Communication with the Chaos'

[Isabella Chaos]

Isabella had been roaming the castle, purposely neglecting her huge pile of homework when she heard a persistent tapping at a nearby window. She looked out and saw her family owl Carmel and smiled happily. So her parents finally decided to write to her again. She hoped this year she wouldn't find out she had another half sibling from her mother's side or something and scowled as she recalled the events of last year. She went over to open the window and stroked Carmel, missing her and her pets back at home so much. She took the letter and thanked her but was unable to give her any treats since she was nowhere near the Owlery or Great Hall. "Sorry girl," she said to her apologetically and she hooted as if she understood but Bella knew she owed her next time. She unscrolled the letter to see what it said and immediately recognized her mothers handwriting.

Dearest Isabella,

I hope your second year of school has started off well and you're doing well in class. As you know they look out for possible Prefects in your year this year so I hope you're staying out of trouble and making a good impression. Please don't disappoint us Isabella.
This is not the only reason I write to you dear. Last year, I know you didn't take the news with our new "addition" to the family well, but I do hope you can take this news with more lightheartedness. Isabella, I am now 5 months pregnant. You probably didn't notice me getting bigger during the summer because you only spent a few weeks with us after staying at Aiden's house. I know this may come as a shock to you but please take this as good news, unlike the last time. Another detail I have to mention is that you will not only be gaining one sibling, but two. I am having twins. I was surprised by this news at first too, but now I see it as a blessing. I hope you're okay with this Isabella.
Keep up your school work and make us proud,

Your Mother,
Daphne Chaos

Isabella stared at the letter for the longest time, reading it repeatedly without really taking in what it said. After it had sunk in she felt tears form in her eyes, though she couldn't tell if they were from anger or sadness. She had been an only child for 11 years, and now within a year she was going to have 3 siblings! How did they expect her to react? She had been spoiled rotten by them, they gave her anything she whined for just to shut her up, and was never really taught to share, that is until Pammy came along and straightened her out. But her family was not something she was ever going to learn to share and definitely not willingly.

She still didn't know how she felt about this news. Sure she should've been happy for her mother, but the fact that she had waited for so long to tell her angered Bella. Though if she were her mother, she probably wouldn't have told herself so soon after Wendy either. Ugh Wendy, Bella thought reflexively as always. Had Wendy not appeared last year, perhaps Bella would be a little more excited for her mother's news but she always had to ruin everything. At least these babies aren't from some stupid blood traiting affair, Isabella thought bitterly. She rolled the letter back up for now, still unsure as to what she was going to write back, glad she hadn't cried over this after all.

 

[Isabella Chaos]

After mulling things over and having her fun at the Halloween ball, Isabella decided to finally write back to her parents about the news. She went to the Owlery with her supplies and a few owl treats in her messenger bag. She sat on the floor, careful to pick out a spot that wasn't full of owl droppings, and it had been hard. She pulled out her ink bottle, parchment and quill and finally began scribbling away.

Dear Mom and Dad,

I am doing fine in class and trying to impress my Head of House to be considered for the Prefect position. I hope you two and Pammy are doing well in our new house. Are all my pets okay?
Now on to the news...I am not upset about it, though I understand why you waited so long to tell me. I am happy for you if you're happy Mom. The twins part threw me off a bit, but it is still cool nonetheless. Do you know what they're going to be? 2 girls, 2 boys, 1 boy 1 girl? Can I pick out their names?
Well, I should get back to my homework now...

Love always,
Isabella Chaos

Isabella looked over her rather short letter but knew it was enough for her parents. She rolled it up and sealed it but placed it down beside her before getting another fresh piece of parchment to write to Pammy now.

Dear Pammy,

I miss you so much! How are you doing in New Zealand? Don't you miss our home in Italy? Are my parents driving you crazy now that they're not working and are home all the time? Please don't leave us because of their craziness! =P
I am soo behind on my homework! I just can't bring myself to do it yet but I know I have to. I have to get top marks in all my classes if I want a shot at being Prefect! I don't even know if my Head of House knows who I am, and that's never a good thing...
I managed not to get into any trouble by the lake this year. =P I've met new people, there seem to be a lot of transfers this year, a lot of them are Slytherin too. You think people would want to stay away from this school after what happened with the Headmistress last year at the Triwizard Tournament, but it seems the opposite happened. (In case you hadn't seen the papers, she was found and is now our school governor rather than our Headmistress).
Anyway, how do you feel about my mom having twins? Now you'll have 2 more Chaos' to deal with! None will ever be as sweet and lovable as me though! =P
Oh! I think it's time to pay my aunt and uncle a visit soon. This cute boy told me about a game that might be cool to play and I know Zaire has it, I've seen it on his shelves before. Let's just not let my parents come because you know they don't let me play video games.
Say hi to all my pets, I miss them and you so much.

Love,
Bella

Isabella smiled at the letter, missing her caretaker so much. She rolled up that parchment and sealed it as well and called down Wendy's owl. "Weasley!" she said softly when she noticed he was asleep. When it opened its eyes and noticed her it hooted and slowly woke up. It flew down to her and she stroked his head and summoned an owl treat from her bag. "Here you go," she said to him, holding her palm open so he could eat the treat. She knew that would wake him up so she said, "Can you take these to my mom and dad and Pammy please?" He hooted in affirmation and took off from her arm after she'd secured them on his leg.

 

[Daphne Chaos]

Daphne had been lounging around outside when she saw the owl she'd bought Wendy fly into the house, completely oblivious that she was outside. She figured that maybe the letter wasn't from her but when she saw it hopping around on the counter she got up from her chaise and went to the kitchen to retrieve the letter from the owl's leg. There was one addressed to Pammy too so she took it and placed it in the slot where all of Pammy's letters were when she wasn't around to take them. Daphne summoned an owl treat from outside where they kept them and gave it to Weasley who was still excitedly hopping on the counter.

She rolled her eyes playfully at the animal and opened the short letter. After she finished she proceeded to her study to write back to Isabella with small smile on her face as she placed a hand on her belly.

Dearest Isabella,

I'm glad to hear that you are keeping up with your classes. Make us proud. All your pets are fine, your father tends to them mostly though Wonder is getting a bit restless because you haven't ridden him in so long, he misses you Isabella. His father has gone horseback riding on him but somehow it's not the same for him.
Anyway, I'm delighted that you are happy for us and are taking this news wonderfully. I will be having 1 boy and 1 girl. As you can imagine your father is extremely happy to have a son to carry on the Chaos surname. We have began thinking of a few names for them but I will take any suggestions you give me into consideration. I am set to be due on February 20th so when you come over for Christmas sadly they wouldn't be here yet. Come to think of it, you probably won't see them until they're at least 4 months.
Ah well, hope this letter finds you in good health,

Love always,
Your mother,
Daphne Chaos

Daphne finished off the letter with her signature and went back to the kitchen to find Weasley now poking around for extra food or owl treats. "Here you go, send this back to Isabella please," she said to him lovingly as he hooted in excitement once again. She grabbed a piece of muffin from her morning breakfast and gave it to him before he took off.

 

[Isabella Chaos]

Isabella knew she should've been expecting a letter from her parents the day after the death at the play. She didn't know who their source was, but they knew everything that was going on at the castle, specifically when it had to do with her. It annoyed the teenage Slytherin girl but there was nothing she could do about it. So sure enough, at a very morose breakfast the next day, there were more owls than usual and her family owl Carmel flew in and dropped a thick letter on her plate.

Isabella Chaos!

Are you okay? Were you hurt? This is outrageous! First your Headmistress gets kidnapped in broad daylight in front of thousands of viewers, now a student dies by prank during a play while the entire student body is watching, what kind of school did you choose to go to?! I told you Beauxbatons was not like this at all and your father and I are seriously thinking of sending you there instead. Of course he'd rather you go to Durmstrang but we're still talking about it. This is not a joke Isabella, we are very concerned for your safety. Pamela thinks it best that you go to another school as well (though she won't choose sides).

However, your father has just gotten word that his application for an Unspeakable in the New Zealand Ministry of Magic was accepted, so now it seems like we won't be moving after all. You lucked out young lady, but don't think we won't pull you out if anything at all that displeases us happens again. That school of yours is looking less and less inviting and is only hanging on by a thread before we pull you out.

Anyway, besides all that, I am pleased to announce that the arrival of your twin siblings has finally come, and on Valentine's day! Your sister's name is (appropriately due to the holiday) Valentina Jillian Chaos and your brother is Capulet (Cappie) Raphael Chaos. They are beyond adorable Isabella, but it seems they are already partners in crime. When one hears the other whining, the other joins in and together they cry their lungs out. Since your father has began working again, I will stay home and help Pamela with the twins. One Chaos child was enough for her to handle when you were young, but she'll need help with these two. I've included an image of them for you.

Will hear from you soon, STAY SAFE, and we love you,
Your mother,
Daphne Chaos

Isabella was stunned at all the news her mother's letter contained. When she was first reading it her heart sank when she thought she was leaving HNZ, but thankfully her father's new job had saved her. That was something she never thought possible. Usually she hated her father working because he never spent time with her anymore. And her siblings were born already?! She saw a small picture flutter out of the folded envelope and she picked it up, immediately smiling at the two babies she had yet to meet. It was rather sad really that she wouldn't be seeing them until they were much older than in their picture.

Even though she didn't know them, she felt a surge of love towards the two, Valentina and Cappie, her brother and sister. That was a term she'd never used before. And that stupid halfblood, Wendy, didn't count either.