Expecting the Unexpected

Chapter IX

Harry asked Eva, " How do you know he is innocent?"

Eva asked," Do you know my mum, my aunt, my dad, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew,Lily Evans and James Potter were in the same year at Hogwarts? My aunt and mum were very dear friends of your mum and the Marauders. My mum has told me a lot of stories about them and judging Sirius by those stories, I don't believe someone so loyal could betray his best friends that way."

Harry was pleasantly surprised. He eagerly asked,"Can you tell me some of the stories?"

Eva's heart ached on hearing the yearning in Harry's voice and was just abput to agree when a voice extremely similar to Eva's rang out in the gardens. By the time Harry had turned around, Eva had already thrown her arms around a lady who looked like a copy of Eva.

They had the same build, face and features. An extremely handsome looking man was standing behind them with an amused expression. He said ," It has not been a complete week since you two saw each other and still you're acting as if you've met each other after years."

Eva and the lady both pulled apart and said," Shut up."

By now Harry had gathered that the man and the lady must be Eva's parents. So he went forward hesitantly not wanting to intrude on the family's moment but when the lady saw him,she gasped loudly and said," Eva sweetie, is this boy the person I think he is?"

She had recognition glinting in her sea green eyes which was the only feature she did not share with Eva. Eva's eyes were a warm, enchanting chocolate brown.

Eva chuckled and said, " Yes, it is mum. Ma, meet Harry Potter my housemate. Harry, meet my mum, Nayonika Chakravarty and my Dad, Rajiv Chakravarty."

Eva's Dad extended his hand to shake Harry's and said ," It's nice to meet you young man. You are the only person who goes to Hogwarts with Eva to whom we've been introduced to."

Harry nervously replied, " It's an honor to meet you Lord Chakravarty."
He chuckled and said," None of this Lord and Lady stuff in my house. You must call me Rajiv."

Harry nodded and was suddenly engulfed in a hug by Eva's mom. She released him and held onto his shoulders. Harry was surprised. He had been hugged by Hermione and Mrs. Weasley before but it had never been as gentle and loving as Eva's or her mother's hugs.

She said with tears in her eyes," You look just like your dad but your eyes are just like your mom's. But I suppose you've heard that a lot, haven't you? I was best friends with your mum. She was such a nice person. And your dad was the most handsome and charming rascal I'd ever seen."

At this, Eva's dad piped up and said," I take offense to that. Let's not keep the poor kids standing in the gardens ,shall we? Let's take this party to the sitting room."