Author's note: Here Chapter six. As I told you all before, Ron will make
his appearance in this chapter, a very, very big appearance. And some other
really important stuff will happen. But you gotta read to find out. Any
ways, I hope you all like this chapter. Oh, and people can tell the
difference between Fred and George because Fred let his hair grow long. Ok?
Ok. And I might change the rating, if you all want me to, cause in future
chapters stuff is gonna happen. I'm not going to write in detail and all,
but it's all really violent and stuff.
WARNING: Very bloody scenes. I would rate this chapter R. Little kids should NOT read this, so . . . yeah. I am going to change the rating in the future, if my lovely reviewers want me to that is.
Disclaimer: I do not own any thing, except the plot, Lilith, the Circle and all its members. That's all
Chapter 6- Catastrophe at The Burrow
Harry, Hermione, and Lilith were all sitting in the bookstore, which Lilith said she was reopening. But for now, the three were relaxing in one of the hidden rooms. Harry and Hermione were talking about Ron and all their adventures. Until Harry started talking about Fred and George. They had gotten a small shop near the bookshop. Yet, Lilith had never met them, and Harry and Hermione hadn't visited because just recently found that Fred and George had a shop. And just a few hours ago they saw how near it was. They missed the Weasley's terribly.
"How about we go visit them now?" Lilith asked.
"Are you sure?" Hermione asked.
"Of course, I want to meet the people around here after all." Lilith said.
"Well, then lets go," Harry said.
The tree made their way to the outside world that they had been avoiding for sometime. Harry and Hermione led the way to new joke shop. As they approached the shop Lilith stopped.
"This is the place?" She asked.
"Yeah, why?" Harry said.
"Well, I found a little 'joke' on my front steps. One that I didn't like." Lilith said then a thought that came to her. "Hey, can I scare them?"
"No, at least not now. Besides, I really don't think it's safe if everyone knew what you are." Harry.
"Actually, I don't care. But it's not like I won't be recognized." Lilith said.
"What do you mean?" Harry said.
"She's in the history books. People who study Vampires will know who she is when they see her. She's a high and known Vampire." Hermione said instead of letting Lilith answer.
"Bingo," Lilith said.
"How'd you know that?" Harry asked.
"Found a couple of books in the store about vampires, and Lilith was mentioned in more than one." Hermione said.
"Oh," He said.
Harry opened the door letting the ladies go in first. But as he stepped in he saw Fred and George at the counter. He smiled knowing that he had helped build what the twins were making. The second the two saw them, smiles appeared on their faces.
"Harry! Hermione what are you doing here?" Fred asked.
"Yeah, and who's that?" George asked staring at Lilith, mouth wide open.
"So, how are you two doing?" Hermione asked, ignoring George's comment.
"Fine how about we catch up, huh?" Fed asked.
The five of them made their way to the Three Broomsticks, and got a table. Harry told them that he was staying at Hogwarts, but he didn't tell them why. And, luckily, they didn't ask. As they chatted away, Lilith just stared at them, watching them. Until at last, Lilith was noticed.
"So, who are you?" George asked.
"Lilith Night, a close friend," She said bitterly. She didn't trust them, at least not yet.
Harry and Hermione looked at her. To them, she was acting strange, very strange. She seemed very cold and mean to the twins. They tried to ignore her attitude, until Hermione came up with an idea.
"How about we go to the bookshop? Have you seen it?" She asked the twins.
"You mean that old, run down place at the corner? Creeps me out, it's been abandoned for ages. I really would like to know who owns that ruddy place." George said.
"I own that ruddy place." Lilith said, again with that cold tone in her voice.
"Oh," George said, his eyes seeming to have found interest at something on his shirt.
"But don't worry, you should never judge a book by its cover." She said, still in a cold tone.
"Uh, are we still on?" Hermione asked Fred and George nervously.
"Sure," Fred said.
"Ok," George said, still a bit scared of Lilith.
"Fine, let's go then." Lilith said standing up. She put some money down and left the place.
The other four followed her outside, but when they reached her, she had disappeared. Harry and Hermione just rolled their eyes, and muttered something under their breaths. The four of them made their way towards the bookshop, Harry in lead. When they reached there they saw Lilith leaning on the door.
"What took you all so long?" She asked.
"Don't answer that," Harry said smiling.
She smirked, and opened the door. The Weasley twins followed Harry and Hermione inside. When they stepped in side, their mouths were left wide open in awe. They looked around the place, amazed by its look.
"You really meant it when you said not to judge a book by its cover." Fred said as he looked around.
"I'll be back in a bit. Just don't destroy anything." Lilith said, leaving through one of the doors.
The four of them sat down on the chairs and began to talk again. Mostly of old times, remembering Hogwarts.
"So Harry, where are you staying if not with the muggles?" George asked.
"Well, I was going to stay at Mione's house, but uh, . . . something happened. So we're staying at Hogwarts." Harry said.
"That's pretty cool, not many students stay during the summer." Fred said. He stood up and began looking at the books around the place.
"So, how's Ron?" Hermione asked.
"Fine, pretty bored if you ask me though," George said.
"Hey, Harry?" Fred said, from across the room, book open in his lap.
"Yes?" He said making his way over, followed by Hermione and George.
"Um, are these two the same people?" He asked. He was holding a book that was titled 'History of Vampires'.
"Hey look, there's Lilith. That's another book to the list." Hermione said.
"Wait, she IS a vampire? AND you know?" Fred asked.
"Yes, and yes." Harry said.
"Creepy," The twins said together and shuddered.
After being explained how Lilith could walk in the sun, the twins returned to the joke shop. But before they could walk out the door, they had short and brief conversation.
"You stay late today, and I get to go early." Fred said triumphantly.
"Yes, but you stay late tomorrow." George said in his defense.
"I know,"
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The next day, Harry and Hermione got an owl from Ron while they were sitting in Lilith's room, in Hogwarts. He wrote to them saying that the night before, when the twins got home, Mrs. Weasley had talked to Dumbledore. If they wanted to, the two could stay at the Burrow for the remaining two weeks of summer. And luckily, Bill and Charlie were visiting.
"I hope you two have a good time," Lilith said, from her spot next to Hermione.
The two had become quite close, especially since they both shared a passion for books and a worry for Harry. But the two had become good friends in a short period of time.
"Were going, right?" Hermione asked Harry.
"Of course," Harry said and got out a piece of parchment form the desk he was sitting at. He quickly wrote a response and sent it off with Pig, at least until the bird calmed down enough to. "There," he said once the bird was off in flight, with their letter tied securely to it's leg.
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The same night, Harry, Hermione and Lilith stood in front of the fireplace in the Three Broomsticks. Harry was about to grab some Floo Powder, but Lilith stopped him.
"Don't forget, every morning I want to see your face in my bookshop's fire. Got it?" She asked him.
"Yes Lilith," Harry said. A smile apparent on his face.
Harry threw in the Floo powder, and after saying his destination, jumped into the green flames. Just as Hermione threw in her Floo powder, a young Severus barged in.
"There's a problem. An attack." He said breathlessly.
"Go Hermione," Lilith said, urging Hermione to go faster.
"The Burrow." she said and jumped in.
"Who and where?" Lilith asked as she followed him to the outside darkness.
"Dark Vampires and Death Eaters, at Weasley Wizard Wheezes." He said. "I can't fight them, my cover would be blown."
"I'll do it. I won't need back up."
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As Harry stepped out of the fireplace, silence greeted him. He saw Hermione staring around. She was looking all around the place. The Weasley's knew they were going to be there, but maybe they were early?
"Harry, I think something's wrong." Hermione said.
"Yeah, me too." He put down his bags next to Hermione's and walked over to her.
"I'm going to check things out. Stay here." He said.
"No! I I'll go with you." She said.
"Fine."
The two made their way out of the living room and into the kitchen. The scene that played before their eyes was horrifying. Mr. and Mrs. were both lying on the floor, knives through their hearts, and an expression that would haunt your dreams. Hermione clung to him in fear. Harry could not believe what he was seeing.
"Do you think . . .?" Hermione said.
"No, they're . . . dead." Harry said.
"How do you know!" Hermione said in an angry tone.
"I just do," He said, and seemed to find himself in a daze, staring at the only two other people that were like parents to him, dead on the floor.
"The others," Hermione said.
That got him out of his daze. They quietly made their way upstairs. But once they reached the top, both of them gasped. The first door that they saw had a snake, drawn in blood. It was Percy's room. They opened the door, and saw Percy on the floor, his neck sliced, and blood trailed to the floor. Hermione let her tears be heard, as she started sobbing on Harry's shoulder. And that's when Harry noticed his own tears rolling down his face.
They closed the door, and proceeded to the next floor. What they saw was unbelievable. In the hall Bill, Charlie, and George laid, and knives were in their heads. Blood trickled down their faces. Hermione burst into another fit of tears, while Harry's tears silently cascaded down his face. The two of them reluctantly opened the door to Ginny's room. Again, death was thrown at their faces. Ginny was lying on her bed, another knife was staking her heart. Hermione grew silent, she could not take what was happening.
"Ron," Hermione said.
Harry darted to Ron's room, Hermione in tow. He opened the door, and saw a figure on top of his best friend. The thing was sucking on his neck, sucking the life out of him.
"Hermione, get back." He said quietly, but the thing still heard him.
It stood up, and faced them. It turned out to be a he. And immediately, the two knew that the cause of all of this was a vampire. It moved towards them and once he saw Harry's face, he smiled an evil smile.
"So I get to kill the famous Harry Potter." He said. As he moved towards Harry and away from Ron, leaving an open space for them to get to him.
"Not today," Harry said. "Help him, he's still alive." He said to Hermione.
She darted past the vampire who didn't seem to care at all. After Hermione left the situation, the vampire made his move. He tried to slash Harry, but he dodged it. Though Harry hadn't gotten any training from Lilith yet, he knew how to use his speed and strength. He knew because he watched Lilith train herself.
Harry threw a punch to Dark Vampire, and hit his face, sending him back a few feet. The guy got up and dove for Harry, knife in hand. Harry easily dodged it, causing the vampire to stumble and fall. In the background, he heard something break. He quickly turned to Hermione. She had a long piece of wood.
"Here," She said. She threw it at Harry, and he caught it.
Harry charged at the man on the floor. Before he could get up, Harry had staked him. A bright light covered their eyes, and then all that was left of the murderer, was his clothes. Harry quickly ran to Ron and Hermione.
"He's losing blood Harry," Hermione said in through tears.
"I know. And there's only one way to save him." He said. He found another piece of wood, smaller than the other one, but just perfect for the job. "Sorry Ron," Harry said as he slit one of his wrists.
He brought them down to Ron's mouth, and let the droplets fall into his mouth. Hermione was supporting his head and gently sobbing. Harry didn't know exactly what he was doing, but from what he remembered with his and Lilith's encounter, he knew it would be okay.
"We need to get to the infirmary," Hermione said. "And tell Dumbledore what happened."
"I know," Harry said. After he thought he gave Ron enough blood to live, he stood up. "Lets go," He said. He picked Ron up without much effort.
The three made their way down the catastrophe, still silent tears running down Harry and Hermione's faces. The two of them were glad Ron was out, because he didn't have to witness the deaths around them.
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As they landed inside the infirmary, Harry placed Ron on an empty bed. Though that was hard to find. When the three got there, there were many people unconscious or hurt on many of the infirmary's beds. Harry saw Lilith towering on over someone on the next bed. He walked over to her.
"Lilith---" He was about to say, but when he saw the person that was in Lilith's care, he gasped. "Fred,"
Lying there was Fred. But he seemed to have gone through a tough fight. Harry looked at Lilith, her face was emotionless. She had just met the boy the day before.
"What happened?" Harry asked.
"I should ask you the same thing," Lilith said, when she saw Ron lying on the bed next to Fred.
"I really can't talk about it here," Harry said.
"Yeah, I know how you feel. I've been trying to convince Madame Pomfrey to let me take Fred to the bookshop. In my own care, he will be fine." Lilith said.
"But, why is everyone here?" Hermione asked.
"An attack in Hogsmeade. It started in Weasley Wizard Wheezes. Than the Death Eaters started attacking other shops. I got there in time. I stopped the Dark Vampires, then took down as many Death Eaters as I could, but they all apparated." Lilith said.
"Lilith, they attacked the Weasleys house. I killed the vampire attacking Ron, and . . . and . . ." Harry said as he lowered his head.
"I think I need to talk to Madame Pomfrey and really convince her into letting us take them back to my house, okay?" Lilith asked the two teenagers.
Lilith walked over to the very stressed out Pomfrey. After a bit, she finally convinced the mediwitch. She walked back to them, and told them.
"I'll take Fred, you take Ron. We'll be taking floo to the shop." She said.
"How do we get there?" Harry asked, when he received a confused look from Lilith, he explained. "I mean, doesn't your bookshop have a name or something?"
"Yes, The Night Books. Just say that and jump." She said as she picked Fred up.
They walked through the fireplace that Harry, Ron and Hermione had just come through and, after throwing some powder, they jumped in. After arriving at their destination, Lilith led them towards a room that they had never been in before. Hermione opened the door for them, and in the room was a large bed.
"The guest room, it's where I take care of anyone that's hurt." Lilith said, placing Fred on one side of the bed, and motioning for Harry to place Ron on the other side.
"Let them rest, I'll be here when they wake up. Fred knows me already," Lilith was about to continue, but was cut off by Hermione.
"I'm staying. I want to be there when they wake up." She said.
"Me too," Harry said.
"Fine," Lilith said defeated. "I'll try to heal them as much as I can."
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Ron woke up the next morning, with Fred sitting next to him. His eyes were bloodshot and red. He was staring at the wall in front of them, ignoring Hermione, who was trying to comfort him. He looked around and saw Harry sitting on a couch, fast asleep. His head was lying on the shoulders of a young woman. She was staring right at him. She gently nudged Harry awake. He looked at Ron and smiled a sad smile. Ron wondered why, but then he remembered the day before. He looked down and a tear rolled down his face. He felt an arm go around his shoulders, and looked to see Hermione hugging him. He hugged her back, shedding silent tears. She let him go and turned towards Fred. Ron lunged at his brother, seeking refuge. Fred hugged his brother back, knowing that he wasn't alone.
"Hey," Harry said as he reached the two. "I really don't know what to say about what happened. But, there is something else that we need to tell you." Harry said.
"My name's Lilith Night," Lilith said as she stood behind Harry.
"She's a big help," Harry said. "But what I need to tell you is important. See, when we found you Ron, you were barely alive. You had lost too much blood. And probably had only minutes to live." Harry told Ron.
"So, how did I survive?" Ron asked.
"Well, you see. . . Ron, Fred, I'm a vampire. And I turned you Ron because you would die if I didn't." Harry said very quickly.
"Oh," Ron said, face emotionless. "Wow, so I'm a vampire?" He asked.
"Yeah, you are." Hermione said.
"And Fred," Lilith said," You were turned by a Dark Vampire. I killed him though. So, I guess you're in my care now. At least until your powers develop and you can control them."
"So I'm a vampire too?" Fred asked surprised.
"Yeah, you are." Harry said.
Suddenly the door opened, and the regular Professor Snape stood there. He inched the door opened, and paused when he saw another one of his students, and an ex-student of his in the room.
"Lilith, can I talk with you for a second?" He asked, ignoring the surprised faces of the two Weasley brothers.
"Sure Sev," She said. Then turned to Harry again. "Be right back. Try to answer their questions as best as you can. Okay?"
"Alright." Harry said.
She stood up from her seat, and walked towards the door. She followed Severus into her living room.
"What happened?" He asked her. "Why are those two Weasley's here?"
"A lot happened within the past day. When you left, I saw Narcissa there. I didn't know she was married. But it seems that she's a Malfoy now. That's all I got out of her." Lilith was about to continue, but Severus stopped her.
"How do you know Narcissa Malfoy?" he asked.
"I trained her, why?"
"Wait, you trained her. She's a vampire?" he asked.
"Yes. But what does that matter?" Lilith said.
"She has a son. And I have grown fond of him. I never would have guessed him one. But continue." He said.
"Well, I fought off almost everyone. Scared them off. I found Fred in his shop severely wounded, and bitten. But the blood around his mouth confirmed what I thought. He was turned." Lilith said.
"And the other Weasley boy?" Sev asked.
"Harry and Hermione found him almost dead. In fact, they were lucky to find him alive. All the other Weasley's were dead. I've already sent a letter to Albus telling him this." Lilith said.
"But . . ."
"Harry turned him."
"So those two are the last Weasley's alive." Severus said it as a fact more than a question.
"Yes, and I'm going to take care of them." Lilith said.
"Aright. I'll inform Albus of everything else. Good luck." He said as he stood.
He left and Lilith returned to the room again, only to find that her little vampires were all asleep. The only one awake was Hermione.
"How did they take it?" She asked.
"Quite well. They accepted it." Hermione said sleepily.
"That's good." Lilith said as she sat down next to Harry and fell asleep herself.
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Author's note: Hope you all like it. I've been working really hard on this story, so please review. A lot will be explained in the next chapter. I think. *_* Well, I just want to take the time and thank all of you reviewers out there. I LOVE YOU ALL!!!
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WARNING: Very bloody scenes. I would rate this chapter R. Little kids should NOT read this, so . . . yeah. I am going to change the rating in the future, if my lovely reviewers want me to that is.
Disclaimer: I do not own any thing, except the plot, Lilith, the Circle and all its members. That's all
Chapter 6- Catastrophe at The Burrow
Harry, Hermione, and Lilith were all sitting in the bookstore, which Lilith said she was reopening. But for now, the three were relaxing in one of the hidden rooms. Harry and Hermione were talking about Ron and all their adventures. Until Harry started talking about Fred and George. They had gotten a small shop near the bookshop. Yet, Lilith had never met them, and Harry and Hermione hadn't visited because just recently found that Fred and George had a shop. And just a few hours ago they saw how near it was. They missed the Weasley's terribly.
"How about we go visit them now?" Lilith asked.
"Are you sure?" Hermione asked.
"Of course, I want to meet the people around here after all." Lilith said.
"Well, then lets go," Harry said.
The tree made their way to the outside world that they had been avoiding for sometime. Harry and Hermione led the way to new joke shop. As they approached the shop Lilith stopped.
"This is the place?" She asked.
"Yeah, why?" Harry said.
"Well, I found a little 'joke' on my front steps. One that I didn't like." Lilith said then a thought that came to her. "Hey, can I scare them?"
"No, at least not now. Besides, I really don't think it's safe if everyone knew what you are." Harry.
"Actually, I don't care. But it's not like I won't be recognized." Lilith said.
"What do you mean?" Harry said.
"She's in the history books. People who study Vampires will know who she is when they see her. She's a high and known Vampire." Hermione said instead of letting Lilith answer.
"Bingo," Lilith said.
"How'd you know that?" Harry asked.
"Found a couple of books in the store about vampires, and Lilith was mentioned in more than one." Hermione said.
"Oh," He said.
Harry opened the door letting the ladies go in first. But as he stepped in he saw Fred and George at the counter. He smiled knowing that he had helped build what the twins were making. The second the two saw them, smiles appeared on their faces.
"Harry! Hermione what are you doing here?" Fred asked.
"Yeah, and who's that?" George asked staring at Lilith, mouth wide open.
"So, how are you two doing?" Hermione asked, ignoring George's comment.
"Fine how about we catch up, huh?" Fed asked.
The five of them made their way to the Three Broomsticks, and got a table. Harry told them that he was staying at Hogwarts, but he didn't tell them why. And, luckily, they didn't ask. As they chatted away, Lilith just stared at them, watching them. Until at last, Lilith was noticed.
"So, who are you?" George asked.
"Lilith Night, a close friend," She said bitterly. She didn't trust them, at least not yet.
Harry and Hermione looked at her. To them, she was acting strange, very strange. She seemed very cold and mean to the twins. They tried to ignore her attitude, until Hermione came up with an idea.
"How about we go to the bookshop? Have you seen it?" She asked the twins.
"You mean that old, run down place at the corner? Creeps me out, it's been abandoned for ages. I really would like to know who owns that ruddy place." George said.
"I own that ruddy place." Lilith said, again with that cold tone in her voice.
"Oh," George said, his eyes seeming to have found interest at something on his shirt.
"But don't worry, you should never judge a book by its cover." She said, still in a cold tone.
"Uh, are we still on?" Hermione asked Fred and George nervously.
"Sure," Fred said.
"Ok," George said, still a bit scared of Lilith.
"Fine, let's go then." Lilith said standing up. She put some money down and left the place.
The other four followed her outside, but when they reached her, she had disappeared. Harry and Hermione just rolled their eyes, and muttered something under their breaths. The four of them made their way towards the bookshop, Harry in lead. When they reached there they saw Lilith leaning on the door.
"What took you all so long?" She asked.
"Don't answer that," Harry said smiling.
She smirked, and opened the door. The Weasley twins followed Harry and Hermione inside. When they stepped in side, their mouths were left wide open in awe. They looked around the place, amazed by its look.
"You really meant it when you said not to judge a book by its cover." Fred said as he looked around.
"I'll be back in a bit. Just don't destroy anything." Lilith said, leaving through one of the doors.
The four of them sat down on the chairs and began to talk again. Mostly of old times, remembering Hogwarts.
"So Harry, where are you staying if not with the muggles?" George asked.
"Well, I was going to stay at Mione's house, but uh, . . . something happened. So we're staying at Hogwarts." Harry said.
"That's pretty cool, not many students stay during the summer." Fred said. He stood up and began looking at the books around the place.
"So, how's Ron?" Hermione asked.
"Fine, pretty bored if you ask me though," George said.
"Hey, Harry?" Fred said, from across the room, book open in his lap.
"Yes?" He said making his way over, followed by Hermione and George.
"Um, are these two the same people?" He asked. He was holding a book that was titled 'History of Vampires'.
"Hey look, there's Lilith. That's another book to the list." Hermione said.
"Wait, she IS a vampire? AND you know?" Fred asked.
"Yes, and yes." Harry said.
"Creepy," The twins said together and shuddered.
After being explained how Lilith could walk in the sun, the twins returned to the joke shop. But before they could walk out the door, they had short and brief conversation.
"You stay late today, and I get to go early." Fred said triumphantly.
"Yes, but you stay late tomorrow." George said in his defense.
"I know,"
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The next day, Harry and Hermione got an owl from Ron while they were sitting in Lilith's room, in Hogwarts. He wrote to them saying that the night before, when the twins got home, Mrs. Weasley had talked to Dumbledore. If they wanted to, the two could stay at the Burrow for the remaining two weeks of summer. And luckily, Bill and Charlie were visiting.
"I hope you two have a good time," Lilith said, from her spot next to Hermione.
The two had become quite close, especially since they both shared a passion for books and a worry for Harry. But the two had become good friends in a short period of time.
"Were going, right?" Hermione asked Harry.
"Of course," Harry said and got out a piece of parchment form the desk he was sitting at. He quickly wrote a response and sent it off with Pig, at least until the bird calmed down enough to. "There," he said once the bird was off in flight, with their letter tied securely to it's leg.
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The same night, Harry, Hermione and Lilith stood in front of the fireplace in the Three Broomsticks. Harry was about to grab some Floo Powder, but Lilith stopped him.
"Don't forget, every morning I want to see your face in my bookshop's fire. Got it?" She asked him.
"Yes Lilith," Harry said. A smile apparent on his face.
Harry threw in the Floo powder, and after saying his destination, jumped into the green flames. Just as Hermione threw in her Floo powder, a young Severus barged in.
"There's a problem. An attack." He said breathlessly.
"Go Hermione," Lilith said, urging Hermione to go faster.
"The Burrow." she said and jumped in.
"Who and where?" Lilith asked as she followed him to the outside darkness.
"Dark Vampires and Death Eaters, at Weasley Wizard Wheezes." He said. "I can't fight them, my cover would be blown."
"I'll do it. I won't need back up."
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As Harry stepped out of the fireplace, silence greeted him. He saw Hermione staring around. She was looking all around the place. The Weasley's knew they were going to be there, but maybe they were early?
"Harry, I think something's wrong." Hermione said.
"Yeah, me too." He put down his bags next to Hermione's and walked over to her.
"I'm going to check things out. Stay here." He said.
"No! I I'll go with you." She said.
"Fine."
The two made their way out of the living room and into the kitchen. The scene that played before their eyes was horrifying. Mr. and Mrs. were both lying on the floor, knives through their hearts, and an expression that would haunt your dreams. Hermione clung to him in fear. Harry could not believe what he was seeing.
"Do you think . . .?" Hermione said.
"No, they're . . . dead." Harry said.
"How do you know!" Hermione said in an angry tone.
"I just do," He said, and seemed to find himself in a daze, staring at the only two other people that were like parents to him, dead on the floor.
"The others," Hermione said.
That got him out of his daze. They quietly made their way upstairs. But once they reached the top, both of them gasped. The first door that they saw had a snake, drawn in blood. It was Percy's room. They opened the door, and saw Percy on the floor, his neck sliced, and blood trailed to the floor. Hermione let her tears be heard, as she started sobbing on Harry's shoulder. And that's when Harry noticed his own tears rolling down his face.
They closed the door, and proceeded to the next floor. What they saw was unbelievable. In the hall Bill, Charlie, and George laid, and knives were in their heads. Blood trickled down their faces. Hermione burst into another fit of tears, while Harry's tears silently cascaded down his face. The two of them reluctantly opened the door to Ginny's room. Again, death was thrown at their faces. Ginny was lying on her bed, another knife was staking her heart. Hermione grew silent, she could not take what was happening.
"Ron," Hermione said.
Harry darted to Ron's room, Hermione in tow. He opened the door, and saw a figure on top of his best friend. The thing was sucking on his neck, sucking the life out of him.
"Hermione, get back." He said quietly, but the thing still heard him.
It stood up, and faced them. It turned out to be a he. And immediately, the two knew that the cause of all of this was a vampire. It moved towards them and once he saw Harry's face, he smiled an evil smile.
"So I get to kill the famous Harry Potter." He said. As he moved towards Harry and away from Ron, leaving an open space for them to get to him.
"Not today," Harry said. "Help him, he's still alive." He said to Hermione.
She darted past the vampire who didn't seem to care at all. After Hermione left the situation, the vampire made his move. He tried to slash Harry, but he dodged it. Though Harry hadn't gotten any training from Lilith yet, he knew how to use his speed and strength. He knew because he watched Lilith train herself.
Harry threw a punch to Dark Vampire, and hit his face, sending him back a few feet. The guy got up and dove for Harry, knife in hand. Harry easily dodged it, causing the vampire to stumble and fall. In the background, he heard something break. He quickly turned to Hermione. She had a long piece of wood.
"Here," She said. She threw it at Harry, and he caught it.
Harry charged at the man on the floor. Before he could get up, Harry had staked him. A bright light covered their eyes, and then all that was left of the murderer, was his clothes. Harry quickly ran to Ron and Hermione.
"He's losing blood Harry," Hermione said in through tears.
"I know. And there's only one way to save him." He said. He found another piece of wood, smaller than the other one, but just perfect for the job. "Sorry Ron," Harry said as he slit one of his wrists.
He brought them down to Ron's mouth, and let the droplets fall into his mouth. Hermione was supporting his head and gently sobbing. Harry didn't know exactly what he was doing, but from what he remembered with his and Lilith's encounter, he knew it would be okay.
"We need to get to the infirmary," Hermione said. "And tell Dumbledore what happened."
"I know," Harry said. After he thought he gave Ron enough blood to live, he stood up. "Lets go," He said. He picked Ron up without much effort.
The three made their way down the catastrophe, still silent tears running down Harry and Hermione's faces. The two of them were glad Ron was out, because he didn't have to witness the deaths around them.
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As they landed inside the infirmary, Harry placed Ron on an empty bed. Though that was hard to find. When the three got there, there were many people unconscious or hurt on many of the infirmary's beds. Harry saw Lilith towering on over someone on the next bed. He walked over to her.
"Lilith---" He was about to say, but when he saw the person that was in Lilith's care, he gasped. "Fred,"
Lying there was Fred. But he seemed to have gone through a tough fight. Harry looked at Lilith, her face was emotionless. She had just met the boy the day before.
"What happened?" Harry asked.
"I should ask you the same thing," Lilith said, when she saw Ron lying on the bed next to Fred.
"I really can't talk about it here," Harry said.
"Yeah, I know how you feel. I've been trying to convince Madame Pomfrey to let me take Fred to the bookshop. In my own care, he will be fine." Lilith said.
"But, why is everyone here?" Hermione asked.
"An attack in Hogsmeade. It started in Weasley Wizard Wheezes. Than the Death Eaters started attacking other shops. I got there in time. I stopped the Dark Vampires, then took down as many Death Eaters as I could, but they all apparated." Lilith said.
"Lilith, they attacked the Weasleys house. I killed the vampire attacking Ron, and . . . and . . ." Harry said as he lowered his head.
"I think I need to talk to Madame Pomfrey and really convince her into letting us take them back to my house, okay?" Lilith asked the two teenagers.
Lilith walked over to the very stressed out Pomfrey. After a bit, she finally convinced the mediwitch. She walked back to them, and told them.
"I'll take Fred, you take Ron. We'll be taking floo to the shop." She said.
"How do we get there?" Harry asked, when he received a confused look from Lilith, he explained. "I mean, doesn't your bookshop have a name or something?"
"Yes, The Night Books. Just say that and jump." She said as she picked Fred up.
They walked through the fireplace that Harry, Ron and Hermione had just come through and, after throwing some powder, they jumped in. After arriving at their destination, Lilith led them towards a room that they had never been in before. Hermione opened the door for them, and in the room was a large bed.
"The guest room, it's where I take care of anyone that's hurt." Lilith said, placing Fred on one side of the bed, and motioning for Harry to place Ron on the other side.
"Let them rest, I'll be here when they wake up. Fred knows me already," Lilith was about to continue, but was cut off by Hermione.
"I'm staying. I want to be there when they wake up." She said.
"Me too," Harry said.
"Fine," Lilith said defeated. "I'll try to heal them as much as I can."
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Ron woke up the next morning, with Fred sitting next to him. His eyes were bloodshot and red. He was staring at the wall in front of them, ignoring Hermione, who was trying to comfort him. He looked around and saw Harry sitting on a couch, fast asleep. His head was lying on the shoulders of a young woman. She was staring right at him. She gently nudged Harry awake. He looked at Ron and smiled a sad smile. Ron wondered why, but then he remembered the day before. He looked down and a tear rolled down his face. He felt an arm go around his shoulders, and looked to see Hermione hugging him. He hugged her back, shedding silent tears. She let him go and turned towards Fred. Ron lunged at his brother, seeking refuge. Fred hugged his brother back, knowing that he wasn't alone.
"Hey," Harry said as he reached the two. "I really don't know what to say about what happened. But, there is something else that we need to tell you." Harry said.
"My name's Lilith Night," Lilith said as she stood behind Harry.
"She's a big help," Harry said. "But what I need to tell you is important. See, when we found you Ron, you were barely alive. You had lost too much blood. And probably had only minutes to live." Harry told Ron.
"So, how did I survive?" Ron asked.
"Well, you see. . . Ron, Fred, I'm a vampire. And I turned you Ron because you would die if I didn't." Harry said very quickly.
"Oh," Ron said, face emotionless. "Wow, so I'm a vampire?" He asked.
"Yeah, you are." Hermione said.
"And Fred," Lilith said," You were turned by a Dark Vampire. I killed him though. So, I guess you're in my care now. At least until your powers develop and you can control them."
"So I'm a vampire too?" Fred asked surprised.
"Yeah, you are." Harry said.
Suddenly the door opened, and the regular Professor Snape stood there. He inched the door opened, and paused when he saw another one of his students, and an ex-student of his in the room.
"Lilith, can I talk with you for a second?" He asked, ignoring the surprised faces of the two Weasley brothers.
"Sure Sev," She said. Then turned to Harry again. "Be right back. Try to answer their questions as best as you can. Okay?"
"Alright." Harry said.
She stood up from her seat, and walked towards the door. She followed Severus into her living room.
"What happened?" He asked her. "Why are those two Weasley's here?"
"A lot happened within the past day. When you left, I saw Narcissa there. I didn't know she was married. But it seems that she's a Malfoy now. That's all I got out of her." Lilith was about to continue, but Severus stopped her.
"How do you know Narcissa Malfoy?" he asked.
"I trained her, why?"
"Wait, you trained her. She's a vampire?" he asked.
"Yes. But what does that matter?" Lilith said.
"She has a son. And I have grown fond of him. I never would have guessed him one. But continue." He said.
"Well, I fought off almost everyone. Scared them off. I found Fred in his shop severely wounded, and bitten. But the blood around his mouth confirmed what I thought. He was turned." Lilith said.
"And the other Weasley boy?" Sev asked.
"Harry and Hermione found him almost dead. In fact, they were lucky to find him alive. All the other Weasley's were dead. I've already sent a letter to Albus telling him this." Lilith said.
"But . . ."
"Harry turned him."
"So those two are the last Weasley's alive." Severus said it as a fact more than a question.
"Yes, and I'm going to take care of them." Lilith said.
"Aright. I'll inform Albus of everything else. Good luck." He said as he stood.
He left and Lilith returned to the room again, only to find that her little vampires were all asleep. The only one awake was Hermione.
"How did they take it?" She asked.
"Quite well. They accepted it." Hermione said sleepily.
"That's good." Lilith said as she sat down next to Harry and fell asleep herself.
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Author's note: Hope you all like it. I've been working really hard on this story, so please review. A lot will be explained in the next chapter. I think. *_* Well, I just want to take the time and thank all of you reviewers out there. I LOVE YOU ALL!!!
Skye-Chan: Thanks, I'll try.
SkySearcher: Its good to know I'm not the only one who likes Snape young and sexy. ^_^ And don't worry, Hermione will become a vampire in time. Now, about Snape and Lilith, I think I'll keep that a little secret. Not even one of my best buds reading this knows. He he. ^_~
pen-paper-action: Actually, the course is already changed, and for the better. At least I hope it turns out better.
Final Spirit: Don't worry, I beta read it myself. I just need to replace the chapter with the revised one. And you know you don't come in soon, at least for a while. Also, about that name, we'll have to talk about that . . .
Tempest in Blue: Thanks, I will. And it's fun writing this too. Yet really sad, you see why. , -_-, And don't you worry, I WILL finish, no matter how long it takes me. And if I happen to slow down, I have someone that's always on my butt telling me to put up the next chapter. And there will be a few new characters, only one stays. But I hope you like them too.
Scanner-Cat-Scat: LOL! He is, and I would not have it any other way! LOL!
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