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Chapter 4

I never in a million years would have imagined that I would come out to my family in this way. I could kill Rose for so carelessly and maliciously outing me just because she was upset. Didn't she realize how delicate of a topic this is? I would have never guessed that she could be so needlessly cruel…but then again I've been gone for so long that she is clearly a different person than I remember.

The room was silent and still ever since my mother chased after my father. I didn't know what else to do but flee. I turned on my heel and headed straight for the fireplace and flooed back to my Uncle Harry's house. The fact that no one stopped me didn't go unnoticed by me. I was of course joined back at the house by Adelaide a few seconds later. She took one look at my now tearstained face and pulled me into a tight hug.

"Sweetie I'm so sorry," Adelaide said softly, while rubbing circles with her hand on my back, "Your cousin shouldn't have done that."

"Their reaction wouldn't be different if I had told them myself. They all clearly hate me."

"No one said anything…that doesn't mean that…"

"Sometimes silence speaks louder than words. My father just left. He clearly is upset and my mother did nothing but chase after him. No one in my family even stopped me from coming back here. They don't need to say anything Adelaide! I get it; I'm the freak lesbian in the family who ran away. This time I'm going for good though. They can go back to their normal happy completely straight family."

By this point Adelaide and I had walked up the steps and were now heading into the guestroom. I immediately grabbed my suitcase and started shoving all of my clothes back into it. Adelaide just stood there and watched me pack without making any move to pack herself.

"Why aren't you packing? We are going to stay at a hotel tonight and then go back to the States in the morning," I asked confused. She wouldn't stay here with my Aunt and Uncle if I left….would she?

"Luce…I don't think we should go just yet. I honestly don't think that your family hates you. I think you might be looking a little too into their silence. It was shocking news for them. They might not have known what to do or say in the moment."

"I wasn't aware that you became such an expert on myfamily. I'm the one who grew up with them. I think I can judge their reaction a little bit better than you can," I stated much harsher than I intended. Really…what was I thinking starting a fight with someone who is completely and totally on my side?

"Lucy I'm sorry that they didn't react the way that you expected, but you don't have to take it out on me," Adelaide replied, hurt seeping into her eyes because of the harsh words that I spat at her, "I love you more than anything and you know that. I only want what is best for you and I hate to see you hurting. If you are completely adamant that we leave and go to a hotel tonight then I will do so, I'm just stating my opinion on the matter."

How in the world do I ever get so lucky as to have her as my girlfriend? Is there anyone else in this world as amazing as her? I definitely don't deserve her kindness or support after what I said to her.

"I'm sorry Adele, I didn't mean to be so harsh," I stated grabbing her hand, "I've just always dreaded the thought of my whole family hating me once they found out."

"I don't hate you," a voice stated from the doorway.

I turned around and was shocked to see my cousin Louis standing in the doorway. Louis and I were never really that close of cousins. Of course we would talk when we got together as a family sometimes, but I hung around his older sister more. Louis is generally a very quiet kid anyway and tends to keep more to himself. He could often be found writing in a journal in the corner of a room at family gatherings rather than socializing with the rest of the family. This is why it was so shocking the he would be the one to chase after me.

"Louis um…thank you," I stuttered out the first response that I could think of. Really, how in the world do you appropriately reply to that statement?

"I will give you two a moment," Adelaide stated, heading to go out the door.

"No it's okay, you can hear what I have to say too," Louis stated and Adelaide stopped where she was standing halfway to the door, "It's chaos at the house with everyone arguing and such so I figured it would be the best time to sneak over and tell you…I understand…"

"What?" I asked confused, had he gone through a situation where he did something and the whole family didn't know how to respond? How could he possibly understand my situation?

"I'm…I'm gay," Louis replied, his cheeks flushing from his admission, "I've never told anyone in the family this, but I thought that it might be something you would like to hear given what just happened. I wouldn't want you to feel like this whole family hates you, because I certainly don't."

"How long have you known this?"

"Well I mean I've always known…but I was extra sure a couple years ago when…well when something happened."

"Who is he?" Adelaide asked with a knowing look.

"It doesn't matter, he is clearly straight so nothing will ever come of it," Louis replied, shifting uncomfortably.

"Who is he Louis?" I asked, seeing the sad look on my cousin's face and wanting to know what happened that put it there.

"Scorpius Malfoy…"

Before Adelaide or I could respond to Louis' admission, a voice from the doorway stated, "That Scorpius Malfoy appears to be quite the catch according to this family."

All three of us turned to see my Uncle Harry leaning in the doorway. Louis paled at the sight of our Uncle. I could tell that he was by no means ready to come out to the family yet.

"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone in the family," Uncle Harry stated, while strolling into the room, "Your Aunt Hermione and I have guessed at it for awhile now though."

"You…you knew?" Louis stuttered, in complete shock.

"I am an Auror," Uncle Harry replied casually, "It's a part of my job description to be overly observant…and well Hermione is just ridiculously smart. She knows everything."

"So you knew about Adelaide and I as well?"

"Yes, I guessed at it by observing how you two behaved around each other. I wasn't a hundred percent sure…but I had a feeling."

"And you are okay with this?" I asked, trying to figure out how my Uncle could be so casual about it.

"Lucy you could be in love with a tree for all I care. It doesn't change the fact that you are my niece and I love you."

Those were the words that I needed to hear more than anything in the world at that moment. I rushed into my Uncle's awaiting arms and hugged him tightly. I knew that I picked the right house to come and stay at. He really is the most laid back and nonjudgmental person in my entire family.

"However Luce…I'm not going to lie to you. In the several minutes after your departure it became very clear that not all of our family feels the same way," Uncle Harry stated solemnly as we pulled apart, "It's not going to be a smooth ride from here on out, but I want you to know that I am always here. Your Aunt Ginny is as well; she is just very stubborn and is currently arguing with Fleur over the matter."

At this point Uncle Harry turned towards Louis who was still frozen in his spot since having his admission be heard. He looked even sicker after hearing that his mother didn't have a favorable opinion on the matter.

"I know this may not seem as much of a comfort, but I am always here if you need me. When you decide to come out to your parents or the whole family, I will be right there to support you, okay?"

Louis just nodded, proving that at least some of the words that Uncle Harry had said had sunk in.

"Now Luce…I know that it is probably the last thing that you want to do right now, but I think that you and Adelaide should join me and go back to the Burrow," Uncle Harry stated, speaking softly as through to calm my nerves, "You are going to have to face them sometime, and it's better to do it now. My advice is to go back in there and stand up for who you are. Running from this would make it appear as if you aren't proud of who you are."

Must my Uncle be ridiculously smart, and not only that but absolutely right? His words were why, even though every bone in my body screamed for me to not do so, I took Adelaide's hand and followed my Uncle and Louis back to the Burrow. I went back to the people whose opinion could hurt worse than every music critic in the world—my family.