"Not too shabby," I looked over the updates he had made to the home he had owned for the last twenty years in the Scottish hills. The walls were now a yellow, instead of the beige before. Lily shook her head in dismay at my response.

"So I take it that you came out of the closet?" Remus asked.

"I'm not gay, Remus," I muttered. "But yes, Harry, Ron, and Ginny discovered us."

"I told you not to go, Cas," Remus muttered as Dorcas fluttered in the kitchen, putting the kettle on.

"I wanted to meet my goddaughter properly. Hiding all the time and stuff really has limited the time I've seen on her. We've only spent three hours together since she was born, and that's counting the one just five minutes ago."

"So Harry knows," Remus said as he took a sip of his tea five minutes later.

I nodded, "As does Ron and Ginny."

"How did Ron take it?" Remus laughed.

I shrugged, "Thought I was some Death Eater. Have no idea where he got that idea." I winked at them all and they laughed.

"And you got to meet him for the first time since the war ended," Sirius said to Lily and James who were strangely quiet. "What'd you think?"

"He's such a fine young man," Lily gushed, breaking into a smile. "More than I could have even hoped for."

"Looks just like me," James said proudly, pushing up his glasses.

"Does he have a girlfriend?"

I shook my head, "He really likes Ginny. But she's dating Dean right now." I grinned suddenly, looking at James. "But I did see her checking you out, James."

"She's grown into a fine young lady," James nodded to himself.

I raised an eyebrow, "Were you checking her out?"

Lily rolled her eyes, sighing, "Of course, I get stuck with the thirty-eight year old perv."

"Of course I wasn't!" James protested to my question. "And I'm not a perv, Flower."

"That will break Ginny's heart." I smirked. "You look enough like Harry to satisfy her heart."

We all broke into laughter, much to James's embarrassment. "She's a little girl. That's creepy."

"Oh, you know that eventually you'll be locked in a closet with her," Sirius winked. "Things happen, mate."

My leg jerked as white hot pain ripped through it. I let out a groan and my head fell onto the table as I tried to calm myself down.

"Ow!" James muttered as my leg kicked him from my reaction.

"You've been summoned.

I nodded once, waving my wand over my clothes, turning them into a black cloak and my Death Eater mask appearing out of thin air. "I'm sorry," I apologized. "Don't leave."

"We know the drill," Lily assured me.

I nodded, took a deep breath and concetrated on my magic. It was strong, beating slowly. Thrum... thrum... thrum... I apparated, knowing my Occulmens walls were up securely.

The Dark Lord, who had been residing in Malfoy Manor, was very pleased with himself.

"My Lord," I greeted, bowing.

"I have summoned you to inform you of a task that I will require you to participate in."

I nodded once, "Of course, my Lord. Anything you wish me to participate in, and I will."

"That is the understanding we seem to have come to," the Dark Lord said boredly. "You are one of my most loyal, I entrust you will ensure Severus will complete this task."

I nodded once, "Yes, my Lord. Severus will complete this task with utmost certainty."

"Very well. The task you are assigned to is infiltrating Hogwarts and ensuring Albus Dumbledore indeed dies."

I kept back my heart attack. "May I ask why he needs to die, my Lord?"

"No, you may not," the Dark Lord hissed. "Refer to Severus for your duties and the next time I summon you, you will be to report to Borgin and Burkes with the others that are assigned this mission."

"I understand, my Lord."

"Crucio!"

I fell to my knees, but refused to fall any farther. "For speaking out of turn," was his reason as he released the curse fifty-two seconds letter.

"I beg forgiveness, my Lord," I swore. "I will report to Severus immediately."

"Leave me."

I nodded, bowing once more, before gathering my shakey limbs and apparating. I landed at the gates of Hogwarts and quickly dis-transfigured my clothing, before transforming into my animagus form. It was easier this way.

I sprinted down the empty corridors until I reached the dungeons. I made sure it was clear before transforming and opening the door. Severus was at his desk and glanced up when the door opened.

"Alecto," he said evenly.

"Got a tonic?" I asked nonchalantly, closing the door behind me as I entered.

"Did he summon you?" Snape drawled, rising from his chair and approaching the cabinent by his pensieve.

"Yes," I said shortly.

"And your task?" he asked.

"The same as yours," I told him. "Ensure Albus dies."

"And what did he tell you?"

"So you did know, and didn't see it fit to inform me?"

"Albus requested the information remain confidential," Snape said slowly, handing me the vial. I drank it before replying.

"He wants to ensure you follow out with your side," I told him. "He doesn't fully trust you."

"Yet."

"You won't actually kill him, Severus," I gasped.

"Albus has said I am to do it. Would you rather it be Draco?"

My heart stopped, "He'd send Draco to murder the Headmaster? A feat nearly impossible?"

"Payment for Lucius going to Azkaban and dropping the prophecy," Snape drawled.

"So he really is up to something this year. Draco, I mean," I told Severus shortly. "Harry was right."

"Draco's becoming foolish in his methods of killing the Headmaster. He is not acting himself, therefore he is making people suspicious."

"You have to admit, this will take the arrogance out of him," I told Severus off-handedly.

"What has he requested of you?"

"I am to arrive at Borgin and Burkes the next time I am summoned."

"You will be entering the castle then," Snape pressed his fingers against the wood of the desk as he sat. "With Bellatrix, Greyback, your brother and yourself, Gibbon, Yaxley, and Rowle. You seven are to ensure the task is completed."

"You keep saying that," I snapped. I sighed, loosing my bite. "Severus, to do this-"

"Will gain the Dark Lord's trust completely."

I swallowed, nodding. "It would."

"Just like you convinced the Dark Lord you were a Pureblood and Alecto," Severus smirked.

"I really am, though. That's different," I insisted. "I only needed to tell him about Lily and Alice to completely gain his trust." Severus's eyes hardened. "I did not need to kill the Headmaster."

"So you murdered your friends?" Severus hissed.

I smirked. "Would you rather I not have? And been killed by the Dark Lord instead?"

"They were your friends! Even Pettigrew was disgusted."

"Ah, yes, Peter," I frowned. "He was all too easy to convince to become the secret keeper in the first place. A little revealing clothing loosened him up."

"How could you do that, Granger? I never fully understood."

I shrugged, "It was easy enough. Sirius, James, and I capture five Death Eaters." Severus raised an eyebrow at the news but didn't comment. "They were on Death Row. We were sent to kill them. Later, I begged the Dark Lord for mercy, as if I were to release them, Sirius and James would be suspicious of me. Sirius then wiped their memories entirely. James put them in clothing, and I glamoured them to look like Alice, Frank, James, Lily, and Sirius. And the future happened as it was supposed to."

"They're-They're alive?" Severus choked.

I smirked. "Sirius thought I should have been in Slytherin for a stunt like that. I had him fully convinced I had gone Death Eater when it worked."

"Why didn't you say a word?" my fellow spy demanded. "A single word and you would have my complete trust-"

"Because it could not be revealed until now. You'll find, Severus, that Hermione Granger is being rushed away through the Headmaster's Floo due to a family emergency. She won't be returning to Hogwarts for the rest of the year."

The professor swallowed, "No one will believe that."

"And why not?" I asked, smirking. "Hermione Granger's parents have been admitted to a hospital for a car crash. Alice and Frank are their doctors and they will perform the memory charm, giving them new names, and sending them to Australia, their life-long dream. Is that satisfactory, Severus? Have I covered all loop-holes?"

"And when the Ministry comes to find you, but you are not there?"

Frowning, I was silent as I thought, before I answered, my reply hesitant, "They will arrive at an empty house, completely cleared out, and see that no one is there. They will then, safely assume, that my parents have moved from the home and a letter to Dumbledore will announce my withdrawal."

"Why not have Death Eaters attack a look-alike of you?"

I smirked. "Who do you think is being sent home through Albus's Floo, Severus?"

"Then why not send the girl through school?" Severus demanded. "Instead of making a debacle out of it?"

I was silent a moment. "Why didn't I think of that? You're right. Well, this chat was lovely. Expect another soon. I must visit the Headmaster's office."

He smirked, "So the old bat's right now, huh?"

I smirked at him as I made my way to his door, "You always are."

"Hermione, is Lily-"

I turned to him, "She forgave you, you know. All you had to do that day in Potions was forgive her back. But yes, she's well. She's safe."

He nodded, "Very well."

I transformed as soon as I opened the door and ran down the hall, sprinting for the Headmaster's office. Please, let me not be too late.

As I was getting to the staircase, it was just closing. I leaped on it and ran up as fast as I could. I could make out the Headmaster's figure ahead of me with a bushy-haired girl.

I transformed back quickly, "Headmaster! Miss Granger should be getting to class, don't you agree?"

"Who are you?" she asked curiously. Perfect replica.

"A dear friend," I assured her, glancing at the Headmaster. "I'm here for our meeting, sir. Shall we?"

"Oh, yes, it seems to have slipped my mind," Dumbledore's eyes twinkled. "Miss Granger, would you please be so kind as to return to your dormitory with this letter for Harry?" He pulled a letter from his robes and handed it to her. Sealed, good. I knew I was too curious in my school years that I'd read anything opened.

"Of-of course, Professor."

"And be sure he reads it when he is alone, Miss Granger. We don't want this information to get to hands other than Mr. Potter."

She nodded, "I understand, sir. Goodnight."

"Goodnight, Miss Granger."

She was gone in five seconds flat.

"I think she'll do," I murmured to Albus as we entered his office.

"Why the sudden change of plan, Alecto?"

I smirked, "Well, what can I say? Severus mentioned that perhaps Hermione Granger staying in Hogwarts would be a good idea. She can get education-"

"Will this be the last time you force someone's compliance?" Albus asked.

I grimaced, "Yes, sir. I guarantee it. Besides, would you rather Moon go free? She's as dangerous as I am now adays, and she's only in Harry's year."

"You kidnappd her over the summer," Albus spoke. "Has the Dark Lord not searched for her?"

"She's considered a casualty to the Order," I told him simply, without regret. "And a traitor. She would have done more damage on the Dark Lord's side than if we had her filling in for me."

The Headmaster watched me carefully, "You were summoned."

"Yes," I nodded. "I am to accompany Severus when he murders you in cold blood."

Albus chuckled, "Ah, yes, I thought you might."

"Do you know exactly who is going to be entering this castle?" I demanded.

"I have an idea."

"Bellatrix Lestrange and Fenrir Greyback, just to name two," I snapped. "Do you know what they can do to anyone they come across?"

"I do," he nodded.

I rose, "I believe I should show myself out. Oh, and make sure that Miss Granger isn't too susceptable to danger."

"I will not," Albus nodded.

I nodded and transformed before running from his office. Fool.


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