Love Triangle

Dumbledore's Wisdom

"I'm a death eater!" Severus had said before I left the room. I turned around slowly horror in my face. Horror at what I just heard.

.

.

I walked carefully towards him. My face showing signs of horror.

"What did you say?"

"I-I'm a death eater Jodie." He said sadly. I shook my head in disappointment. I looked at him in disgust. I can't fathom on what Severus had said to me. I want to deny him.

"No, you're not... I don't believe you, Severus. I can't believe you would hide that from me. I can't believe you are one."

"Jodie-"

"Is that why you're with me? Because Voldemort told you too? You're probably going to kidnap me and take me to him so he can kill me."

"Jodie please let me explain," Severus said trying to reason with me.

"Your "hobby" explains everything." I spat at him as I slammed the door. Tears, running down my face from hurt.

"Wait!" I heard Severus shout. I did not stop. I ran to get away from him. I can't believe Severus; I can't believe Remus. How could the two people I love be capable of so much destruction and pain? I could hear Severus trying to catch up to me

As I ran far away from Severus as I can, I went up the stairs to see Remus walking down. He saw me and smiled. "Jodie." I froze. As he got closer to me, he saw the tears in my eyes.

"Jodie? What happened?" I ignored him and ran up the stairs past him away from his reach. He ran up the stairs and followed me. I ran to the next floor and hid around the corner.

"Jodie? Jodie, talk to me." He whispered. Once he was far from where I was, I ran as fast as I can upstairs.

I needed to go somewhere where no one that could bother me. Quiet... The Astronomy Tower. I ran quietly through the halls, my eyes, blurry from the tears in my eyes. I went up the stairs and ran to the edge of the tower and exhaled and inhaled heavily. I looked out to the night sky and the darkness of the lake and the mysteriousness of the Forbidden Forest. It looked peaceful, and this is where I wanted to be right now.

I sat at the edge of the Tower hugging my knees against my chest, sniffling and crying about how much I've been hurt. The cool night breeze hit my body, and I shivered.

Just then, I heard the floorboards creaking. I turned around and saw Dumbledore standing at the top of the stairs.

"Miss Potter? Why are you doing here?" He said concerningly.

"Professor! Sorry, I needed some fresh air and somewhere quiet to think."

"Think about what my dear?"

"Think about the problems I'm going through right now," I answered.

"Is it about Severus? Or Remus?" My eyes got wide in shock. How did Dumbledore know about them?

"How'd you know?" This earned a hearty chuckle from the wizard opposite me.

"Miss Potter, you must know, I know everything that goes around Hogwarts." I looked at him and nodded.

"So what's wrong my dear?"

I sighed and decided to tell him the truth; only he could understand my situation and give me an acceptable solution.

"I found out what they are. First Remus, a bully, and Now Severus, a death eater.  Why is everyone so secretive around me? The people I care about are betraying me."

"Miss Potter, it is part of life, the Marauders, yes they were bullies, but as time went on they grew mature and some of the great fighters against the Death Eaters. Severus, on the other hand, was encouraged by Voldemort himself. Severus is very fond of the Dark Arts as you can see, but he is a good man."

"But he's a death eater. He's against us." I sigh.

"I shouldn't be telling you this, but I will for the sake of your relationship with him. Severus is a spy for me." My eyes widen.

"Spy? What do you mean?"

"What I mean is that Severus is risking his life by giving me and the Order information about Voldemort and his plans. He's risking his life for the Wizarding Community."

After listening to Dumbledore, I realize that he was right, despite Remus and Severus' past, they are protecting the Wizarding World. 

"I guess you're right Headmaster. I'm just overreacting. I've been so stressed lately. I can't choose between the two men that love me. It's hurting them, I know, but I just don't know what to do Headmaster." I sighed, defeated, my emotions have got to me.

"Miss Potter, if they love you, they will be waiting for your decision. You're still a student here at Hogwarts and still have some time to think about this. Don't dwell too much on the past or the future. I knew wizards who dwelled on these thoughts wasted away. Their life, gone in a moment. Focus on the present. If you can't decide right now, don't force yourself to choose. What matters is what happens now." I looked at Dumbledore, and he smiled. He handed me a lemon drop.

"It seems like my bedtime is coming soon, Miss Potter, I'll leave you to think to yourself. Good night." I nodded and gave a small smile.

"Thank you, Professor, Good night." That night I thought about what Dumbledore had said, and soon I found myself asleep.
.

.

.

.

.