Disclaimer- I own nothing. The chapter title belongs to Lord of the Rings. If you don't know why I chose this title, just ask and I will explain.
A/N- Um…as you are reading this, if anything doesn't make sense, make sure to ask. Oh, and if you want to kill me…kill Aurora because the end of this chapter was her idea…and that is all I am saying…
New Resolutions II
Chapter 20- The Board is Set
By: Abbie Haven Snape
"I don't like this idea."
"Draco-"
"I mean, why would I?"
"Draco-"
"Why help?"
"DRACO AARON MALFOY! Shut up!" (A/N- I forgot what I had Draco's middle name, I have looked but I can't find it if I have used it. So…we will go with Aaron for now…)
Draco looked at his sister.
"Alright you two. You aren't six and seven anymore," said Severus shaking his head.
"Okay…hear me out Dray," said Leah sitting down beside him.
"I think that we all would like to understand your reason behind this," said Harry.
"Alright. Back before Christmas, I received a letter from Mum. When I first got it, I didn't read it. I kind of got distracted by my husband being beaten by three kids," she said.
Everyone smirked at that comment.
"Well, I put the letter away, not even reading it. A few days ago, Sev said something about Mum. That made me remember it. When I finally did open it, it had information. But the most important part now was about a manor. It's unplottable and surrounded by water."
"And that is where you thing they are at?" asked Remus.
Leah nodded. "And the only way to know all we can about that manor is with Mum."
"I still don't like the idea. I mean, we told her to practically stay the hell away from us and then she wants to help?" asked Draco.
"I'm with Draco on this one," said Hermione.
"But they are her Grandchildren," said Ginny.
"What if it is all an act? That she just wants to distract us so we are not even close?" suggested Bill.
"No."
Everyone turned to Harry when he said that.
"No?" asked Sirius.
"No…I don't think that she would," he said.
"Alright commander, what are we going to do?" asked Ron.
Harry looked at Leah. Her eyes were pleading with him to let her mother help.
"At this point, I am willing to try anything."
Leah gave a smile.
"Fine…but any quick movements or harsh words I am hexing her," said Draco.
Everyone rolled his or her eyes. Ginny patted him on the shoulder just a knock came to the door. Without thinking, everyone tensed up as Harry got up to get the door.
"Missus Malfoy, please, come in," said Harry offering a small smile.
"Don't pretend to like me Harry," said Narcissa walking in, taking off her cloak.
Harry took the cloak and laid it with all the others, not missing Draco's choking motion.
"Hi Mum. Thanks for coming," said Leah.
Narcissa nodded. "Took you long enough to read my letter."
"Well, I really didn't know what was in it."
"Can we just get to work?" asked Draco.
"Draco…still impatient as ever," she said.
"I swear, I will kick you out of here in two seconds," said Draco.
"No, he won't. We are going to find my Grandchildren. All three of them," said Jade.
"Three?"
"Yes, we believe that Thomas Riddick is with them," said Leah.
"And he is practically our son," said Harry.
"Okay. Let's find them then," said Narcissa.
"Manning, take notes on everything we say from now on," said Harry taking seat.
Noah nodded, grabbing what he needed. Narcissa took a seat beside Leah around the table where at least twenty pairs of eyes were on her. Some trusting, some with the same opinion as Draco.
"So, tell us about this manor," said Harry.
"It's on an island, not visible to anyone. You can't use apparate or any other form of magic to get there. Lucius bought is almost ten years ago. It's unplottable, so unless you know it is there, you wouldn't be able to find it."
"So, we have to use the muggle way of getting there?" asked Ginny.
"Yes," said Narcissa.
"Hermione?" asked Draco.
"Since it's surrounded by water, a small boat would work. It would have to be non-powered because the magic will interfere with the motor," said Hermione.
"Where is this manor?" asked Remus.
"It's just off the coast of the North Sea."
"Close to Azkaban?" asked Sirius.
"Close but not exact."
"What are some of the protective spells around it?" asked Evan.
"I really am not sure."
Harry leaned back in his seat, thinking. Slowly, a smile appeared on his face. "Leah's plan worked with the information. Now, it is my turn. Hermione, Ginny, and Remus, find out all the counter curses for every repealing, protective or whatever type of charms there is. We need to be ready for anything," he said and received a nod from the three of them. "Good. Draco, Ron, Sirius, and Blaise go to a muggle-sporting store and buy about five boats. Five should be enough for fifteen people."
"Wait…fifteen?" asked Leah.
"None of the girls are going," he said not looking at her.
"But Harry, I have to be-"
"No Leah," he said, turning to her. His voice held no agreement. "I don't want you to be there."
She bit her lower lip when she realized why. He didn't want her to see them if they were dead.
"Okay," she said quietly.
"The rest of you, prepare for battle."
"Again?" asked Draco.
"Yeah…again."
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"Something is wrong Jorie, what is it?" asked Lily.
"Lily…we've been in cement room for about a month. I wonder."
"I mean, besides that. You've been a little off for about a week."
"Yeah Jorie, what's wrong?" asked Tommy.
"Nothing!" she yelled.
"Fine, be that way," snapped Lily.
"I will!"
Jordan sat down on the opposite side of the room, not looking at the two of them. The both went a couple of minutes without saying a word to each other. But then, they couldn't be mad anymore.
"I'm sorry," they said.
They both gave a small giggle.
"I am glad our twin thing still works," said Lily.
"Yeah," but Jordan seemed to trail off, as if she was remembering something. "Hey Lils?"
"Yeah?"
"I love you. Don't forget that. And I love you too Tommy," she said.
"I love you too," they said together.
"But Jorie, you are talking as if…"
But Lily never finished her sentence before the door flew open and Riddick stepped into the room.
"Evening brats," he said hatefully.
"Just leave us alone," said Tommy.
Both Lily and Jordan starred at him. That was the first time Tommy had spoken out to anyone.
"What did you say to me?" asked Riddick stepping toward him.
"Leave us alone," he said again.
"Maybe I should do to you what I should have done the day you were born," he said pulling out his wand.
"You aren't going to touch him," said Lily, putting a hand over his stomach.
"Maybe I should kill you instead. I am sure your Daddy would love that."
"As long as it is me first, not Tommy, I don't care," she said, voice not wavering once.
"That can be done."
Lily just looked at him, not noticing Jordan moving. Riddick gave a cruel smile, raising his wand. Half way through the curse his target changed.
Instead of the curse hitting Lily, Jordan was the one that fell to the ground, not moving.
"JORIE!" yelled Tommy.
"I think the two of you should be separated," said Riddick, still smiling.
"JORDAN! NO!" yelled Lily as tears began to form.
Riddick grabbed Lily by the arm, dragging her and Tommy.
"JORDAN! NO…no…" yelled Lily, tears falling.
"Lils…is Jorie…"
"Yes. Your precious sister is dead. And the two of you will meet the same fate only in a matter of time. I was planning on killing the youngest first, but you sister got in the way. The two of you won't last wrong. We are tired of having to put up with you and your Daddy hasn't even figured out where you are. That shows how much he loves you," said Riddick, dragging them out of the room.
"Jordan…" whispered Lily. "She knew this was going to happen. She saw it…" she whispered to herself unbelievably.
"Get in there," said Riddick, throwing her into the room beside the old one. He slammed the door closed, moving Tommy on down the hall.
She grabbed her leg as a sharp pain went through it as she landed on it. She couldn't believe what had just happened. Her sister died for her. Died…
Lily crawled into a corner, as she began to cry harder. Eventually, she cried herself to sleep but the green light that haunted her sleep was too real for her. That same green light she dreamed about was the light that killed her sister. Her best friend. Her twin. Her everything.
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Like I said if you want to kill me, kill Aurora. She gave me the idea, though it wasn't like I have never thought about it. Don't forget to REVIEW! Thanks to HecateDeMort, HaliJade Snape and starangel2106, whom I have thought abandoned my story…but I was wrong. Thanks GUYS! Only 4 chapters left.
Chapter 21- The Pieces are Moving…the guys put the their plan into action but will it work?
Love From, Abbie Haven