Chapter Three, Daddy Date = Daddy's in Trouble

Several wonderful years had passed and the twins had just turned three years old. Mia and Monty were rather nostalgic that their babies were growing up but they continued to cherish each and every moment with their babies; thankful for the miracle Mother Magic had bestowed upon them. However, during the last three years it hadn't always been so peaceful. Despite Lord Slytherin's declaration nearly four years ago and the drastic change in the Wizarding World and its Laws it had wrought for the better one too-many-names Dumbledore was determined to instigate a Civil war between the factions. So he had been removed from his post as Chief Warlock so he could stop snowballing the plans laid out.

Once he had been removed a department had been created in the Ministry: Magical Child Welfare. It was created to check on Muggle-Raised (NewBloods) regularly and remove them to their closest Wizarding relations if need be. It didn't only check NewBloods, however, it was created for the better welfare of all Magical children including checking on Halfbloods and Purebloods if suspicions were raised. The Deaperment was run by one Dorea Kathleen Black Potter as Head of Department, with Walburga Black, (who was now fully recovered), as the Undersecretary. They also had Credella Black Weasley, Annabelle Thorne Greengrass, Septimus Weasley and Pollux Black just to name a few working in the department. It was the second biggest department in the Ministry, coming second only to the Auror office or, the Department of Magical Law Enforcement office.

The other changes that had been brought to the British Wizarding World at large was a public Primary school: Magus Primaria. The School for Underage Witches and Wizards aged four to eleven with Lord Tom Marvolo Slytherin as the Headmaster. The school was located in Wentwood Forest in Monmouthshire, south Wales, it was similar to Hogwarts, in the way that it would be hidden from the Muggles. However, the school wasn't only open to NewBloods for the introduction to their world, but also for Halfbloods and Purebloods to dismantle the years worth of stigma, and the best way to do that is to interact with all Magical children at a young age.

The other major change to the Wizarding world in Britain is that a public library for all witches and wizards had been created in Bath named after the greatest wizard of all time, Merlin himself, Merlin's Librarius, and it was run by Sofia Pince, the younger sister to the Hogwarts Librarian Madam Pince. It, along with Hogwarts library, was updated regularly with books, tomes and grimoires from all around the world.

After a long talk between the Board of Governors and the Wizengamot, Dumbledore had been removed from his position as Headmaster of Hogwarts along with his other position as Chief Warlock due to his antagonistic behaviour, so Minerva McGonagall had been employed as the new Headmistress. New staff members were added for the new or rather reinstated classes and to ease the strain on the teachers; they only held one position to be more available to their students and finally, the security on the Restricted Section had been updated, the books Dumbledore had removed about all types of magic were returned but they now had to be age approved (meaning no one under Sixth year could take out certain books).

Despite all these wonderful changes Dumbledore and his minions such as Elphius Dodge still tried to create trouble within their world.
However, that was the least of the worries of the Potter family at the moment. Mia and Dorea were having a charity luncheon with Annabelle, Walburga, Credella and Sophie Freeman (the Head of St Mungo's) at the Sapphire Pearl, a cream tea restaurant in Trigon Alley, which is the side alley off of Diagon Alley.

Once Mia and Dorea were ready, the former dressed in a chocolate dress, a cream blazer and court heels that had a silver point on the toes, an amber flower bracelet and matching earrings. Her hair was styled in a braided chignon, bronze eyeshadow that made her crystal blue eyes pop and dark taupe lipstick. Whereas, the latter - Dorea - wore a similar dress to her sister-in-law but in a dark grey that made her Black family silver eyes pop, which went well with the lighter makeup she added.

Hearing giggling downstairs pulled a smile upon the two women's face as they headed down to join their husbands, children and niece and nephew in Dorea's case, in the family dining room for breakfast. Upon entering they noticed both Fleamont and Charlus looked smart but casual in their navy almost black shirt and trousers with warm tan shoes. As for the twins, they looked absolutely adorable: James wore a light blue checkered shirt, blue jeans held up with suspenders, a white cardigan and tan shoes; and Iolanthe looked adorable with her blonde curls up in two side ponytails the curls falling in ringlets to her shoulders, a cream turtle-neck was beneath a pleated rust orange pinafore dress, black tights and finally, white and black shoes adorned her small feet.

The four of them sat eating their hearty breakfasts courtesy of their House-Elves and Head Cook Solaris - well trying to eat it - if the elder Potters weren't pulling faces and whispering with a mischievous twinkle in their eyes, which worried the two women, and causing the twins to giggle raucously.
"Mummy! Auntie Rea!" Iolanthe squealed excitedly, spotting her mother and auntie standing in the doorway, as if it was the first time she'd seen them this morning and they hadn't got the twins dressed.
"Mummy! Auntie Rea!" James exclaimed, copying his little sister and jumping from his seat as the pair rushed to the elder women.

Smiling widely, Mia crouched down, arms open wide as she embraced her babies kissing both of their heads.
"Are you joining us, Mummy?" James asked, pushing his circular glasses up his nose as he looked up at his mother, his hazel eyes gleaming with glee.
"We will join you for a nice cup of tea but then we must leave to meet up with some friends for work." Dorea explained patiently to her niece and nephew.
"So, I want you both to be on your best behaviour for your Daddy and Uncle Charlus." Mia told them sternly, which included her husband and brother-in-law.

"We promise Mummy." The twins said in sync, hands clasped together as their eyes, although polar opposite in colour, were identical in the mischievous shine in their eyes which gave away their innocent smiles.
"I've just got to finish that potion order then we will have the whole day together." Monty stated calmly, sipping at his black coffee.
"Daddy can I help? Pwease?" Iolanthe begged, her blue eyes widening as she gave him the puppy dog eyes. Knowing her husband could hardly say no to their daughter when she did that, or their son, Mia quickly intervened before Monty could agree. Especially as although James was good at potions, Iolanthe seemed to have a gift for it.
"No sweetheart." Mia intervened softly but sternly, leaving no room for argument. "I know you like potions but it can be dangerous. Why don't you play with Jamie and Uncle Charlus instead." 

"Otay!" Iolanthe agreed happily, clasping her twin's hand once more as James beamed at her. The pair skipping back over to their seats to finish their breakfast. Ever since they were babies the pair adored each other and hated to be parted and were very overprotective of each other, especially James. Even though they were friendly with Sirius and other Heirs and Heiresses, they were still each other's best friend and it helped that James didn't like them alone with his sister especially Sirius who was besotted with Iolanthe.
"We're going to have lots of fun aren't we?" Charlus asked his niece and nephew, a mischievous look upon his face that his wife and sister-in-law dreaded what they would come home to.

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It became apparent what the mischief makers were up to when Dorea and Euphemia arrived home to Potter Manor several hours later. After being pointed in the direction of the garden by Charlus's personal house-elf Tarek - who was rather worried - the pair immediately became beside themselves with anger that boiled beneath their skin with their magic like an inferno.
"FLEAMONT HENRY POTTER!!!"
"CHARLUS HAMISH POTTER!!!"

The reason the pair were so angry? Well, Fleamont and Charlus had got it into their heads that it was a brilliant idea to take two three year olds on their broomsticks with them several feet up in the air. Despite the giggles that could be heard from the twins, Monty and Charlus visibly gulped being faced with their angry wives headed back down to the ground.
"Uh oh! Daddy and Uncle's in trouble!" James and Iolanthe sang, giggling to themselves as they watched the drama unfold or rather the two men cower in the face of their angry and powerful wives.
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Latin to English Translations:

*Magus: Magic

*Primaria: primary

*Librarius: book shop