Roy's POV

I ran to Alex's table and said," I need the three of you to get out of here and back to Hogwarts. I'll cover your exit." I looked specifically at Alex and said gripping his arms to get his complete attention," Don't play hero here Alex. It's my job to protect you. Get to Hogwarts alert your parents and the professors. No matter what you hear do not look back."

I could see the fear in my older twins eyes but he nodded his assent. That was all I needed. I pulled out my glock and said as the three came up behind me," I'm going to open the door and start shooting the death eaters. Remember what I said run and don't look back." I held up three fingers then two then one. With that I flung the door open.

There were four death eaters that I could see. They had there wands pointed at the door and I opened fire upon them. I hit one death eater in the shoulder and he went down screaming in pain. The other three turned their wands on me and I took off down the Main Street away from Alex and his friends. They chased after me and I took two more shots at them. While I missed them completely it sent them flying for cover. Spying a doorway I hid in it for my own cover.

I pulled out the magazine and counted my remaining bullets. I had six left and three opponents. If worse came to worse I could use alchemy but that could potentially damage the surrounding buildings. A voice rang out," Why did you attack our comrade?" I retorted," Why are you here?"

The same one that had first spoke said," We are after Alex Potter the boy who lived. He will revive our master." I sighed hitting my head lightly on the door frame. Of course they were trying to revive Voldemort. Some days I hated my life. I said," Then we have a problem. I am Alex Potter's bodyguard."

The voice growled angrily and said," Then we will keep you busy. Did you really think only four of us came? I'm sure our comrades already have the boy." My heart rate spread up Alex was still in danger. I had to take care of these people and I had to do it now. I holstered my gun and checked my glove. With it pulled tightly over my right hand I stepped out of the doorway. The three death eaters stepped out of their hiding spots looking overconfident in their abilities. I said coldly," Surrender now and you won't end up in St. Mungos for the next six months or worse." The leader sneered as he said," Your just a kid. What could you possibly do?"

The one to his left noticed that as I raised my right hand my uniform lifted just enough to reveal my silver pocket watch. Behind his mask the man's eyes widened in shock. He said trying to run back to cover," State Alchemist." Before any of them could hide or make it to cover I snapped and red flames shot out engulfing the three men.

They let out terrible screams and after a few moments I let up the alchemy. They all had severe second degree if not third degree burns. They wouldn't be going anywhere anytime soon. After checking to be sure they were alive I ran towards Hogwarts hoping to catch up with Alex.

Sirius' POV

He was in his shared rooms with Remus when the alarms went off. They both stood hurrying to the headmaster's office. They never made it. The Headmaster was already in the Great Hall he stopped them before they rushed by. He said," Sirius, Remus. This is an emergency. You both are to go to Hogsmeade immediately. There has been a death eater attack. We are unsure of the amount of casualties." Sirius said his eyes wide," Aren't the kids in Hogsmeade? Of course we will go."

James rushed in and asked," What is going on?" The Headmaster gave him a look before he said," Hogsmeade is under attack. You, Sirius, and Remus are to head there immediately and contain the situation. I will call the Order then be right behind you. They must not get their hands on Alex."

James sneered as he asked," Isn't the oh so powerful alchemist with him? Let the ungrateful brat take care of them." Sirius said poking his ex best friend in the chest," You are the one who is ungrateful. If it wasn't for Harry your son wouldn't even be allowed to go out with his friends."

James face went bright red and he was about to retort when Dumbledore said," Both of you stop this at once. We are wasting precious time. James we don't know how long a 13 year old alchemist can hold off who knows how many death eaters. So everyone will be going and going now."

Sirius and Remus gave nods of confirmation before running out of the castle. James huffed and said," Alex can take care of himself. He doesn't need the squib to protect him." Even after his words of praise for his son worry took over and he left as well.

They were halfway to the small village when they saw large amount of flames shoot up in the direction of the village. Sirius said," Harry... Let us make it on time."

Alex's POV

There were death eaters everywhere in the village. He had seen his brother lead away the first four so that he could run. It wasn't five minutes before there were more cracks of death eaters apparating in. Alex turned a corner intending to head into the forest and instead ran straight into a death eater. He drew his wand and said his voice shaking," S... Stupefy." The death eater brought up a shield silently before casting a spell. Alex had to dodge against this one was a sickly yellow spell.

Before anyone of them could do anything more a voice rang out," Alex! DOWN!" Alex dropped just in time for a burst of flames to fly where his head had just been. Looking behind him he saw Roy standing there his fingers poised to snap again. Roy's eyes were what scared him they were as cold as ice. He had a feeling that if the situation called for it Roy would kill to protect him.

Alex said his relief evident," Roy. I'm sorry I couldn't get away in time." Roy said grabbing his arm and pulling him along," It's fine. I didn't expect there to be more of them. I should have never let you guys leave my side."

Ron and Hermione were pale with fear as they followed behind the two brothers. Roy let out a hiss of pain when Alex pulled at his arm. In that moment Alex noticed that Roy's jacket was open. On the right side of his under shirt there was a large blood stain. Alex said planting himself so that they couldn't go any farther," Your hurt."

Roy rolled his eyes and said," Yes I'm hurt your not. We need to keep moving otherwise they will die and you will be captured." Alex gave him a worried look before continuing to follow Roy. Once they made it out of the village they started running down the path. While it was the fastest way back to the castle it was also the perfect spot for an ambush.

When they reached the end of the path twelve death eaters were waiting for them. They looked at Alex and said," Leave Potter and the rest of you may live. Otherwise your lives are forfeit." Alex was suddenly pushed behind Roy. Roy whispered," When the fire starts take your friends and make a break for the castle. You don't want to be here for this."

Alex gripped Roy's arm and said," I won't leave you to face 12 death eaters by yourself. I may not like you but that doesn't mean I want you to commit suicide." Roy's hardened face softened just a tad as he said," Go. I am a State Alchemist I can handle myself."

Alex looked like he wanted to argue further when he was pushed to the ground. A sickly yellow, and a red spell both hit Roy in the chest. Roy flew backwards landing painfully hard on the ground. Alex waited for him to get up but Roy stayed down. More spells were thrown at them and Alex conjured a shield to protect him and Roy.

He could see Ron and Hermione running towards the castle past the death eaters. They had taken Roy's advice unlike him and had left immediately. Alex felt a sense of guilt. If only he had listened to Roy, he wouldn't have gotten hurt. He started throwing stunners and incapacitating spells. There were shouts from down the hill and after a moment he could see Sirius and Remus running towards them.

The death eaters turned their focus away from children towards the incoming adults. Alex rushed to Roy's side who still had not regained his feet. When he approached he saw the reason why. There was blood everywhere to his horror. He dropped to his knees and said tapping his wand on some of the smaller cuts," Espiskey." There was a flash of light and the wounds gushed more blood.

He knew that if he couldn't stop the blood Roy would die before they reached the castle. He pulled his shirt off and wrapped it around his hand so that he could apply pressure without slipping. He pressed on the biggest wound on the right side of his stomach.

The bleeding had just stopped in that wound when a shadow fell over him. He pointed his wand at the person expecting it to be a death eater. Instead he was enveloped into hug by his father. His dad said," Thank Merlin your okay. Is that your blood? Where are you hurt?" Alex said pushing his father away and waving his hand over to Roy," Dad I'm fine. This isn't my blood. Roy took two spells for me right before you guys arrived. I couldn't heal the wounds with Espiskey. You have to help him dad. He could have let me die in the village and he didn't. Please."

The look on his father's face softened when he realized that his disowned son had saved his older brother. James pulled out his wand and said a series of complicated incantations. The wounds did not close but they all stopped bleeding. Alex said hugging his father," Thank you dad." James nodded he didn't like having to save the younger boy but he did it for his son. Sirius ran over to them and without a word to Alex he dropped to a knee before Roy. He placed two fingers on the side of the boy's neck. After a moment he let out a sigh of relief and picked up the boy gently into his arms. He said," He's alive. His pulse is weak I need to get him to the hospital wing."

Alex grabbed Sirius' sleeve as he turned and asked," Let me know of his condition please, Sirius. He saved my life I owe it to him." Sirius looked at the teenager for a moment before nodding.

Sirius' POV

It had been over three hours since he had brought Roy to the hospital wing. Three hours of no word on his condition. The only one allowed inside was Severus and he left only to get more potions. Remus was watching the man calmly as he paced in front of the door. He knew exactly what Sirius was feeling he just wished he could say something to comfort him.

Finally as they were entering the fourth hour the door opened again. Both heads shot up tiredly and Madame Pompfrey walked out. She spotted Sirius and gave him a tired look it was neither comforting nor condemning. Sirius asked his hopes shattered," How bad is it?" She shook her head and said," Thanks to Severus counter curses and potions he's alive. But I couldn't heal all of his wounds. Right now he's in a coma when or rather if he wakes up is up to him. I'm sorry Sirius we did all we could the rest is up to him."

She left him after giving him a comforting pat on the shoulder. He walked in and saw a form on one of the beds. Roy's abdomen was covered in bandages. Sirius took the young man's hand in his and said," Come back to me pup. I can't lose you again."