Disclaimer: The World of Harry Potter and it's characters are property of J.K. Rowling.
Summary: Voldemort has began to spread his reign of terror, Diagon Alley is beginning to feel like abandoned and the Burrow is saved.
Rated: M due to potential graphic depictions in later chapters
- Rolf -
(Two weeks before the attack on the Burrow)
Unable to get any form of a good night sleep, Rolf lay on his bed staring up on the ceiling. The move had truly been more difficult than he had thought. He had it all from friends and popularity for just being himself.
He would occasionally look over to the right towards the nightstand smiling at the picture of a girl with long brown hair and dark green eyes and olive skin. It seemed that was the only thing that made him relax. Looking over at the clock right next to it he sighed as he saw it was only 2:30 in the morning.
Rolling onto his back, he began to reminisce on his arrival to England.
- Rolf -
Sitting on his bed, Rolf looked over his now empty room. It was roughly a couple of months back when his father, Isaac Scamander sat him down for a father and son chat.
"Rolf, I know what I am asking of you is hard to take -."
"Oh, you think?" Rolf said as he crossed his arms over his chest while glaring over the wall unable to look onto his fathers' eyes. "You go behind my back and accept a teaching post over there -."
"It's not yet final Rolf." Isaac said, "It might never come to pass for all I know."
After a brief moment passed between the two, Rolf stood up and walked over by the window; he looked out towards the sunset.
"Is this about mom?" he asked softly.
"No, this is about your ancestry and the truth." Isaac said as Rolf looked curiously at him. "Your name, our name is not Sforza -."
"I figured that years ago, father. It does not take a prodigy to figure out something is amiss about my family name when you consider that it is usually taken from the paternal side of the family."
"Mom was clearly Italian but she could definitely pass off being British. You however can't. Your accent and mannerisms clearly gives it away without much thought." Rolf said as he leaned back on the wall near the window. "So who am I?" he asked finally.
"Your name son is Rolf Scamander." Isaac simply said as Rolf looked trying to see if everything his father said was in fact the truth. "You are a smart boy so I don't have to tell you what that means."
"I would rather wait a while before I drop everything on your lap. I do not want to overwhelm you too much." Isaac continued.
"You are saying that we are somehow related to Newt Scamander?" Rolf finally blurted out still with a stunned look on his face.
"He is in fact my father and your grandfather."
Rolf looked at his father waiting for the joke to happen. It never came as his father just stood there looking at him.
"Why?" Rolf simply asked as he took a seat on the sofa. "Isn't that dark wizard who terrorized the area back? Why should we move over there with everything going on?" Despite what the Daily Prophet reported at the time. There were some who did in fact heed the words of Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore.
Walking over his father sat next to him, an arm extended on his shoulder.
"There are a lot of things that you would need to know." Isaac said in a low voice as Rolf looked down. "That is however enough for now. I know I haven't been the greatest parent in the world but I know when not to push too much onto their child."
That was nearly four months ago. Since then he spent every possible moment with Cassandra and all his friends at school. There was Marco and Leo his two best friends for as long as he could remember.
"Hey"
Rolf smiled at the familiar soft voice of Cassandra as she stood by his door entering his room. She looked radiant Rolf thought as she walked in and sat next to him on his bed as she surveyed his now empty room.
For a long moment they sat in silence as she laid her head on his shoulder just letting the silence engulf them. It was moments like this one that tested Rolf's resolve the most, as he didn't want to move from this very spot. Wishing that he could just take Cassandra with him and go far away.
"Will you ever -."
"You know I would if I could Cassandra. It is something I can't discuss openly with anyone… not even if you were my wife." Rolf answered, as she looked deflated from his answer.
This was the first time Rolf revealed just how secretive this whole Order matter was to her. For a moment they had separated when he revealed he was leaving for England in front of his friends and that the only reason he could give was 'a family matter'.
"Just promise me one thing." She said as she closed her eyes thinking of happier times between the two of them, as Rolf stayed silent. "Be careful over there and be safe and I'll do what you made me promise."
Rolf sighed remembering what he made her promise a couple of days ago. That she would live her life fully.
"I promise."
- Rolf -
(One month after Harry Potter left)
"I would like the two of you to stay here before we introduce you to the others." Sirius said as he looked at Rolf and Luna. They sat inside what was Harry's room where Rolf now slept temporarily as Isaac was having their place fixed up.
After a moment passed they overheard a number of people chattering outside the door.
"Well, that is my cue. I'll summon Dobby to fetch for the both of you when it is time." Sirius said as he walked out closing the door behind him leaving the two alone.
Rolf stole glances at Luna who seemed to be humming to no one in particular. What a peculiar girl he thought wondering just how someone like her would take the fight against someone like Voldemort and his Death Eaters.
He looked away as Luna looked over at him. Why did I just do that? He voiced inwardly as if he was embarrassed at getting caught.
"You are Rolf Scamander." She stated making Rolf groan thinking 'just what I needed, barely here a week and I already got a fan girl.'
"I'm Luna Lovegood." She said extending her hand surprising him for a brief moment. As he cautiously took it and they shook she raise her brow. "Something is bothering you, seems you have a massive infestation of Wrackspurts."
"What?" Rolf asked with a confused look on his face.
"When do you think Stubby Boardman is going to return?" She asked causing Rolf to stare at her as she randomly changed subjects.
"Who?" Rolf asked, "Never mind I do not want to know exactly who that is. You are one interesting girl you know that? Never in my life have I ever met someone like you." He finished as he smiled at her.
"So did your father drag you into this like mine did?" he asked after another moment passed in between them.
"I wanted to help Harry." Luna said. "He is one of the few people who welcomed me with open arms while everyone avoided me. He showed me what it is like to be surrounded by friends. When I joined the Alliance last year it was the happiest moment of my life outside helping my father with the Quibbler."
Rolf had to admit he was impressed by her description of Harry. Ever since his father officially took the post in Hogwarts he wondered what was so special about the individual named Harry Potter. Now here is this girl who he considers to be the most out there individual he has ever met praising him.
"I'm sure he enjoys being the Chosen One." Rolf remarked softly causing Luna to squint at him.
"Harry does not like the attention or the popularity." Luna said as Dobby popped in "He just wants to be around his friends and family."
"Oh, hello sir." She said as she acknowledged the elf looking up at the both of them.
"Sir? Oh thank you Miss." Dobby said before looking over at Rolf
"They are ready for yous in the drawing room." He finished before he popped away.
Luna hopped up as Rolf sighed before standing up from the bed.
- Rolf -
As Luna and Rolf walked in, the individuals turned to face them. Isaac and Xenophilius were leaning on the wall as Sirius smiled at them. It was the other teens that had interesting expressions on their faces. They all recognized Luna as she smiled at them. While Neville offered a small smile at Rolf, the two girls Susan and Daphne were eyeing him carefully.
"Welcome, you two… to the Order of Merlin." Sirius said as Rolf and Luna took their seats. "Let's get some introductions out of the way shall we?"
Everyone quickly introduced himself and herself as Isaac and Xenophilius took their seats next to their children.
Rolf quickly noticed around the table that he and Luna were the only ones who had their parents present. Are the other members truly orphans he thought as he looked over at Susan whom he had noticed was glancing looks over at him.
"With that out of the way, I shall take my leave as I have a meeting to attend to." Sirius said before apparating away. It would be a while before one spoke up as they all glanced at one another or fidget on their seats. Both Isaac and Xenophilius sighed remembering the time when they all met in the past. Aside from Sirius and James they were all quiet.
"So what is Italy like?" Neville asked as Rolf looked up at him.
"It's rather beautiful and peaceful. Not many Dark Wizards running around." Rolf answered that caused Isaac to close his eyes and sigh. "I know one thing, it is a whole lot better than this country."
"You have a problem?" Daphne asked crossing her arms across her chest as she leaned back on her chair.
"Problem?" Rolf asked for verification.
"That is no way to act amongst the people in this room." Susan said, "I can understand being that you have friends back in Italy. But don't take your resentment of being uprooted on Neville or anyone here. We might as well get used to one another seeing that we will be facing life and death situations from now on."
Isaac was about to speak up but he felt a hand on his shoulder. Looking to his right he saw Xenophilius shaking his head as to state 'let them work it out on their own.'
"One, I don't need any of you to take on any Death Eater. Two, by the looks of all of you this 'Order' looks rather weak and doesn't hold up to the stories my dad told me about. Three, seriously witches? You are all telling me that aside from this wizard and Harry Potter half of this 'Order' consists of witches?" Rolf said shaking his head as Daphne was giving looks that could kill while Neville was too shocked to say anything else.
"YOU –." Susan was cut off as Rolf continued.
"I have nothing against witches. But, tell me how do you expect you and the other two to instill fear onto our enemies? I may not have faced any Dark Wizards in Italy but I have dueled many times."
"You have no idea what you are talking about." Daphne said slamming her hands on the table causing the others to jerk except Rolf "You weren't here -."
"No, but I know all about how at the end Harry Potter let his best friend die." Rolf said as Daphne continued to glare at him while Rolf just looked back at her. Suddenly he felt an impact on his jaw jarring him off the seat and onto the floor.
Looking up he saw a very upset red head as the others looked on.
"Don't you dare speak about Harry that way when he isn't here. You are not even half the wizard he is." Susan said before she knelt down beside him "If daddy wasn't here I would have hexed your bits."
Susan quickly took her leave followed by Neville, Daphne, Luna and Xenophilius as Isaac looked over at his son as he massaged his jaw.
"Why did you do that son? I know you respect the witches back in Italy." Isaac said as Rolf got back to his seat.
"I know father but you told me the whole story of what happened before the summer break. Aside from Harry, are they capable of truly making a difference?"
"You'll just have to wait until tomorrow." Isaac said causing Rolf to raise his brow.
"What's happening tomorrow?" Rolf quickly asked.
"Patience son, no need for spoilers." Isaac said with a grin.
Rolf just shook his head wishing he were as carefree as the girl he met earlier.
- Rolf -
The ground shook as spell fire lit up the grounds near Bones Manor in Cambridge. Luna, Neville, Daphne and Susan were trading taking shots at Rolf as he dodged and countered back at them. Cici and Drarry looked on from one side as the adults; Amelia, Sirius, Xenophilius and Isaac looked on from different areas making sure no stray spell goes awry.
Inflecto Telum
Expelliarmus
Sirius looked on with amazement at how Rolf was able to easily defend himself against the other four. He was not surprised at Luna knowing she was trained under Harry himself. Though he smiled seeing the surprised look on the boys face when Luna sent a string of curses his way.
One thing Sirius and the others noticed was the wand he wielded looked a bit odd and different than a wand from Ollivander's.
Bombarda
Stupefy
Amelia inwardly cursed seeing the results of what the Italians are capable of. If Rolf is just a fraction of what the Italians were producing why are the British behind? Curse that idiotic Fudge she thought as she shook her head at seeing her niece showing her emotions. What did that boy do? She wondered.
Immobulus
Levicorpus
After a few more minutes of back and forth between the teens, Rolf quickly shouted "Enough"
Impedementa
Petrifocus Totalus
Expulso
Confringo
Quickly the four teens fell as Rolf stood looking over at all of them as the adults quickly converged. Susan did not look happy as Amelia helped her up.
"I have to say, the Italians have to be doing something right if they could fight as good as you son." Sirius said as he beamed at him who just simply shrugged.
"Rolf is a special case Sirius." Isaac said as he helped Luna up. "As soon as the boy turned eight I have begun to prepare him. He also happens to be a dueling prodigy. Something he got from his mother. Though he finds it to be boring given that not many witches and wizards can faze him."
The last sentence caused the girls to look at Isaac remembering the words Rolf said the day before. Sirius and Amelia simply were looking in awe at the boy. The two had different mindsets, as Amelia was happy at just how Rolf would be a definite welcome to the group. She sure felt more assured knowing the boy was if not better than her top Aurors. Sirius on the other hand was thinking the day they pit him against his godson. He didn't speak it out freely knowing the teens nearby have been asking nonstop about him. He just hopes that his return will be sooner rather than later.
"That was amazing Rolf," Neville exclaimed. "You remind me of sparring against Harry."
The moment Neville said it he wished he took it back knowing the two girls are a bit sensitive on the subject. He groaned as he glanced towards Susan who was looking on the ground as Drarry was helping Daphne.
Noticing the girls reaction to hearing Harry's name Rolf scoffed causing all of them to look over at him.
"You all were trained by Harry Potter were you not?" He rhetorically asked shaking his head, "If this truly is the best you got then I might as well walk over to Voldemort and his Death Eaters and surrender."
Susan was quick on her feet as she closed the distance between them but stopped as she felt a hand pull her back. As Susan turned to curse the individual that stopped her, she paused, seeing that it was Daphne. Susan never looked at the girl being ever so serious throughout their time together. Slowly she walked over in front of her and up to Rolf who looked like he stuck his face out thinking he was going to get punched or slapped.
What came next was unexpected. A huge thud was heard loudly as Rolf felt intense pain on his groin area. Quickly unable to breathe he succumbed and fell to the floor clutching his stomach in a fetal position. Neville cringed as he covered his groin area while Luna tilted her head as she looked on.
Isaac shook his head as Xenophilius and Sirius looked on in anticipation while Amelia simply looked on.
"I don't know what it is with you! We're sorry you had to be uprooted from your home and friends in Italy. We're sorry Susan nor I aren't as welcoming as we should. But, we are all trying our very best. Harry right now wherever he is, is doing his best. I'm not afraid to admit that we need you Rolf if we are to live through all this. So please, let's drop this… we are all in this together." Daphne said as she stood over him "We need to do this together." She finished as she looked over at Susan who nodded her head.
"For a moment…" Xenophilius said softly.
"Yeah… I wonder if Sirius is seeing the same thing." Isaac responded.
- Rolf -
Waking up, Rolf winced as he remembered what happened the day prior at Cambridge. If he knew one thing, it is the witches here are a bit different than the witches in Italy. He was still unsure about any of them but he guess they have the right attitude and mindset.
Taking a quick peek out the window he noticed it was still night outside. Groaning knowing he wouldn't be able to get back to sleep. He yawned getting up from the bed and headed for the loo.
Looking at his reflection on the mirror, the words Daphne said while he was on the ground reverberated on his mind.
As he splashed his face with water he began to think back when he was very young and picked up a wand for the first time.
A young Rolf looked on as he saw in amazement his father using magic around the house in Italy. He couldn't wait until he would finally wield a wand of his own and do magic himself.
"Papa?" he asked in Italian as Isaac stopped what he was doing to look over at his son.
"Yes Rolf, what is it son?"
"Did mama… did she know magic?" he asked as he looked over at a picture of his mother who was smiling and twirling in place.
Isaac smiled at his son as he walked over to where Rolf was looking at the very same picture of his wife. She was inflicted by an unknown curse that no one knew the reverse to. She fought it for another two years before she finally succumbed to its effects.
"Yes Rolf, mama knew magic and was very good at it. If I were to guess you too will one day be good at it. Why is it that you ask this son?"
"I felt the stick on the wall calling for me. It felt warm and fuzzy."
Isaac turned and looked up at the wand on the wall. It was his wife's wand. He knew little bit about wand lore but he never once believed in the theory of the wand being sort of sentient. Then again he tried not to think much of stuff his father fully believed in.
"What was it telling you son?" Isaac asked deciding to go with it and see where it would take them.
"I don't know but it keeps giving the feeling that we need to go home." Rolf said with a weird look on his face "Aren't we already home papa?" He asked as he looked at his father whose mouth parted open but no words were coming out.
What? Isaac thought as he looked at his son. Why would a wand give that feeling to our son? Sirius betrayed James… he betrayed us. Voldemort is gone; we have nothing back there. He looked on at the wand as he just simply mouthed 'Why?'
It would be later on the day when he accompanied his father to the local wizarding world. As they walked along the stores picking up supplies in different shops, it was when they walked in the wandshop where his father was looking for a wand servicing kit that it happened.
As the shop owner took his father in, Rolf looked around amazed at the amount of wands. Some were even laid out on the front table where he walked up and carefully examined at first before it happened again. He felt a pull towards as if it was calling out to him.
Curious he extended his hand and reached up to the counter towards one of the wands. As soon as he touched it he felt a huge warmth flow through his body. The wand itself lit up the dim interior causing the owner and Isaac to walk back out. He wasn't sure what was happening only that his father had an awed look on his face and the owner had a grin on his face.
He was seven years old at the time. His father purchased the wand only if Rolf were to wait at least a year until he would wield it once again. As Rolf walked out of the loo he looked over the drawing desk at his wand. He ran his fingers through the shaft smiling. The one thing he noticed yesterday was the look Sirius was giving his wand.
For the reason why it was unique compared to an ordinarily crafted wand was that it was fused together with his mothers. It did not offer any advantages or power boost that one would think. Just simply a more fitting wand as the shop owner stated when his father questioned him about it also calling out to Rolf when he was younger earlier that day.
'At least this would be the last day I would be staying here.' Rolf thought as he looked around feeling like he was foreign inside Harry's room.
He was brought out of his thoughts by a thumping sound on the roof. Curious by the sudden noise he went to inspect it having never heard much noise around the house when he was by himself.
Slowly walking up towards the door that led up to the attic of the house he slowly turned the knob and opened the door revealing a dimly lit area. As he walked in he noticed a noticeable odor in the area. 'Definitely not an owl' he thought as he looked around.
As he got deeper into the room it was there when he noticed sharp eyes staring back at him. Rolf couldn't clearly see it but he could tell by the outline in the dark that this was a hippogriff.
"What is Sirius doing with a Hippogriff?" He said softly.
"Ruddy creature wouldn't leave."
Rolf turned to see Sirius walk in and stand beside him as Buckbeak lifted its head higher to take a good look at the two.
"Despite being pardoned by our newly minted Minister for Magic for a wizards stupidity, it kept to staying here despite me leaving the window open."
"Idiot?" Rolf asked.
"It was in the school where during a class. My good for nothing nephew decided to approach it with disrespect when it simply reacted. Gave him a good scratch but the boy cried to daddy who used his power to see harm done onto the creature."
"Can't you just alert the gamekeeper at the school?"
"Hagrid has tried to get it to go with him but has had little to no luck." Sirius said before changing the subject "Dobby has helped prepared breakfast. Your dad should be stopping by soon. Hoped your stay here was pleasant as possible."
"I made the most of it."
"Well, you know your way to the dining room. I'm sure you know your way around Buckbeak here." Sirius said before leaving the room.
Lowering his head at the hippogriff, Rolf waited until he saw it do the same. He slowly approached the creature. Buckbeak allowed him to touch his feathers as Dobby popped in acknowledging Buckbeak before he laid a plate for it.
"Mister Black believes you would be here a while so here is your breakfast sir." Dobby said offering the plate to Rolf who took it.
"Thank you Dobby." Rolf said causing the elf to smile.
The two ate in silence as the sun rose.
- Rolf -
Two days since leaving Sirius' place, Rolf finally began to get accustomed to everything from being in England instead of Italy and feeling more at home inside his own bedroom. As Rolf sat near his desk looking over his wand his thoughts drifted to the night before.
After leaving the attic in which Buckbeak continues to reside. Rolf began to make his way down the house as he began to hear conversations coming out of Harry's room. Slowly and quietly he walked over and put a listening charm on the door.
"Don't you guys think we should include Rolf in on this?" Neville asked, "I mean even Luna is here."
"I would want him to be here, believe me Neville. But until he loses that attitude he has against us I can't promise me nor Daphne not to blast him out of a room."
"We get he has got it hard by being uprooted. I mean did you all remember Ginny? She put up this face that she was all okay up until the night before when she blew up in front of her parents."
Feeling not wanting to be there Rolf cancelled the charm and turned only to see Sirius looking over at him. Hesitating at first before taking one last look at the door where the others were, he made to follow Sirius to wherever he was leading him into.
Stopping in front of a door just on the other side of the hallway Sirius nodded his head for Rolf to step in as he opened the door. It was an ordinary sitting room, with sit down furniture and muggle paintings lining up the walls. Taking the lead once again Sirius sat down on one of the chairs and gestured for Rolf to do the same.
"Do not let what you hear get to you."
"I'm not… why did you bring me here?"
"To talk for one but also to apologize to you."
"For what?"
"Not being that good of a host for one." Sirius smirked "Most importantly getting the chance to know my best friend's godson."
"I have known that James Potter was my godfather when my father told me about the Order. I do not see the obligation you have to get to know me."
"A godfather is a very important responsibility. Everyone should have one just in case you are not comfortable going to your own parents. Seeing as I am now Harry's legal guardian I consider myself as a stand in."
"You don't have to, I have been fine all on my own."
"I don't doubt that… I was referring to other things."
"It is not easy acclimating to a new place and new people I have never met before."
"It never is… I'm sure your father told you about my incarceration. It has been three years since I escaped and it wasn't up till a couple of months ago that I was able to feel acclimated here."
"My dad didn't give me all the details aside from you were hunted all around the countryside and even at Hogwarts."
"Yup, everyone had it in their minds I was there to kill my godson him included. With a little help by that magical creature in the attic and some magical mischief I was for the most part a free man."
"He was in the center of it all wasn't he? Harry?"
"I prefer that he not be… but, it seems ever since he stepped back into this world not a year has gone by without incident."
"Why doesn't he use his fame and status? He could gather a lot of followers against Voldemort."
"Well for starters he is just a teenager. Then there was the whole thing last year where majority of the country thought he had gone mad. But most important of all it is just not who he is."
"So what Luna said was true after all."
"She is a lot brighter than what others give her credit for. Her mother was one of the smartest witches I have ever met."
"What about mine?" Rolf asked curiously.
"Yes, I knew her as well. She was a fierce woman. I had the unfortunate luck of meeting the end of many of your mother's hexes and curses throughout our time in Hogwarts."
"Really?"
Sirius nodded his head "Yeah, she never liked the Marauders. Despite James maturing and dating Lily. I figured hey why not try a shot with Rosa. I persisted for about half the school year. Wasn't until she threatened to do unspeakable horrors to me permanently that I stopped."
"Father told me she was a very capable in duels."
"Hm, since you brought it up watching you go up against the four reminded me a bit of your mother. Except for one subtle difference. She had more finesse with the way she moved on the field."
"I was toying with them."
"Don't think that I didn't catch that as well. I blame myself for their performance. They haven't really gotten into a real engagement since the incident this past year. Don't be so sure of yourself when you train with them next time."
A knocking from the door interrupted the two as Sirius got up and opened the door.
"Well, what do you think?" Isaac asked as he pulled a box open full of robes. "Light as a feather but strong as a dragons hide."
"These look like the robes from the dark times." Rolf commented as he lifted and inspected one of them.
"That is cause they are son. These are the robes of the Order of Merlin." Isaac pointed out "Don't worry as soon as you put it on it will magically fit you."
Just then the other teens stepped out of the room to see the commotion in the hallway happening.
"What's going on?" Susan asked; as everyone saw the robes magically fit Rolf.
"Isaac and Xenophilius here went and got our battle robes." Sirius said as he took out another robe and put it on. Within seconds it magically fit him.
"Can't wait to test this out in an actual battle." Rolf commented as the rest took theirs and put it on.
"Keep this close to you at all times for we can get a call at any moment." Sirius said, "Once I receive a distress signal from the device Amelia gave me. I will contact everyone through the two-way mirror. This is it."
- Rolf -
(Day the Burrow gets attacked)
Nothing… Rolf thought as he walked around his room. Either those Death Eaters are up to something or the Aurors are truly capable of handling it all. If that is the case what am I still doing here? He thought as he looked outside his window to see the sun beginning to set. Just then he heard something vibrating from his desk.
Rolf smirked as he pulled up the mirror and saw Sirius face on it.
"It's time."
Rolf quickly made his way towards his dresser. Putting on his battle robes Rolf took out the medallion piece and waited patiently for Sirius to activate the portkey.
"Alright you lot, this is the real deal. Remember keep your hoods up, Luna I'm looking at you. Get ready because we are going to go in hot." Sirius said as Rolf gripped his tightly in his hand as he closed his eyes.
"In 3… 2…"
Before he could hear Sirius finish the countdown he felt himself being pulled in many directions. Immediately he felt his feet touch the ground. Wobbling for a bit he made sure to keep his wand up and a spell ready on his lips. Checking his surroundings he saw the others also being transported in.
They stood side by side as they saw the damaged house in front of them and the Dark Mark clearly displayed over it. Isaac and Xenophilius quickly ran up and began to cast some spells as Sirius transformed into his animagus form. The teens kept their wands at the ready as he quickly began to pace around the area.
"Anything?" Susan asked as Xenophilius and Isaac returned from the house.
"They didn't leave anything unturned. A whole family." Isaac said as the teens listened on "Where'd Sirius run off too?"
"He turned into his dog animagus and ran off… wait, there he is now." Daphne said as Sirius walked towards them.
"So?" Sirius asked as Isaac nodded his head. "Nothing we could do here, but I was able to pick up something headed towards the Burrow. No one I recognized but I reckon they definitely be Death Eater recruits or full fledged."
It did not take long for the others to pick up on Sirius as the adults stepped alongside the teens and put their hands on their shoulders.
"It will be faster if we apparate. Let us not leave anything to chance. Get a spell ready cause I am not sure how many there are." Isaac said.
The teens gripped their wands as they all disappeared from the area. Landing softly in the orchard in front of the burrow. They startled a group of people beginning to head towards the house.
Stupefy
Inflecto Telum
Bombarda
Stupefy
Expulso
The teens unleashed all at once. All but Rolf, Susan and Daphne hit their mark dropping three at once. Luna and Neville were fast to recover however as they unleashed another barrage of spells towards their intended target with an assist from the other three as the adults took on another group of people who were near the front door of the Burrow.
"These Death Eaters are definitely fresh off recruitment. They aren't imperiused so unleash everything you got on them." Sirius shouted at everyone.
Bombarda Maxima
Susan unleashed towards the ground in front of three Death Eaters causing them to be disoriented for a brief moment for the others to unleash their own spells.
"Only one left… I got this." Rolf said as he chain linked some spells at the remaining Death Eater remaining. The other teens backed off giving Rolf his request as the adults monitored the area for any remaining Death Eaters. Knowing that these are not the usual seasoned Death Eater mob they figured some may be hiding or trying to bide their time.
Sirius himself thought of transforming but had to check himself as he realized where they were. If Molly and/or Arthur spotted him transform they will immediately put two and two together.
Confringo
Rolf finally ended his duel causing the remaining Death Eater to slam against the house. Just as the adults began to converge on the teens the door to the burrow swung open and both Weasleys came walking out. The teens quickly turned to Sirius who looked calm as ever.
As they began to get closer Sirius raised his hand causing the two to stop where they stood.
"Thank you… whoever you are." Arthur spoke up after a brief moment. In response Sirius nodded his head at him as Molly took a step beside her husband.
"Are you part of the Ministry?" She said, nearly shouting the words at them, causing Sirius to smirk a bit. He slowly turned his head at the group before looking over at Molly and responding in the negative.
They all quickly put their hands inside their cloaks where their portkeys were hidden and activated it. As soon as they landed in Sirius house the teens with the exception of Rolf celebrated. Isaac and Xenophilius looked on with amusement as Rolf lowered his hood.
"You all done a fine good job. Rolf, especially you taking on an adult wizard one on one." Sirius said as he took a drink from the tray Dobby carried around.
"We could have helped." Susan said.
"Yes, but it is important that you get experience on fighting these Death Eaters when you are by yourself." Sirius replied immediately "As much as I prefer you all stick together and take it to them as a team. There will be times when that will not be the case. That is why Harry taught the four of you about chaining together your spells."
"Now all of you get some rest. We will be celebrating a birthday soon." Sirius said smiling at Neville.
As the teens and Xenophilius portkeyed out of Sirius' house Isaac walked over to Rolf.
"I'm proud of what you did today son." Isaac said beaming with pride as Rolf smiled back at his dad and nodded his head just before activating their portkeys landing them back inside their own home.
So Rolf has finally made his entrance. It took me a while to figure out how I wish to portray him. I'm still figuring out exactly how he and Harry's first interaction would turn out. If Sirius will get his dream of seeing them duel one another. I don't do power levels so if you are to ask me just how powerful is Rolf? I'll just leave it to him being a capable wizard. Regarding his love life... while it would be interesting to see the Rolf/Luna relationship develop. I have yet to actually decide the other pairings. If I do pair them I don't plan on writing a lot of it. I don't find it important to the overall story so it probably won't reveal itself until the Epilogue is my honest take.
goolou20: I did not put too much thought behind the Weasley clock. I will look to swap it with mortal peril soon.
Ryan (guest): Give me one or rather two more chapters...
Next Chapter: We got OWLs results, Neville's Birthday Celebration... and HARRY POTTER!