Chapter 6: Are You Sure You're Muggleborn?

The first week of school went by quickly. Vega had semi-recovered from her discovery about her dad. Finally, it was time for students to learn to fly.

"I can't wait." Ariel said.

"I love flying." Megan added.

Vega laughed remembering how Megan's father wanted to teach her, but it turned out to be Harry.

Flashback

"Ok Megan, first thing, you place your broom on the ground." James told her on their home Quidditch field.

"Like this Daddy?" a six year old Megan said.

"Teaching my sister how to fly?" a newly married Harry Potter showed up carrying his broom.

"Of course." James told his son.

"Well, if you need me, I'm going to go fly laps. I haven't flown on a broom in a while, so I'm a little rusty." Harry said as he mounted his broom and kicked off.

Unknown to the boys, Megan had picked up her broom and was mimicking Harry.

"Alright. Now, you hold your hand up and tell the broom "Up."" James instructed his daughter as he turned towards her.

To his surprise, she was already hovering.

"Look Daddy! I'm doing it!"

"Wow. You're a natural." Harry and James said at the same time.

End Flashback

"I can't believe you didn't tell anyone but us, that you only mimicked Harry." Vega laughed.

"Well, at the time, it didn't matter because I thought that Dad had taught Harry. And then I found out that Dad didn't teach Harry, so I didn't want to break his heart." Megan admitted.

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On the Quidditch field, the Gryffindors groaned when they saw that they were to be learning with the Slytherins.

"Why us?" Vega asked.

Just then, one of the Slytherin girls walked up.

"So you're Megan Potter." She sneered. "Because of your family, my Uncle Lucius was put into Azkaban."

"Got that right." Adam said. "And you are?"

"Agatha Malfoy" she said to Adam before turning back to Megan "Your brother's not at all what I expected. Who'd ever believe it was him who defeated the Dark Lord?"

Megan started to lunge but was held back by her friends.

"It's only a matter of time before someone as powerful as the Dark Lord appears. Or even the Dark Lord himself." Agatha bragged.

"That's enough." Madame Hooch showed up.

Agatha and Megan glared at each other.

"What are you waiting for?" Madame Hooch barked "Go stand by a broom."

Everyone did as they were instructed. No one noticed the extra spectator watching them.

"Stick out your right hand over your broom and say 'Up!'" she instructed.

Naturally, Megan's, Vega's, Adam's and Colin's broom jumped right up. To Ariel's surprise, hers did too. Jeremy's had simply rolled. To Megan's delight, Agatha's hadn't moved at all.

After Madame Hooch showed them how to mount their brooms, they were ready to go up in the air.

"On the count of three, kick up from the ground." Hooch instructed. "One, two, THREE!"

Everyone went flying. Megan, Vega, Adam, and Colin, who had all done it before, were naturals. It also came naturally to Ariel. Megan was flying circles around Adam and Colin. Ariel joined her to Megan's surprise.

"Are you sure your muggleborn?" Vega asked her.

"I'm not sure anymore." Ariel laughed. "To tell you the truth, my mother was born in England and my dad is from California. My mother went to America for reasons unknown to me. She never talks about her family. We lived in America until I was seven. Then we moved to Nottingham."

"Do you know where in England your mother is from?" Colin asked.

"No. But I can owl her." Ariel said.

"Pretty good bunch this year." The spectator told Madame Hooch back on the ground.

"I know. The next six years, Quidditch seasons will be very interesting." She told him.

"If Megan has my Seeker talents, then NOBODY stands a chance." Harry told her.

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That Sunday,

Harry was in his office with Hermione as they graded papers together.

"So, have you heard from Ron?" Harry asked Hermione.

"Yes. Even though you should know." Hermione answered.

"England defeated France." Harry said knowingly. "At this rate, England's going to the World Cup. Good thing Cedric made the team."

"I can't wait for England vs. Bulgaria." Hermione admitted.

"So you can see Vicky again?" Harry joked.

Hermione glared at him. "Cute Potter. You're starting to sound like Ron. I just want to see how well they can do against each other. Considering Ron and Cedric know Krum."

"Have you kept in touch with Krum?" Harry said grabbing another essay to grade. 3rd years were talking about Unforgivables. Before he started grading, he took a swig of the butterbeer he had on his desk.

"Yes. He sends his regards. He wants to know how Sabrina, Taran, and Tara are. I sent him a picture. And he also wants to know why you don't play for England." Hermione told him.

Harry laughed and looked down at the activated Marauder's Map. There, he saw a dot labeled "Ariel Edwards" running towards the classroom.

"Mischief managed." He said as Ariel ran in the door without knocking.

Without looking up, Harry said to her, "Hello Miss. Edwards."

All he heard was panting.

"Are you alright?" Hermione asked Ariel.

Harry looked up and saw that Ariel was very pale.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

"This, Professor Potter." Ariel said handing him a letter. "I owled my parents to see if they knew anything about my natural talent for flying, and I got this."

Harry grabbed the letter.

"I don't know what to make of it." Ariel admitted.

"What does it say Harry?" Hermione asked.

Harry was now as pale as Ariel.

"Merlin." He swore.

"What?" Hermione asked as she grabbed the letter.

"Merlin." She repeated.

"Hi guys." Ginny said walking in. "Is everything alright?" she asked when she noticed the three pale faces.

Hermione handed her the letter.

"Merlin." She swore when she read the letter. She looked at Ariel. "Is this true?"

"I guess." Ariel managed to answer. "I didn't mention any names. Did you know about this?" she asked Harry

"No." he honestly answered.

Just then, she went up to Harry and hugged him as she cried with joy.

He gently returned the hug as Ginny and Hermione watched with smiles.

"Where are Taran and Tara?" Harry asked his wife.

"Dumbledore's looking after them." Ginny informed him. "They love him."

"I have to go tell Meg." Ariel said releasing Harry.

"Good idea." He said to her. "When you're done, tell them to come to my office."

"Alright."

A/N: Perfect place to end, but I won't.

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In the Gryffindor common room,

"Where's Ariel?" Megan asked.

"I don't know." Colin told her. "Jeremy said she got a letter from her Mum. She had gone pale and left the table in a hurry."

"Megan?" Ariel said entering from the portrait.

"Ariel. There you are. We were getting worried." Vega said.

"Sorry if I worried you guys. Harry wants us all in his office when I'm done talking to Megan."

"Alright." Adam said getting comfortable

"Alone." Ariel clarified.

"Ok?" Megan said uncertain.

They went to a corner of the room.

"What happened?" Megan asked. "Colin said, Jeremy said that you got a letter from your Mum, went pale, and left the table in a hurry."

"Jeremy was right." She said handing Megan the letter. "I needed to know if Professor Potter knew anything about this."

Megan read the letter.

Dear Ariel,

Congratulations on your first flying lesson. I knew you were talented. To explain myself, I can sense no harm in telling you the truth. I know I should have told you this earlier, but it was for the safety of the family so the family line can continue.

You are not muggleborn. You're half and half. I am a witch while your father is a muggle. He knew this before I married him. I left my home in Arundel, England during the rise of Lord Voldemort. Not only did I leave my home, I left my parents, and my older brother. I was cut from the magical world so I would not be found. I move to California where I met your father. I have no idea what ever happened to you Grandparents or uncle. They are possibly dead. One of these days, when I get a vacation, I will go to Arundel, and find out for myself. If you hear anything, please let me know. The family name is…"

As Megan continued reading, she went as pale as Ariel, Harry, Hermione, and Ginny.

"You're kidding." She said handing Ariel the letter.

"I don't think so. I never mentioned any names." Ariel told her.

Just then, Megan pulled her into a tight hug which Ariel quickly returned.

"What's with all the hugging over there?" Vega asked.

"You'd never believe us." The other two girls said.

"Try me." Vega challenged

Ariel handed her the letter as Colin and Adam looked over her shoulder.

"Merlin" the three swore.

"That's what Harry said." Ariel told them.

"Did Harry know?" Megan asked.

Ariel shook her head.

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In Harry's office a few minutes later,

"I don't believe this." Colin said. "You two know what this means right?"

"Yeah. I have a cousin who's my age and a witch like me!" Megan answered with a cheer.

Ginny was rereading the letter.

"The family name is Potter. If anyone knows anything, it's Albus Dumbledore. He was the headmaster in your Uncle's time. Well, I have to go. They need me at the hospital. I love you.

Love,

Mum."

"We need a family reunion." Ariel stated.

"And I know just the time. That is, if you guys are willing to wait that long." Vega said.

"When?" Megan and Ariel asked.

"They say Christmas is a time for family." Vega told them.

TBC

Preview:

"PADFOOT! MOONY! ARCHIMEDES! GET YOUR ARSES BACK IN HERE! NOW!" James screamed from the kitchen.

"Busted." Harry said before turning to Sirius and Remus.

"SIRIUS ORION BLACK! REMUS JOHN LUPIN! HAROLD JAMES POTTER! DO WHAT YOU'RE TOLD! THIS MINUTE!" Lily screamed

The men groaned as Megan, Ron, Ginny, and Hermione snickered.

"Harold" Ron laughed.

"Harry's in trouble." Megan sang.