Raising Snakes

35. Cast Out Birthday Party

It had been a few months and Lucius' 12th birthday and Regulus' 5th birthday had both gone and it was now the end of July it was this time that Errikos sent out letters to all of the Pureblood families as well as the Ministry to a summer ball... well he was calling it an introduction ball but he didn't elaborate on it much he just hoped that Wulberga and the Albus too many names Dumbledore didn't come but he had a sinking feeling they would be turning up either way most likely piggy backing to Nobby's invite, he sighed

"What's got you all frowny?" asked Orion as he came in holding a steaming mug of coffee

"The damn invites why do I need to do a summer ball no one will be dancing it's too damn hot for one thing! have you seen the boys they are just in a top and shorts or trousers in Lucius' case all cotton and breathable but we still had to cast as cooling charm on all of them" he sighed and lent back in his chair

"Well we are near London after all it's bound to be hot and stuffy round about now and it's only July" smiled Orion as he sat down after taking the letter Errikos didn't care

Dearest Mr/Mrs...................

You are cordially invited to Lord Peverell Manor Ancestral Home of one Lord E. I. Peverell

This is to celebrate his Lord E. I. Peverell's birthday on the 31st July

Please arrive at the Manor via Portkey which is provided by 1pm for a light after noon tea and music, the celebration will be on the grounds outside, refreshments are included

Please bring your children if you wish, we do not want them to be left out it is a time of celebrating

Surprise announcement included at the end

Thank you

Lord E. I. Peverell

"Sound letter my dear but what's the surprise about?" said Orion placing the letter down on the little coffee table picking up his tea that he had brought with him even though Abraxas had made it for them he had become very domesticated and he loved it

"Thank you I'm just thinking that two unwanted people will gate crash the whole thing..." laughter could be heard from outside making Errikos turn in his chair and look out of the window to see 3 of his children chase after Abraxas who was dressed lightly his hair in a ponytail, he looked to the tree and saw Lucius and Len reading making him shake his head his 6 year old needed to know how to have fun but it looked like he was more into books and close to Lucius which was nice

"He seems free and full of life now" said Errikos to Orion making the man look outside as well and smiled

"He is a submissive after all they tend to be carefree once they embrace themselves fully they become what Abby is now" explained Orion smiling more at the laughter

"Yes well I hope he can be himself at this ball..." sighed Errikos to him and sipped his coffee and relaxed

"You're way to tense love"

"Just hoping that Dumbles and your ex... wait did she get cast out?"

"Yes she is, Father did it as he is Head of the Family still even though I'm known as it Sirius will take it over"

"Good I don't want that woman anywhere near our children she no has no rights to them"

Soon it was Errikos birthday and he was getting ready for the damn ball he had set up making him sigh he hated balls!