A Phoenix's Tale
By: Muses Fury
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Summary: When an Order member (OC) is not as she seems, what happens to the other members?
Disclaimer: I do not own anything.
Now, to chapter 12!
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The next few days after the meeting were uneventful, save a few skirmishes between Auror and Death Eater forces. After one such outing, Rose found herself by the fire in the teacher's lounge. She was entertaining herself with a good bool and a cup of tea. Presently, she put her book down, and stared into the flames before her.
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Snape had been in the process of retreating down to his dungeon abode, however, Fate conspired against him, and Kingsley Shacklebolt walked into the castle.
"Severus, would you happen to know where I might find Rose?"
"I saw her last in the teacher's lounge." Snape said, turning to the passageway that led to his beloved dungeons.
"I'm afraid that I don't know where that is." Kingsley said, stepping forward. With an irritated sigh, Snape turned from his sanctuary with a sneer, and said,
"Very well, follow me."
Snape led Kingsley to the teacher's lounge and they found Rose in her present daydream.
"Rose? Kingsley is here to see you." Snape announced. When he received no reply he tried again. "Rose?" He still received no answer so Kingsley tried as well.
"Rose?" With a look of amusement he looked to Snape and shrugged. Snape, on the other hand, was fed up and walked over to Rose and put a hand on her shoulder. This, however, had an unanticipated effect. In one fluid movement, Rose jumped from her seat and landed facing Snape and Kingsley with her wand out.
Once realizing her mistake, she hastily shoved her wand back into her robe pocket and muttered,
"I'm sorry, I didn't hear you come in."
"Obviously," Snape said with a sneer.
"Fudge wants us immediately. He has decided to move the prisoners tonight." Kingsley said, trying to avoid an argument.
"What?!" Rose screeched. With a sigh she nodded, "Very well. I'm ready." She took her wand out and transformed her attire into that of the black Auror robes. "Severus, inform Albus of the change in plans for me, please? I won't be back 'til tomorrow." Snape nodded and walked out the door, followed br Kingsley and Rose. They were surprised to find Albus waiting for them there. He placed a hand on each of the Auror's shoulders,
"Be careful." He warned them solemnly. Thoroughly shaken, Rose and Kingsley left Hogwarts wondering what the future may hold.
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Upon reaching Auror Headquarters, Rose and Kingsley were greeted by Tonks and several other Aurors. They talked quietly amongst themselves until the Minister himself strode into the room.
"Is everyone here and accounted for?" He asked, looking around the room. Once satisfied he continued, "Very well, I'm sure you all know the reasoning behind my asking you to come here on such short notice. I have decided that it would be best to move the prisoners tonight. I could not wait any longer. Percy will brief you on what is to be done, so listen carefully. Good luck and be careful." With that, Fudge left the Aurors to listen to Percy talking. He told them to watch for the likes of Bellatrix and Rodolphus Lestrange, Lucius Malfoy, and the other Death Eaters who may try to get free. After the briefing, they all exited Headquarters, a deep sense of forboding making itself known.
In the vast distance, a pair of pale blue eyes watched the night sky, dreading the morn.
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--Muses Fury