On his way to breakfast, Remus made his usual stop at Dannie's quarters so they could walk together. Soon after he knocked on her door Severus entered the corridor; "She's not there."
"What do you mean she's not there? Where else would she be?"
"While I was speaking to Minerva I noticed her walking down by the lake."
"By herself, are you sure?"
Severus cocked his head slightly to the side and replied "Out of all the people here, there are only two that walk around this place in moccasins so I am quite sure."
"Thank you." Remus replied.
Severus watched his friend leave when Sirius suddenly emerged from his quarters. "Sirius, may I have a word with you?"
"Not now Sev. Breakfast is about to begin and I'm starving. See you later."
"Sirius this is of the utmost importance."
"Can't it wait until before lunch? I haven't had my coffee yet."
Knowing the importance of needing Sirius to be able to concentrate on their pending conversation and how the man wouldn't be able to without said drink he replied "That will be fine, but do not forget. It regards the twins."
"Yeah yeah, don't worry. I'll be there." He said as he exited the wing.
Severus then looked over the letter in his hand and read it once again. When he was done he closed his eyes and took a deep breath as he folded it up and put it back into his pocket and entered his chambers to retrieve the day's work."
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As Remus approached the lake next to the school he noticed Dannie sitting on the grass with her legs dangling over the ledge. He quietly walked up and sat down behind her wrapping his arms around her shoulders. Dannie slowly leaned back into the embrace and closed her eyes.
"How long have you been out here?"
"Since sunrise."
"Why didn't you come and get me we could have watched it together."
Dannie then shrugged, "Didn't want to wake you."
He then cupped her chin and turned her head to face him. "Is there something wrong? You have been awfully quiet lately."
"Nothing's wrong. I just needed some quiet time away from everything to do some thinking."
"Thinking, about what?"
"Nothing important."
"Are you sure. If something's wrong."
"Nothing is wrong. I just need some quiet time once in awhile." She replied as she turned to face the water once again.
"Do you want me to leave?"
She just shook her head, "To comfortable." Remus then brushed her hair off her shoulder and lightly kissed her neck until she turned her head towards him again to meet his lips.
A few moments later he broke the kiss and whispered "As much as I would love for us to stay here like this all day. Unfortunately we really need to get going before they start wondering about us."
Dannie huffed in protest but still leaned forward allowing him to stand up. Once he was on his feet he then helped her up and offered his arm in which she gladly took before they proceeded back into the castle to start their busy days.
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Severus was sitting at his desk getting very impatient and constantly looking at the clock watching the last few moments tick away with no sign of Sirius. Finally it was time for him to make his way to the hall. Once he arrived at the table he noticed Sirius was already seated and eating. "Did you forget about our meeting?"
"Sorry Sev, I was helping Fred and George with a project they are working on. What was it you wanted to talk about?"
This is neither the time nor place to discuss it. That is why I needed you to meet me before."
"Well my schedule is pretty well full for the rest of the day. How about we talk tomorrow."
"I told you this morning that it was important, it is in regards to your children."
"Well I can't break the plans I made. Whatever they did now go ahead and handle it."
"Fine I will handle it. Here is the notice on what is happening. When you decide you have time in your busy schedule to discuss the situation then come and find me and maybe if you are lucky I won't be preoccupied. Severus snapped as he tossed the folded paper next to Sirius' plate and stormed out of the room. Sirius just picked it up and placed it into his pocket to read later.
"Harry, what's wrong with your dad? He's been acting very strange today."
"What do you mean by strange?"
"He just blew up at my dad and stormed out."
"That's not strange, they use to always be like that but, I'll see if I can find anything out." Harry said as he pushed his plate to the side and went looking for him.
Harry searched everywhere he thought his father would be during the day; office, classroom, and even his quarters but no luck. Not having his map any longer he did the only thing he could think of. He went into his room and pulled out a piece of parchment and wrote a quick note.
'Dad,I need to talk to you. Do you have time before class today?"
He then took it out to the owlery and gave it to Hedwig to deliver it. The owl immediately took off and Harry quickly followed her at one point he thought he lost her because the sun went into his eyes but then he caught a glimpse as she flew into the Astronomy tower window. Harry ran back into the school, through the corridors and up the stairs until he reached the top. Severus was leaning against the walls staring out at the forest and completely ignoring the owl that sat on the ledge infront of him pecking at his leg.
"Dad?"
"Go back to you friends and finish your lunch."
"We saw you blow up and Uncle Sirius, is there something wrong?"
"Damnit Harry, why can't you listen for just once in your pathetic excuse of a life. Go back to lunch now." He turned to face the boy as he yelled at him but before he was done yelling Harry was already gone. Severus then noticed the owl infront of him along with a new hole in his pants. He took the note from the aggravated bird's leg and flinched slightly when she nipped at his finger. "I did it again didn't I Hedwig?" She just screeched loudly at him and flew off.
Harry was fuming, something was definitely wrong with his father and he wanted desperately to know what it was. He sat on the stairs outside the Great Hall and tried to figure out what he could have done wrong this time to make him jump down his throat like he did. He had been trying to earn the trust from the man that he had definitely learned to put into him but he felt he was constantly failing at that. Harry could feel the anger start to build up inside as he sat and thought about it.
The noise in the room above him started getting louder announcing that the doors would soon be opening with a crowd of fellow students to soon pour out. The last thing he wanted was to face anyone who may have questions so he got u and left the area. The more he thought about how his father snapped at him again the more upset he got, he felt like he had to do something to kill the frustration. He wanted to run, no fly, scream, no none of that. He needed to, to.. "Frill that hurt!" he said as he held his hand that had just come in contact with the stone wall infront of him. Well at least he wasn't thinking about his father now, instead it was the sharp excruciating pain that shot up his arm. Harry continued to hold his injured hand as he made his way down to his dorm room to gather his things for class. By this time the pain had subsided into a numbing throb until out of habit he used his right hand to pickup his book bag and it shot through him once again. When he looked at it he noticed his wrist was quite swollen and had turned numerous shades of purplish-black and he realized how serious it really was. Instead of heading onto class Harry decided he had better go down to the infirmary first.
When he arrived Madame Pomphrey instantly greeted him "What in Merlin's name happened to you now?"
"I think I hit it against something."
"Well that's a given. What pray tell to do believe you hit it against?" Harry was very hesitant in answering until he noticed how impatient the medic-witch was getting. "Well?"
"I hit a wall."
"A wall? Was it an accident or something you meant to do?" Harry didn't answer; he just looked at the floor. "Well it would serve you right if I let it heal without the aid of any magic."
"Yes ma'am."
"Unfortunately with exams coming up and you already missing so many classes as it is." She paused. "I suppose that this is by chance your wand hand isn't it." Harry nodded and Pomphrey sighed "Very well, I'll heal the bone but we will have to put it into a cast for a few days so that it will heal correctly."
She soon fixed up his wrist and placed a cast onto it, which needed to dry so he wound up missing a few classes. Finally when she was done she said "Here is you a note for class, you are already a few minutes late."
"Can't I just stay here until class is over?"
"Now this is a change, you actually wish to stay here. Unfortunately no, I have other things to attend to that don't include children who purposely injure themselves. She then handed him the notice along with a quick quote quill. "You will no doubt need this as well so that you can still do your written assignments."
Harry then gathered up his belongings and slowly walked onto class. As he entered the room everyone turned to watch him walk up and place the note infront of their professor while making sure he kept as much of his hand and arm inside his sleeve as possible.
Severus just glanced at the boy and stated "Well it is so kind of you to finally grace us with your presence, go ahead and take your seat."
Harry didn't say anything, he just went to his seat next to Draco and infront of Hermione placing his book-bag onto the floor. He then pulled out parchment and sat back letting the quill take notes of the lecture while he kept his arm under the table and out of sight.
Hermione leaned forward and whispered to him "What happened?"
"Nothing, shush.""Don't tell me nothing. Why are you wearing a...."
"Miss Granger, would you care to share with the rest of the class what is so important that he feel the sudden need to disrupt my class?"
"I was just curious on what.." Hermione paused as Harry glared at her to let her now he didn't want him to know about the accident yet. Hermione then glared back and continued ".. on why he hadn't been in classes all afternoon.'
"Thank you so very much." Harry mouthed towards her.
"Well I am quite sure that you are capable of waiting for that information once class is over. That will be ten points from Gryffindor."
He then continued with his lecture, once he was done he had the students pull out their books and start reading. As the students did so he noticed that something was obviously wrong when Harry took a bit longer than everyone else did and was clearly having a rough time but he let it pass.
While the class remained quiet Severus sat at his desk grading paper from the previous class. Finally when he was done he walked around the room to make sure everyone was working on their assignments. He confiscated a fashion magazine from Lavender and the latest copy of Playwizard from some of the boys, which obviously lost their houses some points. As he passed by Harry he noticed him using the special quill. "Mr. Potter, after five years in this class you should know by now that I don't permit such foolish items in this class. Now pull out a regular quill and rewrite your notes."
"I can't sir."
"Are you trying to tell me that you came to my class unprepared?"
Harry sighed since he was hoping he didn't have to explain what had happened. "No sir."
"Very well then, I suggest you get to work."
Keeping his arm under the table while his dad watched he reached into his bag and pulled out his quill and started writing very illegibly with his left hand. Severus shook his head as he watched but simply said "See me after class." And went back to his desk.
Once class was over Severus stepped into his office while Hermione and Jamie stayed behind. "Harry, what did you do?" Jamie asked.
"Don't worry about it, it's nothing."
"Don't say it's nothing. Your hand is in a cast and it's obvious that you don't want him to know." Hermione said
"I'm only going to have this on for a few days, if I'm lucky he won't take notice."
"Well he's bound to see it sooner or later it's not hard to miss." She replied
"Did you ever find out what he was so mad at dad about?"
"No."
"Do you think he'll tell you now?"
"I doubt it. Did you ask your dad?"
"He's been too busy lately to even be able to talk to."
"Here he comes you two had better leave."
"Ok but if you find anything out let me know."
Harry nodded.
Severus then stepped into the classroom and said "Come on in and shut the door." Then he went back into his office and sat down at his desk.
Harry once again grabbed his book bag with the wrong hand and let out a loud grunt before switching it to the opposite hand and heading into the office.
"Have a seat." Severus commanded.
The boy sat down on the opposite end of the desk still trying to keep his hand inside the sleeve to his robes. "You wanted to see me?"
"Actually it was you who wished to see me."
"That was earlier. I decided I didn't need to anymore."
"Did you make this decision before or after you injured your arm? How bad is it?" Harry took his arm out of the sleeve and placed it on the desk. "What did you do to yourself?"
"Just something to make my life more pathetic that it already is." Harry replied
Severus sat and stared at him for a while. "Your life is far from pathetic. If..."
"But you said..."
"I know what I said and I was wrong to take my anger out on you. Again I'll ask. How bad is it?" Severus asked
"Madame Pomphrey said that I broke my wrist but I should be able to use it in about four days."
"Would you please tell me what happened?"
Harry mumbled, "I hit a wall."
"When?"
"During lunch after I left the tower."
"How did it happen? Did someone push you? Did you trip over something?"
"I was mad and the wall was there so I hit it."
"How are you with working with your left hand with your wand?"
I'm not sure. I have never tried. If it's anything like writing then I suppose I'm pretty bad at it."
Well the quill that Poppy gave you is fine for part of your classes but you still need your wand for the rest of class time. How about if you come by my quarters after dinner tonight and we will test your abilities with it."
"Don't you have any meetings or something else to do?"
"Actually for once, no I don't. At least nothing that cannot wait for another day." He said as he handed the quick quote quill back to Harry. "I'm sure you'll need this so that you don't fall further behind on your work."
"Thank you." He replied, as he remained seated although Severus started to stand to escort him to the door.
"Was there something else you needed?"
"Well, Jamie and I were wondering why you were upset with Uncle Sirius today at lunch."
"Is that why you came looking for me earlier?" Harry nodded. "I cannot tell you right now why but, I will talk to you about it once I talk to your uncle"
"Does it have anything to do with Voldemort?"
"You are persistent aren't you? No questions until Sirius and I discuss it."
"When will that be?"
"Of that I am unsure, he was suppose to meet me earlier. Now I am sure that you have plans to meet your friends somewhere, I have some work that I need to finish up in here."
"No not really. Would you mind if I did my homework in here?"
"Why would you want to stay in here and work?"
Harry just shrugged. "I suppose I just got use to spending time in here and I haven't been able to lately."
"If you wish but I cannot be disturbed."
Harry smiled and walked over to the couch, pulled out his books and then makes himself comfortable while he sat and studied. Every once in awhile Severus would catch himself watching the boy across the room and would smile to himself.
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Sirius went down to his quarters to get cleaned up before dinner. As he emptied out his pockets he found the folded parchment that Severus had given to him at lunch so he opened it up and read what it had to say.
'Severus,I have given you sufficient time to prepare the children. I require your presence along with the children on the other side of the dark forest on May 1st at 1300 so that I may decide if you have indeed succeeded in your assignment. If for any reason you do not abide by this, you will automatically forfeit the children to our care.V'
Needless to say Sirius was furious and immediately went to the dungeons.
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Severus finished his work and looked in the direction of Harry who had fallen asleep. He then walked over and took the books off the boy's lap and started to wake him for dinner when Sirius stormed into the room.
"Severus, what is the meaning of this? Is this some kind of cruel joke?" Sirius yelled.
"Would you mind keeping your voice down? If you wish to discuss it then I will join you in the classroom."
The two men stepped into the adjoining room. "Why didn't you tell me about this earlier?"
"I tried to but you were to busy to be bothered. Just look how long you carried the letter with you before you even read it."
"If you had told me it had to do with the twins it would have been different."
"I did tell you that twice. This morning and again at lunch."
Sirius thought for a few moments. "That is besides the point, what are you going to do?"
"I have no choice but to take them to the meeting."
"You are not taking my children to meet with that monster."
"The letter clearly states that if I do not then they are forfeited to his care. I understand that you don't want to put them through this and neither do I but at this point we have no choice."
"I cannot believe that you put them into this position. Harry and Draco are one thing but the twins. How could you?"
"I did not do this to them. This was done because of who they are. To be honest, this is something I did not expect to happen. Usually he would have waited until they were the rightful age but for some reason he has decided he wants them sooner, all of them."
"But why now?"
"If I knew the answer to that I'd tell you but I too am at a loss here."
"Well you had better come up with something because I am not letting them take away my children. I don't care what I have to do."
"Well at this time the only option we have to go along with the testing as ordered and if for some reason it starts to go wrong then we will have to fight for them."
"And if we loose the fight?"
"There is only one way that I will loose and I prefer not to even thing about what would happen then. We have worked had with them and all we can do now is show them that we have faith in them when it comes down to his testing." Severus looked into the open office door. "Now if you do not mind we are already late for dinner and I have a last minute engagement afterwards that I must keep."
"That is fine Severus but remember this. There is no way on this earth that I am going to loose my children again."
"Believe me when I say that I have to say I feel the same exact way."
Sirius went onto the hall for dinner while Severus went back into his office to wake up Harry to join everyone.
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When Sirius approached the Great Hall Remus met him outside the main doors. "Siri, may I speak with you a moment?"
"Sure what's on your mind."
"I have made arrangements with Minerva so that Dannie and I won't be chaperoning the trip to Hogsmeade tomorrow and I know how much it means to you so I normally wouldn't ask but I was wondering if I could borrow your motorbike to take her into London for the day."
Unknown to Remus, Sirius' mind was elsewhere so he reached into his pocket and pulled out the key, "Here you go. Take care of her." and he continued on up to the table for dinner.
Remus was stunned. There was only one other time that he had even known Sirius to hand over the key to his bike but unless his friend was willing to talk to him about it there was no need to push the issue. He then walked over to the Ravenclaw table.
"Hi dad. Is he letting you borrow it?"
"Strangely enough yes he is. Now are you sure that your mum will enjoy this band?"
"Dad, it's not a band. It's a drum group and yes I'm positive she will like them. Well all except one song that they sing that completely annoys her."
"She had better." Remus smiled as he left to join the other professors at the head table.
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The next morning the school was chaotic from the student's excitement. The majority of them were going to be spending the day in Hogsmeade for the first time in almost five months. Severus, Harry, and Draco were finishing up breakfast when there was a knock at the door. "Enter." Severus said as he cleared away the breakfast dishes.
Remus and Bria walked in and said "I'm taking Bria up to the tower now, do you want Harry to go with us?"
"Might as well. Draco and I are running late as it is. Harry, go gather your shoes."
"I'm already ready."
"I should be back before dinner and we will continue practicing tonight."
"Ok dad. See you tonight." Harry said as he gave Severus a quick hug and ran out the door.
Severus was stunned as he looked at Remus who shook his head and smiled at his friend's reaction. "I hear you and Dannie are going to London today instead of joining the rest of us."
"Yes, there's an exhibition at the university that I though she may wish to see since they have a band visiting from the states that Bria says she likes."
"Dad how many times do I have to tell you. Black Lodge is not a band, they are a drum group."
"They play drums and sing, what is the difference?"
Bria sighed. "It's one drum that they all play. You'll have to see and hear them to understand."
"Alright already a drum group." Remus replied while rolling his eyes. "We should be back no later than 10, would you mind escorting her to the dorm after dinner tonight?"
"Yes no problem. Are you sure you want her at the house? She's welcome to stay here until you two get back."
"Thanks anyway but no. I don't want her distracting Harry while you work with him."
"Well then since you're sure. You two have fun."
"Thanks Sev." Remus said as he and the kids left.
After Remus dropped the kids off at the Astronomy tower for their punishment he started back down towards Dannie's quarters when he noticed she was waiting for him by the main entrance. "What took you so long? Everyone has already left."
"Didn't Bria tell you?"
"Tell me what?"
"We aren't going with the others to Hogsmeade. I worked it out with Minerva and Sirius and we officially have the day off." he replied as he took her hand and started leading her out the door.
"No students, daughter, or friends all day? May I ask what you have in mind?"
"Just a small trip to London come on." he said as they approached the Harley that was parked outside.
"Love, do you realize how long it's going to take us to get to London on that? By the time we get there it will be time to come back."
"No it won't don't worry," he said as he climbed on the bike. Dannie sighed and shook her head then sat behind him wrapping her arms around his waist and clasping her fingers. Before she knew it the bike had lifted off the ground and she tightened her grip. "Sorry love, forgot to warn you about that." He said as he moved her hands onto his chest.
"Don't worry I'll get even with you for this sooner or later." she murmured into his neck.
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~Hogsmeade~
Chloe made her way behind two of the shops and away from her friends where Lucius waited. "Did you give the message to Severus for her?"
"Yes sir I did."
"How did he react to the news?"
"I didn't stay around to watch but he has been quite distant ever since. He hasn't even been issuing detentions or monitoring the corridors."
"This is not good news. You had better get back with the other students, I am quite sure that sweet room-mate of yours or her parents are wondering where you have disappeared to."
"No sir they are not. Bria and Harry are serving detention today and Professors Lupin and Lightpaws have taken the motorbike to London."
Lucius grinned "Really. You have been quite useful with this information today; I shall make sure that your mistress is made well aware of it. Now be off with you."
"Yes sir, thank you sir." Chloe stated as she left to join the other students.
"Lucius, I know what you are thinking and I'm warning you. If you go and work for your own pleasures again I shall notify Voldemort."
"Patricia my dear dear old friend you underestimate me."
"Don't try your word games Lucius. I have known you too long to fall for them."
Lucius walked up behind Patricia then he brushed the hair off her shoulders and nibbled on her neck while she maintained her Snape-ish manner and he murmured. "What I have planned could benefit us all. Yes I want the cub's pelt but you also want not only your children but your nephew. If I capture the female cub then there is no doubt that your nephew would be foolish enough to come looking for her which in return will cause him to miss the testing...."
"And they would then be back into my custody as my pupils."
"Not to mention you would be the envy of all the other women in our circle when you walk in with a very rare and brand new werewolf stole."
"And what do you need from me to accomplish your little task?"
"All I ask for is the assistance of my counterparts, Crabbe and Goyle, along with Miss. Diggory."
"You have it but this had better work Lucius or I will go straight to Voldemort declaring you a traitor again."
"Of that I have no doubts milady."
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~Near London~
Dannie was finally relieved when the motorcycle finally touched ground again on a small dirt road. As soon as they entered town Remus pulled into the nearest service station to get directions and to use the facilities. As he exited the shop he noticed Dannie was standing next to the bike stretching. "Are you a little stiff?"
"Just a little."
"Don't worry we're almost there. It's only a few blocks away."
"Would you mind telling me where we are going?"
"You will see soon enough." Remus smiled as he started up the bike again then Dannie once again climbed on and held onto his shoulders.
A short time later Remus pulled into the parking lot of the university and it wasn't until he turned off the bike when Dannie heard some drumming. "That almost sounds like...No it couldn't be."
"Sounds like what?"
"Like there's a gathering going on."
"Well not really. They are having a culture exhibit this weekend that I though you may like to see. It's probably not what you are use to but it's the best I could do."
Remus led her around the school to where the sounds were coming from, he then paid their admission and they entered the area. The two of them walked around looking through all the different little booths that were set up, some were small shops selling different crafts that the owners had either made or traded for or selling different foods, or even showing how they use to live. After walking around for quite awhile they finally made their way to the arena the smell of white sage and sweetgrass was strong in the air and the two of them sat down on the ground and listened to them play. As they continued to play different types of songs for the dance demonstrators from Grass, Fancy, and Straight dances, and many more along with an occasional 'All Nations' dance that invited all who wanted to participate to do so. Remus pulled Dannie back so that she could lean against him and as the music played on he felt her completely relax more than she ever had since they've been together.
"Is this how these usually are?"
"For a teaching exhibition yes it is."
"But not one of the gatherings that you go to?"
"Other than the music, no it's not."
"So your not enjoying this?"
"Matter of fact I am, thank you. What about you?"
"It's different, seems very laid back and relaxing."
The two of them sat and relaxed in each other's arms until the Drum had finally ended with a Veterans song and then followed by a prayer song. After they were done Remus and Dannie made their way back to the parking lot and climbed onto the bike for the long ride home.
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~Meanwhile at Hogsmeade~
Severus found himself entering the small hospital although he originally wasn't planning on it. He walked through the quiet halls until he finally found Albus room. He just stood there in the doorway looking at the man who seemed to be sleeping peacefully on the other side of the dark room for what seemed like the longest time until he heard a voice behind him.
"Professor Snape, may I help you with something?" the intern asked.
"I just came by to see how he was doing."
"He is actually doing alright for someone in his condition."
"What is exactly his condition? Nobody back at the school has ever said what happened."
"Unfortunately he had a stroke a few weeks back." the intern noticed the look on his old professor's face and continued, "Don't worry. We have been running daily tests on him for muscle reflexes and brain activity and luckily there is no damage."
"If there is no damage then why is he in this state?"
"We were curious about that also until we ran a stress test on him and for some reason his stress levels had dropped so drastically his body couldn't handle it. I never knew how much stress he had dealt with on an everyday basis then it was as if it was lifted off his shoulders all at once."
But I thought that it was a good thing not to carry so much stress."
"Don't get me wrong professor it was a good thing that he was relieved of it, otherwise if he had kept it up much longer he would have most likely suffered from a fatal heart-attack."
"Do you have any idea on how much longer he will be like this?"
"I'm sorry but no. If it is any consolation at all I can assure you that this form of coma he's in is not doing him any harm what so ever."
"Thank you that does help." Severus said as he turned to leave the hospital.
"Professor, you are welcome to stay if you wish."
"I would but unfortunately I have other duties that need tending to." he said as he left.
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Later that evening after dinner Bria was sitting in her dorm room finishing up her homework for Monday while she waited for her parents to return. Just as she had started the last assignment for the weekend Chloe came running into their room. "Your back early from your date. Something go wrong with Andy?"
The girl sat on the edge of her bed with tear stained eyes.
"What's wrong?" Bria asked.
"I'm sorry, I don't know how to tell you this." Chloe hesitated. "Andy and I were up in the tower when we heard a sputtering noise coming from over the top of the dark forest. When we looked to see what it was we noticed a big white light just barely above the trees and then it disappeared."
"What do you mean it disappeared?"
Chloe took a deep breath "I am so very sorry."
Bria started breathing heavily "Where in the forest did it disappear?"
"It looked like it was over by the cave."
"There's no clearings over there, just rocks and trees. You're going to show me now."
"Shouldn't we get your uncles?"
"If you don't take me to where it went down then I'll go by myself." she growled.
"Fine then lets go."
The two girls ran out of their room and through the school almost running over Ann along the way.
"Bria where are you going?"
"Chloe saw the bike go down," she yelled.
"Wait up I'm going with." Ann said.
The three girls ran down to Hagrid's hut when the noticed an orange glow through the trees. "NOOOOOOOO!!!!!" Bria yelled as she transformed and ran as fast as she could through the woods towards the fire.
"Merlin No!" Ann cried "Bria wait!"
"I'll go after her you go get your dad." Chloe said.
Ann ran back to the castle while Chloe walked into the forest.
As Ann ran through the corridors she finally found not only her dad but also Severus but she was completely out of breath by this time. "Dad, Uncle Sev come quick there's been an accident!"
"Ann calm down, what kind of accident?"
"Your motorcycle crashed in the woods. There's a big fire out there."
"Ann you take your dad out there and show him where, I'll go get Bria."
"She's already gone out there with Chloe."
"She what?!" Severus said. "Which way did they go?"
"Down towards the caves."
"You stay here. If any of the boys come by do not say a word until we get back." Sirius stated.
"Yes sir."Severus and Sirius ran down towards the caves after the girls.
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~Meanwhile~
Bria reached the area where she had seen the fire and she quickly transformed back and looked around but didn't see anything. Just as she turned around she found her path completely blocked by three large men. "Well well well, what do we have here?" Lucius said. He then pointed his wand at her and chanted "Torquis Argentus Vinculum" and a collar appeared very snugly around her neck with a chains attached on either side held by the other men.
Bria went to grab the chains to keep the men from pulling her back and forth causing her to choke. "I wouldn't touch those if I were you. If I'm not mistaken you have most likely inherited your father's allergy." Lucius smiled, they then dragged her to the far back part of the cave and through a fake wall. where there was a cage waiting for her. Lucius threw her into the cage and placed both locking and silencing charms on the room.
Chloe then reached the cave entrance but unfortunately she found that she had been left behind. She heard some footsteps quickly approaching and she ran off into the forest and off the path.
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Ann sat in her dad's quarters leaving the door open. As soon as she heard footsteps coming down the corridor she jumped up and ran to the doorway. "Dad did you find...." she stopped herself when she saw it was Remus and Dannie.
"Good evening Ann. We were just by Bria's quarters and saw she wasn't there, is she here with you?" Remus asked.
TBC
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