With the capture of Verandi Farley and several high-ranking Trossach members, the British wizarding world has finally caught a break. The rate of rogue werewolf attacks have started dropping at a steady rate and, hopefully, things will stay that way. The Ministry is starting to loosen some restrictions, like not arresting werewolves standing on the street for loitering, however there’s still an obvious power imbalance between wizardfolk and werewolves.
The Cotswolds pack are continuing to advocate for the rights of werewolves and petitioning to change the legislation that has been set in motion by the current Minister for Magic, whilst the remaining Trossachs members are trying to stay out of the spotlight and keep a low profile… for now.
Whilst the British wizarding world seems to have calmed down, the same cannot be said for over in Northern Europe where a rebellion of magical creatures has risen. The state of things has gotten so bad that the European Ministry has enacted protocols to protect those under eighteen whilst their adult witches and wizards fight to keep control of their countries.
Students from Durmstrang have been sent to Hogwarts to keep them safe and those not old enough to attend school have been sent to live with relatives or designated British Ministry officials outside of Europe for the time being.
Will the low rates of werewolf attacks in Britain continue? How long will Durmstrang students stay at Hogwarts? Will the creatures usurp the wizardfolk in Northern Europe? Only time will tell.
SEPTEMBER 2019 It's been a very long, eventful summer in the wizarding world. A baby was stolen, several high ranking Trossach members were imprisoned, and werewolf attacks have drastically dropped as a result. What will happen now school has returned?
MAY 2019 An attempt to capture the beta of the Trossachs has been launched. Were the Aurors successful in their mission? Go read more here!
Cooper had gotten some money from his parents, who had been threatening to cut him off. This is was if he kept continuing to do the stuff that he did, and not caring in the world. Even if his grades were much to his surprise stellar grades, which he had to admit had come as a shock to both his parents. So Cooper thought he spend his money on getting some new clothes, and some brand new Quidditch equipment that he knew he would need. The Slytherin hoped Gladdrags could have the equipment such as gloves, the Slytherin knew he'd be willing to wait if they were not there.
He entered the shop, and walked towards the Quidditch clothing section. When he got their the boy had been in luck, and he had begun to look through the various clothing related to Quidditch. Even if he knew this would be limited, he would have to get in contact with his parents to put in order at Quality Quidditch in Diagon Alley. But this would make due, even if he knew the stuff at Gladdrags would be much more better. For a time he continued to look through the belongings, but was soon disturbed by footsteps, and he rolled his eyes in response. He hoped no one would piss him off, and ruin his day.
Toby wanted to get some new clothes just for the hell of it, he was a rich man and he wanted to spend his money on stupid stuff sometimes but he also was getting annoyed with his old clothes and when he got tired and bored of them, he gave them away to good will but not until he bought new clothes for himself to replace. Even though he did that he also made sure to keep some old clothes in case he paints or cleans, something along the lines of that. Toby walked into the shop and as soon as he walked in, he saw a familiar person in the store. Cooper Narro, of course Cooper was definitely older then the last time Tobias had seen him, but that just made it be even more fun since Cooper was someone he had taken under his wing years ago.
"Hey Cooper, how are you? You've grown a lot since the last time we seen each other before I graduated" Tobias greeted his old little buddy.
Cooper continued to look through the clothes, and take them out to see how they'd look in the mirror. Nothing had seemed to impress the Slytherin. But after looking at his second to last outfit, he was interrupted by a familiar voice, and with that he felt his blood boil. The person he vowed to make him pay if he ever came close to him, and cut off ties.
Hoping he wouldn't notice, Cooper had rolled his eyes, and knew Lyra would be dying to hear this. And the words that came out of his mouth, Tobias was lucky he didn't deck him here and now. The man was a piece of shit and didn't deserve anything. But he knew he'd lure him into his shit, and he gave him an evil smirk.
"I am much grown now, thank you. Perhaps you heard I am prefect for Slytherin house. And if I am being honest the most attractive guy to grace the halls." he said with a cocky smirk, knowing he would easily make himself appear more superior to Tobias. The Slytherin had no respect for that man. And if he was honest, the man was far from a real man.
Then letting out another smirk, "I am doing perfect, minus the fact that my brother is gone. So my life is just going perfect, golden boy. But it hurts me to admit, that not all of Marcus Narro's kids could really be alright. Although we both know you don't care, and if you want to ask how someone is, why not go to my sister." he said giving him a death glare.
"Why the hell are you here? Snooping out your next victim of yours, it's sad you know." he said in an dark tone, because it was sad. The man lacked any respect for Tobias Jermyn. And he didn't intend to act like nothing happen, it's his fault why his sister can't get his life together. And why their family is so fucked up, and he didn't feel like letting him off.
Here it comes, the sarcasm he taught this boy long ago, Tobias knew that he had some anger inside of him from when he left his older sister high and dry, but everyone knew Toby and how he was so if it was anyone's fault it was Lyra for not being extra protected. She wanted to have the baby and he didn't, no one can tell him how to do or act and it was his decision to do what was best and eliminate himself from the equation. "Agree to disagree on being the most handsome guy to walk the halls of Hogwarts, but then again I'm the most sexiest guy in the world so you can have the halls if it makes you feel better" Toby used to like this kid but now he was practically judging him and he was in no mood to deal with the judging.
When he talked about how he should ask his sister he pretended to think about it. "No not going to do that, she knew what she was getting into with me and to think that I would actually fall for the trap of a child is ridiculous. Besides I'm doing the kid a favor and not ruining it's life if she kept the kid and all, but knowing her she probably did since she didn't want to get rid of it when she told me and found out about it" Toby never wanted kids and the fact that Lyra got pregnant was on her not him.
He couldn't help but chuckle at the kid. "First of all this is a clothing shop that I sometimes buy things from and second I don't think my girlfriend would like that very much if I went scoping" wasn't a total lie, it was his girlfriend for the week, sometimes when he got bored he'd date a girl for a week then break up with her and find someone else.
Cooper knew this conversation would end well, and he hoped that none of his professors had been in sight. Since there was no guarantee that Cooper wouldn't completely lose it on Tobias. The guy was an asshole, and when you put two assholes in a room together. Nothing could really ever end well. The Slytherin cringed at the words that came out of his mouth, "I'd like to beg to differ, but then again I also have more money than you could really dream of. So I say, that's easily makes me much more attractive." he said with a smirk, and that no lie. His father told him his family was richer than them, and how once Mr. Jermyn died. The family had lost all their value.
The next words made Cooper boil, how dare he blame Lyra for what happened to her. Cooper glared at him, "How dare you accuse my sister of trapping you, because if were honest. They're are plenty of guys in the sea who would swoon for Lyra, I mean come on. My sister is gorgeous, and she could easily find any guy to trap. But we both know, Lyra didn't care much about kids." he sneered at Cooper. His sister had a future that was taken away from her, and Cooper wasn't going to let Toby get away. When it all happened, he was young, but now he was seventeen. So if we wanted to he could take him down, and if he was honest. Any other girl wouldn't matter, but this was his sister. Who had a future ahead of her, and now she didn't.
"My sister had a future, you know that. So why would she trap you. When Quidditch scouts were eyeing her up and let's be honest. The future she had, was much brighter than yours. That's why you hate her. To make you feel good, because you didn't want the responsibility so maybe we should reevaluate the person who trapped who now, shouldn't we." he said as he crossed his arms. The kid lived for this day, and he was going to take it at full-force, "Yeah I hate to break it to you, she did keep the kid. Which was because our parents influenced her too, because at least Narros give a shit." he said with a shrug. This guy was his biggest demon.
And he didn't feel like letting him sly ever again, "But thanks you. My sister's life is hell, and you never could really know how much it hurts to have someone you love so much. Life be falling apart, have you even bothered to know what my sister's doing." he asked with concern, even if all he could think about is punching him. "Then again I suppose Knockturn Alley is too dark for someone as great as King Toby." he said.
When he brought up his girlfriend, "Makes this even more possible. Then again you probably charming that girl up, only to hurt her. And believe me I'm not saying charming girl's is a bad thing. But we both know what you are capable of. Wouldn't be chocked if you got all whole bunch of bastards." he said with a chuckle. Then he thought he'd be more cryptic. "You have no clue how I lived to see your sorry ass again. Then again I probably have more balls, than you. But I am pretty sure that goes to your brother." he smirked.
Toby was really annoyed but he wasn't going to show it to this kid in front of him. Tobias was himself and he honestly could careless if anyone judge him especially his little protégé. When it came to him saying that he begged to differ, Toby couldn't help but chuckle at the kid. "Believe what you want to believe kid, but if it wasn't for me you'd be the phantom of Hogwarts" Toby looked at a rack full of leather jackets and had to admit he definitely was going to get one it was just a matter of which one.
When it came to how his sister was gorgeous and how a lot of guys were swooning over Lyra and what not, he had to stop an eye roll from happening. "Well that is good to hear maybe one of them can take care of the child that I didn't want at all in life and can make her very happy because it's not going to be me" Toby said to Cooper. He may be an asshole but he was honest and he didn't want a baby or a real relationship and Lyra got pregnant.
Toby rolled his eyes at the mention of the scouts. "Well she could have gotten rid of the kid but of course she didn't so now her career is shot because she didn't listen to me, so her not following through with Quidditch is all her fault" Tobias may have had a hand in creating that spawn but it was her fault she kept the baby and didn't get rid of it like he had told her. "Great so you don't need the man that didn't want kids at all to help with all of this. I voiced my opinion and what should have been done, just because she didn't want to listen that is not my problem, so the baby is her responsibility not mine" Tobias added.
"Your sister knew who she was sleeping with, she knew how I was wired and my input on not wanting kids, your sister made her bed now she can lie in it, I didn't want that baby in the first place and she knew that and still kept it. This is her fault for keeping it, now I'm not saying I'm innocent, I did help create this child but I also told her I refused to be a parent and she still wanted it to be born and to carry on the Narro name and frankly that is her problem not mine".
"Well those woman who I've slept with know that I am not someone who wants kids and I know for a fact that Lyra child is the only bastard I got out there in the world and as for more balls at least I know how to use mine and I cannot wait for the day that you're one day in my situation when you knock up a girl and you don't want it, lets see if you'll do the smart thing or the dumb one because in my books I've done the smart thing and left before your sister got attached" Tobias walked to the other side of the store.
Cooper clenched his fist as he listened to Toby talk about his sister, the boy hated him. "Yeah we both know you taught me how to be a fucking asshole. And I can't say that I wouldn't do the same in your shoes. But when you cross family, Jermyn. That's when shit get real, and FYI my Quidditch skills got me that status." he said his eyes narrowing on Toby. Lyra deserved better than this asshole and he knew Cole would be better off. Even if Lyra's life choices could prevent her from being in Cole's life, but she was a good mom. "I don't get how you can live with yourself. And if were being honest your just as bad as your psycho uncle and mother." he said giving him a death glare. This boy was going to play Toby for all that it's worth, and then punch his sorry ass.
"Oh please don't mistake my words, for asking you to be in Lyra's life. Quite personally, I'd rather see you dead and maybe we should tell that girlfriend of yours, how you are a piece of unholy shit." he said with his arms crossed, and if Lyra ever let this son of a bitch back in her life, he's not sure he can forgive her. "But I'd love to see when Cole get's older, when he becomes successful and doesn't give you shit." he sneered. Cooper was going to stand his ground, and he knew anyone who was smart enough could know he was doing the right thing. His sister is something that you don't fuck with, because there will be blood if you do.
He knew Lyra would kill him for doing this, but the words tore into Cooper when Toby blamed everything on here, "Oh you didn't know, my sister is an upcoming model, which I bet kills you. Because woman are supposed to take care of the family. And she might just more successful than you." he said with a shrug. "You can't admit it though, that you ruined my sister's dreams, because modeling is not something she wanted. And it's not fair you get to work in the ministry, maybe we should tell the minister how shitty you are. My father can certainly orchestrate that." he said giving him a look, Because last time he checked, he was a disappointment and the Narros were certainly more powerful.
Despite all his threats he knew that Lyra would have his head for this. Because he knew Toby could probably hurt him but Lyra did not have anyone aside from family to fight for her, and he was going to fight for his sister. "Classic Toby, always blaming everyone for his problems even if everything is your fault. And I can't blame your mum seeing you as filth. I know the whole story, your brother tells quite a bit. And quite personally you are nothing more than Cole's sperm donor. Even Lyra calls you that you know, but sad part is. She might just kill me for even wasting my presence on you." he sneered and he was being cruel. But this gave him so much satisfaction if he was honest.
"Well those men are more of a man, than you ever will be and I don't get why your brother even wastes time to see the good in you. And I know it kills me to see my sister in pain, but you'll bring here more pain. I am just carrying out what she couldn't do." he said giving him a dark stare, the guy killed him. "And my sister did not know that you were an ass. Because if you remember correctly, you both were good friends. I am not leaving my sister innocent, because she was stupid for even having a kid with you. But she didn't know that she would get pregnant, but thanks to you. My sister is stuck being a model and working jobs just to provide for her son, and at least my parents are teaching her responsibility for being a parent. And if anyone deserves the award for best parent, it's Lyra. I doubt your girlfriend could be as a mum as she is." he said giving his sister the credit she deserved.
It was not her fault for keeping it, "And what's wrong with her keeping a child. Owning up to a responsibility that you and I will never have? Has it ever occurred that my nephew is the only good Lyra has. The thing that keeps her sane. When you ruined her life, and if were honest my sister deserves to be given credit. And so what if she wants to carry on my family name. My family has done a lot for this world, and they'd get much more credit than the last name Jermyn." he said with anger even if he bastardized his family name, and was threatening to be cut off. But if he kept taking shots at Lyra than Cooper was going to lose it. "Why were you so mad about her keeping the baby, it's not like you had be in it's life. Or were you scared that it would ruin your reputation?" he asked with curiosity, "But I am pretty sure it was already ruined," he said as he got close to him. Toby was Cooper's biggest enemy and he hated that, and he just clenched his fists more preventing him from a throwing a punch. Even if he wanted to kill Toby, but he couldn't.
He just rolled his eyes, "You do realize it's not like my sister deliberately didn't use birth control. And from what I heard the condom broke, so how is that her fault. Maybe if you weren't so hard, then it wouldn't happen." he said rolling his eyes, and he just crossed his arms, "Let me guess your the type that would pay so much money to shut a girl up?" Cooper asked with curiosity. Why didn't Riley punch him when he had the goddamn chance, because he certainly was the worst guy ever and he asked. "I don't know what I do, but we both know you are a different person when it comes to family. And I will defend Lyra until it kills me. Because that's what family does, they are there for each other. Didn't your dad teach you that or were too stupid not to comprehend something like this?" he asked not caring if Toby hurt him at this rate.
Then before he got closer he said, "You better watch yourself. Because I may be younger than you, but didn't you know I got Anger Issues." he asked. Before adding on, "No the thing you did was fuck my sister's life up." he sneered.
Tobias really wanted to laugh at the anger this kid was showing, Toby honestly could careless if he was angry or not, this had nothing to do with Cooper at all, he is just making himself look like the caring little brother when he is nothing and will amount to nothing. "Quidditch may get you a status but try not to choke under pressure, I mean you're getting a little red in the face there buddy, who knows what will happen if you ever decide to settle down. She might want to run for her life. Literally" then there was the icing on the cake, bringing up his uncle and mother. "Keep talking about them Narro and not even money can save you from what I got in store for you" he spat with some much venom. He may be a hot throb and a jokester but push those buttons that shouldn't be pushed and he is going to go off.
Tobias now laughed. "I don't need shit from that little bastard of Lyra's. I make my own money, invest and come from money so I can go through life all on my own without anyone else giving me handouts" did this kid honestly think he cared about the child he fathered? Nope.
When it came to talking about Lyra being a model and what not, he played confused. "Oh I didn't know they let plus sized models join companies nowadays, well that's good for Lyra at least she didn't become a stripper or an escort. I mean she definitely has the name for one that is for sure" oh yes he knew this was going to get him in trouble one day but he seriously didn't care when it came to the little shit in front of him.
"Great to know that my brother is a piece of shit behind my back as he is to my face, but glad to know everyone thinks I'm a sperm donor, means I don't have to do anything like I have been for the past I don't know years" Toby responded.
Toby was really getting bored with Cooper, all he kept doing was bringing up stupid things but he knew his brother kept trying to find good in him but he also knew that it was a waste of breath. "Well your sister wouldn't have to work herself hard if she knew what was best for her and just get rid of the baby. Hell she didn't have to get an abortion persay but she could have given the child up. That child was bound to bring her down just like I said from the beginning when she told me. Also when it comes the past, like I said she knew what she was getting into and please if you call your sister stupid wouldn't that make you stupid too? I mean you did take lessons from me did you not?" Toby asked.
When it came to him asking why he didn't want this baby in the first place. "I never wanted kids and I don't want to start now when it comes down to it. I don't want to be tied down to a child nor want to be responsible for one and as for my reputation it can be ruined all it wants but I still get laid at the end of the day so obviously I did something right" he replied.
When this little shit brought up his father he saw red but it wasn't acting on it when it came to this right now. "My father taught me to trust my instincts and they told me that your sister was a waste of time and I realized that too late".
"You think your issues bother me? They don't and I did do that but I also got to use her and throw her away like garbage when I was done too."
