Learning to Fly (Sequel to Clipped Wings George Weasley love story)

Chapter 19 ~ Get together with the family from Hell

*Amos' POV*

I don't want to have to put Phoenix through all this, but my sister and nieces and nephews want to talk to her.

This is going to be even more soul distroying for me, than it will be for Phoenix to handle.

I'm currently in the kitchen, preparing tea for everyone. My sister Joselyne, is walking back and forth slowly in front of the family photo's, narrowing her eyes everytime she see's Phoenix or Jennaveve.

I can see the hurt in her expression when she see's the photo of Cedric, on his first day at school stood on Platform 9 3/4.

''I still can't believe it Amos, that poor boy was so young''

Joselyne says, joining me in the kitchen. I don't reply, I just wait to hear what she has to add to that.

''If Alizandra had only stayed at Bouxbatons, we wouldnt have a problem''

Joselyne adds in a tone of discust. As much as I want to stick up for Phoenix, I know my family would turn on me. They never liked Jennaveve, even when we had Phoenix, everyone turned their nose up at her.

''So when is Alizandra making an apearence?''

She says, pretty much spitting out her words. Just as I'm about to retaliate, theres a light knock at the door.

''I asume that'll be her''

I swiftly walk past my sister, trying not to flip my lid at her. I aproch the front door and notice Phoenix stood slump in front of me.

Her eyes bright red and puffy, as if she had been crying herself to sleep.

''Thank you for coming Phoenix''

She stars at me blankly, I don't know if shes even there or if I'm hilusinating.

''I'm not here for anyone's benefit, I'll stay until everyone starts slagging me off, then I'm gone, and I'll never come back''

''Phoenix please...''

I beg.

''...I know this maybe hard for you, but we're all suffering too.''

She doesnt answer this time, she just pushes past me and makes her way into the living room.

She is soon greeted by her cousins, who are the same age as Phoenix.

''I take it the failer has finally decided to show her face...''

''Don't you dare speak a word against my daughter''

I cut off Joselyne from saying anything more. She looks at me, shocked. I expect for her to say something back but she just walks past me into the living room, I follow on behind.

Phoenix, Imogen and Tommy are sat having an easy conversation. I do believe I very nearly just seen Phoenix crack a smile.

''So Alizandra, I hear you have a man in your life?''

Joselyne asks, sound as if she would rather be somewhere else.

''Yeah actually, I do, hense why I'm wearing a promise ring''

Well I'll be dammed. I never even noticed George had given Phoenix a promise ring. What a gentleman.

''And who is this 'man' may I ask?''

Joselyne continues. Phoenix hessitates for a few seconds before answering her quesion.

''George, George Weasley, we met at the world cup and at school...''