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Author's Notes: I deviate slightly from the book when it comes to Arthur. Just a way of bringing Draco into this more.

Author's Notes 2: Italics are mental thoughts/conversations, and underlining is a memory. Enjoy!

Chapter 11: Holiday Blues

The next morning Emma went to Dumbledore's office after breakfast. "I assume you know what happened?" Dumbledore asked.

Emma nodded. "It woke me up. The agony he was feeling, fear, all of it just was so strong it pulsed through the tower."

"I have long suspected of this connection between Harry and Voldemort,"he started and Emma didn't feel like pointing out the fact she already knew of his suspicions, "and now I am afraid that Voldemort will know of the connection as well."

"It seems that they can not determine what type of snake it was that bit Arthur," Dumbledore continued. "If they can not find an anti-venom by tomorrow, I would like you to go and do what you can," he said.

Emma nodded. "Gladly." McGonagall arrived with Hermione and Emma left. That afternoon when term officially ended Emma walked to Hogsmeade where Lupin met her.

"Well, Sirius is overjoyed to be spending the holidays with people," Lupin said with a grin. "He is actually singing, and as you already know, Sirius never was one to carry a tune."

Emma laughed as they apparated to Grimmauld Place. Emma felt a little woozy when she arrived. "Are you alright, Emma?" Lupin asked worriedly.

'Boy, Potter sure has anger issues,' Draco said. Emma rolled her eyes. Lupin thought he saw a flash of grey, but passed if off as just a reflection of the light.

"Harry is extremely upset. Oh dear, he thinks he is guilty for Mr. Weasley being attacked," Emma said as she sat down. Ginny, Ron, and the twins soon filtered into the kitchen to eat dinner.

"Hey Emma! Glad you're here too," Ginny said. "You alright? You don't look so good."

"Killer headache," Emma said as Lupin handed her some chocolate.

Harry is going to be the death of me. Ironic, I don't have emotions, yet he overcompensates for it, Emma thought.

Hermione arrived a little later, setting off Mrs. Black's portrait. Hermoine rushed upstairs to talk with Harry followed by Ron and Ginny.

Emma sat quietly in the kitchen as Sirius, Lupin, Molly, and the twins started putting more decorations up. Finally, they all came back down with a much calmer Harry, to Emma's relief.

"Creepy, isn't it," Emma said as Harry took a seat next to her.

"What is?" he asked curiously.

"How some people can take over our minds like that," she said. He gave her a weird look. "It was brave of you to save Arthur."

"Save him?" He asked.

"Of course! I heard them say that you were the one to warn Dumbledore where to find Mr. Weasley. Who knows what would have happened if you hadn't of warned everyone," Emma said giving him a reassuring grin. Harry returned it. They talked, eating chocolate, while everyone started singing Christmas songs and putting up ridiculous decorations Sirius found in the attic. "I think they've been attacked by moth balls," Harry said looking at one that was practically falling apart.

"I'd say the moth balls won," Emma said making Harry laugh. She was happy she could put him in a good mood again.

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Emma woke up Christmas Morning to Draco. 'Merry Christmas, Em,' he thought. Emma smiled.

'Definitely the best way of waking up'.

Lupin and Emma joined the Weasley, Tonks, and Moody as they went to St. Mungo's on Christmas Day. After only a few minutes, Molly and Arthur got into an argument over stitches, so Emma decided to go with Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny to get tea. I can help Arthur after a cup of tea Emma thought.

They got off on the wrong floor, though, and Emma rolled her eyes when they found Lockheart.

'Go figure, even completely loony and he still loves himself' Emma thought, making Draco laugh.

"How about a round dozen autographs, hm?" He asked hopefully. The attending nurse smiled at them and led them inside the ward.

"We'll just stay a few minutes," Ron whispered.

'Any longer and they might have to lock me up with him,' Emma thought cheekily.

"Don't I know you?" Lockheart asked Harry. "Taught you everything I know, didn't I," he said cheerfully as he sat down to autograph pictures.

Emma felt sick to her stomach, and her head, when they arrived at St. Mungos, and the feeling intensified here. They all saw Neville and his grandmother walk out from behind the curtains on the other side of the room.

"Neville?" Ron asked. "Who are you visiting here?"

"Friends of yours, Neville dear?" his grandmother asked. "Ah, you two must be Weasleys, and I recognize you, of course," she said indicating Harry. "And you must be Hermione Granger. Helped Neville out in some tight spots, I know. Oh, Emma dear, good to see you again too dearie. Lovely as usual at this summer festivity."

Emma nodded. "Hello Mrs. Longbottom. Thank you. Happy Christmas."

Ron looked stupefied. "Are those your parents down there?"

"What! Haven't you told your friends about your parents, Neville? You should be proud! They didn't sacrifice themselves to be tortured to insanity for their only son only to have him be ashamed of them," she rebuked.

"He is proud of them, Mrs. Longbottom." Emma said, stepping up quickly. Emma gave Neville a soft, reassuring smile. "He and I have talked about them before."

"Well, its nice to see . . .yes, Alice dear, what is it?" She asked. Neville took the gum wrapper. "Neville, go ahead and throw it away. You probably have enough to paper your room."

Neville and Mrs. Longbottom left. "I didn't know," Hermione said. Ron and Ginny added they didn't know either. The three of them turned to Harry.

"I found out last year. Dumbledore told me to keep it a secret. Bellatrix LeStrange went to Azkaban for torturing them," Harry said.

Harry turned to Emma. "Did Neville really tell you?"

Emma shook her head. "No. I knew because my father knew them when they were in the Order. My father found out several years ago. Neville and I talked about it last year after the imposter demonstrated the Cruciate curse in class."

"Your parents were in the first order?" Harry asked. Emma nodded. "But, they weren't in the picture," He said.

"The picture was taken after." Emma said as she walked back up to the elevator. Harry couldn't help but wonder after what. (A/n: yes, he will find out :-)

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Emma went down to Mr. Weasley's room while the others went to get tea. Lupin smiled. "Dumbledore told me you might try this," He and Emma walked in together. "Molly, can I talk to you outside, please?" Lupin asked.

"Surely whatever it is, you can say here," Molly said. Lupin ushered her out of the room.

"Do you want me to stay?" he asked. Emma knew he was insanely curious but would respect her wishes.

Emma shook her head. "Sorry, Uncle, but I want as few people to see this as possible." Emma walked up to Mr. Weasley's bed. "Hello Mr. Weasley."

"Hello Emma. What is going on?" he asked curiously.

"I am here to help you. Dumbledore thinks I might be able to figure something out so you can get the anti-venom faster." Emma said.

"I don't see what you can do," He said.

Emma just smiled. "For simplicity's sake, just think about when you were attacked. If you concentrate on the memory it will save me a lot of time, headache, and I am sure there are memories you don't want me to see."

Arthur gave her a curious look. Emma felt the memory of that night filter to the top of his mind. Arthur's eyes widened when he saw Emma's pupils contract till they were the size of a drop of ink.

Emma stood in the corridor outside the prophecy room. She could detect Arthur under the invisibility cloak. A swishing sound was heard as a large snake glided into the room. Emma stood and watched as the snake attacked Arthur leaving him to bleed to death

Arthur watched as Emma's pupils dilated and returned to normal the same time the healer in training came in. "Your friend Lupin said I was needed. What can I help you with?"

"I'm not sure," Arthur said as he watched Emma.

"It was some sort of large, tropical snake," Emma said.

'what kind of snake is that?' Emma wondered.

'Hang on, I'll look it up. I saw a book in the Malfoy library that had something in it about tropical deadly beasts.'

Emma told them what type of snake. "How could you know that?" The trainee asked.

Emma smiled. "I have a friend who happens to have a book on tropical, deadly beasts."

"How did you-" Arthur asked.

"I hope you feel better soon, Mr. Weasley."

"Arthur, please," He said. Emma nodded and walked out.

"Are you alright?" Lupin asked quickly.

Emma nodded. "Can I leave? Hospitals are not a good place for me," Emma said weakly. Lupin apparated them back to Sirius' place.

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Author's Notes: For anyone Reading my James and Lily story (The Necklace) I'm updating chapter 6 tonight or tomorrow morning.

Kathleen-- Thanks! I tried not to go over the top. Glad it came out alright! Harry will find out, but not till next year after he knows about the prophecy.

KRP-- Yes, I did want to establish the bond fairly quickly so everything else that wasn't Draco-Emma related got pushed. Things should slow back down now :-)

Potter Fan Bo-- ::grins:: I love leaving my readers in suspense! Book 7 will be especially evil :-)

AnimeCrazy-- I'm glad you liked it! Thank you!

Amarthiel-- Yup! Emma is going to be an active participant in the Dept of Mysteries (yay!). She is going to be more active in Harry's adventures now.

Year1989-- Thank you!

Professor Epona-- Thank you! Definitely more exciting things (well, hopefully) Coming :-)