Ophiuchus Rho Potter

19 - Lord Marfik Animusphere

(Sorry for the long wait, I've had a bit of writers block and I also had to go back to previous chapters to correct some mistakes and fix some details) - Authors Note

After the Wizengamot disappeared, Ophiuchus heads back to the Kings bedchamber and changes back into the clothes that he was wearing in the morning.

"Hey, Ophiuchus. This just appeared out of tin air."

Lucius's voice makes Ophiuchus pause as he is pulling his shirt on. He looks over to the blonde, who is sitting on the bed holding a scroll.

He pulls his arms through his shirts sleeves, but leaves the shirt unbuttoned, as he steps closer to the bed and accepts the scroll that Lucius is holding out for him. He unrolls it and begins to read the contents.

It is a letter from Lord Marfik Animusphere, requesting Ophiuchus come to the Animusphere Observatory as soon as possible as The Lord has important matters that he needs to discuss with Ophiuchus.

Ophiuchus moves over to the bedside desk and writes at the bottom of the parchment, that he will come first thing in the morning, before casting a spell on the scroll that makes it return to where it was sent from.

Lucius looks at him curiously so he tells him that he will explain it at dinner, since it's something that Harry will need to know about as well.

Lucius humms in understanding before standing up as Ophiuchus finishes getting dressed.

Ophiuchus teleports them both back to Malfoy Manor, where Sirius and Remus are playing the boys, as Regulus and Severus watch them all.

After the two arrived, they all sat in the dining room for lunch. Ophiuchus is happy to see that Harry is enjoying himself whilst spending time with his godfather, and that Draco is also having fun hanging out with the two Gryffindor's.

Whilst they are eating Ophiuchus tells everyone that he will be away for a week or two. He had considered bringing Harry with him but he thought that Harry might prefer to stay here.

"Where are you going?" Harry asked Ophiuchus, whilst gazing up at the man curiously.

Ophiuchus, who was already watching the boy to see how he would react to the news, its relieved to see that his nephew's curiosity and not fear or disappointment. "I am going north, to the Animusphere Observatory. I've heard that it's so high up in the mountains that it sits a top the clouds, with the clearest view that you will ever see of the stars. It is the home of the Animusphere family, Mages who reign supreme when it comes to Astromancy and Astrology."

Harry's makes an 'oh' face before grinning and nodding. "Okay. I'll stay here with uncle Lucy and Dray."

Ophiuchus smiles back at him. "Okay. I'll try and take a good picture for you." He says whilst ruffling Harry's hair lightly, which gets him a giggle in response.

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Ophiuchus steps off of the railcart and begins to walk up the many stairs that lead to the Animusphere observatory, which doubles as the main manor of the Animusphere family.

Once he reaches the top of the stairs he sees the large mansion that sits on top of the mountain, he is amazed by the sight of it all. He then notices that just beyond the mansion on the top peak of the mountain is a large observatory.

He is honestly not surprised that Animusphere chose this place to build their main home. It is high above the clouds, giving a clear view of the heavens. As the Animusphere Astromancy magecraft specialises in predicting the future and observing the planet through the stars and other celestial bodies, it is the perfect place for them.

He looks over to the entrance of the mansion where a sickly pale man who appears to be in his 40's, with long white hair and pale-gold eyes, it's waiting for him. As he gets closer he notices that behind the man there is a small boy, who has the same white hair, gold eyes and pale complexion, peeking his head out of the door watching him.

The older man smiles at Ophiuchus when the ravenette stops before him, "Good morning Ophiuchus, I am Marfik Animusphere, the current Lord of the Animusphere family. I'm glad you could come."

Ophiuchus’s eyes widen slightly, Marfik is a star within the Ophiuchus constellation. He doubts that it is a coincidence. "It is an honour Lord Animusphere. And thank you for inviting me." Ophiuchus replies with a smile.

"Oh please, call me Marfik." Marfik says quickly, seeming a bit nervous.

Ophiuchus blinks. "As you wish, its a pleasure to meet you Marfik."

The white haired man beams at the ravenette before quickly turning. "Please come in, I'm sure you'll want to rest your legs after the climb up here."

Marfik pushes open the doors and leads Ophiuchus inside, as they enter the ravenette notices that the little boy is now hiding behind a pillar, still watching them. The boy must be an Animusphere since he holds familiar characteristics to the Lord.

Marfik leads him through many hallways until they reach a large office which has a pair of sofas and a coffee table in the center of the room, the walls are lined with bookshelves and just before the window is a large desk.