Well I have finnnally made it to "Deathly Hallows." if you have read this far... THANK YOU! I know my writing sucks but I hope your enjoying all the teenage drama :D I also hope it's getting better. And i know this chapter is boring but its setting ip for the 7th year (duh you knew that)

The summer didn't live up to Sirena's expectations. Not that she complained. Nothing happened.

She got the occasional owl from Andrusa and a few letters from Hermione.

Sirena woke one morning with a sense of dread. School would be starting in exactly one week.

The thought was short lived once she smelled crêpes comming from the kitchen. Sirena's mother made the best crêpes she had ever had. "Sirena?" called her mother from the other side of the door. "Are you up, cherie?" Cherie meant 'dear' in French.

"Yes Ma'm" she said as she stood from her bed.

Isobel opened the door and and entered gracefully. "Good!"she said hugging her daughter. "Because I made your favorite!"

Sirena laughed wrapping her arms around her mother. "Thanks mom," she said.

Isobel released her daughter from her embrace and took Sirena's face in her hands. "I'm going to miss you so much this year."

Sirena looked up

at her she spoke again. "I'm going to be so worried about you Sirena."

"Mom, I'll be okay. I have Jeremy there to look out for me."

"knock knock," said a deep male voice. It was Siena's father, Joeseph Perkins. "Two favorite girls!" he said putting his arms around the both of them.

"Dad..."said Sirena squirming in embarrassment. Even dark times such as these her family stayed positive and loving. Actually it made them even more loving.

"Isobel," said her father. "Would you care to wake Jeremy up?"

Isobel kissed her husband lovingly. "Of course." Sirena could hear her mother calling Jeremy. Both Sirena and her fathering he when they heard him groan.

"So when are the others coming?" asked Joeseph.

"Noon I think," she said.

A grin stretched across her fathers lips as he stepped the side.

"Sirena!" Said a familiar voice. Before she knew it Sirena was in a tackling embrace of a small Asian girl.

"Su! No way!" she squealed hugging her back. "I thought you weren't supposed to be here for a few more hours?"

"You dad called my dad," she said with a giggle. Sirena looked at her dad and smiled.

"Oh there is one more thing," he added. It was then a bother figure emerge from the hall.

"Andrusa!" this time Sirena gave the tackling hug.

"Woah! easy now," he laughed. "I missed you too."

"Alright everyone," yelled Isobel. "Breakfast!"

Four crêpes later, Andrusa could have died happy. "Mrs. Perkins these are exquisite," he said sitting back in his chair savoring every siblings laughed for they were used to their mom's good food.

After breakfast Sirena, Jeremy and Su escaped to the back yard of their parents chateau. Andrusa followed shortly after carrying a large brown instruments case.

"Oi what's this mate?" asked Jeremy.

Andrusa smiled. "might as well enjoy our last days of peace," he said sitting between Jeremy and Sirena. "Might as well enjoy a little music."

He open the large case and pulled out the beautiful acoustic guitar. Andrusa placed the guitar strap, embellished in Celtic knots, over his head and began picking at the metal chords.

"I didn't know you played guitar?" said Sirena.

Andrusa nodded. "And piano," he said as a low mesmerizing hum rose from his throat.

"We'll at least you have a little class," added Su. Sirena was glad he two could act civilized around one another. One might even dare call then friends.

As Andrusa played on Sirena felt herself relax. She would miss this. She would the laziness of the days and not having to worry about keeping secrets.

Andrusa slowly laid pack resting his head against Sirena's lap and continued his tune. He hadn't spoken about 'relationships' since the night Snape killed Dumbledore. She definitely wasn't going to bring it up either.

"Jeremy are you excited about teaching at Hogwarts this year?"asked Su.

"Yeah. I guess," he laughed. "I hope I get a job in Romania with Ron's brother Charlie after this." Jeremy knew Charlie when he was still at Hogwarts and they were very close friends. "He said he'd put in a word for me."

"So I get an automatic A right in your class right?" Su joke.

"I'm sure with your talent with animals, You would get one either way."

Su blushed as she giggled happily. Sirena wasn't sure about their relationship and had forgotten how much she wished it would happen.

With Sirena's thoughts jumping all over the place she did't even notice Andrusa's soft singing. She was shocked at how good his voice was.

"Sirena have you heard from Draco?" asked Su.

Andrusa's playing stopped immediately.

"No," she said glancing down at Andrusa who was watching her in anticipation. "I haven't."

Jeremy cleared his throat. "Well its pretty sweltering out here," he said standing up and dusting the dried grass off his pants. "Let's go in"

The week had past as did the wedding. It was a beautiful ceremony. The whole event was beautiful. Except for the reception.

Everyone was shaken up by the Death Eater incident at Bill and Fleur's wedding. Harry, Ron and Hermione had dissapeared with out goodbyes and with the ministry in the situation it was in, Sirena and the others wondered how they would ever get out if this mess.

However, it was now time to face a new challenge. Going back to Hogwarts.

After the attack at the burrow Sirena and the others stayed at the Weasly's until time to depart for school. Jeremy left a few days earlier than the rest of them. But today was the day.

It was no secret that Voldemort was back. Kings cross station was crawling death eaters Sirena recognized from her stay at Malfoy manner. She saw first years clinging to their mothers for dear life. Good idea.

The train ride wasn't even slightly enjoyable. It was quite possibly one of the longest and loneliest ride of Sirena's life. At least she was allowed to see her friends at the carriages. Or so she thought.

The school grounds were crawling with death eaters "Stay in your houses!"yelled one of them. Great. Thankfully that meant she could at least be with Ginny.

As they approached the castle, dementors hovered over them menacingly. Sirena knew this was Snape's way of preventing even the slightest trouble.

As the houses lined up Sirena look toward the Ravenclaws. Andrusa caught her glance and sent a comforting nod in her direction. She glanced at the slytherins she notice all of this didn't seem to phase Su. Even Draco looked unhappy. Good. He needed to wollow in his guilt. Sirena soon felt bad about the thought and decided it best to forget about it.

Sirena couldn't imagine being a first year. Having never seen Hogwarts, they must have wondered why anyone would like being here. The great hall was dimly lit and the sorting commenced. Gryffindor got a lot of the new first others where almost split evenly.

Sirena had forgotten Dumbledore was gone. She was reminded as soon as Severus Snape started the announcements.

"I'm sure are all aware of the changes to be made while I am head master," he said as he linked his hands in front of him. "there will be no more quidditch or any other extra curricular actives." Snape began descending down the stone steps. "Houses are to be kept separate unless partnered in class."

His list went on. It would be impossible to see Su or even speak to Andrusa.

Draco stared at Sirena. The look of shame flashed upon his face every now and then. This was going to be a terrible year.

The first day of class was miserable. Most of her classes were with hufflepuff. Not that she minded she like the people of hufflepuff house. Fortunately, this year Gryffindor had magical creatures with Ravenclaw. She perked up as soon as she saw Andrusa enter the area. They were to remain separate unless paired. That also meant no talking to one another.

"Alright class," said a familiar voice. "Time to pair up."

Sirena wasn't the only one who was happy to see their teacher. However they were expecting Hagrid. Instead Jeremy Perkins would be teaching them.

"Where's Hagrid?" asked Neville.

Jeremy was being extra cheerful to lift the others spirits. "He's on leave for something Headmaster Snape wants." despite his cheerful disposition, the class faltered at the mention of Snape. And Neville wasn't the only one confused."Snape sent Hagrid to do his biding? Bonkers her is," said Seamus. Sirena half wxpected her brother explain. Why and where would he send Hagrid?

Jeremy shrugged and smiled as he clears his throat awkwardly. "Enough questions for 's see," he began scanning the students. "Chang with Longbottom." he kept naming pairs until there were only two left. "And Perkins with Mirakov." A sigh of relief swept over her. She owed her brother big for this.

Sirena could say she enjoyed her brothers class. Even her beloved potions class held no joy. Hogwarts had become a prison and it was only the first day!

When Sirena returned to the common room that night she studied her books and headed to bed.

The past few weeks at Hogwarts had felt like months. Her least favorite class was Defenese against the dark arts, which might as well be renamed 'Dark Arts'. Not to mention they treated first and second years as target practice. And if they where Muggle born or even half bloods- Sirena shuddered at the thought.

The next night Sirena received her first letter from Harry once she had last seen him at the wedding.

"Sirena,

We've found the locket. The real one. I cant tell you where we are exactly, I'm not sure myself. How are things? I hope things are going alright, given the circumstances.

Be careful

-Harry "

Sirena assumed he'd placed the same charm Andrusa had used while she stay at the Malfoys' Sirena folded the letter and placed it in her notebook.

"Harry,

Things are awful here. Snape has made this place into a prison and everyone is under a careful watch. Good luck destroying the horcruxes. I'll so as much as I can here.

-Sirena" She hid the letter under books and would send it in the morning.

Hogwarts was under a constant cover of grey skys. It seemed the weather reflected the mood of the students. But no one fought back. They were to afraid of what would happen if they did.

Today was no different. It was time for (defense against)the dark arts. Rondolphus Lesrtange Was the professor of this class.

"The three unforgivable curses," he began sneering at a few of the mudbloods in the room."As I understand it you all are familiar with these."

Tension was high in the room. It was true they were very familiar with these. They were Voldemort's favorite curses to use.

"The killing curse," he said stroking his wand. "Is quite possibly my favorite. However my wife has a particular interest in the cruciatis curse. Isn't that right Longbottom?"

Neville glared at the evil man with pure hatred.

A low growl of laughed rose from the mans chest. "Now then," he said resuming class. "Mrs. Perkins?"

'oh god' she thought. "Yes sir?"

"Up here now!" he demanded.

Draco say up definitely paying attention now.

Rondolphus walked over to something covered in a large sheet. Placing his grimy skeletal like hand over the sheet, he pulled quickly startling the animal underneath. It was a small kitten that looked barely two weeks old. "Perform the killing curse."

Sirena blinked. "Excuse me?"she questioned.

Rondolphus rolled his eyes. "Are you incompetent or deaf?" A few members of slytherin house snickered at the insult. "I said kill it."

Sirena hesitated. Glancing at the animal in the cage again, a lump formed in her throat. She didn't have the heart to do such a thing to something so innocent.

"Do you speak English you sad excuse for a pure blood?" again she heard the snickers but this time she heard deco silence them.

"I-" she started. "I can't. I won't."

Rage filled he mans face. He lifted his wand. "Imperio."

Sirena couldn't control what happened next. "Avada Kedavra," she said with a wave of her wand. Rondolphus laughed as the kitten shrieked in surprise before filling over dead.

Sirena dropped to the floor fighting back the tears. She had killed. Granted it wasn't a person but she still took a life. A life that has yet to be lived was how she saw it.

"Detention Mrs. Perkins."

Sirena sat there in shock.

"Thats not fair!" yelled Neville.

"Yeah she did what you told her to!" yelled another.

A cruel grin crept onto his face. "Not under her own free will." All of Gryffindor house glared at professor Lestrange.

That night Sirena took the longest walk down to the dungeons. She waited for Rondolphus to enter and start torturing her with the cruciatus curse.

But when the door opened it was all over for Sirena. Until she realized it was her brother instead followed by Andrusa.

"Sirena," whispered Andrusa as rushed towards her, embracing her tightly.

Sirena didn't resist. She latched on to Andrusa and thanked Merlin it wasn't Rondolphus.

"I heard about what happened. Are you hurt?" asked Andrusa holding her head to his chest.

Sirena sobbed quietly. "It was horrible."

"Yes, when I heard about what happened, I promised I would 'take care' of you as a warning." Jeremy scratched his head in thought of what to do. "but I don't think you'll be so lucky next time."

Sirena felt safe in Andrusa's arms. The Russian's warmth was comforting in the cold dungeons. A soft hum was coming from his chest. It was the same tune he played that day in the yard before school.

Andrusa'shumming soon stopped. "What was he going to do to her?" he asked keeping a firm grip on Sirena.

Jeremy shrugged. "He didn't say." he took a few steps forward and place a loving hand in his sisters back. "But death eaters aren't known to be merciful."

"Ublyudock," he growled.

"They're pretty smart these death eaters," said Jeremy.

Andrusa glared.

"What? Snape has a good strategy. Keeping everyone under this much supervision? No way anyone well get anything past him."

"Yeah thankfully you only have to deal with the 'teacher' during the detentions though," whispered Andrusa.

After a moment or two an idea hatched in Sirena's brain. She wiped her tears away with her sleeve. "Jeremy," she said stepping away from Andrusa. "You have to give us detention."

"For what? You guys are perfect in my class." he said.

Sirena shook here head. "Yes but it would be just you in the room with us." Sirena folded her arms across her chest to hold in her warmth. "No death eaters breathing down our neck," she added.

Andrusa could tell she was hinting at something. It only took a few moments for him to catch on. "Then we could help still help Harry," he stated.

"Exactly." Sirena looked at her brother. "What do you say Jere?" she pleaded.

Jeremy was skeptical. This kind if intruigue could cost him his job or even his life. But he was a loyal brother to his sister. Jeremy sighed. He couldn't believe he was about to say this. "Alright," he said throwing his hands in the air. "I'll do it for you. And it wouldn't hurt if you two acted like you hated it."

Andrusa smiled. "That would be a nice touch."

"And if the others ask," he said. "make up something to back up your story."

A devious smile crept onto Sirena's face. "I think I have and idea that will lower the suspicion even more."