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Sirius follows Marcella down to the basement. It reminds him of the diungeons of Hogwarts cold and impersonal. That statement could also apply to Severus Snape, so why did he risk Marcella and Kristie's lives bringing them to Norway with him. Sirius had years of experience evading the Ministry's aurors. Two women would have slowed him down, and yet he let them come with him. Sirius's head felt like it was going to explode. This house, Faith's photograph, Kristie's questions, the past was threatening to suffocate him. He had to stay focused on the present, but that was becoming more complicated with each passing minute. Dumbledore had told him Marcella was the key to Voldemort's plans to destroy the Order once and for all. Like it or not, Tonks and he had to remain here and protect them. They had no choice.
While Marcella sealed the exists and searched for Snape's potions, Sirius made contact with Dumbledore using the Floo Network. It wasn't the most secure way to communicate in the wizarding world, but it was faster than the owl post. As usual Dumbledore already knew about Moody's use of the Imperius Curse. He had already spoken to Fudge and had convinced him Moody was up to his old tricks again. Fudge seemed relieved there was nothing more to it. Dumbledore assured Sirius no aurors would be showing up on their doorstep. Marcella knelt down beside Sirius. She voiced her concerns over Moody's actions, and the fact Ministry now knew someone was staying at Snape's cottage. Dumbledore reminded them the Fideluis Charm he had performed on the house was still in effect. No one, not even Voldemort, could search the village where they were staying and find them. After all He was their secret keeper, and he had no intentions of sharing that information with anyone. Sirius also requested that Moody return to London. Under the circumstances he didn't think it was a good idea for him to remain in Norway. Dumbledore agreed, but he could not replace him right now. Lupin had been called away on Order business and would not be back for a further two weeks. Dumbledore felt Tonks and Sirius could not handle the situation on their own. Marcella sighed and returned to gathering up the potions. Sirius agreed. Moody's continued presence in the cottage was going to make matters worse, but Dumbledore's word was law. Sirius concluded his conversation with him and removed his head from the fire. He helped Marcella finish collecting the potions and followed her back up to Snape's bedroom. The sun was breaking through the window. A new day was dawning, and Sirius wondered what was going to happen next.
Last edited by Mrs. Weasley; 11-01-2004 at 07:16 AM.
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