Redeeming Lost Time

Chapter 1: Just a Normal Meeting

Tucked away in northwestern London, the group known as the Order of the Phoenix was located in number twelve, Grimmauld Place. Both unplottable and hidden behind a Fidelius Charm, the house is invisible to all but the members currently inside. It was suiting that the place is called Grimmauld. For it was very old and grim in appearance. It was a quiet evening, even the portrait of Walburga Black was silent as her portrait was covered with curtains.

"Thank you for all joining this meeting, we shall reconvene, same time next week." Came from the voice for Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts as well as leader and founder of the Order. Many members got up to leave having to get up early for work the next day, while only eight members remained. This included Albus Dumbledore, Mad-eye Moody, Severus Snape, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, Bill Weasley, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, and Tonks.

Those leaving made their way through a long hallway lit with gas lamps and a large overhead chandelier. It is gloomy and cobwebby, with the wallpaper peeling off and the carpet worn thin despite Mrs. Weasely's attempts to clean it. Mrs. Weasley made her way up to the landing on the second floor and called up to the various children who were residing in the upstairs bedrooms. No doubt they were attempting to spy on the meeting again.

"Children, meetings done", her voice rang out.

The sound of pitter-patter could be heard from above as the children made their way down. Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, and the twins entered the room. They were currently standing around in the kitchen. Which contains a large fireplace at the far end. Iron pots and pans hang from the ceiling above, and a long wooden table sits in the centre of the room. The room when it was occupied by the Order of the Phoenix always has a gloomy tone to it.

"Don't you have somewhere to be Snivelus", Sirius's voice called out from his seat to the dark man standing in the corner whispering with Dumbledore.

"Sirius" came the tired voice of his best friend, Remus Lupin, who was weary of having to go through this conversation again.

"Anywhere is better than here, not like you would know since you can't leave" came the retort from Snape. But before Sirius could reply and a heated conversation occurred between the pair of them again. A bright light flashed throughout the room blinding all of its occupants.

Screams shot out throughout the room.

Once the light faded, everyone was on guard and had their wands on them in preparation of an attack. However, it quickly became apparent that it wasn't a death eater attack. Everyone was in the exact same position and in the same health as they were before the flash. The only difference was that there was an extra person standing at the end of the table. Someone who wasn't there before. Someone who shouldn't be here.