After 11 years...

8 2 0
                                    

It has been more than a decade since Amber's passing, and the void left by her absence continues to deeply impact us. Ginny and Charlotte, who were once integral parts of our lives, have now vanished from our existence. Mary has taken on the significant responsibility of raising the two boys within the grandeur of the Riddle mansion. As time has passed, the youngsters have matured, and they eagerly await acceptance letters from Hogwarts, anticipating new beginnings and exciting magical adventures

AT THE POTTER'S MANSION

As the sunlight streamed through the window, a young boy and girl sat across from each other, deeply engrossed in a game of wizard chess. The boy, with tousled black hair and warm, expressive brown eyes, contemplated his next move as the pieces stood frozen in anticipation. Sensing his impending defeat, he quietly maneuvered the chess pieces before meeting the girl's gaze with a sly, yet playful, expression.

The girl, with her striking red locks tumbling down her shoulders and captivating ocean-blue eyes, furrowed her brow as she observed the boy's actions. Her frustration reached a boiling point as she addressed him sternly, using his full name "Henry Cedric Potter," along with a rather strong rebuke for his attempt to restart the game. The room crackled with tension as her impassioned outburst echoed off the walls, leaving the boy momentarily stunned by her reaction.

Henry stood with a sly smile, "I may not be an idiot, but you certainly are!" The girl, fuming with anger, lunged at him, but he skillfully dodged her and they dashed across the room. As they sprinted, the girl began to tire, and Henry couldn't help but laugh at her. Irritated, the girl shot back, "At least I don't have a fiancee who is the heiress of Slytherin," teasing him in return. This only fueled Henry's pursuit, and soon they were both careening through the room, turning it into a chaotic mess.

A girl and a boy storm into the room, and the girl's face contorted in anger as she gazes at the chaotic scene before her. "Stop it, both of you!" she shouts, her voice filled with frustration. "It's only been 5 minutes since Luke and I left, and you've transformed this space into a chaotic dump! Can't you see the dedication of the house elves who tirelessly strive to uphold the cleanliness of this house?"

Clara hurried over to where the girl was standing and took her hand. "Rhea, he rearranged the chess pieces again... I was so close to winning," she said with frustration. Luke, fed up with Henry's behaviour, interjected, "You should have let her win, Henry. It's just a game." As Luke comforted Clara with a pat on her shoulder and a reassuring gaze, he promised, "Don't worry, Clara. I'll make sure to win for you when I play with him."
Clara's face lit up with joy as Sarrah came sprinting over, her breath coming in quick gasps as she shared the exciting news. "Guess what, everyone? Henry received his acceptance letter to Hogwarts!" Sarrah's eyes sparkled with delight and surprise, eagerly awaiting their reaction. However, the others seemed unfazed by the news. Clara couldn't help but laugh at Sarrah's enthusiasm, teasing, "Come on, Sarrah, we all saw that coming. There's no surprise there." Disappointed that her friends didn't share in her excitement, Sarrah's demeanour shifted to one of slight sadness. Noticing this, Rhea bent down and offered Sarrah a chocolate, saying, "Thank you for letting us know. Now go ahead and enjoy yourself, go play!"
Oliver bursts in with excitement, exclaiming, "Let's go, kids!" The children turn to him in wonder, asking, "Where are we going, uncle?" Oliver pats their heads and replies, "To Diagon Alley! Since you all have received your acceptance letters, we need to buy everything you'll need for the year. Hurry up, everyone! It's going to be an amazing trip. See you downstairs in 30 minutes!"

IN HOGWARTS (HEAD MASTER'S OFFICE)
Neville, the headmaster, sighed as he looked at James Potter, the vice headmaster. "Are you sure about what you are doing? What if your father finds out? They are a threat to the world, James," Neville expressed his concern.
James remained firm in his decision. "Uncle, you are thinking as a father who lost his daughter in the battle, and I am thinking as a teacher. Every child is important and special. I don't believe in prophecies; I believe in Albus and his teachings. Mavis is your daughter, but she is my wife too. I lost the love of my life, and I don't want others to feel the same pain. If we abandon the children, their hatred will grow even more, and they might destroy the world. Please, don't stop me."
As the two conversed, an owl picked up the acceptance letters on the table and set off on a journey towards the Riddle mansion.

AT THE RIDDLE'S MANSION:
The old mansion has been home to Mary, Remus, Alastor, and Margaret (Mary's mom) for over a decade. People avoid the area, feeling a sense of unease. The boys have lived in isolation for 11 years, with no friends to keep them company. Mary has always felt sorry for their lonely existence.

One day, a young boy with dishevelled black hair and warm brown eyes is gazing out of the window, savouring a cup of coffee. Suddenly, an owl swoops into view, capturing his attention. With excitement, he exclaims, "Aunt Mary, there's an owl outside!"

Mary and Remus come out of their rooms. Mary brings the letters and reads them. In an excited voice, she shouts "You are accepted to Hogwarts!! Mommy, Mommy" (Mary hugs her mother. Her mother is wearing an apron and has a utensil in her hand) "Mary stop behaving as if you are 12 years old!"
Mary kisses her mother "They are accepted into Hogwarts, can you believe it?" Mary screamed in joy. Margaret is surprised and jumps. She takes the letters from Mary and is happy. "I will make your favourite chocolate cake for dinner," said Margaret.

Remus's heart was consumed by a deep-seated fury as he yearned to avenge his mother's suffering. Deprived of maternal love due to their family's tumultuous history, he felt a burning desire for retribution. "Aunt Mary, could you please bring out the wands?" Remus asked with a steely resolve. Mary nodded and retrieved an old box, carefully opening it to reveal photo albums and various mementoes. Among them was a smaller box containing two wands, one that belonged to Mia and the other to Amber. As Remus and Albus respectfully bowed their heads, they made a solemn vow to their late mother. "Mom, we have been accepted into Hogwarts, and we will strive to make you proud. We will also seek justice for you. Their transgressions will not go unpunished, and we will never forgive them."

Mary let out a sigh as she looked at her two young boys with a mix of pride and determination. "Boys, your mother would have been so proud of you," she said, her voice filled with emotion. "Let's head to Diagon Alley to get all the school supplies and other things you need. We'll be back before dawn, Mom," she added, with a reassuring smile.

With a sense of purpose, the three of them made their way to Diagon Alley, excited about the adventure that awaited them. As they walked through the bustling streets, the question lingered in their minds: would they happen to run into their cousins at Diagon Alley?





You've reached the end of published parts.

⏰ Last updated: Jun 27 ⏰

Add this story to your Library to get notified about new parts!

Harry Potter and the abandoned ChildWhere stories live. Discover now