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Chapter 6: Possession and a Ring
"Alexis where are you?" Draco's voice rang out. Alexis groaned from inside the shower, letting the hot water beat on her back. She climbed out and dried herself off.
"In here," she yawned.
Draco walked into the bathroom as she was wrapping the towel around her. Her raised his eyebrows. "You're awake early again?"
She shrugged. To be honest she never even bothered going to sleep the night before. "Nightmares…" Alexis yawned again. It was only Tuesday and Alexis was exhausted. At this rate she was going to end up falling asleep in one of her classes.
"What's wrong with you?"
"I told you nightmares," Alexis sighed pulling on her clothes and handkerchief and pulling her hair back. "Has your boyfriend been sleeping well?"
Draco blushed. "I wouldn't call him my boyfriend, not yet at least," Draco looked thoughtful. "We haven't established our relationship yet…But he seems just as tired as you. He won't talk about it though."
"I don't blame him…" Alexis muttered. "Let's just go to breakfast."
Draco nodded and led the way out of her room. On their way to the Great Hall they met Seamus and Blaise. "Hello," Draco said to them.
"Hey," Blaise grinned. "You look like shit Alex."
"Thank you," Alexis glared at him. "That's so fucking sweet of you to say." She growled and stormed into the Great Hall.
"She's bitchy this morning," Seamus frowned. "Harry's been acting like that too. Maybe you should talk to him, Malfoy."
"He won't tell me what's wrong," Draco shrugged and walked into the Great Hall.
He sat next to Alexis who had her chin propped up in her hand and eyelids were drooping. "Alexis we need to talk!" Her eyes snapped open and she looked at the 6th and 7th years in front of her.
"Alright, talk," Alexis yawned again.
Pansy shook her head. It was pretty obvious who was the head of the group. "Not here," she said seriously as Vincent gave her shoulder a little squeeze. "Somewhere a bit more private."
"Like where?"
"Come on," Pansy said motioning to the door. Alexis shrugged and stood, followed by Draco and Blaise. "Alone," she glared at the boys who glared back.
"Fine," Alexis turned to her friends. "I'll be fine." She grabbed a muffin and headed out the hall with the group. "What?" She sat on a desk in an empty classroom as the rest of the group either stood in front of her or took a seat. "What exactly is this about?"
They all exchanged glances. Pansy finally decided to talk. She cleared her throat and began slowly. "We've been talking. Well all the Slytherins have been talking and we, well we've came up with a decision."
"Really?" Alexis raised an eyebrow, nibbling her muffin.
"Yeah," Pansy shifted. "We don't like being lied to." The rest of the Slytherins behind Pansy agreed. "We don't like being threatened, and we don't like the idea of following someone who would just as fast kill his followers as his enemies."
"Alright."
"We want you to talk to Potter and the rest of Dumbledore's followers for us," Pansy stated.
"What am I supposed to tell them?" Alexis yawned again. "I can't just go say, 'The Slytherins want to take the evil fucker out and side with the fucked-up pure-bloods, crazy half-bloods, and the no good Mudbloods.' Now can I?"
"Tell them what we told you," Pansy said. "We are smarter than our parents and we will not allow our leader to kill us. They may, but we won't."
"Alright," Alexis sighed stretching. "How do I know you're telling me the truth?"
One of the 6th years stepped forward. "We have this," He handed Alexis a ring. She cocked her head. "All the Slytherins have one."
"And?"
Pansy sighed. "These rings were handed out our 1st year and every year after that. They are all connected to each other. Like You-Know-Who's wand and Potter's wand. And Snape has the one you need to charm to charm all of them."
"And what will that do?"
"Every Slytherin now has that ring," Pansy stated like it should be obvious. "If you don't believe us, you should charm the ring to do something should we break our pact."
"Like cause pain or show us who's untrustworthy?" the Slytherins nodded. Alexis pulled out a sheet of paper and muttered some words under her breath. The names of every Slytherin that year appeared. "You said everyone agrees to this." Pansy nodded. "Alright…" she muttered a spell.
"What's that?" Pansy asked.
"This is my back up," Alexis said with another yawn. "I'll talk to Snape about that ring and Dumbledore and company as soon as I can. Anyways, I bid you farewell. I've got to get to Potions before I get, yet another, detention."
Pansy trotted out of the classroom after her as everyone headed in the directions of their classes. "How do you end up with so many detentions?"
Alexis shrugged and took her seat. Her eyelids drooped and she felt Draco sit next to her. "You can sit with Harry now, you know."
"No I can't," Draco whispered. Then he glanced at her right hand. "They gave you a ring?"
Alexis raised her eyebrows and yawned. "Yes."
"Why?"
Before she could say anything Professor Snape walked in and began his lecture. Draco noticed Alexis and Harry's heads droop and snap up every so often. Soon the two gave up and looked like they fell asleep. "MISS CADOGAN AND MR. POTTER!" their heads snapped up.
"Yes Professor?" they said sleepily.
"If you feel the need to sleep, don't bother coming to my class," Snape growled. "Detention for both of you."
"Yes Professor," they said together.
"Partners today are as followed, Mr. Malfoy with Mr. Weasley, Mr. Goyle with Miss Granger, Miss Cadogan with Mr. Potter…" The Professor continued going down the list until he let the groups get together.
"Hey Raven," Alexis murmured sleepily.
"Hello," he muttered back.
The two worked in silence for a while, Harry drifting off to sleep. Alexis nudged him and he lunged at her.
Alexis eyes widened and she swallowed as Harry spoke. "We meet again, Alexis."
"Voldemort?" Alexis whimpered the class gasped.
Harry laughed evilly.
"Everyone OUT!" Snape bellowed. "Mr. Malfoy and Weasley I ask your assistance. Miss Granger and Parkinson get Professor Dumbledore!"
Possessed-Harry ripped the handkerchief off her neck. He ran his finger over her scar causing her to shudder. He laughed and reached for a nearby knife. "You know what I want, don't you girl?"
"No," Alexis' eyes narrowed. "Why don't you fucking tell me you ass hole?"
He held the knife up to Alexis' throat and Ron and Draco made to run to Alexis. "Stay there!" He growled at the boys. The froze in their spot. "Tell him your little secret."
"What secret?" Alexis played dumb eyes frantic.
"YOU KNOW WHAT SECRET GIRL!" He pressed the knife into her throat, drawing blood.
"I won't let you hurt him," Alexis whimpered. "You'll have to kill me first."
"You want me to kill you?" Harry growled. "By a Potter's hand, you wish to die?"
"You're no Potter!"
"No, but the boy here is," Harry voice rang. "When he recovers, he'll know it was his hands that killed you. Do you want him to go through the pain of killing his-"
"SHUT UP! Harry," Alexis' voice was pleading. "I know you're in there! Please stop him. I know you can. You're the strongest-" Alexis was cut off by the knife pressing into her throat.
The knife quivered. "No," came a horse whisper and the knife dropped. Harry fell to the ground. "I'm so sorry," he murmured.
Alexis dropped to his side, blood running down her neck. "It wasn't your fault."
Harry's eyes closed in pain and he passed out.
"Harry!" Draco was the first to his side. Draco lightly touched his scar and pulled away. "It's burning." He looked to Alexis for help.
She felt lightheaded and Ron steadied her as she reached to the scar. The pain seared in her scar and she blinked slowly trying to keep her consciousness. She saw Dumbledore walk in as she promptly passed out.
Alexis and Harry abruptly awoke, breathing heavily after another nightmare. Alexis was sweating and Harry was shaking. They looked at each other, eyes wide with fear as Draco came running up to them.
"Oh, thank Merlin you two are alright!" Draco sat between them. "You had me worried!"
"Sorry," Alexis sleepily mumbled.
"Did I, uh, do that?" Harry asked pointing to the bloodied bandages around Alexis' neck.
"You didn't do anything," Alexis said firmly. "It wasn't your fault."
"It was my hands!"
"Ok, fine let's say it was your fault!" Alexis muttered. "You stopped it! You have nothing to be sorry about."
Draco murmured in Harry's hair softly as he leaned into Draco. Madame Pomfrey and Professor Dumbledore walked in to see how the patients were doing.
"How are they?" Ron asked quickly, Hermione standing next to him.
"They appear fine," she replied after checking them both over. "They just need natural sleep. Everyone out!" She forced everyone out of the room, Draco protesting all the while, and gathered sleeping potions.
"Miss Cadogan, Mr. Potter, I will need to speak with both of you when you awake." They nodded as Dumbledore walked out.
"Take this and get some rest." Madame Pomfrey walked back into her office after handing them each a sleeping potion.
"I'm not going back to sleep," Alexis said stubbornly.
"Why not?"
"Every time I close my eyes I see him," Alexis shuddered.
"Take it," Harry smiled at her. "I see Voldemort too, but we do need our sleep."
Alexis sighed and downed the drug and fell fast asleep while Harry did the same.
Hours later Alexis was awaken by a man yelling. "She's my sister!"
Alexis' eyes widened. 'Oh, Merlin! No!'
"Mr. Cadogan," Madame Pomfrey began. "Your sister needs her rest. You may visit her when she awakes tomorrow."
"Father has instructed me to see to her today," the man sneered. "And that's exactly what I intend on doing. You may go see Professor Dumbledore, but I will not leave without seeing Alexis."
Madame Pomfrey pursed her lips and strolled into her office. Jacob sneered at her back and strode into the room which held Alexis and Harry. Alexis closed her eyes and hoped he'd go away.
"Bitch," Jacob growled. "Get up."
Alexis swallowed and opened her eyes. "Ja-Jacob," she stuttered. "What are you doing here?"
Jacob put his hands around her throat and she winced. "You know why I'm here you little whore," he snarled. "How did you end up in here with that brother of yours?"
Alexis' eyes frantically moved to Harry's bed. He appeared to be sleeping. "That's none of your damn business."
"Look here girl," He spat at her. "I'm not in the mood for your attitude. Have we taught you nothing?"
"You taught me that fuckers like you should be dead," Alexis glared at him as he tightened his grip around her neck.
"It's that attitude that makes you deserve what you get," he slid his hand under the blanket.
Alexis whimpered but didn't cry out. She felt his hand on her leg and swallowed. "Please don't."
"Don't what? I'm only giving you what you deserve," Jacob told her harshly.
"She doesn't deserve to be abused by her family," a voice rang from the nearby bed. Alexis swallowed as Jacob's look darkened. "Get your bloody hand off her."
"Boy," Jacob snarled. "You have no right to tell me how to treat her."
"Get away from her you fucker," Harry snarled. "I will not be held responsible for anything that may happen to you if you don't."
Jacob looked at Alexis. "We are not finished, girl," and strode out of the room.
Alexis was shaking silently, eyes closed and wished that Harry hadn't seen that. She felt his weight on her bed. "Are you alright?" She looked up at Harry, his eyes full of concern.
Harry looked at Alexis' sad, wet eyes and wrapped his arms around her hesitantly. She began to sob silently and Harry held her until she stopped. She pulled away from him and smiled weakly. "I'm better now, thanks."
"No problem," Harry murmured smoothing her hair. "Why does he do that?"
Alexis shrugged. "I'm sorry you had to see that," she said quietly. "Please don't tell anyone."
"Not even Draco?" he wondered aloud. Alexis shrugged as Madame Pomfrey walked in.
"What's wrong dear?" She asked sincerely. Alexis' eyes were frantic as she silently begged Harry not to say anything.
"Nightmare," Alexis mumbled.
"I want both of you to take these," Pomfrey said placing two vials on the nightstand. "They will help you sleep and not have nightmares."
The two nodded as she walked out. "I'm not taking it," Alexis whispered. "I never want to sleep again."
Harry sighed and grinned at her. "Come on, help me here," he told her pulling her out of bed.
"What are you doing?"
Harry pushed the nightstand to the other side of his bed and pushed Alexis' and his beds together. "Now if you have a nightmare I'm right here next to you," Harry smiled at the girl. "Get in your bed."
Alexis looked at him like he was wearing a pink frilly dress. She wasn't used to being fussed over. Finally, she sighed and crawled into her bed. Harry handed her a vile and the two of them drank their potions until they finished.
"Night," Harry said holding out his hand. "Just squeeze if you need me to wake."
"Can't I just scream?" she yawned, but took her brother's hand anyways.
A few hours later Harry woke to a rude poke. "What's going on?" he slurred.
Draco gestured to his hand which was intertwined in Alexis'. "Care to explain?"
"What?" Harry mumbled, brain coming to reality. "She was scared." Harry paused and looked thoughtful. "Jacob paid her a visit."
"What? What happened?" Draco sat next to Harry and subconsciously brushed his bangs out of his face.
"He, uh, touched her," Harry whispered.
"Oh, Merlin," Draco muttered.
"She's alright now," Harry raised his eyebrows. "Why do you care if I'm holding her hand? Jealous?"
"No, of course not!"
"Good, because you know I'm gay right?" Harry smiled at the dumbfounded look on Draco's face. Besides if Harry heard right, he had a sister, and she was lying beside him. Harry moved over. "Come on," Harry told Draco, pulling him into the bed next to him.
"But Harry," Draco weakly protested climbing into the bed. "What if someone sees us?"
"I don't care," Harry grinned at Draco, as he subconsciously snuggled closer. Harry kissed the top of the blond boy's head.
"Harry?"
"Hmmm?"
"What happened today?" Draco looked at him with wide eyes.
Harry looked confused. "You were there," he looked at the ceiling.
"I know," Draco mumbled. "I just wanted to know why it happened?"
"I don't know," Harry sighed. "He's trying to get me to remember something."
"Remember what?" Harry saw Draco's eyes move to Alexis' sleeping form.
"Exactly," Harry murmured. "Just forget about it for now. I'll remember eventually, without Voldemort possessing me again," Harry paused. "But now, I just want to lay here with you and sleep," he paused again. "Or not."
"Why Potter, what are you suggesting?" Draco smirked placing his chin on Harry's chest.
"Oh, I don't know," Harry mumbled softly, placing a soft kiss on Draco's lips. "A little of this, a little of that."
Draco smiled and tenderly kissed Harry's lips, teasing him. "Really now Potter," Draco grinned into Harry's lips. "Why would I do that?"
Harry pouted. "Because you want to," he said, cocking his head to the side. "You can leave if you want."
"Now Potter, why would I do that, when I can do this?" Draco bit Harry's neck softly hearing Harry groan. His lips met Harry's in an urgent kiss and Harry wrapped his arms around Draco, holding him close.
Harry nipped at Draco's lips and he moaned in protest. Harry smiled and kissed Draco thoroughly.
Suddenly a groan came from the other side of the bed. "Oh, shit!" Harry muttered.
"Oh shit is right," Alexis muttered holding her head. "Draco you're laying on my arm." She paused as Draco rolled on top of Harry grinning at the boy. "Can you please get your freak on somewhere else? I'm trying to sleep."
Harry and Draco looked at each other and laughed. Draco buried his face in Harry's chest and tried to stifle his laughter. Alexis rolled her eyes and rolled over as Professor Dumbledore walked in.
"Ah, you're awake Miss Cadogan," the man grinned. "Good evening Mr. Potter, Mr. Malfoy."
"Good evening sir," Harry grinned as Draco tried to bury himself deeper into Harry.
"Miss Cadogan, I wish to see you in my office. That is of course, if you're feeling up to it," Dumbledore glanced at the boys and his eyes twinkled.
"I'll come," Alexis looked slightly disgusted. She climbed out of her bed and stretched. Alexis took one last look at the boys, shaking her head, and headed out.
She followed the Professor to his office. "You wanted to see me sir?"
"Sit," Dumbledore gestured to a chair. "Rumor is you have something to share."
"Yes sir," Alexis stated.
"Please continue," Dumbledore offered her a lemon drop. She shook her head.
"Well, I request to have Professor Snape's presence as well, and perhaps even Professor Shacklebolt," Alexis looked at her hands.
"May I ask why you wish for their presence?"
"Well, I know Professor Shacklebolt is an Auror and I need to ask Professor Snape a few things," Alexis twiddled her thumbs.
Dumbledore nodded and muttered something. "Tea while we wait?"
Alexis nodded slowly and took the tea cup from him and sipped carefully. Soon the two professors joined them. They took the seats on either side of Alexis.
"Good evening Professor," the men greeted Dumbledore.
Dumbledore smiled and offered the men lemon drops. The men shook their heads and politely refused the candy.
"What, may I ask, are we doing here?" Snape sneered at the girl. She sneered right back. "Mind your manners child."
Alexis cleared her throat when Dumbledore's eyes landed on her. "Well…Professor Shacklebolt, I am Alexis Potter," she said as the man's eyes widened in surprise. "I would've thought that you would've figured it out by now."
Snape hid a smirk at the obvious insult to the Auror. Shacklebolt shifted, but didn't say anything. "It is true that Miss Cadogan is really Miss Potter, however that is not the reason we are here," Dumbledore stated and turned to Alexis. "Miss Potter, if you may, continue."
"Well, not everyone knows that I'm a Potter," Alexis cleared her throat once more. "More like, Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy, the house heads, Dumbledore, and now you, Professor Shacklebolt, are the only ones in this school that know I'm a Potter." Professor Snape cleared his throat in annoyance. "Of course Professor," Alexis said hastily. "Anyways…so the Slytherins and I got into a little spat last week after Harry and Draco kissed. Needless to say it cause quite a stir. I told the Slytherins exactly what Voldemort is and that upset them. They spent the past week deciding what to do, deciding whether or not to join Voldie."
Professors Snape and Shacklebolt raised their eyebrows. Alexis shivered slightly and continued. "So today, er, it's still today right?" The men nodded and Alexis grinned. "So today, the 6th and 7th year Slytherins approached me with their decision. Apparently everyone of the Slytherins decided that they didn't want to risk dying by their leader's hand and that they were more comfortable following Harry and Dumbledore because at least they hadn't lied to their followers." Alexis looked at the flustered looks on the men's faces, of course Dumbledore looked calm and collected. "They gave me this." She tossed the ring onto the desk.
Snape looked at it. "What do you intend on doing with that?"
"Well, rumor has it," Alexis smirked. "If I wanted to charm all the rings, all I'd have to do is charm yours." Snape nodded. "So I was thinking we charm it to show us who can't be trusted."
Snape raised his eyebrows. "So what you're telling us is that the Slytherins are against Voldemort."
"More or less," Alexis nodded. "Pansy told me that they're gathering any letters from their parents that may be useful in the war against Voldie. Oh, that reminds me." Alexis muttered something under her breath and two pieces of parchment appeared in her hands. "This is the list of every Slytherin and the list is charmed. If we charm the rings to show us on this list who can and can not be trusted, then it'll make things a bit easier. This is a letter from," Alexis coughed and shifted. "Marcus. I got it a few days ago. It says approximately when the 7th years are supposed to get their Dark Mark. And I'm expected to join them." Alexis handed the parchments over to Dumbledore, who nodded, looking them over.
"Very well," Dumbledore stated. "We have some time before then. We will keep you safe."
"Thank you sir," Alexis sounded grateful.
"So why am I here?" Shacklebolt asked.
"You are an Auror right?" Alexis looked at him. "I thought maybe you should know." She rolled her eyes in annoyance. "Anyways…The Slytherins asked that I talk to the Order as well as Harry. But, Harry's a little busy now…" Alexis shuddered slightly.
"Jealous of that brother of yours, Miss Potter?" sneered Snape.
"You're just pissed that you can't get laid," Alexis snapped. "If anyone's jealous I would think it's you."
To everyone's surprise Snape began laughing. Alexis raised her eyebrows and opened her mouth to comment. Before she could Snape began talking. "You sound like a scary combination of your mother and father."
Dumbledore looked a bit startled. Alexis raised her eyebrows. "Thanks?" Alexis was confused. "So…do you have that ring?"
"Of course," Snape said regaining his composure. "I do believe you should carry some responsibility. So we are going to trade rings."
"But-"
"No," Snape held up his hand. "This will also ensure that if anyone tries to steal the ring, that they will go after the wrong one. You will wear it like it's the one you were given by the Slytherin house and I shall continue wearing yours as it's mine. Shacklebolt will put the charm on it."
Professor Shacklebolt looked confused but put the charm on the ring as Alexis looked at Snape in surprise. Dumbledore handed her Snape's ring and excused Alexis. "Goodnight, Professors."
"Goodnight, Miss Potter," they answered as she walked out of the room. Instead of going straight to the hospital wing, she wandered around the school. Alexis sat on a window sill and stared out of it.
"Alex?" a boy's voice appeared behind her. She turned around. "Are you alright?"
"Fine Red," Alexis sighed, looking out of the window again.
"You don't sound fine."
"I'm fine."
"Where's Malfoy?"
"Where's Harry?"
"Oh, right," Ron smiled at her. "Are they together?"
"Beats me," Alexis looked at the red headed boy. "They almost had sex on my arm. Quite disturbing."
"I bet," Ron cracked a grin.
They were silent for a while. "Why aren't you with your girlfriend?"
"She's doing homework," Ron said and Alexis nodded. "I wanted to go for a walk."
Alexis nodded and looked thoughtful. "What do you do for Halloween?"
"What?"
"Halloween, it's coming up," Alexis pointed out. "What goes on here?"
"A big feast and a party, but it's mostly for the younger ones," Ron stated. "It's pretty boring really. The fifth years think its alright, but past that we ditch it."
"Why not throw a party then?"
"What?"
"You know," Alexis began excitedly. "6th and 7th years only, Halloween party all night long in the Shrieking Shack. It would be a total blast. At my old school we had an exclusive party like that. No one could wait until they were 6th years so they could finally join the real party. I know for a fact there are some Gryffies and Slytherins that can plan a party like it ain't nothing. And then there are Ravenclaws and Granger that are pretty good with coming up with ideas. And the Hufflepuffs will do what they are asked mostly because they are loyal."
Ron looked thoughtful. "I don't know about this…" his voice trailed off. Alexis gave him a pointed look. He groaned. "I'll get some of the 7th years from my house, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff together for a meeting. You take care of the Slytherins and I'll Owl you with a time." He paused. "Are we sure we want to include the Slytherins?"
"You have nothing to worry about," Alexis said. "Besides, a party isn't a party with out a Slytherin touch." Alexis jumped off the sill.
"You know sometimes I think you do these kind of things to get me to agree with you," Ron muttered arms crossed.
"Maybe," Alexis grinned. "Anyways…I'll see you around Red."
Alexis walked into the Hospital Wing and got a talking to by Madame Pomfrey. She finally stumbled into her bed with a glance at the sleeping boys next to her.
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Short chapter…Sorry. But look at it this way, now I may actually be able to post a chappy next week. Because I'm going home Wednesday for Thanksgiving and the computer there doesn't have the same programs my computer has so that's my excuse in case I can't post a chapter!
*I'm not really happy with this chapter, so bare with me*
Well…as always review. Thanks! LOVE YOU!!