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Face Down

He thrust into her angrily one more time before pulling out. She had nasty bluish purple bruises forming on her body and fading yellowish ones from previous visits. She had terrible cuts and scars from previous occasions when he was

feeling particularly frustrated. And as she watched the man pull back on his clothes and leave without saying a word, she let the tears flow down her face, unashamed. The reason why you ask? Well isn't it obvious? Alyssa Grace Swanson is completely and hopelessly in love with the savior of the Wizarding world, Harry James Potter, but he isn't there for her anymore. Now she just wants to feel something and is willing to do anything to get that.

It wasn't supposed to happen like this. They were supposed to be the golden couple, the ones that stayed strong through school and the adult years, the ones that got married first and the ones who strengthened their friends who were on the verge of divorce. They were supposed to grow old together so what went wrong? She guesses it started with her. She knows it's understandable. She was his best friend's little sister and he spent almost every summer at their house. Plus Harry did save her from the Chamber of Secrets. She was always there but Alyssa never expected it to take off. He was always there for Aly and he never showed much interest in her. That is, until 6th year.

Alyssa's Flashback

It was the final quidditch match of the season and it determined who won the house cup, Gryffindor or Hufflepuff. And guess who had gone and gotten himself detention with Snape? The seeker of Gryffindor and my incredibly infuriating, yet impossibly adorable no matter what he does, boyfriend, Harry Potter. Yet for weeks he seemed to be distancing himself from me and no looking back I realize every time he looked at Ginny Weasley and Dean Thomas, his eyes would grow darker and his face would flush ever so slightly. I passed it off but I regret it terribly now.

The day was perfect for a match but the tension in the air for the Gryffindors due to our missing seeker. However, Ginny Weasley was playing his position and I know she is an excellent player. The game was teeth grinding but in the end but Ginny caught the snitch and Gryffindor won by 310 points! We celebrated loudly and obnoxiously all the way back to the common room and we threw a huge party when we arrived. Streamers and sparks of scarlet and gold flooded the room and yells of excitement erupted from everyone, even Hermione.

I was laughing and singing and chanting along with all of my house mates. But I was also watching the portrait hole waiting for Harry's return. We would celebrate for a little while before heading down to the lake under his invisibility cloak and have a picnic by the moonlight. It is our 2 year anniversary and the lake is where we were when we got together two years ago. The lake has a special meaning for us as well. It was the first place we actually met. After about an hour of celebrating, the party was still going strong and in stepped the chosen one. I ran to greet him. "WE WON!" I yelled as I threw my arms around him. "We won! Four hundred and fifty to a hundred and forty! We won!" I kissed his cheek and pulled back to look in his eyes. But he wasn't looking at me. Harry was gazing ahead at the redheaded beauty and hero of the moment. He pushed me aside and walked straight for her and she ran into his arms. She hugged him tightly but he pushed her way. I hoped that was it but he leaned in and kissed her.

He kissed her in front of every Gryffindor. The room fell silent as they embraced each other. All eyes came to rest upon me as my heart shattered and I pushed through the crowd to run to my dormitory. "ALYSSA!" I heard Hermione and Charlie yelling after me but it wasn't their voices I wanted to hear. As I reached the top of the stairs and pushed the door open to the dorm, I looked over the common room and saw Harry and Ginny still immersed in a not so appropriate kiss. The tears never stopped flowing.

End of flashback

That was the last time she talked to him. Hermione and Ron tried to get them to be friends again but it just couldn't happen. It hurt her too much because Harry and Ginny were always together. Eventually, Alyssa drifted away from Hermione and Ron as well. After all, they were the golden trio and she never really belonged anyways. Charlotte, her best friend, was all Alyssa had but Charlie remained friends with the others. She was always more sociable and outgoing than Aly anyways. And then Professor Dumbledore died. And Harry and Hermione and Ron had to go off and destroy Voldemort, and Alyssa's father had to go into hiding because he was muggleborn. Charlie was muggleborn as well and Aly didn't see her again after sixth year. Alyssa and her mother and brother had to put every protection on house, even the fidelius charm, because her mother was a blood traitor from France. Alyssa remained at home and didn't go to school. The news of her father's death reached the Swansons around February and her mother died shortly after from a broken heart, leaving Alyssa's 21 year old brother, Darren, in care of her.

It was hard to get by. Her brother would have sneak out every other month and stock up on food and it was always so risky. He never let Alyssa go and she would worry until his return, which sometimes took days. She never received any news of Charlie's location either. Every day Alyssa prayed for the war to be over, she needed Harry to win. She listened to Potterwatch regularly and was constantly worried of what happened to him. She blamed it on wanting Voldemort gone, but deep down she knew that she still loved him with all of her heart and she prayed daily that he was safe, as were Ron and Hermione. And then the news of the Hogwarts Battle reached her and her brother and Darren told her to stay put and quickly apparated to Hogesmeade. She was screaming after him as he rushed out but he ignored her. Alyssa knew there was no way she was staying there while the final battle was taking place. She couldn't just not do anything! Voldemort was the reason why her parents were dead and she would be damned if she didn't help.

Alyssa apparated to Hogesmeade and saw red and green light flashing all around the castle. She ran as fast as she could and as soon as she passed the gates of the castle she was in battle. Spells were flying all around her head. Alyssa tripped once trying to escape and twisted her ankle but she kept pushing on. "Crucio!" someone screamed at her. The pain was excruciating and like nothing she had ever felt. A man let out a mad cackle. She believed his name was Macnair and he was a vicious death eater. She quickly scrambled to her feet and yelled "Stupefy!" but he gracefully dodged it. "Avada Kedavra!" She closed her eyes and waited for her death because she knew there was no way of escaping. The end was near.

"ALYSSA! NO!" she heard as her brother pushed her out of the way. She opened her eyes to see her brother fall to the ground, his eyes open but unseeing and an expression of fear on his face. "DARREN! No, no, no, no! You can't be dead, please don't be dead! Please I need you!" Alyssa cried with tears pouring down her face, shaking her brother's lifeless body. She knew in that moment she was alone. Then Alyssa heard the voice of the dark lord.

"Harry Potter is dead. He was killed as he ran away, trying to save himself while you lay down your lives for him. We bring you his body as proof that your hero is gone. The battle is won. You have lost half of your fighters. My Death Eaters outnumber you, and the Boy Who Lived is finished. There must be no more war. Anyone who continues to resist, man, woman or child, will be slaughtered, as will every member of their family. Come out of the castle now, kneel before me, and you shall be spared. Your parents and children, your brothers and sisters will live and be forgiven, and you will join me in the new world we shall build together."

It was over. Her family was gone and so was her last chance of love. Voldemort had won and the Wizarding world would fall. There was a chorus of "NO!"'s that resounded throughout the grounds. And Alyssa's heart, if possible, split even more. There he was, the boy who haunted my dreams, lying limp in Hagrid's arms. She fell to her knees. Then Neville Longbottom screamed in rage and rebelled against the dark wizard and almost was killed but then something miraculous happened. Out of the hat that was smothering Neville came the sword with the ruby hilted handle, the sword of Godric Gryffindor and with one fluid movement the snake, Nagini's, head flew off and Alyssa saw Harry pull out his cloak of invisibility and disappear. He was ALIVE! He faked it but why?

The rest of the night happened in a blur. Death Eaters flew to the left and right. She saw the bodies of friends and professors like Fred Weasley and Remus Lupin. Then the moment arrived for the last battle of the night, Harry Potter versus Lord Voldemort. The Great Hall was silent and a battle of words erupted. And then it was over. The face of the darkest wizard shriveled and he fell and Harry captured his wand. The hall erupted into cheers and the crowd swarmed Harry. Alyssa glanced at him and they locked eyes. He seemed to try and come over and talk to her but he changed his mind for he disappeared after talking with Luna.

She walked out to the grounds and located her brother's body. He was still laying there and she closed his eyes to give him a peaceful appearance. Alyssa fell to her knees and hugged him and apparated back home. She arranged his funeral and laid him to rest with their mother. She sold the family mansion and traveled to France. Alyssa has lived in a small town south of Paris, called Gargilesse Dampierre ever since the battle. Charlie is the only person who she kept in contact with after school. Charlie is her best friend after all. She came back to England 2 weeks after the fall of the Dark Lord. Charlie had gone home to America, to say goodbye to her family, and then fled to Africa and remained hidden deep within the continent. She returned home to find Alyssa in ruins and helped her lay her brother to rest. She's been there with Alyssa through everything but Aly can tell Charlie is fed up with how she lives her lifestyle. Alyssa is constantly in an abusive relationship just trying to find warmth and comfort but it doesn't make a difference. There is only one man out there for her. And he hasn't spoken or thought of her in 4 years.

And did she mention he's getting married?

Author's Note:

Hi Guys! So this is the first fanfic i've ever posted! I hope you enjoy it! This chapter was mainly a set up for the rest of the story so it will get more intense as the story goes on.I won't be posting more until i get enough reviews so please review if you enjoyed it and want more... I think that's about it! Thanks! :D

~Loren