To Carry On
By Lucretia
DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the characters recognized from the Harry Potter books, they all belong to J.K. Rowling. The plot is mine and I refuse to hand it over to anyone.
Chapter One
It is an extremely hard thing to do. The thing being done is… well going back. The place that was being gone back to was Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Every year until this one Harry had been glad to go back to Hogwarts. He always looked forward to it. But this year was different because it was his last. And he wasn't looking forward to leaving it and then going out into the world alone. He would still have his friends, yet this time he would be without them by his side. Last year he had defeated Voldermont, and that in itself was a weight off his shoulders. But that last battle had come with a price. The price had been lives, specifically the lives of Albus Dumbledore, Remus Lupin, Lucius Malfoy (who surprisingly was on the side of good the whole time), and Draco Malfoy…Draco, the one person Harry had gone to save. Draco had been kidnapped by the Death Eaters just after Christmas break. Harry, who had been informed of his kidnapping, became outraged. In their fifth year Draco and Harry had become friends, very close friends to Ron's dismay. It seemed to everyone that Harry and Draco were a permanent duo since they finally reconciled their differences after a fistfight at the beginning of the year. So not to many people's surprise Harry set out to find Draco and kill Voldermont. With the thought of Cedric Diggory's death in his fourth year, Harry was out for vengeance. He soon enough found where Draco was being kept and initiated a full out war on Voldermont. In the end Voldermont was dead, as was Draco, and Albus, Remus, and Lucius who had all come to aid in the battle.
Harry shook himself and looked out at the passing countryside. Hermione and Ron were somewhere snogging and would be back soon enough, he chuckled at this. Of course Harry had no girlfriend, hardly, he much rather preferred the male sex in all its form and splendor. His past summer he had spent with the Weasleys, even though Sirius (who had been cleared after Voldermont's defeat) had insisted that he stay in the small cottage in Godrick's Hallow that used to Lily and James'. Harry knew that Sirius needed time to himself. Remus and Sirius had been partners even before Sirius was sent to Azkaban. They had been living life with each other to the fullest, as full as it could get with Sirius still not cleared. He was taking it very hard with Remus being gone.
Sirius did accompany Harry, the Grangers, and the Weasleys on their annual trip to Diagon Alley much to Harry's delight. It was then that Harry noticed how he loved to be around Sirius, and not just as a friend. He loved the way Sirius looked at him with those dark eyes, and made him feel as if he were the only one worth talking to. Hermione had noticed Harry's slight fixation on Sirius early in the day and commented on it when she and Harry had the chance to be alone.
"What is with you and Sirius Harry," Hermione said as she picked up a book in Flourish and Botts. Harry paled and hunched closer to her as to not be seen by Ron who was hovering new by.
"Nothing, I haven't seen him all summer, is it bad to want to talk to my own godfather?" Harry asked pointing out a section in the book Hermione was holding as to not look suspicious. She caught on fast and started flipping pages.
"Fine Harry, but be careful he just lost Remus and you don't want to be a rebound. If you decide to go for him, take it nice and slow. And try to be discreet about it!" She closed the book and put it in its place on the shelf ending the conversation. Harry sighed and went to join Ron as he made his way for the Leaky Cauldron. While sipping a butterbeer Harry chatted along with Sirius and Molly Weasley who had decided to take a break from shopping. Sirius was laughing and telling jokes quite a bit. His eyes sometimes got a far away look when he saw something, or heard a phrase. But Harry, Ron and Hermione kept right on dragging him back from his reveries. So it seemed that after a summer of grieving, Sirius was back to his old self, somewhat.
The compartment door opened to reveal Seamus Finnigan and Dean Thomas who were wrapped around each other. They plopped down opposite Harry and Seamus flashed a devilish grin, his eyes twinkling with mischief.
"So Harry, how did you enjoy the summer? With Sirius I assume? So how is that handsome godfather of yours?" Seamus said as Dean elbowed him in the ribs, yet kept on smiling.
"I was with the Weasleys actually. And even though I did see Sirius I dare say how his handsomeness could be any of your concern since your boyfriend is practically sitting in your lap," Harry smiled back as Seamus' grin vanished and he looked at Dean with adoring eyes.
" Dean knows I think of him dearly and love him more than words, so I don't think I am of any concern. But I do think you are. It's our seventh year! You need a boyfriend, or at least a good snogging in the Astronomy tower to relieve stress. So has anyone caught your eye?" Seamus' grin was back on and Dean had even started smiling! But perhaps it was because his hands were rubbing Seamus' thigh.
"Really Harry, you must have some interaction this year. And I do agree with Seamus, you need a piece of ass," Dean's hand then grabbed Seamus' ass, and the Irish boy let out a yelp.
"You two are really sad you know that? It isn't like I have men falling at my feet! Besides if you remember, there is really no one available," Harry looked confidant until Seamus became adamant again.
"Oh yes there is! Well… I think he is available. Plus he is easy access. And he has had his eye on you since you were born; he also has a beautiful smile. He likes to dress in black, and his name is …Sirius," Seamus seductively added while waiting for a response.
"NO WAY! He is my godfather! Plus there is no easy access. He is in Godrick's Hallow. He does have a beautiful smile," Harry's mind wondered to that smile that used to be so abundant, "But that's not the point!" Seamus got up from Dean and came to sit beside Harry.
"You know you can be so blind Harry. Dean and I have been discussing it since we found out that he will be teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts this year…" Seamus was cut short.
"He is! Why didn't he tell me? How long have you known? Who told you?" Harry looked frantic when suddenly the compartment door opened.
"I wanted it to be a surprise," the longhaired man said while scowling at Seamus.
A/N: This is my first fanfic under this name and well… it is the first one I have liked the thought of writing. You know the drill, please Read and Reply. It will be deeply appreciated.
Lucretia
By Lucretia
DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the characters recognized from the Harry Potter books, they all belong to J.K. Rowling. The plot is mine and I refuse to hand it over to anyone.
Chapter One
It is an extremely hard thing to do. The thing being done is… well going back. The place that was being gone back to was Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Every year until this one Harry had been glad to go back to Hogwarts. He always looked forward to it. But this year was different because it was his last. And he wasn't looking forward to leaving it and then going out into the world alone. He would still have his friends, yet this time he would be without them by his side. Last year he had defeated Voldermont, and that in itself was a weight off his shoulders. But that last battle had come with a price. The price had been lives, specifically the lives of Albus Dumbledore, Remus Lupin, Lucius Malfoy (who surprisingly was on the side of good the whole time), and Draco Malfoy…Draco, the one person Harry had gone to save. Draco had been kidnapped by the Death Eaters just after Christmas break. Harry, who had been informed of his kidnapping, became outraged. In their fifth year Draco and Harry had become friends, very close friends to Ron's dismay. It seemed to everyone that Harry and Draco were a permanent duo since they finally reconciled their differences after a fistfight at the beginning of the year. So not to many people's surprise Harry set out to find Draco and kill Voldermont. With the thought of Cedric Diggory's death in his fourth year, Harry was out for vengeance. He soon enough found where Draco was being kept and initiated a full out war on Voldermont. In the end Voldermont was dead, as was Draco, and Albus, Remus, and Lucius who had all come to aid in the battle.
Harry shook himself and looked out at the passing countryside. Hermione and Ron were somewhere snogging and would be back soon enough, he chuckled at this. Of course Harry had no girlfriend, hardly, he much rather preferred the male sex in all its form and splendor. His past summer he had spent with the Weasleys, even though Sirius (who had been cleared after Voldermont's defeat) had insisted that he stay in the small cottage in Godrick's Hallow that used to Lily and James'. Harry knew that Sirius needed time to himself. Remus and Sirius had been partners even before Sirius was sent to Azkaban. They had been living life with each other to the fullest, as full as it could get with Sirius still not cleared. He was taking it very hard with Remus being gone.
Sirius did accompany Harry, the Grangers, and the Weasleys on their annual trip to Diagon Alley much to Harry's delight. It was then that Harry noticed how he loved to be around Sirius, and not just as a friend. He loved the way Sirius looked at him with those dark eyes, and made him feel as if he were the only one worth talking to. Hermione had noticed Harry's slight fixation on Sirius early in the day and commented on it when she and Harry had the chance to be alone.
"What is with you and Sirius Harry," Hermione said as she picked up a book in Flourish and Botts. Harry paled and hunched closer to her as to not be seen by Ron who was hovering new by.
"Nothing, I haven't seen him all summer, is it bad to want to talk to my own godfather?" Harry asked pointing out a section in the book Hermione was holding as to not look suspicious. She caught on fast and started flipping pages.
"Fine Harry, but be careful he just lost Remus and you don't want to be a rebound. If you decide to go for him, take it nice and slow. And try to be discreet about it!" She closed the book and put it in its place on the shelf ending the conversation. Harry sighed and went to join Ron as he made his way for the Leaky Cauldron. While sipping a butterbeer Harry chatted along with Sirius and Molly Weasley who had decided to take a break from shopping. Sirius was laughing and telling jokes quite a bit. His eyes sometimes got a far away look when he saw something, or heard a phrase. But Harry, Ron and Hermione kept right on dragging him back from his reveries. So it seemed that after a summer of grieving, Sirius was back to his old self, somewhat.
The compartment door opened to reveal Seamus Finnigan and Dean Thomas who were wrapped around each other. They plopped down opposite Harry and Seamus flashed a devilish grin, his eyes twinkling with mischief.
"So Harry, how did you enjoy the summer? With Sirius I assume? So how is that handsome godfather of yours?" Seamus said as Dean elbowed him in the ribs, yet kept on smiling.
"I was with the Weasleys actually. And even though I did see Sirius I dare say how his handsomeness could be any of your concern since your boyfriend is practically sitting in your lap," Harry smiled back as Seamus' grin vanished and he looked at Dean with adoring eyes.
" Dean knows I think of him dearly and love him more than words, so I don't think I am of any concern. But I do think you are. It's our seventh year! You need a boyfriend, or at least a good snogging in the Astronomy tower to relieve stress. So has anyone caught your eye?" Seamus' grin was back on and Dean had even started smiling! But perhaps it was because his hands were rubbing Seamus' thigh.
"Really Harry, you must have some interaction this year. And I do agree with Seamus, you need a piece of ass," Dean's hand then grabbed Seamus' ass, and the Irish boy let out a yelp.
"You two are really sad you know that? It isn't like I have men falling at my feet! Besides if you remember, there is really no one available," Harry looked confidant until Seamus became adamant again.
"Oh yes there is! Well… I think he is available. Plus he is easy access. And he has had his eye on you since you were born; he also has a beautiful smile. He likes to dress in black, and his name is …Sirius," Seamus seductively added while waiting for a response.
"NO WAY! He is my godfather! Plus there is no easy access. He is in Godrick's Hallow. He does have a beautiful smile," Harry's mind wondered to that smile that used to be so abundant, "But that's not the point!" Seamus got up from Dean and came to sit beside Harry.
"You know you can be so blind Harry. Dean and I have been discussing it since we found out that he will be teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts this year…" Seamus was cut short.
"He is! Why didn't he tell me? How long have you known? Who told you?" Harry looked frantic when suddenly the compartment door opened.
"I wanted it to be a surprise," the longhaired man said while scowling at Seamus.
A/N: This is my first fanfic under this name and well… it is the first one I have liked the thought of writing. You know the drill, please Read and Reply. It will be deeply appreciated.
Lucretia