When you have it all

Chapter 31...

Princess Alexandria Dead

Last night, after a call from an unknown source, investigators arrived at the horrific scene of a motorbike accident near Surrey, the well known area where the Prince Darcy’s cottage is located. Upon arrival, they quickly got to work and tried to rescue the victim who had been suffering for at least an hour before from a severe head concussion, broken ribs consequently causing a minor pneumothorax, a broken leg in several areas and internal bleeding. It wasn’t long after the paramedics started to treat the victim on the way to the hospital that she had lost consciousness, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The dead victim was identified as none other than the Princess Alexandria Edwards… whom we all know to be quite fond of motorbikes.

Remus looked up from the page at Lily, who was trying in vain to stop the tears welling up in her eyes from cascading down her pale face. “It can’t be real…how could she have gotten away…?”

Lily shrugged as she struggled to keep herself from convulsing and sobbing out loud, and pointed to the rest of the article.

Paramedics brought the Princess to the hospital, where last, futile attempts to restore the 18 year old princess’ life were made. The hospital staff sent for the rest of the Royal family, as well as Devlin and Adrian Wheeler to confirm that the dead girl was in fact the Princess, as previous incidents years ago involved false deaths. They all sadly confirmed that it was her, though her brother Darcy seemed to be slightly skeptical. None offered any comments.

The funeral was announced this morning to take place next weekend. Meanwhile the body rests in Buckingham Palace. It is without a doubt certain that we will all miss the spontaneous and rebellious Princess who, though we may hate to admit it, captured our hearts and imaginations. She will forever be remembered…

Remus had to stop reading. It was too much too bear. Was she really dead?

“Sirius can’t see this,” Lily interrupted his thoughts, her voice barely audible. “Not when a few days ago he found out she was still alive.”

Remus nodded, his own tears now threatening to spill. But fate seemed to be against them, as James noticed the change in Remus’ and Lily’s moods.

“What’s the matter with you two?” he asked, and Sirius turned to look at them also.

“Nothing,” Lily managed to say, trying to stash the newspaper away, but her voice betrayed her.

Remus tried to communicate a look to James that Sirius needed to be taken away right now, and James understood it, but so did Sirius.

“What’s going on?” he asked warily.

“Some muggle rubbish,” James said, not quite sure what he was talking about. “Let’s go Sirius, quidditch practice, you know.”

But Sirius was not to be fooled, “What are you hiding?”

“It’s nothing, Sirius,” Lily said weakly, slightly afraid of the look in his eyes.

“SHOW ME!” he yelled, and they all moved away from him. Lily gave Remus a glance, and Remus only nodded once as if to say ‘sooner of later’. Reluctantly, Lily handed over the newspaper, and Sirius unfolded it, James leaning over to read it as well. Lily and Remus watched Sirius carefully. They did not expect him to suddenly look up towards the professor’s table before storming away. The three of them followed, and soon realized he was headed towards the Headmaster’s office. Stopping only briefly to knock before he entered, he ran into the room, and threw the newspaper down before Dumbledore who sat at his desk.