The Heir of Gryffindor

Chapter 15: Camille's switch

Alexis

~Weeks later~
I was sitting in my bed, working on homework.  I got better, trying to understand what is happening to me. James Potter, shirtless, walked into my room. I gasped then looked away. "James Sirius Potter! Why the hell are you shirtless in my room?!" James chuckled at my remark and came to my bed.

"You know, you have seen me shirtless." James sat across from me on my bed. I saw the bruise on his skin, reached my hand out to touch it gently. When my hand made contact, James winced but sat still.

"You didn't have to be there for me." I muttered to him quietly. James sat as he took my small hand in his large hand. He kissed my cheek and made my head rest on his shoulder. "I wanted to..." James was always there for me, even through that terrible battle.

"Lexi....I need to tell you something.." I looked up at James, he had an angry look. I raised an eyebrow then Lily came in.

"Hey have you seen- HOLY-" Lily covered her eyes. James jumped away from me and walked out to put a shirt on. Lily rolled her eyes, looking at me. I shrugged then worked on my homework. I took a sip of my tea that was on my nightstand. Lily grabbed her bag then grabbed a book, "You know he's in love with you right?" I took a spit-take then coughed after. Lily's eyes widen and helped me. "He's....not....in love....with me." I got the words out . He can't be in love with me right? I mean he has always been there for me, even protected me during the battle. I sighed and shook my head, "He's not in love with me." I repeated. Lily rolled her eyes. "Okay..." Lily walked out, not believing me. James Potter, the first Potter child, is in love with me? I don't think he does, I mean maybe? I sighed softly then got up and got my shoes on.

I walked around the school grounds, thinking about everything. My powers, James, the journals, those twins from Slytherin.. something about this I just couldn't put my finger on it... I was snapped out of my thoughts when i saw the girl twin walked down the hall.

I was about to look away, "Alexis right?" Her voice was softer than her brother's. Her hair was cut shorter than the last time I saw her. She was wearing a light pink jacket, a white shirt, a flower skirt, and brown heels. I nodded in her direction, "Camille.."

"We don't have much time." Camille took my hand and made me run outside the castle. We went inside the forbidden forest. "Camille what are you doing?" We stopped. Camille frowned and looked at me, "I'm so sorry for the ball." She sat by a tree. I raised an eyebrow, why is she apologizing? "Um...thanks?" Camille sighed. "My brother got way out of hand."  "Wait." I got closer to her, "Your brother did that?" Camille nodded, "I need to tell you something...."

Camille stood, looking weak. "We are the twins of Voldemort." My eyes widen, slowly I started to back away. "I don't want to hurt you...I never wanted you to be a pawn in his game. I know that you're scared but I can't be scared of my brother anymore....I want your help to become good, Alexis. Please help me." I was shocked that she didn't want to be a part of what her brother had in store for me. Camille frowned then sighed, then her eyes were pleading with mine to help her.

I sighed then heard someone call her. Camille's eyes widen and ran off, then I heard the voice again. It was Tom, "Camille Elizabeth Riddle!!! Where did you go?" I hid behind a tree and covered my mouth so he couldn't hear my breathing. "I know you're still mad, but sister please! Father wants us to work together! Alexis will be under our control soon." I wanted to hex him out of existence, my wand was ready. Tom left before I got the chance.

I disappeared and reappeared into my dorm. I sat down on my bed and thought about Camille. Camille wants my help to not be her father or brother. I couldn't believe what I was hearing, Camille wants to be good. I need to tell someone.

I need to tell Mr. Potter.

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I walked to Mr. Potter's office, about to go in until I heard James' voice.

"Dad, what do I do? How can I tell Lexi that I love her?" James asked his father. His father must have not been surprised, but I could hear his voice.

"Follow your heart, James. Do whatever you think would make her happy." His father had wise words. Mr. Potter must have been hoping James would say something to me. I knocked on the door, "Come in." I came in to see James by his father's side. "Lexi." James gave me a soft smile. Mr. Potter looked at me, "Ms. Red."

"Mr. Potter I need to tell you something and you're not going to like it." I sat in a chair in front of his desk. I told him everything, about what happened at the ball, what Camille told me. He was shocked that my words, giving me a look that I have never seen before, fear. James frowned then told his father, "It's true. All of it."

Mr. Potter stood, "If it is true then we must act quickly and protect all of the students." He frowned, "But what really bothers me, is that my scar does not hurt." I looked at James, then looked at Mr. Potter. "We have to get ready for war." Mr. Potter frowned. "I will tell the headmaster and we will take care of the children, most importantly his son." I nodded.

Will another war happen?