You Were too Young to Die

Chapter 5

ISOBEL

" Miss Rachel Potter

( A/N : She is James´s sister... ), Mr James Potter and his wife Lily, Mr Remus Lupin, Mr Sirius Black and Mr Peter Pettigrew as well as Miss Cecilia Debson and Miss Rigel Shielder, with a great sorrow, have to inform you of the death of their friend and relation John Potter, arisen on December 24, 1979 in his forty eight. The funeral will take place on December 30 at fifteen o'clock. After the burial, the family won´t recieve any condolences. "

Dumbledore folded up the letter and put down it on his desk. He had a sad sigh. John would never see his grandson or his granddaughter. In fact, there would be many things John wouldn´t see. Maybe it was better after all... Dumbledore began to be afraid for James, Lily and the unborn baby´s life... Maybe even for Rachel. He turned around towards the photograph pinned on the wall, taken one year earlier, during the Marauders´ last year in Hogwarts. James, Lily, Rigel and Sirius was smiling at the first row, and behind, were standing Cecilia, Remus and Peter. He sighed, touching the snap with his fingers.

How many of them would be still alive in ten years?

***

Rachel tied up her hair in a ponytail. She threw a glance to her wrist where shone the Dark Mark. She covered it up under the sleeve of her black blouse, took her cape and went out.

I thought it was funny

When you missed the train

When I rang you at home

They said you left yesterday

***

James and Lily followed the procession silently. He held her by the size but it was more to prevent himself of falling. He caught sight of his sister some metres farther. She let appear no emotion.

How did she do to remain stony-faced ?

He continued walking.

***

Lily was walking with difficulty. During this fateful Christmas night, when she had discovered with James her father-in-law´s body, she had twisted herself the ankle. Her black dress hid this swelled ankle. She put a hand on her womb.

Baby... My baby... You will never know your grandfather.

I am afraid for you, baby...

***

Rachel was walking in the forest. She contained her anger. The man she waited for appeared. She moved forward him and said with a trembling voice :

" I require explanations... You had promised me that if I joined your side, you would spare my father ! "

" I have never promised it doll ! Voldemort never promises anything. "

I thought it was strange

When your car was found

By the tree in ennis

Where we used to hang around

He had approached and caressed her face continuing :

" You are for me, henceforth. For ever. It is too late, Rachel... "

" I can always shout everywhere what I know ! "

" I don´t advise it to you, baby. You don´t know many things from me and if you dare to say the little you know, you would be obliged to admit you are a Death Eater... "

Just saying that, he raised the sleeve of the blouse and discovered the mark :

" And you would risk Azkaban. Croupton will seize the opportunity to condemn you. It would be damage that a beautiful little darling ends in a jail, isn´t it ? "

Dear Isobel, I hope you´re well

And what you´ve done is right

Oh it´s been such hell, I wish you´re well

I hope you´re safe tonight

" I don´t give a damn if I avoid anything you could do to my small brother, to his wife and to their baby. "

" You will not disturb my plans... Your brother and the baby will die ! "

Rachel shivered whereas he continued :

" You are responsible for the death of your father, Rachel ! "

" No ... No, I´m not... It´s false ! "

" It isn´t, Rachel, it isn´t. "

She burst into sobs, freed herself from the wizard´s grip and run away in the forest. The Dark Lord laughed and caught up with her.

And who he would become

All the things he´d have done

Would he have loved you and not let you down

He twisted her arm and blew, threatening :

" Promise you´ll never do it again ! Otherwise, you will never see your small brother, Have you understood ? "

" Yes I have. Yes... But leave me alone, please... "

Don´t punish yourself

Leave it well alone

***

Dumbledore stared at Snape :

" Are you sure, Severus ? "

" Yes I am. Rachel is a Death Eater. But it´s against her will, Professor, believe me... I have just seen her... It was horrible. She joined Voldemort, let herself be persuaded that he would spare his father and his brother... Naturally, it didn´t keep his promises. And he´s got her. He´s convinced her that she was responsible for the death of her father... "

" It´s awful... I thought she would be rather strong not to join their side... You must get her out of this, Severus. Otherwise, sooner or later, she will be taken by the ministry... And then, I could do nothing for her. James has already lost his parents... I don´t want him to lose his sister. I know James isn´t your favourite person, for some reason which are personal to you, but please, save his sister all the same... Please, get her out of the claws of this snake. "

Severus Snape stood up slowly and said :

" I will do it, Professor, I promise. "

It´s been a long day coming

And long will it last

When it´s last day leaving

And I´m helping it past