magical chance

Chapter 12

Harry's POV

School continued on as normal for the rest of the week, except for the fact that Edward disappeared from school after our first day. Because of this, Bella (as she likes to be called) has been stalking the Cullens. That was great but she still bothers us from time to time, especially with Draco and myself.

Overall, it was plain boring to be a student in the muggle world, especially in America. "Why are their scales different from the UK?! It's literally so annoying that even criminals used the metric system because their own are so annoying," Neville cried out, doing his math homework.

"Well, we just have to live through it. We live here now, whether we like it or not." Theo comforted. With that, we continued with our work. To be honest, it was quite useless for a group of wizards to learn some of these subjects, Like chemistry. We have potions, we don't need to know about acid and Alkaline. It's useless!

Finally, it's the weekend tomorrow . "Alright, people," I called for a meeting, after dinner, in the living room. "It's the weekend now. So, we'll be going on a field trip."

"To, where exactly?" Marvolo ask.

"To the wizarding world of America. Also, we're kind of just in the house all the time. We need to show our faces to the public sooner or later," I replied. "We're staying at a hotel I booked in New York in the magical district. It's the Midnight Feathers Hotel and I heard there's going to be a fair going on there. So, why not visit there? Now, go pack your things. We're leaving tomorrow morning."

"Ok." everyone left to their rooms to pack, Severus dragging his feet. I went to my room and packed a few outfits for the trip. I stopped packing for a moment when I heard cries in the nursery. Teddy was crying in his crib when I got into his room, which is adjacent to mine. "What's wrong, sweetie?" It's my turn to take care of Teddy tonight. I peaked at his head, seeing a tiny bruise forming on his forehead.

"Oh, you have a boo-boo. It's ok. Muah!" I give it a kiss and rocked him back to sleep. As I continued packing, Dobby popped into my room with the house phone, "Someone called for master Harry." I picked up the phone.

Harry: hello, this is Harry Potter. May I ask who is this?

???: Good evening, Lord Potter. This is Monica and I'm from the department of childcare and Family of the American wizardry.

Harry: Good evening to you as well, Miss Monica. How may I help you?

Monica: I called you in about Mr Riddle's daughter, Annie. She was found in an orphanage two weeks ago  in Ireland.

Harry: Wait, hold on. What daughter? Isn't Marvolo sterile? Are you sure?

Monica: Yes, we're sure of it. We did a inheritance test and she is a Riddle, born from Bellatrix Lestrange and Marvolo Riddle Gaunt. I'll be sending you the list.

Harry: (receive an inheritance paper) Oh my god.

Monica: May I ask what  your next action will be?

Harry: I-I'll come and get her tomorrow. Can you hold on to her for tonight?

Monica: Of course, Mr Potter. I'll see you tomorrow at the ministry. Good evening.

Harry: yes, thank you. Good night.

I hang up the phone and rang the bell for another meeting. I ran downstairs and waited for the others to come down. Five minutes later, all of them were here. "What's going on, Harry? I thought the meetings were over," Draco whined. I placed the copies of inheritance test to everyone.

It was quiet for a second and chais erupted. "VOLDEMORT HAS A CHILD?! A DAUGHTER FROM BELLATRIX!" Sirius screamed from the chaos. "Quiet!" I yelled. "Yes, Voldemort has a daughter, Annie. We're picking her up tomorrow. No questions ask, got it?"

Everyone nodded, "Great, everyone can go except for Marvolo." Everyone left the room. I turn towards Marvolo who's still frozen in shock. "Marvolo-" "I'm taking her in. I'll take care of her. She's my child and I won't make the same mistake my parents did." I teared up, feeling like a proud parent.

Honestly, I was going to offer to adopt her but Marvolo took the chance. "Good, but, remember, if you need any help, don't be afraid to ask. We'll be there for you both." I pat on his hand before telling him to get some rest. I finished up my packing and head to sleep, conflicted over the baby but excited for a new family member.