The Weasley twins and me!

Confusion.

As I opened my eyes I found myself to be in a familiar place. I quickly sat up to find myself in my dorm. I was unhurt, I still had my memory. Why had he not killed me? The dorm was empty. I looked over at the clock, five o’clock. My bed covers were neatly tucked over me. Barty was a mass murderer, and yet I am still breathing. I tumbled out of my bed and made my way to the bathroom. As I looked in the mirror the entirety of my make up was removed. I leaned over the sink to get a closer look. I just stood there trying to work out the unexplained event. My head was thumping for some reason; it felt like a party in there. If what Remus had told me was true I would not be here. I walked back through the dorm and flicked my wand turning out all the lights except the one by my desk. I thumbed about for some parchment. I pulled out a sheet and dipped my green feathered quill in the ink.

Dear Remus,

I hope you are well. I am sorry I have not written in a while but I have been busy, you know with all the detentions. I also hope you have managed to maintain your relationship with Tonks. I am looking forward to meeting her in the holidays. The Yule ball was a disaster as you may have heard. But George and I are okay now. Also you really need to note down my dress size, it was too big…again.

The real reason I am writing is for information. I was reading about Barty Crouch in the library. I was wondering if you could tell me more. If he is trying to get Harry shouldn’t I know his background? I mean has he ever faltered to kill anyone before? Does he possibly have a heart? Please reply soon, this is my only free time.

Love Electra x.

I closed the letter tying it with my usual black ribbon. I looked down at my shabby clothes, they were still dirty. I grabbed my cloak from the chair and threw it over my body covering my muddy clothes. I tucked the letter in my cloak pocket and headed out towards the common room. Everyone was gathered there lifting up Cedric on high shoulders. I tried to leave unnoticed.

“Electra you’re up?” A squeaky voice came from behind me. I turned around forcing a smile on my face.

“Yep…I don’t remember how I got there though.” I replied.

“Oh yeah, the twins said they found you unconscious by the middle of the walk way. They took you to madam Pomfry. She said you had been attacked but you were fine. They brought you back here. The teachers still don’t know who attacked you. There’s a big thing about it. Do you remember anything?” She asked. I thought it strange that he moved me to the side of the path instead of leaving me in the woods to die. Other than that I don’t remember anything other than passing out beneath him.

“No I don’t.” I said. Rainey gave me a suspicious look.

“Anyway where are you going?” she asked looking at my clothes.

“I need to send a letter to Lupin. I will be back soon.” I said.

“If you’re going out try and say hi to the twins they were beside themselves when they found you.” She shouted after me as I tried to escape the common room. As I squeezed out of the exit I made my way to the owlery. It was cold and the steps were icy. Midnight was there ready, her silver feathers gleaming in the setting sun. I handed the letter to her and she held it in her grey beak. With a gentle stroke from me she set off and disappeared into the landscape. I sat down next to wall, deciding I would wait for her return. As I sat there watching the sun set, two very out of breath boys appeared on the steps. They both were bending over trying to catch their breath. It was so cold you could see their breaths.

“What do you think you’re doing out of bed?” George said, crouching down next to me. Fred took off his jumper and offered it to me.

“I am fine thanks. I am just waiting for a letter from Remus.” I said.

“Well you can wait in your room for that.” Fred huffed.

“Come on let’s get you in the warm.” George said helping me up. When we got back inside they began to take me to the Hufflepuff common room.

“No, can we not. Cedric’s having a party.” I said stopping in the corridor.

“Well Harry probably will be to. Hang on I have an idea.” Fred said smiling. We made our way passed various statues and corridors until we came to a door. It was big and ancient.

“I did not know this was here.” I said looking at them. George gave me a grin and pushed the door open. There was a big log fire and old cushions everywhere. Fred pushed me and shut the door.

“The room of requirement.” George said waving his arm around the place. As we sat in front of the fire, it warmed me instantly.

“So the room of requirement can just appear?” I asked. The twins nodded their heads.

“And can tend to your every need.” Fred added.

“Me and Fred found it in our second year. We needed some where to hide from Filch.” George said with a wink. I smiled and faced the fire. It was crackling and burning bright. I felt some tension in the room. I heard Fred clear his throat.

“So erm…what happened earlier today?” He asked, looking at me intently. I returned my gaze to the large fireplace.

“I don’t know. I was just going back to my room. I don’t remember much more.” I lied. “Thanks by the way, you know for finding me and taking me back.” I said smiling again.

“Oh that’s alright, we couldn’t just leave you could we?” George laughed. We sat there talking for what seemed like years. As the fire began to crackle to a smaller vision I got up.

“I think I should get an early night. See you in the morning.” I said hugging them both. All three of us left the room and the door faded behind us. They went up towards the Gryffindor tower and waved back at me as I made my way to the basement. There was still a gathering of people in the common room. They all turned to me to see who it was. They all returned to dancing. Cedric waved at me and I returned a weak smile. I went into my room and found Rainey getting ready for bed.

“Oh Electra you’re here. Midnight dropped by with a letter it’s on your bed.” She said going into the bathroom. I rushed to my bed and picked up the letter. I waited for Rainey to start running her bath before opening it. Remus’s handwriting was rough and rushed.

Dear Electra.   

I must confess I was most worried about your letter and thought I should reply immediately. I have been contacted by Dumbledore who told me about your attack. I hope you are okay. And I do hope your letter has nothing to do with that attack. Please be more careful in the future your friends will not be always there to save you. Barty is a murderer and a psychopath. His loyalty to he who shall not be named is unfaltering. He is a devoted death eater. He will kill whenever he should have the chance. For his background it is quite sad. As you know his father is Barty Crouch Senior, part of the ministry. Barty Senior did never like his son and in turn his son never liked him. When Barty Junior was nineteen he was put in Azkaban for following the dark lord by his own father. His mother always did love him. Anyway several years into his imprisonment, it is not sure when and how but he escaped. All we know is that his way of living was terrible and was treated horribly. He first appeared at the world cup. From then on we have no record of him. Please Electra, if there is anything you are not telling me, please do.

Other than this I hope you recover from your attack and I will be in contact soon. Stay safe and take care,

Love Remus x.

I quickly folded the letter up and shoved it in my draw because Rainey had emerged from the bathroom.

“You okay? You look like hell.” She said drying her hair with a flick of her wand.

“Yeah I am fine. It’s just been a tiring day; some sleep will do me good.” I said getting changed. I snuggled down into my bed. I couldn’t sleep; my brain was reeling with ideas. I needed to know more about his past. Maybe then I can find out why he didn’t kill me. I had a big day ahead of me.