Wandless

The Infernal Name – 1

Sirius appeared on the outskirts of the forest Dumbledore had directed him to and for the first time, wondered if he was, perhaps, insane.

He walked forward cautiously, wondering at what point the Wandless living here would try to kill him.

There was very little known about her, no name, no abilities. All they knew was that she was a she, and that she lived with her muggle parents, who she protected at all costs. Dumbledore had also come by information that Voldemort himself had gone to see her, with Infinity in tow, only to be told rather rudely to never again set foot within her territory. There was also rumour that she was in cahoots with another Wandless, but that one they knew absolutely nothing about.

Sirius blinked as the trees came to an end rather suddenly, the sunlight almost blinding him after the shadows of the forest.

The house was beautiful, seeming to grow right out of the ground, small terraces overflowing with green leaves stretched out in odd places. There was a stream running through the clearing as well, barely a stone throw from the house.

Sirius took a deep breathe, straightened his robes and took a step forward.

And just like that he was hanging upside-down, the trees poking and prodding him in interest. One had even picked up his wand and, unless Sirius was very mistaken, was examining it in great interest.

"I thought I made myself clear before," Sirius looked away from the tree and saw that a girl was standing in front of him, one of the prettiest he'd ever seen, but also one of the most dangerous. Her hair swirled independent of the breeze, a flickering flame that didn't seem to burn her and her K9s were longer than they should be. But it was her eyes, cold and hard, that scared Sirius the most.

"I'm Sirius Black," Sirius said, holding out a hand to shake while still trying to keep his robes over his privates.

"I don't much care what your kind call you, Wizard, I want to know what you're doing here," the Wandless said, her mouth thin, ignoring his outstretched hand.

"Dumbledore sent me, that is Albus-"

"I know who he is," the Wandless snapped. "Oh, don't look so surprised, I read the papers."

Sirius blinked in shock, attempting to bat away a branch that was inspecting his hair. "Right, well, he was wondering if you'd like to join the Order of the Phoenix, to fight against Voldemort."

"Not interested," the Wandless said, snapping her fingers once before turning to go. The trees promptly dropped Sirius on his head. "Now, go home."

"Wait, Swift!"

"Swift?" the Wandless turned back around to face him, looking disgusted.

"Well, you are rather swift, and I have to call you something," Sirius explained, getting to his feet.

"And what's wrong with Wandless and Wizard?" Swift asked.

"Too formal," Sirius shrugged. "Unless you'd like to tell me your name?" he asked hopefully.

"Wandless will do," Swift said, crossing her arms.

"Right, well," Sirius rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly. "The thing is, we really need your help-"

"If you need my help so bad, then why didn't this 'Dumbledore' come to see me himself? Too busy to waste his time on a Wandless?"

"No," Sirius began explaining quickly, noting that Swift was looking a bit more dangerous than before. "He didn't want you to feel threatened – not that you couldn't flatten Dumbledore – but he didn't want you to think we were threatening you or your family in any way."

"I suppose you heard what happened to… Mouldywart, was it?"

Sirius nodded. "You told your trees to eat him."

A wide, menacing smile formed on Swift's face. "Yes, it is a pity Infinity couldn't let them finish the job," she eyed Sirius warily. "In any case, it's time you left, or I might repeat the command."

Sirius gulped, noting that Swift was now holding his wand, one of the trees must have handed it to her. "He's killing people, innocent people."

"That isn't my problem," Swift stated.

"Dumbledore is willing to give you anything you want. A wand-"

"I have no use for a wand," Swift interrupted.

"Protection for your parents," Sirius tried.

Swift frowned. "My parents are far safer with me. Most of the people in Dumbledore's protection turn up dead. Actually, as far as protection goes, I'd be better off joining Foldingshorts."

"Voldemort-"

"Whatever," Swift waved a hand through the air, unconcerned.

"But you didn't," Sirius said. "You didn't join him, why not?"

"I don't care for your kind," Swift said seriously. "But I do care about muggles, if only for my parents' sake. We are all people, who am I to decide who lives and who dies?"

"Infinity is killing them left, right and center."

"If I had Infinity's past, I might be too," Swift said, startling Sirius. "This Dumbledore, he wants me to kill Infinity, but if he knew anything about my kind, if he cared about me at all, he would never ask for such a thing. Wizards have turned their backs on my kind for far too long and now they must pay the price. Good day, Wizard, I wish you luck with your affairs."

Sirius watched her walk away, trying to think of anything that would make her turn around. "Maybe the other Wandless will join us, Swift, if you will not."

Swift stopped. "There is no other Wandless."

"Yes there is, a friend of yours, unless I am mistaken. Does Infinity know about them?"

Sirius wasn't prepared for what happened next.

Swift literally flew into him, hoisting him up by his collar. Her K9s were now half an inch in length, her flaming hair seeming to gain heat and her beauty increasing 10 fold. Sirius could see death in her eyes.

"You will never again speak of her," Swift hissed, eyes glinting. "Or would you have her death on your head?"

"So he doesn't know about her? That's interesting," he gasped as her grip tightened. "Why should I care about her death, when everyone around me is dying? What about my losses, Swift?"

"Do not call me that you foolish mortal! I should kill you for your insolence!"

"If you were going to kill me, you would have already done it," Sirius gasped, fighting for air. One day he would have to work out how she had managed to lift him off his feet.

Swift's eyes narrowed, and Sirius prepared for the death blow, only to be thrown to the ground, his wand landing beside him. "Get out of here, Wizard."

Sirius pulled himself to his feet quickly. He was not one to give up that easily, and whether he liked it or not the Order needed this Wandless. Infinity was obliviating them and no one had the power to stand against them. If Swift didn't change her mind, and change it fast, they were all going to die.

Swift froze as a flash of red flew by her head.

She turned on her heel slowly, facing him with a look like thunder. "Did you actually?!"

"Yes," Sirius shouted back. "Yes, I just actually. Listen, Swift, if you don't come back with me they're dead. They are all dead!"

"If you don't leave now," Swift snarled. "You will be dead!"

"So kill me!" Sirius shouted, throwing his wand in the grass. "Take your best fucking shot, Wandless!"

The two stared each other down.

"I can't kill him," Swift said at last. "I don't know what you've heard, but I can not kill him."

"But you can fight him, distract him," Sirius said, seeing an opening. "People are dying, everyday, muggles and wizards alike. They need you Swift."

Swift looked away for a moment, seeming to consider, before sighing in defeat. "Very well, you win."

Sirius grinned. "So, what's your real name?"

Swift's eyes narrowed and she sighed again, this time in exasperation. "Wandless, Wizard, just call me Wandless."

Sirius smirked. "I'll stick with Swift, thanks, and you can call me Sirius."

"Stupid Wizard," Swift muttered. "This was a bad idea."

"The Marauders will be so excited to meet you," Sirius continued, as if she had not spoken. "Just don't kill them if they prank you."

"I can't bloody wait."

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A short chapter, but this is only the beginning (and really, more of a prologue).

This story is actually an off-shoot of my other story 'The Fifth Marauder' where Swift, and Wandless, are first introduced. I still own absolutely nothing in Harry Potter.

A shout-out to all the Fifth Marauder readers who transferred over to this story! Let it be known that you guys are the only reason it was ever thought of, never mind started!

Thanks for Reading everyone :)