A/N: don't own anything related to Harry Potter for the last time!!!
Chapter Three
The world has been turned upside down
(Dumbledore's office)
The door to the headmaster's office opened reveling several Professors, two ministry workers judging by the robes, and a middle-aged couple who Lilly assumed to be Remus' parents. Professor McGognall walked in with Remus and Lilly following close behind.
"Thank you my dear Professors, Cornelius, Henry I will take it from here." The headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, said in a very deep and strained voice. Lilly looked into his usually twinkling eyes and was shocked to find them dull and bloodshot. She could only remember one time for as long as she had been at Hogwarts, that his eyes lost that twinkle, and even then it was only for a second.
"But Albus-do you think it—." She was cut off by his voice.
"Yes Minerva, I do.... Please take this time to enforce the new rules and inform the school prefects."
"But Albus- they are pre-." She was saying.
"Yes, I know, and they will be told in due time. But for the moment I think it's best we let the others take on their responsibilities." He replied.
Lilly was about to say that she couldn't let anyone take on her duties no matter what had happened. That was something her father had taught her, and she greatly admired her father and his work ethic. Then out of nowhere it hit her. Her father... and mother... What was wrong why was she here, surely they weren't they couldn't be---.
Evidently Professor Dumbledore saw the panicked look in her eyes, because he urged everyone out, and told the two to sit. Remus took the seat next to his parents, and Lilly took the seat directly in front of the headmaster. It was a habit of hers to look someone straight in the eye while they were speaking. She wasn't exactly sure why she did it, maybe it was something her father told her, but right at this moment she couldn't remember. All she could think about was her parents.
Even though she didn't like how timid her mother was at times, she still greatly respected her. Her mother possessed an air of elegance, class. And she always doted on Lilly, because she reminded her of her mother. Her parents where so kind and loving, they had always supported her no matter what it was she did. She remembered the day when she got her Hogwarts letter. Her parents where so happy, they could hardly keep the news in.
And Petunia, she was always a little bossy, but deep down Lilly knew that she loved her. They used to play together all the time, but then when Lilly got the letter, everything changed. Petunia would insult her, and push her. Once she even told her mother she should lock her up in the closet because she was a freak. And it only got worse. Lilly was always mad at her sister but she never hated her. And she knew that Petunia didn't hate her either.
"Before I begin, I would like to take a moment to tell you all that I am here if ever you should need an ear. I will be glad to help in any way, and I would like to tell you all that I am very sorry." The headmaster said in a grave voice.
At that moment Lilly knew it had happened. The thing she had feared the most, something she thought was impossible. She braced herself and listened intently, as the headmaster continued.
"Tonight Lord Voldemort took his first major plan of action. He arranged for his followers to eliminate some twelve witches, wizards, and muggles he viewed unworthy of pureblooded company. Fortunately, the ministry was informed of this plan and was able to save nine lives. The rescued included, the Bingletree's, whom own the three broom sticks, Mr. and Mrs. Longbottom which is Frank Longbottom's parents, Mungdus Fletcher, who graduated last year, Landry Gracey a ministry worker, Mr. and Mrs. Merewether, whom if you will recall, joined us for Christmas dinner three years ago, and Isabel Talming, who works in Flourish and Blotts." There was a long silence after this speech.
Remus was confused because the headmaster mentioned the people who were rescued, but not the ones who weren't. He assumed that the other two were Lilly's parents and for her he was very sorry, but why on the earth was he here, and why were his parents so silent. But there still was the last person. Who was it, he wondered. The only reason he would be here was if someone in his family had gotten murdered. But that couldn't happen, because the only family he had was his mother and father and brother, and his brother was in Scotland studying the migration habits of leprechaun tribes. And why on earth would anyone want to harm Romulus? He was so nice, he was a people person, and everyone loved him. It just didn't make sense. It seemed as if Dumbledore sensed his confusion, as he continued with his speech.
"I am sure that by now you both have realized that I failed to mention the three that were not as fortunate as the others. Lilly, I am very sorry to report that your parents were on Voldemort's list. They stood no chance; he killed them in their sleep. I am terribly sorry. I have arranged for you to stay at the Leaky Cauldron for a week to be on hand for the funeral, and to comfort your sister. As for the moment, she is staying with a friend of hers. Again Lilly I am truly sorry." He said with a mournful look at her. Then with the nod of his head he looked at Remus, then without looking at her again, he said in a very soft, kind voice, "Lilly, you may leave now if you wish. I will not keep you any longer, but, please, if you do leave wait until a can get Professor McGognall to escort you, for your own safety."
Sorry, I know I promised to go further but I am tired, and I don't want to right now! Anyway please read and review. Thanks
Reckless Patience
Chapter Three
The world has been turned upside down
(Dumbledore's office)
The door to the headmaster's office opened reveling several Professors, two ministry workers judging by the robes, and a middle-aged couple who Lilly assumed to be Remus' parents. Professor McGognall walked in with Remus and Lilly following close behind.
"Thank you my dear Professors, Cornelius, Henry I will take it from here." The headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, said in a very deep and strained voice. Lilly looked into his usually twinkling eyes and was shocked to find them dull and bloodshot. She could only remember one time for as long as she had been at Hogwarts, that his eyes lost that twinkle, and even then it was only for a second.
"But Albus-do you think it—." She was cut off by his voice.
"Yes Minerva, I do.... Please take this time to enforce the new rules and inform the school prefects."
"But Albus- they are pre-." She was saying.
"Yes, I know, and they will be told in due time. But for the moment I think it's best we let the others take on their responsibilities." He replied.
Lilly was about to say that she couldn't let anyone take on her duties no matter what had happened. That was something her father had taught her, and she greatly admired her father and his work ethic. Then out of nowhere it hit her. Her father... and mother... What was wrong why was she here, surely they weren't they couldn't be---.
Evidently Professor Dumbledore saw the panicked look in her eyes, because he urged everyone out, and told the two to sit. Remus took the seat next to his parents, and Lilly took the seat directly in front of the headmaster. It was a habit of hers to look someone straight in the eye while they were speaking. She wasn't exactly sure why she did it, maybe it was something her father told her, but right at this moment she couldn't remember. All she could think about was her parents.
Even though she didn't like how timid her mother was at times, she still greatly respected her. Her mother possessed an air of elegance, class. And she always doted on Lilly, because she reminded her of her mother. Her parents where so kind and loving, they had always supported her no matter what it was she did. She remembered the day when she got her Hogwarts letter. Her parents where so happy, they could hardly keep the news in.
And Petunia, she was always a little bossy, but deep down Lilly knew that she loved her. They used to play together all the time, but then when Lilly got the letter, everything changed. Petunia would insult her, and push her. Once she even told her mother she should lock her up in the closet because she was a freak. And it only got worse. Lilly was always mad at her sister but she never hated her. And she knew that Petunia didn't hate her either.
"Before I begin, I would like to take a moment to tell you all that I am here if ever you should need an ear. I will be glad to help in any way, and I would like to tell you all that I am very sorry." The headmaster said in a grave voice.
At that moment Lilly knew it had happened. The thing she had feared the most, something she thought was impossible. She braced herself and listened intently, as the headmaster continued.
"Tonight Lord Voldemort took his first major plan of action. He arranged for his followers to eliminate some twelve witches, wizards, and muggles he viewed unworthy of pureblooded company. Fortunately, the ministry was informed of this plan and was able to save nine lives. The rescued included, the Bingletree's, whom own the three broom sticks, Mr. and Mrs. Longbottom which is Frank Longbottom's parents, Mungdus Fletcher, who graduated last year, Landry Gracey a ministry worker, Mr. and Mrs. Merewether, whom if you will recall, joined us for Christmas dinner three years ago, and Isabel Talming, who works in Flourish and Blotts." There was a long silence after this speech.
Remus was confused because the headmaster mentioned the people who were rescued, but not the ones who weren't. He assumed that the other two were Lilly's parents and for her he was very sorry, but why on the earth was he here, and why were his parents so silent. But there still was the last person. Who was it, he wondered. The only reason he would be here was if someone in his family had gotten murdered. But that couldn't happen, because the only family he had was his mother and father and brother, and his brother was in Scotland studying the migration habits of leprechaun tribes. And why on earth would anyone want to harm Romulus? He was so nice, he was a people person, and everyone loved him. It just didn't make sense. It seemed as if Dumbledore sensed his confusion, as he continued with his speech.
"I am sure that by now you both have realized that I failed to mention the three that were not as fortunate as the others. Lilly, I am very sorry to report that your parents were on Voldemort's list. They stood no chance; he killed them in their sleep. I am terribly sorry. I have arranged for you to stay at the Leaky Cauldron for a week to be on hand for the funeral, and to comfort your sister. As for the moment, she is staying with a friend of hers. Again Lilly I am truly sorry." He said with a mournful look at her. Then with the nod of his head he looked at Remus, then without looking at her again, he said in a very soft, kind voice, "Lilly, you may leave now if you wish. I will not keep you any longer, but, please, if you do leave wait until a can get Professor McGognall to escort you, for your own safety."
Sorry, I know I promised to go further but I am tired, and I don't want to right now! Anyway please read and review. Thanks
Reckless Patience
