- Alohomora! repeated a little louder, but the door remained closed. It was possible that the elf had summoned a spell so powerful that he could not reverse. For some reason someone
"Good morning, Molly greeted with perfect kindness.
- Good morning, Sirius! "She answered pleased to know that someone finally came down to breakfast. I have not finished, but if you're hungry, I can offer some fresh fruit.
"No, Molly, thank you, Black refused. Wait for others if you do not mind. By chance do you know why the room is closed Esmeralda.
- Oh, yeah! She cried while he was going to send the plates to the table. Professor Dumbledore came early with a visitor and stayed there.
- A visitor? Sirius asked casually, but was full of curiosity. Do you know who is?
"No, I do not know. Arthur was who opened the door and just told me that it was a surprise. Dumbledore wanted to make sure no one bothers to our guest.
"Yes, it is likely," muttered Sirius, dissatisfied with the response from Molly. Perhaps join us for breakfast.
Without another word, left the room heading to the library to start the morning inspection of Grimaulds Place. With a little luck would meet with any clues that shed some light on the identity of the mysterious guest. What was clear was that if Dumbledore had personally engaged in carrying headquarters was because it was probably someone you trust or who need protection. But, if indeed that was it, why close the room with a spell? "To prevent anyone from entering or to keep out the unknown?
had no way to know for now and bothered an exceedingly not being in control of what was happening, but consciously offered him the house of the Black Dumbledore to establish the headquarters of
See Harry reminded him of James, his best friend and so terrible that his wife Lily Ely had been at the hands of Voldemort. If I could turn back time Sirius had given his life to save, but it was not possible. In all these years, the death of his friends tortured him more than the presence of the Dementors and the threat of the kiss of death. Azkaban had managed to survive only to find the real traitor and make him pay more than your infamy
deep in thought, Sirius did not realize that he had come back to the Emerald Room. He pulled his ear to the door to listen for anything, but only heard the faint crackling of the wood in the fireplace. Suddenly he heard footsteps coming down the stairs upstairs. He walked away from the door and pretended to walk in the opposite direction.
- How did you sleep, Sirius? Arthur Weasley asked with his usual cordiality.
"I think too well," said Black, with a slight smile. I did not hear both Dumbledore arrive last night.
- Ah! Already told you Molly?
"Yes, I said something about a guest, but did not say who it is," said Sirius in a tone as indifferent as he could achieve, as not wanting give importance to the issue.
-Ya we'll find out later because I could not see who was "Arthur admitted. hood of his traveling cloak covered her face and said not a word.
"We can only trust Dumbledore is not it?
Sirius could not continue as Fred and George put his head on the railing. Faced with the threat of a noisy falling down the stairs, Arthur simply put a finger on her lips to make them silent.
"With quiet, boys," they begged. Go to help her mother set the table, but quietly, please.
With exaggerated though silent hand and foot movements, youth finished down stairs, getting the boot a thin-lipped smile of Sirius. Sometimes the antics of the twins reminded him that he had made in company with James, Remus and Peter, but had not always gone well rid of them.
- Do we the dining room? "I called Arthur.
"No, go ahead," said Sirius Arthur, remembering that have not yet concluded the review routine house. I'll see if others have already raised.
continued on his way to the top floor up the stairs two at a time. Although he had suffered physically in Azkaban, his body was still agile and strong and was used to do a little exercise to increase strength. Lately, when I finished bathing and was discovered in the mirror, was surprised to discover some features of the attractive and athletic young man who had once been.
James Ely for many years had been the crush of many girls both in and outside Hogwarts there, but his friend had been fortunate having won the love of Lily, while he had escaped his hands. He had not fallen in love since the last two years of college and maybe never again to be, but that did not matter. Had managed to keep the great friendship and affection that bound him Remus nonetheless.
knocked on the door and listened as the young voice response inviting Harry to pass. Ron was on the bed trying to hang them because, as he was not allowed to use magic yet, he managed to stretch flannel sheet on a large double bed.
"Come boys, breakfast is almost ready-les asked gently. If we do not hurry, the twins are going to wipe out the toast and apricot jam last night brought Tonks.
- Apricot? Go! Now that I want, "said Ron visibly excited by the news. Not that my mom is not only delicious but Tonks always add a little liquor to yours.
Sirius and Harry let out a loud laugh that drew the attention of Ginny and Hermione immediately, because it was not usual to see or hear a frank expression of joy in the person of Sirius and that itself was something worth witnessing. Still laughing, Harry chatted to them what had happened in spite of the face of outrage that had Ron.
- I do not understand why they laugh! "Said Ron.
"But ..." Hermione was saying, laughing if you knew ...
- If I knew why! "Demanded Ron, greatly incensed because he had red ears.
"That does not add any liquor," said Ginny once caught his breath
- You can not imagine that used to ferment the fruit! "Said Harry to the disbelief of his friend. But you better not you find out how.
thousand ideas went through the mind of Ron and all them you were really disgusting, but had to admit that it had put in an embarrassing situation. In the end, could not contain himself and began to laugh at himself with such honesty that others imitated. Formed a chorus of laughter so loud that Molly had to go personally to shut them up.
- Enough, please! "He murmured. Although he had not raised his voice, was enough to look at his actions to realize he would have preferred full-throated scream. We have a guest who still sleeps in his room.
- A guest? Asked the four young men in unison. That meant that the day would be special, especially if they could convince whoever it was that they talked incessantly of his adventures, heroic deeds surely they rip off squeals of surprise or terror. And in some ocasióny not long ago by the way, Kingston Shacklebolt was presented at the barracks accompanied by Martin Littlepot. The dinner lasted until breakfast and not for Molly's insistence, the exciting conversation would probably have been long until lunch.
But he regretted having given more terminating the conversation had been very Littlepot, who rarely had told an audience so eager to know everything about her life . The magician had been known for many years have faced alone and unaided by magic, a group of men vampire somewhere in Bulgaria. Part of the magic community delighted to hear his story but most claimed that it was all lies because no one could confirm his story. The only witness to this feat was a humble and terrified peasant who had accompanied him on his adventure, but once back in England, became rich and famous. Muggles appeared in several newspapers hundreds of articles and interviews about what allegedly he had done abroad or even years later, he published two books about vampires but never said a word about Littlepot. The Ministry of Magic had ordered a change to the memory of that individual to forget forever that had once been an assistant to a powerful and brave sorcerer.
- Who is it, Mrs. Weasley? Harry asked innocently as they walked to the kitchen, knowing that she did not send atreveríaa silent.
I do not know baby, but come and go, I prepared sausages and mashed potatoes.
Rather than follow, Sirius turned to the third floor where he was staying Remus. He knocked a couple of times before entering. His friend was still in bed, with a look of tremendous fatigue. Two nights ago was full moon, although the effects were going on, still affecting him.
-Hope you do not have woken up with our party down there, "said Sirius as Remus's eyes fell on him.
"No, for nothing, "he replied with a warm smile. It's good to hear some laughter from time to time.
"Yes, it's amazing what a minute alegríay humor can do for a lost soul.
- What's the matter, Sirius? Remus asked worried, as his friend did not used to refer to what ailed him. He sat up slowly and got out of bed and then change clothes with a flick of his wand.
"Nothing, absolutely nothing," said Sirius as his face was leaning out the window. Only I remember our old days at school.
"You know that none of it back. Even with a Time-Turner would achieve to make things change, said Remus with a strong hint of nostalgia and resignation. If something could be done, believe me I had already done so to change my condition.
"I know and the way we changed many things, "said Sirius looking into the distance.
Lupin finished arranging the bed and tidy the room in a heartbeat, then hurry to get off to eat something tasty, even a piece of rare cooked meat . He had spent two days in fasting and his senses were especially sensitive this morning.
- What is that? He said suddenly.
- What is what? "Said Sirius wand in hand, for the tone of surprise in the voice of his friend had put on alert.
"That smell, that smell Sirius! Remus whispered excitedly squinting and his nose pointed in all directions, trying to define where it came from what he had discovered his nose.
Sirius came running back and sniffed the air. His senses were not so sensitive at that time and was not going to turn into Padfoot for what is he talking out of his friend.
sausages, Remus, "she teased. see that you are very hungry, man.
"No, Sirius, why not ... another thing," said Remus and then made a long pause before leaving their habitacióny down the stairs, deep in concentration. Could not make out completely but ... it's all too familiar.
Remus moved slowly down the hall on the second floor and stopped right in front of door Emerald Room. Spent a few seconds before they lie on the floor and began to sniff the narrow space between the dusty carpet and door. Sirius looked at him intently, intrigued as rarely had been. It was the first time that Remus was behaving that way in his manhood, but he often did, only when something truly unusual attracted his attention.
- Who's here, Sirius? "She whispered once joined completely. Her eyes were unusual brightness was not lost on Sirius.
"That's what everyone has asked this morning," he replied stiffly, putting his hand on his chest as if she were about to swear - but nobody knows for sure.
- What do you mean? Remus said, amused at the solemnity with which he had replied Sirius. How can anyone know?
"It's a great mystery ... a secret carefully guarded by Dumbledore himself.
way to the kitchen, Sirius told him about what he had said Arthur was just under an hour. Remus, however, did not dare to confess that he had succeeded in identifying the subtle aroma of the mysterious visitor. She dared not even mention your name before Sirius fearing a very unpleasant reaction from you.
- Why so slow? Molly asked a little annoyed. I had to hide food casserole These trolls do not leave without breakfast.
Fred and George began to guttural sounds and move the blatant rudeness covered with stinging dishes while Ginny and Hermione, who were in front of them. Only Arthur, Harry and Ron seemed to find the game fun to mimic the twins. Before sitting down to breakfast, Remus and Sirius exchanged a glance that they alone were able to interpret, probably the two had remembered to have made a similar prank in the past.
"As he began after breakfast Molly say "I want you climb into the attic and cleaned up a bit there.
- But Mom! "Said Ginny. We are waiting to meet our guest.
- No buts, Ginny! Also, do not even know if will come down to breakfast. With the scandal up there have armed wonder still has not left his room.
"I'm here now, Molly," said the modulated voice of a woman with dark eyes and black hair then going through the door of the kitchen with elegance. Good morning everyone. I'm sorry I took so long, but I had to wash up a bit before going down.
Molly and Arthur shared a brief look of surprise and confusion, which went unnoticed by younger people, who looked stunned, impressed by his presence. The pale pink color of their skin not only highlighted by the black robe he wore, but also by the effect of red coral that colored her lips slightly fleshy.
-Bueno día, Remus –le saludó, acompañando sus palabras con un suave movimiento de la mano mientras se sentaba en un lugar vacío al lado de Hermione, a quien le dedicó a warm smile. How are you, Sirius?
Listening to her, Remus lifted his head slowly, fearing to find his eye. He looked a little different as I remembered, but by no means ceased to be a vision lovely. His face, still beautiful, also showed traces of time and painful experiences that seemed to seal his fate. When she smiled sweetly, her heart started beating even faster than I did since I knew she was the person in the room hosted Esmeralda.
-Regina, "he said slowly, but nobody managed to notice that by speaking their name, voice trembled slightly. In contrast, Sirius show a different attitude to others. It took just a minute overcome his amazement and quickly get out of the kitchen, slamming the door behind him.
- Sirius! Harry yelled as he noticed the fury of his godfather and was about to run out behind him.
"Let Regina Harry asked in a conciliatory tone. Join me for breakfast, okay?
- Do you know who I am? Asked the boy, the more surprised by the stupidity of his own words than by the fact that she knew who he was, because there was not one person in the wizarding world knew not Quie n it was Harry Potter.
"Yes, I know - answered before taking the cup of tea to his lips after a sip, he continued, looking at them in turn: - and I've heard a lot about young people Weasley and Hermione. I feel very honored to be here among you.
"We do not have the pleasure of knowing your name, miss," said Fred, died of curiosity.
Courtroy "I'm Regina," she said simply. There was nothing further to add to that name, so he took a slice of a dish in the middle of the table and sign a delicate Ginny asked him to bring the jam jar. Ron could not help recalling distaste I did not want know about it. What is it, Ron? The apricot that manure is fermented with winky-pinky does not mean you have an unpleasant taste, quite the contrary.
All except Harry, laughed together, especially after Regina Ron offered him the toast he had just prepared.
"If you know Remus and Sirius, Harry," began in earnest, - means that you also met my parents.
looked into the cup of tea in front of her, but did not respond. It was not in his plans to talk about James and Lily yet.
Harry, not now, please, "Remus asked looking into his eyes.
"I know now, professor," said Harry harshly. is obvious that something is wrong because Sirius had never seen so angry.
"Harry, please.
was now Hermione begged que se detuviera. Molesto, volvió la mirada hacia Ginny para saber si ella estaba de su lado, pero no fue así. Con una mueca le ordenó que se callara, como lo hacían todos los demás. La desconocida aún mantenía la cabeza baja, y sobre su túnica rodaban pequeñas perlas blancas que terminaban por caer en su regazo.
Harry se dio cuenta de que había sido imprudente. El hecho de que a Sirius no le agradara esa mujer no significaba que hubiera algo malo en ella. A fin de cuentas, Dumbledore la había escoltado personalmente hasta el cuartel de
-Yo, I'm trying to say ... "Harry, but did not find the right words to apologize.
-Regina was Lily's best friend, "said Remus. And it is your godmother, Harry.
Murmurs of wonder began to resonate around, but the guy was sharp as he drilled ringing ears. He rose from his chair as if driven by a spring and ran to Regina to embrace. Other deeply moved watching the scene. Even twins, who did not lose a single opportunity to make jokes, had remained silent.
- Sorry, sorry! "Harry apologized wholeheartedly. I did not know!
After looking with tenderness and hoist the fringe to caress the scar on his forehead, Regina disappeared in a white cloud to become an elegant dark-feathered hawk flashes of silver. Remus began to flutter about until he got up to open the kitchen door and let her out. After I drove the second floor.
- I do not ...! "Repeated Harry. A lump in his throat prevented him keep talking so Ginny embraced with all his might.
"Relax, Harry," whispered the young man with infinite tenderness. None of us knew who she is and that there was no way to prevent this from happening.
"Yes, yes I had," muttered Harry, still a refugee his shoulder. I went with the anger I have for all who were hurt my parents. I was very rude.
"Not so Harry," Hermione said loudly, standing next to Ron, who has not yet recovered from the surprise. You have suffered a lot and after all, just replied to an emotional impulse. Not your fault.
-boys-ruled Enough Molly, still disturbed by the sudden departure of Regina. From now on you will have dinner before the adults.
Nobody protested. Ron is limited to collecting the pearls that had fallen to the ground. Hermione soon followed suit, which placed them carefully in a dainty cup of tea that had approached him Ginny.
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