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Chapter 22: Hypnosis

Lily was rushed from her new dormitory by Professor McGonagall, heading towards the Headmaster's office. The truth potion had worn off Lily, who was now in a certain state of confusion; somewhere between shock and embarrassment. Lily had hoped she did not say anything that she would regret and wondered where on earth she was going with McGonagall.

"Professor?" Lily ventured, "What's going on? Where are we going? I'm not in trouble, am I?" There was no reply on behalf of McGonagall, so Lily continued, "Nothing happened between Potter and me!"

McGonagall's lips became very thin, almost like someone was taping her mouth shut, so she couldn't talk. McGonagall just kept walking so Lily followed, though reluctant.

"Licorice Wand," McGonagall said, voice shaking. The Gargoyles, for once were quiet, let open the door to Professor Dumbledore's office. Lily and McGonagall walked up the spiral stone staircase. McGonagall rapped on the door three times.

"Come in," Dumbledore's voice wafted through the air.

"Professor Dumbledore, we have an issue," McGonagall began.

"I'm all ears," Dumbledore smiled gently, "Do sit down!" Dumbledore pointed to two large armchairs; Lily and McGonagall sat down, "How may I be of service?"

Lily exchanged a look with Professor McGonagall, having no idea to why she was here; nothing did happen with her and Potter…not like she wanted anything to happen.

"Professor, I have come to the conclusion that Ms. Evans is our 'Mystery Person'," McGonagall said, giving Dumbledore a certain look of significance, "She fits the description perfectly."

"I see," Professor Dumbledore said, leaning back in his armchair and holding his fingers in his lap; surveying Lily, "May I ask how you came to the conclusion, Minerva?"

"Certainly! She told me about the reoccurring dreams she was having, though she was under a truth potion," McGonagall said, briskly.

"Can you tell me about your dreams, Ms. Evans?" Dumbledore asked.

Lily looked at McGonagall and back to Dumbledore, "I'm not sure what you mean, Professor."

"I see. Well, I can't begin to try and explain to you; your own dreams because they are your dreams, not mine. But, what I can do is send for Professor Vladimir, who will tell us if you are indeed the mystery person we've been searching the school for," Professor Dumbledore stood up from his desk and walked toward a large birdcage, "Falkes, I will need for you to send for Ivan, immediately."

The young fire-red phoenix stretched its gold wings and flew out of the office; leaving a confused Lily in a shock of panic.

'My goodness, what's happening to me? First Potter wakes me up from my nightmare, and then I get accused of hanky-panky with him…and now this! I have no idea what the hell is going on! Dreams…what dreams do they mean? And what do they mean by finding me; the mystery student? What could they possibly need to find out about me? What dreams—wait! They can't mean my nightmares…can they?'

Professor Ivan Vladimir burst open the door with his fat belly. Professor Vladimir was a large superstitious Russian man with a large appetite, a heavy accent and a bushy black mustache. It was a mystery to most students as to how he could climb up the ladder or even fit through the trap door to teach divination every day.

"Professor Dumbledore, I came as fast as I can. What is all the commotion? How can I be of service?"

"Firstly, do sit down and secondly, I would like to ask you if you remember when you came to me at the beginning of term?"

"Of course I remember, Professor. I keep getting signs, everywhere I look or turn...and the signs keep getting stronger. Whoever this mysterious person is, they are very strong, very powerful. How I would love to teach them the ways of the stars. They could learn so much, Professor. Do you understand?" Vladimir spewed out in the utmost drama.

"I do, Ivan, I do. That is why I have brought you here. Minerva has kindly found our first suspect. If it is okay with you, Ms. Evans, I would like Professor Vladimir to perform a dream examination on you?" Dumbledore asked politely, Lily raised her eyebrows.

"A-a Dream E-examination?" She stuttered.

"Yes, Ms. Evans, a dream examination. Professor Vladimir will put you under hypnosis and you will be in a deep sleep," Professor Dumbledore chuckled to himself as if laughing about something he just thought of, he continued, "We shall watch to see what you do…or rather say."

"It's alright with me Professor, but I really don't see why I have to do this. I mean, what do I have to prove?" Lily asked, feeling totally out of place.

"Everything! You must prove everything. Now, Ivan, will you do the honors?" Dumbledore gestured. Vladimir nodded and pulled from his robes a gold chain with a dangling dark green emerald, waddled towards Lily's chair and squatted in front of her.

"R-right n-n-now? C-can't we do it lat-ter…or w-wait? W-why so s-s-soon?" Lily jittered, hands shaking.

"Shhh…" Vladimir shushed and started to wave the chain in front of Lily, enticing Lily's mind, until she was clear of thought.

A shrill, cold laughter.

Sparks of green.

Heavy rain.

Shocking lightning.

A bright light.

A distant gasp.

"On the count of three, you will awake from slumber. 1…2…3…snap"

Lily's eyes popped open, taking in her surroundings. Vladimir slowly put the gold chain away, hands shaking, McGonagall was on her feet, mouth hanging open and Dumbledore was surveying her closely, a smile tugging at his lips. Everyone was silent; an awkward silence; a silence where no one wants or knows what to say.

"W-what happened?" Lily broke the ice, face reddening when no one answered.

A/N: Kk! All done! PLEASE, PLEASE REVIEW. If there is a lack of reviews, I will delete this story…because it will be a waste time if nobody reads it!! I'll try and update A.S.A.P.