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Entry #15: January 18th

Yesterday was interesting. After the attack we were not allowed on the grounds without an escort and teachers were jumpy. James was sleeping when we went to go check on him so we were told to come back later when he was awake.

"James wasn't himself; he was like a zombie…"

"Zombie's only exist in muggle horror films Mr. Black," Albus reminded me. I sighed and continued explain.

"He wasn't all there. He didn't say anything at all he was…sleep walking almost. And then he sort of woke up and didn't know what was going on," I told the Headmaster. He nodded and stroked his long graying beard, taking in what I told him.

"I believe that Mr. Potter was placed under the Imperious Curse to create some sort of distraction to help out with the attack. Of course, Mr. Potter fought well and he was able to stand in one spot away from where the attacker wanted him. This means that the attacks are coming from the inside of the school and someone is feeding Voldemort information about the school so he can take down Hogwarts. If you have any idea who might have done this please let me know," Albus told me. I got up and nodded as he excused me. Then I went to go join Emma and the others in the Hospital Wing. James was awake now and would be dismissed at lunch but for now they were keeping a close eye on him.

"Hey mate, how you holding up?"

"I'm still a little fuzzy. Were we really under attack?"

"Yeah we were," Emma replied. She was still slightly shaken up about the attack and I honestly can say I didn't blame her. Lily sat on the bed next to James holding her boyfriend's hand.

"It's going to be oaky Emma," James told his older sister. She shook her head and let go of me to quickly go hold her twin's hand.

"Not until whoever did this to you gets what's coming to him," Emma replied.

"You don't have to do that," James told her shaking his head this time. I placed my hands on her shoulders, gently letting her know I was there. She turned and gazed up at me a look of gratitude on her face.

"Yes we do. If anyone messes with any of my friends they're going to pay for it," I said to James. He nodded knowing he wasn't going to win this one. Emma got up and gave me a quick kiss before she took a walk to clear her head. I wanted to know what James remembered.

"It's really all very unclear to me. I don't remember who's who…all I vaguely remember seeing is a face….Lucius?" James said feebly nodding, and completely unsure. Remus and I glanced at each other; both of us were thinking the same thing. We have to talk to Albus later on and inform him. James was then suddenly attack by Madam Pomfery and the rest of us were told to go, so we went to look for Emma.

"I saw her go into Moaning Myrtle's bathroom," Molly told us when we got to the common room. Lily of course knew right away something was up.

"Emma hates Moaning Myrtle, why on earth would she go into her bathroom?" Lily asked as we made our way down the staircase. I was starting to get a little worried about Emma. What could possibly be going on? When we got to the bathroom we could hear voices. Carefully we listened.

"I'm a Death Eater now, the Dark Lord even gave me his mark," the faint voice of Lucius could be heard. There was a long pause.

"So he had you try to use my brother to create a distraction for the attack on the school?"

"Yes, but he was too strong. I know I should have used you," Lucius said in his evil drawl. My hands curled into fists and Remus had to hold me back until we heard a loud slap echo from the bathroom. Remus and I nodded at each other and burst in the door. Emma was sitting on the floor with her back against the sinks and Lucius was sitting in front of her. He had this dazed look on his face and Emma's hand was raised. When we came in she looked up a frown plastered to her face. I rushed over to her side.

"Em, what's the matter? What are you doing?"

"I used Vertisyrum on Lucius to find out if he used the Imperious Curse on James. Of course he did do it; I'm just trying to figure out why."

"You probably only had to tell him if he drank it you'd tell him how you really felt about him," Lily joked as she kneeled on the other side of Emma. Remus even laughed at this.

"I didn't how he was so gullible!" I replied.

"You also probably didn't know I have a tiny…." Emma hit Lucius again to shut him up.

"You didn't have to take such drastic measures to find out who did this to your brother Em."

"No, I did. James is all I have left of my family and I can't lose him. I vowed I would punish whoever did this to him…"

"You can spank me…" Lucius interrupted again. Emma only rolled her eyes this time. Lily eyed Lucius with a look of pure loathing.

"We could always do some things to him…"James said walking in. Emma beat Lily to him, almost knocking him over with the force of her hug. After the twins hugged for a bit Lily got hers and a couple of kisses as well. I got up and wrapped my arms around Emma feeling her face against my chest.

"It's okay Emma; he'll get what he deserves even if it takes a year or two it'll happen. He'll get it don't worry," I told her. She nodded and squeezed me a little as a sign she understood.

"Let's go tell Professor Dumbledore we know who the culprit is."