A Leap From The Past

18

There was nothing special about the book. It was just another book stating useful charms in daily life. Teddy was tempted to follow the Hufflepuff girl but he thought he'd ask about her from Lily herself, so he turned around and continued his patrol duties.

He passed near the charms classroom when he saw Albus and Scorpius rushing towards the classroom.

" Someone's in a hurry " he teased the boys as they halted before him

" Wait.. you were supposed to be interning "  Albus pointed out

" And you boys were supposed to be in class right now with your classmates," Professor Flitwick said as he stood in front of the door with his hands crossed as he glared at the fourth year Slytherin students

" Sorry Professor Flitwick, " Both of them said in unison as they rushed to their seats with flushed faces

" So how are you Mr Lupin? How is your family? " Professor Flitwick turned to Teddy

" I'm just the same professor, and dad and mum are good too. I'm happy to see you in such good health " Teddy curtly replied

" Likewise my boy, and make sure to give my regards to Harry and Ginny "

" I certainly will professor " Teddy replied as he looked up to see Scorpius and Albus trying to listen to the conversation.

He let out a chuckle and continued the patrol as Professor Flitwick took five points from Slytherin from two certain individuals for not revising the previous lecture notes.

But little did he know that someone was hiding behind the shadows and watching every movement of the godson of the chosen boy.

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'I have to warn them!' The woman thought as she tried to crawl towards the door of the cage she was thrown into

Her entire body ached due to endless bruises and lacerations made on her like a piece of art, every gash glistening under the sunlight coming through a few small holes in the wall. Her left shoulder joint was dislocated and she was pretty sure she had fractured her right leg. She didn't knew how much time had passed since the attack. She didn't even knew where she was. All she knew was that she had to get out of this place as quickly as possible.

"Well well well, it seems like you are awake " A voice echoed into the room as footsteps grew louder when the person walked towards the cage

"You..." The auror's voice cracked and came out as a whisper as she lifted her head to look at her torturer's joy-filled face

" One job Dakota, you had one job. To keep your nose out of our business. But no you had to be like that idiotic girl. You Hufflepuffs and your stupid loyalty. " The mysterious torturer cupped Dakota's face with her gloved hands

" You were...too once sorted into the same banner of loyalty..... " Dakota coughed up more blood and wiped her mouth on her ragged sleeves

" Hmm I was, so were my daughters except her. Really feels like yesterday. So you ready to talk now or should we continue our sessions? " The woman smiled

" You can torture me however you want but I won't tell you anything" Dakota murmured loud enough for the woman to hear while looking dead into the eyes of the older woman

" You call this torture? Sweetheart fractured bones and deep cuts aren't what I would call torture. But if torture is what you want then torture is what you will get my dear" the woman drew her wand and aimed at the imprisoned auror

" Wait! " the auror cried

" So you ready to talk?" The woman asked without lowering her guard

" No just need to ask you something," Dakota said while slowly getting up and leaning against the wall

" What?" The woman asked harshly

" The three of us were best friends, you treated me like your own daughters. But you didn't even think twice before killing Candace, your own blood so why are you trying to keep me alive. You think I can't notice how you are not taking your curses too far, I am not an idiot Mrs Wood. If you wanted information, candace and I both had it and would've been much easier to get it from her. You and I both knew she had a soft spot for you in your family. So why?"

" Why am I not killing you even though I know you won't tell me anything? "Mrs Wood sighed, her expression softened while she lowered her wand

Dakota nodded as to confirm her question

" Because this time I am the master of my own mind, Dakota" The older woman replied grimly and pointed her wand at the younger auror again

Dakota closed her eyes and tightened her muscles awaiting for the curse while her beaten up limbs shook in anticipation

"Crucio"

And Dakota accepted her fate while her screams lit up the darkened room once again.

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Sorry This Chapter is really short. I hope you guys enjoyed it. The next chapter would definitely be longer than this one.

Take this chapter as a small treat from me on my birthday. Have a good day guys ✌✌