This is a really short chapter, but there's alot to take in. Sorry it's taken so long to update, I rewrote this chapter a million times, all were different, but today I got this idea and ran with it. Enjoy!

I'll tell you this, I finished the Deathly Hallows. I was a bit disappointed, but overall it was a page turner. After reading it, this fic will be nothing like Deathly Hallows, the only similarity will be where the final battle takes place, because I've had that planned for a while. Seriously how close were we to guessing Hermione's middle name? We were so close with Jane! I'm also going to start doing character analysis's if anyone wants, it just helps give you guys an understanding of what's going on in my brain character wise. I won't start those for a chapter or two.


Follow the road cause it's laid in front of you- ReAdErWrItErWhAtEvEr

So we pick and we choose who we want to remain close to... and once we've chosen those people, we tend to stay close by. The people that stay with you at the end of the day, those are worth keeping. Meredith Grey


Chapter 8: How to Save A Life...

"I...I...don't know what to say..." Annie looked at him with pity, not love but pity.

"Say yes..." Harry let his breath out, he thought it was an obivous answer.

"Harry," She sighed, "Maybe, it would be better if, if we cooled things off for a bit, until there's a plan and an end to this war.It's just, it's easier to focus on the task at hand when... when I'm not falling in love with you. I mean do you trust me? Do you even trust me?"

"I think I do..."

"It's not enough," She started crying, "To think, you have to be sure. I'll be there waiting, when your sure, I'll be waiting. I'll help you in any way I can to beat him, but until you're ready to trust me, we're just friends."

"Oh... um alright..."

"I'm sorry Harry, I really am. Maybe someday... But I want you to know, I'm with you through this, that is if you want my help."

"I'd like that..."

Annie walked to him, gave him a peck on the cheek and turned around. There was a fork in the road... She took the right and followed the path laid before her. Until something terrible happened...


Meanwhile at the Order of the Phoenix meeting...

They had just watched Annie walk away from the Order, but not the fight. The twins too, felt an alliegance to Harry. They trusted him with their lives...they dropped their quills, an action followed by Remus, Tonks, Oliver, Bill, and Fleur. And they walked away.

It was simple... understood. This wasn't where they were needed, nor where they wanted to be. The rebels were less than one hundred paces out the door when the most bloodcurdiling scream was heard. The kind of scream that affected anyone who heard it's unpleasant and gutwrenching tones. A cry... of terror, and the sound of death...

Hermione, Ron, Luna, And Ginny also heard the painful scream, and ran through the streets of Hogsmeade until they came upon another group, a familiar group; headed for the same spot.

As soon as Harry heard the scream, he knew exactly who it was coming from. He shouldn't have let her walk back alone, no matter how much it hurt him to say it, she was right. He didn't trust her enough to love her... and that was his greatest mistake, because deep down, he loved her more than life itself, and trusted her, but was too afaid to admit it. All were thoughts that haunted his mind as he ran down the secluded right fork in the road.

And his worst nightmare came true...

Annie lay on the dirt path, pale as a ghost... with a knife protruding from her abdomen. She had been attacked.