The Fifth Marauder Part 7

A/n: You guys did it! 4 reviews. So here's the readers Christmas Present from me. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. I can't believe Christmas is only 2 days away! Yippy! The story is set in October.

"First Quidditch match of the year, and my last year at Hogwarts." The Gryffindor Quidditch Captain, Matt Wise was pacing in front of the Quidditch team.
"We've won the Quidditch cup since you guys joined the team. You three are the best Chasers I've ever seen. And our two beaters who hasn't let anyone fall off their brooms yet."
"At least not on our team." Karen put in.
"Yeah, and then our seeker who hasn't lost us a match. Lets get out there and win this game."
"Go Gryffindor!" They all yelled and grabbed their brooms.
"And here comes the Gryffindor team. Chasers Smith, Figg, and Potter. Beaters Black and Lupin. Keeper, and Quidditch Captain Wise, and the Seeker Darkes. The Captains just shook hands, and they're off. Gryffindor in possession. Smith passes it to Figg, who passes it to Potter. 10 to 0 Gryffindor." It went on like this until the score was 190 to 30, Gryffindor. It was 4 hours later.
"The snitch still hasn't been seen. No wonder, it's raining cats and dogs out there. Malfoy and Darkes are diving. They are heading to the other side of the field, Karen may be lighter than that good, I mean Malfoy, but his broom is faster. Malfoy cuts Darkes off and grabs the snitch. 190 to 180. Even though Slytherin caught the snitch Gryffindor still wins."
Karen was mentally kicking herself.
"I should've pushed Lucius off of his broom." She kicked the wall.
"Don't hurt yourself. At least we still won." James said coming into the locker room.
"All thanks to you. I knew I should've saved my money for a new broom." She kicked the wall again.
"Nice game guys."
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"Congratulations James."
"You were so great yesterday."
"If it wasn't for you we wouldn't have won." All of the girls at Hogwarts, except for the Slytherins and the ones with boyfriends, were congratulating James. It was impossible to talk to him. The owls swooped in and delivered the mail. A barn owl landed on Karen's shoulder. She gave it a piece of toast and it flew off. As she read the letter her eyes got wide.

Dear Ms. Darkes,
We are sorry to inform you that your mother was killed. She was killed by He-who-must-not-be-named. There was three other muggles and one wizard. We are deeply sorry. Your father will be informed. You may take off of school to visit your family.
Sincerely,
Minister of Magic

She ran out of the room in tears.
"What's up with her?"
"Probably sick of hearing people congratulate James."
"I didn't finish my Potions essay." Peter said, seeing Snape run out after Karen. "I'm going to go get it done.:
"Tell Karen to put earplugs in her ears."
"Karen? What's wrong?" Karen was crying at the bottom of the steps. She looked up at Severus and ran up to him and threw her arms around his neck.
"Voldemort killed my mom." She cried into his shoulder.
"That's terrible. It's alright. Everything will be fine." Severus kissed her forehead. He heard someone running the other way.
"Guys, Guys! I just saw, in the hall Karen kissing Snape."
"What?" Sirius and Remus got out of their seats and ran to the hall. James couldn't get away from the girls. When they rounded the corner Karen was hugging Severus and stepped away,
"See I always told you that it was her who told the Slytherins our plans." Karen look over at them when she heard Peter's voice.
"Hi guys."
"Don't 'Hi guys' us. We say you." Sirius said. Remus walked away.
"Remus wait, I can explain." Karen called after him.
"Why are you cheating on Remus? With Snape?"
"You don't understand, please listen to me. I'll explain."
"I'm not listening to anything." Sirius stalked off, dragging a confused James with him.
"Want me to explain to them?" Peter said smiling evilly.
"You rat bastard." She advanced on him. "Better sleep in the bathroom with the door locked or I'll kill you."
"Not it I kill you first." Karen noticed they were the only two in the hall way.
"Cruictus." Karen fell back in pain.
"Don't scream, don't scream." She tried to tell herself, but it didn't help. She screamed from pain, sadness and depression. Peter took the curse off and ran away, hoping no one saw him.
"Peter's part of the Dark Side." She then fainted.
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"Where are her friends Albus?"
"Practicing Quidditch. They are fighting, because she kissed Mr. Snape. I'd never believe it, that Voldemort would attack a student right under my nose." Dumbledore was shaking his head.
"I think she's waking up."
"Professor, Peters part of the Dark side. He sent the Cruictus curse at me."
"Voldemort shot the curse at you. Peter was a witness."
"It wasn't Voldemort. It was Peter."
"I think you need some rest. Poppy?"
"I'm telling you the truth it was Peter." Pompfrey put a sleeping spell on Karen.
"I hope she's just delusinal."
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"Karen, why did you kiss Snape?" Lily asked Karen when she got back from infirmary.
"I didn't. Peter's just a," She started to swear.
"Whoa, wash your mouth out. Kidding, just kidding." Lily was getting glared at by Karen.
"Those guys are just stupid. Even James."
"Don't diss my boyfriend. I know he can be stupid at times."
"I'm going to the common room."
"Haven't you guys noticed Karen's been acting really sad? I saw her the other day crying in the common room." Lauren asked James, Sirius, Remus, and Peter.
"I broke up with her."
"She tried to punch me and I broke her wand."
"I've been spending a lot more time with Lily." Sirius didn't respond, he was looking over at Karen. She was sitting by herself, looking straight into the flames. She didn't care how she looked anymore, and she hasn't smiled for a couple of days. The last time she ate was breakfast the day she got the letter saying her mom was dead and she threw that up. Karen got up and walked slowly past them and out the portrait hole.
"I know what I have to do, and I have to do it fast." She went down to the library and grabbed a book from the Restricted Area while the librarian was helping someone else. She ran to an empty classroom and looked through the book she got, Potions and Poisons.
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"Who's up for destroying the Slytherin common room?"
"But today's Hogsmeade!" Peter whined.
"Fine you don't have to go. Just stock up on pranks the list into Peters hand and pushed him out of the boys dorm.
"James get your cloak." They got situated when Karen walked into their dorm. Her eyes were red from crying. She looked around once, and laid an envelope on James bed. When she left, Sirius threw the cloak off and ripped the envelope open.

Dear "Friends",
I just wanted to notify you that I'm not going to be here much longer. The reason I've been depressed lately isn't because you guys aren't talking to me, well maybe it's some part, but the main reason is my mother was killed by Voldemort. I'm too depressed to go on, you'll be sorry when I'm gone, I never conquered rarely came. 16 just held such better days. I'm sorry for everything I've done, but I never kissed Severus. By the time you read this letter, I'll be joining my mom.
Love,
Karen Darkes.
PS Peter's a rat bastard.

Sirius grabbed the Cloak and ran out of the room.
"What in hell is she going?"
Karen was ripping pictures.
"They could've listened, but no, I kissed the enemy. To bad Peter broke my wand, then this would be alot easier." Sirius crept into the room and stood next to Karen. He watched her rip the last picture. She grabbed the goblet off the desk and raised it to her lips. Sirius took it out of her hands and threw it against the wall. Karen pulled the cloak off of him. She started to cry, and then yelled, "Why couldn't you just let me die?" She got up and stood in front of him, saying every swear word she knew. Sirius just pushed her down on the bed. She got back up.
"Why the hell did you do that?" He pushed her down again.
"Stop that!" He did it again. She stood up and slapped him across the face. He didn't stumble just stayed still. She started to cry again as she reached her hand up to his cheek.
"I'm sorry." He looked into her eyes, and lent forward and kissed her. When they broke apart, she cried into his chest and explained everything.
"It's alright everything will be fine." She fell asleep next to him. He picked her up, laid her on her bed and pulled the covers over her. He kissed her forehead. James and Remus ran through the door, followed by Dumbledore. They saw Karen asleep and Sirius repairing the ripped pictures.
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A/N: Like it? I have a song fic that goes along with this. I need 5 reviews to post it. I have part 8 done too. Who do you think Karen saw in the mirror? Put it in your review
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