––– CHAPTER SEVEN –––
The Truth Comes Out
That night, Harry couldn't sleep. He kept thinking about what Ron and Hermione had said.
"Maybe they were right. Maybe they didn't have any thing to do with this." thought Harry.
Harry was very confused. His mind was all jumbled up with thoughts, so he decided to get his invisibility cloak and headed down to the Hospital Wing to see if Gwen had made any improvements. When he got there, Harry could see Gwen lying in her bed. She was breathing better, but still in a lot of pain. Harry pulled up a chair and sat next to Gwen. He wanted to help, but didn't know how.
"Gwen, Gwen please get better." whispered Harry, putting his head down "It's not the same with out you. We all… well… I miss you."
"Thanks for caring." said a very weak voice.
Harry raised his head. He could see Gwen looking at him. Harry was surprised, but happy to see Gwen awake.
"Gwen, your alright." said Harry.
"Of course I am. This is me you talking to." caught Gwen.
"After what happened in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class, we all thought you were going to die."
"What did happen?" asked Gwen "I blacked out part way through."
Harry told Gwen what happened.
"Wow." said Gwen looking surprised "I can't believe it, but why would he… I mean."
"What?" asked Harry
"Nothing."
"No what?" asked Harry.
"It's nothing."
"Come on Gwen. You've been acting very strange the last few months and there's something your hiding from me. Tell me what's going on." begged Harry.
"Alright, but not here." said Gwen starting to get up. She was in a lot of pain and nearly fell over if Harry hadn't been there to catch her.
"Gwen, you're in no condition to go anywhere." said Harry, helping her back onto the bed.
"Harry, I can't tell you here. We have to go to Professor Dumbledore's office right now." said Gwen "Now help me up."
As Harry and Gwen walked to the Professors office, Harry had to hold Gwen so she didn't fall. Finally when they got there, Harry opened the door to the office and they walked in. He sat Gwen down on one of the chairs and Harry stood next to it. As he looked up, he could see Professor Dumbledore looking out the window. He then turned around and was shocked to see the 2 of them there.
"Harry, Gwen what are you doing here?" asked Professor Dumbledore "Especially you Gwen, you should be in the..."
"Professor, I have to tell you something." interrupted Gwen "It's about the Defense Against the Dark Arts class. That boggart… was really Lord Voldemort."
"I know." said the professor.
"WHAT?!" yelled Harry "What are you talking about?"
Gwen stayed quiet for a moment.
"Gwen this wouldn't have anything to do with that little secret your hiding from me, would it?" asked Harry.
"Um... well... ya." said Gwen.
"Well I think you've kept it from me long enough."
"Mr. Potter, I don't think you..."
"It's okay." said Gwen "It's time he should know. Harry do you remember when I told you about my past?"
"Yes."
"Well there's more to the story." continued Gwen. "You see the murderer was… Lord Voldemort."
There was a moment of silence.
"For some reason, he'd been after them my parents for some time and finally he got his chance to kill them. That same night he tried to kill me. But Professor Dumbledore saved me and Voldemort fled."
Harry was quite surprised, but stayed quiet.
"Dumbledore then brought me to one of Hagrid's creatures. Friend." continued Gwen "I spent 5 years hiding from Voldemort. One day, after looking for berries, I came home and found the hut destroyed, and the creature lying on the floor dead. I was scared and fled to find some place safe, but he still chased after me. I then decided to build a home of my own, near Hogworts, but eventually he found me and some how took over me."
"Like corrupting your soul." said Harry.
"Exactly." said Gwen "He used me as an energy source and when he was ready he took over another soul, for a certain amount of time, so he could... um... destroy you, but when that didn't work he came back to me for more energy."
"So you're like a life support for him?" asked Harry, sounding stunned.
"Yes, but throughout the years he held me captive, he's been trying to get me to go to Hogworts and I didn't want to go. You know, now that I think about it, it was a big mistake for me to have even come
"What are you talking about?" asked Harry "So it's been a little rough lately and you've been a little mean, but we'll make it through it."
"Harry you don't understand. Do you know why I didn't want to come to Hogwarts?" asked Gwen "It's because... because..." she then went silent.
"Because what?" asked Harry "Gwen!"
"It's because Lord Voldemort is using me to get to you." yelled Gwen, lowering her head. Her eyes started to fill with tears.
Harry looked very surprised.
"What? Are you series? Is she?" asked Harry looking at Dumbledore.
"I'm afraid so, Harry."
"Harry, that's why I've been acting so mean and making sure no one come near me. He's the one that mad me put the spell on Ron and Hermione. Malfoy on the other hand, that was little bit of me. Harry I've been trying to control him, but it wasn't possible." Gwen then started to cry.
"Gwen I... what. You mean he's not controlling you right now." asked Harry.
"No he's not." said Gwen "Right now I'm to week for him to use my energy. In Defense Against the Dark Arts class, he thought he could kill both you and me, but when he realized that if he kill me and I was dead then he wouldn't have energy to use. So, he stopped and is most likely some where in the school right now, but Harry what you need to know is that he's going to come back and when he does he's going to us me to try to kill you."
"I don't care, I'll make sure you stay safe." said Harry.
"Thanks, but be warned, if I start acting all mean and nasty to people then it's most likely not me." said Gwen.
