Evelyn LeStrange

He's Our Child

The one in which Evelyn is a stubborn and garden loving witch, with a second child and loving second husband. Stalking her child as a snake too. As well as being reunited with her son and family times. Also issues with her family outside her living arrangements.

At the Ministry of Magic, several letters have been sent. If this kept up, they might have to speak about these demands Lady Franqui was putting out. Even making claims that only the Potter family will could possibly clear up. Even some being bold, telling them of Dumbledore stealing her child, Hadrian. Now this may seem like some prank, she was the twin of Bellatrix LeStrange after all. These claims were getting repetitive. After these many letters, it became apparent in their eyes that Lady Franqui was not just joking around. She was being serious. Finally taking her seriously in her claims, they still thought it was ridiculous. Who would ever believe the Potters adopted Harry and was really her son who Dumbledore stole? That's what they thought until the unthinkable happened. Lord Franqui, heir of Ravenclaw, started laying down claims too.

They were forced to talk to Dumbledore. This whole mess was ruining his plans for Harry.

Privet Drive, The Dursley's

Harry had done most of his chores except weed and water the garden and cook dinner. For once, his list was short. With Dudley and his Uncle Vernon going on a father-son trip, it was just him and Aunt Petunia. That meant less work. That also meant less food to make. He wouldn't be surprised if she told Harry that she would cook that night. They never let Harry eat but scraps and Aunt Petunia ate considerably less than the two most important boys in her life. It might guarantee him eating something tonight. He went to the garden and that same snake was there. He didn't know how, but he could understand the snake.

"If the garden issss ssssso important to her, ssssshe ssssshould be out here weeding it. You ssssshouldn't have thesssssse choresssss, Hadrian." That's another thing. The snake would act like a mother to Harry. Even called him something else entirely, as if she were his mum. Even so, he appreciated her worry. He never did ask the snake if she had a name, he didn't think snakes that lived in outside had names. "I have to, or ssssshe'll her mad. I want to eat at leassssst ssssomething tonight. And sssshe does her ssssshare of work. Sssshe doessss the laundry." He answered. The snake gave a look. Harry thought if she was human, she would be raising an eyebrow and squishing her lips, almost pursing them. He also imagined her going 'uh huh, and I have wings.' "Ssssomething tellssss me you're going to be taken away from thissss awful placccce. You'll sssee." She said, and she knew she was right. The nine year old continues with weeding and the snake slithers off. On the other side of the fence, she reappeared. She looked around to make sure she wasn't being looked at. She then transformed into her human form, she wished the Ministry worked faster. She hated seeing her son for the past seven and half years being treated so poorly. And for the past four and a half years he was being treated like some slave. Like a house elf!

The woman walked on home, passing the many houses and a child walking their dog. Once she arrived she opened the door and Karli greeted her. "Karli, how has my garden been while I was away?" The small house elf replied "Green and beautiful as ever, my Lady. The pond's fish are healthy and happy, the flowers and bushes are busting with life and curiosity, and the trees are strong and firm." I nodded. "And the flowers away from the pond?" The elf smiled. It was no secret that was the elf's favourite part of the garden. "Full of life and free from any weeds wishing to invade their space, the echo flowers are glowing bright and are as noisy as ever, the roses are sharp and prosperous as magic itself, and the lavenders' aroma is as sweet and calming as a bar of chocolate. The lily's are blooming beautifully this year along with the tulips, magnolias, carnations, poppies, orchids, chrysanthemums, lilacs, camellias, dahlias, and irises. Your orders for amaryllis, azalea, bluebells, hyacinth, peony, begonia, forsythia, pansy, freesia, and anemone seeds have arrived." The witch smiled. She took pride in her garden. She worked countless hours in it everyday when she wasn't reading or watching her son from afar. Karli did most of the house work but almost never touched the garden. She knew this was the one place her mistress loved to work. Every year the plants changed to what Lady Franqui wanted. Lord Franqui loved the garden as well, it was a shame that when they retrieve their son that they'll live in Ravenclaw manor, leaving it all behind. She knew though, Lady Franqui would immediately dig into the gardens, making everything beautiful. She truly loved nature and the elf felt inspired by her. Her former master, Lord Malfoy, was terrible. She still felt appalled by the way she was, and how her brother is still being treated.