All Alone
Chapter 12
Well, I have to admit it was nice to get a little, okay, a lot of romance into my story. I got the idea from the movie Pearl Harbor, after Danny takes Evelyn on the plane and they have some fun afterward. Only I don't plan to put any sex in my stories. I try to keep it PG-13, where it belongs. I really really wish I was Violet during the last chapter. As I mentioned previously, I based Eric on a boy I have an immense crush on... That, and Jake Epstein... You know the curly haired cutie from Degrassi? He's so adorable! The combination of the guy I know and Jake would be totally gorgeous! So no wonder I wish I was Violet in that last chapter! Here we go again...
Disclaimer: I don't own Violet or Eric, but I own Hogwarts and... wait a minute!
Chapter 12
A week later, on the day of the first Quidditch match against Slytherin, Violet and Eric were sitting next to each other at breakfast. They weren't big on PDA, so the most affection they really showed was a playful smack or brushing knees under the table.
Soon enough, Hedwig dropped two envelopes on top of Violet's half eaten breakfast. "I really wish she wouldn't do that!" Violet said, performing a drying charm on the envelopes. She ripped open one, which turned out to be a letter from Remus.
Dear Vi,
In the other envelope is a copy of the Daily Prophet. Read the front, second, and third page. Dumbledore's spoken to the Minister about Sirius. He's convinced him that Sirius is dead and is working on convincing him that he was innocent. As a tribute to his memory, Dumbledore convinced Fudge and some Aurors to go looking for a certain rat, thus proving that Sirius is innocent. So far, they haven't found the little traitor yet, but they're finding little clues. I feel pretty sure that they'll prove him guilty and throw the little bastard in Azkaban where he belongs. Just thought you'd like to know.
Love, Remus
Violet didn't know whether to be pleased or upset. She wanted the world to know the truth about Sirius being innocent, because she knew the papers still calling him a cold-blooded killer were simply an insult to his memory. But, deep down, she couldn't help thinking, What's the point? It won't bring him back. She sighed and opened the second envelope. The front page read:
SIRIUS BLACK: COLD BLOODED KILLER OR FRAMED FOR MURDER?
This question has been on the minds of many Ministry officials since He-who-must-not-be-named's return. Albus Dumbledore, a new hero to the magical community in light of the recent events, believe's Black to have died fighting his own cousin, the infamous Bellatrix Lestrange. As Lestrange is in hiding, we cannot confirm this information. Not only is he dead, says Dumbledore, but innocent. Peter Pettigrew, who was witnessed to have been murdered by Black fifteen years ago, is said to have faked his own death and framed Black for murder.
But, there is a long story behind this that has recently been unfolded by an in depth interview between Dumbledore and Daily Prophet reporter, David Gudgeon.
Dumbledore: I haven't seen you in years, David. How's your eye been after nearly losing it while playing around the Whomping Willow?
Gudgeon: Fine. Professor Dumbledore, I understand that you believe Sirius Black to be innocent of the crimes he was convicted of. Could you elaborate?
Dumbledore: It is a very long story, David. One which will take a while for me to tell.
Gudgeon: I've got time. Please tell us where it all began.
Dumbledore: It all began when Voldemort--David, fear of the name only increases fear of the thing itself-- when Voldemort decided to come after the Potters. They and myself discussed different ways of protecting them. We decided on the Fidelius Charm. I assume you are familiar with it?
Gudgeon: Yes. Please continue.
Dumbledore: Anyway, all we had left to do was to decide on a Secret Keeper. I offered to do it myself, but James Potter was bent set on Sirius Black. He believed that Sirius would never betray him. But, as I never found out until just over two years ago, Sirius had his doubts about being Secret Keeper. He felt sure that he'd be the first person Voldemort would expect to hold the job. He couldn't bear it if he were to give up Lily and James, he said. So, at the very last moment, they decided to use Peter Pettigrew instead.
Gudgeon: How did that lead to the betrayal of the Potters?
Dumbledore: Patience, David. I'm coming to that. Peter Pettigrew, as it turns out, had been a Death Eater for over a year now. Naturally, as soon as he was made Secret Keeper, he went straight to Voldemort and told him everything. A week later, the Potters were dead. (pauses) When Sirius came to the house to check on the Potters, he found the house in ruins, Lily and James dead, and Harry and Violet alone on the floor with a lightning bolt shaped cut on each of their heads. By the time he'd gotten there, Rubeus Hagrid was there. Sirius tried to get Hagrid to give Harry and Violet to him, as he was their godfather, but Hagrid, on orders from me, told him he was to take the two two their aunt's house. Sirius argued, but Hagrid refused. Sirius, I supposed, felt that he had nothing left to turn to, so he left. The next morning, Sirius went looking for Pettigrew, with, I admit, every intention of killing him. And he found him. Before Sirius could get out a single curse, Pettigrew shouted for the whole street to hear that Sirius had betrayed Lily and James, before, with his wand hidden behind his back, blew up the entire street, before turning into a rat and fleeing into the sewer among other rats.
Gudgeon: Come again? He turned into a rat?
Dumbledore: Yes. I forgot to mention a very important part. James Potter, Sirius Black, and Peter Pettigrew were all unregistered Animagus. How they accomplished it while still in school is still beyond me, and better yet, how they accomplished it without my finding out.
Gudgeon: Let me get this straight. Peter Pettigrew faked his own death, murdered twelve murders, turned into his Animagus form, and escaped, leaving Black to take the blame for the murders?
Dumbledore: Yes. I understand it is hard to believe, but then, a lot has happened that's hard to believe. I can only ask that you do believe me.
Gudgeon: As much I wouldn't like to, I do believe you, Dumbledore. How did Sirius die?
Dumbledore: Voldemort has a--stop wincing, David!--has a connection with Violet and Harry through their scars. He somehow planted an image into their heads that Sirius was being held hostage in the Department of Mysteries. So, naturally, they went looking for him, only to be cornered by Death Eaters. Sirius found out and went to save them in the nick of time, only to be killed himself.
Gudgeon: Well, I can't speak for the rest of the wizarding population, but I believe you Dumbledore. Thank you for taking time out from your busy schedule to conduct this interview.
Dumbledore: It was no trouble at all.
Is Sirius Black innocent or guilty? There is only one way to find out. Below is picture of Peter Pettigrew from 15 years ago. If you manage to capture a rat with a silver front paw, hand it in to the Ministry of Magic, and the Minister himself will hand you 10,000 Galleons.**
Violet stared at the paper. She didn't know whether this was good or not. She really didn't think it would do any good to capture Peter and clear Sirius's name, but then she had a breif flashback of the bitterness in Sirius's voice whenever he talked about Peter. It was then that she knew she'd do anything to put that bastard where he belonged. She jumped when she felt an arm around her, squeezing her shoulder. She turned and it was Eric.
"You okay?" he said gently.
"Yeah, I'm okay." she said, relaxing, or relaxing the best she could with Eric's arm around her.
Then he surprised her with a light kiss on the cheek. "Well, as long as you're okay."
Violet was shocked but pleased. Neither of them had made any attempt of PDA yet. The moment was ruined immediately with Seamus and Dean cooing, "Awwwwwww..." and making kissy faces.
"Shut up, guys." Violet threw a sausage link at them.
"Awwwwwww..." Eric said mockingly, with an arm around Violet. "Are widdle Seamy-weamy and Deany jeawous of Ewic cuz they don't have anyone to kiss?"
That certainly shut them up. Violet laughed. So far, things this morning seemed to be going good. Now all she had to worry about was the upcoming Quidditch match...
***
I'm sooooo sorry they've been so short. I'm working on another story about Degrassi... and Craig! and it's been hard to work on both. I promise, next might take a while, but it'll be nice and long!
Chapter 12
Well, I have to admit it was nice to get a little, okay, a lot of romance into my story. I got the idea from the movie Pearl Harbor, after Danny takes Evelyn on the plane and they have some fun afterward. Only I don't plan to put any sex in my stories. I try to keep it PG-13, where it belongs. I really really wish I was Violet during the last chapter. As I mentioned previously, I based Eric on a boy I have an immense crush on... That, and Jake Epstein... You know the curly haired cutie from Degrassi? He's so adorable! The combination of the guy I know and Jake would be totally gorgeous! So no wonder I wish I was Violet in that last chapter! Here we go again...
Disclaimer: I don't own Violet or Eric, but I own Hogwarts and... wait a minute!
Chapter 12
A week later, on the day of the first Quidditch match against Slytherin, Violet and Eric were sitting next to each other at breakfast. They weren't big on PDA, so the most affection they really showed was a playful smack or brushing knees under the table.
Soon enough, Hedwig dropped two envelopes on top of Violet's half eaten breakfast. "I really wish she wouldn't do that!" Violet said, performing a drying charm on the envelopes. She ripped open one, which turned out to be a letter from Remus.
Dear Vi,
In the other envelope is a copy of the Daily Prophet. Read the front, second, and third page. Dumbledore's spoken to the Minister about Sirius. He's convinced him that Sirius is dead and is working on convincing him that he was innocent. As a tribute to his memory, Dumbledore convinced Fudge and some Aurors to go looking for a certain rat, thus proving that Sirius is innocent. So far, they haven't found the little traitor yet, but they're finding little clues. I feel pretty sure that they'll prove him guilty and throw the little bastard in Azkaban where he belongs. Just thought you'd like to know.
Love, Remus
Violet didn't know whether to be pleased or upset. She wanted the world to know the truth about Sirius being innocent, because she knew the papers still calling him a cold-blooded killer were simply an insult to his memory. But, deep down, she couldn't help thinking, What's the point? It won't bring him back. She sighed and opened the second envelope. The front page read:
SIRIUS BLACK: COLD BLOODED KILLER OR FRAMED FOR MURDER?
This question has been on the minds of many Ministry officials since He-who-must-not-be-named's return. Albus Dumbledore, a new hero to the magical community in light of the recent events, believe's Black to have died fighting his own cousin, the infamous Bellatrix Lestrange. As Lestrange is in hiding, we cannot confirm this information. Not only is he dead, says Dumbledore, but innocent. Peter Pettigrew, who was witnessed to have been murdered by Black fifteen years ago, is said to have faked his own death and framed Black for murder.
But, there is a long story behind this that has recently been unfolded by an in depth interview between Dumbledore and Daily Prophet reporter, David Gudgeon.
Dumbledore: I haven't seen you in years, David. How's your eye been after nearly losing it while playing around the Whomping Willow?
Gudgeon: Fine. Professor Dumbledore, I understand that you believe Sirius Black to be innocent of the crimes he was convicted of. Could you elaborate?
Dumbledore: It is a very long story, David. One which will take a while for me to tell.
Gudgeon: I've got time. Please tell us where it all began.
Dumbledore: It all began when Voldemort--David, fear of the name only increases fear of the thing itself-- when Voldemort decided to come after the Potters. They and myself discussed different ways of protecting them. We decided on the Fidelius Charm. I assume you are familiar with it?
Gudgeon: Yes. Please continue.
Dumbledore: Anyway, all we had left to do was to decide on a Secret Keeper. I offered to do it myself, but James Potter was bent set on Sirius Black. He believed that Sirius would never betray him. But, as I never found out until just over two years ago, Sirius had his doubts about being Secret Keeper. He felt sure that he'd be the first person Voldemort would expect to hold the job. He couldn't bear it if he were to give up Lily and James, he said. So, at the very last moment, they decided to use Peter Pettigrew instead.
Gudgeon: How did that lead to the betrayal of the Potters?
Dumbledore: Patience, David. I'm coming to that. Peter Pettigrew, as it turns out, had been a Death Eater for over a year now. Naturally, as soon as he was made Secret Keeper, he went straight to Voldemort and told him everything. A week later, the Potters were dead. (pauses) When Sirius came to the house to check on the Potters, he found the house in ruins, Lily and James dead, and Harry and Violet alone on the floor with a lightning bolt shaped cut on each of their heads. By the time he'd gotten there, Rubeus Hagrid was there. Sirius tried to get Hagrid to give Harry and Violet to him, as he was their godfather, but Hagrid, on orders from me, told him he was to take the two two their aunt's house. Sirius argued, but Hagrid refused. Sirius, I supposed, felt that he had nothing left to turn to, so he left. The next morning, Sirius went looking for Pettigrew, with, I admit, every intention of killing him. And he found him. Before Sirius could get out a single curse, Pettigrew shouted for the whole street to hear that Sirius had betrayed Lily and James, before, with his wand hidden behind his back, blew up the entire street, before turning into a rat and fleeing into the sewer among other rats.
Gudgeon: Come again? He turned into a rat?
Dumbledore: Yes. I forgot to mention a very important part. James Potter, Sirius Black, and Peter Pettigrew were all unregistered Animagus. How they accomplished it while still in school is still beyond me, and better yet, how they accomplished it without my finding out.
Gudgeon: Let me get this straight. Peter Pettigrew faked his own death, murdered twelve murders, turned into his Animagus form, and escaped, leaving Black to take the blame for the murders?
Dumbledore: Yes. I understand it is hard to believe, but then, a lot has happened that's hard to believe. I can only ask that you do believe me.
Gudgeon: As much I wouldn't like to, I do believe you, Dumbledore. How did Sirius die?
Dumbledore: Voldemort has a--stop wincing, David!--has a connection with Violet and Harry through their scars. He somehow planted an image into their heads that Sirius was being held hostage in the Department of Mysteries. So, naturally, they went looking for him, only to be cornered by Death Eaters. Sirius found out and went to save them in the nick of time, only to be killed himself.
Gudgeon: Well, I can't speak for the rest of the wizarding population, but I believe you Dumbledore. Thank you for taking time out from your busy schedule to conduct this interview.
Dumbledore: It was no trouble at all.
Is Sirius Black innocent or guilty? There is only one way to find out. Below is picture of Peter Pettigrew from 15 years ago. If you manage to capture a rat with a silver front paw, hand it in to the Ministry of Magic, and the Minister himself will hand you 10,000 Galleons.**
Violet stared at the paper. She didn't know whether this was good or not. She really didn't think it would do any good to capture Peter and clear Sirius's name, but then she had a breif flashback of the bitterness in Sirius's voice whenever he talked about Peter. It was then that she knew she'd do anything to put that bastard where he belonged. She jumped when she felt an arm around her, squeezing her shoulder. She turned and it was Eric.
"You okay?" he said gently.
"Yeah, I'm okay." she said, relaxing, or relaxing the best she could with Eric's arm around her.
Then he surprised her with a light kiss on the cheek. "Well, as long as you're okay."
Violet was shocked but pleased. Neither of them had made any attempt of PDA yet. The moment was ruined immediately with Seamus and Dean cooing, "Awwwwwww..." and making kissy faces.
"Shut up, guys." Violet threw a sausage link at them.
"Awwwwwww..." Eric said mockingly, with an arm around Violet. "Are widdle Seamy-weamy and Deany jeawous of Ewic cuz they don't have anyone to kiss?"
That certainly shut them up. Violet laughed. So far, things this morning seemed to be going good. Now all she had to worry about was the upcoming Quidditch match...
***
I'm sooooo sorry they've been so short. I'm working on another story about Degrassi... and Craig! and it's been hard to work on both. I promise, next might take a while, but it'll be nice and long!