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Andromeda stood. "As you command Sirius."
"Damn! We need more practice!" Fred started.
"Agreed brother." George said as he rubbed his chest. "Over power much Sirius?"
Sirius just shrugged. "Sometimes."
Moody helped Ginny up. "Now you know what you’re dealin with. Step up. Granger you good?"
"Yes sir. Think I’ll take a run."
"Ginerva. Go with her." Moody ordered and she complied quickly.
"So. How was the rest of the meeting?" Andi said as she pulled Ron up.
Sirius shrugged. "More about a bunch of nothing." He looked to the boys. "Disappointed but not surprised. You’re still young. I plan to get some of those combat training wands and I want you to practice. If you continue to choose to be Harry’s friend or lovers, you need to think outside the box. Never assume your home ...
"That we might have to take a friend down." Ron sighed.
"For the Greater good of course." Sirius smirked, but then dived out of the way of a blasting hex. He stood back up with wand in hand in a defensive posture.
"No!" Ron ground out. "For Harry. To make sure that my best mate doesn’t become something that he fears the most. I will take him down if I have to for that reason alone."
Sirius moved towards Ron as his brothers looked at him curiously.
"What does he fear the most Ron?" Sirius said with his hands in the air as he looked at the youngest Weasley male.
Ron looked at Sirius and stared him straight in the eyes. "That he’s evil."
"That’s ridiculous!" Sirius roared.
Moody stepped in his path. "Hear him out lad."
Andromeda placed a hand on his shoulder to comfort him. Sirius looked at her and nodded. "Go on Ron."
Ron nodded. "He made me and Neville take a blood oath. He asked us to kill him if we had to. His biggest fear is becoming like Voldemort."
"Why would he..." Fred started but then stopped confused.
"His power and wealth. He’s scared he won’t know the difference between killing because someone annoyed him, or killing because he saved fifty people." Ron shook his head to clear it. "Harry’s a good person. That’s how I know he will do what’s right but his fear is real to him. That’s all that matters."
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"Harry. You’re not evil." Cara tried to reassure him.
"How can you say that?!" Harry rounded on her. "The things I want to do to them. I..." Harry sighed. "I have these thoughts. Thoughts about all the things I want to do to them. Those that help hurt or kill my family. Gods Cara the things I want to see happen to Voldemort slowly and painfully, makes me smile."
Harry looked over at her confused as she chuckled. "Baby you’re not evil. You’re human. Everyone goes through a time in their life when they want to cause someone serious harm for one reason or another." She took a bite of her scone and then a sip of her tea. "You didn’t kill the Malfoy kid did you?"
Harry shook his head and waved away her comment as he stared out the window. "He’s just some spoiled kid. He was taught some bullshite by his parents. It was a schoolyard duel. If it had been a real battle, I would have killed him."
Cara wiped her mouth on a napkin as she stood to place her arm around the young man’s shoulders. "And that my nephew is how you know you are not evil." They both just stared out of the window.
Carmen waited at the entrance to the castle with her friend Lydia. She was going to get an honest to goodness English shopping trip. Lady Malfoy may be a little uptight, but she did look sooo much better than these stuffy old witches. She meant what she said that she wouldn’t mind wearing the get up every now and again...
She looked up as she saw Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy make their way to the door dressed in their winter finery. Carmen plastered on the smile that she reserved for politicians. "Here they come." She whispered to her companion.
She ran up to the couple. She waved her arms deceptively frantically in the air. She was actually dispelling any tracking and listening charms. "You’re here! I’m so excited. And you look fabulous as usual. This is going to be so much fun! Oh! Sorry Lord Malfoy. I mean...its shopping! How are you?"
Lucius looked at the witch a mix of mild amusement and hate. "I am well Miss LaVaunt. Thank you for asking." He turned to the other woman that he didn’t recognize and then back to Carmen.
"Oh I’m so sorry. How rude of me. This is an old friend of mine named Lydia. She writes for a fashion magazine based in Ontario. When I told her I was going on a genuine English shopping trip she begged me to let her come with us!" Carmen clapped in glee.
"I apologize for my friend. She can be a bit much. Lydia Snyder. Editor for The Magical Fashionista. A pleasure to meet you both." She gave a small bow of her head.
Lucius kissed the back of her hand. She seemed like someone with some refinement despite her attire. "A pleasure to meet you madame. I’m trusting you two ladies to take good care of my wife."
"Are you kidding me?! This is going to be fucking awesome. A money is no option shopping trip? Come on. Do you know how busy I am? This is my first time I’ve been able to..."
Carmen felt his presence before he placed his hands on her shoulders. "Calm yourself sister. Otherwise, they will think they are dealing with an over excited untrained puppy." Morpheus said smoothly.
"Morpheus LaVaunt. Secondary Professor of Transfiguration. And the warden of this crazy witch." Morpheus stuck out his hand to Lucius.
"Hey!" Carmen said indignantly as the two men shook hands.
"I do not envy you Mr. LaVaunt." Lucius smirked. He watched as Morpheus properly kissed his wife’s knuckles. "Narcissa. I have meetings to attend to. Shall I expect you by dinner?"
Carmen threw up her hands in exasperation. "What is it with the menfolk in our lives? "Carmen. Make sure you’re here by a reasonable time.’ "Carmen. Don’t spend more than fifty thousand galleons.’ "Carmen try not to kill the shop keeper because he suggested a hideous color.’ I mean you take the fun out of everything!"
"Carmen." Morpheus looked at her with a raised brow.
"Oh alright. I’ll be on my best behavior." Carmen pouted.
Morpheus pulled her into a hug. "That’s my girl."
"Ladies have a good time." Lucius kissed Narcissa on the cheek. The other three noticed how Lady Malfoy brutally suppressed a cringe at her husband touching her and faked a smile.
"I will see you soon Lucius." Narcissa watched as he walked towards the gates. She then turned towards the other ladies. "I do believe that a trip to Twilfitt and Tattings is the first stop."
"Great! But first I need to stop by my London apartment. I forgot something."
"What did you forget?" Morpheus asked confused.
"I’ll be a good girl I promise." Carmen winked at him, grabbed both ladies’ hands and disappeared.
"I’m going to take away her candy." Morpheus muttered as he turned to head back to his quarters.
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The three women landed in an expensively furnished flat. Narcissa and Lydia looked on as Carmen poured the three of them a drink of scotch. She laughed as Narcissa already had her wand pulled at the both of them. She looked to Lydia and raised a toast to her. "I like her." She took a swig and waved her hand tossing Nar...
"Andi?" Narcissa’s eyes reluctantly filled with tears as she recognized the witch in front of her
"Cissa." She had missed her sisters. Even Bella before her mind collapsed. They were so close as children and she missed that. She held out her hands in a welcoming hug.
It had been so long that someone had held her in such a way that Narcissa walked into her sister’s arms and held her close. She was overwhelmed with feelings of love and comfort that she had not felt in a long time.
"You could have come to me. I would not have turned you away." Andromeda said as she rubbed a hand down her sister’s cheek.
Narcissa shook her head, even as she leaned into her sister’s touch. "We never agreed about blood and tradition. I still believe in our traditions Andi. But I do not believe in this senseless waste of magic! Look at the Granger girl. Smart and powerful by all reports. We need witches like her. I...heard how the Creevey...
Carmen who had been giving the sisters a moment of privacy spoke up. "He did. The boy had taken extra defence classes in Ireland this summer along with his brother. Your son is quite skilled Lady Malfoy. It’s his attitude that needs adjustment." Carmen stood. "I’ll leave you ladies be for about ten minutes. But then we...
Carmen rushed from the room and down the hall.
"Andi. Is she...sane?"
"Your guess is as good as mine." Andromeda said as she watched the woman flee down the hall.
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"So. When do I get to kill your husband?" Andromeda started the conversation.
Narcissa looked at her sister shocked. "Andi he..."
"He’s hurting you and he’s going to die very slowly and painfully." Andromeda raised a hand. "Before you deny it, I have spoken to Professor Snape about your last meeting."
"Severus would not..."
Andromeda interrupted. "And he didn’t. He and Carmen agreed that it was your story to tell. Sirius as well, when you were outside of Madame Malkins, recognized the tells. I was born daughter of the House of Black! I can easily come up with the answer!"
Narcissa was about to reply when the strangest music she had ever heard came blasting from where Carmen had disappeared to.
Cause I’m T.N.T! I’m dynamite! T.N.T! And I’ll win the fight!...
"Oh Merlin. What on earth?..."
Andromeda sighed and shook her head. "I have learned from Harry that unless it’s a dangerous situation, it’s best to just ignore it. Now. When do I get to kill your husband? Cissy. You wrote me your will."
"Andi it’s not that simple. With his influence, money, and power he could destroy your whole family."
Andromeda smirked. "He probably could if I was not backed up by two Ancient and Noble Houses and in talks with three more."
Narcissa was about to say something when a shout came from down the hall. "Ladies! Time to roll!"
"What does that mean exactly?" Narcissa asked.
"Time to go Cissa. She’s promised to get us the chance to talk later." Andromeda stood with her sister’s hands in hers. She pulled her into a tight hug. "I’ve missed you my sister."
"And I you. Maybe she could pass along some pictures of our children between us."
"Of course I can!" Carmen joined in on the hug. "Now we really should get out of here." She waved her hand and Andromeda’s glamour and voice change spell appeared once more. She held out her hands and they left.
Narcissa and Andromeda were shocked as they appeared inside of what appeared to be Gringotts.
"Carmen. Where..." Andromeda was interrupted by the opening of the door.
"Right on time as always. This way ladies."
"Deadskull my friend. How’s the gold flowing?" Carmen bowed low in a sign of respect. The daughters of Black followed her lead.
"With you as a client it is flowing magnificently. We must hurry. Lord Malfoy is in the bank inquiring if Lady Malfoy has taken out any funds." He saw Lady Malfoy begin to panic but he put her mind at ease. "We are giving him bread crumbs not a feast."
"Thank you Deadskull. Take fifty galleons for your silence."
"Thank you Carmen. We should go." He led the way down a series of hallways and tunnels.
"He calls you Carmen?" Narcissa asked curiously.
Carmen shrugged. "I pay an extra 20 galleons a month for him to do it. Plus with his commission he’s coming out great."
They emerged into the main floor of the bank in time to see Lucius Malfoy make an ass out of himself.
"Listen to me you pathetic..."
Narcissa’s pureblood mask was in full force. "Lucius. Is there a problem?" Unlike her husband, she was not stupid enough to insult people who handled her money.
Lucius turned to see his wife and the other two women that he had met earlier. "No. I was just concerned for your safety." He was lying. When he realized the tracking and listening charms had vanished, he thought that Narcissa had discovered them and fled. He instantly made his way to Gringotts to see if Narcissa had u...
"That’s all on me. I had to make a stop here to check on some of my accounts. I dragged them with me." Carmen gave him a wide smile. "We’re about to leave. We’re starting at Twilfitt and Tattings. Oooh and maybe we could stop in Prague and Milan!" She turned to Andromeda and Narcissa. "Can we can we please please? I wo...
"Miss LaVaunt. I am sure that you ladies have a full day ahead of you so I will let you get to it." Lucius kissed his wife’s cheek. "Have fun my dear."
"Thank you Lucius, although..." She looked over at Carmen as she was discussing fabric choices with her sister. "I think the proper term would be good luck." She made to walk away when her husband grabbed her arm tightly.
"Remember the Dark Lord’s instructions witch." He hissed in her ear.
"How could I forget Lucius." He released her and she walked towards the other ladies. "Are we ready to depart?"
Everyone on the main floor of Gringotts had to hold their ears at the insanely loud scream of delight of one witch named Carmen. They watched as she grabbed the other women’s hands and dragged them from bank.
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"You two." Carmen sighed. "Do you work for me or my brother?"
"Depends on the day." Brian smirked.
Carmen sighed. "Ladies. This is Odell and Brian. They work for me, but my brother thinks that I need a minder...or minders in this case and he insists that they come with me. Honestly. He acts like I cause trouble.