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Chapter 2:Where am I?
The ground was hard as I hit it. I blinked as the sun hit my eyes. I tried to stand up but was suddenly knocked down. I could taste blood. A large twig tried to hit me but this time I was able to avoid it. Great just what I need a tree attacking me. The tree was moving trying to sweep me off my feet. I suddenly recognised the tree. It was the Whomping Willow. I was still dodging it when suddenly it froze. A ginger cat was pressing a knot on the base of the tree. I suddenly felt a hot breath on the back of my neck. A large black dog was hovering behind me. It pushed me towards the tree.
The gap under the tree led to a dark tunnel. I had to bend double to fit. The tunnel was very long and I wondered where it led to. The dog was still pushing me along and the cat was leading. I suddenly saw a light at the end of the tunnel. I climbed up the stairs and found myself in an empty room, but where was I?
The room was large and looked like it hadn't been used in a long time. Most of the furniture had been damaged. The room was covered in a layer of dust. There was a four poster bed the doors and walls. When I turned around the dog had disappeared and a man was standing in his place. His hair was an elbow length tangle, his face was sunken and his eyes were hollowed. He had a look of puzzlement on his face.
"How did you get here? You are meant to be dead Lily. You should not be here."
"Me and James were given a job to do. We got separated and now I want to find my husband. I have a few questions for you sir. Where am I? Who are you? And what are you doing here?" The man was pondering for an answer. He looked deep in thought.
"Lily, it's me Padfoot. I'm so sorry I couldn't look after Harry after you died. I was locked up in Azkaban for a crime I didn't commit. Dumbledore decided to send Harry to your sister. As for where you are, this is the Shrieking Shack." He answered. He seemed so depressed and desperate. I patted his arm. He relaxed at the touch. He took me towards a cupboard. He noticed I was bleeding. He opened the cupboard and took out a potion. He then dragged me towards the four poster bed. As soon as I touched the pillow I fell asleep.
I walked along the empty corridor. Snape's face was swimming in my thoughts. I was so distracted that I accidentally bumped into Professor McGonagall. She turned around. I rubbed my head. My fingers were covered in blood.
"James what are you doing here? No this is not possible. The dead can't come back to life." She shook her head and was laughing hysterically. She grabbed James and took him towards the seventh floor. I suddenly realised that she was taking me towards Dumbledore's office.
"Chocolate Frog." The gargoyle jumped out of the way and she dragged me towards the stairs. I was suddenly thrust into the office.
" Ah Professor McGonagall what do you need." He suddenly saw me with my messy black hair and glasses, "Ah, yes I've heard a rumour that you were in the castle. Severus informed me that you were in his potions class. Its a good thing the students thought you were Harry or else we would have a very serious problem."
"Thanks sir, but I need to find Lily. Has any of the teachers seen her in any of their classes?"
"I'm afraid not James. There are more pressing matters at this moment in time. Your ex-friend Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban prison. We need to find him and return him to the dementors. I think you better stay with our Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher in the mean time. Don't worry about Lily, we will find her I promise. Here is letter for you to show to the professor. He will answer any questions you have. You better go it's nearly dinner time." I smiled bid the professors goodbye. I decided to go to the Great Hall. My stomach was rumbling and needed to find the professor. The bell rang and the classes headed to the Great Hall.
When I awoke the shack was quiet. I felt where my cut was. It was healing cleanly. I could smell the potion. Sirius smiled at me.
"Thank god you're awake Lily. Its been a few hours. You need to get up." He grabbed me gingerly. My arm still ached where I had been hit by the willow. The bed had been comfy but I desperately wanted my husband to be here with me. He supported me and I slowly walked towards the door.
"Goodbye Sirius. I hope I see you again."
"I'll come with you after all you don't want to be hit by the tree again." He led me along the tunnel out of the tree and towards Hogwarts. We would discover the truth and protect my son.
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