Days passed, Harry's situation with Ell growing even more unstable as every member of the Weasley family always seemed to go out every day, leaving them alone, which wasn't helping in the slightest. They'd become quick friends, but there was still a thin air, a vapour drifting them apart. Harry could only hope she felt the same way he did, and that's what the vapour was…the awkwardness of love.
Today thought the Weasley's arrived back at the house in the early afternoon, and he'd managed to avoid Ell all day. As well as Remus. It was funny, over the last couple of days; he'd forgotten about his relationship with Remus, he'd forgotten about Sirius, he'd forgotten about everything. Ell was all that mattered
Harry was still feeling a warm glow from his conversation with Ell he'd had that morning, and for some reason he felt a twinge of jealousy as he saw her kiss George on his return every day. But he'd just stared back into the flames of the fire, and this day was no exception. He glanced over as he saw Fred sit down next to him.
"You alright?"
Harry looked round to see Fred staring at him, he was smiling but concern was shining in his eyes. Harry nodded in reply and fiddled with his watch, it still didn't work and he hadn't bothered to replace it since the Tri Wizard Tournament in fourth year.
"If you say so"
He replied to the silent teen, sitting back as the rest of the Weasley's entered the room; Eleanor remained in the doorway, staring at him inattentively, beckoning him to leave the room. Sighing he arose and walked towards the doorway, only to find that when he reached it, Ell grabbed his by his collar and yanked him round into the entrance hall.
"Harry, we need to talk"
She said swiftly, and taking his hand lead him upstairs to his bedroom. When reaching her destination she locked the door, and turned around, she looked concerned, even slightly melancholy.
"Harry, over the past few days I've noticed that, well, you've been acting a little strange, especially when we're alone together…"
Harry felt a large lump reside within his throat, and an even bigger on in the pit of his stomach.
"I realised why you were acting like that, and I admit, when I found out that I started acting strangely too, and purely it was because I felt the same way…"
The lump was growing bigger with every word Ell said, like a giant tumour that wouldn't rest until it managed to overtake all of Harry's internal organs.
Also the fact that with every word she was advancing on him ever so slightly wasn't helping either.
"That's why I'm leaving"
Crash. The lump that was in Harry's throat slid down his oesophagus and land crash bang wallop into the one that resided in his stomach. She was leaving? Just like that?
"It's for the best, these feelings could well jeopardize my marriage, and that's something I'm not willing to risk,"
Tears where welling up in his eyes, be strong Harry, don't let her see you cry…you can't let her see you cry…
"I love George, and I can't break his heart over some small affair that never really took place. I've only been here a couple of days and already things are going down hill…I have to go"
Don't cry…don't cry… DON'T CRY!
Too late, no matter how hard he screamed at himself, and no matter how hard he tried he couldn't hold back the tears. They streamed down his cheeks like the great waters of Niagara Falls. Ell winced, but walked over, draping her arms around him in a warm embrace.
"Its ok, we'll see each other again. You're still invited to the wedding you know."
She smiled, but Harry felt a tear drop onto his shoulder, then another. He drew back from her embrace, and looked at her. Two tearstains ran down cheek, and reaching out he wiped them away gently with his thumb.
He started slightly as her hand reached and held his own against her cheek.
"I do love you, you know. It just cant happen…"
"Eleanor? Where are you?"
George called from the entrance hall. When there was no reply he raised one eye brow gently, scratching the back of his head. Grabbing hold of the banisters he began to walk upstairs…
Harry looked at her, his eyes bring into hers. Had she just said what he thought she'd said? Could it be at all possible?
She wasn't in their bedroom, she wasn't it Mr & Mrs. Weasley's, she wasn't in Ginny's room, nor Fred's, nor Ron's. It sounded stupid but he'd even checked Remus' room, the bathroom the attic, when he noticed. Harry's door was closed…
Harry walked towards her slowly, his hand sliding down from her cheek to her neck, his thumb lightly grazing her jaw line smoothly…
He tried the handle but the door was locked, suspicion burned in his eyes as he whipped out his wand.
"Alohomora"
He whispered and heard the lock turn…
Ell gulped quietly, but closed her eyes as Harry's lips pressed full upon her own, his other hand resting on her hip gently. His tongue danced pleasurably upon her own and she fell into a different world…
A world with no right or wrong, no good or bad, no Remus…no George…
George turned the handle and flung the door open, meeting a sight that he would much rather resent and forget… but knew he never would…
They parted almost instantly as they saw the door open. Fear burned into Ell's soul as she saw her fiancée standing in the doorway, eyes ablaze with anger and jealousy. Harry's eyes widened as he realised what he'd done, and for a moment he stopped breathing as he began to consider the consequences of his actions…
"What the fuck do you think you're doing Potter!"
George hissed quietly, maliciously. Ell drew back from his gaze, tears welling in her eyes…
"George, its, its not what it looks likes…"
"Then what is it?!"
He screamed, running forward, his hand slamming against Harry's neck as he forced him up against the wall.
"George no!"
Ell screamed trying to pry his hand away from Harry's throat. The boy who lived was beginning to twitch as he gasped for air, his sweaty hands trying to force George's away.
"Get away from me!"
He screamed, throwing Ell back aggressively with a swift movement of his free hand. He heard her scream as she hit the floor, a gruesome crack had emitted shortly before.
"George I'm sorry! I wasn't thinking!"
"Well you should have!"
He said bitterly, pushing his hand further into the teen's throat. Remus appeared in the doorway, followed by most of the Weasley family who were watching in horror from the stairway.
"George!"
Remus yelled and ran forward, knocking him to the floor as he caught Harry moments after.
"Harry, what's happening, speak to me!"
All he could manage was a weak groan, his throat was burning…
"Don't waste your breath Remus, your little slut's having an affair with my fiancée!"
Remus rounded on him startled
"How did you know about us?"
"Extendable ears can hear anything"
He smiled mischievously throwing one across the floor from his pocket. He stood up, shaking Ell off his leg as she fell back, her wrist was bent back in an agonising position…
"What do you mean an affair? There's no such thing going on"
George smiled, his face manic.
"Then why did I just catch the little whores kissing? Go on Harry set Remus straight. Tell him you betrayed him"
Remus turned, his eyes full of mixed emotion, Harry sat up, his eyes where watering as he realised what he had to do. He had to tell the truth…
"TELL HIM"
George screamed violently, ignoring the gasp from his mother in the stairway. Harry clutched his throat and nodded regretfully.
"It's true…"
He managed to croak before falling back, tears streaming down his cheeks…God please kill me…
Remus was breathing heavily, shaking his head at the news, refusing to believe it…
"No…no! Its not true!"
Harry continued to cry…
"Why! Why did you do it!"
He screamed, shaking Harry by the scruff of his neck,
"STOP IT!"
Mrs. Weasley barged into the room, pushing Remus away from his lover.
"You'll kill him Remus! Hasn't he suffered enough!"
Remus paused and sat on the end of Harry's four poster, his head in his hands…
"You too George, look what you've done to Eleanor, they made a mistake. Between the two of you, you almost killed both Harry and Ell. I hope you're pleased with yourselves!"
The smile faded from George's face at these words and he turned round. His face fell at the sight that lay before him. Ell was lying against the wardrobe, her wrist obviously broken, and blood streaming from her bottom lip as he gasped for air.
"What have I done…"
He whispered as he ran over to her, throwing himself onto the floor beside her body, cradling her in his arms.
"I'm so sorry…Ell? Can you hear me?"
She nodded as tears continued to fall from her eyes…
"It was just a kiss…it was a mistake…"
"I know, I know…"
George replied, stroking her cheek with the back of his hand, wiping away her tears. With no further words he lifted her body into his arms and left the room, bowing his head low as he passed his family, before walking into his room slamming the door behind him.
"Remus I hope you're happy"
Molly said as she placed Harry on his four-poster, and left the room, closing the door behind her.
"Come on you lot, no need to stand around"
She winced as she ushered the rest of the family down the stairs, trying to push the memories away form her mind…
"Remus, I'm sorry…"
Harry croaked clutching at his throat. Remus didn't move, he remained at the end of the bed, silent, choking back his tears anxiously.
"I love you"
He said. Then he realised, the pain seemed to disappear. He'd never actually said it to Ell before. He'd never said 'I love you' and he was glad he hadn't. Because even thought he did love her, he realised at that precise moment. That he loved Remus more than ever…
And all it took was three words…
"What?"
Remus turned around, and saw the poor excuse for a carcass sit up to meet his eyes.
"I love you"
"I'm so sorry Ell, I should have heard you out. I'm such a bastard, I shouldn't have hurt you, or Harry like that…I don't deserve to be forgiven…"
Ell sat up, draping her good arm around his shoulders
"You're right, you are a bastard."
She said and he turned around, tears in his eyes.
This is it…its over.
"But you're my bastard."
She smiled, and pushed the hair away from his eyes. George looked at her gratefully and she kissed him gently. Her lips where still bruised from where he'd pushed her away…
Remus never replied, he climbed across the bed and kissed Harry full on the lips, his legs entwining with his lovers own as he lay beside him. He was surprised at himself. After such a huge incident he didn't think everything would be so forgivable…but it was. It was just a kiss… a mistake. Why should everything they stand for be corrupted by one stupid kiss?
It shouldn't.
Remus smiled to himself, lifting Harry's chin he began to kiss his neck, soothing away the pain…
Its ok now, I've got everything I need right here…
AN: Hey guys how's everyone doing? I'm afraid this will be it for now in I Promise, but there will be more chapters, I hate to end a story on an odd number of chapters! I'm taking a break from fan fiction, but I will return.
And Lucie you will get your cameo, I'm just working out where to put it in!
Lots of Love
BlackRibbon