Blood and Wine (Book 1)

Chapter 15

CASTLE DIMITRESCU

(Y/N) was back in his bedroom at last after all the time away from home, setting his Trunk on his bed and unpacking the things he would need while he was home, he did not plan to sit still and do nothing here, he planned to practise more Spells and Potions here in the privacy of the Family Castle.

After he had his reunion with his Mother and Sisters, Melinda had gone back to England after Obliviating the frightened Maid of course, he unpacked his books and could hear his sisters outside of his bedroom boor, making him chuckle as he then saw the gifts he bought before returning home, which he planned to give them on Christmas.

He had also gotten things for the other Lords and Mother Miranda too, he had a feeling he would do well to bring them gifts, Mother Miranda for convincing his Mother to allow him to go, and the other Lords to show respect to them.

"Big Brother, come read with me in the Library!" Daniela said as the doors flew opened and she materialised in his room, clutching a book to her chest with a hopeful smile on her face.

"No! Brother, come and bleed some Mortals with me in the Dungeons!" Cassandra said as she was holding her sickle in her hand, with a bloodthirsty grin on her own face.

"Forget about that! Big Brother, come and see the painting I made while you were away!" Bela exclaimed to him, as she clasped her hands over her chest, giving him the puppy dog eyes.

"Now, Daughters, don't overwhelm your older Brother so soon after he has returned home, allow him to catch his breath first" Alcina said to the three sternly, not wanting her Son to be overwhelmed so soon after returning home from School all the way in Scotland.

"Sorry Mother..." the three girls said together, as they all looked down to the floor.

"Girls, there's no need to be so concerned, I shall spend time with each of you, after all, I will be home for the next two weeks" (Y/N) said to his clamouring sisters, who all smiled happily when they heard how long they would get to spend with their older brother, he knew that because of the cold and snow outside they could not go outside of the Castle, even if they really wanted too, so they were cooped up and had extra energy to burn.

"You see, Daughters? Now, let's leave your Brother to unpack and rest, he's likely had a long journey, and has much to tell us of his time beyond the Village" Alcina said as she smiled down to her three Daughters, the three of them smiled back at their Mother as they realised that she was right, they would have plenty of time to spend with him before he had to leave again, with that the three left his room to patiently wait for their turn with their beloved Older Brother.

"I also look forward to hearing of your progress, I expect that you represented our House well?" Alcina said to her Son, a smile pulling on her lips as she gave him a pointed look.

"Of course, Mother, I will reveal all very soon" (Y/N) said to her with a smile on his face, Alcina's smile grew a little wider before she turned and left his room, closing the door behind her as the left.

"It's good to be home..." (Y/N) said to himself with a smile on his face, before he turned around to continue unpacking his things.

A LITTLE LATER

The Dimitrescu Family were all gathered together in the Castle's Dining Room, Alcina and her Daughters smiling ear-to-ear as they sat at the table together, the maids had all been sent out of the room, since they knew they couldn't discuss matters like Hogwarts and Magic around the Mortals, (Y/N) was sat in his rightful place next to his Mother, a big supper being prepared and given to him as a welcome home dinner.