Slytherin Lovers
15

Sean couldn't sleep, he kept thinking about Evelyn. Sean really wanted it.

Damnit damnit!

Had he not attended Slughorn potion class, this might not have happened.

It had been three more hours he rolled over on his bed just to find a comfortable position in order to fall asleep. Sean almost closed his eyes before an owl suddenly came into his room. The man got up and looked at a gray owl that he believed belonged to his mother.

Sean immediately approached the owl and gave the piece of meat on his plate before taking a letter from his mother.

He opened a letter and a moving picture. The photo shows a picture of a grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, Scorpius and a woman he does not know. “Is that Scorpius lover?”

The owl flaps its wings and leaves Sean's room.

Hey, Son.

I miss you so much. How's it going?

Don't worry, we're all fine here except your brother who's getting crazy working. Mom is worried that Scorpius will become a weathered bachelor.

Mom sent us a picture if you miss us. Mom's sure, if right now you're wondering who the girl in the picture is.

She's Cissy's niece, which means your aunt.

Name's Tiara. Tiara Lestrange, daughter of Bellatrix Lestrange.

I'm sure if your father ever told you who he was except for the lazy Scorpius listening to our family history.

Your aunt will be staying with us from now on.

I hope you're not surprised and take good care of yourself, Son.

With Love

Astorians.

Sean was silent and in disbelief staring at the photo.

Is that girl really her aunt? She was too young to be called an aunt.

***

The news suddenly echoed throughout the Hogwarts building. Principal Mcgonagall himself had no idea what happened when he learned that Professor Alba had been pronounced dead this morning. Some hogwarts teachers mourn and stop learning activities for two days, until they find the right substitute teacher.

Simultaneously the daily prophet made a very surprising headline ‘One of the former death Eaters

hiding the whereabouts of her daughter’, Hermione shook her head reading the headline and was surprised to find out who was discussed this time, his memories revolved around sharing a movie roller as he recalled who had cursed him in the Malfoy manor back then.

His grip tighter on the daily prophet made Ron look at him in wonder. “What's up, Mione?”

Hermione nodded nervously. “I don't know, Ron. It's just that this can't be trusted.”

Ronald raised his eyebrows not understanding the purpose of the wife's words.

“Malfoy found their missing relatives.” Hermione.

“Then?”

“Their relative is a daughter of-of Bellatrix Lestrange.” Ron widened his eyes to look at his wife in disbelief. “Malfoy made an announcement regarding the daughter of Bellatrix they just found.”

Ronald shook his head in disbelief. “Quite shocking.”

Hermione nodded.

“Then what makes you restless, Mione?”

Hermione looked at her husband confused. “What if it's like-like Bellatrix?”

Ronald smiled. “I don't think so. It was a long time ago, actually I myself was not surprised enough when suddenly there was a girl who claimed to be the daughter of Bellatix.”

Hermione looked at him in wonder. “ Does that mean you know something?”

Ronald shakes. “Not, it's just that all this time we know enough if Bellatix has a husband without a child. It is possible that the girl has been hidden or there is another reason.”

Ronald seized the daily prophet and took his wife's hand. “Trust me nothing bad will happen, at least the girl did not claim to be the daughter of Voldemort, the snub.” It clearly made Hermione smile comically as her husband mocked the dark lord.

“You're laughable, Ron.”

Ronald rolled his eyes. “Come on, if that really happens then there will be the next war.”

The news of Bellatrix's daughter has spread throughout the wizarding world. Lucius disagrees with Draco's proposal or Narcissa's public disclosure of Tiara.

“Are you sure this will be okay?” Lucius looked at his wife with an unconvinced look. “What if some witch still has a grudge on Bella and an impact on Tiara?”

Narcissa smiled. “Luce,” call him. “It has been a few dozen years since the war happened. I think no adverse impact happened to Tiara.” Evidently.

Lucius sighed.

“No one will hurt Tiara, especially she has become one of the Malfoy family even though she bears the surname of her father and mother.”

The sound of footsteps echoed, Narcissa turned her head and found her beautiful niece stepping closer to the two.

“Bi, no mail from hogwarts.”

Tiara handed him a letter that made Narcissa look at him in wonder. The woman opened and read the contents of her letter with an unbelievable face.

Narcissa covered her mouth with her hands.

“What's up, Cissy?”

“Professor Alba died this morning.” Lucius widened his eyes making Tiara frown.

“Who is professor Alba?”

“One of the teachers in hogwarts, defense teacher against black magic.” Answer Lucius.

***

Evelyn was able to find her mother and father after she finished attending the funeral. “Hi mom, dad.” It's her handkerchief that makes Ginny hug her daughter.

“Are you okay, baby?” Evelyn nodded at her mother's question.

“Im okay, mom.”

“Thank God, the news of Professor Alba's death makes me quite worried about your circumstances.”

“Your mother really panicked to drag me earlier.” Evelyn smiled as Harry blurted out a light sentence that made Ginny look at her dislikefully.

Ginny broke her embrace. “I brought you some stuff. I hear you're not coming home for Christmas.”

Evelyn shook her head. “Sentence, mom. Actually my details are under the auspices of the late professor Alba,” Evelyn stared at her parents. “But with this incident maybe Principal Mcgonagall will reimburse me.”

Ginny nodded in understanding. “I hope Christmas you can still go home.”

“Ginny, Harry.” A voice made the Potter couple turn their head and find a smiling Asian woman in his direction.

Behind the woman was Wendy who was smiling at Evelyn.

Ginny smiles. “Hi, Cho. How are you?”

Cho smiled. “As you can see. I haven't seen you guys in a long time.”

Harry and Ginny nodded. “So, she is your daughter?” Harry stared at Wendy wearing a blue robe making her shake in disbelief. “Truly like you, Ravenclaw.”

Cho cang smiled and nodded. “So does your daughter.” Cho turned to Wendy. “Mother will see you later.”

Wendy nodded.

“Looks like I should go too, mom.” Ginny nodded as Evelyn followed Wendy to return to hogwarts.

Cho smiled. “Tak feels like it's long gone and it feels like just yesterday we lost it and the war started.”

“We have lost many people including Lupin and Nhympadora.” Harry smiled bitterly.

Ginny looked at Cho who was looking towards the cemetery. “Did you miss Cedric?”

Cho smiled mischievously. “Don't tell my husband, later he can misunderstand.”

Harry smiled and nodded. “I thought you couldn't forget it until you married the man surnamed Son.”

“It was like that.” Cho looked at them seriously. “Have you guys read the daily prophet today?”

Ginny and Harry nodded. “It just so happens that we were so surprised by the news about professor Alba that Ginny tweeted about Evelyn who is not-no.”

“Did you just say, Harry?” Harry grimaced at his wife's gaze.

“Can I assume you guys haven't read it this morning.”

Ginny looked at him in wonder. “Actually what's up, Cho?”

“Daily prophet says that the appearance of a girl in the Malfoy family is the daughter of Bellatrix.” Cho could see the incredulous look of the Potter couple. “I wouldn't believe it if my husband hadn't said it this morning.”

“So did we.” Answer Harry. “I don't think she has a successor like Malfoy.”

***

Professor Alba's death led Principal Mcgonagall to investigate using a few aurors before it was assumed that professor Alba had muggles.

Heart attacks never happen to witches. They say if it is one of the muggle diseases especially the witches have a stronger anti-body than muggles.

Today is the second day after the death of professor Alba. Evelyn completely refrained from saying anything inappropriate to Sean, of course the youngest Potter did not forget how Xanders explained if he was in imperius by Malfoy.

Irene and Bianca are relieved at least that the misunderstanding doesn't last long, and Xander and Evelyn's relationship begins to improve.

At the lions' desks, Mark and Theo talk about their teacher who just left the hogwarts and it invites a strange look from Bianca.

“Come, Mark. We all know that the late Professor Alba was cruel.” Said. “You didn't forget, how ruined our third year was.”

Mark grimaced hearing Theo's words. “That if you don't fight with Elwood, Professor Alba won't give you detention.”

Theo nodded. “You are right. But, headmaster Mcgonagall announced if the defense class against witchcraft was temporarily closed before finding a suitable replacement.”

“What?” Bianca exclaimed to make Theo and Mark turn around. “Can you explain again?’

Theo scratched his non-itchy head.  “Professor Mcgonagall says defense class against black magic is closed for a while.” He said that made Irene clap.

“Finally I can rest after so long.” Irene said happily. “So, when does the search for new teachers start?”

“Today.” Theo and Mark replied in unison, Irene just choked on her spider juice. Looks like Merlin didn't allow the witch to calm down.

***

The professors of hogwarts held a meeting, discussing the change of new teachers. Hagrid sat there and said he disagreed with the rapid change of teachers.

Professor Slughorn did not comment.

“Why do you disagree, Hagrid?” principal Mcgonagall opened his mouth after several teachers finished arguing.

“Isn't this too fast?” tanyakanya. “Professor Alba just died two days ago.”

Principal Mcgonagall slightly nodded, his lips twitching as if to refute even though what Hagrid said was true.

Professor Sprout, who had been silent, suddenly opened his voice. “But, children still need professors in magic subjects it.”

This time Hagrid was silent. “Although it sounds disrespectful we change teachers in a fast time, but all students still need new teachers in this case.” some teachers nod justifying professor Sprout's remarks.

“More seventh year children who will soon face N.E.W.T.we need a teacher who copies their value data on the files of the late professor Alba.” Evidently.

Principal Mcgonagall looked at Hagrid who seemed to be giving up. “So, what do you think this time, Hagrid?”

Hagrid sighed and nodded. “It looks like I have no other choice either.”

The headmaster got up from his chair. “Alright, I will announce new teacher vacancies at Hogwarts.”