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Hidden Faces Chapter 1 By Lollipop Love
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Silence lay over the deserted hilltop. The few bushes rustled slightly in the new breeze that was just beginning to stir. The full moon shone brightly, even behind the moving in storm clouds. It was well past midnight and no one was awake. except five.
A long, black cloak trailed after its wearer. A tall, pointed hat broke through the air silently, followed by quiet footsteps. A glint of silver flashed across the empty, rolling hills. A pair of eyes darted to a hooting owl flying closer and closer.
A large, snowy owl landed on the ground near the cloaked man's feet. It hooted softly, but not before dropping a letter from its mouth. In a spilt second, two men were standing on the hill. They greeted each other and the second of the two bent down to pick up the letter.
The tearing envelope was the only sound for quite a distance. The cloaked man let the empty envelope fall to the ground while he unfolded the letter. His eyes quickly flew over the green ink that flooded the page.
"They should be here any minute now."
He folded the letter and placed into a deep pocket of his cloak. He and the other turned around and looked as far past the rolling hills as they could see.
Sure enough, in about five minutes, two dark shapes emerged from the base of the hill. They climbed up until they reached the waiting two. The shorter of the two seemed to be having breathing problems and was carrying a bundle of blankets. The taller one was holding an envelope, containing the same information that was on the other letter in the man's pocket. Neither of them was wearing a cloak or robe.
"Sorry we had to do this a good distance from your home." The cloaked man's voice was low, yet it echoed across the emptiness. "We don't want to bring to much attention to our business."
"Are you ready then?" the second voice was a shaking whisper.
The taller man put his arm around the short figure in a reassuring hug. She broke away and handed the cloaked man her bundle of blankets. He held it gently in his arms, and carefully pulled back a piece of the pink blanket to reveal its contents.
The Animagus pulled out his wand and placed it gingerly on the baby's head. The woman gasped and clung to her husband's arm.
"You are aware that your daughter will play a very important part in this mission once she gets to Hogwarts, correct Mrs. Granger?"
"Y-y-yes, Professor Dumbledore. I am aware of that. I was just frightened for a second. this isn't going to hurt her, is it?" her voice was shaking, and the three men could see water glistening down her cheeks.
"I assure you, once we have completed the spell, she won't be able to feel anything. This is all for a good cause, ma'am. We appreciate you letting us use your daughter for this task. None of the other babies her age were strong, smart, or even curious enough."
"Thank you, Cornelius. And since you are the Minister of Magic, I have good reason to trust you." Mr. Granger stuck out a hand to shake Mr. Fudge's. The two shook and the silence returned to the hills.
Cornelius Fudge placed his wand back on the baby's head and drew in a deep breath. He began to mutter several words and he repeated them over and over again, until a black smoke erupted from the end of his wand. It formed into the shape of a bat and flew around their heads once or twice.
Dumbledore unwrapped the girl from the blanket and handed it to the father. He then raised the baby up in the air above his head in the direct path the smoke bat was traveling. He shouted more strange words and the bat screeched and dived into the girl's mouth. Her mother buried her face in her husband's chest as he hugged her tightly.
A blinding light erupted from the baby girl's stomach, forcing the others to cover their eyes. After a few seconds, the screaming and screeching noise drifted away over the hills and silence returned.
Dumbledore lowered the girl until his was cradling her in his arms. She appeared to be unconscious. At the look on her face, Mrs. Granger snatched her away, protecting her from further harm.
"Mrs. Granger, nothing is wrong with her. She's just knocked out right now." Cornelius drew in cold air and began again. "After tonight, she won't remember anything about this spell. Even though she is too young to probably remember anyway, she won't. And don't bother telling her about her new powers when she's old enough to understand. time will come for that later."
Dumbledore stepped forward and placed a hand on the girl's head. "She won't be able to use her powers until she is sixteen. All though she might start to feel different around certain people, she can do nothing about that. I understand that you are muggles and this is interesting to you, but please, don't mention this to anyone, wizard or muggle. This must be kept secret for now, until the full moon in the month of her sixteenth birthday when the powers will kick in."
Mr. and Mrs. Granger nodded and began to walk back the way they came. "Good luck, Hermione Granger." Dumbledore whispered when they were out of earshot. Once they had disappeared into the silent darkness, Cornelius snapped his fingers and was once again a large, snowy owl. He beat his wings against the cold air and flew out of sight. Dumbledore smiled and snapped his fingers; he vanished into thin air.
~~To Be Continued~~
A/N: well, I know that chapter was short, but I meant it that way. The rest of the chapters will defiantly be longer. Thanks for reading and reviewing! I luv you all!!! Thanks again.k bye blah gurl
Hidden Faces Chapter 1 By Lollipop Love
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Silence lay over the deserted hilltop. The few bushes rustled slightly in the new breeze that was just beginning to stir. The full moon shone brightly, even behind the moving in storm clouds. It was well past midnight and no one was awake. except five.
A long, black cloak trailed after its wearer. A tall, pointed hat broke through the air silently, followed by quiet footsteps. A glint of silver flashed across the empty, rolling hills. A pair of eyes darted to a hooting owl flying closer and closer.
A large, snowy owl landed on the ground near the cloaked man's feet. It hooted softly, but not before dropping a letter from its mouth. In a spilt second, two men were standing on the hill. They greeted each other and the second of the two bent down to pick up the letter.
The tearing envelope was the only sound for quite a distance. The cloaked man let the empty envelope fall to the ground while he unfolded the letter. His eyes quickly flew over the green ink that flooded the page.
"They should be here any minute now."
He folded the letter and placed into a deep pocket of his cloak. He and the other turned around and looked as far past the rolling hills as they could see.
Sure enough, in about five minutes, two dark shapes emerged from the base of the hill. They climbed up until they reached the waiting two. The shorter of the two seemed to be having breathing problems and was carrying a bundle of blankets. The taller one was holding an envelope, containing the same information that was on the other letter in the man's pocket. Neither of them was wearing a cloak or robe.
"Sorry we had to do this a good distance from your home." The cloaked man's voice was low, yet it echoed across the emptiness. "We don't want to bring to much attention to our business."
"Are you ready then?" the second voice was a shaking whisper.
The taller man put his arm around the short figure in a reassuring hug. She broke away and handed the cloaked man her bundle of blankets. He held it gently in his arms, and carefully pulled back a piece of the pink blanket to reveal its contents.
The Animagus pulled out his wand and placed it gingerly on the baby's head. The woman gasped and clung to her husband's arm.
"You are aware that your daughter will play a very important part in this mission once she gets to Hogwarts, correct Mrs. Granger?"
"Y-y-yes, Professor Dumbledore. I am aware of that. I was just frightened for a second. this isn't going to hurt her, is it?" her voice was shaking, and the three men could see water glistening down her cheeks.
"I assure you, once we have completed the spell, she won't be able to feel anything. This is all for a good cause, ma'am. We appreciate you letting us use your daughter for this task. None of the other babies her age were strong, smart, or even curious enough."
"Thank you, Cornelius. And since you are the Minister of Magic, I have good reason to trust you." Mr. Granger stuck out a hand to shake Mr. Fudge's. The two shook and the silence returned to the hills.
Cornelius Fudge placed his wand back on the baby's head and drew in a deep breath. He began to mutter several words and he repeated them over and over again, until a black smoke erupted from the end of his wand. It formed into the shape of a bat and flew around their heads once or twice.
Dumbledore unwrapped the girl from the blanket and handed it to the father. He then raised the baby up in the air above his head in the direct path the smoke bat was traveling. He shouted more strange words and the bat screeched and dived into the girl's mouth. Her mother buried her face in her husband's chest as he hugged her tightly.
A blinding light erupted from the baby girl's stomach, forcing the others to cover their eyes. After a few seconds, the screaming and screeching noise drifted away over the hills and silence returned.
Dumbledore lowered the girl until his was cradling her in his arms. She appeared to be unconscious. At the look on her face, Mrs. Granger snatched her away, protecting her from further harm.
"Mrs. Granger, nothing is wrong with her. She's just knocked out right now." Cornelius drew in cold air and began again. "After tonight, she won't remember anything about this spell. Even though she is too young to probably remember anyway, she won't. And don't bother telling her about her new powers when she's old enough to understand. time will come for that later."
Dumbledore stepped forward and placed a hand on the girl's head. "She won't be able to use her powers until she is sixteen. All though she might start to feel different around certain people, she can do nothing about that. I understand that you are muggles and this is interesting to you, but please, don't mention this to anyone, wizard or muggle. This must be kept secret for now, until the full moon in the month of her sixteenth birthday when the powers will kick in."
Mr. and Mrs. Granger nodded and began to walk back the way they came. "Good luck, Hermione Granger." Dumbledore whispered when they were out of earshot. Once they had disappeared into the silent darkness, Cornelius snapped his fingers and was once again a large, snowy owl. He beat his wings against the cold air and flew out of sight. Dumbledore smiled and snapped his fingers; he vanished into thin air.
~~To Be Continued~~
A/N: well, I know that chapter was short, but I meant it that way. The rest of the chapters will defiantly be longer. Thanks for reading and reviewing! I luv you all!!! Thanks again.k bye blah gurl