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Post by Headmaster Millhouse on Feb 15, 2008 4:34:04 GMT
Leonardo slowly made his way around the lawns of Hogwarts. He had always played around with his school mates here, usually playing the muggle sport of football. It wasn't a normal sport but one of his muggle born friends had introduced it to them and they tried it out every now and then for a laugh.
Today though he wasn't going to be enjoying a school time laugh by playing any muggle sports, it was actually quite the contrary. He was making his way to the White Tomb. It was legend now, and had been ever since Headmaster Dumbledore had died when he was a First year. He remembered attending the funeral with his father, mother and sister who he was actually going to meet at the tomb now. It had been a bad ending for his first year and his second year even crazier, but he had persisted in school. He was happy though to be meeting up with his sister.
He hadn't seen Bella in a few years now even with the birth of his son many didn't know. His parents had only learned a few months ago that Luna had actually given birth to Zakarie. The only real reason was to protect Luna and his son from attack, but also because he had been born so prematurely. Finally, Leonardo was meeting up with her to update her on all that had gone on since she had moved to France to further her healing talents and hone her natural talent.
Leonardo had absentmindedly made it most of the way already to the tomb and in the distance he could see the magnificent pearly white tomb which seemed to glow in the light. Immediately many memories of his first year flooded his mind as well as his childhood. Leonardo struggled but finally he was able to fight off tears and he made his way closer to wait for Bella.
As he stood waiting he ran his fingers across the top of the stone tomb. It was cold, but a bit warmer than usual since it had been in the direct light for a while. The touch had cause flashbacks of the funeral to flood Leonardo's mind and for a few moments he was in June of 1998 and in one of the chairs of the front row reliving the funeral. Tears were streaming off the young Leonardo's face as the half giant Hagrid took his giant strides down the aisle with Dumbledore wrapped in a purple velvet spangled with golden stars.
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Post by Bella Millhouse on Feb 15, 2008 5:01:38 GMT
Bella sighed to herself as she made her way through the gates of Hogwarts that lead her away from the well known wizarding town Hogsmeade to the one and only Hogwarts. It had been about two years since she had stepped foot on the magical grounds and knew the smile on her face was grateful. It had been way too long in her opinion. Bella had been wanting to visit, many times in fact, but her studies in France kept her from returning.
As the smile faded from Bella's face it left her looking content and at ease as she continued her path along the soft swaying grass. Pulling her cloak around her body in attempt to keep the warmth already there she sighed. It was slightly chilly outside with the wind blowing all around and part of her was agitated at her brother Leonardo for choosing to meet out here. Though she knew she wouldn't be agitated at him long, because of how much she missed him. It just hadn't been to long in visiting Hogwarts, but also her brother. I should have taken time off, taken a brake from my studies.
Shaking her head at her thoughts Bella knew Leonardo wouldn't have wanted that. He would have scolded her for it telling her he wasn't that important. She laughed quietly at her thoughts as her green eyes glanced up and across the way. Stopping at what she saw Bella let out a long breathe and let a warm smile expand on her lips. It was time....finally.
"Leonardo," she called out her voice soft as the wind carried it toward her brother. Once his name left her lips she began to walk again, coming closer as her eyes took in the scene before her. Her eyes widened soon after though as she noticed what her brother stood beside. "It's been way to long...." she whispered a small frown coming to her face as memories rushed through her head.
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Post by Headmaster Millhouse on Feb 15, 2008 5:13:16 GMT
The flashback suddenly ended when he realized the sound of his sisters voice calling his name. For a second after he had heard his named he didn't believed it just for mere amount of time it had been since he had talked with his sister. Finally he turned to see his sister walking towards him with a giant smile.
"Bella! It has been sooo long! I have so much to tell you...As do you I see." He of course was talking of the many thoughts running through her mind, he smiled. "Oh yeah sorry. You always hated that he taught me that..." He looked at the tomb and turned back to Bella. "Seems like so long ago...I miss him most days...I put the office back like he had it. I always liked it....But anyways! So much has happened here...two years is a lot of time you know. It's a shame we didn't write more often than we did...then again you were working on studies and I was an Auror and then I moved here and it's been even more busy since. Especially with the Order so much has been happening. But before we talk about me how about you? How was your studies in France?"
He smiled and embraced her in a big hug before she could answer him. She had always been taller for her age but Leonardo still had her beat, all thanks to Gran-Dad. He then moved back and looked at her before she could answer or tell him anything about France he had to make sure she was still the same. She seemed to be just a good as before she left. He smiled "Perfect, so anyways France?"
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Post by Bella Millhouse on Feb 15, 2008 5:32:40 GMT
Bella's thoughts and memories faded once she heard the voice of her brothers. She turned her face and attention to him letting another smile creep back onto her face. Listening to him speak her smile widened as it seemed he hadn't change one bit. Not that she would have minded...much. She loved Leonardo just the way he was and she assumed he felt the same way about herself. At the sudden mention of Dumbledore and his teachings Bella couldn't help but give her brother a look that said of course. He always did flaunt it, she thought to herself suddenly as his words finally came to a stop and she was engulfed in a hug.
Barely being able to laugh Bella smiled instead as Leonardo let her go saying one word of perfect then back to asking about France. She raised an eyebrow at him at the word perfect but let it go as she thought on what to tell him of first. "For one it has been way too long, I've missed you terribly. I was thinking of visiting but I was always busy. Healing this and that you know," she told him smiling a little before she went on. "But France was amazing. I wouldn't mind visiting there again and staying on vacation but I know I'll never live there again. And just to tell you studies went well, almost good as mum." Grinning at her statement Bella let Leonardo know she was joking. She knew she could never be as good as their mother.
Sighing contently Bella took a step back to look at her own brother noticing he looked much older than his age of twenty one. That thought worried her as it let her know there defiantly had been things going on here at Hogwarts, things she had no idea about. Smiling though to hide her worry she said, "Now enough about me. Let's talk about you after all as you said a lot has been going on. Oh and what about you fixing up his office?"
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Post by Headmaster Millhouse on Feb 15, 2008 5:56:45 GMT
He smiled as she spoke happily about her studies in France. He was glad that she had fun while learning so much about something she had always been good at, but it did run through her veins. He smiled with her about her being as good as their mother but then again he didn't agree with her fully. "You know you could be just as good as her or better. You have a natural touch she had to work for hers. I'm sure she'd be very proud to have you excel even farther than she ever did."
He noticed her examine him. He was worried about this part because he knew that his appearance didn't match his young age of twenty one. The stress and amounts of work that he had been through had caused that and he was hesitant about telling her about it all.
"Oh yeah I fixed up his office..well I mean My office....I was promoted last month I guess you could say. I'm Headmaster Millhouse now...not quite the ring as his but you know...His portrait is in it's rightful spot. His advice is always well afforded....but anyways you wanted an update."
He was very hesitant. What should he tell her first or last...there was so much that had happened to him in those two short yet so long years. From jobs to new darks lords to a son. Well best to start out with the worst he thought. The good news would ease it in the end.
"Well sis actually...a load has happened here. I guess I'll begin with the not so nice part first and work my way up. You know how I talked with you your final year of Hogwarts about some info that we had heard in the office at the ministry about Lord Voldemort having a son?" He waited to let her collect the memory."Well he's real and I have the scars to prove it. He's begun to take over his fathers role and well his first attack was me. My first year here...of course last year at the camping trip he attack me. Mauled my back to pieces...but it's fine..well not right now I was recently attacked there by a Werewolf but those will heal... But from then on he's gotten worse the last Headmaster, Headmistress's twin brother, actually disappeared because of him. It's dreadful just like when we were young. But the Order and I are working on it."
He wanted to end it there for now, there was so much to that story that if he had told her all of it and how Morbius had a vendetta for him she would be worried to death. At the moment he was glad only he had those special...talents...
"But anyways not all bad has happened...I did meet someone...special that is...Long story really but we had met before," He wasn't gonna mentioned it was in a duel between him as an Auror and her as a Death Eater," but we really sorta hit it off one day. I took her out for dinner one night and well we've been together since. We actually have a house now and...We also have one other thing..."
This one bit of news he had been dying to tell her. The one thing Leonardo didn't want his mum or dad to tell her. He had specifically stated that they weren't to tell her , he wanted to himself and in person. As he began to think about it he softened up a bit and his eyes reddened. Being a father was one thing that his parents and sister had always talked about. They always would say how he would make such a wonderful father and husband one day and now that he was..he knew they would bring it up and compliment him and so forth. Finally he mustered up the courage.
"Well that one thing...other than Luna and I getting married....is that well..." he couldn't help but cause suspense for her. It was part of that fun of being the older brother and it certainly never got old. "Well sis let's say this...you're an aunt..." A great big smiled erupted on his face as he looked at her. He was proud to be able to say it but he hadn't professed himself as a father yet. "I am the father of baby Zakarie Rian Millhouse...isn't it great sis?!"
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Post by Bella Millhouse on Feb 15, 2008 6:37:58 GMT
Bella could help but grin at her brother when he spoke about her being able to be just as good or better than their mother. It was a compliment she took gratefully hoping that one day it would come true. After all as he said she had the natural talent for healing where her mother had gone through years of training to get to where she was now. It never surprised her family when Bella herself started showing signs of a healing talent. It had always joyed their mother to know her daughter had inherited something she loved, not to mention actually going along with it. Smile fading slowly at her thoughts she turned her attention back to her brother having a feeling what she heard next might not be a happy ending.
"Headmaster! Are you joking? Leon thats great! I'm so happy for you! Why didn't you send a letter telling me this?" She announced after hearing him speak about his promotion. She was truly happy for him knowing he'd always had the power and leadership to once become someone important. Even so Bella had to admit Headmaster she would have never guessed. As they fell suddenly silent Bella watched her brother noticing him hesitate, more than she had ever seen him act before. "Go on....I'm listening," she told him softly now watching him intently waiting for the stories and news to come.
Once Leon began to speak asking her about the past when he'd spoken to her about Voldemort's son she nodded knowing she would never forget it. After all if there was another of him things would once again be bad, probably even worse. As he went on Bella couldn't help the gasp that slipped from her mouth at hearing the rumors were true and that not only that but he had attacked first her family, her brother to be exact. Anger flashed through her vivid green eyes making them grow brighter as she took a deep breathe listening to her brother go on.
Hearing him speak about the mauling and werewolf attacks Bella cursed herself for not coming. If she had been there she could have helped in some way if not with the fighting then healing him. Reaching out she took a hold of Leon's hand and squeezed it gently as the worry and sadness settled in with the anger in her eyes. Now knowing what all went on or at least the bad part of the two years Bella knew she wasn't about to leave again not now and probably not for awhile. She wasn't about to let her brother fight this alone and she would voice this to him soon, real soon if it was up to her.
Sighing quietly she let go of her brothers hand and listened as the silence was broken by him telling her of his special someone. At this change of conversation her face brightened and a smile touched her lips but didn't quite meet her eyes...at least not yet. Listening him speak about this woman Bella couldn't help but shake her head knowing he and her, not to mention their parents, had been waiting for him to choose his wife, waiting for that one day.
When he suddenly stopped Bella glanced up at her brother a quizzical look on her face as she watched his features soften and eyes redden. Knowing her brother she was used to this from him and it made her wonder the cause. Hearing him finally speak up she smiled at hearing him and this woman, Luna, were going to get married. Though when a big smile appeared on Leon's face and she heard his next words her smile widened into a grin and she hugged her brother tightly.
"Oh Leon! I can't believe I'm just hearing this, all of this. I am your sister and should have known about this Luna and Zakarie a long time ago," pausing for a moment to look up into his face she asked quickly, "I didn't miss his first two years did I now? But yes it is great! I knew sooner or later you would be a father and husband, a wonderful one at that. I can't wait to meet them. Wait does mum and dad know?" Stepping away from her brother Bella met his eyes knowing if his answer was no to her last question he would get a long talking to about it.
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Post by Headmaster Millhouse on Feb 15, 2008 7:12:43 GMT
His sister many reactions to all the news reminded him of how much he had actually missed her over the two year. And the bit of attitude and bossiness about telling his parents made him laugh. "Boy you sure haven't change!" He smiled and laughed and put and arm around her.
"I know it was bad of me not to write but I really would have, if I would have had the chance. It's been no less than stressing. I'm trying to re-organize the Order and sorts and make sure we're strong enough to face this beast and on top of that I have to take care of all the students here. It would be like losing Zakarie if one of these students were harmed while here. I've been trying to redo Dumbledore's enchantments...I have the book in my office with what he suggested doing. Seems he knew...of course that I would be in this position. Not a single thing you could get passed him...back in the day of course." His voice sounded gloomy near the end reflecting how much he actually missed him.
" You know sis, I don't think I'd miss him as much if we didn't have to keep our roots quiet. I guess it comes with the name though...secrecy." Leonardo sighed and looked back at the magnificent castle. "Oh and yeah mum and dad know of course. Luna spent most of the summer with mum actually. The two got along great, I'm really happy about that." He laughed lightly and went back to looking at the castle and then down to the tomb.
"You know I just really hope I can do as much good for this school as he did. I just don't want to let him down. He always expected a lot of me." He turned to Bella and looked her deeply in her green eyes, "And you."
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Post by Bella Millhouse on Feb 16, 2008 1:32:39 GMT
Bella laughed at her brothers exclamation of her not changing one bit. She had to admit herself it was actually quite accurate. Things for her hardly ever changed at least not as dramatically as things did in her brother’s life. Hearing all that he told her moments ago proved her point to extreme. All of her wished though that the only reason why his life had changed dramatically was only good things like his marriage to Luna and the birth of his son but life was a twisted thing, it never gave you a brake.
As Bella’s thoughts quieted and she gave her full attention to her one and only brother she frowned. The thought of a new Dark Lord surprised her even still. She had wished, prayed, like every other witch and wizard that Voldemort was the end of the line but apparently not. And it seemed the new one was going to be much worse and cause much more havoc than his father did. Learning from his mistakes, taking everything into consideration. Times are going to get hard, Bella thought to herself with a small sigh. As the sound of Leon’s voice went on Bella leaned into her brothers side as she slide her own arm around him. It had been way too long like she had been thinking all night, even under the circumstances.
“I understand what you mean, but I guess since I’m healer I’m used to the death of others whether or not you love them or not. It’s hard no matter what, especially in your situation,” Bella told him quietly when a sudden small laugh slipped from her lips. “Of course he never missed a thing. He wouldn’t have been himself if he did. That’s just one of the things that makes him great you know.” It was true what she said. Even though she had never been too close to him as Leon had she’d still been close and knew things about him others might have not. If truth be told Bella had always been jealous of their relationship, even though in her heart she knew she shouldn’t be but of course the heart never listens.
As her brother went on to speak of keeping the name secret Bella rolled her eyes knowing exactly what he meant. It had always been that way and probably always would. Leaning away from her brother a little she glanced with him toward the castle taking in the beautiful sight before them. Part of her could never believe she had gotten to stay even be taught in such a magnificent, not to mention magical place. In a way it had always been a little surreal to her that was until then. Her and everyone else were meant to be there whether they liked it or not.
At that thought Bella turned to glance at Leon just in time to hear him mention Luna and mum had actually spent the summer together and gotten along. The statement made Bella grin knowing if their mother approved of the girl then she was perfect for Leon. “Now that you say that I’m going to have to meet this fiancé of yours. If mum approves then she must be perfect for my brother,” she said grinning at him while he turned his gaze toward the famous White Tomb. Watching her brother Bella listened to him hope on doing good with the school saying he didn’t want to let him down. At his words Bella opened her mouth to speak, to let him know their was no hoping at all that he would be great but once his electric blue eyes locked onto her eyes she closed her mouth. Hearing his words she smiled a little, knowing why he had added her. Nodding a little she looked down at the tomb herself thinking.
“I know he did Leon, but you know for me it’s harder to believe sometimes,” she spoke this softly her smile widening a little for what she has to say next. “And let me tell you hoping on doing good won’t help you because I know your going to be wonderful. You have some strong blood flowing through your veins, you won’t let him down.” Giving her brother a slight playful push away she stood facing him her smile fading slowly giving away her seriousness to what she was about to talk about next. “Now about the very first things you’ve spoken to me about. Your going to need help and I’m not going to let you fight everything alone. I have the same blood running through my veins as you and I’m staying here to help you out in anyway I can. There’s going to be rough times coming, probably worse than before, and now that I’m older, I want in so to say. No matter what you, mother or father say it’s my choice, got it?” Letting her voice trail off Bella kept her eyes locked with Leon’s making sure he understood that her mind was made up.
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Post by Headmaster Millhouse on Feb 16, 2008 4:35:59 GMT
Leonardo was so glad to have her back. He missed her so much from her laugh to her sincerity. But after all the happy talk of his son and marriage the conversation had once more found it's way back to the rising war. He didn't want her involved of course, no family member would want any of their loved ones to join in such a destructive war. This was one of the main reasons Leonardo had not ever written to his sister he didn't want her to feel as if she needed to be here helping. She was too young to join in. The only problem was that she wasn't going to take no as an answer.
Leonardo looked back intently into her strong willed green eyes. He knew that she wanted to help others that was what this was all about and she didn't want Leonardo in this alone, but he really worried for her safety. With a sigh he gave in although he was going to protect as much as he could.
"Alright fine you can join in the fight, but as your older brother and leader for your safety I'm limiting your range of service. You'll be our healer and you will not be in the front lines. You heal the members and the rest will fight. Dueling is my strong point you are a healer and we need you, I need you. Having you away for two years was hard enough I couldn't bear with losing you to such a dirty bastard." He made sure to put emphasis on the fact that she would not be in any line of fire unless it was an extreme emergency. He was not going to let her get hurt under his lead, none of his members.
"Also on a lighter note I think I can offer you a job to help you sustain yourself. I think we could use someone with your talent here at the school as a Nurse. Of course most of the time it's just some of the candies from that prank store in Diagon Ally. Other times you will be dealing with students that have sustain more threatening injuries...this can happen often here if the werewolves are taken care of properly."
He smiled. It would definitely be nice to have his sister working at the school. It would be nice to have her around after her being gone so long, but it would also allow him to have a constant eye on her to make sure she didn't get into any trouble. "I do hope you'll take the offer."
"Oh! And of course you'll be meeting Luna and Zakarie soon. How about dinner at our house sometime? You could stay with us too and get to know Luna and start spoiling Zak. I think that would be fun...you'll love the house."
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Post by Bella Millhouse on Feb 16, 2008 5:32:02 GMT
Bella watched as Leon continued to look into her eyes as she did with him. She wanted her brother to know that even if he sent her away she would come right back, ready and willing to face him again on the situation. It was her choice and no matter how scared or nervous she got during everything she was staying. After all she wasn’t about to leave her family alone in this while she was off in France or somewhere else, she couldn’t not after all she had learned tonight.
Hearing her brothers sudden sigh Bella smiled just a little knowing he got how serious she was about this. It made her happy that finally he understood. Though that happiness was cut short when her brother began to speak on limiting her to what she was supposed to be doing. A part of her understood why he was, but even so it still agitated her. She was older now and capable of taking care of herself. Plus weren’t they from the same family? She was as strong as he was. “Let me tell you Leonardo, I do understand why you are limiting me and I will agree to it for right now, but not forever. Remember I’m not the only one hoping someone I love won’t be killed by such a bastard too.” Her words were spoken softly yet firmly. He couldn’t keep her from danger for ever.
Taking a deep breathe Bella glanced away from her brother her eyes searching all around them wanting to look at something other than him at the moment. Once he began to speak though she listened intently even though her eyes were turned from him. Hearing his offer of school nurse made her smile. Bella had always wanted to come back to Hogwarts and now seemed like the perfect time. It would be fun and interesting being the school nurse. Of course Leon was right about most of the time it being students who hand handled to many candies from a joke shop but it didn’t matter. Not to her.
“Hope? Leon please, you only have to ask me once on that type of offer,” she announced finally glancing at him as a small smirk formed on her beautiful face. As he went on to tell her she would be meeting his family soon she grinned glad that she would. Bella wanted to make sure this woman was right for her brother and as he said couldn’t wait to spoil her nephew. “If I’m not intruding I’d love to, though I’ll make sure it’s not long. I’ll start looking for my own place soon. After all with you and Luna getting married, I assume you two would like the alone time,” pausing for a moment she laughed at her comment knowing he would get what she meant. “Now tell me about Zakarie? Do you happen to have a picture of him?”
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Post by Headmaster Millhouse on Feb 16, 2008 5:50:10 GMT
Leonardo certainly didn't want to get into an argument with Bella on their first time seeing each other in years, but he was adamant about her staying behind the battle lines. He knew her better than she did sometimes and he knew that she wasn't the best at dueling and that could hurt her if she were up against trained death eaters. For now he would let the situation go, but he knew that they would face this argument again sometime. When she agreed to being Nurse at Hogwarts Leonardo was very happy. Now he would be able to spend plenty of time with his sister and of course without her knowing he would keep a close eye on her. Especially since she would be living with him and Luna for a while. "I don't mind if you stay for a while it may be that it is safer for you and I'm sure Zak wouldn't mind either. You would be a nice babysitter if needed too." He grinned and continued, "And you know with all that is going on we don't have that kind of time anymore."
Leonardo hadn't realized until then how much of the relationship between Luna him was being affected by his constant work. He knew of course that he didn't see her often at school and when at home he was just there usually working even more...but he hadn't realized how he and Luna hadn't spent much quality time together, in what ever fashion that could be. He was glad his sister had reminded him of that. He would definitely fix this. Upon his sister asking to see his son Leonardo smiled and flicked his wand in the air. There in that spot a picture then materialized of his son. He had grown so much since his premature birth, but it was through special magical healing and supervision, of course that was handled by his mother. "That's him. Mum helped us make sure he grew to a healthy size and sorts you know more about how that stuff works though. But that's my little Zak. The next in the legacy of..well you know...it's amazing to think I'll get to pass all the stuff I was taught to him one day...exciting really but that is a while away.."
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Post by Bella Millhouse on Feb 16, 2008 6:30:05 GMT
Bella watched Leon knowing maybe she shouldn’t have insisted on helping out more than he wanted her to, but of course he should have known she wouldn’t back down. A trait of hers that had gotten her into trouble when she was younger. Now that she was older Bella tried harder not go against others but she had to admit it was very hard sometimes, especially when it was about something as serious as this. Sighing quietly Bella waited for him to start speaking again. Once he did, speaking on how him and Luna never had time alone Bella raised an eyebrow studying her brother. “Well knowing how times are bad I think maybe you should make a little time Leon and when you do I’ll have no problem watching my nephew,” she announced grinning at the thought. It would let her get to know Zakarie more. “And by the way don’t worry so much about me. You already have enough on your plate. I can take care of myself.”
As she finished talking Bella waited hoping Leon would have a picture of his son knowing now that she knew it would be harder for her to wait and see him. Watching Leon she saw the smile and flick of the wand and glanced to where he was pointing. When the picture fully materialized before them she gasped smiling widely. She could defiantly tell it was her brother’s son. “Awww he’s so adorable! I can defiantly tell he’s a Millhouse,” she told him softly her green eyes taking in the picture as her features softened. A pang of wanting filled Bella as she watched the boy in the picture move around on the bed then flash the camera a huge grin. She’d always wanted children of her own, but hadn’t quite met that someone special yet. A small part of her had a feeling she wouldn’t be quite as lucky as her brother for awhile. That thought made her frown though she quickly hid it as she gave her brother a hug.
“I’m really happy for you Leon. I can’t wait to meet them now,” she told him as she finally pulled away a small smile on her face. Listening to her brother speak about the healing magic mum had worked on for Zak she nodded knowing exactly what she had done as mum herself had showed her before she left to France. It was a special healing magic, one that many parents were grateful for because of their born premature babies. Bella knew she was thankful for it now as she watched her nephew over and over again. “Don’t worry Leon Zak will be older in no time and then he’ll know everything, have learned everything. He will be one extraordinary wizard.” Saying this she grinned at her brother before she asked, “Now tell me about Luna?” Knowing this question would take some time to answer she glanced at her brothers face wanting to see every reaction.
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Post by Headmaster Millhouse on Feb 16, 2008 17:00:41 GMT
The fact that Bella was so excited to help him out and meet his family made Leonardo so happy. He knew that she would take it well but not how much though.He smiled a smile of relief when Bella said that she would be fine with watching Zak when ever Leonardo felt he needed to have some time with Luna. "Thanks so much Bella. I know that I need to spend some time with her, but you know she never has someone to watch Zak and I'm usually so busy. Now that you're back and willing to help I'll start to make plans." With her comment on Leonardo not having to watch after her he laughed and grinned at her. "Oh really I don't think I can believe you on that one. You were always in trouble at school with your strong tongue and who did you run to when you needed protection because someone wasn't doing too hot in Defense against the Dark Arts or Dueling? I have to watch out for you or you'll end up in trouble like then." He continued to grin and laugh. But is was true she had ran into quite a few situations while at Hogwarts and he was the one who was always needed to protect her, but he never minded.
When he showed her the picture of little Zak he was happy to see how excited she was. It was great to let others see him but the reaction from his family members were always better. He figured it was just part of the being in the family thing. When she gasped he couldn't help but smile and laugh, he was so proud of his son already he was so handsome and he couldn't help but be proud to have him as his son. "Yeah he is a handsome little Millhouse, but that must run in the family huh?" He laughed."But yeah you can definitely tell he's a young Millhouse! And one day he'll be as prosperous as one too."
He nodded when she said she couldn't wait to meet them he was really excited about having Bella at the house for the first time and welcoming her home. He hoped she would like the house and find it homely enough to stay in for a while until she felt it was time to get her own place, but Leonardo wouldn't be rushing her. "Yeah I hear they grow up fast you know...I hope it isn't too fast because I want him to enjoy himself before being introduced into the duty full life of a male Millhouse. I'll teach him later than i was. the only reason I was taught so early is because he knew what was to come. I'll be around for a long while so no worries on having to rush him." He looked more serious and thoughtful as he talked about the future of his son, he only hoped that he survived unscathed through the war and that Luna did too. Luna had already shown a knack for attracting the evil. That is why Leonardo had to enchant the house so much. Leonardo smiled once more and laughed when Bella asked about Luna. Of course his sister wanted to know everything about his wife and son, but he wasn't going to ruin her meeting Luna.
"I think you'll just have to wait to meet Luna. I don't wanna ruin the surprise and chance for you to meet her for yourself. I will say that she is the most beautiful and amazing women and that I am so privileged to call her my own. Other than my sister that is, but of course you know what I mean. I do believe though that it is I that should be asking questions. You did spend two years in France and you told me that you did your studies already but I know there had to be more interesting things that happened to you." He grinned as he implored on her more personal life while she was in France he knew that more had to of happen while she was in France other than just schooling.
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Post by Bella Millhouse on Feb 16, 2008 22:21:04 GMT
Bella smiled glad to be helping her brother out. She never did mind helping people out though that wasn’t surprising when people learned she was a healer. Plus she knew helping her brother out by watching Zakarie was the least she could do. “Your welcome Leon. Just remember now you can’t make the excuse of no babysitter,” she announced flashing him a huge grin. Though that grin soon fell from her face as she crossed her arms over her chest pouting just the slightest. Of course her brother was right in saying she had defiantly come to him for aid a couple times before. After all he was her big brother, he wouldn’t have left her stranded and helpless. “Okay….fine. I did come for your help in the past, but you have to remember I’m older now. I’ve learned to keep a hold on my tongue if really need be,” she told him as her pouting lips came to a smile. She had been a lot better on holding her tongue in situations though sometimes she couldn’t help but let loose.
Hearing her brother’s laugh at her own gasp in reaction to the picture she just smiled. He should have suspected that reaction, she thought to herself quietly as she listened to his proud voice. She let her own laugh slip when he spoke about good looks running through the family. Of course he would be the one to say it and a small part of her couldn’t help but agree. As Bella glanced at the picture one more time she grinned seeing the Leon in Zakarie and also seeing his mother, the one she was soon to meet, in him. Glancing away she continued to listen to Leon as her green eyed gaze wandered he grounds. It hadn’t changed in the least bit since she had been there and really Bella was glad. This place, Hogwarts, was just not a place that should be changed in any way. Though if it had to be dramatic changes, she thought, they should be kept to a small tight limit.
Coming out of her trance Bella tuned into her brothers voice nodding to him in agreement of him being around longer. He was going to be and she knew it, he had to. After all it wasn’t his time and he was a magnificent wizard one who knew things others didn’t. In the end it wouldn’t surprise her if Leon was the one to defeat the new Dark Lord. Bella knew she had to stay positive when it came to the that question. In doing so she locked eyes with her brother and said, determined, “You’ll be here. Don’t you worry.”
As a silence fell between them Bella was grateful for his next words. She grinned at what he told her laughing with a nod when he spoke about her knowing what he meant. “That’s completely unfair you know brother. Your going to leave me hanging her for who knows how long,” she told him her grin still in place as he went on to ask about France. Of course other things had happened but nothing to exciting as had been back here in London. “Well nothing too exciting happened. France is a very beautiful place though I have to say and their bakeries, perfect! I swear there was one around every corner,” pausing for a moment she began to remember the taste of all the different types of pastries she had gone on to try. “And as I said before my studies went well. I learned many new things and was practically a goddess while there, because of how talented every one thought I was. I don’t know how many times I got asked where I had been schooled as a child. And I tell you the best shot at true romance has to be there.” Bella smiled softly in remembrance of everything she saw. From the buildings, museums, landscapes, and everything else she knew she was lucky in getting to study there.
OOC: Ehh....this post kind of sucks. Sorry about that.
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Post by Headmaster Millhouse on Feb 17, 2008 19:18:57 GMT
Leonardo could tell that the conversation was dwindling. One reason had to be the weather the chilling wind certainly helping the two carry a conversation on that well while out on the grounds at the tomb. Leonardo figured he'd let her get used to the school once more though. "Sis I think you should go wander around the school...as weird as that sounds. I'm gonna head home and see Luna and Zak and get the house ready. Just come over later and we'll get you settled in." He smiled and looked at the school.
"You're gonna enjoy being here I know. There's just something about being at the school it has a certain...feeling you just feel so much more comfortable here. It's so amazing to be in charge of this place alongside Headmistress." He continued to look around the grounds as he spoke to Bella remembering all the times he had been out on those grounds with his friends in his days at Hogwarts. He laughed remembering all the crazy things they had done.
"I figure you do remember where the Hospital wing is, even if you never needed to go by there. Oh and there is a student there, Billie Hardings Bryant. Don't let her know you are my sister. She isn't too happy with me at the moment. I'll explain some other time. I rather not get into that discussion. But anyways go ahead and make yourself at home there get it all set up like you would like and then just head over to the house. It's in Placidus Village and I do believe you'll know which one when you see it. And if you get a funny feeling while approaching it, it's because of all the protective enchantments. But anyways I will see you then sis." He gave her another hug and kissed her on her forehead. "I missed you! and I can't wait for you to meet Luna and Zak later today. Talk to you then!"
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