A Fall Through Worlds And Time Apart

Part 16

Ara woke up next day and went down to a very crowded kitchen.
She was trying to sneak back to her room but was spotted by Harry. "Ara,good morning..slept well?"
She smiled and noddedas she looked around the kitchen. "good morning to you too, kiddo" she ruffled his hair taking a seat next to him."I just combed it now" Harry complained. "Did you now?" Ara grinned. Harry tried to glare at her but softened at her smile. "What are you searching for?" Asked Harry.
Ara shook her head quickly and started to say something but Remus interjected,
"He is most probably asleep. Don't worry " he smiled as Ara blushed.

"Hey everyone already having breakfast without me?" Sirius fake pouted joining the table. "Well everyone except Ara" Tonks said. Ara was now red as a tomato. "I...didn't...I..." she struggled as Tonks laughed and hit her lightly handling her breakfast. "Hey am just messing with you.." Ara relaxed and took her breakfast.

As breakfast progressed, Molly asked. "Are we sure the school letters aren't delivered yet?" "Yes Molly, but we have time don't we?" Sirius assured. Molly nodded " Yes,but its about time..."
"Lot of fifth years....I wonder who the prefects are.." Tonks said. "You were prefect Tonks?" Ara asked. "Me? Merlin No. My head of house said that I ...erh...lacked necessary qualities, such as the ability to behave myself." Everyone laughed. "How about you guys? Who got the badge?" Tonks asked eyeing Lupin. " Well..I.." he looked flustered. "Of course our dear Moony got the badge." Sirius said thumping his shoulder. "Was it not you ? Or...dad?" Harry asked. " Nah, Me and James spent too much time in detention. Dumbledore gave it to our good boy moony here." Sirius grinned at harry. "Maybe he thought Remus would keep you in line?" Ara asked. Remus laughed shaking his head and answered, "If he did, I can say that I failed dismally"
Everyone laughed to that.
"Well, my kids got a lot badges" Mrs Weasley smiled proudly looking at Ron, whose eyes widened. Harry smiled encouragingly at him. But Ron shook his head dejectedly.

Suddenly the doorbell rang. Mrs Weasley ran off to get the door and Sirius went to shut his mother's portrait.

Everyone waited silently to know who had arrived. The tension broke when a heavy nauseating smell reached inside followed by Mrs Weasley's shouting.

"WE ARE NOT RUNNING A HIDEOUT FOR STOLEN

GOODS!"

"I love hearing Mum shouting at someone else," said Fred, with a

satisfied smile on his face as he opened the door an inch or so to allow

Mrs. Weasley's voice to permeate the room better. "It makes such a

nice change."

"- COMPLETELY IRRESPONSIBLE, AS IF WE HAVEN'T

GOT ENOUGH TO WORRY ABOUT WITHOUT YOU DRAG-

GING STOLEN CAULDRONS INTO THE HOUSE -"

"The idiots are letting her get into her stride," said George, shaking

his head. "You've got to head her off early, otherwise she builds up a

head of steam and goes on for hours. And she's been dying to have a
go at Mundungus ever since he sneaked off when he was supposed to
be following you, Harry - and there goes Sirius's mum again -"

Mrs. Weasley's voice was lost amid fresh shrieks and screams from
the portraits in the hall.

After a few long minutes, both Molly and Sirius came back looking flustered, having shouted their throats dry. Sirius gratefully accepted a glass of water from Remus and looked around "Where's Ara?" "She...erm...she may have gone to her room..er...she...doesn't like loud voices..." Tonks said looking doubtful. Sirius nodded, drank his water in a long swig and stood up. Molly stood quickly, "Sirius, you haven't eaten. I'll bring her."
"No, Molly. I'm going to her. And you haven't eaten either." He left quickly.
"Thats sweet " Ginny smiled. "Yeah" Harry agreed. Remus smiled at Harry and everyone finished their breakfast.
Harry was going to his room when he noticed the door to drawing room opened. He moved towards it and knocked on it. Ara looked up and smiled," its open, Harry. Come on in." Harry smiled and entered to see his godfather sitting on the floor with a wide grin and Ara near the window with a warm smile. He walked and jumped onto the windowsill. "Both of you ate anything?" "Yes,Kreacher brought some. You?" Sirius asked. Harry nodded. "So are we gonna clean today too?" He asked Sirius. "No, Ara says we should stop with the common places and....and leave my brother's room alone." "And I really think you kids need to take a break. Kreacher can help" Ara said. Sirius rolled his eyes "Of course Kreacher can but its just that he won't. I tried but....it didn't end well"
Ara shook her head "Thats because of the way you asked him. Kreacher is loyal to your family. He certainly won't be able to help you get rid of family heirlooms you know."
Sirius stared at her open mouthed for a second before saying " That's....that's really....ohh...." Ara smiled at both of them. Suddenly a loud shriek was heard from downstairs mostly like Hermione Granger.