Suddenly, they hear the door open.

"Peter, go check the door," James said taking his wand out of his pocket. "Lily, if I say the word, I want you to protect Harry."
"Ok James," Lily said looking worried.
"Peter, who is it?" James said about to check the door himself.

Two figures walked into the house. One was Peter Pettigrew. The other was like no other man on the world. He had a flat nose, with slits for eyes. He was quite a tall man dressed in dark robes, with a green medallion around his neck.

"Peter?" James said looking at the man.
"I'm sorry, but it had to be done," Peter said running past the door into the kitchen.
"Lily, take Harry and go! It’s him! Go! Run! I’ll hold him off," James shouted pulling his wand out. "Expelliarmous."
The man moved his wand to the side, sending the spell away. It hit a glass cabinet and shattered.
"Avada Kedavra," The snake like man said.
With a flash of green light, James fell to the floor.


"Harry," someone said.
Harry jumped up, pulling his wand out. Standing next to him were Remus Lupin and Sirius Black.
"What happened?" Sirius asked.
"I saw it, the night Peter turned them in. I was there."
"What," Lupin said turning pale.
"When Voldemort killed them."
"Did you see where he put the cup?" Professor Orios said.
"Erm, he ran to the kitchen."
"Perfect, that way it would blend in with the surroundings. C'mon, we need to get it!" Orios said.

They ran to the kitchen and searched all the cupboards. All cupboards were empty, except one. The group emptied it out and looked at the items. There was a cup with the emblem of Hufflepuff. Sure enough, they had found it!
"Yes," Lupin said. "That means we only need the locket."
He waved his wand and all the objects on the floor neatly placed themselves back into the cupboard.
"Can't you destroy it here?" Ron asked.
"No. Even though it contains the soul of the dark lord. It is the last remaining object belonging to Helga Hufflepuff. It is priceless and cannot be destroyed. We shall take it to Hogwarts and remove the horcrux another way." Lupin said.

They all surrounded the fire and stepped into it, one at a time saying, "Headmaster's office, Hogwarts."

They all returned to their offices and houses when Hermione broke the silence.
"This means we only have the locket to find, and then it's over."
"Even if you find the locket, the journey might be over. The battle, on the other hand, has just begun," said the portrait of the fat lady.

They all looked at her. How did she know what was happening?
"I'm not just painted on canvas; I know how to listen to you."
"Butober Pus," Harry said hoping the portrait would open if they said the password.
She swung open and let them in, making them wonder how much information she knew.


End Of Chapter