+ It's Always Been You +

+ July 26, 2003 +

+ Precious Red Rose +

Disclaimer :

The only character that I own is Selene and some other characters that are bond to show up in this story, but the HP Characters you see, are owned by Ms. J.K. Rowling, so please don't trip!

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"Crucio", a man spoke, the word slicing through the air, landing upon a sixteen year old girl.

As her shrieks filled the house, the man began to smirk. He lifted his wand, his nostrils flaring as he squatted down next to the girl.

" Had enough Miss Selene?"

The girl slowly got up, her dark brown eyes glaring at the man. She licked her lips, tasting blood. Bringing her hand up, her thumb wiped off the blood dripping down the corner of her mouth. Surprisingly to the man, she smirked as she wiped the blood on her jeans.

" You're losing your touch, Mr. Malfoy," Selene replied back, coolly.

" My orders from your father was not to injury you ... too badly, " Lucius Malfoy said softly, his eyes narrowing as he raised his wand again to perform the Cruciatus Curse. " Of course... he did just mention to bring you back alive... he did not say in perfect condition."

"Well... good job in tracking me down in the United States, coming so far, just to please my father," Selene replied coolly, biting back insults to throw at Lucius. " But I'm afraid your little adventure out here, was in vain."

Lucius Malfoy's eyebrow raised and opened his mouth to shout out the word to perform the Unforgettable Curse.

But Selene was too quick for him. Quickly she raised her wand and yelled, "ACCIO VIAL ! "

The vial flew into her hand, and with a smirk she waved to Lucius as she threw the vial forcefully to the ground. A cloud of thick red smoke, smelling like roses rose up and surrounded the room. Coughing, Lucius Malfoy waved his arms around, his robes flapping around him, hands gripping, searching for Selene. But by the time the smoke cleared, she was gone.

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Groaning, Selene picked herself off the ground, dusted off the leaves, and plucked out the branches stuck in her long black hair. Rubbing her back, she muttered "Destructo", and watched her house blow up in flames.

A rustling of leaves brought Selene back to earth. "Lumos" she muttered, as she peered around her. A barn owl flew straight down from the tree tops, and landed at her feet. It shuffled it's feathers impatiently, and stuck out its foot. Eyes narrowing, Selene untied the letter, and the owl flew off into the sky. Opening the letter, Selene read it quickly, and then set it on fire. Taking a deep breath, she Disapparated.

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*** Author's Last Note ***

I edited the Disclaimer and Chapter 1, putting it together, and the look of Chapter 1.