Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2022 9:24:28 GMT -7
20 June 2026
Something in Petri spoke to him as he rose with the sun on this particular June day. A whisper, a hint, a message from the Earth Mother, directing him. He sprung from his bed and checked his rumpled appearance in the mirror, a plan already formulating in his head thanks to the Earth Mother's nudging. He pulled leaf green robes over his head, and readied himself for the day without waking Aidan. Petri knew that his cousin would rise shortly, and emerge from his room if he hadn't already. But Petri was already in the back garden, his eyes sweeping over the blooms he kept in the garden. He plucked a few particular ones, and with a crack he disappeared from view.
Petri reappeared in muggle London, next to a dilapidated phone box. He shuddered with distaste - he really hated the loud noises of the city and the strict organisation of the British Ministry of Magic. But he forced himself onwards, ignoring the clamour of the crowd outside the alleyway, and dialled 6-2-4-4-2. In a moment, he rattled down in a lift. Petri had only come this way once before, and he had not liked it then either. He couldn't remember where Anastasia's office was, so he had to ask the security wizard. The man eyed him, even though he was half a foot shorter, before directing him to the correct floor.
With a soft knock, Petri let himself into Anastasia's office. He knew she would be here - the Earth Mother had led him to this very spot. Petri had also known that Anastasia had been working herself to the bone, especially after the dreadful fires that consumed Hogwarts. She sat behind her desk now, looking tired and haggard, but more beautiful than ever. "Ana," greeted Petri, beaming at her. "I bring these," he added, pulling the flowers he'd selected with a flourish. "But Earth Mother speaks to me. She says she has been watching you. And you need to reconnect. So I take you somewhere, yes?" said Petri. With another flourish, the flowers braided themselves into a floral crown. "You can trust me. The Earth Mother has blessed you."
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