HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX ROCKED!!!!!!! IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES YET!!!!!!
-deep breath-
I'm done. -smile- But it was really cool!!!! -giggle-
I'm on vacation till the 22nd, so this will be the last update for a while. As for my other stories, I don't have the next chapters ready yet so I can't update those. SORRY!
-Giggle- Near the end of this, you will be very much surprised! I mean, really. I didn't even know I was going to do this until a few chapters ago! It's like, major...I'll stop now...
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The next day the Daily Prophet had a front headline that made Harmony's blood boil. 'Dumbledore's Giant Mistake.' It seemed like Rita Skeeter had struck again, this time trashing Hagrid. Some how she had over heard his conversation with Maxime on the night of the Yull Ball.
"I can't believe that woman!" exclaimed Harmony, throwing down her copy of the article.
"I know," sighed Hermione. "But how'd she find out?"
"I don't know, Cedric and I didn't see her at the Yull ball," said Harmony, still glaring at the paper, imagining it was Skeeter. "And besides, she's not allowed to be on the Hogwarts grounds - Remus said so."
"Like that would stop her," muttered Cedric, and they couldn't help but to agree.
The trio, nor anyone else, saw Hagrid all week. Harmony was sure that he was hiding out in his cabin, away from the students. She almost couldn't blame him - the Slytherins were being awful about it. Not only was Hagrid talked about, but so was Remus. Malfoy couldn't help but quote Rita Skeeter by saying that Dumbledore was crazy to let two half breeds in the school. Harmony was a step away from slapping him many times.
That weekend they went to Hogsmeade they had the bad luck of running into Rita Skeeter at The Three Broomsticks. She walked over to them, looking absolutely horrible in her shocking pink robes that matched her nails. The trio over heard her talking to her photographer. "Oh that Crouch, he seems so uptight lately - not saying he ever wasn't, though it seems to be even worst as of late. I wonder what he is up to . . . And that Lupin - he once again turned me down for an interview . . . no matter, I'm sure we can dig up some news on him . . ."
"Going to trash another person's life?" asked Harmony loudly.
Rita paused and turned to Harmony, smiling brightly. "Oh Harmony!" she exclaimed. "You look absolutely stunning, and Cedric, you look as handsome as always. Please, why don't you join us?"
"Please," said Harmony, loosing her temper. It was bad enough that she ruined Hagrid's reputation, but now she was talking about doing the same to Remus. All because they were different than others! "I wouldn't come near you if I had a ten foot broomstick. Why'd you write that article about Hagrid? And what's this about Remus?"
Rita smiled. "My readers want to know the truth, that's all."
"Oh please," snapped Harmony. "Who cares if Remus is a werewolf and Hagrid is a half giant - they aren't hurting anyone." The pub suddenly went silent as people watched the spectacle between Rita and Harmony. "They are two of the most caring and wonderful people I've ever known. Hagrid was one of my first friends and Remus has done a quite good job of raising me, along with Sirius. They're better than anyone I've ever known."
Rita smiled again and took out her Quick-Quotes Quill. "Well Harmony, why don't you let me interview you about them? Get to know the real Hagrid and Remus. I suppose you would call Remus a father-substitute, along with Sirius Black?"
"You horrible woman," said Hermione suddenly, standing up. George, who had accompanied them on their trip, tried to put a hand on her shoulder to calm her, but Hermione just glared at Rita. "You'd do anything for a story, even if it meant ruining a person's life. You don't care about anyone's feelings!"
"Oh be quiet, you stupid girl," Rita snapped.
"Don't talk to her like that!" Cedric stood up and stepped toward Rita, towering over her.
Rita looked at Cedric for a moment, then smiled. "Oh, touchy, aren't we?"
Hermione pulled Cedric back from Rita. "Let's go, guys," she said, pulling both him and Harmony out the door. George gave Rita one last glare before hurrying after them. Rita's Quick-Quote Quill was still flying across the paper.
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The group of four made their way back to Hogwarts, but more precisely, Hagrid's hut. "He shouldn't have to hide anymore," said Hermione. "We don't care who his mother is, and he should know that!"
After a long talk with Hagrid, saying that they didn't care about his heritage, or anything else. They were his friends and would stick by him no matter what. This, of course, made him break into tears, though they were tears of happiness. After this hour long conversation, they walked back up to the castle to eat dinner, knowing that Hagrid would be joining them later.
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For not the first time Harmony, Cedric, Fleur and Viktor found themselves in the library, trying to figure out a way to breath under water. After telling their fellow champions to place their eggs under water, they were now searching continuously for a way to breath in the Black Lake. Just like the first task, none of them were telling the others what they were planning, but they were helping each other out as much as possible without cheating too much.
Hermione was also helping all of them, mostly bringing any books that would help them to their table as the four searched through endless volumes of texts about under water life. Harmony had a few ideas of what the others would try - she knew that Viktor was very skilled in transfiguration, as well as Cedric, so they may try human transfigurations on themselves, and Fleur was very good a charms, so she might try that, but she couldn't be too sure.
Hermione had just placed a book of magically plants in front of them and Harmony grabbed it, wondering if there was any plant that would allow her to breath under water. All the plants were listed alphabetically, so she began with the A's. About thirty minutes later, Harmony found something she was looking for. Gillyweed, which would allow a witch or wizard to breath under water.
Harmony wondered where she would get some, the book said it was very rare and only used in some potions when not used by itself . . . Harmony smiled and closed the book. "I'll see you guys at dinner," she said standing. "I think I found something that may work, but don't quote me on that!" Then she ran out of the library and to the dungeons, where she knew a certain Potions Master would be.
Harmony knocked on the Potions classroom door and waited for the footsteps on the other side to get closer and Professor Snape opened the door. He raised an eyebrow at Harmony. "Yes, Miss Potter?"
Flashing a huge innocent smile at him, Harmony walked in. "Hello, Professor, how are you today?"
Snape closed the door and sighed. "What do you want?"
"What makes you think I want something?" asked Harmony, then a moment later sighed. "But now that you mention it . . .I could use some Gillyweed."
"What ever for," asked Professor Snape. "Would you need Gillyweed?"
"Just a certain second task coming up," said Harmony sweetly. "In the book I found it said that it's really rare and usually used in potions, though you can use it by itself."
Snape tried to glare at her, but ended up smirking instead. "Ok," he sighed. "Come by in a few days and I'll give you some, but only because you are one of my best students."
"Thank you!" she exclaimed, relieved that she wouldn't have to go through any more books or worry about what she was going to do.
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A few days later Harmony found herself in Snape's office. "Here you are, Miss Potter," said Snape, giving her a small container. "Eat this just as you are about to start the task."
"Thank you!" exclaimed Harmony. "I'm so happy I could kiss you!"
Snape raised an eyebrow. "Really? That must be pretty happy."
"Oh yes, but I'll refrain from it," said Harmony smirking. "My boyfriend wouldn't like it. Sorry to disappoint."
Snape sigh and glared at her. "I never knew your Slytherin side was so annoying, Miss Potter."
"Thank you!"
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The evening before the second task, as the four champions tried to relax, there was a meeting in the Headmaster's office taking place. Both Sirius Black and Amos Diggory were sitting in front of Professor Dumbledore, wondering what was going on.
"Thank you for coming," said Dumbledore. "I brought you here before Miss Delacour and Miss Bones so I could explain a few things to you." Sirius and Mr. Diggory gave Dumbledore a look that said, 'Just go on.' "The third task tomorrow takes place in the Black Lake and the champions must find what was taken from them. They have only an hour to do so."
After a moment of silence, Sirius spoke up. "So what's this thing that is taken from them?"
Dumbledore smiled at them. "It is the thing that they would miss the most, in this case, a person." Dumbledore sighed. "But for Miss Potter and Mr. Diggory must use their second most missed person."
"Why?" asked Mr. Diggory.
"Because their most missed person . . . is each other," answered Dumbledore.
Sirius gabbed at Dumbledore like he had a second head, while Mr. Diggory looked confused for a moment, then smiled. "I knew they were a perfect couple! They seem to care so much."
Sirius began to grumble under his breath and Mr. Diggory hit him on the back. "Oh come now Sirius, you have to be the least bit proud. They both have someone they care for."
Sighing, Sirius nodded. "You know I do, Amos," he said wearily. "I just feel like Harmony is growing up too fast. She and Cedric seem so . . .involved. Don't get me wrong, I know Cedric is a good boy, but it still worries me. I feel like I should take James' place as the overprotective father," Sirius chuckled. "And I know he would have been even harder on Cedric than I am."
"Too true," agreed Dumbledore. "But getting on, the two of you will be going down to the bottom of the lake instead."
"Really?" asked Mr. Diggory.
Sirius smiled. "Nice to know we're loved, too."
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Harmony searched the crowd of the second task, trying to find Sirius. She could see Remus, but Sirius was nowhere in sight. "Hey, Harmony." She looked over to Cedric, who smiled at her. "Don't worry, it will be fine." Harmony nodded, not saying anything.
The whistle broke through Harmony's thoughts, singling the beginning of the task. Harmony stuffed Gillyweed into her mouth and quickly chewed the rubbery substance. Harmony waded into the ice cold water, waiting for something to happen. Suddenly, Harmony felt like she couldn't breathe. She reached up to her neck to feel . . . gills? Duh, that's what the Gillyweed did.
Not wasting anymore time, Harmony dove into the water, which now felt quite nice. Harmony began to swim deeper into the lake, not seeing anyone - merpeople or no. After what seemed like forever, Harmony began to hear singing.
"An hour long you'll have to look,
And to recover what we took . . ."
Harmony followed the mersong closer and closer. It was getting louder as she went, which she took as a good sign.
". . . your time's half gone, so tarry not
Lest what you seek stays here to rot. . . ."
Finally, Harmony came to a cluster of stone dwellings that she assumed were the merpeoples. He also spotted some merpeople, that looked nothing like any description of merpeople she had ever heard of. Harmony swam on, even at their jeers. Then she came to a whole crowd of merpeople in front of a huge statue; on its stake, four people were bond tightly. Harmony's heart almost stopped at the sight of them.
Sirius, Mr. Diggory, Susan Bones and who Harmony recognized as Gabrielle Delacour, Fleur's sister. (She had shown them all many pictures of her in their long hours of studding.) Harmony swam over to Sirius, who she assumed was the thing they took from her, raised her wand and cut through the rope. He floated in the water a bit, but stayed near the same place as she was. Then Harmony turned her sights on the others . . .
. . . When many strong hands grabbed her. "Take your own hostage only," one of the merpeople holding her said.
"Let me go!" exclaimed Harmony, though her words only came out as bubbles. After struggling for a few minutes they suddenly let go over her. Harmony wonder why for a moment, when Cedric under a bubble head charm swam over to him. He sent her a look - Harmony wasn't sure what it meant - then turned to his father and cut him loose.
Cedric turned to her again and mouthed, "Come on, Fleur and Viktor are coming."
Harmony nodded and Cedric began to swim off. After waiting a few minutes, Viktor came and cut loose Susan and turned back. After waiting all she could, Fleur still wasn't there. Looking around her, she noticed that almost no merpeople were around her any longer. Harmony turned to Gabrielle, cut her loose quickly then grabbed both her and Sirius then swam for her life.
She was almost there, she was sure of it. Harmony could see the light on the surface . . . but breathing was becoming harder, the Gillyweed was wearing off. The moment she felt as if she need air her head broke the surface and she gasped for breath, much like Sirius and Gabrielle. Harmony was distantly aware of the crowd making a lot of noise.
"Harmony?" asked Sirius next to her. "Why did you bring her up?" He pointed to Gabrielle, who was looking very confused around her.
"Fleur didn't come and time was nearly up," explained Harmony.
Sirius raised an eyebrow at her. "You didn't take the song seriously, did you? You know Dumbledore wouldn't have let us drown."
Harmony sighed. "I sort of realized that, but I still didn't want to leave her there." She glared at him. "Just help me with Gabrielle, I don't think she can swim well." So together, Sirius and Harmony helped Gabrielle to shore. Once they stood shakily on land, Madam Pomfrey draped them all in fluffy towels.
"Oh, Gabrielle!" Exclaimed Fleur, running over to them and enveloping her little sister in a hug. Then she turned to Harmony and hugged her as well. "Oh thank you, Harmony! I got attacked by grindylows and couldn't make it. Thank you for saving her!"
"It's no problem," said Harmony, blushing.
"Gabbie!" exclaimed another voice running over to them. She had long blonde hair like Fleur so Harmony assumed she was her and Gabrielle's mother. She hugged Gabrielle, then Fleur. "Oh, you saved her!" she exclaimed hugging Harmony just as Fleur had. "Thank you so much!"
"It's nothing, ma'am," said Harmony blushing harder. "I just couldn't leave her down there."
The woman nodded, still smiling. "And you!" she exclaimed, turning to Sirius. "You helped her swim to shore - she's rubbish at swimming - And just after waking up from that sleep Professor Dumbledore put you under." She kissed Sirius on the cheek and Sirius blushed redder than Harmony. "I suppose I should introduce myself, I'm Genevieve Delacour, but please call me Gen."
"Nice to meet you," said Harmony. "I'm Harmony Potter and this is my godfather, Sirius Black."
"Oh my," said Gen. "It's nice to meet you Miss Potter, such an honor, though not for your past but what you've just done. I'll never be able to thank you enough."
"It's quite alright, Mrs. Delacour -"
"Ms.," corrected Gen. "But do call me Gen." She turned to Sirius, who was still blushing slightly. "Mr. Black, you must be so proud of your goddaughter."
Sirius nodded. "Oh yes," answered Sirius. "But call me Sirius, please."
Suddenly, Dumbledore's voice was heard throughout the crowd. He announced each champion and what charm or plant, in Harmony's case, they used. Then he told them the points they earned. When Harmony learned that Cedric was outside the time limit, her heart sank. There's no way she would win . . . But when Dumbledore announced that for her 'moral fiber' of arriving to the hostages first, but waiting for the rest to get there, earned her more points and that she was now tied for first place with Cedric.
Harmony turned to Cedric with a huge smile and leapt into his arms as the crowd applauded and screamed. Then Dumbledore announced that the third task wasn't till June twenty-fourth, a long time for relaxation, in Harmony's mind.
Everyone made their way back up to the castle, and to dinner. Harmony, along with the other champions, were being swarmed by many students for a play-by-play of what happened under water. However, neither Harmony nor the Delacour girls noticed that their mother, Gen, and Sirius laughing and talking with each other at the staff table. Nor, did they hear Gen give Sirius her address and tell him to owl her soon . . . nor did they see the puppy love look on Sirius' face when Gen kissed him again on the cheek . . . oh yes, they didn't notice any of this.
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-whistles, then giggles- I TOLD you it was unexpected! -giggle- Didn't see that coming, did you? If you did...you're lying. Ha ha. Just kidding. I'm really glad Sirius is finding someone, and I know exactly where I'm going to take this relationship!
Other than that, what did you think about it? I hope you liked it! Please review!
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HOLLOWS COMES OUT IN 6 DAYS!!!!!! OMG!!!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!! I HOPE I CAN GET A COPY WHILE I'M ON VACATION!!!!!! -SCREAMS!-