Trapped

𝓜𝓸𝓻𝓸𝓷𝓼 𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓬𝓴 𝓽𝓸𝓰𝓮𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻

A year ago, Harry's unwavering trust in Dumbledore had nearly cost him Izzy's presence. As he lay awake, haunted by the memory, he couldn't shake the realization that his blind faith in the Headmaster had nearly driven a wedge between them. Izzy's initial reluctance and resentment towards her family, amplified by their affiliation with dark forces, had been well-founded. Despite this, she had set aside her personal animosity to heed Harry's call for help.

The weight of Harry's realization pressed upon him heavily. He understood now how Izzy had risked not only her safety but also her principles to assist him. In that vulnerable moment a year ago, he had failed to grasp the depth of Izzy's convictions and the magnitude of her sacrifice. It was a testament to her character that despite their differences and the perilous nature of the task, she had chosen to stand by him.

Across the hall, Sirius and Regulus silently communicated their shared sentiment. They recognized the gravity of Izzy's actions and understood the precarious position Harry's trust in Dumbledore had placed her in. The unspoken tension underscored the fragile trust that hung between them all.

As Harry reflected on these events, he felt a renewed sense of respect and gratitude towards Izzy. Her loyalty and unwavering support had transcended his blind trust in Dumbledore, offering him a stark reminder of the complexities and dangers inherent in their fight against dark forces. From that night onward, Harry vowed to never again let his actions anger and hurt Isadora.

The screen shifted to the memory where Izzy Floo-ed to the Rosier mansion, dutifully following the protocol expected of a pure-blood heir as she greeted her parents. The atmosphere at the dinner table was tense and suffocating, filled with Lord Rosier's disdain for Muggles and Lady Rosier's derisive remarks about blood traitor families. Izzy sat quietly, her insides churning with anger and frustration as she listened to their prejudiced conversation.

As the topic turned to the Potters, Lord Rosier's voice dripped with contempt. "Aren't you acquainted with the Potter heir, Isadora?" he sneered.

Her father's words were venomous. "The Potters never learn their lesson. His parents defied the Dark Lord and got themselves killed. Now the child follows in their footsteps. Don't get close to him."

Lady Rosier added with a dismissive tone, "He's just an oblivious child, born into a legacy of disobedience. He has no responsibilities towards our community."

Internally seething, Izzy couldn't remain silent. "Mother, Father, Harry has never disregarded his responsibilities. He fought against Voldemort from the age of eleven, without the aid of adults. He feels responsible for defeating Voldemort because of his role as the Chosen One."

Her parents' reaction was immediate. They turned to her, their expressions a mix of incredulity and disdain, as if she had spoken a foreign language. But they chose to ignore her defence of Harry and continued to discuss Slytherin house politics.

"I have met many heirs—Malfoys, Parkinsons, Notts,  Zabinis—but none of them truly care about alliances," Izzy continued, her voice tinged with bitterness. "They are only there because of their parents, treating their children like plastic puppets instead of human beings with their own minds."

In that moment, Izzy's disillusionment with her family's values and her determination to break away from their narrow-mindedness became palpable. The memory on the screen captured her defiance against the toxic ideals that had shaped her upbringing, and her resolve to forge her own path, guided by principles of justice and compassion rather than pure-blood supremacy.

The audience watched in silence as the memory unfolded on the screen, capturing Isadora's tense confrontation with her parents at the Rosier mansion. They could feel the tension in the air, mirroring Izzy's internal turmoil as she bravely spoke out against her family's prejudiced views.