Thicker than Blood (Draco Malfoy love story)

Chapter twenty-nine: Family Ties

Phoenix's POV

I look at Dumbledore and Snape suspiciously. I may be related to one of them, but I don't trust either one. There's a small chance that know, but I'm not new to lying to adults.

"Yes?" I ask politely. I make sure to keep an innocent and curious expression. The main thing I pay attention to is my eyes. They are always the first thing to give a liar away.

Dumbledore looks at me calmly, while Snape fidgets uncomfortably. I narrow my eyes, but face then head on.

"What an I here for, Professor?" I ask bluntly.

Dumbledore looks at me in silence, while Snape steps forward.

"I went here with your parents. They were friends of mine. Your uncle was James Potter," he says calmly.

I frown a little. "I knew uncle James. Well, I remember hearing about him and seeing pictures of him. They say he died when my mum was still pregnant with me," I say quietly.

Snape nods. "Indeed. James married a girl from here, named Lilly,"

I nod again. "I know that already. But why is any of this relevant?"

Snape sighs. "Lilly and James Potter had a son before they died. They were murdered when he was still a baby, and he went to live with his aunt and uncle. They were muggles, and we thought it would be a safe place for him. At the time, we were unaware that James had a sister."

"Why did you not know about his sister?" I ask curiously.

"Nancy changed her last name to Leslie from an early age, after being sent to a boarding school for her behavior problems. She had no control over her power. James soon found his own powers and was almost sent away. Thankfully, their grandmother came to visit and explained everything. Nancy forgave her parents, with time, but chose to keep her last name."

I think for a moment, going through all of the information. "So, I have a cousin by them?"

Dumbledore answers, cutting off Snape. "Harry Potter is your cousin."

I smile, the name ringing a bell. "That sweet, dark haired boy? The one that hands out with Hermione and Ron?"

Dumbledore laughs for the first time. "You must have been kept in the dark about the wizarding world. Harry is famous here. His parents were killed by Voldemort, and he survived the killing curse."

I look him in surprise. "You don't say? Well that's pretty cool. However, I still don't see what the big deal is."

He nods and sighs. "Phoenix, we know about you and your parents."

I watch him carefully. No way he's talking about what I think he is. I keep a poker face.

"What's that supposed to mean?" I ask calmly.

He stands up and walks over to me. "Phoenix, you don't have to pretend. We know what you are, what your parents were. And we can answer any questions you have."

I look at him, my heart ready to beat it's way out of my chest. Questions? Of course I have questions! But... What if they betray me?

I force myself to stay calm and cool. "I still have no idea what your talking about."

He sighs. "You are half vampire, and half sympath. Agent you even the slightest bit curious as to how that happened?"

I sigh, defeat washing over me. He already knows. "How did you find out?"

He smiles. "Because I was your father's best friend and your mother's confidant."

I look at him, exasperated. "Did they tell everyone?! Hell, Hagrid knew, you know, Snape knows! It seems like everyone and their cat knows what I am."