Chapter 7: Oriundus Abyssus! – Arise from Hell!

Once everyone had left for King Cross Station, May turned towards the portrait that stood in the middle of the stairs, which was always covered by a pair of ragged black curtains. Carefully she uncovered the portrait, where Sirius's mother laid asleep.

'Morning mother,' May wickedly grinned, 'I will be needing the Black's family password.'

Sirius's mother awoke and squinted her eyes as she saw the abomination in front of her. May was bathed in a green light, as her body slowly transformed into what looked like a demon. A set of sharp fangs decorated May's teeth, sharp claws now replaced what used to be nails; two black stripes decorated each side of her cheeks; her hair had grown twice as long, almost reaching the floor; and a set of tiger ears decorated the top of her head, which was accompanied by long white tale that wagged back and forth in anticipation.

'DEMON! DEVIL! GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!' Sirius's mother screamed out the top of her lungs in fear, which cause the other house portraits to awaken.

May laughed at the portrait's outburst and leapt into the portrait. This caused the other house portraits to shake in fear as they saw the portrait of Sirius's mother covered in a green light and where the picture used to be…it was now covered in darkness, only the screams of Sirius's Mother could be heard.

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On the way to the King Cross Station, Mrs. Weasley had become tired of the silence that surrounded the little group. In order to fire up a conversation, she decided to stick to a few simple questions. As the conversation got going, Mrs. Weasley spoke a little about her brothers, Fabian and Gideon Prewett, who had died together as they fought Voldemort's Death Eaters. Mrs. Weasley also expressed her hopes that both Harry and Alex could get along, and then preceded to ask them if they would look after each other. As they approached King Cross Station, Harry had quickly learned of the nickname that Alex had reserved for him. Little Brother.

'Hurry up little brother! You don't want to make us late.' Alex teased as he walked in front of them as they entered the Station. Alex quickly gazed behind him and snickered at Harry's indignant reaction.

Just because Alex was older than him by at least five months, it didn't give him the right to call him that, besides…they weren't even brothers! As Alex continued to teased him, Harry had quickly become fed up of being called little brother and almost had started a fight with Alex. Sirius had tried to prevent a fight between Harry and Alex by growling at them but it didn't work. The only thing that stopped Harry from making Alex into a ball of mush was Mrs. Weasley. For Mrs. Weasley had told them if they continue to act like brats, she would make do chores all year long, even if they had to miss their school year at Hogwarts.

After finally arriving at Platform Nine and Three-Quarters and seeing the Hogwarts Express a waiting for them…it filled Harry with such a joy that he couldn't help but smile. There was not a single spot upon the platform that was not filled with Hogwarts students, who were saying goodbye to their loved ones and chatted with their friends. As Harry tried to spot Ron and Hermione, he heard a girl's voice calling out to Alex.

'Alex! Alex!' yelled a brunette with waist length hair and whose facial features looked almost familiar to Harry. Harry couldn't recognized who she was but he couldn't shake the feeling that he had seen her before.

Once the girl had reached them, she threw her herself straight towards Alex, who had engulfed her in the biggest bear hug. Alex chuckled as he put the girl down. Harry then saw Sirius sniff the girl's hand, which quickly drew the girl's attention.

Alex grinned, 'Eliza, meet dad!' said Alex as he pointed to Sirius.

Harry rolled his eyes. Sirius had done it again. Harry wondered what other things Sirius had been keeping from him and what other surprises were in store for him this year.

The girl's brown eyes widen as she looked between Sirius and Alex. 'I'm not lying.' Alex reassured her as he pushed her towards Sirius.

'Dad?' Eliza asked as she bended down to Sirius's level. Sirius responded with a small bark as he waged his tail.

Eliza then smiled before engulfing Sirius in a tight bear hug. 'When Mom said you were dark, tall and handsome…I thought that maybe…but I never pictured this' Eliza stammered and then grinned.

Alex couldn't stand it anymore and doubled over in laughter. Harry on the other hand, was able to hold on a bit longer but in the end he gave in for the look on Sirius's face had been priceless!

'I'm just joking!' declared Eliza between giggles, 'I just hoped that maybe I would have been able to have met you on a more formal occasion. Mom has told be everything about you, Dad.' Eliza told Sirius as she scratched him behind the ears.

Mrs. Weasley cleared her throat, which quickly made Alex and Harry stop laughing at once. 'I know that your Father feels the same way dear. By the way I'm Mrs. Weasley and the boy beside your brother is Harry Potter. What's your name dear?' Mrs. Weasley asked the girl politely.

Eliza smiled at her and made a small curtsey before answering. Harry could tell that Eliza had the same stuck up air about her that Alex possessed. Yet unlike Alex, who liked to wear the latest of fashions…Eliza seemed to be the type of girl who liked to dressed plainly but in a fashionable way. Harry also had begun to make quick comparisons between Eliza and Alex, who unlike Alex…Eliza was a mix between Sirius's and May's features, but Sirius's features where still more predominant.

'My name is Elizabeth Jade Black. It is nice to meet you Mrs. Weasley and Mr. Potter.' Eliza greeted them. 'But you may called me Eliza instead of Elizabeth.'

'She was barely a year old, well exactly seven months when Dad got sent to Azkaban.' Alex whispered to Harry.

'There you are!' said a blonde girl with penetrating green eyes that could rival Harry's.
'Allistar and I have been looking all over for you!' the girl panted, who Harry recognized to be a fourth year Slytherin. The Slytherin girl was the one, who Malfoy loved to taunt when Harry was not around. Harry had heard rumours that the girl and her brother where Malfoy's cousins.

Eliza turned towards the girl and sweetly smile, 'I was looking for Alex and here he was with Harry. Aleah, I want you to meet my new brother,' Eliza indicated as she pointed to Harry, 'or at least I think he is going to be, right dad?' Eliza turned to look at Sirius.

Aleah looked confused as she saw Eliza talk to the dog; but brushed it off just as quickly as she saw Sirius gave a small bark in approval as he got up on his back legs and then proceeded to lick Harry's face.

Being attacked by Sirius in dog form was weird experience for Harry but he had to admit that it was fun. Especially since Harry got to enjoy seeing Alex's face full of resentment towards him. It was not like Harry like to be on Alex's bad side but he would just do it to get even with Alex.

'How did she behave? I hope she was in her best behaviour.' Alex asked Aleah as he lifted an eyebrow towards Eliza, who had began to scratch Sirius's behind the ears. Harry could tell that Sirius loved the attention for he had made himself very comfortable on Alex's trunk.

'Of course! She was the best guest we had in years!' Aleah assured him as she handed him a small brown package. 'It's from my brother. He said you would know what to do with it and he also said to give you this.' Aleah told him as she handed him a small note that she took from her robes' left side pocket. Alex just smiled in thanks and quickly began to read the letter.

The train whistle was heard giving off is first warning and the second whistle was to be expected to be in five minutes from now to indicate departure. Everyone quickly said their goodbyes and headed off to the train. Harry stayed behind to speak to Sirius for a moment as Mrs. Weasley went in search of her own children to give them their proper goodbyes.

'I remember and I promise to be careful.' Harry began to tell Sirius as he scratched him behind the ears. 'After all I did promise but about Alex…'

Sirius growled at him.

'Alright…I'll make sure he doesn't get into trouble.' Harry responded not liking the oath that Sirius had made him take early that morning.

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'Watch where you going would you!' exclaimed Alex to a girl with long brown hair, who had almost run him over in the passageway of the train.

'I'm sorry.' she apologized as quickly as she had come and continued to be on her way without taking a single glance at him. The only thing that Alex could see was a shiny badge that adorned the right side of her chest and the Slytherin insignia on the front of her backpack.

Alex grinned, 'Not bad!' he murmured to himself as he saw her retreat to one of the compartments. Alex smiled, 'Not pretty nor plain but just right…for a date or two…if I feel generous.' Alex chuckled.

'Are you planning to stand there all the way to Hogwarts, or are you coming in? May I remind you that we have a lot of things to do…and not to mention the amount of time it takes to plan them, you know!' exclaimed a voice behind him.

Alex turned around to face his favourite friend and almost twice remove cousin. 'I was just looking for you!' Alex responded coyly as he took one more glance at the compartment where the girl had entered.

'Right!' said Allistar, as he re-entered the compartment shaking his head in displeasure.

Alex rolled his eyes for he had completely forgotten how much of a pain Allistar was. Allistar was the type of guy who didn't like to be left behind or to be left waiting. From a very young age, Alex had learned that Allistar was the possessive type and didn't like to share anything with anybody, for he preferred to destroy his toy than to let Alex play with it…or anyone else for that matter.

Alex entered the occupied compartment and sat across from Allistar. Allistar had been writing vigorously on a medium size notebook, when he saw Alex come in. 'Bertha, Shawn, look who bothered to show up!' Allistar mocked.

Alex clenched his teeth, 'I got detained, alright!' Alex defended himself. 'Besides, does anyone know of a brunette Slytherin Prefect who likes to run people over like a banshee?'

Both Bertha and Shawn looked at each other as a silent agreement passed between them. Bertha Preston was not your average pretty blonde girl…she was more likely to be the biggest threat to a teenage boy's ego. It didn't matter that Bertha was the prettiest girl Alex had laid his eyes on but her six-foot height was something to be feared. Shawn Weston on the other hand was not as tall as Bertha but he was just as dangerous in the looks department. Shawn had a charm about him that won every girl over, which Alex completely envied.

'I believe that our Star Prefect, Nicole Jennifer Brigton. Also known as Nikky by her closes friends or NJ by Draco and Pansy Parkinson' Allistar stated and then he grinned as a thought occurred to him. 'I see…that would explain your tardiness. You like her!' Allistar pointed out as he put his notebook down. Allistar's grey steel eyes sparkled in mischief as he ran a hand trough his dirty blond hair.

'I don't! I'm just curious that's all! After all, it is nice to know the enemy before you strike.' Alex exclaimed as his own blue eyes sparkled in mischief. 'Speaking of enemies…how is our dear cousin Draco doing? Does he know that I'm here?'

'If he did, he would have showed his presence by now.' Stated Allistar as he wrinkled his nose in disgust. 'Now for the matter at hand, I have made a list of things we can do this year for starters.' Allistar indicated as he picked up his notebook to show it to Alex.

Alex's eyes widened in surprise as he took the book from Allistar and began to flip through the pages. 'I say…you have been busy for the past four years. Now what's this?' Alex pointed out as he notice that the last page of the notebook was title Alex.

Allistar grinned, 'Just a blank page to write down your ideas. Now as for my list…which one do you want to do? We could sabotage Draco's toiletries? Or we could change Crabbe's and Goyle's grade to an Excellent?' Allistar asked excitedly.

Alex lifted an eyebrow, 'I guess those are your first picks.' Alex stated as he notice that all four hundred pages out of five hundred pages have been filled back and forth with ideas.

'Well?' asked Allistar impatiently.

Alex took a deep breath, 'It is a hefty list but I am sure we can accomplish it all this year without a single problem. Now hand me your quill or what ever the thing you were writing with.'

Allistar quickly complied to Alex's demand and handed him a black pen, which had his family logo on it written in gold, that read:

Muncaster Castle
Open for Tours
Monday to Friday
11 am to 3 pm

'What are you going to do?' Allistar asked curiously as he tried to take a pick at what Alex was writing.

'Have faith would you…after all you have always said that I'm the brains of the family.' Alex stated as he handed the notebook to Allistar.

'I'm beginning to have my doubts.' Allistar stated as he read what Alex had written down.

1. Become the most popular boys in school
2. Have the perfect girlfriends to match said popularity
3. Be written down in Hogwarts history as one of the best.

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On the way back to 12 Grimmauld place, the street where deserted and even the sky had showed signs of rain.

'I don't like this.' murmured Tonks as she looked around, her left hand reaching for her wand, which was located on the left side pocket of her robe.

'Stay calm and cool.' whispered Lupin. 'We need to stay alert in case of an attack.' Tonks saw Lupin look back to Mrs. Weasley, who was walking right behind them along with Sirius.

Tonks felt really scared, but not for her safety. She was mostly worried about Lupin. She had finally told him last night that she loved him but he had just ignored her by telling her that he had mix feelings. Tonks frowned and narrow her eyes as she saw a black cat run across the street to someone's backyard.

'I just hope that the children are okay.' Mrs. Weasley hoped as they went across a small bridge that separated the neighbourhood and small children's park.

'I believe they're fine. Dumbledore knows what he is doing.' Lupin assured them.

How can he be so damn calm? thought Tonks, as she quickly gazed at him. Then again, he was always like this…always distant and unfeeling.

'Finally!' muttered Mrs. Weasley as they saw 12 Grimmauld place appear between house number 11 and 13.

As they entered, Tonks' mouth fell open. The small entrance to the Black's family house was now as big as the Hogwarts landing. A big chandelier hang in the middle of the great entrance, a beautiful Persian rug decorated the middle of the floor, and the furniture itself was made of fine gold, silver and golden oak.

Mrs. Weasley just stood there rooted in her place as she marvel at the site and state of the house. Even Sirius had transformed back, at first he looked stun and then he didn't look too happy at all.

As for Lupin, Tonks couldn't stop staring at him. His profile against the golden mirror was too much for her. For the mirror seemed to be magical and only reflected the beauty of ones heart. And at this very moment all Tonks could see was Lupin's handsomeness being reflected just for her.

Footsteps could be heard coming down the main stairs, heels hitting the wood of the stairs ever so carefully. Sirius walked to the foot of the stairs, his face full of determination as his mind reeled with the things he needed to say to his wife. Tonks grinned at the first sight of golden fabric. Tonks had the feeling that Sirius was eating his words by now by the look of his face. May had now descended wearing a golden Greek dress. May's now black hair had been done in an elegant bun, which only allowed certain key locks to be loose; she wore a golden diamond necklace, with matching earring and bracelets. Tonks wondered if she could ever have the same impression upon Lupin, just like May had done on Sirius. Could she make herself look like a goddess for her wolf in shining armour? Tonks wondered.

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'Sorry we took so long.' apologized Hermione as she and Ron entered the compartment where Harry was staying.

Harry just smile at then and before long introductions and welcome backs were given to Luna, one of Ginny's friends and to Neville.

They ride to Hogwarts had become a very quiet one and Harry patience was wearing thin. 'Where you able to find out anything about Rufus Singultus?' asked Harry.

Hermione didn't get a change to say anything before Luna piped in. 'Rufus Singultus? I have heard of it once. My father wrote an article on it for the Quibbler, and according to his findings…. Rufus Singultus is a beast that sucks the soul out of its victims to make them part of its own. Once the beast has accomplish this, then he prepares the memories that came with the soul his own, which he uses to feed upon as it learns everything there is about you. It is very scary to know that your soul will never obtain peace as long as the beast lives.'

Everyone was looking at Luna with interest but there was one thing wrong with her tale. Rufus Singultus was a spell and not a beast as how she had described it. Harry once again looked at Hermione for the answer he was looking for, but Hermione seemed very interested in what Luna had to say.

'Luna did you father ever write about those who came back to life after having suffered from Rufus Singultus?' Hermione asked with interest.

Luna adjusted her upside down glass to get a better look at Hermione. After Luna was satisfied with her observations she answer. 'There is has only been one person to be brought back, I believe his name was Cody Rokklyn, an Australian hunter who loved to hunt in the darkest of jungles. But, the way he was brought back was just as mysterious as the beast itself that had attacked him. A witness swore to have seen flash of light in the shape of a crocodiles just seconds before he was declared alive. After that people swear that Rokklyn was never the same man, for he possessed unearthly powers and walked the path of darkness.'

Both Harry and Hermione looked at each other as the same thought travelled in their heads. Was it possible that May would become like Rokklyn? But then again how true was the tale that Luna had told them?

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'Where you able to meet with Elizabeth?' May asked as she closed her eyes in pleasure as Sirius trailed kisses down her neck. The silken bed sheets felt like heaven in contrast with the wore down ones, that she and Sirius used to share.

Sirius chuckle as he looked towards her. 'Would you believe me if I told you that she shares your sense of humour?'

May opened her eyes and glared at Sirius the best way she could, which was a hard task to do when he wasn't looking straight at you, as he laid in top of her. His eyes ever trailing the movement of her rising chest as the neckline of her dress moved in the same rhythm.

'I supposed…you considered that a bad sign?' May asked irritated, as Sirius began to trail the design of her necklace with his index finger.

At hearing the tone of her voice, Sirius looked straight into her eyes. 'That will depend of whether or not she has also picked up on your bad habits.' He teased.

May had enough and pushed him away from her and quickly began to get up from the bed, which she soon found out to be a hard task. Sirius had a good chunk of her skirt in his right hand, which he was using to pull her towards him.

Sirius was grinning from ear to ear, 'Are you going to finally tell me how you managed to change my parents home into a palace?' he asked raising an eyebrow at her.

May sigh before giving into Sirius' tugs and once she was back into his arms, she began to tell him everything.

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'Wow!' exclaimed Sienna Emily Brigton, who was one of Aleah's best friends. Sienna was half British and half Spaniard. But what made her unique at Hogwarts was that she was a Muggle born, who had been sorted into the Slytherin house. 'I can't believe it! Is it possible to exchange one house from another with just one spell?' asked Sienna, as her chestnut eyes widen in surprise.

Eliza chuckle, 'It is not a secret.' Eliza responded. 'All you need is the family password from both houses to make the transfer or exchange. Look at it this way,' Eliza began, 'When you want a buy a house you give the house a special name, which becomes the family password. If you ever want to change houses but you don't want to move from the neighbourhood, then you do the exchange. The only trick is that the outside of the house stays the same…but the inside of the house changes.'

'In other words,' Aleah grinned, 'Who ever enters the Aztec's palace will find a nasty surprise!'

'Exactly.' giggle Eliza.

'I can just picture your father's face when he enters your grandparents' home.' stated Jenna Weston, a brunet with puffy shoulder length hair, who was another of Aleah's best friends.

Eliza smiled as she began to play with her sapphire pendant that hung around her neck. Both Aleah and Jenna exchange knowing looks before pulling out their own pendant. Aleah had an Alexandrian and Jenna a ruby pendant. The only one that felt out of place was Sienna as she looked at the three matching pendants.

'Why is it that all of you have one?' Sienna asked lifting an eyebrow at them as she tried to hide her hurt feelings.

'In order to have one,' Aleah began, 'you need to have a gold fish, which you need to love with all your heart. Then you will get your necklace.' Aleah simply stated.

'Is that all?' Sienna asked as she moved a strand of her long brown hair away from her face.

All three girls nodded in response.

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'Come on you can't still be mad! I understand that it wasn't fair for Parkinson to also get a Prefect badge but at least you should feel honoured about the badge you carry.' Stacey Polack stated as she put her long curly blond hair into a pigtail.

Nikky, just glared at her best friend, 'Easy for you to say…since it is not you who has to deal with Malfoy and Parkinson.'

Stacey's emerald eyes flashed in amusement, 'Big deal! You will just have to tame then just like you did with Todd and me.'

Fabian Todd Prewett looked up from his Quidditch Magazine as the moment he had heard his name. His brown eyes which where almost covered by his messy red hair, narrow into slits as he looked from one girl to another. Ever since his first year at Hogwarts nothing had gone right for him, except for the two true friends he had gained.

The more Todd looked at the girls the more he didn't like it, especially the smile that Stacey was giving him. Stacey was the opposite of Nikky and that was a close to the truth that anyone could get. Stacey was wild and boy crazed, which always gave him more than enough trouble to handle. As for Nikky, she was a centered person, always knowing what to do in case of a problem and what they need to study before an exam. Unlike Stacey, Nikky was an aid and not a pain in the rear.

'What are you two gossiping about now?' Todd asked lifting an eyebrow at them.

Stacey who was sitting beside him, snuggled up to him, 'Weren't you listening?' Stacey sweetly asked. Nikky who sat across from them looked ready to kill Stacey if she made one more move on Todd and of course…Stacey knew this.

Stacey placed a hand on Todd's leg as she began to draw small circles on it. Todd closed his eyes. Stacey was always doing this to him; she enjoyed making him uncomfortable. 'If it is about the prefect badge…I say that you should have it instead,' he told Stacey, 'maybe then you will learn to behave properly.' Todd stated as he went back to reading his magazine.

Stacey's mouth fell open and she quickly moved away from him, her cheeks red from embarrassment. Nikky was smirking and in the back of her mind she wanted to congratulate Todd, with more than just a pat in the back. Stacey could read Nikky's thoughts and was about to say something when their door compartment opened.

Sienna poked her head in, 'Nicole, can I ask you something?'

Nikky rolled her eyes, 'That would depend on the request?'

That was all the encouragement that Sienna needed to enter the compartment to sit beside her big sister. Stacey grinned, for she knew that Sienna never talks to Nikky unless it was to ask for money. Nikky share her allowance with her sister and this was one of the reasons why Nikky was always broke.

Sienna smiled at Nikky as sweet as possible before stating her request. 'I need you to buy me a gold fish. I promise to be really good this year!'

Nikky closed her eyes impatience, 'May I ask why in Merlin's bear would you want with a gold fish?'

'If I have a gold fish, I get a necklace. Thanks, sis! I knew I could count of you!' Sienna said excitedly as she left the compartment, leaving Nikky with the word "No" in her mouth.

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'Remus can we talk?' asked Tonks as she entered Lupin's new bedchamber.

Lupin had not choice but let her enter, since she had already invited herself in. 'What do you wish to talk about?' asked Lupin as he put his book on top of the bedside table. Lupin's most favourite reading place had always been the bed every since he could remember. Lupin tried to quickly get up from the bed but before he could stand up, Tonks had placed a hand on his chest as she sat beside him.

'This is place is good as any.' she whispered to him.

Lupin felt his breath hitch in his throat as she lean in to kiss him. Her kiss had been the first kiss he had received in along time and one of the sweetest. As he lost himself in the kiss, he lost track of time and before he realized what was happening, Tonks had taken complete control of the situation.

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'Here we are!' stated Allistar as they stood outside of Hogwarts main entrance.

'Bertha and I will go up ahead.' Shawn reported to Allistar before climbing up the stair to the entrance of the school.

'Look who is over there,' Alex pointed out as he spotted Nikky going towards the entrance by herself. 'I will be right back.'

Allistar shook his head, as he watched Alex leave towards Nikky.

'Need a hand?' Alex offered as he saw her struggle between her backpack and her pet owl's cage.

'Not thank you, I'm doing just fine.' Nikky assured him.

But Alex didn't listen and took both objects from her hands. 'Isn't that better?' he asked her.

Nikky narrow her eyes in exasperation, 'I did say I was fine.'

'You are a surely a very ungrateful brat.' Alex stated as he place her things down halfway through the stairs.

Before Nikky could say a single word, Todd interrupted. 'Is there something wrong here?'

At the moment Nikky saw Todd and Alex size each other up and for the look on things she wouldn't be surprise with they resulted into blows. For her part she felt happy that Todd cared enough to come to her rescue.

'I was just helping her...and she is sure ungrateful.' Alex stated folding his arms in front of him as he tried to appear bigger and intimidating.

'Could you two hurry up?' piped in Stacey, 'Ooh!' she cooed at the moment she saw Alex. 'I'm Stacey and you are?' Stacey asked as she placed herself in front of Alex, almost too close for his comfort.

'Leaving!' stated Todd, his face was a mask of anger as he literally pulled Stacey away from Alex.

'Hey what are you doing?' Stacey asked, as she was continuously being pull by Todd.

Alex just became even more amused as he saw Nikky's crestfallen face as she watched her friends. 'Now that's entertainment.'

'At this rate you will not only anger a Prefect but her posse as well.' Allistar pointed out to Alex.

But Alex was not listening, 'I think with a bit more research, I will be able to find the perfect…'

'What do you two ladies think you are doing?' Draco Malfoy taunt as he interrupted Alex.

'Ladies?' barked Alex as he turned to face Malfoy. 'I will show you what this lady can do!' Alex stated as he began to lift up his sleeves for brawl.

At this point in time Allistar had not altered a single word; but stood behind Alex at the moment that Crabbe and Goyle had showed up at the snap of Malfoy's fingers.

'I'm not scared of you at all!' Alex raged as he threw himself against them.

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Crok smiled as he entered the last chamber of the catacombs. He loved the smell of dead graveyard soil mixed with rotten flesh, which came from the new corpses recently buried. As he found the tomb he was looking for, he immediately began to place candles everywhere within the chamber.

Once his task was complete and everything was covered in red and black candles, he began his ritual. He began to hum an unearthly sound that was produced deep with his throat as he wrote the words Oriundus Abyssus in blood, over and over again on top of the tomb.

When the whole tomb had been covered in the ancient spell of the dead, he then began to slit his wrists. Once his wrists were bleeding a healthy portion of blood, he then began to walk around the tomb making a circle with his blood.

'Oriundus Abyssus!' Crok recited over and over again, as he circle the tomb three times.

On his last lap, the tomb began to have an unearthly glow to it and then it was gone.

'It is done!' Crok triumphantly stated and then began to laugh.

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Within the hollow of the Shrieking Shack's attic, an unearthly sound could be heard being emitted form there. The sound of breathing walls and creaking floors could be heard through out the entire house. A dark shadow moved ever so slowly up the floors of the house until it reached the attic.

In one corner of the attic a corpse could be seen laying face down against the floor. The shadows did not let you see anything but one thing was for sure…she had seen you! The only thing visible were the red blood shot eyes gleaming against the white skin of the corpse, as she opened her mouth in a deathly scream.