A/N: Before you go on a read the chapter I just wanted to give a BIG THANKS to the awesome reviews I've been getting, they're all extremely encouraging and also entertaining to read. So here's the new chapter, i hope you enjoy it!
It was finally the day of the wedding and the Burrow was filled with raving, red-headed lunatics. Every woman in the Weasley family and the wedding party were all running around the house trying to get ready as fast as they could for the days events. Ginny seemed to be the only calm one in the house, surprisingly enough. She had woken up at five in the morning, took a shower, and sat down in front of a mirror with a glass of champagne ready to be pampered. The wedding planner, Anna, who happened to be skilled in the area of hair styling, was standing behind her turning Ginny's hair into a beautiful mane of thick, banana curls.
There was a knock on the door and Ginny rolled her eyes before saying, "Who is it?"
Molly Weasley opened the door a crack and poked her head in, "Alyssa just got here, she's mingling downstairs but I'll tell her to come up if you want."
"Ugh, finally!" She turned in her seat to look over at her, "Thanks, mum, could you send her up?"
"Of course, dear." Three minutes passed before there was another knock at the door and Alyssa walked inside, still dressed in her pajamas.
"This is so exciting!" She squealed. She ran over to Ginny and gave her a hug and a kiss on the cheek. "Sorry I'm late; Harry was cooking breakfast for some people and nearly burnt the house down."
Ginny shook her head and laughed, "He never was much of a cook. How come you're not dressed yet?"
Alyssa looked down at herself and rolled her eyes. "Ginny, it's seven in the morning, we've still got time."
"Oh, really? It's rather vague in my mind, but I do remember you taking an entire afternoon getting ready for the ball."
"That was ages ago, my love." Alyssa said flipping a dismissive hand around. She pulled a chair up next to Ginny and stared at their reflection. "I'm so happy for you… I remember back at school when you two first started dating, it was so obvious how you were in love. I bragged to everyone about how cute you guys were – are. Are you nervous at all?"
Ginny sighed as she tilted her head and quirked her lips. "Not really. I always knew I would be with him forever. It's gonna be a piece of cake – as long as everything goes smoothly. Right, Anna?"
"Too right, you are." Anna said monotonously.
"Everything will be perfect." Alyssa said nodding with reassurance. "You're hair looks awesome, by the way."
"Of course it does!" Anna snapped looking offended.
There was another knock on the door and all three of them turned to see Hermione poke her head in. "Alyssa, come downstairs." She said, Alyssa stood up, gave Ginny a kiss on the cheek and followed Hermione downstairs. They went into the living room of the Burrow where Alyssa found everyone beginning to put on their dresses and do makeup and hair.
"You've got the ring, right, Alyssa?" Hermione asked her over her shoulder.
"Yes it's right here." Alyssa dropped her bag from her shoulder and pulled out a black velvet box that held the ring Ginny had picked out for Blaise. Blaise still hadn't seen it. "Where should I put it for the ceremony, though?"
Hermione grabbed her dress from one of the racks that were set up and put a hand on her hip. "I'm not sure, cleavage, maybe?" but then laughed at the look on Alyssa's face. "Just keep it in your hand with your bouquet. It'll be fine." She turned and grabbed another dress off the rack. "Now, take this and get dressed. There're only a few hours before show time."
Alyssa rolled her eyes and took the dress out of her hands before slipping out of the room to change. She decided to leave her hair down and not get too fancy. She combed out her hair to make it smooth and it fell down to her waist in thick waves. Makeup-wise, Alyssa didn't get too fancy there, either. She put on a light layer of black eyeliner and eye shadow that shimmered in the light. She grabbed her bag again as she went back into the living room and searched for Hermione.
"Ooh! You look gorgeous!" Luna said excitedly as someone combed her hair. Other people agreed as they turned around to look and Molly hustled her way over to give Alyssa a hug and a kiss on the cheek. "You look so lovely, dear." She mumbled patting her cheek and rushing away again. Alyssa continued to look for Hermione and saw her on the far side trying on a pair of heels and holding a champagne glass in her hand.
"Why is everyone drinking?" Alyssa said to herself as she made her way over. "How do I look?" She said when she got to her.
"Bloody fantastic," Hermione breathed. "You've been gone about thirty minutes and you come back looking ravishing – it's ridiculous." She added shaking her head. She put her hands above her head to tie up her hair and get it out of her face. "How do you like these shoes, do they match the dress?"
Alyssa's eyes grazed down to her feet as she observed them, "You're wearing the one with the lace up back, right?" Hermione nodded. "Put the dress on first and I'll let you know. And stop drinking; all we need is you drunk at the ceremony." She snapped. There was a sudden squeal on the opposite side of the room and Molly shouted over the small crowd of women getting ready.
"Two hours till show time, people – which means we're leaving in one for pictures! We wait for nobody!" This seemed to cause a sudden uproar, and the girls already speeding, picked up the pace considerably. Alyssa found herself a neat and somewhat quiet corner where she pulled out her shoes and her shrunken jewelry box. She adjusted its size before rifling through it trying to figure out what to put on. She was picking rings out when Hermione came back in her dress and heels.
"So how does it look?" Hermione said with a spin. She had had her dress adjusted so it was a bit tighter fitting, the only jewelry she wore was a pair of earrings and her wedding ring, and her black shoes fit perfectly with the entire ensemble.
"You look excellent, Hermione." She watched as Hermione breathed a sigh of relief and rolled her eyes. "Help me choose accessories." Hermione clicked her way over to where Alyssa had perched her box on a small table.
"You've got some nice stuff, Alyssa." She said as they rifled through. She pulled out a gold bracelet and smiled gleefully, "I like this, do you mind if I wear it?"
Alyssa looked over and laughed, "Yea, sure. Harry gave that to me for Christmas."
Hermione nodded as she put it on, "He has good taste, then." They were silent for a moment as they continued to sort jewelry out and Alyssa picked out a few rings to put on. "Y'know, Alyssa, I never know why you don't just try it out with him. Now don't protest so boldly," She said when she saw Alyssa make a face. "I just have this nagging in the back of my head that says he's totally into you. Why don't you just give it a try? Especially given the circumstances…" she pressed.
Alyssa knew that Hermione meant given the fact that Draco was who knows where. But Alyssa was fully convinced that Draco was alive, no matter what anyone else thought. "Harry is like… my best friend. I feel like that'd be totally awkward." She said shaking her head. "Plus you know as well as I do that there will only ever be one man for me."
"But -"
"No 'but,' Hermione. Sooner or later Harry will find someone that'll make him happy. It just… won't be me." She said with a slight shrug.
Hermione sighed heavily and shook her head, "Well, at least I tried." Alyssa chuckled and nodded her head. "How about this? It matches your dress." Hermione said gesturing towards a necklace she was holding. Alyssa looked over and shuddered at Draco's necklace in Hermione's hand. Hermione was right, though. It would've matched her dress spectacularly, especially with the long chain and low neckline. She looked up at Hermione's smiling face and rolled her eyes before grabbing the necklace. It didn't glow, unsurprisingly, yet for some reason it made Alyssa's stomach fill up with doubt.
"Well, put it on." Hermione said. Alyssa put it over her head and turned the chain so the clasp was in the back; the big ruby fell right where the neckline ended, lining up perfectly. "Am I right, or am I right?" Hermione asked proudly.
"You're right." Alyssa said with a sigh. She closed the jewelry box and after shrinking it again, put it back in her bag. "Are we leaving soon?"
Hermione nodded as she ran her fingers through her hair, "Yeah, we've got to take some pictures and make sure everything's set up right in the castle."
"All right, then I'm going to grab something to eat. Give me shout when we're leaving." Alyssa said, walking towards the kitchen.
"You're going to eat? Before the wedding?"
"I'm going to need my strength standing in four inch heels for five hours."
An hour later, everyone found themselves apparating to a castle on the outside of Scotland where Ginny was getting married. It was a beautiful, sunny morning and the castle sat half a mile from the edge of a rocky cliff. Alyssa had no idea how they possibly had found the place, but alas, it looked amazing and the weather was perfect forthe day. Alyssa, Luna and Hermione walked inside; the main entrance had a hallway that led to the reception hall, altar and kitchen, and there was a grand staircase that led upstairs where there were many guest rooms, bathrooms, and a second ballroom. The three of them went upstairs to put their stuff in the guest rooms because they'd be staying there for the weekend after Ginny and Blaise left for their honeymoon later that night.
Their heels clicked loudly on the stone floor as they made their way to the room they'd be showering. Once they got there, they dropped the bags to the floor after opening the door and stared up at the magnificent room. There were three queen sized beds along the long wall, each with a sheer canopy that was billowing from the wind coming through the opened windows. The room was now brightened up due to the sunlight pouring in. There were nightstands next to each bed, and two dressers on the opposite side of the room with full length mirrors; there was also a door across the middle bed that led to the bathroom.
"Okay, so everything looks good, right?" Alyssa asked, spinning one more time in front of the mirror.
"Of course everything looks fine." Hermione snapped, "I'm so glad the weather's nice otherwise my hair would be ruined." She said dramatically; Luna and Alyssa rolled their eyes in unison. Suddenly there was a soft knock on the door and they opened it to see Molly's head pop in once again.
"Ginny's just arrived, so if you head to her room we can squeeze in some pictures with her before the wedding."
"We'll be right down," Luna said as she bent over to strap on her shoes. "I love getting all dressed up for these things; we all look so beautiful." She said airily. Hermione and Alyssa shared a look before smiling brightly at her. They all did one last glance in the mirrors before leaving the room and heading down the hall to Ginny's dressing room. There was a small crowd in the room huddling together where Ginny must've been, and flashes from the photographer's camera were constantly going off.
A voice suddenly shouted out, "Move, I want to see my Bride's Maids!" The group of people all seemed to part away as Ginny pushed forward; a glowing Ginny, that is. Her champagne dress looked more enigmatic than it had before, and that combined with the sheer veil completed the image of a perfect Bride. Her thick red hair fell to her elbows in barrel curls, and her skin looked fresh and peach, lacking as many freckles that were usually present.
"You look amazing!" Hermione practically screamed. The four girls all ran at each other and shared a tight group hug; more flashes of the camera bulb went off.
"Don't mess up her hair!" Anna shouted running after them, "And watch the makeup – it's still settling in!"
They broke away giggling like little school girls and stood looking around, admiring each other. "I want pictures of you girls before we have to set up, so quickly, stand together." Molly instructed waving one hand at them and the other at the photographer. They spent the next twenty minutes arranging at least fifty different types of photos. They would line up in different orders, or it'd be just Ginny, or just the Bride's Maids, or some with just the Bride and her Maid of Honor. Their cheeks were starting to hurt from all the smiling and the wedding hadn't even begun. When the time came for them to line up downstairs, everyone left the room except for Ginny and her mom.
"I love you, and I'm so proud of you." Alyssa had said before she left Ginny, she kissed her cheek and gave her another tight hug. "I'll see you out there."
Alyssa, Hermione and Luna grabbed their bouquets of roses and headed downstairs; the photographer not trailing too far behind. They hung around by the grand staircase until all the guests filed in; there were at least two-hundred people there. Most Alyssa had seen or heard of; there were people from school who she hadn't yet seen like the Patil twins, Neville Longbottom, and Dean Thomas. A lot of people, Alyssa didn't recognize, probably from Blaise's side of the family. Once everyone was ready and seated, Molly ushered them down the stairs before taking her own seat at the front row.
"Ready gals?" Alyssa asked from her position up front. Hermione and Luna nodded their heads before taking a deep calming breath. They put on the brightest smiles they could muster just as the music started; that was their cue.
Alyssa rounded her shoulders as the doors opened in front of her. She looked around at the crowd that was staring back at her, and down the aisle where Blaise was standing – looking more gorgeous and happy than she had ever seen him. She took another calming breath before stepping forward and walking down the aisle; it was more nerve-racking than she thought it'd be with everyone staring at her. She felt like it was her own wedding. Once she got to the end she winked at Blaise and briefly glanced at Harry before taking her spot; Hermione and Luna were soon after.
"All rise," a booming voice said. The crowd rose and camera bulbs started flashing as the doors opened once again revealing Ginny and her father, Arthur. There was an intake of breath and gasps that could be heard throughout the room, and for good reason. Ginny looked absolutely breathtaking; and as Alyssa looked over at Blaise, she thought he might faint.
The ceremony wasn't as long as Alyssa thought it would be because before she knew it, Blaise and Ginny were exchanging rings. Ginny turned to Alyssa with rosy cheeks and tears in her eyes as she asked for the ring. She pulled it off the ribbon that held the roses together and handed it to her before kissing her cheek again. And then once again, before she knew it, they were saying "I do."
The crowd erupted into cheers (or in Molly's case – sobs) as the two of them embraced each other and kissed for the first time as a married couple. The doors opened again and Blaise and Ginny made their exit; Alyssa and Harry walked towards each other, linked arms and took off after them.
Everyone was having a blast during the reception; no one had ever seen a happier family gathering than what had been going on that afternoon. There was dancing, drinking, eating, more dancing and more drinking. Molly Weasley was the first one to lose it; she had been overtaken by tears and drowned out her sorrows with champagne. Otherwise all had gone better than anticipated. Ginny and Blaise were announced as newlyweds and shoved cake in each other's mouths and faces. Alyssa spent most of the time dancing with Harry; but there was no snogging, much to the disappointment of Hermione.
She was having a good time, though she couldn't help thinking of Draco. He should've been Blaise's Best Man, and he should've been dancing with Alyssa, not Harry. Her speech is what had ruined it all.
Once Ginny and Blaise were announced as a couple, they sat down for dinner, and Alyssa – being the Maid of Honor – proposed a toast.
"When I first met Ginny," Alyssa had started, "I didn't think I had met anyone more unique and as stunning as she was. Right away we became best friends and I haven't gotten to know anyone the way I have with her," Besides Draco, she had thought. "And I don't think anyone's gotten to know me the way she has." Besides Draco, she thought again.
"And then, of course, there is Blaise." She had continued to say. "Probably one of the biggest flirts I'll ever know," The crowd laughed, "But I knew straight away that they would fit together… I feel such honor to have witnessed the beginning of your lives together, and you better take care of her, Blaise." She said looking him in the eye, "I mean it." He gave her a small smile as he wrapped an arm around Ginny and nodded; the crowd applauded as Alyssa sat back down.
After that, Alyssa had started to feel somewhat depressed. But she tried as hard as she could to push those persistent thoughts to the back of her mind; this was Ginny's day, and she wouldn't dwell on anything else.
"There you are!" Ginny said suddenly appearing at her side, "I've been looking all over for you!"
"I've been around," Alyssa shouted over the loud music with a shrug, "Your brothers have been trying to introduce me to the entire family… I don't think it's turning out so well." She laughed.
Ginny nodded and rolled her eyes; she probably didn't even know the entire Weasley family. "Well the photographer and my mum want more pictures of all of us; Blaise and I were out there before but they want the entire group." Alyssa nodded and took Ginny's hand as she led her out to the entrance hall.
"Right, let's get the maids and the men together," The photographer said once they got out there. Once again they spent another few minutes arranging different pictures. The girls lined up all together next to the boys and then switched so that they were each with a partner.
"Don't make me laugh this time," Alyssa warned Harry, she had sneezed in the middle of a previous picture causing Harry to make fun of her every chance he could.
"I was merely stating how attractive that face must've looked on camera." Harry said trying to look offended.
"It must've looked something like this," Alyssa said before scrunching up her face and flaring her nostrils. Harry burst out laughing and bent over holding his sides, "Yea, yea, laugh it up."
"Oh, could you just take the bloody picture?" Hermione snapped, "I want to get back to the party."
"Yes, Harry, you must control yourself." Alyssa said sternly. She wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled as the photographer took another picture.
"Mum, this really better be the last one," Ginny insisted ten minutes later, "I don't want to spend my entire wedding day taking bloody pictures."
"Hush, dear." Molly insisted.
"Mum, just look in the Prophet for pictures, the press is maddening in there." Which was true; the major press must've been waiting till after the ceremony to try and get their photos. "Come on, our song is playing!"
"Oh,fine! You know, I only have one daughter; I've got to savor this as much as I can."
"Don't even play that bloody card, mum; it hasn't worked on me since I was fifteen!"
"Quickly, let's ditch before it's too late." Harry whispered into Alyssa's ear. She nodded in eager agreement and they snuck out of the hall and back into the reception room. The mood had slowed down reasonably due to the setting sun and the slow song that was now playing. "Shall we dance, my dear?" Harry asked, taking her hand.
"We shall." Alyssa nodded. He spun her out onto the dance floor before pulling her close and hard to his chest. "Harry, I think you've had a bit too much to drink today." She said with a laugh.
"That may be so… but don't tell anyone." He whispered before taking her left hand in his right, and wrapping the other around her waist. Alyssa looked around the room at the dancing couples and was satisfied to see that Ginny and Blaise were dancing about fifteen feet away from them.
"They amaze me," Alyssa said softly as she rested her head on his chest. "They're so in love… they're what anyone can hope for."
"Don't worry, Alyssa." Harry said, the vibrations of his voice traveling through his chest and into hers. "The same thing will happen to the rest of us some day. You've got nothing to worry about." Alyssa felt butterflies flutter around in her stomach and furrowed her brows thinking of what Hermione said earlier; because what if Harry really did have feelings for her? What then?
"Do you want a drink? I'm getting more champagne," She asked him. He nodded and they parted right as the song ended. She walked over to the bar and grabbed two flutes that were waiting to be filled with champagne.
What would happen if she did decide to be with Harry? There was nothing wrong with him; he was one of the sweetest people she knew, he was ridiculously funny and fun to be around. And hell – he was very good looking. But for so long he had just been a best friend to her. He was her savior and she didn't know if it was possible to change that sort of relationship into a romantic relationship… and that was when something bizarre happened.
It all happened so fast she could barely keep up.
There was a tap on her shoulder and thinking it was Harry she grabbed the second, newly filled flute. Just as she picked it up she stumbled forward as red hot intensity shot through her chest. She gasped loudly and yelled as she looked down to see that her necklace was glowing so brightly it burnt her skin. She dropped the second flute to grab her necklace of her chest and took a few calming breaths before shaking her head and turning around.
She froze completely, for Draco was standing directly in front of her; he was the one who tapped her shoulder. Alyssa blinked her eyes several times knowing that she must've been having a hallucination. But other people started to notice it too.
Someone screamed, "It's him!" and tens of heads turned to look and see Draco Malfoy standing as calm, and as healthy looking as ever. Alyssa couldn't move, couldn't breathe, as realization hit her like a rock to the face. She dropped her champagne flute to the floor and it shattered at her feet, causing even more people to look over.
Her eyes couldn't leave his silver ones; she couldn't see the ghost of a smile that was gracing his pale features, couldn't see the dashing suit that he put on for the wedding or how he must've lost at least ten pounds since she saw him last. She finally gasped a huge breath of air as photographers rushed forward with their bulbs flashing and people closed in screaming and demanding questions of him; obviously, this wasn't as quiet as he wanted it to be. The crowd pushed her farther and farther away from him but their eyes never left each other.
A hand gripped like a vice onto her wrist and she was unwillingly dragged away. She was shoved against a wall and slapped a few times on the face.
"Alyssa! Are you okay?" Ginny shouted in her face; Alyssa's eyes were wide with disbelief. "Alyssa, please say something! I had no idea! The press is gonna have a sodding field day!"
"Is that… is that really…?" Alyssa said between deep breaths as she began to hyperventilate. "Was that him? Is it him? Ginny!"
"Yes, it's Draco sodding Malfoy. Leave it to him to make a bloody scene." Ginny said rolling her eyes, "Calm down, Alyssa. Breathe with me, breathe…"
"But – you said – he's supposed to – what is he doing here? I can't breathe – Ginny – I can't breathe!" Alyssa's chest heaved heavily up and down as she tried gasping for breath.
"Uh-oh," Ginny muttered, "Blaise! Blaise, get over here!" She panicked as she tried fanning Alyssa's face with her hand.
Blaise, who hadn't strayed more than ten feet away from Ginny the entire day was at her side in a flash – and just in time. Alyssa's eyes rolled to the back of her head as she fainted and fell to the side into Blaise's outstretched arms.
"She's just seen him, I take it?" Blaise asked Ginny as he adjusted Alyssa in his arms.
Ginny nodded, "Just take her to a guest room upstairs… I have to get this press out of here."
"Sorry I caused such a fuss at your wedding."
Blaise shook his head as Ginny rubbed his shoulder, "Nonsense, Draco, we're just really glad you're back. I don't care how many press people had to barge in."
Draco nodded and ran a hand through his hair, "Just tell her… I'm sorry I gave her such a fright. I didn't know I'd get such a reaction," He laughed nervously. "Maybe I'll send a warning next time?"
Ginny threw a dismissive hand around, "No need, Draco. It was more dramatic this way and she made an arse of herself which is nothing but good entertainment." She said with a laugh.
Draco chuckled before looking at his watch again. "I'm sorry, but I really must be going. My house is bound to be surrounded with reporters and I want to get a head start. Pete's probably having a fit."
"Don't worry about it; we'll be clearing out soon as well." Blaise said.
Alyssa sat up with a slight headache and rubbed her eyes. "Ah, sleeping beauty is awake at last." Blaise said from her side. She looked around the room to also see Ginny, Hermione, Harry, Luna and Ron spread around the room looking at her.
"How long was I out?"
"Half hour, give or take."
Alyssa slapped a hand to her mouth, "I'm so sorry!"
"Don't worry about it," Ginny said, "We just left you up here, anyway."
"Draco says he's sorry for giving you quite a start." Blaise said quietly. He was being cautious with his words incase she decided to faint again. Alyssa slowly turned her head to look at him; she had almost started to think that it had been a dream, or really a hallucination. "He had to leave – things to do – but he wanted us to tell you that."
"So… he really was there." She said; everyone nodded. She rested back onto the couch that she happened to be lying on and said, "Does anyone have a cigarette?"
In a flash, Blaise pulled one out of his tuxedo jacket and plucked it between her lips before lighting it. "Thanks," She mumbled. He turned around to see Ginny glaring at him.
"Well, it's nearly seven which means we have a honeymoon to get started." Ginny said. Alyssa sat up again and looked over at Ginny, noticing for the first time that she had changed out of her gown and into a white mini dress.
"Right, we do." Blaise said charmingly as he stood up and walked towards her. Everyone gathered around to say their goodbyes and Alyssa swayed heavily as she walked over, as well. "When will you be getting back?" She asked them.
"In two weeks, so have fun without me." Ginny mumbled as she hugged Alyssa, "Thanks for being my best friend."
"You know it. And the wedding was phenomenal." Alyssa said as they pulled away.
"Of course it was. I'm sure Anna is off drinking herself to a stupor in celebration."
After the couple left the room, the rest of them fell into silence and Alyssa turned around to look at them. "Well I don't know about you all, but I'm going back to the bar and will also be drinking myself to a stupor." She turned and walked out the door.
"Too right, you are." Harry said as he followed suit.
Two hours and many beers later, Alyssa found herself standing by the cliff, wrapped in a jacket and feeling rather stupid… as well as drunk. She had been wanting to see Draco every day for the past three years, and finally when he shows up right front of her, she blew it. If she hadn't of freaked out and fainted she would've been able to at least speak to him. Instead, she made a fool of herself, missed out on seeing the man she loved, and spent the rest of the day drinking and smoking cigarettes.
Her hand glowed as she heated herself up again and she turned to look over her shoulder as someone approached.
"How're you doin'?" Harry asked as he reached her side. "Everyone was worried that you threw yourself over the edge or something."
"Not to worry," Alyssa said with a shrug, "Only contemplating."
"Y'know, you could just owl him or something; he's at the Manor and it's not that late." Harry suggested. He put his hands in his pockets and shrugged up his shoulders as a cool wind rushed by. "I know he wants to talk to you."
"I'm rather embarrassed, if you get my drift."
Harry laughed, "There's nothing to be embarrassed about. At least you didn't scream or pee your pants or somethin'."
Alyssa nodded her head in agreement, "You've got a point there." She looked at her watch noticing it was only a bit past midnight; the day had flown by so fast. "Harry, do you mind if I ask you something? Well… it's more of a statement, actually."
"Go ahead," He replied without hesitation.
She quirked her lips and didn't even bother with beating around the bush. "I know you knew that he was alive, and that you knew where he was." She watched his face to see what kind of reaction she'd get out of him; but he only smiled.
"That doesn't surprise me; you seem to have developed a knack of catching on to things."
Alyssa rolled her eyes, "Yea, well that's what happens when everyone around you is scheming... How long did you know?"
He didn't even bother asking about how she had figured it out. "I'm an Auror, Alyssa; it's my job to know. I'm the one who suggested he leave."
"What?" Alyssa was shocked; that part she hadn't figured out.
"It was a last minute decision, but the opportunity sort of presented itself." Harry said with his formal voice put on – now that he was talking about business. "He really did get hurt, pretty bad, actually. He wanted to continue on because everything was nearly done with anyway. But the thing with that war is that there will always be little groups of Death Eaters – trying to restart what they couldn't finish. Even if we thought we'd killed or arrested every one of them, Draco would've been a main target for the silent follower; he is a traitor, after all. So I told him to leave."
"So you were the only one who knew about it?"
Harry nodded. "I told him to leave as quickly as possible; that I would cover up everything and make it seem like he was dead until it was safe to come back again. He was extremely reluctant about it but it didn't matter; he didn't exactly have a choice."
"Where has he been, then?" Alyssa asked him.
"I don't really know exact locations," Harry said with a shrug, "You should ask him yourself, now that he's back." He looked over at her with a smug smile.
Alyssa stayed silent, taking in all of the information he just gave her. "Come back inside," He said putting a hand on her shoulder, "We don't want you to jump." He laughed as he looked over the edge of the cliff and at the waves of water that crashed against the rocky bottom.
"You want me to just go on with the day's events after what you just told me?" Alyssa asked incredulously.
Harry tried to look extremely serious and said, "Yes," before laughing it off.
A/N: I hope you liked the chapt, it was really exciting to write as i'm sure you can imagine. I'm still trying to get my updates a bit quicker, it's been extremely busy here for the past two weeks so its hard to get stuff in here and there, but they seem to be slowing down so you can expect the next one soon! Reviews are much appreciated and thanks to those of you who've already given me some great stuff.