Paradise Found
Soul Dust
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Summary: see before...
A/N: This is a shorter chapter, my brain seems to be dying on this fic at the moment, also I'm absolutely drowned with school work and Les Miserable rehearsals in school, but I write as often as I could!
Chapter 12: A Tale of Death
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How the world may be changed
In just one burst of light
And what was right seems wrong
And what was wrong seems right.
-'Red and Black', Les Miserablés
The teachers crowded around the two locked in a heartfelt embrace, wonders evident in their face. In front of them is this handsome young stranger, whose face bore the distinct Snape features upon closer inspection. Aeolia looked between her father and this seemingly familiar stranger, realisation slowly dawning in her face. Tentatively, she walked to where his father and brother are still locked in the passionate embrace, and touched the boy's shoulder.
A small voiced reached Harry's ears even as his mind floated away with the happiness of belonging.
"Are you my brother? Harry?"
Turning slowly to face the familiar looking girl again, his mind reeled in this not-so-new revelation. She must be the one Remus mentioned, his...sister. The distinct Snape features displayed proudly on her face, only somewhat softer than his or Severus'. The same elegantly arching black brows, long straight dark hair, silky and soft. Unbeknown to himself, his eyes softened to a shade of gentle emerald and how his features relaxed as he beheld the sight of his beautiful sister.
"Yes, I'm Harry." he said simply.
"Then I'm glad that I've discovered my heritage." Was the equally simple reply.
(A/N: This seemed to be a good place to stop! Only it will be tooooo short then.)
The sentimental moment was broken by the Headmaster, whose eyes are twinkling so madly that they seem to be alight.
"Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this young man here is indeed Harry Potter, thought I wish that you will keep this a secret until the staff meeting after breakfast, in which everything will be discussed as seen fit. Now please may we be seated as the post is due to arrive." The Headmaster announced calmly.
Stealing curious glances at the trio who is now seated together at the end of the table, the teachers went back to their meals, albeit tense and unsettled. The rigid atmosphere was seen by the arrival of the daily cloud of owls, delivering their owner's packages, though the cloud does seem to be considerably smaller since it's the summer, and no student (apart from Harry and Aeolia of course) would be residing in the vast castle. A large barn owl landed beside the Headmaster's plate, proudly sticking out its leg, with what soon discovered to be today's issue of the Daily Prophet. After dropping a bronze nut into the owl's pouch, the old man unrolled the papers and froze upon seeing the headlines.
Teachers all around the table was in a similar state of mind, their eyes glued firmly onto the front page. Stealing a look at the tiny Professor Flitwick's paper, Aeolia nearly gagged from terror. This is one of the times which one will desperately hope that the photos were immobile, that it won't be as vivid as this one sure is. It was the picture of three people being hung from the roof of their house below a green, smoky apparition of a grinning skull, a smirking snake appearing from its open mouth. Their features cannot be seen clearly, but upon their arms where branded the similar patterns of the skull and snake. Smokes and flames danced within the picture, and teams of men in official looking robes scurried here and there with what could only be depicted as burnt corpses. The Headmaster's grave voice could be heard as he read the article aloud for everyone to hear.
"Muggle Town on the outer skirt of London annihilated-300 Dead.
Joint Death Eater and Dementors attack
This morning revealed the gruesome news of the decimation of the town of Keighley on the outer skirt of London, reports Daily Prophet's own Kieran Hadley. Signs of magical residue are evident as the Magical Law Enforcement confirmed later in the morning. However the most revealing sign pointing this to a Death Eater Attack is the prominent sight of the Dark Mark hanging above every single house demolished. Over 300 people is now recorded as dead or Kissed. The numbers are still rising.
The Aurors are working very hard to determine the identities of the dead and editing the necessary memories from select persons. However the identity of one family of three is clearly visible, as they were hung from the roof of their house as a show of You-Know-Who's return to power, where branded upon their arm was the dark skull of the Dark Mark, as shown in the photo taken at the scene of grief. Auror Jones of the Forensic Evidence crew revealed that in that particular house, a significant burst of powerful magic can still be detected, dating from 2 days ago.
"It seems that a very large magical outburst has happened in the middle of the house. Its magical energy radiated power of a particular nature (similar to those of a vortex) that would have drawn the Dementors toward its source. We do not yet know what could have caused a magical outburst of this magnitude, in this apparently muggle household, but that will be looked into in detail by our forensic team."
The Dementors are presently in league with You-Know-Who, and this could have drawn the disastrous attention. The family of three are victims of the Kiss. The identities of the family were later discovered to be Mr and Mrs Pilgrimme, with their son Ol......"
"NOOOOOOO!!!!!!" an anguished sob echoed around the vast Hall, the teachers flinched from the deep pain radiating from the scream. Aeolia collapsed in a heap on the floor, tears streamed down her face unnoticed. She stared blankly at the photo on the newspaper in front of her, and screamed again. Two forms darted immediately to her side and upon instinct; her brother and father hugged her close and shushed her gently. But that could not prevent the rest from hearing what she has to say:
"Oh God, they killed my family! Sweet Lord, Father in Heaven, how could you desert us so? They killed them! I swear, I......I'LL KILL THEM TOO!!"
Asha Ice: Yeah, hehe, I should shouldn't I? I've done it now, just kept forgetting!! Anyway, here it is.
Kristoe: Quite funky name u got there! Yes, imagine Snape's face!!!
Dark Zenith (my beta she is!!!!): Ooh thank you darling! Argh, Kill the computer! Lol u r very complimenting blushes, yes, I hope my muse don't abandon me too, snarls at Cafal.
tbc
Soul-Dust
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