Pure blood queen

34.

The final task loomed in its approach. I walked the halls alone. I was scared, I wouldnt lie. Things had been strange, I know George had been stressed. Trying to keep me sane, help me prepare and sort out the stifling sexual tension between our brothers. Harry was scared, with good reason. I'd spoke to Cedric, we'd made an agreement. He'd help Harry if we got separated, then I'd let him win.
"Miss Black." Someone drooled. I turned round.
"Professor Snape." I said quietly.
"Would you accompany me to my office." He said slowly. I nodded.
"Have I done something wrong professor? Whatever prank happened I promise you I was-"
"No." I stopped talking.
Once in his office he sat down. "I'm trusting you with this information because I know you already know most of it." He rolled up his sleeve showing the dark mark. I already knew, like he'd said. And besides mom had one. I saw it moving.
"Your mother would have felt the changes too. But due to her being so close to him for so long she might not feel the significance of the change. Something is coming Miss Black. And I believe their coming for your friend Mr Potter." I gulped.
"How bad?" I managed to ask.
"He is not dead as everyone suspected."
"I knew it." I said quietly. "Thank you Sir, but what can I do against him? I'm powerless." I said suddenly feeling out of my depth.
"I may not like your father but I held your mother very highly. You are a bright witch Miss Black, and would have done well in slytherin like your mother. You are stronger than you know, and more connected to him than you think. When the time comes, and it will. You will do all the steps necessary to take back what he took from your mother."
I nodded.
"Thank you sir." I walked to the door, pausing my hand on the handle. I wanted to say something but couldn't find the words. "Sir I have a favor to ask." I said suddenly. "We have a month before the task. I feel the information is connected to what will happen there. The last thing I want is for him to see my fear. Mom used oclemency through her time at his side. When I was connected I could use it too. But now i struggle. Could you teach me? I know you taught her." Snape frowned at me lightly.
"Yes, I will teach you. That's detention Miss Black. Every other day for a month." I smiled.
"Yes sir."

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"I cant believe Snape gave you so many detentions for being out at night, especially with what your doing."
"I think it was more my attitude." I replied brushing out James' hair. George got up and stood in the centre of the room. We all looked up to him expectantly. He was holding a letter.
"Your mom is coming to the watch the last task, bringing snuffles and Mr Lupin!" I smiled. James whooped. I laughed.
"I dont know whether that makes me more nervous." I said with a grin. James smiled at me warmly.
"You'll be fine." I nodded but Snapes warning floated around my brain. It was coming.

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Fleur was gone, Krum was God knows where. Me and Harry skidded into the centre. Cedric was there too. We all held eyes. I glanced at the cup. "You should have it." Harry said to Cedric.
"No you two deserve to win." He said kindly.
"Together?" Harry asked linking his hand with mine. I nodded. Something was off. We walked forward. Harry and Cedric grapped the handle and then we were spinning.

Annabelle's P.O.V

I winced. I glanced down at my arm. Remus followed my gaze. My eyes widened with fear. "Albus!" I screamed standing. "The cup!" He was standing too. But it was too late we both knew It. Everyone was staring at us.
"Get the remaining contestants from the maze." He ordered. Remus pulled me down.
"We dont know its them." Severus walked towards us.
"Mr Digory, Potter and your daughter decided to win together." Sirius gave a bark. Severus glared at him. I felt the world stop spinning. "She is well prepared but if there are many death eaters there not even she will stand a chance." He said honestly.
"I'll go." I said taking my wand.
"Are you stupid?" Remus said his grip tight on my wrist.
"Lupin is right, they'll kill you on sight."
"They'll kill her too! He doesn't know we're not connected any more." I hissed. "Lucius." I hadnt spoken to my brother for a long time, but I know he'd helped Dahlia save me. I waved my wand, my potronus had changed. The stag ran off into the night. Remus sighed giving me a knowing look. I sat back down as I knew I wouldn't get from here without having to fight Severus and Remus.