Thousand disbelievers couldn't keep me on the ground..--- February 2017---

I walked over to Aimee and read the note she had in her hand from over her shoulder.  When she said we had to get to Hogwarts I wondered if Rory wanted his grandparents instead of his parents or something... but then I realized it was about Xander -- who was no longer in school.  "What the bloody hell..." I muttered, shaking my head.  What did Xander get himself into this time.  The note was not entirely specific, but I could only imagine.  I went with Aimee to the edge of the school grounds where we Apparated and started to walk up to the castle.  I lit up a cigarette, knowing I was going to need something to take the edge off -- I could hear Lily from where we were.  The pieces were definitely coming together.  I looked at my wife and shook my head slightly.  "This is going to be interesting," I said, getting weird looks from students.  I was not entirely sure if it was because we were parents or because I was now smoking within the castle walls like a rebel or what.  But their looks were priceless.

I read the owl that we had received from Hogwarts.  I sighed and looked at Pansy, grabbing my cloak while she read.  Despite everything our marriage went through, we were still together.  We were not necessarily happy, but we were happier together than apart I suppose.  We started to trek up the school grounds and towards the Headmaster's office.  I let Pansy vent under her breath while we walked.  Was I livid that my son got beat up?  yes.  Was I upset that he caused it to happen?  Even more so.  My son and I were going to have to exchange a few words.

I heard exactly what Seth had mentioned and I shook my head slightly, moving to sit back down behind my desk.  "Professor, you can leave us... I can handle these three.  And you don't want to get caught in the crosshairs," I informed him.  I watched him leave and waited for the parents to finally make it up there.  I could see Ly getting more and more nervous; Dorian was getting more and more coherent; Xander looking as though he could jump out of his chair and give Dorian another beating.  This was going to be a long morning.

I couldn't believe this, I was going to kill that little rat! We had finally gotten to Remus' office. I angrily hit the door. " Can't remember the damn password!" I kicked the statue. " UGH!! PROFESSOR LUPIN!" I shouted at the statue. Unless James could remember the password Remus is going to have to be the one to let us in. I started pacing, I felt like a lion in a cage. This is ridiculous, Remus mentioned in the letter that the parents of everyone involved would be here. I couldn't wait to lay into Malfoy's parents.

I could hear my mum and I looked at Uncle Remus.  "Professor Weasley, be careful letting her in," I said, turning my gaze to Seth who was clearly hoping to leave before any parents got there.  I was really worried about the way Mum and Dad were going to be about all of this.  I hated the fact that I tried so hard to prove that I was not a delicate little flower like everyone seemed to think I was... and here this happened and I could not even defend myself.  I hated all of this.  I felt so tainted now... and I definitely did not feel like I was good enough for someone like Xander anymore -- I was barely good for him before let alone now.

It was nice to see that Lyla was still attempting to be her bubbly, charming self despite everything going on.  I got to the bottom of the stairs and opened it up, stepping out of the way.  I was not about to open my mouth when I saw how furious Mrs. Potter looked... Mr. Potter did not look angry per se, but he was still quite scary looking.  I looked behind them and saw the Blacks and Malfoys not far behind.  I kept the door open for everyone.  I was so happy that I was not going to be up there to deal with all of them.

I gave the professor I assumed a nod as I kept a stone face. I walked into Remus' office,scouting around the room. I noticed Lyla with Xander and then my eyes went over to Malfoy who looked like hell. He damn well should look like hell after he did that to our daughter. I wasn't necessarily happy he beat him up, I am glad someone did it. I went over to be on lys and xanders left side away from Malfoy. I felt myself fuming and didnt think it wise to stand near the boy. I looked over to remus who looked as though he was waiting for me to blow. " so now we wait for everyone to get here?"

I thanked the professor holding open the gargoyle for us to get into the Headmaster's office.  I was pretty sure that was Seth Weasley -- the captain of the Gryffindor quidditch team when Xander was on the team.  We had gone to pretty much all the games we could to watch Xander play... but I digress.  I entered the office and had to hide a slight smirk that was playing at my lips at the scene before me.  Lily was ready to kill someone -- most likely Malfoy's parents; James looked extremely dark and intimidating; Remus looked tired, extremely tired.  Then my gaze went to each of the kids as I walked towards my son.  Malfoy looked like he received a pretty good beating -- which was why I was hiding a smirk; Lyla seemed to be unable to stand or sit still; Xander seemed as though he were trying to hide the same type of smirk that was playing at my lips.  "The Malfoys are practically right behind us," I stated.  I wanted to get this done and over with.  I had some celebrating to do with my son.

We walked up to the Headmaster's office and I resisted the urge to roll my eyes at them all.  Of course this particular group would pin everything against my son -- whether he was guilty or not.  I went to stand by my son and I resisted the urge to roll my eyes at all of this.  "So, Professor," I said, disdain dripping from my voice seeing as I never agreed to Lupin becoming a teacher here nor headmaster.  "Say your piece so we can deal with our son in our own manner."

The only reason why I haven't ripped Malfoys throat out is I have respect for Remus. I know i have to stay quiet until we hear what happened. " yes, professor fill us all in." i had kept my leg bouncing to avoid yelling. I clutched James's hand so hard i thought i may have hurt him. Just hearing Malfoy talking was killing me. I was glad Aimee and Regulus were here. I may not kill him than. I looked over towards the Malfoys and noticed his piece of work wife was glaring at me. " can i do something for you?" i asked irritable.

I kept myself quiet, looking around the room. Mrs. Potter looked like she was going to blow up. To be honest I really hoped she would maybe beat Mr. Malfoy senseless. I looked to mum and dad, trying not to smirk, it was hard I may add. I looked to Dorian and felt the rage building up as his mother tried to console him or something which is pathetic. I bit the insides of my cheeks to stop myself from talking.

"We will be keeping the peace on school grounds," I warned, looking intensely from each and every one of them in my office, including the kids.  I suddenly felt extremely tired with dealing with things like this.  "Now, there has been some disturbing events that happened between Lyla and Dorian.  I will not force her to retell what happened exactly by any means," I started out.  "Forgive me, Ly, but I do have to paraphrase what happened with as little trauma as I can."  I really did feel horrid for making her relive this over and over again.  I looked at the Malfoys, though I was sure that they would not hear a word that I said.  "Dorian was out after hours around the school grounds -- and so was Lyla -- but that's not what the main point is about.  he took advantage of her in ways that no one should ever have to endure.  I will not tolerate behavior like that at my school.  He will no longer be allowed to play Quidditch for the remainder of the school year, plus he will have an amount of detentions that I have not quite yet decided on the number for.  If he puts one more two out of line, he will be expelled."  I did not give them time to argue with me before I looked at the Blacks.  There really was not much that I could do about Xander, but I had to lay down the law.  I did not enjoy the mess that happened and really, it was all for Lyla's best interest.

"Reg, Aimee... there's not much that I can do about Xander, so I trust that you will handle this as you see fit.  But Xander, the one thing I can do is ban you from school grounds.  I tolerated you sneaking onto the grounds to see your girlfriend because I do understand all of that, but no more.  That doesn't mean you can't have contact during Hogsmeade trips or anything else, but if I catch you on my school grounds again, there will be consequences."  I had no idea what those consequences would be at the moment, but it sounded good.  Especially with my no nonsense tone that I was using wiht each of them.  

Finally, it was Lily and James' turn.  Lyla really did not do anything wrong except for sneaking around the grounds.  I sighed and knew that the punishment that I had for Dorian would never be enough for them and I could see it in their eyes.  I had thought that James would be the one to snap, but I was wrong.  he was eerily quiet throughout all of thsi and it was Lily who had snapped.  I looked at my goddaughter and spoke more softly to her than any of the others, "I hope you will take more care and not roam around the grounds at night.  If you need any help to cope with what happened, I will make sure that you get it."  Then I looked at James and Lily, feeling the hatred and anger radiating from both of them.  "As for the two of you, I hope that you have trust in me that it is my judgement call on how to handle this the way that I see best for everyone involved.  I would like the two of you to just try to keep a level head and help your daughter through everything that happened and leave the punishments to me."  I sighed and leaned against my desk, seeing that people were about to burst with yelling.

"Now... each of you may discuss with me everything that I know is going through your minds, but I will not have shouting matches.  It will not get out of hand.  We are all adults -- except for the obvious -- and you have examples to set for the children.  And you three are more than welcome to join in so long as things stay under control," I added.  They had a right to say what they thought about everything as well.

I nodded as Remus spoke, I understood why he was banning Xander from the grounds. I guess that rules out a job opportunity in the future. Remus had to know why he did it, but I did understand. I gave a slight smile to show him we got it. I held on Reg's hand as I bit the insides of my cheeks as I know his punishment already. It's taking him out for drinks, we have got to be the most easy going parents. I looked over to Lily and James as they looked horribly angry. Lily looked as though she was about to explode. She nodded at me, she took a few breaths and I knew she would keep her cool. As long as possible.

I stood there listening to what Uncle Remus had to say and I crossed my arms.  This was not okay with me.  Xander yes, technically speaking, did do some wrong -- but nothing compared to Ian.  I waited patiently until Uncle Remus stopped talking an dhoped that he would let us have a say with what he had decided.  I just was not expecting to be the first one to speak up.  "He needs more punishment than that," I stated simply.  "I don't want to deal with him on school grounds at all, Unc... Professor."  Was it really that difficult to understand that?

I was about to say something when ly spoke up. I stayed quiet until she was done than I looked to Remus and was about to speak when I was cut off. I bit my lip, taking a deep breath. Trying my best to stay at a nice volume.