A.N.:Yeah, I know… I took a really really really really really x infinity long time to update. Whoopdee doo. But what can I say? School started. That's my only excuse. Even though it is already 3 months into the school year. Thanks to everyone who reviewed though. Here's chapter 10.
Chapter 10: Answers-
"Bellatrix." Lucius called the name of his partner-in-crime. She turned her head and smiled that sinister, sly smile of hers.
"Yes, Lucius?"
"The seed has been planted. You just need to take care of Potter for me. Then Evans will come running to us," Lucius said.
"And we'll be standing here, waiting for her with open arms," Bellatrix said, grinning wider.
"Oh yes. I will make sure she does not fulfill that prophecy," he said.
"The Dark Lord will be very pleased with you," Bellatrix said. She lifted her finger towards Lucius' face and traced it along his jaw, stopping at his lips. He grinned and parted his mouth a little, suggestively. Bellatrix then leaned forward and met his lips with hers.
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When Lily got back to the common room that night, she saw James sitting with his head in his hands. His friends were beside him, along with Ezmerelda, who was sitting near Peter and away from James. They all looked up at her as she entered the room.
"James!" Lily cried, running towards him. He stood up as she reached out to hug him. A somewhat perplexed look came about his face, but then he just smiled and hugged her back.
"What happened to you, Evans?" he asked. They broke apart from their embrace.
"Me? What about you? You… you just disappeared…"
"Lily, you were the one who disappeared in the wood. I couldn't find you anywhere," James said.
"What? But I followed you… and, and… wait. Is this some sort of a joke?" Lily asked.
"What? A joke? No way!"
"James Potter, if this is some sort of trick you're playing, it is not funny!" Lily said. James could see that she was being serious. He gripped her shoulders and looked into her eyes.
"Lily, listen to me. I would never do such a thing to you. Honestly. I don't know what exactly happened out there in the wood, but it was no joke," he said. Lily wiped her watery eyes and looked at him desperately.
"I'm sorry, James. I was just so scared," Lily said.
"I know," he said. He hugged her, and she buried her face in his arms and sobbed.
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Ezmerelda watched as the Gryffindor king hugged her best friend. She didn't want them together, and she wasn't sure why. She was hoping it wasn't jealousy, and reassuring herself that it was just her being protective of Lily, who was like her own sister. Either way, she did not want to see the two of them acting so… intimate towards each other. She tried to ignore them and engage Peter in a conversation about their Potions project, but even then it was no use. She could not keep her thoughts away from James Potter. And sadly, it was all Bellatrix's fault.
The seed had been planted.
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Well, even if I took a long time to update, I do hope this chapter hasn't been disappointing. A little short, perhaps, but then again so are all the chapters. So I hope you enjoyed it. Please leave me a review, and Merry Christmas.
Next chapter: TBA