Harry Potter and the Siren's Song
by Sailor Miaka
Author's note: I know its starting to get a bit confusing but hang in there everybody! Sorry for such a long time in updates...no internet and finals beat me down. Thanks to my lovely reviewers! y'all rock! Happy readings!
Disclaimers: Don't own it. JK Rowlings does. I just borrow it and then give it back.
Harry Potter and the Siren's Song
Chapter 6
"...When first we practice to decieve."
Veronica sat looking at her hands. She tried to calm herself while still feeling the stares of her friends.
"Veronica Voldemort?" Harry asked in disbelief.
Hermione just stared at her, Ron open-mouthed and stuttering. A tear slipped down her cheek as she nodded.
"I am the reason behind nearly all of your troubles Harry." She whispered, looking to Professor Snape for help.
"Before any of you make judgements against her," Snape began, taking control of the conversation." You should hear the full story."
"Are you and Lord V-Vol-"Ron began.
"No. Lord Voldemort and I are not brothers. Veronica's mother, Valerie was my sister. You have often remarked that I don't care for frivolity and mythical nonsense. Valerie is my reason. She was the youngest of my five younger sisters and I lived to protect her. I never knew about the reality of the Siren's until Valerie was called. It seems my Aunt Valentina was the current Siren and when she died without having any children, her powers were then passed on throught her next of kin which was my family. Out of all of us, Valerie was the only singer and the powers were immediatley bestowed on her. She didn't understand how to control her new-found powers and was subsequently kick out of Beauxbottoms Academy for her wildness. It was on her way back to England that she met Lord Voldemort, known to her as Tom Riddle. She fell in love with him, not unlike your sister Ginny, Mr. Weasly. And soon she was smeaking out to see him and one time, i followed her. I became enchanted with the world Voldemort was planning and it seemed much more beneficial then the present one. But when the Muggle killings began...We both realized the Mistake we had made. By then it was too late. Valerie had married him and she was expecting Veronica. The only thing we could think of to do was run. So we ran. TO the only place I knew Voldemort would not look for the two of us. Harry, I went to your parents."
Harry gasped, this was the first time He had heard of Snape voluntarily finding his father, and seeing as the two had never gotton along, this was a shocker to him. Hermione was sitting quietly, holding Harry's hand for support and thinking. Ron still sat staring in his own disbelief at Veronica who was sobbing quietly. Ron rose and sat quietly next to her, embracing her as Snape continued on.
"It was humbling and humiliating for me of all people to show up on the Potter's door step to beg for help. Your father didn't want to help at first, but your mother, the compassionate, beautiful women she was, couldn't turn us away. At her pleading your father agreed to help us."
The wistfulness in Snape's voice pricked Harry's ears.
"You loved my mother didn't you?" Harry asked softly. Snape raised his eyes to meet Harry's and for the first time Harry understood the grief, the pity and the sorrow that he had always taken for Spitefulness in Snape's eyes.
"That is not a part of this story. Your mother tended to Valerie while I returned to the Ministry of Magic to turn myself in as a Death Eater. Dumbledore saved my life and offered me the position of Potions Master at Hogwarts where I have been ever since. Valerie gave birth to Veronica a few weeks later and we thought all was well and good. Until Peter Pettigrew, a man I could never stand became a constant in my life. He was always hovering around me as if he knew I was involved with Valerie's disapearence. He already had given his service to the Dark Lord by this time and was already working against the Ministry. We decided to preform a charm and made your mother the Secret Keeper, Harry. We think this is a possible reason for why he came for your parents. One of many. By this time, however we had Valerie and Veronica on their way to America. After he finished with your parents, he searched for me, unsuccessfully. But his contacts found Valerie in America. We had preformed the charm incorrectly it seemed. We had protected Veronica but not Valerie. She was captured and taken back to Voldemort. He killed her, for taking Veronica away. It seems that with the power of the Siren, Voldemort could have absolute power. For if the Sirens sings with a reason or wish..."
"It comes to pass!" Hermione cried. "Thats it. Thats what he wants from you Ronzi! With your voice you could control the whole world. Its like the Veela."
"Very good Miss Granger. For once your knowledge is helpful and not in the lest annoying.' Snape Answered while Hermione blushed.
"One of the original Sirens, Oceana, had twins. From them came the Veela, and the Siren herself. In days gone by she was called the Voice. The Voice could rule the world if she so chose. He gave up chasing after Veronica when you defeated him Harry. But after the Goblet of Fire told him he could regain his power by gaining the power of his Daughter...He has since been trying to track Veronica. When he finds her, he will invade her mind much as he did to Ginny, and force her and his chosen to revive him to his complete former glory. As of right now he is simply human with few magical powers. If he gain Veronica..."
"He'd be unstoppable." Ron said.
"But he hasn't found me yet and I know I am safe here. He can't find me as long as he doesn't trap me into revealing myself." Veronica added.
"This chosen? what is it?" Hermione asked.
"Who is a better question Miss Granger. The chosen is a male who will help to raise the dark lord.-- Veronica?"
All eyes turned to Veronica who was now sitting stone still in Rons arms. Her eyes wer glazed over, her breathing shallow.
"Whats going on...is he trying..." ROn said
"No she'd be singing and moving if he was...we wouldn't be able to touch her." Snape replied staring tintently at his niece.
"THe Chosen..," Veronica gasped out before breaking into song:
"Some times I Feel I've to, Run Away
I've got to get away from all the pain you drive
Into the heart of me the love we shared
seems to go no where and I have lost my light
I toss and turn I can't sleep at night...
Once I ran to you, know I run from you
this tainted love you given, I've given all a girl
could give you take my tears
and thats not nearly all....Tainted love..."
Veronica stopped singing and shook her head.
"I don't understand what is happening to me."
She buried her face into Ron's chest and wept.
"There is nothing we can do but wait." Snape said. "If she starts acting unusual for any reason...find me. I don't care what time it is. If you cant find me...ask a Slytherien to find me...If they don't cooperate tell them that a "Snake never forgets a service." and that should make them help you. I need to leave. Classes."
He bent down next to Veronica.
'You are so much like your mother it astounds me. I'm here for you."
"I know Professor." She said quietly.
He squeezeed her hand and left, his robes flowing behind him. Veronica shook her head and smiled slightly. she turmed to her shocked friends and smiled brightly.
"Lets get me out of here!"
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Draco Malfoy watched as the Gryffindor trio helped their friend back to their common room. He shook his head. They have no idea, he thought.
"Draco?" asked a small voice.
"Hullo love." He said with an affectionate smile to Ginny Weasly.
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"Tainted love" is owned by Soft cell
by Sailor Miaka
Author's note: I know its starting to get a bit confusing but hang in there everybody! Sorry for such a long time in updates...no internet and finals beat me down. Thanks to my lovely reviewers! y'all rock! Happy readings!
Disclaimers: Don't own it. JK Rowlings does. I just borrow it and then give it back.
Harry Potter and the Siren's Song
Chapter 6
"...When first we practice to decieve."
Veronica sat looking at her hands. She tried to calm herself while still feeling the stares of her friends.
"Veronica Voldemort?" Harry asked in disbelief.
Hermione just stared at her, Ron open-mouthed and stuttering. A tear slipped down her cheek as she nodded.
"I am the reason behind nearly all of your troubles Harry." She whispered, looking to Professor Snape for help.
"Before any of you make judgements against her," Snape began, taking control of the conversation." You should hear the full story."
"Are you and Lord V-Vol-"Ron began.
"No. Lord Voldemort and I are not brothers. Veronica's mother, Valerie was my sister. You have often remarked that I don't care for frivolity and mythical nonsense. Valerie is my reason. She was the youngest of my five younger sisters and I lived to protect her. I never knew about the reality of the Siren's until Valerie was called. It seems my Aunt Valentina was the current Siren and when she died without having any children, her powers were then passed on throught her next of kin which was my family. Out of all of us, Valerie was the only singer and the powers were immediatley bestowed on her. She didn't understand how to control her new-found powers and was subsequently kick out of Beauxbottoms Academy for her wildness. It was on her way back to England that she met Lord Voldemort, known to her as Tom Riddle. She fell in love with him, not unlike your sister Ginny, Mr. Weasly. And soon she was smeaking out to see him and one time, i followed her. I became enchanted with the world Voldemort was planning and it seemed much more beneficial then the present one. But when the Muggle killings began...We both realized the Mistake we had made. By then it was too late. Valerie had married him and she was expecting Veronica. The only thing we could think of to do was run. So we ran. TO the only place I knew Voldemort would not look for the two of us. Harry, I went to your parents."
Harry gasped, this was the first time He had heard of Snape voluntarily finding his father, and seeing as the two had never gotton along, this was a shocker to him. Hermione was sitting quietly, holding Harry's hand for support and thinking. Ron still sat staring in his own disbelief at Veronica who was sobbing quietly. Ron rose and sat quietly next to her, embracing her as Snape continued on.
"It was humbling and humiliating for me of all people to show up on the Potter's door step to beg for help. Your father didn't want to help at first, but your mother, the compassionate, beautiful women she was, couldn't turn us away. At her pleading your father agreed to help us."
The wistfulness in Snape's voice pricked Harry's ears.
"You loved my mother didn't you?" Harry asked softly. Snape raised his eyes to meet Harry's and for the first time Harry understood the grief, the pity and the sorrow that he had always taken for Spitefulness in Snape's eyes.
"That is not a part of this story. Your mother tended to Valerie while I returned to the Ministry of Magic to turn myself in as a Death Eater. Dumbledore saved my life and offered me the position of Potions Master at Hogwarts where I have been ever since. Valerie gave birth to Veronica a few weeks later and we thought all was well and good. Until Peter Pettigrew, a man I could never stand became a constant in my life. He was always hovering around me as if he knew I was involved with Valerie's disapearence. He already had given his service to the Dark Lord by this time and was already working against the Ministry. We decided to preform a charm and made your mother the Secret Keeper, Harry. We think this is a possible reason for why he came for your parents. One of many. By this time, however we had Valerie and Veronica on their way to America. After he finished with your parents, he searched for me, unsuccessfully. But his contacts found Valerie in America. We had preformed the charm incorrectly it seemed. We had protected Veronica but not Valerie. She was captured and taken back to Voldemort. He killed her, for taking Veronica away. It seems that with the power of the Siren, Voldemort could have absolute power. For if the Sirens sings with a reason or wish..."
"It comes to pass!" Hermione cried. "Thats it. Thats what he wants from you Ronzi! With your voice you could control the whole world. Its like the Veela."
"Very good Miss Granger. For once your knowledge is helpful and not in the lest annoying.' Snape Answered while Hermione blushed.
"One of the original Sirens, Oceana, had twins. From them came the Veela, and the Siren herself. In days gone by she was called the Voice. The Voice could rule the world if she so chose. He gave up chasing after Veronica when you defeated him Harry. But after the Goblet of Fire told him he could regain his power by gaining the power of his Daughter...He has since been trying to track Veronica. When he finds her, he will invade her mind much as he did to Ginny, and force her and his chosen to revive him to his complete former glory. As of right now he is simply human with few magical powers. If he gain Veronica..."
"He'd be unstoppable." Ron said.
"But he hasn't found me yet and I know I am safe here. He can't find me as long as he doesn't trap me into revealing myself." Veronica added.
"This chosen? what is it?" Hermione asked.
"Who is a better question Miss Granger. The chosen is a male who will help to raise the dark lord.-- Veronica?"
All eyes turned to Veronica who was now sitting stone still in Rons arms. Her eyes wer glazed over, her breathing shallow.
"Whats going on...is he trying..." ROn said
"No she'd be singing and moving if he was...we wouldn't be able to touch her." Snape replied staring tintently at his niece.
"THe Chosen..," Veronica gasped out before breaking into song:
"Some times I Feel I've to, Run Away
I've got to get away from all the pain you drive
Into the heart of me the love we shared
seems to go no where and I have lost my light
I toss and turn I can't sleep at night...
Once I ran to you, know I run from you
this tainted love you given, I've given all a girl
could give you take my tears
and thats not nearly all....Tainted love..."
Veronica stopped singing and shook her head.
"I don't understand what is happening to me."
She buried her face into Ron's chest and wept.
"There is nothing we can do but wait." Snape said. "If she starts acting unusual for any reason...find me. I don't care what time it is. If you cant find me...ask a Slytherien to find me...If they don't cooperate tell them that a "Snake never forgets a service." and that should make them help you. I need to leave. Classes."
He bent down next to Veronica.
'You are so much like your mother it astounds me. I'm here for you."
"I know Professor." She said quietly.
He squeezeed her hand and left, his robes flowing behind him. Veronica shook her head and smiled slightly. she turmed to her shocked friends and smiled brightly.
"Lets get me out of here!"
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Draco Malfoy watched as the Gryffindor trio helped their friend back to their common room. He shook his head. They have no idea, he thought.
"Draco?" asked a small voice.
"Hullo love." He said with an affectionate smile to Ginny Weasly.
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"Tainted love" is owned by Soft cell