Grapevine

Jul 27, 2008 14:47



Challenge Twenty: The Wizards of Summer - Drabbles
Title: Grapevine
Author: allie_andromeda
Wizard/Witch: Harfang Longbottom/Callidora Black
Rating/Warnings: G/PG
Prompt: 4 - lemons and limes
Theme: A family scandal.

"Did you hear?" Callidora called, flicking her wand to juice the next set of lemons. "Pollux's granddaughter left the family."

"Mm, that so..." Harfang waved vaguely, then said in a rush, "Oh, my darling, our conference will be in Vienna next fall! Shall you accompany me?"

Smothering a laugh, Callidora nodded and turned back to her cooking. Harfang got so absorbed in the Journal of Magical Ethics that it was best to leave him to finish it. Meanwhile, there was lemonade to make, lime meringues to top, and an energetic grandson to cuddle in the sunshine.

Her news could wait.

Author's Notes: June, 1971. The rebellious granddaughter is, of course, Andromeda. :)

Callidora Black is first cousin to Pollux Black, and therefore Andromeda's first cousin twice removed. Seeing the Black family tree is helpful, for those unfamiliar with these confusing relationships.

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