DIAGON ALLEY
[Diagon Alley just as the front window of Ollivanders’s wand shop explodes. Witches and wizards flee. In the drifting smoke, Death Eaters appear, accompanied by a tall, sinewy beast of a man, Fenrir Greyback.]
"It's bad. They aren't even trying to hide." Said Remus. Everyone agreed.
[With acasual sweep of his hand he sends a wizard flying and a witch screams. In deep b.g., two Death Eaters abduct a shoruded figure (Ollivander). Greyback grins, then apparates, along with the others leaving Diagon Alley behind. The streets of London appear below once more, and then the river. Black trails -- the Death Eaters -- streak across the sky and then turn translucent as they encircle the millennium bridge. Pedestrians peer upward, bewildered, sensing a shift in the atmosphere. And then the bridge crumbles into the thames, the image horrifyingly beautiful, as is the sound of it, a roar, a wail, the last cry of a lion. Then the image begins to fade and all goes slowly silent, until only a whistling wind is heard.]
MILL TOWN - LATE AFTERNOON
[Old mill lists like an ancient ruin against a charcoal sky. A dark figure (Narcissa Malfoy) materializes. As
she turns for the town in the distance, another witch materializes: Bellatrix Lestrange.]
Bellatrix: Narcissa!
Everyone glares at Bellatrix.
SPINNER’S END - LATE AFTERNOON
[Like a rat in a maze, Narcissa makes her way through a labyrinth of dilapidated brick houses. Bellatrix trails.]
Bellatrix: Cissy! You mustn’t do this. He
can’t be trusted.
Narcissa: The Dark Lord trusts him.
Bellatrix: The Dark Lord is mistaken.
Everyone looks at her surprised.
"Did she just..?" Said Evan.
"She did." Said shocked Regulus.
[Narcissa turns, shocked. Bellatrix looks shocked herself, rain running down her cheeks.]
Bellatrix: Or so I believe.
Narcissa: Well, who can one trust these
days?
Everyone agreed.
HALLWAY - LATE AFTERNOON
[The sisters follow Wormtail down a narrow hallway.]
Bellatrix: He lives in this Muggle dunghill? [Wormtail glowers over his shoulder at her.]
People glare at both Wormtail and Bellatrix.
"That bastard is still alive." Sneered Sirius.
MILL HOUSE - SITTING ROOM - LATE AFTERNOON
[They pass into a room where a man sits by the window running with rain, his face hidden by the Daily Prophet. On the front page is a photograph of the millenium bridge crashing into the thames. But even more prominent is the silhouette of a young wizard and a headline: "Anna Potter: The chosen one? Young Wizard Destined to Kill You-Know-Who?"]
"Oh, now you want her?! What about last year?!" Sneered James.
[The paper drops and Severus Snape eyes the women curiously.]
Snape: Run along, Wormtail.
MILL HOUSE - SITTING ROOM - LATE AFTERNOON
[Snape fills the last of three goblets with wine.]
Narcissa: I’ve nowhere else to turn, Severus. [Snape hands her a goblet, extends one to Bellatrix.]
"What are you doing there?" Asked Regulus.
"It's future." Said Narcissa.
Bellatrix: You must be joking. [Snape smiles faintly, brings the goblet to his own lips.]
Narcissa: I know I ought not to be here.
The Dark Lord himself has forbidden me to speak of this --
Lucius and Regulus look at her worried.
Snape: If the Dark Lord has forbidden it, you ought not to speak. (eyes shifting) Put it down, Bella. We mustn’t touch what isn’t ours. [Bellatrix, Dark curio in hand, glowers, sets it back down.]
Lily chuckles.
Snape: As it so happens I’m aware of your situation, Narcissa.
Bellatrix: You? The Dark Lord told you?
Snape: Your sister doubts me, Narcissa.
Understandable. Over the years I have played my part well. So well I’ve deceived one of the greatest wizards of all time. [Bellatrix makes a scathing sound. Snape turns, eyes hard.]
Snape: Dumbledore is a great wizard. Only a fool would question it.
Narcissa: I... I don’t doubt you, Severus.
Bellatrix: You should feel honored, Cissy. As should Cassiopeia and Theo --
"What about them?" Asked Lucius.
Narcissa: They're just children!
Snape: I can’t change the Dark Lord’s mind. But it might be possible for me to help Cassiophea and Theo. To provide some... protection. [Bellatrix eyes Snape keenly.]
"What does he mean?" Asked Narcissa.
Narcissa: Do you mean it, Severus?
Snape: I can try.
Narcissa: Oh, Severus, please, if you
would... I would be forever in your debt.
People look at Narcissa surprised, never seen her act like this.
Bellatrix: Swear to it. [Snape’s eyes shift, meet Bellatrix’s challenging gaze.]
Bellatrix: Make the Unbreakable Vow.
(as Snape looks away) You see. It’s just empty words. Oh he’ll try. He’ll give it his best effort. But when it matters most he’ll slither back into his hole. Bloody coward... [Bellatrix goes on muttering as she splashes some wine into a goblet. Snape turns back, anger flashing in his eyes.]
Snape: Take out your wand.
"He's gonna do it?" Asked surprised Regulus.
[Bellatrix freezes, goblet to her lips. As she lowers it, a rivulet of red runs out of the corner of her mouth.]
NEW ANGLE - MOMENTS LATER
[Snape faces Narcissa. Bellatrix, hand faintly trembling, places the tip of her wand over their linked hands.]
Bellatrix: Will you, Severus Snape, watch over Cassiopeia and Theo Malfoy as they attempt to fulfill the Dark Lord’s wishes.
"Theo Malfoy?" Questioned Regulus.
"I blood adopted." Said surprised Lucius. Narcissa smiled.
Snape: I will. [A single strand of liquid fire issues from Bellatrix’s wand and wends its way around their hands.]
Bellatrix: And will you, to the best of your ability, protect them from harm?
Snape: I will. [A second strand of fire intertwines with the first.]
Bellatrix: And should it prove necessary, if it seems Cassiopeia will fail... will you yourself carry out the deed that the Dark Lord has ordered Cassiopeia to perform?
"What did he order?" Asked Lucius.
[Snape’s hand twitches within Narcissa’s. Bellatrix waits.]
Snape: I will.
Karaoke Bar - SAME TIME - NIGHT
[Late. Anna is standing on the stage with Sirius's leather jacket and singing her new song "Legends never die." (In reality, by Against The Current)]
"Isn't it..?" Said James.
"My jacket." Said surprised Sirius and than smiled.
Anna: Legends never die
When the world is calling you
Can you hear them screaming out your name?
Legends never die
They become a part of you
Every time you bleed for reaching greatness
Relentless you survive
They never lose hope when everything's cold and the fighting's near
It's deep in their bones, they'll run into smoke when the fire is fierce
Oh pick yourself up, 'cause
Legends never die.
"I love her songs." Said Barty.
"You can feel she pours her soul in every word." Agreed Evan.
Anna: When the world is calling you
Can you hear them screaming out your name?
Legends never die
They become a part of you
Every time you bleed for reaching greatness
Legends never die
They're written down in eternity
But you'll never see the price it costs
The scars collected all their lives
When everything's lost, they pick up their hearts and avenge defeat
Before it all starts, they suffer through harm just to touch a dream
Oh pick yourself up, 'cause
Legends never die.
When the world is calling you
Can you hear them screaming out your name?
Legends never die
They become a part of you
Every time you bleed for reaching greatness
Legends never die
When the world is calling out your name
Begging you to fight
Pick yourself up once more
Pick yourself up, 'cause
Legends never die
When the world is calling you
Can you hear them screaming out your name?
Legends never die
They become a part of you
Every time you bleed for reaching greatness
Legends never die.
Marauders, Barty and Evan clap. James and Sirius cheer for her loudly.
[Everyone cheers. Anna goes toward the bar.]
Girl: (O.S.) You have got a great voice.
Anna: Thank you. [Turns back to bar.]
Girl: My name is Sofia. Sofia Forbes.
Anna: Audrey Blackthorn.
"Good name." Said Sirius.
Sofia: Nice to meet you.
Anna: Likewise. (To Bartender) Whiskey, please.
Sofia: Same as her. [Bartender gives them drink.]
"Why did he not ask for Id?" Asked Lily.
"She probably already gave fake Id. Every teen has it." Said Remus.
Anna: Thanks. [They drink together.]
Sofia: You seemed like you really felt the lyrics.
Anna: Well... If even i can't relate to my own song, than who will? [Sofia's eyes widened.]
Sofia: Your song? [Anna nods.]
Sofia: Wow. You are really talented.
Anna: Thank you.
"See? I knew Cassie shouldn't have chosen Potter!" Said Lucius.
"She is just being polite." Defended Narcissa. Lucius glared at Anna.
Sofia: (flirty) Wanna dance?
Anna: I am taken.
"See?" Said smug Narcissa. Lucius rolled his eyes.
Sofia: (flirty) I don't see her.
Anna: I said i am not inters-
[When... Anna notices Dumbledore outside of the window, her eyes widen, Dumbledore waves at her.]
"What is he doing there?" Asked confused Lily.
OPPOSITE STREET - NIGHT
[As Anna arrives, she finds Dumbledore studying a perfume advertisment which shows a model with a wand in her teeth: “Tonight Make a Little Magic With Your Man.”]
Dumbledore: I once knew a Muggle girl from Liverpool with hair like spun silk. No light could resist it...(turning) You’ve been reckless this summer, Anna. [Anna rolls her eyes, than notices Dumbledore’s hand is ash black.]
"What's wrong with him?" Asked Barty.
"He looks cursed." Said Regulus.
Dumbledore: Rather unpleasant to behold, isn’t it? The tale is thrilling if I do say so myself, but I’m afraid now is not the time to tell it. Take my arm. (extending it) Do as I say. [Slowly, Anna reaches out and -- instantly -- all goes black in a rush of sound and fury, as if Anna had been pitched headlong into a tornado.]
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Anna Potter and the Half-blood prince
Fanfiction[Book 6] The story follows Anna's sixth year at Hogwarts as she receives a mysterious textbook, overcomes obstacles with her girlfriend, and attempts to retrieve a memory that holds the key to Lord Voldemort's downfall.
