"You look terribly alone," a husky voice sounded from behind Pansy, causing her to swallow hard. Slowly, she turned around and found herself face to face with Mia, the sister of her boyfriend, looking stunning in a gold textured-lamé, double-strapped, low-cut back midi dress. Mia's smile held a hint of devilishness as she approached Pansy.
Pansy stammered, "He's...he's with Ron and Blaise."
Mia followed Pansy's gaze and spotted her brother amidst the crowd, casually chatting with Ron and Blaise. Draco had one arm around Lavender's shoulders, and in the other hand, he held a butterbeer. Blaise was leaning in, whispering something into the ear of a blonde girl.
"You look hot," Mia commented, taking a sip of her firewhiskey, "now I understand my brother."
Pansy was at a loss for words. She knew she had walked into a delicate situation when Mia had cornered her in the Malfoy garden. Her throat went dry as she watched Mia lick her lips.
Mia leaned in closer, her voice dropping to a whisper, "Normally you're not so quiet. My brother says you're a spitfire."
Pansy couldn't help but feel like she was once again cornered against the wall. She cursed herself for constantly finding herself in these situations, all thanks to her boyfriend's irresistible sister, who was looking at her as if she were a tempting prey.
"You don't seem very sure about this," Mia whispered into Pansy's ear, sending shivers down her spine. "I thought this was what you wanted."
Pansy cleared her throat and tried to find her voice, "Yes...yes I do."
Mia chuckled hoarsely, her breath caressing Pansy's skin, "So, the kitten talks. I'm going to need consent, darling."
At that moment, Pansy couldn't care less about consent. If Mia wanted to kiss her, she would gladly accept. The mere mention of consent from Mia Borghese made the situation even hotter.
"Yes," Pansy managed to reply, her cheeks flushing from the proximity.
Mia teased her further, "Yes,what,darling?"
Pansy whispered, her voice trembling with anticipation, "Kiss me."
"Can't say no when you beg so prettily" Mia husked, as she expertly pressed Pansy delicately against the column, her hand resting against her throat.
Mia leaned in, capturing Pansy's lips into a searing kiss. Closing her eyes, she melted at the feeling of her crush's lips against her. She felt the faint taste of whiskey on Mia's lips and her own cherry lipstick. When Mia stopped kissing her, Pansy protested weakly.
"Curious chapstick," Mia said to Pansy, licking her lips playfully and with that she walked away from Pansy, who was blushing furiously and feeling extremely horny. But nobody needed to know that.
Harry quickly made his way over to his girlfriend, a playful smile on his face. His girlfriend was leaning against the column where Mia had left her a few moments ago.
"I shouldn't say this because she's my sister," Harry began, leaning in closer to Pansy, "but that kiss was really hot." He took a sip of his butterbeer, his eyes dancing with amusement.
"I can die happily now," Pansy sighed dramatically. "It was a religious experience, everyone should kiss your sister at least once in their life."
Harry chuckled at her dramatic response. "Well, then I guess you can brag about something for the rest of your life," he teased.
"Definitely," Pansy agreed with a smirk. "Now, let's dance."
Harry grinned and, setting down his butterbeer, he took Pansy's hand in his. Together, they made their way to the improvised dance floor, ready to enjoy the party.
Theo and Jace stood there, their mouths hanging open in astonishment at what they had just witnessed between Mia and Pansy.
Theo finally managed to find his voice, his eyes wide with disbelief. "Have you... have you seen the same thing as me?"
"She kissed her," Jace replied, still stunned.
Theo nodded slowly, a mischievous grin forming on his face. "It was a very hot kiss."
Jace's brow furrowed as he watched his sister. "She's my girlfriend, Teddy. Be careful."
Theo chuckled, raising an eyebrow. "But you also have eyes, Jace. You can't deny what you just saw was extremely hot. Like hell hot"
Mia sauntered over to them with a cocky smile, her lipstick slightly smudged. "Guys, close your mouths or you'll catch flies."
Theo couldn't contain his excitement. "When were you planning to tell us about this?"
"I didn't have to tell you anything," Mia retorted, rolling her eyes. "It just happened."
Jace was still trying to process everything. "It just happened? I saw you two, and it didn't look improvised."
Mia winked at him, her confidence unshaken. "You know what they say, baby, do it right or don't do it."
Theo was practically bouncing with excitement as he high-fived his best friend. "You're my heroine, Star!"
"You're mine," Jace declared with a pout. "I don't like sharing you."
Mia grinned at his possessiveness. "Don't be possessive, love. Teddy, let's dance."
She grabbed Theo's hand, and the two of them headed to the dance floor, laughing like carefree children. Jace couldn't help but laugh at his girlfriend's carefree attitude and joined them on the dance floor, celebrating the end of the term with the people he cared about most.
"Are we all ready?" Barty asked, his voice laced with anticipation.
Today was the day they had all been waiting for, the day they would break into Azkaban and exact their revenge against Evan's murderers. As agreed, they had gathered in a rocky area near Azkaban, their faces set with determination.
Mia nodded firmly. "Yes, everything is in place. My father is standing next to Magnus to give us an overview of the entire complex. My mother, along with Theo's father and Jace's mother, are on the boats with the Teseo Tesei."
Barty's eyes gleamed with excitement. "Perfect."
Jace turned to Barty with a grin. "So, which dragon do you want to ride?"
Barty's excitement was palpable as he replied, "I would love to fly on the Black Dread."
Theo, always one to seize an opportunity, interjected with a smirk, "Lovebirds, you owe me twenty galleons each."
Mia and Jace simultaneously extended their middle fingers towards Theo, not even bothering to look at him, which made Theo pout in mock disappointment. Their intense gaze met, and they seemed to communicate without words.
Jace finally broke the silence, his voice filled with concern. "Be careful, Mia."
Mia smiled at him reassuringly. "Nothing is going to happen to me, Jace. I'm still the same."
Jace's arms wrapped around Mia protectively as he replied, "I know, but now you're my girlfriend, and I care more than ever."
Mia chuckled, amused. "Even more? Plus my godfather will be with me"
"That's true, Grimaldi," Regulus said, approaching, "Hands where I can see them, young man."
Jace put his hand up in surrender and playfully said, "Hey, Regulus, I thought you liked me."
Regulus, however, adopted a stern expression. "It's Mr. Black to you from now on. Just because my goddaughter likes you doesn't mean I do."
"Of course, Mr. Black." Jace gulped.
Regulus's demeanor softened, and he smiled. "I'm glad. Now, are we ready?"
Mia turned to her boyfriend, her expression sincere. "I'm sorry, pretty boy. I love you."
Jace kissed her forehead affectionately. "I love you too, princess. Be careful."
The Targaryen dragons soared through the sky, following the commands of their riders. The day was clear, providing much better visibility than their previous attempt.
"Guys," Enzo's voice came through their earpieces, tinged with humor, "our friends have just joined the party."
Mia, Jace, and Theo looked up and saw the Dementors approaching. Without hesitation, Regulus and Barty summoned their Patronuses, causing the Dementors to retreat.
"Barty, get ready!" Mia's voice urged through the earpiece.
Balerion, Meraxes, and Vhagar descended upon the southern part of Azkaban, causing a section of the structure to crumble. Balerion spread his wings, creating a gap for Barty to slide through.
"Guys, more Dementors are coming," Enzo's voice informed them.
Mia, Jace, and Theo ascended as high as possible, their dragons circling Azkaban while occasionally breathing out a Dracarys to drive away the approaching Dementors. All they had to do was wait for Barty to complete his mission.
Meanwhile, Barty stealthily navigated the dimly lit hallways of Azkaban until he found Sirius pacing anxiously.
"We meet again," Barty greeted Sirius with a smile.
Sirius turned abruptly, spotting Barty dressed in Death Eater attire, and his face contorted with a mix of surprise and amusement.
"Barty, what are you doing here?" Sirius demanded, stepping closer.
"I thought Potter had told you," Barty replied, smirking.
"What do you need me to do?" Sirius asked, now curious.
"I need us to pretend we've fought. I'll stun you and enter the cells. It needs to look convincing," Barty explained.
Sirius didn't respond verbally; instead, he swung his fist and connected it with Barty's jaw. They exchanged a few blows, making it appear as if they'd had a scuffle.
"Can I lie down before you stun me?" Sirius asked pouting. "To spare myself a headache."
"Whatever the princess wants," Barty retorted, rolling his eyes.
Sirius lay down on the cold, stone floor and gave a thumbs-up. Barty looked at him with amusement, then whispered, "Desmaius." Pointing his wand at the cell door, she shouted, "BOMBARDA!" The door crashed inward.
"We meet again, Dumbledore," Barty said with a cruel smile.
Inside the cell, Albus Dumbledore was shackled, but his expression remained serene despite his partially torn clothes.
"Since I'm a better person than you, I'm going to spare you the suffering," Barty declared, laughing. "Sectumsempra!"
After leaving Dumbledore's cell, Barty continued to Snape's. He blasted the door open and found Snape inside, seemingly having lost his sanity, muttering that he hadn't done anything. Barty looked at him with disdain and raised his wand, whispering, "Sectumsempra!"
Leaving the cell, Barty finally felt a sense of satisfaction. Evan's death had not been in vain, and his murderers were now dead. Whistling cheerfully, he approached Sirius.
"Enervate," Barty ordered, pointing at Sirius.
Sirius slowly got to his feet, looking around in confusion. As the realization hit him that he was in Azkaban, he jumped up from the ground and flashed a relieved smile.
"Can we go now?" Sirius asked, draping his arm around Barty's shoulders.
"Of course," Barty replied happily.
"What are you going to do now that you're a free man?" Sirius inquired as they approached the gap in the southern area.
"I think I'll take my niece's advice and talk to Regulus about a project I have in mind," Barty said, excitement in his voice.
"I'm genuinely happy for you," Sirius admitted. "You deserve happiness after all you've been through. From now on, I hope to see more of you."
"I'll think about it," Barty said, laughing. With a flick of his wand, he sent red sparks shooting into the sky.
"There they are," Theo announced, his gaze fixed on a distant point.
Vhagar and Meraxes swiftly approached the tower to retrieve Barty and Sirius. Barty wasted no time climbing onto Balerion once again. Once she was securely attached to Theo, he gave the command for Balerion to return to the rocks.
"Uncle Pads, come on up," Mia called out to Sirius.
"Just give me a moment," Sirius replied, his eyes fixed nervously on the dark waters of the Black Sea.
"Does it scare you?" Mia asked gently.
"A little," Sirius admitted, "it's not the same as being on a broom."
Mia turned to Regulus and instructed him to hold onto Vhagar's reins. She then carefully slid down the wing of her dragon until she reached Sirius.
"It's scary the first time," Mia reassured him, "but it's just for a moment."
With Mia's assistance, Sirius mounted Vhagar's back, and they began to make their way toward where Regulus was holding Vhagar's reins. Regulus extended a helping hand, and a relieved Sirius settled in.
Suddenly, Vhagar roared in agitation as some Dementors approached. Both Sirius and Regulus quickly summoned their Patronuses, causing the Dementors to retreat. However, their relief was short-lived as they heard a muffled scream. Turning around in horror, they witnessed Mia slipping due to the dragon's movement.
"MIA!" Regulus cried out in fear.
"What's going on?" Jace's worried voice echoed in their earpieces. "Somebody answer me"
Removing his earpiece, Sirius asked Regulus anxiously, "What do we do?"
"The Teseo Tesei will pull her out of the water," Regulus replied with a strained voice, as they made their way back to the rocks.
Once they landed, Jace approached, his concern palpable.
"Where's Mia?" Jace asked urgently. "Why isn't she with you?"
"Mia helped me onto Vhagar," Sirius explained, "but some Dementors appeared, and Vhagar got scared. Mia fell into the water because of Vhagar's movement."
"MIA!" Jace shouted in anguish. Over the earpiece, he continued to call out, "MIA! ANSWER ME!"
Magnus and Enzo exchanged worried glances. Enzo stepped closer to Jace.
"The Teseo Tesei will pull her out of the water," Enzo tried to reassure him, "they are the best in their field."
"MIA!" Jace called out again over the earpiece, his voice filled with desperation.
Time seemed to stretch on endlessly for Jace, his mind fixated on the haunting image of Mia falling into the water, reminiscent of their earlier mission. Then, through the earpiece, loud coughs broke the silence.
"Mia," Jace said urgently over the earpiece, "princess..."
"I'm... I'm fine," Mia's voice came through, punctuated by coughs.
"You don't know how happy I am to hear your voice, princess," Jace said, his worry turning into relief.
"You're not going to get rid of me so easily," Mia's voice responded with a hint of humor, despite the lingering cough.
"Not in a million years," Jace replied with a gentle smile, finally reassured by the sound of her voice.