EXT. REEDS (SURROUNDING BURROW) - NIGHT
Within the reed. An eerie POV. Tracking Athena and Mr Weasley as they walk from the house to the adjacent workshop.
"Stalker." Sirius sang, Remus whacked him with a pillow.
INT. MR WEASLEYS WORKSHOP - NIGHT
Athena trails Mr Weasley through his cluttered workshop, which is chock-a-block with muggle objects: Steam irons, toasters, clock radios, plugs. Lots of plugs. The party can still be heard, drifting faintly from the main house.
Molly looked at Arthur fondly. Arthur sat in his chair, the tips of his ears have turned red.
Mr Weasley: You'll have to forgive Remus. It takes its toll –– his condition
Athena: [Studying him] Are you alright, Mr Weasley?
Arthur tries a smile, but it fades. He frowns, pained.
Molly leans forward slightly, concerned.
Mr Weasley: We're being followed, all of us. Molly doesn't leave the house most days. It's not been easy
Athena: [A nod, then] Did you get my owl?
Mr Weasley: Yes, but I thought it best if I replied in person. If Dumbledores travelling, it's news to the Ministry. But perhaps that's the way Dumbledore wants it. As for Draco Malfoy –– I know a bit more
Athena: Go on
"Tell us!" James, Sirius, Barty and Rabastan shout.
Mr Weasley: I sent an agent to Borgin & Burkes. From what you describe, I think what you and Ron saw at the end of summer –– the object that Draco seemed so interested in –– was a Vanishing Cabinet
Athena: Vanishing Cabinet?
Mr Weasley: They were all the rage when Voldemort first rose to power. You can imagine the appeal. Should the Death Eaters come calling, one needed only slip inside and disappear for an hour or two. But they're tricky contraptions. Require a tremendous amount of looking after. Eventually they fell out of favour
"Why?" James and Sirius asked Remus. Remus just ignored them, causing them to pout.
Athena: What happened to it? The one at Borgin & Burkes?
Mr Weasley: Nothing. It's still there
Athena nods, pondering this.
Mr Weasley: Athena. You know, I went through all this before –– the last time around. Times like these –– dark times –– so funny things to people. It can bring them together and it can tear them apart. Things...speed up. It's what happens when you don't know if today will be your last
"That was so fucking deep, I almost drowned." Regulus said mockingly. Athena snorts and shared a look with Hermione and Ron.
EXT. REEDS (SURROUNDING BURROW) - NIGHT
Similar eerie POV. On the porch, Molly and Arthur, looking middle-aged and fragile, say goodbye to Lupin and Tonks.
"These bitches are fans." Theo scoffs. "why they creepin on the four of them for? Like damn." Blaise scrunches his nose.
EXT. PORCH - SAME TIME - NIGHT
Whole the others talk, Lupin stands a bit off to the side, staring into the reeds. His nostrils flair slightly.
"Somebody get the cage, looks like Mooneys going to pay a visit." Athena said, making Sirius and James laugh.
Tonks: It was delicious, Molly. Really
Mrs Weasley: You're sure you won't stay?
Tonks: No, we should go. [Under her breath] The first night of the cycle is always the worst ––
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Athena Potter 🎞
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...
