𝐞𝐧𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐲 , marlene mckinnon

𝐯𝐢. Dragon Pox

" what is happening to me? "

James Potter lost his parents. The sickness put a strain to Fleamont and Euphemia's old age, they died with no regrets and happy to have witnessed their only son being married with a man he truly loves and that is Lily Potter who promised to take care of James from then on. The funeral was small, Godric's Hallow was always quiet and burrying two beloved figures on that day made the village darker than average.

As much as possible, James did invite anyone who would want to see his parents one last time. Even Charlotte who reached over her sympathy first over a patronus (which was a black crow) when she heard. Despite being sent an invitation to come, Charlotte couldn't due to personal and the Order reasons. Though she did apologize for not being able to come, James didn't blame her.

On the other hand, Charlotte is currently in her apartment flat and burrying her face into her own two hands after a nightmare that burdened her mind. It was too terrifying to be able to sleep again, wondering if that dream was real because it did feel like she did that.

Killing families. Charlotte saw herself murdering innocents using her magic and a blade. It was surreal that frightened her, wanting to get out but couldn't as the night was too dark and that was when most Death eaters would execute their plans of massacre.

"It felt real. They were screaming and I think someone laughed." Charlotte repeats and sighs her eyes heavy as it was darker than usual, carried over tears that has now dried. "I think it was Tom who laughed..." She adds slowly.

"It's possible to be afraid and receive nightmares, Charlotte." Albus calmly says from the opposite couch of where Charlotte sits. There was two aurors stationed outside the apartment door, per Dumbledore's request just to make sure they aren't attacked. To make sure Charlotte's nightmare isn't a sign of danger.

"Yeah, possibly."

"If I may, I'd recommend you take a miracle potion. Perhaps I can ask Poppy to brew tomorrow morning."

"If it's not too much trouble." Charlotte felt useless, not being able to fully see her nightmare and provide answers to what she and Albus seeks.

"No such thing. Try and sleep tonight, send me a patronus if you have another nightmare."

Charlotte did sleep that night and did have the same nightmare. But she did not send a patronus.

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Stationed to accompany Sirius Black from his flat, Charlotte didn't mind as the headquarters is now currently the Prewett twin's spacious home they've recently developed under circumstances. Knocking on the door three times, Charlotte crosses her arms and leans behind the wall, facing Sirius's door with her wand in her hand.

"Wait! Ah— To hell with you too, Sirius." Charlotte expected Sirius, not a completely different person on the other side of the door when she looks up, hearing the door open to a creak. "Charlotte?"

"Mckinnon." Charlotte replies, her emerald eyes scanning the blonde witch who seemed like she recently showered as her hair was damp, clothes wrinkled on her skin. "I'm— Where's Black?" She fixes her posture, clearing her throat.

"He's getting ready." Marlene informs bluntly and watches as Charlotte nods, shutting her mouth the next from further asking questions. "I didn't know you were coming." She began, resting her arm on the archway of the door.