"So what are we going to do now?" Hermione questioned as she looked at the new Harry.
Pansy, Daphne, Ron, Padma, Michelle, Remus, McGonagall, Dumbledore, and Madam Pomfrey were all settled in the common room that Ginny and Harry shared.
Ginny was resting on the couch, having been checked over by Madam Pomfrey. Harry was on the couch beside her, his head resting in her lap, his green eyes taking in everything he saw.
"He's stuck," McGonagall said simply. "I believe this was his animagus form to begin with but since he is what he is it's just combined with being a werewolf."
"So how do we get him unstuck?" Pansy asked.
"That's a very good question."
"You don't know?" Ginny asked softly as she ran her fingers through his fur. Harry nuzzled her stomach gently.
"It's rare," Remus commented. "He's still new to being a werewolf so his body still hasn't found its balance between the two forms."
"I think what makes it worse is that it was so soon after transformation," Michelle said. "When he sensed his mate was in trouble it brought on the transformation to that form rather than the werewolf."
"Because Draco attacked me Harry became a wolf?" Ginny questioned worried.
"It seems so," Dumbledore said. "What should we do now?"
"He'll have to undo it himself," Remus said with a sigh.
"That's not helpful," Ginny commented. "My boyfriend is now a wolf, not to mention that we are going to have to come up with a good excuse as to why he has disappeared, and how are we going to get this right?"
"We will figure something out," Daphne said as she hugged Ginny.
Harry got to his feet, jumped down from the couch, and moved to nudge Hermione.
"What?" Hermione asked.
Harry moved towards Padma and pulled on her robe, bringing her to her feet. Then repeated it with Hermione. The two girls exchanged looks before their eyes lit up.
"Of course!" They both said together before they took off through one of the two doors.
"Where are they going?" Pansy asked as she watched the two leave.
"To the library," Ron said, a soft smile on his face. "I know that look, they both get it when they are going to look something up. I'm guessing Harry wants them to figure something out?"
Harry nodded his head and moved to rest beside Ginny again. She ran her fingers through his fur.
"Life just got extremely complicated," Ginny mumbled.
"I think we will go see what the two geniuses are up to," Pansy said as she indicated for Daphne to follow her.
"Bye."
"We'll be going as well," Dumbledore said.
Within moments Ginny and Harry were left on their own in their common room.
"My boyfriends a wolf," Ginny said as she turned to look at him.
Yes like I want to be stuck like this, Harry commented dryly.
"Well looks like you are. I better get to bed then. We'll get you out of this."
I sure hope so.
The wind blew steadily, blowing up loose leaves or grass blades. The wind brushed around her, making her hair dance wildly.
With an irate hand she brushed her hair from her face, her eyes assessing her surroundings.
A single howl broke through the still night. She jumped.
The sound of hurried running could be heard in the distance.
Two figures broke through the surrounding trees. Their desperate cries for help reaching her ears but she felt no inclination to help them.
They ran towards her, crying for her to help them. The two collapsed behind her, using her as a shield.
The howl broke through the night. The wolf breaking through the trees.
She watched as it approached, bent on tasting the blood of the two that cowered behind her.
As it approached she could almost feel the magical pull.
A growl broke from its throat, making the two whimper behind her, but it did nothing for her. She held her ground, no intention of backing away.
It approached, getting closer and closer to where she stood. Slowly she went down on her knees, her hand burying into the fur on its neck. The wolf attempted to snap at her but she was able to move out of its reach without letting go of its neck.
She bent closer to its nose, her eyes boring into his.
'It's time to come back to me. It's time to be yourself again,' she whispered quietly.
The wolf flinched but couldn't get free of her.
'Don't fight me, come back. I need you.'
It tried again but to no avail.
She placed a gentle kiss on it's nose. 'Be mine again.'
Ginny sat up in bed, her breathing heavy.
They spent almost a full week trying to find a way for Harry to be released from being stuck as a wolf.
She looked around her room, finding Harry curled up at the foot of the bed. With a soft smile she crawled to the foot of the bed, running her fingers through his black fur.
Harry stirred, opening his eyes to look up at her.
"Hey," she whispered quietly.
Hey.
Ginny smiled and leaned down to kiss his nose. "You can do it Harry, I know you can," she told him.
I've tried. It's just not coming.
"It will Harry. Come back to me, please."
Ginny…
"Please," she whispered again, tears in her eyes.
I…I…I can't.
Ginny looked away from him. "Alright," she said softly before she moved back to her previous position, turning her back to him.
Harry watched her, remembering the tears in her eyes.
Why did I have to be so weak? Harry thought to himself.
Because you don't have the true strength of a wolf, the voice mocked in his head.
It's not my fault I'm like this.
But it is. You wanted to protect your mate. You did that.
Then why am I still stuck here?
Because you haven't found balance. She is your mate and you will do anything for her, that will always be. Now she needs you.
And I want to be with her! I love her.
Then prove it, the voice said.
Harry watched the gentle rise and fall of Ginny's chest, signaling that she had once more fallen asleep. He felt bad for not trying as hard as he should.
With a sigh he put forth all the effort he could to change back. After what seemed like hours he opened his eyes and found that he was human again.
A huge grin broke out on his face as he moved to lie beside Ginny, wrapping his arms around her.
Ginny woke to the sun's rays dancing across her face. With a moan she rolled over and buried her face into the warm figure beside her, snuggling closer to stay warm. An arm tightened around her waist, holding her closer.
After a moment she registered that there was an arm around her! Her eyes flew open and she was startled to see Harry lying beside her, no longer in his wolf form.
"Harry!" She cried happily as she wrapped her arms tightly around him. Harry, startled awake, was a bit surprised when he found himself on top of Ginny, her arms wrapped around his neck. "You're not a wolf anymore."
"No I'm not," he said with a smile as he kissed her cheek.
She smiled brilliantly at him. He rolled back onto his side, drawing her against him again. Ginny snuggled against him, enjoying being back in his arms.
The two remained like that, neither of them saying anything, just enjoying being together.
"Can I ask you something?" Ginny questioned while they were sitting in the library, reading some books to complete a potions essay.
"You just did," Harry commented as he continued writing on his parchment.
"Harry."
"Go ahead."
Ginny rolled her eyes at him. "Why did you really ask for my help that day?"
Harry's hand stopped writing and his gaze shifted up towards her. Ginny frowned when she saw how blank his face was. He frowned as well and ran a hand through his long hair. "I figured you'd eventually ask this," he said after a minute of silence.
"So you've thought about this often?"
"Quite frequently."
"So, are you going to tell me or dance around the topic?" Ginny asked as she tapped her quill.
Harry shook his head, his gaze looking around the library to make sure no one could hear. He leaned forward slightly. "I knew you were there when I told Dumbledore."
"What? I thought you didn't know."
"I lied," he said calmly. "I could hear you approach, my ears were sensitive, one of the first signs of being a werewolf. So after I told him I went to see who it was. I saw you turning the corner. Later I went to go see Remus and he told me about you being in there."
Ginny flushed red. "I should have told you right off."
"I'm glad you didn't."
"Why?" She asked confused.
"Because you were risking embarrassing yourself by letting not only Remus know that you liked me but Dumbledore as well. Not only that but you cared enough about me to help me out. That showed that you really cared about who I am rather than everything that is attached to my name. In my life that will be a rare find."
Ginny had tears in her eyes. "I'm not the only one who's done that Harry," she said quietly.
"But you are the one who was there first and you've done something amazing to help me," Harry said as he took her hands in his. "You have no idea how much it means to me that you worked so hard to become an animagus just so you could help me during my transformations. And," he said as he leaned closer to her. "I am proud to have you as my mate."
Ginny let out a cry before she threw her arms around his neck. He smiled as he got up and moved so it was easier to hold her. Ginny clung to him.
"I've always cared about you Harry," she mumbled into his shoulder. "I just wanted to be there for you. I wanted to help you."
"I know Ginny and that's what makes you so perfect," he told her.
"I'm not perfect."
"You are to me."
Ginny pulled back so she could look at him. "Who are you and what have you done with my boyfriend?"
Harry grinned. "He found out what it means to be loved."
"Oh."
"Yes oh." Harry rested his forehead against hers. Ginny smiled at him, running her fingers through his hair.
A sudden flash of light interrupted the two. The two turned to see none other than Rita Skeeter standing there. Harry growled when he saw her.
"Can we help you?" Ginny asked in a bored tone.
"I was just coming to speak to young Harry," Rita said. "And to my surprise I find him holding an adorable little red head. Now, who are you exactly? And how long have you been dating the Boy-Who-Lived?"
Ginny glared at the woman. "I refuse to answer your questions."
"And why is that?"
"Because our personal lives aren't any of your concern."
"What do you really want?" Harry questioned.
"I was going to have an interview with you on how you feel about being in the tournament," Rita told them, looking highly annoyed.
"I do believe Dumbledore told you to leave us alone," Fleur said from behind her.
Rita turned to see Hermione, Fleur, and Viktor standing not far from them. "I don't recall such a statement."
"Of course you don't," Viktor snapped. "You know no boundaries and you are crossing many."
"I suggest you leave them alone, no one wants their lives posted in the papers," Hermione said annoyed.
Rita huffed and turned to leave, her photographer following in her wake.
"Git," Hermione and Ginny said together.
"Thanks for the help," Harry added as he finally let go of Ginny but kept her hand in his.
"No problem," Fleur said as she sat down in the seat Ginny had previously been sitting in. "This is your homework?"
"Snape's class," Ginny, Hermione, and Harry said together.
"I feel sorry for you," Viktor told them.
"Us too," they all said together, making them all laugh.
"Harry, care for a quick fly?"
"Sure thing, see you later than," he said as he placed a kiss on Ginny's forehead before disappearing.
Ginny smiled as she watched him go.
"So how are things with wonder boy?" Fleur asked.
"Huh?" Ginny questioned as she looked up.
"How are things between you and Harry?" Hermione repeated a smile on her face.
"Wonderful. He was not happy with the whole Draco thing. I'm afraid to know what he would have done to him."
"Well I'm sure it was deserved," Fleur said with a growl.
The two girls smiled up at the older one. Ginny scrambled out of her chair and to the window, her eyes locking on the two figures flying around the pitch.
"How did they get down there so fast?" Hermione wondered.
"I have no idea," Fleur commented.
"Here," a first year said as he passed by Harry. He was now currently sitting at the Gryffindor table, Ginny half asleep beside him.
"Thanks," Harry said as he carefully opened the note with one hand.
Dear Harry and Hermione,
Come meet me by my hut tonight after curfew. Remember to bring your cloak.
From HagridHarry handed the paper over to Hermione who quickly scanned it.
"Have any idea what this is about?" She questioned.
"I have no idea but I should get Ginny up to bed."
"I'm not tired," Ginny mumbled as she scooted closer to Harry.
"No cuddling in the Great Hall," Ron said as he sat down beside Hermione.
"Shove off Ron."
Harry and Hermione rolled their eyes.
"What's got her so tired anyway?" Ron questioned as he began shoveling food onto his plate.
"Too much homework," Ginny whined.
"We haven't had that much homework."
"True but some of us actually spend time on our work," Hermione commented. "Take her to bed Harry."
"Will do," Harry said as he got up, pulling Ginny up beside him. He held her up as they walked, careful that they didn't both go tumbling to the ground. As they passed Draco in the halls, he still had his left arm in a sling, bandages still on him, Harry let out a low growl.
Draco flinched away, careful to stay away from him.
Once in their rooms they were a bit surprised to find it actually empty. Ginny stumbled along behind him. He let her disappear into the bathroom before she emerged in her pajamas. She climbed into bed, snuggling into her blankets.
"Aren't you joining me?" She asked sleepily.
"Hagrid wants to see Hermione and I, sorry."
"Hmm, I prefer it when you're here," Ginny muttered.
"How about I lay with you until I have to go?"
She nodded her head as Harry moved to lie down beside her. Ginny snuggled up against him. He smiled slightly and it wasn't long before she was fast asleep.
Hermione entered their room cautiously and smiled at the sleeping couple. She gently shook Harry awake. He smiled up at her.
"Time to go," she whispered.
"Cloaks on the chair, be down in a second," he said just as quietly.
She nodded and headed back out of the room. Harry slowly untangled himself from Ginny's grip. She let out a whimper as he slid away from her. He grinned and bent down to kiss her forehead. "Sleep well love."
Ginny mumbled incoherently before rolling over. Chuckling he headed down into the common room.
"So what do you think he wants?" Hermione questioned as he came into the room.
"Beats me but apparently it's important."
The two shrugged on the cloak and made their way down the emptying halls. They came into the beautiful night sky and headed towards Hagrid's hut.
Hermione knocked cautiously on the door. They heard some fumbling behind the door and it opened suddenly to reveal Hagrid.
"Glad you could make it."
Harry and Hermione exchanged glances as they looked at Hagrid. His hair was slicked back, with what looked like automobile oil, and he had attempted to tame his beard.
"What's going on?" Harry asked cautiously.
"You'll see but just stay under your cloak alright?"
They both nodded, pulling the cloak up fully around them as they followed Hagrid in the direction of the Beauxbatons' carriage.
"I think I have an idea why he tried to look…presentable," Hermione whispered to Harry.
"I'm all ears," he whispered back.
"Madam Maxime."
"Hagrid?" Michelle questioned when she opened the door to the carriage. Her eyes looked over his shoulder and met Harry's gaze, then Hermione's. The two kids smiled to themselves, knowing she could easily smell them.
"I'm here for Madam Maxime," he said as he stood up straighter.
Michelle nodded her head and turned back inside. Suddenly Madam Maxime took the place of where Michelle had been standing.
"Ready?" Hagrid asked with a smile lighting up his face.
"What is going on?" Harry hissed. "This year seems to be full of too much romance."
"You're one to talk. You're dating Ginny."
"And you're in love with a Weasley."
"Why does everyone keep saying that?" Hermione demanded.
The two hardly realized they were following Hagrid as he and Madam Maxime talked along the way.
"Because its so blatantly obvious Hermione."
"What does it matter? Nothing is going to come of it. He's too old for me, I'm fourteen for crying out loud."
"With three more years until you hit seventeen. It's not that long Hermione."
"I don't want to talk about this anymore," she said in finalization.
"Fine, not my fault if you like the guy."
"You're one to talk. So when are you going to tell Ginny that you love her?" Hermione shot back, her eyes alight.
Harry glared at her. "What makes you think I love her?"
"Oh come on Harry, it's totally and completely obvious to everyone, well except Ginny. The two of you can barely stand to be apart, it's actually romantic if it didn't make everyone feel so inadequate."
"How so?"
"You two are like the ideal couple. You're handsome, you're smart, you're amazing at Quidditch, and you're dating Ginny Weasley. She is one of the smartest girls at school, hence her being moved up a year, she is exceptionally powerful, she's beautiful, and not to mention she is mischievous. You two look amazingly cute together and both of you are a lot more energetic when you're around each other."
"And that makes everyone feel inadequate?"
"No but its part of it. We feel inadequate because you two are so hopelessly in love its not even funny. Everyone can see it, except you two."
Harry shook his head. "She's not in love with me. Ouch, what did you do that for?" He grumbled as he rubbed the back of his head where Hermione had hit him.
"Where you listening to anything I just said?"
"I was but-"
A loud roar made the two jump. Their eyes locked on four very large dragons.
"I was joking when I said dragons," Harry said in a shaky voice.
"I think fate loves to play with us," Hermione whispered.
They watched as the keepers were busy containing the dragons. Hermione inhaled sharply, gaining Harry's attention. Her eyes were locked on none other than Charlie Weasley, who stood talking to Hagrid. Harry snickered, gaining Hermione's attention.
"Knock it off," Hermione growled.
"Not my fault you're-hey stop hitting me!" Harry grumbled as he rubbed his arm this time.
The two moved closer to where Charlie and Hagrid stood.
"Are you sure it was smart to bring her here?" Charlie asked Hagrid as they watched Madam Maxime.
"It's fine, besides it's not like they aren't going to figure out anyways. This contest is generally unfair," Hagrid said.
"So Mum says. She was livid when she found out that not only is Harry competing in this tournament but Hermione as well. I feel bad for Dumbledore, that Howler probably busted an eardrum."
Hermione and Harry both shivered at the thought of Mrs. Weasley's howlers.
"Can't blame her. McGonagall tried to call it a tie but they said the magic wouldn't let them, they had to compete."
"Then I feel bad for them. I'm still curious as to why they wanted dragons that were nesting," Charlie said as he scratched his head. "Are you going to tell Hermione and Harry?"
"Already have."
"What?"
Suddenly Harry went rigid beside Hermione, startling her. She turned to look at him and in the faint light she could see his pupils dilate. He let out a low growl and that was all the warning Hermione got before he took off running into the woods, turning into a wolf in the process. Hermione lost her balance and fell back wards into the waiting arms of Charlie Weasley.
She looked up at him, a blush breaking out on her cheeks. "Hi," she said weakly.
He grinned down at her, his eyes dancing merrily. "Hello and where did Mr. Potter run off to?"
"I'm guessing to rescue his girlfriend."
Charlie frowned. "Should we-"
"Trust me, Harry can handle it."
"That's good to know," he said as he helped her stand upright. Hermione almost whimpered when he removed his hands from her but bit her lip instead. "And what are you two doing out after curfew?"
"Hagrid told us to come," she told him.
"To see the wonderful dragons I presume," he told her as he turned to look at the four dragons.
"We didn't expect this. I suppose Harry was right."
"About?" Charlie asked confused as he turned to look back at her.
For a moment Hermione's mind went blank and a smile grew on Charlie's face. "About going against dragons," she said suddenly, her eyes still holding that blank look to them.
"Then I wish you both the best of luck trying to beat them for whatever purpose that may be."
"Wonderful," she commented dryly as she turned her attention towards the dragons. Charlie's eyes never left her face and she missed the worry that flashed through his eyes.
I shouldn't be doing this, she's too young for me.
She only has three more years.
She'll find someone better, someone her own age to be with.
Doubtful.
She shouldn't be in this stupid tournament. I don't think I can handle her going against these dragons. To think if she got the Hungarian Horntail of all things.
So you do care.
Charlie grumbled aloud, tired of the continuous argument going on in his head.
"Voice of reason getting to you?" Hermione questioned suddenly startling Charlie.
He grinned sheepishly. "Yes, happens to you a lot I presume?"
"On occasion. So what kind of dragons do you have?"
"Well the red one over there is a Chinese Fireball."
"How dangerous is that one?"
"They are all pretty dangerous but I'd have to say the Common Welsh Green, the smaller one, is a bit easier to sedate. Now that blue-gray one over there is a Swedish Short-snout. I feel sorry for anyone who has to deal with the Hungarian Horntail. She's downright vicious and that tail of hers makes it almost as bad as her mouth. She's right quick too."
"Then lets pray I don't get that one," she said with awe in her voice despite the fact that she was completely scared.
I sure hope you don't, he thought to himself. "Don't try stunning spells on them though, they won't do much but bounce off their hides."
"Sharing valuable information with me?" Hermione asked, a smile lighting up her face.
"Just trying to keep you alive is all," he said without really thinking about it. Something flashed in Hermione's eyes but it was gone before he could fully understand what it was.
"And why would that be?"
Charlie flushed, glad that it was at least dark outside. She couldn't possibly be flirting with me, he thought as he looked down into her brown eyes. "I don't think Ginny would be too happy to lose her best friend," he said calmly.
"I see," she said carefully, her voice and her eyes betraying nothing about how she felt about that statement. Her eyes flickered over to where Madam Maxime and Hagrid were disappearing into the trees, on their way back. "I should probably go," Hermione said, a bit reluctant to leave him.
"I'll walk you back."
"Thanks."
It hadn't been long after Harry had disappeared that Ginny had woken up. A nightmare had taken the place of where Harry had been and woken her up. After lying in bed for a bit longer she finally gave up on the idea of sleep especially without Harry around. Instead she went to her desk and decided to write her Mum.
Once that was done she headed out of her room and towards the Owlery. She carried the map with her but didn't need it, she only took it as a precaution. Her senses had improved with the more time she spent in her animagus form. As she continued on her way she barely noticed the shift in air temperature.
What caught her attention was the smell.
Draco. She thought suddenly, her body tense. I suppose he hasn't learned his lesson just yet.
"What do you want?" Ginny called over her shoulder but she refused to stop.
"Take care of what I was supposed to do before," he told her.
"Then find a better time, I have things to do. Besides, did you not learn your lesson the first time?"
"I will get what I want," Draco snarled.
"In your dreams maybe but this is reality and in reality you won't win."
His hand gripped her arm, spinning her around. Just as he did her knee landed a shot in his thigh. He groaned but kept a firm grip on her arm, his nails digging into the skin. Ginny ground her teeth as she tried to rip her arm free.
Two pairs of hands suddenly yanked her back, throwing her hand onto the ground. Crabbe and Goyle now had her pinned to the ground, their knees digging into her arms as they used that to keep her from getting free.
Draco grinned down at her. "No one can help you now Ginny and I intend to finish what I started."
"Bastard! You can't even do this on your own you filthy coward," she growled in pure frustration.
"Oh but that's the fun, I don't have to do it myself but the rest I will."
Ginny's foot swept out, kicking him square in the chin. He just continued to grin.
"Father will break you," he mumbled as he bent down to pin her legs to the ground. Ginny fought him but pain was beginning to make her head spin.
A growl emanated from the end of the hall. They all turned to gaze at the black wolf at the end of the hall.
His green eyes ablaze with pure hatred. He growled deep in his throat.
"You again, I've been expecting you," Draco said as he got to his feet, wand raised. "Avada Kedavra," he shouted.
Ginny screamed out in fury but to no avail. He was already sprinting down the hall, moving easily out of the way of the spell. He slammed full force into Draco's chest. Then he bound into Goyle, his teeth sinking into the flesh of his arm as he ripped him off of Ginny. His teeth then sunk into Crabbe's shoulder, repeating the process with him. The three all scrambled to their feet, wands at the ready.
He moved in front of Ginny, growling threateningly at the three. Ginny scrambled to her feet, freeing her wand as well.
"Go, go now before he decides to kill you," Ginny whispered hatefully, her brown eyes burning with fury.
"The only one who will die here tonight is him," Draco snapped. "I will get what I want."
Ginny opened her mouth to say something but he had backed into her knocking her to the ground. Startled she looked at him, his eyes telling her to stay out of this. "No," she whispered fervently.
He grabbed her wand in his mouth, throwing it to the far end of the hall. Ginny glared at him but made no move to fetch it.
"Seems your wolf doesn't want you to get hurt, too bad you can't save him now."
He shot forward suddenly, his claws tearing up Draco's left leg. Draco screamed in agony as the claws ripped through him. His next task was to take out the two morons who were now currently firing spells at him.
His claws tore through Crabbe's chest, making him stumble back into the wall. Goyle had his left arm torn. After taking care of those two her turned his eyes on Draco.
"Don't, don't kill him," Ginny said. "You aren't a killer," she begged. She was already startled at what he had done to the other two, she was scared to know what he would do to her.
I will protect my mate, was the only response she got. Draco whimpered weakly as he struggled to get to his feet.
"No!" Remus and Michelle both shouted.
"Stop!" Hermione cried as she came running down the hall, Charlie right behind her.
"I tried he won't," Ginny said weakly as Hermione and Michelle helped her to her feet, Charlie handing her her wand.
"Why is he doing this?" Hermione questioned Remus.
"He's protecting his mate, its instinct," Remus said quietly.
"Any of us would automatically protect our mates, there is nothing we can do to stop it. It stops only when the threat is gone," Michelle told them.
"They're mates?" Charlie squeaked.
He was positioned, ready to go in for the final strike.
"Don't," Remus growled.
No, he is a threat, he must be eliminated.
He struck, Draco cried out for help, and the other three women screamed.
He continued to pace back and forth outside of the door. He knew he couldn't enter, especially after what had happened.
Ginny came out of the room, her eyes slightly distant. She gave him a half smile as she knelt down beside him.
"Crabbe and Goyle are going to make a full recovery," she said lightly.
He nudged her again.
"He's in St. Mungo's, they don't know his condition yet. It's time to change."
Harry reverted back to his normal self. "I don't know what came over me," he said sadly.
"Remus and Michelle do. Harry, there isn't anything to worry about."
"I could have killed him."
"Mr. Potter, Miss Weasley, please come to my office immediately," Dumbledore said as he exited the Hospital Wing.
The two of them followed him down the halls, none of them saying anything. Harry was nervous, no scared about what was going to happen to him. Ginny gently squeezed his hand, trying to convey some sort of comfort to him.
They entered his office, not at all surprised that Michelle, Remus, Hermione, Charlie, McGonagall, and Melissa were standing there. Ginny and Harry took their seats as did the Headmaster.
"After hearing all the accounts from the students that were attacked and those that came later I have come to a decision," Dumbledore said calmly. Harry noticed that all the portraits that were in the room were listening intently to the conversation.
Talk about no privacy, this will be all over the school, Harry thought a bit annoyed.
"And what have you come to?" Michelle asked evenly.
"That I must expel young Mr. Potter from Hogwarts."
"What?" Everyone screamed at once, all except for Harry that is.
"How can you do that?" Remus demanded. "He did what he had to and you can't punish him for that."
"That is wrong!" Charlie said.
"It's unjust," Hermione cried.
"Silence," McGonagall boomed, making everyone jump, including the Headmaster. "Mr. Potter attacked and injured three fellow students, two who will be recovering from serious injuries while a third is in the worst condition."
"He did it to protect me and they would have done far worse to me then he did to them," Ginny cried as she got to her feet, tears in her eyes. "It is not fair that he should get expelled for taking care of me. You can't do this to him."
Suddenly Harry stood up, placing his hands on Ginny's shoulders. She looked up startled.
"I'll go," Harry said quietly. "If that's what you want," he kissed Ginny's forehead before walking out of the room.
Ginny watched him leave, surprise, shock, hurt, anger, and pain all reflecting on her face. She didn't even realize tears were slipping down her cheeks. The rest of the room was silent, stunned by the turn of events.
A/N: Cliffhanger! Don't you just love them? lol I bet you don't, I hate them too and I am the one writing it! It's been a while since I've updated I know but I have ch. 11 done and only a bit of 12, which is where Harry tells the family! dun dun dun! Right so I hope you all liked this chapter.
I am off to go make sure all of this gets done and I'll see what I can do about finishing ch. 12. Well Read and Review. Expect the next update next sunday...yes sunday!
And not this saturday but the next is when I am going to go support my younger brother and the kids in his class at the Area Special Olympics so that sunday I'll be doing another one shot update, DC update, and TR update in honor of the Special Olympics so three updates in one day.
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