Trinity~A Raven and Snakes story

Coming home

Ominis POV

Natsai and him had just returned from a recognizance mission, he proved useful in this area because nobody suspected the blind man to be spying. He had long ago stopped using his wand most times, but instead had a cane with a raven on top. The raven was to remember his Iris, of course. Only his team knew that the cane was sentient and could "see" for him.

He had been eagerly awaiting Iris' arrival, finally feeling like he may feel complete again. He was particularly exhausted by a new technique that Natty and he had been working on, he was finally starting to make sense of the images she had figured out how to send him using her excellent legilimency. He was naturally good at occulmency, as he learned early not to let others dig through his mind. He couldn't interpret what he was seeing with legilimency well enough. The idea she had was to use her sight to project an image of the battle field during their drills. It was coming along frustratingly slow.

One of his superiors, the Auror who was second is charge and particularly focused on gathering intel about dark wizards, had asked for a word with him after the mission. He was tentative, they never asked to see him. He figured it was something to do with his family.

"Auror Morgan, Sir. You wanted to see me". Ominis said, standing tall.

"Ah yes, Gaunt. I will never get used to saying that. Please sit", Auror Morgan said.

"I asked for you because intel I've received has told me that Iris Abbott is returning to the country" he stated.

Ominis bristled, what the fuck did they care?
"Ok Sir".

"I am told she is a close friend of yours. I am here to ask if you know her intentions. If you can vouch for her". His superior asked.

Ominis tried to stay calm. "I do not understand, why would I need to vouch for her? She is but a 20 year old witch. Why would the ministry need her to be vouched for?".

"She is a threat. She holds unimaginable power, don't try and hide it". Morgan said coolly.

Ominis marched over and with venom in his voice said, "Iris Abbott is a hero who saved Hogwarts, saves people and creatures every day. She is NOT dangerous."

"So you say, so Matilda Weasley has reported. Many think, that she has not done enough, that she is wasting her potential. Sounds like you vouch for her. I will speak to Miss Onai as well. In the meanwhile, I request that you consider using your....um....special relationship with her to get her to consider doing more".

Ominis was shaking he was so angry, "I will do no such thing, Iris makes up her own mind".

"The reports are correct, you are certainly fierce. Have it your way for now, but consider it. You are excused".

Ominis was upset that they may try to use him and Natty to get to Iris. That wouldn't do at all.

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Iris was on a long train ride back to London. She was ecstatic that she was back in Europe, approaching the English countryside. She had used port keys to get back on the continent. She was sentimental and wanted to take the train. There was a middle aged woman in the train compartment with her, she made pleasant small talk with her. Iris had left the compartment to use the facilities and gather some snacks to take back.

She sat across from the woman, and offered her an extra snack she picked up in case she was hungry.

"Thanks my dear, Samanda Smitty, pleased to meet you".

They sat in quiet, there was a man who walked by and Iris saw her eyes track him.

"Ma'am, do you know that man? You seem to be watching him closely". Iris said.