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Sirius stuck out his hand for Morpheus to shake. He smiled when the other wizard shook it. "I believe I do. And...thank you." |
"She means the world to me and more. Hurt her, and I will kill you slowly. And oh so deliciously painfully. I’m talking about the big stuff not the small everyday couple stuff. I’m not that evil...usually." |
Sirius gulped as he nodded his head. Looking at the man smiling before him with a wide smile full of teeth and intention. He believed him. As his hand was released he went back to where Andromeda, Harry, Remus, Fred and George were. With Morpheus grinning like a loon on his heels. He was surprised to see Amelia Bones t... |
"She’s taking a quick nap. She’s going to be fine in a short time." Sirius answered their questioning looks. He noticed as Harry sagged in relief on Fred’s shoulder. |
"Madame Bones. What brings you back here?" Morpheus asked. |
"I wanted to make sure that she was alright. She has opened a line of communication with me for Hogwarts, and I owe her for that. She turned to Sirius. "How are the rest of the children?" |
"They’re fine. Madame Pomfrey gave them all a huge chunk of chocolate and ordered them to drink a cup of hot chocolate at the feast." |
"Good." She sighed. "I feel I must tell you Mr. LaVaunt..." |
"Amelia." She gave a short nod. "Your sister is making many enemies in the ministry. There are rumours that her invite to the ball was an attempt to capture her. Since she has been here, too many questions have been raised about the competency of the minister. I believe that the Dementor attack was just one example of ... |
He was doubled over in laughter. |
"I fail to see what is funny Morpheus." Amelia frowned. |
Once he gained control of himself, he told her. "Do you really think my sister doesn’t know that? The minister she has been antagonizing since she stepped foot on British magical soil decides to invite her to the biggest event of the year. Really?" He chuckled at the dumbfounded expressions on their faces. "She has a r... |
Amelia raised a brow. "How very Slytherin of her." |
"She would make an excellent Slytherin, because she is so much like a Gryffindor, they wouldn’t see it coming." Morpheus chuckled again. "She has an extraction plan should things go south." |
Sirius chuckled. "Of that I have no doubt." He looked to Andromeda then Remus. "We best be off. We still have discussions to finish." He reached out to Harry for a hug, which was returned. "I’ll see you tomorrow kiddo." He whispered to him. |
"See you tomorrow Siri." Harry whispered back. |
Sirius kissed his hair and left, with Remus and Andromeda following behind him. |
"I shall take my leave as well. Good day gentlemen." Amelia bowed to them. |
They all bowed in turn. They heard Harry give a sniffle, but when they looked at him he turned away. Trying to hide the fact he was wiping his eyes. |
"Harry luv. You okay?" Fred asked as he rubbed his back. |
Harry shrugged. "It’s nothing." |
"If you’re upset, it’s something." George countered. |
"You’ll think it’s stupid." Harry shrugged again while looking down. |
"Try us." The twins said back. |
Harry sighed as he sat down. "I’ve never had anyone willingly want to pick me up at Kings Cross. Someone looking forward to having me home. Actually going to a place I can call home when I get off the train. I guess I’m just overwhelmed that someone actually cares about me. I know you guys care, love me even, but with ... |
Morpheus held his hand up when the twins started to contradict his words. He walked over to where Harry was sitting and knelt in front of him. He tilted his chin up with his finger. "Look at me." Morpheus commanded softly when Harry kept his eyes closed. |
Harry looked at him with watery green eyes. |
"Oh my sweet little brother. Yes. I see you as my brother. My bond may not be as strong as yours and Carmen’s but it’s still there. You who have no memory of having a loving parent, have so much love to give. The Demonic Duo would try to tell you that you’re wrong, but in your heart you believe that you are not. It’s n... |
Morpheus grasped Harry’s wrists gently and stood with the boy. "She has already given me permission to share this small part of herself. Tell me. Do you think Carmen is weak or stupid?" |
Harry’s eyes snapped sharply towards Morpheus. "No." He said with conviction. |
Morpheus nodded. "When I found her all those years ago, she was a powerful little witch living on the streets, with mild control over her gifts. She didn’t know who or what she was. She was ten years old." |
Harry, Fred, and George gasped. |
"I will only say this. When I took her home to my parents, she was very shy and reserved for three weeks. I came home one day to see her sitting on my father’s lap as he read her a story about a princess." Morpheus looked at the wall closest to him as he remembered the scared little girl his sister had been. "She was a... |
"There is no weakness in seeking comfort. Embrace what Sirius, Andromeda, and Remus are trying to give you. It doesn’t make you weak or stupid little brother. It makes you a better man." Morpheus hugged him and released him. He nodded to Fred and George. "Go. Do your job as his mates." He smiled. |
He watched as the teens walked out of the doors. "Mother Magick. Protect him I beg you." He murmured. |
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Carmen woke slowly. She saw a vial next to her bed and recognized it as a pepper up. She eyed it wearily. |
"Take it baby girl. I checked it." |
Carmen downed the potion. After a few moments she shook her head and breathed a sigh of relief. She was still going to need a full night’s sleep soon, but for now she was fine. |
She looked up at her brother. "So. Mo. How much trouble am I in?" |
He chuckled. "Right now we need to get you to the Great Hall. It’s the Leaving Feast and all staff...hush. I know you are technically not staff, but you should be there. We will discuss punishment later." |
Carmen sighed as she made her way to the shower. Shedding her clothes as she went. |
Morpheus leaned down and picked them up. "Dammit woman! You have a basket for a reason!" He sighed as he knew his complaints fell on deaf ears. |
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Morpheus and Carmen made it to the Great Hall just as food appeared on the tables. |
It started at the Ravenclaw table. A first year stood and started a slow clap. Soon enough all of the students were shouting, whooping and clapping. Well except for the Slytherins who clapped politely. Even the Death Eater spawns. As Slytherins they were always going to be attracted to power, and they recognized that s... |
Morpheus had to nudge his sister to move by pressing a hand to the small of her back. He stood there clapping with everyone else. |
Carmen was completely embarrassed by all the clapping, pats on the back, handshakes, hugs, thank you’s and Hogwarts’ gong. As she approached The Head Table and the clapping staff, except for Umbridge who was glaring at her, to which Carmen winked, The Headmaster raised his hands for silence. |
Once the hall went silent he spoke. "Miss LaVaunt. On behalf of all of Hogwarts I would like to thank you for your help with the Dementors. You truly do have the safety of the school in mind. I may not agree with your methods..." Albus raised a brow. |
Carmen raised one back in challenge. |
Albus continued. "...but I agree with your thoughts behind them. The safety of the school must come first. So again. Thank you." Professor Dumbledore started to clap again along with everyone else. Except Umbridge of course. |
With her back still to the students, she held her left hand up palm facing forward. Those who knew what that meant quieted immediately, but then explained to the ones around them who didn’t. She began to tick her fingers in a silent countdown starting with her thumb. By the time she reached her ring finger the hall was... |
"To Blaise Zabini. Who threw a frightened first year Ravenclaw over his shoulder. To Daphne Greengrass who practically dragged two Hufflepuffs through the snow. To Millicent Bulstrode, who punched two eagles in the face who thought they were strong enough to help, then grabbed them and dragged them to safety. Nice tact... |
Bulstrode blushed and looked down at the table as her table mates stared at her. |
"To Ernie McMillan." Carmen continued. "Who managed to corral four puffs and three eagles to help evacuate the area so that they could get to safety. Nice head slap by the way." She winked at him. |
He blushed to his ears. There was a particularly stubborn Ravenclaw who was determined that since he had studied the Patronus charm thoroughly, he was able to accomplish the task. Ernie had slapped him upside the back of his head to get him moving. |
"To my big brother. Whose power and love gave me the strength to do what needed to be done." She gave a small bow in his direction which he returned. |
"To my little brother and the evil demonic duo..." |
"We’re not..." |
"That bad!" The twins chorused in indignation. Everyone else laughed. |
"Of course you’re not." Carmen smirked but continued. "Your power and love for me and each other gave me the boost that I needed. Yes Harry you can yell at me later so get that look off your face." She said to the hard stare and crossed arms of her little brother. She turned to the staff table. |
"And to those of you who helped, your assistance is greatly appreciated. You truly are powerful witches and wizards. The students are lucky to have you." She gave a small bow. "Now. I don’t know about you but I’m starving. I heard there were strawberries!" She jumped up and down like an excited puppy as she made her wa... |
"We need to talk." Severus said as he discreetly cast a privacy charm around himself and Morpheus. |
"About?" Morpheus asked as he looked at his over excited sister cast her usual charms and then savoured the taste of a ripe strawberry. |
"The Dark Lord is aware of what happened today. Your sister is in danger." |
"She’s always in danger." |
"Morpheus. You must take this seriously. I may not like the witch, but I find that your presence does not annoy me like most other oxygen breathers, and I know her absence would cause you psychological harm." |
Morpheus just looked at him with a raised brow. "You could just say that I’m one of the few people you like, and if she got hurt it would hurt me. Why do you Slytherins use five words when two will do? |
"Habit. Is that better?" Severus sneered. |
"You’re a crotchety bastard. You know that?" Morpheus chuckled. "She’ll be fine. Well as fine as can be for her. I’ll admit that we are concerned, but we are taking every precaution that we can. She...means a lot to me Severus. She’s fearless, but not stupid. If that makes sense." |
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"Isn’t that Sirius’ owl?" Ron asked. |
Harry looked up and saw Artemus heading towards the head table with a small box and a bouquet of flowers. He smiled. |
"About bloody time." Harry murmured |
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Carmen greeted the owl with a smile as it deposited it’s bounty into her hands. "Hello gorgeous. What do you have for me hm?" She ran multiple diagnostics on the owl, the package and the flowers. The temporary wards she had set up would not allow anything to come in that would hurt someone, but she was not taking any c... |
I have been informed by my godson that you like conversations short, quick, and to the point. Well here goes. I have been enchanted with you since we first met. I would be honoured if you would allow me to escort you to the Minister’s Yule Ball. Please accept this gift as a small token of my affection towards your endl... |
Lord Sirius Orion Black |
Carmen opened the box which expanded to twice it’s size. Her eyes bugged out as more peanut butter and chocolate that should be allowed in one place was presented to her. There were candies, cupcakes, and cookies in all of their chocolate and peanut buttery goodness. Then something of chuckle hit her barriers. She stoo... |
He just smirked back at her. |
The entire hall watched as she flashed to the middle isle and stormed from the hall with the letter in hand. |
"Miss Greengrass. With me please. Harry on my six! And headmaster. If you touch my candy, I will see to it that you will forever have to piss sitting down!" |
Albus hastily removed his hand from her package of goodies as Minerva sniggered. |
Both students followed her outside the Great Hall and watched as she magicked the doors closed and cast a complicated privacy charm. |
"I’ll make this quick. Greengrass. As I’m sure you know by now, Harry has had etiquette lessons. However I am willing to guess his lessons do not include how a woman is suppose to respond to a Lord asking for a date. Please read this and tell me how to respond." She handed over the missive. "Don’t worry. I’ve cast mult... |
Daphne sighed in relief and read the note. |
"Harry. Sirius..." |
"Invited you to the Yule Ball. About time! You two keep dancing around each other." |
"You don’t mind? I mean. You just now got a parent with Sirius." Carmen asked. |
Harry rolled his eyes. "Nothing will change between us. Well that is until you guys give me a little brother or sister." Harry waggled his brows. |
Carmen grasped his wrists softly and placed his hands on her heart. "Harry I admit that I feel pulled towards him, but you have my heart little brother. I need to know how feel about me seeing him on a personal level. I...I find myself in odd position of caring about him as more than a fling. It’s...odd." Carmen looked... |
"Just go. It’s one date. If it doesn’t work out, nothing changes." Harry shrugged. "Carmen I love you, but you’re a bit thick sometimes." |
A throat cleared next to them. "He has followed pureblood protocols in his note. Am I to assume that the gifts were personalized?" Daphne raised a brow at Carmen. |
She nodded. "Favourite flowers and candy. He even added cookies and cakes." Her eyes glossed over at the thought of peanut butter and chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. |
Daphne hid her smirk already knowing the answer to her next question. "Do you wish for him to escort you?" |
"Yes." Carmen looked to Harry who had a beaming smile. |
"Then I would suggest a simple "yes milord it would be an honour to accompany you’. Or something along those lines." She gave the note back to Carmen. She hesitated but decided to be blunt, as she had heard that Miss LaVaunt appreciated that. "I must tell you that if you show up to the ball with Lord Black on your arm,... |
Carmen nodded. "I’m used to covering my ass with the press. Well I usually just take them out of commission..." |
"Carmen." Harry said slowly. |
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