Saiph

letters galore

"Ms. Black, black licorice?" Dumbeldore offers me.

I gladly take a piece and pop it in my mouth. Dumbeldore did always have the best candy.

"Now, may I ask what all is going on?" He says taking the seat across from me.

"Well sir, I was wondering. I had a friend point out to me recently that my research could be considered a hobby. I put some thought into it and wondered if there were any jobs that maybe Icould use it with?" I start.

"Well there are plenty of Ministry positions, you could speak with Professor Snape about potions if that intrests you." He tells me.

I nod in understanding."Sir, would it be possible for me to stay here?"

I can feel my heart racing. I'm super nervous as to what he would say.

"I would need to discuss it with Ilvermorny and your orphanage. Although, Idon't see it being an issue. The only thing you would need to do is find reasonable accomadations." Dumbeldore says eating a piece of candy.

I hear a squack and notice the Pheonix on the stand next to him. He was beautiful. I look at Dumbeldore as to ask for permission to go up to him and he extends his hand welcoming me to.

"This is Fawkes." He cooes to the bird.

"He's magnificent sir." I say while examining him.

"Do you like creatures?" he asks me curiously.

"I do. Professor Hagrid makes it really intresting. I actually would like to find some books in our library about them if possible." I say stroking Fawkes' head.

"You know, I met a lad once. Very curious much like yourself. He also took an intrest in magical creatures. Even writing a book about it. I met him in my youth. He'd traveled the world, even America. His wife actually attended Ilvermorny." Dumbeldore tells me as we admire Fawkes' beauty.

An audible gasp came from me.

"Sir, he sounds very accomplished." is all I can think to say.

"Yes, Mr. Newt Scamander." he says.

"He's written our book, hasn't he?" I ask looking for the book in my bag to make sure.

"Indeed. His son now takes care of his home with all of the creatures. I'd like you to consider this as a career path for yourself. In the meantime I will try to get permisson for you to stay." He tells me.

I thank him for his time and quickly go to write two letters.

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Dear Mrs. Weasley,

Hi, first of all. I know this may come as a shock but I wanted to let you know that Charlie and I have been getting to know one another. He's brilliant. Secondly, I'm sure you are aware of the situation with my uncle Sirius. I would ask this of him, but it's not possible. I don't think Remus could either, considering his condition. I've spoken with Ginny and she'd recommended speaking with you before Professor Snape. I can stay here and finish my schooling, so long as Ican find summer accommodations. I can pay of course and help with my share. I'm sorry to ask this of you but I figured it might be better than Snape's.

Thank you in any case,

Siaph.

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Dear Charlie,

Dumbeldore says as long as I can find accomidations for summer Ican stay! Ginny also reccomended speaking with you mom so I've written her. I hate to impose but if she says no, I'll be asking Snape.

I'd spoken with Dumbeldore about my career, and he said maybe a researcher with magical creatures. I don't know if theres many positions or whatever. I need to do more research into the career but Ireally think it would be amazing. He'd told me about Newt Scamander and said I'd reminded him of him! How neat is that?

Missing you,

Siaph.
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I'd sent both letters straight away. Ginny had talked with me and offered to share her room for the summer and Icouldn't be more thrilled. Harry told me Uncle Sirius had written wishing me well and Remus sent his love.

I go in search of Hermione to ask her for help in finding more books about magical creature research and bump into Snape on my way to the library.

"Something on fire, Black? No running in the halls." he tells me.

"Sir, does the name Martin mean anything to you?" I'd almost forgotten about researching my parents for a fleeting moment.

"Martin? Actually, it does. Why?" he questions.

"Not here." I say shaking my head.

"Come. Now." he says and I try to keep up with him as he leads to an empty classroom. He casts a Muffilato spell and sits down. I take a seat next to him as he turns and sighs.

"There was talk amongst his followers of a Martin girl. Very powerful from what word I'd gotten. She of course was in hiding, and I wasn't sure she'd even been real. What does she have to do with you?" he asks me.

"I think she's my mom. I read an article, about Merlin and Martin. I think she'd changed her name to Smalls to make it more difficult to track her down." I think out to him.

"It would make sense, her meeting Regulus around then." Snape nods.

"I think I need to write Uncle Sirius. Can you tell Dumbeldore?"I ask him.

He nods. "I wouldn't let many people know." is all he tells me before leaving me to my thoughts.

Sighing, Ireturn to the Owlry and write to Uncle Sirius.

Hello Padfoot,

I've found a connection I think, between Dad and Mom. I'm pretty certain they'd met during a dark time in hiding. I know there isn't a Christmas break but I've asked Dumbeldore to stay. I've also written Mrs. Weasley to see if Ican stay with them. I'd stay with you but given the circumstances Ithink they'd need somewhere that wasnt' under.. well, anyway, I miss you and Moony. How is he?

Miss you,

Siaph