REVERIE

15 | WAR

" all will be alright in time " | CH. FIFTEEN

---louis was aware of the impending war happening in the Wizarding Community, and he knew how severe it is in the UK. They were on their way now, after graduating in Ilvermorny last week, him and Imogen wasting no time in coming to London. His eyes scanned through the paper on his lap, the headline boring into his eyes, the ink almost seeping into him.

FOUR FAMILIES DEAD IN IMPENDING WAR
Article by Elladora Warrington

On the night of June 30th, 1978, the corpses of four known wizarding families were found dead in their homes. Namely the members from: the Lore Family, Hamilton Family, Jameson Family and Williams Family. About 10:30PM, when the neighbors of the Williams Family reported a scream from their residence. Soon, reports from the remaining families were called in. Autopsy reports from St. Mungo's suggest that each victim was cursed with the Cruciatus Curse before falling to their death with the Killing Curse. We've interviewed Aurors on the scene saying that this was the work of the rising Dark Lord, Voldemort.

It may seem that a war is among us, we suggest that all witches and wizards to be alert and keep each other safe.
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Louis instinctively hugged Imogen closer, the girl sleeping soundly next to him on their voyage to England. He sent an owl to Asteria a few moments ago, informing her of the issue and asking how she's holding up and how they were on their way to her. It was only a few days from Asteria's graduation and hearing this news must be heartbreaking for her. The ships horn suddenly blared to life, signifying that they were close to land.

Imogen shifted in her position making Louis loosen his grip on her. Her eyes fluttered open before smiling at him. "We're here," she whispered.

Louis nodded, "we're here." He could only muster a small smile before frowning again. He handed the paper to Imogen, "Ria needs us now more than ever."

Upon seeing the article Imogen frowned, "what do we do?"

"We can't go to Hogwarts now, the only thing we can do is wait." A frustrated groan escaped his lips, "Merlin, why does this have to happen?"

---back in hogwarts, Asteria felt lifeless. She had been staring at the wall in their dorm for hours now, her mind being suffocated by her own thoughts. Her hand gripped Louis's letter while the latest issue of the Daily Prophet rested on her lap. The big bold letters not escaping her peripherals. Her family was dead. Her mum and dad were gone.

Somehow she can't seem to make herself believe it, can't seem to make her mind realise this is happening. It feels like only a few months ago when her, Louis, Imogen and her parents were all seated happily in Christmas Eve, exchanging presents, and just being happy. It all feels so surreal now to her. Almost like a dream.

An owl suddenly flew through their window, the bird landing softly by her side before dropping a piece of parchment; it was another letter from Louis. She only petted the owl's head before setting it back.

Dear Ria,

Me and Imogen just arrived at your house... How are you? You didn't reply to my last letter. I know all of this came as a shock to you but please don't forget that I'm always here for you. Through thick and thin alright?