Chapter 8

Coming to Terms

Disclaimer: Yet again I do not own anything Harry Potter. Just the character Tawny.

((It's been a while and I needed to update for my non-existent fans though I think there is one fan I have))

Deeper and deeper into the dark, misty forest Voldemort dragged a now unwilling seventeen-year-old girl with him.

" I should have seen this earlier, you are indeed the daughter of those petulant Potter's and yet you are bound to your destiny to be my heir. The start of the war between good and evil will now commence and you my dear lit the match and kindled the flame for it."

Voldemort laughed shrilly his plan worked beautifully. He threw Tawny against a large tree and she slid down the trunk until she sat completely on the ground. Her destiny is what he spoke of, yes she accepted the position of heir to his reign but that was before any of this happened and now she didn't want it.

Back at the edge of the forest Snape came bounding out of the main doors in an attempt to find Tawny. Instead he found Dumbledore looking into the Forbidden Forest.

"Headmaster she…she saw me with someone and it's all my fault."

" I see so her explanation was half true but as you know and willingly kept this information she is the enemy, the heir to Voldemort's reign. But I believe now that she knows the truth to her past and who she really is her mind will change and she will fight the Dark Lord and his hold over her."

Dumbledore was not to pleased with the outcome of this situation, a student had been taken hostage regardless of her status with the Dark Lord she was still a student. A plan began to formulate in the old man's mind on how to use this information against Voldemort. He would leave the destruction of Voldemort to the Potter twins.

The two professors returned to the castle and entered the Great Hall where all the other teachers gathered along with the school Perfects.

" Voldemort has taken Tawny Potter, or as you all know her as Tawny Snape. She knows who she is now and hopefully changes her ways. As it stands she is still the heir to Voldemort and he is hiding in the Forbidden Forest with her as his hostage. All of you must prepare for a battle and send owl's to those in the Order. Prefects inform your houses that sixth years and younger are to stay in their dorms while the Seventh years will assist in the fight."

" Professor Dumbledore don't you think It's risky to ask the seventh year students to help after all they are still children."

McGonagall spoke out above the bustle of teachers.

" Yes I believe it is but it is a necessary risk we must take. Voldemort's minions out number us seven to one with the aid of seventh years we can drastically reduce those odds, also they all know how to duel and fight."

Dumbledore eased the nervousness in the room and dismissed the teachers to ready themselves.

Meanwhile in steady waves Death Eaters, Vampires, Giants, and Dementor's alike came to the call of their master. All of them ready to demolish Hogwarts and destroy any wizard or witch that stood in their way. Tawny gathered her strength and stood up amongst the crowd, Voldemort came to her and spoke.

"Now my child you have a choice to make either fight by my side or die here as a traitor to both the wizarding world and me."

She didn't speak at first, thinking upon this ultimatum given to her. In her heart she knew what had to be done. There is no such thing as destiny one's future is based on the decisions made by the person during the present time. Her mind was made up; Tawny would fool them all and agree to fight on the side of evil but turn when given the chance.

" Alright my lord I will fight beside you and prove to you that I am the best for your heir."

All the creatures raised their voices in a battle cry and headed out of the forest towards the castle. Tawny as planned was standing next to Voldemort. They exited the forest and where greeted by the Order of the Phoenix and many students from the school. Dumbledore spoke out to Voldemort.

"Do you have anything to say?"

"Yes. Those who have kept their intentions hidden pleases step forward and join me."

Voldemort hissed his request. That's when most if not all the Slytherin house detached from the group of wizards and joined the other side. On Dumbledore's side not only where there witches and wizards but unicorn's, centaurs, Fawkes Dumbledore's pet Phoenix, and the mer-people whom where waiting patiently in the black lake. Voldemort noticed that Snape didn't move from his spot by Dumbledore and hissed at him.

" I see you choose to die on the side of Dumbledore and be his little lap dog fine by me I still have her."

He pointed to his right side where stood Tawny, who in turn glared at him and pulled out her wand.

" My apologies Voldemort but there have been a change of plans. As you see I've made up my mind those who become power hungry tend to become big headed as well."

She circled around him her wand pointed and a spell ready on the tip of her tongue. Slowly she backed away from the now irritated and seething Dark Lord.

"How dare you," he hissed again," deceiving me was something you where good at and now I shall say my good bye's to you."

He whipped out his wand and threw Avada Kedavra her way. Twisting to the side she narrowly missed the curse and smirked towards her assailant. He yelled in rage and charged for her who caused both sides to charge and begin the all out curse and counter curse match. Tawny was ready and without raising her wand or speaking threw back Voldemort. He landed on his back and skidded a few feet on the ground. He had forgotten that Tawny knew how to cast spells without her wand and without using words. Indeed she was strong and clever. He stood up and came for her again wand at the ready for another unforgivable curse, this time he would not miss. He cared not for the situations around him as his comrades and allies fell around him dead Voldemort's only concern was Tawny and Harry if he could destroy on he could kill the other with ease. In his blind rage he didn't notice Harry off to his side pointing his wand and releasing a spell to disarm the evil wizard. Both Potters stood by each other's side knowing what they had to do. Tawny switched her wand hand and held her brother's empty hand together they raised their wands and spoke the same spell at once.

" AVADA KEDAVRA"

Both wands emitted a green jet of magic and combined to make the curse twice as powerful. Voldemort stood up to the blast knowing it was too late in any sense to dodge or escape. His time was up and then the curse hit him obliterating him in to particles of dust. It was over, those remaining from Voldemort's side gave up and raised a white flag. Standing together Tawny and Harry where both breathing hard. That curse was powerful even by their standards. She looked to her brother and raised a fine eyebrow.

" You and I have something to discuss."

She spoke in a demanding tone and Harry looked at her agreeing.

" If your going to go off and snog with someone let me know so I don't accidentally walk in on you two that is going to be etched in my memory forever ya know."

She laughed and so did Harry whom nodded glad to know his long lost sister was found. Dumbledore and Snape both grinned at the two before them Tawny turned to the side of good and helped destroy the evil in the wizarding world and made it a safer place until the next time. At this time Tawny turned and walked towards Snape.

"Professor Snape, I'm sorry for being such a brat to you all these years and causing a big problem here tonight. Oh and you have my permission to keep seeing my brother."

She raised an eyebrow and smiled.

" It's alright and thank you Tawny even if I didn't have your permission I'd still be doing your brother."

"Fine fine you dirty old pervert."

She laughed and returned to her brother and his friends who where waiting for her. As dusk broke the horizon they all headed back to the castle, weary and tired. That's when Tawny noticed it the emblem on her robe changed. No longer was she apart of Slytherin but now she was a Gryffindor just where she belonged.

((Ok that's the end it wasn't my best and I know that but their may be some more stories to come later on))