Be careful with what you wish for

Chapter 11:

Orders

The Death Eaters immediately turned around, hearing Hermione's shriek of fear. Hermione covered her mouth but it was already too late. The Death Eaters encircled them and the three were trapped.

Lord Voldemort looked at the students a moment. "Isn't that your son, Lucius?" he asked. "I've heard that he's good in duelling. Against us." Lucius Malfoy knew better then answering and awaited for any punishment to come. However, it didn't came. "I hope that I don't have to doubt your loyalty, Lucius… I think I'll let you go through a small test… Kill those students," he ordered.

One moment Lucius eyes widened. Killing his own son… He then aimed his wand directly at him. It were orders. He had to follow them.

Hermione took a step back in surprise and Ron hold out his wand. They've heard a lot of Lucius Malfoy and he would do anything to please his master.

Draco self didn't flinch. He glared at his father and showed no intention to fight. He was ready to take the blow.

-

In school it was complete chaos. Everyone knew about the fire and there were rumours that some animals of Care Of Magical Creatures were loose. The teachers, however and the few students who had brains, knew that this was a Death Eater attack.

Dumbledore was sitting in his office, together with James Potter when he received a letter about the attack from someone in Hogsmeade. Not a few minutes later, a student stumbled in, telling them about the fire he saw and that he had to tell this from Hagrid who couldn't come right now.

"What should we do, Albus?" James asked, worried about the people who were there right now.

"We can't do much, Mr. Potter..." Dumbledore sighed. "I'll contact the Order and they will have to handle this."

"At least the students are safe…" James said. "And the ones with Flying Lessons, Quidditch and Care Of Magical Creatures? They're all outside."

"I'm sure that Professor McGonagall had taken care of this. Now James, I think it is best if you go home now. The rest of the Order will fix this."

"Albus… why would they have attacked Hogsmeade?" James asked.

"I believe it was an attack out of pride. To show us that we need to fear them…" Dumbledore sighed.

"It's horrible…" he whispered. "To take so many lives away, just for sending a message…"

Suddenly Hagrid came running in. "Professor Dumbledore, sir! There are 4 students missing!"

James heart seemed to skip a bit. "Who?" he asked.

"Ronald Weasley, Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter…"

-

Harry almost broke his wand in two by holding it this tight. They have trapped his friends and now Voldemort wants Lucius to kill them!? Harry knew Lucius. He would do it, if it only was to save himself.

He had to do something. There was no choice… His friends were trapped… they couldn't defend themselves…

-

"Do it now!!" Voldemort hissed. Hermione and Ron hold each other tight. Draco closed his eyes for what would come.

'Sorry, Draco…' Lucius thought before opening his mouth to say the spell.

"EXPELLIARMUS!!" It was a spell, but not the right one. Before Lucius knew what happened he was lifted up in the air and landed painfully 15 feet away, his wand flying out of his hand instantly.

The Death Eaters looked shocked at Lucius. Ron, Hermione and Draco were surprised and a bit relieved. That feeling soon turned into guilt…

Harry stood there, wand steady in his hand, pointing… at Lord Voldemort.

"Harry Potter…" Voldemort whispered. "What a pleasure it is to meet you…" he grinned.

Author's Note:

Yep, sorry it isn't long but I always want to end with a cliff-hanger. Hehe...