The team and it's three interlopers had just took off in the jet when Garcia skyped them. "I can't find anything. Nada. Nothing. There are no records of a family with the last name black that have a daughter named Bellatrix let alone a younger brother's name."
Hermione had just begun stirring, having been carried to and from the SUV by her husband, when she heard this. "You won't there are a limited number of people that can access the files of families who attended our school because of its diverse and controversial curriculum and method of invitation." Despite her groggy voice, everyone on the jet heard her and Neville and Luna looked grateful not to have to explain. While Hermione had taught them about muggles and their culture, they didn't want to risk exposing the magical world too much to these particular muggles if they messed up. They were too smart to miss any slip ups they may make.
Spencer helped Hermione into a sitting position as she began to explain further. "Students that attend our school are born with a very particular variation in their DNA; it allows them to comprehend and study subjects that have long been considered myth. This gene is both hereditary and a mutation. All babies when they are born have blood taken to ensure they are healthy, however if this genetic variation occurs they become listed for the school and begin attendance there at the age of eleven. I was a special case, my genetic variation was stronger than most people's so I began attending at the age of ten under the guise of being eleven."
Garcia, Hotch and Morgan were the only ones that didn't know that this was only a slight variation of the truth. While most of it was true, the presence of magic automatically enrolled you for Hogwarts before any blood tests were taken.
"If you were to look me up, you would find my education and medical records up to the age of ten and a driving license dated a year ago as well as a trust fund and debit account, but nothing else." Garcia did just that before confirming what had just been said. "We have special laws to protect us because at one point we were hunted, now the community is completely isolated except in times of extreme distress.
Gideon had finally worked out just how Hermione had spun her tale and was impressed. It was almost all the truth but worded in a way that protected the wizarding community. Spencer was likewise in awe of his soulmate's ability to explain the situation without exposing the community that he was born to and had only just discovered. He couldn't resist and kissed her temple tenderly, a gesture which drew Hotch's attention.
"If this community is so isolated, what happened between you and Reid to cause your relationship? He has full records from his birth to now, so he obviously wasn't a part of this isolated community."
Hermione noticed that the observation had caused both Spencer and her Uncle Gid to raise their hackles so she quickly held her hand out to both to calm them down while contemplating an answer. She didn't need to say anything.
"Agent Hotchner, Neville explained earlier why Mione is so different from most people in our community. She never denounced the society she was born in when she joined the community. In fact, Mione is like the poster child for becoming a less isolated community. She maintains good relationships with those she cares about whether or not they were with her as part of the community. It's why Bellatrix took such pleasure in torturing her. Knowing this, is it any wonder that she has a close relationship with him? They are like yin and yang, they work together perfectly."
Luna's usual easy going personality was easily foregone in the defence of her friend's soul bond, and Spencer was touched at the blonde's quick defence of his relationship with his soul mate.
"Hotch, it doesn't matter how my goddaughter got so close to Spencer, it matters that they did and that we need to use their minds and the information Hermione and her friends give us to solve this case so that she can get back on supervised bed rest." The warning in Gideon's voice was palpable and Hermione made a quick decision to try to ease the tension that had mounted within the jet.
"Agent Hotchner, governments do know of our community but only a limited number of people are allowed access to it and its files. Whereabouts did you say the last crime scene was?"
While Spencer was struggling to figure out what his wife was hinting at, he saw Neville and Luna's small smiles and knew that whatever it was it was a good thing. Then it hit him, she was diverting his thought process.
"Just outside of the Congress hotel, it's a five star establishment with a long history in the community."
The three British magicals all exchanged glances before Hermione shared her thoughts with Spence through their connection. 'That was outside the muggle entrance of MACUSA' and Spencer immediately understood her concern.
"Nev, Lu. Feel like another government heist for old times sake?" Hermione's question was met with smirks from her friends and slightly horrified glances from everyone else on the jet, including Garcia, whose image was still present on the laptop screen.
Let me know what you think. Hopefully I will finish the next chapter soon and be able to post it. Hold on to your broomsticks because things are about to get interesting.