Chapter 6: The Pendant

Draco Malfoy had been taking a walk early that morning when he had come across the body of a bird. Normally he would have just left the bird where it was and been on its way, but upon closer inspection he found it was an owl with a bulky note addressed to Professor Dumbledore and Isabel Lapeur. Around its neck the bird had a strange pendant. In the middle seemed to be a dragon. Carefully, Draco picked up the bird, and holding it as far from his body as he could, made his way to Dumbledore's office.

Isabel Lapeur had woken up early and was in Dumbledore's office. Her father had written him and he had summoned her to his office to discuss the contents of the letter. Before they could talk though, Draco Malfoy was ushered in by Snape. Draco was carrying what looked to be a dead owl. Isabel jumped up and took the bird into her arms. "You poor thing," she cooed to the presumably dead bird shaking her head. Then the bird moved. She squealed happily as the owl's eyes opened. She unhooked the letter and let the owl go.  It promptly fluttered weakly to Fawkes' stand. She read her part of the letter and gasped. She numbly handed Dumbledore his letter and sat down in a chair. "What does this mean?" she said weakly. The note read as follows:

To the One Who Can Help,    

                        You do not realize how special you are. A prophecy here in China has accurately named you as the next in line for a great task. Take the pendant from around the owl's neck. You have been appointed sacred protector of all innocents. It is your duty and destiny to destroy the one the wizards call Voldemort. The visions you get while in contact with the amulet will help you. Remember, you cannot be hurt by the visions. Never fear them, they bring the knowledge that will help you defend the innocents. The prophecy that mentions you also mentions the Bearer of the False Tattoo. I fear I haven't had, nor will I have, enough time to discover who is meant to help you. You will need find this out on your own. Good luck and may the dragon of your pendant help you on your way.

                                                A Helper

            Isabel waited as Dumbledore read his note, occasionally glancing up to look at her. Finally Dumbledore put the note aside and beckoned to the bird. The owl weakly fluttered to his desk and allowed Dumbledore to take the pendant from around its neck. Dumbledore fingered it lightly and then handed it out to Isabel.

"According to this note this pendant is your destiny. By putting it on, you dedicate yourself to helping the innocents everywhere…by defeating Voldemort, this man says." Dumbledore said softly. "It is your choice." Isabel looked at the pendant. Defeat Voldemort….her? It would be hard… but then again…

"I would be able to prove to my dad we don't have to torture people to defeat him…"Isabel whispered to herself. Carefully, slowly, she reached out to take the pendant. When her fingers touched the metal, her eyes rolled back into her head and she collapsed onto the floor. Instantly, Snape rushed to her side and felt for a pulse. She was still alive. Quickly he used his wand to cast Mobilicorpus upon her and quickly floated her to the infirmary with Dumbledore trailing behind. Draco carefully snuck back to the Slytherin dorms, wanting to have no part in whatever was happening.

Meanwhile, somewhere in China:

A red orb glowed in the corner and the man smiled. "She has accepted her destiny," he whispered excitedly, turning towards his divining pool. He watched as she appeared in the world of dragons and prayed they would aid her in her battle against Voldemort. Their advice combined with her genetic power and empathy would be the final downfall of the One-Who-Would-Destroy-the-World. If only he could discover the Bearer of the False Tattoo…

A/N: Yup…lying through my teeth. But, I think it sounds okay…feel free to burst my balloon by offering constructive criticism or ideas…. : )