 Chapter 6
Days passed. Hermione and Ron were on edge for a long time. Hermione found her thoughts drifting towards Harry. Where was he? How could he have left her behind? Why-
An owl flew into the window with a bang. Hermione sighed and opened the window. The owl flew in. It was a barn owl, and it had a message tied to it's leg. Hermione grabbed for it eagerly, and gave the owl somewater and food while she read it hastily.
Dear Hermione and Ron,
Things are going ok. Because I'm in danger all the time now (I suppose you guys are too, I guess), I can't tell you where I am, although I can say that it's pretty dry around here. Kingsley Shacklebolt gave me a good summary of what I'm looking for, and I think I'm close. I miss you both alot, and I wish you guys could be here. But pretending to be a Death Eater is no easy task, especially since I don't have a mark.
Love,
Harry
Hermione reread the letter, and noticed the owl was poking something else at her. It was another piece of parchment. Hermione opened that too.
Hermione,
I miss you terribly. I wish I could have you here beside me, to help me. Sometimes this seems so hard. I wish I had a way to keep you with me all the time. I despise Voldemort for ripping me away from you, especially since we're to be married. But I promise, as soon as I get back, we'll be married. i don't know when that will be, but please Hermione, no matter how hard it gets, don't forget our vow.
Forever yours,
Harry
Hermione smiled. Harry was so sweet. Ron came in from the bedroom.
"What's that?"
"Letter from Harry. Here." She gave Ron the letter that was addressed to both of them, and hid the other letter. Ron noticed, but didn't let on. He smiled as he read the letter.
"That made my day Hermione, it really did. I wish we could be there with him."
"So do I Ron....so do I...."
Hermione's eyes brimmed with tears, and Ron held her, as his own tears fell thick and fast.
*****
Harry watched from his hiding place. Impersonating a Death Eater was hard work. He followed the line until they came to their meeting place. Voldemort stood in the middle, his arms raised.
"My faithful, tomorrow is the fall equinox! My war is still raging, but we have not yet won! That foolish boy, Harry Potter-"
Hisses from the crowd.
"-and his silly friends are slowly killing me by destroying my Horcruxes! This is something that must be avoided at all costs! I need strong Death Eaters to be my personal bodyguards night and day! You shall be called Death Watches! I need three volenteers!"
Harry stepped foward.
"Let me be your protector, my Lord." Harry spoke, dropping to one knee and deepening his voice. He blocked out all thoughts about Harry Potter, and thought about Death Eaters, and their activites. Voldemort looked at him suspiciously, then smiled.
"Rise my Death Watcher. You shall be my personal advisor as well."
The Death Eaters murmered as Harry took his place beside Voldemort. Voldemort waved his hand.
"Away with all of you. To bed, my beautiful ones. Tomorrow we hunt for the vampires!"
The Death Eaters left the circle slowly, Harry among them Voldemort called after him.
"Where do you think you're going?" Harry's heart stopped. He turned slowly, and faced his Master.
"I'm sorry, my Lord."
"As well you should be. No Death Watcher turns his back on me. You shall be the first to know. Crucio!"
Harry screamed in pain. The fire was all over, it was always there, would never stop. There was nothing except pain. Then it was over. He slumped to the ground, chest heaving. Voldemort swished his cloak and stepped over Harry.
"Be at my tent at first light. We have much work to do."
"Yes.....Master...." Harry panted.
TaDa!
Katie |