the next morning Delphini got up from her restful sleep in the nice warm bed. she didn't know if she was allowed to eat with them? she didn't know. she was hunger but didn't have any clean clothes except what she was wearing... she felt a little scared.

she was used to people not wanting her around but Tom seemed nice. maybe they to were wouldn't mind her. she did get dreams of them...she took a deep breath and left her room.

Lily was already up and cooking. she thought about they're safety for when the death eater came next. she needed to change her self. she'd make a charm that would help change her appearance they way she wanted. but holly was a little girl, she didn't know if Holly would understand what was going on but she didn't know how if would effect her. and Tom was powerful but she didn't know if he could help if they saw us.

Lily was unaware that Tom had walk up to her. " Lily? " Lily jumped in surprise and turned to greet Tom. " oh Tom it's you " lily let out a nervous laugh. " you ok? " Lily had only nodded " yes, tom, i am. " she had dusted her self off and looked at him. " what did you wanna talk about? " Tom started look a bit nervous. " well how would you feel... about another child? " Lily's was a bit shocked before her face went red as she blushed. she didn't know Tom felt that kinda way about her. maybe she miss heard? " w-what do you mean? " she stammered. Tom tried not blush as well because he just now realized how it sounded. " we'll, she 7 and the daughter of one of my inner circle. her parents are in Azkaban and she came to our door last night. i let her stay the night and i. as her parents master should take full responsibility for her and raise her like i plan to raise Holly. " Lily let it all sink in. she was a bit worried for the girl. especially since the girl had ran to Tom meaning something had happened.

Lily smiled at how kind hearted Tom could be and nodded " i would like that. and Holly is young she'll like have another girl to play with. " Lily took his hand. " so how'd she'd end up at our door? " Tom looked a upset. " she was in a foster home for unwanted children she said, in the muggle world. she was supposed to be with her godparents in hiding. being loved and cared for, safe from danger Dumbledore and his ilk not a foster home probably wondering if she's wanted by anyone... " he felt like he was upset at that fact no one said anything to him. she was a child. a child needs a family and home. a child needs love and understanding. he felt like he'd let her down already by not doing that...

Lily had pulled him in for a hug. " it's ok Tom, she's here now and she's safe here. she'll have us to protect and love her. she can even go to school if she isn't already. " she rubbed his back to comfort him. Tom felt at ease that Lily, the person he least expected to understand him. but she did and it felt nice to have someone hug you.

what they didn't know was that Delphini had heard them. she felt all warm and fuzzy inside. it was like she could finally breath,like there was a weight that had been lefted off her. she let herself soak in the words. she'd be safe here. this Tom guy wanted to raise her. she was wanted.

she left a few stray tears run down her cheek. she didn't wanna cry and ruin the moment

Lily made an extra plate for the little girl. she felt at peace and wanted to show the little girl she was welcomed with open arms. Tom was already in his seat reading today's ( stolen) paper. when he saw a headline that made in spit out his tea.

" Albus Dumbledore announces big news for the wizarding world! "

" Holly Potter and Ron Weasley will have a contract with each other when they are of age. they're parents say that they will be a good match for each other.

James decided he wanted to adhere to tradition and make a suitors contract for his daughter Holly, he asked around and Molly was more then happy to set her up with he son " Ronald Bilius Weasley "

these two haven't met but they're parents see that they will make a great match together.

James says she's excited to see Ron at Hogwarts after her training.

Molly says her Ron has been smitten with seeing his fiancé Holly for first time at

Hogwarts after her training is over. ".

Tom felt like his world was overturning. who did suitors contracts any more for one and two this had Dumbledore written all over it. he couldn't say the same about James but he was sure about Dumbledore's.

he handed the paper. " what is it ? " she asked not seeing him spit out his tea, so he looked at her after he cought his breath. " read this " as soon as she read the article she went pale as the paper fell to the ground. " do you really think? " Lily didn't continue. " that it's really James? I'm sure but It has Dumbledore all over it. " Lily nodded. she understood know. it was another plot of some kind.

she put breakfast on the table. as the little girl walked in. Delphini noticed the red headed woman from her dreams. she looked more beautiful in person. she stood there for too long because the woman saw her. " hello Sweetie, breakfast is ready. take a seat. " Lily smiled as Delphini took a seat and quietly ate. " so how do you know who I am? " Delphini ask. Tom sighed " I'm your parents lord. they were in my circle. they followed my my commands. I met you when you were first born, not many people knew because we feared we might have had a spy in our ranks. they told me everything. I know your god parents are in hiding and you should have been with them. " Delphini nodded. so her parents were in a kinda cult maybe?

Delphini looked at the beautiful red head again. was she part of the cult too? she didn't know but they sounded ok. maybe. " Delphi, your parents are is Azkaban. I know the reason why, it was in the news paper. " she looked at him with confusion

" Azkaban, what's Azkaban? " Tom thought about how to put it simply. " it's like jail, kinda " Delphini nodded at that. it made sense kinda.

Tom continued. " you're mother was a powerful witch. she was one of my must loyal, but at the end of the war was nearing she spiraled into insanity. "

Delphini looked at him like he was insane himself. " ok... " Tom smiled at her. " if you don't believe me. let me show you " she watched him as he snapped his fingers and saw a light appear from his finger tips. it moved and danced about before it turned into a flower. Delphini was slacked jawed. magic was real, if her mom had magic did she have it too?

her mind was railing in wonder when another little girl walked in. as soon as Holly walked in she noticed another girl. " hello? " Holly asked as she walked to her seat. Tom smilled. " morning Holly, I'd like you to meet Delphini. she'll be living here with us. " Holly smiled and waved at her. " hello, it's nice to you " Delphini waved back. breakfast was kinda quiet but in peaceful way. when it was over lily Snapped her fingers and dishes disappeared from the table.

just as Delphini was about to go back to her room Holly took her hand. " do you wanna make charms with me and mom? " Delphini nodded, it sound like a good idea. she wanted to know more about magic and her new family.

Snape got up early that morning by call from Dumbledore as he got up and dressed from his room in Hogwarts.

Albus was having the meeting in the meeting hall.

Molly, Arthur, Moody,Doge,Emmeline Vance, Arabella figg and Minerva. they were all gathered there Early that morning. and he had a monstrous hangover from last night.

Albus walked into room with a somber look. " I wish you were all here under better circumstances.but I have grave news for you all " all of there ears perked up. " I have news that Voldemort has child " gasps filled the room. " yes, I'm afraid it's true. we know he has a daughter, we don't know her age however. " Molly looked over at her husband and whispered. " the poor child... " Arthur felt bad for her too. a child raised by that monster. Molly raised her hand. " what of the poor dears mother? is she still, among the living " Molly wanted to ask in a polite Manor.

Albus nodded. " as far as we know, yes but we don't know much about the situation they are in. the mother might be one of his followers. "

Molly looked worried. " Merlin help the poor girl... " Snape piped up " I was there at the meeting. when nosy narcissia found a card from the girl. her nickname is dolly. Voldemort seems to seems to be teaching her. her mother seems to make charms. from what we heard Voldemort has affection for them. but we're not sure if it's an act. but the girl doesn't seem to know what's going on. " everyone has mixed emotions about what they heard.

Albus nodded. " yes we'll learn more soon but- " Moody got up and slammed his hands on the table. " so we're just going to let the his demonic spawn to walk around! " everyone looked at him in shock. " she's a child Alastor! " Molly yelled. the order quickly began to squabble with one another. " quiet! " Albus yelled. the room was soon quiet. Albus continued. " and in light of this. we made the of a suitors contract with Holly public to give the people more hope for when the war continues again. " everyone nodded. Molly felt proud that Albus found her Ron to be a perfect match for Holly. she knows Holly going to be happy being a weasely when they marry.

she was lost in her own world. not to long the meeting was over. everyone had mixed emotions about the news they learned.