Secrets and War -Dramione

Family Ties

"...mum" how hard was a single word to let escape my mouth.

"Hello darling" her mother smiled sweetly.

"How?" Was the only word I could muster.

"You never obliviated my mind. I went along with it for your fathers sake. After we lost the war Voldemort came for me thinking I was harboring fugitives like my sister."

"You have a sister?" I asked in disbelief

"Two to be precise."

"Wait I have another aunt?" Lilah questioned

"Yes."

"Wait I'm related to her?" I gestured in Lilah's direction. "This makes no sense." I grumbled

"Who do you think set it up to make sure you didn't die." Lilah said

"Well thank you for saving me but lets think about this. We have both been kept in the dark. Mum please tell me what is going on."

"I would like to tell you with everyone here but that isn't going to happen any time soon. Lilah I will leave it to you to pass this on to your brother." She nodded in response. My mum silently summoned a photo album.

"One second let me distract the boys." Lilah took the boys to another room and then came back. "Sorry I don't think they are old enough to find out about our messed up family, just yet."

"No, I understand. Those two are your life. Your mother would be so proud of you. This is our family album. It grows as our family grows." My mum, explained as she opened it to a family photo. "This is a photo of our family. Your grandparents and my sisters." Pointing to each person she said their names. "This is Lilah and Vesper your grandparents. This is me the oldest, Sue is Lilah, Sebastian, Zach and Adam's mum, and this is Alice you would know her as Alice Longbottom."

"Neville's mum?" I asked

"Yes. We were extremely close when we were little. But once we came into our powers we began to split. I found Jacob first. Then Alice found Frank. Sue was left to find someone on her own. What we didn't know is how much trouble she would get into. You have to understand Sue was the kindest out of all of us so when she found out who she was mated with she tried to accept him. He accepted her but not as what it should have been. He used my sister for her powers...that is why you and your brother are cursed, Lilah."

I could see the anger in her eyes. "I have always hated my father and now my mother is dead because of this stupid disease. And the abuse of it. She had been so happy with Alastor." She pounded her fists on the wall. "I do have to ask who was my mothers true mate?"

My mother got up and put her hand on Lilah's shoulder. "Honestly, I think she was destined to be with both. Lilah there is a very old prophecy that predicts this. You and your brother are joined in more than one way as you already know."

"I know" She pulled up her sleeve. "303 days left." She whispered. "One more than my brother."

"I'm so sorry. Have you had any leeway?" My mum asked.

"He is still in love with her. I'm coming to terms with the end. That's why I want to do all I can before I...you know." Lilah had a tear threatening to leave her eye but she quickly whipped it away.

"Oh my goodness look at the time. I need to go and so do you my dear." My mum hugged me before she left. And whispered to me. "I know you have many questions. Most of which Lilah can answer for you. Just be patient with her."

"I will try mum. I love you."

"I love you too." She said back and with that she disappeared.

"Aunt Jean is right I need to go before they get suspicious. Please make yourself at home. The boys are watching a movie if you want to join them if not there is a library on the second floor right next to your room. I will be back as soon as I can."

"Okay." Lilah was about to shut the door when I caller. "Lilah?"

"Yes?" She poked her head back in.

"Thank you and you said there would be five of us. Who is the other?"

"He will be back soon. He is just out for a meeting." Lilah left it at that. "Oh please don't kill him when he gets home. He sometimes doesn't think before he approaches someone" She yelled back before I heard another crack.

I decided to go and explore the house. I found my room. I was shocked to find all of my stuff there. I guess my mother brought it when she came. I wonder who the guy was. Oh well, I will find out soon. I'm going to go read a book while I wait.

I went into the massive library. Feeling drawn to the bay window I found a book left on the seat. Life as a Veela By SLR What an interesting book for someone to be reading. I might as well see what it is all about. I snuggled into the window and was captured by the book within seconds. I read until I hit blank pages. I was so puzzled by this. The poor girl in the story has had such a hard life. I want to know how it ends. I wonder who wrote it. There was a light tap on the door frame. I jump at the surprise.

"Hermy-own-ninny?" A strong male voice asked in disbelief.

I couldn't help but smile. "Hello, Viktor."

"I thought you vernt meant to be here for another fev veeks." he commented in disbelief.

"Lilah said they had to move things up. I don't know much. I have tons of questions."

"I'm sorry Hermy-own-ninny I can't answer them. Leigh-la must explain. All I can say is you are safe here." He smiled at her. Silence fell between them until he spoke. "Hov have you been?"

"I've been better you?"

"Same. Vell I better get to vork. I vill leave you to your reading. Talk to you later." And with that I was left alone again.

I looked back down at the book another chapter had appeared. This was so bizarre I guess the book is being written now. Therefor, I went back to reading and waited for Lilah to return.