A/N: Sorry this chapter is so late. I was sick most of the week, and I had writer's block. I don't like this chapter too much, but maybe you do? I'm goona try and make the next chapter to my liking. Please Read and Review. Oh and the person who appears in this chapter briefly is only there because Amb3r requested it. The surprise person may be in later chapters. It depends on how you guys like it.
Chapter 16
Emily woke up in a dimly lit chamber. She sat up slowly, rubbing her aching head. She looked around the room and noticed snake pillars and a cloaked figure sitting between them. Emily got up to her feet and searched her robes for her wand.
"You looking for this?" The cloaked figure asked. He held out her wand.
"Give it back!" Emily shouted, braver then she felt. The cloaked man laughed.
"Finders keepers. Now let me see…" The man said, apparently thinking. There was a knock on a door in the far corner. "What now?"
"M-master, P-Potter's here," A short bald man said, stepping into the chamber.
"I've seen you before!" Emily said suddenly.
"What to you mean Potter's here Wormtail? She's standing right here. Oh no! You mean, HE'S HERE?" The man shouted.
"I know who you are! You're Peter Pettigrew!" Emily said, after thinking for a few minutes.
"Y-yes M-Master. So is B-Black and L-Lupin," Wormtail stuttered.
"We'll do this another time then. Here girl, you're wand!" The man said. He tossed Emily her wand and once she caught it, she found herself standing in Dumbledore's office.
"Now what am I doing here?" Emily asked out loud.
***
Harry ran through the secret chamber, searching for his daughter. He opened door after door, firing spells at unexpected Death Eaters. Harry stopped at a chamber door, where a giant snake stood guard.
"Kill! I'm going to kill you!" it hissed at Harry.
"Harry tell it to move!" Sirius commanded, as he caught up to Harry.
"Ah! A Snake!" Rosie yelled, running into Sirius. "I'm afraid of snakes!" Sirius put his arm comfortingly on her shoulder.
"Harry can talk to snakes, he'll make it go away," Sirius replied. Parker and Remus finally caught up. They skidded to a halt behind the others.
"Whoa! That's one big snake!" Parker said, peering around Remus and Sirius.
"Move aside Nagini," Harry hissed in Parseltongue.
"My Massster wantsss to kill your daughter. You won't get by," Nagini hissed. Rosie covered her eyes. Harry was about to fire a spell at the snake when suddenly he found himself in Dumbledore's office with his daughter glaring at him again.
"How'd we get here?" Remus asked.
"Don't know," Harry said shaking his head.
***
"Kelly, you got a wand pointed at your head," Grant observed.
"No duh Grant!" Kelly shouted.
"Shut up, I'm taking you to my master," The Death Eater said. Kelly's eyes got big with freight. Grant looked like he was about to wet his pants. Andrew started shaking but followed the Death Eater down a long corridor rather reluctantly.
"Where are you taking us exactly?" Andrew asked, finding his voice again.
"You'll see," The Death Eater replied with an evil grin.
"Please don't hurt us," Kelly pleaded. The Death Eater was about to reply when the three suddenly disappeared.
"Master changed his mind," He said to himself and went back to his guard position.
"How'd we get here?" Kelly asked, standing up from the table in the common room.
"I have no idea. Grant, we're safe now," Andrew replied. Grant was shaking all over. Kelly walked over to him and put her arm around his shoulder as a sign to show him everything was ok. Grant stopped shaking smiled at Kelly. Kelly looked at him with disgust and went to her dormitory.
"She likes me," Grant said with a smile.
"Sure she does," Andrew replied, rolling his e yes.
***
"Emily, what did you see in there?" Parker asked. Emily explained in full detail what she saw and then grew silent once more.
"I wonder what he was going to do," Rosie said in a whisper. Emily shrugged and headed for the door.
"Not so fast Emily," Harry said, blocking her way. "We have to talk!"
"I have nothing to say to you!" Emily retorted.
"Well I have something to say to you," Harry replied.
"Well?" Emily said, putting her hands on her hips.
"I love you Emily, you're what matters most to me. You're the thing I love the most in my life. I don't want to lose you Emily. Please understand that. I'm begging you to understand that," Harry said, kneeling down to her size. K
"Do you still love Mommy?" Emily asked.
"You're mother will always have a special place in my heart. I'll never forget her. I'll love her forever," Harry replied.
"Then why'd you marry Gina?" Emily spat the words out with obvious dislike.
"Emily," Harry said, looking into his daughter's eyes. Emily's emerald green eyes blurred and she pushed past her father, running as fast as she could back to her dormitory. She ignored the stares from her fellow Gryffindor's and didn't even say hello to Kelly as she threw herself on her bed and drew the curtains around her. She put Angel in her arms and let the tears fall from her eyes, making Angel shake them off with dislike.
"Harry, she'll come around sooner or later," Remus said. Harry stood up and looked Remus in the eyes. Remus noticed that the sparkle in Harry's eyes had vanished and were replaced with dull, sad green eyes. Sirius looked sadly at Harry and silently led Parker and Rosie back to the Gryffindor common room.
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Hermione looked down on her crying daughter, wishing desperately that she could climb onto her bed and comfort her. Hermione sighed and continued to watch her shaking daughter.
"I'm sorry I had to leave you dear, but you need a mother. Your father loves you, but he just doesn't understand women. At least his new wife will be able to help you with girl stuff. Emily, I'm not happy with his marriage either. If only you could know that. Emily, you've grown into a beautiful young girl. You'll make some man very happy some day. I just wish I could be with you," Hermione said to herself. Hermione looked down at her white gown and satin slippers. She then turned back to her daughter who had now fallen asleep with her kitten in her arms.
"I still love you Emily. If only I could tell you that," Hermione whispered. She sighed and turned to leave her perch on the cloud. She then entered back into Heaven's Holy Gates and turned to watch Harry.
***
"Emily, are you ok?" Kelly asked, when she found Emily sitting in front of the common room fire, staring off into space. When Emily didn't answer, Kelly sat down next to her and decided it would be best just to be silent with her.
"I just miss her so much," Emily said after a few minutes.
"Miss who?" Kelly asked.
"My Mom. I know I should be over her. It's been six years, but I'm not. I mean, what would she be feeling if she knew my Dad married again?" Emily asked.
"Your Mom probably is watching over you, and she probably is happy that your Dad moved on. God allows his angels to watch over people while they're in heaven," Kelly replied.
"What do you mean she's happy my Dad moved on? And why are you brining heaven and God into this?" Emily demanded.
"Emily, you're father moved on, and so should you," Kelly said quietly.
"I don't believe this! You're against me too!" Emily yelled, jumping up off the couch.
"Emily, I…"Kelly started. Emily ignored her and ran off. Kelly let a few tears fall down her cheeks before she stood and went up to her dormitory. She then flung herself on her bed to cry in peace.
Emily ran down the corridors until she reached the great hall. She felt she would be pretty much the only one there right after lunch. She was right. She took a seat at the Gryffindor table and put her head in her hands. Emily closed her eyes and blinked away a few tears.
"What's happening to me? I'm turning into a horrible person. Mom wouldn't be proud. I'll go apologize to Kelly and stop being so irritable," Emily said, starting to rise. Hedwig flew down and landed on her shoulder. She stuck out her leg and Emily pulled off a letter.
Dear Emily,
I hate to tell you this, but your Grandfather has died. The doctor's say it was a heart attack, but I believe it was that Dark Wizard of yours. Your father tells me many of your type are dying because of him. Your father is going to arrange for you to get out of school for a few days to come to his funeral. After his funeral you can help me clean out my house and then I'm moving into one of the extra bedrooms in your home. I can't stand living alone. I don't really like Gina, but I'm sure I'll grow to like her eventually. I hope this finds you in good health. I miss you.
Love always,
Grandma Granger
Emily looked up from the letter. She fought back her tears and quickly scribbled a note to her grandmother.
Dear Grandma,
I'm sorry to hear that Grandpa has died. I can't wait to see you again. I'm trying not to cry right now, so please forgive me for this short letter. I'll see you soon1
Love,
Emily
Emily put the letter on Hedwig's outstretched leg and sent her off into the air. Emily then let the tears fall freely and sunk back down into her chair. She put her head in her hands and began to shake. Parker found her there ten minutes later and instead of bothering her, he read the letter by her side.
"I'm sorry Emily," He said. Emily looked up at smiled, tears shining on her face.
"It's not your fault. Where's Kelly?" Emily asked.
"Last I heard from Rosie, she was crying on her bed," Parker replied.
"I better go talk to her," Emily said, wiping away her tears and standing up.
"She'll like that," Parker said with a smile. Emily smiled back and walked out of the Great Hall. "And I'm glad you're smiling again."