*** Authors Note: I am soooo sorry that it took so long. I was really busy and then I got sick then I got writers block and busy again. I will make it up to you I promise…I wrote 3 more chapters. Each time I post a chapter up I am typing the next one! But please keep in mind that I am busy today so I am thinking that I am not going to sleep at all tonight and just type them all up and post them tomorrow every 2 hours to make it up to you guys ***
Ch.3
I woke up to the wrestling of newspapers and turned to my right to see the Scabior was reading the Daily Prophet. I slowly got up and winced. I was really sore and a flashback of me getting the cruciatius curse hit me. I flinched at the memory.
"Mornin' beautiful fancy a cup of tea? Firewisky? Some eggs and bacon?" Scabior asked me.
"Firewisky in the morning? You must be drowning your sorrows" I retorted.
"You have no idea missy. Been doin' it for 'ears and so far it works. You should try it sometime" Scabior shot back.
"No thanks! Can I have my wand please?" I asked.
"No" replied Scabior.
"Why not?" I asked.
"Because you are stuck 'ere you can't leave. You are 'eld captive my sweet Ella. So get use to it" Scabior said.
"Anyway I will be gone all day. Damian will stay and Grayback will check on you" Scabior continued.
"No! Please can Knox stay! And Damian checks up on us? Please?" I shouted.
"Alright but Knox won't be happy. 'Ere is the list of chores you must do. If not complete punishment must be rewarded." Scabior said.
I roll my eyes at him. "Why do I have to do chores? Do I look like I am Cinderella to you?"
"Well…yes in a way you are and do" Scabior said.
I look at the list. "I will clean, and cook and that's it." I retorted.
"Like 'ell you are. You do all of it!" stated Scabior.
"Sorry Scabby but I am still weak from that dumb werewolf!" I said.
Scabior raised his eyebrow at the nickname I just given him.
"Alright double the work once ya get better" Scabior said.
I sighed. "Fine …do you already have food here for me to cook? Or do I need to hunt and gather something?" I asked Scabior.
"It would be really nice if you make us a three course meal for us…let's just say a good reward for our hard work." Scabior said
I snorted. "I refuse to reward bad behavior and scum like you. You deserve rats for dinner and beetles." I shouted
Scabior started walking towards me and I slowly backed away. "Beetles are a good source of protein, and everything needs to be cleaned and cooked by the time I get here. Is that clear?" Scabior asked.
I nodded my head yes.
"Good, I will have Damian check on you time to time." And with that he left the tent.
I stood standing looking around the tent. I wonder if he wanted me to clean the tent as well I thought to myself. I was distracted from my thoughts when I heard a lot of popping sounds. I decided that it is my cue to go outside knowing that I will not face the dreaded werewolf, but instead I came upon a very angry and annoyed Knox.
I quickly looked down. "I am sorry Knox. You are the only one that I trust right now. He was going to put me with Grayback and you know what he did to me. He scares me I am really sorry though please don't be mad at me." I begged Knox
"Idiot I honestly don't know why he suggested Grayback. I don't blame ya though I should of thought of that first before getting annoyed with ya. Sorry bout that. Damian is harmless though."
I looked up and gave him a weak smile.
"Get to know them better just don't be surprised if they don't warm up to ya right away." Knox smiled
I smiled back. For some reason Knox made me feel very comfortable and at ease. Although Scabior scares me time to time I feel safe with him as well. Damian? I cannot put my finger on just yet.
"Anyway Scabior told me that that you need to do some chores."
I nodded my head yes.
"Okay. Well start with the dishes then organize things for us." Knox told me
"Can I use my wand?" I asked
"Sorry birdie but no."
"Well do you know if I have to clean the tents because I need a wand for that?" I protested
"I tell you what organize mine, Scabiors, and maybe Damians without magic. After I inspect you can use your wand with one sweep clean and use it to get food for me. If you are out of place and try to escape you will regret it I like ya Elle, but don't cross me. You are forgetting I am a snatcher too." Said Knox
"Okay sounds like a harsh deal but I will accept it" I said.
Knox just laughs. "You are our captive but with privileges. Now do the dishes!" Knox said.
I sighed and nodded my head yes and walked towards the pile of dishes. I groaned and the big pile that will take me at least three hours to complete.
"Can you please give me two boiling pots with soap?" I asked.
Knox nodded and instead of two he gave me three. I smiled at him and he just nodded and sat next to me.
"so… how do you know my mom?" I asked.
Knox looked surprised by my question.
"I overheard you talking to Scabior last night saying I look just like her. So how do you know my mom?" I asked again.
"We went to Hogwarts together. You look just like her. Well you look familiar is all. Your mother, she is Jones isn't she?"
My eyes widened a bit
"Yes, she said I have my father's last name. Jones is her maiden last name." I told Knox
"Lessa Jones is your mom huh?" Knox asked me.
"Uh yea…um were you friends or something? Did Slytherin's not hate Gryffindors back when? By the way did you know my father by any chance?" I asked Knox
"No and no. your mother was a talented witch, bright, and even though she didn't care for a few Slyterins she would help them. She was powerful your mom. She disappeared for a long time, and came back with a one year old. You" Knox said.
"I don't know what to think of my dad. My mom praises him. Still loves him while my grandma can't stand him. She said it freaks her out when I am in one of my moods because I look just like him. My mom says I have his charm and wit." I explained to Knox
Knox shifted uncomfortably.
"You do know who my father is. You wouldn't be acting the way you are right now if you didn't know him." I retorted
"No I really don't it's just you pouring your heart out to me. It's new to me I really don't know what to say or do. So sorry but it is kinda putting me in a weird position." Knox explained
I sighed and lowered my head.
"Sorry I was just hoping that's all."
Knox nodded his head understanding what I just said.
Even though the long silence went by making things more awkward than before I finally finished one barrel of pots.
"So did your mom tell you where he went? Or look like? Maybe I can help you find him?" suggested Knox
I quickly shot up
"Really? Well…I know he went to Azkaban that's it really. I don't even know his name." I said sadly knowing exactly that there is no way that Knox could help me.
"Ha the frustrating part is that I have been near him but don't know who he is. Sorry love maybe we can get something from your mom if we have too." Knox said
"Good luck she just rambles on the same thing. She is in the Looney bin remember?" I told Knox
Knox furrowed his brow. "Well….maybe things will change if she recognizes me. Then again not sure if that is a good idea we didn't really get along" said Knox
"Good point…I don't know maybe it is meant to be that I don't know who my father is. I mean if he was sent to Azkaban he did something bad. I am with Harry I am against everything you-know-who stands for, I am against the dark arts, I am a supporter of Dumbledore and Harry, my best friend is a muggleborn, my grandmother told me my father was a very bad man and was never good for my mom. I would probably go insane knowing what he did and what he stands for" I explained.
"Maybe you would just be at ease knowing who your dad is. It doesn't mean you should get to know him and start a relationship just knowing his name and what he did is best. Anyway it looks like you are done. I am going to put enchantments up certain areas in our tent. Don't want you snooping around" Knox said with a wink.
Maybe Knox is right. Maybe it will give me peace of mind if I just know who his name is, but my curiosity will want me to know, but then again my curiosity always had a bad ending. Flash backs of the years in Hogwarts swam through my head. My first year was me running to get Hermione and ran into a troll. I was going to get Hermione from the bathrooms to see the troll however, the troll found Hermione. My second year I was the first one to jump into the chamber of secrets which nearly killed me with the stupid snake fang lunging at Harry and I, my third year really got me curious with Sirius Black and Lupin even though it wasn't disastrous still got me some detentions because I would be out late, my fourth year oddly enough nothing happened I was so focused on Harry winning I didn't care what was around me. If anything it was that stupid disguised teacher Mad Eye Moody. My suspision came true when Mad Eye Moody turned back to normal. It was an imposter. My fifth year almost got me expelled I wanted to know how Umbridge will react when I piss her off, but with all honesty that pushed me further and further. I wanted to see that toad snap. My sixth year was following Draco which cost me in the hospital wing twice. And of course now, I knew what I signed up for so at least that prepared me for what went wrong, but I didn't think I would be here held captive by snatchers.
I looked down and smiled realizing that I finished the last plate. I got up to stretch and noticed that Knox wasn't around. I moved around to go look for him and he stepped out of the tent.
"Hey I finished all the dishes." I told him
Knox nodded and walked towards the barrel then smirked at me.
"What?" I asked.
"Oh just curious….why are you all wet?" Knox asked me
"Huh?" I asked confused.
"Why are you wet?" he asked.
And without a response he threw the barrel full of soapy water all over me. Knox ran while laughing.
"Come on Birdie instead of trying to do something with your eyes get back at me." Knox shouted.
My eyes widened a bit when he said that. I quickly composed my posture and smiled wickedly at him. I should toy with this guy. He clearly knows my mom and her power therefore assumed that I have it? I think I will prove it to him I thought while smirking. Harry, Ron, Ginny, Neville, and Hermione are the only ones that know my special power, and of course Draco, but that was because he was lucky to be caught in the crossfire. After that incident Dumbledore made sure that he didn't spill my secret to anyone, and Dumbledore assigned private lessons to control my anger and power with him and Snape.
"You know my mother very well right?" I asked darkly while I smirked.
My smirked widened when I saw Knox move uncomfortably.
"Are you sure you were not put in Slytherin because you do look scary right now" Knox mentioned.
"Nope but the hat was debating between Slytherin and Gryffindor. Why?" I asked.
I smirked again when I saw his eyes widen when he saw me levitate the barrel with my mind then the second one levitated. I started to shake a little as drops of sweat went across my face. I moved my arms back a little and pushed forward with my arms having the water shoot out knocking knox over.
I collapsed on the ground laughing a little. I looked a the now drenched Knox who was trying to process the whole thing.
"Wow honestly I don't see why you can't have your wand back. This whole time you can do this and you didn't attack us. Could you do magic without your wand?" Knox asked.
"No. I can do nonverbal spells but I need my wand for that. I honestly have to be really angry or annoyed for this to happen otherwise I have to manipulate the mood. I was annoyed with you but nothing much. I had to manipulate my mood and think of something to convince me why I am annoyed or angry. That is why I am so tired right now. I feel somewhat comfortable around you and Scabior. You two rarely make me angry" I said while laughing.
He smiled at me. "I won't lie Birdie I will protect you lil ass." Knox said laughing
I laughed too and smiled up at him. "Thanks brother or should I say Uncle haha I like that. Uncle Knox!" I said smiling.
Knox seemed to freeze by that statement but smirked. "I think I like that. But regardless of me being your Uncle you still need to clean the tents." He said while laughing
I obeyed and got up and went to Scabiors tent. I made up the bed and organized the dishes and bathroom. I put all the newspapers on the table towards the pile but was bumped back. I sighed. This was obviously the enchantments Knox put up. What are they hiding I thought to myself. For the most part it was tidy. All it needed was dusting and a nice clean spray.
"No need to clean my room I did it myself." I smiled at Knox especially when he handed me my wand.
With one swish of my wand the tent was tidy, dust free, dirt free, and smelled like lemon mixed with pinecone.
As we both inhaled the nice aroma we both were distracted by the popping noise behind us. Knox quickly grabbed my wand and went out of the tent and I followed.
"Scabior wanted to check on ya and see how ya doing?" Asked Damian
"Well I am doing them. Knox was expecting the tent I just cleaned do you want me to clean yours?" I asked.
"No I don't want you touching my things!" Damian responded
I narrowed my eyes darkly at him. "I had a TASK to do! No need to be rude!" I shouted at Damian.
Damian looked taken back and kept double taking glances my way. He looked like he was processing something but was confused. He shook his head.
"Whatever, Scabior wanted me to tell you that he will be back in an hour and things should be done when he gets back" Said Damian and he apperated away.
"Did you see that? The look he gave me? It's like he knows me or remind him of someone. Does everyone know my mom? Because it is getting annoying that everyone is giving me the same dam look!" I shouted.
Knox gave me a sympathetic look.
"Listen, I know you know more but you're not telling me. Some things just don't add up I feel like you are adding stuff on top of other white lies. If you have any idea who my father is just tell me. Even if you're wrong just give me some leeway" I said.
Knox sighed.
"You are right I know your mother. She loved people and had this wanting and belief that she can change people. She did change me though. She proved to me that I can rely on her she was a great friend. I didn't care what house she was in as long as she is a pureblood. But even then blood didn't matter to me when I was around her. Lily Potter was around her all the time and I didn't care to be honest. Don't need to bash your mom but she knows how to manipulate and deceive to get what she wants, but she is very loyal and always on the light side. She fell in love with one of the death eaters. They were together for a long time then he broke it off with her because she refused to see what he sees. She didn't want to become one of them. Three weeks later she fell in love with another one. They both were so in love. Even though they didn't see eye to eye he promised her he won't be a death eater, but she has to live with the fact that he is a supporter of you-know-who. Then he was thrown into Azkaban and your mom left and came back with a one year old which is you. Honestly I really don't know who your dad is."
Knox looked like he was battling his thoughts right now.
"It could either be Antonin Dolohov or Lark Bexton. I am sorry Biridie but that's what I got. And right now I won't be surprised if your dad is a death eater since your mom is out of the picture. Dolohov is crazy as ever and Bexton is dark and nothing will stop him. He already captured and tortured a lot of people helping Yaxley and Umbridge with muggleborns." Knox stated.
"Does Scabior know him?" I asked.
"Yes, Dolohov, Bexton, Scabior and I were all friends at school. Even with your mom we are always in competition on who gets the girl. But I feel bad that it had to be your mom. But your mom probably looked at us as an easy fix. To this day Scabior and I stay loyal to your mom. We owe her big time, and that is why you are here. It is Scabior's and my way of paying back your mom. You are worth a lot, and the Dark Lord wants you dead."