Chapter 10

13th August

"What are you waiting for?" James screamed at the pirates that swarmed him. "Get to the ships and fight!"

The men nodded, frantically running towards the port, attempting to dodge the cannons that were being fired at them.

Running a hand through his graying hair, James ran towards the house. He was just returning from his evening walk when the villagers swarmed him, yelling frantically that ten to fifteen ships were attacking the island.

He knew that everyone looked to him for answers, but why couldn't they just use their minds. If they were being attacked then the smart thing to do, would be to head to your ship and fight before it was destroyed.

Running through the thick trees that surrounded the house he ripped the door open, then ran in searching frantically for his family.

"Sirius! Harry!" He yelled, seeing his insane friend and son taunting Padfoot. "We're under attack help me find everyone."

"Who's attacking us?" Harry asked, his face turning pale. "It can't be the navy they don't even know where this place is!"

"I don't know but whoever it is, they are no friend to us. Help me find your mother and sister. We need to get them to safety," James ordered.

"Do you reckon its old moldies lot?" Sirius questioned jogging along with his friend searching the rooms, Padfoot whining at his heel, "You know they did go awfully quiet after we killed the captain."

"I don't know Sirius. We'll worry about that later, right now I need to find my wife," James frantically answered, barging into another room calling Lily's name.

"Where's Alice?" Harry asked, coming out of another room.

"With Draco," James answered, exiting that room and entering another.

They searched frantically for the next few minutes, but breathed a sigh of relief once they noticed two red heads turning the corner.

"Lily!" James called, relief filled his tone as he ran to his wife, scooping her up into his arms and kissing her. "You, Alice, and Ginny need to leave now," he ordered, staring into her emerald eyes.

"Why?" She asked, looking at her husband confused.

"There's been an attack on the island, you all need to leave now!" James commanded. "I need you to go to the caves near the top of the hill, stay there till someone comes for you."

"But James," Lily whined, glaring at her husband.

"No buts Lil I need you to go there, no it's or buts just do this for me please!" He pleaded, begging her with his gaze.

Lily sighed, her heart breaking at the thought of hiding, whilst her husband fought. "Fine."

"Thank you." He whispered, kissing her forehead.

Xxx

Harry watched Ginny silently, as she stood awkwardly to the side as his parents kissed.

As if feeling his eyes on her, she looked up meeting his gaze. She blushed and turned her head away.

Harry grimaced slightly, knowing she was avoiding him because of what happened two days ago.

Flash back

"Ginny!" Harry called. They'd been on the island for six days now and Ginny had began to warm up to him, as he was beginning to open up to her.

The said red head was laying under one of the trees in one his sister's navy blue gowns, he hair was down and wavy. Her eyes were fixed on a book, which lay in her hand, but soon shot up once hearing her name being called.

"Afternoon Harry" Ginny smiled, her chocolate brown eyes lighting up.

"Afternoon me lady" Harry grinned bowing.

"I would say afternoon good sir, but you're not really that much of a sir, maybe a madam" Ginny teased, placing her book on her lap.

Harry scowled at her, "I think that's a more fitting insult for Sirius don't you think?"

"Not really, he hasn't got his hair in a pony tail... unlike somebody I know." Ginny smiled, as Harry placed his hand on the band that held his hair at the nape of his neck.

"No but Sirius did have his hair longer than mine when he was my age." Harry grinned, plopping down next to Ginny.

"Maybe so, but you still have one," She said as she fingered the small bits of his hair that were tied up.

Harry smirked, staring at her, "Your just jealous because it makes me look sexy."

Ginny raised her eyebrows at him. "That's your great come back?"

Harry frowned, "I'm afraid so."

Ginny giggled shaking her head. "You're such weird boy."

"Man" Harry corrected.

"Sorry Mr. touchy, you're such man." She corrected.

"That's better." Harry yawned, laying his against the bark of the tree and closing his eyes.

"Harry?" Ginny asked, after a few minutes in silence.

"Hmm?"

"I'm sorry."

Harry cracked an eye open, staring at the red head. "What for?"

"Being rude the second time I met you," Ginny whispered, staring at her hands.

Harry shook his, lifting her head up by her chin gently forcing her to look into his emerald eyes. "You had every right; I was rude and treated you unfairly."

Ginny nodded, staring at him, they both stayed like that staring into each other's eyes. It wasn't until after their lips met, was when they realized that they had been leaning closer to one another.

Harry's heart leapt when their lips met, an electric shock ran through him. His lips moved against her perfectly.

Suddenly, Ginny pulled away, her eyes filled with shock; Harry stared at her, too shocked to do anything. "I'm sorry," She mumbled, getting up and running towards the house.

Harry sat there staring at the spot she had just sat in, a few seconds later a large grin spread over his face. Maybe he could love again...

Xxx

"Where will the women go?" Sirius asked James, after the couple broke away from their kiss.

"The basement, there's a secret door behind the book case, stay there till one of us comes for you." James finished, directing the end of his statement to Lily.

Lily nodded sadly, taking Ginny's hand. "Come on we need to find Alice."

"Don't forget Padfoot!" Sirius chirped, pointing at his four-legged friend.

The said dog was growling at the door.

"What's wrong with dog breath?" Harry asked, looking down at the black pup.

"Someone's behind the door." Sirius stated, pulling out his sword.

Harry and James pulled out theirs, both making sure that the women were behind them.

Sirius stepped closer to the door, quietly walking forward Padfoot by his feet, growling louder.

Suddenly the door burst open, everyone in the room tensed as smoke began to fill the room, and a figure walked in. His blood red eyes looking directly at James.

"So we meet again Mr. Potter," The man cackled.

Xxx

"Draco slow down!" Alice whined, as her fiancé dragged her through the halls of the white house.

"We need to find the others, we can't slow down Alice." Draco grumbled, his sword in his right hand and Alice's hand in his left.

"Draco do you realize how big this house is?" Alice asked. "We won't be able to find them any time soon if they're all on the other side of the house."

Draco growled. "I know Alice but we have to try!"

Alice sighed and nodded letting him continue dragging her.

After another five minutes of walking, Draco suddenly stopped. His eyes fixed on the door ahead.

"Who are you?" He growled. Alice peeped over his shoulder, gasping as she noticed a pirate with long white blond hair. His icy grey eyes staring at Draco.

"Your Draco correct?" The man asked, a dark aura surrounding him.

"Yes I am what any business is it of yours?" Draco asked, glaring acidly at the man, making sure Alice was right behind him.

"I am Lucius Malfoy." Alice felt Draco stiffen at the last name, "Your father."