Alicia Snape (Book 8)

Chapter 7

~Alicia's POV~

"I don't understand. How is your mother is still alive? And why is she showing up now?" McGonagall said confused.

"It's perfect timing. Although I bet it killed her not to kill muggleborns." Draco said smirking.

"Are you seriously trying to be funny?" I said glaring at him.

"Sorry love. Just trying to ease the tension. Anyways. I think we need to involve the ministry."

"Why? So we can have a repeat during our fourth year? I don't think so."

"That was with Fudge. This is with Kingsley."

I thought for a moment and I sighed saying "fine. But I will speak to him alone. Is it possible to put protection charms around the castle?"

"There wouldn't be a point if he his hiding on the grounds."

"Then we need a search party to scour the grounds. Luckily Harry and George Weakly know all the secret passage ways. So no stone will be left unturned."

"Doesn't Potter have some sort of map?" McGonagall asked.

I mentally face palmed myself and said "Yes but it doesn't show the Room of Requirement. And if I was hiding, I would go there."

"That would be difficult if he was hiding in there. We wouldn't know what he was thinking about for him to open up the Room of Requirement." Draco said.

I thought for a moment and said "maybe we need to get Harry involved. Have a few Aurors patrol the seventh floor at all times make sure he's not really there."

"It's settled then. I will contact Potter and the minister and send them your way."

"Thanks McGonagall."

She nodded and walked out the room.

I sat down and sighed and looked up at Draco.

He stared back and said "what?"

"Do you think Lillith will be ok?"

"Yes I do."

"She is scared out of her kind."

"Much like you. Until you finally had enough. She will come through."

"I don't want her to end up like me. I want her to be different."

"I know. But it all depends on her actions."

I sighed and looked away.

"I best be going love. I have work at the office to do."

"Ok. Be safe."

"You too." He said kissing my forehead before leaving.

~The next day~

As I was grading papers a knock sounded at my door.

"Come in!" I said still grading my papers.

The door opened and I looked up to see Harry and Kingsley.

I set my quill down and waved my hand quickly to make some tea.

"You called for us?" Kingsley asked.

"Yes. You both can take a seat."

They both sat down and I grabbed the tea and poured them into their cups.

I set the pot down and began pacing wondering where to start.

After a while I stopped and looked at them and said "Trevor went after my husband, daughter, and myself a few days ago."

"What for?" Harry said looking interested.

"He's looking for recruits. His most special interest is my daughter. I need her protected."

"We will send some Aurors to patrol through the corridors. Anything else?" Kingsley asked.

"Astoria Greengrass. Where is she? I need to speak with her."

"Why? You didn't talk to her much during school."

"Because Trevor is looking for her too. What for exactly I have no idea. But if you want my opinion, whoever is he is looking for is not safe."

"We will keep an eye on her too."

"There's something else. Something my mother is alive. I don't know how but she's teamed up with him. They both attacked my daughter on school property. So when I said earlier I want Aurors, I want the BEST you got."

"How is your mother alive? Molly killed her. You saw her do it."

"I know this. But she was there. My daughter wouldn't lie about her."

"Not meaning to call ur daughter a liar, but how do you know that?" Kingsley asked.

"I never mentioned anything about her except for what she was. Never on how she looked or anything."

"Well then I will send Aurors here to patrol the corridors, Astoria Greengrass, and I'll put up a search team to look for Bellatrix." Harry said.

"Thank you guys."

"You said earlier that Trevor is recruiting correct?" Kingsley asked.

"Yes sir."

"I want you to join. It will be in your record and if you are put on the stand then I will personally be your witness to keep you out of Azkaban. And since you will be working for me I will pay you. We can go on the details later if you would like."

"I want nothing to do with him. Not after what he did."

"It could help us capture him Alicia and all of this will be over."

I thought for a moment and sighed.

"Alright fine. But if my cover is blown I will fight to keep my family safe."

"That is fine by us." Kingsley said.

They both stood up and I shook both of their hands.

"Thank you for coming. I will come by this weekend to go over the details." I said to Kingsly.

"Sure thing."

I smiled and they left the room.

As soon as the door closed, I sat on the couch and put my head in my hands trying to figure out how I'm going to keep my cover and tell Trevor I would join him.