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Chapter 20

- Findings

Liz and Rose were bent over Holly's things. They had come to realise that it was all actually over. Holly was dead.

As Liz rummaged around in Holly's remaining trunk, she felt her hands slip onto something pretty solid. It felt hard, smooth and, if Liz was right, there seemed to be a clasp on the side of it. Liz frowned, not knowing what she had felt, and pulled it out.

Rose heard a gasp and turned to see Liz seated with a large book open in front of her, "What's up?"

Liz began to recite a passage from the book, "May 19th 1982

Oh dear Goddess, what have I done to deserve such a mess as this. I'm only 21 and yet I have had two pregnancies. One was with Kieran O'Grady, a beautiful baby daughter, which he snatched away from me to keep as his own. Of course I had tried to stop him, but my parents would be disgusted if they found out, so I thought it best to surrender to Kieran. Two months later, I returned to my parents with my diploma. There and then it was decided that the age had come for me to marry. I chose Christopher Jenkins, a wonderful male from school, and one that my parents approved of too. My second is here – within me. I can feel that it is another girl, and my magic is getting out of hand too, and even though I was told not to practise it, I often have – just to enjoy the consequences of them turning wrong! It is a rare experience, but I have been through this once already, so I know how to cope with it.

Cassandra Elms (maiden name)

1961-1985 (Killed by He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named)"

Liz took a deep breath and looked up to face Rose. Rose was still. She just stood there, her mouth slightly open.

Liz's eyebrows drew together in concern, "Are you alright, Rose?"

Without waiting for an answer, Liz arose from her seat and grasped Rose in a hug. She could feel warm tears falling on her shoulder.

"Shhh. It's alright," Liz let go of Rose and took her hand.

"Thanks lil' sis. But it won't help," Rose sighed and picked up the book, "It will never change the fact the Mum abandoned me and left me to my son of bitch father."

"Hey, don't say that," Liz said, "She said that she tried to keep you but she knew of the consequences that would befall her. It's not her fault."

"Liz?" Rose had another thought, "Isn't your Dad's name Christopher?"

"Yes, but our last name is Skinner," Liz then turned back at the book.

"Wait a minute!" Liz suddenly bursted, "It says here that Holly's and your Mum died in 1985, but then who are the parents that looked after Holly?"

- In Voltaire's Office

"I'm sorry to have told you this," Voltaire ended in a thick Russian accent, "I will deeply regret the loss of our most beloved witch."

Casey Jenkins couldn't bring herself to speak, this – all this – was too much to bear.

"I'm I speak for my wife as well as I – thank you for telling us, understanding us, and of course having our daughter here as a student," Robert Jenkins closed his eyes briefly and then looked down.

"We'll be taking our leave," Both Jenkins' nodded and left the office.

- Nick

"HEY!" Leah waved her hand frantically in front of Riana's face.

"OH!" Riana nearly jumped out of her skin, "What is UP? Why the hell did you scare me like that?!"

"Because he's here," Leah pointed to a familiar face wondering aimlessly in the hall.

Riana thought she was dreaming, well she had been dreaming, but that it was still continuing.

"HELLO!" Leah screamed, "Earth to Riana! Nick is here!"

Riana looked at Leah and then at Nick, she wasn't dreaming, "Oh my God, make sure he doesn't see – "

"Hey, Riana."

"Shit," Riana whispered, "Um, hey, Nick. Long time no see – "

"Are we still going out?" Nick interrupted in his usual deep tone.

"N – "

"See you in the common room after lunch."

With that, Nick dashed out the room.

"I'm really getting sick of his disappearing act," Riana growled.

- Begin the Task

Draco looked suspiciously at his father; obviously he was up to no good.

"I suppose I should thank that mudblood, because I believe it was she who made you sign the contract," Lucius went on, "But I'm afraid, being a mudblood – "

"Her name is Hermione Granger," Draco snarled softly.

"Excuse me?" Lucius questioned his damn son.

"I said I don't understand, father," Draco answered.

Now it was Lucius's turn to look at his son suspiciously. He shrug it off, "As I was saying, I'm afraid, as she is a mudblood, she must be exterminated – "

"WHAT!" Draco roared, "Why the fuck should I do what you say?"

"Because!" Lucius yelled back, "Because the Lord will be disgraced with you if he finds out that you've been together with a mudblood! Because, by doing this, he'll think you were a con and be proud with you! That's why!"

"A con?" Draco asked, "Do you think I care about him being proud of me?! This is all to get back at – "

"That's enough Draco!" Lucius bit back, "You will do what I say and that is that!"

If Draco were a dragon, you would probably see steam coming out of his nostrils at this very moment – but he is a human and can be controlled, unlike a dragon.

"Crucio!" Lucius fired an Unforgivable Curse upon his very son, who shielded it and sent it flying over to his father. Lucius, totally unaware of the spell coming towards him, suddenly felt a pang of treacherous pain flood his entire body.

"Argh!" Lucius screamed as the pain took over his mind and soul, "Argh! Imperio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Lucius sent the curse flying over to Draco, who had taken in the spell, making him take the spell off his father.

Lucius gasped and had to fight to get air within his body again, "GO! Go and torture that mudblood, Hermione Granger!"

Though the soul and mind of Draco insisted to torture Lucius instead, his body walked out of the door, holding his wand tightly in his hand.

- Rose and Ron

"Do you want to know why I hate spiders?" Ron finally managed to calm himself down after the living nightmare and decided to explain.

"Well," Rose started, "Not really. It's not exactly a secret that you hate spiders – remember when there was an idy-biddy spider on my trunk? You practically jumped onto my lap!"

Rose burst out laughing at that memory and tumbled to the floor.

"It's not really that funny you know," Ron grunted.

"Sorry," Rose got up and gave Ron a hug.

Now, I'm sure you all know how Ron handles these situations…

"Eh-heh," Ron blushed a colour of deep beetroot and patted Rose's back awkwardly.

Rose lifted her head and cocked up an eyebrow before getting off Ron and heading towards the drink cooler – a sort of fridge, but has a never-ending supply of ice on the inside border. It is magic.

"Want a drink?" Rose asked.

"Na," Ron replied, "I'm going up to my dorm, okay! Seeya!"

Ron walked up the spiral staircase and entered the doorway to the dormitory he shared with Harry – the only remaining Gryffindor or rather Reptonian.

Seamus had linked with this next Highams girl when Lavender had mysteriously disappeared. Apparently he and the girl had eloped – yeah, right.

Ron settled himself on his bed and chucked off his shirt, "Time for a shower."

Undressing down to his boxers, Ron got ready for the shower and snatched a towel from his chair.

As he turned, he saw the door open and Rose stood in the doorway.

"Shit," Ron whispered, "Uh…Hey…"

"Hey," Rose answered.

She walked up to Ron and tilted her head, "Where are you going?"

"Me?" Ron looked around him, checking if she was taking to someone else – honestly.

"Yeah, gorgeous," Rose shoved Ron onto the bed and sat beside him, "Want a massage?"

Ron was about to gurgle and say something stupid, but it looked like the big boss above had pity for him and –

"Mmm," Ron replied, "That would be great."

He rolled over and felt warm soft palms revolve and push in various areas over his back. Suddenly he felt lips kiss him on his shoulder…

- Meeting with the 'Parents'

The Jenkins made their way out of Voltaire's office and heading down the corridor.

"We lost her," Casey said, "It's over. We didn't complete over promise to Chris."

Robert took her hand, "It's not over, and Chris still has Alyssa."

They both drew into a hug and were suddenly separated as two teenagers confronted them.

"You!" All four of them shouted at the same time.

"I mean, hello Mrs Jenkins," Liz started, "I understand you were the parents of Holly – we're her best friends – Rose and myself, Alyssa."

Alyssa! Robert thought, No wonder she looked so familiar. After all she is Holly's sister. What am I going to say?

"Hello, dear," Casey replied, "Yes, we were."

Rose couldn't hold it within her any longer, "Why on earth have you got Holly? Holly's father isn't dead is – "

"Robert! Casey!"

Liz turned around and gasped.

Author's Note: Hi there! Yes, it is the eccentric rocket scientist from Russia. Nope, it's just the eccentric teen from the ole' Queeny's home.

Sorry about being mushy when it got to Ron and Rose, but I just had to get them together you know.

And if you are confused with what is going in with Alyssa, Rose and the Jenkins', all will be revealed in the next chapter – hopefully.

But to do that, I will need at least five reviews on this little chappy! Enjoy!

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