Chapter 2: Scars, Redemption, and Revelations
"Great job, Jordan," Ginny whispered.
"Shut up, Ginny, this is definitely not a good time for sarcasm!"
"GIVE. ME. BACK. MY. CLOAK!" Harry said each word clearly, skipping the nonsense and going straight to the point. "Here ya go, Harry," said Ginny with forced cheerfulness in her voice, throwing the cloak to Harry. Harry grabbed it and stood there looking at her. "You took my cloak without asking me," he said quietly. "Yea, I know, and now we're giving it back, sorry for causing you so much trouble," said Jordan quickly, sensing something was wrong. "I hate it when people take my things with out asking," Harry said, speaking slowly, and quietly. "I'm gonna…" Harry started to say, but was interrupted when they heard a pop and Lucius Malfoy appeared in front of them.
"So, Draco, I see you have made my job a little easier, both the girl and Potter are already here. Well then lets get this over with, or we're going to be late for our meeting," Lucius said as though this was merely a chat over tea. He raised his wand and ropes came flying out, wrapping themselves around everyone except himself and Draco.
Harry and Ron started to struggle against their ropes, but they just got tighter.
"DRAAACCOOO! What the Hell is going on? What's with the ropes and crap, like the tightening and the pain and hurt and the… OOOOWW?" Yelled Jordan. Her hand flew up to her right shoulder where robes had been roughly ripped open.
Lucius Cackled sharply and said, "Don't you know, my little darling, we are taking you to visit your favorite uncle. I bet you can't guess who that is." Jordan stared in horror. "Do you mean to tell you have not told your little playmates about your dear sweet Uncle Tom? Well, we are going to have to fix that, are we not?" Suddenly, Jordan screams, "Expelliarmus!" and a huge gust of wind comes out of Jordan's wand creating the leviathan of all leviathans, hurling Lucius from his feet.
A dark figure emerged from the shadows and caught the falling man, laying him not-so-gently on the ground. A gasp escaped the mouths of everyone there as Snape revealed himself from the darkness with a look of concern on his face (A/N: scary, I know). "Draco" Snape says, "I sincerely hope you had no part in this, for if you do you will be facing expulsion." "No sir, definitely not, my father acted without my knowing and without my pessimistic opinion on this subject." "He's telling the truth" Jordan rang in, "Lucius appeared out of no where and just tied us up, Draco was an innocent bystander." "Okay" exclaimed Snape, "we need to get all of you out of these ropes and get you to the hospital wing immediately. But that DOES NOT excuse you from any of my assignments, or any other teachers…handicap is not an excuse!"
So, Snape untied Jordan first and Harry last. Once he finished everyone stopped to see what Harry was staring at. On Jordan's right shoulder (which she had recently neglected to cover up) was a scar.
A scar shaped like a lightening bolt…
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A/N: And because I love you all sooooo much here's a little more…
Snape cleared his throat. "I think we should all have a little chat with Professor Dumbledore," he said, and walked out swiftly, Harry, Ron, and Draco right behind him. The girls followed, somewhat slowly, exchanging glances every once and a while.
When they reached the Headmaster's office, Professor Snape said the password, and the staircase was revealed. Ginny, Jordan, and Hermione had never been to Professor Dumbledore's office, and were amazed by all the things in the room. There were many, many pictures on the walls of the circular room, gadgets and gizmos laid on every available space. Things that spun when you got too near, small boxes that let out strange mists, and something that was glowing like a white mist from the cabinet in the corner.
"Well, what seems to be the problem, Severus," Dumbledore asked from his spot behind his desk. "Headmaster, these children were found in the Astronomy Tower," Snape said coldly. "And that girl has the same scar as Potter," he said pointing to Jordan.
"Well Miss Malfoy, why don't you tell us your story" said Dumbledore.
Jordan looked like that was one of the last things she wanted to do, but spilled the beans anyway. "Well, as you know, I came from America, where my Dad and I have lived for 14 years. I was born there and Narcissa was my mom. She had Draco a year before they all went on vacation to the United States. That's where she met my Dad, and, well, you can guess the rest," she said, slightly out of breath.
"Yes," said Hermione, "that explains some of it, but not why you have a scar."
"I KNOW! I was just getting to that part of the story!"
"Ok, ok, calm down," Hermione replied.
"My Dad came here one year for "business" and most of the time he dropped me off at the Potter's, him and Lily had been best friends for a long time and she offered to babysit for him. That night my Dad had something really important to do, and as a last minute thing, dropped me off at Lily and James's house. That night just happened to be the night Voldemort came after the Potters; of course, I wasn't supposed to be there. Voldemort ("Oh, get over yourself, Ron") came and because I was behind Harry, couldn't see me when he yelled the killing curse. Some of it passed by Harry and hit me, knocking me out for a few days. When Hagrid came to get Harry, he saw me and thought I was dead, so he covered me with a sheet and never told anyone about it. My Dad came to get me; he knew that I couldn't be dead, because like Harry, I was protected. Some of Voldemort's powers were passed to me too. For example, I can speak parseltongue," Jordan finished, her voice was becoming hoarse.
"Wow," Ginny said, everyone else was speechless.
"But you had to have known all of this, Dumbledore, you never miss a thing, my Dad said," Jordan thought out loud, turning to Dumbledore.
"Yes, I knew all of it, but I didn't know the part that Hagrid also knew, and was the one to cover you with that sheet," replied the old man. "Well, I believe that is enough excitement for one night. All of us should head for bed." "But headmaster, these students were out of bed, after hours, AND they were caught causing havoc," whined Snape. "Well then, Severus, you may stay here with me and we can talk. To the rest of you good night," said Dumbledore in a tired voice.
"You know Harry," said Jordan as they were walking back to the tower. "I always wanted to meet you, thank you, and talk to about what happened. Now, I wish that I had just stayed upstairs and gone to bed." Harry didn't answer. Yes, he was sorry that he scared her; he didn't know what came over him. But he also didn't answer because he was mad at Dumbledore. How could he have known all along and never told him? Then, maybe Harry would have had someone to talk to.
Suddenly it hit him, "Hey, Jordan? Can I speak with you? ALONE please." "Sure". Harry took Jordan's hand and led her over to a separate corner. "Jordan" Harry spoke solemnly, "I am sooo sorry for what I did. You know what my problem is? I SUCK! I was the most retarded jerk in the entire world; please don't judge me by what happened tonight." Jordan looked into Harry's eyes, seeing the sincerity and said softly, "Its okay Harry. I understand your quarrel with my brother, but I wish that you wouldn't fight, at least not in front of me. You are one of the few people I know, and if I assumed that every one acted like you just did, I would have to say that you are all psychotic with a hint of abnormality." Harry chuckled, and then stopped, "that was sarcasm, right?" "Of course, Harry you're kinda, well, out there… oh, I guess that's good. ME TOO!" Once again Harry laughed and then he stepped a bit closer, you could smell that sweet axe on his body and see the clarity in his eyes.
"Jordan?" Harry whispered sweetly. "Mmm" "Can I ask you something else? That's kind of important?" "Sure" "Uhhhh, willyougooutwithme?" "Whahuh?" "Deep breath Harry… Jordan, Will you, um go to Hogsmeade, uhh with me?" he asked uncertainly, looking at the floor for fear she would see him blush. She felt as though they would be locked in this moment together forever… until…
"Back off from my sister, Potty" snarled Draco. "You can't keep me away from her forever, Ferret Face!" Harry shot back.
It took Ron, Hermione, and Ginny to hold back Draco from killing Harry. "See, Ron, this is what you look like, a complete fool. Just because somebody said something you didn't like to your sister," said Hermione in a strained voice.
The whole fight was interrupted as Jordan went into hysterical laughter. After all she'd been through in the last week she was kind of loosing it.
"Come on, Jordan, let's go" And with that Ginny half dragged half walked Jordan to their dorm.
Before they were completely out of earshot Jordan yelled back, "Oh yea and Harry, I'D LOVE TOOOOO!"
