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PFONT SIZE=6Deatheaters and DementorsBR
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/FONTFONT SIZE=4 Nearly four months had passed since Miyu first arrived at Hogwarts. It was now February, and Miyu was beginning to feel a little discouraged. She knew there was a very powerful Shinma in the area, if only she could figure out exactly where it was. She did feel fortunate to have two helpers from the wizarding world: Harry Potter, a Fifth Year Gryffindor who seemed to have the shadow of a Shinma lingering about him, and Pansy, a Fifth year Slytherin who had recently been turned into a human vampire. Miyu and Pansy were becoming very close friends. Perhaps finally she wouldnt have to worry about losing someone close to her, for human vampires are immortal just as Shinma vampires are.BR
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But for now she was content sitting silently with Lava on a tree branch in the Forbidden Forest with Shiina on her lap. The beautiful night sky set her restless heart at an ephemeral peace, but never could she rest forever. Never. There would always be more to find and more to seal away. BR
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Miyu! Miyu, where are you? came an anxious cry from below her. She glanced down to see Pansy Parkinson wrapped in her black cloak, a very worried look on her face.BR
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Miyu floated off of the branch and came to rest gracefully on the ground. Good evening, Pansy. Is there a problem?BR
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Pansy smiled in a friendly and relieved manner when she saw Miyu, revealing her long, pointed fangs. m so glad I found you. Something very bad is going on at the castle. The Ministry of Magic has ordered that Dementors be allowed to patrol the school to...BR
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What is a Dementor?BR
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I... am not entirely sure. They are creatures that almost seem to suck the life-force out of people by just being in their presence.BR
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Are they at all human?BR
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They are built like humans, but I dont think so. I dont even know if they speak. And you never see their faces. They wear black cloaks all the time that fall over their faces in such a way that you never see any of them. She stopped and grinned down at her own outfit. Similar to mine, I suppose. So now Im a vampire and a Dementor.BR
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They sound like Shinma. Shinma feed off of human souls, after all. And human blood.BR
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Pansy shifted slightly at the mention of blood. She hadnt fed in almost a week, and was very hungry. ll be arriving tomorrow morning, before the students are even down for breakfast. I wonder what they will- Ah! She suddenly cried out in pain and clutched her left shoulder. BR
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s wrong, Pansy? Did your human friends hurt you again?BR
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Pansy responded with an unamused laugh. I have no friends besides you, Miyu, and Harry on the rare occasion that he checks on me to make sure I havent been too hurt.BR
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Was it another burn?BR
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Yes. I reported this one to Professor Dumbledore, though. He said that he may have to move me to another House just to get me away from them. Slytherins have a thing against non-humans, after all.BR
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s good to hear. I am sure that Professor Dumbledore will do what is best.BR
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Pansy nodded, but seemed very distracted as she looked beyond the leaves of the trees into the clear, starry night. One solitary tear trickled down her cheek. But then he never will talk to me again.BR
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Draco... He was... sort of my boyfriend, you could say. He hasnt talked to me at all since the incident. Then again, she added, with more of a content smile, he hasnt said anything against me either.BR
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Miyu placed a comforting hand on Pansys shoulder. t get too attached. He is only human.BR
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That may be true, Pansy whispered, her voice catching, but hes the most wonderful human Ive ever known.BR
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Pansy?! What is she doing in here? Ron whispered to Harry as they walked downstairs to the Common Room before going to breakfast. Harry shook his head uncertainly. He had not told anyone what had gone on in the Forbidden Forest a few months ago, not even Ron or Hermione. Remus Lupin and Sirius Black didnt even know how theyd gotten away alive. All Lupin knew was that he no longer turned into a werewolf, and that was all that mattered to him.BR
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Pansy looked up from a book she was reading when she heard Rons voice, smiling more than most could remember seeing for a while. Good morning, Harry! she greeted.BR
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Um... hi, Pansy. Exactly... what are you doing here?BR
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she began, looking away uneasily, I was having some trouble with some people in Slytherin House since Im not exactly human anymore, and you know how they are about that kind of thing, so Dumbledore switched me to Gryffindor House for my own safety.BR
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So you really are a vampire! Ron said, his eyes growing huge.BR
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Yeah, well, I would have thought that you might have figured that out by now, considering how the rest of the school has and everything. Then again, youI are/I a Weasley.BR
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Hermione wasnt much happier than Ron to discover the newest addition to Gryffindor House, especially when Harry began to take such a strange interest in her and the girl with the brown eyes that occasionally flashed gold. She figured that Miyu couldnt be completely human either, but she didnt have the first idea as to what she might be. The five of them walked together to the Great Hall. Ron and Hermione led the way with Harry lagging a few steps behind them, keeping an ear open to the conversation between Miyu and Pansy.BR
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Have you seen one yet? Miyu asked.BR
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No, but theyll be here, just wait and see.BR
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Harry had no idea what they were talking about, but soon found out when he entered the Great Hall and a sweeping chill embraced him. He staggered backwards, not entirely sure what was happening. He could hardly see...BR
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a distant voice seemed to say as a cold touch grasped his wrist, eat this. His muddled mind didnt have an objection, especially when he discovered what he was eating was chocolate. That could mean only one thing: Dementors.BR
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When the world came back into focus he was looking into Pansy Parkinsons pale face, then saw a partially eaten chocolate frog in her right hand. Ron and Hermione were looking around curiously, as if they hadnt even noticed his dizzy spell. Miyu was standing silently off to the side. Beyond them stood four black-cloaked figures which confirmed his earlier guess. There were Dementors on campus. Not just a few, but many. As he took in the entirety of the Great Hall, he counted at least eleven. The teachers were walking everywhere with baskets filled with chocolate, as students were paling and tripping left and right. With so many Dementors around, he wasnt going to be the only one affected.BR
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Pansy skipped in front of him grinning. The Dementors had no affect on her, but then again she wasnt exactly alive. I think the professors are just using this as an excuse to fatten all the students up for slaughter. I mean, look at all that chocolate! She held out her hands and helped him up again. The touch of her hands sent another chill through his body. She was so cold.BR
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he said, backing away and taking the chocolate frog that Pansy offered to him. He took another bite and looked at all of the Dementors again. So you knew about this?BR
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I just found out last night, so I didnt really have a chance to tell you with Weasel-boy and Granger around. Thats why I came prepared with chocolate. Arent you lucky to have friends like Miyu and me?BR
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Right I am.BR
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I sense sarcasm... She winked at him playfully, then skipped in a circle around him before she led the way to the Gryffindor table. Ron and Hermione followed, engaged in their own conversation. Harry followed behind with Miyu, wondering at Pansys random change of character.BR
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Somehow the energy the Shinma are taking seem to be effecting Pansy as well, Miyu whispered, as if reading Harrys mind.BR
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Shinma? You mean the Dementors are...?BR
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Most definitely.BR
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Harry grinned as they neared the table. He ended up losing track of Ron and Hermione, but found Pansy waving at him and Miyu to come over to her, so he sat with them instead, next to Pansy and across from Miyu. So if the Dementors are Shinma, then youre going to get rid of them like you did the werewolves and that will be the end of Dementors?BR
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Not quite that easily. Rarely do you find a group of Shinma with the same powers. It easily may have something to do with... the other Shinma I am looking for. I will have to take this more slowly.BR
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Miyu, you still havent told us what youre really looking for, Pansy said, sipping her goblet of tomato juice.BR
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ll find out when the time is right.BR
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Students, please find a seat, McGonagall said, standing and looking around the room until everyone was sitting. I... am very sorry to announce that the Ministry of Magic has ordered us to have these... Dementors... here. They say that it is necessary because of certain Deatheater activities. I do not want any of you to worry, for your education must be continued. We have not had any direct threats, and theres no point in sitting around and waiting for something bad to happen that may never come, so please. Everything will be fine. But of course, if any of you hear anything, let one of the professors know. Until further notice, make sure you always carry some chocolate with you. All of the professors will have some in their rooms if you need any. Thank you.BR
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Harry sighed and poked at his breakfast, apparently having lost his appetite. Right now I cant help but wonder whats worse, Deatheaters or Dementors.BR
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We dont have problems with Dementors, Pansy said. Maybe that mean we dont have souls.BR
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No, you have souls. You just dont have a life.BR
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What are you trying to say, Harry Potter...?BR
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I didnt mean that way!BR
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Miyu smirked. You two cant stop getting along just yet, I may need you.BR
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Harry needs you, too, Miyu, Pansy said. s too much of a baby to take care of Dementors himself.BR
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Is it Bash Harry Potter Day or something? he asked, slouching and leaning his elbow on the table.BR
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No, thats every day. You just said I didnt have a life.BR
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Harry and Pansy continued their bicker-flirting while Miyu sat silently, trying to focus her attentions on the Shinma she could sense throughout the castle. There was one presence that she could not sense though, and it worried her. When was the last time someone saw Professor Dumbledore? she asked calmly.BR
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Huh? Dumbledore? I dunno, I never see him anyway, Pansy said, stopping herself in mid-Harry-diss.BR
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Is there a problem, Miyu? Harry asked, tensing.BR
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I... do not sense him here.BR
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You mean... theres probably Deatheaters very nearby and we dont even have Dumbledore here?! Pansy said, then laughed. re done-for, Potter.BR
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re so comforting, and hes probably around or doing something to help us more. Its not like hed just abandon us here. My guess is hes probably trying to get rid of the Dementors.BR
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That would be my guess as well, Miyu said steadily, staring past them at the black-cloaked figures. He is rather in-tune with such things as these, after all, she added cryptically.BR
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Harry opened his mouth to further question her, but was suddenly overtaken by a horrible chill. He felt the presence of a Dementor -- maybe more than one -- behind him, but dared not turn around. Instead he nibbled on more chocolate and stared straight ahead at Miyu, trying to ignore them. Her expression wasnt much better, for she seemed to be staring straight at them, as if challenging them. So he averted his gaze to Pansy. She had begun to calm down before the Dementors came over, but had resumed her previous state of energy for some reason. She was chattering about something that he wasnt really listening to. She didnt really seem to care that no one was listening. She just wanted to get rid of energy, it seemed.BR
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Cold air rushed against him, as he heard the Dementors behind him swiftly turn away, rustling their cloaks as they left. They seemed to have decided quite suddenly to leave. He didnt complain, of course. He breathed a sigh of relief, then said, Wonder what they were standing around here for. That was rather awkward...BR
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Because they were trying to figure out if I really was who they think I am, Miyu said certainly.BR
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Are you? Pansy asked, blinking in an adorably confused manner.BR
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Miyu smiled gently and reached for Pansys hand as she said, You know what I am and you know what they are. But as long as they dont know who I am, we have the advantage. The timing isnt right. There are far too many people here. Im certain that I will be able to find them tonight though, dont worry.BR
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t worry, she says, Harry grumbled, shaking his head. Easy for you two to say. Neither of you have your original pulses...BR
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I love the forest at night, Pansy whispered, taking a deep breath, indulging in the beauty the darkness had to offer. s so peaceful.BR
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Maybe for you... Harry said, quite uneasy with the whole situation. Nothing good can come of being in this forest. Weve established this. Weve proved this multiple times. So will someone Iplease/I tell me why I am here?BR
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Because you may prove to be useful in helping me defeat the Dementors, Miyu said calmly, staring straight ahead as she continued leading the way into the forest, wandering far from anything that remotely resembled a path. Harry just sighed and followed nervously, trying to shake this horrible headache that had suddenly come over him.BR
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As they crept deeper and deeper into the forest, Pansy picked up her pace quite a bit, but Harry followed slowly, growing weaker and colder with every step. When he thought he could take no more, they reached a clearing that was lit up with an eerie glow. This glow was centered within two circles of black-cloaked figures. The outer-circle was obviously made of Dementors, and the inner-circle seemed to be Deatheaters. Neither of these made Harry any happier. Besides the green glow, he couldnt tell what they were so interested in. They were too crowded around this object of attention. BR
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Miyu took a step forward, ever-determined to press on. Harry reached out and stopped her. Do you know who they are? he asked, thinking that Dementors were bad enough, but Deatheaters...?BR
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I do not care who they are, Miyu answered. That is unimportant. All that matters is getting rid of the Shinma. We can take care of those humans later.BR
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But theyre Deatheaters!BR
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And why should that matter? Miyu asked, genuinely curious. She had heard nothing of Voldemort or Deatheaters.BR
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Deatheaters work for Voldemort... one of the most horrible wizards that ever lived... and the person who has putting me in my casket high on his to-do list.BR
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We will deal with them as well. I must seal the Shinma-BR
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Pansy interrupted, he does have a point. Deatheaters are a force to reckon with for anyone... They could easily kill Harry, and if they got hold of me, they would torture me for their amusement because Im a non-human. Im not sure if they could do anything to you, but I wouldnt put it past You-Know-Who...BR
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Maybe if there were more than three of us here, Harry said with a sigh. Too bad your friend Lava isnt around tonight. Hed be able to help us, wouldnt he?BR
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t worry about Lava, Miyu said with a knowing smirk. s around. Lets just say hes managed to get himself into their Inner Circle. Now shall we proceed?BR
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Harry and Pansy still looked as if they might feel a bit uneasy, but continued on. They had to trust that Miyu knew what she was doing.BR
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The Dementors knew they were being watched, and as the three neared, they broke from their circle and came to directly confront Miyu, Harry, and Pansy. The Deatheaters tightened their circle in the distance, hardly looking to see what was going on, and making it even more impossible to see what they were so busy with. Whatever it was, it was giving them a lot of grief. They were shouting at it and bickering with each other, obviously having difficulty. Miyu didnt seem to care much about them though, her attention was completely focused on the Dementors.BR
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Rarely do I find a Shinma clan, she said softly, creating a small flame in her hand. Dementors... You suck the energy out of humans by just being near them, but if you give them a kiss, you steal their souls. For these crimes, you will pay. Into the Darkness, Shinma! She hurled her flame at the group, but many of them dodged it. Only two didnt escape in time, and there was nothing left of them when the light dimmed.BR
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Miyu immediately turned and created another flame, though she had expected to get rid of them all at once. I am afraid that they are somehow protected by magic from your world, Miyu said to Pansy who had come up next to her.BR
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Most likely. The Deatheaters have probably done a lot to them. Can I do anything to help?BR
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Not at the moment, just watch out for Harry. We wouldnt want anything to happen to him just yet. Dumbledore seems to think that he will come in useful when it comes down to the main enemy.BR
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Pansy nodded and backed out of the Dementors crowding around Miyu. She saw Harry farther away, crouching behind a small pile of rocks closer to the circle of Deatheaters, not moving. Behind her she could hear Miyu sealing away more Shinma as Pansy walked towards Harry. A few of the Deatheaters were now looking up on occasion, but quickly returned their attention to the green glow each time. She only hoped they had been looking at the Dementor battle and not at Harrys hiding place.BR
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Her thoughts were cut short as she was suddenly jerked backwards and turned quickly around, facing Miyu again. Pansy was being held against a very cold black-cloaked body, and when she looked up she saw no face, for it was completely hidden beneath the hood. A Dementor had a hold on her.BR
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Miyu stopped her attack. There were no more Dementors around except for the one that held Pansy and another one next to it. She looked lost for a moment, confused even. The flame that she held in her hand faded and disappeared, then she dropped her hand to her side, saying, Please leave her out of this...BR
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A low, whining laugh seemed to come from beneath the hood, as the Shinma adjusted its hold on Pansy by crossing both arms in front of her and holding onto her arms, allowing her very little movement. Miyu watched as the second Dementor walked in front of Pansy, lifted up its hood, bent down... Pansy screamed... a high-pitched whine of intense energy filled the air and lit up the sky, blinding even Miyu....BR
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...and when it cleared, Pansy stood there, unharmed, with the withered bodies of two Dementors fallen at her feet.BR
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Well done, Miyu whispered, relieved and shocked all at once as she created a flame in her hand, then said calmly, Into the Darkness, Shinma! one last time, ridding the world of the final Dementors.BR
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Pansy didnt respond. Her body was rigid and her face was tightened as if she was in a significant amount of pain. She staggered backwards, caught herself, then whirled around swiftly to face the Deatheaters. Needless to say, they were quite aware of what was going on now, and even seemed a little afraid. The glow centered between them also had dimmed some, and perhaps wasnt being as troublesome as it had previously been. BR
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Pansy walked towards them with steady, deliberate steps. Her face held an expression of complete determination as she neared. Two men separated from the circle and stepped forward, their own hoods down around their necks. It was Lucius Malfoy and her own father.BR
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Pansy, you are way out of line, siding with people like these who do things against us. I knew your transformation into a non-human would have an effect like this, her father said. This is why I refuse to call you my daughter. It will make it easier to kill you. Malfoy, if you will...BR
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Malfoy smirked wickedly, then raised his wand high above his head and shouted, Avada kedavra! as he snapped it straight at her.BR
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Pansy watched unmoving, her face cold and expressionless as the green beam rushed towards her like a hungry green snake. She wasnt sure if the Death Curse could kill a vampire, but there was something else about the intense energy...BR
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It flew into her body, creating a green glow about her as it pushed her back a bit, causing her to gasp and moan shortly. Then she clasped her hands in front of her and stared at the ground, her eyes as intense as the energy which had just entered her. Energy of Death, she whispered icily, return from where you came, I have no need for you. Go! She released her hands and pointed straight back at Malfoy. The green energy flooded out from her body through them, and rushed fiercely back to him. He was lying limp and dead on the ground long before he knew what was happening.BR
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Her father took a few steps backwards, terrified. He turned and rushed towards the other Deatheaters. Another one stepped out from the group and said, Turn back now, for you would never be able to control the energies of that curse given to you from every wand here at once.BR
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I will turn back, but first you must show me what you are hiding.BR
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You would like to know, wouldnt you? he answered coldly, narrowing his eyes. Very well. Deatheaters, divide! Show her what we have tamed...BR
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The Deatheaters obeyed, revealing their weakened prisoner, encased in a globe of green death. He stirred slightly, trying with all the energy he had left to keep the curse away from him, but then would fall again, as if ready to give up.BR
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Professor Dumbledore! Harry cried, jumping up from behind the rocks.BR
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The Deatheaters snapped their gazes towards Harry. Look what weve gotten hold of by chance... this will be our lucky night, one of them said.BR
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You will not harm him! Pansy shouted, snapping out of her distant gaze and turning all of her attention towards the Deatheaters. Take one more step in that direction, and you will regret it! She backed up closer to the green prison holding Dumbledore back.BR
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The Deatheaters grinned at her. You have nothing to throw at us unless we give it to you first. Youre certainly not powerful enough to produce your own Death Curse.BR
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Pansy narrowed her eyes and threw her arms wide apart. ll show you not powerful enough. She turned her hands palms-up, and the green ball began to glow much brighter, then spread apart and grew longer, like a snake...BR
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Fatal Serpent, attack your prey! Go! She threw her arms forward towards the Deatheaters, and the green line dashed off of Dumbledore and rushed towards them. They gasped and scattered. Only two were unfortunate enough to be caught by the Death Curse.BR
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When they were all gone, Pansy stared after them for a moment, then suddenly grew very pale before collapsing on the ground. Harry ran towards her, crying, Pansy, are you alright? He kneeled next to her and pulled her into his arms. What can I do for you?BR
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Blood... I need blood...BR
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Harry gulped, then lowered his head so that she could easily reach his neck. Not... not too much, okay...? Just enough... to make you feel a little better...BR
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I know, she whispered, opening her eyes and smiling weakly. You can trust me. She carefully inserted her fangs, taking only enough to regain some strength, then stopped biting and went on to gently kissing. Harry laid his head on top of hers, holding her even closer. She had just saved his life, as well as the life of the only person whom Voldemort feared. He would do anything for her now.BR
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Dumbledore limped over, being supported by Miyu and Lava on either side. Pansy pulled away from Harry a bit so that she could face her headmaster, but still leaned against Harry. That was a very brave thing that you did, Miss Parkinson, he said weakly.BR
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Thank you, Professor Dumbledore. Im glad youre alright. How did you keep off their Death Curses?BR
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He smiled secretively and exchanged a look with Lava and Miyu. m... not entirely human myself, Pansy... Im part Shinma, though it is only a very small part. That is why my powers are stronger than most, and why I have lived this long. It is also why Voldemort fears me. The Shinma inside of him isnt quite sure what I am capable of.BR
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Harry and Pansy both gasped. You mean Voldemorts the main person Miyus after? Harry asked, wide-eyed.BR
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Dumbledore nodded. Lava here is working in the Deatheater circle right now, he will be able to keep track of Voldemort until both Pansy and Miyu are ready to face another battle, which will probably be another month or so. Pansys going to need a lot of rest.BR
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Pansy said timidly, why was I able to control the Death Curses energy? Ive never done anything like it before... I dont even know what gave me the idea that I could...BR
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s because youre a vampire. You have no life-energy for a Dementor to feed off of, so when they tried to take energy you did not have, it backfired. You more or less were able to take their own power and twist it to work for you, and were all very fortunate that you were so quick. We would all be dead by now if it werent for you.BR
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She smiled and leaned against Harry. m glad I could help. I only hope I will be as useful in defeating Voldemort... if that is truly possible.BR
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Dumbledore sighed and stared through the forest. If anyone could make it possible, it would be you three. But we should get back for now. We have a lot of preparing to do./FONT/PP((For a picture of vampire Pansy go to http://sailorxenex.diaryland.com/images/pansyvamp.jpg))/P
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