail. Alexis in wolf form jumped up and nervously started rushing around the room. She thought the silencing spell would wear off as Artimis left, but then she heard Artimis's evil chuckle as she left it in full effect. Alexis's eyes widened at the thought that no one would help her- having angered pretty much the whole household. (Damnit! Artimis I know you can hear me. I hate silence! This is a bit harsh even for you...) After no reply Alexis loped out of her room, staying in wolf form to prevent anyone hearing her stumble about in her human form. Desperately, Alexis trotted room to room, looking for the only two people she knew would help her.
Not seeing them in the uppermost floor, she pranced down the stairs and into the foyer. She glimpsed a dark figure in the kitchen, halting in front of the door as she saw Snape glaring harshly at her. Quickly she sent a remark to him. (Oh, by the way Professor. Consider yourself welcomed into the family- Alexis style. Hope you had a nice nap.)
[Thank you very much Whyte] he scowled sarcastically back then smirking. [ I dually hope you enjoy your little speech impediment Artimis has graced you with...]
Alexis growled deeply, glaring at him with predator eyes as he contently went back to his meal. She continued on, rushing into the last floor of the manor. She hurriedly made her way to the magically sealed doors on her right- shifting to human form as she knocked urgently on them. There were many loud smashes and rustlings, along with a few hushed curses, as she heard the door being unlocked -several times- from the inside.
Two shocks of bright red hair atop two identical freckled faces popped discreetly out of the door. Both men wore goggles and the smell of smoke wafted towards Alexis as Fred and George Weasley smiled at her quizzically. She fixed them with the most desperate smile and stare she could trying to relay to them her predicament.
Fred tsked and spoke, "Alexis dear, you must learn to be more careful...."
"A silencing charm again!..." (George)
"Ah, Artimis's own version too..." (Fred)
"The one she fixed so Alexis couldn't break on her own?" (George)
"The One and only. We must pick up that spell from her..." (Fred)
They spoke back and forth to each other as Alexis watched in amused embarrassment. She was currently the only one in the house that spoke or understood 'Fred and George'. They finally spoke to her.
"Well, Come on! Get in here!..." (George)
"We'll get it off in a jiff!..." (Fred)
"Hey! Then you can test some of our newest inventions..." (George)
" Bloody Brilliant!" (Fred) And before she could protest -visually of course- they each grabbed an arm and yanked her inside locking the door behind her.
(DAMN YOU ARTIMIS!) She thought as they whisked her in to their lair.
What did you think. Tell me if you like it and tell me if you hate it! Thankies {Deep Shadows}
Next Chapter: The Friend who has his own room comes over for his family visit. Hehehehe. Also Alexis pulls out some of the old tricks to prove her dislike of the living situations. Who is going to put her in her place? Artimis? Aaron? Harry? Hermione? You will have to wait to see!