AN: Hey everybody, here's the next chapter and I hope everyone likes it, Sorry it took a bit longer then the others, i really didnt want to write it because of the ending, it still breaks my heart! Anyways, some of the chapters are going to get darker. Can I get someone to read over the chapters and tell me spelling or grammer mistakes, when i scan through, i know i miss a lot. That would help a lot!

tropicalpunch9812 : I'm glad you liked it and I hope you keep reading it

TickleMepInK21 : haha, i read over that part in the story and I understand why you might had thought she was dating a girl but no, she isnt.

IvyMoon : I'm glad you like the story but I'm sorry to say she's not dating Diggory, you'll find out who it is in the story. I like the way your thinking about how James could spell something out for her but it's a little cliche, I'll think on it.

littlecutie007 : Haha, i would NEVER EVER EVER EVER... etc... pair someone up with Peter, the no good (insert improper words) but it was a good guess.

-Scp- : Thanks, it makes me feel a lot better about my writing!

I'll be updating soon, now on to the story!

December; the greatest and worst month of my entire life; the month that started the breakdown. That month was crystal clear to me and will forever be engraved in my mind. The joy, the happiness, the betrayal, it all started here.

"Okay, so here's the game, one of us asks a question and the others have to answer truthfully, alright?"

Everyone nodded to Robyn who gently put down bottles of cold soda and candy was sprawled out all over the floor. Lily cleared her throat while smiling happily at everyone, "Alright, I go first. Aiden, what's the worst thing you've ever done."

Aiden smiled and thought for a moment before popping a jellybean in her mouth, "The bet with James against Lestrange. Alright, Keira, what's your greatest fear?"

Keira shuddered as she answered, "Lightning, I mean, I like it when it rains, it's just the lightning that bothers me. Not the thunder either, I don't know why. Hmm, Robyn, how many boyfriends have you had?"

Robyn rolled her eyes as each girl leaned in close, they knew she dated every so often but weren't exactly sure, "1 boyfriend, dated a couple of times, anyways, Aiden, chocolate or vanilla?"

Aiden laughed, "Random. Well Vanilla actually, even though I love Cherry the most. Lils, have you and James gotten together yet?"

Lily threw a skittle at the girl who got hit in the eye (ow, your violent Lily!) "No, your stupid prat of a cousin still hasn't asked me! I mean, he used to ask me everyday last year but now, he doesn't even think it! Anyways, Keira…"

Lily thought for a moment before a grin spread across her face, "What did you do the night Aiden and Bellatrix got into a fight? You never came back and wouldn't answer us!"

Keira blushed and looked down at the ground, and then at Aiden for help but Aiden was busy studying the wall. "I uh—well… alright I guess the truth should come out. I'm dating Severus Snape."

Lily and Robyn both gasped and Keira watched there expressions changed from surprise, to disgust, then anger, "YOU'VE WHAT!"

Robyn growled dangerously, "You know the boy doesn't have a backbone! He's just another Slytherin and or rule was that we NEVER date a Slytherin! How long have you been with him?"

Keira was on the verge of tears but she held them back, "Ever since we all ditched Aiden because she told us she liked Lestrange! I mean, if Aiden was brave enough for something like that, so was I! You guys are supposed to be my best friends and back me up!"

Lily was just as red as her hair now, "Best friends who don't tell each other such secrets! We didn't even have a clue!"

Aiden sighed, she decided it was time to interfere, "I knew."

Keira had streaks of tears going down her face while Robyn calmed a bit and thought it through. Lily however wasn't about to give up her fight. "You knew? How come everyone's keeping secrets? It's stupid! Keira, you better break up with him."

Aiden narrowed her eyes and hit Lily over the head with a paper ball, "Lily, will you shut up a minute? We're not to only one's keeping secrets! I've seen you and Potter snog away somewhere and you won't even admit you like him! Robyn is always with Remus so you two wouldn't have even shown the signs that something was up until now! What happened to friends noticing when something's there? I don't know about you two but I support the relationship. Even if I don't care much for him, he makes her happy."

Lily just rolled her eyes and chewed on some more skittles while Keira smiled weakly at Aiden who didn't return the favor, so much for a girl's night. Everyone was aggravated with each other. The tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife and serve it to someone who will eat it until Robyn spoke up softly, "I don't like Snape either but I don't have a choice if that's what Kia really wants. I think you should accept it too Lils."

Lily sighed, "Just give me some time. Let's do something else… Makeovers!"

Aiden, Keira and Robyn grinned at how fast Lily could change moods and the girls were laughing and squealing the entire night.

With time, Lily was able to accept the fact that her best friend was with her worst enemy but it was alright, it was worth seeing her best friend happy. They were closer then every before now but the boys were still oblivious.

Everyone was now in Defense against the Dark Arts class, waiting for there teacher, Miss Fiona, to start there class. It was a combination of Slytherin's and Gryffindor's which doesn't mix well. Finally the classroom door was thrown open and Miss Fiona walked in with a slight smirk, "Welcome, today will be a sort of free day. I was instructed to start a dueling club, but I do not wish anyone to just join. I want the best, 3 from each of the houses each year. Now, we will have a little match today and the best 6 will be selected."

Whispers broke out as Miss Fiona called the Slytherin's up, inspecting each style and power of the spells thrown. It came down to Severus Snape, Rodolphus Lestrange, and Bellatrix Black. Aiden let out a small shiver as she saw the glare directed to her by Bella but quickly shrugged it off.

"Next up, Miss Ballard and Mr. Lupin. Both of you give it all you got. Begin."

Aiden stood in position and waited for Remus to make the first move, she watched as his lips begun to move and she quickly deflected the stunning spell. She moved quickly, "Expelliarmus!"

Remus moved just in time and threw one of his very own but Aiden reflected it back at him, Causing boils to spring from his left arm but he wasn't finished. "Densaugeo!"

"Protego." She didn't throw a spell at him this time, but waited for him to throw one instead. He seemed to sense this so he quickly lashed out, "Flagrate!"

A fire line was created, blocking everyone from the circle as they circled each other steadily, watching each others movements slowly, "Incarcerous!"

This time Aiden didn't see it coming as it wrapped around her legs. She scowled, "Nox!"

All the lights went out except for the light radiating off the fire around them. Aiden quickly muttered the counter curse, "Petrificus Totalus! Silencio!"

Remus deflected the first spell but was silenced and he narrowed his eyes and Aiden grinned, it was obvious as to who won this duel, "Accio wand."

Aiden twirled the wand in her fingers and everything was returned back to normal, "Good job Miss Ballard, you too Mr. Lupin. I haven't seen such a great duel since my days. Next, Miss Evans and Mr. Longbottom."

Aiden smiled as she lifted the silencing curse and handed back his wand and they sat down, "That was pretty good Remy, where did you learn to duel like that?"

Remus grinned, "I could say the same to you."

Aiden blushed and looked away, "In a pureblood family, you learn about it. Anyways, I'm sure you'll get a spot."

Aiden was right, by the end of class; Remus, Robyn and Aiden were all chosen for Gryffindor and everyone was now excited, looking forward to the New Year. They got congratulations from James and Sirius, who obviously were upset but they shrugged it off.

Robyn, Aiden, Lily, Keira, Remus, James, Sirius and Peter were all under a tree near the lake when Peter turned to them, "I'm going up."

James frowned, "Alright Peter, meet us for dinner then?"

Peter scowled and walked off, not even answering James question. Robyn furrowed her brows, "Not very cheery is he? He needs to get laid or something."

They laughed and sighed, not even noticing someone was snooping around, "Hmm, that's interesting. Rojas thinks Pettigrew should get laid. Oh, the perfect story for the school. I wonder what else is going on."

James kept looking at Lily and sighed, he wasn't sure if he should ask Lily out anymore but keep her as a friend. It was better then loosing her. "Hmm, Potter still seems to be after Evans, that's another."

Aiden got moved over to the lake and put her foot down on the frozen water. She smirked as she transfigured her shoes into a pair of ice skates and began to skate around. Sirius was looking around carefully, wasn't it dangerous? He shook off the feeling and watched her graceful steps and noticed that Lily, Keira and Robyn were all joining in. When they were out of hearing, James looked over to Sirius, "Quit worrying Siri, Aiden can take care of herself. She's proved it so many times."

Remus nodded, "Yea, I mean, last quidditch game against Ravenclaw, when that rouged bludger was after her, she took care of it. I still wonder who did it anyways."

Sirius scowled, "Who knows but that was really dangerous, I almost got hit!"

James smirked suddenly, "Yea, she was able to make at least 3 goals, that's my girl."

They all laughed and the person snuck into the shadows, writing furiously on a notebook while running back to Hogwarts.

The next day when the Marauder's went to the Great Hall, everyone was silent. They looked around uneasily and made there way over to the table and heard whispers but couldn't make out what they were saying. The doors slammed open not moments later and in came four angry looking girls, all holding crumbled newspapers. They stalked over to the boys and slammed them down at the same time, making the table shake and several dishes to fall and break but they weren't listening to it. "Look at this! It's absurd! Pathetic! Something Rita Skeeter would write!"

James carefully picked up the newspaper and read the headline 'Truth about the Marauder's and recently known Minx's of Hogwarts.' He looked down and read the bottom:

It is known that the great James Potter has been chasing after the beautiful and talented Lily Evans, but what is the story behind it? It had been known that at the Hufflepuff verses Gryffindor game that he had said he was sorry to Miss Evans, but what is the reason behind this you say? He had managed to bed the Head Girl and then went off with his dear cousin Aiden Ballard. He quoted "Yea, Aiden managed to do it 3 times too! That's my girl."

James crumpled the paper and looked over to the Ravenclaw table where the editor of the school newspaper, Rita Skeeter, was smiling as she answered the questions of younger students who obviously believed the stories. Remus took the paper from James who was still glaring daggers and read the next story carefully.

It is also known of Robyn Rojas and Remus Lupin's new relationship. But is this the cute couple that people have so believed it is? When Robyn was quoted, she answered this truthfully, "I got Peter laid." When will the truth come to Remus that his girlfriend had been unfaithful to him with his best friend none the less?

Remus growled dangerously and stood up furiously and walked out the door. Robyn was in no way going to let this slide so she jumped the table but was held back by Sirius and James, "Calm down Robyn, just come on, we need to go talk to Dumbledore about this."

Robyn glared daggers at Rita who was now smirking at her. Keira wasn't finished yet so before she left the great hall, she picked up a bowl of pudding and threw it all the way across the hall, hitting Rita in the face. She shrieked and people began throwing food all over the place, Professor's trying to calm the mess down. Keira smirked triumphantly, "Keira? Is that you?"

Keira laughed, "The bitch got what she deserved!"

Aiden shook her head and laughed, "I'm rubbing off on you too much!"

They laughed as they walked to Dumbledore's office. When they entered, they saw he was calmly sitting at his desk. He looked up and smiled warmly, "Well, what do we have here? What can I do for you?"

Sirius scowled and yelled, "YOU CAN START BY KICKING RITA SKEETER OFF THE BLOODY NEWSPAPER!"

Aiden shoved Sirius and sent him a glare before giving Dumbledore the school newspaper for him to read. They all waited in silence before Dumbledore got up, the twinkle in his eyes gone, "I'm sorry this had to happen to all of you. I can do what I can, please wait here."

Dumbledore exited the office and Lily bit her lip, "I don't suppose this was the best idea. I haven't seen him this mad since Aiden punched the living daylights out of Bellatrix."

Sirius chuckled, "That's something I will never forget!"

They laughed and waited as Dumbledore to return. When he did get back, the Marauder's turned serious this time. He sighed, "I did what I can. She isn't allowed to write anymore on you 7, nothing at all but I can not stop the rumors that would possibly arise."

The girls smiled and said at the same time, "I don't care; it's not like any of its true anyways."

They looked at each other and cracked a grin before they started laughing and Dumbledore's eyes sparkled again. They all left his office in great spirits.

"Hurry up James! Robyn will be here any minute!"

It was now December 6 and Robyn's birthday and Remus wanted everything to be perfect for her. "Aiden! Hurry up with the spell! Where's Sirius with the food? Lily! That doesn't go there! A little to the left! Good!"

Keira laughed lightly, sitting on the cold ground, "Calm down Remus, you act like it's your wedding!"

He blushed while everyone let out a little 'awww'. Robyn could be seen walking towards them now and Remus turned around to yell at them but saw everything was in perfect order. He scowled and turned back around from the smirking faces of his friends, "Robyn! Happy birthday sweetie!"

He kissed her on the cheek and she giggled, pulling away from his death grip, "I'll be here all night Remus, you can at least let me breathe."

He flushed red and Aiden bounced up and down, handing Robyn her present, "Open it now!"

Robyn laughed and pulled the beautiful silver ribbon from the red wrapped present. She took the paper off slowly and everyone watched Aiden stare wide eyed at Robyn, taking her sweet time. Robyn finally opened the cardboard box and she held her breath. Was this is? She looked at Aiden carefully who only smirked proudly. Robyn hugged her tightly and Aiden laughed, "Oh my god Aiden! I can't believe you got it! I'm going to wear it to the ball on Christmas day!"

Remus tried to get a peak but Robyn pulled it away from view, "No, not until the ball."

He pouted and everyone laughed. Robyn got some jewelry to go along with the dress from James and shoes from Aiden's parents. She also got a new bag with her name in gold stitching from Lily, the book 'Hexes and Jinx's: the right way' from Sirius, which wasn't found anywhere else ("You need it to be able to beat Remus and Aiden right?" Receiving a hug from Robyn while Aiden and Remus smacked him), restocking in her candy from Keira and lastly, Remus sat her down and opened a velvet blue box with a gold ring with a single sapphire. Robyn looked at Remus and then back down at the ring and she opened her mouth to say something but Remus cleared his throat, "Robyn, we've been together for a month now and I already know I want to be there for you. I promise myself to you."

Robyn smiled weakly before tears came from her eyes and she hugged and kissed Remus deeply. Everyone let out "Awww." And they received glares from Remus and Robyn. "Alright, enough of this mushy stuff! Let's have ourselves a party!"

The music began playing and James smiled at Lily, holding his hand out. "Care for a dance?"

Lily smiled brightly, "Yes I actually would, come on Robyn, Keira, Aiden, let's hit it!"

James's jaw dropped while Sirius and Remus sniggered at him. They watched as the girls danced closely, almost like they've done it hundreds of times, 'god James, stop being bloody stupid. There best friends, they must have danced sometime if they felt like dancing!' he groaned; 'now I'm talking to myself. This isn't good.' James noticed Sirius was drooling a little bit as Remus was blushing as he watched.

The girls smirked when they saw each of them in a trance and proceeded to dance closer. "Close your mouths, you'll attract flies."

The boys all shut there mouths immediately and smirked. Sirius took hold of Aiden and threw her into the lake. Remus pushed Robyn and Keira into the lake and James had trouble getting to Lily, "Bloody hell James, Lily's too small and you're still not getting her into the lake!"

Then there was a sharp scream coming from the lake. Everyone snapped there eyes at Aiden who was screaming. "SIRIUS BLOODY BLACK! MY HAIR!"

Everyone sniggered as the girl was worrying about her hair, which gave James the timing to throw Lily in the lake also. The boys all laughed, not even noticing that Aiden had gotten out and pushed James and Remus in. Aiden had her wand pointed out at Sirius. He took one look at her, seaweed hanging from her hair and clothes that he doubled over again. Aiden mouth curved into a smirk that a Slytherin would be proud of, she put binds on his legs and arms and he was starting to get worried. "Don't worry darling, its only payback!"

Aiden jumped onto the tree on a thick branch and tied the end of the ropes in it and proceeded to pull Sirius up who was squirming, "Aiden, I was only playing! Come on, this isn't funny!"

Aiden got him into the air and jumped down and smirked, "Awww, don't worry Siri, we wont leave you for too long."

James and Remus looked carefully at the other girls but they were too busy laughing to think about getting them. "So what should we do to dear Jamie and sweet Remy?"

'Damn it, I thought too soon!'

They all messed around, splashing water and soon Sirius was let down but not gently ("ow! Darn it Aiden! Couldn't you slowly pull me down?" She just sniggered). Keira had soon excused herself and James and Lily snuck off somewhere while Robyn and Remus cuddled somewhere else, leaving Sirius and Aiden to watch the stars.

School was out and the Marauder's were seeing off Peter whose mom wanted him home for the break. "Say hi to your mum for us Pete! Have fun and don't forget to write us so we can send our presents!"

Peter didn't make any notice that he had heard James as he boarded the train by himself. Remus sighed, "He's not himself lately; maybe we should say something."

Sirius rolled his eyes, "The little rat's just as clueless as ever. He only goes with those who had power; we used to have power over the school until this year when we stopped pulling pranks and he's probably found someone else."

They all agreed, Peter was a pushover, they all left the station and up to Hogwarts, unaware of the eyes on them on the train.

"Is everybody here?" A cold chilly voice spoke to people in the compartment. "I said is everybody here!"

It was clear that the woman was impatient and everybody nodded, not wanting to get on the bad side of the woman. "Everyone here is on revenge for the Marauder's or those stupid girls?"

Everyone nodded once again and she growled dangerously, but a hand on her shoulder calmed her down. "Don't Bella. Now, I have some ideas, but we need everyone's cooperation."

Bellatrix Black smiled at her boyfriend, Rodolphus Lestrange, as he told them of there plans for payback, sweet revenge.

"My pretty, I'll have you soon." Aiden felt her body tremble as she tried to sink away in the shadow. She wasn't sure who she was hiding from but she sensed it was necessary. "Come out and play wont you?"

The cold sick voice that sounded oddly like a hiss. She held a breath as her jade green eyes met blood red ones. She wanted to cry, shriek, run away, but her body wouldn't let her do any of this. "I'm COMING!"

Aiden let out a scream as she bolted out of her bed. She looked around and saw it wasn't even light outside. She felt the warm tears on her cheeks and she wiped them off slowly, making her way to the bathroom without disturbing her fellow roommates. She splashed water on her face and noticed the dark rings under her eyes. She had been having the same dreams since school let out and she didn't know why. She groaned and got her cloak, she needed some fresh air and time to think.

Walking down the halls always made her feel better. It was snowing outside and she smiled, 'the Marauder's are going to want to be the first out there.' "What are you doing?"

Aiden jumped and turned quickly to see Severus Snape. She smiled weakly but he didn't return the favor, "I was just walking. I could ask you the same."

He didn't say anything but looked out of the window too. Aiden studied him carefully. He had a glow about him now, not the usual cold demeanor she was used to and she figured Keira had something to do with this. "Why are you up?"

Severus locked eyes with her, "Thinking."

Aiden nodded and they continued to watch the snow fall silently. They didn't know how long they were watching the snow, but Aiden shivered despite herself. Severus only smirked, "Cold?"

Aiden nodded and he nodded in agreement. "Its funny how something so pure can cover all the evil of the world."

Aiden knew Severus had a double meaning to it. But she continued to watch the snow, "There is always a chance in this world. Someone to give it, and someone to receive it."

Severus nodded and turned away, "I'm leaving. Tell Keira to meet me tonight."

He walked off and Aiden smiled, Keira really did have a good affect on him. She just wondered how he could trust her like that.

"AIDEN GET UP! THERE'S SNOW AND I WANNA PLAY!"

Aiden scowled, she just got into bed 30 minutes ago and they finally wanted to get there lazy asses up? She rolled her eyes and buried herself in the blankets and pillows but James would have none of it. He jumped on the bed, whining like a little boy and Aiden had to smile at his antics, it always worked before. "Alright Jamie boy, I'm up."

James gave a squeal of delight that made Aiden put the back of her hand against his forehead, "Are you feeling alright? Maybe a potion and some rest and…" James narrowed his eyes and Aiden giggled, "I'm only kidding. Get dressed and I'll meet everyone in the common room."

James ran out of the room like a little boy and she shook her head softly, "My little Jamie, what would I do without him?"

Someone scoffed in the room and she turned to see Alice Prewett smiling at her, "Probably off trying to baby Remus or Sirius."

Aiden laughed as she looked through her trunk, "Staying for the holiday's Alice?"

The blonde haired girl with tight curls and bright blue eyes nodded her head. The girl was pretty, but she was just a bit chubby, but happy none the less. The girl was an angel. "Why don't you come play with us outside? I wouldn't fancy being alone for the holidays."

Alice brightened as she crawled out of bed and proceeded to change also. When both girls were in warm clothes, they walked down to meet Keira, Lily, James, Robyn, Remus, and Sirius, "Hey, Alice is coming with us."

James nodded, "Girls against boys."

Remus rolled his eyes, "It's uneven then James!"

James seemed to be in thought for a moment, "Aiden will be on our team then. She's more like a boy anyways."

Aiden scowled and threw a vase that almost hit James; luckily Remus saw this and pushed his head down. "Remus, you honestly need to stop saving his ass."

Remus grinned, "Then who else would there be to talk about some 'Jimmy' at night?"

James flushed deep red while Aiden grinned at this, "Did you say Jimmy? Ha, Ha, I thought you were over that James."

James rolled his eyes and ran out the common room, but not before sticking his tongue out. Aiden scrunched her nose up before running after him. Alice smiled, "Well they act more like brother and sister who are 5 years old."

They all laughed before following the two out slowly. When they got to the doors, they saw Aiden tackle James to the ground and as she smashed a snowball into his hair. He laughed and threw snow at her, giving him time to roll her over and pelt her with snowballs. "Hey you two! Are we going to have a snowball fight or what?"

Aiden thought for a minute, "How about partners? Keira and Remus, Lily and Sirius, James and Alice while Robyn and I are together?"

Everyone didn't have a problem so they ran off, gathering snowballs and making forts as fast as they can. Robyn and Aiden rolled there eyes at this as they used there wands to make a fort and snowballs. Aiden put a little white flag with a pirate scull to complete the fort and Robyn laughed, "Is that your mark or something?"

Aiden grinned; she put the flag everywhere she went. "Of course. Now, We have a date with some no good pranksters."

Robyn and she threw snowballs at the others who were still trying to build forts and snowballs, hitting Remus in the leg, Sirius in the forehead, and barely missing James who threw some in return which hit Aiden dead on. She rubbed her forehead and pouted, "That hurt. THIS MEANS WAR!"

Keira, Sirius, Remus, Lily, Robyn and Alice had gotten tired after a while so they sat on the steps as they watched Aiden and James still going at it. "How could they still go on? I'm tired!"

Lily giggled, "James and Aiden could go on for days I bet. They've spent every Christmas at home with family until this year, plus there in shape…"

Sirius scowled, "Are you implying that I'm fat?"

Alice laughed, "You sound like a girl Sirius, calm down."

Sirius huffed and crossed his arms, muttering under his breath and Remus smirked, "Alice does have a point. Sirius are you sure your not…"

Sirius threw a snowball at Remus, "Shut up mate."

"I'll get you Potter! This war isn't over yet!"

They all looked over to see James and Aiden had abandoned the snow and began tickling each other now. "Interesting isn't it?"

They all looked up to see an amused Dumbledore and a disappointed McGonagall. "This is childish Albus, we should have them stop and…"

Dumbledore bent down and gathered some snow as Professor McGonagall rambled on. He stood up straight and hurtled the snowball to her. She screamed furiously and Dumbledore chuckled, "Come on then, I'd like to have a snow war!"

Sirius and Remus had a mischievous grin while the girls looked worriedly at McGonagall who huffed and pelted a snowball after the old man, "ALBUS YOU WILL NOT GET AWAY WITH THAT!"

Aiden and James stopped and looked to see quite a sight. Dumbledore was running joyously around like a little kid while McGonagall was chasing him, trying to hit him with a snowball. Aiden grinned and pelted one at Dumbledore who was hit in the face. He stopped and looked at her before throwing one back. "TAKE COVER!"

The snow war was finally over, Remus, Robyn, James, Aiden and Dumbledore won while Lily, Alice, Keira, Sirius and McGonagall lost. They soon found out what a sore loser Professor McGonagall could be. She whined all the way up to dinner and during most of it while Professor Dumbledore rubbed the salt on the wound. They found it amusing. They were all in the common room now, drinking hot chocolate and sinking into the couches. When people were almost asleep, Aiden walked over and shook Keira and smiled, "Severus is waiting for you."

Keira gave her a curious look before hugging her tightly and sneaking out of the common room. Aiden smiled and slowly fell asleep on the couch.

Day's passed by and Christmas was known all around Hogwarts. Aiden was awaken to James whining and so she went downstairs and everyone opened presents happily while drinking hot cocoa and popping candy in there mouths. Echo almost 'killed' Sirius when he produced a gold watch from James parents and watched him fight the Niffler for it back. "Sirius! Honestly, do you really need it?"

Sirius pouted, "Its GOLD Robyn! Plus it came from James parents!"

Robyn rolled her eyes as everyone laughed as Sirius tried to pounce the Niffler who ended up scratching the living daylights out of him. He whimpered and Lily sighed, trying to fix him up. The door open and Dumbledore came in slowly looking grave as ever. They didn't think they've ever seen the light leave his eyes completely, they weren't the sky blue eyes, but looked black and lifeless. He was pale and his arms were shaking at his side, "A moment Miss Ballard, Mr. Potter?"

They nodded and got up slowly, making there way out to the hall where Dumbledore had to lean against the wall for support. His eyes were closed as tears fell from his eyes and he didn't even bother to wipe them off. "I'm sorry to say this, but Miss Ballard, you're parents… your parents are…"

Aiden immediately felt her heart race, her parents were what? In St. Mungo's? What was it? "Professor?"

Dumbledore looked up at her and sighed, "They are dead Aiden; Voldemort killed them last night."

AN: Tell me how you feel about the chapter because i'm a lil spektical (or however you spell that) about putting it up. I thought it was a little appropriate though, to set everything up for later chapters. The next chapter is going to be depressing, (wouldnt you if you found out your parents were dead?) so there's not much to say, i'll try to get two chapters up tomorrow so you'll have something to look forward to. I always want know what you all think about Keira and Severus, or maybe Keira in general. Do you like them toether? Do you like Keira? Is she stupid to put into the story? Things like that.

Hugs and Kisses,

Silverdragon86