An unexpected invitaion
POV Ominis
I spent the evening with Sebastian and slept in our house. We didn’t say much over dinner. But today, I really needed to catch up on my homework. I had misssed quite a few lessons, and it was necessary I got back into it. Unfortunately I needed help. So I would ask Edmund to give me a hand, if he was free.
After training and having breakfast, I apparated with Nathara in my bedroom at school. I left Nathara there, then knocked on Edmund’s door, but they was no answer. I then went to the living room, but no sign of him there. I found him in the study room. Perfect.
« Hey Edmund, I was wondering if you’re not busy, helping me catch up on my homework please ? » I asked.
« Oh, sure. I’ll help you » he replied. « Is Sebastian not with you ? »
« No, he needs … time to himself right now » I said gracefully.
« Sure » he responded.
I think he knew that something had happened, something sad. But he didn’t want to pry.
« By the way, I saw Valerian leave your room yesterday. You sure don’t waist any time ! » he laughed.
I could feel myself blushing.
« It’s not like that ! » I said mortified.
« I know. Well I sure hope so anyway. I’m just teasing you. So, have you kissed her yet ? » he demanded playfully.
« Oh , I … yes ... » I admitted.
« So, did everything go well ? » he asked exited.
« … yes. I followed you advice, and let instinct guide me »
« So how was it ? » he urged.
« It was, mind-blowing actually. Like nothing I had ever experiences before » I expressed delighted.
« Well, I’m glad » he replied joyfully.
There is one question I wanted to ask him, and I thought he would be the best suited to answer. But I didn’t dare.
So Edmund reviewed the new spells they had learnt. In concealment and disguise, they were working now on the Grinus Muto, which allows you to change hair colour and style, very effective for spying or hidding. The girls loved this spell. He showed me the movements with my wand, holding my arm whilst moving. After a few times, I successfully cast the spell.
In potions, we are making the antidote to veritaserum, so Edmund read the list of the necessary ingrediants .
And with Professor Radagor, they were learning de friendfyre curse, very powerful that conjures destructive enchated flammes that will go after the target and only be put out when it reaches it’s aim. A very dangerous and difficult spell. Only to be cast in class. So he once again showed me the movements pulling my arm.
Then he read to me the pages from the history of dark arts book we were supposed to read. But to be honnest, I wasn’t listening. My mind was on Valerian, and the passionate moment we shared yesterday. I could just remember the touch of her lips on mine, her warmth, her graceful moans, her crying my name. It was hard enough to focus the entire morning, but now it was just an unattainable goal. But I was quickly pulled out of my thoughts.
« Hey, you listening ? » said Edmund trying to bring be back to reality.
« Sorry, it’s so hard to focus after ... » I started.
There was a short silence.
« You mean after kissing Valerian ? Yeah, I get that. Listen, why don’t we get some food ? I might put your mind at ease » suggested Edmund.
I laughed. I seariously dind’t think that would help. Nonetheless, it was time for lunch.
I was hoping to find Valerian there. I helped myself to some food, and I could see a green shadow.
« Let’s go and sit with the girls » suggested Edmund.
Valerian was with Cassandra.
« Hey girls » said Edmund
I heard Valerian greet us in return, though looking my way.
I smiled.
« Hey you. Where were you this morning ? » asked Cassandra to Edmund.
« I was helping Ominis catch up on our homework and lessons » he explained.
« Oh, do you need any help ? » demanded Cassandra considerate.
« I think ... » I didn’t even have time to finish my sentence that we all heard a CRACK.
I heard a few students sigh of surprise.
I suddenly saw a little purple shadow appearing from nowhere and was reeking of smely feet.
It was Bing. I would recognise that smell anywhere.
Bing was the head house-elf of the Gaunt familly. He was to answer any demands we might have. But if he were here, that wasn’t good news for me.
« Bing !what are you doing there ? » I exclaimed.
« Greetings master » he said politely.
His voice was always gutty.
« Who’s that ?! » asked Edmund.
« Bing is my family’s house-elf, that is he works for the Gaunts » trying to rephrase my sentence as I didn’t like to think of them as slaves.
« Hello Bing. It’s nice to meet you » said Valerien tenderly.
« oh, … hello ! » he said finally relaxing.
« Bing, these are my friends Edmund, Cassandra and … Valerian ».
I hesitated when it came to Valerian as I was not quite sure what she and I were yet. Besides I didn’t want Bing to report to my parents what she meant to me.
« It’s is delightful to meet you all » said Bing jovial.
He then turned to me.
« Master Gaunt, Mistress Gaunt is furious with Master Gaunt. Master Gaunt has not responded to the Mistress’ letters. Bing heard Mistress Gaunt say that she would curse you. The Mistress is giving you one last warning, if you don’t come to the banquet in your honnour, she will come and drag you herself out of that school Mistress said»
« A banquet ? In my honnour ? Why ? » I asked puzzeled and worried.
« Mistress Gaunt forbade Bing from telling Master Gaunt. Or else, she would ... » he started sniffing.
« Ok, Bing. I get it » as I knew what she would do to him if he revealed anything.
« All I know is that the entire family is gathering, and the Malfoys, and the minister himself is coming »
Oh Merlin, this can’t be good.
« Say that you will come, Master Gaunt, please, or else Mistress Gaunt will be displeased. And when Mistress is displeased, then ... » he started sniffing again.
« Ok. I know what she will do » I blurted.
I really didn’t want to go, but I know my dear mother wasn’t joking when she said she would barge into the school, probably making a scene and humiliating me. No. I had to accept. And when it’ll be over, I can go back to my occupations.
« Fine. You can tell Mother I’ll be there » I announced.
« Good. Because it’s tonight »
« What ? And you’re telling me now ? » I exclaimed aghast.
« Well the date was in the letters. Has the Master forgotten ? » he revealed.
Of course, I didn’t read those letters, I just burnt them.
« Mistress wants you to look as elegant as possible . Is there anything Master Gaunt wishes Bing to do before he goes ? » he asked.
« ... »
I was about to say find me a new family, but it wouldn’t be wise in front of the others. They would start asking questions.
« No thank you Bing. You can go now » I replied instead.
« Good day everyone. Good day Master Gaunt » he finished.
And we heard a CRACK once more.
« What was that all about ? » demanded Cassandra.
« Merlin knows what my family wants now » I said irritated.
I was grimacing. Why in Merlin’s name would they gather the entire family, and the Malfoys, the second most powerful family and the minister himself ? In MY HONNOUR ? I was now dreading tonight.
« Are you ok ? » Valerian querried.
« … yeah » I replied lying.
I was freaking out.
I clearly didn’t sound convincing because after lunch, Valerian suggested we go for a walk outside. And I was happy to.
We were now strolling in the gardens.
« You’re very quiet today » she remarked gently.
« I’m sorry. I don’t mean to. I’m just … not looking foward to tonight » I admitted.
« The banquet. In your honnour. That’s quite something »
« Yeah, but not in the way you think » I said apprehensively.
« Why’s that ? » she demanded.
« … If you knew my family, you’d know why » I just replied.
« Then, maybe you’d like to tell me about them » she asked with her usual angelic voice.
« Want to, no. Though I probably should. Let’s just say that they won’t win parent of the year award » I said sarcastically.
« I see. You have a complicated relationship with them ? »
« To have a complicated relationship, you must have A relationship to begin with » basing the facts.
There was a silence.
I could feel her hand onto mine, and I embrassed it.
« I … have always been a disgrace to the Gaunt family. Firstly because I’m blind, and because I’m not like them. I don’t embrace their view on the world. And mainly because I’m not my brother. Everthing he does is, perfect, outstanding. Everything I do is, well, pointless and foolish. » I said frankly.
We then sat down on the grass, still hand in hand.
« When I was a child, I wanted to prove to them so badly that I was capable, that I was more than what they saw in me . That I too, could live up to our heritage. But whatever I did, it was never enough. Then I went to Hogwarts, and I met Sebastian and Anne. Then things changed. They helped me believe in myself, helping me mend my heart of all the abuse I had gone through. They let me into their family. And I would spend every holiday among them. That’s when I understood that family isn’t about blood, it’s about what you feel in your heart. They became my family. » I expressed.
« Do you still see or talk to your family ? » asked Valerian gracefully.
« Unfortunately, I can’t avoid them, they know how to manipulate me in order to make me do things I don’t want to. Like tonight as such » I said annoyed.
« Would you like me to come with you ? » she asked genuinely.
« Absolutely not ! » I brutally said without thinking.
I think she was kind of hurt as her shadow moved back slightly and my hand was being pulled suddenly.
« I’m sorry. I … It’s just … I’m doing this to protect you. You have no idea what my family is capable of. They are dangerous Valerian. And I will NEVER let them go anywhere near you » I declared determined as I kissed her hand.
« I … understand. I just feel, sorry. Sorry that you had to grow up thinkng that you are pointless and having to feel ashamed of yourself. Because you are none of these things. You are the most extrodinary person I’ve met Ominis. You are so smart, so kind-hearted and generous, compassionate and selfless. Honnestly they aren’t enough words to describe how brilliant you are. And if they can’t see that, then they are the blind ones, and they will have lost the opportunity to have an outstanding son » she sincerely announced.
At that moment, I realised I wasn’t just in love with her, I loved her.
How on Merlin’s beard did I get so lucky ? I just looked in her direction, dreamy and speechless.
In the dark world in which I live in, she was definitely my light, my sunshine.
I pulled her hand towards me, then put my arms around her waist with both my hands
and pull her gently on top of me. She was now sitting on my thighs, her legs on each side of my hips facing me as she put her arms behind my neck. I brought one hand up on the side of her neck, placing my hand right under her ear and left my other hand around her waist. And as she was slightly taller than me now. And I looked up. We were now inches away from one and other.
« Where have you been all my life ? » I asked her ecstatically.
I could feel her smiling as her skin where my thumb was resting moved up.
« I’ve been waiting for you » she replied sensually.
I couldn’t help but smile. I carefully drew her towards me so our lips would meet. They were brushing together, gently at first. I could feel warmth blossoming in my chest. We were now both panting. My arousal was commanding me for more. So I drew her waist closer to my chest and abdomen, so tightly that she was now arching her back. I could now truely feel the size of her elegant waist as I clutched my fingers into it. She tightened her arms around my neck. She was so bewitching. We intensified the rythm into kissing franatically. We were now breathing so heavily that we irrupted our kiss, lips now appart.
I released slightly my grip around her, giving her some space to breathe.
« Oh Valerian … » I grasped in a daze catching my breath.
I was yearning for more. And if I couldn’t satisfy my lust, I would go mad.
« Would … Would you let me … kiss you … more deeply ? » I begged lovingly.
« More deeply ? How ? » she asked curious.
« Well … I’ll show you if you let me. But only if you’re willing Valerian » I assured her.
« … Ok » she said a little unsure.
« Don’t be frightened. I would never do anything that makes you uncomfortable » I added.
« I know » she said with a smile.
I then lunged foward to her neck, inhaling her ginger fragnance and then pressed a kiss knowing how she relished it. I could feel her body shiver to the pleasure of it. She leaned her head backwards allowing me to continue kissing her up to her ear. She let out a blissful moan setting me into an irrevocable thirst for more. I was now aching for her and
I smashed my lips onto hers tightening my grip around her neck allowing me to kiss her mercilessly. I then brushed my tongue against her lips, as if to ask permission to take the kiss further. She let out a surprised moan, so I stroke her waist to ease her. She then relaxed as I continued my movements. She then parted her lips allowing me to press my tongue inside her. I was now sliding it along hers, slowly and gently allowing the intensity to buid between us. I was now panting savagly. I caressed her lower back to make her feel desired. I now used the tip of my tongue and I swirled it in circles around hers. And the motion was incredibly stimulating and gratifying. We kept on going until I moved away from her lips, wondering if she took pleasure in it, her forehead resting on mine recuperating.
« Did … did you enjoy it ? » I asked hoping she would have.
« Yes … it was actually very pleasant, definitely a new experience » she chuckled.
« How did you know what to do ? » she asked genuinly.
« Euh … I’d rather not answer that question » I answered as face was becoming red.
« To quote you, I can’t tell you all my secrets can I ? » I said impersonating her.
She laughed.
« All right, I’ll let this one go » she replied cheerfully.
I just looked in her direction, strocking her cheek and her waist for a little while.
« I’m sorry Valerian, but would you mind if I walked you back to our doorms ? I was hoping to call on Sebastian and accompagny him back to school this afternoon » I said meekly. I wished I could stay forever like this, her on my thighs, kissing endlessly. But I was required elsewhere today.
« Of course. If you need anything, you know where to find me » she said compationatelly.
« Thank you » I replied.
I walked Valerian back to the doorms and gave a sweet goodbye kiss on her cheek. Then I apparated to our house in Felcroft.
I couldn’t see a shadow indoors. I thought Sebastian might be outside. And he was, sitting by Anne’s tomb.
« Hey Sebastian. How are you feeling today ? » I asked gently.
« Much the same » he replied mournful.
I sat by his side.
« Would you like to talk about … anything? » I demanded placidly.
« No. I … just need some time. That’s all. » he answered.
« Ok. »
I just sat there, by his side, as we watched Anne’s tomb. Sebastian had planted flowers on it.
« The tomb looks nice. Anne would have said « boys, don’t be such whimps and man-up » » I told as I laughed.
Sebastian did laugh to my surprise.
« She would tell us to get a grip of ourselves and get moving instead of sitting here like couch potaoes » he added humourusly.
We both laughed some more, feeling grateful and sorrowful at once.
« That meminds me, I haven’t told you yet, Bing stopped by at luchtime »
« Bing ? Oh dear » said Sebastian alarmed.
« Yep » I replied sarcastically.
« And what is the matter now with your family? » he told charismatically.
« Merlin knows. They want me to come tonight for their banquet »
« Tonight ? That’s short notice ! » he exclaimed.
« Yeah, well, that’s what was in the letters. And there’s more. The whole family is gathering, including the Malfoys and the minister of magic, all this in my honour » I retorted theatrically.
« That can’t be good » he grimaced.
I let out a sigh of dispair.
« Why don’t I come with you, I could always prank whoever gets on your nerves. Your brother surely or cousin Metis ? » he said amusingly.
« Well I wouldn’t mind back-up if you’re up for it » I told truthfully.
« Well then, you can count me in » he told.
« You know my family won’t be pleased » I honnestly said.
« All the more reason to go » he answered comically.
Sebastian had met a few times my parents, though I tried to keep them appart for as much as I could.
« I was requested to look the part. You should probably too, not knowing what’s in the dragon’s den » I humoured.
He laughed.