Disclaimer: I do not own KHR or Harry Potter.

Summary: Two months after the curse was lifted, Nova was enjoying life and getting to know her soulmate. Everyone around her was happy and content with their lives. It all changed when the wizarding world decided to rear it's ugly head with Dumbledore securing a meeting with Nova. Now, Nova is brought back into the world that she'd been hidden from with not only her life and happiness on the line, but the lives of those she cared for.

Hello everyone,
In case you haven't figured it out, the story I have here for you is the sequel for Of Magic and Flames, Book One: Mafia. I won't say much since you guys probably want me to get on with it since it's been almost five months since the first story was completed. Now, I just want to say that I may not update very often on any of my stories due to recent occurrences in my life. Please be patient and don't be too pushy.
Lunarwolf.

Onto the story!

Nova was looking over her paperwork at Byakuran's place. Normally, she would be doing it at her own home, but everyone was being too loud and chaotic for her to be able to concentrate. Reborn, Sirius, and Skull were having a prank war. Fon was sparing with Kyoya and Tsuna. Viper was working with Mukuro, Chrome, and Luna on their illusions. Verde and Colonello were hold up in his work shop along with Shoichi and Spanner. Everyone else was doing something else along those lines with a few other Varia members mixed in. Nova looked up from a report on increasing prices of certain magical plants one of her businesses supplied the English magical community when a mug was set down in front of her, "Thank you."

"No problem," Byakuran settled down next to her and looked at the paperwork pile she was steadily working through, "Almost finished?"

"Just need to read through two more reports from my potion ingredient business and work through about two requests for an increased funding for one of my research groups," Nova grabbed the mug and took a sip, "Mmm, my favorite hot chocolate,"

"I thought you might like some," He looked at the completed stack, "So once you're done, I was thinking we could go out for an early lunch and maybe see a movie afterwards,"

Nova smiled softly, "Sure, I'd love to."

Byakuran kissed her cheek and picked up the laptop he had laying on the table. More than likely, he was working on some Famiglia stuff while she got her paperwork done. Sometimes, Nova wondered if it was easier being a Mafia boss able to see into other realities before dismissing that thought. The weight of his own abilities was as bad as her own only without the possibility of it killing him due to strain. Mentally snorting as she went back to her paperwork while enjoying the hot chocolate Byakuran had brought her, Nova hoped that these peaceful times lasted just a bit longer.

Viper looked at the notice that Naru had sent her about Dumbledore's success in passing all the tests needed to meet with Nova. She grimaced at the knowledge that Nova was about to get dragged into the English magicals mess once more. To be honest, she was torn between wanting to squirrel Nova away and laughing her ass off at the chaos her adoptive daughter was about to wreak on the British idiots. Viper's mind stilled and she froze at that thought causing Fon to look at her curiously when he walked into the room, "Something wrong?"

"Mou, I just realized that the brat isn't the only one that thinks our relationship is that of parent and child," Viper answered honestly earning a laugh from the serene Storm.

"It isn't surprising since you two have been around one another for so many years," Fon looked at the notice curiously with dread in his eyes, "Is that what I think it is?"

Viper nodded slowly, "Dumbledore has finally managed to secure a meeting with Nova. It will occur in a week."

Fon frowned deeply, "Does Nova know?"

"No," Viper shook her head, "She left to do her paperwork at the white haired demon's house. I believe they will also be going on a small date as well,"

"Let's leave her be for now and inform her once she comes home," Fon suggested earning a nod, "After all, it is rare she is able to do something so normal as go on a date even if it is with Byakuran,"

Viper sighed deeply and nodded. With the curse lifted and the presence of Byakuran, Nova seemed to be far more at ease. Where she had once had an attack once every other month, Nova hadn't had an attack in the two months since the curse had broken. She seemed happier and looked more healthy. To be honest, Viper was beginning to lose her animosity towards the sixteen year old Gesso heir. While she would never fully trust the white haired brat, she was willing to attempt to get along with him if only because of how lively Nova was.

Nova cuddled into Byakuran's side feeling happy that she'd gotten a chance to spend time with him and actually act like a normal twenty year old for once. Byakuran looked at her with a slight smile, "Happy?"

"Mhmm," Nova looked up at him, "Thank you for today. It's been so long since I've gotten to act like a normal person,"

Byakuran chuckled as they walked towards her home, "But being odd is so much more fun~"

Nova giggled softly, "Agreed, but having some calmness and being able to enjoy things that regular people do is nice on occasion."

"I'll keep that in mind," Byakuran told her with a warm grin.

Soon enough, they had reached her home and she asked, "Will you be coming over for dinner?"

"I would love to, but I have a meeting in the next town over with some prospective allies," Byakuran told her with a sigh, "While he doesn't normally force me into stuff like this, Father is starting to get me used to meeting with prospective allies,"

"Oh yeah, you're supposed to take over the Gesso family on your twenty first," Nova vaguely remembered him mentioning that at some point after they first met while attempting to get to know one another better.

They may be soulmates, but that didn't mean they automatically fell in love. Nope, they needed to get to know one another. Byakuran nodded with a soft hum, "Mhmm. I'll see you sometime tomorrow."

"Of course," Nova said pressing a kiss to his cheek earning a grin, "Don't traumatize them too much,"

Byakuran offered her a mock pout, "But that's the fun part~"

Nova laughed with an eye roll and Byakuran pulled her into a hug. Nova settled against his warmth as his flames coiled loosely around her own, "Be safe."

"I will," He promise and leaned down to press a kiss to her lips.

It was a little hesitant, but portrayed his feeling exactly. Neither of them were in-love, but that would come in time. He pulled away from her and Nova pouted slightly at the lack of his warmth earning a grin from the albino. Eventually, they parted with Nova heading inside her home and Byakuran off to his own to get ready for his meeting. Nova didn't even have a chance to shut the door behind her before someone decided to ruin her good mood. That person happened to be Skull with a shout of, "WHAT?! Already!"

Nova didn't need to hear anymore to understand that Dumbledore had finally managed to get through the tests. The feel of everyone's flames was enough to tell her that. Inwardly groaning, Nova wished that she could have avoided this, but nope, fate had to suck.

Did you guys like it? No flames out side of those used in the story!