The Twins Who Lived

Aftermath

"St.Mungos is going to be flooded with patients. Vasily wouldn't make it to the top of the list of people to help" Dahlia sighed, Harry called for dobby, the quirky elf appearing in an instant.

"I swear this boy's mood changes faster than a snitch's direction" Mary muttered, watching as harry talked and acted normal with dahlia now.

"Dobby, winky take us to gringotts please" Dahlia requested, the elves nodded, vanishing with everyone. They reappeared in the Healer's bay, "Healer Bloodstone, I apologize for the late hour and unexpected arrival. Please help us" Dahlia asked, bowing her head slightly to the healer, Bloodstone nodded, having them lay Vasily down, the rest had minor injuries and were healed quickly. Dahlia thanked griphook, leading Viktor to the floo "the ministry channels are going to busy for the foreseeable future, and owls will take to long. Call your parents, let them know you're ok" she said softly. Viktor nodded, thanking her profusely before turning to the floo, his father picked up immediately "Viktor? Oh thank Merlin your ok" His mother sobbed with relief "the goblins said they can come through, the passcode is Ragnar" she told the people through the floo, Viktor stepped back with her as immediately his parents flooed through, his mother hugging him tightly "thank you, thank you for saving our son, I am Ivan, that is my wife Ana" Ivan said, shaking dahlia, Blaise and Luna's hands "you don't need to thank me Lord Krum, I did what was right" Dahlia said, shaking his hand, Ana swept her into a hug, thanking her profusely.

Every parent in the hall understood that feeling, the amount of gratitude that comes from knowing your child is alive, that they are ok, is a feeling unlike any other.

"We owe you a debt" Ivan said, Dahlia internally winced, she had hoped they wouldn't mention debts or life debts. "However, I Understand it would be seen as an insult to refuse, Lord Krum, as Payment for this Debt, I would like to have your son as a friend. Money and power mean very little to me and my family, however friendship, now that is worth more than gold" She said, Extending her hand, Ivan, Ana and Viktor were all momentarily stunned, she could have asked for anything, they knew that and she knew that. All she asked for was friendship, Ivan shook her hand, Viktor close behind "I would be honored to be your friend" Viktor smiled, shaking her hand.

"Heart of Gold" Lily said, smiling at the screen, her fathers just as proud, even the pure bloods were proud, they all understood the value of a debt, especially concerning the life of the only heir. The fact all she asked for was genuine friendship was new to the pure bloods who were used to cunning and mind games.

Dahlia hugged Daphne, Astoria, Theo, Neville and Pansy good bye as they were taken home by their guardians, Blaise and Luna told their respective parents they were okay but chose to stay, Molly arrived shortly after checking on her children, hugging each of them tightly. "You guys can go ahead, I think I'll stay here to keep Vasily company" she told them, Waving off Remus and Sirius as well, the group nodded, leaving. Ivan made a floo call to Vasily's parents, Viktor sat in a chair by his Friend's bed, Onyx laid on the floor, curled around Luna, Hermes draped over her, Luna laid fast asleep. "We had heard of the Dragon Whisperer, but we never expected to meet her" Ana said softly, sitting close to Viktor, keeping her son close "She is special to you, no?" Viktor asked, gesturing to Luna "Yes, she's like a daughter to me and Blaise, my mate" Dahlia explained, smiling as Blaise conjured a blanket, covering Luna. Alexi and Merida Dimitrov flooed in a moment later immediately rushing to Vasily's side "he is Stable, The goblins are keeping him asleep until morning so his magic can adjust" Dahlia explained softly "Thank you, Thank you for saving our boy" Merida sobbed, hugging Dahlia and Blaise.  "Your welcome ma'am, We did what anyone would do" Dahlia said, Patting her back.

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"TROUBLE MAKERS! TROUBLE MAKERS! THESE... THESE..." Ana exclaimed, reading the Daily Prophet, everyone had stayed the night at the healer bay to help Vasily. Ana started cursing in Bulgarian as everyone else took turns reading the prophet.

"Our esteemed Minister went for cover up instead of explaining what happened. In his words, it was just some drunken wizards with ideals of fear" Dahlia explained to the Hall, everyone turning to glare at fudge causing him to shrink down.

Ivan flooed back home, as a high member in the Bulgarian ministry, he was sure the minister would love to hear this, everyone else turned back as Vasily groaned, waking up. Dahlia gave him the same offer of friendship, effectively sealing and fulfilling their life debts.

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Until next time my pups

• Mischief Managed•