Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone & The Parent Trap

Chapter 10: Hallie's Shocking Kiss

The next morning, Harry woke with not only his ankle hurting, but his neck stiff. He went to get up, but was held down by Hallie. She had moved around during the night and he wound up with her draped across his chest ad her head held by his hand. "Bloody hell," he groaned. "Hal, wake up, it's Christmas morning." This did the trick. Hallie jumped out of bed, got dressed, and ran down to the common room, dragging Harry along by the hand. Hermione had left after the wedding, so she wasn't around. Ron was by the large Christmas tree smiling. He threw a package to Hallie and Harry. "What's this?"

"Mum made it," said Ron. "She forgot I hate maroon." Hallie's sweater had a big "H" in silver lettering while Harry's had the same letter in gold. Ron handed Harry another package. "I don't know what it is, but it's light."

"Whoa!" said Hallie putting a hand to her temple to think. "I know what that is. I read it in the book Hermione gave us before bed. It's an Invisibility Cloak! Try it on, honey." Harry draped it around himself and his body vanished. "Yep, that's what it is. Who sent it?"

"I don't know," said Harry, "the note just said 'use it well'." Annie came down the stairs, also in a red sweater with a letter "A" on it. "Morning, Annie."

"Morning," she said with a yawn. She was about to go toward the portrait hole when she stopped and turned back to Harry. "No, I don't want to know."

"It's an Invisibility Cloak," said Harry defensively. "It makes me invisible to the naked eye." He held his head as he said this. "Okay, shouldn't have said that, but it's true." Hallie laughed as Annie's mouth dropped and tried to work to form words.

"Harry, it's fine," said Ron. "I think she got the idea." He didn't know how Annie took it until Harry whispered it. "Blimey, Annie! That's not what he meant. Let's go down to breakfast and see what's up with the others, eh?" The four of them headed to the Great Hall to see Nearly-Headless Nick floating by. "Happy Christmas, Nick!"

"Happy Christmas, Ron," said Nick with a wave. "How's your morning, Mr. and Mrs. Potter?" Harry and Hallie forgot they were married for a second.

"Oh, just great," said Harry happily. "I woke up with my ankle and neck hurting. Hallie, here, ended up in an odd position last night when she rolled over." The whole hall fell silent and stared at them. "What is with you guys?" he asked angrily. "We didn't do anything except sleep, and I woke up with her head in my hands! Honestly, you all have dirty minds!" Hallie laughed and sat down to eat when Professor Flitwick came up. "Oh, hi, Professor."

"Happy Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Potter," said Flitwick. "I see you're having a good morning, so I wanted to give you your quiz results early." He handed them each a piece of parchment they recognized as their quizzes from two days ago. Both got full marks. "Congratulations, you two. You are now top of my first year class! Hello, Severus."

Snape nodded as he approached the two. "I wanted to let you know that you both are close to top of my class in Potions this year, and wish to know if you could brew something interesting for the fun of it during class tomorrow?"

"Sure, Professor," said Hallie. "I think I have an idea. I was actually thinking of making a Cheering Solution." Snape nodded and looked at Harry who said he was going to attempt Amortentia. "Harry, that's a powerful love potion. You know that, right?"

"Hey, I'm up for anything while I have you in my life," said Harry. He saw Oliver Wood leaving with the Gryffindor team. "I have Quidditch practice, so I'll see you later, love." Hallie wished him luck and watched him go.

"Oh, Annie! Mail's here!" she squealed. Sure enough, Hedwig, Storm and Moonbeam soared in and landed on the table. "Harry went to Quidditch practice, Hedwig, so I'll take his package." Hedwig gave a small screech and held out her foot. "Oh, wow! Mom sent Harry a necklace!" She held up a necklace that read 'Harry Potter' in large letters. "Aw, Harry got me a necklace, too." She put it on with Ron's help and smiled.

"I've got one, too!" said Annie holding hers up. "Ron, tell your mum I enjoyed the fudge. It was very sweet of her to send me some." Ron nodded and went to the Owlery. "So, how are you and Harry doing so far?" Hallie smiled and told her all about the night before. "So, he woke up with a stiff neck and a sore foot? That had to hurt."

"Hey, he's the one who forgot to ask about my sleeping habits," said Hallie with a shrug, "so it's not my fault. Well, I'm going to go watch Harry practice. Do you guys want to come?" Annie and Ron agreed and were on their way out the door when Hermione cam up. "Oh, hey, Hermione. How was your Christmas?"

"Spectacular," said Hermione happily. "Thank you all for the gifts. Yours especially, Hal. I didn't expect a necklace with my name in big letters like that." Hallie waved off the thanks and invited her to watch Harry's practice. "Sure! I was hoping to see him today anyway."

Harry's practice was just about over when Oliver Wood called him back to the changing rooms. "Potter, you were fantastic!" he yelled. "Not only with the Quidditch practice, but with the wedding last night! I was suprised the Minister had you two make an Unbreakable Vow." Harry nodded and smiled. "So, how do you think you'll do against Hufflepuff this weekend?"

"Well, with our confidence, my Seeker's skill and Hallie's unceasing love, I think I'll be okay." Harry said. "Hufflepuff doesn't have my wife on their side, and I don't think she'd switch for all the Galleons in Gringotts." Wood clapped him on the shoulder as they headed toward the castle once more. "What held you four up?" he asked as Hallie, Annie, Ron and Hermione ran up to him.

"Hermione came up at the last minute, and we almost forgot to put on scarves and stuff," panted Annie. "By the time we got all our gear on, we were late to watch you practice." Hallie stood like a statue as Harry held his head. "Harry, are you alright?"

"My scar again," said Harry rubbing his head. "It's getting worse this time. I think it's doing this when he's angry or nearby." Hallie rubbed his shoulder soothingly. "Honey, it's not my shoulder that hurts, it's my scar."

"Well, I could always kiss it," she said reaching up to kiss his scar. Once her lips touched the mark, she felt a shock. "Ouch!" she yelled rubbing her lips. "Man, I thought my kiss did wonders on you, but your scar just, like, shocked me!"

"We better talk to Professor Dumbledore," said Ron. "Maybe he can tell us what's going on."

The five walked around the castle some more and met Dumbledore near the boat house. "Ah, Harry, what can I do for you on this fine Christmas morning?" he asked.

"Sir, my scar was hurting earlier and Hallie went to kiss it but got shocked," said Harry. "What do you think that means?" Dumbledore scratched his bearded chin in thought and held up a finger when he thought of something.

"Miss James, Miss Granger and Mr. Weasley, would you please run off somewhere else? When I'm done here, I'll send these two to find you." Dumbledore said leading Harry and Hallie to a warmer spot to talk. Ron, Annie and Hermione walked toward Hagrid's hut. "Hallie, when Voldemort tried to kill Harry, he lost his powers because his mother tried to save him. The reason why the scar shocked you was because you were showing true love, and that scar is a cursed mark."

"So, it's because of my love that the scar shocked me?" asked Hallie in surprise. Harry was just as surprised as she was. "That's totally weird." Dumbledore gave a bow and went to his office as the two Potters went to find the others. "Harry, could I ask a question?" Harry nodded. "The next time we go to London, could you take me to Buckingham Palace so I can meet the royal guards?"

"Sure," said Harry stroking her arm. "I'll do anything for you." She squealed and hugged him. "Keep holding onto me. I'm a little cold anyway." She held on tighter and nearly cracked his ribs. "Ow! Okay, you can let go now!"

"Sorry, baby, I didn't mean to hurt you!" Hallie crooned. "Well, let's get to Hagrid's and find the others. We've been out here most of the day, and I could use some lunch, and probably a nap."

"Knowing Ron, he's probably at the Great Hall now," said Harry with a chuckle. "Well, come on, then. If you want some lunch and a nap, we better get inside." Hand-in-hand they went inside and ate. After lunch, Hallie went up for a nap and Harry stayed in the common room talking with Neville. After a while, he got tired and joined her.