#my sister said she looks like Dobby

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I think Parsley wants something from me

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Harry and Dumbledore: Crisis of Faith

The Life and Lies of Dumbledore chapter from DH lives rent free in my head, and I would love to get on my soapbox about why. It's no secret that DH is an allegorical tale with Harry as Christ figure and Dumbledore positioned as God figure - often represented by the symbolism of the all-seeing eye. The eye in the mirror (which turns out to Aberforth, who sends Dobby to the rescue), the symbol of Deathly Hallows in Dumbledore's signature.

Eye symbolism:

A flash of brightest blue. Harry froze, his cut finger slipping on the jagged edge of the mirror again. He had imagined it, he must have done... If anything was certain, it was that the bright blue eyes of Albus Dumbledore would never pierce him again.

and

 Above what Harry assumed was the title of the story (being unable to read runes, he could not be sure) , there was a picture of what looked like a triangular eye, its pupil crossed with a vertical line.

The Deathly Hallows or the Gifts of Death is marked by a triangular eye - and it is explicitly seen as God's eye in Christian art and iconography.

So now, back to the chapter, where Harry completely loses faith:

The sun was coming up: The pure, colorless vastness of the sky stretched over him, indifferent to him and his suffering. Harry sat down in the tent entrance and took a deep breath of clean air.

The chapter opens with the smallness of Harry against the vast sky, a bird's eye view shot to really highlight how vulnerable he feels. On the heels of the chapters where he sees himself and his family immortalised in statues and have their bombed home preserved as memorial - a site people take comfort from the legend of Harry, and Harry takes comfort from the graffiti they left behind - it feels especially isolated. The vulnerability is glaring: Harry has lost the protection of the twin cores. The church bells are distant.

His senses had been spiked by the calamity of losing his wand. He looked out over a valley blanketed in snow, distant church bells chiming through the glittering silence.

Harry does not deal with vulnerability, most specifically helplessness very well. As a child raised in an abusive environment - his savior complex is rooted in needing to have agency. We see him grappling with what he perceives as complete abandonment from Dumbledore: 'Dumbledore had left them to grope in the darkness, to wrestle with unknown and undreamed-of terrors, alone and unaided: Nothing was explained, nothing was given freely, they had no sword, and now, Harry had no wand.'

And then, Harry reads the chapter titled Greater Good from Rita Skeeter's book.

So what was Albus doing, if not comforting his wild young brother? The answer, it seems, is ensuring the continued imprisonment of his sister.

This is important, because Harry's feelings about this are made clear in earlier chapters:

Could Dumbledore have let such things happen? Had he been like Dudley, content to watch neglect and abuse as long as it did not affect him? Could he have turned his back on a sister who was being imprisoned and hidden?

Harry is projecting onto Ariana Dumbledore, specifically with his experience of the Dursleys. He had once raged at Dumbledore in OOTP: "People don't like being locked up! You did it to me last summer!"

Harry's grievance with Dumbledore is not just about this exchange, but a specific choice Dumbledore made for his physical safety with blood wards. The narrative comes close to acknowledging it, in OOTP:

“Five years ago you arrived at Hogwarts, Harry, safe and whole, as I had planned and intended. Well — not quite whole. You had suffered. I knew you would when I left you on your aunt and uncle’s doorstep. I knew I was condemning you to ten dark and difficult years.” He paused. Harry said nothing.

to

“She doesn’t love me,” said Harry at once. “She doesn’t give a damn — ” “But she took you,” Dumbledore cut across him. “She may have taken you grudgingly, furiously, unwillingly, bitterly, yet still she took you, and in doing so, she sealed the charm I placed upon you. Your mother’s sacrifice made the bond of blood the strongest shield I could give you.”

to

He knew one thing, though: unhappy as he felt at the moment, he would greatly miss Hogwarts in a few days' time when he was back at number four, Privet Drive. Even though he now understood exactly why he had to return there every summer, he did not feel any better about it. Indeed, he had never dreaded his return more.

Harry understands it then, so it is striking that the only time he allows himself to get truly angry at the position Dumbledore put him in this chapter, through Ariana:

 “I’m not trying to defend what Dumbledore wrote,” said Hermione. “All that ‘right to rule’ rubbish, it’s ‘Magic Is Might’ all over again. But Harry, his mother had just died, he was stuck alone in the house —”   “Alone? He wasn’t alone! He had his brother and sister for company, his Squib sister he was keeping locked up —”

“I don’t believe it,” said Hermione. She stood up too. “Whatever was wrong with that girl, I don’t think she was a Squib. The Dumbledore we knew would never, ever have allowed —”   “The Dumbledore we thought we knew didn’t want to conquer Muggles by force!” Harry shouted, his voice echoing across the empty hilltop, and several blackbirds rose into the air, squawking and spiraling against the pearly sky.

I am especially struck by the image of Harry's angry shouting making blackbirds fly into the pearly sky, and spiral over him. Blackbirds are associated with mystery, secrets and are seen as messengers to netherworld - this combined with the image of pearly white sky (heavens/God) seems intentional. It is carrying Harry's disillusionment to the heavens.

And then, the quote that pierces my soul, which is the heart of this chapter:

“Maybe I am!” Harry bellowed, and he flung his arms over his head, hardly knowing whether he was trying to hold in his anger or protect himself from the weight of his own disillusionment. “Look what he asked from me, Hermione! Risk your life, Harry! And again! And again! And don’t expect me to explain everything, just trust me blindly, trust that I know what I’m doing, trust me even though I don’t trust you! Never the whole truth! Never!”

It is reminiscent of Snape's "you have used me! I have spied for you, lied for you, put myself in mortal danger for you" - basically, "why have you forsaken me?" moment.

 He had trusted Dumbledore, believed him the embodiment of goodness and wisdom. All was ashes: How much more could he lose? 

The chapter being set in whiteness and emptiness, reminiscent of King's Cross chapter where Harry does get his answers from Dumbledore.

And then Hermione, who has modified her parents memories, can confidently assert that "He loved you, I know he loved you", because her love for her parents, for Ron, can also be sacrificed at the altar of greater good, even if it means doing things that would hurt them (not choosing to go with Ron) and dismiss their agency (as is with her parents). It doesn't mean she doesn't love them.

  “I don’t know who he loved, Hermione, but it was never me. This isn’t love, the mess he’s left me in. He shared a damn sight more of what he was really thinking with Gellert Grindelwald than he ever shared with me.”

Harry ends the chapter with seeking comfort from Hermione's touch, brushing his hair - wishing he could believe that Dumbledore really cared. (shoutout to @bluethepineapple meta here about this chapter)

And it is then where Dumbledore's gifts come in motion next chapter: his Deluminator lets Ron find his way back. Snape, effectively Dumbledore's man, sends the doe. Harry counts on what he learned from Dumbledore to destroy the Horcrux - he gives Ron the opportunity to wield the sword:

As certainly as he had known that the doe was benign, he knew that Ron had to be the one to wield the sword. Dumbledore had at least taught Harry something about certain kinds of magic, of the incalculable power of certain acts.

And then by Shell Cottage, Harry accepts Dumbledore's plan as is, and reaffirms his faith in Dumbledore's idea of Greater Good:

Dobby would never be able to tell them who had sent him to the cellar, but Harry knew what he had seen. A piercing blue eye had looked out of the mirror fragment, and then help had come. Help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it.

And then Harry chooses to stay on path Dumbledore laid out for him, only wishing now that he simply understood the man:

When Harry had finished speaking (about Voldemort), Ron shook his head.   “You really understand him.”   “Bits of him,” said Harry. “Bits . . . I just wish I’d understood Dumbledore as much. But we’ll see. Come on — Ollivander now.”

And finally, he starts to understand Dumbledore - through his conversation with Aberforth:

"And Albus was free, wasn’t he? Free of the burden of his sister, free to become the greatest wizard of the —”   “He was never free,” said Harry.   “I beg your pardon?” said Aberforth.   “Never,” said Harry. “The night that your brother died, he drank a potion that drove him out of his mind. He started screaming, pleading with someone who wasn’t there. ‘Don’t hurt them, please . . . hurt me instead.’”   “He thought he was back there with you and Grindelwald, I know he did,” said Harry, remembering Dumbledore whimpering, pleading. “He thought he was watching Grindelwald hurting you and Ariana. . . . It was torture to him, if you’d seen him then, you wouldn’t say he was free.”

Finally, he gets his chance to have a conversation with Dumbledore at the crossroads of life and death. TLDR: Deathly Hallows is an allegorical tale and it is best to treat it as such and roll with it, because otherwise it's deus ex machina galore.

[antiyourwokehomophobia2]

WHAT THE HELL WHY IS SNAPE SO MUCH MORE CRUEL IN THE BOOKS? 💀 Thank you so much for telling me all that btw, I think I understand why so many hate him now, since I've only seen the movies I was always flabbergasted when people said that they hate Snape but bro is a literal creep. Taking Lily's photo is sooo weird wtf 😭 Also why is he tormenting a literal 11 year old boyy. Damn. And poor Hermione :')

Thank you for your time btw! ^^

Also, are there any honorary mentions in the books? Not necessarily about Snape too perhaps but maybe anyone or anything else? Like, are the books that different from the movies? Low-key makes me wanna read them but I don't feel like buying the books 💔 (':

You don't need to buy anything! It's free if you search online. I haven't bought a single book but I've read the whole series online and even found the audiobooks free online lmao.

Honorary mentions?

Tbh, when Harry visits his parents graves in deathly hallows, I was always moved by the line 'he wished he was sleeping under the snow with them'

And I think all the chapters in Half blood prince that focus on Voldemort's memories from when he was a young man are super engaging. Everything about his family is interesting, imo.

I liked how, when Hermione asks Ron to be her date to Slughorns party, Harry gets all flustered and says he 'knew something like this would happen'

I like how, when Harry uses the resurrection stone in the last book, he and his mother are so enthused to be able to look at each other that they just gaze at each other for a bit.

I LOVE the scene with Madame Maxine and Hagrid when we find out Hagrid is a half giant. I'm a sucker for characters telling people they like "don't go". And I love how Harry is all like "oh damn. I should NOT be hearing this conversation"

There's a moment where Harry tells the dursley's that Voldemort has come back, and aunt petunia expresses fear. Harry says it's the first time he appreciates that petunia is his mother's sister. I think it's so cool that petunia, someone who does her best to live a smuggle life, is still very aware of the kind of threat that Voldemort is. I feel like that's a detail a lot of people look over. To me, that scene adds a whole new layer to how terrifying Voldemort is.

I like how Neville gets given a candy wrapper by his mom (she was tortured to insanity and has been permanently hospitalized. Neville was raised by his gran as a result) and his gran tells him to throw it away, but when he thinks no one is looking, he stuffs it into his pocket instead. Like. God. I just love that scene. Neville's mom doesn't know who he is. To me, I read that scene and can't help but think "Neville has never received a gift from his parents. He keeps that wrapper because it's the only thing his mom has ever given him. It is the only type of 'gift' that he will ever receive from his mom" It drives me insane.

Oh and oh my GOD. I love how Hagrid is all like "Harry, I'd love you to win the tournament. It'd show everyone that you don't need to be pure blood to be worth something" and this moves Harry so much that he gets to work on solving the egg clue. Literally NOTHING anybody else has said to him has made him take action, but Hagrid's faith in him is what did the trick. And I love the line "there was something about lying to Hagrid that wasn't quite like lying to anyone else." Their relationship is honestly so pure. I love that Hagrid was Harry's introduction to the Wizarding world. He literally brings Harry to us, the reader (or watcher if we're talking the movies). Harry comes to us on Hagrid's motor bike. From the very beginning, Hagrid carries out Harry's introduction.

I love EVERYTHING about the way dobby adores Harry. You don't get much a sense of it in the movies, but their relationship is super wholesome. Dobby may have been a free elf, but he followed Harry's every command because he loved him so much. He straight up fought another elf for insulting Harry. He deserved better than what the movies did with him.

I will say, the one thing from the movies I like better is that I love the scene with Hermione and Hagrid right after Draco calls her a mudblood. I love how he holds her hand and says "don't you think on it" and Hermione's eyes are filled with tears but she smiles at him anyway. That was incredibly cute. Although, in the books, Hermione does not know what a mud blood is, and I think there is merit in having Ron--the only pureblood wizard--know what it is while Harry and Hermione do not. There's something so pure about Ron attacking Draco even though hermione doesn't know what a mudblood is. It's like "I don't care if you didn't hurt her feelings! I don't care if she doesn't know what that word means. I know what that word means and you're not going to talk to her that way."

Oh, and I like the part where Percy sends a letter to Ron telling him not to talk to Harry anymore. Harry being all like "I've know percy for 4 years. I've spent summers with him. He gave me top marks during the tournament. I shared a tent with him." is really effective and you can feel his hurt so well.

This post is so long lmao. I've left out so many good moments. My point is: read the books! You'll love them.

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The Black Order Year 2

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The Black Order Year 2

Year Two

Harry enjoyed living with the Diggorys, Mr and Mrs Diggory were nothing like the Dursleys, they included Harry in their conversations at the dinner table with Cedric and his younger siblings, twins, a boy called Robert and a daughter called Pattinson that were due to start at Hogwarts in two years. Harry was allowed to do a lot of things that he hadn’t been allowed to do at Privet Drive, he could even go into the village and visit Ron, provided Cedric went with him to ensure he didn’t get hurt of course, they were with the Weasleys when Dobby first appeared.

Mrs. Diggory arrived shortly after Cedric and the twins subdued the elf, retrieving Harry’s letters from Hermione. After reviving the elf, they started to question him, he revealed his name to be Dobby, before vanishing into thin air. That was the first time he heard Cedric swear.

*/TBO/*

A week later, their book lists arrived. Harry asked who Gilderoy Lockhart was, receiving a mutter that sounded like ‘a pompous hunt’ from Mrs. Diggory. They agree to meet the Weasley’s in Diagon Alley, which later led them to a crowded Flourish and Blotts and, subsequently, the Malfoys. Mr. Diggory had to hold Mr. Weasley back, while a man with auburn hair in black robes stared at them. Mr. Malfoy left shortly after he spotted the man, who just glared at him.

“Who’s that?” Asked Harry, pointing to the man.

Mr. Diggory frowned, “That’s Fabian Prewett, he and his brother were fighting against You-Know-Who and his Death Eaters. Gideon was a good man. Fabien was forced to watch as his brother was, quite literally, torn apart. Fabien was one of the founding members of the Black Order.”

*/TBO/*

Harry and the Diggory’s arrived at Platform 9 ¾ around eight in the morning, Amos helping both Harry and Cedric get their belongings onto the train.

“You are welcome to spend Christmas with us Harry.” Said Mr. Diggory, as he helped Harry with his trunk, “We’d more than happily have you.”

“If it’s alright, Mr. Diggory,” Said Harry, as Hedwig nipped at his fingers, “I like spending time at Hogwarts. It was the first place I got to call home.”

Mr. Diggory’s smile fell a bit, “Harry, Dumbledore told me about your time with your aunt and uncle. No one should ever be exposed to something like that. I know that you’ll have trouble taking me at my word, but I can promise that we’ll never harm you in anyway.”

Harry looked down, trying to fight the burn in his eyes. He felt Mr. Diggory pull him close and hold him as he cried.

Nearing eleven, Harry parted with Mr. Diggory and met up the Weasley’s, stuttering slightly when he spoke to Ginny.

‘There’s nothing to worry about, it’s only Ron’s sister. She’s probably scared and confused, this is her first time going to Hogwarts. Maybe I should ask if she’d like to spend the ride with us.’ Thought Harry, unsure what the fluttering feeling in his stomach was. Both Cedric and Mrs. Diggory had teased Harry about Ginny’s crush on him and Harry’s insistence on including Ginny in their activities, even letting Ginny have a go on his broom.

“Join us.” Harry blurted out, before going red, “I-I mean, would you like to spend the train ride with us?”

Ginny went red as well, “O-okay.”

*/TBO/*

Harry cheered as Ginny was sorted into Gryffindor. Professor McGonagall rolled up the parchment and picked up the stool and the Sorting Hat and took them out of the great hall. Harry winced slightly as many of the girls squealed when Lockhart was announced at the Defence Against the Dark Arts.

“It’s almost a shame,” Said Fred, rubbing his ears, “They say that the jobs cursed.”

“Yeah, real pity that he’ll probably be dead by the end of the year.” Agreed George, before grinning, “Just imagine, dying in Hogwarts. That’s got to be the bast way to go.”

Harry didn’t like the cold feeling that came down his spine.

*/TBO/*

Three weeks into term, a large, grey owl dropped a package in front of Malfoy. Harry didn’t pay any attention, choosing to speak to Ginny, until there were screams from Slytherin table. Everyone quickly turned to look at the source of the disturbance.

Lucius Malfoy’s head hung in the air, with a message hanging beneath it.

No crime goes unpunished, and the fathers passes to the son.

You will die last.

Again, like last year, classes were cancelled. There were mutters from around the school, one Sixth Year said no one would mourn Mr. Malfoy’s death. No one, not even Percy, tried to contradict him.

*/TBO/*

Hallowe’en came and Harry found himself leaving Nearly-Headless Nick’s death day party and dropping onto the bench of Gryffindor table.

“Where were you, Harry?” Asked Percy, as Hermione and Ron finally caught up with him.

“Wasting nearly an hour of my life that I’ll never get back.” Groaned Harry, before dropping his head onto the table, “Ow.”

Harry ate his fill and followed his fellow Gryffindors up to the tower.

“That’s a lot of water.” Said Seamus, slightly rousing Harry.

“Myrtle’s probably throwing a tantrum again.” Responded Percy, as Neville slipped in the water, “Watch your feet everyone.”

They’d just gotten to the portrait hole, when everyone heard a scream from a few floors down. Percy said the password and ushered everyone into the common room. Harry wasn’t ashamed to admit that he’d fallen asleep in his school robes as soon as he made it to his bed.

*/TBO/*

The morning after Hallowe’en, Harry found out that someone had cursed Mr. Filch’s cat, Mrs. Norris.

Then there was the Quidditch incident a few days later, where a bludger had been enchanted to attack Harry and Harry alone, resulting in Harry getting a broken arm. Which didn’t last long, as Lockhart vanished the bones in Harry’s arm. Harry was happy to see Mrs. Diggory hex Lockhart. That night, Dobby reappeared and told Harry that he’d enchanted the bludger. Then Colin was brought into the Hospital Wing. Petrified, just like Mrs. Norris.

Which led to the creation of a duelling club in the third week of December, and then onto the revelation that Harry was a Parselmouth. Cedric had already pulled seven of his housemates up because they were spreading rumours that Harry was the Heir of Slytherin.

“The Potter Bloodline can be traced back to Godric Gryffindor.” Said Cedric, as Ernie and Zacharias stared at the ground, “The only way Harry could be the Heir of Slytherin is by right of Conquest. Much like the Stevens-Carrow incident.”

No one saw a man with short auburn hair listening to them talk.

TBO

Harry frowned at the boy sitting across from him. It was the same boy who explained what the Black Order was to Harry on the train last year. He didn’t seem to realise Harry was across from him. He tugged the glove off his left hand, revealing a silver prosthetic hand that looked like a skeleton’s hand.

“The surface layer’s invisible.” Said the Boy, not looking up, “A case of accidental magic made it so.”

“I’m sorry?” Responded Harry, getting a snort from the boy.

“Why? Did you cut my arm off?” He looked at Harry, before frowning, “Has anyone looked at that?”

Harry instinctively flattened his fringe to cover his scar, making the boy roll his eyes.

“That’s really going to help with it.” Snarked the boy, getting a frown from Harry.

“Who are you?” Asked Harry, getting a look from the boy, “I don’t remember seeing you at the sorting ceremony.”

“Because I started last year,” Explained the boy, “had a fit just after I got off the train, spent most of last year in St. Mungo’s. I think the teachers were surprised that I passed the first year tests.”

“I still don’t know who you are.” Said Harry, getting a scowl from the boy.

“Mercutio Stevens, although, I’d prefer to be called ‘Bones’, in reference to my hand.” Said Stevens, getting a disbelieving snort from Harry.

“There you are, Harry,” Said Hermione, drawing close to the table, “I think I’ve finally found it and, who’s this?”

“Mercutio Stevens, prefers to be called Bones.” Said Harry, getting a dejected sigh from Stevens.

“Oh, you’re that boy that was sorted in Professor Dumbledore’s Office, I heard Percy call you a Hat Stall.” Said Ron, suddenly appearing beside Hermione.

“Yes, the bloody hat took over an hour to sort me, what of it?”

“Why did it take so long?” Asked Harry, getting a frown from Stevens.

“Why should I tell you?”

“Sorry, I was just curious.” Mumbled Harry, getting a grimace from Stevens.

There was a moment of silence, before Stevens broke it, “The ratty bastard wanted to put me in Slytherin.”

Harry felt his jaw drop open, while Hermione let out a squeak and Ron snorted.

“Ten points for foul language, Mr. Stevens.” Snapped Professor McGonagall, making the trio jumps, “And another five for insulting an object of historical importance to Hogwarts.”

“Sorry.” Muttered Stevens, scowling.

“Miss Granger, Mr. Weasley, Mr. Potter, this is your new housemate, Mercutio Stevens.” McGonagall introduced, looking at each student, “He-”

“Was supposed to start last year, but had a fit and was stuck in St… where was it?” Asked Harry, looking at Stevens.

“Mungo’s.”

“Mungo’s.” Finished Harry, looking up at McGonagall, “He’s already introduced himself.”

“Oh,” Said McGonagall, “then five points for attempting to save a staff member time.”

Stevens shrugged and attempted to bury himself back in his book.

“Given how you three like to explore the castle, I was hoping you could show him around.” Said Professor McGonagall, getting quick nods from the trio.

TBO

Stevens trailed behind the trio, looking at the different tapestries and portraits, when Fred and George accosted Harry.

“Look out everyone, serious dark wizard coming through.” Said one.

“Yeah, the heir of Slytherin is off to the chamber of secrets to have tea with his vicious monster.” Said the other.

Stevens looked between them, unsure if he was seeing double, “They’re Ron’s brothers.”

“Right.” Stevens still looked unsure, before looking at Harry, “Where are we?”

“We’re just about to pass the dancing trolls on the seventh floor.” Said Harry, ignoring Hermione trying to tell Fred and George off.

“Okay.” Said Stevens, looking around, “Why didn’t they make a map?”

TBO

Harry was quietly talking with Ginny, introducing her to Stevens, who’d shown her his prosthetic, when a woman with blonde hair stalked into the Great Hall. Everyone fell silent, as the woman stopped in front of Dumbledore and dropped a book in front of him.

Without saying a word, the woman spun on her heel and left. Dumbledore opened the book with his wand and his face hardened, before cancelling classes for the day. Later, Professor McGonagall collected Harry and the Weasleys and took them to Dumbledore’s office.

The book was lying open on the desk, with Dumbledore frowning at it.

“Miss Weasley,” Said Dumbledore, not looking up, “I’ve been informed that you were given this diary before the start of term, who gave it to you?”

“M-my mum, I think.” Squeaked Ginny, trembling slightly, “I found it in my cauldron with my books.”

Dumbledore sighed, “Oh, to be young and trusting again.”

Looking at them, “Miss Weasley, your mother didn’t give you this book. It’s a very dark and dangerous artifact that, if used, will possess the one using it.”

Ginny started trembling, prompting Harry to grab her hand.

“What is it, Professor?” Said Percy, stiffly.

“Something that belonged to Lord Voldemort.” Said Dumbledore, “No doubt slipped amongst your sister’s books as not to arouse any suspicion. It’s very easy to convince an adult witch or wizard that they bought something if it is slipped amongst items they’ve purchased. Even more so, if said witch or wizard are in Hogwarts.”

“W-will Ginny be alright?” Asked Harry, getting Dumbledore’s attention.

“Mind healers and some member of the Ministry will be checking in on her for the remainder of the school year.” Dumbledore told them, “I believe that once this item has been removed from the castle, we’ll have nothing to worry about. Professor McGonagall, if you could escort the Weasleys back to Gryffindor Tower, while I speak with Harry.”

Professor McGonagall gave a curt nod, before herding the Weasleys out, leaving Harry with the headmaster.

“Harry,” Began Dumbledore, “while I am aware that Miss Weasley was given the diary, it was found amongst your belongings.”

Harry swallowed and looked down.

“Harry.” Said Dumbledore, firmly, “You’re not in trouble, as a matter of fact, some of the Ministry workers will be examining your scar. I’ve been told that your scar has hurt when you’ve been near Voldemort.”

Harry nodded, prompting Dumbledore to continue, “Now, I’m aware of the rumours surrounding your unexpected ability. For that, I must apologise, I have had the theory that when Voldemort tried to kill you, some of his powers were, somehow, transferred over to you.”

Harry frowned, mulling the information over in his head. Could Voldemort somehow be responsible for how he can speak parseltongue? Harry decided not to voice that question, instead looking up at the headmaster.

“Professor?” Asked Harry, almost shyly, “If I may, what is that diary?”

Dumbledore frowned, “I’m not entirely sure, but it’s nothing for you to worry about.”

The arrival of Professor McGonagall prevented Harry from asking anymore questions, but he had the feeling that Dumbledore wasn’t being entirely honest.

TBO

The new year was welcomed by two events, the first was Mrs Malfoy arriving at the school with a bleeding gash on the side of her neck and the other was the unexpected death of Professor Lockhart.

No one knew how he died, but shortly after each of his books were revealed to be fabricated events where each of his accomplishments were revealed to be done by other people.

Or, as Fred and George liked to put it, he was exposed to be a big effing fraud.

Harry found that they didn’t mean it as a capital F, but Cedric didn’t answer him when he asked what they actually meant.

On the second week of January, Harry found himself in the hospital wing, with a tall, scowling man closely examining his scar.

“Did you hear what the Toad’s done?” Asked one of his colleagues, going over some notes in a corner.

“What’s she done?” Muttered the man, carefully twisting Harry’s head to the side.

“She’s only gone and made things difficult for werewolves.” Said his colleague, leaning against the wall, “It now nearly impossible for them to get work, I don’t care what all those bigwigs in the Wizengamot say, if they can perform magic well and their employer can afford the cost of wolfsbane potion, I don’t have a problem.”

“But you wouldn’t want a family member to marry one.” Muttered the man, getting the woman to frown.

“I heard that.”

“Well,” Said the man, stepping away from Harry, “it’s definitely cursed, but I’m going to get Croaker to take a look at it.”

“Think it might be like that diary?” Asked the woman, frowning.

“I don’t know.” Confessed the man, “I’ve never heard of one of those things being attached to a living being.”

“It’s probably nothing to worry about.” The woman said to Harry, handing him a lollypop, “You’re free to go.”

Before he knew it, Harry found himself outside of the hospital wing. Shrugging himself, Harry made his way back to Gryffindor Tower, bumping into Ginny on the way.

Ever since the diary was taken, Ginny no longer looked pale and skittish, Harry found that she was fun to be around, although he didn’t understand the looks, he got from Cedric whenever he saw them together. All the petrification’s seemed to have stopped, until Harry and Ginny were nearly bowled over by Percy rushing past them.

“Why’s he is a hurry?” Asked Harry, getting a frown from Ginny.

“He might be late to meet his girlfriend.” Said Ginny, before she clapped her hand over her mouth, “S-sorry! He doesn’t have a girlfriend! I-I mean, why would he? He’s Percy-”

“What’s wrong with Percy having a girlfriend?” Asked Harry, frowning at Ginny.

Ginny’s eyes widened, before looking around. After making sure there was no one around, Ginny spoke, “Okay, he has a girlfriend. Some Ravenclaw prefect. I stumbled across them before Christmas and Percy made me promise not to tell anyone.”

Harry blinked, “Well…, that’s a lot to process.”

Ginny pulled out her wand and prodded Harry in the chest, “I mean it. No one can know.”

Harry swallowed, “Okay, I’m not going to say anything.”

“Good.” Said Ginny, brightly putting her wand away.

The pair walked back to Gryffindor tower, the common room going silent when they entered.

Harry looked around, “Is everything alright?”

“You haven’t heard?” Asked Hermione, getting Harry’s attention.

“Heard what?”

“There’s been another attack.” Said Fred, glancing around, “A Ravenclaw prefect was attacked.”

Harry frowned, “I didn’t hear them bring them to the Hospital Wing, but that might be because I was having someone jabbing their wand into my scar.”

“Do you think that might be why Professor McGonagall left during our study session early?” Asked Ginny, making Hermione go red.

“Ginny,” Scolded Hermione, “your studies are important-”

“And I shouldn’t skive off.” Interrupted Ginny, scowling, “I wasn’t the first one to leave and I didn’t go until Snape came a turfed everyone out of the library.”

That got everyone’s attention.

“Snape turfed everyone out of the library?” Asked Angelina, “As in go to your common rooms?”

“No, he just told us to get out.” Answered Ginny, glancing at the clock, “If we’re supposed to be here, what do we do if we have detention?”

Fred and George broke out in identical grins.

“Aw, Fred-”

“-George-”

“-Ickle Ginnykins-”

“-Has a detention-”

“-I’m so proud-”

“-It’s almost heartbreaking.”

“What’d you do?” The two asked together, making Ginny blush.

“I, erm, I was caught, sneaking brooms out of storage shed attached to the Quidditch Pitch.” Said Ginny, making everyone freeze.

“Who’s brooms?”

“I…don’t…know?”

“Who’s brooms, Ginny?”

“Wait,” Said Alicia, interrupting the twins’ interrogation, “were you the one who put my broom in upside down?”

Ginny went red.

“How’d you get into the shed?” Asked Katie, as Ginny’s face got darker.

“I…, uhm, I picked the lock.”

“Where’d you learn to pick locks?” Asked Hermione, frowning.

Ginny scratched the back of her head and avoided eye contact with her brothers. The silence continued, before the penny dropped and Angelina, Alicia and Katie burst into laughter.

“Wait, have you been breaking into the broom shed?” Demanded Ron, jumping to his feet, “Why would you do that? You know it’s not safe!”

“So why can you use a broom?” Demanded Ginny, glaring at Ron, “I’ve managed to fly and not harm myself. I know you can’t say the same!”

“That’s not the point!” Said Ron, his voice rising, “You shouldn’t-”

Ginny pulled out her wand and pointed it at Ron, “Verpertilio Muci!”

A dull green jet of light hit Ron and the next thing everyone knew; Ron had several bat-shaped bogeys flying around him and slamming into his head. Fred and George roared with laughter as Ron tried to fight the bats off.

“Finite.” Came Professor McGonagall’s voice, “Miss Weasley, if you could refrain from attacking your brother. Now, are all Gryffindors in the tower?”

“Yes, Professor.” Said a Prefect, after checking the dormitories.

“Good, it has been decided, by both the Headmaster and the Ministry, that any extracurricular activities, such as gobstones and chess, are suspended.” Announced Professor McGonagall, getting a horrified gasp from Oliver.

“Please, Professor, tell me that doesn’t include Quidditch.”

Professor McGonagall slowly turned her head to fix Oliver with a cold-eyed glare, “That includes Quidditch, Wood. A sport isn’t more important than the safety of the student body!”

TBO

Harry looked around the Hospital Wing, he’d been brought out of Potions by an Unspeakable, someone who worked in the Ministry. They didn’t say anything to him, they just guided him to a bed and left him there.

Someone coming in through the door jerk Harry out of his thoughts, a man with dark eyes and white hair walked up to him.

“This is going to hurt.” He said, before he jammed his wand into Harry’s scar, twisted it and pulled back. A black, blood-like substance was attached to the end of the wand, before the man directed it into a teacup.

The man left without another word, as Harry passed out from the blinding pain of the procedure.

TBO

Harry woke up to someone being rushed into the Hospital Wing, sitting up, he caught sight of familiar bushy hair, before Professor McGonagall spotted him.

“Potter,-” Professor McGonagall was cut off by Dumbledore, “Professor Flitwick, could you please take Harry back to his common room?”

The charms professor nodded and quickly guided Harry back to Gryffindor tower, Percy quickly brought Harry over the grouping of Weasleys.

“Hermione said she had to go to the library.” Said Ron, quietly, “She even ignored Percy when he told her to come back.”

“What was she going to do?” Asked Harry, confused.

“I think she was trying to find out what Slytherin’s monster was,” Said Ron, glancing around, “I don’t know why she thought about going to the library again now. She couldn’t find anything there before Christmas or after we asked Malfoy.”

Harry thought back to the Christmas before, he, Ron and Hermione, after they were caught by Professor McGonagall trying to brew Polyjuice Potion. She had vanished the nearly completed potion and assigned them detention, with Malfoy joining them after she caught him defacing school property.

That unexpected misfortune had allowed them to corner Malfoy and grill answers out of him. Ever since his father’s head appeared in the mail, Malfoy had been withdrawn and sullen, it was almost as if he’d been avoiding them, and it was only reinforced when his mother had turned up with a gash on her neck.

Ron looked at Harry and frowned, “What happened to your scar?”

“What?” Asked Harry, as Percy looked at Ron.

“Ron, you’ve been told-what the hell?” Gasped Percy, “Your scar’s faded.”

“What?” Said Harry, as Percy conjured a mirror and gave it to Harry.

The bright red lightning bolt scar was now a faded pink, not as recognisable as it once had been. Harry looked at Ron and shrugged, he turned and looked at the fireplace and watched the fire with a frown.

TBO

Hermione was found petrified outside of the library. Teachers started escorting them between classes, after Lockhart had died a temporary teacher had been called in. He just told everyone to call him Aberforth, outright refusing to tell anyone his surname, and since Aberforth was at the head of the line, Ron and Harry were able to slip away from their class.

“Are you sure Bones will cover for us?” Asked Ron, unaware of the boy setting off a cluster of dungbombs outside of Potions.

“I’m sure.” Said Harry, as they rounded a corner and nearly bumped into the woman who gave Dumbledore the diary.

The woman’s breath hitched when she saw Harry, before she hastily cleared her throat, “Why aren’t you with your class?”

“We’re going to see Hermione.” Blurted Ron, making Harry jump.

The woman silently studied them, before pushing a piece of the wall, revealing a secret passage, “This’ll take you to the corridor adjacent to the Hospital Wing. You’ll have to be careful, though, Peeves likes to put bear traps down there.”

Harry and Ron quickly looked at each other, before they hurried down the passageway.

TBO

Harry and Ron stumbled into the Staff Room, unintentionally bumping into the woman, Fabian Prewett, a man with short auburn hair and Regulus Black.

The children and adults stared at each other, before Regulus spoke, “Shall we just pretend we didn’t see each other?”

The woman harshly elbowed him, “Harry, what are you doing here?”

Harry swallowed, glancing at Ron, before looking at the woman, unsure how he was going to explain that he and Ron went to visit Hagrid, who took them to speak with Arogog, where they found out about the creature, which was a Basilisk, thanks to Hermione, and they were trying to tell their teachers.

Before Harry could say anything, the woman groaned and looked at Regulus, “Did you know about the Basilisk or were you in the dark as well?”

Just then, the staff room door opened, admitting the staff members into the staff room. Snape froze at the sight of Harry, Ron and the four members of the Black Order. He paled, before drawing his wand, a split second later, Harry had a large gash across his face and Snape received an explosion charm to the face.

The woman immediately rushed to Harry’s side and started healing the gash, while Fabien and the auburn haired man immobilised Snape.

“You couldn’t’ve disarmed him?!” Demanded the woman, as the gash on Harry’s face healed into a faint, thin scar.

“I tried, who do you think that curse hit him in the face and not the neck?” Retorted Regulus, just as Dumbledore cleared his throat.

“Marlene, Edgar, it’s so nice to see you again after all this time.” Greeted Dumbledore, before he looked at Fabien and Regulus, “Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy were your handiwork, I take it?”

“No,” Grunted Fabien, “that wasn’t us, at least Narcissa wasn’t. Greyback got her, full moon and all.”

“Ah.” Sighed Dumbledore, “And Lucius?”

“He owed the Goblins, we found out and took two Puffskeins with one curse.” Dismissed Regulus, “They’ve agreed to his head in exchange for the sword.”

Dumbledore hummed, before looking at Harry and Ron, “Why, may I ask, are you two here?”

Without wasting a moment, Harry said, “We know where the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets is.”

TBO

“I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect to find myself going down a bathroom drain when I woke up today.” Said Professor Sinistra, as Dumbledore led them down the tunnel.

He and the members of the Black Order were surprised when Harry spoke Parseltongue and opened the sink.

“Are we really bringing a couple of second years with us to fight a Basilisk?” Asked Professor Flitwick, glancing at Harry and Ron.

“If we left them behind, they’d just follow us, Filius,” Responded Dumbledore, before glancing at Harry, “besides, Harry has a rather unique skill we all seem to lack.”

Flitwick frowned, but remained silent, silently noting that number to stone knight statues along the walls.

The group of eleven stopped at a metal door with several snakes acting as locks.

Dumbledore gently ushered Harry forwards, prompting the boy to say, “Open.”

The snakes slid back and door swung open, revealing an unconscious, “Ginny!” Gasped Harry, rushing forwards and dropping his wand. Almost immediately, black and blue flames burst into life, preventing the teachers from catching up to Harry.

“Piertotum Locomotor!” came a young, smooth voice, making the stone knights behind the teachers jump into life.

“Depulso!” Said Flitwick, sending a knight flying backwards.

“Slugulus Eructo!” Yelled Ron, just as a knight grabbed his wand and crushed it. The knight raised it’s mace and prepared to swing it down onto Ron’s head.

“Reducto!” Dumbledore reduced the statue to a pile of dust, just as Fawkes arrived and gave Harry the Sorting Hat.

Professor McGonagall and Flitwick dealt with a pair of giant statues, while the Black Order started using fire spells on a group of Inferi, the emaciated corpse of a young Ravenclaw student at the lead.

Ron glanced at Aberforth and Professor Sinistra dealt with the smaller statues, and Professor Dumbledore combated the black and blue flames, while Harry and Fawkes fought Slytherin’s Basilisk.

Several things then happened at once, Harry stabbed the snake through the mouth, the Professors defeated the last of the statues, the Black Order burned the Inferi and Dumbledore dispelled the flames keeping them from Harry.

“Stop this, Tom.” Said Dumbledore, his piercing eyes fixed on the Slytherin boy holding Harry’s wand.

“Why, Dumbledore?” Sneered Tom, gesturing to Harry, “My beast has poisoned the boy that defeated Lord Voldemort, look at him, Dumbledore. Watch as the last of his life fades away.”

Tom cackled, “Look at your stupid bird! It’s crying!”

Tom laughed, his voice high and cold, before he froze, “NO! STOP THAT!”

Tom fired a blasting curse at Fawkes, who flew away.

Dumbledore gestured for the others to stay behind him.

“Of course,” Growled Tom, “Phoenix tears heal. Never the matter, you’ll all be dead soon enough.”

Fawkes then dropped the diary in Harry’s lap.

Unprompted, Harry grabbed the Basilisk fang that had been stuck in his arm and drove the fang into the diary. Tom and the diary screamed and, almost instantly, Tom burst into nothing. A few feet away, Ginny Weasley gasped as she started breathing again.

Dumbledore quickly gathered everyone and, upon grasping Fawkes’ tail feathers, the group suddenly found themselves in the staff room, with the Weasleys and Diggorys waiting for them.

After conjuring some chairs and getting some food from the kitchens, Dumbledore sat down and frowned at the remains of the diary.

“I believe an apology is in order,” Began Dumbledore, looking around the room, “It didn’t occur to me that this diary had gained enough strength to drain the life out of an elderly ministry worker and make it’s way back to Hogwarts.”

“You said it belonged to Voldemort.” Said Harry, quietly, “Does this mean he’s back?”

“No.” Said Dumbledore, frowning, “At present, I believe Lord Voldemort is currently residing in Albania as a wraith, unable to harm anyone. This is, what I believe, one of the things anchoring him to life. As I said, the elderly ministry worker he killed was enough for him to get to Hogwarts, but not enough for him to get to Lord Voldemort.”

“That’s why he took Ginny.” Said Percy, as the girl cried into her mother’s shoulder.

“Yes and no.” Said Dumbledore, making everyone look at him, “I believe he came here to, ahem, ‘take’ more than Miss Weasley. Mr Potter also wrote in this book, so I believe he was also a target for the diary. It seems, Tom intended on unleashing the basilisk on the inhabitants of the castle in an attempt to empower himself enough to not only make it to Albania, but to also restore the, rather pathetic, remains of Lord Voldemort.”

“B-but that’s been avoided?” Asked Mrs Diggory, an arm wrapped around Harry’s shoulders.

“For the time being.” Admitted Dumbledore, “While Voldemort is powerless at present, I fear it won’t be long before he manages to find a way to restore himself.”

Dumbledore looked at the clock, “Oh, will you look at the time! Perhaps the children would like to take themselves to their dormitories and get some well-deserved rest.”

TBO

The next few days were a blur for Harry, he and Ginny were taken to a wizard hospital, Ginny explained what little knowledge she had of St. Mungos. The pair had been examined, before being discharged with a clean bill of health.

When they got back to Hogwarts, all the students that had been petrified were back up and walking. Justin Finch-Fletchley had all but taken Harry’s arm off form shaking his hand so hard. Ginny looked around with a worried look on her face.

“Who’re you looking for?” Asked Harry, following her gaze.

“I can’t see Percy’s girlfriend.” Whispered Ginny, “Do you think she’s alright?”

Harry shrugged, before Percy called him and Ginny over to Gryffindor Table.

“Percy, where’s Poppy?” Asked Ginny, getting a grimace from Percy.

“Penelope didn’t,” Percy cleared his throat, “didn’t respond to the mandrake treatment, they don’t know if there’s anything they can do here.”

Ginny put her hand over her mouth, “Professor Dumbledore’s asked the Healers to attempt Legilimency on her.” Continued Percy, while Harry looked at Ron and Ginny hoping for an explanation.

“We’re just going to have to wait for more news.” Finished Percy, staring down at his plate, “How could the Ministry allow that thing to escape?!”

Harry, Hermione and the Weasleys looked at each other, they’d never seen Percy so upset.

TBO

“He attempted to kill Harry, how can you defend him?!” Demanded Mrs Diggory, glaring at Dumbledore.

“That boy was in league with them!” Shrieked Snape, “He’s working with them to kill me!”

“Considering you’re the reason his parents are dead, I wouldn’t blame him if he was!” Snapped Marlene, from her place in the corner.

“That boy is just like his father!” Bellowed Snape, “Arrogant, spoilt, expecting everything to be handed to him on a silver platter! The Dark Lord should have killed him instead of Lily-”

“PROFESSOR SNAPE!” Bellowed Dumbledore, silencing everyone, “Do not act as if you are irreplaceable! You are at Hogwarts because I believe you were an asset to both the school and the wizarding world as a whole. You attempt on Harry Potter’s life has not escaped my notice, nor has it escaped the Ministry’s.”

Snape started to pale.

“So, unless you wish to find yourself in Azkaban, I suggest you pull your act together and act like a teacher and not an adolescent schoolboy!” Dumbledore’s voice was cold, as Snape looked faint.

“Why is he at the school?” Asked Marlene, frowning at Snape.

“Hogwarts,” Said Dumbledore, not take his eyes of Snape, “is serving as his prison. As everyone is aware, the school is used with the hope of rehabilitating any and all non-violent offenders, provided they have skills that can be put to use at Hogwarts.”

“Is he behind the attacks on Harry?” Demanded Mrs Diggory, getting Dumbledore’s attention.

“No,” Said Dumbledore, “That was the work of a House Elf by the name of Dobby. Ironically, Harry somehow managed to get the Malfoy’s to free Dobby and, at present, currently employed at Hogwarts.”

Mrs Diggory sighed through her nose and glared at Dumbledore, “Make sure that elf doesn’t do anything to harm Harry, Headmaster.”

With that final word, Elenor Diggory spun on her heel and stalked out of the room.

TBO

“Cedric?” Said Harry, looking up from his book, “What happened to that prefect Percy knew?”

Cedric paused in his game of exploding snap with Fred and George, “You mean his girlfriend?”

“Yeah.”

“I heard that she’s become a permanent resident of the Janus Thickey Ward in St. Mungos.” Shrugged Cedric, “Mum and Dad didn’t say much about it.”

Harry hummed, glancing at Ginny, before going back to his book. Ginny’s wand was found to be unusable after the events of the chamber, the wand was lined with cracks and the core was ‘burnt out’, whatever that meant.

Harry had asked about getting another wand, admitting how Riddle had gotten his wand after he dropped it. Mr. Diggory had said he’d talk to Mr. Ollivander about it, but didn’t say much else.

“Oh,” Said Harry, suddenly remembering, “Cedric, what are the great houses?”

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5 ) I Dont Care What She Says, Youre Perfect

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“Artemis!” Apollo yelled from the bathroom “What time do we meet the Weasleys?” He asked standing in the door way of her bedroom watching her do yoga poses from the book their aunt sent her room is Sirius’s childhood bedroom “uh… noon i believe” she said going from child’s pose to sphinx pose looking directly at him drying off his hair “you took aunty Altairs advice?” “Huh?” She tucked her toes under and rose to a raised plank going into downward dog “oh. Yeah. Its helping with the broken back pain, they say when they were going to visit again?” She asked going into a deep lunge and into warrior pose “they said Christmas but not to hold them to it. Rolf wanted to go to new york to visit his grand dad and grand mother.” He shrugged as she went into forward fold breathing out relaxing her shoulders “i hope i get to meet Newt some day. Big fan and all that” she sighed balancing on one leg “you give your boyfriend and his twin the thing you got him?” He asked she rose to mountain pose “hes not my boyfriend” she blushed laying on the mat bringing her knees ro her chest and rocking from side to side “but no. I was going to wait til we got to the leaky cauldron. Their just matching watches. With their names on it. It was cheap. Their Christmas gifts we got them were more expensive” “Not your boyfriend yet” Apollo jested “i dont think he likes me like that pollo” she sat cross legged facing him ending her practice with deep breathing “youve been saying that and you two are blind” he shook his head “are you going to sit with us on the train or are you sitting with Cedric and the rest?” She asked changing the subject “actually. I think me and Lee are going to sit with the Hufflepuffs” he shrugged “alright” she said rolling up her mat and putting it to the side “im going to help Kreacher, Dobby, and Prim with the animals shower and then we can head to the cauldron” she sighed walking passed him “i used all the hot water” Apollo said with a slight smile “of course you did” she shook her head in frustration “APOLLO! HURRY UP WE’RE GONNA BE LATE!” Artemis yelled “IM COMING!” He shouted running down the steps linking arms with her “is Harry going to be meeting us there?” Apollo asked “i havent seen him since we got him and Ron new clothes for school the twins Christmas gifts and his food.” He said as she snapped them to Diagon alley “if you want to go ahead to the leaky cauldron youre welcome too. I just want to stop at Florish and Blotts for our school book order” she said “and leave you alone? No way. Besides you carrying seven people’s books on your own? No. I dont want to face the wrath of Molly when she finds out we got Percy, Fred, George, Ron and Ginny their school supplies” He rolled his eyes sad grimaces at his sister “hey. Harry paid for Ron’s Ginny and His. So in reality, i only bought mine Fred’s and Percys. You bought yours and George’s school supplies. And a new Microphone for Lee. Plus Percy is Head Boy this year. He deserved something nice” she said walking into Florish and Blotts “hi, we’re picking up an order under Black, and Potter” Artemis said to the shope keeper “yes Artemis i know who you are” he smiled “youve only been coming in here every day for the passed three months” he chuckled handing them their supplies. “Were you anle to get that other thing too by any chance?” She asked “ah. The embossed dragon skin journal! Right right, its back here” he smiled handing her the book “thank you” she smiled “and since you spent so much here all summer, i threw in a few extra quidditch books for your friend” he smiled “thanks again Adam” they smiled as she walked out of the door

They walked into the inn to Hermione and Ron bickering “THATS NOT A CAT ITS A BLOODY MONSTER!” He yelled frantically “Ron. Its just a cat. The rat is gross anyway” Apollo said scrunching his nose “Apollo? Ron? Mione?” Harry asked walking down the stairs “hey Kid” Artie said launching herself on to Harry “i missed you little brother” “i missed you too “KIIIIDS TIME FOR LUNCH!” Molly yelled from the kitchen she quickly hugged Ron and Hermione along with Apollo who ruffled the two boys hair they walk in with Ron showing Harry the clipping “showing off that bloody clipping again there Ronnie” a deep voice called out from behind them she looked over to George who shot her a wink “I HAVENT SHOWN ANYONE!” He yelled back gaining a laugh from Apollo “oh no not a soul unless you count Tom” Fred said taking a seat next to her pulling her into a side hug kissing the top of her head “afternoon voice” he greeted “the day maid.” George continued squeezing between her and Harry “the night maid.” Fred jested “the cook” George continued “the bloke that came to fix the loo” “AND THE WIZARD FROM BELGUM!” George yelled they all chuckled “now now boys that’s enough!” Molly said sternly “eat up. So we can go get your supplies” she said “no need Mrs. Weasley” Harry started “we’ve had it all covered!” Apollo finished “please don’t yell at us if we didnt go behind your back you wouldve put up a fight.” Artemis smiled softly “we wanted to thank you for all that you do for us” Harry continued “would you guys stop talking like us! Youre not even a twin!!!” George said shivering “why?” “Does it bother you?” Apollo said following up Harry “and George. We are twins” Artemis and Apollo say together as she pulled out stacks of books and quills and floated them to their respective Weasley “Apollo bought George’s the little black box is from me Georgie, since i couldnt get you all gifts last year. i got Fred’s and Percy’s, Harry bought Ron’s and Ginny’s the little boxes are from me” she smiled sheepishly she looked over to Percy “open the red one first” she smiled he nodded unwrapping the dragon skin journal and matching quill embossed on the cover was Percy I. Weasley he looked up at her “its for your book you want to write. Bill, Charlie and I split it when they told me that you got Head Boy congratulations Percy, hard work pays off” she smiled “its beautiful Artemis, thank you” “ARTEMIS BLACK APOLLO SCAMANDER AND HARRY JAMES POTTER! THAT MUSTVE COSTED A FORTUNE!!!” Molly yelled “its not that big of a deal Mrs. Weasley” Harry said “we have investments it wont hurt us” Apollo insisted she dropped the conversation as they finished breakfast and most were off having their own conversations Hermione Fred George Artemis and Apollo were standing in a circle talking when Molly mentioned it again Artemis smiled and simply told her “we wanted to do something nice for our friends let us” he smiled at her “if you really feel bad we will take a home made birthday cake for our Birthday on January first or teach me how so i can make one for Apollo to keep up with tradition” she smiled up at Molly “but your birthday is the 31st youre eleven minutes older right?” Fred interjected “YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THE THIRTY-FIRST OF DECEMBER AND YOUVE NEVER TOLD US ARTEMIS!” Molly shrieked “even im OFFENDED BY THAT ARTIE!” George yelled at her in hurt “dont feel bad she didnt tell me either!” Percy crossed his hands over his chest “i didnt think it was important! Ive never celebrated MY birthday ive always lumped in with Apollo when mum was alive its just something we’ve always done” She looked down “yeah she always threw a fit when mum tried to separate the two birthdays ‘we’re twins we should do this together! We’ve done everything together!!’” He mimicked her 4 year old voice “THEN HOW DID FRED KNOW! Molly and George screamed together

“i knew too Ginny as well” Hermione said meekly “not helping Mia” Artemis said softly “WHY DOES FRED GINNY AND HERMIONE KNOW BUT NOT ME?!?” George asked putting a hand over his heart “hey. Chill out Forge Artemis isnt” “Apollo its fine” she cut him off she turned to face George looking at him hurt written on his face “i didnt think it was important information. You guys gave me my first Christmas and birthday gifts three years ago and i didnt correct you when you asked when Apollo’s birthday was you couldnt have known i was just happy someone thought to get me something that people saw me as a person and not as an elf… being seen as an actual person what do i care if i blow out candles a day late it doesnt matter to me. its all new im working on it im trying. Ive been seeing a healer. Once a week... it was just an ordinary day of chores before you guys made a big deal out of it.” She looked down “im sorry just dont be mad please” her voice breaking “youre in therapy?” Georges voice softened “youre the first person I told outside of Apollo Forgive me yet?” she said softly “guys. Voice only told me because she was talking about Apollo.” Fred spoke “she told me and Ginny because i found her and Apollo’s birth certificate in the library tucked away in a book i wanted to borrow” Mione chimed in “Mione let the four of them talk wanna help me with Hermes?”Percy asked she nodded “Artie” George said softly “im sorry i didnt say anything i didnt think it was important” she sniffled looking to her feet “ive never been important before” she looked down Mollys eyes softened George pulled her into a hug “i shouldnt have yelled at you.” He said simply letting her go “now whats offensive is that you two grew to tree size and i stayed the same height” she pouted she turned to Molly “i didnt know” she said softer anxiety filling her as she looked at Molly someone who she looked at as she did her mother Athena “please dont be disappointed” she said above a whisper nerves short firing heart racing “i was just going to ask what flavor cake” she smiled “Apollo likes chocolate” she smiled looking up excitedly she got bubbly and like how she usually is “he used to eat the entire thing when mum was here and hed get it all over his face mum would make us separate cakes and frostings because we’d fight.” “We only would fight cause Artemis would eat all the chocolate covered strawberries! She loves those bloody things more than she loves me and im her twin!” He rolled his eyes “she wasnt asking about me Lia girl” he smiled putting a hand on her shoulder “like we practiced with Martin” he whispered she looked at him “its okay. Im right here” Apollo reassured her “i dont like chocolate i prefer chocolate bars over chocolate cakes. I think it ruins the cake if its too sweet.. i” she stopped short flinching waiting for a cane to hit her for speaking her mind looking down “hey.. breathe, no ones gonna hurt you theres no canes. No ones yelling. No ones going to hit you. Youre fine im here. George and Fred are here too… its okay say what you wanna say tell her. She asked you. Our Mum wont be upset you know that” he cooed in her ear

“but its mine and moms thing i havent done it since mom…” she whispered to him “Artemis, its okay. You knew mum best do you really think that you loving Molly the way you loved her, the way you loves our mom, and wanting to do the birthday traditions with her like we did with mum would upset our Mom?” He asked she shook her head no “mom would say theres enough to go around and to be happy because love is the most important thing we have” she whispered to him “see. Now tell her. Just because Mums gone doesnt mean shes not here Artemis. Shes always here. Shes here because you loved her. And thats how she’ll stay. Once you love some one theyre never really gone. Tell her. Its okay” Apollo nodded to Molly Molly’s eyes widened Fred grabbed her hand and squeezed he released her hand when she nodded to Apollo and grabbed his hand “i like strawberry cakes… they taste better than chocolate they were my moms favorite…. My mom… shed make me this two layered cake with chocolate filling. And white whipped cream for frosting with chocolate letters and fresh strawberries on top.. it was like a giant chocolate strawberry she would sing me this stupid song and itd be something only me and her did.” she said barely above a whisper giggling at the memory “Mum would make me a stupid hat and Apollo a bib and take a picture before smashing both of our faces into the cake… i miss my mom” she sighed “its settled then. Strawberry for you on December 31st. And Chocolate for Apollo on January first” she smiled “you did great Artemis” Apollo hugged her kissing her forehead he looked to Molly and back to Artemis “go make them open your gifts.” He smiled at her /and the twins “THATS RIGHT!” Fred exclaimed “you got us a mystery box” George smiled “it better not be a prank missy” Fred said dragging her away they got her letter and her badge fell out “you got prefect?” George asked “i dont want to make a big deal out of it” she looked down “but you got prefect. This is great for us. Now we definitely wont get into trouble!” He said with a small smile “only if you guys get more than 3 OWLS this year” “nooooooooo” Fred said “wellp looks like detentions for you!” They shared a laugh.

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They sat down on the train to Hogwarts she watched as the rain fell on the window of their compartment Fred and George were in an animated conversation about who to prank next when the door started to freeze over panic started to flow through her as a boney hand opened the door Fred threw his arm over her trying to block the black cloaked figure that came right to her face she could hear her mother and fathers screams as he was taken away she reached for Freds wand in his pocket it felt like a ton of bricks moving she thought of Fred sitting together playing her guitar singing pualena as he learned how to play her song their first kiss and once she got hold of the handle she gripped it tightly she wordlessly casted a patronus holding up Freds wand he looked at her in shock that she could control the black walnut wood with unicorn hair core as Ginny couldnt even use his wand they stared at her in shock as the bright white light flashed through their compartment landing on Freds shoulder nudging his face with its beak he chuckled “well hello to you too” he pet the birds head as it started to fly again pushing the black cloaked figure away disintegrating it and through them the bird flapped its wings looking at Artemis weakly she breathed out “save Harry and Apollo.. tell my little brothers i love them..” the bird flies away splitting into two as it took the direction of each brother George and Fred looking at her in shock when she passes out sinking to the floor “wh… what just happened” he looked down at Artemis kneeling next to her her clenched fist gripping his wand tightly unable to get it from her the compartment door opened and George raised his wand protectively standing in front of Fred and Artie Fred guarding her body “calm down boys, im the new DADA teacher.” They lowered their wands as he kneeled down by her feet “Artemis is that really you….” He whispered she slowly opened her eyes “how do…” George started to ask when her choked voice filled the cabin “dad…. youre back you… you came back for me… i waited for you… me and Apollo both waited…. Hes here… i missed you so much…can we… can we go home now? please?” as her vision blurs in and out tears streaming down her face Lupin smiles at her “no dear, im not your dad” Remus cooed brushing her hair out of her face “un……uncle moony?” he smiles at her helping her sit up “Naleopilimehana…. you look just like her… eat this youll feel better” handing her a piece of chocolate”boys help me sit her up” Remus said they nodded as fred grabbed her shoulders “Uncle Moony” she flung herself hugging his neck tightly tears streaming down her face he hugged her back “Pili, i need to breathe” he chuckled “but if i let go youre going to disappear and i’ll be alone again i dont want to be alone” she sniffled “im not going anywhere love.” He chuckled Fred grabbed her shoulders and leaned back Remus cupped her face in his hands and looked at her “now where did you learn that spell” he asked calmly “it happened the first time i held my wand. And whenever i think of a happy memory and point the wand up and my bird comes out” she said “thats not your wand Voice” Fred said she looked to him then down at his wand in her hand “oh… sorry Heart” she said handing him his wand back “you produced a corporal patronus using another wizards wand?” He asked “i guess im not sure exactly what happened” she said “what were those things?” “Theyre called dementors. You saved Harry. You said Apollo was here too?” He asked she nodded “your god son’s here. Hes two compartments down” she smiled at him “im going to go talk to the conductor, i’ll be teaching defense against dark arts” he said to her kissing her forehead she nodded “and youre going to tell me what memory you used when we have a moment to speak” she nodded

“yes uncle moon” she said as Fred took his wand and intertwined his fingers with hers she looked down then back up at him “that was amazing Artie” George said pulling her attention to him “i dont even know what i did” she said truthfully “is that the moony from the map?” George asked she smiled. “Sirius is Padfoot, my god dad is Prongs” she smiled Fred and Artemis walk into the great hall still holding hand he brings it up as she scoots in Angelina scoffs and glared at Artemis “i dont know what they see in her Criminal in the making just like her escapee dad” Angelina rolled her eyes “okay thats it.” She stands up “say whatever the fuck you want about me but you leave my dad out of it.” Artemis snarled at her “or what gonna have Apollo or Harry fight your battles for you? Pathetic you do realize that theyre only friends with you cause they want to sleep with you right” Angelina scoffs gesturing to the twins anger flared in her nostrils “oscausi” suddenly Angelinas mouth disappeared panic set in her face “you can say what you want about me. Cause i dont give a fuck what you think about me. But you keep my dad. And brothers names out. Of. Your. Fucking. Mouth. Or i can take it off. Im sick of mean girls like you who say shit because they think they’re untouchable when in reality theyre making themselves look dumb.” She said lowly “this is your ONLY warning. Next time i’ll make it permanent.” She glared at her “this all started over me beating your marks. Get over yourself im not dumbing myself down to appease your mean girl attitude” she turned back putting her bag on Hermione’s shoulders “undo the charm if you want too. Can you bring my bag back to the dorm?” She asked Hermione “of course” she smiled at her she climbed into her bag zipping it shut so no one could follow her George looked to Fred who was about to say something about it “dont Fred its not worth it. Artemis already handled it” George said holding his brothers shoulder”Hermione let me see the bag” she gives him a small curious look he holds his wand to it “aperi mihi” he whispered the bag opened and he climbed in after Hermione un did the jinx “unbelievable selfish little i cant believe her shes a fucking” Hermione re did the jinx “quit talking about my sister you know you deserved it” with that she left the hall with her bag on her shoulder “MIA WAIT!” George yelled racing after her. Artemis threw things around the room as she screamed every obscene thing that came to mind “ms. Artemis” Kreacher called knocking on the door she composed herself “come in Kreacher” she said in an irritable voice “Kreacher just wanted to check on ms. Artemis” “im fine Kreacher” she said not looking at him “Kreacher thinks Artemis is lying” he said she stayed quiet sitting the chair he sat next to her “Kreacher indeed missed having Artemis home” he said putting his hand on her knee “Kreacher sees that you have perfected elf magic, Kreacher talked to Dobby. Dobby said that you learned fast” she chuckled “i had a great first teacher” she finally looked at him “whats wrong child” he asked “just a girl at school got under my skin” she shrugged “im glad that you decided to come with Poppy Kreacher” she smiled softly “i know you dont necessarily like my dad but can i talk about him for a second?” She asked the elf “child, you are my master. Its my job” he patted her leg “this whole thing is giving me anxiety” she sighs out “i want to believe what i saw back then. I was only three when dad got taken away i dont know what to believe Kreacher. I just want my dad back and me, Apollo, and him could be a family again. I want to feel like i belong and not of obligation. I want to feel like everythings going to be okay. Nothings been right since grandma gave me this” she gestured to her head “i just want to be loved Kreacher” she went quiet “VOICE?” Freds voice distantly called out for her “WHERE ARE YOU?!?” It called again 

“forgive me for speaking out of turn Child but it seems as though you are loved and found a place where you belong” Kreacher snapped his fingers and disappeared she Fred searched high and low for her until he came to the very last door where he heard an exasperated scream into a pillow he slowly opened the door to see Artemis face down laying on her stomach arms folded under the pillow letting out another scream into the pillow he let out a soft breath and sat down by her head on the free space on the chair she felt the cushions dip and a hand run through her hair “skejejdjdkfkrjeuzbrjduskllsdk” she mumbled into the pillow “im sorry i didnt quite catch that” Fred said straining his ears “i shejfjeujejekkwjrjdjeejjdjsjmmsjnr” she spoke into the pillow again “Voice lift your head” he chuckled softly “i said for the third time if youre here to make me apologize im not going to” she slammed her head into the pillow again “i wasnt going to even try to make you apologize” “mdjrhs” she spoke i to the pillow “Voiiice, i cant understand you when you talk into the pillow” he complained poking her shoulder “i said Good” she turned over to lay on her back looking up at the ceiling “thanks for the watch by the way” he said softly “glad you like it” she huffed “i know youre mad” he said she looked up to him “oh really? I couldnt tell.” She huffed out “hey. Dont get all huffy with me i still know where youre ticklish missy” “you wouldnt dare” “try me” he shot back “pick something else.” She said knowing he wanted to ask “anything else to talk about” she breathed out “so. Lupin?” He asked “dads best friend” she smiled “im just really missing my dad right now and knowing that hes out there…. Its getting to me. What Johnson said about him my emotions just wen wild.” She sighed he nodded and continued on to ask her about the marauders She shared the stories she knew of the marauders hours flew by “So let me get this straight” he laughed uncontrollably “your dad and Mom had to fish your god dad out of a well because he saw a movie lassie with his wife” he laughed harder “yeah. He was stuck falling for thirty minutes” she laughed harder “why didnt i know you liked strawberry?” He asked his lips closing into a smile “i dunno, it just never came up” she pulled her legs to her chest “like how Angie bullying you never came up?” she looked down to her knees “why didnt you tell me love?” “Shes your friend. I didnt want to cause any issues” she whispered “its not causing issues voice.” He said putting a hand on her knee “can we please not talk about this?” She asked softly “tell me more about your dad” he smiled gently “he was a big softie, but he put up this rugged exterior, he was a loving father when i knew him” she smiled “hed read me poetry from Edgar Allen Poe. Sing me their wedding song wjen i was lonely mum had to pull a lot of over nighters.” “What was the song?” He asked smile playing on his lips “an old one. My grandpa made up this whole story about how he was sleeping on the beach in his car when the radio was playing came home and sang it to my grandma saying he wrote it for her a couple of days later. They heard it on the radio again. Its by Larry Ghram” she shrugged “sing it for me?” He asked she looked him in the eyes and took a deep breath out her heart sped up 

“love had played its games on me so long… i started to believe id never find anyone… doubt had tried to convince me to give in.. til you came in….” She looked up at him “then one day the sun came shining through the rain had stopped and the skies were blue and oh what a revelation to see. Some one was saying i love you to me…. A one in a million chance of a life time a live” she leaned her head on his shoulder “show compassion that sent to me a stroke of love called you….. a one in a million you” he leaned his head against hers as they stared at the wall his heart felt like it was going to explode he could listen to her sing for hours “i was a lonely man with empty arms to fill then i found a piece of happiness to call my own and life is worth living again.. for to love you to me is to live a one in a million” she grabs his hand playing with his fingers he looks down to her she moves her head up to look at him still leaning her head on his shoulder lip’s centimeters apart again “chance of a life time… and a live show compassion…” he leaned in slightly “and sent to me… a stroke of love… called….” She closed her eyes feeling his breath on her lips “Artemis” he whispered his cheeks heated up as he tried to force the words out of his mouth “you… a one in a million you” she sang barely above a whisper heart thrumming in her chest she was afraid he would hear it “Artemis i….” there was a knock on the door he pulled away from her “Kreacher?” She asked loudly “its just me” Hermione said opening the door “hey Mia whats up?” “George is asking for Fred. I told him i would get him” she smiled “and i need you boy trouble” she smiled Artemis looked at Fred who shared a tight lipped smile

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Two weeks to the full moon Artemis walks into the DADA classroom “UNCLE MOON?!?” She yelled “UNCLE MOONY ARE YOU IN HERE?!?” She yelled again “up here Artemis!” He yelled back she carried the box up the stairs “here you go uncle moon i made this last month. I just… thought that itd be fun to make. I guess everything happens for a reason” she shrugged pushing the box to him he opens the box “wolfsbane?” He breathes out “yeah and this is for you too” she said as she dug into her bag pulling out a bottle she received from Fawkes during the summer “it cant be…” “I befriended a Phoenix” she shrugged. I gotta get down to Hagrids Hut. I told him that id help him with Harry’s class for Care of Magical Creatures” she smiled “Pili wait” she stopped “Apollo, you and Apollo who are you two staying with?” He asked “we’re staying at Grandmas old place, when i turned 14 i got legally emancipated and wrote Apollo, he chose to stay with me.” She smiled “the way that dads mum wrote her will gave me adulthood at the age of 14.” She smiled at him “we’ve been okay. Ive been investing my money in the muggle world. Like mum used to.” She smiled “and you two are okay?” He asked “more than okay uncle” she smiled at him “do you have a… a place to stay?” She asked “im back at the cottage in yorkshire.” He simply puts “would… would you come and check on us? From time to time?” She asked softer “you were dads best friend….. being able to see you…. Its like having him back. Do you think he’ll come for us?” She asked softly “come back to take you and be a family again?” He asked “to hurt… to hurt me and my brothers… Harry and Apollo?” she looked down “everything ive read…. And what i think i saw” she whispered “i dont know what to believe anymore” she sighed out “show me love” he said holding his hand out to her she takes his hand gently after showing him her last memory of them and their dad he looks up to her “i remember that day.” He smiled. “Athena took me to her firm and we spent the day cleaning it was the day she told me she was pregnant again. With your younger brother in her office and talking about…” he shook his head of the memory “he loved you and Apollo Artemis, you and him were his world. Hed never shut up about you. And he loved Harry” he spoke clearly “if youre asking me if i think that he would hurt you? The answer is no my dear” he said “thank you uncle Moony, i gotta get going” she smiled he nodded “thank you for the potions. And tears” she snapped her fingers and flashed away Remus ran a hand over his face and looked up “oh. She is so getting detention” he muttered to himself when he saw the maple syrup capsule and a bucket of feathers over his head and a note that flew to his desk ‘I’ve missed you Uncle Moony’ he smiled at the notes and continued smiling after he was covered in maple syrup and feathers “Ah pads she reminds me so much of you but smarter” he said more to himself “Thanks for helping out with this class Artemis” Hagrid said with a big smile on his face “its no problem really although i mightve gotten myself detention with Professor Lupin” she laughed “alright you head to Buckbeak I’ll get the class” she nodded to him as they split up and walked to Buckbeak she bowed and waited for him to make the first move he stepped up to her and bowed back “hey Buck. How are you?” She asked ‘well thank you for bowing again’ he nodded she walked up to him and petted him 

“ready for the class?” He glanced to her eyes and back to Hagrid ‘our time to shine’ he trotted his paw  she hopped on “alright class. Today id like you to open up your books to page on Hippogryphs” “and just how are we supposed to do that! Itll eat us alive” Malfoy spit “YOU PET THE BOOKS SPINE!” Artemis yelled with a laugh as Buckbeak flew around the third years as she pet his neck when he landed “quite an entrance Artie” Hagrid said shaking his head as she jumped off of buck “Good boy Buck though the loop de loop was a little much” she rolled her eyes he stamped his paw again at her as she grinned “ive asked Artemis here to demonstrate how to properly interact with a Hippogryph” Hagrid mentioned. Class moved quickly Harry had ridden the Hippogryph and landed Malfoy went next cockily “Draco! WATCH OUT!” Artemis yelled as Buckbeak jumped up kicking his claws out she shoved Draco one claw nicking him but her getting the full scratch “woah! Woah boy” she cooed softly “youre okay Buckbeak” she smiled softly blood trailing down her arms “Draco? You okay?” She asks looking back at him “such a drama queen” she rolled her eyes at him clutching her arm “MY FATHER WILL BE HEARING ABOUT THIS!” He yelled “Draco its a tiny tiny cut. I got most of it” she rolled her eyes “that dangerous beast shouldnt be at Hogwarts Lia!” He yelled “its not Buckbeaks fault you didnt follow directions!” She yelled “come here” she said holding a hand out to him he took it “Hagrid im taking him to Pomfrey” he nodded she snapped her fingers and took him to the hospital wing “Hey Artie, ready for Divination?” George asked “yeah it should be fun right?” Lee asked “ive never liked seeing. Thats more of Apollo’s thing than mine” she rolled her eyes “how is my brother anyway? He sees you more than he sees me!” She said with a roll of her eyes “OH! George! Yours and Freds Christmas presents came in” she smiles “you know you dont call me that Voice” she squealed in a high pitched tone jumping at the sudden voice behind her into Lee who caught her before she fell on the ground George had an amused smile on his face “SEE! NOT FUN IS IT!” George yelled with a laugh “okay fine i admit it its not fun Georgie” she said as Lee put her down on the ground “and just what did you get us?” Fred asked with a smile playing on his lips “i dont think i should tell you anything now that you half scared me to death Fred!” She crossed her arms playfully “how many times do i have to say it you. Dont. Call. Me. Fred. Its. Heart. To. You.” He said poking her nose between words she rolled her eyes at him “i had my aunty order it from America. And im not telling you what!” She huffed. “I cant believe you screamed like an actual girl” Lee snickered “i am a girl Lee” she blushed “no i know that. But youve always been fearless” he shrugged “who?” Apollo asked meeting up with them “Your sister screamed like a girl for the first time” Lee filled him in “wait really?” He asked surprised “why are you so surprised!” She yelled offended “because thats what you sound like when you yell.” He laughed “you never sound like a girl” “why is everyone picking on me” her cheeks flush red “because its fun to see you so red” George said with a laugh “i hate all of you” she said speeding up her pace “you love us” Apollo teased “debatable!” She yelled back at him he rushed her picking her up on his shoulder as she hung off his shoulder by her hips as he held her knees to his chest in one arm “wanna run that by me one more time?” He asked playfully smirking at his twin sister “I SAID ITS DEBATABLE!” She yelled he held his wand in his free hand casting the tickle charm she started uncontrollably laughing “APOLLO!!” She laughed out “say you love me!” “Never!” She laughed “oh. Okay. Looks like you’re staying here then.” He said continuing to walk with her squirming

“FINE FINE! I LOVE YOU NOW STOP BEFORE I START TO CRY” she yelled laughing he released the charm and put her down “never forget it.” He ran a hand through his hair they all sit down at the same table in traylawneys class “today we will be reading tea leaves and reading them” she said as she poured the tea in each cup she took a sip “ew earl grey” she scrunched her nose and downed the rest slamming her cup on the table “yuck” she said more to herself than anyone at the table ”you dont like Earl grey?” Lee asked “she only drinks lipton black tea” Apollo shrugs “our grandpa back on the island used to make it for her and now she drinks it like water” Apollo said with a shrug. “I personally enjoy the taste of it” he drank his tea and put it down on the table “but i love the taste of your lips more Mr. Jordan” he whispered into Lee’s ear “Apollo i didnt need to hear that” Artemis shook her head “youre just jealous ive kissed someone before you Artie” Lee teased “shes kissed someone before after someone kissed her” George snickered “shut up George” she and Fred said together “shes kissed someone twice” Apollo said looking at Lee “She had her first kiss and didnt tell me about it?!?” He yelled “who would want to kiss her” Angelina scoffed from the table behind him “well if i wasnt Gay me.” Lee said to Angelina who rolled her eyes at him “id be okay with that” Apollo shrugged nonchalantly “Apollo” she warned again “dont think youre off the hook Artie! Just who did you kiss and not tell your bestfriend!” He scoffed in fake hurt she looked to Fred who just shrugged with a small smile “NO!” He yelled “FRED KISSED YOU AND YOU DIDNT TELL ME!” He yelled standing up “MR. JORDAN” Traylawney scolded “sorry professor” Lee said sitting down “so are you guys more now?” She looked down “not yet” Fred said with the shrug of his shoulders “pathetic why would he want her. Shes literally nothing. He could have everything” Angelina scoffed “it was a good first kiss though.” Fred smiled “see maybe shes not all that” Angie laughs Fred was about to stand up but she put a hand on his arm “shes not worth it. Its okay” 

“Oh dear this is the second one today, My dear girl you have the Grim” Traylawney said sadly “oh yeah yeah whatever nothing new” she sassed and waved her hand “im in grave danger this grave danger that my well being is at risk pain despair and destruction is my destiny Harry and i will go through great peril before there is peace blah blah blah blah blah. tell me something i dont already know child of prophecy and The chosen one to save the wizarding world for the greater good my big fat hawaiian english ass.” she huffs out under her breath grabbing her bag Lee and Apollo snickering as she stormed out “did she just call her ass big and fat?”George furrowed his eyebrows “she says that a lot.” Apollo said “i mean shes not wrong. Her butt is really nice” Lee complemented “im going to let that slide cause youre gay” George said “i mean. He complements her rack all the time too. I dont have an issue with it. It boosts her confidence” Apollo shrugs “i dont care if Lee comments on my ass and boobs because its nothing he hasnt seen before. Lee helps me pick out underwear. Its something we do at hogsmead.” Artemis shrugs “Apollo usually comes to play with the silicone bra’s.” She rolled her eyes “my future brother in law is the best there is” “hey! I take offense to that! Im going to be your brother in law too one day! When you and Fred gets Married!” George protested “listen. If me and Fred do get married you and Lee can fight over favorite but since they’re guaranteed to be married one day Lee holds that title for now. And im pretty sure Charlie would put up a good fight too” Artemis said leaving the classroom “class isnt finished yet!” The professor said “im going to be late for detention with professor Lupin, i left my report and next months homework on your desk.” She said with a wave heading out of the door she knocked on the door to Remus’s classroom and opened the door “sorry uncle Moony. I just needed to get away. Can we just say that im doing detention for the prank please” she said softly “are you okay?” He asked “i suppose.” She sighs “Pili.” He said softly “dont… please” she pleaded putting her head down he nodded and sat at his desk the door flew open “Voice” Fred breathed out sitting next to her “not now Fred” she whispered “hey. Look at me Voice” he grabbed her hand on her leg she moved her head to the side to look at him “youre not pathetic” he whispered “youre all that and more you know that right? And a lot of people want want to kiss you. Dont listen to what she said.” He smiles at her wanting to tell her how he felt but in the presence of a teacher he stifled the rest of his sentence softly pushing her hair behind her ear Remus watched the pair ‘Lily and James’ he thought to himself as he watched the two interact with each other she picked her head off the desk “what would i do without you?” She asked “crash and burn probably.” He joked “youre my voice of reason you keep me out of trouble, im your heart.” He stops waiting for her “you keep me human” she said softly “We keep each-other safe” he smiled at her “we keep each-other safe” she repeated  he sat back in his chair “so… want to go feed your animals?” He asked wanting to tell her everything. she looks at him “you just want to prove a point of Hemolele liking you more!” She stuck her tongue out at him “SHE DOES!” He said defensively “whatever” she rolled her eyes at him “who’s Hemolele?” Remus asked “her three headed dog” “you have a three headed dog?” “She got her from Hagrid” Fred shrugged his shoulders he unzipped her bag and guided her in “you coming Professor?” Fred asked as he looked around “i’ll stand guard” he said shaking his head “just come in i know you want too!” She yelled up to him “MOMS PETS ALREADY KNOW YOU!” She yelled again rolling her eyes “stop yelling im here” he huffed

 “i have some of your things you left in here from mom was around theyre in the library” she shrugged he nodded heading over to the library “can i talk to you?” He asked seriously “yeah?” She asked him “come with me” he said smiling he goes to Igneous’s pen and pets him “hey Igneous” he smiled “what are you doing?” She smiled at him “just listen” he said looking back to the bird “i want to….” He paused taking a breath out “i want to tell the most beautiful girl ive ever laid my eyes on that im helplessly in love with her” her heart stops she looks at him intently his hair slightly long red blush across his face “she has these gorgeous big golden eyes…light brown skin…. Black hair.. and a smile that lights up every room, an amazing sense of humor, shes sarcastic and witty, and her laugh” he groans “shes perfect. And she doesnt even realize it shes everything I want and more. Shes… shes so pretty and i… i cant imagine my life without her. shes kind and caring loves animals and sometimes i think she can talk to them and her voice is so calming and soothing i could listen to her ramble on all day. But all i want to do is listen to her sing when she sings her favorite song she gets this sparkle in her eyes. It makes her so happy and happiness is what she deserves to feel and be” he smiles to the bird “but this girl in our year…. She keeps picking on her. And i dont think she’d believe me if i ever told her to her face. Ive been waiting for her since the first detention we spent together the first time she showed me her memories. The first time she told me she needed me i knew id never leave her. Theres no one else but her that i want” he chuckled her face streaming with tears at the tender moment “shes my voice of reason but i think shes more than that because my mind is flooded with thoughts of her. And i gave her my heart a long time ago…. She hasn’t given me any reason to think that that was a bad idea. Shes only nurtured and grown it in the time shes had it and i dont think she realizes she has my heart beating in her chest” he sighed out “when she calls me heart it makes my world stop and the effect she has on me i cant keep this bottled up anymore i really hope im not scaring her away from me with saying all this” Remus silently listened leaning against the wall out of sight “but we’ve been dancing around eachother for years. And i want her to be mine” he turned around and looked at her Remus moved to the door way watching as he thumbed her tears away from her cheeks giving Artemis a small smile fear in his eyes he took a shakey breath dropping his hands “good or bad i want it all. Voice. I know what Angie said. And i want you to know that i love you just the way you were. The way you are. I fell in love with the puzzle you are. I fell in love with the scary parts of you, before i fell in love with the good. The good made it better. But i have and will love you through it all. Good, bad, ugly, scary.. its all beautiful, and i want all of it.  i loved you then. And i love you now” he leans his forehead on hers Remus leans in the door way watching them talk with a smile plastered on his face seeing her face light up

 “ive been in love with you since forever, it feels like ive known you… for lifetimes… i could find you in a room if you were deaf and i was blind.. and i know…. Or i think i know that you love me too the way you support me and make me want to open up the care and kindness you only show me the watch. Everything youve ever done for me its love isnt it….” he breathed out closing his eyes and holding both her hands in his not wanting to see the rejection in her face if he was wrong she lets go one of his hands bringing her hand to cup his face he leans into her touch still with his eyes closed “say something please say anything… just… just dont hurt me..” he gulps down the lump in his throat “I'm afraid Heart” she said his eyes shot open “you have nothing to be afraid of not with me…i wont hurt you Artemis…” he said “please dont call me that you haven’t called me that in a long time” she whispered “trust me Voice i wont hurt you.” he whispered “im afraid that love isn't going to be enough… that im not enough for you… im broken… and you deserve so much better than what i can give you” she whispered “hey maybe theyre in here” Lee said to George and Apollo “look theres lupin!” George said Remus turned his head holding a finger to his mouth they all come and crowd the door way “You are enough for me. Its me that will never be enough. All i can offer you is me. I want to be able to give you everything i want to give you the moon and stars. Because thats what you deserve. Youve always been enough. Im so deep in for you it scares me and i am so sorry for not saying it sooner” fred whispers “i was selfish and narcissistic to think that youd ever love me the way ive been loving you you are everything to me and i… i didnt want you to be. Youre perfect… and im just me…. I was afraid of losing the little i did have of you that i wanted to bottle it down and burry it. It took us forever to get here, falling in love with you was like taking it back to square one” he said voice breaking shutting his eyes tighter insecurity written all over his face never seeing him so vulnerable and meek before she cups his face in her hand “i love you” she says softer “youre just saying that its okay you dont have to say it” he smiles not opening his eyes she could hear the hurt in his voice “i love you” she kissed the palm of his hand “i love you” she kissed his wrist “i love you Freddie” she kissed his cheek “im in love with you.” his other cheek “i love you and i wont hurt you” she kissed his forehead bringing his face down to where she could reach it finally opening his eyes to look at her face “i love you” she kissed his nose “i love you. And i want to be with you. I want to be with you going out to fancy restaurants watching movies together sappy love letters and flowers. I want it all. With you. Only you” she whispered ghosting her lips over his he pulls her in by her neck smashing his lips against hers. They kiss for a pregnant minute “i want to be with you too…. Tell me again…. Please say it again” he whispers letting a tear out of his eye “i love you Fred Gideon Weasley” “youre so beautiful Artemis youre like a star.. i cant look away” he whispered “i want you so bad” he said louder “im in love with you. I want you to Be mine and only mine…” he whispered feeling insecure again “yours. Only yours.” She smiles wrapping her arms around his neck pulling him in for a hug

 “im yours” he whispered  wrapping his arms tighter against her waist “youre mine” he continued “only mine” voice cracking and vulnerable she nodded in the crook of his neck “just yours Heart” she whispered “i love you Voice” “i love you” she smiled “WELL IT TOOK YOU LONG ENOUGH!” George said through cupped hands they break apart and see her twin Lee George and Lupin all gathered around the entranceway “shut up Apollo!” Artemis yelled “oh bugger off” Fred said Flipping George off dipping her and kissing her again she giggled “Freddie” she smiled “its Heart to you” he said against her lips “come on lads lets leave them to it” Remus said “KEEP IT PG!” He jested walking out of the bag

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Two weeks later and the announcement of Buckbeaks trial they were all on edge Hermione and Artemis have been studying non stop to find a way to save the hippogryph but they were coming short Fred George Ron and Harry have been helping out as well. But it was futile an up hill battle they all walked into the great hall for dinner after a long day of classes “Ugh OWLS are kicking my ass” Artemis said and sat down at their normal seating “I should write mom” he said eating dinner she turned to smile at him giving him a small smile “she loves you. dont worry” he said with a small smile “i was just going to tell you i wrote Charlie. So she probably already knows” she gives him a small smile blush coming to his cheeks “youre amazing you know that” he smiled at her “ugh they’re even more unbearable before he admitted he loved her” George said nudging Lee “oh quiet. I think its cute. Its nice to see my sister so happy. She deserves this” Apollo said taking a bite of food “all i can say is. We shouldve bet on it” Hermione laughed tossing a crumb at George “be careful Granger. Im the king of food fights” George teases “quit flirting with Hermione you pratt” Ron said as Angelina scoffs “when you get your head out of your ass and realize that she’s not worth it. I’ll be here shes Pathetic.” Angelina said with a laugh “thanks. But no thanks” Fred said looking directly at Angelina “shes my pualena. I chose her over everyone shes my best friend and shes my everything. when it comes to Artemis im all in. This is all or nothing for me. And id appreciate it if youd stop bullying my girlfriend. Its time i start protecting her the way i shouldve been protecting her from the beginning like i promised her i would she doesnt fight back because she knows who she is and doesnt need me to defend her. Its not worth it shes said it so many times Artemis is not pathetic, shes smart beautiful and kind. Jealousy is ugly Ange. Just stop” he said turning back to Artemis wrapping an arm around her shoulder she leans further into him smiling “thank you” “sweetheart i love you of course” he smiles “youre really going to chose a washed used up piece of broken meat over me who could give you the world” she laughs ludicrously “we’re done here. Instead of telling or questioning me about what i should do. when it comes to her my voice of reason” he said looking at her standing up and helping Artemis up off of the table “you should be asking yourself what would i not do for her. id choose her over my own mother Angelina. Because she wouldnt make me choose. Shes not washed up or used. Shes perfect to me and thats all that matters. She is my world and shes been my world since the first prank shes ever pulled on me.” Fred said turning to face Artemis “you ready to go sweetheart?” “Yeah. Mione wanna come with? We can do research for buckbeak and you can help me and the twins study for OWLS.” she smiled to Hermione “definitely” she said smiling at Artemis she blew a paper bird to George he opened it

‘your turn. Get your girl nows your chance dont blow it give her the bracelet. -Artemis’ he quickly folded the paper and raced after them “did you mean that?” Artemis looked up to Fred who’s arm was around her shoulders “every word” he looked down “why wouldnt i mean that?” He asked with furrowed brows “i… im still getting used to this” she said with a nervous chuckle “baby. I meant every word. I’ll wait forever for you” “you guys are so cute. Now if i may. Can i be the first to say ‘i told you so’” Hermione laughed. “I still get to be godmother of your children. And maid of honor at the wedding” she raised her eyebrow at Fred “and im still your man of honor at yours. AND your first sons middle name is Fred” He rolled his eyes at her “did i miss something?” She asked with a raised eyebrow at her best friend and boyfriend “oh nothing.” Fred said with a playful tone “just when did you decide he gets to be man of honor over me” Artemis pouted “i didnt. He took it all for himself” Hermione crossed her arms over her chest as Artemis laughed at her “it was when we were sitting on the giant chess board. We were talking about you and i. Hermione and George and Ron. You get to be best woman. If its George” Fred said he shrugged “just why would i do that?” Artemis laughed “hypothetically speaking if its me and George we would fight over who’s side youd stand on. Even if Fred wasnt going to be my Man if honor” Hermione shrugged “HEY! WAIT UP!” George screamed the group turned back to look at him “Mia” he said out of breath “i got this for you. Early christmas gift and what not” he breathed heavily handing her the small box “its only November though?” She said confused “yeah. Well. I wanted to give it to you now” he said panting “just open the box Granger” Fred said with a playful smile “dont be shy Mione” Artemis said as Hermione glared at her. she opened the box to a small charm bracelet with the Eiffel Tower charm that had a small H hanging off of it an open book charm that read whatever our souls are made of his and mine are the same and another charm that was a red lion with a small G she gasps holding the small lion charm in her hand he put a hand on the back of his neck “i just thought that id get you a more grown up charm bracelet since you said you were sad that your childhood one no longer fit or could hold charms anymore. The first one is for Gryffindor from first year. A book with your favorite quote from that book that you read to me second year… and you went to Paris last summer… i have another charm in my pocket for third year… but i…..”  he stops shy of what he wanted to say “i’ll let you answer for yourself. I know youre stuck in the middle of me and Ron… and its okay to say no” He blushed placing the charm in the box with the bracelet she looked at the heart shaped charm with H.G + G.W 1993 engraved on it she felt her heart speed up as she looked up at him “you…. Youre asking me… is this?” She couldnt find the right words he simply gave her a smile and nodded his heart racing cheeks stained red she looked at him to the box and back to him again she dropped the box and flung herself into him wrapping her arms around his neck in a tight hug he grabbed her waist “Mia a little warning next time” he chuckled regaining his balance “i take it its a yes?” He asked softly “you bloody fucking idiot yes!” She laughed as he hugged her tighter and spins her around she picked up the box and handed him the bracelet and charm holding out her wrist for him to put it on he smiled as he clasped the chain around her wrist “you owe me two sickles” Artemis whispered to Fred “Shut up” he smiled playfully back at her “i told you so” i sing songed to him “okay okay you were right” Fred smiled

Dear Charlie,

Big favor to ask you. I know, and youre allowed to say no but I need a loan. As you probably already know Artemis… shes.. were… Charlie shes the one. Shes the one im going to spend the rest of my life with. Im asking her to marry me the day we graduate. I want to put in the deposit for my ring. Madame Hanks just gave me the quote for what i want and its perfect. Shes perfect she deserves the best. Let me know. The picture on the invoice is Artemis’s ring i will pay you back with a 6% interest rate as soon as George and I graduate. Im not sure how well our dreams will come off the ground by my math. 1500 galleons with a 6% interest rate over the span of Five years from the date of loan will be totaled to 505 galleons extra 2005 galleons will be paid back. please let me know soon i have to have an answer for the jewelers by the end of the month. 

Fred

Freddie,

This is definitely a big ask, and i knew from the get go. How could i ever say no. Bill and i have been putting in money to an account since you two met. That account already has 500 galleons in it, it was going to be used for your and Artemis’s wedding. Its been a running joke between Bill and i, looks like we both lost the bet. I will give you the galleons in the banking account and loan you 1000 galleons. You wont have to pay me back til after you graduate lets call it an even 1200 galleons total. But what i want to know is how this happened i’ve read Artemis’s side. I want to know your side. The ring you designed is beautiful Fred it’ll stun her for sure. Shes only been yearning for you since the day you two met on the train. How are things back at school? Is she alright with her dad on the loose? How is she coping with everyone it sounds like shes struggling a bit with her letters and mirror calls but you know Artemis better than anyone else do i have to make an early trip back home? Enclosed is a check for the loan. I had Bill draw up a loan contract that i will sign and you have to sign and id do well to keep it between us yeah? I love you Fred. You did good.

Charlie

Charlie,

Angelina has been bullying her shes crying a lot when we’re feeding the animals. She has two new house elves that are working for her. They get 2 galleons an hour and have a set schedule of 40 hour weeks. They get paid every two fridays and they have two days off Shes got this system to a T and Dobby is still making Harry’s life hell. What do you mean an early trip back home by the way? Ive signed my portion of the contract. All thats left for you to do is sign. Thank you for trusting me this much. I love you too. Ginnys been asking about Snow like if Romania is actually snowing or if its something else we’ve been chatting about. Sirius ripped the painting of the fat lady and the school went bonkers. He also broke into the Gryffindor common room and ruffed up Ron he was a right mess. We had to sleep in the great hall. She spent the entire night in my arms cause she was afraid of what the other kids’ll say to her. whatever Sirius is after its starting to get Hairy with Artemis and im worried about her shes questioning everything. Im trying to reassure her best i can but its tough when shes still learning to let me in fully. I just know she misses you and cant wait to see you at Christmas if thats still going on i cant believe youre going to be stealing my girl over Christmas break. I know. I know you two planned it before we even started dating but an invite wouldve been nice

Fred

Fred,

I know im sorry i didnt invite you i didnt think mum would let you come to the reserve. The only reason Artemis is coming is because of the hatchling she found this year shes just as torn up about coming as you are. All i know is you and George are going to love your christmas gifts from her. She got you guys an awesome gift. Itll really help with quidditch. And as for the trip back home im not allowed to say more than what i already have. Just know that im going to be coming home soon and will see you. I promise i wont let Artemis get too roughed up out here. Shes mostly going to be staying in town away from the sanctuary. We’re just dropping off the baby dragon. Bill and I are going to be taking her sight seeing and shopping. You know. Typical older brother things when family comes over. Please dont be too upset but we deserve time with her too and you know it. Its cute how all you two ever talk about is each other. You better send me photos of the ring when you get it mister. 

Charlie,

The ring is as beautiful as I thought it was going to be. George and Hermione are growing stronger than ever. Rons still not talking to her over what happened but apparently Buckbeaks execution is happening next week and her and Artie have been inconsolable. Artemis still needs a lot of reassurance but ive never been happier shes started to willingly tell me things without me promising not to hurt her today she came up to me wrapping her arms around me saying she had a bad day and needed cuddles, we sat on the sofa and she told me everything unprompted and unprovoked she looked into my eyes and told me she loved me and when shes in my arms everything melts away. I dont think ive ever seen or felt anything quite like this before its breathtaking. She completes me more than she realizes im in love Charlie. I get the ring next week i was debating on sending it to you for safe keeping but im not entirely sure about that idea either. 

Fred

Fred,

You have no idea how happy that makes me. If you want me to hold on to the ring i will its safe either with me or with you. Just becareful if you take it home with Mum you know her and her cleaning and going through things. Artie, Shes good for you and youre good for her weve been rooting for you two to get together since you were in first. Even mum and dad were in on it. 

“hey Heart can i talk to you?” Artemis’s voice broke me out of my latest letter from Charlie “yeah love whats up?” I asked her folding the letter up and putting it in my bag “remember at the beginning of the year. The train ride how Remus was explaining the patronus charm” i nodded still looking at her “I wanted you to know that the happy memory i thought of was our first kiss how it made me feel” she admitted putting her head on my shoulder i moved my arm and brought it around her shoulders pulling her into my side

“yeah? How did it make you feel?” I asked looking down into her big beautiful golden eyes “it made me feel like i was floating. If you werent gripping my collar of the shirt i was wearing i wouldve floated away. It felt like electricity flowing through me i didnt want you to pull away from me.” She looked up to me with a small smile “how did it make you feel?” She asked “like my heart was going to beat out of my chest.” I smiled down at her “like it was like you were holding me down to this earth it made me feel like we were meant to be.” I breathed out “why are you telling me this?” I asked with slightly furrowed brows  “Everything thats going on with Sirius and Harry. Harry Hermione and Ron all fighting… i dont want you to disappear” she said softly i looked at her “baby im not going anywhere” i said softly “i dont want you to leave me alone” “I’ll never leave you alone Voice. Im in love with you. Im so in love with you its unreal” i said softly brushing the hair out of her face “are you still upset about me going to Romania for our first Christmas together?” “Nah. Like you and Charlie said it was already planned before i told you i loved you. Its not an issue Voice” i smiled at her softly she still looked unease  “Voice. Im not mad. Im happy you get on so great with my siblings. Although im jealous of you. Charlie and Bill treat you better than they treat me and George” i huff in fake hurt to which she chuckled at i smile at her seeing that she was finally settling down “i love you Kahalialaulani. Thats not changing ever. I’ll wait forever for you” i smiled at her “j love you Gideon” she said softer my heart sped up at the softness in her voice “i promise” i said soft making her look up at me “i promise i’ll never leave you, i’ll never stop loving you. And that i’ll be yours til the day i die” i said “i’ll go out and buy you a promise ring tomorrow if thats what you need to be reassured” she blushed at the words as she looked down “you dont have..” “i want too. We can go pick one tomorrow at Hogsmeade.” i smiled at her “sing to me?” I asked her rubbing her arm she looked up and smiled my heart fluttered “only if you play for me” she said i shook my head Nd took her hand leading her up to my dorm room when Hermione called out “ARTIE” “yeah?” She smiled her lips swollen and George following right behind her “heres that book i borrowed” Hermione handed her a book I’ve never seen before “how was it?” She asked with a playful smile “we loved it” George said with a blush “ive always wanted to try chapter eleven” she winked at Hermione Hermione blushed at her as she put the book back in her bag “thank you for letting me borrow the book baby” Hermione brushed a hair behind her ear “anything for you my favorite lady” Artemis flirted back to Hermione she looked back up to me i gave her a confused look she chuckled “its a line from the book. Well sort of” Artemis shrugged to me “you gonna let me read that book?” She blushed 10 shades of red “just what is that book about?” I asked her with a small laugh “mostly sex” George said as Hermione and him followed me and Artemis up the steps “really?” I asked looking behind to George “yeah that specific line is from that chapter she just said. It is two girls about to go down on” Artemis launches herself at him covering his mouth with her hand Hermione doing the same thing we both laugh at the two girls “dont make me Hex you” Hermione said under her breath as we sat in the circle around the floor guitar in my hand. “So youll sing to me?” I asked Artemis “if you play. I’ll sing” she looked over to Hermione who nodded before the girls left she left the book Hermione borrowed on my bed i chuckled and placed it under my pillow going back to my letter

Mum and dad actually won i think. Im not exactly sure i remember what was said i’ll have to ask Bill. But anyway. Has Ron gotten over Hermione being with George yet? Or is that still going on? Hopefully Ron gets over it soon. He’s her best friend, anyway. I gotta go so if i dont reply to your next letter fast enough things at the sanctuary picked up. Im not ignoring you. Just in case i love you Freddie. Tell the rest i send my love too. Hey im proud of you.

Charlie

“Whats that?” George asked Fred “letter from Charlie” he smiled “oh about what?” “Asked him for a loan. Catching him up on our endeavors.” “A loan? Loan for what?” George asked looking to Fred “if i show you. You cant tell anyone. Not mum. Not Mione. No one. Sworn to secrecy” George looked to Fred “of course mate” George replied Fred tossed him the box he had just received from the jeweler George furrowed his eyebrows “just open it” Fred rolled his eyes at George he opened the box and audibly gasped “Fred you didnt” he said taking the ring out of the box “is this stars?!” He asked looking to his brother holding the ring “Sirius and Rigel” Fred nodded “is this… are you” George sputtered “when we graduate.” Fred said with the shrug of his shoulders “so shes really going to be my sister then?” “If she says yes and Hermione doesnt steal her from me first.” Fred jested as he read chapter eleven of the book ‘Derek pushed his wifes shoulders and face further down into the cunt she was currently three fingers deep into her lapping away at the wetness that dripped off her fingers gently sucking and licking at her clit as he pounded into her ‘be a good girl and get her off for daddy’ he rasps feeling her velvet walls clench around his cock ‘fuck you feel so good little slut’ the muffled moans of Sarah his wifes best friend gets louder and louder as drool dripped off the red ball held in her mouth by two leather straps she gripped the metal of the handcuffs that held her to the headboard of their bed ‘plssss plsss can i cum sir plss’ she begged through the ball gag eyes screwing shut trying to hold back her impending doom ‘cum. Soak Brittanys face.’ She screamed out as her orgasam washed over her legs shaking Brittany rubbed down her thighs as she continued to finger her through her orgasam Sarah breathing heavy as she moaned a long moan bucking her hips into Brittanys mouth ‘keep going i know she has one more in her’ he gripped her hips tighter as he hit her G spot over and over again making her moan into Sarahs soaking pussy ‘can i cum please daddy please can i cum ive been such a good girl please!’ Brittany babbled as he pulled out whining at the loss of his cock’ George puts the ring into its box and tosses it to Fred “theyre really into this stuff?” Fred asked red cheeked “Hermione? Definitely. Artemis? I could see it.” He shrugged “you and her havent….” “No, i dont want to push her.” “Have you guys talked about it?” He asked

“once..” Freds cheeks heated up “its only been a few months” “but you picked an engagement ring” “somethings you just know and somethings you dont.” Fred looked at his brother “Artemis… she.. what Lucious did to her… i dont want to rush her into it i dont want to force her to do something she isnt ready for and she views me differently. I dont want to be the monster she dreams about” Fred sighed “she’ll never view you that way Freddie.” George reassured his brother “this book isnt helping” Fred sighed out throwing it onto the foot of his bed “you know what youre getting Artemis for her birthday?” Fred looked at his brother “i had dad charm her a bookshelf for her bag” George shrugged “Mia’s is coming up soon. You getting her another charm? I got her the book she was eyeing at florish.” Fred said “yeah. I got her a rose charm for Beauty and the beast. what are you gonna get her?” “I bought her a teddy bear made of black roses” Fred shrugged “cute” George smiles “know what youre getting Mia for Christmas?” He asked George “i was thinking a new book. Seems like the right way to go when it comes to Mione” he smiled “is Ron and Harry still not talking to her?” “No. Those prats. I mean Harry’s loyalty to Ron is admirable but. He still talks to me. I hate that its hurting her.” George lets out a huff of air “Ron’ll get over it. From what Hermione’s told me is that youd never make her choose between anything. Ron constantly makes her feel like she has to choose him over everything” Fred shrugged “besides she has Artemis. Me. You. Shes not alone she has friends. She’ll be okay Artemis and Hermione were friends before Harry and Ron were. Youve got nothing to worry about” Fred said as he laid back on the bed “i just hate how she cries” George runs a hand over his face “i get that.” Fred smiled as Lee opened the door “Lads” he smiled sitting on the floor “how was Apollo’s?” George asked “it was great. He’s worried about Artemis.” Lee shrugged “we all are mate.” George said looking at him “im so glad winter break is coming soon. Apollo asked me to hang out at his for the week” he smiled “said to invite you blokes as well since Artemis is off to Romania” 

The next morning Artemis and Hermione were dancing in their underwear getting ready for the day “turn it up i love this song!” Artemis laughed Hermione laughed with her she swayed her hips putting on her make up when the lyrics come on “Body lookin' crazy, woah” she sung turning to Hermione “That pussy might amaze me, woaah” she grabs Hermiones hands facing the mirror and spins her around putting her hands on Hermiones hips “That's my bestfriend, that's my bestfriend” she sways Hermione’s hips in time with hers grabbing her hands and putting them above her head in the air kneeling “She's not my girlfriend, she's my bestfriend” George and Fred open the door mouth dropping at the sight of both girls dancing in the mirror swaying their hips grinding against eachother Fred felt his trousers tightening seeing Artemis in a loose shirt and knickers on “I just fuck her from time to time She wanted another drink so I ordered another line, no” Artemis sings as hermione brings her-hands behind her gripping Artemis’s thighs Artemis makes a face in the mirror sexy dancing “no, yeah yeah She gon' do it for the vine, she gon' do it for the vine like, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, yeah” Hermione sang spinning Artemis to face her “Come and fuck me I really wanna get turned up I really wanna roll the L up We gon' get it in time” she sings to Artemis who-raises her hands above her head dancing “UNO DOS TRES!” They yell laughing at eachother when George cleared his throat their heads shoot to the door where their boyfriends stand “whats going on here?” He asked Artemis’s face flushes 100 shades of red Hermiones mouth gaping open “getting ready?” She said with a smile “are you sure you werent just about to do chapter eleven?” George cocks an eyebrow at her going in for a kiss “without inviting me and Fred” he whispered the last part as Artemis puts on her pants shooting Fred an apologetic look “Heart its not what it looked like” she said quickly “it looked like you were having fun with your friend” he smiled red cheeked “we were just dancing and “Artemis!” George called “we’re not mad. We know you guys were just dancing.” George continued “i personally thought it was hot” Fred pecked her lips in a quick kiss Fred and Artemis walked to her bed engrossed in their own conversation “i wouldnt oppose to trying chapter eleven if thats what you wanted Mione.” George kissed the junction of where her neck and shoulder met she breathed out “you just have to decide who’s cuffed to the bed post…. And who gets forced into” she whacks him with a parchment “GEORGE! Your brothers right there!” She whispered back

“theyre not even paying attention to us” he whispered back “i wont mind if you want to be the one tied up as she eats your pussy til youre cumming and squirting all over the bedsheets maybe i can be sitting behind you balls deep in your tight little hole while she eats your pussy til youre sore and crying or i fuck you til you see stars as you suck on her clit and eat her cum” he whispered her cheeks heated up “HERMIONE!” Artemis yelled “YEAH! What?” She said startled “i saiiiid are you coming or not??” She asked looking confused “Yea! We’re right behind you!” She said buttoning up her skirt rushing out of the door behind Artemis “what were you guys talking about?” Artie asked “chapter eleven” she blushed Artemis smiled “so what did you want to get at hogsmeade?” She asked Artie “just some books. The normal.” Hermione went along with Ron further ahead “im glad that they worked it out. Itd suck if they didnt work it out. ‘Mione deserves to be happy” Artemis smiles as the two boys build their snow man “why are you saying it” George starts “like you dont deserve the same thing?” Fred finished  she looked back at them but before she could answer footprints made their way through the snow she followed them closely Fred and George following behind her picking Harry up from behind under his arms “come on guys let me go” “stop struggling and this’ll be easier for you” Artemis rolled her eyes “but Naleo im trying to get to Hogsmeade!” He protests “we know” the three of them say together she pulls off his invisibility cloak and the three of them smile at him “we want to give this to you” George started “no. Harry its not rubbish” Artemis said reading his thoughts “here.” She points her wand “i solemnly swear that i am up to no good” she said as the ink bleeds through the paper “messers Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs present to you the Marauders map?” Harry questions “see here?” She points to Prongs he looks up to her “thats my God dad.” She points to Moony “Apollo’s God dad” she smiles. And finally Padfoot “your God dad” she smiled “but my god father is your….” She nodded “and my god father is your dad Harry. To close the map point your wand and say Mischief Managed” she smiled bigger “we suggest taking the one eyed lady’s passage” “itll get you there” the twins smiled “i cant believe we let him take the map” George sighed walking to hogsmeade “it was time Georgie” Fred started “we’ve memorized the entire map anyway” she finished “i dont want to hear it out of you Ms. Black” George pinched her side she giggled “we’re going in to here. Gonna go find Mia and the rest?” Fred asked “yeah. Meet up with you on the way back” George smiled back at Fred running off “why are we going into a jewelry store?” She asked him “i promised you a promise ring” he shrugged “i cant afford much. But i think we can find something nice” he held the door open she looked to the right to a vending machine “can i have a sickle?” She asked with a smile he handed her one with a cocked eyebrow she went up to the plastic rings and turned the knob a plastic egg came out she opened it laying the contents in her palm a simple plastic bright lavender ring fell into her palm she smiled walking up to Freddie “its perfect Heart, thank you” she smiled at him putting it on her finger he stared at her gobsmacked “Voice that is not…. NO! We’re getting you something nicer!” She frowns at him “but i want this one!” She pouted “you tricked me!” He said with a ghost of a smile playing on his face “i dont want you to spend money on me i dont need it. Being with you. This plastic ring. Its enough Heart. Love is enough” she smiled up to him “im not going to win this one am i?” He asked she shook her head smiling at him

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“Stay safe. Write me. Dont jump into any dragon enclosures and dont die!” Apollo said hugging her tightly “dont destroy my house. Write me. No sex in my bed” she repeated to him “Fred and George are coming too, it alright if i stick them in your room?” He asked “yeah. No issue “Are you done hogging my girlfriend yet?” Fred said in an impatient tone “come on Freddie. That’s his sister” George said “yeah. Its not like you wont ever see her again mate. Its only a week” Lee commented as they waited at Kings Cross “Apollo hugged Artemis one last time “i love you Lia girl” he whispered “i love you too Leonahe im coming back. Dont worry” she smiled at him “im not leaving you again. Its just for the week” she smiles “i know. Say good bye to your boyfriend.” He chuckled she walked up to Fred who grabbed both of her hands “show me” he whispered she brought a hand to cup his cheek she showed him everything from the beginning letting him feel her feelings for him he leaned into her touch feeling just how deep her feelings were for him she showed him their first kiss and him protecting her from Angie. He sighed when she showed him how she felt now about the ring they got from the vending machine and leaving him for Romania now “wait. Keep watching” she said when she felt him slightly pull away “i want you to see the prophecy Apollo had” she smiled he nodded slowly she showed him what she hoped their future would be like the dream she had Apollo’s vision did just that *Five years in the future twenty two year old Artemis sang ‘island baby… youre so beautiful you drive me crazy. You know youre all that i need so much more’ she sang to a baby wrapped in blue looking out the window seeing Fred and three kids that looked to be the same age flying on brooms Sirius cheering the kids on as they sped around Fred hovering in the center she smiles looking down at their son red hair brown skin golden eyes she stands up from her chair bouncing him going to the crib ‘your strength and beauty i can see in your eyes i lose sight if my world baby love no words can hold whats truly on my mind’ she goes to the adjacent crib after setting him down to an identical twin boy ‘just feel the beat of my heart and youll know what i need… youre my pualena, youre so beautiful. God knows i love you’ “Artemis dear” Molly called from down stairs “up here mum!” She said quietly Molly comes into the room “hows my boys doing?” She asked hugging her “Nathaniel just had a blow out i finally got him settled. Apollo’s still asleep” she smiled “and the triplets?” She asked “take a look for yourself” she smiled looking out of the nursery window “is that Sirius spectating down there?” “Yep. He thinks Geo is going to be a seeker like uncle Harry.” She laughs “hows Dad?” Artemis asked “hes doing well. Asked me to bring you this” she smiled handing her another book “hows this pregnancy going?” Molly put a hand on her belly smiling “horrid. Ive been puking non stop. Fred had to make a bed for me next to the toilet. Freddie wanted you to know first” she smiled handing her her sonogram that said ‘hello Grandma Molly.. we’re girls!’ She put her glasses on the bridge of her nose “girls?” She asked with tears in her eyes “two of them” Artemis smiled to Molly “oh!” She said pulling her into a hug “im so happy for the two of you!” She said tearily “thank you mom” she hugged Molly back even tighter “i brought lunch for you and the kids” she smiled “you didnt” “hush i’ll have none of that Artemis!” She scolded “yes Maam” “thank you Mum, i dont know what id do with out your and Dad’s help. I blame Freds Genes for this. This is my third set of multiples. I mean papa padfoot has been a god sent too. But with him and Remus constantly here its’ she blows out a raspberry chuckling “we think these ones are going to be born on Charlie’s birthday” she smiled she took her hand off his cheek “i see us in our future together” she whispered to him he pulled her into a bone crushing hug

“i am so in love with you Artemis” he breathed out “i love you Fred” she smiled into the hug “nothing will ever change how i feel about you” he whispered “i know i cant show you the way that you show me.. but i’ll spend eternity trying to prove that i feel the same way about you. You do about me. Write me. Have fun with. Charlie, and stay safe.” He whispered walking her to her train “i’ll see you at Hogwarts, Charlie’s bringing be back to the castle” she smiled he nodded “i love you Voice. Write as soon as you get there okay?” He looked at her “of course Heart. Im your voice of reason” she smiled at him “im your heart. You keep me out of trouble” “you keep me human” “we keep eachother safe” they say together he kisses her goodbye as he helps her onto the train “i’ll see you in a week.” He whispered “one week dont mess my bedroom up. And no reading my journal on the bedside table. Its just prank ideas” she smiled knowing she left it for him with his and Georges name on it also knowing he was going to go through them “you temptress!” He said in fake hurt “you love me anyway” she teased back “I’ll love you always” he smiled 

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She walked up to cabin number six and knocked on the door “coming!” Charlie’s voice rang stomping down the stairs he opened the door “who is…. Lia?” Shock comes across his face “WE WERE SUPPOSED TO GET YOU IN AN HOUR!” He yelled amused “i just thought id surprise you. Hurry up i wanna show you the dragon” she said excitedly he chuckles following her in “wheres Snow?” She asked “out in the field” he replaied taking her bag and opening it “lets see the dragon” he said climbing in she follows Charlie into the bag smiling “hes over here. His name is Hiccup.” She said leading him to the enclosure to an adolescent Hebirdean Black “Hiccup!” She yelled softly he opened his eyes pupils dialaed as he opened his wings and pounced on her licking her face “Hiccup hiccup stop!” She laughed “come on! Hiccup let me up! Theres someone i want you to meet” she laughs as Charlies mouth drops to the floor “thank you.” She said when Hiccup finally let her up she pets his tongue looking up at Charlie “he cant fly. I found him in the forrest while helping Hagrid in the forrest.” She started as he moved his head to her shoulder “something ate off his tail fins. Ive been healing it the best i can. But this is out of my league” she smiles at Charlie as the dragon circles her in with his tail showing him the stub that once was a tail “he wont hurt you you can come closer” she said looking to Charlie “he’s a little protective of me. But he wont hurt you. I found him as a hatchling. Fred and i would take turns feeding him from a bottle.” She shrugged “he’s used to human interaction” she said as Charlie stepped closer to her “hold your hand out” she said “let him come to you” she whispered he sniffed the air “its okay Hiccup… hes a friend” she whispered to the dragon ‘no danger?’ He thought “no danger. We brought you to a safe space where you can grow and be taken care of. I cant take care of you full grown. But he can” she smiled to the dragon he moved to Charlie slowly putting his snout in the palm of his hand Charlie’s eyes widened he smiled a big smile to Artemis “Hes amazing Artemis” Charlie smiled “youre beautiful” he whispered to the dragon Hiccup closed his eyes and nodded to Charlie in respect “lets get him to his pen. I have his set up in back” Charlie said walking out of the bag “we’ll come get you when we’re in the enclosure Hic” she petted the dragon under his wing Charlie led her out side where the sanctuary was she took in the scenery and felt the warm sun on her face and smiled “its amazing out here Charlie bear” she said happily “i know. I never want to leave” he smiled “you look so grown up” he laughed “im not that grown up” she rolled her eyes at him “youre turning 16 this year.” He smiled “yeah. I know its kind of crazy innit?” She asked as he opened the gate “not crazy at all. It just sucks Percy Fred George Ron and Ginny get to see more of you than i do. I was your first friend need i remind you” he pouted “youre not my Friend Charlie” she said setting her bag down and unzipping it he looked at her hurt “youre more than that. Youre my big brother” she said dipping down into the bag his smile came back to his face as he shook his head Hiccup emerged from the bag and extended his wings “what do you think? Suitable?” She asked the dragon who just roared “Charlie!” A voice called out “there you are ive been looking all over for….. Lia?” Haukea asked “Hau!” She smiled launching herself at the girl who just laughed “what are you doing here?!? Charlie and i was supposed to get you from the train!” She hugged her back “i wanted to surprise my big brother” she smiled “and surprise it was. Having her knock on our door at 7 am sharp” he rolled his eyes at her “dont act like you dont love me Charlie” she rolled her eyes at him

“dont get snippy with me. I will flat rate you back to Fred” he threatened “did you let him know you got here okay?” Charlie asked following up his question “i sent him an Owl at the train station.” She smiled as he nodded “come on; Bill’s meeting us at the inn” Haukea said smiling at the two of them laughing and joking around 

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“So. Artemis’s room is this one. Ive put another bed in there for George. Lee my rooms this way” Apollo instructed opening the door for the weasley boys “What bed do you want?” George asked “i’ll take Arties. You take the other one” Fred shrugged his shoulders throwing his trunk on the foot of her bed when her hand writing on the top of the book she said not to read caught his attention he picked up the note and opened it ‘was only kidding. This is for you and George. Develop the ones you want. Trash the ones you dont. Your christmas presents should be under the tree christmas morning -A’ he chuckles at the note “Georgie. Artemis left us a surprise” he called over his shoulder flipping through the book at the prank ideas and half made inventions potion ingredients chemistry equations “looks like we can add some of this to our book” George said excitedly Apollo chuckled “you guys are so busted” Apollo said “SHE GAVE US PERMISSION!” Fred yelled in a scared tone holding up the note “i know i was just messing with you Fred. Come on i asked Kreacher to make lunch” Apollo laughed shaking his head “then after lunch i was thinking about playing a round of Quidditch” he smiled “or….. we can snoop through my sisters room” he smiled devilishly “maybe a game of exploding snap?” Lee suggested “thatd be perfect love” Apollo kissed him “I invited your mom and dad over to spend the night Christmas eve and Christmas” Apollo said smiling “theyll be here at 9am on the 24th. So. We have free reign till then” Apollo smiled “you wrote our mum?” George asked “she asked for the song mum used to sing her for her birthday so she could send her a howler and what not for her birthday” he shrugged “she said she wanted to make it like mum was still here for her. So i sent her what she would sing when i asked her to let you guys come here for winter. And to invite her and Arthur for Christmas” he said looking at George “does Art really like mum? I know she says she does but… i dont know. Mum can be a little much sometimes.” Georges voice came out soft and curious Apollo turned around and smiled “Molly was the first person that took the time to make her feel welcome in a place that was a home instead of contempt. The first adult that wasnt a teacher that didnt look at her like an elf, and tried to learn about her. Wasnt afraid to hug her or treat her with respect. Shes the first adult who had welcomed her in their home with kindness. Wrote her. Checked on her in the hospital wing. Refused to leave without her. Someone who cared about her the way… the way our mom did. For me it was our Aunt Altair. For her? It was Molly.” Apollo smiled “so if youre asking me if Artemis likes your mom. No. She doesnt like your mom. Its more than that. She loves your mom the way she loved…. The way she loved our mom” he smiled  he faced the twins and looked Fred in his eyes “Artemis. Shes. Shes special. She has only given her heart away to two people. Two people in her life. Besides my mom and dad. Two people in the world since we’ve been born. And thats you Fred. You and Molly” he smiled turning around and walking down the steps of the house into the kitchen “Artemis tries with the rest of us. Shes trying to let us in we just have to let her lead and follow in step. She loves George. Charlie Bill Percy Ginny she loves Ginny most no doubt. Even im a little Jealous of that Lee and i. But nobody gets what you and Molly some how got her to give to you. Just know that she truly does care about all of you even if she doesnt know how to show it” “ive never doubted that she didnt care. I didnt know she cared so deeply” George rubbed the back of his neck “she does” Apollo reassured George with a smile

“BILLY!” Artemis screams at the sight of him in front of the Inn they were staying at “Artie Tartie” he chuckled bringing her in for a hug “you ready?” Charlie asked Bill “ready for what?” Artemis asked “early birthday gift” Bill chuckled “we’re surprising the family for Christmas. We get to surprise mum and dad. Apollo planned everything. That way we can spend your actual birthday with you. Yeah. We heard about that missy. Big trouble” Bill said with a big smile on his face Artemis just blushed “i already said i was sorry twenty times” she looked to the ground “hey. Theyre not mad. Theyre just giving you a hard time” Haukea puts a hand on her shoulder “they know you felt really bad about not spending Christmas with Fred. Charlie wrote Apollo to invite the boys over for Christmas knowing that he was in correspondence with their mom. Apollo and Charlie planned the whole thing. You and the boys leave first thing Christmas eve.” Hau leans in close to whisper in her ear “and i got you something special to wear when you surprise Fred” she winks at Artemis earning a blush from her hours of Charlie and Snow showing them around Romania they get back to the inn. Where Artemis breaks off and sits on the balcony staring up at the stars twenty minutes pass when the door opens behind her and shuts she jumps slightly as the person pulls out a chair and sits next to her “you okay Tartie?” Bill’s deep voice calls out looking up at what she was looking at “yeah, im alright.” She said breathlessly “whats on your mind?” He asked cautiously. “Just what everyones saying about my dad” she slightly laughs. “What?” He smiles finally looking at her “this girl in our year. She keeps saying im a death eater in the making. A criminal just like him” she started pausing looking at bill who’s still looking at her “shes making me think wether or not to keep living in the wizarding world.” She lets out a sigh “id be happy living in the muggle world if it meant i could get away from the constant torment. I only stay because of your family and Hermione. If i didnt have them… id be long gone from here” she sighed out “someones bullying you? Because of Sirius?” Bill asked confused “it wasnt just because of Sirius. It started after our first potions class. When Snape praised Fred and i for acing the two potions we made.” She looked at him “she asked if i was sleeping with the professor” Artemis shrugged “i was eleven. And ever since then. Because i get high marks its gotta be because im sleeping with the professors. It got worse after what happened in my third year. Fred not leaving the hospital wing…. She started to i cant explain it good. It just spiraled worse from there. She kept trying to compete for Fred and George’s attention which didnt bother me until she started to say her and Fred slept together after Quidditch practice in fourth. About me being pathetic then this year when dad broke out of Azkaban and we finally got together she…” Artemis held her hand out he took her hand and she showed him everything “its like im alone. When i know im not. And it… it just really hurts and i dont wanna ruin Fred and George’s friendships because not everythings about me and i know that. I just. Gah.” She chuckled “so its not all about your dad. It’s about everything in general” she nodded to Bill “what do you need from me? Silent support? Advice? Me to listen and problem solve?” He asked

“just sitting here with me is enough” she smiled at him “then we’ll sit” he smiled at her “you know. When i was a kid. My dad would take me to the london zoo. And point out all the different animals.” She offered “he’d take me out on what he’d call ‘dates’ to show me how a man should treat me.” She smiled “he’d say ‘Naleo. The man you decide to be with should be understanding and patient. Kind and gentle. Never rushing to plunge into the next step. Open your doors and let you fight on your own. But always be in arms reach if you need him Find a man that’ll respect you, love and nurture you. And always know. No one will ever love you as much as i do.’” She sighed out “i just never thought that id find him so soon” she smiled up at the stars “your dad, he sounds like a wonderful person. I hope to actually meet him someday” Bill smiled looking back up at the stars she was staring at “so. Howd you and fred?” He asked “he told me, without telling me” she looked at him “you lost me” he chuckled “after Angelina said something along the lines of no one would want me and that Fred should pick her. She could give him everything left Traylawneys class and went to DADA. For detention. He followed me told me i wasnt pathetic. That im all that and more tons of guys would want to kiss me. Then because the professor was right there. We went into the bag. He took my hands and he brought me to my thunderbirds pen. And started talking to the bird. He said everything he wanted to say. Then he turned to me, said the most romantic things ive ever heard… how could i not tell him I didn’t feel the same way and more?” She shrugged. “Not when he looked at me like i was the only girl that mattered to him. Like how ive been looking at him since first year. Like he was no. Like he is the only one keeping me grounded to the earth. Your brother.. he… hes the only one” she stuttered Bill took a breath out “Charlie and i knew from the first prank. Charlie wrote me the day after it happened and every prank after that. All his attempts to prank you back. How hed act around you. Mum knew he loved you before he did himself. She knew when he willingly came back to you in the hospital wing. Hopped in your cot and held you as you cried. How he comforted you. How he fought the adults to stat with you. And how he protected you. From a grown adult pinned down under you from the bed” Bill smiled gently they talked for hours 

i found a love… for me… Darling just dive right in… and follow my lead.“According to Apollo’s last letter they should be out at the burrow picking up mum and dad. Ginny was finishing getting ready. We’re free to apparate over Lee’s finishing the final touches” Charlie smiled to bill from across their room in london walking over to the door that connected the girls room to his and Bills well i found a girl, beautiful and sweet oh i never knew you were that someone waiting for me….. “we’re almost ready!” Haukea calls from the bedroom “do i really have to wear this?” She groaned out adjusting the red straps of her dress. “Youll knock him dead” Hau said with a smile. He knocked on the door “come in” Artemis said “it seems a little formal for Christmas” she complained cause we were just kids when we fell in love not knowing what it was “im sure whatever it is its…” Charlie’s words caught in his throat as she smoothed out the dress at her waist “i feel stupid… and fat.” She muttered under her breath i will not give you up this time.. darling just kiss me slow your heart is all i own and in your eyes youre holding mine “just what did you guys plan that i need to wear this?” She looked up to Hau glancing to Charlie who was still staring at her “is… is it too much?” She asked him he held out his hand taking hers and kissing it “its perfect you look stunning little sister” he smiled Baby im dancing in the dark with you between my arms as he led her down the stairs “may i apparate you?” He asked with a cheesy grin on his face “why thank you sir Charles” she smiled back a pop could be heard from the upper level of grimmuald place “okay. You stay here. And dont cime out until you get the signal” Charlie said as he got into place bearfoot on the grass listening to our favorite song on the steps of Grimmuald place “cutting it close there Charlie” Lee groaned. “Hush. It was Haukea’s fault!” He grumbled when you said you looked a mess i whispered underneath my breath but you heard it Harry just chuckled from his spot “Fred and George better love us for this. We did this for them” Ron rolled his eyes the door opened Molly and Arthur dressed in their finest clothes with the twins reluctantly in fancy robes darling you look perfect tonight that Apollo insisted they wear “whats going on?” George asked well i found a woman. Stronger than anyone i know she shares my dreams and i hope someday i’ll share her home seeing Bill at the top step Charlie two steps down from him Lee two steps down from Charlie Ron two steps down from Lee and Harry at floor level i found a lover to carry more than just my secrets to carry love to carry children of our own who just winked at the twins “Fred you stand here” Molly positioned “And George you stand here” she pushed him to his spot we are still kids but we’re so in love fighting against all odds  Artemis was fidgeting with her dress when suddenly the door opens to Hermione comes out in a stunning lavender dress “Artie?” She asked surprised “Mia?” I know we’ll be alright this time darling just hold my hand be my girl and i’ll be your manYou look amazingg no you look so beautiful what they talked over eachother when a ball of light came to them “should we?” Artemis nodded to Hermione following the ball of light arms linked arms walking down the stairs the boys looked up at the two girls “Miss Black, Miss Granger, your company awaits” Bill said i see my future in your eyes baby iiiiim dancing in the dark with you between my arms bearfoot on the grass listening to our favorite song motioning down the stairs  “do you have any idea whats going on?” Artemis whispered to her

“no clue” they walked down Freds eyes shot up to the stairs seeing Artemis his mouth dropped open she was still looking down to her feet Molly smiled at her boys who looked dumbstruck at the two beautiful girls walking down the steps when i saw you in that dress looking so beautiful i dont deserve this darling you look perfect tonight Artemis looks up and her breath catches in her throat seeing him looking up at her with so much love in his eyes she smiles a big smile he stares at her Fred moves to the bottom of the steps holding out his hand she reaches out to take his hand baby im dancing in the dark you between my arms bearfoot on the grass “Gideon…” she whispers to him he smiles “Kahalialaulani” he breathed out putting her hand on his shoulder holding one hand placing his free hand on her waist pulling her closer to her suddenly it started snowing in the house she looked up at Molly who had her wand in her hand motioning her to look up listening to our favorite song “now i have faith in what i see…. Now i know ive met an angel in person.. and You look perfect… i dont deserve this… you look perfect tonight” Fred whispered watching her eyes go from his mom to up they see the mistletoe above their heads he looks back down to find shes looking at him dancing slowly in his arms she smiles up at him he brings his lips down to hers gently ghosting over hers she presses her lips to his taking her hand out of his wrapping her arms around his neck his hands firmly on her waist a camera flashes they break apart to see Apollo holding a camera “this makes every headache i had planning this worth it!” He scrams holding almost identical photos up for them to see George dipping hermione under the mistletoe and Fred and Artemis slowly kissing she smiles at Apollo “was the dress your doing too?” She asked “oh honey. I wish. No. That was Molly” he points behind them they spent the night dancing away “happy christmas Voice, i love you” he whispered as he spun her around “happy Christmas Heart” she smiled

The next morning Artemis woke up to shuffling in the jitchen she walked in and saw Bill pouring the hollandaise sauce on the eggs Benedict she smiled “you got good at that Sir William” she teased “ah, mistress Artemis i have only learned from the best” he bows as they both chuckle at the playful banter between them “sleep well?” He asked as she went for the coffee “well enough cramming in the library” she stretched her arms over her head “you could’ve kicked George and Fred out of your room” he cocked an eyebrow at her “i felt bad. Its okay the couch in the library was comfortable and Mia makes a good cuddle buddy” she winked at Bull who rolled his eyes “you do your yoga yet? Youre cranky without it.” He rolled his eyes at Artie “shut up i am notttt” ahe chuckled “point proven. sit down. Drink your coffee. Everyones going to be up soon” he smiled “yes sir mr. William sir!” He rolled his eyes at her “call me that again and we’ll have issues” he poked her with his spatula she giggled “yes Bill i did my yoga. It helps” “how was it last night did we do okay?” He asked “it was amazing… Freds never looked at me like that before.” Bill looked at her “youre crazy. Thats how he’d ever look at you. You shouldve seen his face when he saw you with Ginny for the first time Artemis blushed a deep shade of red “we didnt bet ok you two for nothing” Bill added “you guys bet on us? Who’s we” Fred’s deep voice came from behind her he kissed her on her head “morning beautiful, sleep well?” He asked she hued in agreement “thanks for a wonderful night. I had fun” she said to the air “me. Mum. Dad. Charlie, we all bet when you two would get together.” “Apollo and i bet ourselves i owe his big head three sugar quills.” Lee rolled his eyes coming down the steps Hermione yawned as she entered the kitchen “morning you three” Bill said looking at Apollo Lee and Mione “coffee and tea is on the counter sit. The rest should be down soon” “mione if you wanna go wake George Ron and Harry? Theyre snoring logs up there” Fred smiled she nodded with a small smile. When Molly and Arthur came down she smiled a big smile “how was the master bedroom? Was the bed comfortable enough?” “It was just fine dear. Thank you” Molly patted her head her smile never faded from her face after breakfast was over Molly announced it was time for presents they all went to the drawing room like usual. The kids got knitted wear from Molly and Arthur on Artemis’s tag she read ‘to Artie; from Dad and Mum’ she looked up to Molly and Arthur in shock Molly smiled at her “go on then. Open your gift” Arthur motioned with his hand she carefully opened the burlap sack  and pulled out a beautiful jewelry box from the bag she gasped-running her hand over the carved  thunderbird on the cover she looked back to them “Molly.. Arthur… this is too much!” She said looking back at them “i cant… this must’ve… this is too..” Molly held up her hand cutting her off “we used what we wouldve spent on school supplies to get our kids something nice each. You can. And you will accept this gift” Molly smiled at her “but im not.. we’re not…” “you are. I wouldnt have signed the tag From Dad and Mum if you weren’t Artemis” Arthur said reading the paper “But… h….” Molly just hugged her “youve been mine since you called me mom in diagon alley.” She kissed the top of her head she froze in Mollys arms closing her eyes letting a single tear fall out of her eyes “ARTEMIS YOU DIDNT!” George yelled ripping the paper off of the broom Molly pulled back looking at her twins “is this what i think……” Fred they held up the thunder bolt brooms “Voice” he said looking from the broom to her “we split it.” Apollo said they all looked at him. “Three ways. Me. Artie. And uncle Jake.” He shrugged. “Dont be too mad. Its Aunty Tears way of saying. ‘Welcome to the Black/Scamander family’” he rolled his eyes. Kissing Lee. “She bought me one too for Hufflepuff team” he held up his broom

“Oh. Look what the cat dragged back in. I thought you wouldve gotten eaten by a dragon. Harry. Package for you under the tree” Angelina said rolling her eyes walking up the stairs to her dorm room Harry looked under the tree and un wrapped it “Artemis did you and Apollo get this?” He said opening the handle of a broom that said Firebolt “no, we only got you that portrait of your mom and dad from that muggle painter.” She shrugged Harry it could be from Sirius you shouldnt use that broom” Hermione said “you dont know if hes trying to hurt you. Or Artemis and Apollo. He murdered 13 people! You shouldnt trust it. Or him.” “whats that supposed to mean” she crosses her arms over her chest clearly upset at what Hermione just said George looked between her and Artemis “my dad would never hurt us he loves us more than he loved our mom. He loves Harry.” she continued “you dont know that! He was just in azkaban for 12 years! You were a baby when he went in!” Artemis’s eyes widened and tears came to her face “youre saying just because i was three when he went in i dont know my own dad? Do you not remember i remember everything. Everything. Apollo and i both do.” She crosses her arms “im saying you three should be careful! And dont be dumb! Hes a criminal and we should treat him as such!” “What ever happened to innocent until proven guilty. What are you one of those people who think me and Apollo are just like him?” Artemis challenges Hermione falters looking to George “dont look at him. this is between us what do you play into those rumors that people have been saying abput us. Death eaters in the making huh?” Artemis starts to raise her voice Hermione looked at her with pity trying to find the words to de escalate the situation because yes. At one point she did think that about Artemis and Apollo when she found out she was a Black she saw hermione’s memory of asking Ron if he thought Artemis is who she really says she is and if he thinks shes just acting to get to Harry and Hermione saying that Harry shouldnt trust Apollo and her and Artemis sees it “you thought i was lying when i was being nice to you?!? When i offered to be your friend after Ron made you cry and when i saved your ass from a troll!! You asked Ron if he thought i was jusr fucking acting to get to my god brother?!? ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME RIGHT NOW!!” “Artie that was a long time ago!” “TWO YEARS IS NOT A LONG TIME HERMIONE!” “Artemis calm down” fred said gently “NO! IM NOT CALMING DOWN SHES ONLY FRIENDS WITH ME BECAUSE HARRY CHOSE TO BELIEVE IN WHO I WAS AS A PERSON! THIS ENTIRE THING WAS A SHAM!” She yelled back at Fred. “You tried to turn Harry against us?!?” She screamed “DID IT FUCKING WORK!! Youre just waiting for the other shoe to drop arent you! News flash hermione theres no other fucking shoe ive never done ANYTHING to prove other wise!” “Artemis… im i… im sorry i” she stutter ed “skrew you Granger. Find a new best friend.” Artemis said under her breath bumping Hermione’s shoulder “Artie please!” Hermione called after her walking away “let me talk to her” Fred gave Hermione a reassuring smile Fred chasing after her “VOICE! VOICE SLOW DOWN!” Fred called out “if youre going to make me apologize to her im not because you didnt see what i saw in her eyes! I SAW WHAT SHE THOUGHT OF ME! I SEEN IT! everyone thinks it! I cant be here!” She yelled walking to Remus’s class room tears flowing down her face“

“just leave me alone!” She yelled Fred grabbed her by the elbow “Artemis. Take your necklace out” Fred just smiles “why?” She looked at him still crying “just take your necklace out love.” He smiled softer she holds the thunder bird in her hand Fred taps the charm making the words enlarge “this was what i promised you when i gave you this necklace i promised to Love you. To be your home. Eternity. To be your peace… This charm? It means eternity Artemis. So no matter how much you scream at me to leave you alone or to go away. Im not. Because im your heart. And i need to keep you human. And most of all i need to keep you safe. I love you im so deeply in love with you, that youre my home.. youre my peace.. with you everythings better and youre my eternity i love you” he said grabbing her hands “i love you…” he whispered again leaning his forehead on hers “i love you, and i’ll keep saying i love you til you believe me when i say it again” his breath hot on her lips “thank you Heart” she closed her eyes “i love you” she whispered “entirely too much may i add” he chuckled “no i want to know just how much you love me 24/7” Fred smiled a big smile

“Voice you know everyone has Bias’s right? And bias’s can change. Just because she thought that before doesnt mean she thinks that now” he brushes her hair behind her face as she leans on the bridge “it just hurts and im angry is that not okay?” She bit back “anger is understandable Love. But i dont want you to throw away one of the best friendships you have over an ill thought when you were first getting to know each other” Fred held her hand “im sorry Honey. Im just really upset right now i dont mean to be a bitch” Artemis breathed out “Honey?” He asked with a playful look on his face “would you rather me call you Sugar? Or Stud? Sugarlips?” She chuckled “nah. honeys good. And youre not a bitch. You being upset is understandable, nobody blames you” Fred shrugged “we all know your dad and brother are sensitive areas for you” he shoved his shoulder into hers “did you ever think bad of me?” She asked looking at him “go ahead” he smiled looking at her deep into her eyes “you can look. I’ll show you everything like you showed me everything” he whispered he showed her his childhood his life his thoughts about his family his insecurities and needs of reassurance then to his first memory of her ‘shes so pretty… her eyes are like sunsets….’ To on the boats ‘annoying brat why does she have to give me those adorable puppy dog eyes shes bloody beautiful’ he thought to himself looking down the next time Fred glances up seeing the castle come into sight he quickly looks at her looking at the castle with such amazement “its so beautiful” she says to no one in particular “you are.” Fred mumbles under his breath Lee elbows his side “i heard that” he whispers to Fred “shut up Lee” Fred sinks down into his seat “you heard nothing” he grumbles to how she got quiet when Charlie asked about her last name how she looked sad and how someone as pretty as her shouldnt ever feel sad ‘who cares who her family is. Shes smart and funny’ he thought eating his roll to how he noticed her nose crinkled when she told a fib to Migonigal how helpless he felt when shed show up with bruises and cuts on her face the jealousy of his twin who was closer to her that he was but most of all him falling in love with her. So desperately in love with the girl he hated to love. How easy it was to love her to talk to her to be with her their first kiss how nervous he was to ask her to be his everything mostly how he felt that night sitting up talking to Lee and George ‘im not falling in love im already in love’ him telling Apollo and George hes in love with her as he held her as she slept the only thing he didnt show her was the ring Charlie gave him the money for “i only ever saw you My Pualena. not Sirius Black. Not the scary parts of you.. i saw you” he whispered. “You the amazing girl that somehow fell in love with a poor boy like me” she pulled him by his collar smashing her lips on his “shut up. Shut up and kiss me…. Please” he wrapped his arms around her waist and dipped her “dont need to tell me twice” he chuckled softly as he kissed her “im not lying when i say i love you Voice” he whispered standing her back up and putting his forehead against hers “i know youre not. I just dont want to hurt you thats why i say to leave me alone when im mad” “you could never hurt me love” he whispered “Mione got my firebolt taken away” Harry huffed “im sorry. I need to talk to Artemis” he pulled her by her arm away from fred “harry hold on wait” “ITS OKAY VOICE I’ll MEET UP WITH YOU LATER!” He yelled she nodded “IM SORRY!” “NOTHING TO BE SORRY FOR!” He smiled shaking his head smiling

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“Harry look if youre going to be scolding me about me and Hermione fighting give me a second and I’ll apologize when im calm” Artemis rubs the back of her neck “what? No. Naleo. I wasnt talking to you about that!” He rolled his eyes at her “oh then what?” She cocked her eye brows at him “she told professor Migonigal and she took my broom right before our game against hufflepuff and i just wanted to rant” he said running a hand through his hair he rants for 15 minutes as she listens to him intently when he finally looked at her “you know. I never saw you as untrustworthy Artemis” he smiled softly “thank you Harry that means a lot” she smiled “Ron and i both said that she was thinking too much into things and that your kindness shouldnt be mistaken for something bad. Shes only ever asked about that stuff once” “you can look if you need too” he said before she could speak she smiled at him and shook her head “I believe you love, i was just angry” she hugged him “dont get me wrong. We’re all angry” Harry shook his head “how are you so old for your age?” She asked earning a chuckle from him “youll win with or without the new broom. Youre an amazing seeker.” She smiled he just hugged her “lets get you back to Fred its almost dinner” he shook his head “can you tell Fred to meet me in my bag?” She smiled to him he nodded she was seated with her bowtruckle when there was a knock at the door revealing George she looked at him gave him a sad smile and looked back down “listen if youre going to yell at me can we save it for later? I just need to cool down before apologizing” she breathed out. “I wasnt going to yell at you” he sighed “im sorry i yelled at your girlfriend.” She simply stated “I understand why you did” he shrugged “if you think that me and my siblings dont fight youve got another thing  coming. All youve gotta do is make it right some how. And so does she. She shouldnt have said that about your dad” he gave her a soft smile “wheres Fred?” “How many times do i have to tell you. You. Dont. Call. Me. Fred” he rolled his eyes at her “alright sugar lips” she rilled her eyes back at him George snickers as Fred shoots him a glare “Hermione’s really torn up about the fight. She just wants you three to be safe” George said cautiously “i realize that.” Artemis sighed. “Hes my dad. What do you expect?” She teared up a little “how could some one so gentle and kind to everyone be so hated by people that never bothered to know him” she cried a little “he was with me. The night Lily and James died. He was with my mom.” They looked at her shocked “i had a nightmare. Which seemed so insignificant at the time. But it was about a man. A man who would force me to do something really terrible… he had someone i cared for so deeply that if i didnt.. anyway. Dad and mum were holding me. As i cried on October 31st 1981. There was no way he couldve betrayed prongs and Lily. My dad was with me. Apollo and i were still in bunkbeds and he.. he went to wake them and dad was in bed. He pulled his hair and said tita nightmare help… he came running to me like he always did..” She whispered looking down “ive never told anyone that. Mum died fighting to prove my dads innocence” she got softer “im sorry.. i didnt know” Hermione’s voice came out of the door way her head shot to where she stood “i was just trying to keep my friends safe” her voice scared and soft Artemis held out her arms and Hermione ran into them “im sorry… i really thought i was right” “i know kid. Its okay. Im sorry too” Artemis hugged her

 “i really thought he would hurt you and Harry i didnt want…” “shhhhhh Mia its okay…. Its okay” Artemis cooed “this is Benny. he seems to be quite attached to me no clue why. I might order another one. A mate for him. Then we can have a family of bowtruckles!!” Artemis smiled at Hermione handing her the tiny plant like creature “hes kinda cute isnt he?” Hermione commented “very” Fred and George highfive eachother “you two are not off the hook” Artemis said still facing Hermione their eyes widened she pointed to herself “legitimins” to them “pranksters who think they can pull the wool over my eyes really Freddie? Its been five years.” gaining a laugh from George “sorrry Freddie for getting you in the dog house” “shut up George it was your idea” “no it wasnt Heart” Artie turned around facing him “i love you.. thank you for not giving up on me” she smiled he smiled “i’ll never give up on you. Id move heaven and earth to find you.” He walked up and kissed her she smiled “MISS ARTEMIS! Dinners ready!” Prim said “thank you primmy” she smiled kissing Fred again “you have elves?!” Hermione yelled “elves that earn 3 galleons a week and can leave whenever they want. They chose to stay. Thats Prim, Kreacher is back home, and Dobby’s on vacation” Artemis turned in Freds arms to face her “youre my pualena… youre so beautiful god knows i love you… youre all i need” Artemis hums out as she walks to the pitch wearing Fred’s spare jersey  “Pualena.. you take my breath away Pualena” Fred Wraps his arms around her waist broom and bat in hand “you know lately all i think about is holding you closely and never leaving your side i’ll keep you warm” he sung in her ear “i love it when you sing for me baby” he whispered “i wasnt singing for you Handsome. I was singing cause im happy” she pulled away to look at his face “im happy too love” he gives her a kiss “good luck out there today Heart” she smiled “thank you love, i’ll have my eye on you the entire time” he smiled “i love you” she repeated “i love you.” He nodded letting go and mounting his broom “good luck out there Ollie” she smiled he bowed to her “you two are adorable you know that?” Hermione giggles as she walked over after kissing George “you both were made for each other” Angelina scoffs “as if” she muttered walking on to the pitch “i love you Voice” he kisses her cheek “i love you” she smiled “knock those hufflepuffs off their asses” she smiled linking arms with Hermione walking over to their seats “you think that theyll win this one?” She asked as they got ready to play “i mean if they want Ollie to be happy they will” she rolled her eyes. Linking arms with Hermione watching as Harry and Cedric both going for the snitch when a Dementor comes on to the field and gets attacked by a dementor she snapped her fingers once she saw the dementor sucking the life force out of him she appeared right behind him as he fell getting on the broom she cork skrews down grabbing Harry’s hand before he could fall completely to the ground “PROTEGO!” She yelled casting the protection charm on him “spongify” she yelled pointing to the ground as she gently places him on the ground him bouncing and rolling and pulling back up level to the ground “TIME!” She held out both hands hovering 10 feet off the ground Cedric stopping the bludger and the snitch all the balls stopping Angelina holding the Quaffel the headmaster and Deputy headmaster coming out to the field “put me in. I can finish the game for Harry” “THATS AGAINST THE RULES!” Slytherin yelled “Hufflepuff should win by Forfeit but seeing as how your seeker was attacked i shall allow it” raising his arms she was in Qudditch robes “Ms. Black i suggest you finish the game quickly as you and Mr. Scamander need to be with your brother” Albus smiled she nodded “what do ya say Pollo? Like old times?” She smiled deviously

“IM NOT GOING EASY ON YOU BLACK!” He yelled “WOULDNT DREAM OF IT SCAMANDER!” she let out a laugh flying up “BEGIN!” Dumbledore called she and Cedric raced neck and neck for the snitch “watch out pretty boy im right behind you” she taunted as she leaned forward the snitch suddenly went down she dropped her hand “ARTEMIS WATCH OUT!” George yelled she pulled up going in a loop around the Bludger catching up to the snitch “CEDRIC AND ARTEMIS NECK IN NECK WHO’S GONNA CATCH THE SNITCH! JOHNSON SCORES ANOTHER 10POINTS GRYFFINDOR’S AHEAD BY FIVE THIS IS GOING TO BE A CLOSE CALL!” Lee’s voice commentated from the crowd she glanced up to where Angelina was flying racing downward against Cedric seeing Hufflepuffs beater hit a bludger directly to her “JOHNSON!” Artemis called “BLUDGER!” She warned before the Bludger could come in contact with her “THANKS!” She smiled to Angie reaching for the snitch again leaning as far up as she could Cedric pulled away she played chicken with the ground grabbing the snitch pulling up handle of the broom mere millimeters away from the ground-grass flying as she pulled up with a grunt flying up next to Oliver holding up the snitch “here you go Captain” “BLACK CATCHES THE SNITCH GRYFFINDOR WINS THE MATCH!!!” Lee yells as she flew next to Fred pulling his jersey to her kissing him catching him by surprise the crowd cheers as she presses her lips to his sweetly he just chuckled “you were great as always” Fred kisses her back smiling-into the kiss he brings his hand to her face pulling her in again they pull apart “lets go check on your brother” Fred said floating down “STOP BEING A SHOW OFF ARTEMIS!” Apollo yelled flying to Lee leaning in to kiss him “better luck next time?” Lee smiled “it wasnt fair. We were playing against my sister” Apollo shrugged the black dog watched in amazement at his two children “have a walk off the astronomy tower see how you feel” Artemis rolled her eyes at Ron “i reckon i look better than he does having fell 80 feet” Harry jested “welcome back to the living love” she smiled at Harry “Artie…” he smiled hugging her “i caught you just in time and won your match” she filled him in “you can thank me later. Im going to go shower. Please do make your brother feel better. Hes over there pouting in the corner with Lee GET OVER IT SCAMANDER!” “SHUT UP BLACK!” He yelled back taunting her “i’ll let you beat me next time we play. Maybe we can rematch for practice if Olivers up to it” she shrugged “i’ll talk to Cedric” he smiled as she walked out of the hospital wing “Black wait.” She heard a feminine voice call out she stopped “im sorry” Angelina said softly “for everything. And thanks for not letting me get hit with a bludger” Artemis turned around “study groups on Wednesday, in the library table 7 after lunch. Percy Alicia Penny and Ron wanted to start with charms. Were doing potions too. Come” she smiled to Angelina looking into her eyes confused “youre a good person, and a great chaser. You just needed to give up the competitive edge and we could be friends it took me saving you from a bludger. And if you really wanna know, you should ask Oliver out ok a date. He’s been watching you for a while” she said walking down the hall sighing out opening the door to the DADA class room Remus looked up as she went into her bag he shook his head “well that was close” he huffed out looking under his desk to the black dog as they ponder over the map ‘Peter Pettegriew’s name walking next to Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger

Fred walked beside Artemis holding her hand through the courtyard with Harry Hermione George and Ron they eyed down the cloaked executioner sharpening his blade as they exited the bridge heading down to Hagrids hut “i cant believe that theyre going to kill Buckbeak its too horrible” Hermione grumbled “i know we tried kid” Artemis sighed out “just got worse!” Ron scoffed looking at Draco Crabbe and Goyle Hermione broke out of George’s grasp storming over to Draco the group trailing close behind look whose here!” One of them said “come to see the show!” Draco said with a smile “you!” Hermione yelled “you foul loathsome evil little cockroach!” She yelled pointing her wand at him “Hermione no!” Ron called out “why. Might teach the bloody fool a lesson” Artemis shrugged at him “HES NOT WORTH IT!” George put a hand on her shoulder she lowered her wand turning around only to turn back and punch Draco in the face he fell back they ran off “that felt good” Hermione smiled at George Artemis let go of Freds hand and walked up to Hermione “good girl” Artemis praised she gulped down George smirked at Hermione knowingly “next time thumb out of your fist, dont curl your knuckles in less chance of breaking your fingers and wrist” Artie demonstrated hitting her palm with a made fist  “show me” she said holding out her palm to Hermione “move with your hip. More power” Artemis instructed Hermione punched her hand “ten points Granger. Did such a good job. Good girl.” She smiled Hermione flushed George just chuckled lowly they head down to Hagrids hut seeing Buckbeak Artemis kneels next to him “im so sorry Buckbeak” she starts to cry “i wish i could hide you somewhere” she hugs on to the creatures neck as the rest went to Hagrids hut ‘dont cry. All will be okay Artemis’ Buckbeak looked into her eyes “you dont deserve this” she sobbed more ‘go inside with Hagrid.’ He instructed after one last hug “We’ll stay with you Hagrid” Hermione called “YOU FIVE WILL DO NO SUCH THING! You will not see something like tha.” “Us five? Theres six of us here” Fred asked confused “Fred yar datin her. Has she ever listened to the word ‘no’” Hagrid smiled gesturing to Artemis “shes going to stay with Dumbledore im sure” he huffed out “even though i don’ want her to see.” He shook his head “i know what you mean” Fred huffs out with a small smile rocks soon started flying everywhere chasing the six of them out of the hut “im staying” Artemis insisted “i’ll meet up with you later. You five get out of here” Artemis said Fred kissed her as they snuck out the back door the Five watched from the top of the hill as Artemis mouthed ‘go’ where they see the execution of Buckbeak Scabbers bit ron as they chased the rat to the whomping willow Artemis flashes to Ron who “HERMIONE HARRY FRED GEORGE RUN! ITS THE GRIM!” Pointing behind them as the dog snarled jumping over the four of them her breath caught in her throat seeing padfoot grab Rons leg dragging him under the tree Artemis was first under the tree followed by Hermione and Harry Twins trailing not too far behind “guys dont!” Artemis called out as they walked into the room “stay there” she said to the group where a giant black dog is biting Rons leg “Padfoot?” he stops snarling and drops the leg “d….. dad?” She said softly voice breaking he looks at her “its me….. its Naleo. Your Naleo its your voice Dad its Voice” she drops down to her knees crying “you came back?” he shifts into himself “Leo…” he hugs her tightly she let out a shakey breath “youre here” she cried closing her hands on his tattered clothes “Daddy” she breathed out putting her hand on his face showing him everything 

“Naleo….” He sobbed kissing her head into his chest he cups her face in his hand “youre even more beautiful than the day i lost you” he kisses her forehead holding her to his side she clung to him for dear life afraid he would disappear before her eyes again Sirius’s grip tightened around her “im not going anywhere Naleo” he whispered “right here.. with you and Apollo” he said softer his wand to the rat Remus breaks into the shack yelling continues “I DID MY WAITING! TWELVE YEARS OF IT IN AZKABAN! REMUS MY DAUGHTER! MY SON! IVE MISSED EVERYTHING!!!” Sirius yelled “SHE WAS TORTURED!! RAPED!!! MY BABY GIRL!!!” He yelled George’s eyes widened as he looked to her cowering in Sirius’s arm “IM KILLING THE RAT! ITS BECAUSE OF HIM! HE BETRAYED LILY AND JAMES!” He yelled “EXPELLIARMUS!” Hermione yelled disarming Snape arguing insued the shrieking shack when Sirius was fed up enough “SHUT UP SNEVELLUS! IM KILLING THE TRAITOR RAT!” Sirius yelled they chase him out of the shack where the moon hung high in the sky Remus transformed “MY FRIEND HAVE YOU BEEN TAKING YOUR POTIONS?” Sirius asked turning into Padfoot fighting the wolf Snape’s body shielding the six of them hearing her father Yelp Artemis climbed over into Harrys shoulders “Voice what are you!” Fred yelled as her hand turned into a paw leaping over Snape turning into a magnificent black lioness cutting Snape’s cheek with her back claw roaring out to the wolf charging Remus everyones eyes widened at her she let out a roar catching Remus off guard lunging taking the wolfs throat into her fangs her getting cut with his claws as he scratches her off she roars pawing the wolf away from Severus Harry Hermione Fred George and ron “you four! Get out of here now!” He yelled to the twins Hermione Ron and Harry Sirius and Artemis leading him into the forest where she clawed at Remus’s back biting his head the wolf flung her into an oak tree near a lake instantly knocking her out she formed back into herself bleeding from her head as Remus ran off Sirius sits next to her shaking her gently “Naleopilimehana wake up we have to go” hundreds of dementors surrounded them as hes trying to wake her up from Remus flying her into a tree. when a stag chases all the dementors away. she wakes up in the infirmary next to Rons bed “DAD?!?” She yelled Fred looking up to her “voice youre alright thank heavens” he showered her with kisses “im fine Heart i promise. Please” she said kissing his lips in reassurance “wheres dad?” She asked him gripping onto his wrists “holding cell. Hes scheduled to get the dementors kiss “my bag. Wheres my bag?!” She asked him urgently “right here” he smiled she snapped her fingers “get Apollo. Meet me back here.” Fred nodded As Fred and Apollo reach they hear Dumbledore explain “three turns youll be able to save two innocent lives tonight ms. Granger” smiling Hermione said “Harry Apollo Artemis lets go.” Putting the chain around the four of them “PROTECT MY GIRLFRIEND POTTER!” Fred yelled kissing her urgently

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Harry Apollo and Artemis walk into the DADA classroom “will i see you this summer?” Remus stopped packing as he heard Artemis’s voice he turned to see Harry and Artemis walking in “Artemis i am so..” she held her hand up “i seem to recall almost killing you as well uncle moon” she smiled at him “you were only protecting your dad boyfriend and friends” “stay with us.” “Pili im not going to be your burden i am not a stray” Remus shook his head “hardly youre family. Apollo and i take care of family, i kinda need you with me” Artemis looks up at him as he listened to her “im not at home for majority of the year. And im quite busy with my muggle studies and Hogwarts attendance, so im spread a little too thin. Mum said that you had experience feeding and caring for the animals while in law school, so ive re upped mums work contract with her to fit my needs and schedule” She breathed out shaking her head “i need someone to keep Padfoot from peeing on my living room rug, care for my animals, handy man around the house my roof has been leaking above the attic and i cant be bothered with that OWLS and my first set of finals for muggle college are just around the corner i’ll have you know. I can pay you 15 galleons every two weeks to be the house caretaker, animal feeder, and manage my elves, both my Gringots and muggle bank accounts stocks and bonds my investments, Apollo’s share of the investments both muggle and wizard truly a headache” she wipes a tear from her eyes “Harrys investment account needs to be watched and grown so he’s taken care of” “Artemis just what are you talking about i dont have a….” She keeps talking “I can offer you one week a month off that will coincide with the full moon. Three days before and four days after to rest and recover. Mandatory. You get Saturdays and Sundays off and every 40hrs an hour of vacation time will be added to a separate time table like the houseelves. Fullmoon weeks are All Paid of course. Ive already charmed your pen in the basement its a free space where you can run free and not hurt anyone youd be surrounded by animals and Padfoot undoubtedly would rough house with you. During the full moon Kreacher and Prim both have been Briefed and know of the healing potions and who have been trained to brew your wolfsbane. All you have to do is sign the employment form and you can move in on Wednesday” she shrugged handing him his contract he looked at her dumbfounded “read it over. Get it to me or Apollo before you leave” she smiled “No more cages Remus… i promise” she cupped his cheek “how can i say no?” He choked out hugging her to him “you remind me so much of Athena its scary” he chuckled into her hair when they pulled away from eachother he hands Harry the map “now that im not a teacher here. I dont feel bad about giving you this” he smiled to Harry “did you ask Petunia and Vernon if you could come for summer?” She asked “yeah. They said i could stay for the second half.” He smiled “good” she smirked at him “i love you kiddo.” She kisses his head “i love you too Artemis” he hugged her walking to the train 

When she got to the train she sat in her compartment waiting for Fred Lee and George crawling into her bag she sets her robes on the desk chair going to unbutton her shirt stripping it off her body she groans as the scars contort “hey Voice? You in here?” Fred asked as she turned around meeting his gaze he eyes her down taking in every curve “yeah love whats up?” She asked totally unfazed that he was ogling her-she turns her back again unbuttoning her shorts pulling them down her slender legs tossing her school pants to the side his voice caught in his throat as he shut the door turning around to still his beating heart seeing her like that “nothing sorry i didnt knock first” he started “Heart turn around” she rolled her eyes at him he turns around keeping his eyes trained on her face “youre my boyfriend. Youre allowed to see me like this” she reached up to cup his face she grabbed his hand and placed it on her hip above her underwear “youre allowed to touch me… like this” she whispered trailing her hand with his up her torso and just under her breast “i dont want to rush you” he breathed out gasping when he pulled her closer to him she pressed her body to his kissing him “I want you to be my first too Gideon” she smiled reading his mind turning around a slight whine left his lips as she pulled up her tights “did you want to try something now?” She asked buttoning the shorts putting up her hair “not yet. I dont want to force you into anything” he said softer “you wouldn't be” she pulled her Nirvana shirt over her head “im ready to. If you are. I trust you with my life Heart” she smiled “now what is it?” She asked cocking her head pulling his jumper over her head “just when did you steal that?” Playful smile on his face she looked down at the sweater “sorry i….” “It looks better on you anyway” he smiled “youre incredibly beautiful Artemis absolutely perfect and…..” she blushes “i want you too love” she cut him off “ive been ogling you for years.” She shrugged he sat down at the desk “come here” he whispered pulling her into his lap kissing her desperately she instinctively pushed her hips down to his he groaned shoving a tongue in her mouth his hands going to her waist pulling her closer “touch me” she whined “Gideon” his hands went under her shirt squeezing her hips she let out a breathy moan “when we…. Our first time baby… i want to talk about boundaries okay?” He whispered against her lips “i want you… right here right now… but your first time deserves more romance and woo’ing that i cant give you now” “George Mia Apollo and Lee are coming” she kisses his head he lets go of her “IN HERE MIA GEORGE!” Fred yelled “let me take you out on a proper date over the summer.” He looked at her “and what would we do?” She smiled “im going to let you take me to muggle london, and we’re going to Romeo and Juliet” her eyes widened “Percy’s idea. He told me youve been talking about it non stop that you wanted to go. So i wrote mum and she gave me enough for two tickets and snacks. I managed to get first showing, and I’ll pick you up at 7” he smiled at how big her smile got “but you dont like Shakespeare” “but you do Pualena, and im in love with you” he brushed her hair out of her face “George got tickets for he and Mia too” George said walking in “Lee bought Apollo’s ticket” Lee said “why are we talking in third person?” Artemis asked “you two will be properly introduced to my dad then, he’s moving back in to Grimmuald place” she smiled “dont worry.” She patted Freds cheek “youll be fine. And besides Apollo and i have to be at the burrow Sunday for dinner anyway. Youll see me before first showing” she shrugged “Artemis can Lee spend the first half with us? His dads are going to be in france” Apollo started “Dads said it was alright if its alright with you” he shrugged at her “of course. Although both Sirius and Remus are going to be there” she smiled “thats no issue” Lee smiled at her “its settled then” she smiled at them

“DAD?!” Artemis yelled “IN THE KITCHEN ART!” He yelled back “dad id like you to meet someone” Apollo said softly Sirius turns around looking at his twins “this is Lee… my” “nice to meet you son, i assume youre staying?” Sirius asked “if thats alright sir” Lee smiled “as you probably know. This is Artemis’s house.” He smiled “so sit sit, tell me how you two met” he smiled “wheres uncle moon? I have to walk him through the basement” “library dear” he said smiling “thanks dad” she kissed his cheek before walking back to the library “uncle Remus?” She called out “hey love, over here” he smiled “id like to walk you through if you dont mind” she smiled “of course.” He said putting his book down following her “so moms animals are to the right… and mine are to the left. Heres yours” she said leading him into the open field with trees and open sky a charmed sun to always shine “it has a moon barrier that wont let you out until youre human again, no bars. No cages just an open field.” They walk around the field “the bank information is in the office to the back of the basement and my elves time table is to the far right” she instructed your room is Regulus’s old room im in dads old room Apollo is in the guest bedroom and dads in the master on the first floor.” “So. You tell Padfoot about Fred yet?” He sat and watched her charm the new pens she looked at him and back to her pen “i know he knows that im not single. Im just afraid he wont like him. Im kind of afraid of what you and Apollo has said about me and him. I just want Fred to have a fighting chance i really do see a future with him uncle moony” She sighs “he…. He filled my heart with the little things how he just knows how to comfort me and the things he does the little smile that never leaves his face how supportive and competitive he is. Hes the most beautiful person i have ever met and i used to think i needed so much to make myself whole and complete. But him loving me the way he does and is… he helped me see that i was already whole. It feels like the way dad loved mom” she whispered the last part he hugged her “Pili, thats the least of your worries” he smiled “we talked a little bit about how he made you his and want to know what he said?” Remus asked about to speak again “i said any person that could put together such poetry, compassion, and empathy for my little girl after everything that shes been through showing much restraint and devotion to her earns the title of my daughters significant other, and man. lovey if he thought he didnt deserve you.” “He didnt. Weve been trying to get those two together since second year” Apollo sighed out tackling Artemis to the ground in a hug “he’s good for her dad, you should see it he’s been loving her since he knew what love was” “i can vouch for that too sir!” Lee said smiling “please Lee its Padfoot or Sirius seeing as how you two are going to be sharing a room” Sirius said Nonchalantly blush spreading across Lee’s cheeks “hey hey hey! Break it up you two!” Sirius called out “youre going to break the basement!” Sirius chuckles out  before bed shes in her room with the door open  Fred holds on to the mirror and spoke her name “hey.. i know i just saw you a few hours ago i just wanted to talk to you before bed” he smiled when he saw her face “we still on for Sunday?” He asked “Fred if thats my second daughter tell her to bring Remus and Sirius too!” Molly called out from the kitchen

“She can hear you mum!” Fred rolled his eyes “so how are things going back home? Now that youve hired Remus are you not going to be bringing your animals to school?” He asked “i think i might bring my Kelpie and Igneous, the rest’ll stay home from now on” she smiled “Are you sure Mrs. Weasley?” She asked through the mirror Molly coming behind Fred smiling “of course. Being Remus and Sirius the Daily Prophet cleared his name in an urgent article” she smiled “thank you ma’am” she smiled “Artie. You know you call me Molly” she smiled “muummm stop hogging my girlfriend” he rolled his eyes at her “has Charlie told you?” He asked “that he’s coming? Yeah. Hes going to be staying at Grimmuald place. Wont tell me why he’s coming but i guess its important” she shrugged “well George wishes you a good night and i’ll see you on Sunday. I love you Pualena, Write me tomorrow.” he smiled “dont i write you every day?” She laughed “everydays not enough every hour seems better” he joked “i love you too Gideon” she rolled her eyes “goodnight love, call me if you need me in the middle of the night” he smiled “i will you know i will” she smiled “good night” she grabs her brush from the desk “island baby youre so beautiful… you drive me crazy” she sang softly brushing out her hair “you know youre all that i need so much more” she hummed Sirius opened the door “your strength and beauty i can see in your eyes i lose sight of my world baby love no words can hold whats truly on my mind” “just feel the beat of my heart and youll know what i need” Sirius took over taking her hands slowly dancing with her “youre my pualena… youre so beautiful, god knows i love you youre all i need” he smiled she giggled “you remind me of her” he said sitting down with her on the bed “i like what you did with the place” he commented looking around the room “much better than me and Tear shared this place” he said nervously  She smiled softly to her dad “just ask me i know you want to know dad” she smiled “are you… are you okay?” He looked up to her “as okay as i can be. Apollo’s been taking me to a healer every week talking through what happened to me. Molly and Arthur helped me a lot, Molly fought me she wanted me to live at the burrow when it first happened, but i knew that i wanted you and Apollo back. So i came here. Ive been slowly renovating and making due til i can buy my own place. Ive been doing all the renovations to eventually give this place back to you” she shrugged “its your birthright after all” she smiled “Naleo, do you need anything? Want me to do anything?” He asked softly “can you stay tonight? I have nightmares” she asked softer “usually Apollo comes and stays. But i dont want to take him away from his boyfriend.” Sirius morphs into padfoot and curls up on the edge of her bed “youll come on Sunday right Padfoot?” She yawned out he barked at her “thank you dad” she drifted to sleep

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A week into summer early Sunday morning she crawled to her bathroom corner panicking “Charlie” she sobbed “Charlie please pick up” she sobbed more “Charlie i need you” she sobbed more placing the mirror up to the side of her “hey Lia bug? Honey why you calling me at three in the morning? whats the matter?” Charlies tired voice picks up the mirror “Your… youre alive? Youre okay?” Her voice hoarse like shes been screaming Suddenly wide awake he shoots out of bed “Lia” he said louder flicking on the light of his bed side table “Lucious didnt get you?” She sniffled “im sorry… it was just so… Real and i… i needed to know” she sobbed louder pulling her knees to her chest “i’ll be there in 15 minutes” “no… no im okay” she cried “it was just a nightmare i promise” he looked into the mirror seeing her visibly shaking “Fred George you gits wake up!” He threw a towel at them “youre in london?” She breathed out as he turned on their light “ugh Charlie what!” Freds voice called out “Heart” her voice cracked his eyes widened “Voice” he jumped off the bed “we gotta go. Leave a note for mom, Lia bug we’re on our way” he said into the mirror before hanging up “another nightmare?” Fred asked “yeah she was sobbing when i answered the mirror” Charlie said pulling on a shirt tossing one to Fred George tapes the note to their door grabbing on to Charlie’s shoulder heavy knocks pulls Sirius to the door wand raised “where is Voice? Wheres Lia” Fred pushes past Sirius ignoring Sirius’s wand in his face brushing it away from his eye Sirius stood in shock at what just happened “APOLLO!” He yelled “WAKE UP VOICE NEEDS US!” He yelled climbing up the stairs “hello, you must be Sirius the impatient one thats half way up the stairs is Fred, im Charlie, thats George. Artie is having a panic attack we’re here for her she mirror phoned us to see if we were alive” Charlie fills him in pushing his way into the house and following behind Fred “nice to meet you” George smiled pushing passed him they walk into Lia’s room as Freds carrying her out of the bathroom placing her in his lap on her bed “want me to sing? Or just hold you?” He whispered as George sat next to him on one side Charlie on the other pulling her feet into his lap “we’re okay Lia, he didnt get us we promise we’re here, we’re alright thanks for calling us instead of going through it alone Buggy” Charlie massaged her leg soon Lee and Apollo come crawling into her bed Lee carrying pillows and Apollo dragging their blanket into the room Apollo muttering a spell to enlarge her bed from a king to an alaskan king bed to fit all of them face-planting into the mattress “im not singing its too early for singing just comfort.” He grumbles Lee hitting him with a pillow before crawling under the blanket putting an arm around Apollo’s waist “lovey. Its not her fault” Lee coo’d before shutting his eyes “its Lucious’s” Lee yawned “i know. Im just tired. go to bed old lady we’re all safe Dads home, Lucious wont get us, Fred loves you and will never stop im not going anywhere Lee’s nit going anywhere we’re here for you” he-made himself comfortable on the foot of her bed George pulling the hair out of Artemis’s face “you getting in too?” Apollo yawned looking up at his dad “i’ll take the floor” Sirius whispered morphing into Padfoot “island baby… youre so beautiful” Charlie sung softly “you drive me crazy” Apollo’s cranky voice said louder gaining a chuckle from her “i didnt know Fred was going to yell at you to wake up! I told them not to come i was fine” She sniffled “you werent fine your eyes are swollen and red. This is our job Lia.” Lee reminded her “falls within our duties as your best friend boyfriend brothers” “i keep you human, you keep me out of trouble we keep eachother safe remember? Thats us. Thatll always be us.” Fred reminds “get some sleep Love.” He places her between Charlie and himself singing to her softly playing with her hair as she softly cries

“thank you” she says to the room “like Lee said. Its our job. Youre just as much my sister as Ginny is. Theres nothing Me Bill George or Percy wouldnt do for you. Youre one of us. Theres nothing to thank us for Lia” Charlie mumbles falling back asleep

At 9am sharp there was a knock on the door Molly popping her head in “Breakfast is ready” she smiled at the pile of kids on the bed Artemis stretched her arms over her head “im sorry Mrs. Weasley” she looked down “boys give me and my daughter a minute alone please? Help your father set the table” “can do mum” Charlie said Fred looked back at her “she’ll be fine mate.” Sirius pats Freds shoulder leading him out of the room “we have a few things to talk about” Sirius chuckled once everyone was out of the room Molly looked to her “i didnt want them to come” she looked down “Artemis, my boys. They love you. Of course they would come. Was i thrilled to wake up to my three sons missing? No. But once i read that you needed them. I rushed over with your favorites. Artemis youre family, and if you need us. We’re coming straight away” Molly smiled “want to tell me about it lovey?” She smiled she laid in Molly’s lap “it was so real mum…. I could feel the heat of the curses i heard their screams felt them go limp… it was horrid” Artemis cried softly “im sorry” she whispered “i called Charlie just to make sure… i guess he could hear it in my voice” Artemis cried “I made eggs Benedict might not be as good as yours but i tried.” She smiled “whats Charlie doing back?” Artemis cocked an eyebrow at her “something for the start of the new year. Snow’s down stairs too” she smiled as they walked down the stairs Fred had made a joke that made Sirius spit out his coffee “really?!?” Sirius said with a barking laugh “yeah. She bit my head off for removing the dillyweed infused toad stomachs that made the foam stop multiplying” Fred smiled “and then the git tried to blame it on me! the only successful prank that Fred landed on her was the one he didnt plan, but Apollo did” George added “i still have the original score paper from their first year to when i left” Charlie pulled out the paper showing Sirius “i let her win” Fred huffed out “stop lying you didnt let me win. what he doesnt realize is that he won my heart with it” Artemis walked in “morning Dad” she kissed Sirius’s head “uncle moon, hau, dad” she said to the adults sitting at the table coming back to sit down next to Fred who stood up pulled out her chair and pushed it back in “nobody’s ever tried so hard to get me back. I thought it was sweet after that detention with Severus he put that effort into knowing me. I know i didnt make it easy for him. But he smashed down walls and gave me a home to go to if i needed it a home, another set of siblings, surrogate parents. love, im still learning how to stand on my own bur he’s been there every step of the way. If that prank war didnt happen i probably wouldve been killed a long time ago” she shrugged making her plate “i love you voice” Fred kissed her cheek “eat. I made your plate” he smiled “i have an announcement to make!” Arthur smiled as they all looked at him “before school starts i am taking you kids plus Harry and Hermione to the quidditch world cup!” He beamed smiling “here you go” Sirius smiled pushing a ticket to Artemis Apollo and Lee “dad…” she started “called in a favor.” He smiled “it’ll be before the school year starts , but as long as you and Fred George Hermione and Charlie are back at the burrow for the last week of summer to go pick up Harry. The boys can stay” he smiled at Artemis her eyes widened “you knew about me writing Hermione?!” She asked shocked “you guys are going to see Romeo and Juliet tomorrow. I kind of assumed she was staying” George smiled sheepishly

“no funny business boys. Best behavior” Molly scolds “is this what you plan when im asleep padfoot?” She asked raising her eyebrows “only the best for my little girl” he smiled “oh. Lia girl” Charlie called our “Bill’s also coming back. Can he stay?” Charlie asked “if he can room with you and Hau. The last bedroom is for Harry hes coming on July first. So if Arthur just wants to pick us all up from here thats fine. Ron. You can stay in Harrys room. Ginny youre with me and Fred since we cant fit four boys in Apollo’s room with his ferret cage then when Hermione comes i’ll have Kreacher clean out the smaller master on the 3rd floor” She smiled “you called child?” Kreacher asked from behind her she kneeled “how was vacation lovey?” She asked “wonderful madame. I got to see my sister and her child.” He smiled “we must have them over for dinner if their family allows. Would you mind cleaning out the smaller master room on the top floor? I have guests coming to stay the summer.” She smiled to the Elf “as you wish madame” “you know you call me Artie Kreacher now sit. Eat. Tell us about your trip to finland! Did you bring me back a teeshirt?” she smiled as she petted his head “dont i always?” He smiled “i need to write Bill” she huffs out “hes in muggle Egypt at the moment. call him?” Charlie asked she nodded “excuse me” she smiled “we’ll floo over later this afternoon with trunks” Charlie smiled she nodded

Artemis sat on her bed that she had shrunk back down reading a smutty novel from the library when Sirius knocked on the door she looked up from her book as he sat down on her bed “i really like him, does he treat you well?” “He treats me so well that i feel like myself before mom died” she looked into her fathers eyes  “when he came here at three thirty in the morning not even phased by me holding a wand to his neck trying to get to you, Naleo youre happy arent you? With him?” He asked “im really really happy” she smiled “hes a headache dont get me wrong. But i think ive found a love thats the most like yours and mum” she smiled “ARTIE!! ARTIE!! CAN YOU AND HUBBY DO THE THING AGAIN?!?!?” Lee came running into the room with the walkman “no. Ive showed ypu once. Once is enough Lee!” She rolled her eyes “what are you talking about?” Sirius asked “when old lady and i were babies. And mum was pregnant with baby Reggie. we had a routine, and Lee makes me sing to him every time we’re together” he rolled his eyes putting his head on Artemis’s lap “routine you say?” Sirius cocked an eyebrow “i think Remus is calling me Byeeeee” she runs out of the room “ARTIEEEEE!!” Lee yelled. She retreated into her bag she huffed out in the library plugging in an amp and guitar softly playing the melody “shot through the heart and youre to blame” she sings softly “you give love a bad name” she runs her hand down the frets “an angels smile is what you sell you promise me heaven then put me through hell chains of love got a hold on me when passions a prison you cant break free” she sings louder suddenly the door opens with a second guitar playing she looks up to Sirius with a shocked expression “oh youre a loaded gun yeah oh theres no where to run no one can save me the damage is done” Sirius smiles sitting down next to her in the library she smiled at him “come on Naleo sing for dad” “Shot through the heart! And youre to blame! You give love a bad name!” “Bad name” Sirius followed “i play my part you play your game you give love a bad name” “bad name” “hey you give love a bad name” she plays the riff and stops when the door opens again “Bon Jovi? Really? You couldnt have picked a better muggle rock band like ACDC or Guns and Roses?” Apollo rolled his eyes “says the one who likes kiss” she sneered “your boyfriend and his brothers are here” he sat next to his dad “my own son. Into kiss who taught you that?!” Sirius jested “Aunty Altair” he shrugged “that evil witch” he laughed “what are you guys doing in here?” Charlie asked “came to runnaway from doing the Aerosmith thing Lee wants us to do again” she rolled her eyes at Lee “come on! You guys are amazing!” Lee asked again “if its all the same i want to see her do Pua kiele again” Fred added kissing the top of her head “mums favorite song?” Sirius asked “you and Apollo know it?” He asked again “yes. We both do” Apollo said smiling at his dad “im with Fred on that one” he said grabbing the guitar out of Artemis’s hands “maybe on our wedding day” she pats her dads face “BUT ARTEMIS!” Sirius called out after her appalled following her out of the room she grabbed Freds hand and snapped her fingers they appeared on the roof of Grimmuald place she sighs out falling back on the shutters he looks at her in the fading light “have i ever told you how beautiful you are?” He asked

“multiple times handsome” she smiled “i wrote you something” she said snapping her fingers a ukulele came to her hands and a paper in his “you said me singing made you happy so…” “youre gonna sing this to me?” He asked she nodded “i said when i saw you i knew id be speechless i dont want to loose you so i wont bear no secrets you are my weakness you tried to get to know me i said you could be there for me my one and only” she sung softer he looked at her shocked heart beating faster “said when i saw you i knew that id be speechless i dont want to loose you so i wont bear no secrets you are my weakness you tried to get to know me i said you could be there for me my one and only” hmmm im so sure your the one that i need yeah cause i can count on you to be by side yeahh i want you i need you to be by my side to hold you forever baby thats no lie baby thats no lie” she looked at him his face and ears as red as his hair “said when i saw you i knew that id be speechless i dont want to loose you so i wont bear no secrets you are my weakness you tried to get to know me i said you could be there for me my one and only said when i saw you i knew that id be speechless i dont want to loose you so i wont bear no secrets you are my weakness you tried to get to know me i said you could be there for me my one and only oooh you are my sunshine when youre looking at me just come a little closer baby next to me everytime i close my eyes i catch you in my dreams you and me together thats all i truly need cause im thinking and talking i always have you on my mind without you in my life is the ultimate crime i told you from the start its about that time said when i saw you i knew that id be speechless i dont want to loose you so i wont bear no secrets you are my weakness you tried to get to know me i said you could be there for me my one and only said when i saw you i knew that id be speechless i dont want to loose you so i wont bear no secrets you are my weakness you tried to get to know me i said you could be there for me my one and only” she stopped “its not finished and its stupid i know” she blushes turning away from him he grabbed her chin smashing his lips on hers “thank you” he said breaking away slowly eyes still closed the kissing gets heated as he pulls her into his lap “i want you” she whispered against his lips “please. When youre ready… i want to give you the parts of me other people forced away from me. I want you to take all of me i trust you.” she whimpered he squeezed her closer to him “i want you too i want you to be ready for this first thank you, for trusting me enough for this.” he mumbled a pop could be heard “prim finished dinner Artie” the house elf smiled “be right there prim” she straddled Freds hips kissing him more “i love you Kahalialaulani” he whispered she smiled down at him “i know you do” kiss “i love you too Gideon”

Artemis walks behind Charlie in the library when their alone hitting him over the head “OW! LIA BUG WHAT WAS THAT FOR!?!” He yelled at her “not inviting your mum and dad to dinner” she glared at him “SERIOUSLY?!?” He looked at her irrate “and you think you can hide dragons from me Mr. I can keep this under her nose pull the wool over her eyes and hopefully she doesnt notice hiccup an ironbelly, horntail, and opal eye in her basement!!” she crosses her arms over her chest “why are there five dragons in my basement Charles Septemus Weasley!” She whisper yelled at him “im not allowed to tell you!” He whispered back “COME ON CHARLIE ITS ME!” She whisper yelled louder “fine! Only because your technically an adult!” He rolled his eyes at her “i brought them for the tournament” he sighed out Haukea and Bill are coming at the end of summer to help me with the dragons. We’re staying the entire school year this year.” “So does this mean you can come to my graduation?” She asked “Graduation?” He cocked his eyebrow at her “i graduate lawschool in May next year like mum. Seventeen and ready to take her bar exam”She looked down “you really did it?” Charlie asked big smile on his face “i didnt tell Fred yet” he cocked his eyebrow “youre the first ive told since we’re sharing secrets. Apollo’s going to be escorting me to the stage when its time.” She smiled “why havent you told anyone you did it yet?” He asked confused look on his face “i dont want to make a big deal out of it. Its just school its not like i passed my bar exam yet” She sighs out “but dont you think Fred and George wouldve wanted to know? Hermione and Ron as well?” He asked shoving her shoulder “i mean i was just waiting for the right time to say something” she looked up to the ceiling “what do you mean?” He asked “hes focusing on Weasley Wizard Wheezes and i dont want to get in the way of that i already feel like im taking him away from it too much, he and George are making good head way with the kids at Hogwarts ive been helping them store products and testing theyre brilliant and think of things ive never thought of even with the pranks ive given them… and… im just. I dont know i feel like if i tell them now its going to fizzle out their spark slightly and bring spirits down which is a dumb thing to think cause all theyve ever done is support me. I mean. Fred forces flash cards on me and he hates studying so it’s ridiculous to think of that way but… theres just a lot thats going on and i….” “You dont want to make it all about you” he smiled she piped down nodding to him “youre right that is stupid” he shoves her “tell him. He’ll be happy for you” he pats her head “i dont think i need to tell him i can hear him and George’s disappointed stares and breathing in the corner of the room” she rolled her eyes as Charlie looked back to where Fred and George stood with tea mugs “youre graduating college?” George was the first to speak stepping forward “its not that big of a deal.” She said taking the mug from his hands

“thank you” she smiled “of course it is!” George sat down next to Charlie “i was going to tell you after the play. I mean Fred wouldve found out when we got to my bedroom for bed” she shrugged “my cap and gown is hanging from the door” she shrugged “and now that you know i have something to ask you” she smiled “what is it love?” He asked her raising his eyebrow “the other people who took the law courses are having a gala at the end of graduation, will you take me? Its fancy dresses and pretty corsages it’ll be ridiculously boring and i have to wear pinchey shoes we dont have to dance if you dont want too but i want you there with me” She asked Fred “sure love. I’ll tell mum later” he kissed her head “im proud of you you know that? Every win Voice. Big small, inbetween. i want to know about it everything you accomplish i want you to tell me right away i want to celebrate your accomplishments like you do me. Dont wait im here for you” he spoke into her ear “im sorry” she said looking up at him “dont be; i love you” “love you too” she kissed his cheek,  “hey do I not get some love as well?” Charlie asked hurt she launches herself into his arms “oh my sweet dear big brother Charlie how I love you so!!!!” She says in a drama filled voice gaining a barking laugh from the twins as she wrestled Charlies arms behind his head legs wrapping around his chest play fighting

“oh come on Lia Bug thats not fair I was caught off guard!!” “Say mercy!” She yelled back to him pulling him tighter pushing his chin to his chest “NEVER!” “You asked for it” she twisted taking them both down to the ground “should… should we help him?” George asked Fred who just shrugged at him watching Artemis hold both his wrists in her hand behind his back and one ankle in the other hand struggling on his stomach “i can go all day Charlie bear” she laughs “FINE! MERCY!” She lets go of his leg and arms laying on him her head on his “was that so hard?” She asked as he huffed rolling her off of him “i gave you chance” he argued “wanna actually go?” She asked getting ready again “i wouldnt if i were you” Apollo chuckled He accio’ed a picture “shes in Jiujitsu.” He held out the picture for him to see of her on the second place block from last summer “she was bored last summer while you guys were away. This year shes taking home the gold!” He ruffled her hair “Jiujitsu?” Sirius asked walking into the library “it was aunty’s idea. She said her and uncle had a lot of experience with Nomaj’s in New York with Newt and Tina when they spent the summer with Rolf. said itd be a good way to channel her anger” Apollo shrugged “fuck it. Lets go im defending my honor as a man” Charlie said getting ready she smirks “dont cry when you lose Charlie-bear” “im not losing!” “Five sickles” George whispers to Fred “two galleons. Artemis gets him in the first two minutes” Apollo whispers back “three say’s Charlie takes her” Sirius barters “four galleons and a glass of your finest whiskey that Voice makes him say uncle” Fred looks to Sirius “i’ll sweeten the pot. If artie tartie gets him to say uncle i’ll put down half the deposit for your shop. But you and George have to sit your NEWTS and get 5 each your seventh year, and i’ll buy one of every product you sell opening day.” Sirius calls “if she loses i’ll still put a quarter. If you get your NEWTs. And half of your inventory. The NEWTS on either is non negotiable. No NEWTS no money.” He shrug watching Artemis put Charlie in a chokehold Fred and George debate it “deal” they say with a smile Charlie broke out of and to his feet she leg swept him and hopped on his back pulling one wrist behind his back with the opposite leg in the other “say mercy!” She yelled stretching him further into a pretzel “never!” He groaned out struggling against her grip she moves her body up pulling his arm and leg into an armlock stretching him “FUCK MERCY! MERCY!” He yelled she let go immediately dusting herself off they looked up and saw Sirius and Apollo angrily handing over Four galleons each “Kreacher pour the twins a glass of the 1889 fire whisky please” he scoffed she cocked an eyebrow at him “and remind me to write gringots in the morning!” The twins excitedly high fiving themselves “we’re taking you out to dinner tonight!” George said “ON US!” Fred kissed her excitedly “go get ready. We’re going to your favorite restaurant” George shoved her up the stairs “wait!! What just happened?!?” She and Charlie asked  “Sirius and Apollo just lost a bet” George smiled walking up the stairs “i bet four galleons and a glass of his finest fire whiskey that Artie would make you say uncle” Fred followed up the stairs “and like an idiot, Dad sweetened the pot by saying ‘i’ll put half the deposit down on your shop’ and she went ahead and made you scream mercy” Apollo rolled his eyes “now theyre gloating!” Apollo yelled up to them “YOURE INVITED TO COME POLLO!” George yelled down from their room “i did make the stipulation of them getting five NEWTs each their last year of Hogwarts. So its not like im freely giving them doe.” Sirius shrugged “mums going to kill you. You know that right?” Charlie asked as they laughed

[twiceinadream]

“Yeogi, yeogi, yeogi.”

Requested: Yup

Request: Momo is unable to escape her dorm on Valentine's Day so instead, y/n sneaks into the dorm

a/u: Hey, everyone! I didn’t realize it was already Friday I’ve been so busy this week, so sorry if this seems a little weird I wrote this over a month ago and just finished it today. I hope you still enjoy this Valentine’s prompt. I love you guys!

Category: NSFW and Fluff

Word Count: 2.7k

Momo sat in front of JYP with a scowl prominent on her face as he shook his head, “I’m sorry Momo-ssi, but I can’t have you going out and about with Y/N-ssi on Valentine’s.” The man pinched the bridge of his nose, “It’s just too easy for you and Y/N to be recognized and I don’t want the media swarming the two of you.” Jinyoung trailed off at the end, clearing his throat before frowning, “I’m sorry Momo, I really am.”

The Japanese girl ran a hand through her hair as she tried to play off her sadness, “It’s fine, I understand.” Her voice was sullen as she exited his office and left the building. Resisting the urge to cry in the van till she returned back to their dorm, just wanting to cuddle with Boo and Dobby before she told you she would have to cancel the plans you had made. Mentally preparing herself for the disappointment she would hear on the other end of the line when she broke the news to you, sometimes she hated being an idol.

It didn’t take long to get from the company back to Twice’s dorm as Momo stared at your contact, resisting the urge to call you until she got inside as she thanked the driver and headed up. Her head hit the wall of the elevator as she rode it to their floor, her heart sinking into her stomach as she entered the shared dorm to find Sana, Nayeon, and Tzuyu sitting in the living room. Expectant looks on their faces as Nayeon raised an eyebrow at her, noticing how Momo’s shoulders were slumped forward and she looked like someone had just told her she’d have to give up jokbal.

The eldest bit her lip as she made eye contact with the third oldest, “How’d it go?” The question was stupid, Nayeon knew that, but decided to ask anyway. And with the way Momo just stared at her for a second before leaving down the hall, she got all the answers she needed, “I guess that’s a, ‘No’.”

Tzuyu deadpanned the sole Korean, “You don’t say Unnie.”

The sound of bickering followed Momo down the hall as she opened the door to her, Sana, and Nayeon’s shared room. Boo and Dobby lounging on the bed as they got up the instant the door opened, happy yips coming from both of them as they saw their owner enter the room. Their tails wagging as Momo laid on the bed, a soft smile gracing her lips as they cuddled into her sides. A frown taking over her smile as she smiled heavily, cuddling the two dogs as she felt tears sping into the corner of her eyes.

The Japanese girl burried her head in their fur as she let a soft sob from her lips, ‘Why couldn’t she just see you like every other couple on Valentine’s?’ She continued to cry till she eventually fell asleep, sad looks on Sana and Nayeon’s face as they listened on the other side of the door. They hated seeing any of their members sad, Momo especially since she wasn’t really asking for much.

That was when Tzuyu came up behind them, “I have an idea.” The maknae said, scaring the two older girls as she made them jump.

Sana held her hand to her chest as she spun around to face the Taiwanese girl, “Jeez! And what would that be?”

Tzuyu smiled, her dimple showing, “I need to make a few calls and you’ll see.”

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-The Next Morning-

The sound of loud voices in the kitchen is what roused Momo when she realized she fallen asleep crying, her eyes her puffy and dry as she dragged herself out of bed. Her head felt like it was pounding when she noticed that Boo and Dobby were gone but the door to the bedroom was open. But by the sound in the kitchen she figured that one of girls had taken them out of the room.

The Japaneee girl didn’t even bother to fix herself as she headed towards the kitchen, just wanting to get a strong cup of coffee before she had to call you. She felt sick to her stomach at the thought of letting you down so early in the morning, but continued her trek down the hall when she spotted most of her members already dressed in the kitchen, “Are we going somewhere?”

At the sound of Momo’s voice the five other girls stopped what they were doing, staring at the main dancer. Before the front door suddenly opened: Sana, Nayeon, Tzuyu, and a hooded figure stumbled in, barely registering that the Japanese girl was there when the three turned the hooded figure around so that they were facing the door. A bright smile on Sana’s face as she looked at her best friend, “Momoring, you’re up! We have a surprise.”

The glee in the younger’s voice made her raise an eyebrow, “Do I need to change?” They stifled a laugh as Nayeon turned the hooded figure back around, and time seemed to slow in Momo’s eyes as the figure slowly lifted the hood to reveal, “Y/N?”

You smiled brightly at your girlfriend’s reaction, shooting her a wink, “The one and only.”

“How did you…?” Your girlfriend’s voice trailed off as she resisted the urge to cry, her body flooding with so many emotions when Boo and Dobby circled around her ankles.

You crossed the distance between the two of you as you wrapped her in a hug, “I got a call from Tzu last night saying that the company wouldn’t let you go out today. So Yoda, the snake, and a bunny snuck me in so I could be with you.”

Momo’s jaw dropped as she looked at her members who were putting on their shoes, “Wait, where are you guys going?”

Jihyo smiled as she motioned to the cabinets and fridge, “We put a little something together for the two of you, enjoy your day together and we’re all staying at Jeong’s sister’s place tonight, so use your time wisely.” The leader winked, making you and Momo blush a deep shade of red.

“Th...thank you.” The dancer said earnestly, going over to hug each of the members as they left.

“Of course Momo Unnie.” Tzuyu smiled, pushing her back towards you, “Now go have fun.” And with that: you, Momo, and the dogs were left alone.

-

It was had gotten late into the evening, with a day filled with rom-com marathons and snacks when you both started craving real food. Momo was leaning against you when she felt your stomach rumble, the sound making her laugh, “Aww, is my poor baby hungry?”

But before she could get another word in, her stomach began making the same noise as you stuck out your tongue, “I guess that makes two of us.”

Momo pouted as you both got off the couch, stumbling your way into the kitchen as you pulled open the fridge. Finding a few miscellaneous items, some chocolate covered strawberries (which you made a mental note of) before you saw a jar of half finished pasta sauce, you held it up to your girlfriend, “Spaghetti?”

The Japanese girl turned to look at you as she was rummaging through the cupboards, pulling out a box of pasta, “Perfect! And I think we might have meatballs in there.” You opened up one of the drawers to find the package she was talking about, only to find fuzz covered meat.

“Momoring, these are spoiled.” You cringed as you quickly threw it away, not wanting to look at it anymore, “Guess we’re back to just pasta and sauce.”

Your girlfriend shrugged, “At least we still have some food.” You nodded as you began taking out a few pots.

“True, and we haven’t burned anything yet.

-

-A Few Moments Later-

“Omg, Y/N! The pasta is burning!” The sound of the smoke detector going off didn’t help the fact you were now frantically running to the pot of burning water as you threw it in the sink.

“How did we burn water!?” You looked at your girlfriend in shock as a beat of silence passed between you two. You both held each other’s state for a second longer before you both burst out laughing, “I probably jinxed us earlier.”

Momo giggled as she went to hug you, knocking her fist against the wooden chopping board, “We forgot to ‘knock on wood’ Y/N-Chan.”

You nodded, “Without a doubt, but what are we gonna do now?” But before Momo could answer the sound of a knock sounded throughout the dorm, you cocked an eyebrow as you went to open the door. Not wanting the delivery person to know this was Twice’s dorm, “Can I help you?”

The man on the other side held up two plastic bags, “Food delivery for L/N Y/N.”

You raised an eyebrow in confusion, “That’s me.” He nodded as he handed you the bag.

“There you go, have a nice night.” You thanked him before closing the door, walking back to a sheepish looking Momo.

You looked between her and the bags when it suddenly clicked, “You knew the food was going to burn!”

The Japanese girl pursed her lips to prevent from laughing as she held her hands up in defense, “No, I just...um. Wanted to be prepared?”

You shook your head in disbelief as you placed the food in front of her, letting out an offended gasp, “Even my own girlfriend doesn’t trust my cooking skills.”

She deadpanned, “Y/N, you burned water.”

“Did not! The pasta caught fire!” You crossed your arms like a child as Momo began laughing, her eyes crinkling as you couldn’t help but smile too, “But, good call.”

—

You let out a content sigh as you finally bagged up the last of your guy’s dinner before you found a note left on the table, ‘Come and get your dessert -Momoring <3.

You quirked an eyebrow as you noticed the door to Momo’s room was cracked open and a small stream of light was peeking out into the hallway. A smile broke out onto your lips as you made your way to the partially opened door, hastily making your way in as the sight before you made your breath catch in your throat.

Your girlfriend was clad in an ensemble that left little to the imagination as she sat with her knees parted at against the headboard. You swallowed hard as you looked her up and down, your cheeks felt hot under her gaze, “Is this for me?”

Momo had a coy smirk on her face as she made a come hither motion with her finger, “Happy Valentine’s Y/N-ah, come and open your present.”

You wasted no time shoving off your pants as your shirt quickly followed, making a pile on the floor as you ounces onto the bed. Connecting your lips in a heated kiss as you ran a hand over your girlfriend’s exposed abs, loving the way the muscle tensed under your touch as you moved to cup her breast. A breath moan falling from her lips as you pulled away, nipping and sucking at her neck as you left marks deep enough to show.

Your hand snaked behind her back as you quickly unclasped her bra and let the garment fall to the floor, enjoying the newly exposed skin as you took a stiffened nipple between your index and thumb before pinching it slightly. A gasp catching in the Japanese woman’s throat as you took the other into your mouth, swirling the stiffened peak with your tongue before releasing back into the chilly air of the room. Repeating the process with the other as you inched down a little further till you were eye level with her crotch, “May I?”

Momo nodded her head earnestly as you took the elastic of her panties between your fingers, pulling the fabric down slightly so that her hip was exposed. You kissed along the skin that made your girlfriend’s grip on your shoulder tighten as you teased her further, a desperate whine sounding from above as you finally let up, “Needy.”

The dancer pouted as you pulled her underwear off completely, a few strands of wetness still clinging to the material as her opening pulsed with need. Her pussy was pink and puffy with arousal her clit peeking ever so slightly from its hood as you placed a kiss and lick to the junction where her leg and sex met. A surprised moan falling from her lips as you blew a steady stream of air onto her heated core, “Y/N, please.”

You rolled your eyes at your girlfriend’s impatience before leaving one last kiss to her inner thigh and diving straight in. Her body tensed as your tongue made its way into her opening, her juices hitting your lips as you ate her out. She tasted-ironically-a bit like peaches as you continued to lap up the essence that leaked out of her, you lifted two fingers to Momo’s mouth indicating for her to suck them as you worked on her lower half. Her tongue coating your digits in saliva before you pulled them away and repositioned them at her aching core. You teased her entrance with your middle finger before sinking in to the molten heat that was Hirai Momo’s sex, a releaved moan slipping from her lips when you added in another finger. Thrusting slowly as you felt for the rough patch of flesh against her frontal wall, resting it with an experimental tap to warm her before copying the come hither motion she had made before as your fingers lightly stroked her g-spot. A loud whine came out of the dancer as she fisted the bedsheets.

Satisfied with your fingers you used your free hand to lift the hood hiding your girlfriend’s swollen clit. The bud had a slight red hue from the neglect but it wouldn’t be like that for long as you left a lingering kiss against her clit, sliding your tongue along wet folds. Momo groaned happily as her hips canted against you, chasing your pliant mouth. With a throaty moan, she let go of the sheets to fondle her breasts, tweaking her nipples gently.

Momo groaned in delight, grinding against your face as you slowly fucked her with your fingers. Your chin was slick with her wetness and as she moaned, your hands drifting along her sides and belly.

You alternated between gentle suckles and broad strokes over her clit as she continued fondling her plump breasts, humming softly against her center as her walls clenched around your thrusting digits. She squealed in delight, grinding against your face, “Oh, yes...”

You couldn’t hold back your moan at the sound, you placed open-mouthed kisses along her slick folds. Before closing your lips around the fat swell of her clit, giving her a second to breath before sucking. Hard.

Momo let out a shriek as her hips jerked off your face, her orgasm gushing out of her in a sudden burst. Covering the lower half of your face with her release as her body shuddered with every wave of pleasure. A series of clipped pants was the only thing you heard before Momo finally came down from her high, carefully taking your fingers out of her as you moved to spoon her.

You smiled as your girlfriend’s bangs stuck to her sweaty forehead, a blissful smile on her face as you leaned down to kiss her, “How was it?”

“Amazing.” Her tone sounded breathless as she nuzzled into you, “What’s the damage?”

You smirked as you looked down at the dark bruises you left on her neck, using your index finger to point at them, “Let’s see, yeogi, yeogi, yeogi.” Momo scowled as you placed a kiss on her swollen lips, “Nea maeum.”

Your girlfriend looked at you for a second before pushing you off the bed, “No! You did not just use Chae’s song to describe my hickies!”

You laughed as you got up from the floor, “Well isn’t that what it’s about anyways?”

Momo rolled her eyes as she threw a pillow at you, “You’re sleeping on the couch.” You stuck your tongue out as you crawled back onto the bed.

“Admit it, you thought that was clever.” The dancer huffed as she turned away from you.

“Shut up.”

[twicearoundthesun]

“You can’t be mad.” Momo’s back was against the door, barring them from entering the apartment. She seemed to be stalling.

Nayeon stiffened. She felt Jihyo do the same, next to her.

“The kids are fine.” Momo added, quickly.

They relaxed – marginally.

“Momo, what did you do?” Jihyo said from beside her, obviously anxious to get inside their shared apartment.

“I didn’t do anything. Nothing bad.” Nayeon trusted Momo to take care of the kids wholeheartedly, but the girl was making her nervous. “I did something good. Very good, and you’ll love it. Eventually.”

She turned back towards the apartment, poking her head in to check something before walking inside. Jihyo and her followed.

“Momo, if you dyed my three-year-old sister’s hair bright pink, our mother will haunt you.”

“I like to think Mrs. Im would have found pink hair unique and exciting. Especially if it came from me, her favorite friend of her daughter’s.” Nayeon glared. Jihyo rolled her eyes. “But Chaeyoung’s hair is the same color you left it, I promise.” They finished pulling off their shoes in the entrance hallway and followed Momo into the living room.

The apartment wasn’t on fire, there wasn’t paint on the walls, and everything – including the kids - seemed to be in one piece. In fact, it might have actually been cleaner than before, the girls’ toys no longer littering the carpet. Sana stood in front of the couches, bouncing a fast-asleep Dahyun on her hip and watching lovingly as Chaeyoung and Tzuyu pet Boo, who was laying on his side in front of them. The girl’s backs were to them, and Nayeon could see everyone’s hair was the correct color. She breathed a sigh of relief.

At the realization new people had entered the apartment, Boo rolled over and barked. Everyone turned to look at them.

This was followed by a small yip.

Nayeon froze. Squirming out of Chaeyoung’s arms was – oh no.

“Oh god, Momo, did you bring home a rat?”

“You don’t have the right to call any animal a rat if you own a Pomeranian.” Momo said, quickly moving from her side and lifting a tiny, tiny puppy out of Chaeyoung’s grasp. Chaeyoung and Tzuyu, in turn, stood and ran to hug Nayeon and Jihyo.

“UNNIE! LOOK AT THE PUPPY!” Chaeyoung held onto Nayeon’s pants and shook her leg.

“Inside voice, Chaeyoung –” She glanced up at Sana. It was too late, Dahyun was stirring.

“Unnielookatthepuppy!” Chaeyoung pulled at Nayeon again and pointed.

“I see him, Chaengie-”

“HIS NAME IS DOBBY!” Tzuyu yelled, arms around Jihyo, and everyone was too shocked to correct her ‘outside voice’. Dahyun mumbled incoherently, awake now. “We please keep him!”

Nayeon’s mouth opened and closed, but no sound came out. She finally got a better look at the dog as Momo brought it over to them and – oh, god, he was cute. He couldn’t have been more than a few weeks old; he looked similar to how Boo did when Momo had first brought him home. Maybe a little younger. Fit in Momo’s arms, laying back like a tiny baby. She looked up at Momo incredulously.

“You bought another dog?!” Jihyo’s voice cut through her thoughts like a knife.

“Rescued!” Momo corrected. She glanced at Sana for support, who had just walked over to join them but looked guilty as anything. “Someone abandoned him and he… he really needed a home.”

“So you thought, I don’t know, three three year olds and two dogs wasn’t enough excitement for our home!?” Jihyo was trying to keep her voice low. She was beyond angry. Even the kids could tell - Tzuyu moved from hugging her legs to hugging Nayeon’s, and Nayeon put a hand on her back.

“Technically all the kids and one of the dogs lives with Nayeon.” Momo countered.

Nayeon could have sworn steam came out of Jihyo’s ears.

“I have an idea.” Nayeon tried to sound cheery. “Why don’t we have a little nap time?”

“Nooooo I wan’a pet Dobby!” Chaeyoung frowned. Nayeon turned to Momo, who kneeled down so she was eye level with Tzuyu and Chaeng. The two girls reached out to pet Dobby delicately.

“Babygirl. I think Dobby needs a nap, too. Remember, he’s just a baby.” Momo explained. “Say goodnight to Dobby and you three can take nice nap in mine and Sana-unnie’s bed.”

“Dobby can come nap with us! Like Boo does!” Chaeyoung beamed. Dahyun let out a little whine from Sana’s arms, who was quick to shush her and kiss her head. Nayeon guessed the same fear Dahyun had towards Boo applied to Dobby, which just about made everything worse.

Momo had heard it, too, and Nayeon caught the frown that passed her features for a second. “No, baby, Dobby has to stay out here.”

The two gave her a big pout. Dahyun hid her face in Sana, the only one clearly ready for a nap. That being said, with the excitement of the day, it took only a few minutes to get them settled. Momo looked terrified as they walked back to the living room couches, still clutching the dog to herself. Sana shifted uncomfortably, but sat with an arm around Momo’s waist.

“Momo.”

“Jihyo, he was alone. In an alley. Look at this face.” She held Dobby up. He yawned.

Jihyo just sighed and put her head in her hands. She was clearly at a loss for words.

“Momo, you can’t- these are big decisions.” Nayeon said softly. “I know.. you have a big heart and you can’t stand to see anything suffering, but… We’ve all got a lot on our plate. Maybe he should go to the shelter? He’s a puppy, he’ll definitely get adopted quick…” The betrayed look on Momo’s face and the obvious tears in her eyes made her trail off.

They were interrupted by the sound of the doorknob turning. Dahyun came wandering out, looking about as determined as three-year-olds could get.

“Unnie.” She’d said as soon as she marched up to Momo.

“Hi, baby, everything okay?” Nayeon answered for her, as Momo was trying to discretely wipe tears from her eyes.

Dahyun knit her brows, staring at the dog.

“Baby?”

“… Can pet?” Dahyun asked in the smallest voice. “Pet Dobby?”

Nayeon’s confusion was mirrored on everyone’s face. The last time Dahyun had tried to pet a dog that wasn’t Kookeu there’d been tears for almost an hour.

“Of... Of course you can, sweet girl.” Momo whispered.

Sana met eyes with Nayeon, before picking her up and placing her in her lap, within arm’s reach of Dobby.

“Dahyunnie, remember Dobby’s just a baby.” Jihyo seemed to finally get her words back. “So he could be a little, uh, excited.”

Dahyun just nodded. Took a deep breath and stared at the dog. Sana kissed her head. Dobby was sleepy, calm in Momo’s arms, but Momo still held him a little tighter so he’d be still. Dahyun reached a little finger out and slowly ran it over the top of his back paw a few times. The dog seemed unbothered, if he felt it at all.

“Great job Dahyunnie!” Sana cooed, rubbing her back.

A smile spread on Dahyun’s face. “Soft.”

“Yes, very soft.” Momo whispered. Nayeon noted the adoration in her eyes, watching Dahyun face her fears.

Dahyun switched from essentially poking his leg to very hesitantly reaching her hand over and patting his tummy once. The dog picked its head up and looked at her curiously, and the whole room tensed as she pulled her hand back quickly. But Dahyun just mirrored the curious look and tried it again, this time rubbing his belly for a second before pulling back. She beamed up at Momo.

“I like Dobby.”

“Yeah?”

“Mmh.” She nodded, leaning her head to the side against Sana and taking a deep breath. That was enough excitement for the time being, it seemed. “Happy he’s here.”

This seemed to fill Momo with joy and sadness at the same time. Nayeon’s chest ached. She broke. There was no way they’d send this dog to the shelter now, was there? She spared a sideways glance at Jihyo, who looked deep in thought.

“Dobby is –ah. Dobby’s going to get really big. Maybe bigger than Boo.” When Dahyun didn’t react, Momo continued. “We.. Might not, uh-”

“You won’t be too afraid of Dobby once he’s bigger than Boo, right Dahyun-ah?” Jihyo interrupted her.

Dahyun shook her head. “Dobby is nice.”

“Good. It’s going to be crazy with two puppies. But it seems like we collect strays in this house.” She looked at Momo pointedly. “Dobby will be the last one for a very long time.”

Momo’s face lit up. Nayeon let out a breath she didn’t know she was holding. “Of course! Yes!”

Jihyo just shook her head and stood. Dahyun stuck her arms out and Jihyo obliged, lifting her out of Sana’s lap and onto her hip. “But now it’s naptime. You can pet Dobby more once you’ve napped, okay?”

Dahyun nodded, hiding her face in Jihyo’s neck. As Jihyo walked her towards the bedroom, Nayeon heard the kid ask if she saw her pet Dobby. She laughed.

“You’re lucky our three-year-old just saved your ass.” Nayeon chuckled. Momo just beamed down at the puppy, now asleep in her arms.

[dangerouslyallaboutdraco]

Hey it’s me again I was wondering if maybe you can do a part 2 to my request maybe Harry and reader catching up and explaining where she was and how the Malfoy’s took care of her all those years and like maybe some wedding planning and the actual wedding (maybe Narcissa or Harry kinda want Narcissa Bc she was like the mother she didn’t have those years walk her down the aisle but I bet why it would be Harry also ) and the vows maybe something to do with stars cuz I have this trope where Draco loves looking at the stars and they did that as a couple and maybe their honey moon. This can be just as long if you want I just really enjoyed the first one thank you so much!! 💙✨

The Potter Twins pt 2

A/n: This is going to be long... @loxbbg

Read part 1 here

"I'm going out, Dray." Y/n mentioned as she opened the front door. Draco jumped off the couch and raced over.

"Without a kiss?" He asked, raising his eyebrows. Draco pulled her into his body by the belt loops of her jeans, holding her hips. Y/n leant up, placing her lips on his as she cradled his face.

Draco tried to deepen the kiss, parting his lips slightly.

Y/n pulled back from him. "I can't be late, Draco." She told him firmly, looking into his eyes. They were her favourite colour. If she could, she would gaze at them for the rest of her life. She was going to try.

"Where are you off to?" Draco questioned, realising he had no idea why she would be leaving before lunch.

"Having lunch with Harry," Y/n said, beaming.

It had been a week since the final feast. Y/n quickly filled Draco in on everything that they discussed. Draco was thrilled to know Harry didn't hate him and that the twins were making up. Y/n and Harry had been sending letters back and forth since.

They finally both had a few free hours to meet for lunch. Harry had suggested a muggle cafe near the entrance of Diagon Alley.

Y/n felt nervous as she walked into the cafe. It weakened when Harry got up to embrace her. It immediately made her feel better.

The twins sat down, eventually ordering some food. They could both tell the light-hearted conversation was about to get deep.

Harry asked the first question. "Where were you last year?" He asked.

Y/n signed before answering. "The last time I was at Hogwarts was when you and Draco duelled in the bathroom. Narcissa came. I thought she was there for him. But she said I had to leave with her right then. No one knew I was even leaving aside from Snape." She explained. Harry nodded along with her words, soaking it in. "After that, I went to one of the old Black Family houses. It was in the very South of England, right near a cliff. There were spells placed all over it so no one could find me. Lucius, Narcissa, and Draco were the only ones who knew."

Harry's eyebrows furrowed. "Lucius?" He pushed.

It surprised Y/n how similar they were. It was the same question she'd thought of. "I didn't know until after the battle, but before the Quidditch World Cup, Narcissa had made an unbreakable vow with him that I wouldn't be hurt." She explained.

"Oh," Harry said with a nod.

Y/n could tell he was thinking about how Lucius had been Voldermort's second. "I know. He wasn't a good person." She affirmed. "He did hate me until very recently."

"I'm glad Narcissa did that," Harry told her. "I'm very grateful she declared I was dead, even if it was for Draco's benefit."

Y/n had only just found out about that. "She wanted Draco to be happy."

"So, you're close to her?" Harry shyly asked, not meeting her eyes.

Y/n nodded quickly. "Yeah. I probably owe her my life." She mentioned. Thankfully, they were able to laugh about it. "What happened to you after the duel?" She asked Harry.

He definitely looked like it wasn't something he wanted to talk about. Guilty even. "Snape gave me detention for the rest of the year." Harry guiltily admitted. "I feel terrible about it now. He was standing there defenceless, and I just hit him with the Sectumsempra spell."

"He was crying," Y/n told Harry, making his face drop even more. "He knew what was about to happen."

"I had no idea," Harry admitted, feeling terrible about hurting Draco. "Was he alright?"

Y/n nodded. "Snape gave him the countercurse. I'm not sure what happened once I left him in the hospital wing, but he came to see me on the Ravenclaw vs Gryffindor Quiddich match."

"I can fill in some blanks?" Harry offered. Y/n quickly nodded, prompting him to continue. "Ginny and I got together." He mentioned, a blush forming on his cheeks as well as a smile. Y/n found it adorable how much he obviously loved her. "I served detentions. Then it was the 30th of June."

Y/n knew what part of the story was about to come up. Well, she knew what Draco knew. She anticipated finding out the other side.

Harry continued. "Dumbledore and I went to find the Horcrux. We did, destroyed it, and escaped. When we got back, Dumbledore froze me, but I watched him die." Harry let one tear slip out of his eyes.

"I'm sorry," Y/n told him, placing her hand on top of his. "Draco brought them in through the Vanishing Cabinet. He was tasked, by Voldermort, to kill Dumbledore."

"He didn't." Harry quickly shook his head. "He wasn't that morally corrupted. I've always admired him for not doing it." He confessed. "Snape had to do it, but then he fled."

"Dumbledore tried to protect you." Y/n realised. Harry nodded. "He knew you'd fight Draco."

Harry agreed, crying a few more tears. "Yeah, he knew he had to die. Snape was the half-blood prince. McGonagall became head then." Harry recounted.

"That was it?" Y/n asked.

Unfortunately, Harry shook his head. "No, there was a funeral. But I broke up with Ginny so she'd be protected."

"I'm sorry, H, that can't of been easy." Y/n apologised. Harry nodded sadly, still believing it was the right thing to have done. "Where did you go after that?" She asked, now curious about what Harry had been doing.

"On the run. Moody died over the summer, as well as Hedwig." Y/n felt terrible for him for that.

"Was it on the 27th of July?" Y/n asked him, remembering how weird Edwige acted that day. Harry nodded while looking confused. "Edwige was acting really odd." That made Harry smile at how similar their owls even were. "What else?" She asked.

Harry thought about it for a second, trying to recount the terrible events of the year. "I met Ted and Andromeda Tonks." He remembered. Narcissa's long-lost sister. She had spoken to Y/n about her, tears always in her eyes. There was also a photo of them, Bellatrix, Narcissa, and Andromeda, on the mantlepiece. "Bill and Fleur got married. It was a beautiful wedding." Harry recounted. "But it was attacked by death eaters."

"That was the fall of the Ministry," Y/n added. "Rufus Scrimgeour died because he wouldn't tell them where you were." Harry rose his eyebrows, choking out a sob.

"After the wedding, we went to London. We got attacked by death eaters but wiped their memories." Harry recounted the challenging, scary fight. "We stayed at the Black family house, and I learnt about Regulus?"

Y/n had heard that name before from Narcissa. "Regulus Black? Wasn't he Sirius' younger brother?" She asked, having seen a family tree Narcissa kept.

Harry nodded. "He wasn't a death eater, although he pretended to be until he died." He informed her. "I argued with Lupin." Y/n's eyes widened, knowing how fond he was of Lupin. "He wanted to join the quest, but I really didn't think he should be abandoning their baby."

"Hold on. Baby?" Y/n asked, furrowing her eyebrows.

"Oh, yeah," Harry remembered he had fully explained that part of the story. "Tonks was pregnant. Teddy is the most adorable kid." He told her. Y/n smiled at how wide Harry was smiling. "We infiltrated the ministry to get the Horcrux Umbridge had." He told her. "Then we camped and moved around a lot."

Y/n wondered what it was like. She wondered if it was something Harry enjoyed.

"Ron left after a while. Before Christmas Hermione, and I visited mum and Dad's graves." Harry continued to tell her. "Ron came back, save me, and destroyed another Horcrux." He continued the story. "We went to see Mr. Lovegood, who told the Ministry where we were. But he also told us about the Deathly Hallows."

"What else?" She asked.

"In March, we got captured and taken to the Manor." Harry hesitantly told her, knowing it was going to be a sensitive topic. "Dobby died." He let another few tears slide. "But we escaped with Luna and the other prisoners."

Y/n didn't know what to say. "What was it like? Being trapped there?"

Harry wasn't sure he wanted to answer. "Bad. Bellatrix tortured Hermione." That hurt Y/n's heart. The thought of her long-lost friend being hurt.

"She was crazy," Y/n confirmed. Harry nodded sadly.

"Teddy was born, and then it was the battle," Harry told her the rest of the story. He assumed she already knew or didn't want to know what happened at the battle. And, he didn't want to tell her about the horrible events.

"I'm very proud of you." Y/n made sure to tell him. "I know mum and dad would be too."

"Did he take care of you?" Harry asked.

Y/n assumed he was referring to Draco. "Yes, always." She told him.

"And you love him?" He asked. Y/n didn't even have to think before she nodded. "I'm glad you're okay."

"Me too." She replied. "Ginny's good too?"

Harry unintentionally smiled. "The very best." He checked his watch, glasses tipping off his nose. "I should get going though, I've got to watch Teddy." Y/n only realised then that it was already 2pm.

"Oh, of course," Y/n said, getting up to give him a hug. "I'll see you again soon?" She asked.

Harry nodded. "Yeah, definitely."

Y/n turned back to him before he could leave. "Harry, will you come to the wedding. Ginny too?"

"I'd love to." He told her.

"Good. I'll see you later." Y/n waved goodbye to him before they both walked off in different directions.

Y/n used a portkey to get back to the Black house. She expected to have Draco waiting for her, but he wasn't there.

"Dray? Where are you?" She asked as she closed the front door and looked around. He wasn't in the lounge where he usually was.

"Kitchen." The reply came. She made her way there to see Draco and Narcissa sitting around the crisp white kitchen island. "Leave while you still can," Draco told her, a smirk on his lips.

Narcissa quickly fixed that with a slap on his arm. "Draco Lucius Malfoy, that is not something my future daughter-in-law would do." She told him sternly.

Draco rolled his eyes, landing himself another slap. "Ow, child abuse." He squealed. Y/n giggled at their playful interaction. Narcissa just raised her eyebrows at him.

She turned to Y/n. "Come here, sweetheart." She ushered Y/n over into a hug. Y/n quickly wrapped her arms around Narcissa, savouring the moment.

When they pulled away, Draco was waiting with open arms for his fiancee. Y/n gave him a quick peck on the lips, which he, like always, tried to deepen.

She didn't let him, opting to pull away and look at whatever was on the kitchen island.

"We're wedding planning," Narcissa informed her. Y/n could see that, from the copious amounts of wedding reading material, inspiration photos, and to-do lists. It looked endless but exciting. "Take a seat." She commanded.

Y/n followed the instructions, going to get her own stool. Instead, Draco pulled her in to sit on his lap, resting his head on her shoulder and locking his hands around her waist to keep her steady.

Narcissa raised her eyebrows at her son, fearing Y/n would be a distraction for him. "I'll focus better, promise," Draco assured her, having seen that look before. She nodded slightly before starting through the whole binder.

"The first question is, when do you want to get married?"

The couple looked at each other. It wasn't something they had thought about. "Maybe winter?" Draco suggested.

Y/n nodded in agreement. "We did start dating in September when it started getting colder." She mentioned.

"Alright, so February or January?" Narcissa asked.

Draco nodded on her shoulder. "What about December 10th?" He asked.

Y/n furrowed her eyebrows as she looked at the mop of blonde hair on her shoulders. "Why that date?" She asked.

"We went to Hogsmeade together then," Y/n remembered now. No one knew they were dating apart from Blaise, Pansy, Theo, and Daphne, but they snuck off to kiss in the snow. She remembered how beautiful Draco had looked, freezing fingertips holding her face. She smiled at the memory and nodded.

Narcissa couldn't help but smile at them. They reminded her so much of herself and Lucius. Young and in love. "Alright. We've got about 5 months then." She said, opening the binder.

It was colour-coded with an index. Y/n could tell how excited Narcissa was.

"We're already out from where we need to be, so we've got a lot to get done." Narcissa sternly let them know. "To start with, we need a guest list." She told them, turning to the first page.

"Uh, well, Pans, Blaise, Theo, and Daph." Y/n started as Narcissa wrote.

Draco jumped in. "Those idiots Crabbe and Goyle. Whichever Black family members you want there."

Narcissa sighed. "Probably all of them then." She continued to jot down the rest of the names.

"Marcus Flint," Draco mentioned, thinking back to the old Quidditch captain. "Adrian Pucey too. Actually, just all of the Quidditch team." He told her.

"Harry, Ron, the whole Weasly family." Y/n continued on from Draco's list. "Hermione, Neville, Luna." Narcissa continued to write down the rest of the names they gave her.

They ended up with a list of well over 100.

"What about the Dursleys?" Narcissa questioned. It made Y/n tense.

Draco noticed and rubbed her hand. "Yes." She was hesitant to agree. "I'd like them to be invited, but I doubt any of them will come." At least then, she could say she had tried. "Could we have Andromeda and Ted Tonks too? With Teddy." She asked slowly, not wanting to upset Narcissa.

Narcissa nodded just as slowly. "Yeah, I think that would be a good idea." Y/n loved the idea that the sisters might make up. "Okay, perfect, so now we need a venue. It's going to have to be pretty big with all the people you want to have." Narcissa said, flipping a page.

Y/n looked at Draco and squinted her eyes. Draco tipped his head to show her he was thinking about it. She was so happy they were in it together.

"I'd love a castle." Draco declared.

Y/n could see it in her mind. A grand castle, fallen snow, fairy light. Grand and very Malfoy-like.

She nodded. "Yes, please." She looked back to Narcissa with a smile.

"Okay, I think I can make that happen. Are you thinking of a winter wonderland theme?" She asked.

Y/n shook her head. "Could we do a royalty theme?" She asked.

"Yes!" Draco cheered. Y/n could feel the excitement radiating off him.

"What does that look like?" Narcissa asked, still writing down ideas of what they wanted.

"Gold." Draco decided, making both the women giggle. "I mean golden chairs, chandeliers, white roses." He was definitely used to a certain life. And Y/n was ready to fit into it.

Narcissa nodded. "So very magnificent and exquisite." Draco and Y/n agreed with that. They both trusted her to know what she was doing. Plus, she would make sure she got exactly what they wanted. "So, that means you're going with a formal dress code."

Draco let Y/n have the lead on that. "I don't want a black or white tie dress code. I want formal, but I'd like to give a colour pallet."

Narcissa smiled. "Yes, I think it's a good idea. Just so everyone fits together in photos."

"Exactly." It was something Y/n had wanted since she saw the Dursley's wedding pictures. Different people in hundreds of different colours. That was not what she wanted.

Narcissa flicked a few more pages over. "Alright, what do you want for food?"

"A cake!" Draco exclaimed with a happy grin.

Y/n stroked a finger through his hair. "Obviously." She looked back to Narcissa with a smile. "I think a fancy sit-down dinner." She thought.

"It's like you read my mind," Narcissa commented with a laugh.

Y/n laughed back. "For desserts, I think a selection of lavish options. Maybe a cheesecake, panna cotta, something like that."

Narcissa nodded. "How about lemon meringue pie too."

Draco smiled, knowing it was his mother's favourite. "I think candy from Hogsmeade, too." He chimed in.

"Okay, we can do all of that. I think we should do fancy cocktails, too. Maybe a His and Hers one?" She suggested. Both of them quickly nodded. "Alright. I'm going to sort out all of the photographers, but what are you thinking for music?"

"String quartet for the ceremony, but I think something more fun after." Draco put in his own opinion. Y/n agreed with it.

Narcissa wrote down what he was telling her. "Lovely, so we are going to need to get booking a lot of appointments." She told them. "Firstly, wedding dress shopping. Y/n, we have an appointment in a month with a top London dress designer." Y/n's eyebrows raised, excited at that fact. "We're going to need to pick bridesmaid before the second appointment."

She already knew who she wanted. "Pansy as the maid of honour. Daph, Hermione, and Ginny."

Narcissa seemed surprised by how prepared she was but wrote the names down regardless. "Perfect. Just to get sidetracked, Draco, groomsmen?"

Draco raised his eyebrows and frowned. "Blaise as my main man and Theo. Let me think about the rest." He told her.

"So, we also need appointments for engagement photos, suit fittings, cake tastings, dress fittings, florists, and hair and makeup trials." She listed off. That idea made both Y/n and Draco stressed. There was so much to do.

"Maybe we just elope?" Draco suggested, nuzzled into Y/n's neck.

Narcissa raised one eyebrow, giving him a pointed look. "That's not funny." She told him seriously. It didn't stop the giggles coming out of his mouth.

"Okay, we've got save-the-dates to send out ASAP. I'll get that done." Narcissa told them. "Then you're going to need to register for gifts."

Draco clapped his hands. "Ooo, exciting."

"They're usually staples like sheets, pots, and pans." Narcissa wiped the smirk off his face with her playful taunt. "We've also got to find a place for the rehearsal dinner. And figure out a honeymoon."

"What do we need to do?" Y/n asked her, knowing Narcissa would be in charge of most of it. She wanted to make it as easy on her future mother-in-law as possible.

"Register for gifts, decide where you want to go on a honeymoon, write some vows and, Y/n, come to the dress fitting," Narcissa ordered them. Y/n and Draco both nodded in agreement. "I'm going to go back to the Manor then." She said, putting all of her copious amounts of paper away.

Y/n and Draco both gave her goodbye hugs. They thanked her for all she had done and was planning to do.

As soon as Draco had closed the door, he was tugging Y/n into him. His firm hands gripping her hips. He lent down to place his lips onto hers. It was rough and just the way she liked it.

"Mmm, Dray." Y/n moaned against his lips.

Draco smirked at her. "I missed you." He complained.

"Clearly." Y/n joked before pulling him back in for another kiss. "Wanna show me how much you missed me?" She asked, a shy smile on her face.

Draco couldn't help but nod rapidly before latching his lips back onto hers, slipping his tongue into her mouth. "Jump." He mumbled against her lips, wrapping his arms around her hips.

Y/n complied, wrapping her legs around Draco's waist while he carried her to bed.

~

Wedding planning was time-consuming. While Narcissa was taking the lead, there was a lot for Y/n and Draco to do.

Her bridal fitting was one of the first events. Narcissa went with her to the first one, where she found a dress. It was layered floor length, with thin straps, lace, and sparkles. The perfect mix of traditional and glamourous.

As soon as she tried it on she knew it was perfect. The look on Narcissa's face reassured her it was the perfect one.

"Oh, wow. You look stunning." Narcissa let out, wiping a tear out of her eyes as she put a hand over her mouth. She got up off her seat to walk over and look in the mirror with Y/n. "You've grown so much since I met you." She mentioned, pushing a strand of Y/n's hair behind her ears.

There were tears in Y/n's eyes then too. "I think this is the one." She said a smile on her face.

Narcissa nodded. "It's absolutely flawless." She smiled, still admiring the younger girl.

They brought it that same day. It was staying at the Bridal store until the bridesmaids' fittings.

Y/n had decided she wanted silk green emerald dresses for the bridesmaids. Their fitting was only a month later.

"Y/n, you look great!" Pansy said, running up to her friend in the streets of London. Y/n embraced her with a smile.

Daphne hugged Y/n after. Then Hermione and Ginny turned up.

Y/n had seen them, a lot. More than once a week. It was like no time was lost between them. They fell quickly back into being friends.

Surprisingly, Y/n had introduced Hermione and Ginny to Pansy and Daphne, and they seemed to be getting on.

"Hi, you guys," Y/n said as she hugged Hermione and Ginny. She introduced them to Narcissa before they all went into the bridal shop.

"Okay, we have to see you in your dress first Y/n." Pansy cheered, already drinking her champagne.

Narcissa had insisted on the best, most private fitting. The whole store had been rented out for them so they could sit on the luxurious sofas and try on dresses.

Y/n nodded, running off to the changing rooms to dry the dress on. She couldn't help the giddy feeling in her stomach.

When she came out, all of their mouths dropped. She looked flawless.

"It's stunning." Hermione was the first to speak, the rest of them nodding with what she said.

Y/n did a little turn for them, eliciting more gasps.

When she changed back into her normal clothes, she went to show them the bridesmaids' dress options.

They were mismatched shades of blue. A dusty blue, teal blue, ocean blue, and blueberry blue.

"It's so pretty." Ginny agreed.

"I want to see you all in them," Y/n commanded with a giggle before she handed out the dresses.

Pansy walked out in the darkest blue, Hermione in dusty, light blue, Ginny in teal, and Daphne in ocean blue. Y/n knew she had picked it perfectly.

From the hugs, compliments, and squeals of excitement, it was clear they did too.

Draco's suit was black with a light blue tie. He had wanted to go for any shade of green, but Y/n thought blue suited the theme better.

Narcissa helped them cross all of the things on their list of wedding-to-dos.

~

Quickly, it was the weekend before. The bachelorette party was at the Black family house in the south of France.

They took a portkey to get there. Y/n had never been there, but it was grand and overlooked the French Riviera.

"This is stunning!" Daphne said, looking around inside. It was magnificent. Stone walls and vines on the outside. There was a massive pool with a cabana. The architecture of the house was incredible.

The girls dumped their bags in their rooms before exploring. They counted 6 bedrooms.

"Oh, we should go in the pool!" Y/n yelled, stripping off into a bikini. The sun was out in full, heating the whole group's skin. The five of them lay by the poolside, occasionally taking a dip. By the end of the night, they were much tanner.

Dinner was a chance to get dressed up in white cotton dresses and walk to the marina to find dinner. They ate French food and far too much bread. There was also a lot of wine to drink and secrets to be shared.

The second day was spent out on a yacht sailing in the endless sun and crystal clear water. It was beautiful and peaceful.

"Are you excited?" Pansy rolled over to ask Y/n, stuffing a few grapes into her mouth as she sipped her wine.

Y/n nodded, not having to ask what she meant. "Beyond. Draco's the love of my life." She confirmed.

The third day in paradise was just as good. Unfortunately, they had to go home.

Draco was waiting for her at the door. "Baby." He grinned as she jumped into his arms.

"Hi, Dray." She replied as he spun her around. "How was your weekend?" At Draco's request, the boys had gone to Las Vegas because Draco wanted to 'do it right the first time, so he didn't have to do it again.'

He nodded. "I will admit, most of it's a blur." That made Y/n giggle. "But, it was great."

"You didn't get married?" Y/n asked him with a grin.

Draco just frowned. "Why would I do that?" He asked, not knowing about the muggle cliché.

"It's a muggle thing." She tried to explain, but his eyebrows were still furrowed.

Draco put her down, taking her stuff from her hands to their bedroom. Y/n followed him up there.

"I missed you, baby." He told her, scooping her up into another hug. He picked her up and dumped her on the bed, planting himself in between her legs.

"I've missed this." Y/n agreed, lacing her hands behind his neck to pull his face closer to hers.

~

The rehearsal dinner was at a Michelin star restaurant in central London. Apparently, Lucius had some connections in the muggle world.

A separate room was rented out, but Draco and Y/n kept it small. Narcissa, Lucius, Draco's grandmother, Harry, and the bridal party.

"Draco, we're going to be late," Y/n complained as Draco kissed down the top of her silk green dress.

He groaned as he pulled away, looking up at her with big eyes. "Can't we be late?" He questioned.

She shook her head. "Absolutely not. Now, put me down." She told him, unwrapping her legs from around his waist. They had a tendency for getting caught up in the moment.

Draco let her down, now towering over her.

"Let me fix your tie," Y/n told him, tightening the green silk. He had gotten his wish of some green.

Draco groaned. "Not so tight." He mumbled, causing Y/n to roll her eyes.

"You have to look impeccable," Y/n told him sternly.

"I always look impeccable." Draco declared with a wide smirk.

Y/n just rolled her eyes again before looking up at him. "You're ridiculous."

He pouted at that before reattaching their lips. "I love you, Mrs. Malfoy."

"I'm not Mrs. Malfoy yet." Y/n counted.

Draco looked at his watch. "You have less than 24 hours." He told her threateningly. "The time to run is now."

Y/n shook her head. "I don't want to lose this." She joked, holding up her ring finger. Draco pouted at that. "I'm kidding. I love you." She reassured him before kissing him again.

"Let's go," Draco told her, grabbing her hand and pulling her out the door.

They ended up in central London, thankfully not late to their own rehearsal dinner.

Narcissa and Lucius hugged both of them. Lucius' hugs were something Y/n still wasn't accustomed to, but she enjoyed them.

All of the bridal party turned up. They had seen each other during the day for the wedding rehearsal, but they were scrubbed up now.

"You look lovely, Y/n." Harry and Ginny complimented, coming over to hug the bride-to-be.

"Thank you." Y/n beamed.

She kept that smile on her face the whole night. Through Lucius' speech, dinner and dessert.

"Just before everyone heads off for the night, we do have one other thing," Y/n said after tapping her champagne flute.

Draco had raced off to collect the gifts they had to give to everyone.

When he came back, she continued. "Narcissa and Lucius, we've got these for you." Draco handed over the enormous bouquet of flowers and an envelope.

The older couple wrapped the younger in hugs. "Hotel bookings for next week in Southern Italy," Draco told them with a grin.

"Thank you both," Narcissa told them before sitting back down.

Y/n and Draco went around hugging each of the members of their bridal party and giving out the customised bottles of champagne they had designed.

Y/n and Draco were the left once their friends had, with Narcissa and Lucius.

"Mum, can we just go for a walk? I'll have her to her hotel room before midnight?" Draco begged Narcissa. He insisted on spending some one-on-one time with Y/n, and Narcissa couldn't say no to his pouting.

Narcissa agreed. "The girls are staying in her hotel suite, so you better have her back. Or you're going to be in big trouble with Pansy Parkinson." She warned, looking at him with stern eyes.

Draco gulped playfully before taking Y/n's hand. They walked off into a nearby park, Draco's arm wrapped around her waist. Thankfully, he had brought their jackets.

"Do we really have to spend the night apart?" Draco asked her pleadingly.

Y/n giggled. She had expected the questions when they first started planning the wedding eve. "Yes, Dray, or we'll have bad luck." She told him.

Draco huffed. "But I'll miss you." He complained, dropping his head on top of hers. "We can just Obliviate Pansy." He suggested.

Y/n looked up at him with a frown, shaking her head. "Draco Malfoy, we are not going to obliviate our friends."

"We could use the full body-bind curse?" He proposed.

Y/n giggled at him. "Absolutely not. I think you can just have some patience." She told him.

"Fine." He agreed before looking at his watch. "I guess I have to take you back now."

Y/n nodded, and they walked the few blocks to the hotel.

"Draco! I was just about to get your mother. It's 5 minutes to midnight." Pansy said as soon as she saw Draco and Y/n walk off the elevator, giggling.

Draco rolled his eyes. "Shut it, Parkinson. She's my fiancee." They had always had a playful relationship. To outsiders, it would look like Draco disliked Pansy, but he couldn't love her anymore.

"Children, calm down," Y/n told them with a giggle. "I'm here before midnight."

Pansy looked at her watch. "You've got three minutes to be out of our sight, Draco." She warned him.

"Could I at least farewell my fiancee?" He asked. Pansy nodded, still not going back inside the hotel room. "Without you here?" He questioned, eyebrows raised.

"I'll be back in two minutes." Pansy reminded him before slipping inside the hotel suite.

Draco rolled his eyes once she'd gone. "She's mental."

Y/n nodded with a smile. "But, we love her." She reminded him. He just rolled his eyes again.

"And we only have 1 and a half minutes before she storms out here," Draco complained.

"Let's not waste time then," Y/n told him, wrapping her arms around his neck to pull his lips down onto hers. They stood in the hotel hallway, kissing for a minute. After each time they pulled away, they were drawn back to each other. "Goodnight, Dray," Y/n whispered, again his lips.

"I'll see you tomorrow." He replied, leaning in for one final kiss. "Please don't leave me at the alter."

Y/n giggled but shook her head. "Never. I love you."

"I love you too." He said, and with one final wave, he was gone.

Pansy burst into the hallway only moments after, ready to kick some Malfoy arse.

"Don't worry," Y/n reassured her. "He's gone back to his hotel."

The boys were staying in another hotel because Narcissa didn't think Draco would be able to stay away from Y/n.

Pansy nodded, uncrossing her arms. "Good, now come in. We're doing shots."

That was not a good way to ensure waking up feeling fresh at 9am. But Y/n followed her in and drank anyway.

They were awakened by a knock on the door. Pansy checked the peephole, making sure it wasn't Draco before opening it. Y/n, Ginny, and Daphne groaned at Hermione, opening the curtains and flooding the room with sunlight. However, the view was beautiful.

The time on the alarm clock blinked 8:03 in red.

Narcissa was the one at the door, walking in and laughing at the state of the girls.

"Please don't laugh," Y/n begged after taking a panadol and putting on some sunglasses. She standing up.

In their drunken state, they had taken both king-sized mattresses laid them on the living room floor. Y/n managed to piece together that Ginny and Hermione shared on. Daphne slept next to her, and Pansy slept on the couch, facing the door in case Draco came knocking.

"I heard you had a fun night." Narcissa joked, still grinning.

Daphne groaned as she stumbled up. "Alright, who snitched?" She asked, looking around the girls.

They all shook their head before turning their attention to Narcissa. "Our room was a floor below. We could hear the dancing and music until 2 in the morning." She explained.

"Sorry," Y/n replied, feeling like she was being told off by a teacher.

Narcissa laughed. "Don't worry about it. Makeup and hair are starting at 9 though so you all need to be ready. I also brought you breakfast." She revealed a brown paper bag.

Pansy took it, looking into the bag. "Ooo, coffee." She pulled out the takeaway cups with a wide grin handing one out to each girl. "And danishes!" She cheered, way too loud for the rest of them.

"Alright, there are three showers so shower, drink coffee and eat," Narcissa instructed, acting like a mother at a sleepover.

The girls complied, all getting ready and eventually getting their hair and makeup done. Y/n hadn't looked in the mirror since she showered, but she was blown away by what she saw.

Even she would admit she looked gorgeous. The tears in Narcissa's eyes confirmed it.

"You look... there are no words." Narcissa said, her hands flying over her mouth.

Pansy, Ginny, Hermione, and Daphne nodded in agreement. All sharing similar teary-eyed looks.

Y/n ran off to put the dress on, carefully not to look in the mirror before she saw the end result.

When she came out, everyone's faces dropped even more. "You look perfect," Pansy told her.

Y/n grinned, turning to look in the full mirror. She couldn't believe how she looked. She had never seen herself like this before. The dress was tight in the torso, going into a full-length skirt around her waist. She ran her fingers over the delicate lace.

"I can't cry. I'm going to mess up my makeup." Y/n complained, trying not to let her eyes water.

They all laughed at her. "It's waterproof mascara," Hermione assured her. That started the tears.

The rest of the girls got changed, all coming out separately in their different shades of blue dresses. Narcissa's dress was tea-length and a dark shade of green. Y/n knew it would match Lucius' suit.

Then, they had champagne in celebration while the photographer took pictures. The sky was bright blue, and Y/n knew it was going to be perfect.

There was another knock on the door before it was time to go. Ginny raced over to answer it, knowing who it was. Harry.

Y/n heard their conversation. "You look so beautiful, Gin." He told her, placing a kiss on her lips. Y/n couldn't wait for their wedding.

"Come see the bride," Ginny instructed, pulling him over by their interlock fingers out of the foyer.

Harry's mouth dropped open when he was his twin sister. He couldn't believe how the little girl who used to untangle his unruly hair was now a bride.

"Y/n, you look stunning." He complimented once he could finally speak.

"Thanks, Har. So do you." Y/n replied, looking at Harry in his black suit with a blue plaid tie. She raced over to give him a hug.

Harry was still grinning when he pulled back. "Lily and James would be so proud of you two," Narcissa commented, pulling the twin's attention back to her.

They both smiled sadly at that. "That reminds me, I brought you this." Harry held out a bracelet. A bracelet with red stones. "I hope it doesn't clash with your dress, I don't really know much about that." He said, with a laugh. There were tears in his eyes Y/n could see.

"It's beautiful, Harry. Thank you." She held out her wrist so he could put it on.

"It's ruby, it was mums. She brought it when we were born because it's our birthstone." Harry explained. That made more tears stream out of Y/n's eyes. It was so sweet of him.

"Harry, thank you." Y/n thanked him again. "How did you?" She couldn't even finish her sentence with the tears.

Harry's tears were running free now as well. "Remus somehow got ahold of it." He clarified. The thought of their dead uncle made more tears appear.

She wrapped him in a hug again, holding him as tight as she could.

Finally, it was time to go. Y/n was sure she had never been this nervous. Her stomach was twisted, and she felt like she could puke.

Harry, her, Narcissa, and the bridesmaids all entered the limo that was taking them on the half-hour journey to the secluded castle.

When Y/n got there, she couldn't believe it. The turrets and grand stone walls. It was phenomenal.

There was a light dusting of snow on the ground and inside there were fairy lights strung everywhere. Harry held her hand the whole way inside.

Narcissa went in first and Y/n tried to peer around the doors to look at Draco but Pansy wouldn't let her. The castle was old inside as well but very grand. It had rounded ceilings and arches in marble stone. Y/n couldn't believe she was getting married here, despite having seen it before.

She knew the walk she was going to take. Down the marble staircase and into the ballroom where Draco was waiting at the altar. She just hoped she wasn't going to trip on the steps.

Ginny went next, the Hermione. Y/n could feel her nerves building, her heart starting to race. It was thumping in her chest.

"Hey, you'll be okay. I'll see you down there." Daphne mentioned, just before her walk. The bride nodded in reply.

Y/n felt like she was at the top of a roller coaster, just as it was about to go down.

"See you, Pans," Y/n said, hugging her maid of honour before she walked out.

Now she really felt like she was going to puke, and Harry could tell.

"Are you ready?" He asked, smiling down at her. Y/n had blocked out the music that was playing, her heart thumping was the only sound she could hear.

She gave him one last hug before he pushed open the doors. She took one deep breath before walking out, Harry's arm interlocked with hers.

From the top of the balcony, she could see the whole ballroom. It was more beautiful than she remembered it. Massive floor-to-ceiling windows were looking out on a snowy field, a tree perfectly in the middle.

The high ceiling was the most phenomenal part. It was painted with beautiful detail like the Sistine chapel.

Y/n scanned the whole room, from the white chairs to the bridesmaids and groomsmen. That's when she saw him. Draco Lucius Malfoy. He looked as good as ever and it made her even more nervous.

His eyes locked on hers, tears already on his cheeks.

Harry walked her down the steps, and down the aisle as Y/n smiled at all their standing friends and family.

When she reached Draco he looked even more perfect. She fell more in love with him then.

Harry shook his hand before giving Y/n one last hug.

"Hi," Y/n whispered, taking the place in front of Draco.

Draco grinned, tears still flowing. "You look... gorgeous." He told her, hand tracing her features.

She couldn't help but smile and return the compliment. "So do you."

Then, the officiant started. He read some passages from various books and explained the history of the couple. Y/n zoned out, already knowing the words he was saying, and admired Draco's face. The one she got to keep forever.

"We will now hear the couple's vows." The minister announced and Y/n beamed at Draco. "Draco."

"I, uh, I recently learned that we are all made of stardust. The particles in us have been around for billions of years, and they'll be around for a billion more. I only decided I believed in fate because I'm sure I've known you for millions of years and I hope I'll know you for a million more. Somehow, the universe allowed us to exist at the same time, despite the minuscule odds. It's improbable but I'm eternally grateful." Neither of them could stop the endless tears, all happy ones. "I went without knowing you for 11 September 1sts, but we were always looking at the same stars. When we did finally meet the stars aligned once more. No one knows this but for years we used to sneak out at night and look at the stars." Y/n giggled at the memory, realising everyone now knew about it. "I may be biased about my love for the stars, due to my name." Draco paused to look at Narcissa and Lucius who were also laughing. "But I'm positive our love has been written in the stars for millions of years and I'm going to make sure it is for millions more."

His words were so beautiful Y/n couldn't stop the tears. She looked around the room to see lots of other guests crying too.

Then it was Y/n's turn. She wasn't sure how she could top it, but she tried. Somehow she managed to get more tears.

"You may now kiss the bride." The minister announced once they had exchanged rings. Draco gently touched her waist, leaning in to give her a soft kiss.

"Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy." The minister declared, causing everyone to clap loudly.

"I love you, Mrs. Malfoy," Draco whispered in her ear.

"I love you too," Y/n replied with a smile.

It definitely was one of the happiest days of her life.

a/n: I've also had a request for a smutty honeymoon imagine so that will be coming out soon ;)

Hope you enjoyed it !

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TRP Prologue - Welcome to the Story of Y/N L/N

Summary: To others, being princess is living the dream. To Y/N, it’s a living nightmare. But, that was until the day that she received the letter that changed her life and met the people who love her for her true self.

Warning/s: use of the word “damn”

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Anybody else would think that being the first-born Princess is literally living the dream.

Let me tell you, it’s not.

“Y/N, put down the book and head downstairs for the Family portrait.” My mother, Queen Ahnica, snapped as she entered my room.

I sighed, placing a bookmark on the page I was currently reading, “Do we honestly have to do this mother? We already did this last year.”

She glared at me, “Do you always have to ask? Now stop this nonsense and give them a smile when we get down. We don’t want the press giving a bad image, don’t we?”

I mentally rolled my eyes as I followed her out of the room, “Yes mother.”

We headed down to the lounge where the royal photographer, my father (King Michael), and my younger sister (Princess Christel) were waiting for us.

I sat down beside my sister, who gave me a sympathetic smile as she placed her hand on top of mine.

“Don’t worry.” She reassured, “This’ll all be over in a minute.”

And boy did that minute feel like an hour.

When we had finished, Clark, our chief of staff approached us.

“Your highnesses,” he greeted, giving a small bow, “There is someone wanting to see you.”

My mother and father exchanged a confused look, before we followed Clark into the guest lounge.

Standing there was a middle-aged woman, her hair in a tight bun and a stern but gentle look on her face.

“Good day Mr. and Mrs. L/N, or should I say your highnesses.” She said, giving a curtsy,

My father smiled, “Good day Ma’am. What assistance could we offer you?”

The woman chuckled, “My name is McGonagall and I’m just here to give your daughter, Princess Y/N, a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

I looked up at her, meeting her eyes for the first time, “Me?”

My sister looked at me excitedly.

The woman nodded, handing me an envelope with the words, Princess Y/N L/N, Montenaro Palace.

Christel nudged my shoulder, “Go on, open it.” She encouraged.

I opened it and pulled out the letter inside.

Dear Mr/Ms. L/N,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.

Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

I looked up again at the woman, my parents were both stunned into silence, “Am I really going to learn magic?”

McGongall nodded, “Indeed dear, and at the best wizarding school Britain has to offer.”

“But magic isn’t real.” My mother interjected.

McGonagall brought out a thin, stick and with a small wave of her hand, bubbles erupted from it. She then pointed to a teacup on a nearby table, turning it into a teapot.

“So magic is real?” Christel asked in awe.

McGonagall nodded, “It is.”

I turned to my parents as I gave them a pleading look, “Please mum, dad. Can I go.”

My parents exchanged a silent argument before my father said, “You may go. But if this is some sort of scam. You will regret dragging my daughter into this.”

The woman nodded, “You will regret nothing your highness.”

She then turned to me, “I’ll be meeting up with you next week to get your school supplies.”

As soon as she left, my mother turned to my father, “How could you let her? She’s ten! She should be attending finishing school, not some sort of magic school with a bunch of idiots!”

My father sighed, “We’ve taught her everything that she could be taught in finishing school ever since she was five. She’ll be fine.”

--

When September first rolled around, McGonagall brought me to King’s Cross Station and she had instructed me how to board on to Platform 9 and 3/4. Thankfully, I was able to leave before my parents realized that I was wearing “normal” clothes. Because if they did, I would’ve received a full lecture about maintaining an image for the press.

To be honest, jeans and a shirt were a lot more comfortable than a corset and a gown.

At first, I thought it was absurd. But after seeing the serious look on her face, I decided to give it the benefit of the doubt and run into the barrier in between Platforms 9 and 10.

I closed my eyes, braced myself for impact. But a cold chill came over me before I heard the chatter of a lively crowd, I opened my eyes, seeing a red and black train with a sign that said, Hogwarts Express.

A hopped onto the train, looking for a spare compartment. I didn’t expect anyone to recognize me as the princess, and I wish they wouldn’t.

I found a compartment that was occupied by two identical looking gingers.

I gently knocked on the compartment door, sliding it open a bit before asking, “Excuse me, but is it okay if I sat here? Everywhere else was full.”

One of them nodded, “Of course you may. I’m George by the way.” He said, offering his hand with I shook, giving him a small smile.

He then nodded to the boy sitting opposite of him, “That’s my twin brother, Fred.”

Fred stared at me, his mouth slightly agape, “Bloody hell, you’re gorgeous.”

I bit my lip, feeling my cheeks heat up as Fred was snapped out of his trance by George laughing.

“Oh, sorry.” He apologized, grinning sheepishly.

I giggled, “It’s fine.”

The three of us bonded over the train ride and became fast friends.

Despite the fact that Fred and George were identical twins, I had absolutely no trouble telling them apart, though something about Fred made my heart race a bit faster and the butterflies to rise up to my stomach.

--

It’s been three years since I first met the twins. I was now in my fourth year at Hogwarts.

Before I headed down to the Great Hall for Lunch, I adjusted the necklace I was wearing.

Once I arrived, I immediately slipped into the seat between the twins.

Hermione took a sip of her pumpkin juice, looking up from her book, “Where did you get that?”

I looked at her, slightly confused, “Where did I get what?”

“That necklace.”

I looked down and realized that I wasn’t able to hide my necklace in my blouse properly.

“My mum gave it to me.” I managed to stutter out.

“Why? What’s wrong with her necklace?” Ginny asked, “It seems alright to me.”

Everyone in our group was watching me and Hermione, obviously interested in the exchange.

“Well, it’s not just any necklace.” Hermione stated, “There’s only one necklace like that.”

Fred chuckled, “Hermione, I’m sure that necklace is one of billions.”

“No.” She insisted, “There is only one necklace like that and it belongs to the first-born princess of Montenaro.”

She stared at me intently, I could almost see the gears turning in her brain. Besides, she was called the “brightest witch of her age” for a reason.

“Oh Godric!” She gasped and I knew she had come to her conclusion, “What was your last name again?” She asked.

I sighed, “L/N.”

“How did I not notice it before?” She said, most likely to herself, “It makes so much sense now.”

“Hermione, not all of us are geniuses here. So, mind catching us up on what exactly makes sense?” Harry joked.

“The reason why Y/N has that necklace, even though it’s super rare, is because she is the first-born princess of Montenaro. She’s part of the L/N family, she’s basically royalty.” Hermione explained excitedly.

The group looked at me for confirmation.

“Is it true love?” Fred asked softly, “You’re a princess?”

I nodded, letting out a quiet, “yes.”

Everyone was dead silent; you would have thought that someone had just dropped dead in front of us.

Angelina was the first one to break the silence, “Why didn’t you tell us?”

I sighed, “I didn’t want you guys to treat me differently. Because when your royalty and others see you, all people can think about is: she’s the princess, she’s next in line for the throne. And being princess, I’m never free. Every decision is made for me, every word, every moved has to be supervised because there’s always some sort of protocol that’s against it. You guys love me and care about me not because I’m the princess. But because you see the real me. You don’t see me as ‘Princess Y/N’, you guys see me as just Y/N.”

I felt Fred hold my hand under the table as I continued, “Here, I am able to be myself, without having to worry about the damn rules or the press. That’s why I spend every holiday I could at the Burrow. Because I like being free. Because I’ve felt more at home there that when I’ve spent a portion of my life at the palace. That’s why I kept my identity a secret. I feared that when you guys learned the truth, you would treat me differently.”

Fred and George encased me in a “Weasley twin hug” as the former kissed the top of my head.

“We’ll always love you darling.” He whispered, “Whether you’re royalty or not.”

I smiled, “Really? You’re not mad that I kept all of this a secret?”

George chuckled, “Of course we’re not.”

“Fred’s right. To us, your being a princess is just a title, but what matters is the side of Y/N that you want to show us.” Ginny added.

I laughed as all of them wrapped me in a group hug, “What did I do to deserve friends like you guys.”

Fred laughed, running a hand through my hair, “What did we do to deserve being friends with an actual princess?”

“Way to ruin the moment, Freddie!”

“Did you have to bring it up now?”

The rest of the group chimed as they playfully scolded Fred.

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Narcissa’s Secret

It was a little known fact that Narcissa Malfoy was a skilled legilimens and occlumens, even more so than her sister Bellatrix. It was how she was able to be part of the Death Eater meetings without having a Dark Mark herself. It pained her that she wasn't able to save her son from the fate she was able to avoid. It pained Narcissa that her husband was foolish enough to jump into such a fate head first, damning the rest of his family without so much as consulting them.

She had begging Lucius to let their son choose his own fate, Narcissa would have begging the Dark Lord himself not to do it but it was her husband who insisted on it. It shattered her heart, hearing Draco's pain filled screams echo throughout the Manor.

Her baby boy, forced to be just like those monsters.

Narcissa tried talking Draco into leaving, run off to any corner of the world to get out and start over or even go to Dumbledore's group. In the beginning Draco had scoffed at the idea but the more she pushed, the more she could see him consider it. While he never went out and said it, there's been a definite change in him compared to when she first brought it up all those months ago.

Now she was standing silently, watching as they brought in the Potter boy, one of the Weasley's offspring and the muggleborn girl. Narcissa noticed a shift in Draco that no one else but his mother would catch, she began watching him closely. She tried to hide a smile as he lied about knowing their identity, Draco's ears always turned pink when he lied. It was a tell that she made sure no one else knew about, not even Lucius.

"Take them all to the dungeons...all except for the Mudblood,"

Narcissa could practically feel the anger radiating off of Draco. It confused her why his reaction was so strong, she knew he didn't want anyone to be harmed let alone someone he knew -he wasn't a monster- but he was always going on about how much Draco 'hated' Potter's pet.

Then it clicked.

The change in him, his reaction earlier and his now. They were all connected, it was because of her!

Just to be positive she cast a silent legilimens on the girl while everyone else was distracted. Her mind was very strong, but once Bella had her way..it weakened significantly. Narcissa didn't have to look to see how pained he was when the girl's screams began. Echoing throughout his own home while he could do nothing but stand there.

What Narcissa saw in her mind shocked her beyond belief.

She searched through her memories, looking for anything to do with her son, when she stumbled upon something no one was supposed to find.

It was Draco and Hermione...kissing! As if they'd done it millions of times before. It was the most prominent memory she could find with him in it, and it was only a few months old. But..too soon to be in Hogwarts. Narcissa's mind instantly went to one of the days Voldemort wasn't in Malfoy Manor, he had left the Manor to visit his friends at Zabini Manor. Narcissa had suspected he was leaving something out of his story, but allowed it. Now, she knew what he was really up to.

She went through what seemed like hundreds of other memories, them sitting together on a couch talking, in the Astronomy Tower after curfew watching the stars and laughing with many more. Narcissa has never seen Draco look as happy as he was in these memories. One in particular caught her attention, unlike most others she saw it was more sad than happy. It was in the Astronomy Tower.

"Please Draco, don't go," Hermione begged in a whisper through her tears.

Draco gave her a sad smile, he wanted to oh so badly. "We both know that I need to go, it's what's best for the Order," Draco said.

"You don't have too! It's too dangerous, please. Dumbledore will understand. Don't leave me," Hermione begged, looking at him with glassy eyes.

They stared at each other for a moment, both hearts breaking at what had to be done.

"Hermione, you don't know how much I wish I could stay. I'd never leave your side through all this rubbish, but you heard the Headmaster. The Order needs me to spy on them. If I can earn their trust, if I can prove to Dumbledore and Potter and even bloody Weasley that I've changed. That I can be who you deserve, then I have to do it," Draco said.

"I don't care what Harry and Ron think-" Draco gave her a disbelieving look, "ok yes I do but I'm going to be with you no matter what. If they don't think you're worthy of me then that's their own bloody problem because I know you are and..I love you,"

Draco's eyes snapped to hers, searching for her sincerity before his face broke out in a grin, "I love you too, Granger."

They both kissed and the memory faded.

Narcissa's son was in love with Potter's pet? Hermione Granger? More importantly, he was working as a spy for the Order of the Phoenix?! Part of her was ecstatic, her son found love and took her advice to get out of this life Lucius had lay out for them! Another part, however, was scared. Being a spy, let alone for spying on Voldemort himself, was very dangerous business. If one was spying on the Dumbledore, they wouldn't have the guts to kill them but Voldemort wouldn't think twice about it.

Narcissa's focus was abruptly interrupted by the whole ordeal with Potter and Weasley saving Hermione and escaping with Dobby. She wasn't expecting her ex House Elf to be their savior but as long as they were going someplace safe. Narcissa knew Dobby used to enjoy listening to Draco rant and rave about the Potter boy and his little group. It was plain that he became fascinated, she wasn't sure if he simply didn't understand her son's sarcasm or just read between the lines.

Once the whole ordeal was done she practically dragged Draco into a separate room and cast every silencing charm she knew on it. She rounded on him and she could see he was guarded and..scared? Draco's fists were shaking along with the rest of him, probably trying to gain enough self control not to go after Bella for what she did.

"Would you mind telling me what that was all about?" Narcissa asked him.

"What do you mean?" He asked.

"I mean with the Granger girl," she said and he set his jaw defensively, "I saw her memories, Draco. I know you switched sides..and I know you love her."

His shoulders dropped slightly but he was still on guard. Just because she knew doesn't mean she wouldn't tell, it pained Narcissa that Draco would even think she would put him in danger like that.

"What's there to tell if you already know everything?" Draco said.

"Well I didn't have quite the time to see everything, and I'd like an explanation," Narcissa said.

“How do I know you won’t go off and tell Father or the Dark Lord himself,” he said.

“Because I’m your mother, Draco,” she said softly, “I would never intentionally put you in any danger if I could prevent it. I love you more than life itself.”

He sighed in defeat, "Hermione, she caught me..in a vulnerable moment. I was overwhelmed by my task and the fact my plans never seemed to work. She offered for me to join their cause, even full immunity for me and you. After all you've said, I've been thinking about it and I accepted. I think it surprised her almost as much as it surprised me," Draco said with a slight laugh remembering, "we went to Dumbledore and he made a plan. It was decided that I was to spy in His ranks and give information back and forth, though only the bare minimum of members knew about my involvement. Me and Hermione began meeting secretly if I received any information and she would keep me updated with anything she was allowed to inform me. As time went on though, it wasn't always about the Order. I fell in love with her and she says she loves me too," he concluded with a warm smile.

"That settles it," Narcissa said sternly. Draco waited anxiously for her next words, "we're getting you out."

"Out? I'm a spy, I can't leave," he said confused.

"The Order already has spies in the Dark Lord's ranks, you don't need to be one of them. I'll even send information if that's what it'll take. You need to be there for your Hermione," she said. Narcissa expected an argument but he sighed and agreed with her.

Only on one condition, she wasn't to act as a spy. 'Too dangerous' he said, the little hypocrite.

They had snuck him out that very night.

Months and months went on without so much as a word from it about Draco. This was good. He was keeping a low profile, it would be dangerous for him to send her anything. But Narcissa couldn't help but worry. What if he hadn't found them? What if something went wrong with Potter or the Weasley boy? What if he got hurt?

So many questions that would have to remain unanswered until it was all over.

The Battle of Hogwarts had taken many lives, including her insane sister Bellatrix. She'd have to thank Mrs. Weasley later, Bella has always caused more harm than good.

Narcissa was especially thankful that when it was all over, her son was still standing and with the Granger girl by his side. Not a perfect ending, she thought, but at least it can still be a happy one.

[ashesandhackles]

A Thousand Eyes

Written for @harrypocter event "Winter Sun" Prompt: Parvati Patil Summary: The Patil twins at The Malfoy Manor. Set in April of PS timeline, canon compliant. Trigger warning: Description of racist imagery

It sat on top of the yew hedges rising on either side of them. Shimmering white plumage under the overcast sky. The peacock’s tail tapered down; the thousand eyes of the feathers sat closed.

Parvati tugged at her sister’s robes, letting their parents go ahead on the straight lane to Malfoy Manor. 

Parvati breathed, “Have you ever seen a white one?”

“Quite unusual,” Padma muttered. “Not like the ones we had seen in Delhi.”

The ones they had seen in the ruined sandstone forts of Delhi were joyful, iridescent blue, fanning out their shining emerald tail feathers in celebration of a downpour after a sticky summer. She remembered quite clearly, the smell of the rain, the cry of the dancing peacock and the glow of the thousand eyes of its tail feathers - violet around amber, glowing in the greyscape.

“Hello,” Parvati reached out with her arm, even though the hedges were quite high. The peacock watched them with its blue eyes.

“It’s not an albino,” Padma commented, as the peacock shuffled away. “Maybe it has been bred this way?”

“Parvati, Padma!” their mother called from ahead. “Stop dawdling, we’re getting late!”

“Mum! Look at the white peacock over here!” Parvati called. 

“We can come back and look at it - it’s not going anywhere,” their father said.

Padma dragged Parvati away, towards the manor where diamond-paned windows glittered. -------

It was Padma’s idea. She had wanted to see the art collection Mr. Malfoy boasted of. As they had nothing better to do except sit on a couch and tell people how to tell them apart (“Padma wears blue, I wear pink”) or listen to Draco brag about his prowess on a broom to Pansy and how unfair it is that Harry Potter gets to be on the team, Parvati followed. Mrs. Malfoy sent Dobby with them (“As a guide,” she said sweetly.)

Dobby eyed Mr. Malfoy warily, but he seemed to be deep in conversation with their father. “Let’s go?” Parvati asked. Dobby nodded as he led them away.

The room set aside for art collection, like everything in the manor, gleamed with opulence. A magnificent carpet covered the stone floor, cloths of silk hung over sculptures in the middle of the room, an ornate cylindrical vase at the corner had a collection of peacock feathers and every inch of the wall was covered in paintings that followed their every move.

“Master Armand Malfoy,” Dobby indicated towards the painting of a wily man looking at Parvati’s gold bangles with interest. “Master Armand brought my Master’s ancestors to this land. The family has lived here for over ten centuries.”

Padma nodded as Parvati adjusted her bangles. Dobby took them through many paintings - some of ancestors, some of the countryside, some of dogs of different breeds, some of different kinds of game found on the land and they finally came up on paintings where the subjects didn’t move. “These are the paintings acquired when Lucius Malfoy the First had been courted by Muggle royalty,” Dobby recited.

“Royalty?” Parvati asked curiously. 

“This was a time before the Statue of Secrecy, Miss,” Dobby said. “Master would not like you to think he flouts laws.”

Parvati moved closer. It was curious these paintings didn’t move - a richly detailed painting of men in horses ascending the highlands, men with spears and arrows and a chariot blessed by the rays of sun. She saw more: ships landing on shores - Black men and women offering baskets of fruits at the dock. Images of brown skinned women dancing in congregation of men, tantalisingly veiled but breasts exposed. An image of a ship deck, a brown woman clutching at the feet of men, looking up in simpering gratitude. A Black man waiting by the river with horses and a collared dog, his arm full of discarded clothes.

“Dobby,” Parvati asked as her sister was silent too long. “What are these paintings about?”

“Slaves,” Dobby said. “Like Dobby.”

Something empty burrowed its way into Parvati’s chest. She glanced at her sister, whose eyes were bright with an emotion she could not name. “Let’s go back to the party,” Padma finally said.

Parvati nodded, and the three of them trudged back to the drawing room. They entered to find Mrs. Parkinson waiting for them, dragging Pansy by the upper arm. 

“I was looking for you both!” she whispered, ushering them in and almost knocking Dobby out of the way as though she couldn’t see him. “She was acting like a boy! Getting too friendly with the Malfoy boy. It won’t look good on us if she doesn’t act proper!”

Pansy scowled at her mother but didn’t dare say anything. Dobby scuttled away out of sight.

“We’ll be around, Mrs. Parkinson,” Parvati said dully.

“Thank you,” she brushed her fingers through Parvati’s hair fondly while Padma shrunk to escape her gaze. “You know, these robes do look good on you. You will grow up to be a beautiful young woman one day.”

Pansy’s eyes flashed with hurt. Parvati struggled to smile.  Her gaze flitted away to windows, where she could see the rain start to pour. She wondered if in this chilly repressive rain, if the white peacock was dancing.  Read on AO3 here.

[amazingmaeve]

I’m so sorry - Hermione granger

Harry Potter Masterlist

Summary: Y/N Malfoy twin sister to Draco Malfoy and daughter of Narcissa Malfoy and Lucius Malfoy. Y/N and Hermione are in love but she had to break up with Hermione to protect her from Voldemort. Now she finally stands up while she’s being torture by her aunt.

Pairing: Hermione Granger x FemaleMalfoy!reader

Warnings: Torture, Angst, Spoiler

AN: I just had this idea and wanted to writes before I forgot it.

Word Count: 1588

Y/N Malfoy was thought to be as cruel as her family. That's what everyone thinks and thought. She didn't really bully anyone but had something against mudbloods since her parents said they were bad.

When Y/N met Hermione Granger she was quite rude. Y/N was taught to not be nice to Mudbloods and she knew Hermione Granger was one.

One night on the Astronomy tower Y/N ran into Hermione Granger. It was their fifth year and Y/N was sad she's always been sad.

Her parents mostly Lucius had always chastise her for being to soft. That she should be more like Draco. That made her angry and sad.

Y/N was sad because no matter what she did it would never please her parents.

Y/N was also angry at herself for not being more like Draco. Less emotional. Even though she was a Slytherin Y/N had cared more. She always felt bad when she said mean things. Or when Draco did it. Y/N just wished she could be more strong.

"Oh it's you," Y/N snapped out of her face to see Hermione standing there. Y/N was quick to wipe the tears away. "Wait are you crying," Hermione questions Y/N could almost sense some concern.

"Go head make fun of me Granger," Y/N sniffles drying her eyes making them more red.

"Unlike I don't make fun of people," Hermione states going sit next to Y/N. "Are you okay," She asks putting her books down.

"Obviously not," Y/N not putting her head in her hands trying to make her head ache go away.

"Sorry stupid question," Hermione cringes. "So you want to talk about it I'm a good listener," She gives her a half of a smile.

Y/N sighs she's never really had anyone to talk to so it's weird to her.

"Well first my parents think I'm to emotional and should be like my twin. And second of all I think I should be less emotional," Y/N lets out a few tears. "See I'm too emotional," She lets out a chuckle.

"It's okay to be emotional," Hermione corrects her starting to feel bad for her. Y/N had barely talked to Hermione only when she had introduced herself.

Y/N had wanted to apologize but didn't want her parents to hate her even more.

“Why are you being so nice to me I've been nothing but rude to you," Y/N questions feeling her heart race and butterflies in her stomach.

"I believe you are a good person just brought up with a bad influence," Hermione smiles at her and puts her hand on hers Y/N smiles back.

From that day on Y/N and Hermione always met at the astronomy tower. She always set her smiles when no one was looking.

Y/N could feel herself falling for the smart and beautiful girl.

Then one night as they were talking and laughing about her days, then Hermione kissed her on the lips.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean-," Hermione was about to apologize when Y/N had brought her hand to Hermiones cheek and kissed her again.

She moved her lips along with hers. When they broke away Y/N let out a nervous chuckle putting her hand on her.

From then on Y/N and Hermione would sneak around with giggles and kisses.

Whenever Y/N needed a shoulder to cry on Hermione would always be there for her reassuring that it was ok to be different.

And when Hermione needed to talk about fights with Ron and Harry Y/N would be there for each other.

It's been about a year that this has been going and they're almost done with their sixth year. Y/N had just found out that Professor Snape had killed professed Dumbledore.

Y/N then figured out her brother had the mark. And that's when it clicked why he had been distant. Y/N and Draco were somewhat close but they drifted when she got with Hermione.

Y/N was scared that her brother found out and told her mom. But it wouldn't be as bad as if her dad had known. But Hermione reassured her that nothing was wrong and oh how wrong Hermione was.

And know she had to break up with Hermione because her mother found out through Draco. Y/N was so scared that they would hurt Hermione she had to break up with her.

"Y/N what's wrong I was worried about when I couldn't find you," Hermione rushes over to Y/N worried that she had gotten hurt.

"I'm sorry," Y/N sobs.

"Why what's wrong love," Hermione asks brushing the tears away with her thumbs as her hands wrapped around her cheeks.

"We can't be together anymore," Y/N whispers.

"What why," Hermione asks confusion spreads on her cheek.

"My family found out," Y/N's lips tremble as tears cascade down her cheeks feeling heartbreak.

"Oh," Hermione lets out a breath.

"It's better you don't be with me I don't want you to get hurt," Y/N's body's tremble as she sobs. "I'm sorry please don't hate me," Y/N whimpers.

"Shh love I don't hate you," Hermione shushes her. "We will meet again and I know we'll end up together," Hermione lets some tears fall. She leans forward and kisses her one last time before leaving.

Y/N sadly smiles at Hermione leaves as tears keep on falling and falling.

And finally here we are at the Malfoy Manor with Draco and Y/N by their parents sides.

Her eyes widen as the Golden Trio was dragged into the room. Y/N felt her heart stop and her body coming to a halt.

"Oh my god," Y/N whispers.

She blocks out everything even when her aunt goes on a rant about a sword one of the guys have.

Of course her aunt almost murders the guys wanting to get the sword.

Draco drags Y/N out as her aunt mutters something about girl talk with Hermione and dragged the two boys down to the dungeon.

Hermiones scream snap her out of her daze. She felt her stomach twirl with anxiety and anger. The anger driven towards her aunt.

When Draco is looking away Y/N runs away to go to the room where her aunt is torturing Hermione.

"Stop," Y/N screams as she grabs her wand and points it at Bellatrix. Her eyes were burning with rage.

Bellatrix's eyes snap up to her nieces.

"And what are you going to do about my dearest niece," Bellatrix smirks knowing that Y/N was to weak to do anything.

"Stupefy," Y/N shout pointed her wand at Bellatrix who goes flying

As she gets flown across the room she runs across the room to Hermione where tears are rolling down her cheeks.

She helps Hermione stand up and pulls her behind so that her crazy aunt doesn't do anything.

"Don't even think about doing anything," Y/N snaps at her aunt who got up pretty fast who puts up her wand with a smirk on her face.

"Or what," Bellatrix cackles.

As she was about to speak her parents enter the room with Draco by her side.

"Y/N don't do anything stupid," Lucius snaps at his daughter who has had enough of her family.

"No I've had enough of this, from you, my family who's supposed to support me," Y/N snaps as tears roll down her cheek.

"Y/N sweetheart calm down," Narcissa softly told her daughter not wanting thing to go out of hand.

Y/N scoffs a little but was interrupted again when Harry and Ron entered the room and started casting spells to get Hermione out.

But what she didn't feel her aunt grab Hermione from behind her.

"STOP,"Bellatrix yells Y/N turns around to see her want and against Hermiones chin. Tears come down Hermione's cheeks.

Bellatrix goes on a rant and as Y/N pulls out her want the chandelier cascades down on Bellatrix.

Y/N runs to Hermione to make sure she’s.

“Minoe you ok,” Y/N softly asks as she grabs her hands.

As Hermione was about to speak but was interrupted by Ron.

“Hermione come let’s go,” Ron rushes.

“I’m not leaving without her,” Hermione says grabbing her hand pulling her along.

She sees the disappointed look on her families face as they all stand together and Y/N hands intertwines with Hermiones’. Hermione squeezes Y/N hand reassuring her.

Dobby the house elf that used to work for her family makes a huge speak which she smiles at. Y/N was one of the only Malfoy’s that cared about him.

They finally do the Apparition to make them leave the manor but not before Bellatrix throws a knife going with them.

They reappear somewhere else as Hermione clings on to Y/N.

“Thanks god you’re ok,” Y/N whispers as she kissed Hermione. She kisses back wrapping her arm around Y/N’s waist.

After they break apart she notices that Dobby has a knife in his stomach.

“No,” Y/N whispers as Dobby stumbles into Harry’s arm. Harry wants to do something Y/N sees but knows there’s nothing that can happen.

Y/N lets more tears fall as Dobby takes his last breath. Hermione hugs her as she cries on her shoulder.

She got out of her families house but ended in a tragedy.

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Narcissa opened her door not expecting her baby cousin to just be standing in the rain. “Regulus? What are you doing here? Come in come in.” And she motioned him inside.

The recent graduate sat on her couch in the sitting room, Dobby was getting tea for them. “What’s wrong Reggie?” She asked taking his cold hand in her own. “you need to promise me you won’t tell anyone.” he said looking up. There were tear tracks on his face. “What’s wrong?” she asked. “I-it’s about him.” He said.

Narcissa never particularly liked the dark lord not like her sister did but if he was between her and her family she’d kill him herself. “Tell me I won’t even tell Lucius.“ She asked, cupping his face. “He’s fucking immortal.” Regulus stated tears in his eyes. “I know how to make him mortal but it’s likely to get me killed.” Regulus said, turning away from her. “Oh Regulus.” She said. “Don’t worry I’ll keep your secret just like you kept mine about Gracie Abbott.” she promised. “Thank you.” He said.

“Mistress I have the tea!” Robby’s squeaky voice said after the crack that premptited A house elf. “Thank you Dobby.” Regulus thanked the scrawny elf. “Your welcome Master Black.” Dobby responded with a bow.

”So tell me your plan.” Narcissa asked Regulus. “Well Kreacher’s going to get me there tonight and then I’m going to grab it.” He said. “REGULUS BLACK!” She scolded. “What?” He asked cocking his head. “ESCAPE PLAN!” She sighed. “But this is more important.” He said. “More important then your life?” She asked. “yes.” He said. “No nothing is more important then your life.” She said shifting to sit next to him. “If my mom could have Sirius back she’d do it in a heartbeat.” Regulus said saltly.

“Okay.” Narcissa sighed. “it‘s late. Lucius won’t be back until morning. you sleep in the guest room we talk then.” She asked. ”okay.” Murmured Regulus.

But when she woke up in the morning Regulus was gone. And she was the only one who knew.

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Harmless Endeavors

Chapter 4 of Different Light

A/N- I always have so much fun writing these chapters and I especially can’t wait for the next one! Let me know what you thought?! I hope you guys liked the chapter :)

Warning-slight angst, SLOWBURN, typical teenage awkwardness and just a disaster trio starting their new hobby.

Pairing- Harry Potter x Malfoy!reader, Fred Weasley x Malfoy!reader

Takes place during; The Goblet of Fire

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“Alright Malfoy we have a question for you.” George began to probe while he stood beside you.

“Okay,” you muse skeptically, poking your head over the brick barriers between the hall's arches, whilst you gripped onto your wand. “Shoot.”

Fred snickers on your other side and asks their obvious curious question. “Where is Durmstrang exactly?”

“Well, obviously it’s…” you pause and blink as you somehow come out blank. “Well...I,” you gasp as your mind is still unable to recall any sort of direction at all. Everything just comes out blank. “I don’t recall exactly. That’s,” you mumble, “odd.”

Fred and George snicker and give one another a high five behind you after hearing your useless given answer. Finding your bafflement somehow amusing. Because of course they did.

“I told you, Freddie.” George said proudly, “no present, nor past student knows where Durmstrang is.”

“Most likely some type of memory charm,” Fred chimes in with the equal amount of pride as George. “Or maybe just too much dark magic messes with their heads.”

You slowly turn your head to face him and shoot him a pointed glare, causing him to just shrug nonchalantly and smirk. Wanting to remark on your glare, but not doing so as you pulled them both down when you heard the footsteps of your first victims approaching the hall. “Ready?” you whisper as you raise your wand to point it at the hidden floating bucket.

“Ready.” Fred repeated, lifting his wand to point at another bucket, whilst George also did the same, but faltered as he spotted the problem.

“Are you sure you want to do this, Malfoy? It’s your brother coming down the hall.”

Without any sign of hesitation you nod almost enthusiastically, “oh, I’m sure.”

“Okay then,” Fred continued smugly as he poked his head out to get a better view at the passing group which involved Draco, Crabbe and the tiny and snobby Pansy, “in 3,2,1.”

Without a second to spare George cast the flipendo jinx that knocked down a bucket filled with ink so it could drop over the group, while Fred makes a bucket pop out of the floor as fake bricks open like a small door, leaving you to knock down and drop the one behind them. Soaking them from head to toe in ink that made Pansy squeal and the two boys shriek out like little girls.

The whole scene overall making the three of you instantly drop and hide between bushes. Trying with all your might not to reveal yourselves with the laugh that threatened to spill out. Having to distract yourselves with listening to the group whine and grow upset. Draco most of all.

“Come out and show your face! Don’t be a coward!”

You bite your lip to keep yourself from bursting out, not daring to even move a muscle in order to keep yourself hidden.

“Just you wait! You will all get expelled!” Draco bellowed, before he and his group were heard storming down the hall, each second their footsteps echoing further and further away until they were just no more. Finally letting all of you burst out into a fit of uncontrollable laughter that made it hard to breathe. Causing you to gasp for air as you completely slumped to the dirt ground.

“I wish I could’ve…” Fred wheezed, “seen their faces!”

“I-it must’ve been spectacular!” George added excitedly. “Just you wait!” He then mocked, making you laugh much harder, feeling your sides hurt but unable to stop.

“Ah,” you gasped, “that-that was fantastic!”

“You knew didn’t you!” Fred jabbed, “you knew your brother was going to come down that hall. You had it all planned?!”

Once you are able to be somewhat contained, you shrug innocently. “It was just an innocent prank on a couple of passing kids.”

“Sure it was,” George chuckles, “you sneaky little genius.”

You grin smugly and flip your wand in your hand before placing it back inside your robe.

“Well you shouldn't have to hide it, you know we would’ve been down to prank your brother.” Fred adds, “with only your permission of course.”

“Of course,” you mock. “Anyway,” you shrug, “he deserved it, he was an arse.”

George scoffs, “isn’t he always.”

Your smile falters at George’s comment, but it’s just that and nothing else. You don’t let it or want it to affect you because it’s true, even if it feels weird hearing others bad mouth your brother.

Regardless you shrug it off and yet are unable to express anything else after you managed to calm down since down the hall, where Draco and his friends had left, quick multiple footsteps were heard approaching. Causing Fred to grab your hand to pull you with him as he jumped to his feet, meanwhile you grabbed onto George’s hand to pull him. Not daring to wait to see who it could be in case it was Draco coming back to search and snitch with an army of professors.

“Come on,” Fred urged as he tugged your hand and you tugged George’s to break into a sprint down the courtyard. “Let’s go!”

Again the three of you fell into a fit of laughter when you looked over your shoulders and saw Draco had returned, fuming to hopelessly search for the guilty party he was never going to find.

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It so happened that waiting and searching for Dobby was much harder to find than accidentally bumping into him. And it’s not like you could just say his name and he’ll appear out of thin air anymore, he wasn’t your family’s house elf. So you were forced to pace out the kitchen to wait in the knowledge that he should have gotten the letter by now, there shouldn’t be a reason for him to take so long.

Athena, yours and Draco’s Eagle-Owl was a fast flyer, she wouldn’t have taken that long to deliver the letter after Draco passed it to her. In fact she should be back with a small package or more letters.

Unless...Dobby got caught. No...he couldn’t. The outcomes of that possibility would be out of your control and it would’ve been news you would’ve heard by now. He couldn’t have been caught.

Suddenly your name is uttered loudly down the hall. Followed by small quick footsteps speeding towards you—when you turn around you see Dobby’s little body coming towards you with an envelope half his hands size in his hold, whilst a big beaming smile decorated his features. “I’ve got it! I’ve got what miss Malfoy asked!”

A weight lifts from your shoulders at the sight of the little elf more than at the sight of the letter he carried. You sigh with relief and look down to the elf with a small smile. “I’m so glad you’re alright.”

“Dobby is very honored, miss Malfoy trusted Dobby with such a task.” The little elf squeals cheekily, “Dobby snatched the letter from the Manor and guarded it with his life for you, miss. And he never got caught!”

“That’s good. I’m so proud of you Dobby.” You beam, making the little elfs smile falter.

But not because he was upset, but because of the emotions he began to feel at your comment. “Miss Malfoy is proud of Dobby? Oh, Dobby is so happy! Here.” He hands you the letter as his eyes gleam with welled up tears. Letting you hand him a small wrapped package that had his name on it. Making the elf get even more emotional as he opened it to find a knitted sweater and a couple of Galleons. “Thank you! Thank you.”

“Thank you, Dobby, you’ve saved my life.” You assure him, glancing at the end of the hall to see more house elfs come out of the kitchen as breakfast was going to be served, “thank you. And I hope that if Draco keeps doing this that I can count on you to do the same? If that’s no trouble?”

“It’s never trouble. Dobby is honored to help.”

“Good,” you nod with a grin before you’re moving past him, “thank you again and I’ll see you again soon!” You wave at Dobby and he waves back. The sight of his little figure is gone as you leave the kitchens and head towards the great hall to join your only two friends for breakfast. Catching them on their usual table with a gap left between them for you to sit, both at the same time catching a glimpse of you before waving you over.

“Where have you been?” George asks while you take your seat.

You shrug and hide your smirk, “busy.”

“Causing trouble so early in the morning, Malfoy?” Fred probes.

You chuckle and serve yourself breakfast, only shaking your head as a non-helpful response to his questioning. Choosing to leave it at that and say nothing else on the regard—knowing if you did let them in to your secret plan, someone around could hear and tell. Destroying your whole plan and leaving you in hot water.

So as for now it would be well not to tell and just leave them in the dark.

All you could do, now, at the moment was enjoy breakfast. You could worry about focusing on rewriting the letter and sending some of your own later.

“....Mom sent me a dress.”

Fred giggles beside you and pulls both yours and George’s attention to focus on his youngest brother.

“Well it does match your eyes,” you hear Harry tease, making you grin and forget the breakfast you were so intent on eating moments ago to focus on the trio causing an amusing scene; “is there a bonnet?” Harry reaches to pull the exact item of clothing from the box, “aha!” Harry grins cheekily, making Ron roll his eyes and dismiss his friend's comment.

“Nose down Harry,” Ron takes the odd, ghastly looking robe to his sister. “Ginny these must be for you.”

From the side of the table you’re sat on, you couldn’t see the youngest Weasleys exact facial reaction, but by the obvious disgust in her tone you could tell it was just as her voice was heard. “I’m not wearing that, it's ghastly.”

You giggle along with the rest of the students, noticing Ron’s unfocused gaze as he walks back after he hears Hermione giggling. “What are you on about?”

Hermione giggles, “they’re not for Ginny. They’re for you.”

The twins as well as you and the group of students paying attention to the interaction burst into a louder teasing laugh, continuing on as the explanation continued—“dress robes!”

“Dress robes?!” Ron snaps back as his eyebrows knit together and his nose scrunches up, “for what?!”

You chuckle and add a long time knowing answer to his question, “the Yule ball of course!”

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“The Yule ball is approaching—a traditional part of the Triwizard Tournament and an opportunity for us to socialize with our foreign guests.” Snape announces to the house of Slytherins in such an unbothered and monotone way, “the ball will only be open for fourth years and above. Of course you may invite a younger student only if you may want to.”

Of course you knew like the many times before, what was to come for this school year, but that still didn’t excuse your gut wrenching nerves that knotted your stomach at the thought of such an important event. The main reason being who would ask you, or really if anyone would?

Of course you could ask someone; and you could see some people already looking at you as Professor Snape announced the event, but you didn’t really wish to go with any. Not to be cruel really, but the reason being, was that you didn’t really wish to actually go with anyone from Slytherin house. Not only because you didn’t know a soul personally but well...it was just that. You wanted to go with someone you did know—which wasn’t a lot of students, but you still hoped really.

“Dress robes will be worn,” Professor Snape continued stiffly, “and the ball will start at eight o’clock on Christmas Day. No later. It will finish at Midnight, so please no late arrivals. And of course.” Professor Snape cleared his throat as he looked to the crowd of older Slytherins, “I will expect Slytherin to behave and not act like wild animals. If I catch anyone out of hand I will take points. So act decent if you want to win the house cup at the end of the year. Okay? Everyone up and to the center of the room!”

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“...I’m so glad to hear that you’re enjoying your school year at Hogwarts. However I’m saddened by the fact that I won’t get to spend Christmas with Draco and you this year, it’ll be odd having the house so alone in such a wonderful Holiday, but I know you two will be up to far more exciting things with the Yule Ball approaching. I can't wait to hear all about it and who you’ll go with, so please as soon as someone asks you, write to me! I’ll be waiting with so much anticipation. I miss you and I hope we see one another soon.

Love, Narcissa

Of course in that small detail of the letter where Narcissa says to write her as soon as someones asked you, she left out that part that it couldn’t be just anyone—No mud-bloods, nor blood traitors. Especially no, Mud-bloods! That’s key. Your father would most likely come to the school and grab you by the ear to take you back home.

Perhaps it was good that no one has asked you. Saved you a bunch of unnecessary problems.

Like you would care regardless.

“Are you done with the letter yet?” You question Draco as you walk behind him on the chair to hit the top of his head with the couple of envelopes in your hand.

He winced like the dramatic boy he was and threw his arm back to hand you the wanted item, adding as always a comment. “But don’t read it! I’ll know if you do.”

You snicker and walk back towards the door, “why? Got some special news to tell mummy that you don’t want me to know about?” You smirk, “like how you got supposedly bathed in ink?” You do air quotes with your fingers and try to surpass the fit of laughter that threatened to burst out.

Draco snapped his body to face you so quickly that you’d thought it’d just crack in half. “It’s true! You just didn’t see it because it was invisible ink to everyone else!”

You offer a narrowed gaze and a mischievous smirk he didn’t understand the meaning of—or else he would’ve turned crimson. “Okay,” you shrug casually, “invisible ink? Whatever you say.”

Draco’s face scrunches up and he throws you a pillow that luckily doesn’t hit you as you shut the door in time. Albeit you don’t fail to laugh. Receiving odd looks from passing students was the only thing that made you hold your laughter and bite your tongue from going hysterical.

If only Draco knew. If only he knew.

“Y/N!”

Suddenly your attention perks up as you hear your name called out behind you. When you turn you see only one Weasley twin; which going by the hair and how it kind of swooped at the tips, it was Fred.

You smile and stop so he could catch up, “hello, Fred. Long time no see.”

He laughs softly and runs his fingers through his hair, stealing glances at you as he begins to walk with you. “So what do you think about the Yule ball? Get asked yet?”

You shake your head and purse your lips, “nope not yet, but I do see some boys following me at times throughout the day and stare at me as if I’m some shiny toy.”

Fred puts his hands in his pockets and grins, “maybe they’re scared of you.”

You chuckle and spin to face him, walking back as he walked forward to joke along. “Is it my hair? Or do you think they know we're trouble? Or is it my family name?” You giggle, “maybe I’m just too funny for them, hmm? My jokes are too grande for them.”

“Ahh,” Fred teases with a goofy grin, “that’s it. They just don’t understand those hysterical jokes and the mindless pranks you hide in their morning pumpkin juice.”

You snort and playfully hit his chest before you fall back at his side, wanting to add something but cut off as Fred continued.

“Well now that we’re on that topic of dates, I wanted to ask if you’d go with me?”

Suddenly your stomach drops and your heart goes wild like a kid on a sugar high. Your smile drops but it picks up again, going in that nervous routine for a couple of seconds until you stop and make Fred stop to fully face you.

“You want to go with me?” That was a stupid question, but it just came out. Why didn’t you ever think of the twins?

Maybe because you thought they wouldn’t ask. Especially not Fred since you’d see him talk to his friend Angelina at times before George and him would join your side. You’d thought he’d ask her instead.

Guess you stand strongly uncorrected.

Fred chortles, “of course that’s why I asked.”

“Oh,” you feel your cheeks burn and your wrist begins to ache as the habit to nervously rub it annoyingly ticks at your brain. “Well, yeah I’d love it to.”

Fred’s grin widens and goes somewhere between cocky and flustered, but he hides it well with a cool nod. “Alright then can’t wait, I’ll see you later.” He begins to walk back as you do too, continuing to your previous path.

A shy smile grows on your lips and you wave at him like a dork, not seeming to keep your eyes off each other until you both turn to your destined halls. Causing your overly giddy grin to last until you reached the top of the Owlery. Dropping your smile to a small faint one as you offered it to a girl in your same year, Cho Chang as she passed by you on the snow covered stairs.

Moments after, your mind hardly paid attention to what was going on around you as you focused on the ice and snow.

Because of that causing your body to almost collide into Harry.

“Oh, Harry, I’m sorry.” You excuse yourself as your smile falls and your cheeks tingle with a threatening warmth. “I wasn’t paying attention to where I was going.”

Said boy giggles nervously and sways from side to side like an awkward dance as you both try to go past each other.

It’s not until you grab his shoulders to turn him to where he was headed does the funny interaction stop, and you’re left standing awkwardly for a few moments until he waves goodbye, followed by a soft departing word too. Letting you think that was it, but standing strongly uncorrected again.

“Y/N!”

You turn back on your heels and your eyebrows lift as you answer back, “yeah?”

“Uhmm,” he swallows thickly, “Wangoballwime?”

Your eyebrows knit together like your stomach does, but both for entirely different reasons. “Huh? Sorry I didn’t quite get that.”

Harry shoves his hands in his pockets and his eyes bounce all around your face, an obvious rosy tint growing on his cheeks and neck—for cold reasons or different you couldn’t quite understand. “Uhm, I was just wondering if maybe you wanted to go to the ball with me?” He spoke slowly and clearly this time, causing your eyes to widen and your face to burn.

You could your heart rush again, or maybe this time much quicker, but it did. It was going to just burst out. While also this time you couldn’t help but nervously rub your wrist. Forcing yourself to answer with the disappointing truth—for him anyway. “Oh, uhm, Harry I’m sorry, but someone’s already asked me.” You reveal with a hurt look, “and I said I’d go, sorry.”

Harry rips his hands out of his pockets and nods whilst he answers in the most assuring way possible. “Okay, yeah, great no problem. Okay, good.”

You offer him an apologetic smile and watch him walk back until you call to him, “Harry.”

At the call he runs back and waits.

“I really am,” you assure him shyly, “sorry.”

“Well that’s okay.” Harry reassures you, saying nothing to let your gazes linger until he bursted out with a question. “Who’re you going with?”

“Fred,” you smile sweetly, “Fred Weasley.”

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Part 3-Where Loyalties Lie

Pairing: Draco Malfoy x Potter!Reader

Summary: A forbidden romance is betrayed when the very dark wizard who is out to kill you is your lovers master...

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Part 2

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Draco pushed me into the main room, his family eyeing me now. I spotted Hermione on the ground, I went to move towards her. I was stopped by an unspeakable pain, a screech left my throat as I fell just feet from her.

“Crucio!” Bellatrix shouted, waving her wand at me again.

I convulsed on the floor, screaming as the pain shot from my head to my feet. I rolled to my side, heavily breathing. I scooted to Hermione, her hand barely mustering the energy to hold mine. 

“Since this filthy Mudblood won’t talk, perhaps you will Potter. Where did you get the sword?” she seethed.

“Even if I did know, I wouldn’t tell you!” I panted.

“Draco! Your wand at the ready, torture this disgusting Halfblood until she admits her faults.” Bellatrix commanded.

“She said she doesn’t know, maybe they’re telling the truth for once.” Draco answered, trying to hide his fear.

“Either you do it, or your father kills them.” Bellatrix hissed, Draco’s face going pale. 

They cleared to the other side of the room, leaving just Draco and I with Hermione limp on the floor. Tears started to leak from his eyes, my heart shattered. His hand shook that held his wand, bending his head to let out a sob.

“It’s ok, do what they say.” I spoke, Draco shaking his head.

“I can’t, I can’t do it.” he sobbed, fervently shaking his head.

“Draco please! It’s the only way we’re getting out of here!” I pleaded.

“What is the meaning of this Draco!? Do it!” Lucius boomed, Draco still sobbing.

“I can’t hurt the girl I love!” Draco shouted, his family gasping. 

“You cannot be serious!” Lucius shouted, Hermione’s grip on my hand tightened.

“Fine, if you cannot man up to the task...CRUCIO!” Bellatrix shouted, repeating the spell over and over.

Draco tried to come to my aid, but his father fought to hold him back. He cried as he watched me suffer one of the three Unforgivable Curses, shouting my name as I screamed in pain. I couldn’t even put into words what the pain felt like, an excruciating void of unending beats was the best way to put it. 

I tried to reach out for Draco as blood started to fall from my ears and mouth, him trying to do the same with the restriction of his father.

“Please Bella! Stop, please!” Draco yelled, falling to his knees as Lucius scrapped to get a hold of him. 

“That’s enough Bella,” Narcissa spoke, pulling on her sister’s arm.

“Consider yourself lucky you belong to the Dark Lord Potter. For your friend, I can’t say the same.” Bellatrix sighed.

There was a sudden commotion as Harry and Ron burst into the room, firing off spells. Draco pretended to drop one of ours, rolling it my way. I fired one at Lucius, knocking him several feet away. It was a struggle trying to get up, only to be snatched by Narcissa, my muscles too weak to fight back. Bellatrix held a knife to Hermione’s throat, Harry and Ron dropping their wands at her command. 

I looked at Draco, his eyes wide with worry. There was a squeaking sound from above us, looking to see Dobby unhinging the chandelier. It came crashing down, giving enough distraction for Hermione and I to break free. I launched myself at Harry, he held me close as we all huddled to apparate out. I took one last look at Draco, he mouthed those three little words. I mouthed them back, tears shining as we apparated away.

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Harry was headed to the Ravenclaw common room to find the Grey Lady, while I tried to make the Room of Requirement pop up. Just when I was about to give up, I heard creaking behind me, turning to find the Room of Requirement. Harry appeared next to me, dragging me with him. 

We looked around the disastrous area for what felt like hours, clapping my hands over my ears when I heard the telling sound of the Horcrux’s. I whipped around to find Harry holding the tiara that belonged to the Helena. Just as I reached him, a voice I knew all too well sounded in the room.

“Well, well, well, look what we have here. What brings you two here?” Draco taunted, Crab and Goyle holding their wands at us as Draco did. 

“I could ask you the same,” Harry answered, tugging on my wrist so that I was behind him.

“You have something of mine,” Draco spat, eyeing me before looking back to my brother.

“Why didn’t you tell her? Bellatrix? You knew it was me, and you didn’t say anything.” Harry asked, tilting his head.

“I would never hurt her,” Draco whispered, the other two Slytherin’s giving him a confused look.

“If you truly loved her-” Harry hissed, now my turn to grab his arm to pull him back.

“Harry!” I exclaimed as they all held their wands higher, at the ready to fire at us.

“Don’t be a prat Draco, do it!” Goyle seethed, Draco gulped before moving his eyes to meet mine.

In a split second, I whipped my wand out. Firing at Draco, disarming him. He turned and ran as his friends continued their assault, Hermione coming to aid. I shouted for Draco, watching as Ron ran after the Slytherin’s. 

After some digging, Harry and Hermione plopped back to the ground. Ron came out of nowhere, snatching Hermione’s hand as he claimed that Goyle set the place on fire. Indeed he did as a giant fire in the shape of a snake came bounding after us. 

I grabbed Harry’s hand as we weaved through the stacks of rubbish, not finding a way out. I whipped my head in search of Draco, wondering if he made it out alive. My chest burned from the fire, and the thought of the love of my life being dead in the very same room. 

We bumped into some brooms, taking off to find the exit. I looked all over for Draco, not spotting him. Harry then caught my attention, whisking around to go back from where we just were. I sobbed in relief when I saw Draco, his eyes lighting up when he caught sight of me. I grabbed his arm, tugging him so he could jump on the back of the broom. He held tightly to my waist, his lips moving to kiss my cheek. 

The blast from the fire knocked us off the broom once we reached outside of the Room of Requirement, Draco kissed me before taking off. Harry stabbed the tiara with the Basilisk fang, knocking both of us back. 

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My heart crumbled after Harry and I took Snape’s tears to watch his memories. Not only did both of us have to die to completely destroy Voldemort, but that we might not come back. I thought of Draco, that we would never get married, have children, and grow old together. Neither would Harry, but this had to be done. 

We found Hermione and Ron at the bottom of the stairs just in front of the castle. huddled together. They stood once they saw us, knowing what Harry and I were about to do. Hermione crushed Harry into a hug, Ron leaning down to hug me tight. 

“We all had a feeling this is how it would have to end, no one just wanted to accept it.” I spoke, pulling back to smile sadly at Ron.

“After us, it’s just the snake. Kill it, and you’ll kill him.” Harry said.

Hermione tugged me to her, crying into my shoulder. I rubbed her back, sniffling to hold in my tears. Once I pulled back, I took Harry’s hand as we made our way to the Forbidden Forest. Harry found the Resurrection Stone in the snitch, holding my hand tightly. We looked around to see our parents, Remus, and Sirius. Our mother held her hand out, I instantly went to her. My hand went through her’s, my heart clenching when I couldn’t feel her.

“You’ve been so brave my babies.” she spoke, her voice melodic as it rang in my ears. How I wished I could have heard her voice my whole life.

“You’re nearly there,” our father said, his features resembling Harry so much they almost looked like the same person. 

“Does it hurt? To die?” Harry asked Sirius, my eyes leaving my mother’s to look at my Godfather.

“Quicker than falling asleep.” Sirius quipped, a small smile gracing his lips.

“I wish more than ever that none of you had to die, not like this.” I croaked, Harry nodding in agreement.

“I never wanted any of you to die for me,” Harry spoke, looking around at our lost loved ones. 

“Remus, Teddy he-” I started.

“Others will tell him what his parents died for, and one day, he’ll understand.” Remus smiled, his eyes looking between Harry and I. 

“You’ll be with us?” I asked.

“Until the very end.” our father answered.

“Stay close to us.” Harry said, grabbing my hand again.

“Always,” our mother replied, my eyes tearing up as they disappeared. 

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Voldemort had been defeated, finally freeing Harry and I from our life long torture. No more looking over our shoulders constantly, no more people that we loved would have to die for us. I could be with Draco...if I ever saw him again. He fled with his parents after Harry and I revealed to everyone that we were in fact still alive. 

“We did it,” I gasped, laughing as Harry and I embraced one another.

Harry, Ron, Hermione and I were walking across the bridge that separated the castle from the outside world, mindlessly kicking the cement that littered from the battle. 

“So what will you do with the most powerful wand in the world Harry?” I asked my brother, turning to face him.

I watched in horror as he broke the wand, throwing the pieces over the edge. He did the right thing though...

“Y/n...” Hermione mumbled, pointing at something behind us.

I turned around hesitantly, my heart soaring at the sight in front of me. Draco stood at the other end of the bridge, once he saw me turn he began walking. I took off in a sprint, tears rolling down my cheeks. He jogged the rest of the way, meeting me in the middle as I crashed into his arms. He spun me around, both of us laughing joyously. I pulled back to look into his eyes, a second later his lips were on mine. 

Draco held tight with his arms around my lower back, my feet still off the ground. I licked my way into his mouth, challenging his tongue into a dance of passion. I moved one hand to fist it in his hair, tugging it slightly to hear him moan into my mouth. He sat me down gently, pulling away to lean his forehead to mine.

“You came back,” I sniffled, intertwining our hands.

“I’ll always come back for you my love,” he whispered.

“I love you Draco,” I smiled.

“I love you more y/n,” he sighed, pulling me into his embrace once more.

[finnwrld]

Smiling Eyes

Pairing: Draco Malfoy x reader (sister), George Weasley x Gryffindor!Reader 

Warnings: Swearing. Mentions of abuse. Fluff and Angst. Draco redemption arc bc it's a crime he wasn’t given one. Plus a little sisterly relationship with Harry bc I legit couldn't help myself im sorrryyyyy. You are a malfoy so i have to give you blonde hair and pale skin I'm so sorry it might not be super immersive. 

Word Count: 2.8k

Request: Hi can I request a George Weasley x Dracos sister reader where they’re at a party in the room of requirement and they make out and stuff! And one very unhappy Draco dragging you from the party🤣 just go wild with the idea, thank you! :) @wollymalfoy​

A/N: Thank you for your request! I haven't read much Weasley twin fanfic but I read some for this, I'm so sorry if I completely butchered the character. We are going to pretend that the room of requirement shows up on the marauders map (i'm so sorry that in all of my fanfics i always have to like mess with the mechanics of the world ahhhhh. I just heard this prompt and I knew I needed to use it.) I’m also kinda proud of this wowie :)

This was not edited very well bc im very tired and delusional im so sorry

This also seems like I'm hating on Slytherin but im not! I'm just saying that draco could've been rejected by his father if he wasn’t a Slytherin  and he could've become kinda like sirius. 

not my gif (creds to the owner)

“Hi y/n!” Harry called out from across the room. You flashed a smile at the younger boy, gave him a wave, and shut the door behind you. The party in front of you unfolded. It was a sea of students of all different houses. Cho and Harry awkwardly laughed in the corner of the room. Ron, Hermione and Neville were chit-chatting on some poofs. Lavender and Parvati were whispering to each other, their backs against the wall. Dean was laughing uncontrollably, while the newest recruit, some 5th-year y/n didn’t know, looked around lividly. The two Ravenclaws were with Ginny, standing behind the snack table piling food onto plates. You looked up and saw a couple baubles with Harry’s head on them, obviously stragglers of Dobby’s decorations. You scanned the room looking for a familiar red head of hair, finding your target you swiftly made your way to it. 

“It’s Fred, y/n!” the twin spit out the second you came into view, his hands up. He had started saying this whenever you came near him because of a particularly embarrassing moment in which you mixed up the two and kissed Fred, thinking he was your boyfriend.

“I know,” you said, trying to hide your disappointment. Fred was standing next to Lee Jordan, your third-best friend, after Fred and George of course. They were holding a tray full of what looked awfully like custard creams and you made a note to yourself to not eat anything Fred gave to you today. 

“Have you seen George anywhere?” you asked, trying to sound casual. Lee and Fred raised their eyebrow at you and you replied simply,

“He was supposed to meet me at the party.” Fred merely shrugged and carried on talking to Lee. 

You decided you might as well get a little tipsy if George wasn't going to be there so you sauntered over to the snack area and grabbed a fire whiskey. Taking a sip you walked over to Harry and Cho. Harry was going quite red in the face and you thought this might be a good time to intervene. 

“Hi, Harry! Hi Cho!” You said as you walked up to the conversation.

“Oh, uh, hi y/n!” Harry said, looking relieved. 

“Oh look Marietta is here,” Cho said quickly, walking over to meet her friend.

“Thank you so much,” Harry said.

“No problem, you looked a bit red,” he stared down at his feet, “What's going on with you two?”

“I’m not sure, I think she likes me? But I’m not sure.”

“Cho can be very quiet sometimes. If you even have the slightest inclination she does, she most likely does,” you said, knowingly. Cho had been a good family friend before Hogwarts, even though she was a year younger that you. 

“I guess,” he said nonchalantly. He was looking at something else, and when you turned around to see who it was you realize why. 

Ron Weasley was walking up to the two of you and his face was stone cold. 

“What is she doing here?” he asked, every bitter part of his tone terribly hidden. 

“Ron,” Harry said reproachfully. 

“She is a… Malfoy, Harry,” he said, barely trying to whisper. “Like… Lucius Malfoy, Draco Malfoy! How do we know she isn't working for Umbridge just like Malfoy… Draco Malfoy?”

“If I was working for Umbridge, or even for Voldemort,” Ron flinched at the name, “don't you think Harry would either be expelled or dead by now? I have been to your house Weasley,” you said, your tone menacingly evil. 

It had been like this since you and Harry had become friends in your 5th year. You were one of the only other people not allowed to go to Hogsmead that year. You and Harry spent the entire day together and have been friends since. You were like his older sister that he never had. He came to you about almost everything. He asked you how to ask Cho to the Yule ball last year, and then came to you to complain about Cedric when he found out he had asked her first. You gave him your notes when he missed classes due to his many visits to the hospital wing. He even cried to you after Cedric died. You were in no way out to get him. But Ron never saw past your white-blonde hair and pale skin. He didn’t see the kind eyes that Harry saw, he saw the silver eyes that you shared with your younger brother. Draco Malfoy. And you couldn’t blame him. 

You loved Draco, no matter what he had become. You knew that it wasn’t who he really was. You knew that somewhere deep inside him there was that little boy that you knew. Who cried when you had left for Hogwarts. The boy that begged for you to set up a home for the snail he had found in the garden so he could keep it as a pet. The boy that hugged you and sat with you when he found you crying in your room after a particularly bad fight with your father. You knew he had become something that he wasn’t meant to become. But you couldn’t deny that what he was now was something unbearable by most. But it wasn’t his fault he looked down on muggle-borns. It wasn’t his fault he was working with Umbridge. It wasn’t his fault he became such a shitty person.

It was your father's. 

How you had managed to escape the brainwashing that Draco underwent was beyond you. It wasn’t easy. You once had the same views as Draco. The person you were before would’ve spat on Hermione Granger's feet and walked away, but you were able to escape the grip your father's ideas had on your mind. 

He obviously didn’t know of course. Draco knew a bit. Once you had been sorted into Gryffindor your actions changed and he obviously caught on. 

But if either of them found out you were dating a Weasley? You would be six feet deep in the ground already. 

Your father obviously knew of your friend group, but when you went away for the summer it was to the Diggory’s, not the Weasleys. And the gifts that you got while at the manor during summer were from Lee Jordan and Montague, not Harry or George. 

Your relationship was mainly secret and George knew that was how it had to be. Some people knew. Harry obviously, The Weasleys, Lee, most of the D.A., and Mcgonagall (a very embarrassing story). But that was it. 

Ron just sort of stared at you for a bit, and wanting to end this conversation quickly so you can continue back to your search for George you said,

“I don’t know what I can do to convince you that I am not a traitor because i have tried everything. The order accepts me. They let me through their doors knowing that I am a Malfoy. I understand not trusting me at first, but it has been so long and I’m exhausted trying to convince you. If you don't trust me then you don't trust me.” You turned on your heel and walked away. You could hear Harry giving Ron what sounded like a Hermione lecture as you walked off. 

--

It was useless. You had walked around the whole room twice and you still couldn’t find George. He had obviously ditched you. You tossed away your fire whiskey bottle and stumbled your way over to a random wall that not many people were near. The fire whiskey was starting to hit and your vision was beginning to blur. 

Your bare shoulders rested on a wood surface, which you guessed to be a door, and you leaned your head back.

“What am I doing here?” you mumbled to yourself. 

And without warning the wall started to fall out from behind you, leaving your only source of stability to disappear. You clenched your eyes and stuck your hands out behind you, brace yourself for the cold stone floor you were about to meet. But instead, your fall was broken by two arms gripping your back tightly. 

You looked up and your eyes were met by the smiling eyes you had been looking for all night, George Weasley’s. His signature grin had broken out on his face and he was shaking with laughter as he brought you to your feet. 

“I didn’t know you were going to be leaning on the door,” he said between laughs. You pushed his head back playfully.

“Well, you shouldn’t have hidden from me in a closet until I was drunk you git,” you fake scolded. The fall had completely disconcerted you but once your vision had cleared slightly you realized that you were in a small broom cupboard filled with various mannequins and cushions. Obviously for lessons. 

He wrapped his arms around you in a tight hug, his body still shaking with laughter. 

“I missed you,” he said playfully. 

“I missed you too.” He smelled like toffy and mince pies, just like the jumper you had stolen from him. You pulled away slightly to look up into his eyes. You loved his eyes. They were always so warm, full of light, and always smiling. Even if his lips had curled down into a frown you were sure that if you looked up you would see the familiar smiling eyes. You could never stop staring at them. They would, without fail, push a smile onto your lips. 

“You will never fail to make me happy, you know that?” you said with a smile. George didn’t reply, he just pulled you into a soft kiss. 

Your lips fit together like two puzzle pieces. The soft pillows of yours seemed as if they had been molded exactly for his. The kiss starts slow and gentle, just like all of the kisses you shared have been. Your lips move over each other, responding to every move the other made. His tongue slid against your bottom lip and your hand went up the back of his shirt. George's hands are rested on your back, his fingers fitting perfectly onto your spine. The two of you broke off for a second to gasp for air but your lips were smashed against each other again as George pushed you against the wall.

You giggled slightly at the force and you could feel him smile into the kiss. It felt as if the two of you were the only two people alive, the only people that ever existed. 

That's why you didn’t hear the screams and bang of the door. That's why you were so shocked when light suddenly filled the broom closet that you and George were in. That is why you were so shocked when you felt a hand grip your arm and drag you off George. 

“y/n! What the FUCK are you doing?!” yelled, none other than your brother, Draco. “Actually, scratch that, WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING?” His face was burning with rage and he still had his hand on you. You quickly pried his fingers off you and looked him dead in the eye.

“I can snog whoever. I. fucking. Want. Draco,” you stated calmly. You could barely suppress a laugh at his facial expression. 

He grabbed ahold of your shoulder and guided you out of the room. There wasn’t much you could do, he was now basically your height and he was so mad, it was probably best to get him out of a crowded area. He opened the door with such force you were scared it would fall off its hinges. You cast one look back into the crowd of people and back at George. He shot you a smile, and even from across the room you could see that his eyes were smiling just as they always were. You shot him a wink and then let the door shut behind you.

--

He had led you to one of the secret hallways behind a tapestry of a nogtail. Once you were inside he set off on his rant.

“I’m fucking patrolling to corridors when I see a familiar piece of parchment on the floor. It was Potters. And on it, I see a strange room I had never seen before. Off the side of the room is a little closet. So I look closer and what do I see? TWO PAIRS OF FEET PRACTICALLY ON TOP OF EACHOTHER. ONE BELONGING TO GEORGE WEASLEY AND THE OTHER TO MY BELOVED SISTER. A Weasley, really? Even you y/n wouldn’t sink that low. I could see Jordan or Towler. But a Weasley? Really? And you're doing it in a fucking broom cupboard like some skank? There were people practically a foot away from you guys! This is ridiculous. Some sister I have. This is absolutely ridiculous. A WEASLEY! The red hair and the freckles… what do you even see in him y/n? He's absolutely ridiculous. He has no plan in life. None at all. He is going to sell fucking joke candies for the rest of his life. Do you really want that? Do you really want to be called y/n Weasley? Completely ruin your life. Completely ruin the family name! Oh, what will father say when he hears…” 

“You will not tell father,” you said, your voice stone cold. His rant had been funny up until that point. 

“Why not? You deserve whatever he would do to you for snogging a Weasley.” 

“You don’t mean that,” you said tentatively.

“Who says I don't?” he said with a huff. 

“Because I know you Draco,” you answered staring into his eyes which completely mirrored your own, “And I know you wouldn’t wish this on anybody.” You pull his collar to the side a bit and reveal the slightly healed scars on his shoulders. You had managed to cover yours up, but Draco wasn’t as successful. He pulled your hand away and said, calmer now,

“No. Maybe I wouldn’t. But y/n. You can’t just go and kiss George Weasley. Father is going to figure it out. You know he will. If not from me from somebody else. And I’m scared about what's going to happen to you once he does. I can’t let you risk yourself just to date a Weasley.”

“It's not your decision Draco,” you said, your voice softer, “I love George. I really do. And I’m terrified of what father will do once he finds out. But I’m hoping it's when I'm long gone. Out of Hogwarts. I’m so close Draco. Less than a year and I will be gone. And I’m not coming back to our home.” His eyes started to well up with tears. 

“You’re just going to leave me? With father?” he said, his voice was laced with panic. 

“No Draco. We will figure something out,” you said as comfortingly as possible. You pulled the boy into a hug and whispered.

“It's okay. It's all going to be okay,” into his ear.  

--

You walked back to your common room after dropping Draco off at his. Your brain was filled with worries about what was going to happen after Hogwarts, your father, and Draco. He was just fucking 15. Why did he have to go through this? You wished Draco had been sorted into Gryffindor with you. Maybe he would’ve been able to reject your father's prejudices and ideas. He could’ve been friends with Harry, Ron, and Hermione. He could've been closer to you and happier. He could’ve gone with you to the Weasleys every summer and celebrated his birthday with them instead of the lonely manor. He would have actual friends, not just cronies that followed him around. If he hadn’t been sorted into Slytherin his father wouldn’t have seen him as his only heir to the Malfoy family. He could have turned out like Sirius (minus the 12 years in Azkaban). But he wasn’t, and he was broken now. 

Deep in your thoughts, you didn’t even realize when you turned a corner that you had walked right into George Weasley.

“Y/n?” he asked.

“George… I’m sorry about all of that. I got Draco to calm down. He's not going to tell my father.” You could see George let out a sigh of relief. 

“It's okay, I’m just glad you’re okay,” he said, pulling you into a hug. 

“You are okay… right?” he asked.

“I-I’m… no,” and suddenly you burst into a fit of sobs. George’s eyes widened for a second but his face soon turned to a sympathetic frown.

“What's wrong? Did he hurt you?” he said.

“No-no” you managed to say through sobs. He led you over to a bench and you collapsed on it. 

“I’m just so worried about Draco, George. Once I leave, which I’m doing the second I get out of Hogwarts, he's going to be all alone. And he has nobody… just me. And I'm just leaving him.” the last sentence pushed out even more tears and you buried your face in George's chest. 

“Hey, hey, hey,” he said, running a hand through your hair, “We can figure something out. We can always figure something out. And if you want to move into a place with him until he can be on his own and we move in later… that’s okay with me. As long as we’re close.” You pulled away from George looking into his eyes. They were still smiling. 

“You would do that? For Draco?” you said, barely wanting to accept it.

“Yes,” he said simply.

“I love you,” you said staring into his eyes.

“I love you too.” 

You had never seen his eyes smile this much.