Ravenclaw

Chapter 63- Uni's Surprise

Song for the chapter: Oops by Little Mix Featuring Charlie Puth

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     The happiness that came with making up with her sister boosted Rowena's confidence quite a lot, and it showed through how violently she swung the door of Ophichus' cell, which hit the stony wall with a loud 'bang'.
     "Oh Merlin! Sorry about that Ophichus," She apologised, taking out her wand. Ophichus flinched, expecting the Cruciatus curse to be upon him, but really, all Rowena did was send a Patronus of a beautiful, silver eagle, saying to fetch Professor Lilac. She close the door gently behind her as the swooping eagle left the cell that could be barely called a room.
     "Ophichus Lestrange, such a pleasure finally knowing your last name," Rowena said. Ophichus sneered. He was in the same position as Flaura-- kneeling, chained limbs-- but his clothing was in a better state than Flaura's. Apparently, after changing form, Professor Lilac had been kind enough to provide him with some men's clothing she found in her office that belonged to Ophichus. So after making sure he had changed, she had put him in a similiar position as his lover.
     "Now, I'm not going to ask very much, because I have foriven my sister," she satrted. Ophichus growled at her. "Why? What torturous methods did you use that were so vile my little angel decided to confess." He clearly was not warming up to her. Rowena sighed.
     "Flaura is my sister, and I love her, just as she loves me. In fact, I have freed her from her bonds, and I am about to do the same to you, if you'd listen to me," Rowena asked, and Ophichus bowed his head in compliance. So Rowena told him what had happened only moments before in Flaura's cell, leaving out all the sentimental bits like crying and whatnot.
     "Then why haven't you let her out of her dreaded cell?" Ophichus asked, but his tone was considerably lighter. He no longer hated Rowena-- in fact, he was rather grateful for his considerate actions. After all, he never knew someone so kind and loving apart from her, especially since he had been shunned and hated for most of his life.
     "Because Professor Lilac might come at any moment and attack her, putting her back in her ccell. I rather wait and explain it to her than risk anymore harm to take place." Rowena replied simply.
     "You're really quite an extraordinary witch, Ms Ravenclaw," He stated.
     "Why, thank you, Ophichus," Rowena smiled," but please, do call me Rowena, though I appreciate the respect. It is mutual. But really, I must discuss with you more urgent, pressing matters." She paused, thinking. "Well, matters that are urgent and pressing for me, I guess. And for you too."
     With a flick of her wand, Ophichus' bonds and chains were gone as well. He shifted into a proper, crossed-legged sitting position, stretching his arms after being in such a sore position. After making gimself comfortable, he looked up at Rowena. "What do you mean by 'urgent and pressing matters'? I'm very confident that Flaura and I can manage going into hidng."
     Rowena chuckled. "Ah yes, both her and your Transfiguration skills are superb, though after the spell I had performed, she'd have to wait a bit before she can do complete, full-body transformations again," she said. "But I was meaning to talk about your... love, for my sister."
     Ophichus froze-- he was glad that Flaura hadn't requested for him to meet her parents or anything, but it was worse answering to Rowena. In fact, she was scarier than Flaura's parents could ever be! After all, this was the Rowena Ravenclaw, not his lover pretending.
     "Love? F-for Flaura?" He stammered. Rowena nodded, smiling, amused.
     "Yes, of course, I must see to it that my sister will not be hurt or have her heart broken in any way, she is my sister." Rowena told him, and Ophichus laughed nervously. "I do have a few questions, though."
     Ophichus gulped. "Fire away."
     Rowena continued to smile. "Very well then, the first question. What have you been doing with my sister?"

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     After several confessions from Ophichus-- he revealed that he had kissed Flaura quite a number of times (ten! ten times!) and that yes, he did wish to do more than just kissing-- Rowena had finally come to a conclusion-- Ophichus really did love her sister, just like how Godric lover her. It was true love, this was, and there was no denying it.
     "Very well," Rowena sighed happily, still highly amused," I can clearly see that you love my sister, as much as she loves you! If the nonsense with Godric had not persisted, you two would be married already!"
     Ophichus managed to turn an even darker shade of crimson than he already was, even though it seemed remotely impossible to do so. "I'm glad you haven't though, because I can't be the maid of honor if we are enemies!"
     Ophichus wanted to breathe a sigh of relief and laugh it off, but judging by his current state, it was a miracle how he even managed to laugh nervously, let alone breathe.
     "I'm glad I've got your blessing, Rowena," He said, smiling. The red colour was fading from his face. Rowena smiled. "I'm glad too."
     She leaned forward and hugged him, shocking herself slighlty as well as Ophichus. She squeezed him tightly. "Please take care of my sister, Ophichus," she said, pulling away. She looked into his dark, green eyes. "Just like you've been doing so far."
     Ophichus smiled up at Rowena-- he already considered her as family. "Of course, Rowena. I promise I will."
     Then there was a knock on the cell door. Rowena pulled out of the embrace and opened the door. There stood Helena Lilac. "I have recieved your Patronus and--" She looked past a smiling Rowena and into the cell, where Ophichus was lazily lounging on the floor, free!
     "Rowena, watch out! Mr Lestrange has gotten loose!" Helena cried, trying to push past Rowena, grabbing her wand in the process. Rowena pushed her aside, and she stumbled. "No, no, no, Professor!" Rowena cried. "It's fine! Ophichus and Flaura are not the enemy!"
     Bewildered, Helena lowered her wand, passing Rowena Ophichus' and Flaura's wands. Rowena pass it to Ophichus; then she opened the door to Flaura's cell and passed her sister her wand too.
     "Do your magic," Rowena beamed. Ophichus and Flaura smiled at her-- soon, the captives were free. Professor Forfax stumbled out of his cell, and when he locked eyes with Helena, they immediately were enveloped in a passionate kiss, tears streaming down Helena's face. Rowena rushed to help Uni and Orion; Flaura went to rescue the still-crying child of Helena and Raziel.
     "Oh my-- Uni! What happened-? You didn't tell me that you were--" Rowena was at a loss for words. How she hadn't heard Uni's cries and wails was a mystery-- because now, the woman was screaming her head off, in absolute pain.
     "Oh, Rowena! You're alright!" She grunted. Orion rushed out of his cell rather weakly and tried to help Uni. "But I can't seem to-- urgh! Say the... same for my--aargh! Self!" Tears were now rolling down her cheeks, unable to stop.
     "Professors, Professors! Help!" Rowena shrieked, and everyone rushed to Uni's cell. Gaps echoed throughout the dungeon, along with Uni's cries of agony. "She's about to give birth!"

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     Uni's cries had subdued as they reached the Hogsmeade hospital, for she had fallen asleep. She was awfully pale-- she had been deprived of proper living, after all, but her baby was surprisingly healthy. Flaura Mae and Ophichus, who have temporarily decided stay in Helga's common room, felt terribly guilty, but it wasn't entirely their ffault-- they didn't know Uni was pregnant.
     Rowena walked up to Orion, who sat beside Uni as she lay in bed. He was incredibly tense, and despite the dark circles under his eyes portraying the lack of sleep he already had, he refused to go to bed.
     "Orion," Rowena said gently, placing a hand on his shoulder. He stiffened, then relaxed, but only slightly. "Orion," she said again, and he sighed. He rubbed his eyes sleepily and turned to look at his friend.
     "Thanks for saving us just in time, Ms Ravenclaw," he said, smiling up at her, but he was so unhappy that it looked more like a grimace. "I just... I'm just so worried about her still." Rowena sighed-- she conjured a chair and sat beside Orion, holding his hands dearly. The numerous scars looked almost fresh-- she didn't want to think of why that was so.
     "Orion... she's going to be okay. I know she will," she reassured. A sad smile played on his lips. "I just can't bear to lose another part of my family anymore. I've lost my parents, then my best friend Devriul, then Cepheus' parents, and now Uni? I just can't deal with it, especially since I lost Devriul quite recently , too."
     He sighed. "At least you have your nephew," Rowena tried to lift his spirits, but the prospect of the baby didn't help. "Yea, but he won't ever get to see his papa, maybe even his mama! We're both going to grow up alone, and I don't want that for him. Heck, I don't even know if Cepheus is even alive at this point!"
      Orion looked at Rowena. "He's a werewolf, ya know." He added, and Rowena smiled. She was about to say something when a shadow at the doorway spoke for her.
     "She knows, brother."
     Orion perked up at the sound of his familiar voice, and immediately went over to hug his brother-in-law fiercely, laughing and crying at the same time. Rowena watched the happy reunion by the side of Uni's bed.
     "Cepheus! You helped Ro, haven't ya?" Orion boomed, his spirits soaring. Cepheus chuckled and nodded. "Yes, I came mainly because of you two, but I may have developed a soft spot for little missy over here." He winked at Rowena, who blushed pink.
     "Anyway, about back home--" Cepheus started.
     "Nonsense! We should just move here, m'boy! After all, sea life won't be great for the baby, will it?" Orion said cheekily, and Cepheus scratched the back of his head. He looked at Rowena, then back at his brother-in-law.
     "M-move here? But what about my... you know, current state?" Cepheus asked, and Rowena intervened. "Don't worry, you can live here in Hogsmeade. There's a lovely spot right at the edge of the village, you could build a house to your own needs." She smiled her bedazzling smile at them, and instantly, Cepheus agreed. After all, he could spend more time with Rowena... right?
     "Well, I'll leave you two at it," She grinned, exiting the room.
     Orion sat down and looked at his sister. He placed his hand over hers. "If only Devriul could be here to see the birth of his son," He said, and Cepheus placed a hand on his shoulder. "I know, Orion, we both wished we had more time..."
     "We were going to see you after the wedding," Orion said. "We knew it was the end of the full moon cycle, and we wanted to visit you since you couldn't come." Cepheus sighed, but didn't say anything after that-- if he had just gone to the wedding, Devriul wouldn't've tried to come over and died...
     "We should have a proper memorial," Orion continued. "We could also name the boy after his young father..." Cepheus nodded, silently grieving his adopted brother's death. He never had time to properly grieve-- he was to preoccupied with Rowena to do so. Maybe he should focus on himself for once...
     "His name will be Devriul, then?" Cepheus piped up after a while. Orion nodded. "Devriul Lovegood Junior, honoring his father."

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A/N

Happy New Year everybody!!

2017 has been such a good year to me. I've been given so many opportunities and I feel like I've made the most of it. I've made closer ties, and I really maintained my grades this year. Most of all, I've finally had the courage to post not just one, but three other stories here!!

I'm glad that entering the new year with this story (and of course, my other ones ;) ) and I hope that i keep to my new year's resolution this 2018 XD

What are your resolutions? Feel free to comment them down below 🙃

Love,
Anna 💜