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I know this chapter is short and Scabior's not in it, but the second chapter gets a lot more interesting. I hope everyone enjoys it and please review!
Melanie wasn't sure what was going on. She had just got back from taking a walk to find fires breaking out in several buildings and varied objects come crashing through windows. Walking through the village, she saw people running in all directions and screaming.
"Melanie!" she heard someone cry. She turned to see her brother, Sam, running towards her.
"Sam, what's happening?"
"We have to leave! The Death Eaters are tearing the village apart looking for half-bloods."
"Where are mum and dad?"
"I don't know! They only told me to find you and get out. Now let's go!"
As the two fled into the forest, they heard an explosion come from behind them. They were halfway up a hill when Sam suddenly tripped, falling to the ground. As Melanie stopped to help him back up, she paused, listening carefully. There were voices coming from not so far away. Suddenly, Sam let out an agonized scream, thrashing about in the leaves.
"Melanie, run!"
"I'm not leaving you!" she protested, scanning the forest for the source of the voices.
"Go!"
Panicking, Melanie looked at him once more and hesitated before turning back around and running as fast as she could.
It was at least 5 minutes, maybe more, before she was completely out of breath. Collapsing against a tree, she took in several gulps of breath before glancing behind her and listening for any signs of anyone pursuing her. There was only silence, save the rustling of the wind through the tree tops. Heaving a sigh of relief, she slid to the leaf-covered ground, resting her head back against the tree.