Lizzie Heart and her Journey to Hogwarts Part 18.
A/N: So many things to write in one chapter. After finishing the last my head was buzzing. So I quickly wrote my ideas down, but then the next day, another great idea entered my mind. The process kept repeating itself. And then again, I keep thinking about the other characters and what they are doing at this particular moment. So, I have had to write this one not entirely from Lizzie's viewpoint. Sorry!
By the way, thanks to all my reviewers! Your reviews have been deeply appreciated and taken in so hopefully, fingers crossed, this is a better chapter.
Nic xx
Lizzie was glued to the floor she was standing on, gazing at Anthonio curiously. He looked back and smirked.
"You see, my darling Lizzie," Anthonio said, getting up from the bed and walking towards her, "Your letters have been very useful to my master, so when they suddenly stopped, I needed to visit and see what you were up to." He finished and was now in front of Lizzie, his finger sliding up and down her cheek. Lizzie felt confused; it had been a long time since that she felt the warmth of that finger, the warmth of Anthonio. But something wasn't right; he didn't feel the same to her and so, she took a step backwards. She glanced at her bedside cabinet, and truth be told the letter that Hermione found was still there gathering dust. She hadn't quite processed all of what Anthonio said, and was puzzled.
"Your master?" She asked inquisitively. But at that moment, Anthonio felt a surge of pain on his forearm. Lizzie looked oddly at her former boyfriend and without question, pulled up his sleeve. There was the Dark Mark. Lizzie gasped and let go out his arm, and walked backward towards the dormitory door with fear, eyes still fixed on Anthonio. Anthonio narrowed his eyes, pulled out his wand and pointed it at the closed door. He muttered a locking charm, followed by a silencing charm.
"You seem to understand what this is," He said in an intimidating tone, pointing at his forearm. "So I won't have to explain. The Dark Lord is calling. But he is not only calling for me; he is calling for you and Mr. Potter. Your letters have been extremely helpful to know about Mr Potter and it has come to my attention that you might be more the just friends. Am I right?" Anthonio questioned, Lizzie nodded hesitantly. "I am also under the impression that two of your other friends, a mudblood and a red-head, have been taken too. Silly thing that is, walking by the lake when the death eaters are around."
Ron and Hermione! Lizzie thought. She was still in shock, but wanted to know more.
"How long have you been a Death Eater then?" She questioned, catching back her breath.
"Long enough." Anthonio answered shortly.
"How long?" Lizzie asked irritably. Anthonio looked her straight into her ultra-marine eyes.
"About three years more or less. My father got me into it, he's one too you know."
"I thought you had more sense," Lizzie muttered under her breath. She looked up at Anthonio. "Why?"
"Never under estimate the power of the Dark Side."
"Oh I'm not!" Lizzie exclaimed rather loudly and sarcastically. "I know it's powerful, it killed my Mum. Remember at the Quidditch World Cup? I was in the Medic centre and you had to go out all of a sudden when the Dark Mark appeared-" Lizzie cut herself off. "Oh my god." She had only just realised and Anthonio looked ashamed. "You were there, weren't you? When my Mum was killed." Anthonio nodded.
Suddenly, in a flash of a second, Anthonio whipped out his wand.
"Imperio!"
Mean while in Dumbledore's office…
Albus Dumbledore was sitting in his high-backed leather chair, pensieve in hands, when his office door swung open. None other then Severus Snape entered in a great rush.
"Albus…" Snape tried to regain his breath, "Death Eaters…on school grounds…here for…Potter and…Heart…" Snape panted.
Dumbledore looked up at the portraits of old headmasters.
"Phineas, alert the Order at once." Dumbledore urgently commanded. "Severus, when did you find out?" he asked, with a quaver of fear in his voice.
"Just now, The Dark Lord sent a message using Legimency."
"Find Alex, tell her be alert and to find Harry and Lizzie." Dumbledore ordered. Snape nodded and left swiftly. "This is exactly why I hired her," Dumbledore muttered to himself.
Mean while in the common room…
Harry stood anxiously at the bottom of the girl's dormitory stairs. Tapping his foot, he looked at his watch. What is she doing? Fellow Gryffindors were passing him, many congratulating him on the great catch he made down on the Quidditch pitch. I wonder how Ron and Hermione are getting on? A sudden erupt of cheers came from the mouths of the Gryffindors, as the portrait was swung open. It only caught Harry's attention when the swarming crowd moved towards him and he saw a very familiar face. Harry's eyes widened with happiness.
"Remus!" Harry felt the urge to run and hug him, but restrained against the idea. After all, he was sixteen years old. Remus smiled.
"Hey Harry," He greeted. "Nice catch today, your Dad would have been proud."
"You were there?" Harry asked with glee.
"Yeah, I came to see Al- a friend. I was going to see you straight after, but you disappeared, I thought this would be the next bet." Remus sighed. "Um…Harry, can we talk?" Remus hoped Harry wouldn't notice he almost said Alex. Remus wasn't sure if Harry knew yet about himself and Alex. And it was part of the reason why he wanted to talk to Harry alone. Alex had told Remus, since he recovered fully, what she had told Lizzie. She also explained that it was fair that Harry got told more about the Marauders too.
"Sure," Harry answered and Remus signalled with his head that he wanted to leave the common room. Harry nodded and scanned the common room for Ginny, "Hey Ginny!" Ginny looked up, "If Lizzie comes out of the dormitories, tell her I'll be back soon." Ginny nodded and Harry turned back to Remus, who then led the way out of the common room. Harry followed suit.
"Remus, how are you?" Harry queried.
"I'm doing ok. But being in the condition that I was in when the full moon rose was hellish. Left me with what seemed to be the world's worst hangover." Remus chuckled. Harry smiled; he was over the moon to have Remus, the last of his father's friends, back. Remus guided the way, and Harry realised that they were walking towards the Defence Room.
"Why are we going to see Professor Heart?" Harry curiously asked. Remus chortled quietly; it was obvious he didn't know. Remus stopped in the corridor to explain.
"Harry, no need to beat around the bush. Well, Professor Heart and I are…well…we're together. A couple." Remus grinned and Harry's jaw dropped.
"Woah. I knew she was my Mum's best friend," Remus raised his eyebrows, "Lizzie told me." Harry said quickly.
"Yes, I have heard about you and Lizzie." Remus said father-like. Harry went red in the cheeks. "Ok, well, come on then." They started walking again and they got to the classroom, which was strangely deserted. The office door was wide open and Alex was not there either. Harry looked at Remus' scared expression. Alex had gone.
Professor McGonagall's voice now echoed the castle.
"Would all students please go to the common rooms and remain there till further notice. Please can Mr. Potter and Miss. Heart go to the Defence classroom."
A/N: Ok, shorter then what I would have hoped. But I hope you liked it.
Sorry about Anthonio's remark about the Dark Side. I have recently seen the Revenge of the Sith and loved it. Now, I'm kind of hooked. But "Never under estimate the power of the dark side" just fitted Anthonio's character and that moment. I hoped you liked the twist of Anthonio, I have had that planned for ages, I think since when I first made him up.
Remus is ok. Yippee! I love Remus and I couldn't let him stay in St. Mungos forever and miss the drama!
By the way, I was thinking about writing a prequel (in true Star Wars fashion) about Alex with the Marauders. What do you think?
Please Review!
Nic x x