The silver locket with the sparkling green 'S' seemed to stare back at me. I hated that Voldemort had used it for himself, such a historic artifact of Salazar Slytherin.

"You don't have to be here for it." Regulus took my hand in his gently.

"No, I want to be here, in case something happens."

We were destroying it today. That damned thing that had been plaguing our home for months. Regulus had finally found a way. I could tell from the moment he refused to hand it in to Dumbledore that this was personal. Regulus had to deal with it himself, and he finally was.

Regulus grabbed one of the Basilisk fangs he had somehow gotten a hold of.

I touched his arm. "Are you sure this is safe?"

Regulus nodded curtly. "You should probably step back a little."

I took a few steps back from the kitchen table, where the locket was laying.

Regulus held the fang tightly and without hesitation dove into the locket, but right before the tip could touch the silver surface, something seemed to stop him.

All of a sudden, the room filled with dark smoke that seemed to be emanating from the Horcrux. I could hear a voice hissing loudly but I couldn't quite make out what it was saying.

Reg seemed to be frozen to the spot as a figure started forming within the smoke. It took me a few seconds to realise that it was an exact replica of myself, only Other Rainbow's eyes had a devilish gleam to them. I tensed.

Other Rainbow opened her mouth. "Did you really think I would want to be with someone like you?"

Gosh, is that really what I sound like?

Regulus seemed transfixed by Evil Rainbow. She kept talking, "Why be with a Death Eater, when I can be with one of the most important members of the Order of the Phoenix? After all, he's so much better than you in every way."

Another figure appeared next to Evil Rainbow. "Hello, little brother." Evil Sirius said.

Then, without preamble, Evil Sirius turned to Evil Me, and started making out with her so intensely, it was almost disgusting.

I threw up in my mouth a little.

Regulus looked as if he'd been punched in the gut.

"REG! REG, IT'S NOT REAL PLEASE LOOK AT ME!" I desperately tried to get his attention, but he seemed transfixed by the scene before him. "REG, YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU, YOU HAVE TO DESTROY IT!"

I looked at the Evil Sirius and Rainbow and tried to think of a way to stop them. Could I hit them over the head with something?

Then all of a sudden, the figures disappeared and the smoke returned to the locket with a big whoosh. The locket had a smoking hole through it.

Reg let himself fall on the floor, the Basilisk fang clattering down next to him. He looked like he'd seen a ghost, which I guess in a way, he had.

I crouched down to the floor next to him and hugged him so tight I might have cut his circulation a little, but he didn't seem to mind.

"Are you okay?" I asked.

He nodded slowly. "I'm just glad that you're here, that you're real."

I taped up the last box of bedroom stuff and put it next to the others. I exhaled loudly, I felt like I'd been packing forever.

Regulus and I were moving. After destroying the Horcrux, Regulus figured Voldemort had realised that he was still alive, and would probably be very upset. So, we were activating our maximum security plan. We were going to a safe house in Ireland, which would be protected under the Fidelius charm.

I looked at the packed boxes with a small sigh. This house had been good to us. And the lake outside would be sorely missed.

A box marked 'stuff' caught my attention. I don't remember packing that box. It must've been packed by Lily yesterday when she came to help out.

I opened it slowly to reveal, as the label said, stuff, in-between which there was a crystal ball, a set of Tarot cards, and some Divination books.

I'd actually been looking for this stuff.

I took out the crystal ball, sat down and set it in front of me on the floor.

As much as I was scared to do this, I knew I had to try again. I needed a vision that could help my sister.

I tentatively ran my fingers through the clear crystal ball. I hadn't done this in so long, I had no idea if it would work.

It was hard. There wasn't a vision coming easily. I tried to focus on Lily and James. A few images flashed through my head. Lily screaming, Harry crying inconsolably.

All of a sudden, a thousand more images flashed through my brain so fast I couldn't keep up. I collapsed onto the ground. I felt my body shaking uncontrollably and a tightness in my chest before everything went black.

"... Inner Eye shut for so long, it was going to react like this especially if she tried so hard to have a vision. It overwhelmed her with all the visions she's been pushing back so hard. If she wants her Inner Eye to be active again, she's going to have to go slowly about it."

Was that who I thought it was?

I opened my eyes just a slit to realise I was lying on the sofa of our almost empty living room. I could see a head of red hair standing next to the kitchen table talking to someone. Was that Lily?

I then realised I had a blanket draped over me. I opened my eyes fully. It was dark outside. How long had I been out?

"Rainbow! You're awake." It was Lily. She leaned down to inspect me (I guess), "how are you feeling?"

"Alright. What happened?" I asked as I sat up on the sofa.

Professor Vablatsky came into the room. "You tried to have a vision. After having your Inner Eye tightly shut for over a year."

"And I gather that wasn't a good idea."

Professor Vablatsky gave me a soft look. "You know it wasn't."

"I called the professor after Reg found you passed out next to your divination stuff." Lily explained my unvoiced question.

I nodded. "Where is he, anyway?"

"He was really freaked out after he, you know, found you having a seizure, so James took him for a walk."

Oh.

Lily looked out the window. "Actually, I should probably go get them now."

I nodded and Lily went out the door, leaving me alone with the professor.

She sat next to me. "Rainbow, if you want to open your Inner Eye again, it can be done, but we need to ease into it. It could take months."

I swallowed hard. "But that's just it, Professor. I don't think I have months."

I held onto Fabian's arm nervously as he led me through the dark and cold place that had become Diagon Alley.

I remember I used to love coming to the Alley with Lily every year, it was always such a fun and lively place. But now, half the storefronts were closed, and people walked around quickly, with their heads bowed, and hands inside their robes, ready to draw their wands at the slightest hint of danger.

I'd come because Reg and I needed to get some things before moving, and at this point it was safer for me to go out than Reg. Lily had tasked Fabian with accompanying me, and honestly I did not mind at all. I felt a lot safer having a powerful member of the Order with me.

"Rainbow, these okay?" Fabian asked me.

We were at the apothecary, he was holding two vials of some substance in his hands.

I guffawed. "I... you know I don't know."

Fabian smiled cheekily and dropped the vials into my basket.

We picked up few more potions supplies before heading to the register. There was a brown haired girl paying for some things in front of us, she looked familiar.

It wasn't until the girl turned around that I realised it was Tessa. Our faces of surprise mirrored one another. I hadn't seen Tessa since Nat's funeral, where I thought we'd reconnected.

Tessa's face of surprise morphed into a soft smile. "Rainbow! Hello, how are you?"

"Hey, I'm alright. It's been a while, hasn't it?"

Tessa's smile faltered. "Yeah, I know. I'm sorry I haven't been the best at keeping up, but a lot of things have happened since..."

I nodded quickly. "Oh, it's okay, don't worry about it."

Tessa pursed her lips. "I feel bad. How about we go get a drink? You busy right now?" She looked over to Fabian, a bit confused.

I sighed. "I guess not. Sure, let's get a drink."

So we each paid for our things and headed out the store together.

Since most places in the Alley were closed, we settled for going to the Leaky Cauldron. I could tell this was all a little awkward for Fabian, but honestly, I didn't care all that much.

I sipped on my Butterbeer. "So, you were in Spain, right?"

Tessa nodded. "Yes, I had an internship at the ministry there, but just this summer I was promoted and now I work for the Magical Law department."

I then remembered something. "Te importa si hablamos español, poquito? Hace mucho que no practico." Do you mind if we talk in Spanish a little bit? It's been a while since I practiced.

Tessa smiled. "Por mi mejor." Better for me.

Fabian looked very confused as to what was happening. I should've given him a heads up.

"Me da mucho gusto que te este yendo tan bien en tu trabajo." I'm very glad you're doing so well at your job.

"Gracias. La verdad a veces me pregunto si debería regresar a Inglaterra, por todo lo que está pasando." Thank you. Honestly sometimes I wonder if I should come back to England, due to everything that's happening.

I nodded slowly. "No te sientas culpable por eso, es mejor que te mantengas segura donde estás. De todas maneras, qué haces aquí?" Don't feel guilty about that, it's better that you keep safe where you are. Either way, what are you doing here at the moment?

Tessa smiled forlornly. "Estoy visitando a los padres de Natalliya. Lo han estado pasando muy duro." I'm visiting Natalliya's parents. They've been having a rough time.

I nodded with a slight blush to my cheeks. I hadn't even thought about visiting Nat's parents, and Tessa had come all the way from Spain to do just that. I'd also forgotten that Tessa had been friends with Nat for much longer than me, so Nat's death had probably hit her harder. "Claro. Que bueno de tu parte." Of course. That's very nice of you.

Tessa gave me a mournful look. "Natalliya me contó de lo de Regulus, antes de que falleciera. Lo siento mucho." Natalliya told me about Regulus, before she passed away. I'm really sorry.

I frowned for a millisecond before I remember the world thought Regulus was dead. I mean, I wouldn't mind telling her he wasn't, but it wasn't a good idea to do so so out in the open. I tried to look sad and serious. "Gracias." Thanks.

Tessa smiled briefly. "Y él es tu nuevo novio?" Is he your new boyfriend?

I smirked. One of the many joys about being bilingual, Tessa and I had discovered long ago, was talking about people right in front of them without them realising.

Now, what I said next was because I realised it'd be pretty hard to explain what I was doing with Fabian here without talking about the Order. "Si." Yes.

Tessa raised an eyebrow. "Pues, te agarraste a uno guapo eh." Well, you got a handsome one, huh?

I giggled. This was way funny. "Si, ya se. Y qué onda contigo? Tú y Frank no pegaron?" Yes I know. What's up with you? Did you and Frank ever hit it off?

Tessa rolled her eyes a little. "No, ando soltera todavía." No, I'm still single.

I nodded.

Tessa suddenly reached across the table and took my hand. "Iris." She called me that when we spoke in Spanish. "Quiero pedirte una disculpa, por haber estado tan ciega. No fue tu culpa lo que pasó, y ahora entiendo porqué no podías decirnos nada. Espero que lo halles en tu corazón perdonarme. Prometo ser una mejor amiga de ahora en adelante." I want to offer you an apology, for being so blind. What happened wasn't your fault, and now I understand why you couldn't tell us anything. I hope you find it in your heart to forgive me. I promise to be a better friend from now on.

Thank god she had the good sense not to mention my secrets (of the Muggle and Seer kind) out loud, even if we weren't speaking English.

I squeezed her hand. "Está bien, Tessa. Estoy feliz de que ahora podamos volver a ser amigas." It's alright, Tessa. I'm glad we can be friends again now. I said softly.

Tessa gave me the softest smile. "Qué feliz me hace escuchar eso." I'm so happy to hear that.

Tessa and I engaged in some more lighthearted conversation, and eventually switched to English so we could include Fabian a little in the conversation.

Eventually Fabian and I said goodbye to Tessa and headed back to my place.

"I have a question." Fabian said as we walked out of the Leaky Cauldron.

"What?"

"Did you and Tessa ever date? Because at one point back there you guys were holding hands giving each other some pretty intense looks. And I've no idea what you were saying, but those whispers sounded pretty sultry to me." He could barely contain his smirk.

Did he really think he could shake me with that? Cute. I sighed. "Ugh, I wish. But sadly, she's straight as they come."

We Apparated to the house.

Fabian was about to open his mouth when he frowned as he looked at the house.

Something was wrong.

I followed Fabian's gaze upward only to find the Dark Mark splashed across the sky right above the house. My stomach dropped.

"Stay here." Fabian said as he quickly took out his wand and silently walked into the house.

I stood hiding behind some bushes coming up with the worst case scenarios. I could feel tears spilling from my eyes fast. And it didn't help that Fabian was taking so long. How the hell had they managed to find the house? And get past all the defences.

I couldn't deal with it anymore. I slowly walked up to the front door, placed my hand over the door handle and pushed.