Chapter .4.
The next day…
Cleopatra gets up and has the kids ready by 10am she told them she had to help a friend and she will be back hopefully within the next couple hours.
"Tryphosa you stay here. Sylvana can come with me under a glamour and so can Ryder. I will be back hopefully in a couple of hours", Cleopatra says kissing her nieces and nephews and Neville, and Selene, "Bella you will stay here too"
"I will", Bellatrix says
"Don't worry Tempe we will be fine", Hank says
"Ok. See you soon", Cleopatra says apparating with Sylvana on her shoulder and Ryder by her side
They land at the Ministry of Magic. First thing she wanted to do was check the Half-Blood registry because Parker had Squid's in his family. They allow her to go to the registry she told them she needed the 9 year-old files. They hand them over and Cleopatra scans the list.
Parker Matthew Booth:
Bloodline: Highdawn
Age 8
Father: Seeley Joseph Booth: Squib
Mother: Rebecca Stinson: Muggle
Address: 22 Damion Street, Washington DC
It was there in black ink. Parker was a wizard. And not just any wizard his bloodline was linked to High Queen Calypso of Spring. He was her Great (Many Greats Nephew from her husbands side). Now she needed to go to social services. Handing the file back to the clerk she leaves and goes to the next floor.
"Here is of Royal blood we must get to him", Ryder says
"I agree", Cleopatra says
Cleopatra leads them through the ministry.
"How can I help you?" the clerk asks
"I need to talk to a social worker. A highborn underage wizard is being abused. He knows nothing of magic because most of his recent bloodline are Squibs", Cleopatra says
"I will get someone for you immediately", the clerk says rushing off
Unlike the UK Ministry the US Ministry had a good relationship with the Faerie people they always wanted to please them.
"I am Samantha Cook. How can I help you…", Samantha asks
"I am Lady Cleopatra Calypso Althea Kassiopeia Potter of the Olympus, Highmoon, Gryffindor, Peverell and Potter Bloodlines", Cleopatra says
"My Lady my apologies. Let's go to my office", Samantha says
She leads Cleopatra to her office and the sit down.
"What can I do for you?" Samantha asks
"This is a copy of a child's fill. He is a wizard and doesn't know it. I got an email from him last night saying he was doing weird things and his mother was hitting him", Cleopatra says handing over the file
Samantha reads it surprised that this boy was related to High Queen Calypso of Spring Court. It was by marriage but it was enough to be called Lord when he was older.
"Where is his father?" Samantha asks
"In Afghanistan. He doesn't know about his bloodline. His Great Grandparents told no one but me a day ago when I got this email", Cleopatra says handing her the copy of the email
"It is clear he is being mistreated. I will go and interview the mother to see if things can change. But if they can't he needs a Magical and Muggle guardians", Samantha says
"I can be his Magical Guardian. He can live with me and his Great Grandfather can be his Muggle Guardian even if he is a squib to his father is back in the states", Cleopatra replies
"That sounds good. I will meet you at the address with the paperwork in one hour. Please ask his Great Grandfather to be with you", Samantha says
"I will be there. See you in one hour", Cleopatra says leaving and apparating back home
"Sylvana please go and watch over Parker to I get there", Cleopatra says to the Shimmerling
"Will do", Sylvana says blinking away
"How did it go?" Hank asks
"We will be seeing Parker in an hour. You need to come with me. Tryphosa and Bella will watch/protect the kids", Cleopatra says
"Just let me get ready and we can go", Hank says
"Mr Booth told me what to do if one of them misbehaves", Tryphosa says
"Good sorry I am not around to help you learn everything", Cleopatra says
"A child's life is in your hands that is more important. Go to him", Tryphosa replies
"I am ready", Hank says
"I will come with you again", Ryder says making himself look mortal
"Let's take the Mercedes", Cleopatra says turning into Temperance Brennan
They were nearly there when Slyvana blinks in.
"Hurry she is hitting him", Slyvana says urgently
Cleopatra hits the gas and arrives in minutes. She and Ryder dash inside to see Rebecca about the slap Parker.
"Stupefy!" Cleopatra says quickly hitting her with the red light she falls to the ground
At that moment Ryder's blade slashed Rebecca's face.
"Doctor Bones", Parker cries running to her Cleopatra picks up the 8 year old
"Are you alright Parker?" Cleopatra asks looking at the red marks on him
"No. Why did Mummy hit me?" Parker asks
"You're special Parker. You are what is called a Wizard what you doing is magic. I am a witch", Cleopatra replies, "It is a part of you"
"She is right Parker we have Wizard's and Witches far back in the family", Hank says beside Cleopatra
"Grandpa. So this is all true? Was that a spell you did on her?" Parker asks
"It is true", Hank says
"I did do a spell on her. She was about to hurt you and I will never allow that", Cleopatra says
"Never will the faerie", Ryder says grimly looking at the unconcious Rebecca
Parker tightens his grip on her crying. Cleopatra sits down and comforts Parker. That's when Samantha comes in.
"What happened here?" she asks
"His mother was hitting him I arrived just in time to save him. I stunned her. And Ryder cut her face with his blade. By the way it is me Cleopatra. I am just under my alias", Cleopatra replies
"Let's get her up and talk to her. It is obvious she cannot care for a underage wizard", Samantha says levitating Rebecca to the couch, "Parker will you talk to us so we can help you?"
Parker looks up at Cleopatra and Hank and they nod.
"She is here to help not hurt", Cleopatra says
"When did Miss Stilton start hitting you?" Samantha asks
"Since I was 6 because weird things were happening when I was around her. Daddy didn't know because she threaten me. She started doing more in the last two weeks. She leaves me home alone for days at a time sometimes", Parker reveals
"It is not your fault Parker. What you doing is underage magic. I will tell you all about it later", Cleopatra says
"She is right it is not your fault. You're just a child. Now I need to wake Miss Stilton you stay were you are and she won't hurt you we won't allow it", Samantha says waving her wand and reviving Rebecca.
Rebecca sees Parker first.
"What did you do to me you brat?" Rebecca yells
Parker shakes in fear and Cleopatra holds him tightly.
"He did nothing you passed out when we arrived", Cleopatra lies a little technically she DID pass out
"What happened to my face?" Rebecca screeches, "My good looks"
"I am sure you will find boys that will take you", Ryder says smirking leaning on the wall once again in mortal appearance
"Miss Stilton I am Samantha Cook with child services. We have received a complaint about you hitting your son and not caring for him probably. What do you have to say to that?" Samantha Cook asks
"He deserved it that little freak", Rebecca spits out
"Will you hand over custody of Parker Booth to us?" Samantha asks, "We WILL press changers if you keep going"
"I will. I will finally free of the freak", Rebecca says
Samantha hands her the paperwork and she signs over all legal rights of Parker to Magical Social Services.
"Get him out of my house", Rebecca says, "I should have strangled him at birth. If I see you again Brennan things won't be pretty"
"You are a nasty piece of work. I told Seeley you were no good for him", Hank says
"How would you know?" Rebecca asks
"We Booths are made of better stuff then you. Look how you treated Parker. He deserves more then you", Hank says saying his peace
"Come on Parker lets pack then the sooner we can get out of here", Cleopatra says taking him to his bedroom, "Want to see some magic?"
Parker nods.
"Pack!" Cleopatra says waving her wand all of Parkers things pack in two suitcases, "Is that all you want?"
"Yes", Parker whisperers
"It will be ok Parker. I will AlWAYS be there for you", Cleopatra says getting down to his level
Parker hugs her tightly at least she cared about him and his Great Grandfather and his Daddy.
"Let's get out of here", Cleopatra says shrinking his suitcases and putting them in her pocket and taking Parkers hand
"Go I will be at your mansion soon", Samantha says
"Here is the address", Cleopatra says handing her a bit of paper and leaving out the door with Hank, Parker and Ryder
They get into the car and Slyvana reveals herself.
"How could anyone do that to a child? I read her mind and saw what she did", Slyvana says
"What are you?" Parker asks politely
"I am a shimmerling young one. My name is Slyvana", Slyvana says flying to Parkers lap
"I am Parker. You're very pretty", Parker says
Slyvana purrs, "Thank you"
They reach the mansion and Parker's eyes widen.
"This is your house?" Parker asks
"This is our mansion", Cleopatra corrects pulling into the driveway, "Come on lets go in"
She leads Parker into the house where they find the other kids playing with a woman and man standing tall in the corner watching everything like a hawk. The Granddaughters of Queen Helena were talking to the animals. Bellatrix was no where to be seen.
"Auntie Cleo who's that?" Hera asks
"This is Parker Booth. He will probably be staying with us. He will be like your big brother", Cleopatra replies and tells Parker all their names
"Nice to meet you", Parker says
"Want to play with us?" Artemis asks
"Later I need to talk to him first", Cleopatra says, "Tryphosa can you take these to the fourth floor 1st bedroom?"
"I will", Tryphosa says taking the suitcases
"Let's sit on the couch and talk", Cleopatra says to Parker, "What questions do you have?"
"How am I a wizard?" Parker asks
"My wife was a squib and her mother was a witch. Myself was also a squib", Hank explains
"Squibs are Witches and Wizards with no magic", Cleopatra says, "Pure-Bloods are all magical, Half-Blood that is what you are is half magical blood and half Muggle blood. Muggle's are people without magic background. Like Angela, Cam, Hodgins, and Sweets"
"What is the age where you learn all those spells you used?" Parker asks
"When you are 11 you can either go to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry or Salem. Hogwarts is in Scotland and Salam is here in the US", Cleopatra explains
"Where did you go?" Parker asks
"Hogwarts but that was a long time ago", Cleopatra replies
"When were you born?" Parker asks
"In 1865. I am 120 years old. But time means nothing to faerie", Cleopatra replies
"Why do you look so young?" Parker asks interested
"I am part/goddess part/witch part/faerie part/enchantress. In my blood that makes me a Pure-Blood witch. My Bloodline is quite old", Cleopatra replies
"What bloodline are you from?" Parker asks
Cleopatra answers all his questions till she had one.
"Do you want to meet your Great (Many Greats) Aunt? She is High Queen of the Spring Court her name is Queen Calypso", Cleopatra asks
"Will she be nice?" Parker asks
"She is nice. I will send her a message. Slyvana will you take it to the Spring Realm?" Cleopatra asks as she writes
"I will. I am at your service", Slyvana replies flying over
Cleopatra finishes the letter and puts her seal on the letter and gives it to Slyvana. Once Slyvana was off she turns her attention back to Parker.
"What is that?" Parker asks looking at her seal ring
"It is called a seal ring. All the royal families have them. Mine is a Sun and a Phoenix Feather. Here have a look", Cleopatra says handing him the ring
"It is cool", Parker says handing it back to her as there was a knock on the door
Cleopatra answers it and it was Samantha.
"Come on in", Cleopatra says showing her in
"Hello Parker how are you now?" Samantha asks the 8-year-old
"Better now I am with Doctor Bones", Parker says
"That's good. You love Doctor Bones don't you?" Samantha asks
"Yes. She is a mother figure for me", Parker says, "I know I am safe with her"
Cleopatra was speechless she didn't know Parker felt that way about her.
"She would like to be your Magical Guardian and your Great Grandfather would like to be your Muggle Guardian. Will you accept that to you Dad comes back? The only thing that will change is your Muggle Guardian", Samantha asks Parker
"Ok. I want to be with them", Parker replies
"Then you will be. Cleopatra just sign here and add your seal", Samantha says handing her the papers for the Magical Guardian papers
Cleopatra signs her name and adds her magical seal to it. It makes a binding bond between them.
"Mr Booth you need to sign these ones", Samantha says handing him his
Hank signs his name and becomes Parker's Muggle Guardian.
"As it would look like to the world other than Magical Hank Booth is your Guardian", Samantha says to Parker
"Ok. I like that", Parker says
"Anything else I can do for you Lady Potter-Highmoon?" Samantha asks
"I would like a restraining order on Rebecca Stilton for Parker and maybe for myself just to be safe", Cleopatra replies
"I thought you would say that. After she threatened Parker and you. I have two restraining orders one for Parker saying she has to be at least 600 metres from him. And for you 400 metres from you. You just have to sign them", Samantha says handing out the two forms
Cleopatra signs hers in her real name and signs Parkers in her alias name.
"Done she will be served with this tomorrow. Parker is all yours look after him", Samantha says, "Have fun with her Parker"
"I will", Parker says happy he got to stay with Doctor Bones
Once Samantha was gone Slyvana returns saying that High Queen Calypso would see them at 6.30 tonight that she was eager to see a relative she thought was lost for good. After they ate and got ready to meet another Queen. Parker comes up to Cleopatra.
"I want to ask if I can call you something?" Parker asks nervously
"You can call me anything you want Parker. It is up to you. You're a big boy now and had to deal with much that most kids your age don't have too", Cleopatra replies
"Can I call you Mum?" Parker asks
Cleopatra was stunned again.
"Why do you want to call me Mum? Give me some reasons. I need facts", Cleopatra replies carefully
"I now you need facts so this is it. You make me feel safe and you saved me. I love you and I know you love me. I know you love my Dad too even if he doesn't know it. You are so cool and a great person to me and have helped me with homework when I was stuck. You are like a mother not like her. Please will you be my mother?" Parker asks
Cleopatra has tears in her eyes.
"Yes Parker I will be your mum", Cleopatra says hugging him
"Thank you", Parker whisperers
"No thank you", Cleopatra says letting him go, "Now let's go outside"
They all go outside but Dudley who was still not behaving and she didn't want him to be rude to another Queen. A portal gate opens up and slender figures appear out of it with a woman with blonde hair with a pink lock in it and purple eyes. She wore a crown on her head.
"Her Majesty High Queen Calypso Highdawn", a figure says
"Your Majesty", Cleopatra says curtsying
"My dear niece. Thank you so much for the wonderful news. I thought that line of my daughters was dead until your letter. Is this the boy and his Great Grandfather?" Queen Calypso asks
"Yes. This is Parker Matthew Booth and Hank Booth", Cleopatra says introducing Parker and Hank
"Hail my grandsons. I would like to warmly welcome you to the family. You may call me Grandmother", Queen Calypso says
"It is an honour to meet you Grandmother. It has been quite a day finding out about all of this", Parker says
"I expect it would. I have had just enough time to offer you a few things. As now I see the others wear broaches of Summer. I will offer you both broaches of Spring. If either of you are in trouble just say 'I call High Queen Calypso for aid' and we will come", Queen Calypso says pinning on the broaches they were gold with a flower and a purple diamond in the middle.
"Thank you Grandmother", Parker says
"Thank you Your Majesty", Hank says
"You're very welcome. Now I have heard you might be in danger. I am giving you two of my blades to protect you 2 2nd Lieutenants to protect you", Queen Calypso says waving forward to a male figure and a female figure comes forward
"I am Jamien", the man says, "I will protect you both"
"I am Kristyn", the female says bowing to them, "I will protect you both with my life"
"Thank you", Parker says
"Do I need to sign a contract?" Cleopatra asks
"Yes this contract if for a period of 10 years. Just sign here for my grandchildren", Queen Calypso says
Cleopatra signs her whole name quickly glad of the extra protection.
"Now I will add protection to your mansion such as the Spring Mist and some trees, flowers, brushes and all that", Queen Calypso says waving her hand in a pattern
Pink/silver cherry blossoms decorate the house.
"They will bloom all year round. They will not be effected by the weather", Queen Calypso says
"Thank you Aunt Calypso", Cleopatra says
"Now my little grandson I have a shimmerling to offer you she is young and would be perfect for you", Queen Calypso says
"Thank you", Parker stutters
Lucky Cleopatra had told him about Shimmerlings.
A Purple and gold shimmerling flies onto Parkers shoulder.
"I am Imogen I will be with you for as long as you need", Imogen says
"You are really pretty", Parker says patting her
"Thank you", Imogen says
"I will part with you all now. Farewell my grandsons, niece", Queen Calypso says disappearing with her blades into a portal gate
"Can I look at it Parker?" Nesoi asks
"Sure", Parker says showing her the broach
The blades shake hands and the two shimmerlings exchange words.
"Let's go inside. Change into your PJs and I will tell you some more about the Faerie", Cleopatra says
They all hurry because they wanted to know more.
"Dudley have you cleaned your room?" Cleopatra asks coming up
She saw it wasn't done and he was not in there she says a point me spell and leads her to where they have the TV.
"Dudley Vernon Dursley didn't I tell you to clean your room?" Cleopatra asks hands on her hips
"That's a woman's job. Not mine", Dudley says
"You WILL learn to respect everyone. Now go to bed", Cleopatra orders
Dudley sulks going to his room. Her blackberry rings and she answers it.
"Brennan", Cleopatra says
"Dr Brennan I have good news for you. You are allowed to adopt those three children you saw. Tomorrow you can pick them up once you have done the paperwork", Sophie says
"I will pick them up around 11?" Cleopatra asks
"That will be fine. See you then", Sophie says hanging up
Cleopatra was glad she was getting them. Now she had to tell the others she sure was going to have a big family.
"Who was on the phone Mum?" Parker asks Imogen on his lap
"An adoption agency. I have custody of three more children all three special needs", Cleopatra then went on to explain to all kids what would happen starting tomorrow they all agreed to behave but Dudley he didn't like anyone getting more attention than him.
She sends the kids off to bed promising them a faerie story tomorrow night. The five blades decided to take shifts guarding the house during the night. Cleopatra was too tired to ague. So she went to bed tomorrow would be a good day.
Next Day…
Cleopatra sat signing the papers for Helen, John and Nevaeh to officially be hers. There was a lot of paperwork but it was worth it in the end. Once done Sophie gives her the paperwork starting she was their adopted mother and that she could get them now. Cleopatra smiled and went and got Helen first.
"You came back", Helen says
"I did. I have officially adopted you. Would you like to come with me now?" Cleopatra asks
"Yes. Can I call you Mum?" Helen asks
"I would like that. Now what you about to see is real", Cleopatra says pulling out her wand and packing all of Helen's small belongings
"Magic…is real?" Helen asks
"Yes. I am a witch. Do you still want to live with me?" Cleopatra asks
"Yes I do. I don't care about the magic", Helen says
"Ok we have to pick up your adopted brother John and adopted sister Nevaeh from the hospital they are 3-years old and have cancer", Cleopatra says pushing the wheelchair to her minibus
"I would be happy to be a big sister", Helen says as Cleopatra helps her into the minibus and into her own specially made seat.
"Well you will have plenty to be with", Cleopatra says putting the wheelchair in the back of the minibus
Cleopatra drives them to the hospital and Helen uses the stick on her arm rest to move the chair. They go up to the twins floor.
"Hello I am Doctor Temperance Joy Brennan and I am here to pick up John and Nevaeh", Cleopatra says
"I am their Doctor. They will have to come back in twice a week for Chemotherapy and twice a week for radiation therapy. Is that ok with you?" the Doctor asks
"It is fine with me", Cleopatra says
"His hospital bills need paying", the doctor says
"How much?" Cleopatra asks
"30,000 dollars", the doctor says
"Let me pay it now and we will take John and Nevaeh after that", Cleopatra says taking out her card
She pays the bill and her and Helen are lead to John's and Nevaeh's room.
"You back", the three-year-olds say
"I promised didn't I? I am taking you out of here", Cleopatra says
"I get to see outside?" John asks wide-eyed
"We get to see the sun?" Nevaeh asks
"Yes. You only have a few things so let's go. I have sent a friend to pick up stuff for you", Cleopatra says gently picking up John who was clutching his teddy bear and picking up Nevaeh in her other arm
"Who she?" John asks
"This is your adopted sister Helen Sarah Brennan", Cleopatra replies as they leave
She puts John and Nevaeh in their child seat and helps Helen into hers and then they were off. They arrive at the mansion within 40 minutes. She stops and helps Helen out and into her wheelchair then picks up John and Nevaeh. And they enter the house were Dudley once again was in the corner with the others playing on the floor playing and Parker reading a book. Bella was making dinner.
"Clytemnestra, Mnemosyne, Nephthys and Polydeukes are finding a home for the runespoor", a blade says, "Ryder is with them"
"Why he is corner?" John asks pointing at Dudley
"Because he is being bad", Cleopatra says
"Who are they?" Helen asks
Cleopatra introduces everyone and shows the two new kids there rooms. Then they go back out into the living room were the floo flares and John's and Nevaeh's eyes widen.
"Magic is real buddy, angel. You are part of this world now", Cleopatra says rubbing his back
"Hello you must be John, Nevaeh. I am Musca Ollivander. I have bought you toys and clothes. I did the same for you Helen", Musca says
Musca hands John a stuffed dragon which he immediately takes and cuddles with it on Cleopatra's lap. Musca hands Nevaeh a stuffed Unicorn which she cuddles.
"Put their stuff in the rooms I showed you", Cleopatra says, "Thanks for doing this"
"My pleasure", Musca says fixing everything up before leaving again.
"Do you all want to finger paint?" Cleopatra asks
Everyone's faces light up.
"Parker can you show John what to do will I help Helen and Nevaeh?" Cleopatra asks
"Ok Mum", Parker says picking John up
Cleopatra summons the finger paints and some paper and spreads it all out on the table. Everyone haves a good time making a mess but it was nothing Cleopatra couldn't magically remove. Hank was helping Helen.
"This is stupid. Look how badly they did", Dudley says
"Dudley corner NOW!" Cleopatra says pulling him to the corner and swatting his butt
She gets back to the table and sees sad faces on the kids.
"You know what?" Cleopatra asks them looking at their drawings
"What?" Evelynn asks
"I am going to frame all this finger paintings and put them up. You all did an amazing job", Cleopatra says smiling
All the kids brighten up.
"Now go and get cleaned up. I think I can magic up some dinner for us", Cleopatra says, "Jamien please get the kids from outside in and washed up"
"Yes Lady Potter-Highmoon", Jamien says
They all runs off Cleopatra picks up John and Nevaeh and takes Helen to her room. She places the twins on the bed and tells them to stay while she helps change Helen. Once done they make their way out and Cleopatra makes dinner just sausages and salad with John on her hip the whole way through making it. Nevaeh was in her high chair watching. Helen was getting to know her new adopted siblings they were all really nice to her but Dudley. Who had finally shut his mouth after Cleopatra washed it with soap.
"Pill time", Cleopatra says to Helen, Nevaeh and John
She helps them talk their pills and then they all eat together and Cleopatra helps feed John, Nevaeh and Helen. She had given Slyvana, Trixie and Imogen a saucer of milk. The twins were fascinated with the winged cats. The five warriors also ate and said they would clean up so she could spend some time with everyone. They all go into the living room to relax and tell stories.
"Helen when do you want your birthday? Remember I told you, you got to pick after you moved in here", Cleopatra asks smiling gently
"I think June 16th that's the day you came for me", Helen says
Cleopatra tears up and hugs her with John still in her arms.
"That is a good birthday. John do you want to pick your middle name?" Cleopatra asks the little boy
"Dragon", John says smiling
Everyone laughs
"How about Draconis it is Latin for Dragon? You will be my little dragon and Nevaeh because your name means Heaven how about Angel as your middle name?", Cleopatra asks the boy
"Yes, Yes, Yes", John says smiling in delight
"Yes, Yes, Yes", Nevaeh says smiling
"Then it will be. Now I will tell you about the Faerie. They are experts of glamour's they can look like anything. It helps when they go into the mortal world to fit in. Also Faerie can't lie to you", Cleopatra says
"So you's can't lie?" Neville asks looking at all the Potter's and Parker
"We are only half. We can tell lies but not in times of danger. It is not safe", Cleopatra replies
"Since it is Summer now and school is out what are we going to do?" Parker asks
"Spend the time as a family. We might even go to the Summer court and maybe the Autumn Court as it is for you little ones have both Queen's blood in you. And Maybe the Spring Court. I need to go into the pool of restoration. And I would think you all could use a dip it does wonders to your body", Cleopatra says
"What happens when school starts again. Do I go to the same school or another?" Parker asks
"It is up to you", Cleopatra says not wanting to take his choices away from him
"I want a fresh start so a new school please", Parker replies
"I will get you into a Private School here in DC. You know Parks you can't tell your dad about me being a witch or me taking you in at the moment", Cleopatra says
"I know. I won't tell. I promise Mum", Parker says
Cleopatra tells them more stories before they were sleepy and she helped them all to bed. She put the twins in their half crib in their room and sets the monitor. She checks of Helen and finds her in bed finally sleeping.
She checks Parker's room at 8.30 and finds him asleep.
"Don't worry I will watch his dreams", Imogen says settling on the side table
"Thank you", Cleopatra whisperers
She goes to bed feeling exhausted it was mainly because of the pregnancy and the weight she was caring on her shoulders...
Author's Note: What do you think? Please review:)