Author's note: Hey guys, SlytherinSakkey here. I just want to thank nmesih for posting my fanfiction on her account, since I don't have one. I hope you enjoy the story.
Disclaimer: If I wrote Harry Potter, then Sirius, Fred, Remus, and Tonks would not have died.
I didn't know how unfair life was until my seventh birthday. That was when my life was ruined. As bad as it sounds, my life from before was amazing. I had the greatest parents ever! Key word: Had.
I was running around my backyard as my mom was chasing me. "I'm going to catch you!" my Mom sang. I made the mistake of looking back, and my mom tackled me to the ground. Shrieking with giggles, I rolled around on the grass as my mother mercilessly tickled me.
"Don't hurt each other!" I heard Dad yell from across the yard.
"Well why don't you get your bum over here to stop us," Mother yelled playfully to my father.
"Challenge accepted." My lazy bum of a Dad got up off of the chair he was sitting on and dog-piled my mother and I. "Oof!" my mom groaned. "That bloody hurt!" I complained. "Language," my Mother chastised as she got up from under my rather skinny father.
"Italian," I remarked cheekily. "Oh, c'mere ya little cheeky monkey," my Mom said, pulling me towards her and giving me a noogie.
"Don't hurt her," my Dad reprimanded. "You should have thought of that before jumping on us Adrian," Mom shot back. "Oh, puh-lease Jelena, you and I both know that I didn't hurt you one bit."
"That's true Mommy, I mean, aren't you supposed to be a strong Quidditch player?" I asked innocently.
She face-palmed. "You've been hanging out with your father too much," Mom said dryly. "Nah, I think she gets it from you," Dad grinned evilly. Mom stuck her tongue out at him. "Very mature, Jelena. Even Terra is more mature than you."
"What in the name of Merlin is going on here?"
We all whipped around to find my godfather, Remus Lupin standing there, taking in our disheveled appearances, and my uncontrollable giggling. "Moony!" I exclaimed, jumping into his arms. " 'Ello there squirt," Moony said looking down at me while shifting me slightly so I rested on his hip.
"Hello Lupin," said my Mom. "Hey Parker." "Moony! Did you forget about me?" Dad said, with a puppy-dog face. "Original Parker," Moony greeted my Dad with a hug. "Not that I'm not happy that you're here, but what are you doing here?" my Dad asked.
"What? I can't visit my favorite goddaughter whenever I want without ulterior motives?" my godfather asked innocently, sticking out his bottom lip.
At my parents' dry looks he sighed and said," I've nearly run out of my potion." My parents shared a knowing look with Moony.
"What potion? Why does Moony need a potion Daddy?"
"Well you see….."
"Terra!"
I groaned and rolled around in my bed.
"Terra!"
I pulled my comforter up to drown out the voice.
"TERRALENA ADRIAN PARKER!"
After hearing my full name, I shot up out of bed and hollered," YES MOTHER?"
"It's your birthday!"
Realization hit me. I was turning seven today!
Quickly, I scrambled out of bed and quickly used the bathroom and brushed my teeth. As soon as I was finished, I ran downstairs. When I neared the bottom, I tripped and was about to tumble all the way to the floor when strong, toned arms caught me. I looked into the tanned face of my mother and grinned sheepishly. She rolled her eyes and said," Be careful next time squirt."
"Alright Mommy," I answered. I ran towards the kitchen as fast as my tiny legs could take me. But, me being the natural klutz I am, I tripped and face planted. "Terra!" Dad rushed towards me and pulled me up.
I felt something warm drip from my nose down to my chin. "Ahh! Your nose is bleeding!" Dad screamed. "What?!" I hollered. "Hold on," he said. He pointed his wand towards my nose. "Episky."With that, my nose twisted a little and stopped bleeding. With a flick of his wand, all the remaining blood on my face was cleared away.
"What happened?" Mom had rushed into the kitchen to see what all the commotion was about.
"I fell," I answered simply. At the same time, Dad said," She broke her nose."
Mom sighed and mumbled something about clumsy squirts.
"Anyways, Happy Birthday squirt!" Dad exclaimed. "Yes, Happy Birthday," Mom said. "I made breakfast for you!" I ran towards the counter and saw waffles practically drowned in syrup and chocolate chips sprinkled on it. There was also a mountain of whipped cream on top. Quick as lightning, I sat down on a chair and started wolfing down my waffles.
"Slow down squirt," Dad reprimanded me. "You're going to choke at that rate," Mom added.
I looked up at them, took a sip of water, and continued devouring the waffles.
The only thought running through my mind at this point was, Food food! Must eat food!
When I finished, I burped, and boy, it was impressive. "Dear Merlin! That smells!" Dad fanned the air around his face while Mom was crying from laughter. "I wish Moony was here," I said suddenly. My parents' eyes softened. "I know squirt, so do I, but you know it's the full moon tonight," Dad said gently. He took me in his arms and I rested my head on his lean chest. "Don't look so sad dear. Why don't you go play in the backyard?" Mom suggested.
Immediately, I perked up. "Yay!" I ran – thankfully without tripping – to the back yard.
Later that night, I was opening my presents. I was sipping on a warm mug of homemade butterbeer that Mom made without alcohol. "This one is from the Diggory's," Mom said handing me a large, navy blue box. I ripped it open to reveal a cupcake pillow and a small bag of Drooble's Best-Blowing bubble gum. "Wow! This is great!"There was a note on the inside. I read it aloud.
"Dear Terra,
Sorry I couldn't make to your house. I'm still on vacashun in Italy with my parents. I hope you like the prasents, even though they arent as good as last year's. Im looking forward to seeing you soon bestie!
Sinseerly,
Cedric (And my Parent's too)."
"CC is so nice!" I exclaimed. I played with the braided leather friendship bracelet that CC gave me last year.
My parents smiled at each other, and were about to say something when a large boom! sounded from where the front door was.
Immediately, both of my parents whipped out their wands. Mom stood up and stalked quietly to where the sound came from. However, a figure dressed in black robes strode into view. He had cold and calculating grey eyes that contrasted his long, platinum blonde hair. The man also had sharp, aristocratic feature. I was really freaked out by the way he walked, as it looked more like gliding.
"Malfoy, what are you doing here," Dad barked at the man, standing protectively in front of me.
"Get out," Mom calmly but firmly demanded.
"Oh, Jelena. Have you forgotten your manners? That filthy mudblood that you call your husband is rubbing off on you," Malfoy sneered.
"What have you come here for? To taunt me and my family?" Mommy yelled.
"Of course. The Dark Lord may be gone, but somebody needs to save the purebloods from dying out," drawled Malfoy. "But why my family? Aren't there other purebloods you want to torture?" said Mom forcefully. "Ah, I think you know why I am here for you, Jelena." Both of my parents flushed in anger. "Stay away from my wife Malfoy!" Dad yelled at the man. "I think not, mudblood," Malfoy spat the last word venomously.
"Avada Kedavra!"
There was a flash of green light, and then silence. I watched as Daddy fell to the ground with horrified eyes.
I rushed to his side and put my head on his chest. When I didn't hear his heart beat, I knew that he was gone. I choked and tears fell out of my eyes.
"No!," Mommy shrieked. Then, she flicked her wand and lights flew out of the tip. Malfoy easily deflected with his wand. Mom then sent a barrage of spells towards the blonde man. The lights nearly blinded me as I stared on in fear. Malfoy narrowly dodged the spells that Mom sent his way.
"Mommy!" I screamed in fear. She quickly glanced my way. It was only for a second, but it was a second too late.
"Crucio!" Suddenly, Mommy was on the ground writhing and screaming. Malfoy kneeled by her side and spoke calmly. "What do you say Mesihovic? Will you come with me? We can even bring your half-blood daughter." Even through all her pain Mom managed to grit out," Never." The blonde man growled and gripped Mommy's hair. He moved her face towards his, while she was screaming and crying from the curse she was under. "Last chance, before you die. Come back," Malfoy hissed.
"Never." "Avada Kedavra."
Immediately Mommy's shrieks stopped and her eyes glazed over. Fear and pain was still etched into her face.
Malfoy turned towards me. I squeaked in fear and moved frantically away from his imposing figure. I tripped and my foot twisted as I fell. Looking towards it, I realized that I had twisted it.
"Now what am I going to do with you?" Malfoy whispered. "Do you want to die? Just like Mommy and Daddy?"
Now I was sobbing, shaking my head frantically. I was afraid that he was going to kill me. I thought, This is it. He's going to kill me!
"Crucio."
The word fell from his mouth, like it was a word that you tossed around in casual conversation. But the moment he spoke the last letter, unbelievable pain surged through me. It was unbearable. Every muscle, every bone in my body was on fire. I had once broken my leg, but now it felt like that pain multiplied by a thousand and spread across my body. My twisted ankle was especially pained. I was screaming my throat raw and crying like there was no tomorrow.
Malfoy crouched down next to me and whispered," I don't think I will kill you little one. I want you to remember this moment. I want you to suffer because of the deeds of your parents. Your father was a filthy mudblood, and your mother was a blood-traitor. You saw what happened to your parents when they tried to resist me. Don't end up like them."
With that, he stood up and walked away.
I was left there, screaming until I drew blood, and the curse ended. I glanced out the window and it was late at night. Glancing around, I had realized that I had been under the curse for about three hours.
My parents lay there, dead. They didn't deserve this death. They were good. They never did anything wrong. So why were they there, brutally murdered in their own homes?
The full moon shone beautifully, and innocently in the dark sky. I thought about what happened that night. I thought about my Moony, alone, as he transformed into a werewolf.
Moony. An idea popped into my head. I limped over to the fireplace, twitching occasionally.
I grabbed a handful of Floo Powder from a bowl on the mantle. I threw some in and green fire ignited. I stepped into the flames and said shakily," Moony's residence." I tossed down the powder.
As usual, I tumbled into it, the nauseating colors flying past me.
I landed in a small room with an old couch in it. Shuddering, I crawled to the couch and closed my eyes. After a few involuntary twitches from my muscles, I fell asleep.