First things first. Sorry for the delay. Have had flu so not been on the computer. I just want to say season's greetings to all. Hope you enjoy your holiday. And as we say here in Wales.

Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda

Which is Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Love Kris xx


Imprisonment

Fifty

Ron walked into the room and looked around. It was still very early and it seemed everyone was asleep. His stomach was in knots as he located the bed with his best friends' child in. James looked safe in that bed. As though the toughness of life had never affected him. Ron was uneasy with having to give him yet more bad news.

"James."

Ron kept his voice low not wanting to wake the girl who was so close by. James though made no stir. So Ron shook him gently. Still nothing. This boy could sleep like a log. Ron picked up his wand and skirted a small amount of water at the boy. He quickly sat up.

"Whatsthematter?"

"We need to talk."

The boy blinked a number of times before coming to his senses. He scanned the room for a moment before looking back at Ron.

"What happened Ron?"

"We'll get to that. First I want to know what you were thinking."

"About what?"

"James for crying out loud. You were bloody stupid to leave this school. Why'd you do it?"

"I had to see if it was her. Ron I wanted to see my mother."

"But didn't it cross your mind we said no for a reason? It's not the first time Voldemort has used tricks like that. Your father was tricked in a similar way. He cared greatly for Sirius and Voldemort used that to his advantage."

"So I made a mistake."

"One that could have been fatal. Do you know what the outcome was after Voldemort used Sirius on Harry?"

"No."

"Sirius died that night. He was killed! James the same thing could have happened to you. You need to understand that we're trying to protect you. Everything we do is for your own good, and for everyone else's."

"I'm sorry."

Ron studied the boy closely. His head was bowed and he refused to meet his eye. With a small sigh Ron sat on a chair.

"What happened James?"

"I got to the site and there they were. I could see my mother with Luna. But something was wrong they were fighting, physically fighting. I landed and saw them change into men they must have used Polyjuice potion. Then the man with blonde hair jumped me. The other two grabbed me and then Tonks turned up."

"Do you remember seeing Rose there?"

"Yeah she hit one of the men with jelly legs. He went down but took me with him. I think I bumped my head but that the last thing I remember."

"Yes well Tonks brought you and Rose back here."

James nodded slowly.

"James you do realise why Rose was there right."

"She came with Tonks to help."

"No. Claire decided to go after you and Rose went with her. They both risked their lives to try and bring you back here. I hope you realise that."

James slowly looked up and his eyes went to the bed that Rose was lying in. Ron noticed how his eyes scanned the room before coming back to him wide.

"Where's Claire?"

"I need you to promise me something James –"

"Where's Claire?"

"-That you won't be stupid and –"

"Where's Claire?"

"-That you won't go after her."

James fell silent with his mouth open wide. Ron knew that he was smart and probably figuring out the truth.

"Promise me James."

"Fine. What happened?"

"Malfoy, the blonde man, took her. She's been captured."

Tears ran down James' face. He sniffed as he tried to stop the tears but he couldn't. He was becoming an emotional wreck. Ron though sat close and spoke as softly as he could.

"We'll get her back James. Don't worry we'll get her back."