Chapter 4
That night everyone gathered for dinner, the teachers spoke quietly to each other about their days. The minister spoke quietly to Lucius Malfoy and Dolores Umbridge about a few of the orphans. The moment Ava was mentioned Dolores goes off.
“Minister Ava is so disrespectful, not only to me but also towards the ministry. Today in class she called the book you approved useless and unless the half breed was teaching and we used his choice she’d stop attending class.”
“Dolores just ignore her and give her detention. She will continue to attend class if she wishes to stay in the wixen world and graduate. Unless she is from 2 very strong pureblood lines she wouldn’t be able to stay.” MInister Fudge says to her trying to calm the woman down.
“She is also a creature sympathizer, defended the halfbreed in class, then claimed she was a wolf but she isn’t registered. She is completely hopeless.”
“I know of the girl you speak of Dolores. Ava was originally Avalonleigh from First Light. My wife years ago took a liking when we visited the orphanages and has sponsored her education throughout the years. She is probably the brightest witch in this generation, Smarter than the Granger girl. I have spoken to several of her former classmates that now work for me about her. She has this air about her that draws people in and causes other students to follow her lead. When I asked them to describe it I reminded how many described James Potter and Sirius Black in school. She excels in most classes and unknow to her my wife is the one paying for her dueling lessons. Her teacher is one of the best in the world currently and he does nothing but sing her praises. She’s very powerful, quick witted, and fast. Another thing former classmates of her have claimed that her singing voice is beautiful and so full of magic, they claim its always been that way. She is in fact part wolf but she doesn’t shift on the full moon, but does have her wolf you can see it in her eyes when angry. She is very protective over those she cares for and calls her family and those who can not protect themselves. When she was 11 I was visiting the school to check in to her as sponsors sometimes do and I watched her take down a 16 year old student that was hurting one of the smaller children. Do. Not. Underestimate. Her.” Before anyone can respond to Lucius a group of students begin making a beat with their hands and feet. 2 stomps then a clap.
“Buddy, you're a boy, make a big noise, playing in the street, gonna be a big man someday
You got mud on your face, you big disgrace, kicking your can all over the place, singin” A voice starts singing from one of the tables.
“We will, We will Rock you! We will, We will Rock you!” Several voices sing out joining the first.
“Buddy, you're a young man, hard man, Shouting in the street, gonna take on the world someday
You got blood on your face, you big disgrace, Waving your banner all over the place” Another voice female sings out. McGonagall watches this group of students preform this song with tears in her eyes, the memories of her boys doing something similar every year comes to the front of her mind. She looks down the table at Remus and Sirius the last two of her boys alive. She remembers James and Sirius leading Gryfiondor in singing “We are the Champions” after winning the quidditch cup. She wipes the tears from her eyes and focus back on the students. The hall suddenly goes silent everyone seeming to hold their breaths to see what happens next.
As it ends one student climbs onto a now cleared table. A wand held up to her throat and blue gray eyes locked onto the minister and his small group.
“I welcome you all to Merlin’s Academy of Magic from us students now please sit back and relax and enjoy.” Ava holds her wand high above her head and mumbles a spell soon enough the roof over the dinning hall can be seen through as though curtains were covering it. She waves her wand again and water begins to float into the air, she twirls it then flicks her wand up and the water goes up before dispersing in a mist falling over everyone. “Life blood, pour from clouds to earth below, Flash flood, won’t be denied, cleanse me relentless flow; Shape me, make me, carry me, deep within myself, The shadow place I will face, what I need to know.” Ava chants several others join in. “Wash away the cursed and bring in the blessed, cleanse me and alow me to start anew, water we ask this of you.” The water that had covered everyone begins turning into an almost black steam before floating away, many begin to feel lighter and cleaner.
Sirius’ eyes lock with his cousins across the room after a moment they both stand and leave the room.
“Sirius that was… How only a few of us are left alive that know…” Naricissa says looking at her cousin. “The Black’s were one of the last families to preform the new moon ritual and that chant is almost identical to…’’ Sirius cuts her off.
“To grandfather’s I know. But it’s not possible.”
“Why isn’t it possible Sirius, you had a child.”
“Because she’s dead, Dumbledore confirmed it.” Sirius snapps back at his cousin.
“Yes because Albus is known for being completely truthful. Sirius he let you rot in Azkaban, he confirmed you were the secret keeper but you weren’t. He told you that you couldn’t clear your name or get a trial but guess what you did. Why you tell him about the girl.”
“We didn’t not completely, as far as he knew the child was mine and Anna Sewlyn’s. We came to realizations about the old fool before the child was born or even conceived. You know this Cissa I reached out to you during this. But why would he lie about my child's death?”
“So he could take the proxy seat claiming that Harry as your god son was you heir. He took the Potter’s proxy as well. Although until Grandfather died he couldn’t touch the seat. Sirius I have been following that girl since the beginning. I tried adopting her but it was blocked then the paper work disappeared. Several families tried to adopt her and were blocked. Just read her file Sirius.”
“I will get to it but Cissa Remus would know if she was Moony would recognize it.” Sirius says rubbing his face with his hand and glancing around.
“He should but it’s been years and who knows what spells or potions she could have on her.”
“Cissa your starting to sound paranoid like your father… Look I teach here now I will see what I can find out.” The doors open and Dolores and the Minister walk out. The cousins go silent and duck into an alcove waiting for them to pass.
“I can’t believe the nerve of that girl performing a ritual like that. That magic, that ritual is sacred to purebloods and never performed anymore. We can’t let her get away acting like this.” Umbridge states in her shrill voice.
“Dolores you heard what Lord Malfoy said. Just let it be for now if she has the same ability to have others follow her as Sirius Black and James Potter then you will want her on your side. You get her to see your side and the others will follow her lead.” He says back taking a deep breath. “Also you are the Hogwarts Professor not Merlin Academy Professor, Lupin is.” Dolores huffs but nods.
“I will use her detention tonight to try and get her to see my side of thing.” Dolores says before walking off. The minister shakes his head but follows after her.
Sirius and Narcissa exchange looks but stay silent until they were sure they were alone again.
“You go speak to Remus tonight about the girl and I will speak to Lucius on why he was discussing her with those two. We will arrange another time to meet and speak in a few days. But remember cousin don’t trust Dumbledore or any of his lackeys.”
“Of course see you again soon Cissa.” Sirius says as he ducks out of the alcove heading towards his and Remus’ room. Moments later Narcissa leaves heading back into the room to join her husband and son.