Ok so i said i wouldn't beg for reviews,but seriously people... 288 hits and 6 reviews. I can't be a better writer if no one tells me how i can make my writing better. On that note im going to thank Jacalyn Hyde, loverofbooks20, Electra de Lioncourt, and vlmck02 for reviewing.
Now, on with the chapter-
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I ran away from Severus towards the Headmaster's office. It didn't register in my mind that he'd been hugging me and giving me comfort, something that Severus dosn't do. The only thing on my mind was Andromeda. She was so quiet, so fragile, a quality not good in a dark family with ties to the Dark Lord. Finally reaching that old, ugly gargoyle, I rested my hands on my knees and tried to catch my breath. After a few seconds I turned towards the large statue.
"Password?"
"I don't know the password! Please, just let me in." It didn't budge. "I need to speak with the Headmaster! Let me in!" Still nothing. I was getting desperate, emotions running high, and I could feel the tears building in me again. I pulled my wand out and pointed it at the gargoyle, preparing to make it into little pieces of crumbling stone.
"I would prefer it if you didn't destroy the school Ms. Black."
I turned, my wand autimaticly directed at the threat. Unfortunately that threat happend to be the throat of one Albus Dumbledore. Not that he seemed disturbed that my wand was at his throat. I had found that the Headmaster was rarely disturbed by anything, he always had that damn twinkle in his eyes. After a few seconds I dropped my wand, suddenly feeling drained and tired.
He turned to the gargoyle, quietly whispering "acid pops" to it. The staircase appeared and he gestured at it. "After you Ms. Black."
I carefully climbed up the staircase and reached the Headmaster's office. Dumbledore swept in behind me and sat at his desk. He motioned for me to sit. After I had seated he remained silent for several moments before talking.
"Lemon drop?"
"No thank you", I said. I wanted to be done with this false politness, but the manners my parents had beat into me remained burned in my mind.
"You are here because of what happend between you sister and Mr. Malfoy." It was a statement, not a question. I tried to cover my shock, but I reminded myself that of course he knew what had happend. He was the great Albus Dumbledore, and he had all the paintings in the school as his spies.
" Yes."
"And what are you going to do?"
I took a deep breath, checking over my plan once again. It was a huge leap and totally unbelievable."Headmaster, I am willing to do anything, anything to keep my sister safe. I'm asking you to put my sister into protection. Don't let him get her. In return I'll do anything you ask of me."
He stared at me, eyes no longer twinkling. "You want me to place your sister under the protection of the Light?"
"Yes. Andromeda and, if possible, Ted Tonks. I'm afraid if Andie dosn't have that damn boy around she'll go bloody insane."
"Language Ms. Black."
"Sorry Sir."
Dumbledore sighed. He seemed thoughtful for several minutes before he spoke again. "Very well. I will make arrangments for and Mr. Tonks to go into hiding. The States should do nicely..."
"Sir? Would it be ok for this to happen before Christmas break. I mean I know that that's only a week away but..." Here I trailed off. I was afraid if Andie went home for the holidays she might not come back alive, and I didn't want to take any chances.
"Yes that should work."
"Thank you." I breathed out, unaware that I had been holding my breath."And what would you like in return? Money?"
He seemed almost sad before he answered."No, I had something entirely different in mind."
"Yes?"
"I would like you to become a spy for the Order of the Phenoix."
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Ta da! There is chapter 5. Now I know exactly where this is going and all i have to do is write. For anyone who cares to know, this story will follow most canon events with exceptions of Snape's story line , Dumble's, and, of course, Bella's.
-Bellatrix-Black-Forever