Finding A Way In (Lisa)

[Melony Hart]

It had been months, and yet it felt like years to Melony, since the beginning of their battle at hogwarts. After going into hiding her parents tracked her down with the help of the ministry and she had been stuck at their estate ever since. Learning about herbology and juvenille spells was hardly to compare to the experience she had gained with the death eaters, and Melony had started to wish that their time together never ended. She knew that, deep down, she was and would always be part of their alliance, but she couldn't help feeling lonely from the lack of events.

In the past few days Melony had decided to organize her escape. She sent an owl to Lisa at Hogwarts, where she had been allowed back after some mix up with the imperius curse. She had asked Lisa to meet her, on the outskirts of the forbidden forest where Melony planned on taking the form of a silky back fox to sneak onto the grounds.

It was her first time practicing as an animagus, as a fourth year her magic was still tracked by the ministry and Melony wasn't sure how easy it would be to get away with her plan. The small paws that replaced her hands were delicate as they padded across the floor of the forest. When she spotted a movement in the bushes two small ears perked up in attention. As a small black fox she appeared just as innocent as ever, but even more mysterious, was her shadowy march toward the hogwarts grounds.

[Lisa Violet Green]

Lisa was used to a group of worshipper who were following around her. She was wondering why they haven't got bored yet even if it was official that she was taken. She knew she was a proof of physical perfection but did they see only her beauty or maybe something else. Someone had said she had it all. People respected her although she wasn't the nicest girl. She just had that school in her palms. But how she had done it? She didn't know, it just happened. But was it enough for her? Of course not! She always wanted more. And that led her to filling up the darkest desires of hers. She joined the new dark power that raised behind everyone's eyes. She did things no one would expect her doing at the age of fifteen. But things had changed and Lisa didn't know everything she had done previous term. She got back to Hogwarts as she lost her memory and her parents persuaded wizarding world that she was under imperius curse all the time not knowing what she's doing and that Artemus Dowell kept her somewhere no one knew until she accidentally found herself home. And everytime she was strolling, having meal at the Great Hall and going to classes everybody was watching her carefully and whispering behind her back.

Lisa walked out from Slytherin common room. She couldn't take a place anywhere. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. She went straight as she opened them. She stopped when she thought it was far enough. After looking around carefully to see if someone is here, a slytherin leaned on a cold wall in the first floor corridor. She crossed arms on a back and begun thinking.

Lisa's thoughts frightened her. She reached her hand and then looked at her forearm where was a mark Arty left her. She smiled even if it wasn't easy for her to carry out his wishes. How on earth could she menage everything being just a fifteen girl? Of course she did not think about herself as a teenager. She thought she was mature and she did mature things. and it helped that she was vain. Yes, she was. It was as if she took her mother's maiden name as a lifestyle. She was so full of herself like you never could think of her. She thought she was special and even with her small doubts she was sure of herself.

And then some owl had like attacked her. She screamed 'get of me' but noticed a letter tied to its leg. The owl finally cooled down and so did Lisa. She untied the letter and read carefully getting interested with every single word. It was her chance to get back what she had lost. The memory loss was really getting on her nerves and she had to pretend she didn't remember even more. It was frustrating. A girl made her decision. She was ready to meet Melony in the forbidden forest. She burned the letter so no one could read it and ran out of the castle to the grounds and stopped and the verge of the forrest. She looked arround if no one was watching her and then walked in. She turned into a cat to run faster and to make less noise. And when she was far enough and close to the meeting place she shifted back into a sixteen year old girl. "Melony?

[Melony Hart]

(OOC: oops haha there i fixed it. to her it is just a fancy necklace))

Melony knew that she would come, becuase Lisa must have been just as starved for information as she was. From behind the bushes she watched for just a moment before changing out of her animagus form, as Lisa had done, and she walked out into the open. There was an inquisitive sort of look on the both of their faces as they approached one another. The months that had gone by were bound to have caused the little of what relationship they had, to falter, but Melony couldn’t understand why Lisa would want to treat her so strangely.

Her eyes appeared cold and confused, Melony glanced the gaudy jewel that was tied around her neck. “I haven’t seen you wear that in a while.” She pointed toward it, “Lisa, is everything alright? I heard your parents told the school you were under the influence of the imperius curse, but…” Out of nervousness she glanced the forest around her, for fear she might have been betrayed, and Melony slid back into the form of a fox. Her beady black eyes shifted back and forth as she backed up slowly.

[Lisa Violet Green]

From what Lisa knew there were not many animagi at Hogwarts at the time. Of course she could be mistaken with the number because she counted only registered ones. Since her father worked in the Ministry in the Department for regulation and control of magical creatures and then became a head of it, he had access to that kind of thing like list of the wizards with ability to morph themselves into a specific animal at will. Yes, it was more of a case for Department of Magical Law Enforcement but Roger Green had a talent to taking advantage of his position. Anyway, Lisa was still unregistered Animagus and maybe she should not have been surprised seeing another illegal one in front of her but she was. She really was taken aback when a little black fox changed his form and morphed into a year younger than her girl that written to her asking for a meeting. But that fairy red haired girl named Lisa Green was good at hiding emotions. She didn’t let expression on her face change the slightest bit. She didn’t even make a comment.

Lisa had always had a grandiose sense of self-importance. Believes she is "special" and can only be understood by, or should associate with, people who are also "special" or of high status. And of course blood purity was important too. Of course she had few exceptions for people she respected or valued for something else. But then again, Melony had it all, pureblooded and rich family, Artemus found potential in her, yet Lisa looked down at her and treated like shit sometimes. Maybe it was one year age difference, maybe a house she was sorted into but sometimes it had no sense.

Lisa’s eyes narrowed slightly when Melony glanced over the silver snake necklace she received from the dark lord. So far only Artemus and Lisa knew there was a piece of his soul hidden in the item. Maybe other very powerful wizards could sense it is not an average item but Lisa has no idea if it was really that possible. All she was sure of was that Melony couldn’t know of the piece of soul stored in it. A dark haired girl spoke up finally and Lisa thought to herself: You haven’t seen me in a while in general, stupid girl. but said nothing out loud just yet. A Slytherin crossed her arms listening to Hart’s words. She raised an eyebrow seeing her glance around and turning back into that damn fox. "What’s wrong with you? There’s no one else around, I can assure you." she said a little frustrated. "Or maybe you’re afraid of me? Then why did you arrange this?" she asked staring at the fox. "You have something I want to know and I have something you wish to know as well. So, don’t play a goat and show me back yourself because I look stupid talking to animal." Lisa waited for Melony to change out of the animal form again and then continued. "The truth is Artemus had never used the imperius curse on me. I’ve done that all because I wanted to and not only because it was his will. But the rumor about me not being able to remember many things is true." she sighed. "It’s frustrating as everyone is looking at me as if I killed someone. I haven’t, have I?"

[Melony Hart]

In a snap the black fox quickly changed back into its human form, and once again Melony stood listening to Lisa voice her confusion on the subject. Even though she apologized under her breath she hadn't seem to notice. There wasn't any point in doing so anyway. "Well, about the killing someone part. I don't think you did. Not that I'm aware of." Melony looked up in confusion for a moment as if considering if she really knew for sure what Lisa had been up to during her off time. She shook her head. If there was a death she would have heard about it.

"I think the reason people are staring at you, is because of everything that happened. I mean, during the battle it was pretty clear where our allegiances lay, and you haven't been seen up until now so..." Although Melony wasn't quite sure where she was going with this, she continued in hopes of giving her"friend" some reassurance. "We all fought it out with Teddy's army, right here on the grounds." She gestured toward the school, "Even some of the teachers showed up wanting to help them so we eventually had to retreat, to Artemus' house. It was an unfair match really. Our numbers against theirs and Jessica disappearing like she did." Her eyes were full of sadness and disbelief. It was hard to imagine that Lisa didn't even remember. The putrid color of her arm after it had been burnt, or the dark lord's outburst, (especially since she had been the one to comfort him), but she couldn't remember any of it? Melony wondered if she even still felt the same way about Artemus as she had before... She was careful to bite her tongue though. It would have not have been wise to voice such an opinion. "Anyway there's only so much that I can explain to you. I mean, alot of stuff happened." For a moment she considered everything before the battle. She forgot how much had happened in her own life, and could only imagine what had happened in Lisa's that she couldn't even remember.

[Lisa Violet Green]

Lisa was slightly irritated that she had to speak about things like that we no other person but Melony Hart. She wasn’t used to talk casually with people she didn’t even like or try to like. And telling the truth to her was weird, really weird for Lisa. She usually had some nice lie prepared to speak out but here in that situation after her memory was swept away… she had no choice. She had to stay calm enough to get some information out of that Ravenclaw. Lisa was sure she remembered all that happened before they disappeared and why they did so. She was sure she would tell her if she’s done something horrible to deserve getting someone from the ministry to watch her. She had no idea how it was, they chose her or she volunteered for that case. Really, Sonja Volturi for her some kind of a curator? That must have been their big mistake. Lisa knew her and could simply fool her. Maybe not completely because Sonja knew her maybe as well but still Lisa could lose her like today.

Finally a Slytherin got one of the answers she needed to know. She didn’t kill anyone, not yet at least. Though, she had a slight feeling she wanted to do so. She had more enemies than friends, even more since they – Death Eaters - have been revealed. And maybe she wasn’t prepared to kill anyone but she was more than sure that she would do so if it was Artemus’ will. He taught her a lot of things, a lot of spells and curses before they escaped Hogwarts and even more after. Though, she did not remember any new incantations. At least not she thought so. Maybe she did remember them somehow. Maybe she could use them on someone not even realizing it.

The more Melony said the more clear everything was. Many things got their senses finally. Though, Lisa couldn’t place them right just yet. She still didn’t know where she stood and how things were. She had burnt skin on her forearms that after some healing from her mother that was a St. Mungo’s healer, looked better but she still looked like marked. She had no idea who had done that to her but she was sure it was someone from that Teddy’s army, at least one of her enemies. But she couldn’t get rid of the feeling it was Sonja. Every time they crossed their ways an older girl smirked looking at Lisa’s forearms. Maybe she just saw it happening and it in return made her happy, or maybe for real it was her. Nonetheless Lisa has been preparing to get her revenge. No matter how long she would have to wait.

And there was a case of Artemus still. He really did not use an Imperius curse on her. Yes, he used crucio on her once when he did not trust her so much yet but it was long ago. She was sure he wouldn’t do that again since she found out about his feelings for her the night he gave her that necklace. Of course Lisa knew she was a wonderful kisser but the way Artemus reacted to her kiss made her sure she wasn’t just a helper to him. She was someone more and he did really care for her. Yet, she wasn’t sure if he still felt the same way since she didn’t think she had felt something in return. Yes, she loved him in some strange way and the night they escaped Hogwarts to his estate she showed it to him the best way she could, but all the memories disappeared with the flick of Liam McAdam’s wand.

"Yes, I think you helped a lot." she paused as saying thank you wasn’t her thing. "Yes, yes. Thank you, Melony." expression on her face didn’t change though. She still looked a bit confused and unsatisfied. "And you… can’t you go back to school?"

[Melony Hart]

It was strange to hear Lisa mutter such appreciation, but Melony took it greedily into her grasp and smiled. "Your welcome Lisa." There wasn't an ounce of satisfaction in her voice, although she felt more than proud that she had managed to please someone as difficult as her estranged friend. It was the first time she allowed herself to condsider Lisa anything more than just an acquaintance.

"I can't go back to school though. Probably not ever again." Even as she said it, the idea seemed more and more impossible, despite how much she had longed to go back and see her sister. She didn't bother telling Lisa that the only reason she had been allowed back in school was because of a lie. "Everyone knows I'm a death eater. If they even saw me here talking to you... You could get in so much trouble." Melony tipped her head in a jealous sigh. As far as she was concerned, everyone still knew where Lisa's allegiance truly laid. They just had no proof that the power of a pureblood family couldn't humble. "I'm glad we could meet here though Lisa. There are alot of things we needed to talk about." She smiled again, this time more sincere. Melony knew she had to be cautious in showing her emotions, but she let herself be candid if only for a moment, to give Lisa some reassurance. "If there is any other information I can give you, just let me know."

[Lisa Violet Green]

Now since Lisa was rather all by herself with her problems at Hogwarts it was hard for her to accept her parents’ decision. She needed a friend there. She needed someone who would understand her. She had so many friends or maybe people who wanted to befriend her just because she was Lisa Green. She had many worshippers, broke so many hearts. Where was it all now? She lost everything she cared for. Yes, she still was very popular and some guys still had a crush on her because let’s be honest Lisa was irresistible. But it wasn’t the same. People looked at her differently, more carefully and sometimes in fear. Of course most of Slytherins where in a way on her side because it was huge what she had done and their nature told them they would like to be in her place, so close to the dark side. Some of them believed in the imperius curse, some in the memory loss, some in none of that. But those who were closer to her noticed she didn’t remember many things. When Lisa was too tired or just irritated because of being a fake, it was visible what was true and what not.

Lisa listened to Melony’s explanation of why she could not come back to Hogwarts. And she gave her the same reason Zacky did. Everyone knew them as death eaters. So what? Lisa was known as Artemus’ queen because he called her that in front of everyone in a sight yet she was here at Hogwarts attending classes like a student should. All the same maybe it was easier for Lisa’s wealth family to have control over things. "Oh well… I see." she said and finger-combed her hair a little disappointed. But she could deal with it. She was strong. At Melony’s other words Lisa looked at her forearms. The burns that were there were healed now but a few scars were still there. She had to know who dared to do that to her. Maybe Melony saw that. "There is one more thing I need to know." she paused to pull her sleeves up. "Do you know who did it to me?" Lisa showed her forearms to the girl before her. She was sure she was going to seek revenge on whoever had done that. Her perfect body had a blemish and that person had to pay for that no matter what.

[Melony Hart]

Lisa’s ominous need for revenge was bound to rear its ugly head eventually. No point in avoiding the inevitable. As Melony fumbled with the soft fabric of her robes she was careful not to look straight into the notorious slytherin’s stare. She saw something there that she would never wish upon anyone. Even if they had been daring enough to burn Lisa’s arm, it wasn’t like it was on purpose. “Lisa, do you think maybe there are certain things that we just aren’t meant to remember?” She looked down at the ground, then feverishly back up at Lisa. The forest started to close in on her. There was no way she would be allowed to keep this information to herself. “Look, I mean, there isn’t much I can remember, but when your arm got burned, well, that’s when things started to get really bad.” She thought back to the hellish night, when the death eaters had been forced to collect their losses. They headed for Artemus’ house and he had Melony clean Lisa’s wounds. She had felt weak that night, as if defeat had been her fault.

Suddenly the need to blurt out the information was tugging at her throat. Melony didn’t care who she hurt, in fact, they probably had it coming. “Sonja Volturi is the one who burned your arm Lisa! She cast the flames from her wand, and it hit you dead on!” What an ironic word, dead, that was what Sonja would be if she didn’t keep her guard up.