This chapter will give you insight as to why Zara has been acting strange. So like the last one it is a little more explanation based. However, I think I did a better job making this one more entertaining. A lot of people are asking about who will get the diary or predicting who they think will get it. I will let you keep predicting, you will be finding out sometime in the next few chapters.
Chapter 10
(Zara)
Zara laid quietly in her bed. Her parents have been making a big deal about Harry coming home today. Then again, when did anyone ever not make a big deal about her older brother. The boy who lived this, the boy who lived that. It sickened her.
She looked across from her bed fondly at the cup that sat on her dresser, it really was quite beautiful.
Zara heard a pop outside of her window. She peeked outside to spot her Uncle Sirius walking into the house. Her parents were both working so Zara ran downstairs to greet him.
"Hello Uncle Sirius," Zara said as she found Sirius at the bottom of the stairs.
"I was just about to go find you Zara," Sirius said smiling. "I have been granted access to my cousin, Bellatrix's vault. I thought that since Harry has left for school that you and I could have some one on one time by going to explore it."
Zara smiled, "You haven't been in it yet?"
"No, I just took an hour this morning to remove all of the curses cast on the vault. But aside from that no."
Zara smiled, "Then, what are you waiting for?"
The two walked to the fireplace and took a handful of floo powder from the little bag hanging next to it. "Ladies first," Sirius commented.
Zara nodded before stepping into the fireplace. She cleared her throat briefly before saying, "Diagon Alley," and dropping her floo powder.
Moments later she and Sirius were walking towards Gringotts. "What do you think is going to be in there?" Zara asked enthusiastically.
Sirius pondered on that question for a moment. "Dark artifacts, lots of dark artifacts," Sirius answered grimly.
"And you thought it would be smart to bring a child, let alone your niece to this vault?" Zara teased.
Zara expected Sirius to hold his hands up in surrender but instead he fired back. "You want to go back to Potter Manor and spend the rest of your day in your room and maybe flying around the manor alone?"
Zara held her hands in the air in surrender. "Good point."
The two made their way into Gringotts and were led by a goblin into Bellatrix's vault.
"Lumos," Sirius casted. The tip of his wand lit up revealing the entire vault. Sirius and Zara looked at all of the gold and other objects around the vault.
At the end of the vault something caught Zara's eye. It was a little cup but it felt like it was calling out to her. It felt right. Zara walked away from Sirius to the end of the vault, acting as if she was just admiring all of the gold and other riches. But when Sirius wasn't looking Zara swiftly ran up and pocketed the goblet before running back to join Sirius.
(Harry)
Harry sat on the train with Ron and Hermione. Ron at this point had beaten him and Hermione in Wizard's Chess too many times to count. "At least I'm better than you at something," Ron joked as he checkmated Hermione's king again.
"Ron, its a game," Hermione replied coolly.
"A game that was an obstacle on our quest for the Sorcerer's Stone," Ron argued.
Hermione scowled while Harry laughed.
"Do you want to play another round, Harry?" Ron asked.
"I'm good, thanks."
Ron didn't reply.
Harry? Ginny asked through his mind.
Yes Gin?
Do you know when your're going to be back?
Give me a minute, Harry replied.
Harry turned to Hermione. "When do you think we are getting back?"
"Hm, maybe in 30 minutes," Hermione said making an estimated guess.
About thirty minutes, Harry told Ginny.
Ok Harry.
Hermione looked at Harry weirdly. "What are you doing with your eyes?"
"Nothing why?" Harry replied, confused.
"They keep getting all foggy. It's been happening quite often ever since this morning," Hermione said. "Did Quirrell do something to them?"
"No, I don't think so."
"Ok Harry. Just please tell us if there is something going on."
Harry sat back in his seat wondering if Hermione had any idea as to what was happening between him and Ginny.
Sorry for the short chapter. This was just a little explanation as to what is happening with Zara and then some filler with Harry, Ginny, and Hermione. When it comes to Zara she doesn't really understand what is happening. The cup just seems to make her feel "more alive" and she likes that. Because of this she thinks she is the same person as ever while everyone else she has changed. This is why she had the sudden burst of energy when she first saw Harry, because she still, despite the cup, loves him very much. If you have any other questions please let me know. And don't forget to review!
