Alliance

His dishevelled hand ran circles upon her soft cheek, as he attempted to manipulate her with his malicious smile. "You've chosen your alliance sweetheart, don't forget where your loyalty's lie."

He shook her hand, his eyes holding the last inches of hope left in the wizarding community. "You've chosen your alliance, don't forget where your loyalty's lie."

*****

Most young wizards and witches embark on a magical journey to Hogwarts; spending seven glorious years learning every wonderful thing about their heritage. Eventually, they would leave Hogwarts with only beautiful memories, like the glorious feeling of using magic for the first time.

Though there was those who didn't fit into the majority, and left feeling empty. The students who left with their childhood innocence stripped from them, and only the ghost of a smile on their faces. Those students who were told to choose an alliance, and fight for their lives at such a young age.

How can you make the right decision, if there is so many factors for and against each side?

Side with your family, but choose what's morally wrong or side against them, and loose everything you've ever known.

*****

"I'll lead you to victory." He spoke confidently, ready to risk the lives of everyone.

"We shall only win if we work as a team." He stood before the students, half fearing for their lives and half believing in the strength of teamwork.

*****

By sixth year they'd chosen their alliance, and they'd forever live with the guilt that came with their decision.