Title: Of Death, Betrays, and Love
A/N: (On bottom)
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Seems like just yesterday
You were a part of me
I used to stand so tall
I used to be so strong
Your arms around me tight
Everything, it felt so right
Unbreakable, like nothin' could go wrong
Now I can't breathe
No, I can't sleep
I'm barely hanging on
Here I am, once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
Kelly Clarkson- "Behind these hazel eyes"
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Chapter: Behind These Hazel Eyes
"Lily" Whispered Arya, "Lily!"
Lily continued to gaze out the windows of the Great Hall, lost in thought. Arya poked her with a piece of bacon and she scowled "What?"
Arya grinned "Who's that boy looking over here?" She pointed to Danny "That one. He's starting at you."
Lily's eyes widened and pushed her hand down "Really Arya! It's rude to point" she said quickly "And I bet I don't know him."
"Is that why your face is as red as an apple?" She teased, and then demanded "Lily Evans, tell me!"
Lily looked over at Danny who waved towards her. She smiled and waved back. "His name's Danny Walker." She said smiling "He just transferred over here from an academy."
"The Danny Walker" She asked gaping "The Ministers son?"
Lily smirked and waved him over "The one and only" He walked over, smiling.
"Hello" He said to Lily, then to Arya "Hi!"
Arya smiled "The name's Arya, I'm Lil's best friend."
Danny's eye sparkled "She showed me back to my Common Room last night." He turned to Lily "I'll have to repay you for that."
Lily blushed "Oh no it's quite alright."
He laughed amusedly and looked at both Arya and Lily "What do you say we go to Hogsmeade this weekend? The three of us."
Arya glanced at Lily with a look that said 'If you don't say yes I'll rip your hair out.'
Lily smiled and nodded "That would be wonderful."
Danny nodded and got up "Well I've got Transfiguration and Merlin knows I don't want to be late." He waved goodbye. As he left the hall, Arya turned to Lily and grabbed her arm "WHERE did you find him?!"
Lily looked half shocked, half amused "He was lost last night...I showed him back to his Common Room."
Arya grinned "Not many guys would willingly invite the best-friend on their date." She looked at Lily "You've snagged a good one, Lil." She winked.
(On the other end of the table)
"Who's Arya talking to?" Asked Sirius to James "Who is that guy?"
James glanced over as the boy made Lily laugh; he looked away "I have no idea." He said lying.
"Well, he better stay away from Arya," Said Sirius watching the boy wave and disappear into the crowd that was leaving. Arya and Lily got up and started to walk away.
"Arya" Yelled Sirius "Come here"
Arya glared at him, but walked over "What Sirius?"
"Who was that?" He asked bluntly "The bloke you and Evans were talking too."
Arya smirked "His name's Danny Walker, and yes James, he's Thomas Walker's son. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go to class." She started to walk away but turned around "Oh and he's invited Lil and I to Hogsmeade this weekend." She left leaving Sirius fuming.
"She promised she'd give me a chance!" he said, then stopped "No it's Lily. Danny's going after Lily. Classic sings." He said starting to mumble "Winning over the best friend...when you've got one you've got both..." He looked at James "Prongs what's wrong?"
James looked sadly at Sirius "I've met Danny, Padfoot," He sighed "He's an acquaintance."
Sirius gaped "You're going to be friends with the jerk that's trying to steal your girl?"
James sighed "Lily was never mine, Sirius, and he's not a friend." He paused "I've got to go. Dumbledore needed to see me." He got up and left.
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Lily walked into NEWT's Potions and quickly took a seat next to Sabrina. "How are you, Bri?" She asked cheerily. "Why weren't you at Breakfast?"
Sabrina looked nervous "I was hiding from Drago."
Lily looked confused "But, he has this class"
Sabrina looked down, sadly "My father does not approve of him, Lily. My cousin, Angelina, is here now." She looked up "If she tells my father I'm still seeing Drago," She choked up on tears "I don't know what he'll do."
Lily wrapped a comforting arm around her friend "Why doesn't he like Drago?"
"Drago's family is like Black's." She said scowling "He's different then them, but my father doesn't want to believe it."
Lily nodded and watched as Drago walked in. He was defiantly handsome 'Always was,' Shethought 'Even in first year. Potter and Black can't even say that.' He was about the same height and build as Sirius, but his hair was short and spiky, and his eyes navy blue (Dark blue). He spotted Lily and gave her a charming grin, she smiled in return. His sincere charm was another thing that separated him from Sirius. He walked over.
"Sabrina?"
She looked up and nodded "Drago"
"How is everything?" He asked softly
She forced a smile "It's ok, look can I owl you later. Something very important came up." She looked into his eye and he understood.
"Be strong Bri," Said Lily as he walked away. "You've had him for so long. He won't walk away now."
Sabrina hugged Lily "You're such a great friend Lil."
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James walked into Dumbledore's office. "You asked to see me?" He said sitting down.
Dumbledore nodded "I have an assignment for you."
James' face paled a bit, but he nodded "Alright"
"You're going to take a port-key to an unknown location." He handed him the portkey, which was a rubber band "There you will meet Mad-eye. I've told him you are there to survey," he looked hard at James "Not, to fight."
James nodded "Thank you, Professor"
Dumbledore nodded as James disappeared from his office. A few seconds later James landed hard on a patch of grass. Someone dived onto of him.
"What was Dumbledore thinking?" Said the woman on him; "Sending a boy, into battle."
She looked hard at him, "We're retreating to the trees over there." She pointed to a forest "Keep your head down and your ass in the group." She climbed off of him, leaving him dazed.
"This is a Potter, McKinnon," Said a gruff voice "You better watch your mouth." Mad-eye Moody came into view "That was Laurel McKinnon, but we have no time for meeting right now," He looked over his shoulder "Death Eaters, about 50 of them headed this way," He looked back to James "Time to move boy!"
James quickly got up and placed a defensive shield around him. His skin glowed silvery-blue for a second before turning back to normal. Laurel looked impressed "He knows what he's doing," She said "I'll give him that much."
James nodded and moved quickly as they reached the trees. The Order members didn't let their guard down but did rest. A group of them were sent to patrol the outer area.
Laurel walked over to him and extended an arm "Sorry for the introduction before but you'll understand soon enough." James shook her hand "What's your name, Potter?"
"James" He said "James Potter"
"I've met your father, James." She said "Very powerful wizard; he saved me and Moody a couple of times." She smiled "My younger sister attends Hogwarts. Leslie McKinnon, she's in your year."
James nodded "She's been dating my friend, Peter."
"Pettregriew?" She said laughing "Lovely boy," She looked back at Moody who nodded "Alright kid, I've got the ok to show you the ropes." She led him into a make shift headquarters. There was a huge map of the area they were in with little dots that had weird code names. "The code names are a safety precaution. You are assigned a new one every time we open the map." She looked at the map "From now on you're Stag." James got a weird look on his face, which she mistook for revulsion "Don't ask me why," She snapped "The map chooses, not me."
James quickly nodded and followed her into another group. She pointed her wand at his temple and said a few Latin based words. "It's a secret spell, but now you can communicate to one of us through your mind," She was speaking very fast "If you get into trouble, say "stag down" and name your coordinates." She looked hard at him "Pride is not important to us here, Stag, if you need help, ask for it. Any questions?"
James looked around "How many spells are hiding you right now?"
She smirked "Intelligent one you are." She looked around "I'd like to say there are no spells and the DE's are just that slow, but you'd be surprised at how intelligent some are. Voldemort chose his aides well; he's not stupid as some would like to think; trying to take over a world needs brains." She looked at him "That's your first lesson, Stag. Never underestimate the enemy. They'll surprise you, which leaves room for a mistake. There can be no mistakes. Say it."
"There can be no mistakes," He said determinedly
She nodded "I cannot tell you how many spells, or what kind they are, but just know," She looked hard at him "Spells can be broken."
There was a bright red flash and a come appeared around them, Laurel had her wand out and sent a spell into the bushes. "There here!" She yelled "Formation back to back! NOW! MOVE!"
She started to run towards Mad-Eye pulling James along with her. "Mad-eye!" She barked "Here's Stag," She looked at James "You are to stay with Moody until further notice. If for any reason you leave, a portkey will take you immediately back to Hogwarts and the next time you'll get to go on another one of these will be in your dreams." She walked off leaving James stunned.
"Stag, is it?" Asked Moody amusedly; "Interesting. Oh and don't mind her, she's a bit edgy ever since our last attack went horribly wrong."
'Wonderful way to make me feel comfortable Moody' Thought James; moving closer to the powerful Auror.
"Well are you going to get your bloody wand out, or am I going to do all the work?" Barked Mad-Eye
James quickly raised his wand and awaited the nearing Death Eaters. There was a rustle in the trees and his eyes widened as a hundred black cloaks came into view.
"Miscalculations!" He could hear Laurel yelling "Leads to things like this, Castle!"
James braced himself as a few spells were sent his way, he dodged them easily and even sent a few spells, stunning and knocking out a few Death Eaters.
"Nice work Stag" Yelled Moody, "You'll make a fine Auror."
James ignored him and concentrated on staying near Moody and fighting for his life. What was Dumbledore thinking?
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A/N: Hey all! This chapter is a bit shorter but not by much. Time was running out for me to write, and I didn't want to rush anything. Till tomorrow!
-Moony