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Disclaimer: don't own Harry Potter characters, J.K. Rowling does
Selena, Alina, and the other new characters are my own
Chapter 2: Departure
"You done Selena?" Alina called up the stairs.
"Yeah, I'll be down in a sec."
Alina took a look around the living room. It would be the last time she'd see of it. She saw the pictures, the couch which was well worn from many late nights of watching movies, the huge clock which woke the whole house up at precisely 6:30. Her parents came into the room, her mother already crying.
"Mom- come on- it's alright." She tried to smile. More than ever she knew she couldn't cry; if she did her parents would never let them go. Her mom merely nodded and embraced her eldest daughter.
"I've asked Sean, and he and Emilie have enough room for you two for the rest of the summer. Jayne and Stuart will take you in for your winter break." her father informed her, always collected and calm.
"Thanks Dad," she smiled meekly. She hugged him close, trying to remember everything- how he looked, how he smelled, just everything. It would be around two years before they would see each other again.
"Take care dear, be safe." her moth warned needlessly.
"Don't worry mom, I'll be fine. I'm almost 17, you know."
"Still too young to be gone that long."
"Trust me- everything - everything will turn out right. Take care of Lilith, Andrew, and Mike and then I'll be okay. I've already said bye… I've left them little gifts. They're all asleep now."
"I'm ready," Selena called as she walked down the staircase.
"Nice outfit," Alina remarked with a smile.
"Why thank you. Took me all day,"
"I can imagine." Alina smirked. She looked her sister's outfit over. She was wearing a red short sleeve shrug that came mid-waist over a white polka dot chiffon sundress, paired with black pumps. Alina herself was wearing a simple cerulean v-neck three-quarter sleeve sweater and comfortable black pinstripe pants finished off with white bracelets and white pointed shoes. They may have only been 16, but it was essential for them to look a little bit older and more mature to be able to survive and get a job in London.
"Bye girls," They all hugged once more. "You know the address and remember the place." They both nodded and apparated at the same time, ending up outside of a pretty townhouse. Alina and Selena looked at each other once and carrying their luggage with them, slowly took their steps in unison to the door. Alina rang the bell. The door swung open to reveal a black-haired, tall, young man with bright hazel eyes.
"Alina! Selena! It's been a while! You don't know how strange yet great it is to see you guys again." he said as he hugged them both.
"The same to you big bro," Selena smiled. They entered the house, taking in the sight.
"Did some redecorating. Well, Emilie did. It's nice, isn't it?" he closed the door.
"Yeah, it is." Alina marveled at how warm and cozy the small house made her feel.
"The best part is- you two can baby-sit Matthew for us now."
"What?" Selena turned.
"See? He's grown." he said while opening the door to his right, where they saw a brunette bouncing a small boy in her arms.
"Emilie!" Alina exclaimed, and gave her hug, trying not to smush Matthew.
"He's such a stud for a baby." Selena cooed.
"Let's hope he's not as cute as his dad." Emilie smiled.
"Ew." Alina and Selena both gagged.
"Sorry," Emilie chuckled.
"So do you two mind?" Sean asked again.
"Of course not.. How could we refuse to take care of our nephew?". Selena took said nephew into her own arms. "My my he's got daddy's weird shaped ears," she commented.
"Oh come on Selena-"
"And look- his daddy's puggy nose." Alina pointed out, laughing.
"You two go on and see if I care- but if you want your nephew to grow up to be a hideous, depressed kid who grows up hating his dad then keep going by all mans."
"Aw. At least he's got his mummy's eyes." Alina sighed- maybe it wouldn't be so bad after all. Then she started laughing.
"What's so funny Alina?" Sean pried.
"Your accent's so awkward when it's British."