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Chapter 10: Devil's Temptation

Summary: Sirius escapes. James is ordered to kill two members of the Order. (Hint: They always said that Gideon and Fabian Prewitt died heroically)…Read and Review!

A/n: Okay, so because I received so many reviews, I am updating before the date I had stated in the last chapter. In this chapter, we see a bit of James' dark past, Sirius escapes; James kills two people, and a surprise at the end. -evil cackles- So, why are you still reading this? Go and find out the torture my mind have wielded for you. Here. Oh just a warning…an evil cliffy is ahead. Read and Review. Now, presenting Chapter 10!

Last time on The Death of the Heart:

"Seal the deal" Voldemort repeated impatiently

He could not. He would not. However, he had to.

So closing his eyes, he let the tears free as he whispered,

"Crucio…"

James watched with sorrow as Sirius writhed on the ground, screaming in agony. He felt a pain in his heart as he watched his best Fri—no…his brother writhe in pain because of a spell he did.

He dropped his wand in both surprise and in pain as the wand shocked him. Sirius fell to the ground, unconscious, as James cradled his right hand, which had been injured.

Voldemort clapped and laughed before he said, "Pretty good for your fist time, Potter, Bellatrix and Lucius bring black to the place he will be calling home for now on"

"Where are you taking him?" James asked as he watched Bellatrix and Lucius drag his best friend out of the room.

Voldemort smirked before he said," You'll see soon enough, Potter,"

Hurried footsteps were what awoken Remus from his slumber. His eyes still closed he made note that he could not move his head or hands.

"I know you're awake, Mr. Lupin," A voice said from next to him.

He tried to talk but the only thug that cam out was a groan.

"Ah," Was the only thing the voice said before the person handed him a glass of water and he gratefully took it drinking the water.

He blearily opened his eyes and came face to face with Dumbledore. Everything came back to him as he stared at the headmaster. He panicked. Where was Lily? Was James and Sirius all right?

"Professor…" he started off his voice cracking slightly "Professor…James and Sirius…there in the Riddle Manor" He said trying to clear his head

Dumbledore paled before he said, "Thank you for telling me this, Mr. Lupin," he then turned, took out some out of his pocket and hurriedly spoke into it.

Remus distantly heard the words, "Danger….gather…Order…now" before Dumbledore snapped the thing closed and turned towards Remus.

"Remus, would you tell me what has happened this evening or, maybe, what has been happening this year?" Dumbledore said pointedly

"How's Lily?" He asked ignoring Dumbledore's statement

"She has a concussion but she will be fine" Dumbledore said reassured Remus

Remus sighed before he said, "Well, it all began when…."

That night James crept to cell number 348 where Sirius was being held. He cursed as he found that it was magically locked and remembered that Voldemort had his wand.

He looked around and growled. How he despised this place, it brought back to many memories. He thought he had surpassed his childhood fear but…being here…again…it was too much for him. It brought back the pain, the fear, and the sorrow. He just wished it would all go away.

"Potter?" A voice said behind him. He froze. He knew that voice. That annoying, dark voice. It was…

Dumbledore sat shocked as he was informed of the horrors and misery his seventh year students had to endure. He just couldn't believe it. Voldemort had entered Hogwarts mentally through…James. He sighed and rubbed his eyes. He had failed them. He had failed his school. He had failed Dorea for not protecting her son. But worst of all, He had failed James. How could he have been so stupid?

"Snape?" James said coldly turning around and facing Snape he added, "What the hell are you doing here?"

Snape raised his eyebrow before he said, "I could ask you the same thing, Potter,"

"I'm here to save Sirius," James said glaring at the boy in front of him

Snape smirked before he said, "You can't do that. The Dark Lord wishes for your presences"

James mentally cursed before he said, "Then you'll save him instead"

Snape look disgusted with the suggestion before he said, "Why should I?"

"Because he's going to die if he doesn't get medical attention," James said stepping forward he was now in front of Snape's face.

"Then let him die." Snape said his cold black eyes boring into James warm hazel ones.

As soon as those words escaped from his mouth, James whipped his wand out and pointed it towards Snape's throat, "If you say that again, unlike Sirius, I won't hesitate to 'do my worse.'"

Snape stared at him for a moment before he said, "Why should I?"

"Because," James started off, "You owe me a wizard's debt."

Snape growled before he said, "Fine"

"Thank you" James muttered before he lowered his wand and made his way to the chambers where Voldemort awaited.

"Sir?" Remus said snapping Dumbledore from his thoughts "Are you alright?"

"Yes, Mr. Lupin, I am" Dumbledore said clearing his throat he then stood up and said, "I have called in some people who will help me rescue young Mr. Potter and Mr. Black and they will return safely. I promise you that"

Remus shook his head and tried to stand up but only to sit back down as pain seared through his right arm, "I want to go to, Professor,"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Lupin, but I cannot allow that. You are hurt and need rest." With that said, he turned to leave but was halted as Remus spoke again.

"I'm their friend and I'll be damned if a broken arm stop me from helping them. They endured worse just to help me" Remus said quietly staring at the old man before him.

Dumbledore shook his head and said, "I'm sorry but no" and he turned around and walked out the room. Leaving an anxious wolf and an unconscious redhead behind.

Snape glanced both ways before he opened the cell and came face to face with a barely breathing Sirius on the florr. He sighed as he hauled Sirius over his shoulder. He casted a few spells to make Sirius lighter before he journeyed his way out of the manor and into the woods
"Ah, Potter," Voldemort said smirking "Our newest death eater"

"Not by choice" James added coldly looking at Voldemort

"I suggest, Potter, that'll you keep your mouth shut or you'll have it worse than Sirius." Voldemort hissed as him his crimson red eyes flashing

"Nothing is worse than losing all you have" James said his fists clenched

"How…touching," Voldemort said before he added, "I have a mission for you. We are going to attack today and your task is to kill two of the Order Members."

James shook his head before he yelled, "I'm not killing anyone else"

"Then I'll tell the ministry your secret" Voldemort said sneering at the seventeen year old in front of him

"You know what Voldemort? I don't care" James yelled taking a step toward the dark wizard.

" You'll care when its your friends and that little mudblood's life on the line" Voldemort sneered back standing up

James sighed. He was right, he would care.

Voldemort smirked before he said, "Thought so. Get ready, it will begin soon" After that was said, he left. Leaving James with his thoughts.

James sighed once more before he grabbed his death eater mask and put it on. He exited the chamber and waited what was to come

"Gideon and Fabian you take those 6 death eaters over there" Dumbledore ordered pointing where some death eaters were enjoying torturing some muggles.

"Minerva over there" Dumbledore yelled dodging a killing curse "Help Emetine out"

"Dumbledore," A voice said behind him. He quickly turned around his wand at the ready only to find Voldemort smirking at him. "Glad you could make it,"

Dumbledore eyes turned to ice when he said, "Where are James and Sirius, Tom?"

Voldemort smirked before he said, "You'll see" before he turned toward where Gideon and Fabian were fighting and said, "I would like to introduce my secret weapon"

With that said, a young man appeared and said, "Who?"

Dumbledore was confused but wait…he knew that voice. 'No' He thought with dread, 'It can't be…'

"My secret weapon…James Potter!" Voldemort said laughing evilly then he added, "You may have the honors of killing the Prewitt brothers."

'No' Dumbledore pleaded mentally to James with Leglimens 'Don't do it' the only response he received was 'I have to'

He watched doing nothing as the rest of the members tried to stop James by stunning him but the death eaters stopped him. He closed his eyes crying softly, 'He had to…no one had to anything…he's just a child'

James came face to face with the Prewitt brother. They were on the floor tried of the battle they were having with the six death eaters before.

He raised his wand and said, "I'm sorry…Avada Kedrava" pointing his wand towards Gideon first.

He distantly heard Molly yell, "No, please, no" He prayed that he was not strong enough that the spell did not work but as he watched Gideon fall to the ground motionless he knew it did work.

He took a shuddering breath as he pointed his wand at Fabian he said, "Please forgive me…Avada Kedrava"

Voldemort laughed as he saw Fabian fall to the ground then he called out, "Retreat" before he apparted, his death eaters closely followed…all but one. James stayed behind standing in the same spot not moving.

"James Potter?" Someone said behind him startling him from his thoughts

He cleared his throat before he said, "Yes?"

He finally noticed that they were Auror. He knew what was to happen next...

Snape sighed in relief as he exited Forbidden Forest and caught a glimpse of the Entrance Hall. 'Just a little more' He thought as he began walking again

Not even noticing, a little change in Sirius…

"You are arrested for the murder of Gideon and Fabian Prewitt." An auror said taking a hold of his hand and magically binding them.

He did nothing as they walked him toward the apparition point. He avoided the looks of shock, fear, hurt, sorrow, and pain from the Order members' eyes.

The only thing that was running through his mind was 'At least my friends are alive and well'

Oh how wrong was he…

Snape sighed in relief as he entered the Hospital Wing and laid Sirius down on a bed. Remus quickly left his bed and came towards Snape and Sirius.

"Where's James?" Remus asked when he arrived near where Snape was standing

"He stayed" Snape said curtly

Remus nodded before he turned toward Sirius. He gasped before he turned back to Snape. Growling. He yelled, "What did you do?"

Snape blinked before he answered, " I didn't do anything"

"Care to explain this" Remus yelled angrily pointing at Sirius' chest

"What?" Snape asked before he added, "I just see the same annoying Black in front of me."

Remus punched him before he yelled, "He's not breathing…"

End of Chapter

A/n: Cruel Cliffhanger! If you think that was evil what until you read the bottom.

Now…

First, Thankx for the wonderful and encouraging review! I am so happy! Thankx.

Second, what did you think? I thought it was excellent but I am the author so I cannot take my opinion for granted. Sorry no flashbacks until the sequel. If I continue the flashbacks, it will just ruin the sequel. This is going to be awesome! I am currently writing chapter 5 for the sequel! Yeah I am progressing Lol.

Anyway, I had to do what I had to do. The ending was for Meghan (Tearlit) See I changed it again sorry. Lol.

Moving on, only two more chapters before this ends. The sequel has 26 chapters so do not worry.

Now for my shocker, Next update is on…May 22. Hope you can wait that long!

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Till next time,

Ashley