HP: The Other Potter (SI Potter-Marauder Era fic) (OC x Narcissa Black)

Part 4

Chapter 4

DOREA POTTER nee BLACK

Dorea Potter nee Black sat alongside her husband as Her son explained everything to her, and with each word he said, her heart sank as she realized over all the years, little had changed in the House of Black, and from what Alden spoke it seemed that things had gotten worse, for the young Black girls.

"And that is why, the letter came to our home because Narcissa panicked and lied infront of her father because she didn't wish to marry Lucius Malfoy," he finished and she felt bad for badgering him in the morning for she could see he was quite stressed over this, given his friendship with Andromeda.

"That is awful, I didn't know things were so bad for Andromeda and her sisters" she gasped out and she could see that the tale had taken a toll on her husband as well as his face had hardened when he had heard about the allegations against Malfoy, allegations which if true could have far-reaching consequences.

"Honestly Andromeda is quite headstrong and uses her reputation to evade scrutiny in her family, but Narcissa is the youngest and caught the eye of Malfoy, and she doesn't like him. But Her father Cygnus and the eldest Bellatrix are pushing her into this match against her wishes," he explained and shrugged.

"When at the end of the semester things got out of hand, and Malfoy tried to make some overtures she bumped into me and kinda...." he seemed a bit embarrassed as he continued.

"...kissed me infront of him. And that was how it all began. Malfoy was mad at that, and then his father ended the match between him and Narcissa. When her father learned of this, he confronted her, and she used me as a scapegoat because she panicked," he said, and she nodded. She could understand Narcissa's situation and sympathize with her, yet still, she was Alden's mother, and it didn't feel right that he had been forced into a situation like this.

"And what of your supposed girlfriend?" she questioned and saw him bite his lip as he looked down, and spoke up with a shake of his head.

"It wasn't anything special and wouldn't probably have lasted anyway, so it doesn't truly matter," he said, and his tone made it clear that he didn't wish to talk about it.

And she would respect it.

"If everything you claim about Malfoy and his friends is true...." Charlus cut in for the first time since this had begun, as Alden cut in.

"It is!" he said as his eyes gleamed dangerously and his fists balled up.

"They are all part of large group, the same group that has been attacking muggles all over Britain and committing heinous crimes," he uttered, and she saw Charlus nod with a frown as he continued.

"Then are you sure that you want to continue with this ruse, for if they are as dangerous and criminal as you claim, they will not take this lightly and could target you," he began, and she gasped in worry as she looked towards Alden, who didn't even take a second to answer.

"Of course!" he said, much like a Gryffindor lion, as he looked Charlus in the eye.

"I am not happy with Narcissa putting me on the spot like this, but Andromeda has been my friend for years and I have known Narcissa for the same time as well. If this ruse buys her time, then I have little against it, and as far as Malfoy and his group are concerned," Alden said ominously as his eyes glew dangerously.

"I dare them to try," he challenged assertively.

"Alden!" she spoke worriedly. Yet he simply shrugged.

She looked at Charlus and she didn't miss how his lips had a slight upturn as pride beamed on his face as he gave her a small nod. Making her sigh, as she nodded despite the worry in her heart.