Author's Note: I apologize for the long delay of this chapter; I know that many of you wanted it earlier than this, but…I was busy. I enjoyed reading all your wonderful reviews, and I hope you like my poor attempt at a decent chapter. Umm one more thing before I start this…although this chapter (ORIGINALLY) was much longer, I decided to divide it into two parts, and continue editing the climax, if you will, of this section of the story [not the climax of the entire fanfic]. Anyway on with the chapter.
Disclaimer: I really really really wish I owned Harry Potter, but sadly I'm not J.K. Rowling so that's impossible.
Unexpected Visitors by Lourdes- Sunrise- Princess
Chapter 10: A Mother's Determination
The Marauder trio and Lily stared in awe at the petite woman in front of their trapped forms.
Who was she?
Without a doubt she was beautiful, they all admired her shoulder-length wavy hair, as its copper color shined even in the shade of the forest's majestic trees; and although her face was twisted into a mask of fury, they all saw her large chocolate eyes which only intensified the rosy full lips and the smooth curve of her button nose.
"MUM!!!" Albus shouted with happiness and relief; he never knew how much he actually appreciated his mother's fierceness until that moment.
Lily stared at her husband, and mouthed 'mum' with a perplexed look etched on her face. James sent her the same look, until the revelation hit him square in the face like a bludger. His wide eyes quickly looked at the feral woman and back down at his fallen granddaughter, the resemblance clicked.
"You wretched slut! Don't you know who I am?!" Bellatrix screamed, picking herself up from the snow – covered floor.
Ginny smirked knowingly, " Voldemort's obedient whore right?"
Belletrix's shocked face quickly switched to one of rage. Her heavy eyelids seemed to get heavier, her full lips became blocked by her exposed teeth, and her posture screamed death. Her infamously long fingers twirled her wand, and then allowed her arm to swiftly swing her wand powerfully… "Crucio…Crucio…CRUCIO!!!!!!!!!!!"
Ginny skillfully evaded every dark spell cast her way, she snarled internally at this younger, much faster Bellatrix who was slightly overpowering her. Ginny's pride took over, and her barely conscious children watched their mother transform into a battle hardened witch.
With a swish of her wand, a multi-color spectrum took the form of the dome; shielding her and her fallen children from the harmful barrage of spells, "PROTEGO HORRIBILIS!!!"
Bellatrix snickered, as if one messily shield could hold off one of the Dark Lord's most respected duelers.
"Avada Kedavra!!"
Ginny gasped at the change in direction: torture to murder intent!
"Protego," Ginny yelled in frustration, "Impedimenta!!!!!!"
Bellatrix flicked the spell away with a flick of her hand; a scowl was now etched on her animalistic face, making her wild hair seem messier.
"You foolish woman! You really believe you can defeat me, I will show…"
(Pause)
The black-headed Death eater looked towards the once clear sky, the light blue surroundings were now becoming a dark grey – a sign that she must leave immediately.
"Dreadful Nott…he spoils all the fun," Bellatrix pouted, but it was thrown away for a cat grin so wide Ginny thought her brittle skin may actually break from the extreme pressure.
"I'll leave a parting present from me to you……Incendio Maxima!!"
The red sparks ignited faster than it took the Sorceress to disappear from Ginny's sight. Without a thought she fled to her children's sides, lifting them to their feet. Once they were steady, she yelled for them to aid their tied up and shocked grandparents as well as Sirius and Remus. She proceeded to use a flame- freezing charm, but it was like this fire was a mutation of Fiendfyre – almost immortal, it kept coming back! Noticing her tiring work was getting her nowhere she decided to make a portkey.
But wait…she needed the Secret Keeper to Lily and James' home in Godric Hallow.
"Sirius!!" She turned only to see the adults forming a circle around her kids; attempting to put out the fire in the fashion she had tried moments ago.
"SIRIUS!!!" Ginny coughed out, completely displeased with the glare sent her way.
"Who are (cough) you??!"
"It doesn't matter, give me the Potter's address…(cough) I know you're the Secret Keeper!"
"OH GOD HARRY…WE'VE LEFT HARRY!" Lily screamed in terror, allowing her head to fall down in shame: it seemed like the smoke was getting to her.
"Oh my goodness, are you kidding me…LILY…it happens, especially when you're being tied magically to a tree by Bellatrix Lestrange, but really NOW IS NOT THE TIME!!!"
Ginny took a deep breath, "Now…GIVE ME THE DAMN ADDRESS!!"
"Why should (cough) I (cough)?" Sirius tried as his body was racked with coughs from the accumulating smoke.
Ginny quickly twirled her wand, and suddenly ever Marauder and Potter found themselves in a circle around her. Swearing under her breath, she quickly changed a twig she had found earlier into a portkey that would send them to the only place she could think of at the very moment.
"What are you-?" James started to ask, but was rudely cut off.
"GRAB THE DAMN TWIG!!!"
"Mum…?"
"Yes sweetheart," Ginny said softly as she kissed James on the forehead, and securely tucked the young man in. If James hadn't been through so much in the past couple of weeks, Ginny would have taken him to St. Mungo's; considering he openly let her kiss him without complaining that he was way too old.
Once Ginny had successfully managed to get everyone to the old Godric statue in the middle of town, the group continued to walk in awkward silence to the Potter Manner. Once there Ginny asked where the beds were, and mentioned that even though it was nearly morning the kids needed to get some shut eye. A long hug was the only reunion the family shared before the youngest of the four Potters had fallen into a dream world: oblivious to the conversation taking place between the first born and mother.
"Mum…what's the real reason dad isn't here?"
"Honey, Al already asked, don't you remember what I told you…?"
"Yeah…but……"
Ginny frowned, "But what Jamey…?"
"I don't know what…but you're hiding something mum!"
A/N: Well umm there it is…thoughts…review…it's up to you.