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Chapter 5

The rest of the holiday was spent with the twins and other students. The good thing about those gift baskets is well I get an extra two weeks to myself without having to make anything. Sitting by the fire in the common room reading when a shadow looms over me. I look up to see Harry who is giving me a we need to talk look. He does resemble James only having mum's eyes. I follow him to an empty classroom  so no one would hear us. Well the ghosts of course will but thats besides the point. "Iris did you get me this?" He said holding up the note book. "Yes I did I have a feeling this is the only way to keep in contact with your friends. Rip a few pages out and give to them. This parchment is made from dragon skin. So when you write the other person can see it. It's called a dragon scale bond note book." I said looking at the astonishment on his face. "Thank you this is the nicest anyone has been to me. You, Ron, Hermione has gotten me something. I am grateful thank you." He dove into a hug crying into my chest. On instinct I hug him holding him close to me. "You never need feel this way again Harry. You have people standing behind you. Some have been there from the start." I said in a calm voice not able to do much more than what I am. Ron's words came to mind to go for it but its a bad idea.

Over the next few weeks Harry , Ron , Mione , and myself become close. They started talking nonsense about my father wanting the stone. I however know it is not the case at all because I suspect its someone else. I was reading in the library when it hit me. Professor Quirrell studder vanished during the troll attack. "Hmmmm maybe I should keep an eye on him." I said not thinking anyone would hear me. "Keep an eye on who dear?" My father's voice made me jump. "I hate it when you do that!" I yelled he laughed ruffling my hair. "I'm sorry sweetheart so you planning to spy on someone. Your best bet is a concealing charm." He said in a thinking tone. "I love how you are condoning this. Aren't you supposed to discouraged this kind of behavior?" I asked making him shake his head. "I know well enough nothing will stop you. I also know you wouldn't do anything to dangerous."  He the hands me a flask with purple liquid. "Use is weisly." It was his serious tone. "What is it?" I  asked never seeing this before. "The less you know the better. It will help you in your quest I have a detention to over see. Have a good rest of your day sweetheart. " He said before walking away. I look at the bright liquid for a few minutes. "I need to know what this is." I said before hitting the books on Potions. "Why would dad give me dreamless sleep? Unless its.....ok now I see why he didn't say the name out loud"  I place the bottle in my bag and went to my herbolagy lesson. I feel uneasy something is going to happen soon and I can't explain it. 'The time is drawing near Sweetheart protect your brother.' That voice mom it's been so long since I had her voice.

*time skip*

It was night fall wait till Harry and his friends left the common room. Fluffy was easy to get past, Devils snair was a cake walk,the keys were a bit tricky. When I got to the chess bord I told Hermione how to get back before advancing. When I got to the room of the mirror I see Quirrell choking Harry. "GET AWAY FROM MY BROTHER!" I scream without thinking pulling out my wand "AMACKIOR  TORMENUM!" A burst of blue flames send Quirrell flying back. A surge of lightning coursing through him. "Iris what are you?" Harry tried asking but was interrupted by Quirrell or more like the thing on the back of his head. "It cant be I killed you." It said in a astonished tone. " no Voldemort YOU KILLED MY MOTHER AND DAD IN COLD BLOOD!" I yelled felling somthing inside me spring to life. I started casting spells to keep them back but Quirrell got the best of me. I landed by Harry Quirrell now trying to choke me.I grasp his hand he howls in pain. "Harry you have it to just touch his skin." I said before the world went black. I woke in the hospital wing my father on his knees holding my hand sleeping. "Daddy." I whispered making him jump. He looked at me before holding me close. "You had me worried sick you stupid girl." He said crying. "I'm sorry daddy I couldn't let anything happen to Harry. I can't explain it my body moved on its own. I was not in control the only thing I could think of was protect Harry." I said into his chest. He sighs before pulling away tucking some of my hair behind my ear. "Iris that was you siblings instinct. You as the older sibling instinctively protect the younger one. You have been doing it all year without knowing. In that room is when it came full force. I am so proud of you honey your mother would be too." He said before someone clears their throat. We look to see Fred and George they look tired. "I will leave you three to talk. I will see when you can be released." Dad said kissing the top of my head. When he was gone they take me in a warm hug. "Why didn't you tell us?!" Fred yelled "You could have died or worse!" George yelled "I'm sorry boys I just wanted to protect my little brother." They looked confused before it clicked. They were about to say something before I quiet them. "I don't think he will remember me screaming that in the dungeons. If he does then let him come to me. I don't want anyone else to know ok this stays between us." I said and they nod before Fred kisses me. It shocked me who would have guessed my first kiss would be in a hospital bed. When he pulled away George kissed me. The next hour we just talked till the nurse of the school said I could go. I mad my way to Harry's room. He was still out sitting on a stool I take his hand in mine. Tears well up in my eyes as I begin to speak. "I remember when you were born Harry. I remember your little laugh when I held your hand. You gripping my finger looking up at me. Dad and mum saying that you will depend on me. I will need to always have your back. Harry I am so sorry for not telling you I am your sister sooner. I love you and I know without a doubt they do too. Please open your eyes say something let me know your going to be ok." I said before crying not caring how weak it made me look. "You know in a way I already knew you were my sister." He said in a gruff voice. I look at him shocked before holding him and he returned the hug. Dumbledore came in and expressed his disappointment in me for telling him but also understood in the circumstances why it happened. He also explained to us why our touch was deadly to Valdamort. A few days later we all sat together at the Gryffindor table eating. Dumbledore began speaking and naming the house cup winner. "I also have a few last minute point to give. To Hermione with her cool intellect I give you fifty points. To Ronald Weasley for a wonderful game of wizards chess this school has not seen in many years I give you fifty points. To Harry Potter for pure nerve and outstanding courage sixty points. To Iris Snape for showing the strength and courage ready to grasp the fire, I award you fifty points. It takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies but, it takes more to stand up to your friend.  I  award ten points to Neville Longbottom. I believe that a change of decorations is in order. Congratulations to Gryffindor for you win the house cup." He said before sitting back down. I look to my father and mouth 'sorry' he nods.

I stood by Hagrid watching everyone get on the train. I didn't have to because I would leave with my father later. Harry hugs me not wanting to leave me. "Harry you have the book I gave you for Christmas. I have the other one we will always be in touch. I will see you soon Harry I promise. " Hagrid gave him a photo book the first page was one of Dad,Mom,myself, and him. I wave to him as the train pulls out. "Come on Lass your father will be expecting you. " I nod following Hagrid a pain of sadness in my heart.