Chapter 1: Quidditch World Cup
Thirteen years had passed and Cassandra had returned to England now married to a pureblooded wizard by the name of Richard Banks, who she met while working for Magical Congress of the United States of America. He worked with the department of international magical cooperation. The two had two daughters together, Mallory who is eleven and Alicia who is nine. They also were continuing to raise Periwinkle, Hallie and Holly. Cassandra decided to keep Hallie and Holly's last name as Porter instead of changing it to Rice like her maiden name or King like her first daughters' last name. They had recently been transferred to London for his job in order for the United States of America to have someone permanently staying in touch with the Ministry of Magic, she also worked for this department and managed to get a transfer as well due to previously being from the London area. They had moved to a house close to the burrow and had recently gotten back in touch with the Weasley family.
It was the day before the Quidditch World Cup and they were all over at the burrow before they would go to the World Cup together with them and Diggory family, although due to their positions with the ministry their family would be seated in the Top Box with the Minister of Magic himself instead of with Weasley family.
Cassandra was with Molly inside while looking out one of the windows at the children who were playing or socializing with one another "Holly looks very much like Ann," Molly commented. Holly had long curly blonde hair with emerald green eyes, her twin sister Hallie did not share her hair style or color but did share the same eye color. Hallie was a straight brunette-haired girl. Their personalities were also opposites from one another, Holly was similar to Hermione loved to gain as much knowledge as possible and had a great memory while Hallie could careless about learning and was more interested in fashion, music, and simply having a good time.
Cassandra nodded, "She is. She has her brain and her heart. I think she will be a Ravenclaw like her parents when they have the sorting ceremony this year although at Ilvermorny she was a Thunderbird which is told be similar to Gryffindor so we will see. Hallie on the other hand I do not know she is…I do not know how to put this. Love the child but my word she's difficult at times."
Molly laughed, "I understand what you mean, I feel that way about Fred and George at times. Love all my children but those two give me a run for my money."
Holly was sitting with Hallie and Hermione under one of the shady trees while the boys, Ginny, Periwinkle, and Alicia played a game. Hermione and Holly were reading the books they had gotten for the start of the coming term while Hallie was reading Witch Weekly, "Why do you read that nonsense? There is simply no good knowledge that comes from reading about celebrities," Holly informed her sister.
Hallie rolled her eyes and laid her magazine gently in her lap, "My dear sister you simply just do not understand that these contain just as much knowledge as your books but these are better, they have pictures. See look at this picture of Victor Krum, is he not attractive? Perhaps we will meet him tomorrow."
Holly gave Hermione a side glance look then looked back at her, "You should be preparing for school. We are starting at an entire new school this year, thankfully we finally have friends."
"I am more interested in the guys they will have. I have had enough of American boys give me the English men."
Periwinkle came over just as she said this and laughed, "Oh but I thought you were interested in a certain redhead," she teased glancing over at Fred and George who were heading over.
She glared at her as they approached them, "Hello ladies," George greeted grabbing one of the waters that was there for them.
"Hello Hallie," Fred said grabbing his own water and sitting next to her. She turned pink in the face nearly matching the shade of pink sundress she was wearing. Everyone noticed and laughed except Fred who did not understand, "what is so funny."
"Oh nothing," Hermione said through a laugh.
"I'm going to tell him," Periwinkle and George whispered to one another "Jinks!"
Hallie stood up with a huff, "You all belong in Slytherin. You are all mean…except you Fred you can remain in Gryffindor. I am going to write strongly worded letter to Dumbledore informing him to move all you to Slytherin immediately!" she stormed off.
"Hallie! Oh, calm down!" Periwinkle called after her as she disappeared into the burrow with Fred following close behind her to try and cheer her up.
"Why don't they just get together already? It is obvious they like each other," Mallory said joining the group and having a seat.
"See even the eleven-year-old noticed they like each other" George commented.
"But they are clueless of their love for one another," Periwinkle reminded as they were all called inside to eat dinner.
The day of the World Cup, the Banks family were up in the Top Box waiting for the game to begin. Holly was at the buffet and reached to grab a plate when another hand touched hers, "Sorry, go a…" she looked at the person whose hand touched hers. She looked to see a tall, bleached blonde hair young wizard, "go ahead."
He looked at her and paused just looking at her then said, "Ladies first."
"Thank you," she grabbed a plate, "I'm Holly."
"Draco," he grabbed a plate as well, "you are not from around, here are you?"
"Is it that obvious?"
"You sound American," he reached for a green apple then spoke quickly, "that is not a bad thing though. I am sure Americans are wonderful, I just have never met one."
Holly laughed and grabbed a red apple, "I grew up in America but was born here. My family recently moved back here."
"Really? You attended Ilvermorny then?"
"I did. I was a Thunderbird, but I will be attending Hogwarts this term."
"I go to Hogwarts. I am a Slytherin."
"My godmother," she nodded towards her family, "she was in Slytherin but my parents were Ravenclaws."
Draco made a face at that, "Oh…where are your parents then? Did they not come to see the game?"
She looked down at her plate, "Um…they died when I was a year old," she looked back at him as her voice dropped to a whisper, "death eaters killed them."
His face became saddened as he looked into her eyes, "I am so sorry to hear that. I am…"
"Draco!" Lucius snapped
"I got to go. I will see you at Hogwarts."
She smiled softly, "I hope so. Nice meeting you, Draco." He gave her a smile then went over to his father and she went to her family.
"Who was that," Periwinkle asked glancing over at Draco and his father.
"His name is Draco. He attends Hogwarts."
"Ooo," she said, "he is not bad looking either. If you do not take him I will."
"Peri! You are bad!"
She sighed, "what can I say? I enjoy fun."
"Hush! The game is starting!" Alicia cheered barely able to contain her excitement.
When the game ended, they returned to their tents, they were inside their tent discussing the game. "I wanted Bulgaria to win!" Alicia complained tossing her hat on the ground.
"At least Krum caught the snitch," Richard told her picking up the hat and giving it back to her, "try to find the good in this. They lost this time but this won't be their last game they will win more in the future."
"You are right, dad," she hugged him as there was a loud boom outside and screaming, "Dad?"
"Stay here," he said and went to look at what was going on. He stepped outside the tent to quickly came back inside, "Run! Now! Death eaters are attacking the campsite."
"What?" Cassandra said as she ushered the kids outside. They stood outside and everyone was running, "Peri and Alicia stay together. Hallie and Holly stay together. Mallory come with us. Run!"
They all ran in different directions away from the attacks, "Hallie come on!" Holly yelled back at her as she tried to run.
"But my clothes!" she whined running as best as she could.
"Forget the clothes! We can buy more we need to go or we will be killed!" she grabbed her arm and dragged her until people kept pushing against them and she ended up letting go and getting separated from her, "Hallie! Hallie! Where are you?" She searched the best she could then someone grabbed her arm, "Let go of me!" She looked to see Draco, "Draco its you!"
"Come on let's go! We need to get to a safe place."
"But my sister. I lost her in the mix of people."
He scanned the area the best he could then looked at Crabbe and Goyle, "Get her to safety now. I will find the sister," he let go of Holly's arm, "what is your sister's name?"
"Hallie Porter. She has brown hair and green eyes. Please find her."
"I will just go with my friends they will get you to safety."
Crabbe and Goyle did not speak a word to Holly, but pulled her along with them to safety. They waited with her till Draco showed up with Hallie, "Hallie!" Holly ran to her and hugged her who hugged her back, "I was so scared I lost you. Are you ok?"
She nodded, "Thank you," they both told Draco then continued further into safety.
Goyle looked at Draco once they were further away, "is that the girl?" Draco nodded, "she does not seem very special."
Draco glared at him, "Shut up Goyle. She is different." He watched her and Hallie fade into the crowd rushing to safety.
Hallie and Holly eventually were reunited with their family and returned to the burrow. "What was that mark that appeared in the sky?" Alicia asked as they were getting cleaned up
"The dark mark," Periwinkle said as she was brushing her sister's hair out to make sure all the soot from the fire was out.
"The dark mark?" she asked as the others listened for Periwinkle's response.
She nodded, "It is the symbol Voldermort," everyone shuddered at the mention of his name, "and his followers, the death eaters, use this symbol. It is the symbol that everyone fears most. You know when you see it that your worst fear has just occurred."
Hallie and Holly looked at each other, "So…who is ready for school to start. New year and a new school, it will be a great year." Holly said trying to make it a happier subject although it did not help much.