Shadows and Orbs

Chapter 11

Remus stumbled back one they landed, struggling from Harry's grasp on him. Amber eyes took in the surroundings, dark walls which were slightly damp, his sensitive noise could smell salt from the ocean and his ears could hear the crashing of waves against the shore. However, even someone with human senses could have seen this- it was so quiet where ever they were except for the sounds of nature. Yet he could feel the presence of dementors, however, it was muted and Remus was glad for that.

"Where are we?" Remus demanded.

"Where do you think?" Harry asked as he moved to sit on his throne in the hall. He could sense Wyatt nearby, hiding, watching until it was time to reveal himself.

"Why did you bring me here?" Remus asked while his amber eyes darted around the room.

"To show you who I really am," Harry told him, "once I have explained everything I will return you to Sirius and Luna."

Remus nodded.

"You have questions," Harry stated from his throne while brushing one of his dark locks away from his eyes.

"How were you set up?" Remus asked simply. He wished to know who had hurt his cub.

"I only know of one person who was in on the set up, besides Voldemort that is, it was Moody," Harry said bluntly.

"Moody!" Remus explained.

"I believe the real Moody is dead or captured, because the one I knew in my fourth year was an impostor," Harry explained while flicking his hand and conjuring a seat for Remus.

"Who was the impostor?" Remus asked.

"Barty Crouch Jr." Harry replied simply.

"But! He was in Azkaban!" Remus shouted.

"Sirius was not the first to escape from here, however, he was the first to do it without help," Harry began, "Barty was taken from here by his father, and his mother was left here in Barty's place. She chose to switch places with him because she was dying."

"I think someone would have noticed," Remus argued.

"His father used the Imperius Curse to keep him under control, however, after a while Barty was able to through it off," Harry further explained, "during the Quidditch World Cup he broke free and fled from his father."

"Then he went after Moody?" Remus guessed.

"Yes, remember when Mr Weasley went over to help with a disturbance?" Harry asked and Remus nodded, "that was when Barty attacked Moody."

"No-one knew," Remus whispered.

"He was the one who put my name in the Goblet of Fire, and he was the one who made the trophy a portkey," Harry finished.

"And now he is part of the Order- the perfect spy for Voldemort," Remus whispered in realisation.

"I was dragged to Azkaban without a trail, however, here I discovered what my true destiny was," Harry explained and in his hand appeared a piece of paper which floated over to Remus.

Remus eyes read over the prophecy and he glanced at Harry who was staring back at him indifferently. Remus's eyes flickered to the sword which lay next to the throne on a table, Harry's hand caressing its hilt.

"You! You are the King of Darkness?" Remus questioned though he already knew the answer.

"Yes, I am," Harry answered, his verdant eyes resting on the sword.

"It says that your mate is the King of Light, where is he?" Remus asked.

"Right here," a new voice from behind Remus stated and Remus whirled around to see a tall, muscular blonde standing behind him.

"You are the King of Light?" Remus stuttered, whereas, he could feel darkness from his cub the wolf in him cowered at the light this man radiated.

"Yes, Wyatt Halliwell, son of a Charmed One and Whitelighter," Wyatt introduced himself and walked over to Harry who was smiling at him.

"And you are going to take over the Wizarding World?" Remus questioned, the Wizarding world would not know what hit them.

"Yes, we are," Harry answered simply, "and we'll need your help to do it."

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Sirius strode from the floor gracefully, his face determined. Draco was sat in Fred's lap on the sofa looking at his cousin. George was stood next to them.

"So, why do you think Remus is missing?" Draco asked quietly.

"He said he would be back to take Luna to Diagon for some new clothes. I came home and she said he never came home; he wouldn't have left Luna alone all day," Sirius explained.

"That's not like Remus," Draco admitted and sighed as he felt Fred's arms wrap around his waist tighter.

"Has Luna seen anything?" George asked.

"Nothing," Sirius admitted, "she says something is blocking her sight."

"The Dark Lord?" Fred suggested.

"Merlin, I hope not," Sirius whispered his voice pained.

"What can we do?" Fred questioned.

"I don't know," Sirius answered pain in his grey eyes, "I don't know."

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Melinda Halliwell sat in her room combing her dark locks through. After Wyatt left she was sure she would get all the attention, however, it seemed that her parents were too busy trying to find out what had gone wrong. They were even more at a loss because Wyatt had taken the Book of Shadows and they couldn't summon it.

Demon's tried to attack, however, it seemed that Wyatt or Chris had placed powerful protections around the house- no demon could get in. If her family found out why no demons attacked the Manor anymore than all her plans would be shattered. After all a protection cast by a person would only hold if they were alive and of the side of Good. Chris was alive and Wyatt was not evil.

Green eyes scowled and the average looking girl seemed to turn into something more sinister, there was malice and anger on her face. If any of her family members had seen her they would have known she was not Good. Melinda's eyes were darkening to a black iris.

Melinda had resented her brothers for as long as she could remember, while she was plain her brother's were handsome and attracted many. They were powerful whereas she was not. They seemed to have everything that she wanted; the last straw was when a guy she was crushing on asked Chris out. Her brother declined but for Melinda this cemented that she would always be last choice when it came to everything.

So Melinda began to gain power, dark power, and she began to manipulate her family. She took Chris and locked him away and began to siphon his magic. Her plan was to do the same with Wyatt but he escaped before she could 'vanquish him'.

Now she had heard about this King of Darkness, which was ridiculous! Demons began to tell her that they couldn't help her anymore- they were waiting for the new King!

Slamming the comb onto the vanity she let out an angry sigh and her eyes returned back to their normal green when a knock was heard on her door.

"Melinda, dinner," her mother's voice sounded.

"Coming, Mom," Melinda answered and stood up from her seat.

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