The figures in the doorway are Professor Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall and a very angry Professor Snape.
Both boys freeze and wish to god that they still were in possession of their wands. "Can we help you?" James is the first to speak. Making sure his American accent is firmly in place.
Luke gets up out of the chair and slides onto the edge of the bed with his brother. He eyes each Professor. His eyes emotionless. "How long have you been standing there, eavesdropping into our conversation?" It takes all his will power to stay calm.
Professor Dumbledore's eyes have their usual sparkle to them. "Not very long. Professor Snape has told me that you two had graciously agreed to meet with me. But you seemed to have disappeared. I figured you might be here since most students seem to find the hospital wing that easiest place to hide in."
James snorts. "He kidnaped us right from our place of work. We are American's! He has no rule over us! He even took our wands without consent. We never even considered using them. We were raised as muggles." He manages to grit out between clenched teeth.
McGonagall eyes both boys. They seemed nervous. "I wonder. If you two have never been to this school, how did you find the hospital and wing and how did you know our Charms Professor's name?"
Professor Flitwick had notified them of the boys situation. Not wanting them to get into trouble.Luke looks at his brother for help. "We guessed. We are really good at guessing. Ever since our parents were killed..." He trails off and looks down at his hands, sadly.
Snape snorts. "Likely story. Headmaster, they are lying to us. They not only reacted to my presence oddly but they also acted the same with Ms. Granger." He narrows his eyes at the two boys.
James sighs. "Why can't you leave us alone? We have never hurt anyone. We live honest lives. Why do you have to mess everything up?" He says bitterly.
Luke reaches over and gives his brothers shoulder a squeeze. "Relax Jamie. Everything is going to be ok. We're registered with the American Ministry of Magic. They will come looking when they find us missing."
Dumbledore watches the two boys with interest. "Would you two mind answering some questions for us? No? Good. Have you two even come across a young man named Harry Potter or Draco Malfoy?"
James swallows. "No. Never heard of them. Like I said. We were raised as muggles. We knew very little about magic. Mum didn't want us to get involved with something so dangerous."
Dumbledore nods. "Professor Snape is right. Your both hiding something and I'm afraid I can't let you leave until you tell us. You're a security risk. Since the war with Voldemort has already began." He says sadly.
James's anger is growing as is his brothers. "How dare you? You're accusing us of being spies? We never asked to come here! That greasy bastard brought us here against our will. We would never work for Voldemort. He killed..." He feels Luke's hand being clamped over his mouth and stops his ranting.
"That's enough James. Take a few deep breaths and relax." Luke removes his hand from his very angry brothers mouth.
McGonagall flinches as the Dark Lords name is said. Her eyes narrow. Very few people had the courage to say his name.
Dumbledore smiles slightly. "As I suspected. I am sorry for setting you off young James. But I had to be sure." He turns to Snape and McGonagall ready to tell them of his findings.
Both Luke and James scrabble off the bed and stand. They didn't have their wands but they could do a bit of wandless magic (Since wands could be traced they had to find alternative ways of protecting themselves, if need be). They both yell a spell and their wands zip out of Snape's robe and into their out stretched hands. Both of them intern point them at the three very surprised Professors. Both boys are beginning to tremble with anger. They would not be found out.
Dumbledore raises an eyebrow as he watches Snape and McGonagall withdraw their own wands. "This has to be done James, Luke. They need to know who you really are. We need you two here with us. Not wondering around unprotected in America."
Luke glares and smirks. "Oh really Professor. I think we have been doing nicely on our own for the past five months. No one has tried to kill us and we are actually living our lives away from prying eyes."
Dumbledore sighs. "Luke. Your father was killed last month when he tried to attack the school. I assume that your name has been derived from his?" He looks to James. "James. Your friends have missed you. Young Weasley is in St. Mungo's suffering effects from an attack. And you've already seen Ms. Granger. She has refused to speak to anyone since Ronald's accident."
James snorts. "I don't see why I should care. They betrayed me. I thought things would be different after fifth year. But it was worse. While I was stuck with my muggle relatives, they were off on vacation. Forgetting about me. I won't go through it again. I don't care if Voldemort kills everyone in this school. I will not help you!"
Luke nods. "I don't care about my father. He disowned me the moment I refused the dark mark. I'm glad he is gone." His eyes are as cold as his brothers. "But I will not let you ruin what we have worked so hard for."
Professor Dumbledore blinks. Both boys were full of anger. "I will tell my staff who you are. I suggest that you place your wands away before one of you get hurt. NOW!" He thunders.
Neither boy flinch at his harsh tone. James eyes all three of them. "You will not tell them. I will." He reaches up and touches his eyes, removing the contacts that are in place. He then brushes his bangs to reveal his forehead. "Go on Luke." He urges his brother quietly while keeping his eyes shut.
Luke sighs and removes his own contacts. "Ok then Jamie. Lets do this. On the count of three. One. Two. Three" Both boys open their eyes. A pair of grey eyes and a pair of emerald green eyes glare at the three. "Are you happy now? You ruined our lives." Luke says in a whisper as he looks over at James. He draws his brother of five months into a hug.
James glares at Dumbledore. His emerald green eyes flashing dangerously. "I will join Lord Voldemort before I help any of you. You couldn't just leave us alone, dammit. We've lost so much already. Do you have to take away our humanity and freedom in the process?" He says from his brothers arms. "I guess your happy now? You won. You have brought back the savior of the Wizarding world. But at what cost? Because I can guarantee you there will be a price to pay. I may have been Harry Potter but I'm James O'Reilly now. Harry Potter is dead!" He spits out with rage.
Luke lets go of his brother. "Draco Malfoy died so that Luke O'Reilly could live. That will not change. You will not take away our family. Not now. Not ever!" His eyes flash dangerously also.
Dumbledore nods. "You two will have to be resorted then. If you insist upon keeping your new names." He says quietly. With those words said he turns and exits followed by McGonagall who gives both boys a shaky smile and Snape who gives both boys a deadly glare.
