Chapter 39
A few hours later
"Why did you seem so tense when you mentioned your other friend Minnie I think?"
Sighing I look down "Minnie's the friend I like, I've known for a while that she won't see me as more then a friend but, I waited in the hopes that she would change her mind even after she made it clear the idea of me with a female is disgusting to her".
"Why is that?"
"You've been raised in both worlds right?" I ask.
Seeing her nod I give a sad smile "she grew up in the muggle world her father is a muggle preacher, her mother is a pure blood from the Rosier family but, she was disowned for running off to marry him, while she's very interested in learning pure magic and about the magical world some things are harder to accept for her, she was fine with me till I mentioned having a crush on someone to Hagrid, I never said I was talking about her but she made it clear it disgusted her".
"Oh I'm sorry" she says softly.
Shrugging I twirl my wand in my free hand absentmindedly "it's okay, I knew her feelings I was still hopeful, but since I've seen that she's starting to find her admirer charming, I finally had to accept that it won't happen, it's why I think courting is best".
"It's normal to want to wait for someone in the hopes they finally notice you"
Smiling slightly I glance at her "you're good at understanding emotions".
"Thank you, Aunt Tina says it's my blessing, unlike my mom I can feel others emotions without being in their mind"
"What did you feel about my friends?" I ask smirking.
"Pomona and Flitwick like each other I think it could turn into a relationship if given time, Myrtle was conflicted about seeing us together but happy as well, you're brother was confusing he's in love and happy but also sad"
Nodding I smile at her "Myrtle knows about my feelings, Hagrid recently gave a ring to a woman raised as a Ward to Veelas so he's now engaged, but he's sad because before he started school his father died, he was raising himself till Dumbledore brought him to Hogwarts, I met him and brought him home, my parents eventually asked if he would join our family and recently they adopted him and a muggle born witch she's four".
"What of his mother?"
"She took off when he was very young she wasn't very maternal, the men in my family have been making a point to spend time with him to bond with him"
"Are the stories about you true?" She asks.
"Depends what ones you've heard"
"That you unknowingly help make Sprout a new pure blood line"
Laughing I nod "Yes, I didn't even know that would happen I was just trying to show my friend more of this world and next thing I know the magic around her exploded, I could only see blurry shapes but I know my family and some others where cheering and talking excitedly while taking her in to the medic wing. I know the explosions happen when we connect with magic put most half bloods don't connect and if they do they're normally ones that hold pure blood last names".
"Mother's been teaching me it I didn't understand why it was so important but I've been trying harder now, I think if I get my last name recognized as a pure line then my Father will be accepted in the wizarding world even if he's seen as a Squib"
"Squibs are magically gifted"
"What?" She asks stopping to look at me.
"Squibs can see and feel magic they have a magic core it's not strong enough to do magic, but it's enough that they could have a magical child or even grandchild, it's a safe guard to ensure magic doesn't die out"
"Then why are they treated so bad?"
"Because they're stuck in a magical world unable to do it, to us that's a fate worse then death no one's really looked into muggle borns but all of them have a Squib in their family somewhere"
Reaching the Scamander home I walk her to the door knocking before looking at her "I had a nice time, would you be willing to join me again?" I ask.
She nods slipping in when Jacob opens the door "hello Sir" I say bowing at my waist.
"What did you do?" He asks sternly.
"We walked around Hogsmeade, bought some candy, I had to deliver two unicorn foals, introduced her to my friends and brother Hagrid, then we walked around more just talking Sir" I answer calmly.
"How's the mother and babies?" Newt asks popping up behind him.
"Fine Sir, I left them in the care of the Centaur herd while she recovers after healing the damage from the first foal who got stuck"
"Good I'll swing by later to check up on them" he says nodding before walking away.
Jacob nods looking confused but relaxed "you didn't try anything?"
"No Sir, I gave my word that I wouldn't do anything that would damage her reputation, she's a lovely lady I also enjoyed my time with her and look forward to seeing her again" I say softly.
"You're pretty far from your school, do you need Queenie to take you back?" He asks.
Blushing I rub my neck embarrassed by the fact I'm not allowed to Apparate even though I know how since I'm legally not allowed to know how "I was planning on asking my elf to take me back".
"I'll take you, it will give me a chance to talk to you" Queenie calls out from inside.
"Yes ma'am" I say calmly.
When she steps out she kisses Jacobs cheek nudging him back inside before leading me to the Apparation point.
Landing in Hogsmeade I frown pressing my hand to my stomach "I mean no disrespect, but Apparating with you is uncomfortable and upsets my stomach more than anyone else".
"You're not the first to say that" she says laughing "now I've been trying to process what I picked up in your mind".
I flinch slightly but nod "the problem is, I keep getting jumbled flashes of two different lives, I know your sister explained that your past lives are active in your mind, I just need help getting the memories to stop I'm scatterbrained enough without having to work around your memories".
Nodding I look down nervously "I didn't have my shield up since no one ever willingly dives into a Black's mind, the few that have I kept a shield up while they are to keep my mind under control, but with you I didn't and unfortunately you had the full effect of seeing into my mind, Mother will have to help you with that".
"Where to?" She asks smiling linking our arms.
Shaking my head I pull away gently "No, if you Apparate me again I will get sick".
She huffs almost pouting at my answer "Kreacher" I call.
He pops up bowing slightly "Young miss need Kreacher" he says proudly.
"Yes could you please take Madame Kowalski and I back home, she needs Mother's help?"
"Yes, Kreacher's proud to Serve Young miss" he says grabbing our hands.
Landing in the library I laugh catching a pillow that hits the side of my head "must you and Kreacher pop in like that when I nap, it always startles me" Mother rants from her spot on the couch.
"Sorry Mother, Madame Kowalski accidently got in my mind when we met and I unfortunately did not have a shield up, I did not know she was gifted as a Legilimens, she got the full effect of invading a Black's mind could you help her"
Mother sighs getting up "flashes of her memories or losing parts of yours?" She asks.
"Flashes of her memories"
"Right easy fix, come along and Kreacher take Aquila back to school" she orders.
"Kreacher must teach Beeley proper dusting Miss" he says sadly.
"Right I'm sorry Kreacher I forgot about that, go teach her, Missy can take her back" Mother says before leaving the room.
Turning I reach out touching his shoulder "how are things going for you with Missy and Beeley?"
"Beeley called Kreacher Dad yesterday was very proud" he says nodding while puffing his chest out "Missy accepted Kreacher rose rock as well".
"Rose rock, that's to ask to court her right?" I ask wanting to be sure.
"Yes, Missy accepted, Kreacher may have wife and child soon"
"That's great Kreacher I'm proud of you"
"Young miss don't think Kreacher to Young?" He asks nervously.
"No Kreacher, you are old enough to court and when you're both ready, I'll give my blessings so it's noted that you're allowed to marry"
"Young Miss remembers it has to be a gift right?" He asks.
"Yes I remember and I'm working on an idea for it"
Hearing Missy pop in I smile holding my hand out to her as Kreacher takes Beeley off to teach her "how are you Missy?" I ask.
"Missy well" she says softly.
"You're still practicing reading and writing with Kreacher right?"
"Yes Miss, Missy can read to Beeley for bedtime"
"That's good, your communication is getting better too"
"Yes, Missy is understanding more, is Young miss ready to reach school?"
Nodding I hold my breath as she takes us to Hogsmeade and breath out slowly when we land "Missy getting better with traveling" she says proudly.
Nodding I smile at her "you are, it's not as uncomfortable anymore" I say.
Hearing the chimes from the clock alerting for dinner I look up "Miss must hurry need dinner" she says while frantically pushing for me to go.
"Okay I'm going Missy be careful heading home" I say while walking towards the castle.