Sister Knows Best

Chapter 6

Thalia had to get out of the house. If she had to deal with those three a moment longer, she would hex them. She loved them all, dearly, but she was severely outnumbered. So, she decided to do some shopping. The apothecary was where she was headed. With the full moon a couple weeks away, she wanted to brew Remus Wolfsbane potion. The man would never ask but she wouldn't make him.

Looking through the ingredients, Thalia made sure to pick the best ones. A man was near what she needed, being polite, she said excuse me but it seemed she was being ignored. 

"Excuse me sir" Thalia said with more force. The man turned and scowled so she made sure to give it right back. "I was polite the first two times, now I'm going to be rude."

"What would you need Aconite for? You're a child who probably isn't competent enough to brew it correctly."

Thalia grinned, "You must be Hogwarts potions professor. I've heard stories of you. Allow me to introduce myself, Lady Potter." She watched the man pale, "I'll give you a bit of advice. Treat my brother better or I'll have your job and mastery pulled."

Snape sneered, "You can't be a Potter. Lily only had one child and your much to old to have been hers."

"How about you keep Lily's name out of your mouth. I've heard stories of you Mister Snape. I know why my family was targeted." She grins more when Snapes eyes widen, "My grandfather told me to watch out for you. He knows exactly how you escaped Azkaban. Even though you should be rotting under it!"

Snape looked like he was going to say something but ended up turning and walking off. Thalia smiled and turned to finish her shopping.

"You do realize he will run to Dumbledore and tell him about your encounter."

She turned in surprise. A man, not much older than her, was leaning against the shelves. Thalia hadn't thought anyone else was around. Shrugging her shoulders, she said "Dumbledore would have found out about me soon anyways."

The man walked closer, "You don't seem worried. He's a powerful wizard."

"I've met better and more powerful. If the bastard comes after me, he won't like what happens." She looks up at the man curiously, holding out a hand, she greets him. "Lady Potter"

He takes her hand and places a kiss on her knuckles, surprising her. Grinning, he introduces himself, "Heir Slytherin, but you can call me Malachi."

Thalia's eyes narrow, "This is a surprise. Did your Lord send you? I already agreed to meet with him."

Malachi shook his head, "No. I was intrigued and wanted to meet you. You're causing quite a stir around here."

"Well, I'm just doing what my grandfather instructed." Thalia gives him an innocent smile. "I plan to take down those who have kept my brother from me."

"I for one, can't wait to see what you do" Malachi grins, "I'll see you soon Lady Potter."

Thalia watched him leave. Who would have thought, Voldemort had a son. This just made things a lot more interesting. Finishing her shopping, she headed back home. They needed to have a family meeting.

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Harry could only gape at his sister. Sirius and Remus weren't doing much better. He wasn't sure what to say. Everything Thalia had just said was something none of them had ever thought could happen. Harry wasn't sure what to say but luckily Sirius did.

"So, you're still going to meet with Voldemort?"

Thalia sighed, "Something about all of this is off. Why would a man who never went after children suddenly decide to target two?" Seeing she had their attention, she added "Have any of you ever heard the full prophecy?"