"Oh my God!"
The door burst open. A tall, savage figure appeared in the bar.
Nia, focused on cooking breakfast, glanced up. Screamed.
The symbiote shell vanished instantly.
John's rakish smile appeared.
He brushed back his bangs, grabbed a whiskey bottle from the table.
"Nia, it's me..."
"Mind getting me a glass?"
┐(￣ヮ￣)┌
"Oh, good Lord."
"Of course I know it's you!"
Nia patted her chest, rolled her eyes at John.
She knew that terrifying figure was John. When Tiger gave out birthday gifts, the Shelbys had already seen Agony.
But facing the symbiote's horrifying appearance—no one could stay calm.
"Nia, what happened!"
Arthur, in his robe, leapt from the second-floor railing. Crashed down. His fierce gaze swept the bar.
After confirming only John and Nia were present, he relaxed.
"Damn it, John..."
"I really want to twist your head off."
Arthur punched his brother's chest. This rakish punk was playing pranks again, scaring Nia.
"Don't say that, Arthur."
"You'll all get used to it."
"Tiger said so..."
John smiled, poured two whiskeys.
Deep purple tentacles extended from his back, curled around one glass, placed it before Arthur.
"Oh, hell..."
Watching the tentacle withdraw into his brother's body, Arthur shook his head.
He didn't like having this thing inside. Like a third party between him and Nia.
Unfortunately, Tommy took this extremely seriously.
He'd modified the Ministry infiltration plan and set the order for receiving symbiotes.
As the brothers chatted, Mother Polly and others emerged. Only Tiger still slept.
Splitting the symbiote drained both him and Venom. Theodore had prepared massive amounts of Chocolate Frogs, though Venom would've preferred brains...
Not until afternoon did Tiger yawn out of his bedroom. Nia brought lamb chops. Tiger swept the plate clean in breaths.
"Tiger, need more?"
Tommy looked at his brother with concern.
Though Venom's splitting could accelerate the family's magical development, he didn't want his brother harmed.
"No need..."
Tiger waved dismissively.
The fatigue came from magical depletion. With Venom temporarily dormant, his strength remained stable. Just wasn't used to this empty feeling.
"Father God, a waste like Venom has no right to be your symbiote."
"Let me replace it."
"One moment, and you can shed that waste's burden and possess greater power!"
A lazy voice sounded by his ear, like a queen looking down, showing dominance and anticipation.
The deep purple head rubbed against Tiger's shoulder.
Tiger glanced sideways, pushed away Agony.
"Enough, Agony."
"I'll give you a chance, but not now."
"Venom isn't a waste. I don't want to hear that again. You're father and daughter. Family."
"You are my only one!"
Agony bared its fangs, as if seeing Venom inside Tiger, wanting to tear it apart.
However, as Tiger's gaze lost warmth, Agony reluctantly lowered its head. Its white eyes showed grievance.
"As you wish, Father God."
"I will prove myself..."
It returned to John's body.
John poured iced whiskey for Agony, trying to comfort his partner.
The tentacle from his palm drained the glass like a straw.
[Another!]
Agony didn't respond.
Instead, it tapped the glass impatiently. Like a queen nursing heartbreak, hiding in a corner.
Tiger sighed.
The first thing Agony did after birth was fight Venom for his body. The horrifying scene had the Shelbys cursing.
If he hadn't stopped it, weakened Venom would've been ground into the floor by its newborn daughter.
Every family has its problems.
Tiger rubbed his chin, troubled.
Having never watched symbiote films, he tried to think of a way to repair the father-daughter relationship.
Nothing came to mind...
┐(￣ヮ￣)┌
"Damn it, Tommy!"
"Put down my lighter!"
"That's limited edition!"
"Shut up, Arthur, unless you can light water-soaked charcoal!"
Days of rain had washed Surrey clean. Even the sky looked clearer.
As the rain stopped, temperatures returned to comfortable levels.
Earth's fragrance spread with the breeze. Roses around the bar bloomed again. Mother Polly's mood was cheerful.
The only bad news: lightning struck the bar's freezer. The electrical box short-circuited. To avoid wasting ingredients, Arthur organized a barbecue party.
Besides family, Dr. Granger's family was invited.
Tiger and the others removed their suits, found dust-covered grills from storage.
After five cleaning charm attempts, John grabbed the hose and washed the grill before Tiger could smash it.
Then the brothers set up the grill in the courtyard.
But the charcoal wouldn't light.
Tommy's face was grave as he switched lighters.
Until Mother Polly cursed and poured two vodka bottles on the charcoal.
Sometimes she was truly desperate about these sons.
(?_?)(???)(???)(???)
4 Privet Drive.
Under Vernon's impatient urging, Harry put on mitts and brought out the roasted pork knuckle.
Though the aroma hit his nose, Harry knew this had nothing to do with him. Paid it no mind.
Just placed the knuckle on the table, picked up a knife to carve.
He only hoped this dinner would end quickly.
Before Vernon changed his mind, he could get the Hogsmeade permission slip signed.
However, the atmosphere grew subtle.
Before Aunt Petunia's awkward smile, Aunt Marge talked about Harry's parents without courtesy, her words full of contempt.
Until Harry looked at her with cold eyes.
"I'm proud of my parents!"
Moments later, terrified screams echoed through 4 Privet Drive.
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