ARCANE - G. WEASLEY

24

The walk through the south corridor leading to the Quidditch Pitch filled Reyna with unexplainable anxiety. Her heart was racing and a nauseous feeling had taken up residence in her stomach, she was on high alert. Any sound caused her to turn in panic to find the threat that may not even exist.

The sound of loud clunking footsteps fills the air as Reyna's anxiety reaches a peak but before the witch can even turn around, a spell slams into her back sending her crashing to the cold, stone floor. The sickening crack of her head hitting the floor is the last sound to fill her ears before the darkness envelopes her like a blanket.

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Grass tickling her face is the first sensation Reyna feels as her eyes flutter open. The next sensation is someone placing their hands on her face before blurry figures come into her line of sight. The witch blinks a few times as Harry and Caleb's faces become less blurred.

"Reyna, why are you here?"

"I- I have no idea," Reyna murmurs as Caleb helps her to her feet.

The crack of a stick causes all three of the teenagers to turn. Reyna reaches down her boot and fortunately for the witch, her attacker had not found her wand. The two older students shield Harry from the two approaching figures.

A squat, scruffy figure walks towards the trio, a bundle in their arms but Reyna's attention was on the figure trailing behind. Sleek, raven hair, high angular cheekbones and piercing grey eyes stare at Reyna as Marianne draws her wand.

"Kill the spare,"

"Avada Kedarvra!"

Reyna's eyes widen as a jet of green light slams into Caleb's chest, causing the wizard to be launched backwards. He crashes onto the ground, his limbs sprawled in different directions while his eyes remain fixated on the distant stars above. Reyna and Harry knew that Caleb was no longer among them, the lethal green beam having robbed him of his life, tearing his soul from his body.

"CALEB!"

Reyna stumbles over to the wizard's body, clutching onto him as she shakes him. Begging him to come back to her but the wizard's eyes remain fixed in one place. Reyna clutches the wizard's yellow shirt as a scream tears itself from her body. Tears fall from her eyes splashing onto Caleb's rapidly cooling skin.

Footsteps sound against the grass causing Reyna to look up at Caleb's murderer. The emotion drains from the witch's face but tears still drip from her eyes. Marianna stares down at her daughter, a twisted smirk painted across her face.

"I expected so much more from you, Reyna," Marianne sighs. "I was told stories of a young witch who would threaten to burn anyone who dare touch anyone she loved"

"Burning you would be a kindness," Reyna snarls. "When I kill you, and make no mistake about it I will, it will be with my bare hands"

"There she is!" Marianne grins with glee. "I knew what you were from the beginning my girl, you were born to kill my dear"

"Believe me," Reyna grins, almost maniacally. "I'm going to kill you and I'll relish in it"

Harry's screams fill her ears and Reyna turns to see a tall, pale figure pressing his finger to the boy's scar. Reyna's eyes glow orange as a ball of fire forms in her hand. Marianne's eyes widen, the witch disapparating before Reyna could incinerate her.

"Get away from him," Reyna snarls, drawing Voldemort's attention.

"Reyna Lupin, it is an honour," The wizard bows to her.

Reyna keeps the ball of fire in her hand as she walks forward, positioning herself in front of Harry.

"You truly think you can fight me, Miss Lupin?"

"I'm willing to die trying,"

With precision and determination, Reyna unleashes a powerful ball of fire, hurtling towards the reincarnated wizard whose wand releases a stream of green light. Harry is quick to react, grasping his wand and casting a spell that emits a vibrant red light. The two beams of energy collide in a dazzling display of power, the force of which threatens to knock them both off their feet.

But Reyna remains focused, taking a deep breath before releasing a serpent of flames from her lips. The fiery creature slithers towards the group of death eaters, its fierce presence causing them to falter and stumble back. Harry stands steadfast by her side, gripping his wand with unyielding resolve. With their combined efforts, they are ready to face whatever may come their way.

"I underestimated you both," Voldemort admits. "But it is time for the two of you to make a decision, will you make a powerful ally or a deadly enemy?"

"For a dark lord, I'd expect less delusion," Harry had to marvel at Reyna's ability to maintain a witty, sarcastic repertoire even in the direst of situations. "We will never join you"

With a swift and forceful motion, Harry aims his wand forward, while Reyna, with equal intensity, throws her hand towards him, fire intertwining with red. The fiery red of Harry's spell clashes with the luminous green of Voldemort's spell, creating a dazzling display of light and energy. In an instant, a blinding white light envelopes the young wizards and Lord Voldemort, as ethereal, glowing figures begin to take form before their very eyes.

"The pair of you have been so brave," Lily Potter smiles at them. "Harry, my darling boy, you have been so strong"

"The pair of you need to keep fighting," James Potter is next to speak. "Harry, you are everything we hoped you'd be and more. And Reyna, thank you"

"Reyna, take my body back, please," Caleb pleads with the witch. "I love you Reyna Lupin, always and forever right?"

"Always and forever," Reyna whispers.

"We can spare you a few seconds," James shouts. "But only a few so go now!"

As the ghostly figures descend upon Voldemort, Harry and Reyna dive down next to Caleb's body before Harry summons the blue glowing cup. Reyna reaches up and as soon as her hand makes contact with the cup, the two teenagers and the corpse of Caleb Diggory vanish into thin air as a red light soars towards them, vanishing with them.