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Anna spun around quickly at the sound of a scream, only to notice it was coming from a portrait, a portrait of her mother in law.
Failing to notice the group of teenagers watching her with scared wide eyes from the bannister of the stairs above she tuned to the portrait in exasperation.
"Why on earth are you screaming Walburga?" not being able to resist adding a sarcastic "It's most unbecoming of you" despite her frail state.
Walburga stopped screaming instantly as she recognised the girl, spluttered out "I can't believe- DUCK" she yelled, Anna barely having a chance to react as she dropped to the floor, a dozen spells flying over her head. Anna froze, absolutely terrified that her safe haven was filled with enemies. She'd never escape again, she had no wand, and barely enough energy to stay awake let alone fight off 12 intruders. Closing her eyes as she heard the incantations muttered again she waited for them to hit. Except nothing touched her.
Peeking an eye open she spotted Kreature crouched in front of her, a protective barrier in front of him as the houses occupants stared in utter disbelief. Kreature taking their moment of shock to throw himself down in front of Anna "Kreature is so glad mistress Anna is here, Kreature is sorry the house has been plagued with mudbloods and blood traitors alike" Anna barely had a chance to comprehend what Kreature was saying, let alone correct his language when Anna heard a voice she never thought she'd hear again.
"Kreature step aside you foolish elf, how dare you betray your mast-" the voice froze as he looked at the woman Kreature was protecting, the woman who had looked up sharply at the voice.
Anna stared in utter disbelief as she stood, staring at the man in front of her, her husband the husband she had believed to be dead until that moment. Anna barely had a chance to think before her body reacted, sprinting towards him, throwing herself into his arms as she wrapped her legs around his waist, his reflexes not failing him even after all these years as he held her tightly, the two crying into each other. Kreature moved to protect the two from anymore curses that may have been thrown their way, however everyone was far too shocked to move let alone curse them as they watched the usually sarcastic man fall apart in front of them, hugging this stranger nobody recognised at first.
McGonnagall was the first to recognise the girl as, for the first time many saw her gasp as her eyes filled with tears, grabbing ahold of Kingsleys arm in an attempt to balance herself. This only caused the majority of the room to continue looking on in utter confusion, still alert at the sight of the female intruder.
Anna loosened her grip on Sirius, not out of choice as her body began to catch up with its injuries. She could feel herself begin to lose consciousness as she managed to mumble out the word "alive" in complete awe before collapsing, Sirius maintaining his hold on her as he span, heading toward the kitchen, placing her on the table. Not even having to ask the elf as Kreature immediately began to work on her injuries, Mcgonnagall following suit not long after as Sirius sat in silence, staring at the woman he loved, refusing to let go of her hand. The other occupants, including the children, although guarded by the Order members stared on in complete uncertainty as to what was going on.
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Time passed and neither McGonnagall, Kreature or Sirius had uttered a word to the occupants of the room. Long having finished their work, Kreature was attempting to brew some salves, whilst McGonnagall held onto Sirius' free hand in an attempt to help the man from falling apart. The Order hadn't moved from the room, and neither had the children, Harry continuously being drawn to the injured woman on the table only to be pushed back by a protective looking Mrs Weasley. The Order had sat down, remaining in the room choosing to whisper among themselves having sent word for Dumbledore, Remus and Snape.
Anna could hear murmuring as she began to regain consciousness, groaning at the pain in her head as a gentle hand squeezed her own. Anna felt complete confusion at this, who would be holding her hand? Forcing her eyes open she stared in awe at the man in front of her, sitting up at the table as her hand reached to caress his face.
"It wasn't a dream?" she whispered to herself, causing Sirius' eyes to fill with tears as he smiled at her.
"I could say the same thing love" as the two embraced yet again.
Sirius was helping Anna up when she spotted McGonnagall, who was still somewhat crying. Pulling the woman into a hug she held on tightly as she whispered "Oh Minnie I am so glad to see you again" Making the elder woman smile and Sirius to laugh in utter joy and disbelief at the nickname.
It was at that moment Alistair Moody, Albus Dumbledore, Severus Snape and Remus Lupin walked in, wants poised ready to attack. And the room, once more, watched as 3 of the most respected men fell apart before them as they dropped their wands to the floor. Anna squealed in utter glee as she threw herself towards Remus, the man almost collapsing due to the shock of seeing her alive.
Molly, having seen enough at this point, finally asked the question that had been plaguing everyones minds as she yelled
"Would someone like to tell me what the hell is going on here?"
