A.N. PLEASE READ! I'm sorry for not updating in like half a year and I know you've been waiting for new chapters, but I had a nice revising schedule and was revising like crazy for the exams. Then there was the fact that I went on vacation. I'm still on vacation as a matter of fact, but I got to type this up. So yea, that's why I've not been able to update.
You might be thinking, why TF are you creating a new story, when you haven't even finished your first one. That is a very good question: I don't know. Harry Potter is like my lifeline and I love it more than anything in the world, so I couldn't wait any longer to create one. (I'm actually uncomfortable with the PJ&O fanfic but you do NOT have permission to adopt because I most likely will go back to it. REVIEW AND TELL ME IF I SHOULD WORK ON THIS STORY OR SPIRIT OF THE ABYSS.
This story is another Harry Potter time paradox fanfic, which I know, seems unoriginal, but I've always wanted to do one like this, and this might turn out a little different.
As this is a new story, I'd love it if you'd all review and give me your thoughts on it, my writing, or anything. It really helps and motivates me to write more.
Enjoy the new story!
*THIS IS GOING TO BE A SHORT CHAPTER BECAUSE IT IS ONLY A PROLOGUE AND IT JUST INTRODUCES STUFF*
Ripples In Time
Alarei
PROLOGUE
"Harry!"
They were sitting in the library in the Spells & Incantations sections looking up useful information for tomorrow's exam on Charms, and the History of Magic exam the day after. The whole castle was filled with students revising in every nook and cranny; most of the students were anxious about the results and some were terrified to write the examinations.
Harry was not paying attention and was playing with his wand. A few golden sparks shot out from the end, which then earned him a hiss and a glare from Madam Pince. Hermione was hidden from view behind the mountain of books she occupied from the countless shelves of the Hogwarts library. She was hurriedly scribbling notes down and switching back to her wand every now and then to practice simple spells and movements. She was also starting to get very annoyed with the fact that Harry was not getting his notes ready for his exams and playing around with his wand was the final straw.
"Pay attention! If you want to pass third year, you've got to work on your revising and I'm not going to be the one to let you copy my answers! The end of the year is very important, it's a wonder we haven't started studying ages go!" Hermione exclaimed.
Harry sighed, shoved his wand into his robes and opened up Quintessence: A Quest.
"Hermione, I already know I'm not going to do very well on Charms, much less History of Magic. It's not like I need you to remind me how dreadful I am at remembering all those dates, or all those perfect wand movement tips for each spell." Harry sighed again. "If only I had the Time Turner again… Say, Hermione? I don't suppose McGonagall forgot to take your Time Turner, did she?"
Hermione turned very red at this and avoided Harry's eyes, plunging back into her Standard Book of Spells: Grade 3 textbook. "Er…"
"Hermione?"
"Er—well—Oh for Merlin's sake, fine! Professor McGonagall said I could keep it, because even though I'm going to drop Muggle Studies, which I'll admit, was very engaging to view the non-magical folk from a wizard's point of view—"
"Hermione."
"Right. Anyway, even if I'm dropping Muggle Studies, I'll still have some subjects that won't fit and my timetable will still be messy, so I'll be keeping the Time Turner for next year."
Harry was shocked, but decided it was safe to have a go. "Er, Hermione? D'you think it'll be alright if—" he started, but never finished.
"No," said the very stern voice he had been expecting. Sighing, Harry turned his attention back to his small amount of notes and was oblivious to the faint lecture he was receiving from Hermione about 'correcting your wand movements the simple way'.
1 YEAR LATER
"I can't believe Hermione made me carry her stuff all the way to bloody Divination, just so she could check in with Krum," Harry muttered as he hauled the overweight bag over his shoulder.
Ron scowled. "That stupid git. Just because everyone chases after him for his autograph all the time, doesn't mean he's a good person." Harry looked over at his best friend and raised his eyebrow, recalling the spare parchment and quill he saw in Ron's bag the day Durmstrang and Beauxbatons arrived at Hogwarts.
"Oh, shut up," Ron muttered. "I'm going to go to the washroom, see you at Divination, and don't forget to have fun with the bag!"
Harry sighed as he watched Ron go off into a separate corridor. Hermione's bag seemed to have gained a few pounds. As Harry was walking down an empty corridor, it finally reached the limit of the bag's capability when the seam split. Her possessions (which was a lot) spilled to the floor. He groaned as he began picking up books again. Of course it had to happen before their last class of the day. Of course Harry had no one to help him. of course Hermione left his the job of carrying the bag in the first place. As he picked up her 4 Arithmancy notebooks, a glint of metal caught his eye. He moved some books around until his gaze landed on the Time Turner.
Harry was tempted. The third task was tomorrow and he'd already decided he didn't want the Cup or the prize winnings anyway. But what if he'd be able to prevent anything bad from happening? What if he could save lives? The Time Turner seemed to be staring back at Harry.
He blinked. Then he snatched up the magical time device, a move that he would later realize would change his life…and possibly everyone else's.
A.N. Once again, let me know what you think of this story, tell me if I should continue or go back to the PJ&O story, and last of all REVIEW!
*I KNOW THIS IS A SHORT ASS CHAPTER, BUT IT'S ONLY A INTRO CHAPTER/PROLOGUE. PLS BEAR WITH ME*