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Hermione and Talya shot out of bed, put on their dressing gowns and ran out the door to see Neville guiding Professor McGonagall into the boy's dormitories. They followed without question. Harry looked terrible; he was drenched in sweat and was pale as a ghost. He was in hysterics, trying to explain the danger that Mr Weasley was in.
"I'm not lying and I'm not mad!" Harry yelled, "I tell you, I saw it happen!"*
McGonagall told him she was taking him to the headmaster. "Weasley, you ought to come too."
"We're coming too, Professor." Talya piped up. McGonagall didn't protest.
They all entered Dumbledore's office. He was slightly surprised at the entourage. McGonagall went on to explain Harry's predicament only to be interrupted by him, although he could hardly explain it either. The headmaster sent Fawkes to send a warning if Umbridge was notified of students out of bed, and as he sent the portraits to their other frames to alert the right people, Harry turned on Talya.
"You knew didn't you? You knew this was going to happen! Why didn't you stop it from happening?!"
"Harry, I couldn't, I have tried to explai-…" she tried to reply.
"NO! Because you didn't say anything, Mr Weasley is now probably fighting for his life! We could have let the Order know!"
Talya was now at the end of her tether. She knew he was angry, confused and upset but no one spoke to her like that.
"SHUT UP!" she screamed, and everyone's eyes turned to her. "I am very sorry that this happened to Mr Weasley Harry, and I am even sorrier that I knew this was going to happen, and no matter how much I wanted to stop it I couldn't." Little did she know, she would be going back on her own words soon.
Everyone was stunned into silence. "Everything happens for a reason. And trust me when I say, there is a very important reason why you saw what you saw. But I what I will tell you is that Mr Weasley will be fine and this vision debacle is going to be very vital in the future."
As she said this, Dumbledore eyes twinkled with some sort of understanding; like a puzzle piece had fit into place. He picked up one of his silver instruments and tapped it with his wand. Green smoke started to issue out of it and took the form of a snake.
"Naturally, naturally." he murmured. "But in essence divided?"* The snake divided into two snakes and Talya realised what the significance to this was. Dumbledore had found out about the piece of Voldemort's soul in Harry. And probably that Nagini was a Horcrux too. She met Dumbledore's eye and gave a slight nod of her head. He gave a look of grim satisfaction and sighed.
McGonagall was sent to retrieve the rest of the Weasley children. Harry would not even look at Talya and she was very disheartened. Hermione gave her a reassuring look but Ron didn't seem to want to be in Talya's company either.
Once Fred, George and Ginny were inside the office the headmaster briefly described the events of the night and told them that they, along with Harry and Ron were taking a Portkey to Grimmauld Place right now. McGonagall was told to take Hermione back to the Gryffindor common room.
As soon as they all left Talya let out a frustrated groan. "Argh! This is too hard. How am I supposed to rectify my friendship with Harry now? He hates me. I thought he understood I couldn't change anything."
"My dear, I am sure young Harry doesn't hate you. He has been, as you know, through a terrible ordeal tonight. And being armed with future knowledge is no easy thing."
"But I just feel so useless." Talya said dejectedly.
"If you chose to change things, I fear the consequences could be dire." Dumbledore stated.
"What would happen?" she asked.
"I'm afraid I do not know the answer to that." he lied. He knew what would happen, but he would let everything run its course, for the greater good. What if the present was ruined because he decided to intervene?
"Now Miss Ma-Gilbert, I suggest you return to your dormitories. Do not dwell on this for too long. I'm sure it will work out for the best."
With a small nod she made her way back through the castle.
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The next day, Hermione and Talya went to their lessons in a solemn mood. Today was the last day of term before the holidays. Hermione had already decided that she was not going on the skiing holiday with her parents. Both Talya and Hermione were now going to Grimmauld Place.
Umbridge had found out that the Weasleys and Harry had disappeared right under her nose before term had officially ended and was fuming, even though Dumbledore had told her the events of the night before and that he had given them permission to go. She had threatened to write to the Minister. Frankly, Talya couldn't care less about the toad.
She knew that the visit to St. Mungo's was occurring right now. She also knew that Mr Weasley would survive and be fighting fit but couldn't help to say a prayer for him. It just felt all too real now.
That night both girls sat packing their belongings into their respective trunks, hardly talking though.
"Hermione, you don't hate me do you? I did want to stop it but-…"
"No of course not." Hermione cut through. "I just didn't quite know what to say. I mean it's just so easy to forget your origins and your foreknowledge. It was just like a transfer student had come into our midst, brought us laughter, and made us forget our worries. I didn't realise how hard it must be for you, with all the future knowledge, being a universe away from your home and the people you love. And I know what Harry said was hurtful but he can be very rash. I wouldn't think on it if I were you. And anyway you are a very strong person Talya."
Talya's eyes were brimming with tears. "That means a lot to me, coming from my role model and all."
Hermione spluttered as if to object but couldn't get much said as Talya leapt up and engulfed her in a bear hug.
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The following day, the train left from Hogsmeade Station in the morning. Talya actually enjoyed it so much. It's not every day you get to sit on the Hogwarts Express. She had visited Glenfinnan in Scotland once, it was amazing and the train did have a feel of The Express but of course nothing could beat the real thing.
But every time she felt glee over something, she automatically felt guilty. About how the Weasleys were probably worried sick about their father, how Harry was undoubtedly holed up in his room, alienating himself. But Talya couldn't help the bubble of excitement growing within her as she thought about meeting Sirius. Around five thirty, they neared Platform Nine and Three Quarters, Talya was beside herself. Hermione was confused as to why she was nearly jumping out of her seat.
"Who is picking us up 'Mione?" Talya asked.
"Oh Tonks. She's a member of the…you know…and also an Aur-…" Hermione stopped at the look on Talya's face. "Of course you already know this." Talya just stuck her tongue out childishly while Hermione rolled her eyes.
They got their things together and departed the train. Hermione easily spotted Tonks in the crowd, her hair prominently stood out. It was a deep purple and spiky today. She was undeniably good-looking with dark eyes and a pale heart-shaped face. 'Maybe it was a 'Black' family member thing', Talya thought and now was even more eager to see Sirius.
Tonks introduced herself to Talya but asked no more questions about why she was there. Maybe Dumbledore had briefed her on the subject. Tonks told them they would be Side-Along Apparating to Grimmauld Place. Talya gulped but offered her arm; she was not looking forward to it. In a loud crack they were gone.
"Oh my wizard god!" Talya exclaimed holding her chest. It had felt like someone had put the heart pressure machine around her whole body and squeezed it to no return. As suddenly as it started the air released and she opened her eyes to find herself on a street. She breathed in deeply, after her exclamation, to try and regain the function of her lungs again.
"Talya, I need you to read this in your head." Tonks held out a paper that said, 'The headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix may be found at Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place, London.'
As soon as she read it, the paper disintegrated and she looked up to see Number Twelve appearing from between the other houses. Talya stood there, with her mouth open, marvelling at magic yet again.
"Come on, let's go inside quickly!" Tonks ushered them inside.
They stepped over the threshold, and were greeted by Christmas decorations in the long hallway. They walked down the passage. Talya could hear voices coming from the stairs leading down to the kitchen.
"Be reasonable about this Sirius." A hushed tone could be heard.
"I don't care Moony, I have waited so long…too lo-…" the other voice, who had to be Sirius, stopped talking as the new arrivals came into view.
Sirius looked from Tonks to Hermione and finally his eyes settled on Talya. He stared unashamedly as he drank in her form. His eyes met hers; grey met hazel, and Talya bewilderedly saw extreme happiness and relief shining from them. He sighed in content and said with such ease,
"Talya Marie…you're here!"
A/N: Finally Sirius makes his entrance! (and Remus and Tonks). Do you think I should do a Sirius POV? Can you guess what is going to happen to Talya Marie…I think I might have made a bit obvs! PLEASE REVIEW WITH SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS!
