Disclaimer: See first chapter
A/N: I finished the last chapter like two weeks ago but I haven't been able to get on the net so I kept writing. For all of you who have forgotten, a few chapters ago Carlie and Lyndsay found a body a Marco's party and they had to testify in court as witnesses. Originally in The Power Within they were given laptops but in the revised edition they were given cell phones.
Chapter 20: On the Stand
It was a beautiful mirror. Large with crystals at each corner. The writing that was engraved on it twisted and curved exquisitely.
Lyndsay looked into the glass but she did not see herself. Smiling wickedly at her was Will Rock, the man responsible for the body at Marco's party. His eyes flashed scarlet and his hand reached through the mirror and pulled her back……….
She sat up and groaned. Shit. That couldn't be a sign of the future. She was just nervous about the court appearance today. Rolling out of bed, Lyndsay decided she needed to talk to someone.
/Anyone out there/ She messaged. It was early, ten to six to be precise.
/This isn't safe. Call me./ Jess sent back.
Lyndsay hadn't used the cell in ages. They'd been lazy with it and she had to keep it from her parents. But now since they knew she could use it along with the rest of her friends.
She summoned it with a click of her fingers and was dialling Jess' number.
"I've got major news. There is a demon in Hogwarts." Jess didn't bother to greet her.
Lyndsay considered this. "Now you know what it felt like when we had Mallory."
"This is different. The demon made a deal with the teacher, the same teacher who is being possessed by you-know-who." Jess explained.
"No I don't know who." Lyndsay said.
Jess gritted his teeth. "Voldemort. Don't make me say the name again."
Lyndsay laughed and continued. "I just had a dream about Will Rock. I'm really nervous about today. What happens if we get caught out using magic again?"
"I recon Carlie's nervous too. She won't tell me though. She gets to leave halfway through school with is cool." Jess replied.
"Me too. Lewis, Keisha and Jax have to speak as well."
"If you are really nervous I could skip class and come. I can sit there and be invisible, one of my many wondrous talents." Jess suggested.
"I don't want you to get in any trouble over us." Said Lyndsay.
"I won't. I think I will show up. Don't tell Carlie or she'll flip."
Lyndsay laughed. "Alright. My lips are sealed. Thanks for talking Jess, it's made me feel much better."
"What are friends for?" She could hear him smiling.
"Is there any reason you are up this early?" She asked.
"No. I just couldn't sleep. Lucky for you huh?"
"Lucky for me." Lyndsay agreed.
"Wow. Looking sharp Carls." Fred remarked when he saw Carlie's outfit. "You look very professional."
"I look like I'm going to sell bibles." Laughed Carlie. She was wearing a white long sleeved blouse and tailored pants. Her hair was it's natural colour of black and pulled back neatly into a bun.
"You are so lucky you get to miss class." Angelina said. The group consisting of Angelina Johnson, Lee Jordan and Fred and George, were chatting to Carlie on their way to Charms.
"What are you all doing here?" Professor McGonagall advanced on the group. "Get to class. Mason, the headmaster wants to see you before you leave."
Carlie waved goodbye and hurried after McGonagall. Carlie knew where Dumbledore's office was but McGonagall lead her there anyway. After she spoke the password Carlie jumped on the moving staircase and headed up.
"Professor?" She tapped hard on the door. She pushed it open and stuck her head in. No one appeared to be there so she walked in.
The fireplace erupted in green flames and Carlie jumped back in surprise. Out stepped her mother, dressed in a similar outfit.
"Hello Carlie. If Dumbledore's not here then we should leave." Miranda said.
"That won't be necessary Miranda." Dumbledore had appeared and was now sitting at his desk, surveying the two. "It's nice to see you again. Would you care for a sherbet lemon?"
"No I'm fine." Miranda answered but Carlie reached forward and took one.
"I'm very interested in why Carlie has to testify in a muggle court." He continued.
"I'm not allowed to say to much Professor." Carlie explained. "The police told me to."
Dumbledore's eyes twinkled. "Ah but I will not be attending or speaking to the ones in question."
Miranda chewed her lip as a sign of impatience. Carlie summed up what had happened quickly. "I went to a party with my friends and we found a body. My friend Lewis was with the guy who killed him at some point in the party. I have to testify that Lewis was with us when we found the body."
Dumbledore asked Miranda a few questions like 'when will she be back?' and 'does she have to leave again?'
Carlie soon found herself whizzing through the floo system and stumbling out of her fireplace. She dusted her pants off and smiled when she saw her home, just as she'd left it.
Miranda did not stumble when coming out of the fireplace. She took Carlie by the shoulder and steered her towards the door.
"here we go again." Carlie breathed.
Lewis had been the first to recite the whole night in question. He did well, he said he had only been with Will for a small portion of the night and that he had been with them the rest of the time.
Jax went next. He did not crack a joke once and spoke with all seriousness. Keisha stumbled a bit because she did not want to admit in front of everyone that she was tipsy when they'd found the body.
Carlie spoke slowly and was asked many questions. She had to make the lie that it was Miranda who had taken her and Lyndsay to the party and that she'd had a lighter on her. It sounded slightly suspicious but no one raised any objections.
Lyndsay was asked the most questions. The hardest one to answer was how she'd seen the body when it was completely dark. She'd used the excuse that there had been a clearing where she'd been standing and the moonlight had shone on it. As she stepped down she caught Will's eye. He grinned at her and his eyes flashed red.
LINE
The mirror was the same. Lyndsay walked up to it once more but neither Will or herself was in it. Lewis stood grinning madly at her, his eyes a deep scarlet. He reached out and she screamed.
"Are you feeling alright?" Lyndsay asked Lewis the next day.
He was surprised by the question. "Yeah why?" He closed his locker and looked at Lyndsay suspiciously.
She shrugged. "Just asking." She stuck her head in her locker and when she turned to Lewis he looked ridged.
"Hello." He said in a hard voice. "Lyndsay isn't it?"
"Yeah." She answered. "Who are you?"
"Carl Nobis." He answered happily. "You're a psychic. I can feel it."
Lyndsay nodded. "Yes I am."
"You're much more sensitive than most. Interesting."
"Why are you in Lewis?" She asked.
"Because I can. Your friend interests me. He has a slight sensitivity that I can use to my advantage. I can whisper things to him and he will obey."
"You possessed Will Rock didn't you?" Lyndsay's voice squeaked. "You made him kill his best friend."
Lewis/Carl nodded. "Yes I did. I have a thing for band members. Lewis here drums for one."
"Get out of him. You have no idea who you are messing with." Lyndsay growled.
"Little girl, you have no idea who you are messing with."
Lewis went ridged and groaned. "Sorry. I totally spaced."
Lyndsay sighed. When could she just have a normal day?
"Here's something." Said Jess and Carlie leaned down over the Book of Shadows to see.
"Ssu-yu-chien" Carlie read.
"Precious Mirror of the four elements." Said Jess.
"The mirror can be used to trap spirits and other worldly creatures. Mostly used as a way to exorcise mortal being and half-breeds, the mirror contains the powerful essence of the elements." Carlie recited.
"Recon that will work on Quirrel?" Jess asked.
Carlie smiled. "The only question is, where is this mirror?"
"The Ssu-yu-chien was never left in the possession of one for long as its true home is with the elements who created it." Jess groaned. "Why is everything lost?"
"Who knows. Everything that has to do with us is lost. The book was lost, the mirror is lost." Carlie laughed.
"Fine. We need to find a spell that will help us summon it or at least see where it is." Jess lifted the book. "Come on book. Show us a spell."
The pages began to flick wildly as if a wind was blowing them. It soon settled on a page and Carlie and Jess looked down upon it.
"Mirror Mirror" They said simultaneously.