Post by starr on Feb 16, 2009 19:38:18 GMT -5
twenty nine years later . . .
The atmosphere in the drawing room of number twelve, Grimmauld Place, buzzed with alarm as Theodore Nott spoke on the wireless. Copies of the Daily Prophet and other newspapers were scattered on the long oak table that rested against the southern wall. All eyes were set on Harry Potter as Nott's grim words rang throughout the room.
“... will unite the wizarding world once again, restoring the honor and purity of the days of old...” The newly appointed Minister of Magic was saying. He hadn't said it, not directly, but what he was implying was obvious: a purge of muggle borns. Low murmurs filled the room as the Minister finished his speech. Somebody turned the wireless off wordlessly.
“How did we let this happen?” Somebody wondered out loud, though everyone knew exactly how it had happened. After the war, the Death Eaters had cooled down, and Nott had seemed different... charismatic, to be sure. Now, though, it seemed like it had all been a ruse. The buzz of conversation filled the room again as people began suggesting courses of action, plans, how to fix this.
Ginny Potter looked up at her husband, her eyes clouded with worry as she asked the question on everyone's mind.
“What do we do?”
Harry paused for a second.
“Nothing.”
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“Victoire? Vicki, what do we do?” Lily Luna Potter inquired of her oldest cousin. Victoire's brow knit in thought as she bounced her eighteen month old son her hip.
“You heard your father.” She said, eying the rather large group of her cousins and siblings that had amassed around her. “Why are you all in my house, again?” She did enjoy the company of her family, but not when twelve of them showed up unannounced and brought friends.
“We have to do something, we can't just 'wait to see what their move is',” James added in a perfect imitation of his father, ignoring Victoire's question.
“And we know you're just as upset about Daddy's decision as we are...” Lily continued.
“Well, yeah, but what are we going to do about it? They're in charge.” Victoire said absently as her son squealed.
“Vicki, we're adults. You're married and have a kid. We can make our own decisions.” Lily pushed. “Come on, if they're not going to do something, we have to. Victoire paused for a second.
“I can't believe we're doing this.” She said after a moment, looking at her cousins.
“Someone has to do it.” James replied.
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“What do you mean, not a threat?” Scorpius Malfoy inquired of his father, who was currently having tea with the Minister. His mother stirred and coughed into her hand.
“They're just children playing war,” Nott explained calmly as neither Draco nor Astoria had an answer for him. “Hardly the end of the world.” Scorpius's eyes narrowed at that.
“Go check on your sisters and niece, dear,” Astoria finally managed after recovering form her embarrassment. “They have such a knack for getting in trouble.” He left the room quietly, knowing it was not worth it to pick a fight with his parents when their minds were made up. Entering the nursery, he tapped on his eldest sister's shoulder.
“Meredith, can I borrow you?” She nodded and followed him into the hall.
“What is it?” She asked, looking slightly irritated. She had the temperament of a pack mule at times.
“Looks like our Minister is less competent than we though he was.” Scorpius said with a small frown. Meredith raised a brow.
“I told you they wouldn't care. They're so sure they've got everything under control.” Meredith drawled, tapping her fingers on the banister.
“We're going to have to do something.” Scorpius said in a hushed tone. Meredith smirked in reply.
“Of course we are.”
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