Chapter Four: In the Dark

Disclaimer: All characters belong to J.K. Rowling. The underlined portions are taken directly from the novel; I do not own those parts. They belong to J.K. Rowling.

Author's Note: This fanfiction is going to be different from my other stories. This picks up where "The Heart of Everything" and "The Heart of Everything: Shallow Bay" left off. The time in the books also changes. So, pay attention the time, so you don't get confused. Some of the chapters are other Marcus Flint/Katie Bell stories, just with more changes and deleted scenes added.

Time: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Genre: Romance, Drama, and Friendship

Rating: PG-13

Italics: Katie's Vision

The male puts his arm around me and I shake it off. Something is just not right about him. His body is hot and not fever hot either. It feels as if he glows against my skin. His aura feels funny. I am not one to buy into the whole aura colour thing, but this guy made me question my theory. If only I could see who he really is.

The male does not reach out to touch me again. I can hear movement again. If I listen closer, I can hear the blood running down between his shoulder blades. I can hear each drop as it hits the sand with a gentle splash. The running of blood reminds me of crying.

Crying is something that I have not been able to do for years. Father also said that crying made a person weak. I am not a weak person.

I'm not sure how exactly I can hear the blood running and hitting the ground. I know that the loss of one sense heightens the others, but I know that it is not to this extent. I narrowed my unseeing eyes. There's something wrong with me. I just know it!

I reach out and touch the male's back. I'm not sure why I am doing this. It's like I'm drawn to him. Even though I can't see it, I know there is something wrong with his aura. The never ending flow of blood isn't normal. I really don't know much about the medical field, but a little voice is telling me that he should have bled to death by now.

Katie sat up grasping. She ran her hand through her blond hair and looked around her dark bedroom. She hadn't gotten hardly any sleep these past few nights. The dreams kept coming and grew darker with each passing night.

She reached over to her nightstand and flipped on the light. She blinked a few times as it slowly came on. She was alone in her room, but she could have sworn that she had felt some kind of presence here.

"Get a grip," she muttered to herself.

Katie laid back against her pillows gasping. She wished that it would all stop and she could just go back to a normal life. She stared up at the ceiling. Why did this just keep happening. At least, this time it hadn't been about Marcus.

Or at least, she hoped it wasn't.

She reached underneath her bed and pulled out the book she had been reading earlier. There was no hope of her getting anymore sleep tonight. She opened it and began to read. She had just turned the page when she heard a faint pop at the end of her bed.

Katie reached for her wand and pointed it to the foot of her bed.

"You really should have protective enchantments up. You never know what kind of crazy people could come wondering into your house," a voice said.

Frowning, Katie lowered her wand. "What are you doing here? It's the middle of the night."

Marcus sat down on the edge of her bed. He was figuring his wand. "You're not asleep, so what difference does it make?"

Katie slammed her book shut and climbed down to him. "You're not asleep either."

Marcus just shrugged. "Why are you up?"

Katie frowned. Why was he the only one how got to have secrets in this relationship? "I couldn't sleep."

"Me either."
Katie took Marcus's hand into hers. "Just so you know, I don't want to be your wife who stands aside and lets you do all of the fighting."
Marcus smiled at her. "I kind of figured that."
"Good."
Marcus made little red sparks come out of the end of his wand. "I came to ask you something."

"Go on," Katie said.

"Remus and Tonks are getting married this weekend. It's nothing too big or fancy. I was just wondering if you would like to go."

Katie nodded. "That sound good. What brought this wedding on?"
"Tonks pretty much told Remus they was getting married and he couldn't hardly back out of it."

Katie laughed. "That sound like her."
Marcus let a small laugh escape his lips. "Oh and thanks for that."

"Thanks for what?" Katie asked.

"Calling my mum and telling her that I proposed."
"You didn't tell her?"
Marcus shook his head. "Nope."
"Marcus!"
Marcus just shrugged. "That's all I wanted to tell you."

Katie eyed him. This was not the only reason he came to her house in the middle of the night. He wanted something else. "Spill."

"Spill what?" Marcus asked.

"There's something else you want."
Marcus sighed. "They're moving Potter in a few weeks and they need safe houses. My parents have offered up their house, but they don't know if they will have to help with the move. Haley could be the only one there-"

"And you want to me to help her," Katie finished.

Marcus nodded. "Yeah."

Katie was honoured, but she didn't understand something. "Why can't you do it?"

Marcus stared at his feet. "Because I'll probably have to be with the Death Eaters."

Katie nodded slowly. She had had a hunch about him being a spy. She hadn't wanted to believe it until she heard it from him. "Just be careful."

Marcus looked at her and kissed her. "You do the same."

Katie held on to him. She wanted him to be safe. "Just promise me something," she whispered.

"Anything," Marcus whispered back.

"When this thing is over, we will both come home alive."

"Will do."

"Good," Katie muttered. "Now, go home before my dad finds you here."
On Saturday, Katie found herself sitting in the second row of Remus and Tonk's wedding. She stared at the altar. It was very simple with daisies winding in and out of the wood work. The sun beat down on her. It really was a perfect day for a wedding.

Marcus slid in next to her. Katie eyed his dress pants and dress shirt. It was a nice change to see him out of Quidditch robes or jeans.

"They should be starting anytime," Marcus said.

"You look nice," Katie pointed out.

Marcus looked down at himself. "Yeah, don't get used to it." He paused and looked at her outfit. "Should I get used to yours?"

Katie looked down at the blue dress she was wearing. "Probably not."
Marcus slid his hand into hers. "Kind of figured that much."
"Aw, you two look so cute together!" a voice exclaimed.

"Haley, don't even start," Marcus snapped at his sister as she sat down on the other side of him.

Haley just shrugged.
Katie gave Haley a weak smile. She had found out a few weeks ago that Haley's boyfriend had cheated on her. She could not help but to feel bad for Haley.

"Hello," Hermione said as she and Ron sat down on the other side of Katie.

Haley looked around. "Where's your other partner in crime?"
"He's not here yet," Ginny answered as she sat down next to Katie.

"Oh, that's right."
Hermione stared sadly ahead.
"Remus looks so awkward in his dress robes," Fred laughed as he and George sat down behind the group.

"Be nice," Katie said.

"I can't help it if it's the truth," Fred pointed out.

"It's just like that one time Ron danced with McGonagall," George said with a smirk.

Marcus turned back to the twins. "When did that happen?"
"Sixth year," the twins said together.

"You should have been there," Fred said. "It was the best thing ever!"
Ron's ears turned bright red.

Marcus looked at Ron. "I could see it."
Katie tried not laugh. "It was pretty funny."

"Okay, can you guys shut up?" Ron snapped. He pointed in front of them. "I think the wedding is about to start."
Haley was looking behind them. "She's here if you want to dance later on."

Ron just gave Haley a look.

"Shut up," Hermione said. "You guys are just being rude."
"Yeah, boys," Haley said with a smirk.

Katie watched as Remus walked up to the altar and stood there with a little man. She knew that Remus and Tonks had decided not to have a bridal party. At first, Katie had been unsure about that. Now, she really liked how simple this wedding was.

Katie stood as the music began to play.

Tonks and her father were slowly making their way down the aisle. Tonks was wearing a plain, but faltering white grown. Her hair wasn't its normal pink, but a deep brown that brought out her features. Her face was glowing as she looked around at the guests with a small nod.

Tonks and her father reached the alter.

The little wizard, who Katie now recognised as the one who did Dumbledore's funeral, smiled down at Tonks and her father. "Who gives this woman to this man?"

"Her mother and I," Tonks dad replied.

Remus took Tonks hand and they stood facing each other with big smiles on their faces.

"We are gathered here today, on this happy and joyous occasion, to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony," the little man said. "Marriage is a solemn institution to be held in honour by all, it is the cornerstone of the family and of the community. It requires of those who undertake it a complete and unreserved giving of one's self. It is not to be entered into lightly, as marriage is a sincere and mutual commitment to love one another. This commitment symbolizes the intimate sharing of two lives and still enhances the individuality of each of you."

Tonks and Remus's smiles got bigger with each passing word. Katie hoped that she and Marcus would be as happy as Tonks and Remus were at this moment.

"Groom, do you take this woman to be your wedded wife? Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honour and keep her in sickness and in health, remaining faithful to her as long as you both shall live?" the little man asked turning to Remus.

Remus smiled at Tonks. "I do," he answered loud and proud.

"Bride, do you take this man to be your wedded husband? Do you promise to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him in sickness and in health, remaining faithful to him as long as you both shall live?" The little wizard smiled at Tonks.

"Oh, yes! I do!" Tonks exclaimed.

"You may kiss the bride," the wizard said as he stepped back from the couple.

Remus and Tonks looked at each other as their lips met. Katie could tell they were uncomfortable with kissing in front of everything, but she found it rather cute. They were kind of the odd couple, but they really did belong together.

Remus and Tonks broke away.

"I present to you Mr and Mrs Remus Lupin!" the little wizard exclaimed.

Everyone rose to their feet and clapped as Remus and Tonks laughed happily.

Tonks cleared her throat very loudly. "You all can go to the house for a meal. I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm starving!"
Laughing, Remus and Tonks lead the guests back to Tonks parents' house.

Katie held on to Marcus's arm. "You see what we having to look forward to?"
Marcus nodded. "Can you keep me in the dark about all the details?"

Katie hit him playfully. "Not a chance!"

The wedding vows were taken from Yahoo! Answers. I really wanted to include Remus and Tonk's wedding in my story-no matter how badly it was written. Thanks for reading!