Hey everyone,
I just want to let you all know that I changed the title of this chapter. It was originally called "Making Choices", but after doing my editing, did it just not feel as if the title fit the chapter anymore. Personally, I think the new title fits the content – both added and old – much better and I hope that, once you've read the chapter, you'll agree with me.
Have fun,
Venquine1990
Chapter 26
Chances And Arguments
29th of January 1996
Destiny's Haven
Jessica's POV
The last few days have been unlike anything I have experienced in a long time. The last time had definitely been last Christmas, yet this feels like that experience times at least 100, sometimes even more. And not even the fact that all of my thoughts and secrets are now being shared with my brother, his mate and my father does anything to ruin that experience.
Every morning for the last two have I felt as if I was dreaming, as if my body had somehow been transported to the Mirror of Erised and I was able to finally step through it. And the few times that I got to be with Lea felt even better than that, casting a Patronus and being in the presence of everyone I love all together. Yet the best experience so far came this morning.
I didn't feel any of the pain that mum told me would go through me during the change as my consciousness returns to me. Instead, my senses seem to have intensified in power and awareness and I felt longer hair move against my cheek as I tried to cuddle deeper into the pillow, before realizing something. While changing into a girl, my face actually shrunk a little, not so much becoming thinner or skinnier, but somehow the pillow felt bigger against my face.
I woke up, still feeling a little disoriented with the fact that I didn't need glasses to see clearly and upon pushing myself up did I get my first real bit of evidence that I had changed as I felt my arm move against something at the top of my chest, something that obviously wasn't a bicep or bit of muscle. And the sensation had even shot a burst of pleasure through me.
I had instantly tried to jump out of bed, yet I had fallen flat on my face, not really used to the changes in my length and the shape of some parts of my body. And even the fact that there was no longer something between my legs had made me feel a little off balance and I had needed the wall my bed was set against to help me take my first few steps.
I had then moved over to where a large body-length mirror was standing in one of the corners of the room and even before I got to stand in front of it, did I get a good look at my new body. And the sight had almost made me fall on my face again. I had taken several minutes to look at myself and inspected every aspect of my new body.
And in the end tears were streaming down my face as a hundred and one thoughts were running through my head. "I don't look like the Boy-Who-Lived anymore. There is no way people will ever connect me to Harry. I look like a female combination of mum ánd dad. I look better than Parvati, Hermione and Cho did on the night of the Yule ball." And several more thoughts followed, making me need a few minutes before I could regain myself.
I had then noticed that, somehow, my trunk had been emptied and noticed a pair of double doors that were set in the wall opposite of where my bed stands. I had walked over to it, stumbling a little as I crossed through the room, and opened them only to let out a loud squal that I sometimes heard Mrs. Weasley let out when excited or proud at what I saw.
At least one set of any and every kind of cloth alongside all of my own old outfits, yet I just ignored those. I grabbed the first thing I could find, which was a sweet and pretty looking blue knee-length dress with white straps and a flower pinned on one of the straps. I had put on a pair of nice sandals that were stationed under the dress hanger and then went downstairs.
Dad, Sora and Riku had been amazed at seeing me and their words and the tears of happy love that were shining in dad's eyes made me all the giddier with the fact that I actually did this; that I actually acted upon this secret desire of mine two and a half years in advance of when I had planned to. And all thanks to dreams that Lady Destiny had sent to Lea a few nights ago.
"This feels just so amazing. Moving my new body, walking with it, talking with this new voice of mine. It feels as if the potion didn't just change me, but also fixed everything physically wrong with me. I knew this could feel as great as flying, but I didn't think that a female body felt this great. Then again, the only girls I know are the Chasers, Hermione and Mrs. Weasley – yeah, not the greatest examples to have. Still, they're great friends – not that they can ever top my Lea."
And the butterflies I feel at that thought, or really just any thought that concerns the hot redhead, roaming through my stomach make all of this all the more worth it, especially when they get answered little under half an hour after dad send Lea off on his mission to clear out the last of the problems we have found with my friends, Hogwarts and the rest so far down the book.
"And that will only get worse down the line. Though that does mean more me and Lea time. Yeah, not complaining." Goes through my mind as Lea appears behind me and wraps his arms around me as he says: "Mission complete, I got two hours with you, my lovely Firefly, and your bushy haired friend has one incredible temper."
And this makes me wonder what could have made Hermione lose the cool she has been trying – and sometimes failing – to keep and I ask: "Who did she blow up on?" And my beloved answers: "Your Head of House and Headmaster." This alone shocks me as Hermione has been preaching that I should trust and respect the two and Lea goes on and says: "They've apparently been a little remiss in their duties and hated me for pointing this out to them.
Yet before they could criticize me or fight against the complaints I told them you've been collecting about them, your friend apparently told them that they are too late with trying to defend their pride, let alone why they are making the mistakes you pointed out to them. Seems like she's been trying to hide her growing anger behind her trust and respect for authority or so it looked to me Apparently your friend would rather they rage at someone else?"
At which I sigh as I can only imagine what it must feel like for a girl that relies and trusts in authority so much to then feel abandoned by those she always relied on, even though she has been trying to hold onto that trust for the better part of the last year and not even for her own needs and I mutter: "You have no idea. Though for now, that is a problem for a later date." At which Sora claps his hands and says: "Yeah, it's reading time!"
Making me shake my head at him and then dad confuses me as he comes to stand in front of us and locks eyes with Lea as he asks: "How did Albus react to the picture of my kids?" I turn to look from him to Lea and my mate's grimace says everything, making dad sigh and shake his head before he lies a hand in front of his eyes in defeat and I ask: "Dad?" At which Sora calms down and asks: "Is something wrong?"
At which dad says: "Let's just say, Albus expects something out of Harry that he will probably believe he cannot expect out of Jessica and that this is a fact that should make me feel glad and relieved – were it not that I know Albus will now feel like he's been pushed into a corner and that I know how people behave when they feel like that."
And this, because I know the man is referring to that faithful night so long ago and what he did after losing me to Hagrid, really makes me feel greatly concerned and then Dad looks up and asks: "Lady Destiny, hear me. Please, keep an eye on my mate and on Neville. If Albus does anything that can be considered corner behavior, instantly bring them here – or at least somewhere as safe as Campbrina." And this request actually shocks me.
Dad then seems to sense or see something as he sighs relieved and then smiles at us all, making me feel a little better myself, even if a strong part of me – a part that makes me both Harry and Jessica – is now greatly worrying over my friends and mother and feel terrified over the very thought that I could lose my mum – again.
But then I feel that Lea has pulled me closer against his form and feel dad lie a hand on my shoulder. I look up, not having realized that I had looked down and look at him as he says: "Lady Destiny tops Dumbledore any day, right?" And I smile at him, amazed that he can read me so well, regardless of the fact that I changed genders overnight and I nod, feeling reassured that, even if Dumbledore feels trapped, my loved ones are safe.
We then all move away from the Special Room, through the Movie Room and into the Reading Room, where an extra seat has been set for Lea and the redhead actually lets go off my hand as he had linked my fingers with his while we were walking and then takes the book as he sits down and we all turn to look at him as we take our own seats and he starts.
And while it had taken me a few minutes to get used to the changes in tone and timbre in my own voice, is it just the tone of his voice, as he reads only the title of this chapter, at which I feel like sagging down against my dad. This as it feels as if his voice washes over me, making me feel as if I am encased by a warm furnace, the flames licking at my bare skin and warmly heating up my pores and the dress I wear and making me sigh in relaxed delight.
Chapter ten
Quidditch
Yet this is exactly the one thing that has the complete opposite effect to my mate's voice and instantly I sit up, my eyes wide and already thinking about how badly Riku is going to punish me at the end of the chapter and everyone looks at me worried, yet the only thing I do is send them a guilty, grimacing smile before Lea reads on.
As they … beaverskin boots.
And thanks to this beautiful description of a place I love so very dearly and done by a voice as warm as hot chocolate being drunk in front of a cottage fireplace makes the concern I feel for my family hearing of my first Quidditch adventure melt out of me and makes me lean back against my dad with a welcome sigh as Lea reads on.
The Quidditch season had begun.
At which I can't help but say: "And my luck for the first match of the season has been cursed from the start." Making the others look at me as I say: "I got a thief after my hide in my first, had an over-protective friend try and save me in all the wrong ways in second, had monsters after my soul in third and fourth got cancelled.
And even this year got cursed as my opponent needed his entire House demeaning our new Keeper just because he believed they couldn't win otherwise and when I still won, he had one of his lackeys almost crack my skull before antagonizing me into that blasted Quidditch ban." I growl at the end, my fury over his insults renewing itself.
"You have that much bad luck and you still play? Why?" Riku asks and this allows me to forget my anger as the sense of freedom that I always feel when I think of flying overtakes it and I say: "Because there is nothing sweeter than proving those over arrogant, self-centered jerks wrong about how they think of us and because flying is just the best thing ever – bar family."
But at this dad laughs and says: "Jess, sweetie, there's family and there are hobbies one can enjoy. And trust me, if there is one hobby I can relate to, it's flying – though your mum is even crazier when it comes to that than I am." And this makes me smile at the man, loving how quickly he has accepted my new name as Lea reads on.
On Saturday, … a mattress.
Yet this bit really angers me and makes me hiss: "Isn't that just the story of my life. People expecting me to be great and wonderful one time and crazy and in need of constant help the other. Seriously, whether close to me or not, people just don't know how to pick a side, Dumbledore more than anyone else I've ever met."
And this makes me remember everything that has happened since I returned from the graveyard and the fact that Dumbledore first did nothing about Moody taking me with him, then thought me strong enough to report to him before anything else and then ignored me for six months straight makes me just want to rage like nothing else.
"Alright, let's go." I suddenly hear a voice say and I look up, my eyes wide when I see Riku standing before me with Keyblade in hand and he says: "You need to let go off that anger or it will turn into a darkness I know you can't control. I'll explain later how I know that." And this makes me grudgingly nod at him and stand up.
Yet as I summon my Keyblade do I get shocked. When I summoned it to unlock all of the Marriage contracts, it had been brown with red accents here and there with devil horns at the guard, devil wings at the tip and a blue eye there as well and with teeth on both sides all over the blade, has the weapon now changed completely.
The handle is now red with a blue wavy guard around it and the blade itself is now really looking like a sword with a red frame around the center of the blade. The teeth of the Blade that make it a Keyblade have also changed are now flames in the shape of half a heart and just above the guard there is a globe-like boll.
"Well, that's not surprising. Change of gender, change of Keyblade." Sora says, sitting with his back tilted and his elbows leaning on his knees and yet this worries dad and he asks: "Jess, could you try and use your wand?" And already I know what he worries for, yet my anger is still very much there and I mutter: "Later, dad."
And dad nods in understanding before I move over to the empty part of the room with Riku and a good half an hour later, I am on hands and knees and sweating and panting, yet Riku, while still standing up, is actually out of breath himself and he looks at me as he says: "Not – bad. You're – definitely improving in skill."
Making me smile at him before Lea summons his own Keyblade and uses it to heal the wounds Riku inflicted on me, while Riku actually needs a cure spell for himself as well, causing for a few minor wounds to heal up, something that makes me feel a small level of personal pride before we all go sit down again and Lea reads on.
It was … for it.
"And there we have the start of Hermione's corruption." I can't help but snicker and Lea asks: "What do you mean?" At which I say: "The girl you met raging against Dumbledore and McGonagall? That was nothing like how Hermione was before that Halloween." At which Lea asks: "What was she like before that?"
And Sora answers: "A stickler to the rules, who thought others breaking the rules could get her in trouble, who thought others should stick up for her if they got caught after hours and who had really awkward ways through which she tried making friends." And while this seems to shock Lea, does he then hum and read on.
The day … jam jar.
"You definitely did pick up on my magic during our fight. Though you also quite quickly noticed that the spells were a little too advanced, didn't you?" Riku then asks me and I nod, part of me hating that I was so unable to do anything other than rage and I ask: "How long did it take you all to learn magic like that?"
And Sora answers: "Actually, don't ask me how or why, but something actually happened in almost each of my adventures that made me have to relearn most of what I had learned in the previous adventure. Again, don't ask, I don't get it either." And Riku and Lea nod to confirm they had this too before Lea continues reading.
They were … the yard.
And instantly I look up, remembering that this had actually been quite the important event to the entire plot and I say: "We better let mum and Aunt Lily know that it's time to pull out the pages again." And the others look at me as I say: "I start suspecting Snape of thievery at this point." At which they nod, even though dad looks thoughtful.
Lea then puts the book down and uses his actual powers over shadow to vanish, reappearing a few minutes later with a shocking bruise on his face as he says: "It's official, that Weasley woman doesn't like me. Though James didn't take lightly to her slapping me either." And while this makes me silently snarl, does Lea read on.
Harry noticed … was limping.
Lily's POV
"What is Molly's problem? Lea has done nothing wrong to her and has been trying to help out the problems even a teenager like my nephew can pick up on and she goes and slaps him? All because she knocked her elbow against the water jug in her shock over his appearance while he came to tell us to get back to the reading?"
This just makes me shake my head and sigh as so far nothing Molly has done has made her seem like a good mother, bar the facts that Harry is as close to her kids as he is and that most of her kids are definitely decent people who have their moral senses on right and while I personally hope there is something in these pages that can have me be as close to my old friend as I was, do I pick up the pages again and start to read the new part.
And just this first line has me worried and makes Molly ask: "What – what happened to him?" And to my shock does Albus walk into the room as he says: "Severus, during Harry's first Halloween at Hogwarts, got injured trying to keep a valued treasure safe. Where are we?" He asks loftily at the end as if he expected to find us reading and I answer:
"I – can't say. We've only read a single sentence so far." The man nods and James asks: "How did you know we were reading anyway?" And the man answers: "A note from her Lady arrived on top of the papers I had been looking over in order to fix the problems Harry picked up on." And my brother nods at him as I read on.
Harry, Ron, … from Gryffindor."
"That's most curious, I don't recall having ever heard of that rule." Albus mutters, clearly getting that this is just Severus wanting to get back at James through his son and I say: "Albus, if that rule existed, you know whoever comes up with it would get the majority of Gryffindor and Hufflepuff on their backs in a raging protest."
Yet then the man sighs and says: "Regardless of that, it's best if information like this does not fall in Cornelius' hands – let alone Dolores. She would grasp onto a rule like that as if it were chocolate to Remus and with Cornelius backing her, even they would not be able to object." Yet this worries and confuses me as I read on, wondering what happened to the Board of Governors and the Rights of Staff and Parents Board.
"He's just … Ron bitterly.
"Ronald Weasley, I did not raise you like that!" Molly snaps, but then James says: "I don't think upraising has to do with that. It sounds more like a teen speaking out against a hated teacher. And before you start, we both know you did the same, so don't bother. He's not here anyway." And Molly huffs her defeat as I read on.
The Gryffindor … answers anyway.
This makes me snicker, yet it makes Molly huff again. However, before she can object to it, does the voice of Lady Destiny sound and it says: "Harry only does that to make Ron feel included, however, for the sake of his friends, he lowers his own talents down to the point he loses confidence in the actual talents he possesses.
He has many subjects that he is quite great at, yet his upraising and his friends being so different when it comes to talent and schoolwork – really damage his self-confidence." This really worries me and seems to insult Molly, yet then James asks: "Will this still count after last night?" And we all look curious, me also wondering if any of Harry's friends are even aware of this problem as the voice answers him with a bit of graveness added to her powerful tone:
"No, though the outcome of that being so – will need adult supervision." And this instantly worries me as I can only imagine what Lady Destiny means with that and James turns to Albus as he says: "Once she gets back, have Minerva keep a close eye on my daughter." And while Albus cringes at the title, does he still nod as I read on, knowing the man has the prophesy on his mind, another factor that just made James break so long ago.
Harry felt … of Snape?
"Oh Harry dear, you don't have to fear any teacher. They only want to teach you to be the best wizard you can be." Molly gushes, only for James to ask: "Don't you mean, Harriet?" But then Albus says: "Actually, your child chose the name Jessica Artemis." And while I can already guess why the girl chose a name like this, does James look thoughtful about this before he smiles and says:
"I like it." Only for Molly to snap: "How could you? He didn't ask you – or Lily – or Albus!" But then James says: "First of, and I know it'll be hard to get used to, but it's she. Second of, Jessica is fifteen years old, so if she wants to choose her own name, I consider her old enough to do so." Here Molly wants to object, but James actually uses his role as Lord Potter to add power to his voice, proving how much the woman has been bothering him as he goes on:
"Third of, I have already recognized that I have been out of my child's life for too long to make that decision for her, so that only makes me more proud of her choice. And finally, Molly, is that name proof that Jess cares for us. Jessica is a female version of my own name and Artemis is a constellation, which is a Black Family tradition. It proves that, even though she has only known about her actual heritage for a few days, she is willing to honor it."
The woman seems shocked that she didn't get the chance to prove James wrong and then the man turns to Albus and asks: "And finally, no offense, Albus, but why should you have a say in what Jess' new name should be? especially with her father now officially taking his birth role in her life, something that he was allowed to do by Lady Destiny." Yet the man shakes his head and says: "We need to meet – tonight." At which we all nod before I read on.
Getting up, … Snape bandages.
"Oh dear, I do hope he was alright." Molly gushes, apparently already over her annoyance and Albus says: "He was. The challenge he faced in his need to protect the object was just slightly out of his league." Yet while the man had said this as if it had been a student accidentally failing on a test, do I share a worried look with James as I know that Severus having been working for Voldemort for years makes his endurance and experience levels exceed ours by a lot.
"Albus, I know Snape's levels of experience better than almost anyone, bar those who he worked with during the war. I also know, thanks to Sirius telling me about his family, what it's like to work for Voldemort. You having something at the school that was above his level? Forgive me for asking, but what was something that lethal doing at a school?" Yet the man seems not to share our concern as he smiles at us before I read on.
"Blasted thing," … at once?"
"Three heads?" I ask faintly and James seems to actually beat Molly to the punch as he shouts: "THREE HEADS? WHAT WAS A CERBERUS – A MONSTER EVEN VOLDEMORT DIDN'T DARE USE DURING THE WAR – DOING AT A SCHOOL? WHAT THE BLEEZUS WAS IT DOING THERE, ALBUS?"
Yet the man calmly answers: "It was protecting a treasure a dear friend of mine asked me to watch over." To which my brother furiously hisses: "Then why was this so-called treasure there and not at one of your manors under a Fidelius charm? Or did Halloween make you even distrust yourself with a spell like that?"
And Albus looks shocked before Molly shocks us both as she snarls: "How dare you question Albus like that! He was doing what he thought was right and –." Yet by now I have had too much of her hero-worshiping and I jump out of my chair to tower over the woman as I snap: "Excuse me, but we are standing up for the children's' safety here, Molly." Before I get James to gently sit me back down and I read on, snarling under my breath as I do.
Harry tried … a diversion!"
"Harry James Potter, how dare you –.""Wait, what?" James suddenly asks and he goes on as he asks: "I don't remember naming my son after me. Who thought I named my son after me." And the woman looks shocked before Lily says: "We named him Harry Sven Potter, not Harry James." Yet to this my fellow ginger asks:
"Why on earth would you use such a bland name?" And James, obviously done with the woman thinking she can question everything he, his partner and I do with our son and nephew, growls: "To prove that he is Sirius' son without making it too obvious. Sven – Sirius – get it or not?" And the woman looks shocked before I say:
"Best idea I ever had, if I say so myself." And this seems to shock the woman even more before James does what I want to do as he growls: "Molly, either accept that Jessica has parents of her own and that her life is now their responsibility – or shut up and leave this room. Your help is welcomed – your constant criticizing isn't." And with that do I read on, feeling proud.
Hermione's eyes … his mind –
This seems to shock Albus and he smiles as he says: "Ah, that is good. That means that his lessons with Severus will go quite well when he gets back." Yet while I am curious as to what he means with lessons, do James and I share a dark look over how he keeps slightly emphasizing on Jess' old gender as James told me about the hour meeting between the six of them again last night and described how happy he was for his kid's decision before I continue reading.
he needed … to forget.
"Wait, he – he played?" James asks and that seems to be the deciding factor as we all get shocked at how a portal of shadows appears behind the man, making his tumble back with an ungraceful yelp of shock before the voice of Lady Destiny sounds and says: "Have fun." Before the shadows vanish alongside my brother.
We all look shocked and I look down before I hum and say: "Heh, seems this is another part entirely, though it looks to still be part of the same chapter. I guess, we have to wait until Jessica Artemis Potter and her father catch up on this part." And unlike Albus, do I put heavy emphasis on both the name and the title.
Jessica's POV
Dad really wasn't happy with Snape confiscating my book and had even expressed how he would have felt it better if I had gone to McGonagall before approaching Snape, yet Lea had told him of how the woman's constant inactivity in regard to Umbridge had been the whole reason Hermione had lashed out at her when he was there.
Yet while the man had been relieved to hear that things didn't go to hell in a handbasket when I found out about Snape and his injury and while he had been quite understanding of why I even suspected Snape considering what little I knew of him, had we all been quite shocked when mum had suddenly appeared out of a dark shadow portal.
The man himself had been just as shocked and he had even yelped like a girl when he fell out of the portal and onto the couch between us, yet the minute he had realized where he was, he had shouted: "Awesome, I get to have a reading with my family." And we smile at him widely, the man wrapping his arms around us before he says:
"Wow, Jessie, you look incredible. Love the hair, sweetie." Making me smile, relieved beyond words that he approves of my changed looks only for the man to turn to Lea and say: "And I better see you give it a 3000% in keeping the wrong kind of guys away from my little girl, you hear?" At which Lea smirks and summons his Keyblade again as he says: "Any who try will be my next target for practice. And they better keep that memorized." Before he reads on.
The next … other team."
"You actually played in your – IS THAT YOUR BROOM?" Mum asks and I realize that I had summoned my Firebolt as Quidditch through the Ages was being mentioned and I nod as I say: "Dad bought it for me during the Christmas before he got back in my life." And the man asks: "May I?" I happily nod and hand it to him, loving the way that he looks at the broom in awe from every angle as Lea continues reading.
"Thanks, Seamus," … on sometimes.
"I actually had to sit a match out one time because I had been stupid and broken my hand the night before. Min-Min punished me for that by only letting Pops give me a Pain-Relief potion, but not heal my hand and that made me have to sit it out. Good Merlin, that was so boring!" Mum moans and I cuddle into him, giggling at the nicknames he gives Professor McGonagall and Madam Pomfrey and explaining this to Sora and Riku as Lea reads on.
Ron and … different colors.
"Wait, that's not entirely true. She had tried casting the charm, but instead mixed up Dean's coloring, so she got Percy to fix the mistake and then he and the Chasers made sure the charm was cast right." I say shocked, hating how the book is praising my best friend for something she never did and the fact that I have to mention that prat of a traitor in any positive way or form and the rest looks shocked before Lea reads on.
Meanwhile, in … Angelina Johnson.
"I really wish Wood was still on the team, I would love to be able to do that too from now on." I giggle to myself and then get shocked when Lady Destiny speaks and says: "Just this once, my sweet little girl." And to my utter delight do Oliver, the twins and my Chaser friends all appear from different shadow portals.
Yet as happy as I get at seeing them all, as quickly does the happiness get replaced with horrified fear as I remember who is sitting on mum's other side, only for Oliver to ask: "Okay, why are there an older Harry, a really pretty, girly version of Harry and a dog sitting on a couch? And where am – I mean, are we – anyway?"
And to my relief do I see that dad has changed into his Animagus form and instantly the twins are at our sides, wide smirks in place as they say: "Ali, Angy, Kate, Ollie, allow us to introduce you; the former Transfigurations Professor at Campbrina, James Potter-Black, his mate by Veela blood, Sirius, and their new, magically changed daughter – eh."
At which I snicker and say: "Jessica. Jessica Artemis Potter Black. And anyone cursing my father for what that filthy, no-good, lying, backstabbing –." But then mum says: "They get it, sweetheart." Making me see Ollie and Katie nod their heads in slight tremor before I see Angelina smirking in resignation as she says:
"Such a shame you got banned. I would have loved to see you beat Malfoy to a pulp in this new form. Being beaten by a – no offense – half-blood orphan must already suck, but being beaten by the girl that took part of his inheritance from him – or his supposed inheritance. I so want to see the look on his face when he finds out."
And this makes the twins nod vigorously and makes me giggle at them all before Oliver asks: "Right, and they are?" Aiming for Sora and Riku on the other couch, to which I say: "My brother, Sora Arturo Black and his mate by Veela blood, Riku and before you ask – that handsome piece of fiery meat is Lea, my mate by Kitsune blood."
Yet this seems to be the wrong thing to say as instantly all members of my former squad turn furious, though I quickly notice that the twins are just faking their fury as they already met him earlier, at the man, walking over to his seated form and towering over him as the boys chorus: "Hurt, insult, sadden or disobey her wishes in anyway." And the girls end: "And you have us to deal with." All of them hissing dangerously.
Yet Lea seems not at all intimidated and smirks at them, as if he's happy to know that I'm as important to them as I am to him, a thought that makes me feel real warm as he just says: "I am glad I can keep it memorized that I am not the only one who cares that much for our precious princess pure of heart." Which instantly makes me turn crazy red and apparently appeases the team as well as they all smirk and then chorus as one: "Good, keep that memorized."
Yet because I have seen Lea several times now and because Sora, Riku, dad and I spent quite some time with him, do we all burst out laughing, the others looking at us weird before Riku, who is just snickering hard says: "You just used Lea's own catchphrase against him." Making my team turn red as the twins chorus: "Still, our point stands." And Lea reads on, smirking himself.
"And women," … said George.
"Wait, this sounds familiar." Oliver says as they all go to sit at or near our feet and I say: "Lady Destiny allowed for Lea to take dad, Sora, Riku and me here and we've been reading my 1st year ever since. You guys and mum can stay here this once, because of the chapter contents." And Oliver grins excitedly as Lea reads on.
"We know … "Or else."
"You do realize that being more caring for your team will get you better health and winning results, right?" Mum asks while dad whines in dog form and Oliver says: "I'm not on the team anymore, I graduated a year and a half ago and I learned that while playing for Puddlemere." And mum nods before congratulating him on playing for such a famous team and after a quick explanation about Quidditch, does Lea continues reading.
"Right. It's … in him.
"Nope, not true." Mum says and instantly we all turn to him, yet he turns to dad, who gazes at the team with slight discomfort before he changes back, causing the girls and Oliver to get wide eyes before he says: "Flint's mother, when I was still a student, was arrested for trying that. That's how we know it's not true."
And the team nod, yet the nods of the girls and Oliver are very tentative and instantly I snap: "Hey, show some gratitude! This is the man that won us the Quidditch Cup last time!" Shocking them as I smirk and say: "That's right, my Firebolt came from him." And while I can see this instantly warming up Oliver a lot, does Angelina then ask: "Did you know that Lady Destiny – hey, you have yours back too." She says as she sees mum holding my Firebolt before Lea reads on.
Out of … Two Thousand.
"May that wondrous broom be remembered forever." Oliver sighs and then Katie goes on: "A worthful gift that –." Yet then Riku snarls: "Was bought by the user with their own cash behind their backs by the person supposedly in charge of their health and safety." And the two looks shocked before I say:
"Right, Riku has been, more or less, forming a pride between us since yesterday and it has made him really, really protective." To which one of the twins says: "Good." And the other goes on: "Our princess can use all the protection she can get." At which the rest nods, making me turn very, very red as Katie asks: "How do you guys know?" And Angelina answers: "Lea told us in Dumbledore's office." Before Lea himself reads on.
Madam Hooch … were off.
And instantly excitement is felt all around as my friends on the ground all lean forward where they sit, Sora and Riku lean into each other as they do the same, mum and dad grab onto each other's hands and I start wringing my own in a combination of excitement and concern for what will happen later and Lea eagerly reads on.
"And the … Professor McGonagall.
"He's Mary's son, alright." Dad snickers and then mum asks: "Remember that one match we had against Hufflepuff in our fourth?" To which dad says: "The one that took place just after she got ditched by their Seeker? Boy, was she brutal back then." And while this makes me share a look with the twins, does Lea then read on.
"And she's … the Slytherins.
And the same happens in the room, the Chasers being congratulated for their score by everyone bar Oliver, me and the twins, yet while the two redheads laugh at how red the girls turn for being prided over a single goal, do my hands start wringing more as part of me really hopes we can get past that part fast enough before Lea reads on.
"Budge up … along.""Hagrid!"
"Wait, why did they go from Harry to Lea to Ron and Hermione?" Sora asks and I cringe, really hoping this won't come back to Hogwarts and I say: "They'll be playing a big part in a certain – event that will prove that my First Quidditch Match of every season – is cursed." And while this makes my mum look worried, does Lea read on.
Ron and … to watch.
"Was it really that exciting?" Riku asks and Oliver says: "A guy who is between Lea and Hagrid's size and Harry flying side by side at speeds we didn't even know their brooms could go and both of them looking as if they were about to win the finals?" And Riku nods as he says: "Yeah, that does sound exciting." At which Lea reads on.
Harry was … reminded him.
"No, but it would make the game a lot more fun for everyone at Hogwarts." I say, having never known that this had been talked about and when the others look at me, I say: "Think about it. At the current moment, there are only 28 students out of the entire student body that actually get the chance to do a sport while at Hogwarts.
Yet while we train hard, become a solid team and gain great skill, we're really not the only ones with the Quidditch talents. Yet the talents of all the others go to waste, making it harder for them to get recognized by national or international teams after graduation and – well, if a red card would be implemented. Yes, it would mean that the Team Captain would have to train more players, but it would also help scout other talents."
The team seems really intrigued at this, but then I sigh and mumble: "Even if with someone like Umbridge at Hogwarts, a Muggle attribute like this will never be added to a Magical Sport, let alone see the light of day at Hogwarts." And while Oliver looks shocked at how desolate I sound, do the rest of my team all nod in disappointed agreement and mum pulls me close against him in comfort as Lea continues the chapter.
Hagrid, however, … in possession."
Yet as I hear about that goal being made, do I suddenly remember what I have been worried about this entire time and I tense up, mum instantly looking at me worriedly and I turn a pointed look at the twins and then my brother and the two nod before they go sit on either side of Sora and Riku, making both boys worry as Lea reads on.
It was … frightening lurch.
And instantly everyone who hadn't been there looks shocked, while the faces of those who had been there are turning white with renewed concern and I myself take my Firebolt from my mother and grip its handle to the point that my hands turn white, part of me actually feeling the fear I had been feeling that day as Lea reads on, frowning in concern.
For a … unseated him.
"WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD EVEN DARE TO CURSE MY BABY'S BROOM?" Mum then shouts and this shocks Sora into asking: "Surely there's a counter curse?" And I nod as I say: "Yes, and both require constant focus and eye contact. The signs are eerily similar." Confusing my brother as Lea reads on.
Lee was … it went.
"That lowlife scum. They're not just trying to move my baby away from the game, but by moving his broom higher and higher, they also hope to increase the damage once he does fall. This has the signs of a Dark Wizard all over it. How the heck did someone like that get into Hogwarts?" Mum asks, yet we don't answer as Lea reads on.
"Dunno what … one hand.
And just a second after he reads that, does Lea snap his fingers and do I feel as if shadows are licking at my sides while a bright light seems to come from their very center, blinding and shocking me and when I can see again, am I actually on Lea's lap, his arm wrapped around my waist and his reading voice fraught with fear.
"Did something … the crowd.
Yet while everyone looks at this shocked do I say: "I'm pretty sure that the last part wasn't in the text send to Aunt Lily. We better let them know." But when Lea says: "I am not going anywhere." Does the voice of Lady Destiny say: "I have already alerted them. Read on and reassure yourselves." And Lea instantly wants to do exactly that, but I whisper at him: "I'm still here, remember?" He gives me a grateful smile at this and then reads on, his voice a little calmer.
"What are … "Snape – look."
Lily's POV
We had been shocked to see James vanish in the same shadows that Lea always uses for travel, but I had noticed a line between two bits of text appearing that wrote those that deserve to hear of Jess' first game are now with her; her mother and friends included. And I had happily relayed the message to those around me. "Oh, that must include her team mates. I better return and inform Minerva and reassure their year mates." Albus said as he left.
I had then noticed that the next bit of text didn't seem to be that far off from what we just read, so I had kept Molly and Remus in the room with me, keeping myself busy by engaging Remus in one of our good-old discussions about how to mix different school subjects together and when the text had started shining I had taken this as a sign that they had caught on. Yet these last two lines instantly make me wonder what could be going on as I read on.
Ron grabbed … to me."
"Young lady, you leave Professor Snape –." Molly wants to rant, but before I can unleash my own famous temper, does Remus, who seems ready to be the Beta wolf that he was while growing up again, growl: "What part of cursing his broom do you not get? As far as your son and Hermione know Severus is a teacher that is proving to be a threat to their friend and they want to prevent that." And with that do I read on, deeply concerned.
Before Ron … he fell.
And while Molly puts a hand on her chest in relief, is there no mistaking the astonishment in her eyes and I say: "Remember why Lea came here yesterday? This is obviously who they really are." And while the woman glares at me, do I feel that a woman who is shocked at her own sons helping a friend shouldn't be a mother as I read on.
Marcus Flint … anyone noticing.
Jessica's POV
"THAT LOWLIFE CHEAT!" Sora roars in concerned anger and he snaps: "My sister is about to become a pancake or worse and he thinks he can take advantage of her life being threatened to win a game? He really thinks that low of other people's humanity?" And while Riku pulls him even closer in shared concern, do I say:
"He actually got five weeks detention with Professor Sprout for that stunt.""How is that a decent punishment?" Sora asks and I smirk alongside my old teammates as I answer: "No one messes with Sprout. She is actually the only one of all Heads of House that takes their House to task when they turn their backs on me, which has happened four times now. And trust me, she knows exactly how to give a detention to a teenager that sticks."
"But if your own House has turned on you four times now, why are you still going there?" Lea asks, concern sounding like a burning fire raging through his voice and I sigh, having never wanted to admit this to my friends, but not wanting to lie to him as I say: "Because even after the World Cup, I just didn't know where else to go. I didn't – I didn't even know Campbrina existed." And my mate nods before mum asks:
"Jess, are you contemplating going to Campbrina instead of Hogwarts?" And I sigh, sending a short and guilty look at my old and current friends before I say: "Our original plans were actually to just leave for where Sora and Riku were taken to when they were infants, but – yeah, I have been thinking about it. Sorry Angy, Allie, Kate." But the girls shake their heads and Angelina, her own voice proving how much she hates her own words, says:
"Jess, Hogwarts – it's just not safe. Not for us and definitely not for you. You have had some crazy adventures that no one ever helps you overcome or help you deal with the aftermaths, you constantly have teachers after your hide and you have had our House treat you like a flipped galleon, hero – or should I say, heroin now – one day and bloody scapegoat the next. You deserve so much better than that, any of that."
The girl then looks at her team mates and goes on: "Am I going to miss my little sibling? Of course, I miss you every time I train the team and I know that Katie and Allie feel the same. Am I going to worry over whether or not you will be treated better? Not really, I know your mum works there and that's reassuring. Do I think that you finally deserve to put yourself above those mind-twisting bastards?" And here all girls shout:
"ABSOLUTELY!" Shocking me and making me smile at them gratefully, yet the more I look at them, the more I think: "I do deserve to put myself first, but – if I leave – will they be safe? Especially with – with Umbridge practically ruling Hogwarts? Won't she target them just to hurt me and make me want to come back to stop her from going after them?" And these thought scares me, making me look at them in growing concern before mum asks:
"And now explain to me why you shouldn't equip the same mindset on your own life and school choices?" And the girls look shocked before the twins turn to each other and Fred says: "I do think mum would rest easier." And the other goes on: "If she knew we were in a much safer school." At which I smile as Lea reads on.
In the meantime
At Campbrina
The Mother's POV
The lady before me is the most gorgeous being I have ever seen and reminds me of the sweet, beautiful wife I used to have before the war against Grindelwald took her from me, making me retreat into Campbrina and take on the role as Mother of the School, a role I try with all my heart to implement on all staff and students.
"You can expect your beloved teachers back once my sweet child has healed and with them, a lot of new children for you to care for. However, understand that one of them carries a burden put on them by outside forces, that she has rid herself of that burden, but that outsiders will not accept this. She must be kept safe."
And while I had never expected that Jamie and Lils would be returning to my nest, do I nod, understanding that if Lady Destiny implores me to protect someone, they deserve everything Campbrina offers in regard to proper protection and the woman smiles at me sweetly before she vanishes in her own light.
"Come on, … Snape's robes.
Lily's POV
"HERMIONE JEANE GRANGER! HOW DARE YOU –." Yet here I stop the woman as my shock at the entire situation gets replaced by utter rage over a mother who choses teachers over the safety of her own kids and my niece and I shout back: "ARE YOU BLEEDING INSANE! MY NIECE WAS BEING ENDANGERED AND YOU THINK THAT GIRL STOPPING THE POTENTIAL CULPRIT IS THE PROBLEM!
SURELY YOU'RE NOT TELLING ME THAT YOU THINK A STUDENT ATTACKING A TEACHER IS WORSE THAN A TEACHER POTENTIALLY TRYING TO KILL A STUDENT YOU SAY YOU CARE ABOUT! SURELY YOU'RE SMART ENOUGH TO REALIZE HOW UTTERLY WRONG THAT SOUNDS! HOW THAT PROVES THAT, WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO IT, YOU DON'T CARE FOR THAT CHILD AT ALL!"
And the woman looks at me shocked and I snarl: "I understand just as fine as you that Snape was not the actual culprit and the book has already told us that the actual culprit got distracted and yes, her method was a bit extreme – but you tell me you wouldn't do the same for your sons." And the woman wants to say: "Severus –." Do I snarl: "I meant the situation, not the teacher." Which makes her fall silent at which I read on.
It took … had happened.
"And neither will anyone ever tell him." I mutter to which Molly snarls: "Severus deserves –." But the glare Remus and I send her way is enough to make her whiten and stop before I say: "It happened four years ago and that line was put there by Lady Destiny herself; listen to it." And while she keeps looking shocked, do I read on, not understanding why she is so adamant in seeing criminals in her own kids and gods in the teachers as that is just wrong.
It was … his broom.
Jessica's POV
And just by that one line does everyone sigh and lean back against each other and their respective couches in utter relief, yet Lea does not remove his arm from around my waist. Yet at the same time do I feel I do not want him to as the relieved way that it's now wrapped around me makes me feel warm inside as he reads on, his warm voice washing over me and filling me up with the same warm feelings as it did when he started the chapter.
"Neville, you … this, though.
"He really should have kept his mouth shut; it would have saved him from the five weeks of detention if he did." I mutter, but then Lea growls: "Had it been any other teacher, I would have gone to him myself to show him just what I think of his careless behavior to your near death-experience." Making me smile at him and as he reads on, do I hear Katie whisper to Angelina: "I can't wait to see him meet some of those bastards." And Angelina nods, giggling.
He was … and Hermione.
Yet at this bright lights appear in front of us all and they confuse us as they actually drop sky blue colored ice cream sticks into our laps, yet Lea starts to smile very happily when he sees this and Sora shouts: "YES, SEASALT ICE-CREAM!" Making the team and mum look at him as if he's lost it, yet I remember what he said yesterday.
I turn from him to Lea, who gives me a warm encouraging smile to the stick in my lap and just by the first lick, do I feel as if I am tasting the salt of the sea combined with the sweetness that I have come to associate with chocolate and butterbeer and I hum in sweet appreciation as I say: "Damn, it's – salty, but also really, really sweet."
And with those words to encourage them do the rest also take tentative licks, yet to my shock do dad and Oliver cringe as Oliver says: "A bit too sweet for my taste." While dad shakes his head and says: "Wrong kind of salty." Causing for the twins to instantly snag their respective ice cream sticks from them as Lea continues reading.
"It was … off you."
Lily's POV
"Oh Ronald, Professor Snape would never –." But while I hate how patronizing the woman sounds, does Albus, who returned shortly after I reminded her of who the author of the books was, gently ask: "Molly, do you remember Professor Wickslam?" And instantly the woman turns red, at which I raise an inquisitive eyebrow as Albus says: "Exactly." Only for us all to get shocked by a bright white portal spitting James out.
The man lands on a sofa with ease, yet still with a bit of shock on his face before he says: "Well, that makes sense. The match was over, after all.""How is Harry?" Molly instantly asks, yet this makes James sneer at her and makes me think: "Why is she still fighting a losing battle?" As he snidely says: "Jessica is doing perfectly fine and is slowly growing closer with her brother and mate. Your sons are also doing well, in case you were wondering."
And while the woman looks shocked to have received such a harsh response and Albus says: "James please, understand that it will take time for us to get used to Harry having changed his gender." Yet James retorts: "I would – if the both of you don't constantly say Jessica's name as if the gender change was a mistake she made."
At this both of the two magicals cringe before Albus sighs and says: "James, you know why –." But James, who I know hates that prophesy with a raging passion, interrupts him and says: "Albus, allow me to show you the chess board as it is set at the current moment. You, the king are in one corner, the Mother, the Headmistress of Campbrina in another – and Jess is heading for the Queen.
And she is taking several pawns – also known as her friends – with her. And before you say anything, Molly, Lady Destiny has already informed the Mother and two of Jess' friends who wanted to come and who are probably yours – are old enough to decide such a thing for themselves. And the other three all looked to either be their age or one year younger and the comments they made about Hogwarts really weren't too positive." Yet at this Molly angrily snarls:
"And how do I know that this school is good enough for my kids." Making James and me share a glance that silently asks: "She's joking, right?" As I try not to feel insulted as it's obvious to me by this point that the woman is just losing herself to her own stubborn competitiveness. At this do I pull a vial that I had been given by one of my N.E.W.T. level student as a Going Away gift yesterday out of my robe as I ask: "How is this for evidence, Molly?"
And the woman looks at me as I say: "This is a potion that one of my N.E.W.T. level students gave me that he has been working on since he was a fourth and it allows werewolves – to touch silverware." And this alone makes the woman gape at me before James says: "And this is a spell invented by an O.W.L. student of mine."
And he swishes his wand, causing for the wooden floor under our feet to actually clean itself out and to turn from oak to holy at the same time, the wood itself turning sturdier under our feet. And while Albus and Molly look flabbergasted, does Remus, his face proving he is also done with this constant arguing and criticizing, say: "And finally, weren't Lily and James supposed to be dead?
I think that fact – the fact that the two of them managed to clone and that the Mother managed to hide them so flawlessly for so many, many years – says plenty enough of the level of security and secrecy that Campbrina holds onto – and sorry Albus, but I think that more than anything proves that Campbrina excels Hogwarts on the security department."
This is something Molly obviously wants to object to this, yet Albus sighs and says: "Yes, I do agree, Remus. Though that is something I always knew and I long since stopped trying to reach their level, really." Which turns the anger on Molly's face into shock and then he asks: "So, the twins were with you, James?" And James answers:
"The twins as well as three very nice girls and a sturdy looking guy named Oliver. And of course my beloved Siri, my Jessy, Jessy's Lea, my Sora and Sora's Riku. And I even got to hold my girl's broom as apparently Lady Destiny gave it back to her and it looked really amazing." And with that does the man lean back in the sofa, a goofy smile of great elation on his face, yet I notice how there is still text on the pages and thus continue reading.
"Rubbish," said … it's guarding."
"Why? Why do they think so low of a teacher? Of Severus of all people?" Molly moans, yet by now I have had enough of her, in my eyes, twisted views and I retort: "Who knows. Why do you think as low of Jess' father as you do?" And the woman looks shocked before she screeches: "That is a completely different matter."
Yet then Remus proves himself for the loyal pack being that he is once again as he says: "Quite right. Jess' distrust of Severus is based on his personal experience – your distrust is based on articles that come from the same paper as that is currently slandering a fifteen year old." And yet Molly seems unwilling to learn as she mutters:
"Sometimes they're wrong, sometimes they're right." Shocking Albus, yet pushing James past the brink as he shoots out of his seat and he wants to snarl when suddenly the walls around us start to swirl and twist and actually turn a strange kind of color that makes it look as if we are gazing at them through a thick layer of mist. And the power that comes from the magic doing so instantly makes me know that it's Lady Destiny at work once again.
The whole room seems to change and when it has stopped, do I drop the book in shock with a yelp of concerned fear at what I see in front of me. His arms and legs broken at several angles, ribs sticking out of his back, one of them showing part of a bleeding organ, whip marks all over his face and blood covering the entire floor under him.
Sirius looks dead as he lies there, yet he also looks at least two decades too young and James softly snarls: "This is it. This is the night dad had to save his life. I will – I will never forget this night." And with that, simply because seeing my friends hurt has never been something I could fully stomach, do I look away and do I spot Walburga Black plastered against the wall with two wizards with wands aimed at her face standing in front of her.
Both of them are the same height and have very average sizes, which confuses me as I know it's James and his father, but then James his voice hollow to prove that this night is still affecting him even many years, says: "Disillusion spells. We were both very desperate to save Siri, but we didn't dare risk Walburga discovering who I was." And I nod at him as we watch the two wizards casting several spells at the woman.
These spells disarm the woman, tie her arms behind her back and sow her clothes against the wall behind her before they speak in chorus, their voices enchanted to sound like your everyday person's voice as they say: "You are no mother – as you just lost yourself a son." And with that they turn to Sirius, place an old box of Chinese food on him and Port Key him away.
The room then changes back into the living room we have been staying in for the reading and then James, his face proving it would have been better if he had still been with his mate when we saw this as it's dark with pain and horror, softly snarls: "And that was something Sirius had to deal with on a very frequent business after that, simply because his mother didn't accept him alive if he wasn't in her grasp. So never judge my husband like that again."
And Molly, who looks like she just got herself a new Boggart and that it has been attacking her for over a month, nods in acceptance before Remus says: "I'll go get her some hot chocolate. You try and read the rest of this stuff." And James and I nod, James coming to sit with me for calming comfort, something he did a lot after we decided to go to Campbrina with the Mother and I allow him to cuddle with me as I read on.
Hagrid dropped … guard the –"
"Why am I not even surprised?" James groans as he hears this and I decide to distract him as the dark look in his eyes starts to worry me and so I ask: "James, what do they look like? Sora, Riku and Jess?" And instantly the man's entire demeanor changes, his grumpy annoyance getting replaced with a kind of pride only a mother can show before he gushes:
"Oh Lily, if only you could see them. Sora, he's – he has this brown shade of hair that is so obviously black hair that has been seen too much sun, he has these gorgeous sea-colored eyes and he has the kindest, sweetest, happy-go-lucky smile I have ever seen. It just makes you know that, no matter what, you're going to be alright. There is just this – this aura about him that – that, if I wasn't his mother, would have made me want to be his friend.
And Riku, he has this incredible silver-colored hair that hangs just above the nape of his neck, gorgeous crystal blue eyes and he has all these muscles hidden under his skin. He just looks like he's been training his entire life, just to protect his friends – or at least my little Sora. But while he seems like he has found paradise when he's looking at Sora, his eyes – oh Lily, his eyes. They prove he has seen war and worse and conquered it.
And Jessy – oh sweet Founders, Merlin and Morgana, my sweet Jessica. What can I say about her? If she were one, not my daughter and two, your age and, if I wasn't bonded to Siri by destiny, but actually going gaga after girls like you – it would have been a really hard pick between you two girls, let me tell you that."
This really makes me smile widely at the man and I say: "They sound wonderful. And what about Lea?" At which a really content smile appears on James' face as he says: "I know MC mates are chosen by Destiny and let me tell you, that lady hit the jackpot with that guy." Making me smile as by this point I feel as if there are more people who want to either hurt or control Harry than really help him before I ask:
"So, when are you going to tell Alice and Frank that their son is back?" And the man looks shocked before he hits himself on the head and he says: "I completely forgot about that. We'll do it when we're done reading this stuff about Snape supposedly being a thief." At which I nod and with the man leaning against me, do I read on.
"Yes?" said … that is."
"If it's top secret, then Albus shouldn't have put it – James, you don't think Albus did that on purpose, did you? Because he knew Harry would be coming to Hogwarts?" Yet at this James, who by now has gone into an almost fetus position against my side, something that again reminds me of the days after our departure, sighs and says: "Seeing his reaction to Jessica and our support behind her change; I fear the worst, Lily." At which I read on, highly concerned.
"But Snape's … the sort."
"Hagrid for Merlin's sake, I can name seventeen Hogwarts teachers of the last half a century that did things much worse than a little thievery." I can't help but snarl and then James asks: "You really never did move on from Professor Quartz, did you?" And while I grimace and work my hardest to suppress that memory as it was something that James needed to help me with as much as I needed to help him a few years later, do I read on.
"So why … saw him."
"What do you think?" James asks and while I smile as I can easily see myself in the younger girl especially how I was when I was her age, do I answer: "She read about both, but her fears for her friend made her forget about it." At which James nods with a smile and say: "She'll make a good dorm mate for my little girl. She sounds like an excellent friend." And while I know he is referencing me as well, do I read on, smiling softly.
"I'm tellin' … with himself.
And I feel just as furious as I can already guess exactly what the item is that Hagrid is talking about and I hiss: " Didn't you say that Jessica is considering transferring to Campbrina?" And when James nods, do I hiss: "Good, items like that should have never existed, let alone be in the same place as innocent lives like students."
Here James sighs and says: "And then to think; this is only Harry's first year. Imagine all the other problems we might encounter as we go through the rest of the last four years." And just by the sight of where we are currently staying and the memory of how the people we are staying with are behaving and treating us and our family, can I only whisper: "I'd rather not, James." The mother of my new niece nodding in agreement with me.
Hey everyone,
This chapter went GREAT! The added content felt really deserving, I got to flesh out both the Quidditch team as well as some members of the Order and prove that Remus really is loyal to his pack – when he wants to be, which will be all the time in this story – and the argument between Lily, James and Molly just doesn't seem to end.
Now let me make one thing very clear: I HAVE PLANS FOR MOLLY! There is a certain something that she needs before she can accept all of this, but at the moment, she is being denied this, because Lady Destiny – and I – does not believe that she deserves this as much as others, such as Lea, James, Lily and others. However, she will get this chance later and it will make her the wonderful and kind mother we see her.
Well, from time to time,
Venquine1990
