Disclaimer: Must I really say it?
Recap: ". . .Although Draco was a fun target."
"Considering that he accused you every time."
"The last time I saw him was when they tried to kill me." Harry said.
"What happened?" Lily asked
"We fought. Lets just say I won, please leave it at that."He said walking out of the room. "We have a busy day tomorrow. Get some sleep."
Chapter 10 A Haunting Past
"What did he mean by that, Ginny?" Sapphire asked.
"I don't think that is my responsibility to tell you that."
"Why, mum?" Lily asked.
"Please tell us?" James asked.
"Listen you three, and listen well please don't push your father on about the past there are things in it that still haunt him. So please don't push him." Ginny said.
"Okay, but why does it haunt him?" Lily asked.
"You all have read those history books?" On their nods she continued. "Well those history books don't lie, yes he killed the Dark Lord. But that really isn't touching the surface. The things that happened are his to tell not mine but if your father decides to tell you then I will be there to help answer any question."
"When do you think dad might tell us?" Sapphire asked.
"Tomorrow, next week, a year, who knows. But please don't push him into telling you, and trust me it won't be pretty at what happens." Ginny replied. "Now get to bed."
The following morning found Sapphire in a very happy mood.
"Good morning, my little jewel." Harry said.
"Morning Daddy?" she said.
"So you turn eleven today. What would you like to do today?" He asked.
"I don't know. Stay home and do nothing." She said.
"Nope that won't work."
"I really don't know what to do today?" she said.
"How about a ball game?" He asked.
"Who."
"Cardinals?"
"Won't work, there in Milwaukee today. Then tomorrow their in Chicago. What a minute. Don't tell me you got tickets to that game?" She asked.
"Yea. We will be leaving at noon, and if the traffic is light we will be in Chicago in about six, to seven hours. That means it should be about six or seven p.m. tonight." Harry said.
"Is that what you were talking about last night Harry?" Ginny asked walking into the room.
"Yeah." He replied.
"Hey dad what is a ball game?" Lily asked.
"Well you will see tomorrow." Harry replied.
"Is it like Quidditch?" James asked.
"No, let me explain. Baseball is played on the ground, and with nine players. While Quidditch is played in the air and has seven players." Harry said.
"Okay, is there anything else?" He asked.
"Yeah, there is James, and I can tell you every thing I know about the game." Sapphire said.
"Well we did tell you every thing we know about Quidditch. Now who is it really different?" Lily asked.
The hours seem to fly by as did the drive to Chicago. Ginny, Lily, and James were very excited about the game as was Sapphire but for different reason. To Sapphire this was a dream come true getting to see a great rivalry. Although the Cards only won one of the four games. But it was on the night back that the three children would get a very, very clear picture of Harry's past.
Harry had been tossing and turning ever since he got home, all of the fun they've had those five days had left all tired and drained of energy. Harry having not put up his Occlumency shields.
"So, Potty this ends here."
"What are you talking about Malfoy?"
"You're going to die up here."
"Your boss said the same thing and I escape every time. Malfoy."
"That's was my master. I am different."
"How so you're both idiots. Now, please leave I'm waiting for someone."
"The Weaselett. She won't be meeting you here."
"Let me guess. Crabbe and Goyle have her restrained down at the bottom of the stairs undressing her with their eyes. But wait they're too stupid to do that. Besides she can take those two slugs anytime." Harry said. "Well are you going to attack me or are you just going to stand they're, waiting for me to stun you and send you to spend time with your daddy, I hear they have a cell open for you."
"Avada Kedavra." Screamed Draco
Harry rolled to his left and responded with a cutting curse. The fight was fast and furious. Harry stayed with stunners, reduction, and cutting curse. Draco how every was casting the killing curse time and time again. Draco, nor Harry saw how close Draco was to the edge of the tower. Ginny came running up the stairs just in time to see a stunner that Harry had cast break through Draco's shield, and send him falling backwards off the tower. In the time Harry had moved it was too late for they heard a sickening sound was heard.
"NOOOO!" Harry screamed out.
"Dad what's wrong?" Sapphire asked.
"Harry are you all right? This is not good." Ginny said when she noticed his face.
"Mum what's wrong with dad?" James asked.
"I think it's time you all should know. But I can't tell you. Accio Pensieve." He said. Then proceeded to place the memory in the Pensieve. "Before you three enter I want you to know that it's not going to be very pleasant."
"I'll go with them Harry." Ginny said.
Fifteen minutes later the four came out of the Pensive. A look of disbelief was on their faces.
"What was that green light?" Lily asked.
"The killing curse." Ginny replied. "Harry I had no idea what happened up there."
"Is that what you meant by 'I won he lost'. Dad?" Sapphire asked.
Not looking at the other's he only nodded his head.
"Are you going to be all right, dad?" James asked.
"I will be, son. I will be." He said.
Everyone was speechless. This was the first time that Harry had called James his son.
"Get use to it. You're going to hear it a lot you three." Harry said.
"Just one question, why does your past still haunt you dad?" Sapphire asked.
"Who knows maybe I'm to feel guilt, for what has happened in my life or I can't let it go." He said.
"It might help to talk about it Harry."Ginny said.
"Okay I'll tell you of my past." He said. By the time he was finished with his talk of the past it was all ready seven in the morning.
"That about some's it up." He said.
"Harry James Potter. That doesn't about some's it up!" Ginny said. "You are forgetting one fact."
"Oh, and what is that?" He asked.
"That I Love you good sir." Ginny said.
"Too much for me info for me." Sapphire said.
"Us to." Lily and James replied together.
When the three children had left the room, Ginny turned to harry.
"Was it right to tell them of your past and how you defeated Voldemort?"
"I want them to hear it from me rather than another person." He said.
"Smart move. Now shut up and get over here and kiss me." She said.
"Your wish is my command."
Their lips had barely touched when Harry heard Sapphire scream something that he really didn't want too here.
A/N: Well I wonder what that could be? Here is the new chapter. So please review. Also, check out Harry Potter and the Phoenix Rising.