When things started getting bad- like Ron being poisoned (I didn't get to go see him), I put a password lock on the shop so nothing could be taken from there to hurt anyone. I would change it every weekend.

I took a really bad turn when Dumbledore died. I screamed when it happened and fell unconscious. It was in the middle of work, so they closed down the shop and tried to get me to wake up. It didn't work so they all took me to St. Mungos'. They were told nothing was wrong with me, that I just wouldn't wake up. That's when it clicked in the twin's minds and Claudia's that someone I knew and loved had died. They then asked the nurse to check me for the curse. They did something and they were able to see this weird thing. Surrounding my body was something like thick black smoke.

I was surprised that when I woke up, I was at Hogwarts. "Dumbledore" was all I said and started weeping. I was picked up and held by George. That was when Harry, Ron, and Hermione learned of my curse- because they knew I hadn't heard of who died but I just said his name and I had passed out the second Dumbledore had died. The funeral was beautiful and sad. The phoenix song kept me weeping. I met all the Weasley's that day and they met my living family. I went home with my Uncle and Aunt, and with Claudia, and stayed there for a long while.

I was still at home when the 7th book started- we were putting spells of protection, being a safe haven for wondering wizards, and plotting where we would go once things got out of control. I was talking to my Aunt about the new spells and the password to get in the boundary when I felt a tug. I knew someone had died- but I didn't know them very well, so I didn't know who it was or why. I had to go to work again that day- to put spells around it as well- and the twins showed up. I yelped and cried a little when I saw George's ear- or lack there of. They told me what they had done and how Mad-Eyed Moody had died. Now I knew who the tug was over.

"I wish I could have helped."

"No, I'm glad you weren't there. We both are. You're too important to us." George said.

"Any way, were going to go and stay home. You should too. You've put enough spells over this place, I don't think anything could get in. we almost couldn't." Fred said looking around. "Gonna miss it."

"What should I put as the final password, which no one will say?" I asked thinking of only one thing people won't say, but not daring to say it myself.

"No. we are not going to put his name down." Fred said looking at my distraught face.

"Oh I know! It will work as a spell for protection as well as a password! Let's say our patronus' and cast them on there as well. That way if someone tries to come in, they can see whether it is friend or foe, and fight the foe, or help the friend. Will that work?" I was almost bouncing up and down. My parents spell could finally be put to use!

"That is brilliant! That's one reason why I love you!" George said and scooped me up for a kiss. I blushed furiously, once he put me down and saw Fred making a face. George had never said he'd loved me, and we'd only kissed like twice. He was blushing too, but then we got to work.

"Fred, you first." I said showing them what to do as they said it.

"Expecto Patronum!" He said and a silver wolf came out of his wand and settled by the door.

"Expecto Patronum!" George said and a silver eagle flew and landed on the.

"Expecto Patronum!" I whispered and a silver bobcat landed next to the wolf. "Ok. That should be good." I sighed as the patronus' went into the door. "Wow, that's cool."

"Wow."

"Ha. Well what do you know?"

We stared a little bit at the door; the animals had formed shapes on the door and looked like carvings.

"We better go, before someone finds us, and kills us all." Fred said. They waited until I apparated home, and then they left.

I heard what happened at the wedding and how Harry, Ron, and Hermione all disappeared after that. I knew it wasn't safe to go there yet, because I knew Mr. and Mrs. Weasley were extremely worried. I didn't really get to do anything except come up with new spells- and then I got permission to go on the run with them all for the radio show. So I went. I used the magic with the passwords- I seem to be good at that. I always did my best in charms class.

I just remember on my way there. I ran into a death eater. That was the hardest duel of my life. It went on forever. I threw jinxes left and right, and dodged all of his. I was gifted with speed, so that was on my side- I couldn't kill him though. Not only because I knew I wouldn't be able to (it's not in my nature) but because of my curse. I had been battling him a long time- if he died, I would feel it- we kind of got to know each other. The entire time I was trying to get him to join my side. He tried to get me to join his. I found out he was picked on and an outcast for years by the ones on my side and hated them so he wanted them all dead and thought Voldemort would bring in the world he wanted. I told him that his side murdered my parents. And on and on it went. I was really tired and caught off guard and got hit by the cruciotis curse. I felt pain like I had never felt before and screamed at the top of my lungs. Mr. Weasley came in and saved me by putting him under the Imperious Curse. George ran out from the brush with Fred at his side.

"Melody!" he yelled as he saw me on the ground and scooped me up.

"George! I told you not to come! It' too dangerous!" Mr. Weasley yells.

"Dad, I couldn't leave you too out here by yourselves. Especially when I heard her scream." George choked.

"And I couldn't hold him back. Sorry dad." Fred said looking at me with worry. "What are you going to do with him?" he asked pointing toward the death eater.

"See who he is and then leave him bound up here. We can't kill him. She'll just hurt more. There are people who can take him and get some information out of him. Just not us." Arthur said as he kneeled down by the man. "You will go to this address and turn yourself in. Don't tell anyone what has happened here- no talking unless asking for directions until you get there. " Immediately the man got up and went. "What's that whimpering sound? We better get out of here if there are animals around. And we need to move base. Too much magic was used here and they could track us down."

"Dad. It's not animals whimpering." Fred said and looked over at me.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry." I couldn't stop saying it and crying. My mouth was muffled and I felt little wet speckles on my face fall and all went black.

I woke to a little light and talking. "How long was she dueling that man?"

"Probably an hour or more. She was already tired from the travel and her guard slipped a little. Even Harry has been hit as well as all of us. So please don't kick send her away."

"I am so very sorry I caused so much trouble." I said as I sat up. It hurt a little bit. Only because of the travel and then the duel.

"No. Thank you for coming. We can use more help and you have new spells none of us have heard of. You are welcome here. Make sure you get plenty of rest."

"Oh yeah. Rest. Living on the run, but make sure you get some rest. Ha!" Fred guffawed and George smacked him upside the head.

"When we move again, we should show you what we came up with for the shop!" George said. I could tell he was excited that he could show them off. "Fred said he wanted to show you the ones we made after the blast ended screwts.

"Oh come on George…"

"Yeah Fred you should show me!" I said knowing it would not be good. But I loved to see their products. I looked forward to this one.

After I saw it, I wish I could sensor it from my mind… ew.