Chapter 2

The sky had begun to turn dark when Elizabeth and James arrived at Diagon Alley. The streets were crowded, but no where near what they would be in a few weeks time. Many of the younger Hogwarts students could be found in the various shops with their parents, picking out the necessary supplies for the upcoming year. Elizabeth and James decided to start their shopping spree at James' uncle's shop.

"I think I am going to buy some of that Peruvian darkness powder. Dad told me about how he used it to get onto the Slytherin car on the way to Hogwarts his sixth year."

"Did he also tell you that he got caught and had his nose broken because of it?"

"Well yes, but I am sure I can find other places to use it."

Elizabeth laughed at James as they entered the Weasley shop together. The store was packed with children of all ages. Business was even going well enough that George had opened a second location in Hogsmeade. His old friend Lee Jordan went into business with him after Fred passed away. Lee ran the Hogsmeade location while George stayed in Diagon Alley.

"Is your Uncle here today?" Elizabeth asked.

"I don't think so, dad called a meeting at the Burrow for all the "adults" because of what happened last week."

"A meeting? Why can't we go? We are almost seventeen!"

"Believe me, I tried. He told me not to worry about anything and just focus on being a kid for one more year. We got into a pretty heated argument, so I was very happy to see Moony arrive with your letter. You probably saved me from de-gnoming the garden."

The two older students were now at the back of the store looking at some of the more pricier products. They were both alone at the moment, which allowed Elizabeth the perfect opportunity to ask him about the killings.

"James, what really happened in Godric's Hollow?"

"I don't know really. I wish I did. Mum and Dad are doing their best to keep it from me. I mean I understand them wanting to keep it from Lily and Al, but I am as old as dad was when he was off fighting Voldemort!"

At the sound of his name, Elizabeth didn't flinch. She too was familiar with her parents role in fighting him in the past. Her grandfather was even killed by his followers. She found James' hand and softly linked her fingers with his. At this gesture, James looked up at her.

"If something is going on, and our parents won't tell us, then why don't we try to figure things out on our own? I think we should go to the Burrow. We have just as much a right to know what is going on as they do. If it has anything to do with the past it will affect us now, so we need to know what is going on."

James had always thought of Elizabeth as his best friend, and sometimes he even thought of her as more. The conviction and dedication in her voice made him realize that she was something more. She wasn't afraid to uncover the truth and better yet, stand up to her parents. A small squeeze to his hand pulled him out of his thoughts.

"Well?"

James, realizing that she still had hold of his hand, squeezed back and said, "Well, what are we waiting for!" And with that, they quickly left the shop and headed to the fireplace in The Leaky Cauldron, never letting go of each other's hand.

"Harry, what is going on? Why did you call us here?"

Lupin and Tonks were standing in the family room of the Burrow. The large room began to feel cramped by the sheer number of people who had arrived the last hour. Every Weasley was there as well as a few of the previous Order members: Bill and Fleur, Charlie, Percy, George and Angelina, Arthur and Molly, Ron and Hermione, Ginny, Kingsley and his wife, Teddy Lupin, Hagrid, and last but not least, Neville Longbottom.

"I know it was short notice, calling all of you here, but something serious is happening and unfortunately it involves all of you. Last night the Auror office received a letter containing a threat to the Order of the Phoenix." The audience gasped at the mention of this and immediately began questioning him, everyone talking at once.

"Please, calm down and let me explain before everyone gets carried away!" Everyone instantly quieted down. Lupin looked at his wife, fear evident on his face. She tried to give him a reassuring smile but it came out more like a grimace.

"As I was saying, we received an anonymous threat to the Order of the Phoenix. I called you all here because you were once, or still are members. This letter specifically addresses all living members of the group, and anyone associated with them."

"What does it say Harry?" Ginny's voice came out as almost a whisper. He turned to look at her. Harry knew Ginny was worried, and he was partly to blame for her worked up state. He had owled her that morning to tell her that he was calling a meeting at the Burrow to discuss something that had to do with Voldemort. Naturally she had become upset and apparated straight to the Burrow. This was the first time she had spoken with him since he arrived.

Never breaking eye contact with Ginny, Harry read the letter to the group.

"To those it may concern,

You took the Dark Lord away from us, so I believe it is only fair we take something away from you. The Dark Lord believed in a pure society, a powerful society. We feel that the best way to achieve His goal is by molding the youth of this generation. And who better to start with than the offspring of the beloved Chosen One and all his followers. So I pose this one question: Do you know where your children are?"

Silence. Every person in that room sat in silence. No one knew what to say; no one moved an inch. Harry and Ginny were still staring at one another, a small tear trickling down her cheek. Lupin stared at the floor in disbelief. After all these years he couldn't believe it was happening again. How many times had he survived, just to be put to the test once more. His children. All of their children; put in harm's way because of what they fought for in the past. Hadn't they fought for their freedom? Freedom so that they could raise their children in a world without evil? And now, after twenty years it was starting again.

A slight movement pulled Remus out of his thoughts. Teddy had walked over to stand with his parents. Tonks stood up and gave him a fierce hug. This drew every one out of their thoughts as they watched the scene in front of them.

"They will not take us. We will fight," Teddy spoke to his father as he pulled out of the embrace.

"I know son, I know. And I will fight for you and your sister, and everyone else. No one will take you away from me."