Chapter 6

Astrid Potter-Black was standing outside number twelve Grimmauld Place, being careful not to be seen by anyone who was inside the Black Family property. She took a drag from her cigarette as she debated on when or how she should reveal herself.

A few days after her birthday, she went for a regular jog in the muggle world with her cousin Dudley. However, they encountered two dementors on the street, which is unusual since dementors are usually in Azkaban. Astrid suspected that someone at the Ministry sent them after her. The Ministry has control over them, but it isn't surprising as the Ministry deems her a liar after she tells them about Voldemort's return. Astrid was surprised to receive a howler, expressing that she had been expelled from school for underage magic. How could the Ministry make this mistake, as she had been considered an adult in the magical world? She has been considered an adult since she became the head of her family line and was allowed to do magic as she pleased.

With a small sigh, she threw her cigarette on the ground and crushed it before walking up to the number twelve Grimmauld Place. She pressed her heiress ring to the door, feeling the wards giving her access to the property as the door opened slowly. She could hear the chatter at the end of the hall. She smiled and her heart skipped a beat when she heard her godfather's voice. She slammed the door shut to gain their attention which was followed by a loud shrieking coming from somewhere in the hall.

"Were we expecting someone?" A muffled voice questioned before the door was swung open. Revealing the familiar group who piled into the room, stopping abruptly at the sight of Astrid. She was leaning against the wall with a smirk on her face.

"Who are you?" Sirius asked with his wand potion at her.

"Damn Padfoot. I didn't change that much did I?" He stood frozen for a moment before realization hit his pretty gray eyes. His arms faltered slightly as he stared at his goddaughter with wide eyes.

"Electra?" Astrid let out a chuckle and pushed herself off the wall, walking toward the group.

"The one and only" A bark-like laugh came from the older wizard as he pulled Astrid into a tight embrace. Only to pull back a few moments later with shock.

"Merlin. You've gotten taller. He stated as he took in her new appearance. "Where did your muscles come from? They aren't large but they are noticeable"

"I'll explain everything soon, Siri. I am really hungry, do you have anything to eat?" Sirius instantly began guiding his goddaughter into the kitchen. was busy cutting up some vegetables on the counter.

Molly looked over her shoulder and smiled, only to do a double take at the sight of the beautiful girl who seemed familiar to her. She examined her for a moment before her eyes connected with the bright different color eyes she somehow recognized instantly. She let out a gasp and the knife fell to the floor as she cupped her chest.

"Electra, is that you, my dear?" Her face lit up with joy as she spotted the teenager. She ran around the table and embraced her tightly. She was happy to see that she was now healthy and fit and had no visible bone sticking out. However, she was taken aback but the slight muscles that have and were much better than her skinny frame. Once she pulled back she was struck by how tall she got.

"You look so beautiful! Oh my, look at you" Astrid chuckled, and much to everyone's shock, she bent down and placed a kiss on her cheek. Those who knew Astrid the most were well aware that she never really showed affection to others. Thanks to her less-than-loving upbringing. Her physical look wasn't all that changed.

"It's good to see you too, mama" A soft smile appeared on her face when she saw her eyes lit up with the new title. "But you know what I want right now? Some of your chicken and vegetable soup."

Molly reached up and cupped her cheeks in her hands a watery smile on her face. She had to hold back her laughter at the puppy dog eyes the teenager was giving her. Of course, everyone else in the room didn't hold back their amusement and laughed at her behavior.

"Of course sweetheart. The others are upstairs but I'm assuming you want some time to catch up with your godfathers" Astrid nodded, glancing at Sirius and Remus who was watching them interacting in amusement. "Well then, sit down and dinner will be ready shortly."

Astrid sat down on the right side of Sirius as it was tradition for the heir/heiress to while the head of the house sat at the head table. Remus, being a close friend, sits on the left side of Sirius. Astrid shrugged her leather jacket off and instantly the room got quiet. She looked up and raised an eyebrow at all of the wide-eyed looks she was receiving.

"Electra Lyra Potter? Are those tattoos on your arm and chest?" Molly gasped putting her hand over her mouth at the sight of Astrid in tattoos.

"It turns out my name is Astrid Nyx Potter-Black… And yes mama they are tattoos. But look I got for the Burrow! The first place that felt like home!" Molly's eyes soften slightly as Astrid leaves her shirt on her left side, revealing the detailed design of the Weasley home.

"Oh my. Oh, it's gorgeous." She sobbed as she moved forward to inspect it closer. Not noticing the fond look in Astrid's eyes.

Their attention was suddenly drawn to the sound of whispers and multiple feet coming down the stairs. First to enter were the twins who were too busy talking to notice Astrid, next were Ron and Ginny. The two stopped at the door at the sight of her.

"Hey Ron, Ginny." Astrid greeted them with a smile, letting a chuckle out when Molly swatted them across the back of their heads. Which caused them to snap out of their frozen state.

"Bloody hell, Electra! What happened to you?"

"Did someone say Elec-" Astrid's heart started to race at the sight of the witch who never left her mind. She appeared even more gorgeous than the last time she saw her. Which she didn't think was possible. Her wild hair had transformed into large tamable brown curls, her skin looked like it had been sun-kissed highlighting the freckles on her cheeks. Her gaze subtly scanned her figure, noticing how much more mature she had gotten.

"Hello, darling" Her soft but sweet tone caught her by surprise and she grew flustered by the intense look she was giving her. Astrid slowly stood up from her seat, chuckling at her friends while their eyes widened at her height. Now standing fully, she opened her arms while keeping her attention on Hermione.

"Oh, Electra!" She immediately rushed into her arms, gasping only slightly at the muscles that were pressed against her body. Astrid's arm wrapped about her waist while the other one played with her hair. "I missed you"

"I miss you too Mione." She raised her head slightly to look up at her, her chin laying against her chest before something caught her attention.

"Electra! Are these tattoos" Astrid let out a soft chuckle, which sent pleasant chills down her back and pulled back. Their bodies remain close to each other but far enough to examine the art.

"My name turned out to be Astrid. But yes love, these are tattoos" She looked at the tattoos on her arm and chest and her sides. Examining each tattoo in admiration. Her eyes widened at the stack of books, parchment, quill, and ink on her chest, with writing on the parchment. She looked up at Astrid and saw awe filling her different-colored eyes.

"Is t-that-"

"Yeah," She breathed out. "I got that for you" Astrid watched as Hermione's cheeks turned a pink tint and her eyes watered as she looked at the tattoo.

"Come on dears. Food is ready!"

The conversation flowed easily around the dinner table. Mostly questions are aimed at Astrid, trying to get answers on her transformation. Astrid answered each one with subtle responses. She decided not to dive into too much information on what she found at Gringotts until she talked to Padfoot and Moony.

"Astrid, you have a trial in a few days. Dumbledore was able to stop them from doing anything drastic until you can defend yourself." Tonks spoke from her seat next to Remus as her pink hair turned into a purple and blue tone. She prefers Tonks over her actual name which is Nymphadora. She's an auror from the Black Bloodline but her mother was disowned when she married a muggle-born.

"Then the Ministry is more useless than I expected. If they check their files then they'd realize the mistake they are making" Astrid said before taking a spoonful of the chicken and vegetable soup.

"What do you mean pup?"

"How can they accuse me of doing underage magic when in the eyes of the Wizarding World, I am of age? I took up my position as the head of my family. I have been emancipated since the beginning of summer. Not to worry though, I have a few words to say to Minister Fudge." The mischievous smirk on her face made those around her uneasy, besides Sirius, Remus and the twins found themselves amused and fascinated.

"Astrid, please don't antagonize him. He's already having the Daily Prophet writing terrible lies about you. Don't make it worse" Remus and Sirius exchanged knowing looks as they noticed the awed-filled eyes on Astrid's face. Like the teenage witch was in a trance whenever the muggle-born was around. This situation reminds them of James Potter's face whenever he saw Lily.

"Of course, love. I'll behave the best I can" She said with a grin, making Hermione flustered by the pet names she was using. Neither of them notices the jealous glares directed at them by the two youngest Weasleys. The twins did and exchanged a look indicating they would prevent their siblings from causing any trouble.

"She got the Black charm"