Chapter 1) Dinner-time Quidditch Practice

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Harry was enjoying the rest of his Sunday afternoon like any other normal teenager would. Practicing Quidditch. Quidditch was the most beloved sport among wizards. It was Harry's way of clearing his thoughts, and the young lad had a lot on his mind for sure. He thought about how happy and nervous he was now that he was officially dating Ginny. Harry was very determined to be the man Ginny deserved in her life. He was also thrilled that Hermione and Ron were finally together. Harry always knew that his two best mates would end up getting married to each other someday. As those thoughts and many more were floating around in his mind, Harry realized he was beginning to feel a bit tired. As he mounted his broom and landed safely on the ground, Harry saw some figures begin to approach him, but he couldn't make out who they were.

Harry! It's almost time for dinner!" It sounded kind of like Ron. Harry squinted a bit to try and focus on what was moving in front of him. Now he could see that it was in fact, Ron. "Harry, why are you looking at me all strange?"

Harry shook his head a bit and finally managed to retain his focus. He could now clearly see that it was Ron standing in front of him accompanied by Draco and Ginny. Harry was surprised he didn't notice his girlfriend standing there until this very moment. While thinking all of this he didn't even realize he was being spoken to at the moment.

"-can not believe that you would even consider doing such a thing. Harry, can you believe this?" Draco looked straight at Harry waiting for his apparent argument to be validated. What he didn't notice was that Harry didn't hear any other part of the conversation.

Harry just decided to give Draco the benefit of the doubt and take his side. "You're right, I can't believe this." He semi-confidently said.

"See? At least Potter gets where I'm coming from. Roses are a total cliche. They're basically the plain doughnuts of the flower family." Draco attempted to explain to Ron. Ron just rolled his eyes and looked back to his sister.

"Do you agree with him too? Never mind, I just want to get back and eat my weight in food. Do you need help putting away your equipment?" Ron directed that last question back at Harry. Harry didn't reply, and that made Ron look a little more closely at his friend's figure. Harry appeared to be swaying in his spot. His eyes also seemed to be completely out of focus at this point. "Mate, what's going on with you?"

When Ron said these words, Ginny and Draco both interrupted their current conversation to eye Harry as well. Ginny said, "Harry, Are you alright? You look like you can't really stand."

Harry tried to get a word out, but before he even knew what was happening, Harry's eyes suddenly rolled into the back of his head. As he fell into unconsciousness, The weight of his body collided with Ginny, and they both tumbled onto the ground in a massive heap. Ginny was definitely taken by surprise as her boyfriend collapsed onto her, and not in the way she hoped that someday he would.

"Gin! What just happened?!" Ron shouted as he attempted to lift his sister out from underneath his best friend. That's definitely something he never thought he should ever have to do. As Ron attempted to lift his sister, Draco tried to roll Harry onto his back so they could have a proper look at him. When Ginny was back on her feet, the three looked with widened-petrified eyes as Harry laid helpless on the ground.

"I'm getting Pomfrey or Dumbledore out here. I'll be right back!" Ginny shouted as she took off running towards the castle. The two boys kneeled beside Harry as they awaited Ginny's return. Harry had not moved still hasn't moved an inch by the time Ginny returned with the medi-witch and the headmaster.

"Come on, we'd better get him into the hospital wing immediately. Why do I see Harry Potter more than I seem to see any other student at this school?" The healer had asked aloud before performing a levitating charm on the boy. The five of them that were still conscious hurridly made their way back up to the castle and into the hospital wing. Dumbledore finally spoke for the first time since his arrival.

"You three should consider heading down to dinner to join the other students for the feast. Your hunger will not assist Harry's health in any way." Dumbledore spoke calmly yet firmly as if implying the three students didn't have a choice. That's what ultimately caused them to go to dinner.

"When they were gone, Madame Pomfrey looked into Dumbledore's face with concerned eyes. She then spoke with a voice barely contained, "Albus, do you think this might be it?" She didn't want Dumbledore to confirm her suspicions. Dumbledore lowered his head.

"We can only hope not. I implore you to give him a thorough examination. Would you like me to vacate the area as well?" Madame Pomfrey shook her head.

"I'd think it best you stay Albus. If what we suspect is true, he would be much more comforted by your presence when I deliver the horrific news." The healer looked about ready to cry. "What if it is true Albus? What if h-"

"Dumbledore raised his hand to signal silence. "We won't know until he's been thoroughly examined, so let us begin." Dumbledore and Pomfrey both set off to work and began searching for what they hoped they'd never find. For the thing that could possibly be the end of Harry Potter's life.

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Thanks so much for reading the first chapter of my story! I'm not sure exactly how many chapters there will be. I'm just going to keep going until I feel like the end is approaching. What do you think is wrong with Harry? How exactly do you think The headmaster and Madame Pomfrey already know about it? Find out in the next chapter! (or just take a really good guess XD).