Chapter 65: Final Battle Coming

I wished I could go with them, I wanted to destroy every piece of my father with them, I wanted to take him down and protect my family and friends. Everyday that passed, I worried that he would show up here to take my children from me and murder me. I watched the barriers for weakness, putting up more and more that I could every single day as the months passed. Remus showed up at the end of the school year, informing me of the attack by death eaters at the school, the betrayal of Snape when he killed Dumbledore and I nearly fell out at that, no way was Dumbledore gone…it wasn't impossible. He was the only one my father feared, he protected all of the students and was heading the attack and defense of my father's war.

I couldn't stay here anymore, I loaded the kids up with Livy and we went to the funeral, sitting with Harry and getting lots of looks from everyone. I had been their teacher, yet I vanished and then popped up with 2 kids, it was a bit of a shock. After the funeral, the new Minister for Magic went to talk with Harry as Livy was chasing after Caelum, who kept trying to jump into the lake. I was rocking Siryia in my arms as I held back my tears, I couldn't believe that Snape would betray us all, killing the very man that gave him a second chance, that trusted him more than anyone else in this world. It didn't seem real.

Harry told me about the Locket as we were walking back to the castle, telling me about the note inside. RAB…the letters sounded familiar, like I had heard or seen them somewhere. He also told me that he was planning of not returning next year, to go with Hermione and Ron to go after my father's other soul pieces that were hidden. Dumbledore's final mission for Harry. I told him to not go, knowing it would be dangerous and likely to get them all killed, but I also knew he was his parent's son and couldn't stand by and let people get hurt when he was able to do something about it. "I would want you to come, but I know you have your hands full with Caelum and Siryia."

"Harry, being a mother doesn't mean that I can't protect the ones I love. Look at your own mother, giving her life for yours, it is the greatest gift parents can give their children." I bid him to wait and we could form a better plan later and he said he was going to think about it, but I knew his mind was made up. I found Tonks in the Hospital wing, Remus was talking with Molly about her son being attacked by a werewolf in human form, about the possibility of him becoming a werewolf. Tonks ran over, kissing my daughter on her forehead and beaming at me, telling me thanks for getting Remus to see clearly and that they were getting married.

I was happy for them and hugged Remus tight, whispering he better take care of her and have a happy life together. He still seemed concerned about their future but I wasn't, they were very much in love and would lead a happy life if they allowed it. Livy and I returned to our home and I knew something was wrong the moment we got there, the wards were down, having been broken. I handed the kids to her, telling her to stay here for me to check it out and if I didn't return in an hour, to take the kids to the Burrow and tell Molly what happened. I snuck up on the house, knowing every inch of my home to allow me to be unseen.

I stepped inside the broken door, wand at the ready as I made my way through the house, although it seemed to be empty. I searched all the rooms, and froze when I saw my children's nurseries, they were completely destroyed. The walls was carved with writing, bastards, dead babies, and other words. The photos we had hung were on the ground, the frames broken and in pieces. Red paint was covering their toys and cribs, it was unbelievable that someone would do this. Then her face filled my head, this had to be Bellatrix…my father's lap dog, she believed she was his right hand man, she wanted his heart according to Dumbledore.

She must have found out about me being his daughter and came to murder me, I shared his blood in a way she couldn't ever. And then to see my children, knowing that I married her cousin and that he shared his family with me, creating our children, knowing that the Black blood and my father's blood in my veins…it was too much I assumed and she went insane…or more insane than she already was. This was a sign of such rage and anger…it bubbled inside of me as well as I tore myself from the house and returned to Livy. "Take them to Molly, tell them I will be along shortly, I have to clean the house up some. Don't worry about me." I told her as I could see the worry on her face.

She did as I asked and I returned to the home, using my magic to quickly repair and return the home back to the way it was. I reframed the photos, pausing to see our smiling faces…I allowed myself to sit and cry about missing Sirius and knowing his killer ruined our home. Then I packed a few bags for me and the kids and went to the burrow. Molly and Arthur were waiting, I told them about the attack on the home and asked to stay here for the time being, not feeling as safe at home when I was the only wizard there. They welcomed us and let us have their twins' room to stay in, letting us get settled.

I stayed there for the rest of the time, letting Molly and Livy help with me with kids as Arthur and the rest of the order tried to continue Dumbledore's fight with my father. I wanted to go when they went to collect Harry, having told him that my home was no longer safe and he couldn't come to stay until the war was over. Molly told me no, saying that I was needed here to help them when they returned and to take care of my children, they were needed more protecting than Harry. When that was over, George had lost his ear and Moody had been killed, Harry told me about his owl being killed after she saved him from a killing curse.

He was heartbroken and I let him stay with me and the kids, seeing them cheered him, Caelum reminded us both of Sirius and he could always make us smile. After Bill and Fleur's wedding, Harry and the other two vanished, I knew they were going after the pieces, I wanted to stop them, let the adults handle it, they were still children themselves. Remus and Tonks welcome a son of their own, although he feared that he would be like him as werewolves normally don't breed. I got a letter from Harry, telling me that they returned to Hogwarts for the last few pieces and the Order started off, knowing that the final battle would be happening soon.

I was rocking Siryia to sleep when it hit me, a pain like no other, searing my brain as I gasped and Livy popped in, taking Siryia and asking what was wrong, but I could barely hear her. "Give me -a minute…just get out!" I told her, making her hurry from the room as I grabbed my head as the pounding intensified. My eyes closed and an image appeared, it was dark, there was several death eaters around, all of them looking concerned. I was looking up at the forest from the ground, I could feel pain in my body, I felt the ground under my back. "My lord, are you alright?" I heard her voice, filled with worry as I seemingly made my way to my feet. I could tell I was deep in the forest now, at the school. I saw someone lying on the ground across the way, very still. My eyes focused and I wanted to scream, it was Harry lying on the dirt, unmoving.

"Check if he is dead." his voice filled the air, it felt as if I was speaking. A blonde woman walked forward as I stood tall, feeling giddy at the thought of him dead while my real mind was screaming, begging anything for it to not be true. It couldn't be true. "Harry Potter is dead!" the woman called and I felt the pull in my stomach as it turned. Suddenly I was emptying my stomach on the floor of the Burrow, crying my eyes out as I gagged and choked. "H-harry!" I cried, feeling the last piece of my heart break.

Kreacher appeared at the Burrow, asking to see the House of Black heirs and I allowed it, having been told by Harry that he had been helpful to their quest and that he had changed for the better. Looking at Caelum, the elf began to cry, telling me that he looked like his master, I thought he meant Sirius, but he told me it was his younger brother that he saw when he looked at the child. He lifted him into his old arms, struggling as Caelum was getting very big. "Master Caelum…I serve the Potter boy no more… I serve you and the house of Black." I was surprised by how caring and sweet he was toward my children, maybe he had truly come to love Sirius and his family.

Livy and Kreacher remained with us, fighting a bit about the care of the kids, but being more than helpful. "Kreacher, can you take me to Hogwarts, I need to help Harry." I asked him after a few minutes, not able to sit by any longer. If Harry was truly gone, I was the only one that could take down my father. I knew he was somewhat the cause of Sirius's death and I wasn't sure if I wanted him around the kids when I wasn't there, he may try to take them to my father or Bellatrix. He agreed and we left, telling Livy to protect the kids at all cost, moving if she needed to. She begged me not to go, to stay and live, worried I would be killed. "Livy, their god mother is Molly, they will protect you if something was to happen. I do not plan on leaving my children without their mother. I will return."

When Kreacher apparated us to the kitchens, he began to rally them as I could hear the fighting already, telling them to fight for Hogwarts, to fight for Harry and the defender of house elves, to fight the dark lord in the name of brave Regulus Black and the house of Black! I was surprised by his loyalty and rushed out with them knowing I was going to take down the bitch that ruined my life by taking Sirius from me and destroying my children's home. Bellatrix was going down if it was the last thing I did. Then my father was next for taking Harry from me.