~ Best and Worst of Times ~
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Secret Lab
Walking everyone through the shield, Chloe and Melody smirk at Severus's gasping reaction. Watching everyone just stand barley inside the lab, Melody shakes her head.
"All this time," mutters Severus staring wide-eyed at the lab. "It's been right here."
"I told you," laughs Chloe absolutely delighted at Severus's reaction. "That he would never figure it out."
"That's true," agrees Melody gently guiding Harry further into the room. "I guess I own you five Gallons then?"
"What?" demands Severus outraged. "I can't believe you two would…"
"You can't," gasps Chloe looking at Severus weirdly, until he starts muttering under his breath. "Can't hear you," says Chloe in a singsong voice.
"Oh never mind," snaps Severus levitating Caroline and Neville over to his side of the room. "Just mind your manors! And don't touch anything that's mine!"
"Something's never change," sneers Chloe as she links her arm into Remus's. "Want a grand tour?" asks Chloe as she smiles at everyone else. "That way we can all stay out of Severus way."
"Chloe," laughs Melody. "You're bad."
First Floor
Dumbledore's Office
"Well gentlemen," says Dumbledore. "Where are you to meet the others?"
"We're not," answers Fred looking around the office. "Mione said to wait here. Sirius and Remus will be come and get us."
"Do you think we caught everyone?" asks Bill looking slightly pensive.
Twinkling blue eyes, regarded him before answering, "We have a grand total of seven Death Eaters, all as far as I can tell are his original supporters. As my memory serves me, Voldemort had thirteen."
"Three died in a fight against Mad-Eye Mood," states Bill. "And August Grill."
"One is really on our side," mutters Fred. "That leaves two unaccounted for."
"The Lestranges."
Second Floor
Hospital Wing
"Well," growls the raven-haired boy sneering evilly at Peter. "I think we should just feed him to a dementor and be done with it."
"Now James," whispers his young blonde friend. "That would be too easy considering his grievous acts." Stepping closer, the young man curls his lips. Showing the bloodstains on them.
"Merlin," gasps Peter wide-eyed. "You couldn't have…you shouldn't have."
"Couldn't, wouldn't," smirks the blonde. "Did."
"But that's a fate worse then death," mutters Peter staring at the young man in shock. "How could you?"
"The question," comments James getting Peter's attention. "Was how could you? He was your best friend." Raking his angry eyes over Peter, James bits out, "Some friend you are."
"Now James," calmly whispers a woman's voice. "Settle yourself down." Stepping out from behind the curtains, a young woman with penetrating deep onyx eyes pins Peter as she gracefully moves closer to James. "Peter will get his just deserts."
Peter's eyes are just about bulging out of his head. Blinking hard, he gasps at the sight before him. "It's not possible. It's not," mutters Peter to himself.
"Serenity is right James," adds the blonde.
"I know that," huffs James glaring at Peter. "I just think, he's getting off lightly. That's all."
"We all feel that way," states Serenity. "But in the meantime, we have lots to do and very little time to do it in."
Secret Lab
Silly was the only one who had the gull to go over to Severus's side of the lab. There she attempted to show him her new doll. Through narrow slits, Sirius watches the exchange like a hawk, not taking his eyes off Silly. At the same time, Sirius made sure that Melody didn't go far either by looping his arms around her waste.
"Sirius," comments Melody as she shakes her head. "Should I be jealous?"
"No," mutters Sirius as he kisses the top of her head. "Just don't think Severus is in the mood for company."
"Neither do I," mutters Melody. "But Silly has a mind of her own."
"Hey Melody," shouts Chloe from her office. "Everything is as we left it." Stepping out of the office, Chloe nods her head in the direction of Lily's office. "Harry and Ron are currently in Lily's office. So what are our plans regarding Voldemort?"
"You're going to do nothing," states Remus giving Chloe an appraising look. "I mean it. You're not going to go looking for him or anything like that."
"Fine," mutters Chloe rolling her eyes.
"Chloe!" snaps Remus. "I mean it." Walking up to her husband, Chloe slide her arms around his waste as his arms pull her closer to him. "I don't think I could take it if you left me again."
"Ouch!" hisses Severus holding his left forearm making Silly jump back from him.
"I can't wait until that thing is gone," hisses Sirius as his grip on Melody increases slightly. "And Melody, that goes double for you. You're not to go looking for trouble."
Elsewhere
A large silver snake with its mouth open is serving as the throne for the Wizarding world's most feared wizard. Sitting on his throne, Voldemort uses Bellatrix's arm to summon his most faithful followers. Seconds, then minutes tick by as no one apparates answering his call.
"Master," whispers Rodophlus hoping to prevent Voldemort's wrath. "Their at Hogwarts, doing your bidding."
"I know that," hisses Voldemort his red eyes flashing. "They should be here."
"Master," purrs Bellatrix. "If I may, you know that no one can apparate on the grounds of Hogwarts."
Looking at her fondly, Voldemort almost smiles. "I know that," he whispers softly.
"Perhaps," whispers Bellatrix seductively. "They need your guidance to adequately perform this complicated mission. What do you think, Master?"
A slow sadistic smile creeps across Voldemort's face. Red eyes rake over Bellatrix, while he toys with her suggestion. "Lucius is in charge," mutters Voldemort gently stroking the length of his wand. "Perhaps, it would be prudent."
"Yes, Master," complements Rodophlus. "It would be wise."
Rising gracefully from his throne, Voldemort extents his hand down to help Bellatrix off her knees. With two snaps of his fingers, Voldemort lets Rodophlus know that he too can get up off his knees.
Secret Lab
"Severus," gently questions Melody placing a soothing hand on his shoulder. "Is it him?"
Until next time…