I woke up in the morning a bit too early than necessary. By that I mean before the sun was up. I barely slept last night because I kept thinking about what would happen when I returned home. My parents will either be happy, or angry that I left in the first place. But no matter what their expression would be, they'll be happy when I give them the news about the bracelet.

Since I had nothing else to do, and sleeping wasn't an option anymore I decided to read the book I got from the restricted section. I knew that I wouldn't be able to take it with me home because that would be considered stealing. The book was completely fascinating and I just couldn't put it down. It was not a big book so I thought I could finish it with what time I had. And I did. I was a fast reader.

When I had finished the book it was time to go. I got dressed and put my suit case on my bed. First I had to go to the library and put the book away. Then I'd have to leave with Draco and Theo. As I opened the door the two of them were standing right there, waiting.

"Ready to go?" Theo asked.

"Yes. I just have to return this book at the library." I wonder if it was still a mess from what happened last night. I thought.

I walked towards the library with both of them behind me. When I opened the door, sure enough it was still a mess. So I decided to clean it up. With a move of my wand everything went back in order and the book went back to its original spot.

Draco asked, "What was that book about?"

"Ramiel. I'll tell everyone about it later when I get home. Just like the news I'm going to give."

"Sounds great. Now let's head out."

"Okay."

We all Apparated at that spot. When we arrived at the front door I nearly tripped, but Draco caught my arm before I fell. I guess sleep helps my coordination.

I felt this weird feeling in my stomach as I just stood there. Theo and Draco opened the door and went inside. As the door stayed open and they both were fully inside, I just stood there looking. I was actually scared to enter my own home. Draco turned around and saw me standing there, just staring.

"Come on. Get in here. Your parents are inside and I think I can hear your mother crying."

I nodded. I could hear her too.

"I don't know what I'm scared of." I said as I headed in. "I just don't know how they'll react."

"I know." He said as I closed to door. Then he grabbed my hand and pulled me inside.

Draco still held my hand as I walked into the main room where everyone else was. When I was fully in the room he let go. Everyone's eyes widened in surprise as they saw me once again. Daphne smiled wide as she ran towards me to hug me tight.

"I can't believe you're back! Now don't you ever do that again." She threatened.

"Mother has been crying for forever. She just won't stop."

"I know, I heard. Where are they? Mother and father I mean. Call them down here, I've got news."

"They're upstairs. Dad has been trying all morning to calm mum down. Telling her that you'll come back soon enough guess he was right this time." Daphne ran to the bottom of the stairs and yelled, "Mum! Dad! Come down here! It's important!"

Everyone else came and gave me a hug as they greeted me. Even Pansy hugged me. I thought she would've been mad for holding Draco's hand. But she apparently wasn't. Millicent and Tracy hugged me tight just like Daphne did. Blaise just shook my hand. It was hard to believe that they actually missed me.

Mother and father ran down the stairs. I could see that mum was crying. Her eyes were red and she was holding a whole tissue box. My heart pounded faster as they came down. I was the only one standing up then. The rest was sitting there waiting to see what would happen.

Daphne pointed at me as they were all the way down stairs. When they looked at me with surprise my heart stopped. I forced myself to smile a little. My mother started crying hard again as she ran towards me.

"Astoria! My baby is back home!" She hugged me so tight that I could barely breathe. But it felt good to be in my mother's arms again, so I hugged her back.

"Yeah, mum. I'm back."

She let go and looked at me.

"Where in the world did you go? Why did you leave Astoria? You had me worried sick."

"I can tell. I'm sorry. I'll explain everything soon okay." She nodded. I looked over at my father who looked happy instead of angry at me as I thought he would be.

"H-hi dad." I stuttered. I thought he would blow up any second.

"Hello, Astoria." I felt tears in my eyes as he said that, but I kept them held back. I hadn't heard his voice in forever. It felt overwhelming being back. I guess my mother's crying made me emotional too. I ran into his open arms saying "I'm sorry" over and over again. He just said it was okay.

"So what's this news Daphne yelled to get us down here. It better be good."

"It is."

He looked over at my mother and walked towards her.

He said, "See I told you she'd come back."

"Henry, you said that everyday she was gone."

"Well, Mariella I was right today. She did come back didn't she?"

"Yes, I guess you were right."

"Mum, dad. About my news it's important."

But they just kept talking about me being gone. My father had told my mother that she was over reacting and my mother was telling him that mothers are supposed to do that.

They both looked at me and my father said, "You know, you're going to be punished for leaving in the middle of the night."

"Yes I know, but that's not important right now."

"Not important. Astoria, I don't think you understand what you did was terribly wrong."

"I understand that but really my news is more important."

"What is more important than you coming home after a week without any of us knowing where you were?" My mother stated.

"Yes. Your mother is right. You're news is not important right now. It can wait."

"Actually it is-"

I was trying to tell them but they just kept talking ignoring what I had to say. After five minutes standing there listening to them talk with my arms crossed over my chest I finally just bowed my head in defeat. I wasn't going to be able to tell them. Then when they had finally stopped talking and I had my chance, the other parents came in.

"Ugh!"

"Well, well, look whose back. It's Astoria." Lucius Malfoy said. Narcissa smiled and nodded. All the parents were now talking about me coming back. I just kept standing there annoyed and irritated. I looked at everyone sitting on the couch and they just shrugged. I looked at Draco and he gave me a look saying I had to say something.

Finally, I just yelled. "HEY! Would you all just shut up for a moment! I have to tell you all something very important!" Before anyone could say anything, I continued. "Yes. More important than me coming back. More important than my punishment for leaving."

"Well what could be so important than that?"

"I found it!"

"Found what?" They all said in unison.

"I found the bracelet. That's what so important."

"You found it? Where is it then?"

"I don't have it with me but I know where it is. Now would you all just take a seat so I can start at the beginning?" They all sat down somewhere.

"Alright. Thank you. Now, why I left home because I thought I could find the bracelet myself. Where did I go you may ask? Well obviously Hogwarts. When I went there I thought that maybe I could find the bracelet since I was the reincarnation of Ramiel. When the rest of you were gone away from the lake I looked around. But found absolutely nothing at all. So then I started thinking. You all were wasting your time at just one lake. I mean, sure it was the biggest, but that didn't mean she died there. She could've died at a different lake around Hogwarts. There is certainly more than one there. So one day I headed for the Black Lake. I got this eerie feeling while I was there. The same feeling I got when it was the Triwizard Tournament. But I just put the feeling off as I started walking around the perimeter of the lake. Then my feeling brought me to this odd placed rock. For some reason I had the feeling to touch it and I know it sounds odd but it helped a lot. When I placed my hand on the rock, it hit me. I got a vision. It was many years ago. The night that Ramiel died. She was fighting alongside her partner. Spells were flying everywhere, in every direction. She was defending herself. Then her partner turned around and sent a killing curse at her back. I only got a glimpse of what he looked like and he looked familiar. Ramiel fell forward from the spell and the bracelet came off her wrist and flew into the water. It is still there today since no one can touch it, and no one thought to look there."

"That's brilliant." Daphne complimented. "Who ever thought you'd find it by yourself."

"Why thank you."

"So now that we know where the bracelet is, what do we do now?" Millicent asked.

Lucius answered her. "We go and get it of course."

All the parents agreed. Even mine.

"But how do we get it exactly? Millicent asked again. "The only person that can touch it was Ramiel."

I responded. "Well I was thinking about that too. Since I am the reincarnation of her, maybe I should be the one to get it."

"That's a good idea. So it's decided then. Astoria will go into the lake and retrieve the bracelet." Lucius said.

"It is not decided yet." Daphne started. "The Black Lake is dangerous to go into. Astoria just can't jump in and get it easily. She might get killed in those waters."

"She'll be fine. After all she was by herself with no protection while the Carrows were after her."

"Daphne," My father spoke. "Astoria must do this. We need to have the information from the bracelet. I know you care about your sister but she'll be just fine." My mum nodded in agreement.

Daphne crossed her arms in frustration. "Why don't we just let her decide father."

Everyone turned their head to look at me.

"Look why don't we all just go to Hogwarts and I'll show you where the bracelet fell. Then we'll decide there."

Everyone agreed.

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It took us a while to get to the Black Lake without having anyone find us there. I guided everyone to where Ramiel died. After I showed them that we headed for the pier so that if I did go in to get the bracelet, it would be easier to dive in then from the side. I walked over to the starting point of the pier and then all the parents gathered around me and my father said, "Alright Astoria, you know exactly where to go right. From here dive towards that edge. And don't forget to use bubble head spell, so you can breathe under there."

"Hey, wait. We haven't officially decided that she was actually going to jump in there." Daphne said. All the other kids stood by her and agreed.

Then Draco spoke. "We are her protectors and we aren't going to let her jump in that lake." Daphne grabbed my arm and pulled me over to where everyone else was.

The parents stood at the beginning of the pier while their children stood closer to the edge. Then they started arguing about me getting the bloody bracelet or not.

"She has to get it. We need the information." Lucius Malfoy stated. His son said otherwise.

"So you'd risk her life just for information from an old bracelet?"

"Draco, dear," Narcissa started. "This is important. It's the only way we can stop the next Dark Lord from starting again."

Daphne was fighting with my parents.

"My little sister isn't going to jump in those waters. She could easily die down there."

"Your sister knows better. She knows how to use her magic. Astoria won't die." My father stated.

"Your father is right, Daphne. She'll be alright." My mum said reassuringly.

"You just got her back. You're risking the chance of losing her again. Astoria is your daughter. How can you just stand there saying that she needs to risk her own life for a bracelet?"

I just kept listening to what they were saying. I wouldn't be able to retort with all the screaming. I was astonished that my protectors actually cared about my safety. Now more then ever. But I knew what I had to do. And it was to retrieve the bracelet. That was my decision.

I started to back up quietly so I could jump in the water with no one else noticing but the parents. Mr. Parkinson and Mrs. Parkinson saw me back up. I put a finger up to my mouth to tell them to keep quiet.

I stood a couple of feet away from the water. I took out my wand and tapped my head and my clothes disappeared and turned into a swimming suit. It wasn't as cold as I thought it would be. I was just about to jump in the water when all of a sudden I heard someone says, "Well I guess she made her decision."

I turned around to see Mr. Bullstrode pointing at me and a bunch of surprised faces staring at me. My expression as well turned into shock as Daphne and her friends ran towards me with their arms spread out as if they were going to grab me. I quickly put my wand into the strap on my leg, ran then jumped. I felt one hand touch my arm, but I was too far away for them to grab me. As I landed in to water I heard screams of my name being called out. But I just had to ignore them and do what I was supposed to. I grabbed my wand tapped in on my mouth and a bubble appeared around my head.

It was very dark and I could barely see. I pointed my wand in front of me and said Lumos and a light was in front of me. But then I forgot which direction I needed to go because the lake was so big. I rose to the surface quickly to see where I was supposed to go. As I did that people kept screaming my name.

"Astoria! Get out of the water now! You're going to get yourself killed!"

I turned toward the rock and said, "No I'm not. Just trust me." before anyone could respond I headed down the water once again and used the bubble head spell.

All the creatures saw me but just ignored me as I swam down. It seemed as if they knew who I was. That was lucky for me. I headed toward the area of the rock and then headed downward. It didn't get darker as I thought it would. It just stayed the same with the light I had on my wand. Heading farther down I saw something that caught the light from the end of my wand. It was shiny and it was sitting on a small rock. As I reached it I knew it was the bracelet. A serge of accomplishment ran through me and I smiled in what a great job I did.

A mermaid came behind me and tapped me on the shoulder. I turned around to see that she looked as if I was stealing it. So I pretended to be the owner of the bracelet. I did look like her anyway.

"Thank you for taking good care of my bracelet for me. I shall take it back now."

She nodded and then left me. I put the bracelet around my right wrist and started to swim back to the pier. When I was sure that I was close to the pier I said Nox and the light on my wand went out.

I came up to the top of the water with relieved faces looking at me. I climbed up the pier with the help of some hands. Then I raised my wrist and said "I told you to trust me." But as I finished my sentence their faces went from relieved to shocked. I turned around to see what they were looking at, and my face too went into shock. It was the Carrows, and they were standing across the lake from us.

My father tossed Daphne a long part of a chain.

"It's a port key." He said. "It'll activate itself in a couple of seconds. Grab on."

We did as we were told.

I held part of the chain with my left hand. When I turned to look at the Carrows, their wands were pointed at me and a red light blasted form the end on there wands.

It hit me straight on my back and I was pushed forward. I almost let go of the chain when someone's hand covered mine and caught me just as we disappeared.

Everyone landed on their feet as we returned back to the Estate. I turned my head to see that Draco was the one that caught me. I felt something burning my back. It hurt so much that I couldn't help but let out a sound of pain. Draco pulled his arm away from me as if he had been burned.

He said, "She's hot."

"Draco!" Pansy yelled, thinking that he meant something else.

My hand flew to my back as the burning continued.

"No," He continued. "I mean she's actually hot. Her back is burning."

Everyone started too look at me with concerned eyes. Then everything went by fast. Everyone started to gather closer to me. I kicked something with the back of my foot. I started to feel dizzy. I started to fall backwards. And then everything went black.