Chapter 18

So... I posted my other story, Wonderland, and I would so totally appreciate it if you went and read it and commented and voted and followed me and yeah. Thank you all!
                                                           ~Emmy


The day had finally come. Hope was leaving. Juliane and Bill were sad to see her go, and before they left, Juliane pulled Hope to the side. "What's the matter?" Hope asked.

"I don't know if we'll be able to have a real conversation at the order house, so I'm going to give you this now." Juliane started.

"What is it?" Hope was confused and excited to see what the gift was. 

"It's a little something that I found in the Pyramids. I made it into a necklace for you." Juliane shrugged as she held out the gold chain. There was hieroglyphics engraved on one side, and on the other there was a beautiful owl with two small rubies for eyes. 

"It's beautiful!" Hope gasped. 

"Glad you like it. When you touch the ruby, you can get into contact with me. I have a necklace just like it, except mine says Jules instead of Hope." Juliane smiled, pulling out a similar necklace from under her shirt. When Hope touched the ruby on her owl, Juliane's necklace glowed golden. Juliane touched her necklace and whispered a few words. A few seconds later, there was a voice in Hope's head. Just a whisper, replaying Juliane's message. 

'If you need anything, just call.' It sounded like Juliane was in her head. 

"Jules this is amazing!" Hope gave Juliane a hug before putting on the necklace. It fell just below her collarbone, and glinted in the rays of sun that had escaped through the curtains. 

"We need to leave now. Don't want to be late to pick up Harry and Harmony." Bill said, popping in his head. 

"We're coming." Juliane took Hope's arm, and went over to Bill, who turned on his heel and took them to the house where they were to stay at for the remainder of summer. 



Harry and Harmony lay on their beds, staring at the ceiling. It had been five days since the dementor attack, and they weren't allowed to leave their room. It was those days where Harmony missed Hope the most. Her sister always had stories to tell of her time in Egypt, and Harmony didn't have the heart to tell her that her summer had been horrible. The twins were forced to do work all day, and had no idea what was happening in the wizarding world. It was 6 o'clock, and both were still just laying there, to caught up in their own thoughts to talk. Harmony was thinking about Hope, and Harry was trying to find a way to communicate with the wizarding world. None of the twin's friends returned their letters. Not Astrid, Ron, or Hermione. Only Hope wrote them, and even then, her letters were short, telling about her day, reminding them to stay out of trouble, and then a quick goodbye. Both the twins missed their sister dearly, and wished she was there with them. Hope seemed to be having an amazing time with Bill and Juliane and both of them wished to get out of the house. Especially since there was no way that they would be leaving anytime soon. That was the sad part. Both were expelled after chasing off the dementors and Hope had no idea. Harmony thought about how her Aunt had gotten a howler that day after Vernon had tried to kick Harry and Harmony out of his house. It was a strange day. 

"Get out." He had said. 

"What?" Harry had asked, both the twins knew that the Dursleys hated them, but Harry didn't think that they would actually kick them out of the house. 

"I said get out!" Vernon roared, pointing to the door. 

"Fine!" Harry shouted back.

"We'll leave, but know this Vernon. I never liked you. You were supposed to be family, someone I could count on. Instead, you mentally abused us. I hate you Vernon Dursley." Harmony said. That was all she had gotten to say before an owl had flown through the chimney. 

"Take those damn owls with you!" Vernon shouted. 

"Vernon... Vernon it's for me!" Petunia exclaimed in surprise. Sure enough, it had been addressed to Petunia Dursley, the living room, number 4 Privet Drive. Realization swept across Petunia's face as she realized that the letter was a howler. 

"It's a howler." Harry said with wide eyes, recognizing the red ribbon. It all seemed to happen in slow motion. The howler opened it's mouth and shouted, 

"REMEMBER MY LAST PETUNIA!" A powerful voice shouted. The letter exploded and Petunia stood, shaking. 

"The twins stay." She said quietly. 

"What?" Vernon asked. 

"You two. Up to your room. Now!" Petunia barked at the two. 

"But- Who sent that howler?" Harry asked. 

"You heard your aunt! Get upstairs now!" Vernon yelled. Both twins stormed up the stairs. Harmony kicked her bedpost. Hedwig let out a startled hoot, and Alani, Harmony's cat, jumped off the bed and let out a yowl. Harry walked up to Hedwig, who he noticed had a letter in her beak, and removed it. 

'Harry and Harmony,' It started, 'Dumbledore had arrived. Don't leave the house, and don't use anymore magic.' It was signed by Arthur Weasley. Harry lay down on the bed after reading the letter to Harmony, and now they were waiting. Waiting for something to happen. But three days had passed and nothing. The Durselys had decided to go out for dinner, and the house was pitch black, minus the tiny rays of sunlight coming from the shades, Vernon had locked them in the room, and they were awaiting the family's return. There was a crash from outside of the room, and the sound of a woman cursing. Harry stood up and took out his wand, Harmony not far behind him. 

"Who do you think it is?" Harmony whispered. 

"I dunno." Harry whispered back. The door was blown off it's hinges, and hooded figures stood, crowded in the hallway. "Who are you?" Harry asked loudly. One of the people removed their hood to reveal a tired looking man, he had scars on his body, and looked around the small room with a small amount of disgust on his face. 

"Remus!" Harmony exclaimed. Remus Lupin smiled widely. 

"Hello Harmony, Harry, how've you been?" He asked. Harmony stepped forwards and wrapped her arms around her godfather. He hugged her back, smiling softly. 

"What are you doing here?" Harry asked. 

"What do you think? This is a rescue." Someone grinned entering the room and taking a fake fighter pose. 

"Adria, get up." Charlie smirked from in the doorway. 

"Come on Charlie. I'm so bored!" Aria exclaimed. 

"How are you bored? Nikio is standing right outside!" Juliane exclaimed from the kitchen.

"How...?" Harmony trailed off. 

"Lots of concealment spells." Adria said. "Now, let's go down the to kitchen, shall we?" The twins followed Adria, Charlie, and Remus to the kitchen where a large group of people were sitting. 

"Twins, this is Alastor Moody." Lupin pointed to Moody. 

"We know him." Harry said. 

"Don't confuse me with the punk who posed as me Potter." Moody growled. The woman sitting next to him rolled her eyes. 

"Lay off em' Mad-eye. They're only kids." 

"This is Nymphadora Tonks." Remus pointed to the woman. 

"Don't call me Nymphadora." She growled, her hair turning red and back again. 

"Calm it Nymphie. Let the man do his thing." Adria said, picking at her nails before looking up. "She prefers Tonks. But I don't really see it. I mean, Nymphadora is a fine name." 

"You're asking for it Smith." Tonks spat at the girl. 

"Oh no! Not me, I'm just a pregnant young girl with a DRAGON outside." Adria rolled her eyes. Remus ignored the two going back and forth, and continued on.

"You know Adria, Charlie, Bill, and Juliane." Remus said. 

"Where's Hope?" Harmony asked. 

"Not here. Not now." Juliane said gently, but her eyes were alert. Remus then pointed to a tall, dark skinned wizard in gold robes. 

"This is Kingsley Shackbolt." He said. 

"Pleasure." Kingsley said in a deep voice, extending his hands. Harry took one, and Harmony took the other. 

"And this is Alec." Remus pointed to a man with cropped black hair, and sharp, green eyes, that seemed to soften whenever he looked over at Tonks. 

"Hey." He nodded his head. 

"I swear he's a lot more enjoyable outside of work. Just really focused." Tonks elbowed her partner in the ribs, causing him to hiss and shoot a glare in her direction. 

"If you're done getting acquainted, I'd like to get a move on before Death eaters find out we're here." Moody grunted. 

"Oh calm it Mad-eye. None of them will know we're here. You're just paranoid." Tonks taunted. 

"Whatever. Let's go." Moody ushered the group out of the door, where, sure enough, Nikio was sitting there in her full glory. Her red scales glinted against the setting sun, and little puffs of smoke blew out of her nose every time she exhaled. Adria dug in her bag, and pulled out a pig, which she threw at the dragon. Nikio caught it easily. 

"Dria, please don't tell me that you have pigs in your bag." Juliane said, looking a little nauseous. 

"I don't just have pigs. I also have goats, rats, turkeys, and-" 

"Nope! That's it! I'm going to throw up!" Juliane exclaimed, going to the bushes and doubling over. 

"Juliane, stop being such a drama queen." Alec showed some emotion towards the girl, smiling in her direction. Soon, everyone realized that Juliane wasn't kidding, as the sounds of  her vomiting echoed throughout the deserted street. 

"Merlin. Juliane, I'm sorry. I didn't realize-" Adria tried but Juliane held up a hand. 

"Don't worry Adria. I'm just a tad squeamish." She muttered weakly. Bill walked over and helped Juliane up, before cleaning up after her. Juliane walked over to the group a few moments later, and smiled. "I'm perfectly fine." She assured them. Harry and Harmony clutched their things tighter, looking at the dragon in front of them. Nikio was large, with glowing emerald eyes. 

"Nikio is as harmless as a fly. Don't worry about her." Adria assured them, seeing the slight fear in the twin's eyes.

"Harmless. Right." Harry muttered. Kinglsey threw a broom at the two of them. Everyone grabbed a broom, and mounted it. 

"What do you think Harmony? Pink, or blue?" Tonks asked, changing her hair from bubblegum pink, to blue and back again. 

"Er... Pink." Harmony answered. 

"Thank you!" Tonks grinned. 

"Kick off! Keep in close formation." Moody barked out his orders. 

"You're such a worry wart Moody! Just stick close to me." Tonks laughed. The group kicked off, the brooms soaring high in the sky, along with Nikio. It had been all going smoothly. But nothing good ever happened to the Potter twins. 

"Dementors!" Someone yelled. Sure enough, a dozen dementors flew towards the group. 

"Expecto Patronum!" Adria and Juliane shouted. A dragon burst out of Adria's wand, and flew forwards, and a Dolphin swam out of Juliane's. The rest of the adults set their patronus'. Remus had a wolf, Bill had a Macaw, Tonks had a horse, Charlie had a blackbird, and Alec had a hawk. 

"Go! Get them to the hideout!" Juliane yelled. Tonks led the two away with Alec, Remus, and Moody, while the rest of them fought the dementors. The group landed at the house after a while, and waited. Tonks paced back and forth. 

"This is all my fault. This is all my fault." She murmured. "I should've helped." Her hair turned a mousy brown with worry. Moody whispered something, and number ten and number thirteen opened up to reveal a house. The door to the house opened up, and Hope walked out. Instead of heading straight to her siblings like both had expected, she went to Tonks.

"Where are they Tonks? Oh Merlin. I knew I should have gone with them!" She exclaimed. 

"Oh no. Hope, it wasn't your fault. They're going to be perfectly fine." Tonks responded. "It was only a few dementors." Only when Hope was reassured, did she turn to her siblings. 

"Hello twins." She smiled. Harmony rushed forwards and pulled her sister into a hug, Harry following soon after. The three waited a few more minuets after they pulled away, and soon did Nikio land in the front yard. 

"A dozen dementors!? I didn't even know he had them on his side!" Juliane exclaimed, climbing off her broom. 

"What did you expect? It's the dark lord we're talking about. He probably scared the soulless creatures into helping him." Adria joked. Charlie got off of Nikio, and gave Adria a check up. "Charlie, I'm fine. Relax." 

"Sorry Dria. I'm just worried about the baby." Adria hit him over the head. "Ow! Oh, and you too darling!" 

"That's what I thought." Adria sniffed before going into the house. Tonks followed her and soon after a crash was heard. 

"I'm sorry Molly!" Tonks exclaimed from inside of the house. 

"Let's go in Hope. Yeah?" Juliane asked, coming over. 

"Yeah. Are you guys alright? I was so worried about you the entire time, and the baby..." Hope trailed off. 

"We're fine Hope. Always are, always will be." Juliane assured her, leading the girl into the house. 

"Well... Come on then." Moody led them into the entry hall. Immediately, the stench of dust and mold filled the twin's noses. Inside, there were dozens of what looked like stuffed house elf heads. 

"Ugh. Even after a few days here, I can never get used to this entry hall." Hope wrinkled her nose.

"I wouldn't worry too much about it. I mean we're only going to be staying for the rest of the summer. Oh! And we need to go get your school books." Juliane fussed over Hope. 

"I know we do. And we will. After the meeting. You'll let me in this time... Right?" Hope gave Juliane puppy dog eyes. 

"No. You know we aren't allowed." Bill said from in front of them. 

"Why?" Hope complained. 

"Because." Juliane said. They stood in front of the kitchen door, staring at the covered painting in front of them. Tonks walked into another umbrella stand, knocking it over with a loud crash. The sheet was pulled away and an ugly painting of a woman started yelling. 

"FILTH! SCUM! MUDBLOODS IN MY HOUSE!" She screamed. Inside the kitchen, there was a high-pitched scream, and two yells. 

"MERLIN! SHUT HER UP BEFORE I DRAG YOU TO THE BOTTOM OF THE BLACK LAKE SIRIUS BLACK!" Serafina Thames shouted from inside the kitchen, sounding like she was in pain from the yelling. 

"Alright dear! Let me just get my-" Apparently, Sirius wasn't fast enough, because Sera came storming out of the kitchen, her nails sharpened into claws, and her teeth pointed. Her hair was deep red, and her eyes were black and crimson. She looked murderous. 

"WOULD YOU SHUT THE HELL UP!" She shouted at the painting. 

"HALFBREEDS DIRTYING THE HUMBLE HOUSE OF-" Sera angrily pulled the blanket over the painting, breathing out a sigh of relief. 

"Never again." She sighed before turning to the group. "Well hello. Welcome to the house of the order of the Phoenix. Adults, to the kitchen for the order meeting. Thank you. Also, welcome Harry and Harmony. I hope you don't mind the noise." 


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