Chapter
Into Wonderland
Harry had his eyes closed as tightly as he could get them. He wasn't afraid or anything. God no. It was just a little creepy. Travelling via looking glass was just a bit disconcerting.
He landed suddenly on something almost soft. He went to his knees, still not sure if he should open his eyes yet. A hand enclosed his and he opened his eyes to stare up at Ginny. Her lips were twisted in a wry smile and he realized she must have done this a thousand times before.
"It's weird the first time. But you get used to it."
Harry shuddered at the idea of ever doing that again. He let Ginny help him to his feet and looked around. They were in the middle of a clearing. All around impossible plants grew.Vines sprouted giant purple fruit while the trees had leaves of every color. It was a mirad of color and yet there was something wrong here.
"There's no noise," Ginny prompted.
"I was just thinking that. Where are we?"
"Wonderland."
"Yeah, pull the other one, it's got bells on it."
Ginny released his hand and turned to glare at him. "Wonderland is no joking matter. I assume you've read the books or seen the movie?"
Harry nodded, surprised at the bitterness in her tone.
"Well forget all that shit. It's lies and fairytales compared to the real Wonderland."
Harry scoffed. "Right. and just how do you know this?"
"I spent more than enough time here over the past seven years."
"So, you're saying you've been here before? Numerous times?"
"Over two hundred since I was eight. That's when we first found it."
"We? We who?"
Ginny suddenly seemed to clam up. Her jaw went tense and her face closed in. "Let's go."
"That's it? No more cryptic warnings or random hints that seem to lead no where?"
"You want a warning? Don't get killed, don't get captured."
"What happens if we get separated?"
Ginny spun to face himso suddenly and fiercely that he stepped back.
"Don't. Separate." she hissed. Harry decided to take her words to heart.
(A/N:... this totally seemed longer on my home computer. Sorry it's a little rushed. I realized yesterday that I didn't have this chapter finished so I couldn't update yesterday. Still, hope you like it. Hope I answered at least one of your questions!
