Chapter 9

Un-Happy Birthday to Cate  

Today was July 30th, Caste's 17th birthday. She was officially of age now. She was supposed to be going into 7th year at Hogwarts this year, but she did not want to. There were loads of people spending the summer at school, as it was much safer there. Draco went to school on the weekdays and came back on weekends. This particular day was a Sunday.  

"Happy birthday Cate!" The whole manor roared as Cate came down the

marble steps. She smiled and waved, what were they expecting, a speech? She

laughed shortly and greeted the whole manor.  

"I am of age now. No longer a petty child, not that I ever was one. She ran her tongue across her lips and grinned. "My powers are at their height. Which is a good thing for us, bad thing for all the goody-good people."   She didn't say much more, she just left it at that, and ate her breakfast. But she had a plan, and it would go into effect tomorrow, Monday, July 31st... 

***

"Caste's birthday." Elizabeth muttered, while cooking breakfast. "She loved her birthday. What do you think she'll do? Think like Cate, we can save people!"   

"I haven't seen Meagan, Marykate, Harry, Ron, or Hermione lately. Do you think-"  

"She's got Meagan trapped, with Harry and Marykate. In the past. They

aren't bothering her there. But she must have been angry last night, about

something..."  

"What happened to Hufflepuff heir?" Sirius asked.  

"Jeremy. He's at Hogwarts. He was sent back, when Hermione came across the Chamber of Secrets, the Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, and Hufflepuff chamber that is..."  

"So you think-"  

"Her next target? Would she do this right under Dumbledore nose?"  

"She's of age. She is 17 now."  

"And her powers are strong. Sirius, we have to go. To Hogwarts. I'm sure no one will mind us showing up... We can teach summer school..."  

"Lizzie, wait first. Here, I don't have a ring, I used to, but that was years ago, I was too late... But," He kneeled down. "Will you marry me?"  

"Yes Sirius, Black, I will be your wife... I would like nothing more."   She kissed him once, hard and passionately, and they headed off to Hogwarts, hoping it wasn't too late...   

***

Jeremy winced, as a two faces came into focus. It was Monday, July 31st. One was a boy, blonde with cold gray eyes. the other was a girl, dark brown eyes and hair. Her lips were blood red, as were her clothes, which were very showy, and she was gorgeous. Jeremy was beginning to wonder where she had been in the crowd of staring girls.   

"Wow. Well, I uh... You can't be looking at me like the other girls..." He said, noticing her flashing eyes.   

"Dumb boy, no, follow us... Just do please..."    She ran her hands through his hair, and he followed, as if in a trance... Draco followed behind them, with a tinge of jealousy. She could get what she wanted... Was he part of her clan, or just

like this Jeremy person, trapped? He decided to forget about it and let her toy

with him, he liked it anyways. Jeremy was trying to pick out where he had seen

Cate before.   

"My name is Cate. You must be Jeremy, I've heard about you, you are the other heir. Hufflepuff. Well, I am the heir of Ravenclaw and Gryffindor."   

"Have you heard about the evil heir? She sounds dangerous... I forget her name."   

"Meagan. Come now, you aren't safe here..."    She waved her hand, and they were off to the manor.   Jeremy was pinned to the wall again, this time magically. Cate was amazed at his stupidity.   

"You're the bad heir!" Jeremy spat, as she magically tied him to a spiked chair.   

"Well spotted, Sherlock." Cate laughed. "Now I get my father, Lord Voldemort, and he can decide what to do with you... Draco, watch him. It won't be that hard... STUPEFY! He's out cold Draco, can you handle it?"   

"Yes, of course..."    A minute or so later Cate returned with Voldemort. "The last heir. He's back, and here he is. Wake up Jeremy!"   Cate snapped her fingers and Jeremy woke up, tried to move, but he couldn't. Cate grinned evilly. She flipped her hair and shook her head at Jeremy.   

"Well, you are dumber than I imagined..." Voldemort said. He grinned, and Jeremy winced...  

***

"We're too late!" Elizabeth shouted down the halls, Dumbledore, Sirius and Hermione following her. " She's got him..."  

"She was quick. But we'll stop her, she can't kill another heir... Can she?" Sirius asked, hugging his fiancĂ©.   "Dark Angel of Light. There is no signature,. He must still be alive..." Dumbledore observed...