FLYING MONKIES!!! Hello all of my readers. Again thank you for the reviews. I love you all.
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Everyone: I know that the chapters are short and you hate me for that. The problem is that I have a lot of trouble writing long, drawn out chapters. I guess I come up with things in clips and phrases. I hope that doesn't say anything horrible about my imagination. Stay tuned though, lol. This story is about to take a major twist. I hope you all love it.
Madison woke on a stone cold floor hours later. Her head was spinning and her body ached all over. What happened? she thought to herself. With much effort, she pulled herself to be sitting and looked around the small, dingy room she was in. Slowly the events of the night before came back to her, almost in slow motion. She groaned and pressed her hands to her head, she felt terrible. Footsteps broke the silence outside the door and Madison sucked in a quick breath. She huddled in the corner as the footsteps stopped and she could hear muffled voices through the door.
" I've brought her here, Master. All is going according to plan. " It was the same man that had abducted Madison.
" Marvelous, " came another voice, almost in a hiss. " I expect that you'll have what I need soon then Garish? "
Garish. Madison knew that name but couldn't quite place it. The two men continued to talk and a few minutes later and sickly feeling welled up in Madison's stomach. Garish was one of the men who had killed Erik. Her stomach turned and she vomitted on the floor. The dizziness she was feeling subsided slightly, she swallowed softly and looked to the door just as it opened and light flooded the dark room.
" Ah, you're awake. So we meet again. " Garish smiled. " I was hoping that spell would wear off quickly. "
Madison stood, shaking all over. " W-what do you want? Why have you come for me again. "
Garish laughed but it was mirthless. " Dear child, didn't you know. " he stepped closer to her and bent slightly to be eye-level with her. " At first we were after you because it was you're parents last request before they were imprisoned. Yes, that was the original reason."
" The original reason? " Madison questioned. " So what fucking reasons do you have now? "
" All shall be revealed in due time Ms. Chaney. " Garish replied.
Madison felt the anger rise inside of her. This was the man who had murdered Erik in cold blood.
" You son of a bitch. " she hissed. " Who do you think you are. You killed Erik, and now...you want me to join you under Voldemort? You're deluded, sick, a fucked up excuse for a human. "
She watched Garish's face grow tighter for a moment and rage flash in his eyes. She braced herself slightly, waiting for Garish to pull his wand out and curse her something wicked. However, that never came. When she looked at him again, all rage was gone and an amused smile played on his lips.
" You have the strong will of Alan and Terry, yet, how you can be their daughter and choose anyone elses side other then the Dark Lord's is beyond me. " He mused. " Now come with me, I can put you someplace more comfortable. "
" I'd rather slit my throat, " she seethed.
" Of course. Then I'm sure you and the rats that inhabit this room will get along just fine. " Garish responded, turning to leave the room.
Madison squirmed slightly, she hated rats, they were one thing she feared other then death. " A-alright...but no fucking around. " she warned.
" Of course not. The Dark Lord shall be wanting to meet with you soon. " Garish smiled and gestured for her to follow him.
Harry, Hermione and the entire Weasley family arrived at Grimmauld Place that very night and all were surprised to see how many from the Order were already there. Harry's dismal mood was only slightly lifted when he saw Lupin and Tonks in the kitchen talking. Both lunged at Harry giving the greetings and condolences at the same time.
" Harry, " Lupin said quietly. " Can I have a word with you. "
Harry nodded and followed Lupin into the hallway where they were away from everyone else.
" I've already spoken to Molly and Arthur about this, but we recently found out from Kingsley that Voldemort is hiding out France, not very far from where Madison lived. He after a new way of gaining his power back and no one but Dumbledore is sure what it is yet, nor do we know what Voldemort would want with a sixteen year old girl. "
Harry sighed heavily, he knew deep down in his heart that Voldemort was behind all of this.
" Why has he come back so soon? " Harry asked.
Lupin could only shake his head. " We don't know yet. All we know is he's back is after something. "
Harry frowned. Again Dumbledore had all the answers and again he was nowehere to be found.
" So where is Dumbledore. " Harry asked with a hint of impatience in his voice.
" He's with Kingsley trying to crack the case. " Lupin replied.
" We don't have time to sit around and wait for them. " Harry growled. " My girlfriend is gone and the Gods only know what's happening to her right now. "
" Harry, I'm shocked. You of all people know that if you rush into something like this fool-hardy then you're going to cause more damage then repair. Dumbledore doesn't think that Madison will be harmed. They need her for whatever they're looking for. He's never steered you wrong.
Harry sighed again. That was true and he couldn't deny it. " Alright, I'll give it one day and if they're not here then I'll go alone. I can't lose her. I love her. " Harry's voice grew soft and his eyes teared just slightly.
" I know. " Lupin said, embracing Harry in a brotherly fashion. " It'll be fine. I promise to help you all that I can. "
Madison followed Garish through the spectacular looking house that was meant to be a hideout. She was in utter awe at the morbid beauty of it. Painting decorated the walls of old Victorian dressed witches and wizards and other's portrayed demons lurking in the shadows, waiting to pounce their next victim. It made Madison shutter slightly. Finally they stopped in front of a pair of double doors.
" This is where you'll be staying. Master wants you to be most comfortable. " Garish explained. He led her into a huge, beautiful Victorian style bedroom, complete with a four-poster canopy bed. Madison had to admit that she was impressed, but knew better and hid it.
" In attempt to win me over? " Madison raised and eyebrow. " It won't work. I'm not that easily manipulated by second-rate fuckheads. "
She watched Garish gulp back whatever he wanted to say and she was utterly amused by it.
" Rest for now, Madison. You're going to need your strength when the Dark Lord is ready to meet with you. " He turned on his heel and left the room, slamming the door behind him.
With a small cry of fury, Madison flung herself onto the bed and buried her face into a pillow. It was far to emotionally distressful to meet with the man that had murdered her first true love. She had no doubt in her mind that Harry would come looking for her and she would yet again, lose the person she loved most. She cried, tears of anger more then sadness. She was over being sad. She wanted revenge in the sweetest way possible.