EXT. CASTLE - WINDOW - NIGHT
Through the icy window, we see Athena cradling Hermione within. As the camera drifts away, rising through the falling snow, the view expands. In the common room, the party rages on, while three windows down, Lavender pulls Ron into a kiss. Figures pass by windows, including one tall, pale boy standing at a window on the seventh floor: Malfoy. As he turns away, the castle slides from view and the camera tilts up to the sky, drifting with snow.
INT. CORRIDOR - DAY
Tinsel decks the banisters and mistletoe droops from the ceiling. As Ron and Athena make their way down the crowded corridor, passing the birdcage, Ron walks with a new air of confidence, not exactly strutting, but close.
"Prongs struts all the time." Remus said, James gasped dramatically. "So does Thena," Fred smirks, Athena narrows her eyes at him and he puts his hands up in surrender.
Ron: Look, I can't help it if she's got her knickers in a twist. What Lav and I have –– well, let's just say there was no stopping it. It's chemical. Will it last? Who knows? Point is, I'm free agent
Athena looks at him like he's crazy.
Fred chuckles.
INT. LIBRARY - NIGHT
Athena trails Hermione through the stacks.
Hermione: He's at perfect liberty to kiss whomever he likes. I really couldn't care less. Was I under the impression that he and I would be attending Slughorns Christmas party together? Yes. Of course, now, given the circumstances, I've had to make other arrangements
Athena: Have you?
Hermione: Yes. Why?
Athena: I just thought, since neither one of us can take who we really want, we'd just go together. As sisters of course [Athena winks]
"Should I be worried?" Fred asked. "Why would you be worried?" Athena raised an eyebrow. "Hermiones going to take you from me," Fred pouts and wraps his arms around Athena. Squeezing her tightly, making her giggle.
Hermione: [Stopping] Why didn't I think of that?
Athena: So who are you taking?
Hermione: [Evasively] Um...it's a surprise. Besides, it's you we need to worry about. And you can't pick just anyone. See that boy over that. That's Terry Boot. Rumour has it she's trying to slip you a love potion
Those who are protective of Athena, all glare at the screen. Fred squeezes Athena tighter.
Athena: [Pulling a disgusted face] Really?
Athena glances over at him, a disgusted look on her face still.
"Oh Athena." Mia chuckles fondly at her granddaughter.
Hermione: [Snapping her fingers] Hey! He's only interested in you because he thinks you're the Chosen One. You know that, right?
Athena: But I am the Chosen One
Hermione smacks her round the head with a newspaper, exasperated.
Athena: Okay. Kidding. I'll just ask a friend. Someone cool
INT. STAIRCASE/CORRIDOR - NIGHT
Luna Lovegood, decked out in a spangled silver dress, and Athena, in a delicate red dress, make their way toward the strains of Christmas music, red lanterns lighting their way.
Pandora smiles at Athena.
Luna: I've never been to this part of the castle. At least not while awake. I sleepwalk, you see. It's why I wear shoes to bed
As Athena and Luna pass out of sight, we pick up Malfoy, standing in the shadows of an alcove. He watched them go, then moves off.
INT. HOGWARTS CASTLE - ANOTHER CORRIDOR - NIGHT
In the f.g., the birdcage glimmers dully in the grey moonlight streaming through a window. Within, it he two birds huddle quietly. We rack focus and see, through the grid of wire, a figure approaching.
Draco moves down the corridor, eyes fixed oddly ahead. He looks pale in the moonlight. In his fist he grips an apple. As he passes the cage, we hood on the birds.
Narcissa frowns when she sees how pale Draco looks.
INT. SEVENTH FLOOR CORRIDOR - NIGHT
Draco approaches. Stops. Turns to the wall. Closes his eyes.
INT. ROOM OF REQUIREMENT - NIGHT
Camera glides past dozens of towering shelves, dust-strewn and listing like dominoes, cluttered with all matter of strange objects. Draco appears, his legs pushing him on, wending his way through the narrow passages.
NEW ANGLE - BEHIND LARGE RECTANGULAR MASS
We rise above it, watch Draco walk directly toward us and stop. He stares at the solid mass before him. Reaches out and takes the fringe of the tapestry covering it. Tugs. The tapestry shives like water of the floor, revealing....
A cabinet, identical to the one in Borgin & Burkes.
Draco runs a hand over the glossy finish, comes away with dust upon his fingertips. Glancing around, he spies a bust of a woman wearing a tiara, removes the silk scarf hanging from her porcelain neck and gently wiped the dust away from the cabinet. Bringing the apple up, he opens the cabinet and places it within. Shuts it. Closing his eyes, he mutters a low incantation, barely discernible.
He reaches out. Opens it. The apple is gone. He closed the cabinet again. Waits. Longer this time. Finally, he opens it. He removes the apple. Rotates it.
Someone has taken a bite out of it.
"Oh shit." Gasps Sirius.
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FanfictionIn which the marauders generation watch Athena Potters life and see the dangers of which awaits them. Where friends becomes enemies and enemies become allies. What happens when they realise they've been lied too? Will they be able to prevent the dan...
