Chapter 1: The Betrayal

Harry caught up with Ron and Hermione, as he descended down the stairs from Dumbledore's… no McGonagall's office. As soon as Harry Potter's feet touched the floor and the gargoyle sealed the office again, a black ball headed towards Harry and he was soon engulfed in a hug and his lips met another pair of lips. But to Harry's shock this was not who he wanted it to be. This was Cho Chang…this was not Ginny Weasley. Ginny Weasley was standing behind Cho's back glaring at the pair and was almost on the verge of bursting into tears. Before the tears could come pouring down, she ran away from the couple. Harry broke the kiss and was soon following the sound of Ginny's feet hitting the floor. The second's delay had given Ginny Weasley enough time to get away from Harry. Harry did not know where to go and slid on the floor, holding his head in his hands. He was joined by Ron and Hermione on the floor. Where was she? How could he find out where she was? How? How? In his frustration, Harry had forgotten that he was still carrying his invisibility cloak and the marauder's map with him. As realization dawned, Harry pulled out the map and activated it. He was frantically looking for Ginny Weasley on the map. He found her and another person in an empty classroom on the same floor. He was surprised to see the second person there. Harry ran to the classroom followed closely by Ron and Hermione. On opening the door to the classroom, Harry was shocked to see Michael Corner on his knee and Ginny Weasley nodding her head frantically and murmuring the word "yes, yes" continuously. She then launched herself into his arms and pulled him into a long, searing kiss. They were unaware of the spectators in the doorway. "I love you Ginny. I love you so much", said Michael Corner breaking the kiss. "Thank You, Michael."

Harry was broken out of his shocked state by a loud voice from his side.

"Oy! Corner... Get your lips and hands off my sister", shouted a red looking Ron.

"Look Ron, I can…" started Michael Corner.

"SHUT THE BLOODY HELL UP, CORNER", interrupted Ron. "AND FOR GOD'S SAKE, SOD OFF".

"Please, Michael leave" pleaded Hermione on seeing that he was going to retort.

On seeing a determined look on Ginny Weasley's face, Michael Corner decided to leave.

"I'll just be outside. Ok, dear?" said Michael Corner giving his fiancée a chaste kiss on the lips.

Throughout this exchange Harry had not moved at all and on seeing this Michael Corner sent a winning look his way. As soon as Michael was out of the room, Ron not caring that Harry was in the doorway, slammed the door hard and locked it.

The lard noises from beyond the door were able to make movement possible for Harry and he suddenly begin to move towards the staircase, first at a slow gait, which then became frantic running. His legs were not able to hold his weight after the weariness that he had endured over the past 48 hours. Forcing his legs to follow his command and stumbling many times, he reached the staircase and began to descend. He was often stopped by people to talk or to simple shake their hands as they showed their gratitude and congratulated him. Not caring what these people had to say, Harry continued running till he reached the entrance hall. Not wanting to draw any unwanted attention from anyone in the great hall, Harry pulled out the invisibility cloak and wrapped it around him. Invisible to everyone and safely under the hallow, he again began to run. He was now out of the castle and onto the grounds. He began to run towards the gate and the village of Hogsmeade. As he was past the gate and onto the road to Hogsmeade, Harry stopped to let out the breathe he had held and started breathing again. The fresh air that was filled with hope and freedom, was intoxicating to Harry as he had lost the one thing that had bought him back from the dead, his love for Ginny Weasley and her love for him. He was so dumb to believe that she actually loved him. He now realized that of course she would not want to marry someone who attracted danger and would constantly be under the scrutiny of the press. Yes, Michael Corner was a safer bet, now that the thrill of being Harry's girlfriend was no longer so great. How he could have been so stupid, that a girl like Ginny Weasley, who had boys lined up to date her, would date him, a boy who had a bird's nest for hair and was too thin to even be compared to a stick. Of Course she had dated him because she thought she owed him a life debt for saving her from the chamber of secrets. If not that it must have been out of pity for the lost boy who had no one to love him or spend quality time with him. He gad been conned by the charm of Ginny Weasley. He wished he was dead, so he could meet the people who truly loved him his parents, his godfather, his mentor and his friends and last link to his parents. His last link to his parents was dead, Remus Lupin was dead, that too after finding so much happiness that he deserved. He had died after getting married to the woman he loved, after having a child with this woman. The child… Ted Lupin was an orphan and he had no one but his grandma and …him, his godfather.

This realization brought with it another thought, he had finished his destiny and had no where to go, nothing to do, no one he could ask help from. All the people who had tried to help or would have willingly helped him were now dead or had been drifted away. He had a house but no home, no food; no clothes to wear…the clothes could be arranged.

"ACCIO Harry Potter's clothes", shouted Harry. A few moments late his clothes were zooming towards him. He caught them in mid-air and apparated with only one thought in mind. He wanted a home…He wanted to go home…