Under the Covers

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A doorbell ringing sound is heard multiple times. Petunia immediately yelled out "Harry! Harry! Harry! Open the door."

The scene changes to the foyer, where Harry opens the front door. It is raining outside and Aunt Marge exhales as she brings her umbrella down and gives it to Harry. Iris seeing the woman looks disgusted and immediately walks out knowing if she doesn't she will make a face or say something to offend the awful woman. Marge passes the foyer into the kitchen where Aunt Petunia stands waiting. Aunt Marge's pet bulldog Ripper is on a leash. Aunt Marge and Aunt Petunia exchange greetings as Ripper stands on his hind legs at Aunt Petunia. We then cut to Harry and Uncle Vernon in the foyer, where Harry unfolds a small parchment while Uncle Vernon takes off his car coat. Harry looks to Vernon "Uncle Vernon, I need you to sign this form."

Cedric nods in agreement with his friend on screen "Yeah Iris can't control her face to save her life. One time a girl we didn't like came up to us and I had to keep getting her attention to remind her of her facial expressions."

Many from the future also nod in agreement making Iris gasp offended at everyone's agreement.  She turns to pout into Kol who just holds her tightly rubbing her back in assurance saying "It's ok darling they are just jealous." Little James nods along while hugging his mama making many coo at the sight finding the boy adorable.

Vernon looks unsure at it asking "What is it?" Harry trying to make it seem like nothing special says "Nothing. School stuff." Vernon looks unsure before telling him "Later, perhaps, if you behave." Harry glares slightly as Vernon walks away mumbling to himself "I will if she does." Iris comes up behind him mumbling her agreement making Harry smile. Aunt Marge notices Harry and Iris standing in the doorway and with a look of disgust on her face says "Oh, you're still here, are you?" Harry and Iris look at her like she is stupid and says "Yes." 

Sirius leans to his godchildren "I take it we don't like her." Both siblings nod "We hate her." Sirius nods "We hate her."

"Don't say 'yes' in that ungrateful way. [She hands Ripper's leash over to Petunia] Damn good of my brother to keep you two. [She goes to Vernon to say something to him] They'd have been straight to an orphanage if They'd been dumped on my doorstep, Vernon." Marge said giving Harry and Iris a side eye as she did. 

Laughter is heard nearby. Hearing that, Aunt Marge looks delighted. She walks up to the couch, where the laughter has come from Harry's fat cousin Dudley, who is watching TV and eating snacks. "Is that my Dudders? Is that my little neffy-pooh? [She kisses Dudley.] Give us a kiss. Come on. Up, up." Uncle Vernon makes a shooing motion with his hand "Take Marge's suitcase upstairs." Harry wanting his letter signed agrees quickly and goes to grab her stuff. While Iris is left to watch the horrific scene in front of her.

Laughter at seeing Iris's disgusted face rings around the hall the laughter growing when they see Iris making the same face as her past self.

Later, the four Dursleys are seated at the dining table, where they've just finished eating their food. Aunt Marge places her dirty plate on the floor for Ripper "Finish that off for Mummy. There's a good boy, Rippy-pooh." Uncle Vernon leans over offering her brandy "Can I tempt you, Marge?" Aunt Marge nods "Just a small one. [turns to Petunia] Excellent nosh, Petunia."

Aunt Marge snaps at Harry, who is clearing away the dirty dishes. She directs him to take away the plate that she gave to Ripper, and he does so. As Vernon pours her brandy she says "A bit more. [aside to Petunia] Usually just a fry-up for me what with twelve dogs. [back to Vernon] A bit more. That's a boy!" she says before she takes the brandy.

Elijah looks disgusted at the scene Iris who notices immediately points to him yelling "Thank you!" Elijah can only laugh at her antics he knew she would fit in perfectly with their family.

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