I Am Dansmesyeux Riddle
Chapter 16
SIXTEEN: Trouble Leading to More
Response To Reviews:
Lady Melime Alasse: The reason I gave Dan his name is because in the second part is going to be more about HIM. You know see from his eyes (but not his POV in first-person perspective). I dunno…maybe it will make more sense later. As for the Death Eaters…I'd have to say that I agree. Not all of them are heartless bastards.
Sue Falkenkralle: I'm glad you like Jane. She may play a big role in Part Two of this story.
Starrylibra: I'm sorry if I was mean to you! (I was PMSing). I was mostly upset because my one friend's mom said that TO her, that she should be put down. BTW I hope your computer gets fixed or whatever…I like your story.
Marauder1prongs: I gave you an idea? Errrmm…I'm scared…
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mama take this badge from me,
I can't use it anymore
it's getting dark too dark to see
feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door
knock knock knockin' on heaven's door (repeat 4 X)
mama put these guns in the ground
I can't shoot them anymore
that dark black cloud is coming down
feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door
knock knock knockin' on heaven's door (repeat 4X)
mama wipe this blood from my face
I'm sick and tired of all this war
there's a long hard feelin' and it's hard to chase
feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door
knock knock knockin' on heaven's door (repeat 4X)
A/N: This song is by Bob Dylan and is about the Vietnam War, a very hard time in American history that change people's lives forever. So many were lost and should still be remembered. I have yet to learn about this was in school but I've had discussions about it with my parents and teachers. Though it has nothing to so with this chapter I put it in here for my own purposes. I'm sorry if it is a bother to you.
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Previous Chapter: Severus had a bad feeling about tonight, but he fought hard to say nothing. It wasn't right for him to forced Jane to be alone if she really didn't have to…but there still was a nagging voice in the back of his head and he knew for sure something was going to go wrong.
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As the sun began to set Severus walked with James, Sirius, Remus, and Jane down to the Whomping Willow, the bad feeling had returned and was stronger than ever. James was the one to prod the knot at the base of the tree with a stick, and they watched as Remus and Jane disappeared into the passageway. Silence fell over the three ex-classmates as they waited for the sun to set. It was impossible not to worry about the possibilities of something going wrong. James and Sirius were so silent that Severus had to admit that they were taking this entire thing way better than he was.
Perhaps it was just the location that they stood. This was the very spot that he had been tricked by Sirius, almost been killed by Remus, and saved by James all those years ago. How foolish he had been at that age made him angry every time that he thought of his childhood. It wasn't a wonder that he could look after children with the role models he had, his mother and older sister.
After twenty minutes passed Sirius spoke up. "I think you'd better go now, Snape. We can handle things from here."
Before doing as Sirius suggested Severus hissed, in a low voice, "If anything happens to her I will personally see to it that you are put down, dog-boy." James and Sirius said nothing as he turned and left.
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"I don't feel good," whined Jane as Remus led her further down the passageway.
"Want me to carry you?" Remus offered.
"Uh-huh." Jane reached for him with her arms, and Remus picked her up gently.
"How long have you been a werewolf?" Remus asked kindly. He was trying to get come form of conversation going.
"Since I was born, sir. Mommy and daddy were werewolves. That's why the Ministry hurt them," Jane answered sadly. "Profess-I mean Uncle Sev said that you were allowed to go to Hogwarts when you were a kid. Can I?"
"I'm not sure," said Remus as they got closer to their shrieking shack. "But I'll talk to the Headmaster about it."
"Sir?"
"Hmm?"
"How long have you been a werewolf?" asked Jane timidly.
"I was bitten when I was seven." Their conversation came to an abrupt end, and they continued to their destination.
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When the moon arose high into the sky Severus began to tuck the children into their beds (or whatever they happened to be sleeping in) for the night. Draco, Dan, Kristen, and Blake were dead on their feet from their game with Remus, Sirius, and James. The second they were in bed they fell asleep. Of course Severus had decided to be generous and he gave up his own bed for the night to anyone who would have, otherwise, had to sleep on the floor
The ex-Death Eater took Dan's glasses off and placed them on the stand next to the bed. With one small yawn Dan turned over and fell into a deep sleep. Next to him Draco stretched and buried his face into his pillow.
For a split second Severus smiled down at the kids. The sight was one of his favorite to watch. When they were asleep the children look innocent, however, when they were awake they were hyperactive, loud, and rough. It was a shame that they had to grow up and continue what their parents and the Dark Lord started.
Watching them made him think about what the future had in store for them. He was lucky that he had been able to bring them here. Hopefully the children would learn from being here, and they will remember the lessons they learn from him for the rest of their lives. The experience of just being here may even be something that they hold onto for the rest of their lives.
Somewhere in the distance a wolf (or werewolf rather) howled loudly at the full moon. Its howl was followed by another but less mature howl. A voice in the back of his mind told him that something was terribly wrong…
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"Did you hear that?" Sirius asked James.
James stood perfectly still and listened. "Yeah, I did. What do you reckon it was?"
"I dunno. You do think that something could have gone wrong already, do you?" Sirius inquired as he stepped a bit closer to the Whomping Willow. Its snapping branches, however, kept him a good distance away.
"Do you think we should check it out?"
James's brows furrowed. "I'm not sure."
"Let's go. We have to make sure that they're both OK," Sirius said.
"Yeah," agreed James. As Sirius transformed into a big, black dog, James became a magnificent white stag. The two animals looked at each other before taking action.
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Just as Severus reached the front doors Sirius and James came in and shut the door behind them. Both were panting and had scratches covering their arms. Parts of the robes were torn and ripped.
As soon as he caught his breath James walked forward and said in a snobby girlish voice, "You, sir, own me a new pair of robes!" He then motioned to slap Severus but stopped. Then he stormed off down the hall as Sirius walked up to him.
"What was that?" Severus asked Sirius though he was a bit afraid to find out.
"That was the Drama King in action," replied Sirius.
"What happened? Is Jane alright?" inquired Severus, ignoring the Gryffindor's response.
"We had to go into the tunnel and separate the two but…they're both fine. Jane may be a little more exhausted then usual in the morning but nothing horrible. Well at least I don't think."
What do you mean you separated them? And why the hell do you not know if you're correct in saying she may not be hurt or fine?" Severus was slowly getting morwe angry at Sirius.
"We locked Remus in the Shrieking Shack and left Jane in the tunnel. And for all we know she and Remus were fighting before we got there," answered Sirius.
"They were fighting?" Severus half shouted.
"Well it wasn't like Jane wasn't putting up a good fight!" defended Sirius.
"How. Hurt. Is. She?" Severus snarled careful to stop in-between words so that Sirius fully understood how mad he was.
"Not too badly," responded Sirius. Severus gave him a death glare but Sirius laughed and hit him on the arm in a fake play-like way. "Calm down, Snapey. Jane will live. And if you're THAT worried about her then visit her in the Hospital Wing tomorrow morning."
Without another word Sirius walked off, leaving Severus to wonder about what he was going to do if Jane really wasn't alright. If she was hurt and the Dark Lord found out…there was no way that he was ever going to be allowed to bring the children back here. Making up his mind, he headed toward the dungeons. As soon as the sun was out he was going to the Hospital wing to make sure that Jane wasn't harmed in any way.
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A/N: I hope everyone saw the new trailer for the Prisoner of Azkaban. It's awesome! Hermione Granger (or Emma Watson) punches poor Draco (Tom Felton) in the face! OK…so it was funny but… he's cute…
BHW: I have finished the next few chapters but I think I will wait to update. I think I'll update sometime…this weekend. As long as I get plenty of reviews.
~Moony~