Backdated to 03/29/21

Percival knew change had to come from the death of his Grandfather. It was a surprisingly terrifying to listen the Uncle you loved fight his brother tooth and nail for the spot as the head. Percival was rather glad he had missed the most of the unrest while away at school. As his mother had described it, Uncle Terrence and Uncle Thaddeus had attacked each other like two rabid dogs. Though he didn't need to see them to be able to hear them go at it in the closed doors of the study.

It was there pressed up against the large wooden door that he finally understood one of the dark whirling secret that pooled underneath the house. It seemed that Uncle Thaddeus was still displeased about Uncle Terrence becoming the new head. Despite, the fact that Uncle Terrence was far older then Uncle Thaddeus. Though, it seemed that he would soon find out the reason for such unrest.

"I don't know why Father ever let you enter these halls. You're nothing more then a bastard son." A voice spoke belligerently.

"I'd watch your tone, Thaddeus." A voice would warn the other.

"What? It's just the truth." Thaddeus spoke in a condescending tone. Percival was sure the other must be practically sneering at the other.

"Maybe so, but you should well remember who is the head of this family. I would recommend you watch your mouth before I have to reteach you your manners." Terrence spoke a dangerous undertone hidden underneath words that barely continued it's malice.

"You bastard.." Thaddeus would mutter out.

Percival froze indecision pulling at his gut. Uncle Terrence was an illegitimate. It seemed so unfathomable to him. He wasn't too sure how he was supposed to feel. Was this what his Uncle and Grandfather had been talking about that faithful night? The boy backed away from the door unsure what to do. A sudden creak echoed the empty hall as he stepped on an old board. "Sh. Did you hear that?" came a whispered reply from behind the door. Percival's heart kept in his throat, as he began to wonder whether or not he should run or try and creep away from the door. Though, that choice was quickly taken out of his hands. The door suddenly swung open and two figures stood in front of it.

His two Uncle's were practically polar opposites in their looks. Thaddeus had a bright blond hair that looked almost white. His eyed were a sharp blue that seemed to pull everything around him into focus. Terrence had dark black hair that almost touched his shoulders. His dark eyes seemed to pull everything into them like a black hole. Uncle Thaddeus's eyes had widened in surprise while Uncle Terrence's eyes narrowed in suspicion. Both studying him with exuberant amounts of suspicion.

"Percival. Please explain what you think you are doing? You should be studying." He said his tone sharp and to the point.

Percival bit his cheek his arms clasping behind his back. I..had a question about one of the charms I was researching, and I was hoping you would be able to help me." he said after a few seconds. The lie felt heavy on his tongue especially after his Uncle's eyes only narrowed. "You have a tutor, do you not? If you have a question ask them." he said before waving his hand in dismissal. Percival quickly hurried off not willing to try and push his luck. The boy didn't slow his pace until he reached the library once more.

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