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Hermione stared at Riley's lifeless body on the floor of the common room, tears welling up in her eyes. Karina just smirked, "The first step of the plan is to get Callie to Azkaban so Voldemort can start to do wonderful things without her in the way. Then we get Sirius and Severus out of the way. So you had better go along with me when I say it was Callie who killed her," she threatened, "and if you don't, I will kill you I swear."

"I don't care." Hermione said in a hoarse whisper. "I'm not going to lie. You killed her, Karina. Not Callie." she said crying.

"I'll not only kill you, I'll kill everyone close to you Hermione. Harry, Ron, your mum, your dad, Viktor Krum, Ella, Remus, everyone."

Hermione closed her eyes tightly as tears leaked out. "Get the picture?" Karina asked.

She nodded.

"So, who killed Riley?"

Hermione whispered the answer, "Callie."

"Good girl. Always knew you were smart."

~*~

Karina ran to Remus sobbing and crying. "Sh-she..." and then she collapsed into sobs
again. "What?"

"Sh-sh-she's DEAD!"

"Who?" Remus asked fearfully. Karina didn't reply. "Who's dead?! Karina!"

Sirius came up to Remus and said in a bitter voice with the anger burning in his wet eyes, "Callie killed Riley."

Remus felt like someone had just shot him right in the heart. "Y-you're sister...she
wouldn't do that."

"I have no sister." Sirius said curtly. "I disown her."

"Riley can't be dead." Remus said, his voice choked.

"Do you want to see the body?"

"No--Sirius--she's not-no!"

Sirius nodded mutely and took Remus up to her. He looked at the beautiful woman laying dead in front of him. He loved her. Putting his hand to her face, he felt how cold she was. He brushed her hair out of her face and leaned over and kissed her. "I love you." he whispered. With one last glance, he looked back to Sirius, "Wheres Callie."

"Why do you want to see her?"

"Where is she?" he repeated.

Sirius gulped and lead him to Dumbledore's office where Callie was tied up in a corner, her hair fell onto her face and her eyes were red from crying. They widened when she saw Remus. "Remus, it wasn't me! I wouldn't do that to her! I love her like my sister Remus!" she yelled hoarsely.

"Well then who was it? It *was* you. How could you do this to me? To her?" he looked at her with sad eyes.

"No! No it wasn't me! It was her." she said looking at Karina in loathing.

"Karina was right about you all along. You really were the one....."

"Karina said *I* was the one who killed her? Karina said *I* was the one doing everything?! It's her! She's changed the story around completely!" Callie yelled.

"Oh come on. Hermione and I were unfortunate to arrive about 5 minutes after you killed her. We saw you standing over her. We know you did it, Callie. Right Hermione?" Karina said, giving Hermione a look that said, 'agree-with-me-now-or-you'll-die.'

Hermione, cowering behind them nodded slightly.

"No! I didn't! It was Karina, I know it was! I'd never do that to her! She was like my sister! I wouldn't!" she protested, eyes red.

Sirius thought about this situation and looked over at his sister. Her eyes were full of sadness... but she *did* do it. Karina wouldn't lie. He thought about the situation some more. It sounded so familiar...then it hit him. This was exactly the same thing as Peter and he had about James and Lily's death. A whole new train of thought came to mind; *What if Karina is like Peter? What if she really DID kill Riley and is trying to blame it on Callie? But...why would she kill her? Unless....unless she really was working for Voldemort! No... this is Karina we're talking about. She wouldn't hurt a fly... or would she? Had she changed over 15 years?* He pushed the thoughts out of his mind. But he couldn't stop thinking that maybe Callie *was* innocent. Maybe it wasn't her nor Karina. All he knew is that Callie needed to have a trial.

"I can't bear to look at you anymore Callie. I thought you'd at least be smart enough to admit what you've done." Remus said quietly, his tears burning in his eyes.

"But I didn't do it!"

"Stop lying." he said, his eyes blazing, "Rot in Hell for what you've done. I hope you dont get a trial. You'll go to Azkaban and be tortured until you die and go to hell."

She took a deep breath and said calmly. "No Remus. I'm not going to plead with you to believe me. I didn't do it. I told you the truth. Now, whether or not I get a trial, or go to Azkaban is up to you. You'll choose for me to be sent to Azkaban immeadiately, but you'll never know what really happened and it'll drive you insane for your whole life....always wondering if you made the right choice."

He stared at her in fury, in incredulity, in sadness, "Go to hell." he repeated and he went out of the room. Karina following.

"I didn't do it." she said again to Dumbledore. "I was tutoring Hermione that night, I don't know why she won't admit it."

"Can anyone confirm you were with her?" Dumbledore asked.

She stared at him, eyes wide, "No."

Albus Dumbledore sighed and left his office. Leaving Callie and Sirius alone together.

She stared up at him, "Sirius, I know you hate me.....but can't you just believe me? I'd never ever do that. Ever."

He gulped, "I'm going to get you a trial, Callie. I'm going to get you a trial if its the last thing I do." he said hoarsely.

She looked at him in awe. "Really!? Sirius why?"

"You're in the same situation as I was with Pettigrew. If you're innocent and don't get a trial, you'll end up like me and as much as I've hated you in the past...well we're more alike now and I can't stand to see you end up like I did."

She started to cry again. "Sirius, thank you. I'll never forget you for this. Never. Thank you so so much."

"I'm still not saying I believe you..."

"I know. I know, but thanks for the trial. You'll believe me then." she paused, "Sirius, why do you hate me so much? May I ask?"

He stared at her for a long time before saying, "One of these days you'll find out. One of these days...but not right now."

She nodded, "Ok. Beware of Karina." another pause, "I love you."

He turned away and walked towards the door. Before leaving, he whispered back, "I love you too. Good luck."

He walked out of the door and passed Ella in the hall, "Ella, I can't believe she'd do this." Sirius said to her.

"She didn't." Ella said clearly and went in to see Callie. Leaving behind a very puzzled Sirius.

"Ellie. Oh God. Elle, I didn't kill her! I'd never do that! It was Karina." Callie said as soon as Ella had gone in.

"I know."

"You know?"

"Yes. I'm gonna help you. Don't worry, we'll set this straight. With the help of Snape and Sirius, we'll get this sorted out. Dumbledore can't possibly think you killed Riley."

"What made you think I didn't?"

"I know you, Callie. You wouldn't." she hugged her. "I'm gonna get you a trial. I promise." she said, "I'll be back later. Just know--we're on your side." she strolled out looking for Dumbledore.

End Of Chapter
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