When Harry's friend sent the article of his family winning the Egypt trip, Remus and Sirius lost it. Sitting on Ron's shoulder was none other than Peter Pettigrew. Madam Bones had put out an order for the rats arrest as soon as they were back in the country.
The four residents of Evermoore Manor were all on edge. They wanted him arrested, questioned and kissed. He didn't deserve to live.
Now they just had to wait for the Weasleys to come back.
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Thalia hadn't mentioned her dinner date to anyone. She didn't want to hear what anyone had to say of her going out with Voldemort's son. So, when she had come downstairs and tried to sneak out, she was faced with three curious faces.
"Where are you headed?" Sirius questioned.
"I'm meeting someone for dinner." She answered.
"Who are you meeting and why didn't you tell us?" Harry asked.
Glaring at her questioners, she replies "It's a private matter."
"Who would you be meeting that you don't want us to know of?" Remus asked. Thalia remained silent but it seemed to click for the werewolf. "You're meeting Malachi!"
That set the other two off. She had to hold back her laughter at their reactions. When she had told them of Voldemort's son, they were all surprised because he had been kept away from everything. It seemed they didn't appreciate him asking their niece/sister out on a date.
"Enough!" She yelled, pushing her power into it. Once they were looking at her, she said, "I'm old enough to decide who I go to dinner with. You may not like my choice but you will respect it."
Harry looked sheepish, "Sorry. It's a knee jerk reaction when it comes to anything Voldemort." Sirius still didn't look happy but agreed with Harry, as did Remus.
"Thank you. I will be back later. I love you all and please don't burn down the house" Thalia hugged them and stepped through the floo.
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Malachi watched as the beautiful Thalia stepped out of the floo. She looked flustered and he wondered what had caused her irritation. Stepping forward, he smiled "Thalia, you look lovely."
"Thank you. You're looking pretty dashing yourself" she grinned.
"You seem flustered." He said as he led her towards the host.
"I was bombarded before I made it through the floo."
"Ah. I assume they freaked out when they found you were meeting with me." he grinned.
She huffed, "I live with three overprotective men."
Malachi smiled, "They just want to be sure you're safe. I know I would."
"So, tell me about yourself." Thalia asked, hiding her blush at his comment.
"Well, my father's as you know but my mother was an angel. I honestly don't know how my father got her." He grinned, remembering. "Melinda Avery was her name. She passed when I was fifteen. She helped people every chance she got and made sure I had an amazing childhood. When my father disappeared, she never gave up looking for him. She's the one who taught me how to reunite his pieces."
"She sounds like my mom." Thalia smiled, "When she got sick, it was from helping others. We knew someone was keeping us from getting to my brother and she had planned to be here with me. I don't think I ever heard her say a bad word about my father. My grandfather was there for me growing up and even now, he's always a floo call away."
The two shared stories from their childhoods and she added stories from living with Harry, Sirius and Remus. It seemed in the last month, the two older men took the protective uncle role to serious.
"I don't know what to do for Harry's birthday. His horrible relatives never celebrated him and I want to go all out but I don't know how he would handle that. It doesn't help that his two 'friends' haven't contacted him all summer. I worry for him." She hadn't realized she had been rambling until Malachi grabbed her hand.
"Breath love, calm yourself." he told her calmly. Seeing she was more calm, he said "Why not have a family party? I know Aunt Cissa is wanting to see Sirius and you could always just ask him who he wants to invite."
She nodded, "I should probably ask him. Can you imagine if I had the Malfoys and the Weasleys at the same party?" Harry had told her of Ron's hate for anything Malfoy.
He grins, "As hilarious as that would be, I'm sure they would run right to Dumbledore saying your trying to turn Harry dark."
"That old man can shove it. I can't wait to ruin him."
"Hopefully we can get him removed from Hogwarts soon." Malachi says, "My father was surprised by your meeting. He wasn't sure how a Potter Graves would react but he thinks you're a smart woman."
"Your father deserved to be heard. Harry and I can agree there is someone behind it all. Hopefully when the rat is caught, we will have more answers."
"Rat?" he asks confused.
"Pettigrew is alive and a rat Animagus" she tells him.
"Father remembers Pettigrew giving him the secret that night but nothing after."
Her eyes widen, "Could he have been a part of it?"
"I think we need to talk with my father."
Finishing up, they quickly headed to the floo. Malachi went through first to open it for Thalia to follow.
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Walking through Slytherin Manor at night was almost eerie. It was quiet. Once they reached Tom's office, Malachi entered without knocking.
"Back so soon? I figured you would try to keep her company longer" Tom asked his son, coughing when Thalia entered grinning.
"Do say more" she laughed at both men's expressions.
"Thalia, sorry dear. I wasn't expecting you" Tom glared at his son.
"We actually spoke of something and were hoping you could help us clarify something." Malachi explained.
At Tom's curious look, Thalia said, "Pettigrew's alive, he's been hiding in his rat form as a pet of the Weasley family."
"What do you remember of him that night? I know he gave you the secret but what about after that?" Malachi asked.
Tom thought over that night. It had taken time but he had reorganized his mind, best he could. Looking to his son and Thalia, he shook his head "All I can remember is Peter giving me the secret, then nothing."
Plopping in a chair, Thalia says "So whoever controlled you, Peter most likely was helping them. I'm going to have to ask Madam Bones to ask some questions about that."
Tom wrote something and handed it to her, "Have her ask those too. I can weed out some less than savory followers that way."
Malachi snorted, "You just don't want to deal with them." Thalia laughed at Toms expression.
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Thalia realized how late it was, looking to Malachi, "I should head home. I'm sure they're all waiting by the floo."
"I'll walk you out" he grinned, ignoring his fathers snort of laughter.
"Thank you for dinner." She smiled up at Malachi.
"Thank you for going. I honestly wasn't sure if you would, due to our family history."
"You can't fault children for their parent's sins. Plus, your father wasn't really the one to kill my father and Lily." he nodded in agreement. She continued, "When we find who's responsible, they will pay."
He couldn't hold back, pulling her body to his, he leaned in and looked into her surprised eyes. He stopped right before their lips touched. Thalia pushed up on her toes and connected their lips. She could have swore her toes curled at the touch. He was an amazing kisser. When they finally separated, she was a little lightheaded.
Malachi grinned down at her. When her eyes opened, Thalia grinned up at him.
"Goodnight" she whispered.
"Goodnight love" he replied and watched as she disappeared through the floo.
~~~~~
"Do you realize what time it is!" Sirius said as soon as she exited the floo.
Thalia stared at the three men waiting on the couch, "How long have you been sitting there? Please tell me you fed my brother"
Harry grinned, "Tilly made sure we ate. How was your date?"
"It was good" she walked towards the stairs and all three followed.
"Was he a gentleman, keep his hands to himself" Remus asked.
"If not, we can take him out" Sirius added.
Rolling her eyes, she spun to face them. "I appreciate this, really" she motions to them "But I'm not going to discuss the details of my date with you. Sorry." She spun and continued up the stairs.
All three stood there, flabbergasted. Looking to each other, they shrugged and went to their rooms.
~~~~~
Sirius had finally given in and agreed to meet with Narcissa. It took some convincing on Thalia's part but he agreed they needed every bit of family they had. So, here he was, waiting for his cousin and her family to arrive. Harry, Thalia and Remus were all with him for support.
Thalia stood when the floo went off. She figured it would be best for her to greet them. "Welcome" she smiled as they greeted her. Walking them to the living room, she could tell Narcissa was just as nervous as Sirius.
"Siri" Narcissa gasped, seeing her cousin for the first time in years.
"Hey Cissa, still with the peacock" he grinned at Lucius scowl. "Relax Lucius, I promise to be on my best behavior."
Thalia watched as Sirius introduced Remus and Harry to the Malfoys. Remus spoke with Lucius and Thalia while Sirius and Narcissa caught up. No one brought attention to Harry and Draco as they talked. It seemed her brother's letter had done its job.
Harry walked over to Thalia, "Can we go fly?"
Thalia smiled, "It's fine with me as long as his parent's don't mind." Lucius waved them off.
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"I was shocked to receive your letter." Draco said as they walked.
Harry nodded, "I didn't realize at the time it was an insult. Remus has been teaching me what I should have grown up learning."
"I wonder why you were kept ignorant. It's almost like Dumbledore wanted to alienate you from pure and half bloods that follow the Old Ways." Draco told him.
"Well, the old man kept my sister from me, kept me from living with her and her mom. Even Sirius" Harry stopped to calm himself. "It makes me wonder about everything in the last two years."
Draco paused, "What do you mean?"
"Why did Hagrid bring me my letter? Even Hermione got McGonagall. Plus, Dumbledore stole from my vaults. I was left with magic hating relatives while he was stealing from me" Harry explains.
"Has your sister told you about her meeting?" Draco didn't want to ask too much but he was curious.
"With Tom and his son? Yeah" Harry grinned, "She went on a date with Malachi"
Draco gaped, "No way! He's always so private and I've never seen him date, anyone!"
Shrugging, Harry mounted his broom "Maybe I'll get Voldemort as an in-law" he laughs at Draco's expression and pushes off the ground.
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Madam Bones watched the Weasley family arrive at the international portkey office. she knew this wouldn't go over easy for the family. It would also be another charge for Pettigrew. Once all had landed, she walked over.
"Mister Weasley, may I speak with you?" she asked.
Arthur looked surprised but followed her to the side, "What's going on Madam Bones?"
"Does your son have a pet rat?" she asked, when Arthur nodded, she said "I'm going to need to confiscate the rat."
"What's this about? Why do you need Ron's pet?"
"I can't explain yet as it's an active investigation. As soon as we have the rat in custody, I'll explain what I can."
Arthur was still confused but called Ron over. "Madam Bones needs Scabbers"
Ron scowled, "Why do you want my rat? Scabbers hasn't done anything"
Arthur glared, "Give Madam Bones the rat Ronald."
Ron was going to argue some more but Scabbers bit him and he dropped the rat. Before he could run after the rat, Madam Bones hit it with a spell and they all watched the rat grow into a sniveling man.
Madam Bones stunned Pettigrew, "Peter Pettigrew is an Animagus who has been hiding as a rat for twelve years."
Arthur was speechless. The whole family was. Madam Bones cuffed Pettigrew and levitated him out, leaving behind the stunned and disgusted family.
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