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James let out a low whistle as they stood in front of the iron gates. Well, What was left of the iron gates that led to Grindelwald Manner. Remus placed a comforting hand on her shoulder before waving his wand at the gates.

A soft smile broke through her sullen look at the rust fell away and revealed the gold beneath. The bricks that held the gates repaired themselves. It opened and Asteria let out a small laugh.

She moved ahead of them. Half afraid that the remaining dark energy had taken a form. It had been long enough that it could have.

The breath hauled in her chest as she stared that the manner. It had vinery and flowers that seemed to grow into the stone foundation. 

"This place has old magic clinging to it

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"This place has old magic clinging to it." Asteria turned her head as her eyes found Charlie Weasley. She hadn't agreed to him coming. But he was a dragon tamer and part of the order. He would have to know his way around.

"Yes, it does. I do ask that none of you took anything, there are several things that are cursed in the house. I will put this in them in the vault if we come across anything." She said sternly narrowing her eyes at Sirius. He was the only one that liked to touch things without thinking that anything could go wrong. Sirius held his hands up in mock surrender. But she nodded and slowly opened the door. Her eyebrows drew together when she noticed that the house wasn't damaged at all. Not even over time. The place still looked the same. There was no dust or anything.

An elder woman stepped into view and Asteria nearly had a heart attack as the boys drew their wands and pointed them toward the woman. Her eyes narrowed as she stared at her. There is something familiar about this woman....

'"Vinda Rosier?" She took a cautious step toward the elderly woman that smiled at her.

"The Heir of Grindelwald has finally returned home." She cringed at the heir bit.

"I don't understand. What are you doing here?" Vinda huffed lightly and moved into the sitting room. Asteria shook her head that the woman's dramatics and followed her.



Vinda sat in the tall back chair while the others sat on the long sofa. Sirius perched on the arm close to Asteria. To which she was grateful for.

"As you know the Rosier family will always remain loyal to The Heir of Grindelwald. No matter the new Dark wizard that is trying to do." Asteria shifted in her seat. Clearly uncomfortable about the mention of Tom. James sighed and took her hand giving it a gentle reassuring squeeze.

"I don't understand why you are here. Taking care of the manner." She clipped out. Vinda arched an eyebrow at Asteria.

"Because your father asked me to. He was sure that you would come home. And he wanted to make sure that you had everything that you needed...including an army." Her eyes narrowed at Vinda.

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