The Price of Love
By: Elina Peverall
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, all credits goes to the author J K Rowling. Thank you for giving me the inspiration to write this.
Prologue
"Is there no other way?" His words were barely even a whisper now.
The woman who Harry's question was directed at gave him a piercing stare.
"Harry Potter, you and I both know that one of them must die. That is what the prophecy decreed."
"So my brother will die?" His voice was hoarse now.
"Should he fail to vanquish the dark lord then yes, the Potter boy will die."
Harry took a step back in denial, "No it can't be. You're lying there is another way! Please, I'll do anything."
Harry was on his knees now, begging to the woman. A wave of dread and despair was washing over him, but even then Harry knew he would never give up. No matter what, he'll protect his family and if it means bargaining with the vile woman then he'd do it without hesitation.
Her steps echoed across the room as she strides towards him. Then leaning down she roughly grabbed his jaw, forcing Harry to look at her.
She chuckled coldly as she leaned closely to breath in his ear, "Anything you say? My, my, you do realize how foolish you are right now? Anything could mean a lot things, never barter with such a word."
The woman was cackling now and letting his chin down roughly she clapped her hands together.
"Very well, your determination amuses me. There is in fact another way."
"Tell me!" Harry demanded.