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Post by AMELIA FLETCHER on Jun 11, 2024 19:41:35 GMT -5
Early January
While Lia had found out the possible identity of her birth father several months prior, it had taken her a while to gain the courage to contact him. What if he was mean? What if he didn't want her? Or what if she had the wrong person? It would be very embarrassing to do all this, just to find out this wasn't the man. The Christmas break had emboldened Lia, particularly when she saw her mum's reaction to the man's name. Her eyes had gone wide and she looked panicked. Lia now knew she was on the right track, and would not give up her chance at possibly meeting her father, and so she finally decided to pen him a letter once she had returned to Hogwarts.
Dear Mr Dorian Payne,
I guess I should first introduce myself. My name is Amelia, but most people call me Lia, and I am a student at Hogwarts. I know you will not know me, but I was wondering if you might recognize the name Rebecca, or Becky, Fletcher? You would have met her about 14 years ago at a pub in London, The Bittersweet Escape. I know it's probably been a while, so I've also sent you a photo of her at the time. Do you maybe remember her? I know you don't have to answer me, but I really hope you do.
Lia
TAGGED: DORIAN GARETH PAYNE Notes: you had mentioned the idea of Lia's mom possibly resembling Dorian's ex wife, so feel free to elaborate on her appearance as you'd like to fit that narrative
Post by DORIAN GARETH PAYNE on Jun 16, 2024 9:32:59 GMT -5
Dorian had been sitting in the living-room of Payne Mansion, a large cup of coffee in hand, when he'd received an own. He didn't know the person who had sent the letter, but Dorian couldn't deny he wasn't mildly curious about the letter and it's sender. He opened the letter, only meaning to read it and most likely not reply, it was from a girl named Amelia, a Hogwarts student. Dorian nearly choked on his coffee, when the girl mentioned Rebecca Fletcher, and she'd sent a photo along. The woman resembled his ex-wife so much, her long brown hair, green eyes and her fair skin, she was beautiful just like his wife had been. He knew who the woman in the photo was the moment he looked at it, he'd met her in a muggle pub 14 years ago one night and they'd ended up spending the night together.
Dear Miss Amelia,
I do not indeed know you or where you got my contact information from. So I have to ask, do I know you? Where or from whom did you get my contact from? Do you know who I am.
You are an Hogwarts student you say? What house are you from might I inquire?
I certainly do recognize the name of Miss. Rebecca Fletcher, and what she looks like. I did indeed meet her at that Muggle bar, around 14 years ago. How do you know this or do have anything to do with this, might I ask?
Post by AMELIA FLETCHER on Jun 17, 2024 22:18:06 GMT -5
Dear Mr. Dorian Payne,
I am so sorry if I’ve done something wrong! It’s a bit of a long story, but a friend of mine helped me find you. I promise I’m not some weirdo stalker person! Oh god now you probably think I am because I wrote that… I am just a third year Hufflepuff student, I swear.
The reason I sent you a letter and know about Rebecca Fletcher is cause, well, she’s my mum. And I was kind of wondering if you may be my dad? You see I’ve never met my dad cause my mum always said she didn’t know who he was but she met him at that bar around 14 years ago, and then she let your name slip this summer, or well part of your name, and I did all this research and… well… is there a chance you are?
I know this is all a bit ridiculous. I am so sorry if this is all a big mistake, but my family are all muggles, and I’m not, so I thought maybe there was a chance the magic side came from my father, and wouldn’t it be amazing if I had this whole family of witches and wizards. I would just love to know where I came from, that’s all, and if you happen to have any information that could help me I would really really appreciate it.
Post by DORIAN GARETH PAYNE on Jun 25, 2024 10:33:42 GMT -5
Dear, Miss. Amelia.
I did not mean to imply you did anything wrong, I was only curious. A third year. A Hufflepuff is it? I see.
Excuse me, Rebecca is your mother? While I do admit that I met your mother at that muggle bar around fourteen years ago. I assure you, she knew who and what I was. I am not sure what to make of this information, but there is a possibility that you might be my daughter. I'm sure you had someone to help with all of your research, I would also like to know just how much you know about me, and who helped you?
I am aware that your maternal family are all muggles, and you may have inherited magic from your father. If you indeed are my daughter, you do have a family of witches and wizards. If you are my daughter, which is certainly a possibility, I would like if if you told me more about yourself.
Post by AMELIA FLETCHER on Jun 25, 2024 22:40:18 GMT -5
Dear Mr. Dorian Payne,
I’m glad you’re not upset. I don’t know very much about you, to be honest. My friend Maeve (I guess she’s sort of a friend?) helped me find you. She’s from a wizard family so she knows more about wizard genealogy than me. All I really know is your name and that you are Head Auror at the Ministry of Magic. I couldn’t find much information about you other than that.
My mum didn’t tell me much either. Up until last summer she claimed she didn’t even remember your name, so she hasn’t mentioned much. I didn’t even know she knew you were a wizard. Are you absolutely sure she knew? I thought muggles weren’t supposed to know about magic and all that?
But I would love to get to know you more! What can you tell me about yourself? I guess I can start. I’m 13, almost 14. I’m on the Hufflepuff Quidditch team as Keeper. My favourite classes are potions and herbology. Potions club is actually where I met Maeve! She’s Head Girl and really good at potions so she’s been helping me. I grew up in Cornwall so I really like surfing in the summer. And I love baking and gardening with my grandmother. Okay, your turn!
I was also kind of hoping, if you are my dad, maybe we could meet at some point? I mean if you are okay with that. I guess first we would have to confirm some way. I know in the muggle world we could do a DNA test, but is there a way for wizards to test for that kind of thing? There is still so much for me to learn about magic. I’m hoping you’ll have a better idea of how this would all work.
Post by DORIAN GARETH PAYNE on Jul 1, 2024 14:46:36 GMT -5
Dear, Miss. Amelia.
I was only curious, not upset, I assure you of that. Your friend Maeve... is she by any chance called Maeve Thorne? Yes, she would know more about that seeing as you were raised by your mother's family, and not by the Payne's. If that is all you know about me, that, my dear, can be fixed.
It comes as no surprise to me that she might not have mentioned anything about me, and that I didn't know you existed until you contacted me. Yes, of course she knew who I was, I told her who and what I was, before anything between us happened I preferred Rebecca know I was a wizard, I did not want that to come as a surprise should anything happen (and now I feel like a creep mentioning that).
I would like to get to know you more, as well. I was a Ravenclaw at Hogwarts and also played on the Quidditch team as Chaser. My favorite classes were Potions, Arithmancy, Transfiguration as well as Charms. I see, what you write about her confirms my suspicions, it is Maeve Thorne. Her father and I are close friends. I grew up in Chester and spent a few years in Spain with my mother's family. It seems you and I share an interest, I enjoy baking as well, although I am not able to bake as much as I'd like to.
I would love to meet you in person. We are certainly not doing a Muggle DNA test, we have something better, there is a potion we could use which is similar to a muggle DNA test, but like the muggle test, this potion needs a blood sample of the parent and child as well. We will need to meet to do the test, I could also teach you how to make the potion if you like.
Post by AMELIA FLETCHER on Jul 10, 2024 22:23:55 GMT -5
Dear Mr. Dorian Payne Dorian,
Yes, you’re right, it is Maeve Thorne! Wow, I didn’t realize you knew her father. She didn’t mention anything to me, but maybe she didn’t realize, or just forgot to mention it. She’s been a great mentor in Potions Club. It’s a bit exciting to think we may still be able to spend time together after she graduates if our families are close.
I can’t believe my mum knew. She promised me this summer she had told me everything she knew about you, although that was very little. I would have tried to find you sooner if I had known, promise. I was searching muggle ancestry databases all summer trying to find you. I hadn’t even considered you may not be in there if you were a wizard. How could she have not told me? What else didn’t she tell me? Can you tell me a bit more about your relationship? I feel like my whole life has just been one huge lie.
Oh wow! So maybe I get my Quidditch skills from you? I wouldn’t say I’m great, but I’m getting better. I used to be a chaser, but then started being a keeper after I had to cover for one of our other players. Turns out I had a knack for it! I hope you’re not disappointed that I’m not a Ravenclaw like yourself. It’s not that I’m not smart. I guess I just prefer doing things with my hands instead of reading a book about it. That’s why I love potions and herbology!
Maybe, whenever we’re able to meet, we could bake together? And of course I’d love to learn how to make that potion! That would be amazing! I knew there was probably some magic alternative to a DNA test. How soon could we do it? Does it take a long time to brew? I guess I’d have to ask my mum to contact you or something to plan out some kind of meeting over break?
Lia
TAGGED:DORIAN GARETH PAYNE Notes: at this point we could probably start figuring out an actual meeting thread. we could plan it for during the Hogwarts easter holiday? maybe the pair meet in diagon alley and I can just NPC her mum being there as well (at least at the start)
