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Chapter 36: The Order of the Phoenix - Part 2
A piercing scream echoed through the room as the dust cleared, revealing a hoard of hooded figures: and then the fighting broke out. Sirius was by my side instantly, grabbing my wrist and attempting to apparate. He cursed under his breath when it became obvious that the anti-apparation ward was still in place. I quickly transfigured my dress into something a little easier to move in, and had my wand at the ready. Sirius had pulled his wand out too, and we were soon drawn into the fight when one of the Death Eaters noticed us.
'What do we have here? The little mudblood seer... my Lord isn't pleased with your visions undermining his operation.' The Death Eater threw a hex towards us, which both Sirius and I avoided, before throwing hexes back. There was a short exchange between us and this Death Eater, until I caught him with a body-bind curse, right as Sirius managed to disarm him. He fell to the ground with a thud, though that wasn't the end of it, because as I regained a more normal stance another curse bounced off a shield beside me. I glanced towards Sirius to find that he'd cast the shield, and as Sirius's shield disappeared we both began duelling three more Death Eaters. I'm not sure what Voldemort was hoping to achieve by sending a group of Death Eaters to attack the Order's Christmas party, because they certainly didn't stand a chance, seeing as almost every man and woman in the room were accomplished duellers. I stunned the first of the Death Eaters that was throwing curses at me, as the chandelier dropped from the ceiling, sending shattered crystal in all directions. I felt the cuts on my arms and cheek, but it wasn't enough to distract me. It did however distract the second Death Eater that was duelling with me. Most of the Death Eaters had retreated as I incapacitated this second Death Eater. I then turned on my heels and swiftly stunned the one who was duelling Sirius. The conflict had ended, meaning I transfigured my dress back to normal: it's rather torn up around the edges. I tore my eyes away from my ruined dress to find that everyone was staring at me. I'd taken out four Death Eaters in the chaos; which I suppose is a little unusual considering I come across as just an ordinary Hogwarts student. I felt Sirius take hold of my hand as everyone continued to stare: a growl from Alastor Moody broke the silence, followed by him barking orders.
'Fabian! Gideon! Round up the prisoners... Bones inform the Ministry and set up detainment cells... Someone get Mundungus's sorry self to St Mungo's.' I hardly recognised Mundungus Fletcher, but right now he was a groaning heap on the floor. Charlus walked over to aid him, whilst Fabian and Gideon began levitating the Death Eaters into a pile. Moody advanced towards me and Sirius: I felt Sirius squeeze my hand, as Mad-Eye spoke. 'Black, nice defense... but little missy won't always be around to finish them off. Don't come groveling to the Auror program without the nerve to attack, or you won't survive induction.' He then turned his attention to me. 'Nice work, Granger.' I was rather surprised by Mad-Eye's appraisal, and so was everyone else it seemed; though, only Fabian commented.
'Gid and I regularly take out 3-4 Death Eaters... you never praise us.' Mad-Eye snapped at Fabian.
'Shut it, Prewett!' Alastor and the Prewett brothers then departed for the Ministry, with the incapacitated Death Eaters. Dorea wondered over to Sirius and I.
'Charlus said he'd meet us at home.' Sirius and I then silently followed Dorea back through the floo to Potter Manor.
James and Lily had appeared in the living room by the time I stepped out of the fireplace. James spoke, sounding alarmed.
'What happened?!' Dorea directed me and Sirius towards the sofa, before disappearing out of the room. James and Lily sat opposite us: they're both in a state of disarray suggesting that our arrival had disrupted whatever they were doing. James repeated himself. 'What happened?' Sirius responded.
'Death Eaters.' Lily gasped. James sat there looking confused for a moment, before speaking.
'Why?' We all glanced towards James, who continued. 'What's the point of attacking a room full of experienced duelers?' There was then silence, before I spoke, voicing something that had been on my mind since the fight ended.
'Information... there were lots of well-connected, respected, talented people at the party. It's showed the Dark Lord exactly who the Order members are, because they're the ones who fought... and I'm afraid I showed him that I wasn't just a seer, I showed them I could fight.' Sirius wrapped his arm around my waist at this point, whilst Lily spoke.
'Is anyone hurt?' Sirius shook his head.
'No, just Mundungus acting like a drama queen.' Dorea returned as Sirius spoke: she healed mine and Sirius's superficial cuts, before ushering us all to bed. I was asleep from the moment my head hit the pillow. I'm not sure how long I was asleep for but woke with a scream after a nightmare were Bellatrix Lestrange was chasing me. I'd shot bolt upright in bed, and a moment later Sirius burst into the room with his wand raised. He glanced around the room, before lowering his wand. I could see relief wash through Sirius's body as he realised I wasn't under attack. I spoke.
'Sorry, didn't mean to wake you.' Sirius shook his head, running his fingers through his hair.
'It's fine, I was awake anyway.' He wandered over to the bed, and before I could stop him he'd climbed in beside me. I found myself relaxing into his side as he spoke again. 'Nightmare?' I nodded: Sirius kissed me on the forehead. 'You wanna talk about it?' I shook my head, whilst yawning; and as I yawned Sirius spoke. 'Alright, sweetie... get some sleep.' I closed my eyes, snuggling closer to Sirius. I woke up the next morning, still leaning against a sleeping Sirius. I grinned as I watched him sleeping peacefully, before pressing my lips to his. I felt him smile into the kiss, but he didn't open his eyes.
'Sirius, I know you're awake.' He chuckled, opening his eyes.
'Morning, feeling better?' I nodded. I felt well rested now.
'Yep. I want breakfast.' Sirius removed his arm from around me at this point, meaning I hopped out of bed and pulled on my dressing robe. Sirius followed suit disappearing out of my room and returning moments later now wearing a jumper with his pyjama bottoms. I took his hand and lead him down to the kitchen where breakfast was being prepared by Baxter and Pomsey. Last night seemed like a world away from right now.
A/N: Second part for you all. Next chapter is Christmas Day. Hope you all enjoyed this. I'll try and update more regularly in the future, but can't make any promises. Aiming for around 14 more chapters on this part of the story. Love RoxannetheLaugh x.
