3 A.M. (Oliver Wood) *ON HOLD*

Chapter Five: Order of the Phoenix

The awkward stop of movement didn't go unnoticed, but all of the other Order members had started arriving, so Sirius simply walked over to his seat and sat down. He didn't say a work to his daughter, and she tried to keep herself from blurring out something hurtful towards him.

When all of the other Order members — the ones planning to be present for the meeting — arrived, the group sat around the table. They tried to ignore the awkward energy in the room, but it was almost perfectly evident with every sideways glance and quiet sigh. Nobody could really ignore it, but they tried their best.

"Arthur isn't going to make it to the meeting today, but I will tell him any new information we learn today." Mrs. Weasley commented, and Dumbledore nodded.

"First announcement, is the attack that happened in the small town a few days ago. The quidditch playing muggle born that was hurt is now almost fully recovered. The captain isn't going to have anymore quidditch this year, but he plans to open practices again at the start of next quidditch season—if it is safe enough for their players." Dumbledore announced, making Celeste frown.

Celeste didn't understand the importance of bringing up quidditch, but she didn't question it. She did, however, grip Oliver's hand for a moment, knowing the mention of the attack and end of quidditch season upset Oliver.

"We've recieved a tip that You-Know-Who's followers will be attacking a muggle orphanage in Sussex. I'm not sure how liable the information is, but we will be posting a couple aurors outside of the orphanage for a few days to make sure nothing happens." Moody commented, causing Celeste to discreetly shake her head.

Celeste had wondered if her life would've been better if she had grown up in an orphanage instead of in Malfoy manor, but she wasn't sure which would've been better. She didn't understand why the Death Eaters would so willingly attack little muggle children, and potentially murder dozens. It seemed that didn't care, as long as they rid the world of anyone that wasn't a pureblood witch or wizard—who also had to support the Dark Lord.

"Do you know who you'll be posting outside of the orphanage?" Lupin asked, causing Moody to nod.

"I will be posting Tonks, I know for sure, but I have not decided on the second auror. I need to see which ones aren't busy taking down other dark wizards, or ones that aren't suspected of being a follower of You-Know-Who." Moody answered, and Lupin merely nodded.

"Finally, the last bit of news tonight, is that we've welcomed two new members to the order," Dumbledore began, motioning to the two youngest Order members at the table,"Celeste Black and Oliver Wood. They will be going on missions and collecting information for the Order like everyone, and their opinions and statements will be taken with the same respect as everyone else." He said, causing Sirius to scoff.

"Is there a problem with them joining, Sirius?" Mrs. Weasley asked, crossing her arms.

"No, there's no problem," He retorted, and stayed quiet for a moment,"Except for the fact that you've all welcomed someone who could easily be tricking us all. She grew up with Death Eaters, Molly, she could be a double agent—giving them all our secrets, and giving us false information." He stated, causing Celeste's blood to boil.

"Like they believed you to be for so many years?" Celeste questioned,"I mean, I wouldn't be surprised if it was true, and you had all these people fooled. Truth be told, I always knew there was something off about you." She commented, causing him to squint his eyes at her.

Sirius quickly stood up, his anger rising. He went to yell at Celeste, but before he could, Lupin stopped him.

"Sirius, enough!" Lupin exclaimed, making Sirius shake his head.

"She has you all fooled!" Sirius yelled, but nobody listened.

"Shut your mouth." Oliver spat, glaring at the older man.

Sirius grew angrier as he looked up at Oliver, especially since he didn't know who Oliver thought he was to talk to him like that. Before he could yell at Oliver and belittle him, everyone was frightened or surprised by Arthur Weasley running into the kitchen.

"What's the matter?" Mrs. Weasley asked, as Arthur breathed heavily to catch his breath.

"There's been an attack," He said,"A manor near Celeste's was burned down and the muggleborns inside were murdered." He added, and Celeste's heart skipped a beat.

"Oh no," Mrs. Weasley murmured,"What does that mean for Celeste, Oliver, and Lupin?" She asked, causing her husband to sigh.

"The aurors present are investigating the fire, but we all know his followers caused the fire." Arthur commented, and the others nodded.

"For now, Ms. Black, Mr. Wood, and Mr. Lupin are not allowed to go back to their manor. The Death Eaters will be watching the manor for sometime, waiting for them to go back. To keep them from being ambushed, they are to stay here where it is safe." Dumbledore stated, and Sirius groaned.

"I need to leave," Moody commented,"I need to collect some information. I'll report back with what I find." He added, before he quickly left Grimmauld place.

"You three will go back to your manor tonight and collect whatever you may need for at least a month's stay. The Death Eaters won't be expecting you to go back tonight, so you should be safe." Dumbledore said, and the three nodded.

"I will go with them; make sure nothing happens." Arthur commented, as the three stood from the table.

"Thank you, Arthur," Dumbledore replied,"I need to leave, but you four need to be careful. Keep your eyes open at all times." He added, before he quickly left the house.

Celeste really wasn't happy about staying with Sirius. It was like the universe was punishing her. She hated what was going on, but there wasn't anything she could do about it. If only she would've known the Death Eaters were going to attack, she would've been prepared, and potentially could've taken them on before they killed anyone, and forced her to stay with Sirius...