"Life isn't fair." He said, starring off into space once more. "It had to be Death Eaters. They fit the basic description. And they fought just like how I imagined they would." He glanced over at cho, it was clear she was still upset about something.
"Don't cry..please" He said, a sympathetic look on his face. Seeing her like that was bringing back a flood of painful memories. "We all must deal with loss, its part of life. No matter how difficult, try to think of the good times. Remember those lost with a smile if you can, not with tears. Life is to short to spend it locked in sadness and regret." James offered her a weak smile.
"My brother once told me. James the life of a vampire is a hard one. From birth to death, it is but a never ending struggle. Hiding in darkness, feeding in the shadows. Each night is a deadly dance of predator and prey. The hunter, and the hunted. If you survive another night your reward is the brief day time slumber. A small escape from your short violent life. Assuming some nut job doesn't come knocking at around noon with a wooden steak and a hammer. Despite being classified as "being" a strong anti-vampire sentiment remains threw out most of the world. Both Among wizarding kind, and other intelligent non-humans. Vampire hunting, though illegal. Is still widely practiced in some corners of the world. Then there is the rather Draconian way the ministry deals with vampire "criminals". Attack a muggle out of hunger and your guaranteed to catch they next sunrise. Assuming your to sloppy to clean up your own mess. Attack a wizard and well....lets just say you better have all your affairs in order. And there's the sickness... But don't worry little bro, despite all that we still got each other. And I'm not going anywhere. Your thirteen now, and its time you learn how to survive. I'm sure Dad would be proud. If he was still alive.." James sat in silence for a moment, his smile becoming more noticeable.
"What a life I've lived to consider a speech like that to be 'good times'." James said laughing. "But even though he's gone. I still feel like he is with me. Guiding me and keeping me safe. I'm sure it's the same for you." James nodded, a look of confidence on his face. As if he dared the universe itself to try and dispute his claim.
"Whats a 'DA' ?" He said suddenly, a comically puzzled expression on his face.
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