Reunited.
Bowie sighed in relief. She bet the train. After mentally doing a little victory dance, she walked out on to the platform. ‘Now to wait’ she thought to herself. She kept an eye out for the Malfoy’s, so she knew where they were. she turned to check the entrance to the floo room when her eyes swept over a small group of red heads. She recognised Bill straight away. She grinned when he noticed her. ‘Well, I better introduce myself then’ she thought to herself as she made her way over to the group.
“Well hello Curse-breaker Weasley. Fancy meeting you here” her grin widened when he frowned and then realised who she was. “I didn’t get to introduce myself before we left, but I’m Bowie, you’re going to see me a lot more around the bank and I believe Chief Ragnar has placed me in your team.”
“Yeah, sorry ‘bout my behaviour back in the bank, just call me Bill.” Bills hand went to the back of his neck and rubbed. “I’m protective of those I call family”
“Pfft don’t worry about it, if what I’ve been hearing about my cousin is even slightly true, he needs all the protection he can get.” And Viktor and Matty have kept her very well informed. Even if none of them knew who exactly harry was to her family until today. “And I’m being rude, I apologise, Hello everyone as I said I’m Bowie” she reached out her hand towards the elder male redhead.
“Nice to meet you Bowie, I’m Arthur. This is my wife Molly, our son Bill you seem to know already but the two next to him are our sons Charlie and Percy. I must say you look awfully familiar. Have we met before?” Arthur seemed like a very excitable man and her shook her hand with enthusiasm.
“Ahh you might know my dad’s?” she didn’t know what she could and couldn’t say at this point. “Unfortunately, that information has to stay, as the muggles say, Hush hush. But just for the moment. I’m sure you will probably here about my Gramps in the coming days.” She flashed them a smile. “What time does the train usually get in? I was just told to be here by Six.”
“It gets in at 6pm, usually on the dot. I take it you’re waiting for someone?” Charlie seemed the one to answer that. He was staring, but he didn’t care. There was something about this girl he couldn’t quite put his finger on.
“Yep. My school competed in the tournament, but two of my friends decided to take the train back with the three other champions. So picking them up as well as a few stragglers” she heard the train approaching before anyone else and looked over her shoulder. “Looks like its right on time” she turned back towards the party of red heads and almost laughed. Charlie had his head cocked to the side, Percy had his brow raised and the older Weasleys were looking over her shoulder. She looked at Bill and Giggled when he raised an eyebrow and mouthed ‘how did you know’. She tapped the side of her nose and laughed when he rolled his eyes.
“You’re going to be a fun addition to the team. But I have to ask, Who’s your training officer? I didn’t realise anyone on my team was looking for an apprentice.” Bill would have to check in more with his team.
“Oh, Ah I don’t have one. I have Four masters that basically make me an expert in the field” she watched as his and Charlie’s jaws dropped.
“Wait! How old are you?” Charlie was shocked. His one of very few dragon experts in the wizarding world and his apprenticeship took 5 years.
“I just turned 18 this past April” she loved watching people’s reactions. “I have my masters in spell crafting, warding, defence and the dark arts.” More open mouths.
“Why would you want a masters in the dark arts dear? It is very addictive magic, and you could hurt yourself” Molly didn’t like this. She was too young to be meddling with such magic.
“It’s only addictive if you don’t know how to use it and recognise the signs. And why wouldn’t I? I would rather know the spells I’m defending myself or my family against then going in blind. I can assure you Mrs Weasley, I know what I’m doing. Mistress Dobrev wouldn’t have let me pass if she didn’t think I did.” British wizards and witches were so stuffy.
“What school did you go to.” She looked at the quieter of the red heads. Percy?
“Percy, right? I went to Drumstrang, Graduated two weeks ago” Smileing widely. No more school.
“Ah that explains the masters. And yes, I am Percy, nice to meet you. So, it’s true about the classes? You can actually do apprenticeships under your professors?” He wondered why Hogwarts didn’t do that.
“Yep. But only if you show enough promise. That means being the best in the class and still out preform everyone else.” She had straight O’s in both O.W.Ls and N.E.W.Ts. She’s never gotten below an EE and even then, that was for divination and she dropped it at the end of her second year.
“Bloody hell, you don’t look like a nerd. Not that looking like one is a bad thing. Just you don’t… shutting up now” Charlie looked flustered. She cocked her head and looked at him. His eyebrows went to his hairline when her hair changed from a purple mess to blonde braids and back again. She laughed when he let out a very cute huff. Throwing him a wink she turned and watched as the train started to pull into the station.
She started bouncing on her toes when the train finally stopped, and people started pilling out.
“If your friends are with who I think they are, they will be out in a few minutes. He doesn’t do well in large crowds.” She jumped slightly, she didn’t realise Bill was standing next to her. “Look I really am sorry for my behaviour earlier. The kids been through a lot. He wont talk about what happens when he goes back to his ‘family’ no matter how much we try, I’m worried about him. Mum and Dad have tried helping but nothing ever happens. If that man back at the bank really is his grandfather, then please don’t let harry stay where he is” He might be slightly begging but he didn’t care. His mum and dad were just as worried as him and the others. Dumbledor just kept telling them his safe and its all a big misunderstanding. Pfft yeah right.
Bowie looked at Bill for a moment. “I’ll talk to Gramps when I get back.”
“Thank you. I believe Griphook and Ragnar have called him, we found a few things that weren’t right. But I can’t say anything here” Bowie gave the man a nod in thanks then heard a heavily accented yell.
“BOBO” the Bulgarian accent pierced through the station while a loud laugh could be heard from the slightly shorter not as stocky guy next to him. Yep, she was going to kill him.
“Excuse me Bill, I have the Bulgarian Bonbon to kill” then she sprinted off. She saw Viktor brace himself and threw herself at him. Jumping up, her legs wrapped around his waist, arms around his neck. “Fuck I’ve missed you.” Squeezing as hard as she could, Viktor squeezing back.
“I’ve missed you to.” Thanking the gods she opted not to come for the tournament, Viktor sighed as he put her down, still hugging her.
“What am I? Devil’s snare?” she looked straight into Matty’s eyes and smirked. “Shit. Don’t you dare Bo” hands up in surrender, backing away slowly. She turned back to Viktor, then back to Matty. Both of them threw themselves on top on him. “Get off me woman. You’re squashing me” Matty literally was stuck under her and Viktor.
“Oi why is it just me squishing you? I’m tiny!” bowie huffed as she pulled herself up. Oblivious to the people around her.
“Yes, well what would you rather be under? 190pounds of your tinyness or and I do mean this as a compliment Vik, 300pounds of pure Bulgarian muscle?” Matty said dusting of the dirt from his back. He looked up and smiled widely “I’ve missed your idiocy and even the bloody tackle hugs” reaching over he brought her back in for another hug. The three stood there for a minute more before letting each other go.
“Well? Introduce me to your new friends” Bowie hadn’t stopped smiling. 10 bloody months is to long to be apart.
“I’m Hermonie Granger.” The bushy haired girl said. So, this was the girl Viktor had taken to the yule ball.
“Nice to meet you. I’m Bowie” Viktor and Matty noticed she didn’t offer her last name. when she looked over at them, she shook head and mouthed ‘later’. They both nodded and continued looking around.
“hello”
“I’m gred”
“And I’m forge. We are”
“The best”
“Looking of the Weasley’s” the red headed twins said together with a bow. They seemed like fun. She laughed and waved.
“I’m Ron and that’s Ginny.” More Weasley’s… it was a red headed invasion. She wasn’t mad about it.
“Neville Longbottom.” A mousey haired boy said nervously. Bowie just thought ‘naw his adorable’
“I’m Harry. Matty has told me a lot about you, nice to put a face to the name.” he was not jealous. Ok… maybe a little jealous.
“He has, has he? All lies I assure you. I’m a very studious student who never in her life pranked anyone. I really don’t know where he gets these stories from.” Mock glaring at her best friend.
“So, you didn’t time it, so all the bathrooms flooded at the same time?” She reminded him of someone.
“Yeah, that was brilliant and actually my brother, Phoenix, came up with that one. Now he may look like someone who pushes a cart full of books around but his a bloody pranking genius. Beware the quiet ones” wiggling her fingers in front of her. They laughed and actually agreed, looking towards Neville, who just smiled and said ‘see ya’ then disappeared into the crowd.
“I need to go to. They will be waiting for me” Harry sighed. He really didn’t want to leave. Never did. At least Matty and the others said they would write, he doubted he would see any of them during the summer.
“I’ll walk with you” Matty was by his side in a second. Bowie looked at Viktor who just shrugged.
“Ok, we will wait here for you, don’t take to long though.” Waving them off as he walked away with Harry and Hermonie after they said goodbye to everyone
“Bowie, I’ll owl you later about the job. But if chief chose you, there’s a reason, so I’ll trust his judgement. Unfortunately, I can’t stay and talk, need to get this lot home so mum can finish her fussing” With a nod of his head, Bill stated rounding up his siblings. They all waved as they left.
“See you later Bill, it was nice meeting you all” Bowie said as she waved back. “They seem nice.”
“They are. And those twins will give you and nix a run for your money in the prank department” Viktor said. He was impressed by the two. Their pranks were designed to make people laugh and after what he and the other three champions witnessed it was going to be needed. He shivered.
Bowie was looking at her best friend when they were approached by a very blonde family.
“Excuse me but I believe we were to meet with you? My uncle only said to keep an eye out for someone with purple hair” The woman said.
“You must be Narcissa, Lucius and Draco. I’m Bowie.” Holding out her hand, she shook theirs when they were offered. “Yeah, don’t know why gramps didn’t give you, my name. do you all know Viktor? Matteo should be back soon, his just walking a friend back through the barrier. We can head off when he gets back”
“Its nice to meet you Bowie, I have to say, it was a surprise to hear Orion had a granddaughter. Would I be correct in assuming who your father is” Lucius asked.
“All will be explained back at home. Do you need help getting to Grimmauld place?” Something seemed off about the man. Like something dark was clinging to him.
“We should be fine flooing in dear. Draco is the only one out of us that hasn’t been there.” Narcissa said.
“Excellent. Here’s Matty, shall we?” Bowie put her arm through Viktors and nodded towards the floo room.
“Of course. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen my uncle and cousin and I am anxious to see them again.” It really had been a shock being woken in the middle of the night to the call of magic.
“Understandable. But I promise you, he had good reason to do what he did. As I said any questions you have can be answered tonight.” Bowie said as they reached the fireplace. “Now we can do this in pairs if your more comfortable, but it will mean that those of us who have been to Grimmauld will need to take one of the others.”
“That seems reasonable, I will go with Draco, Lucius you can take Mr… I’m sorry dear I didn’t get your name” Narcissa smiled at Matty.
“Oh, its Matteo Riddle mam.” He mumbled. That seemed to shock the blondes even more. “My father is not who you think, though we are related.” Matty growled. His father was not that mad man.
“I’m sorry dear we didn’t mean any offence. Lucius, you go with Mr. Riddle. If that’s alright?” Narcissa didn’t want to upset the boy.
“It’s fine. Just don’t Bring ‘HIM’ up if my father comes.” He said with a sigh.
“Looks like you’re stuck with me, my dear Bulgarian bonbon. That’s gonna stick around for a while by the way” Viktor groaned and ran his hand down his face, while the others chuckled.
“Right then, ladies first” Bo bowed towards the woman, who laughed as her son held out his arm. “12 GRIMMUALD PLACE” was yelled out once they were in the fireplace. Bowie turned to the others and waved through Lucius and Matty.
“You ready for a black family reunion? I would say get some popcorn, but I really don’t know what’s going to happen.” Bo turned to her best friend, he raised his brow and brought her in for a quick hug. Kissing the top of her head he pulled away and looked into her eyes.
“At any point during the night that you or nix needs an out, you get me and Matty, got it? I also have some news and you’re probably not going to like it.” He knew that Bowie could be quick to anger especially if it involved her family. Viktor held up his hand to stop her from speaking. “Not here. When we get back home, we will talk I promise”
She huffed and with a mumbled ‘fine’ they stepped into the fireplace and called for home.
Orion waited anxiously in the front parlour, he was waiting for his granddaughter to come home. He knew she would be safe, the young woman knew more then most when it came to protecting herself and those around her. He was also nervous. He hadn’t seen his niece in a long time. He sat and waited in his armchair, zoning out of the quiet conversation Alya and Phoenix where having.
The room suddenly turned bright green as the floo connection activated. When Orion looked up, he looked into the almost silver eyes of his niece.
“As beautiful as I remember my dear niece” Orion stood up and approached her. When he was a foot away, he reached out and pulled her into a hug. He felt her tense and then relax as her arms came around his waist and she buried her head into his shoulder. “I’ve missed you darling.”
“I’ve missed you so much uncle. Its so good to see you alive and healthy” Narcissa didn’t care that she was crying. He has always been a safe place to her. She pulled away and smiled at her favourite uncle. “I still can’t believe your really here” she said with a chuckle. They didn’t notice when the rest of their party arrived.
“All will be explained tonight once everyone gets here. Now let me introduce you all. Narcissa, Lucius you remember Alya?” Orion’s smile grew as he watched Narcissa embrace her cousin and shook his head when Lucius did the same. The man had always treated Alya like a little sister
He chuckled when he saw the look on their son’s face. It seems he didn’t know this side of his mother and father.
“Draco dear, this is Uncle Orion. You were only a baby when everything happened” Narcissa couldn’t stop smiling.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you sir. Mother and Father speak very highly of you.” Draco said holding out his hand. Orion chuckled and pulled the boy into a hug.
“No need for formalities, you can call me uncle” Orion released the boy and clapped a hand on his shoulder. “Now I believe you met Bowie and her cronies at the station, yes? Good, this is my daughter, Alya and Grandson Phoenix. I believe you and he are the same age. Just about to turn 17 if I remember correctly.”
“That’s right si…uncle. Its nice to meet you both” Draco was still in a bit of shock. This was not what he was expecting when he got off the train this evening.
“Yeah, you to. Will be nice not being the youngest anymore” Phoenix said with a grin.
“Uncle? You said others would be coming. May I ask who?” Narcissa had a feeling she knew but wasn’t going to say it out loud, she didn’t want to be disappointed if it wasn’t them.
“Of course. I’ve invited Andromeda and her family as well as Sirius and Remus to join us. There is much that needs to be discussed and sorted out, including more information we just learned of ourselves. I want my family whole again, so I will not allow for any misguided ideals to get in the way. You can not tell me in all honesty that you don’t miss your sister dear. I saw it in your eyes when I said her name.” Orion needed this to work.
“Of course, I do. I try to reach out, but my owls go unread, I don’t know what else to do.” She had felt so alone without both of her sisters. She had some solace in her sister-in-law pandora. But it wasn’t the same.
Lucius looked at his wife. He saw the pain she felt when her letters went unread and returned. She still sent them though. Every month.
“I had the same issues when she first left the family. I had to use Kreacher to get the letter to her this morning. I’m looking into it though. Something just seems off. She knew I wouldn’t care who she married as long as she was happy, so it got me thinking there may be more at work there.” Orion had just stopped talking when the Floo flared green and out fell a young woman with bright pink hair.
“Crap… ahh is this Grimmauld place?” The pink Haired witch asked. Brushing themselves off from their fall through the floo.
“It is… Are you Nymphadora?” Orion watched as the young woman’s hair turned bright red before turning back to pink.
“That’s me but please call me tonks, I don’t really like my name.” They blushed when they realised everyone was looking at them. Thankfully they weren’t alone for long as the fireplace turned green again and out stepped Andromeda and Ted.
Andromeda looked around and found herself surprised. The place had changed. No where near the dark desolate place it once was.
“Hello Uncle. Thank you for the invitation.” Andromeda held herself stiffly. She didn’t know why he even sent it, last she heard he was dead.
“Its good to see you Andi.” Was all Orion could say to the niece he hadn’t seen in over 2 decades.
“Andi?” Narcissa approached her sister, tears ready to escape. She couldn’t stand it anymore. She all but ran at her sister, throwing her arms around the taller woman’s neck. Hugging her tightly. “I’m so sorry Andi, I’m so sorry I didn’t stand up for you. I’m so, so sorry.” Crying for the second time in 10 minutes.
Andromeda looked at her little sister in shock. Shaking slightly, she hugged her back just as tightly. Looking up she saw Lucius smiling at them, his eyes misting as he gave her nod. Andromeda tightened her hold on her little sister and walked them over to the couch.
Orion looked on, happy to see the sisters together again. He made his way over to the man he assumed was Edward. “It’s nice to finally meet you, Edward. I’ve been waiting to meet you for some time, but I believe my niece may have been told a few lies.”
“Nice to meet you to sir, please call me Ted. I’m afraid, that can only be answered by her, she doesn’t really talk about this side of the family. The occasional bit about her sisters, But that’s about it really.” He knew it hurt her though, the years of silence between them all. The night of Bellas arrest, he held her for hours while she cried.
“I’m hoping to fix the things that have been done to our family. But I want you to know, even if it is over twenty years too late, hurt my niece and you will see why people say we’re all mad” with a hand on Teds shoulder, Orion smirked. Turning his head to his nieces, now sitting close together on the love seat he said “My nieces are very dear to me. Always have been.” He said this looking straight into Andromedas eyes. He needed her to know this. She gave him a small smile as her tears fell.
“So, for those who have just arrived, let me…” A knock on the front door sounded throughout the house. They heard as Kreacher opened the heavy, still groaning, front door. Muffled voices could be heard and then a fast passed shuffling.
Bowie and Phoenix let out low whimpers as the doorway was filled by a young man standing at over 6ft5, sandy blonde hair streaked in silver hanging around his face. His eyes flashing between amber and his usual ocean Blue.
"...ony... REMUS calm down. We can't barge in like that. What's gotten into you" Remus didn't even seem to notice as he entered the room, pulling a very confused Sirius behind him, stopping in front of Phoenix and Bowie. Sniffing the air around them, he knew them. But who were they?
Orion motioned for everyone to move away. He could see Remus was letting his wolf lead this.
"Remus what's going on, do you know these kids?" They looked familiar. The girl looked almost like him. Could be another cousin but the boy. He looked like Remus. Sirius watched as the boy’s face dropped a little.
"You both know us actually. But we need to explain first." Bowie whispered. Her wolf howling inside.
Remus took a step closer and inhaled. Their scent so familiar, something he had smelt a long time ago. He watched as the girl’s eyes followed his every movement, watched as she scented him. Her hand clasped around the boys. Moony was clawing at his mind, whimpering 'pup's' over and over. He just left Remus feeling confused.
“They smell like us pads” Remus mumbled to his companion, still staring at the kids in front of him. Although kids weren’t really the right word for the teenagers.
A cough behind them caused Remus to pull the two teens and Sirius behind him. Letting out a growl, a warning not to come closer. He watched the older man walking slowly towards him, head tilted down and palms facing forward, empty of his wand. A sign of submission.
"Remus? is Moony confusing you with his actions right now?" Orion smiled at the wolf.
"Yes" short and sharp. He recognised this man. But he was supposed to be dead. Sirius had grabbed his hand as soon as the man started talking. Mumbling under his breath 'not possible'.
“I can explain why, but first I need you to trust me. I am not here to hurt any of you. Now why don’t we move to the dining room? Everyone that was invited is now here and I think everyone would like to know what’s happening. Remus, Moony isn’t going to let Bowie and Phoenix out of his sight, so if they are alright with it, You and Sirius may sit with them.” He looked at his Grandchildren, their eyes still on their father’s, he saw them nod. “Excellent, shall we then?”
Matty and Viktor shared a look. Tonight, was indeed going to be interesting.