Chapter One Hundred Nineteen
Watch Me
And I just can't keep living this way
So starting today, I'm breaking out of this cage
I'm standing up, I'ma face my demons
I'm manning up, I'ma hold my ground
I've had enough, now I'm so fed up
Time to put my life back together right now!
(Not Afraid - Eminem)April 6th, 1996"How bad is it, then?" Remus asked as select members of the Order gathered
around the large table at number twelve, Dumbledore at one end and Sirius at the other.
"I do believe that Cornelius will insist that Madam Umbridge take my place at
Hogwarts, at least temporarily. As of tonight, I will be considered a known fugitive."
Dumbledore did not appear the least bit worried, despite the rest of the members of the
Order around the table looking near apoplectic.
"I knew it!" Molly cried. "I knew that little club of theirs would lead to trouble!"
"Do not blame the children, Molly. I am quite proud of them all and incredibly
honoured that they named their group after me. It has, in fact, given us an interesting
opportunity. Instead of twenty or so students being expelled, it is only one silly, old man
in hiding."
"Two," Sirius reminded him. "Though I'd hardly call myself old."
Dumbledore smiled.
"How did Umbridge discover their secret?" Remus asked, still shocked that Harry
and Hermione's group had been discovered. When he and Mia had established a similar
group in the school, he was certain that not a single adult had the slightest inclination that
anything was happening right under their noses.
"It appears that one of the students involved was questioned. Though, she was
unable to provide details regarding the group save for a sign-up sheet that has,
unfortunately, cost her dearly," Dumbledore said, his blue gaze falling on Remus and Sirius.
"What do you mean?" Arthur asked. "What happened to her?"