Chapter Two
Everyone seemed to panic. The lady besides Adrian dropped her files, letting out a squeaky scream. Gates were thundering down the exits. A terrible screech was heard on the announcements, as everyone scrambled around, trying to find the safest place.
"Everyone, please calm down. The news has been received that the ex-Death Eaters are making their way to the Ministry of Magic. We are gathering our best team of Aurors and Officials to fight them off. The rest of you, go into the nearest offices, and stay calm. Thank you," Kingsley's voice boomed through the speakers.
Plummeting himself to the stairs, Adrian looked around desperately for any of his friends. Angelina, where is she? Is she alright? What about the others? Climbing down and pushing himself through the crowds of witches and wizards, he tried to look for any of them. Vaguely, he thought he had seen Draco's uniquely blondish-white hair, but it had disappeared beneath the crowd.
Realizing, he had no way of finding his friends, he ran back into Angelina's office, hoping at least someone he knew would come in.
"Adrian," The woman he had met earlier said. Charlie, yes. "Mind if I stay in your office for the time?"
"Oh-um, this isn't my office. It's Angelina's, but of course, you can stay," he stammered, feeling the sweat coat on the back of his neck.
"Thank you," she said. "I just heard the announcements. I was going to give something to Susan, but she told me to go to the nearest office."
"Yes, Bellatrix is leading some sort of army. She probably thinks she's the new Dark Lord, or whatever you call female murderous, snakelike faces," he snorted.
Giggling, Charlie closed the door to the entrance of the office. Adrian swallowed nervously. His mouth felt dry and the palm of his hands had started to sweat. What was it with him? Why was he feeling like this?
"I have no idea why I'm giggling about this. Maybe because I'm nervous. I've never seen Death Eaters, and I don't think I ever want to."
Adrian merely nodded, afraid to even reply. Stupid him, for even having these attractions towards her. What was she, Aphrodite?
Saving himself from saying anything, Ginny burst into Angelina's office, fuming. "What the hell are you doing in here, Pucey? You're supposed to be at Kingsley's office now!"
"What-what are you talking about?" Adrian questioned, cautiously not wanting to increase the anger of the red-headed girl.
"Did you really not hear Kingsley call for you-you're supposed to be battling with the Death Eaters or something. Stupid you, now get your bum out there! I was searching for you everywhere. I don't need anymore exercise than I have right now!"
"Geez, calm down, woman!" Adrian said, lifting his arms above him in a defensive movement.
"Shut your trap, and follow me!" Catching sight of Charlie, Ginny smiled sweetly. "You'll have to excuse Pucey, here. He's a tad bit of a slow bloke. I'm sorry, I'm Ginny Weasley."
Laughing, Charlie said, "Nice to meet you Ginny. I'm Charlotte Cove, but you can call me Charlie since everyone calls me that."
Nodding, Ginny grabbed Adrian's biceps and shoved him out of the office. "Good day, Charlie." As soon as they were out of earshot, Ginny bursted out. "I swear you're an idiot."
Rolling his eyes, Adrian muttered, "Yeah, and you're not."
Slapping his bicep, she growled, "Get moving Adriana."
Dodging the spell, Alicia muttered the incantation and shot it at the nearest Death Eater. How had they even escaped Azkaban? There was no way the Dementors could've helped them this time. Was it the bribing? And there was no way Voldemort was back to even bribe them. Unless it could've been Bellatrix.
"Stupefy!" She shot at the unknown Death Eater who had tried to sneak up behind her.
"Hey there, sweet cheeks," the familiar tone had said. Terrence.
"Terrence, really now? I have no time for your remarks now. We are in the middle of a battle, and you so casually greet me like that?"
"Aw, can't a man greet his girl?" He pouted, after throwing the Disarming Spell at Lucius Malfoy.
Alicia ignored him and scooted to the other side, not wanting a distraction next to her.
"Do you find me that distracting, Spinnet?" He said, wolfishly grinning and throwing another spell. How did he do both of those at the same time, she did not know.
"Well, here we are," the cold voice drawled. "I quite remember you like I've seen you just yesterday, Gryffindor." Bellatrix Lestrange.
"What are you doing here?" Alicia retorted, aiming her wand at Bellatrix.
"Tut, tut. You must respect your elders. Especially those above you," she said, smoothly. Somehow, Alicia had a feeling this wasn't Bellatrix. She was never so calm. always the lunatic and sadistic person.
She waited for the ex-Death Eater to say something. Anything that would explain the reason for why she was here. They should have executed her. It was harsh, but everyone knew it was true and they regretted not to do so.
"I have waited two years in that insane prison. Now, I have come back. This time, I want revenge. Revenge for what that filthy half-blood had done."
"Harry," Alicia said to herself. "What do you want with Harry?"
"Bring him to me in two months. Five months, because in five months is when the Dark Lord has died. And in five months, I want to kill him. 'Tis a gift for the Almighty Dark Lord. If not, I and all the other Death Eaters shall kill everyone he has ever loved and cared for, including you you filthy Gryffindor."
Before, Alicia could say anything, the dark smoke appeared around Bellatrix and in thin air, she and the Death Eaters had vanished.
A/N: Pretty short I know, but this is just the beginning. What do YOU think is going to happen? The more reviews, the more faster a next chapter will come. Please review, because your words mean so much to me. Thank you.
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Accio Harry x
