Chosen

Chapter 21

"Hermione I hate your cat." I sneered. The door opened and out came Mrs. Weasley. "Well, we'll be eating down in the kitchen. Fred and George popped out of nowhere behind Mrs. Weasley.

"Oh, just because you can use magic now, does not mean you have to whip your wands out for everything!" she screamed as the twins and I ran towards the kitchen. We all ate and talked and laughed. Tonks made herself look like a pig, then a duck. She was quite funny. I was glad to be in her company. Sirius and the others were talking about the Ministry and Harry.

"What has the Ministry of Magic have against me?"

"Show him, he'll find out soon enough." Moody murmured from the corner of the room. Kingsley Shacklebolt handed Harry the newspaper that was titled 'THE BOY WHO LIES' it was ridiculous. Everyone was quiet and listening in on their conversation.

"He's been after Dumbledore as well. Fudge is using all his power. He smears anyone who claims the Dark Lord has returned." Sirius said.

"Why?" Harry asked

"The Minister thinks Dumbledore's after his job." Lupin huffed.

"Well that's insane, nobody in their right mind could believe Dumbledore-"

"Exactly the point. Fudge isn't in his right mind, it's been twisted and warped. Now, fear makes people do terrible things Harry. It's time Voldemort gained power, he almost destroyed everything we held most." I zoned out and thought about what Lupin had just said. Fear makes people do terrible things. The Order knew something about me that nobody else did. Now only if I was seventeen.

"We think Voldemort wants to build up his army again. Fourteen years ago he had many join him, not just witches and wizards, but many dark creatures as well. Gathering followers isn't the only thing he's interested in. We believe, Voldemort may be after something."

"Sirius." Moody attempted to make him stop.

"Something he didn't have last time." Sirius finished.

"You mean like a weapon?" Harry asked.

"No, that's enough." Molly butted in. "He's just a boy, you say much more and you might induct him straight away."

"Good, I want to join. If Voldemort's raising an army then I want to fight." Harry raised his voice. We all left the room to go to bed, but Sirius stopped me before I could leave.

"Anyxus, could you stay for a minute?"

"Of course." I came and sat back down with the rest of the group. It was Sirius, Molly, Arthur, Moody, Tonks, and Lupin.

"Anyxus." He paused. "We know your secret." I looked him straight in the eye not phased by what he just said. They had figured out that I was a death eater.

"Care to explain?" I asked.

"Would you care to confirm our suspicions?" Lupin ordered rather than asked. I reached for the sleeve of my left arm and pulled it up. Some of them let out a gust full of air. I was so ashamed of it. Molly gasped clutching her chest. I looked to the floor.

"Anyxus, we are not blaming you for something that you had no control over. I do have one question; did Voldemort give you any type of mission?" Sirius asked. It took me a couple of seconds to answer.

"Yes. My mission was to get close to Harry so later; I could weaken his mind so the Dark Lord could have control over him. It gets harder and harder every day, knowing how close of friends we are. I don't know what I'm going to do in the end." My voice was cracking a bit at the end.

"Anyxus, do you remember when you faced your Boggart in my classroom in your third year and there was a mirror?" Lupin led on. I nodded. "Well, I think you are clearly ready to know that, you are afraid of yourself. You need to overcome this fear, because this will end up hurting you in the end, maybe even your friends also."

"How do I do that?" I asked.

"Well, for one, we all came to a decision, to allow you to join the Order of the Phoenix." It's almost as Sirius pleaded for me to join.

"But I'm too young to join."

"That's another thing we have agreed on, to let you in earlier than usual. We all know that you are a very bright witch and your talents are unbelievable. So, will you?" I looked down at the floor again and let out a big breath.

"Yes, I suppose I will." I smiled at him. Sirius was so understanding.

"Well then, welcome to the Order of the Phoenix!" Tonks grinned.

"I'm guessing you'll have me work as a double agent?" I raised my left eyebrow at them.

"I told you she was smart." Lupin looked at Moody and Sirius.

"And I didn't doubt her." Sirius smiled and looked me in the eye.

I went back up to bed and drifted off to sleep. In a couple of days I would be going back to school and I felt happier than ever. I could finally not worry as much about that stupid mark on my arm.