Chapter 18 Revelations

Eric sat with Michael and Shawn. He had let them in on the Christine Lily making the team. He also went into detail about how well she flew.

"Great." Michael said. "If she's has good as you say then I can't wait for next practice."

"I'm going to send a message to Uncle Harry and let him know. See if he is willing to get her a broom." Eric said. "Considering he made the team during his first year I am sure he is more than willing."

After dinner Eric went up to the Owlery. Right when he walked in Frodo swooped down and held out his foot out.

"You are the best." Eric said tying the letter on. "This goes straight to Uncle Harry." He said. "When you get back I'll have a nice treat for you."

Frodo took off in a hurry. That owl defiantly liked treats.

Eric walked back towards Gryffindor Tower. It certainly had been a long day and he was anxious to go to sleep. Tomorrow was an OWLs study group in the Common Room. He was not entirely sure if he was ready for those.

After arriving at the tower he went up to his dorm. He opened the curtains on his bed. What he saw there he did not expect to see, Olivia!

"Hi," Eric said taking a seat and closing the curtain behind him. He did not want Olivia to get in trouble for being up there.

"Hi," Olivia said back. "You said earlier that you wanted to talk."

"Yes," Eric said. "I'm sorry about what I said about your Dad."

"No," Olivia said. "You were right he can be a prat at times." Olivia said.

Eric did not say anything. He wasn't sure of what he wanted to say.

"I'm sorry I got mad at you like I did. That's the real reason I went out with Warren. I was actually surprised he asked me."

"I don't think that his intentions were entirely honorable." Eric commented.

"No, they weren't. I figured that out when he kissed me. I'm still trying to clean that junk off my lips."

Eric relaxed a bit. If he knew a spell he would tell her.

"I heard about Christine Lily from Carr." Olivia continued. "I'm glad you found somebody."

"Yes she is good. I was kind of surprised that you didn't want to."

"I don't have a good enough broom." Olivia said. "I can't fly that well anyway."

Eric was taken by complete surprise. Considering who her parents were she should be a great flyer.

"You remember when I hurt my arm during first year?" Olivia said. "Right when we started flying lessons. I was faking it. I really don't like flying at all."

"But during our practices and games you know if any of us are doing anything wrong instantly." Eric still could not hold in his surprise.

"That's just dad. He's been having me watch flyers since I was probably three. I can watch, but when I get on a broom I just get scared. I know that was a disappointment to my dad. He finally came around after I made assistant coach."

Eric did not know what else to do. He placed an arm around Olivia and let her sob for a moment.

"If you want I'll teach you to fly." Eric offered. "No classes, just the two of us. We won't tell anyone."

Olivia smiled right then. "Thank You. You asked me earlier if I wanted to go out with you. The answer is I do and I would like to spend Christmas with you, if the offer still stands."

"Yes, it does." Eric said.

She then got up. "I better sneak out of here. Shawn helped me get up here and he is keeping watch and making sure no one sees me leaving. He's a good friend." Eric sat there and watched Olivia walk out.

This had defiantly been an interesting day.

Right after Olivia left Shawn walked up. "You two have a good talk?" He asked taking a seat on his own bed.

"We did." Eric answered. "Thanks."

"No problem." Shawn said getting into bed.

Eric decided he best get some sleep too.

The next morning Eric got up and headed down to breakfast. He took a seat next to Olivia.

She smiled as soon as he sat down. "Good morning." She said. "The elves did a great job on the bacon today. It's just right." Olivia handed him a piece that he took and ate.

Over at the Ravenclaw table Eric saw Brocklhurst looking at them in amazement. Eric shot him a look then turned his attention back to Olivia. She was discussing the upcoming study session today.

Eric just listened to her talk. He figured he was going to like her as a girlfriend.

After breakfast the owls had arrived dropping the mail. Frodo had landed right besides Eric.

"You're back early." Eric said reaching in his pocket for his bag of owl treats. Frodo was holding out his leg very annoyingly. "Alright all take it." Eric said exchanging the letter for an owl treat. After eating the treat Frodo took off immediately for the owlery.

Eric undid the letter from his Uncle Harry and read it.

Eric,

I know that we are close and all, but I am afraid that I must act as an Uncle now. If your mother knew I had sent you this she would hex me completely, Auror training or not.

When you were at Hogsmeade yesterday you did not stay in a group. I know Professor McGonagal put that rule into effect. The reason that I know this is because the Ministry has Aurors stationed inside of Hogsmeade. The Aurors knew who you were because it is you that is being the most watched. The reason for the heightened security is you.

Right when you left for school there was a prison break from Azkaban. The prisoner that escaped was Draco Malfoy. I already know that you are aware of the truth about our history. We suspect that you are the one he is after. We think your mother has already been attacked, but she is fine now. I do not want to scare you. I want you to be on guard is all. But do not let this completely control your life.

The family does want you home for Christmas and Olivia is still welcome if you want her to come.

I do appreciate you sending me the note about Christine Lily. Do not tell her, but she will be receiving a broomstick for her birthday and Christmas. Ginny is off picking one out right now with your Mum.

Thank You so much for helping her get a position on the team. See you at Christmas,

Your Uncle Harry.

Eric could not believe the letter he just read. Now things were starting to make a little sense, the rules and teachers being on alert. He would start being more careful from now on. He would also need to keep a closer watch on his cousins and sisters. He debated whether or not to confide in Shawn and Michael. They could be trusted with something serious. But his Uncle Harry told him not to let this control him.

"Bad news?" Olivia asked.

"Uncle Harry was just thanking me for helping Christine Lily get on the team."

"That was a long thank you." Olivia said looking at the size of the letter.

"Yes," Eric said putting the letter in his pocket. "I'm ready to start studying how about you?"

"Let's go then." Olivia said.

They both headed towards the tower holding hands. Eric decided he didn't need to worry about Malfoy. He was in the castle and the castle was safe.

He had something nice to think about as well.

All of the fourth years and the fifth years were gathered around the tables going over spells and wand movements. Eric and Olivia joined in. They started quizzing each other on incantations and other things.

Eric then felt a tap on his shoulder it was Christine Lily. "Hi Eric." She said. "I was wondering if I could borrow your broom. Carr wants me to do some more practice sessions. One on one I guess."

"Alright." Eric went upstairs and got his broom. "Here it is. Be careful."

"I will." Christine Lily said heading out the portrait hole.

Eric sat down and continued studying. At lunch he took a break and headed downstairs to the Great Hall. At the Gryffindor table he saw Carr digging into his mince pie.

"Where's Christine Lily?" Eric asked.

"Practicing a few more laps flying one handed. She needed just a few more to make herself comfortable with it. That's all." Carr said. "It wasn't hard to tell the two of you were related based upon how well she flew. She defiantly has Weasley in her. I'm glad that you said something. She might end up replacing Karen."

"Thanks." Eric said grabbing a sandwich before heading out towards the pitch. He thought he would see how Christine Lily was doing himself.

Eric headed towards the pitch he was watching to see if she might be flying overhead. When he reached the pitch he could not see Christine Lily any where in sight. Maybe he just missed her. Eric headed towards the locker room to see if she might be in there.

"Eric Weasley." Someone said to him. Eric turned to see a figure in black robes. He knew what those robes were. Deatheater robes!

"Come with me now." The Wizard said.

"No," Eric said backing up getting ready to run. There was nothing that he could easily hide behind.

"Come with me now." The Wizard said. "Imperio."

Eric knew he just got hit with the imperious curse.

"Come with me now." The Wizard said again.

"No," Eric strangled out. He had been warned by his Uncle Harry what the curse felt like and was told how to fight it.

"I said now." The wizard said again.

"No, I won't" Eric tried to run. Eric then felt himself being dragged backwards to the Wizard.

"I wanted this to be easy. You are a hard person to catch." The Wizard said grabbing Eric by the collar

Eric struggled to get out of the grip that had him. He was able to tell that he was being dragged towards the Forbidden Forest.

Hermione was cleaning up the kitchen preparing for her children to come home. She was also looking at some of her psychology books. Nothing Malfoy was doing was making sense. There had been no signs or mysterious activity in a while.

An owl had flown in her window right then. It dropped one of the messages from its claws than left.

Hermione looked at it oddly then opened it up.

Mrs. Weasley

We need you and your husband to come to the school immediately. We have already sent him a message. The floo password is Hogwarts Head's Office.

Headmistress McGonagal.

Hermione was horror struck. She did not want to think about what could have possible happened to any of her children. Hermione ended all of the spells and immediately took some floo powder. "Hogwarts Head's Office." She said into the flames.

Hermione stepped out of the flames and saw Professor McGonagal leaning on her desk. Ron had already arrived he was in one of the chairs. "Come in." Professor McGonagal said gently to Hermione.

Hermione took the seat next to Ron.

"I wanted you both here to tell you that." She paused for a moment. "Eric is missing."

Hermione grabbed hold of Ron and did not let go.

"We do not know what happened. The last person to see him was Carr the Quidditch Captain. He told me that Eric was on his way to the Quidditch Pitch to observe Christine Lily."

"Is Christine Lily alright?" Ron asked.

"She's upset right now. We have her in Hospital Wing right now. The twins are with her."

Hermione started crying. She did not know what else to do.

"Hagrid is combing the forest right now. Eric has some good friends. Michael and Shawn volunteered to help instantly. They are helping Hagrid as we speak. We do not know quite what happened. The Aurors are investigating Hogsmeade as well." Professor McGonagal said gently to them. "The school and the village is on lock down. No one can leave or enter without us knowing."

The silence was broken by a knock on the door.

"Come in Mr. Potter." Professor McGonagal said.

Harry entered the office. "Professor McGonagal." He said. "You've already told them."

"Yes, have you found anything yet?"

"No," Harry said. "I am going to do another sweep of the Quidditch Pitch. That was the last place he was."

Harry then turned his attention to Ron and Hermione. "He's already proven he can take care of himself. We'll find him."

"I trust you." Ron said still holding Hermione. "I'll join you in a moment."

"Stay with Hermione and the twins." Harry said. "We got three Aurors on the case."

Harry patted Ron's shoulder than left.

Hermione and Ron left the office and headed towards the hospital wing.