Chapter 2
“Good morning everyone. I have called you all to this meeting today because we will be having a mission. I have picked six of you to leave on a muggle contraption, called a plane. It will take the six of you to a muggle village. We have been given information from a spy on the other side that Voldemort is planning a attack on this village along with his death eaters. In this mission you will use no magic. All that is required of you is to get all of the muggles as far away as possible and we will come and get you.” Dumbledore states looking at everyone around the table. A hopeful, excited, innocent, but also stressed aura filled the room. Most of the newest members showed clear signs of happiness and excitement, while those other then them. Well they were immediately worried and had a dreadful look upon their faces, almost like they knew what was going to happen.
Maybe they did? But it is doubtful, since no sane person could’ve guessed what would become of this day. Then again, are any of them sane here? They are fighting and representing the “good” side. But it doesn’t feel like it any more.
Minerva clears her throat interrupting everyone’s thoughts, “Sir if I may ask, who will be these six going on this mission?”
“Ahh good question, Minerva. These six will be James Potter, Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, Regulus Black, and Mary McDonald.”
What? No. That can’t be right.
Regulus knew how odd and unbelievable this was. And by the looks of it, no one else in the room could believe it either. However, before any of them could voice their thoughts someone else beat them to it.
Lily Evans-McDonald, in all her fiery spirit, jumped up out of her chair with a slam of her hands. “Excuse me?! What the hell?! You can’t just-”
“Ms. Evans please sit down.” Dumbledore says calmly.
Okay firstly why does he always call them the wrong names. She is Mrs. Evans-McDonald, you’d think he knew they weren’t kids anymore since he has them fighting in a war, but as long as Regulus is fighting by James’ side. He will at least respect Dumblewhore. At least to his face.
Suddenly, Regulus remembers where he is and quickly snaps out of his thoughts and sees Dumbledore.
‘Calm? How is he so calm?’
Glancing over he sees, Mary, whispering softly in Lily’s ear, but loud enough for those near her to hear, “Love please sit down it’s okay. We will all be fine.”
“No no no!” Lily says sitting down. “You can’t have all of them! I am gonna be having a baby any day now and you want my wife and the two people who are going to be co-parenting this child with us, to go on a mission. WITH NO FUCKING MAGIC ALLOWED?!?! Oh Merlin! Y-y-you!”
James, like the savior he is, quickly stood up going over to Lily and hugging her. “Shhh Lil’s it’s gonna be okay. Maybe one of us can stay back.. Um Mary? Reg? I can stay back if you want me to but maybe it should be Mary?”
Regulus’ eyes immediately found Mary’s and it was like they had a conversation in seconds.
They both could feel the dread in the air. Along with the suspicious look upon Dumbledore’s face.
Though once he caught his glance at him, he quickly masked his expression. That’s very odd, in my opinion.
However, I know better than to voice my opinion, so I just look back at Mary who nods and says, “No your right I honestly am not comfortable going on a mission this close to her due date.” She glances over to Dumbledore. “Can someone take my place?”
He looks around the table as if judging everyone. Merlin, does he really think we are that stupid? We all know he already has this planned. He always has everything planned.
“Okay if you are sure about this Ms. McDonald. Then. Ms. McKinon? You will take Mary’s place.”
Marlene grins. “Okay sir! This’ll be fun!”
Minerva clears her throat causing Marlene to blush and mumble, “Did I say fun? I meant uhhh- cool! Let’s go save lives people! Woo-hoo!”
He roll his eyes as he sees James stifle a laugh. “Okay so Mars, Reggie, Moony, Pads, Worms, and I will be going on this mission with no magic, then? Also why no magic? What if You-Know-Who sends his followers after us?”
“You do not need to worry. You all are our newest members of the Order, but also are most promising. This mission is a easy but hard one. With magic it could be done super easily. But these are all muggles and they cannot find out about us. So you will not be allowed to do anything magic related. This mission will also be teaching you guys. You may be witches and wizards but when you have to keep people safe like these muggles you can’t always rely on magic. Rely on yourselves. And your friends. Now is everyone ready?”
No.
No one is ready.
Then again, when are they ever ready? However, he supposes life must go on. At least that’s what Remus always says.