Chapter 55
Chapter 55
Ginny wakes and gets ready for the day before heading to the quidditch pitch. It is only 6:30 in the morning but she needs to start the day with flying so that she can be calm enough to meet her parents. When she arrives at the pitch, she notices that she is not alone. Landing next to her is Draco.
‘Hey, Red, I see you are up early today. Wanna fly with me, or should we walk?’
‘I think I would like to fly but I don't want to get my broom. Can we fly together?’
‘Sure, climb on.’
Ginny climbs on the broom in front of him and Draco wraps her in his arms. He whispers in her ear, ‘lead the way. I'm here whenever you are ready to talk.’
Without another word the broom takes off like a rocket. They fly high and fast across the entire length of the pitch. Ginny loves the feel of his arms wrapped around her. His laughter has her looking over shoulder as she slows to a more relaxed pace. Without hesitation Draco leans forward to capture her lips in a slow kiss. After a moment he pulls away and leans his head on her shoulder. ‘How are you after last night?’
‘I'm a little nervous I guess.’
‘Thank you for the note. My father brought it to me himself. Who are your parents?’
‘Did he? Well, that was nice of him. My parents are Augustus and Joan Rookwood. I hope they are nice.’
‘I think I met Mr. Rookwood once but I don't remember much about him. I'm sure they will love you Red.’
‘You think? What about the rest of my family? I'm worried that there will be issues now that most of us aren't even related anymore.’
‘You and your brothers have always been close, yea?’
She nods as she turns the broom and angles lower to begin their descent.
‘I bet you couldn't get rid of them even if you wanted to. I mean can you imagine trying to hide from the twins?’
With a giggle Ginny lands, and they both climb off the broom.
‘Thanks Dray, I feel better.’
He pulls her into a hug before looking into her eyes. ‘I'm glad. Should we head in for breakfast?’
‘Not just yet.’ Ginny murmurs as she tightens her arms to pull him closer, he opens his mouth to ask another question, but she captures his lips in a tender kiss. Before they can begin snogging, he pulls away.
‘Gin, we need to go inside. We don't know when any of the parents will be arriving.’
They turn to walk inside as Draco wraps his arm around her shoulder to pull her close. When they arrive in the great hall Draco offers to run down to his dorm to drop off his broom, but Ginny says she doesn't mind walking with him.
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Winky pops into Grimmauld to check on the inhabitants. Missy Strange asks for an update on her loved cousin Reggie. Normally as soon as Winky arrives Kreacher is there asking why she is in his house. Winky leaves the kitchen and enters the room where Regulus is resting. Kreacher is sitting at his bedside, a strange look is on his face, but he seems to not notice his surroundings.
‘Kreacher? Yous ok?’
No response. Winky tries again.
‘Kreacher? Her voice is louder this time. But he is still not hearing her.’
‘Why... yell…?’
‘Oh, I’s sorry, Mister Reggie. I didn't mean to bother. ‘
‘No… both…. er.’
‘Mister Reggie still needs magic. Can winky helps?’
‘How…?’
‘Winky can shares her magic. Elvses have more magic to spare then wizards do. More than even the twinsies.’
‘Who…. you…?’
‘Oh sorry, Mister Reggie. I is Missy Lyra’s elvses. She is Missy Strange daughter. Missy Strange calls you …... Cousin?’
‘Bel... la?’
‘Yes, Missy Strange asks I check on you. She misses Cousin Reggie.’
‘Yes…. share…. Mag…’
‘Of course, Mister Reggie. I will tell Kreacher to helps too. Whenever he moves again.’
Winky notices a package in Kreacher's lap. ‘Twinsies dreams. Well, if he wants to play Winky can help with that too. Mister Reggie, no tell?’
‘Prom… ise.’ He says still slowly but with a smile.
Winky pulls out a small package from her pocket and opens it near Kreacher's feet. Sticky trainers are supposed to work on shoes but with a little extra push with Winky's magic it adheres to Kreacher’s feet. When he stands again, he will be stuck in place. After a moment Winky pulls out some magical mustache miracle stubble grow and applies it across Kreacher's jaw. With a nod she returns her focus to Regulus.
‘Good. Rest. When Mister Reggie wakes, maybe he speaks betters.’ Winky waits till Regulus closes his eyes before she places her hands on his chest. She pushes magic for about 15 minutes before she notices Kreacher begin to stir from his daydream.
Taking a step back, Winky addresses the other elf.
‘Kreacher yous supposed to be watching Mister Reggie. He could needs you.’
The stubble is slowly beginning to grow but it doesn't seem that Kreacher is aware.
‘Master Regulus was sleepings. He not need any things yet.’
‘He was wake. You was busy. Did you share magics with him?’
‘I… i…. No…?’
‘You needs to, wizards needs much much more magics. Like wards? Has to refill before gets any betters.’
‘Kreacher will helps Master Regulus.’
‘Good. who is healer?’
‘Jayna? I thinks? Not sure….’
‘Tells her about elvses magic, get me if needs to explains.’
‘Yes winky. Why yous here?’
‘Missy Strange asks for cousin Reggie health, so I come checks.’
‘Thank yous Winky. Master Regulus feels stronger already.’
‘Now you share magic so he feels stronger than ever, I needs tell Missy Strange.’ With a soft pop winky was gone.
Kreacher stood and could not move his feet he looks down and notices the substance on his feet and the empty wrapper. He raises his hand to cover his face and thats when he notices they facial hair. With a laugh Kreacher leans until he is able to grip Regulus' arm before beginning to share his magic. He remains that way until the twins arrive not long after.
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The students enter the great hall the morning many of them will be reunited with their biological parents. The hall is quieter than normal because many are lost in thought.
Ginny and Draco enter the hall, and he follows her to the Gryffindor table.
‘I'm here Red. I won't leave your side unless you tell me.’ He whispers in her ear as they sit next to each other. She leans toward him, and he wraps his arm around her shoulders in a hug. They begin to eat when Lyra sits across from them.
‘Morning.’
‘Morning,' they answer together.
‘Nice fly?’
‘Of course. It's always a good time to fly.' Draco smirks at Ginny's words. Hermione nods. 'Is Arthur coming today?’
‘I wrote him a letter last night. I hope he will be here.’
‘I’m sure he will be. He knows it would mean a lot to you.’
Breakfast ends sooner than some wish. Before anyone can leave, McGonagall calls for attention.
‘Students, please bear with us through these long waits. Anyone who needs to meet their parents please remain in the Great Hall once they have arrived. We will help them find you, but we cannot accomplish that if we cannot find you. Everyone not involved may enjoy a trip to Hogsmeade, younger years please occupy yourselves in your common rooms' refreshments will be provided. Please be mindful of those in need of a peaceful atmosphere today.
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All escaped inmates are to contact the auror office by owl to schedule a meeting. Your Case will be reviewed for error. Charges trials and interferences will be accounted for, and determinations will be made. Legilimency will be used to determine truth. There is much to think about here, as you can see but I think the important thing to remember is that the ministry is determined to seek the truth. With any luck they will keep looking until they find it. In the meantime, I am here to share with you all the truths I uncover.
-Rita Skeeter
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‘Twin masters, you has arrived.’
‘Kreacher? Don't you normally meet us at the door?’
‘Kreacher was testing product…. And maybe got pranked at same time?’
Fred stops at these words while George continues to walk and looks at his twin over his shoulder. After breaking eye contact, he looks at how Kreacher was pranked, and he erupts in laughter. Fred gathers himself and steps around the chair Kreacher is occupying.
‘Who pranked you? And how did they sneak up on you?’
‘Kreacher was trying dream charm…... Didn't notice winky til after been pranked….’
‘Oh well those are supposed to break if someone tries to directly get your attention. Maybe the dose is too strong for house elves?’
‘Don’t you have some stronger for when someone relaxing by fire?’
‘Yes,’ George asks?
‘Maybe like that? Just a bit too strongs but not a bad thing.’
‘Fred, maybe we can just make a mini dose?’
‘Well, it’s worth a try, Georgie. Now who pranked you?’
‘Winky came to check Master Regulus.’
‘How is he?’
‘Stronger.’
‘Kreacher?’
‘Master Regulus?’
‘I feel…. Better?’
‘Winky tells Kreacher how to help.’
‘Good. thank…. Her for…… me please?’
‘Kreacher tells her now.’ Pop—- ‘uh twinsies? Please helps.’
Fred summons the solution to end the sticking charm. Then he pours it on Kreacher's feet. Taking a step forward Kreacher nods and pops away.
‘Boys?’
The twins look to their father. He has been waking more often but not able to communicate much, mostly the twins have been telling him about their lives. George snaps his fingers, and the bed moves Regulus into a sitting position before both boys sit in chairs next to the bed.
‘Do you need us to share more magic with you?’
‘Not yet…. Winky and…... Kreacher have…’
‘Elves can share their magic too?’ Fred asks
George nods, ‘of course, that’s how they heal each other as well as us if needed. Should we get healer Jayna?’
Reg nods and Fred stands so he can step closer to the fireplace. Before he can grab the floo powder the fire roars to life. Healer Jayna arrives to check on her patient like she does every day just before dinner.
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