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"But really, what are you doing here?" Ginny asked.

"Can't a guy come check out two of his best friends' new shop? I've been dying to get over here," Harry replied.

"Well, you're our first real visitor," Luna told him.

His gaped at them. "Seriously? How has no one been in here yet? People know how good Luna's paintings are. Surely someone wants would want to have a piece of her art permanently."

"You know how the magical world is about tattoos," Ginny said. "We didn't think we'd change any opinions over night, but I thought we'd at least get a few Muggleborns or a rebellious young guy or two. But nothing so far."

Harry appeared as though he wanted to console Ginny and Luna, but instead he looked around the shop, studying everything and avoiding their gazes.

Without warning, a mischievous grin spread across his face. "Luna, are you free this afternoon?"

Theseus and Leta Lestrange-Scamander walked arm-in-arm up the path to Riddle Manor, the picture of calm and collected Purebloods. They'd recently enjoyed the Muggle way of travel by car, and Theseus had been fascinated by the speed and comfort of the one they'd chosen for the journey to Little Hangleton.

"Now Theseus," Leta said with a smile. "You must keep your temper. Our darling Alexis is our top priority and we must not embarrass her, especially after Percival's ghastly behavior on New Year's."

Theseus nodded. "Quite right, my dear," he agreed. "We must make our Ali's 17th birthday a memorable one for all the right reasons. I am excited to meet her fiance-to-be and his family. From what Newt's told me, they are wonderful people."

Leta smiled. "I agree. I'm ever so pleased Ali's found another family with them."

They stopped at the door and Theseus knocked a few times before stepping back to wait politely.