Around The Corner of Your Eye

By: Lizzie Potter

Disclaimer: I own none of J. K.'s wonderful characters, or A*Teens song Around The Corner Of Your Eye.

~This story takes place in Harry's 6th Year~

Chapter # 1-Hopeless

It had been weeks since it happened, but Harry still felt the pain. He never thought it would happen. He never thought Ginny would leave him. They had gone steady all year; Harry had been in love. She was the first girl that ever said "I love you" to Harry. He was devastated, and extremely heartbroken. He knew he deserved it, for what he put her through. He never meant to hurt her, but then bad stuff happens. The reason she dumped him was that she saw Lavender kiss Harry. She wouldn't understand Harry hated that kiss -- that it meant nothing to him! She dumped him after a whole year; it was all over now. All summer Harry had sent her letters only to receive nothing in return. He couldn't wait to go to school, if only just to see her.

He quietly whispered to himself, "Today you'll see her, and maybe she will even speak to you this year, although I highly doubt it."

It was amazing to think that Ron had actually believed him, and was still his friend. He couldn't wait to see Ron and Hermione. He was nervous as he sat in the car and waited for Uncle Vernon to drop him off at platform nine and three-quarters. When they finally got there he got out and slowly walked onto the platform. He started walking to the part in the train where he and his friends sat every year. This year would be different, as they were all not getting along. He walked in and saw Ginny sitting next to Hermione, who had her arm around her. Before he got there, Lavender grabbed Harry and pulled him into her compartment in the train, leaving a hurt Ginny watching it happen.

"Hey Harry, how was your summer?" Lavender asked.

"I thought I told you last year that I want nothing to do with you, Lavender," Harry said.

"Oh, you're still mad at me for that, I see," said Lavender.

"Oh, and my summer was horrible thanks to you," Harry said.

"Harry, there you are," said Ron.

"Sorry Lavender, but Harry's needed in the other room," said Ron.

When they walked out, Harry said, "Thanks a lot Ron, I owe you one."

"The first step in getting my sister's trust back is staying away from Lavender," Ron explained to Harry.

"What makes you think I want her back?" Harry asked.

"Oh please, Harry you make it so obvious when you're in pain," said Ron.

"Fine, I admit it that was the worst summer of my life. I am so depressed from her dumping me," said Harry.

"Oh, poor Potter. He feels bad for being a bad boy," said Harry's worst enemy Draco.

"Ron, I don't think I want to turn around," Harry whispered to Ron.

"I agree, so how about we both do at once?" asked Ron.

They both turned around at once to face Draco and his gang.

"So, is Potter heartbroken from last year yet?" Draco said.

"Hey, I have a idea, Draco. How about we don't ruin each other's lives this year, 'cause I have enough problems already, not including you," said Harry.

"That only makes it more fun," said Draco.

"Can I help you boys?" said a voice Harry had not heard for three years.

"Professor Lupin!" Harry yelled.

"Hi, Harry," said Professor Lupin.

"It's about time you come back," said Harry.

"Maybe he can help you with your crisis, Harry," Ron joked.

"Shut up, Ron," demanded Harry.

"No, I'm sure I would love to hear it," Lupin smiled.

"No, you wouldn't," Harry said as he walked away.

"Oh, come on Harry! I was joking!" yelled Ron.

"It's a girl, isn't it?" Lupin asked.

"You don't even want to know, Professor," Ron said.

"I'll talk to him when we get to school, Ron," said Lupin.

"Good, 'cause I can't get through to him to move on," said Ron.

"So, who's the girl?" Lupin asked.

"I really don't want to discuss this with you, Professor. No offense, but I'm going with Harry on this one," said Ron.

"Okay, but if he needs to...,"

"Hey, I'm sure he would go to you with girl problems before Professor Dumbledore. He goes to Dumbledore for life threatening problems," Ron joked.

"I guess you're right," Lupin smiled.

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The train ride was worse than Harry's whole summer put together. Hermione didn't seem to be very eager to talk to Harry, and it was painful just to look at Ginny. Harry was relieved when they finally arrived at Hogwarts. He normally would have been so excited to be back at school, but this year was different . . . there was a part of him missing. He should have been happy to see Professor Lupin back, but he couldn't be. By the time he got to bed that night, he almost for a second wished that he were back at the Dursley's house instead of the place he had always loved.

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Author's note: Hey, my name is Lizzie and this is my first story so I hope you enjoyed it. Also thanks a million to my beta reader Chrissy your the best!