Potter Sibling Trilogy Plus One Book 2 (continued from Book 1)

Chapter 16 - Hogwarts Express

~Hollie's POV~

The whole gang are checking out Fred and George's new joke shop, which, to be honest, I always knew they'd open.

Loads of children are checking out the products as the twins show off all their wares.

"Puruvian Instant Darkness Powder," I say as I look at what looks like dark crystals.

The twins appear behind me.

"A real money spinner, that," Fred says as George picks on up.

"Handy if you need to make a quick getaway," George says as he tosses it to me and I catch it.

I watch as they go over to Hermione and Ginny.

"Hello, ladies," they say together.

"Love potions, eh?" George says.

"Yeah, they really do work," Fred informs them.

"Then again," George says. "The way we hear is, sis, you're doing just fine on your own."

"Meaning?"

"Are you not currently dating Dean Thomas?" George asks.

"It's none of your business," she says before she walks away.

"How much for this?" Ron asks as the boys head up the stairs.

"Five Galleons," they reply in sync.

"How much for me?"

"Five Galleons."

"I'm your brother."

"Ten Galleons."

They continue up the stairs.

"Come on, let's go," Ron says, annoyed.

The five of us head for the door.

"Hi, Ron," somebody says and we turn to see Lavender.

"Hi!" he replies.

"How are Fred and George doing it?" Hermione asks. "Half the Alley's closed down."

"Fred reckons people need a laugh these days," Ron says.

"I reckon he's right," Harry says.

"Oh no," I say as we approach Ollivanders. "Everyone got their wands from Ollivanders."

Harry pushes the door open but the place is trashed.

"Harry," Ron says and we look at him. "Is it me, or do Draco and Mummy look like two people who don't want to be followed?"

We see the pair going into an alleyway so we leave the shop and follow until they go into Borgin and Burke.

A light goes on above our heads so we climb up to the roof and watch through the window.

Draco is admiring an old carved box.

Somebody looks up so we hide and when we look back, the blinds are down.

On the train back to Hogwarts, we get there early so manage to get one of the big compartments where we're joined by Bam, Ryan, Merida, Bella, Edward and the rest of the Cullens and we tell them what we saw.

"So, what was Draco doing with that 'weird-looking cabinet'?" Bam smirks, taking the Mickey out of Ron a little.

"And who were all those people?" Ron asks, giving Bam a dirty look.

"Don't you see?" Harry asks. "It was a ceremony, an initiation."

"Stop it, Harry," Hermione says. "I know where you're going with this."

"It's happened. He's one of them."

"Actually, he's not," a voice says and Rebel, or shall I say, Emberlee comes into the compartment and closes the door.

"Emberlee," I say before I stand and give her a hug. "What are you doing here? What about the babies?"

"Remus is looking after them."

"So how do you explain what we saw?" Ben asks.

"He's under the Imperius Curse. Remember Lucius telling us in the Ministry?"

"Yes, I remember," Harry says. "So why are you coming back?"

"I'm hoping to break the Curse."

"Is that even possible?" Ryan asks.

"Yes, with alot of strength and willpower."

"Do you really think you can break him from it?"

"I know he still loves me, I just need to remind him of that."

~Emberlee's POV~

"I'll see you at school," I say before I leave the compartment.

I look at the rolled up Invisibility Cloak I'd discreetly stolen from the shelf and make my way along the train until I see Draco walking about his carriage so I put on the cloak and make my way towards him before I apparate myself above him on the luggage shelf.

"Come on, Draco. Sit down," Pansy says. "We'll be at Hogwarts soon."

I hate Pansy. She's been after Draco since we started and if she thinks I'm out of the picture, she'll probably try harder.

Draco sits down.

"Hogwarts," he says. "What a pathetic excuse for a school. I'd pitch myself off the Astronomy Tower if I had to continue for another year."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Pansy asks.

"Let's just say I'm glad this is our last year."

Blaise sniggers.

"Amused Blaise?" Draco asks. "We'll see just who's laughing in the end."

He looks up just as I accidentally knock the case and I hope he hasn't seen.

When the train stops at the platform, the others begin to leave but Draco remains in his seat. Pansy and Blaise stop by the door and turn to him.

"You two go on," he says. "I wanna check something."

Draco goes to leave but stops by the door and closes it, pulling down the blind. By now the carriage is empty.

"Didn't Mummy ever tell you it was rude to eavesdrop, Potter?" he says before he draws his wand. "Petrificus Totalus."

I fall from the shelf and lay there staring at him. He walks towards me and pulls off the Cloak.

"Emberlee!" he says in shock. "Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry."

He kneels down next to me and mutters the counter curse before he sits me up.

"I thought it was your nosy brother."

I'm a little dazed and confused but he pulls me into a hug.

"I never thought I'd see you again? How are the babies?"

I compose myself and smile at him before he helps me up.

"Not really babies anymore," I smile.

"You know, I was thinking, maybe at Christmas, I can see them."

"That would be great," I lie.

In truth, there's no way I'm trusting him while Voldemort is still alive. Who knows what he's been asked to do. I cannot and will not risk the exposure of my innocent children.

"Come on, we'll miss the carriages."

He takes my hand and we leave the train.