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Bianca and Candice slid down the stairs the next morning yawning. They made their way to the kitchen and found something to eat. Bianca noticed the Daily Prophet on the table and raised her eyebrows. "I wonder why dad ordered the Prophet instead of the muggle newspaper. O well, lets see what's new in the wizarding world" She picked it up and painfully read the words at the top of the page.
"BREAKING NEW: HE ATTACKS AGAIN! THIS TIME ON HIS OWN KIND!" the cousins exchanged glances for a moment before Candice joined Bianca and listened as she continued reading.
"There has been yet another attack by He Who Must Not Be Named but what is concerning the Aurors is the fact that it was on 'purebloods' and not muggleborns. It is believed to have happened early this morning. This time a man, a woman and their two daughters as it appears, have been abandoned in their large double story house. The parents and their youngest daughter were assumed to be killed straight away but the eldest daughter was found outside the home in the middle of their front garden covered with bleeding cuts and bruises. Healers say she was tortured before being killed. Their neighbors have been questioned and they have reported nothing out of the ordinary.
"Oh no" Bianca said as she read on.
"This family is not strangers. The eldest daughter identified as Amanda Dream was in the Auror program at the Ministry and just graduated. Rumors say it hasn't been her first encounter with the You Know Who, as he has been trying to get her on his side for a long time now. The Ministry was worried that she would be in more danger when given assignments but she showed true commitment. They are still unaware of why he wanted her in the first place but they are looking into it now.
"She was such a lovely girl. It was a shame no one was there to help her. A neighbor told"
"What's wrong, keep going" Candice said.
"I can't. Candice I could have helped her but instead I ignored my dream"
"Bianca, this is not your fault. What were you supposed to do? Even if you tried everyone would have ignored you and said it was only a dream, just like you did. Don't beat yourself up about it. At least next time if you have a dream like that we will do something about it" Candice said, hugging her cousin.
"It says here their funeral is tomorrow. If we were going to school I would have gone" Bianca said.
"Well how do you know it was her? Do they have any pictures?" Candice asked.
They turned the page to see the girl lying on the grass with the same blonde hair and fair skin like in the dream. Bianca nodded, "That's her"
"Well there is nothing we can do now" Candice said sitting down again. They were quiet for a while eating in silence. Twenty minutes later and Candice was fed up.
"Come on. We can't sit around all day thinking of what could have been. Let's do something" she said.
"I'm not really in the mood Candice" Bianca replied.
"I don't care. I was asking I was telling. Get your ass upstairs and change your clothes" she told. Bianca looked at her. "NOW"
"Alright. I'm going" Bianca said getting and miserably walking upstairs.
They both changed into their jeans and a hooded jumper after a calming warm shower. They got in the car and sat there.
"So where are we going?" Bianca asked sitting in the passenger seat.
"I have no idea" Candice replied. "How about we go to my house?"
"I guess. There's nothing else to do" Bianca said.
They drove in silence and walked inside the busy house.
"Hi girls" Taryn said, changing the babies nappy on the couch.
"Hello" they both said, kissing her.
"What are you doing today?" Candice asked.
"I'm working later. Your father is upstairs helping Tanisha get dressed." she replied.
"I didn't know you are working again" Candice said sitting down holding her clean sister while her mum rushed around.
"Yes, well I'm only doing a bit here and there. Not a lot because your father works full time and there is no one to watch the girls. I would ask Nick but by the time I have to go to work he still isn't home." she explained.
"Did you need us to take care of them for a while?" Bianca asked, quietly.
"What's wrong honey?" Taryn asked.
"Nothing"
"Are you sure? If there is something wrong, this family has plenty of people to talk to" Taryn told.
"Thanks" Bianca replied, giving her a half-smile.
"So do you need a babysitter for today? I'm being nice, take advantage of it" she said to her mother making her laugh.
"Alright, thank you girls. I'll be back in a few hours" Taryn said handing the baby over taking her bag and leaving.
Then Mike came downstairs with a clean and dressed Tanisha. Looking around, "Where's your mother?"
"She went to work" Candice replied.
"So I'm guessing you are babysitting?" he asked. They nodded.
"Alright, well I'll see you girls later" he said kissing them a leaving.
They put the baby to sleep and Tanisha was watching a movie. They sat at the table and looked at each other. "Bianca talk to me, you never hold back on telling me something. Why is it different now?"
"I'm not holding back. There is nothing I have to tell you" Bianca told.
"Bianca, you're a crap liar and I'm always here to help you but only if you let me"
"I just have so many questions" Bianca said, giving into her cousin's stern look.
"Like what?" she asked.
"Why was he after her? I mean I know it was kind of obvious but still there has to be a bigger reason than that. Voldemort is way smarter than that."
"Well that is only something we can guess and leave to the Aurors" Candice told.
"And another thing. I must have had that dream for a reason and it was obviously meant to be stopped but I didn't and if I did try then who would i tell and what would i do?" Bianca asked again.
"Bianca, these are all good questions and there are only two people I can recommend. Your brother and Professor Dumbledore. If he is as good as people say he is, which I believe so, then he will be able to help you, but you have to stop beating yourself up. There is nothing you can do about it now. She's gone." Candice said.
"Yes I know but I feel guilty"
"I'll make you a deal. If you put this behind you then the next dream you have like that, if you do, we can go straight to Dumbledore and not ignore it until we are sure it doesnt mean anything. I'm sure it was a one off but if it happens again then we have a plan but you have to tell me straight away even if it is in the middle of the night."
"In the middle of the night. Are you sure? Last time I woke you up you almost killed me" Bianca told.
"That's true, but I'll understand" Candice said smiling, "Or try to anyway."
"Thanks Candice"
"Now can you please go back to normal? I need to figure out what to wear tonight" Candice told.
"Yes, we can go straight home and raid the wardrobe once we finish babysitting" Bianca said giggling a little.
Just then they heard a baby crying, "Speaking of babysitting. I'll get her" Candice said.
While Candice was upstairs Bianca went to the couch and sat next to Tanisha who fell asleep on the couch. She smiled and turned the television softer. Candice came back downstairs carrying a baby with a tear-stained face.
"Aww baby. What's the matter?" Bianca asked, taking her from Candice.
"She is a bit restless. I can't get her back to sleep, can you try?" Candice asked.
Bianca sat with the baby resting on her chest for a while rubbing her back and she was soon fast asleep again. Candice smiled, "I can see you as a mother when you're older"
"Yeah, and you. You're good with babies. You have grown up with two so far" Bianca said.
"I hope it stays that way" Candice said sitting next to her cousin and sister.
"Why? Don't you want you mum to have another baby?" Candice shook her head.
"Why not?"
"Because I can't do it anymore. Be the big sister to a bunch of little ones. Its hard work and its like I can never do anything wrong and I'm a bad example, and then I worry about them all the time. I worry about Tanisha being teased at school and being neglected by mum and dad and baby Candice having to grow up now of all times when it is the most dangerous. It's just hard"
"Candice you are their big sister and of course you are going to worry. What makes you think I don't worry everyday about you getting hurt and for Jordy making the wrong friends, and Keagan trying to be like everyone else, and Nicolas just doing everything everyone asks him to, and Jamey doing something dangerous, and Jesse not liking himself the way he is, and Tiana, Tanisha, Sarah and Candice having to grow up with so much going on. You guys are all like my little brothers and sisters and it's always going to be like that. Worrying is just part of the job description" Bianca explained, in one very long breathe.
"You worry way too much" Candice said.
"That's what I'm trying to say. You never stop and the more worried you are, the better they will turn out in the end" Bianca smiled.
"I guess your right"
"You guess?"
"Ok. You are right" Candice corrected herself.
Just then the door opened and in walked Taryn with a lot of grocery bags as well.
"Mum, what's with all the food?" Candice asked
"The family party Candice." she replied dropping them on the table. "Did you forget?"
"No one told us about a family party" Candice said as Bianca joined them.
"Well I'm telling you now."
"But we are going out tonight" Candice complained.
"You still can but you have to make an appearance at the party. It is for you and your cousins" Taryn told.
"Alright, well we're going out now. We'll see you there later" They kissed Taryn on the cheek and drive back home to get ready. They didn't realize how fast the time went. They had two hours to get ready, help Gabriella with the food and meet the boys.
As usual they got home to find it completely chaotic. They went upstairs found something nice to wear. It was almost time for them to go and they had already finished so they helped Gabriella with the food.
"Where are you going tonight?" she asked.
"Just out with my cheating boyfriend" Bianca mumbled to herself.
"Sorry?"
"She said we are going out with friends" Candice replied, giving Bianca a harsh look. If her family was to find out James was cheating on Bianca they would send Nick to hunt him down and kill him.
"Ok well have a good time and don't forget about the party tonight" she said before walking away.
The girls smiled and walked to the door taking their belongings with them.
"Are you crazy?" Candice whispered.
Bianca giggled, "Settle down. I was kidding, no one will find out."
They walked out the door to see James and Sirius waiting for them by the car. They smiled and kissed them o the cheek.
"So where are you taking us tonight?" Candice asked excitedly. Bianca just stood there smiling sweetly.
"You have to wait and see" Sirius said as he opened the car door and waited for the girls to get in. The boys drive them to and unknown destination. They got out of the car and followed the boys inside an old looking shop.
They stopped to look around and it was very obvious it was a wizard shop by the way everyone was dressed. It looked like a bar with people scattered at tables across the room. The girls were confused but didn't show their emotions.
They followed the boys upstairs and before they knew it they were in a beautifully decorated room with a table set for four in the middle. There was soft music playing in the background and a lot of space for dancing. To the very far side of the room there was a small balcony overlooking the mountains.
"What is this place?" Candice asked looking around in awe.
"We can't tell you. It's a secret" Sirius answered taking her hand and leading her to the table. James and Bianca did the same thing.
They all sat at the table and looked at the menu.
"Have you decided what you want?" James asked.
The girls nodded, "Now what?"
"Read it to us" James told still looking at his menu.
They were confused but read it anyway and before they knew it a plate of food appeared in front of them.
"Cool" Candice said.
"It's almost like magic" Bianca said smiling. They all rolled their eyes. The boys ordered their food and started eating. James had also noticed that Sirius used cutlery instead of his hands, although he was having some trouble.
"So, when do you guys go home?" Candice asked between bites.
"Tonight" Sirius answered, "We didn't bring our school stuff so we have to go back home and pack. We only brought a few things"
"So I guess this is the last time we will be seeing you guys then" Bianca said looking at Candice across the table.
"What a shame. Well at least you spent the whole summer with us" Candice said.
"I wish it was more though" Sirius said.
"Ok, let's not ruin this dinner with sad talk" James said, trying to change the subject.
"So you're not going to miss me then?" Bianca asked him.
"Of course I will" he said.
"Well I'm not going to miss you" she said looking at him.
His face changes completely. "James, I'm kidding" she said laughing.
Candice was sitting on the other side of the table trying to hide her giggling.
"This food is really nice. Can I ask where it comes from or is that a secret?" Bianca asked.
"It comes from the kitchen" Sirius replied.
"Alright, you guys are obviously not going to tell us anything" Candice said, sitting back.
A little while later they were all full and sitting talking at laughing.
"That's disgusting" Bianca said. "Who came up with that pick-up line?"
"Peter" Sirius said. "He's a Marauder. He's quite but some of the things that go through his head are wrong, even for me"
"Well that explains it then" Candice said.
"Hey!"
"Tell us about Remus" Bianca said, "You guys have mentioned him but not much"
"Well he's is a good friend, gives good advice, studies hard-"
"Unlike you two" Bianca cut in.
"How do you know we don't study?" Sirius asked.
"It is very obvious, but continue" she replied.
"That's about it. Oh and he has good grades" James finished.
The girls just nodded. Just then Bianca's phone rang and they all knew what that meant.
"Hello?" she answered.
"Bianca, where are you?" her mother asked. "What's that noise?"
"Um, music" Bianca replied.
"But you don't listen to that music"
"Hold on" Bianca said getting up and moving to the balcony. "Ok"
"When are you and Candice coming home? Everyone is asking for you" Gabriella said.
"Half an hour" Bianca said.
"Make it ten" she said and hung up the phone.
Bianca walked back inside and the others looked at her.
"Well I guess we will be going then" Candice said standing up.
"Alright, well I guess we'll take you home"
They left the nice room and went back downstairs and out of the shop. They traveled home in silence and got out of the car. The girls looked behind them at the house to see it lit up with shadows behind the curtains.
"So I guess this is goodbye" Bianca said.
"I guess so" James replied.
Candice and Sirius were hugging and kissing and Bianca was standing there.
Just hug him, he won't bite you. She thought.
She moved forward and hugged him. They stood for a little while before she hugged Sirius and they walked inside. They waved when they got to the door and entered the house.
They were met by the whole family and spent the rest of the night with them.
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James and Sirius watched the girls retreat to their house. They waved goodbye and made their way inside the house. Mrs. Potter was in the kitchen tidying everything up.
"Hello boys. Did you have a good time?" she asked.
"Yes" they replied simply.
"Ok then. Well can you please go upstairs, pack your things and clean your room?" she asked.
They both nodded and went upstairs in silence. They opened the door and found James' owl on the window sill.
"You have to give the bird a break. He need rest too you know" Sirius said.
"Sirius not again" James replied taking the letter and giving the owl a pat and food and water. He opened the letter hoping to read it quickly before he started packing his things. He knew he wasn't allowed to use magic so it would take a lot longer.
He opened it and it said:
Dear James,
Well it has been great writing to you over the summer. It has definitely been the best part and thankfully we won't have to anymore.
I don't want to keep you long so all I will say is,
See you tomorrow!
Lily,
xoxo
He smiled and folded to paper before putting it in his pocket and helping Sirius before he breaks something.
"What did lover girl say?" Sirius asked.
"Don't call her that. None of your business" James said.
"You're my best friend and brother so yes it is." Sirius said.
"She said 'See you tomorrow'" James replied. They looked at each other before they started laughing.
"Trust a girl to write that" Sirius said.
"Chicks" they both said slapping hands and taking a break.
"Boys, this is no time for rest. You wanted to leave this for last minute, now get up and finish packing" Mrs. Potter walking past the room.
They rolled their eyes got up and muttered "Chicks"
"I heard that" They just made a face.
"I saw that" she said.
"Are you secretly using magic or something?" James asked.
"Hurry Up. I want to be out of this place tonight"
"What's the point? We live like twenty minutes away" Sirius said, not bothering to fold his clothes.
"Yes but because you both haven't packed your things for school, you need to get home straight away and do so" Mrs. Potter said.
"We'll do it in the morning" James said.
"You said that last year and almost missed the train" she replied. "Don't argue with me. Just do it"
"Yes mum" they both said throwing everything into their cases and sitting on it to close it.
Later that night the boys had finally finished packing. The Potter family (including Sirius) made their way home to their house in the wizarding world, away from their new friends.
They packed half their trunk and went to bed. They thought about their summer and the adventures they went on and the fun two special girls took them through. Definitely won't be forgotten.
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Well there you go guys!
I know it took me a long time to update and I am really sorry if it was an inconvenience for anyone. It is very very close to the end of this story.
We are all very sad but happy at the same time. Thank You everyone that has read my story so far and reviewed.
Please keep them coming.
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