Chapter 44
"I'm going to owl Albus. It isn't like Severus or Alexandra to be late." Athena said, pulling out a bit of parchment and a quill.
"Suppose you're right." Medea said. "They probably just got blown off course or something. I doubt that they are in a life or death situation."
Severus and Alex had been moved to Voldemort's large tent, where they sat side by side magically bound together.
"Are you alright?" Severus asked.
"Fine. You?"
"Been better."
"Crucius?"
"What else?"
"True… how'd they find us?" Alex asked.
"Perhaps I could answer that." Came a cold voice from the entrance of the tent.
"You!" Alex gasped angrily.
"The pleasure seems to be mine yet again Miss Grant." Lucius Malfoy smiled, walking towards her.
"How did you find out?" Severus asked.
"You know I have spies all over. You knew I'd find out eventually. It's a very good day for me. Not only have I been proven right about you being a traitor. But I will be given Alexandra before she is killed. It will be very long, very painful. And I'm sure the death will be very similar." He smirked, while moving closer to Alex. "You haven't an idea how many times I have thought of you instead of my wife." He ran a hand across her cheek, and then pushed some stray hair behind her ear.
"You'll regret this Malfoy." Snape said calmly.
"I highly doubt that Severus. If Dumbledore survives, he'll need to find new teachers and a new spy."
In the Great Hall of Hogwarts the few people there had gathered for the Christmas feast. Dumbledore was in the midst of conversation when a grayish owl landed infront of him.
"I wonder who would be owling at such a time." Dumbledore thought aloud, reached to retrieve the letter left.
Everyone at the table watched as Dumbledore opened the letter and read silently. "Harry, Minerva I need to see you both privately." He stated, standing before receiving a response from either.
Harry and Minerva followed silently to Dumbledore's office. "What is going on Albus?" Minerva asked quickly after the office door was closed.
"A letter from Athena Snape." Albus said, handing it to Minerva.
"Severus and Alexandra never showed up?"
"You don't think…?"
"Yes I do. And if I am right we shall need to act quickly."
"Excuse me Professors, but what is going on that involves me?" Harry asked nervously.
"Harry, your Aunt and Professor Snape were suppose to arrive at his mother's house nearly four hours ago. They never showed and it is my concern that Lord Voldemort might have a hand in all of this." Dumbledore said grimly.
"What can I do?"
"Well…" Before Albus could finish the statement another owl flew into the room. The owl was blood red with just a small letter attached.
FIND THE BROOM IN THE WOODS. FOLLOW THE PRINTS IN THE SNOW. IF YOU ARE QUICK YOU CAN SAVE 1 TRAITOR PERHAPS…
"We can not go into this blindly Minerva." Albus said. "Contact the Order, inform them of what is happening. Tell them that they are to report here immediately but are not to draw attention to themselves. Harry And I will start out."
"As you wish Albus." Minerva agreed silently, than turned to leave.
"It will be alright Minerva." He reassured as she left the room. She gave a sad nod, than closed the door behind her.
"We must be off now Harry." Dumbledore said quickly. Harry gave a slightly confused nod and then followed him out of the room.
CLIFF HANGER OR WHAT? Hey ThouandI if you have any helpful suggestions I'd be most appreciative, because I need some help with the fighting parts of a story. Thanks