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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.