Whoo! Look everybody, I'm updating! That's right, I actually forced myself to sit down and type a decent chapter! Go me! Whoo-hoo!
Cal: Yes, and thanks to all whom reviewed!
Ejje: …WHY?
Cal: Because dear, then this chapter might have never been posted!
Heehee, having relationship problems Cal? Don't blame you in the least…
Cal: Shut-up, I happen to be very excited!
Yes, I guess I would be too… Now on the next chappie! I only own Evan, Xintil, and…THE BABY! YES, IT'S FINALLY HERE! YIPPEE!
Warning: In this chapter or the next, depending on how far I write, there WILL be a character death. Sorry, but it is for the plots sake…And if this chapter seems to go by fast I'm sorry, I'm wrapping up this story. Next chapter could possibly be the last. Sads, I know.
Dedicated to- FIRE-PIXY! For actually guessing, even though it was wrong…And to RailWolf, because he gave me the idea for this chapter.
Chapter 14
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(Normal P.O.V.)
The day of Harry's seventeenth birthday went by rather uneventfully. The Dursleys, the horrible people they were, didn't seem to notice as always. They did seem to give extra work to do though, but Harry took that as only a coincidence. As the hours went by Harry simply read and reread the letters he had received from his friends and rummaged through the gifts he had received.
Hermione had sent him a book, what else, on the latest Quidditch moves, Ron had sent him several more figures of famous players, and Ginny had sent him some candy and so on. The most precious gift he had received had been from Draco. It was a necklace, with a serpent pendant. It was quite beautiful, and Harry had put it on right away. The note that had come with it said it would always remind him of his love and it had a protection charm on it also.
Another of the letters he received was also quite exciting. Just two days earlier Xintil had given birth to a healthy baby girl. He thought that odd at first since it didn't seem like long enough, but then he read down and learned that Xintil's pregnancy would only last seven months and it was normal. Evan and him had indeed named Harry and Draco godfather to little Alona Grim. (AH-HA! Anyone remember that name?)
As dusk crept upon him, Harry got dressed for bed, put his presents away, and sat down on his bed not quite tired to go to sleep just yet, but not really awake to do anything else. He thought of all the things that had happened to him since his last birthday and smiled. Maybe this New Year for him would bring about even better things.
His thoughts were interrupted though by a rather loud 'BANG' from downstairs and Mr. Dursley yelling. Harry flew off his bed, grabbed his wand, and crept down the stairs. The sight that greeted him was quite surprising. His Draco was standing in the doorway with Dumbledore and a few other members of the order looking quite upset about something.
"What's going on?"
Draco looked up and when he saw him he smiled, though it looked rather strained. "Hello Harry, we're here to take you to the Order headquarters."
Harry walked the rest of the way down the stairs and stopped just short of the blonde. "What's happened?"
Draco simply shook his head and motioned for them to go upstairs to talk. Once they were up in Harry's room Draco sat on the bed and sighed deeply.
"They've attacked Xintil's house."
Harry's eyes widened to immeasurable sizes and he sat down quite fast next to the other. "No, are they okay? Please tell me they are!"
"Harry, they took the baby." Draco said softly. Harry let out a small cry and Draco wrapped his arm around him to comfort him.
Once the black-haired boy gained his composure again he whispered, "But why would they want her?"
"Well, it's quite a long story. It seems as if Voldemort wants her as his heir. Apparently Evan and he are distant cousins which explains why Snape was so worried about him, and Alona appears to be the perfect person to carry out his reign if something were to happen to him."
Harry felt a few tears run down his face. "Who is trying to find her now?"
"Well, Snape is trying to get her back secretly, but a few of the Order are also helping." Draco explained.
"HARRY! DRACO! WE HAVE TO BE LEAVING SO COME DOWN NOW!"
They slowly stood up and followed Dumbledore's voice down the hall.
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Snape was quite scared for one of the first times in his life. He was currently sitting in a Death Eater's meeting at an abandoned train depot, as the evil lord presented to them all his new heir. The poor newborn's screams echoed throughout the place, a haunting tone that made Snape really uneasy.
He knew he had to get the child out of there. The question was how? He was surrounded by loyal Death Eaters and the Dark Lord was right there! If he tried anything it was potential suicide!
When the meeting had dismissed he kept a close eye on the dark lord and watched as he disappeared into one of the abandoned buildings. Grunting he stood up and was about to sneak over there when he was met with one very suspicious Death Eater whose name he couldn't remember.
"Where do you think you're going Snape?" The man asked, crossing his arms across his chest.
"That, I believe, is none of your business." He replied back sharply and made to walk around him when the man grabbed him by the arm to stop him.
"You better watch it Snape, I know exactly what you are up too." With that said the man released his hold on him and walked off.
Snape huffed and continued his sneaking around. As he approached the building he could faintly hear a train coming down the tracks, along with the muffled crying of little Alona. He felt really sorry for the child; she didn't deserve this at all or her parents.
When he had learned the truth of Xintil's pregnancy he had been surprised. He had somewhat figured out that Grim was the father, but the circumstances to how the child really was conceived were mind boggling. If Voldemort knew what Alona really was they were all going to be in trouble.
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He ran as fast as he could through the dense foliage, keeping his hold on the fragile bundle he held in his arms. Snape had actually done it, he had snuck into the building some how, taken Alona, and was now currently running for his life to a port key Dumbledore had set up for him. He could hear Death Eaters right behind him, and once or twice he felt a stunning spell miss him by inches. Obviously Voldemort had declared no killing curses in fear of killing the baby.
"Ah!" He tripped, landing hard on the tracks. The poor child tumbled out of his arms, and landed in a cry at the feet of one Lucius Malfoy.
The elder Malfoy lifted the now squalling child into his arms and gave Snape a sneer. "Well well, what do we have here?"
Snape managed to get to his knees and said in a rush, "Please Lucius get that child to safety! Don't let Draco's godchild be taken to Voldemort!"
"Draco's godchild, really now?" The blonde looked the baby over and glanced back up at Snape. "Are you telling the truth?"
"Of course I am! Please, for your son's sake get her out of here! There's a port key ahead! Hurry!" Snape gasped out before falling back onto his stomach. One of his shoes was caught in the tracks, and his wand had landed a few feet away. When he looked back up he saw a fleeting glimpse of blonde hair as it vanished into the forest.
A rumble was heard in the distance, and when Snape looked up once more he saw bright lights heading his way. His last thoughts were hopeful, knowing the baby would be safe, for Lucius really did love his son and wouldn't let harm come to him or anyone he held close.
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"Draco get this child away from me!"
All eyes turned to a corner of the room where, surprisingly, Malfoy Sr. was holding Alona. Xintil gasped, jumping up and making way to his daughter. When he finally had her he started to cry, stroking her little cheeks softly. He looked up and the elder Malfoy and gave him a thankful smile before turning back to a stunned Evan.
"Father, what are you doing here, where's Snape?" Draco asked as he got up from the couch. They where presently in Grimmauld Place, and they had been comforting each other as they awaited news on Alona's whereabouts.
Lucius grimaced as he looked over all the Order members watching him, and quite a few of them had their wands pointed at him. "Please, do you really think I want the Dark Lord to have an heir, so he can rule over my family for generations to come?"
"You wanted me to take the Mark." Draco said bluntly, and Harry could feel the anger rising off him.
"No I didn't, he ordered me to have it done. I know, I seem like the perfect Voldemort follower and everything, but I'm not. Hold your friends close, but hold your enemies closer. I was a spy!"
Harry raised an eyebrow. "A spy for whom, I've never heard of this."
"You wouldn't have. I and Snape had a deal, he'd watch after my son and keep him safe and I'd make sure the Dark Lord didn't get too suspicious." Lucius explained.
"Well we would all like to thank-you for your good deeds Lucius, but where is Professor Snape?" Dumbledore asked from across the room, startling the older blonde as he hadn't realized he was there.
Lucius looked down and shook his head. That was all most needed to know and gasps rang out throughout the room. Harry looked plain out shocked, not really wanting to believe the potions professor was gone. Although the two had never really gotten along, Harry had respected him.
Xintil hugged his young child close and shut his eyes as remorse swept through him. He had always disliked Snape, yet because of his sacrifice Alona was home safe. He owed him so much. Evan wrapped his arms lovingly around him and gently stroked his hair.
"Well we will always remember Professor Severus Snape as being one of the greatest wizards who ever lived," Dumbledore said softly, "But we have more things to worry about. Little Alona is still not safe, for Voldemort will surely still come after her. Grimmauld Place isn't safe enough; we have to move back to Hogwarts."
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Ejje: HOW COULD YOU KILL SNAPE?
Calm down Ejje, I know it was harsh but it makes the story more realistic. Final battle between Harry and Voldemort is next, and then the epilogue I think. Maybe more chapters then that, depends on how much I feel like writing. Now please review, you'll make me and Ejje happy!
Cal: Yes, we all want Ejje to be happy right now…He's pregnant! YAY!
Sixth child, right? Let's see…Cloe, Shade, Eon, Kina, and Flame...so yeah! Congratulations you guys! Now review my loyal fans, and I shall hopefully get next chappie up soon, Yay!
