the_debt_of_time

Remus had not actually transfigured her into a fox as most assumed, but instead he
had silently used a charm that forced Mia to shift into her Animagus form. She had been
so shocked at the transformation mid-duel that she had been unprepared to shield the
attack. Not only that, but she essentially had to give up right then and there. Had she shifted
back, she would have outed herself as an Animagus, so she pretended to be transfigured
instead and waited for Remus to pretend to end the charm so she could turn back into her
human form.
"He cheated," Mia huffed.
"I did not." Remus grinned, clearly enjoying his victory over his best friend. "I
followed the rules very clearly. I took what I knew about my opponent and used it against
them to win."
"Said the cheat."
"Well, regardless of how it all happened. I am proud to know and be father to so
many talented young wizards and witches." Charlus's bright smile faded into something a
little more serious, and he lowered his tone when he spoke again. "Albus also informed me
that in addition to your certificates, you've all received an invitation from him?"
One by one, each of the Gryffindors nodded their heads.
"Good. It's time then for you to read the invitation, memorise it, and then dispose
of it immediately."
All at once, the teenagers opened the small slips of parchment that had been handed
to them by the headmaster upon graduating.
Though Mia had a feeling what she was going to see, it was no less a surprise when
she read the words:
The Headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix may be found at Tuts Tower, Tutshill, England.
"I don't get it," Peter said.
"Memorise it, destroy it, ask questions later," Charlus instructed him.
"Incendio." Mia was the first to burn the parchment in her hand, followed swiftly by
the others, some who looked as though they understood what was happening while others,
like Peter, still seemed to be confused.
"It'll all be explained later." Charlus smiled at the group proudly when they were
joined by the Browns, the Pettigrews, Begonia Macdonald, and Augusta Longbottom.