Father's Little Deatheater

A New Way to Communicate

The next few months at Hogwarts went by in a blur. I didn't see much of Alex and Atticus because we were all busy studying for exams and I think they had extra classes. 

30th May 1992

One Saturday I'm minding my own business in the quiet room of requirements reading, when all of a sudden "Asteria."Atticus's voice startles me, making me jump slightly. "Jeez, Atticus.." I mumble, closing the book in my lap. Alex takes a take a seat next to me and Atticus stands in front of us. "So, seeing as we all haven't seen much of each other as of late, I wanted to tell you a few things.." Atticus explains. "Atti, what's going on? You're making me anxious.." Alex spoke, looking up at him. "Yeah, I've never seen you this serious, before." I add agreeing with Alex. "Oh." Atticus says sighing. "I'm sorry, I don't mean to be.. there's just a lot on my plate at the moment.. I've had Dumbledore help me with something that I'd like to share with the both of you," he explains with a smile on his face. "I've found a way for us to communicate, without the use of owls or actually seeing each other. Especially when we're home for the summer." He tells us, looking directly at me as he said the last part. "Though.. I just need something all three of us can use.." "Wait, what's this about?" Alex asks, leaning forward slightly.

 "Occlumency; more specifically Legilimency. It is, simply put, a spell that allows one to see into other peoples minds. But it can do so much more than that! Godrick Gryffindor used it on the Sorting Hat to make it sentient. But I believe I could cast it on an object, or multiple objects at once to be able to use them to communicate with each other!" Atticus tells us in a serious tone. "Well, what objects do you need to use it on?" I ask, tilting my head slightly to the right, knowing I might have the perfect idea in mind. "I was thinking a few books.. or journals. Something like that." Atticus mutters, "I have a few journals my mother gave me at the start of the year, haven't written in them yet, will they do?" I tell him grinning. "That would be perfect!" Atticus replies. I nod and pull out my wand, "Accio journals" I say with a wave of my wand, moments later the three journals come flying into the room landing on my lap, right on top of the book I was reading earlier. "Everyone take a book and write your name on the inside," Atticus instructs, as I hand him one of the journals then handing one to Alex, I then open mine on my lap and pulling out my quill writing my full name 'Asteria Lux Malfoy'. 

I glance at the others noticing them writing their full names in their books. 'Atticus Dorian Cedric Diggory-Grey' and 'Alexander Gabriel Dougall Robert McGonagall.' I watch Atticus closely after handing him my journal, It looked like he was focusing really hard, "Legilimens" Atticus says, the books begin to float up off of the table. The journals start spinning clockwise, speeding up faster and faster before stopping suddenly and sinking back to the table with some kind of bright light emanating from between them. The light fades as the journals hit the table, flicking open to the center leaf. I stare in bewilderment. "That should do it.." Atticus speaks sounding exhausted, He takes his own quill and journal, and writes a simple 'Hi.' in sparkly black ink. "Check your books." He says eagerly. "It worked! Holy Merlin it actually worked!" Alex exclaims excitedly, jumping out of his seat. "That was incredible, Atticus!" I tell him. 

He does a little excited dance of accomplishment on the spot. Alex runs up to him, ruffling his hair with his knuckles. "You're a goddamn magical genius man!" Alex says with a laugh. "You know I'm gonna be trash at replying to these, right?" Alex jokes. "I'll do my best." He continues with a smile. I smile back at him with a nod. "It'll vibrate anytime you get a message with the book closed." Atticus inform us, as he pulls his book and quill to his chest and nods. "I'm gonna go nap. I'm exhausted." He says with a light chuckle before exiting the room.

Friday June 5th 1992

Our Birthday

"I cant believe our birthday falls amongst the stupid exams" Draco groans as he plonks himself down on the couch in the common room, trying to relax after a long day. "Exams are over now Draco, relax," I tell him, sitting next to him on the couch and placing a hand on his shoulder. I pull my journal out of my pocket as I feel it vibrate. Its a message from Alex. "Asteria. Come outside the common room. Bring your brother. Urgent. I close my book and grab Draco's arm. "Come with me," I tell him. "Where" he moans. "Just outside the common room jeez"

As we exit the common room Alex is standing there holding a present in one hand and something behind his back. "Happy birthday! Both of you." He exclaims, handing a poorly wrapped circular present to Draco. "Go on, open it. Then I'll give Asteria hers." He says with a big grin. Draco tore into the wrapping paper revealing a small orb with gold adornments. "I remember you taking interest in Neville's Remembrall so I figured I would get you your own!" I tried my hardest to not laugh. "Thank you." Draco managed to spit out through gritted teeth. "And for you, Asteria. From both Atticus and I." Alex said as he pulled a big cage out from behind his back with none other than a brown and white Barn Owl. My eyes widen and tears form in my eyes. "I know it doesn't make up for not having Nova, but maybe it helps?" He says smiling. "Happy birthday, I hope you like the presents." He adds "Like it?! I love it! You have no idea how much this means to me!" Alex reaches out and pats me on the head before he turns to Draco, and reaches his hand out for a handshake. "We good?" he says. "Sure, McGonagall. Sure." Draco replied with a half smile shaking his hand back reluctantly. "Atti might take some buttering up for you two to be okay. He's a good guy." Alex added. "I've heard good things, but I'll be the judge of that." Draco scowls. I think he's being genuine but I nudge him with my elbow. "Maybe just, baby steps then, eh Draco?" Alex says, softly slugging him in the arm, making Draco scowl. "Alright, boundaries, my bad." Alex giggled. "You're a strange one." Draco replied, I noticed he was trying to hide a smile though. 

BZZT BZZT "Why is your book vibrating?" Draco questioned. "Uhhhh, it's bewitched to let me know when I should be studying!" Alex says trying to convince him, "We tried to sync our study schedules up! All three of us, I bet Atti is heading to the library as we speak! I'll let him know you liked your gifts!" Alex said, beginning to walk away. "Thanks again! I'll meet you guys in the library soon!" I shout as he walks up the dungeon stairs.