Amucus' Viewpoint:
The meeting was ending. As everyone exited the dining room I gestured to Alecto to stay. The Dark Lord had turned his back on the crowd, but he seemed to know we were still present. When the others had left he spoke. "You wish to speak to me Amucus?" He asked, turning around to face us. "Yes, my lord. If I may?" He nodded. "Speak Amucus. I presume it is in regards to Hogwarts?" "It is my lord. More specifically in regards to Tia Potter." The Dark Lords fae showed interest and I continued. "Last night when we spoke with her she had seemed obedient and a much better prospect than her brother. She certainly shows the potential that he does, but I had hoped it may be useful potential. Today, however, she was spiteful and disrespectful. She insulted her classmates and myself, outright disobeyed me, and then insulted yourself. Needless to say she was punished. Then in the evening she ended up in a duel with Draco Malfoy. It seems he may have started it, but she then insulted yourself and praised the light when we questioned her. She is a puzzle, my lord. I believe she could be of use to us. She needs to be put in her place, that is for sure, but she does not seem to be quite like her brother. There is something...different about her. I don't know how to describe it."
te Dark Lord seemed to pondermy words for a moment. Suddenly I could feel him in my head. He was flipping through memories of the Potter girl. He pulled out with a blank expression. "I understand what you are trying to say. She certainly is peculiar. Perhaps she could be of use, but she needs to be taught a few things first. Number one, Do not insult me. Her brother doesn't seem to understand that either. It gets him in a lot of trouble, so to will it her. I think I may just visit the school tomorrow. Hmm, better yet I think a handful of the other death eaters shall as well. From what I gather she is not the only one who is becoming a problem. I will have Bella, Antonin, Lucius, Rudolphus, Rabastan, Yaxley, and Greyback join me. Alert the staff please Amucus. You are both excused."
Tia's viewpoint:
I awoke the next morning with a slight feeling of nervousness. While I knew something was going to happen and that I couldn't stop it, I felt a small feeling of dreed at what Voldemort(my father) might do when he heard about my behavior. I was known to the world as Harry Potter's sister. Insulting Voldemort when you have that title is never good. I arrived at breakfast to a horrifying surprise. Up at the staff table, along with the teachers, sat seven death eaters that sent a chill down my spine. I quickly walked over to where Ginny and Neville sat at the Gryffindor table. They both looked just as horrified as I did. Having the Carrows and Snape around was bad enough already. I had a sneaking suspicion that our behavior yesterday, more specifically my behavior, had brought this on. I felt a pair of eyes on me as I sat, but looking around, saw no one. "What the heck is going on?" I whispered as I sat down. "I don't know, but whatever it is, it isn't good. Even Snape doesn't look pleased." I looked up at the staff table to see a rather sour look on Snape's face. "Maybe he's just mad he has less power when more death eaters are around." I teased, in an attempt to lighten the mood. We did not say any more because Snape had stood and appeared to be about to speak.
"Students, due to recent events there will be some measures taken. Some of you have decided that rules do not apply to you. You seem to believe you are above such things. I must inform you that you are severly mistaken. Yesterday, we had a few students who, even after punishments, refused to stop poor behavior. The Dark Lord does not approve of such things in his school. As such, he, as well as the death eaters whom you see at the staff table, will be dealing with any misdemeanors for the next couple of days. You would be wise to stay in line." As he said these words I understood who had been watching me when I came in. Voldemort himself appeared out of the shadows to many gasps and shocked look. The death eaters all wore a look of triumph. Voldemort nodded to Snape. "You are all dismissed to classes."
We finished breakfast quickly. "what do you think they'll do to us, Tia?" Ask Ginny. "They can't phase me, but I'm worried about some of the younger kids." I nodded in agreement. "I guess we will just have to keep all the attention on us older kids. DA meeting to discuss during break today?" I asked pulling out my coin under the table. They both nodded with small smiles. I sent out the message, stuck the coin back in my pocket, and stood up. "Well, I guess we should head to class. I wouldn't worry. I have a sneaking suspicion I am one of the bigger reasons Voldemort is hear."
I left the Great Hall with the others right behind me. Luna joined us as well. Before we got to the door, however, I heard my name being called. "Miss Potter, I thought you would like to know that you will be reporting to my office for your detention tonight. Be there at 6, no later. There is someone who would like to speak to you."Amycus Carrow said, with an evil smile . I smiled falsly. "Yes, professor." As we walked to class the other three gave me nervous glances, obviously worried for my safety. There was no doubt who that 'someone' was. Ginny and Luna had Dark Arts together first. Neville and I had Muggle studies, joys. As we entered the classroom my heart sank. In the front of the class, speaking with Alecto, was none other than Bellatrix Lestrange. Beside her stood Rudolphus. Neville looked ready to kill at the sight of them. A very large part of me wanted to play sick and say that Neville needed to escort me to the hospital wing.
After the class had taken their seats Alecto started. The Lestranges remained in the corner. "Welcome to muggle studies. Previously this class has not been mandatory. It has also been falsely misleading. I am hear to ensure that all students learn the truth about the horrid creatures that muggles are. "I think she may have mixed up muggle studies with death eater studies." Alecto cast an angry glance my way. "Do you have something you wish to say, Miss Potter." "Nope. You wouldn't appreciate the joke." Bellatrix and Rudolphus had edged closer, obviously sensing the tention building. "Wouldn't I, Potter. Please enlighten me." I scoffed. "Enlighten you? That would be a far more difficult job than I wish to take on. For one thing I would have to convince you that you, not muggles are the horrid creature and you are far too self absorbed for that." I felt the curse hit me before I even realized she had sent it. Surprisingly I was not hit by the cruciatus, but a stinging jinx. It still hurt like heck, but not like the unforgivable would have. I looked back at Alecto with a slightly shocked look on my face. She smiled. "Consider it my gift to you Potter. I would love to do a whole lot more, but I think the Dark Lord would be rather displeased with me for damaging you before he gets his turn. Mark my words, though, everything you say and do is being reported back to him.
"Now to continue with the class. As I was saying muggles are nasty beasts. They are primitive, far less superior beings. The only place they belong is at the foot of great wizards and witches." Neville spoke up. " So your calling yourself a great witch? I find it hard to believe that torturing and murdering innocent people makes you great." I looked at Neville to see a slightly nervous, but determined look on his face. " ." Alecto said glancing over at the Lestanges. As you are the only one of your little band of brats that has not yet gotten yourself in deeper than you wish to be I would be silent. Do not make a mistake, boy." It was Nevilles turn to scoff. "And standing up for whats right is a mistake. I'm pretty sure being silent and not stopping something you know is wrong out of fear is what leaves you with regret. I will not be silent. Tia is right. You are the monster." Apparently the Dark Lord had not spoken for Neville, because he was on the floor writhing in pain the minute he finished speaking. I noted that it was Bellatrix, not rudolphus who had cast the spell. Of course.
When she let up the spell I knelt down beside him to help him up. When we were standing I grabbed his hand and headed for the door. "Where do you think your going?"Rudolphus' voice boomed. "To my common room. I've had enough of this." "If you leave the Dark Lord will know. You would be risking much for one childish act." I just kept walking, aware of the many eyes on our backs. We reached the common room and collapsed onto the counch. "You okay," I asked Neville. "Yeah, you?" I nodded. "For now." We both shivered in thought of my 'detention' tonight. In truth walking out had not been smart, but I wasn't sure staying was either.