\\Blinding Love// (Fred Weasley Love Story) 21
It's been five months already since that meeting with Voldemort. What a dreadful day and what's worse....Dumbledore died. I knew that was coming. I saw it in Draco's mind. He's on the run now and in hiding as is Snape. Snape actually killed him for Draco because he couldn't do it. I knew he wouldn't be able to, he's such a chicken but, I'm glad he didn't. Harry still hates Draco, even after I explained how I saw that coming. Harry doesn't speak to me anymore but, that doesn't really bother me. Hermione understood why I couldn't have intercepted that vision. It would mess up the course of fate.
Anyways, I had gone to the funeral at the school, as did a lot of people that showed up. None of my friends of course though, and everyone gave me strange and dirty looks while I was there.
"Just like old times at school." I told Caim.
Caim I hadn't seen in many months. He'd disappear for long periods of time which worried me since I couldn't speak with him when he was far away.
"You'll probably receive those looks forever since, stereotyping is popular and just because you were in Slytherin." he yawned as he curled up with me and my four month old baby, Lola.
"So, the time is soon isn't it?"
"Yeah, that's the whole plan."
"When is that supposed to take place?"
I frowned at him for a long time. His green-yellow tinted cat eyes mesmerizing mine. "Tomorrow."
Caim shook his head. "Wow, how is this going to play out?"
"Well, I'm supposed to be going to Hogsmeade tomorrow, just me by myself. Fred and George are closed on Thursdays so that's why I'm going then. There's going to be a copy of me walking around. I'll be walking towards the forest and that's when my double and I will switch places. My friends will be in the woods waiting for me. Then, they'll all wreak some havoc and sadly, they have to kill some people to make it look convincing. Muggleborns of course and me. The story will be that my double will be trying to save a muggleborn but I get killed in doing so.'
Caim mewed. 'Are you ready for the heartache?'
I sighed, kissing my baby on the forehead. 'More ready than I'll ever be.'
The next day...
"What are you going to Hogsmeade for?" Fred quizzed.
"I just need some alone time. Girl time you know? I've been taking care of Lola all this week because you insisted you two did over time just because school is starting again and you know how all the young kids give you a lot of sales." I pouted.
"Ok ok, I admit it; we wanted the sales, but just to get ahead anyways. I promise I'll take good care of her." Fred cooed as he grabbed Lola from me and cradled her.
"You better, I'll have to kill you if you didn't." I joked. I gave him a long kiss goodbye, knowing that this would be the last time I would see him....for a long time. I then apparated out of the place I used to call 'home'.
Later...
Caim had followed me, knowing that he would be my greatest comfort. As I walked casually around Hogsmeade, slowly getting to my destination, I kept a watchful eye on anyone who looked like they were spying on me. I made it into the woods, not seeming suspicious as I met up with my friends and some of the other Older Generation Death Eaters.
"Wow Elise! You don't even look like you popped out a kid; still the same looking." Adrian laughed.
I punched him in the stomach. "Yeah I missed you too."
"So? Where's my god daughter?!" Cheryl whispered excitedly. I reached into my pocket and out came a picture of my pride and joy.
"AH!! She looks just like you!" Danni exclaimed as everyone crowded around the picture.
"Yeah, that may be, but I bet when she gets older, she'll act just like Fred."
"God forbid." Montague rolled his eyes."
I snickered. "So, where's my double? There's something I got to put on...'me'."
They brought out the double which looked exactly like me. It sort of freaked me out. I whipped out a copy of my wedding ring necklace and made....'myself' put it on.
"Alright, Elise, you're going to stay here with Blaise. When we're done, we're all apparating back to HQ." I nodded. Everyone stalked off as they put on their masks.
Blaise hugged me. "I'm sorry that you have to do this Ellie."
I shrugged. "It's for the safety of my loved ones and friends. Even though, there's a chance of them dying anyways. I just hope this war ends soon."
We both stood there in silence, waiting for it all to begin. Not five minutes later, shouting, panic, and screaming all arose at once. Caim was sitting right by my side in a husky form. When everything started to calm down somewhat, that was our time to leave. I grabbed hands with Blaise as we apparated into HQ. Everyone was there as we arrived.
"Well done, well done." Voldemort clapped. "Now, we wait for the newspaper." His wicked eyes flashed to mine and gave me a sinister smirk.
"Here," Montague handed me my new uniform. "We still have your old training clothes. You're going to have to retrain."
"Wow! What great fun! Thanks guys!" I exclaimed sarcastically which made a few chuckle. Everyone shut up when Draco appeared. He looked disheveled; dark, saggy eyes with black circles. He looked like a raccoon. Before I could open my mouth, I was summoned by Moldy-Voldy.
"Come here child."
I sauntered over to his office and stood before him. "Yes my lord?"
"You don't need that ring anymore." he leaned towards my hand and slid off the ring that had always burned me so.
"I'm going to be marked, aren't I?" It was a rhetorical question but he answered of course with a nod.
"You're dismissed. I suggest you get started on that training of yours." I bowed and exited.
Later that night....
We had a formal ceremony, welcoming me back to the group and also re-welcoming Snape. Voldemort was now making a speech which I wasn't really listening to but, until my name was being called, I snapped back to reality.
"Come up here Elise." Voldemort summoned me.
That stupid sly smile plastered onto his face as he took my left hand. My arms were exposed of course; do to my black and green colored halter top dress.
"Tonight, we celebrate the joining of one of the most valuable fighters we could have. I would like you to do something Elise." Voldemort leaned down to the side of my right ear. "Focus on everyone's minds and try to read them."
"But I-"
"Do it." I rolled my eyes as I followed his instructions. It was a good three minutes until I started hearing things in my head all at once.
"What the hell is my Lord doing?"
"I wonder what he just whispered to her."
"Why is she even back here? Stupid god daughter."
I looked up at Voldemort who smiled. "Thank you my lord." I whispered.
"He gave me back my powers?"
Immediately I felt a border enclose my mind. It felt like a thick metal wall surrounding my thoughts. I felt more powerful than ever.
"Now, let Elise Richards Weasley become one of us." I hadn't noticed the pain until it was already over. I had been branded like a cow. "You may sit back down. Now that our force is even stronger, this war won't last much longer. Now, let us feast."
After the dinner was over, I went up to my old room, showered, and lay in bed. I wondered about my family and friends. How were they taking this? I'm positive they were going to throw me a funeral. I wouldn't even be able to attend my own funeral. How ironic. I died, yet I won't be attending my own funeral. These next eight months that are coming up are going to be full of pain and heartache. I hope I was able to take the fist blow. I dreaded tomorrow.