Hey there everybody. To anyone who read this story while it was still on my other account, welcome back and sorry about the long wait for the next chapter. Along with posting a new chapter, I have also rewritten the first couple of chapters that I had previously posted. The story line is the same, but they sound a whole lot better. To anyone who has never read this story before, enjoy!!
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or any of the characters or places you recognize from the books. Those all belong to J.K. Rowling.
Note: Just so everyone knows, this story begins half way through the gang's sixth year. The Golden Trio and Ginny are on winter break, and will be spending the holidays at the Burrow. Just to forewarn everyone, this story is not going to follow the actual events of the sixth and seventh books. And without further delay, I give you 'Venom.'
Chapter One: Screams
Harry's POV
The second our feet touched the ground, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, and I were immediately swept up into a huge, bone-crushing hug thanks to Mrs. Weasley. After so many visits to the Burrow over the years, I'd become quite accustomed to her enthusiasm at having guests. "Oh, it's so wonderful to have you all together again! Harry, Hermione, you two know that you're more than welcome to stay all break if you'd like." "Thank you, Mrs. Weasley," Hermione and I replied simultaneously.
"Oh, I love having all you kids together. This house is so empty these days," Mrs. Weasley continued as we unloaded our baggage and worked our way up the walk. "With Fred and George always busy with their shop and you four off at school, it gets to be so quiet around here. And your father has been working late night shifts at the Ministry lately, so I've been spending quite a bit of time here by myself. He should be home in time for supper tonight. We've both been very anxious to see you. It gets lonely sometimes, just the two of us in this big house. Oh, Harry, Dumbledore did tell you the news, didn't he?" She paused for a breath and an answer.
"You mean about my sister? Yea, he told me."
"Isn't it exciting?! All these years, you've had a sister, and you didn't even know about her. Anyway, I had Dumbledore send her an owl and invite her over for supper tonight. You'll finally get to meet her. Isn't that wonderful, Harry, dear?"
"Yes. Thanks a lot, Mrs. Weasley."
"Now, come inside out of this cold and we'll get your stuff unpacked."
And with that, the four of us were ushered through the door into the warm, cozy house.
Later that night
Ginny's POV
We all sat there around the dinner table, anxiously awaiting the arrival of our dinner guest. She was late….very late. The owl that Dumbledore had sent her had said to be at dinner at six. It was seven thirty now.
"Maybe she's not coming," Fred said, finally breaking the silence. Fred and George had arrived not long after the rest of us. They would be staying until after Christmas, but then they were going back to work before the New Year.
Mom sighed deeply. "I guess not. Go ahead and finish your meal. We'll have to contact Dumbledore and make arrangements some other time."
We all quickly finished our meal and began clearing the table. Part of me couldn't keep from wondering why she didn't show up….
Meanwhile….
I slammed the door to our room shut and locked it quickly. I knew it was no use, but taking some action made me feel like I was doing something to stop it. Not that that mattered much. He would get in no matter what. This is one of those times when I really wish we had a panic room.
I could hear my younger sister sobbing in the opposite corner of the room. I walked over, scooped her up, and set her on the bed, keeping her in my arms. "Shhhh….it'll be all right. We're all going to be okay." I knew it was a lie, but I didn't know what else to say to comfort her.
I glanced at the clock. 7:00….I was already late….not very good for first impressions.
bangbangbang "YOU KIDS OPEN THIS DOOR RIGHT NOW!!" It was only a matter of time now, and time did not appear to be on our side. It would not be long before he was in here with us.
bangbangbang "DID YOU HEAR ME?? GET OUT HERE NOW!!" I could tell from the venom in his voice that he was not going to 'go easy on me' this time.
BANG That was it….our last line of defense had been taken down. As the door swung open, I plopped Ashtyn down on the bed and jumped up to face him. He could beat me all he wanted, but I wasn't about to let him lay a hand on her.
He grabbed me by the back of the neck and pulled me out of the room behind him. We went through the bedroom door and made a right. Even with my eyes closed, I knew where we were going. I had been this way many times before.
As he dragged me toward the room at the end of the hallway, there was only one sound. It reverberated endlessly through the hall, echoing off the walls, ringing in my ears….the sound of my own screams.
So, how was it?? Please review and let me know what you think. Sorry this is so short. I'll try and make the next one longer. Also, if anyone needs to contact me, feel free to Myspace me anytime: Thanks for reading!! Au revoir!!
The Sparkling Diamond
P.S. Monica: You take the mix, and the milk, and the sugar, and ya make….PUDDANG!!
