1.1 Gifted 5-2002
1.1.1 By B'Elanna
Hey
Wzzp?
This is my first English Harry Potter story, so if you see some grammar mistakes, (and I promise you, you will, cause I'm Dutch - blame my English teacher haha:) please notify me so I can correct them!! Thnx!!
Oh and don't pay any attention to the timeline, because it goes way to fast!! Thanks again!!
Well if you are still going to read this story, enjoy and please, please, please review
Once again THANK YOU!!
Disclaimer: Well I'm not Jo Rowling (I wish) so this belongs aaaalllll to her and all the people she works with! Unfortunately there is no profit made on this story.
Oh, I almost forgot: for the Dutch readers and maybe even some English ones, please check out my site with all kinds of HP info at www.hobby.clubs.nl/fanfiction
Also thanks to my wonderful beta-er who will beta this story from now on!!
Thanks Yoda!!
It all starts at the announcement of the Yule Ball in HP and the Goblet of Fire ..
The big announcement
"Potter! Weasley! Will You pay attention?"
Professor McGonagall's irritated voice cracked like a whip through the Transfiguration class on Thursday, and Harry and Ron both jumped and looked up.
"Thank you! Well if you'll all quiet down, I have a big announcement to make: The Yule Ball is approaching. It will only be open to fourth-years and above, although you may invite a younger student if you wish." At that moment Lavender let out a shrill giggle, but McGonagall choose to ignore it and continued: "Dress robes will be worn and the Ball will start at eight o'clock on Christmas day, finishing at midnight, in the Great Hall."
The bell rang and there was the usual scuffle of activity as everyone packed their bags and swung them over their shoulders.
While Harry was held back by McGonagall, Ron and Hermione proceeded to the Great Hall.
"Sounds fun, a Yule Ball, doesn't it?" started Hermione.
"I suppose."
"Do you know who you are going to ask yet?"
"Well it's kinda early to decide, isn't it?"
"Uh.. I guess you're right."
"RON!!"
Ron spun around and saw his brothers Fred and George approaching.
"Hey, Hermione. You won't mind if we borrowed our little brother for a moment, will you?" said Fred, while he took Ron by his and arm and dragged him over to his other brother.
"Save me a seat!" Ron yelled to Hermione, as he disappeared around a corner.
"I will!" she replied. What was that all about? Well I'll find out soon enough she thought, while she entered the Great Hall.
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"Okay, Fred, George, what's so urgent, that you have to drag me away from my lunch?"
"It's Percy, he can't take part in. well.. you know!"
"You're kidding right?"
"I wish I were! But anyway that leaves us with a big problem, 'cause he had most of the.."
"I know! Now what! Damn we should have know; you can never count on Percy unless you work with him. Can't anybody else learn his part ?"
"We have already owled Bill and Charley, but they had only just enough time to learn theirs. So we've come up with an other plan."
"Yeah, go ahead, tell me." "I don't think you are going to like this, but can't YOU..."
"Woooow, you're kidding right!" Ron exclaimed, "There's no way, I'm going to take Percy's place. I had to write the stuff and that was already pretty embarrassing!"
"But please Ron, you're the only one, who knows it by heart." Fred begged. "Plus, we know you can do it. Remember Mom's last birthday, when we all."
"That's completely different?"
"How's that?"
"Well first of all, you were the only ones there and not a thousand students, with whom I have to go to school with for the next couple of years. Besides with mom it wasn't even serious and nobody paid attention when it wasn't perfect, so.."
"But Ron, you are even better than all of us and when you say no, what do we do then? We already made all kinds of arrangements and I'm sure Dumbledore isn't going to be very happy, when we don't show up! You have to save our butts! Please Ron, please..
We will do anything you want, won't we George?"
"Yes, we will. I promise you!"
"No! And that's my final answer! So if you two don't mind, I'm going to go and eat my lunch!"
"Fine, you're such a coward and don't think we are going to let you go so easily. Just wait. In a few days you whished you said YES!!"
Fred yelled after Ron!
(You probably think what in the hell were they talking about, but trust me you'll find out in the end()
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When Ron entered the Great Hall, he soon spotted Harry and Hermione and walked towards them. "Thanks." He said to Hermione, while he took place at the empty chair, she had saved for him.
"So, what did they need to talk to you about?" Hermione asked.
"Oh, nothing special." Ron said, while he poked around in his food. He hoped that Fred really didn't meant what he had said, because they really could mess up his life. Damn it, I'm not going to let Fred and George destroy my good mood, he thought, while he stood up - the bell had rung and it was time to go to divination.
Prof. Trelawney was in a exceptionally good mood en assigned them all to extend the power of their Inner Eye even further by learning the meaning of the signs in crystal balls, again.
Great, Ron thought, the only thing that I've predicted until so far, is that it's going to be really foggy!
"Well", Harry said. "I'm curious to find out what kind of horrible dead I'm going to have this time!"
Ron laughed and said with a mystical voice: "Well, dear boy. I unfortunately have to tell you, that my Inner Eye has seen, that this year, you're going to be killed by an alien ship that unfortunately lands on your head. Mwahahah!!"
Harry, Dean and Seamus laughed out loud.
Professor Trelawney walked towards them and said with an irritated voice: "What's so funny this time. I don't think you're going to laugh when I tell you that I've foreseen that our young Harry here is going to have a very difficult time the next couple of months, which, in the end is going to lead to his horrible dead." When she had finished she looked sharply at the boys, who only laughed even harder.
Surprised and angry that her prediction didn't even bother the boys. She picked up Ron's crystal ball and looked in it. "Is see here!" she said with a loud voice. "That Mr. Weasley is going to have a rough time as well, but that will only be for a very short period. When he has made a hard decision, he is going to find out, that he has made the right one, which will lead to a great future." After that she looked at Ron, with her penetrating eyes. "So Mr. Weasley, does this all sounds a little bit true with the things you're going through?"
"Hmm, maybe a little. Doesn't it say, what the right decision is?"
"Even if I knew, I'm not going to tell you. We, the ones with a powerful Inner Eye that is, have made a pact that we will do nothing to change the future to our benefit. So, I'm sorry!"
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"What was that all about?" Harry asked when they were on their way to Herbology.
"Oh, nothing. I just thought it was funny to play along, you know make the grasshopper happy."
"Grasshopper???"
"What? Don't say you don't think she looks like one!!"
"You're right she does. But when she told you her prediction, you sounded so sincere."
"Trust me, Harry. I'm just a good actor, that's all."
"Well, if you say so.."
"Mr Weasley!"
"God, now what!" Ron exclaimed, while he turned around. "Oh. uh. Headmaster, I'm sorry, I.. I just thought."
"It's alright Ron, but could you come with me for a moment, please?"
"Uh.. Of course, professor."
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"Fred en George informed me that Percy won't participate next week and that you could cover for him, but you won't."
"Yes, well I would of course, if I had a great voice, but. well.. I don't."
"Are you sure? You would do me a great pleasure if you did perform and I am certain that you would do well."
"I.. I don't know. Almost the entire school is going to come and well.."
"Why don't you sing a little for me now and let ME determine, whether you can sing or not!"
"What?? Here and now???"
Dumbledore looked around and pointed towards an empty classroom. "That will do."
"Hmm.. so .I just have to sing a few lines. Um, but what should I sing?"
"Why don't you take a song, you've written for the Yule Ball?!"
"Uh.. I . I'm sorry, Professor. I ..I just can't do it." Ron said in a desperate voice.
"Come on Ron, I know you can do it. I can feel it. Just try!" Professor Dumbledore said reassuring.
"Okay, here goes nothing..
(Okay people this song is Anywhere For You from the Backstreet Boys, you probably think what the f*ck, but well I love Brain's voice. I used to be a fan, four or fives years ago, but I'm clean now ;p trust me. Anyways I was listening to the cd and that's when this story just popped up in my head. So I just had to use them. When you really hate them just think at any other boyband, which has 5 singers ( 'N Sync??))
2 "I'd walk halfway around the world
For just one kiss from you
Far beyond the call of love
The sun, the stars, the moon
As long as your love's their to lead me
I won't lose my way, believe me
Even through the darkest night you know
Well what do you think? Was it really bad?"
"No, my boy, it was beautiful!"
"Really?"
"I never lie, Ron. Have you changed your mind about the matter?"
"Well, I don't really have a choice, do I?"
"You always have a choice, Ron."
"I know, but if I don't participate I'll let you and my brothers down. Besides if you say I can do it, I probably can. But when I really make a fool of myself, you have to put a memory charm on everyone, especially the Slytherins."
"I don't think that will be necessary, but come, let me take you to your potions lesson."
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"Ah, Severus. I'm sorry, but I had to talk to Mr Weasley for while, but he's all yours now!" He turned to face Ron. "If you have any more doubts or problems, just come to see me alright."
"Thanks, professor."
"You're welcome."
"If you would be so kind to take a seat, Weasley." Rang the irritated voice from Snape through the chilly dungeon. "There's still an empty seat next to Draco."
Ron started to object, but thought better of it and proceeded quietly towards the chair.
"So, Weasley," Malfoy whispered. "What have you done this time? Or is your family so poor now, that you have to beg Dumbledore, not to kick you out of school?"
"Eat dung, Malfoy!"
"Tut, tut, Weasley. You'd better shut your mouth, or I'll shut it myself."
"Yourself? You mean Crabbe or Goyle! I have never seen you do anything without them. If I didn't know better, I'd think you were gay. Not that I have any problems with that of course."
"Well YOU." and BHAM, he knocked Ron with all his might out of his chair. Ron hit his head hard on the table behind him, then he fell off his chair, hitting the ground hard and knocking himself unconscious.
A few minutes later he woke up again. His vision was kind of blurry, but he could still make out the worried faces of Harry and Hermione.
"Ron, Ron." Said the latter. "Are you alright?"
"Not really, my head hurts like hell!"
"Well, don't worry, Madam Pomfrey is on her way over here.. Ah there she is!"
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A few ours later, Ron finally convinced Madam Pomfrey to release him from the hospital wing. He immediately headed for the Gryffindor tower to go straight to bed. He was really exhausted. When he arrived in the Common Room, he saw Hermione waiting for him; Harry had gone off to Quidditch practice. "Ron how are you feeling? Madam Pomfrey didn't let me in, so I couldn't come to see you sooner."
"It's and I'm all right, but quite tired, so if you don't mind. I really need some sleep."
"I understand, sweet dreams Ron!"
"Thanks!"
"Oh and Ron , what did you say, that made Draco so terrible angry?"
"Well, I kinda told him that he couldn't do anything without Crabbe or Goyle and that it made him look gay, to a bystander of course!" Ron laughed.
"God! You really said that?" Hermione said laughing.
"Yes, I really did!!"
"Oh and Ron?"
"YES, Hermione!"
"What did Professor Dumbledore needed to talk to you for?"
"I'm sorry, but that's classified." He replied, while he walked towards the staircase.
"Come on, Ron. Don't be a prat! Tell me!"
"No, I'm serious Hermione. Remember the time you couldn't tell about that watch of yours. Well this is just as secret."
"Ah come on, Ron, please!"
"NO!" and with that he closed the door behind him.
So, what do you think? Do you want me to continue or do you think: you suck, stop please!
Give me your opinion and review
THANKS!!
1.1.1 By B'Elanna
Hey
Wzzp?
This is my first English Harry Potter story, so if you see some grammar mistakes, (and I promise you, you will, cause I'm Dutch - blame my English teacher haha:) please notify me so I can correct them!! Thnx!!
Oh and don't pay any attention to the timeline, because it goes way to fast!! Thanks again!!
Well if you are still going to read this story, enjoy and please, please, please review
Once again THANK YOU!!
Disclaimer: Well I'm not Jo Rowling (I wish) so this belongs aaaalllll to her and all the people she works with! Unfortunately there is no profit made on this story.
Oh, I almost forgot: for the Dutch readers and maybe even some English ones, please check out my site with all kinds of HP info at www.hobby.clubs.nl/fanfiction
Also thanks to my wonderful beta-er who will beta this story from now on!!
Thanks Yoda!!
It all starts at the announcement of the Yule Ball in HP and the Goblet of Fire ..
The big announcement
"Potter! Weasley! Will You pay attention?"
Professor McGonagall's irritated voice cracked like a whip through the Transfiguration class on Thursday, and Harry and Ron both jumped and looked up.
"Thank you! Well if you'll all quiet down, I have a big announcement to make: The Yule Ball is approaching. It will only be open to fourth-years and above, although you may invite a younger student if you wish." At that moment Lavender let out a shrill giggle, but McGonagall choose to ignore it and continued: "Dress robes will be worn and the Ball will start at eight o'clock on Christmas day, finishing at midnight, in the Great Hall."
The bell rang and there was the usual scuffle of activity as everyone packed their bags and swung them over their shoulders.
While Harry was held back by McGonagall, Ron and Hermione proceeded to the Great Hall.
"Sounds fun, a Yule Ball, doesn't it?" started Hermione.
"I suppose."
"Do you know who you are going to ask yet?"
"Well it's kinda early to decide, isn't it?"
"Uh.. I guess you're right."
"RON!!"
Ron spun around and saw his brothers Fred and George approaching.
"Hey, Hermione. You won't mind if we borrowed our little brother for a moment, will you?" said Fred, while he took Ron by his and arm and dragged him over to his other brother.
"Save me a seat!" Ron yelled to Hermione, as he disappeared around a corner.
"I will!" she replied. What was that all about? Well I'll find out soon enough she thought, while she entered the Great Hall.
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"Okay, Fred, George, what's so urgent, that you have to drag me away from my lunch?"
"It's Percy, he can't take part in. well.. you know!"
"You're kidding right?"
"I wish I were! But anyway that leaves us with a big problem, 'cause he had most of the.."
"I know! Now what! Damn we should have know; you can never count on Percy unless you work with him. Can't anybody else learn his part ?"
"We have already owled Bill and Charley, but they had only just enough time to learn theirs. So we've come up with an other plan."
"Yeah, go ahead, tell me." "I don't think you are going to like this, but can't YOU..."
"Woooow, you're kidding right!" Ron exclaimed, "There's no way, I'm going to take Percy's place. I had to write the stuff and that was already pretty embarrassing!"
"But please Ron, you're the only one, who knows it by heart." Fred begged. "Plus, we know you can do it. Remember Mom's last birthday, when we all."
"That's completely different?"
"How's that?"
"Well first of all, you were the only ones there and not a thousand students, with whom I have to go to school with for the next couple of years. Besides with mom it wasn't even serious and nobody paid attention when it wasn't perfect, so.."
"But Ron, you are even better than all of us and when you say no, what do we do then? We already made all kinds of arrangements and I'm sure Dumbledore isn't going to be very happy, when we don't show up! You have to save our butts! Please Ron, please..
We will do anything you want, won't we George?"
"Yes, we will. I promise you!"
"No! And that's my final answer! So if you two don't mind, I'm going to go and eat my lunch!"
"Fine, you're such a coward and don't think we are going to let you go so easily. Just wait. In a few days you whished you said YES!!"
Fred yelled after Ron!
(You probably think what in the hell were they talking about, but trust me you'll find out in the end()
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When Ron entered the Great Hall, he soon spotted Harry and Hermione and walked towards them. "Thanks." He said to Hermione, while he took place at the empty chair, she had saved for him.
"So, what did they need to talk to you about?" Hermione asked.
"Oh, nothing special." Ron said, while he poked around in his food. He hoped that Fred really didn't meant what he had said, because they really could mess up his life. Damn it, I'm not going to let Fred and George destroy my good mood, he thought, while he stood up - the bell had rung and it was time to go to divination.
Prof. Trelawney was in a exceptionally good mood en assigned them all to extend the power of their Inner Eye even further by learning the meaning of the signs in crystal balls, again.
Great, Ron thought, the only thing that I've predicted until so far, is that it's going to be really foggy!
"Well", Harry said. "I'm curious to find out what kind of horrible dead I'm going to have this time!"
Ron laughed and said with a mystical voice: "Well, dear boy. I unfortunately have to tell you, that my Inner Eye has seen, that this year, you're going to be killed by an alien ship that unfortunately lands on your head. Mwahahah!!"
Harry, Dean and Seamus laughed out loud.
Professor Trelawney walked towards them and said with an irritated voice: "What's so funny this time. I don't think you're going to laugh when I tell you that I've foreseen that our young Harry here is going to have a very difficult time the next couple of months, which, in the end is going to lead to his horrible dead." When she had finished she looked sharply at the boys, who only laughed even harder.
Surprised and angry that her prediction didn't even bother the boys. She picked up Ron's crystal ball and looked in it. "Is see here!" she said with a loud voice. "That Mr. Weasley is going to have a rough time as well, but that will only be for a very short period. When he has made a hard decision, he is going to find out, that he has made the right one, which will lead to a great future." After that she looked at Ron, with her penetrating eyes. "So Mr. Weasley, does this all sounds a little bit true with the things you're going through?"
"Hmm, maybe a little. Doesn't it say, what the right decision is?"
"Even if I knew, I'm not going to tell you. We, the ones with a powerful Inner Eye that is, have made a pact that we will do nothing to change the future to our benefit. So, I'm sorry!"
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"What was that all about?" Harry asked when they were on their way to Herbology.
"Oh, nothing. I just thought it was funny to play along, you know make the grasshopper happy."
"Grasshopper???"
"What? Don't say you don't think she looks like one!!"
"You're right she does. But when she told you her prediction, you sounded so sincere."
"Trust me, Harry. I'm just a good actor, that's all."
"Well, if you say so.."
"Mr Weasley!"
"God, now what!" Ron exclaimed, while he turned around. "Oh. uh. Headmaster, I'm sorry, I.. I just thought."
"It's alright Ron, but could you come with me for a moment, please?"
"Uh.. Of course, professor."
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"Fred en George informed me that Percy won't participate next week and that you could cover for him, but you won't."
"Yes, well I would of course, if I had a great voice, but. well.. I don't."
"Are you sure? You would do me a great pleasure if you did perform and I am certain that you would do well."
"I.. I don't know. Almost the entire school is going to come and well.."
"Why don't you sing a little for me now and let ME determine, whether you can sing or not!"
"What?? Here and now???"
Dumbledore looked around and pointed towards an empty classroom. "That will do."
"Hmm.. so .I just have to sing a few lines. Um, but what should I sing?"
"Why don't you take a song, you've written for the Yule Ball?!"
"Uh.. I . I'm sorry, Professor. I ..I just can't do it." Ron said in a desperate voice.
"Come on Ron, I know you can do it. I can feel it. Just try!" Professor Dumbledore said reassuring.
"Okay, here goes nothing..
(Okay people this song is Anywhere For You from the Backstreet Boys, you probably think what the f*ck, but well I love Brain's voice. I used to be a fan, four or fives years ago, but I'm clean now ;p trust me. Anyways I was listening to the cd and that's when this story just popped up in my head. So I just had to use them. When you really hate them just think at any other boyband, which has 5 singers ( 'N Sync??))
2 "I'd walk halfway around the world
For just one kiss from you
Far beyond the call of love
The sun, the stars, the moon
As long as your love's their to lead me
I won't lose my way, believe me
Even through the darkest night you know
Well what do you think? Was it really bad?"
"No, my boy, it was beautiful!"
"Really?"
"I never lie, Ron. Have you changed your mind about the matter?"
"Well, I don't really have a choice, do I?"
"You always have a choice, Ron."
"I know, but if I don't participate I'll let you and my brothers down. Besides if you say I can do it, I probably can. But when I really make a fool of myself, you have to put a memory charm on everyone, especially the Slytherins."
"I don't think that will be necessary, but come, let me take you to your potions lesson."
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"Ah, Severus. I'm sorry, but I had to talk to Mr Weasley for while, but he's all yours now!" He turned to face Ron. "If you have any more doubts or problems, just come to see me alright."
"Thanks, professor."
"You're welcome."
"If you would be so kind to take a seat, Weasley." Rang the irritated voice from Snape through the chilly dungeon. "There's still an empty seat next to Draco."
Ron started to object, but thought better of it and proceeded quietly towards the chair.
"So, Weasley," Malfoy whispered. "What have you done this time? Or is your family so poor now, that you have to beg Dumbledore, not to kick you out of school?"
"Eat dung, Malfoy!"
"Tut, tut, Weasley. You'd better shut your mouth, or I'll shut it myself."
"Yourself? You mean Crabbe or Goyle! I have never seen you do anything without them. If I didn't know better, I'd think you were gay. Not that I have any problems with that of course."
"Well YOU." and BHAM, he knocked Ron with all his might out of his chair. Ron hit his head hard on the table behind him, then he fell off his chair, hitting the ground hard and knocking himself unconscious.
A few minutes later he woke up again. His vision was kind of blurry, but he could still make out the worried faces of Harry and Hermione.
"Ron, Ron." Said the latter. "Are you alright?"
"Not really, my head hurts like hell!"
"Well, don't worry, Madam Pomfrey is on her way over here.. Ah there she is!"
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A few ours later, Ron finally convinced Madam Pomfrey to release him from the hospital wing. He immediately headed for the Gryffindor tower to go straight to bed. He was really exhausted. When he arrived in the Common Room, he saw Hermione waiting for him; Harry had gone off to Quidditch practice. "Ron how are you feeling? Madam Pomfrey didn't let me in, so I couldn't come to see you sooner."
"It's and I'm all right, but quite tired, so if you don't mind. I really need some sleep."
"I understand, sweet dreams Ron!"
"Thanks!"
"Oh and Ron , what did you say, that made Draco so terrible angry?"
"Well, I kinda told him that he couldn't do anything without Crabbe or Goyle and that it made him look gay, to a bystander of course!" Ron laughed.
"God! You really said that?" Hermione said laughing.
"Yes, I really did!!"
"Oh and Ron?"
"YES, Hermione!"
"What did Professor Dumbledore needed to talk to you for?"
"I'm sorry, but that's classified." He replied, while he walked towards the staircase.
"Come on, Ron. Don't be a prat! Tell me!"
"No, I'm serious Hermione. Remember the time you couldn't tell about that watch of yours. Well this is just as secret."
"Ah come on, Ron, please!"
"NO!" and with that he closed the door behind him.
So, what do you think? Do you want me to continue or do you think: you suck, stop please!
Give me your opinion and review
THANKS!!