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Nathan enjoyed the walk from class to class. He was alone, with no time to think because of the maneuvering through the corriders. It was perfect. Until he got that intense feeling that he was being followed. After a glance over his shoulder, and realizing everyone behind him was in his next class, and heading that way because of it, he also realized that one, Phoebe, was not in his next class. He nodded once, understanding that she needed something. Probably the same thing Chloe wanted, and slipped into another corridor, which was much more empty. "I really don't have time for this. Class starts soon." He said as politely as possible. He thought he'd made it very clear that he couldn't speak to them anymore.

Phoebe sighed softly and nodded. "I know." she said softly. "Look Nathan, I know you don't want to speak to us anymore. I get that, but we need your help if we know how to be safe. We're not going home, we've already said that, so we need to know what the Death Eaters are doing. Please..." she looked up at him nervously, playing with her fingers as she looked into his eyes. She chewed her lip as she awaited his answer, looking down from his gaze slowly.

Nathan took a quick glance around the corridor when the words Death Eater were mentioned. It was seemingly empty, though, so there was probably no danger for either of them. Well, until his father put the pieces together that the girls knew inside secrets and Nathan was the only one there when they escaped. Then he would definitely be in trouble. Probably the cruciatus curse again. And as much as he wanted to save the girls, he wasn't positive that it was worth going through the worst torture ever again. Maybe he'd be spared, and they would just kill him next time. But he doubted it. Why couldn't they just go home and save him the torture and them the danger? "You don't understand." He said, running a hand through his hair, stressed. "They'll know you got it from me. I tried to save you twice. Told you to go home. Is your stubborness really worth my life? You're on your own." He finally said, his eyes closed the whole time so that he couldn't look at her. If he looked at her it was all over. If he looked at her he'd tell her. If he looked at her...he was dead.

"Nathan, please." Phoebe said softly, reaching out her hand and resting it gently in his. "I'll make sure you're not in danger too somehow. I know we're stubborn but you wouldn't understand with our families. And, if I went home, I'd.... I'd never get to see you again." she said, her voice getting quieter at the end. She looked up at his closed eyes, moving her other hand to rest gently on his cheek. She liked the feeling she got from touching him, even at this moment when he was trying to force her away. It was a special touch.

Nathan stood perfectly still when he felt Phoebe's hand slide into his, willing himself not to react, or even acknowledge it. Telling her no was getting harder every second. When her hand touched his cheek, a shiver ran down his spine, and he finally opened his eyes to look down at her, contemplating his decision. There was no way she could stop him from being in danger, no matter what she said. But he could stop her. And yeah, maybe her life was more important than his afterall. He was destined to be a Death Eater. She was destined for good. "If I tell you this, you won't get to see me anymore anyways. I'll have to run, Phoebe. They'll torture me until there's nothing left of my mind if I stick around." He explained quietly, entwining his fingers with hers. "The hole under the weeping willow leads to the shrieking shack. Wait until the tree is 'asleep' tonight, and go. I'll meet you there and tell you everything I know."

Phoebe nodded nervously, squeezing his hand softly. "I'll run with you." she said softly, chewing softly on her lower lip. "I'm not leaving you Nathan, not after what you've been through to help us." she stroked her thumb gently over his cheek before letting her hand drop. "Now we'd better go to class." she said quietly, pulling her hand gently from his grip. "See you later." she said before walking off in the direction of her next class.

Nathan remained glued to the floor, regretting everything he'd just done. Suddenly, he remembered why he refused to get close to anyone. He should have known this was coming the moment he decided that being her friend wouldn't be so bad. Being her friend was going to get them both killed. He couldn't wimp out now. After homework, he had to go straight to the shrieking shack and get it over with. Finally, he took about three steps before being yanked into a nearby closet. And he swore he could see his life flash before his eyes before he was even sure that he was about to be killed.

"It worked, right? Because I'm a genius." Chloe said, sitting down at lunch next to Phoebe. "Or I'm just good at recognizing when someone is completely smitten with you.

"He's not smitten with me Chloe. Shut up." Phoebe stated firmly. "I doubt I'm even much of a friend to him." she shook her head, poking at her food quietly, not feeling hungry. She glanced at her cousin before looking back at her food. "He's meeting me in the shrieking shack later. And I'm going alone Chloe."

"Of course you are. Smitten or not, he's most likely not going to tell you in front of me or Lily." Chole replied, rolling her eyes. "No need to get rude, I'm just trying to save our lives here." She grumbled, turning to her plate to stop the conversation. The last thing they needed was an arguement. "If anything happens, not saying anything will, but if it does, make as much noise as possible. Send off fireworks if you have to. I'll listen."

"Of course Chlo, you know I will." Phoebe said. She nibbled her lip gently before standing up. "I'm not hungry and I need to do homework. See you later." She smiled down at Chloe gently before walking out of the great hall, deciding to walk the longer, quieter way to the library, she really didn't need the noise and people at the minute.

That night, Nathan sat in the corner, perfectly still, his fathers wand pointed straight at his chest, and prayed that by some miracle, Phoebe was very ill and couldn't come, or forgot, or anything that would prevent her from coming. He was sure to die, since they had used veritaserum, the truth potion, on him, and realized that he'd been helping them the whole time, but if he could spare her life, atleast he'd die knowing she was alive.

Phoebe snuck out of the castle quickly, reaching the weeping willow and crawling through the hole silently. She walked down the path until she reached the shack, stepping inside quietly. "Nathan?" she called softly, looking around before heading up the stairs to try to find him, her wand held tight in her hand.

All hope was gone when he heard her voice. He glanced over at his father, who pushed his wand closer to his chest, punishment for moving. He had approximately one minute to do something before Phoebe was in the room, and then most likely murdered. "Phoebe, hurry, get out of here!" He yelled, wincing as he waited for his fathers punishment. Nothing happened. He looked back up to see that the room was empty except for him. They'd all left to ensure that she died.

Phoebe heard his voice and paused, her eyes widening slightly. She turned on the spot quietly, running down the stairs, looking around before running towards the tunnel. She heard footsteps behind her, biting down on her lip as she pushed herself to go faster.

OOC: I'm gonna add something to the story, to get everyone involved with everyone else. Lupins son, technically, wouldn't be at Hogwarts, he'd be twenty something by now, but it'll be cool to have a werewolf xp he won't be a main character yet anyways. (I got this whole animagus thing from James and marauders. They're my fave part of Harry Potter. Obsessed with them xp)

Lucky for them, no one could apparate on the grounds, so it was impossible for the Death Eaters to catch her with out running. This gave Nathan hope, and he stood from the corner to search quickly for the wand his father had taken from him. Once he found it, he hurried out of the room and down the staircase, faster than the Death Eaters, thanks to the age difference. From behind, he screamed Petrificus Totalus twice, stopping the two most dangerous, his father and the leader. Curses were shot at him, but they didn't have time to shoot many, because catching Phoebe was their order, so the others continued to run.

Lucas walked alongside Teddy, his long time, older, best friend, covered by the invisibility cloak that Harry Potter, Teddy's godfather, had given him for situations like this. Tonight was a full moon, and he would start changing anytime. Lucas, after practicing outside of classes, became a successful animagi to help keep Teddy in check when he transformed. Luckily, the cougar that he took form as was strong enough to gain control of Teddy. When they got outside, though, not only was the willow blocked, but it was blocked by...Death Eaters? The moment Lucas realized they were chasing a girl, he started saying every hex he could think of, stunning them, anything he could do, while Teddy remained under the cloak.

OOC: Okay(: I love the marauders too!

Phoebe looked up when hexes started shooting around, keeping up her pace, though it was hard, she was getting tired. She saw Lucas and pushed herself to reach him, only then remembering her wand in her hand, shooting a few hexes behind her, stopping when she reached Lucas and turning, shouting every hex she could think of, not stopping to try to catch her breath.

OOC: haha. You have no idea! If Rowling made a marauders book, which she's already said she won't, I would be the happiest girl on Earth.

Lucas, terrified, to be honest, put an arm in front of Phoebe, a protective strategy, and stunned one more. When they were all too hurt or stunned or tired to continue on, they went back to save the others, Nathans father grabbing him by the shirt, and dissappeared back into the shack to disapparate. Lucas could hardly breathe he was so surprised. "Are you alright?" He asked, trying to catch his breath as he stuck his wand back into his pocket..

OOC: I know right! She still should write one! It would be so cool to see it from their perspective as teenagers.

Phoebe nodded softly when Lucas asked her the question, her hands resting gently on his arm. "N-Nathan." she muttered softly, looking around desperately. "Lucas did you see Nathan?" she asked, her breathing still slightly ragged from the running as she looked up at him. She should have stopped to save him. She cursed herself softly, shaking her head, tears welling up in her eyes.

Lucas furrowed his brows at Phoebe's question. Parkinson was not only a Slytherin, but his father was one of the death eaters. And she cared about where he was? "He went with his dad." Lucas admitted, nodding towards the place that the D.E. had disappeared into the distance. He felt a tug on his sleeve and looked over at the place where Teddy must have been, hidden under the cloak. "But I gotta go. You should get back inside." He said quickly, giving her a swift smile before walking towards the forrest, motioning for Teddy to follow him.

Phoebe cursed herself under her breath before nodding up at him. "Thank you Lucas." she said softly, giving him a small wave before heading back up to the castle, letting her tears flow gently down her face. He was gone. He would probably die now, all because of her. She shouldn't have pressured him into it. She should have just gone home when he told her to the first time. But no, her stubborness had probably cost him his life.