I am so sorry. I know that updating is rough. My mom is still restricting stuff. I'm getting better test scores, but I still have C's in two classes. (Yes, I know my mom is strict, but I'm also that why on myself.) But yeah, I hope you like this. Again, all these chapters are liable to change!!!
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The Weasleys, Diggorys, Delacours, Sirius and Harmony were at the breakfast table the next morning, some more awake than others, when they heard the door open and close. A few moments later, Remus and Tonks walked in with Hermione.
"Hermione!" exclaimed most of the teens present. Harmony stood and ran over to her friend, giving her a tight hug. Then Cedric did the same.
Then Hermione spotted George. "Oh George!" she exclaimed running over to him. She gave him a hug, then kissed him softly on the lips. George smiled and pulled her in for another.
Harmony cleared her throat. "Oh Hermione!" she said in a sing song voice. "You have an audience!" Hermione and George separated, blushing brightly, George's ears burning.
Mrs. Weasley came over to Hermione and hugged her. "Oh, you're Hermione Granger!"
"Um, yes ma'am," said Hermione, slightly confused as to why and who this woman was hugging her.
"I'm Molly Weasley, George's mother," said Mrs. Weasley, answering her unasked question.
"Oh! Hello, Mrs. Weasley, it's nice to meet you," said Hermione politely.
"Please, sit and eat some breakfast, you must be starved." Hermione sat in between George and Harmony, nodding.
"A little, yes," she said as Mrs. Weasley spooned eggs and bacon onto her plate. "We had to leave before eating with my parents."
As they resumed eating Hermione looked over to Harmony. "Harmony, why exactly are we at your house? I mean, Remus and that Tonks woman couldn't tell me anything about what was going on."
Harmony nodded "It's the Order of the Phoenix, a secret organization that Dumbles started during the first war with Voldemort. He just started it up again."
Hermione nodded, then bore a slightly worried look on her face. "And what about this Dementor attack you told me about? Are you really expelled from Hogwarts?"
Everyone looked over to the pair, probably wondering that themselves. Sirius answered for Harmony. "Well, Hermione, two Dementors attacked Harmony and Gabbie. Harmony had to use magic to get rid of them . . .and she was sent a letter say she was expelled, but then another came - Dumbledore had went to the Ministry of Magic and gotten them to give Harmony a trail. That's when the decision will be reached on whether or not she goes back to Hogwarts."
"That's horrible!" exclaimed Hermione. "It was self defense! And why on earth were there Dementors around here, in a muggle neighborhood?"
Sirius sighed sadly. "Dementors are . . .horrible, as you well know, but what you don't know is that they helped Voldemort in the last war."
"So are you saying," began Fred. "Is that they went back to him and the Ministry doesn't know it?"
"We don't know," said Remus, glancing around the room. "We think that is what has happened, but can't be sure."
Hermione looked around at the adults. "And what about this Order?"
A huge smile came across Sirius' face. "Well, Hermione, you are a member, if that's the information you are looking for."
"What!" exclaimed Hermione. "Me, a member? But I just got here."
"We're all in it," explained Harmony. "Me, you and Cedric, as well as Fleur."
"But we're not," muttered George.
"Yeah, we're too young, even though we are of age," continued Fred.
"It doesn't matter!" exclaimed Mrs. Weasley, going pink with anger. "You are still in school! Bill and Charlie are in the Order because they are both adults and out of school."
"So?" asked George. "Cedric is in the Order and he's the same age as us-"
"Give or take a few months," finished Fred.
"That's his parents' choice!" shouted Mrs. Weasley. Mr. and Mrs. Diggory looked at each other, clearly not liking their name coming into the conversation.
"But what about Harmony?" asked Ron, finally speaking. "She's in the Order, and she's my age - younger, in fact!"
"Not another word out of you, Ronald Weasley!" Mrs. Weasley's eyes were blazing now, glaring at her son. "She is in the Order because Dumbledore and her guardian allowed it, although I do not see the point of someone so young being in it!"
Harmony resisted the urge to glare at Mrs. Weasley. For some reason, they could never seem to agree on anything, and she had just meet the woman yesterday!
"But how did Dumbledore and the other members think to let us join?" asked Hermione.
"Because of the little speech Miss Potter gave them," answered Snape, just walking into the kitchen. (Ron was one of the only Weasleys that looked scared at him entering, or seeing him at all during the summer holidays.) Snape looked appraisingly at Harmony, then turned to Hermione. "It was quite a speech, really, could have given you, Miss Granger, a run for your money." Harmony blushed as Hermione smiled.
"Really? A speech?" she asked excitedly. "What was it about? What did you say?"
Harmony gave Hermione a withering glare. "I don't remember what I said, Hermione. I don't have the memory you do!" Many people at the table snickered at this.
After breakfast, the teens all went upstairs to talk. Harmony and Cedric pulled Hermione into Harmony's room and closed the door, telling the others that they would join them in a while.
Then they told Hermione the prophecy.
"That's . . ." whispered Hermione after being told. "Horrible. Unbelievable."
"Better believe it," sighed Harmony, falling back onto her bed, the full weight of the words that Dumbledore had only said just last night hitting her. "I either have to kill or be killed," said Harmony somberly.
"Harmony. . ." whispered Hermione. "We'll be right there with you, don't worry."
For a moment, Harmony flashed back to Cedric withering on the ground in pain as Voldemort tortured him just because he was close to her. Then Hermione quickly took his place . . . Would all her friends suffer for that reason? Because they were her friends, so close to her? And what about Sirius and Remus . . .
"Harmony," said Cedric. Harmony looked over to him. "I know what you're thinking and it won't happen." Of course he knew what she was thinking, they had talked endlessly when they couldn't sleep. They talked about their nightmares . . .about their fears. "We're with you till the end, no matter what that bastard Voldemort does to us." Hermione nodded, her face held high.
Harmony smiled at her friends and hugged both of them. "Thank you," she whispered. "I'm glad I have you . . .the both of you."
"We are, too," said Hermione, her eyes swimming with unshed tears.
"Ditto," said Cedric, smiling down at her.
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The days at Grimmauld place were some of the best of Harmony's life. Not only did she have Cedric and Hermione to talk to and hang out with, but the Weasleys as well. Even Ron was able to join them more and more.
Not only was she growing much closer to the Weasleys, but there was also Tonks. She was very near their age and hung out with them at any available moment. Harmony found she could relate to the Auror a lot, not only in the women's' rights that both shared a love for, but in many other things. In fact, it was one day that Hermione, Tonks, Ginny, and Harmony were all together in Harmony's room. The boys were off in Cedric's room, doing who knows what.
Tonks was laying back in one of the plush purple chairs and stared up at the ceiling. She seemed to be thinking hard about something, that thing Harmony was sure of. Finally, Harmony spoke. "So Tonks, are you going to burn a hole in my ceiling, looking at it this long?"
Tonks jerked her head over to Harmony and blushed, her hair turning pink (she had changed it to purple so she could blend into Harmony's room). "Harmony," began Tonks. "I was wondering . . .if you could tell me a bit about . . . Remus."
"Remus?" repeated Harmony. "Why?" . . .Although Harmony had an idea . . .
Blushing brighter, Tonks began to stutter out an answer. "Well . . . I don't know, Harmony. I just . . .well, he was very nice the day we went to get Hermione. We had a long train ride to her house so we had quite a bit of time to talk and . . .I was just wondering . . ."
"You have a crush on Remus," stated Harmony, making Tonks blush and Hermione and Ginny look over to them. (They had been listening already.)
"Well . . ." began Tonks, after getting up off the floor. (She had fell off the chair after Harmony had said the last sentence.) "Maybe."
Harmony smiled. "Oh Tonks, that's really cute!"
"It is!" agreed Ginny, smiling.
Harmony thought for a moment, then sighed. "Remus really needs someone like you Tonks . . ." Tonks blushed madly. "Really. He needs someone carefree and fun. He's so broken inside, I know it. I mean, for ten years he believed that the person responsible for two of his friends' deaths was his other best friend. Then there is the fact the he's a werewolf, discriminated against before people get to know the kind person he really is."
"So . . ." said Tonks slowly. "You wouldn't . . .mind me pursuing Remus? I know that the two of you are close, he's like an Uncle, and I just didn't want it to be weird for you. 'Cause I really like your friendship, Harmony, though I've only known you for a few weeks."
Harmony smiled. "I think that you going after Remus would be wonderful!"
There was a silence for a moment and Ginny broke it by addressing Tonks. "So, when are you going to make the first move?" The four girls collapsed with laughter for a few minutes, and when they finally caught their breath, Tonks looked thoughtful for a few moments.
"As soon as possible," she said simply.
"Tonight?" suggested Hermione. "You can stay for dinner, but before go down and find him!"
"Or better yet," said Harmony, a mischievous smile on her face. "We can get him to meet you . . .but he doesn't know it."
Then they commenced in the planning.
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Harmony looked down the hall, walking at a brisk pace to Remus' bedroom. She knocked on the door and after a moment it opened. Remus was standing in the doorway, and when he saw Harmony he smiled.
"Hey, Harmony, what brings you here?" he asked.
"Nothing really," said Harmony, sliding into her acting face quite easily. "It's just that me and Hermione are having some problems on our homework - would you mind coming with me? We could use your help."
Remus chuckled and stepped out into the hall. "Well Harmony, if you and Hermione are having a problem on homework, I don't know if I can do any better."
Harmony laughed as they continued down the hall then down the stairs. "Of course you can Remus, you're great at this stuff."
They arrived in the enclosed sitting room, the door open just a bit. "This is where you are studying?" asked Remus, slightly confused. "I thought you always did that in your room, or the library."
Harmony shrugged. "Change of scenery." She opened the door. "After you, Remus." Remus walked in and Harmony shut the door behind him, locking it.
"Harmony?" called out a slightly stunned Remus. "Why did you lock the door?" A moment of silence. "Tonks, what are you doing here?"
Ginny and Hermione appeared at Harmony's side, all grinning madly. With a flick of her wand, Hermione placed a silencing charm on the room, so they could not be over heard. Then the trio of girls walked off Harmony's room.
Later at dinner, the table was full of the regular dinner guests, all talking and eating. Harmony almost didn't notice Remus slip over to her and whisper in her ear. "You little Marauderette."
Harmony smirked. "Yes?" she asked innocently.
"You planned today, didn't you?" he asked.
"Oh yes, I did, but with the help of Ginny, Hermione and of course Tonks," Remus blushed slightly at the mention of Tonks. "But I'm sure you have nothing to complain about, by the looks on both yours and Tonks' faces, correct?" Tonks was down the table, with a dreamy look on her face.
"No," said Remus, almost painfully. "I hate it when you're right . . ."
"But you got a girlfriend out of this, Remy, you should thank me!" laughed Harmony.
"Girlfriend?" Harmony and Remus winced as one as they looked over to Sirius, who was staring at them with a grin on his face similar to the one that Harmony had worn earlier in the day. Many other people turned to Sirius as well as he began to talk. "Remus Lupin? Girlfriend? Who's the lucky lady?"
Remus blushed and glared at Harmony. "Why'd you have to say it so loud?" Harmony shrugged, but looked a little ashamed.
"Hmmm, I'm guessing it's someone at the table . . ." continued Sirius, looking around at all the woman at the table.
"If you weren't as blind as you usually are, Black, you'd know who it is already," said Snape. "What? Isn't it obvious?" he said sarcastically. "The only woman here that aren't married would be Miss Weasley, Miss Granger, Miss Potter and Miss Tonks. Seeing as two of them are taken and three are much too young . . .I believe that leaves Miss Tonks . . .and judging by the redness of her cheeks and hair, I believe that it would be her."
Every eye turned to Tonks. Tonks, in turn, glared at Snape. "Oh Snape, I not your student anymore! Can you refrain from embarrassing me like I'm in you potions class again?"
"I do not think I can, thank you," replied Snape quickly, dripping with sarcasm. "And I didn't hear any denial, did I?"
"No you didn't, you over grown bat," snapped Tonks. "And you should try getting a girl you know, or did your last relationship go so sour that your heart shrivel up and die?" Snape had turned white for a moment, a trace of fear in his eyes, then a look of sadness then anger. He stood from his seat and stalked out of the room.
"Tonks," said Harmony, breaking the silence. "I know what he did was rude, but what you said was really mean." She stared out the door. "Snape is . . .complicated, I think."
Tonks took a deep breath. "Sorry, Harmony, but my temper isn't the best . . .I'm always loosing my head."
"But it's true, right?" said Sirius, looking gleeful. "Our Remus has a girlfriend - you?"
"I believe that's what she was implying with Snape," said Remus.
Sirius burst out in laughter. "Wow Remus, a younger woman, never knew you, did I?"
"Sirius, you sound like you're a teenager in Gryffindor tower gossiping again," sighed Remus.
Everyone around the table laughed as Sirius looked properly ashamed.
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A week later, Mr. Weasley took Harmony to the hearing.
Not only was Harmony surprised to see a room full of witches and wizards to jury her case, but also the Minister himself. Harmony tried not to glare at him - the last time they had spoken after the Tri-Wizard Tournament last year wasn't the most pleasant.
At least Madam Bones was on her side, who Harmony recognized to be Susan Bone's aunt. (She was also very impressed with her Patronus.)
Luckily, Dumbledore was there to defend Harmony. And he even brought Gabbie to testify.
"And you are?" asked Minister Fudge, looking down at the little blonde girl.
"Gabrielle Elise Delacour," answered Gabbie, her voice shaking slightly.
"You're relation to Miss Potter?" asked Fudge.
"Her guardian and my mother are dating," said Gabbie, then she smiled. "She's like my sister."
"And you are here because?" asked Fudge, looking very impatient and ignoring the last statement, although many of the woman's faces, as well as some men's, faces softened at the little girl.
"I was with Harmony when the Dementors attacked us," said Gabbie.
The crowd burst out into whispers and Fudge silenced them all. "Really?" he asked. "Please describe what happened?"
Gabbie hesitated. "Well, the air grew cold . . .my breath felt like it was frozen. Then it came over me. And I -" She stopped. "I heard my father . . .screaming. But the thing is, my dad died when I was only one."
The room was silent for a moment, then Harmony spoke to Gabbie softly. "Oh Gabbie, Dementors make us live through our worst memory." She bit her lip. "You were in the room when you dad was killed, and even though you were a baby you can still remember it when a Dementor is near."
"And why are you so sure of this?" snapped Fudge.
Harmony glared at the man. "Because that's what I heard the first time a Dementor came toward me, my mum dying." Again, the room was put into a stunned silence.
It was only a few minutes later than Harmony was announced cleared of all charges.
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Hogwarts letters came, bringing the news of the books they would need as well as a few other surprises.
Hermione, Harmony and Cedric were in Harmony's room, opening their letters. Cedric had been laughing at a joke Harmony had just made when he made a choking sound and stared blankly at his letter, his mouth open slightly.
"Ced?" asked Harmony.
He looked over to her and held the letter out to the two girls. Harmony grabbed it and Hermione read it over her shoulder.
In unison, Harmony and Hermione screamed loudly so it echoed in the house. "YOU'RE HEAD BOY!!!!" exclaimed both Harmony and Hermione in excitement and shock. Harmony threw herself at Cedric, kissing him avidly while Hermione did a happy dance.
Most of the occupants of the house burst into the room then, confused at the scene before them. Finally, Hermione and Harmony settled down enough to hand the letter over to Remus, he read out loud:
Dear Mr. C. Diggory,
Am a pleased to tell you that come this year a Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry you will take the place of Head Boy -
That's as far as he got for Mr. and Mrs. Diggory both gave a great yell like Harmony and Hermione and ran to Cedric, hugged him tightly. Mr. Diggory repeating over and over again, "MY BOY!"
After several minutes the hype died down and Hermione and Harmony picked their letters up again, only to go into another happy dance and a batch of hugs and kisses, this time for Hermione. She had been made Maximus Prefect.
Harmony took a look at her letter, sadden a bit. She had hoped to make prefect . . .
Sirius grabbed it and read it out loud:
Dear Miss H. Potter,
I hope you enjoy your new year at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I had a hard time picking the female prefect for Maximus this year. It was tough between you and Miss Granger, and although you didn't make prefect, I would like to ask in advance that you take the role of Maximus Quidditch Captain after Mr. Diggory finishes his final year -
"That's great!" exclaimed Cedric.
Harmony smiled. "Yes it is!" It wasn't prefect, but it was captain!
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