Arabella:
Arabella was walking swiftly to the study. Ominis sat at the desk, hunched over some financing papers for the estate.
"Darling you received a letter from Hogwarts." Arabella walks to the desk.
"Hogwarts?" He moves his attention to her. Though he was unseeing Arabella sometimes felt like he could see into her soul.
"Yes dear. From Deputy Headmistress Weasley." She fiddles with the paper.
"Read it to me darling." He waves his hand. She pulls the letter open.
"Mr. Ominis Gaunt,
Thank you for all you did in your school years here during classes. I am writing you on a very pressing matter. Dark wizards surround Hogwarts once more. We have a new student. I have sent for you, the Sallow's and Ms. Eva Higgins. I believe you will know how to best help this student navigate their school life and power.
Yours truly, Matilda Weasley." Arabella read, her eyes widening as they move down the page. Ominis sat stiff. "I'll prepare the carriage at once." She looks at him.
"No need. We will apparate to Hogsmeade." He stands up. She nods and rushes to their bedroom. She packs them both a bag. She rushes to his side in the entry hall of their home. He takes his bag and then her hand, bringing it to his lips. He leaves a soft kiss against her skin. She smiles as a blush dusts her face. Suddenly they are standing at the entrance to Hogsmeade. They walk down the all too familiar path to Hogwarts. It was quite the sight to behold even to this day. Ominis seemed to get more cheery the closer they got to the castle. She smiles at her husband. He had a much better school experience then she did. She was thankful he felt at home here. Once inside the entrance hall they make their way towards the falculty tower. Sebastian, Eva and Anne stood just outside.
"Well if it isn't my favorite married couple." Sebastian chuckles.
"Well if it isn't my favorite not married couple. Dragging your feet, Sallow?" Arabella retorts. Everyone but Sebastian bursts out in fits of laughter. He just stares at her dumbfounded.
"You spend too much time with Ominis." He shakes his head with a chuckle.
"Awe glad to see everyone is here. Oh Ms. Black what brings you to our gathering?" Professor Weasley notices Arabella's presence.
"Mrs. Gaunt." Ominis corrects.
"Oh dear. Looks like congratulations are in order." Professor Weasley beams happily at them.
"Yes. And we're expecting our first child." Ominis says proudly. Arabella smiles at him brightly.
"Congratulations are definitely in order. Well done you two." She smiles. Arabella turns her smile to her old professor. "Well lets continue to my quarters." She leads us into the faculty tower. We all walk into the little living area of her quarters. We all sit around a table. "Thank you all for arriving on such short notice." She clasps her hands together.
"We're always here to save the day professor." Eva smiles.
"There are ashwinders circling the castle. Also an increasing number of students and staff have become petrified. We are currently unsure of the cause." Matilda explains to the group.
"Who of the staff has been petrified?" Sebastian asks. Ominis was stiff as ever.
"Professor Howin, Professor Sharp, Professor Garlick, Professor Hecat and Professor Ronen. Professor Sharp was the last as he was found in his classroom this morning." She explains.
"That's half the staff!" Anne exclaims.
"I know. Which is why I asked you hear. When I had sent my letter we didn't know about Professor Sharp. So thankfully Arabella was here. We need temporary professors. Ones I trust to protect my students. Sebastian you will take defense against the dark arts." She hands Sebastian a scroll. "Ominis charms." She hands one to Ominis. "Anne Herbology." She hands her a scroll. "Eva Beasts Class." She hands her a scroll. "And Arabella Potions." She hands Arabella a scroll. "Those are detailed lesson plans." She explains as the friends turn the scrolls over in their hands.
"This is crazy." Sebastian chuckles.
"You guys are the best ones for the job." Matilda giggles. "Just need to figure out what is causing these incidents." She rubs her chin.
"I think I may have an idea." Ominis finally speaks up.
"Please share." She urges him.
"I believe it is a basilisk." He sighs.
"How would someone sneak a basilisk into the castle?" She gasps.
"They didn't. It's always been here. Do you remember the rumors of Salazar Slytherins monster?" He asks.
"Yes. I do." She nods.
"The chamber of secrets is real. And the monster is a basilisk. I can hear it in the walls." Ominis crosses his arms.
"Is that the whispering I am hearing?" Arabella asks. Everyone turns to her in shock.
"Can you understand it?" Ominis asks.
"Yes. Why?" Arabella asks.
"It's speaking parseltongue." He says in disbelief.
"Maybe the baby?" She shrugs.
"Very true. You guys are connected by blood now. Maybe it gave you the ability." Anne says.
"Could be. Honestly your the first marriage in your family to not be cousins or some form of relation. It is all new territory." Eva nods in agreement.
"Very true." Ominis nods and takes Arabella's hand in his.
"The question now is... who opened the chamber?" Matilda looks at the group.
"There is only one person who could." Ominis says. Everyone trains their eyes on him. "My sister Selene." He sighs in defeat.A/N: Sorry for the short chapter today guys. Love you all!
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