McGonagall waited patiently in her office, she wasn't entirely sure what to do or how to prepare. She was almost certain Teddy had not told his grandmother, she wanted to respect his place to tell her but her need to protect Riley was starting to overcome that thought. Almost every fibre in her being told her that Andromeda would not lash out or hurt Riley intentionally, Minerva also knows what can happen when something as huge as this is dumped on you without time to process it.
The sound of flames erupted from behind her.
"Minerva." a soft and polite yet strong voice said.
Minerva turned around to face the voice. "Andromeda" Minerva smiled at the woman. "Please, take a seat"
"Can I get you anything? Cup of tea, something a little stronger?" Minerva asked.
"Tea would be lovely" the woman replied.
Merely seconds later a house elf hobbled into the room holding tea and scones.
"Thank you Silvey." Minerva smiled at the house elf. Silvey beamed before dissaparating out.
"I have to admit" Andromeda started. "I am not quite sure why I am here. As much as I enjoy your company Minerva I cant help feeling like I need to be prepared for something. Teddy... he's.. is he alright?" Andromeda looked... freightend.
"I apologise, I should have been more.. open in my letter. Teddy is fine. A lot has happened lately but I am sure you will hear all about it. He is the reason i wrote to you actually, he wanted you to visit." Minerva explained.
"Oh." Andromeda replied quite stunned. "It's not like Teddy to want a social call." The woman chuckled
"No, he wants you to meet Riley." Minerva decided she would tell as much as she could without revealing all. "A lot has happened this year and the boy wishes for you to meet her before schools end so Riley can visit." Minerva knew she was toeing a fine line.
"That boy doesn't shut up about her, why of course she can visit. Wh-"
Minerva decided to keep going. "Riley is... worried you wont accept her. She, like all of us has demons in her past. Demons that up until recently had been kept from everyone. Teddy being Teddy wants to, I guess get you both in a room together and sort it out by blind siding you both" Minerva concluded.
Andromeda chewed at her lip for a moment. "You aren't going to tell me, are you?"
"No, I wanted to warn you that you will be blind sided but I think it best you learn the truth from them." Minerva held her head high.
Andromeda nodded. "Very well, when do I get to see them?"
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