~ Best and Worst of Times ~
Summary: Before the start of the Seventh year term, Hermione is at home. When a Death-eater attacks. Sending her back in time. There she meets the love of her life.
Dinning Hall
Breakfast Time
The High Court stands to the side, talking in low mutters. Breaking, Judge Bones states, "In light of what has happened today, we the High Court are declaring Mister Sirius Black innocent of all crimes."
"Furthermore," stress the old wizard. "He will be given complete custody of Harry Potter along with adequate compensation for the injustice he was made to suffer."
"I want MY Mine," cries Silly as she reaches out for Fred.
"Too bad," hiss Fudge smirking evilly at the ensemble group in front of him. "She's gone."
"She is not," snaps Molly glaring at Fudge.
"Yes, she is," snickers Fudge looking proud. "Did you really think I'd come alone?"
"Merlin," whispers Remus as soft shrieks outside the dinning hall become louder.
Hallway Outside
Dinning Hall
Two grown wizards and a large black dog burst out of the dinning hall. The large dog spontaneously becomes a man.
"I'm going to check on Caroline," states Severus heading towards the hospital wing. "I'd advise you to go to your wives."
"Meet in the Gryffindor common room," stress Sirius before all three men break out in a run.
Outside Entranceway
Head Girl's Room
Rushing up the stairs, Sirius was greeted by the sight of blood on the floor. Getting closer to the entrance, the smell of blood becomes overriding. Bloody hell! Not Melody. Please God. I can't go through that again.
Huffing Sirius says the password, but the door doesn't open. What? "Come one. Cotton-candy," hisses Sirius getting extremely nervous. It should have opened? Growling Sirius dashes for the common room entrance.
Dinning Hall
Gryffindor Table
"Molly," orders Dumbledore. "Keep Selena with you. Arthur, Bill and Charlie, if you gentleman will help me escort Fudge here to a more secure location. I believe that the High court knows the way out." Waving his wand, Dumbledore forces Peter into his animagi form, before placing him back into the jar.
"That we do," says Judge Bones. "Dumbledore, if you would be so kind as to inform Sirius of this court's ruling."
"I'm sure he'll find out somehow," says Dumbledore rather mysteriously. "Fred and George if you would, please give my regards to Prong, Padfoot and Moony."
The High Court slowly make their way out of Hogwarts. It took Fred and George a few minutes to understand what Dumbledore meant.
"The Map," exclaims Fred.
"Who has it now," asks Ron.
Gryffindor Tower
Prefect's Room
Bursting though the door, Remus startles his sleeping wife. Taking several deep-steadying breaths, he strides over to the bed. Reaching and gathering his wife close to him, he releases the breath he was holding.
"Remus," asks Chloe. "What's wrong? Did something happen?"
Swallowing hard, Remus tightens his hold on Chloe. "Just had a scare."
"Ok," dismisses Chloe. "Close the door and come back to bed," suggests Chloe as she kisses Remus's jaw.
Moaning Remus redundantly lets go of Chloe. Then sharply pulls her closer to him. Lifting her off the bed. "Remus," groans Chloe. "There better be a good reason for this." Carrying her out of the bedroom and down to the common room.
Dinning Hall
Gryffindor Table
Waiting impatiently for the map to draw the lines, Harry glances at the doorway. Apprehend nulls at him. What if something has happened and Sirius needs help? Swallowing the lump in his throat, Harry turns his gaze back down to the map.
"Merlin," whispers George his eyes popping out.
"What," demands Ron and Harry.
"Look," says Fred pointing to the map. The map was half constructed, but for Gryffindor Tower and the Hospital wing. "Only dark magic can do this."
"What are we waiting for," demands Neville. "My mother is in the hospital wing?"
"All right," shouts Percy taking charge. "Ron, Harry and Fred, you go to Gryffindor Tower. While Neville, George and I go to the hospital wing."
Molly watches the boys become blurs. Looking down at the girl in her arms, Molly smirks. "I guess it's just you and me kid."
"And James."
What?
Second Floor
Near Hospital Wing
Upon coming to the landing, Severus could clearly hear sets of painful moaning. Spying a rather large trail of blood going towards the hospital, Severus increases the speed of his stride. Pulling out his wand, he readied himself for a fight.
On the floor, reaching out towards the locked hospital wing were several death-eaters. Probably dieing from the obvious blood loss. Glaring coldly at them, Severus approaches. None of the death-eaters react. Taking a closer look, Severus smirks. They have been mauled by something.
"Poppy," sneers Severus loudly. "There are three death-eaters out here wishing for your help." Waiting for a few minutes, when she didn't respond he attempts to open the hospital doors. That's odd, she always keep her doors unlocked. Rattling the doorknob, he hears someone moving about inside the wing. "Alohomora," hisses Severus pointing his wand at the door. Wrenching the door open, the sight of Caroline standing on the other side of the room, freezes him in his tracks. "Caro?"
It was as if she heard him, slowly she turns around. Facing him for a mere few seconds before walking behind one of the many screens. "Caro," shouts Severus racing into the room heading directly towards her.
Gryffindor Tower
Head Girl's Room
Throwing the door open, Sirius heads straight towards the bed. The loud thrash from the door banging against the wall, wakes the slumbering figure with a nasty start.
"What the bloody hell," croaks Melody. Feeling the mattresses dip under his weight. "Sirius what on earth is the matter?"
Gently Sirius wraps her up in a tight embrace, laying his check on her hair. Softly muttering, "You're here. Everything is fine."
"Everything is not fine," contradicts Melody burrowing herself in his embrace. "Now tell me what's wrong. Didn't you have court today?"
"I got pardoned," dismisses Sirius kissing the top of her head. "Plus something extra for being put in Azkaban for the first place."
"Sirius what has you so upset," asks Melody as she wraps her arms around his waist. "Please tell me."
Lifting her up, Sirius takes a deep breath. "I will." Moving off the bed, Sirius shifts Melody in his arms. Heading out of the room and down to the common room.
Until next time…