1 Title: Harry Potter's Magical Friend
Author: Thank you to those who reviewed. They were really polite and friendly just the way I want them. Unlike that other girl.*steam comes out of my ears*
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CHAPTER 12 - DECISIONS
Harry came into the common room, wet and tired from Quidditch practice. He was on his way to his dormitory just when he heard.
"Harry!"
He turned around to see who it was. And it was Aya. She was running towards him, tears streaming down her face. Harry didn't know if it was because she was happy or sad. Her face seemed to have a mix of both.
"What it is? What's wrong", Harry asked worriedly.
"He sent me a letter. He said he's coming. Harry I can't believe it!", she smiled at him. It was obvious that she was very excited. But her eyes showed sadness and were still watery from tears.
"That's great, Aya, but who's "he"?, Harry asked.
"It was Galad.", she said.
"Oh.just him?"
"Well.I'm sure he's bringing Mat and Shasta with him. The problem is, I don't know when. He didn't say.", Aya said, a little worried now.
"Well, I'm sure he's coming very soon. He knows the situation is pretty serious."
"Yeah, I guess.", she sighed. "Oh, I see you've just came back from Quidditch practice.", Aya said, looking at him up and down.
"Uh.yeah.", Harry said as he looked at his muddy robes.
"You said you were gonna tell me when you were going to have practice, so I could watch you.", Aya made a fake pout. She wouldn't have gone even if he told her. She would be too tired to even watch.
"Oh, sorry. I forgot.", Harry said, scratching his head.
"That's ok. I was only faking it.", she smiled mischievously.
"Bad girl. Very bad.", Harry said as he walked towards his dormitory. "I'll come back down. Wait for me. I wanna talk to you about something."
"Okay.", she raised an eyebrow. "What about?", she asked herself.
Aya sat down next to Hermione. She was reading a book and was writing down some notes.
"Hey, whatcha doin'?", Aya asked.
"Oh, hi.I was just writing down some notes.", Hermione replied.
"Oh.do.you need any help?"
"No, I'm fine. So.have you met Darek Kinslayer?", Hermione asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Oh good God, no. Not you too.", Aya said backing away from Hermione.
Hermione giggled. "Sorry.I heard all those girls you hang out with talking about him all day. I knew you'd act like that if I said anything about him."
Aya looked relieved. "Oh, thank you. I thought you were a part of the Darek Kinslayer fan club."
Both girls laughed.
"I know he's cute, but is he that cute? I mean, you've seen him, right? He doesn't seem that irresistible, does he?", Hermione asked.
"Well.I met him earlier today. I didn't tell my other friends 'cause I know they'll be buggin' me about it all day. Anyways.Darek came up to me this morning and asked me if I was going out with anyone."
"And?"
"I told him.", Aya wasn't able to continue because Harry had just came out of his dorm.
"Hey, you guys. What are you both talking about?", Harry asked as he came up to them.
"We were talking about all these magical creatures.", Aya said quickly, holding up the book that Hermione was reading earlier. She didn't want Harry to know that they were talking about a guy. Nor did she even want to continue talking about it, because she would then have to tell Hermione and Harry that she had a fiance.
"What do you mean "guys", can't you see that we're two beautiful ladies?", Hermione said, batting her eyelashes at him.
Harry didn't say anything. Instead, he just gave Hermione a disgusted look.
"Where's Ron? I need him to be here, because I have to tell all of you something very important.", Aya told Harry and Hermione.
"I don't know.", Hermione said, shaking her head.
"There he is!", Harry said, pointing at Ron, who had just came through the portrait hole.
"Sorry, I bumped into some girl and I had to help her with the books.", Ron said, running to them.
"Riiiight.", Harry said, disbelieving. Kind of raising his eyebrow at Ron and smirking at the same time.
"I was!", said Ron, raising his voice a bit.
"Yeees, I'm sure you were.", Hermione said smirking.
"Oh, puulleeeeaze.", Ron rolled his eyes.
"Alright, that's enough. Can we talk now?", Aya said, a little serious now.
"Yeah, yeah.", Ron said taking a seat next to all of them.
"Ok, everyone.", Aya said barely more than a whisper. "Last night I received a letter from my fia.I mean my friend Galad.", Aya stopped, shocked that she almost said fiance. "And he said that he will arrive here at Hogwarts. I don't know when, but I expect him to be here soon. Not today, but soon."
"So like, he's bringing your other two friends, right?", Ron asked.
"Yes. And here's another thing. I haven't told Dumbledore about the news, but once I do, he'll probably tell the whole school pretty soon about Ordeith's arrival. And.", Aya sighed. ".I'm worried.", Aya buried her face in her hands.
Hermione patted Aya's back soothingly. "Don't worry, Aya. Everything will be alright."
"It's all my fault. I've ruined peoples' lives.", Aya sobbed.
"No, you haven't. Aya, you're a Weiss witch, for heaven's sake. You could take out that Ordeith guy before he could say Knockout.", Ron said jokingly, but frowned again when his lame joke didn't help at all.
"You don't understand. Ordeith is powerful. My powers aren't as strong as his yet.", Aya cried.
"Yet, Aya. Yet.", Harry finally said. "But you will. And that will happen soon. If you practice.while he isn't here yet, you may be able to increase your power."
"Are you crazy?! Do you know that it takes months or maybe even years to do that. I'll probably kill myself in the process.", Aya asked, eyes wide.
"But you can do it?", Harry asked.
"It's so-"
"Is it possible?", he asked again.
"I'll probably-"
"Is it?!", Harry repeated, his voice a little loud and firm.
"Yes, but I don't know how I'm suppose to do it.", Aya shrugged.
".Didn't you say that Galad, Mat, and Shasta are almost as strong as you?", Hermione asked.
"Yeah.", Aya looked a bit curious now.
"Well.maybe they could help you train yourself.", Hermione said.
Harry and Ron looked at Hermione like she had a really good idea. Aya leaned her chin on her fist and thought for a few minutes. Nobody talked, not wanting to interrupt Aya's deep concentration. Then finally she looked up and said, "Fine. I'll tell Dumbledore that I will not be watching the school. I think I could let Shasta watch over the school when he gets here. And Mat and Galad will help me with my training.", Aya didn't look happy at all. She had a blank expression on her face. "I'll be in the school grounds. The students will be forbidden to go there now. Training.damn training.", Aya was now shaking in anger, but controlled it. ".I don't want any of you.not even any of the students or Dumbledore, to see me down there."
"Aya, I.", Harry began.
"When Ordeith comes, everyone must stay inside. No one must watch."
"Aya, we're.", Harry tried to explain.
"The things I do are horrible!", she cried. "I wouldn't be surprised if the three of you didn't want to stay near me anymore after seeing the things I do!"
"We would never do that!", Harry yelled.
"But-"
"No matter how terrible, how barbaric, or whatever! We'll always be there for you!", Harry said. ".Especially.especially me."
Aya looked a little shocked. So did Hermione and Ron.
"Harry."
"Ron, Hermione.could you guys give us a minute?", Harry asked his friend. They both nodded and turned to go to their dormitories. But Ron was such in a daze that he practically followed Hermione to her dorm. When he was about to enter the dorm with her, Hemione slapped him on the face. Ron finally realized what he was doing and blushed. Then he turned and walked briskly to his dorm, smiling guiltily at Harry and Aya as he passed by. When he was finally gone, Harry turned to Aya.
"Aya, before you go, can we have a little talk? Over there, by the fire.", Harry motioned to the couch that was nearest to the fire. They both sat down.
"Aya.there's been something that I've been wanting.to tell you.", Harry said nervously.
Aya didn't say anything.
"Aya.I.I.er."
"Wait.", Aya said, putting up a hand to his face.
"What's-", Harry started to ask.
"I.", Aya sounded a little uneasy. "I can't really talk right now. I.I have to go to my dorm. I feel a little dizzy.", she said quickly as she started to stand up.
"Oh.well.can I do anything for you?", Harry said as he too began to stand up.
"No, no, I can take care of myself. E-excuse me.", she stuttered.
As she started to run up the stairs leading to her dorm, Harry asked, "Can I talk to you tomorrow, then?"
"I-I'll see.I might be a bit busy, you know.", she smiled uneasily.
"Oh.I see.", Harry said, looking a bit upset.
"Good night."
"'Night, Aya.", he said back to her.
When Aya came into her dorm, she quickly threw herself onto her bed, crying quietly. Burying her face in her pillow. Her roommates were fast asleep, and Aya was glad that they were. She didn't want them to see her cry. She's never felt so confused before. Who does she love? Who does she want? Who could she not live without?
The questions kept coming back to her. She thought hard. She couldn't find the answer. What was the answer? She thought. Who?
Aya cried until she could not shed anymore tears. Then finally fell asleep.
Harry walked into his dorm. Ron was still awake. He sat up when Harry came in.
"So?", Ron asked.
"So.what?", Harry asked Ron.
"What was it that you had to tell her?"
"Nothing.I didn't tell her anything.", said Harry.
"Oh come on."
"I said it's nothing.', he told Ron finally.
Ron didn't say anthing after this, he just lay back down on his bed. Harry was thankful for that. He didn't want to talk about this to anyone right now. Not even Ron.
After changing into his pajamas and climbing into bed, Harry began to think. How come Aya didn't want to talk with him? Did she suspect that he was going to tell her that.he loved her? She's hiding something. But what? Harry thought hard, but couldn't think of a reason.
It was past midnight. Harry couldn't sleep. Even if he was tired and sleepy, he still couldn't. He had to get Aya out of his mind.
But that seems a bit impossible.
Author: Come to me, reviews. *Closing my eyes and concentrating*
(If there's anyone out there who likes my fic, try reading my other story it's called "I'll do whatever it takes". It's very funny. Please read it. Pretty please. I guarantee you'll love it!)
Author: Thank you to those who reviewed. They were really polite and friendly just the way I want them. Unlike that other girl.*steam comes out of my ears*
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CHAPTER 12 - DECISIONS
Harry came into the common room, wet and tired from Quidditch practice. He was on his way to his dormitory just when he heard.
"Harry!"
He turned around to see who it was. And it was Aya. She was running towards him, tears streaming down her face. Harry didn't know if it was because she was happy or sad. Her face seemed to have a mix of both.
"What it is? What's wrong", Harry asked worriedly.
"He sent me a letter. He said he's coming. Harry I can't believe it!", she smiled at him. It was obvious that she was very excited. But her eyes showed sadness and were still watery from tears.
"That's great, Aya, but who's "he"?, Harry asked.
"It was Galad.", she said.
"Oh.just him?"
"Well.I'm sure he's bringing Mat and Shasta with him. The problem is, I don't know when. He didn't say.", Aya said, a little worried now.
"Well, I'm sure he's coming very soon. He knows the situation is pretty serious."
"Yeah, I guess.", she sighed. "Oh, I see you've just came back from Quidditch practice.", Aya said, looking at him up and down.
"Uh.yeah.", Harry said as he looked at his muddy robes.
"You said you were gonna tell me when you were going to have practice, so I could watch you.", Aya made a fake pout. She wouldn't have gone even if he told her. She would be too tired to even watch.
"Oh, sorry. I forgot.", Harry said, scratching his head.
"That's ok. I was only faking it.", she smiled mischievously.
"Bad girl. Very bad.", Harry said as he walked towards his dormitory. "I'll come back down. Wait for me. I wanna talk to you about something."
"Okay.", she raised an eyebrow. "What about?", she asked herself.
Aya sat down next to Hermione. She was reading a book and was writing down some notes.
"Hey, whatcha doin'?", Aya asked.
"Oh, hi.I was just writing down some notes.", Hermione replied.
"Oh.do.you need any help?"
"No, I'm fine. So.have you met Darek Kinslayer?", Hermione asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Oh good God, no. Not you too.", Aya said backing away from Hermione.
Hermione giggled. "Sorry.I heard all those girls you hang out with talking about him all day. I knew you'd act like that if I said anything about him."
Aya looked relieved. "Oh, thank you. I thought you were a part of the Darek Kinslayer fan club."
Both girls laughed.
"I know he's cute, but is he that cute? I mean, you've seen him, right? He doesn't seem that irresistible, does he?", Hermione asked.
"Well.I met him earlier today. I didn't tell my other friends 'cause I know they'll be buggin' me about it all day. Anyways.Darek came up to me this morning and asked me if I was going out with anyone."
"And?"
"I told him.", Aya wasn't able to continue because Harry had just came out of his dorm.
"Hey, you guys. What are you both talking about?", Harry asked as he came up to them.
"We were talking about all these magical creatures.", Aya said quickly, holding up the book that Hermione was reading earlier. She didn't want Harry to know that they were talking about a guy. Nor did she even want to continue talking about it, because she would then have to tell Hermione and Harry that she had a fiance.
"What do you mean "guys", can't you see that we're two beautiful ladies?", Hermione said, batting her eyelashes at him.
Harry didn't say anything. Instead, he just gave Hermione a disgusted look.
"Where's Ron? I need him to be here, because I have to tell all of you something very important.", Aya told Harry and Hermione.
"I don't know.", Hermione said, shaking her head.
"There he is!", Harry said, pointing at Ron, who had just came through the portrait hole.
"Sorry, I bumped into some girl and I had to help her with the books.", Ron said, running to them.
"Riiiight.", Harry said, disbelieving. Kind of raising his eyebrow at Ron and smirking at the same time.
"I was!", said Ron, raising his voice a bit.
"Yeees, I'm sure you were.", Hermione said smirking.
"Oh, puulleeeeaze.", Ron rolled his eyes.
"Alright, that's enough. Can we talk now?", Aya said, a little serious now.
"Yeah, yeah.", Ron said taking a seat next to all of them.
"Ok, everyone.", Aya said barely more than a whisper. "Last night I received a letter from my fia.I mean my friend Galad.", Aya stopped, shocked that she almost said fiance. "And he said that he will arrive here at Hogwarts. I don't know when, but I expect him to be here soon. Not today, but soon."
"So like, he's bringing your other two friends, right?", Ron asked.
"Yes. And here's another thing. I haven't told Dumbledore about the news, but once I do, he'll probably tell the whole school pretty soon about Ordeith's arrival. And.", Aya sighed. ".I'm worried.", Aya buried her face in her hands.
Hermione patted Aya's back soothingly. "Don't worry, Aya. Everything will be alright."
"It's all my fault. I've ruined peoples' lives.", Aya sobbed.
"No, you haven't. Aya, you're a Weiss witch, for heaven's sake. You could take out that Ordeith guy before he could say Knockout.", Ron said jokingly, but frowned again when his lame joke didn't help at all.
"You don't understand. Ordeith is powerful. My powers aren't as strong as his yet.", Aya cried.
"Yet, Aya. Yet.", Harry finally said. "But you will. And that will happen soon. If you practice.while he isn't here yet, you may be able to increase your power."
"Are you crazy?! Do you know that it takes months or maybe even years to do that. I'll probably kill myself in the process.", Aya asked, eyes wide.
"But you can do it?", Harry asked.
"It's so-"
"Is it possible?", he asked again.
"I'll probably-"
"Is it?!", Harry repeated, his voice a little loud and firm.
"Yes, but I don't know how I'm suppose to do it.", Aya shrugged.
".Didn't you say that Galad, Mat, and Shasta are almost as strong as you?", Hermione asked.
"Yeah.", Aya looked a bit curious now.
"Well.maybe they could help you train yourself.", Hermione said.
Harry and Ron looked at Hermione like she had a really good idea. Aya leaned her chin on her fist and thought for a few minutes. Nobody talked, not wanting to interrupt Aya's deep concentration. Then finally she looked up and said, "Fine. I'll tell Dumbledore that I will not be watching the school. I think I could let Shasta watch over the school when he gets here. And Mat and Galad will help me with my training.", Aya didn't look happy at all. She had a blank expression on her face. "I'll be in the school grounds. The students will be forbidden to go there now. Training.damn training.", Aya was now shaking in anger, but controlled it. ".I don't want any of you.not even any of the students or Dumbledore, to see me down there."
"Aya, I.", Harry began.
"When Ordeith comes, everyone must stay inside. No one must watch."
"Aya, we're.", Harry tried to explain.
"The things I do are horrible!", she cried. "I wouldn't be surprised if the three of you didn't want to stay near me anymore after seeing the things I do!"
"We would never do that!", Harry yelled.
"But-"
"No matter how terrible, how barbaric, or whatever! We'll always be there for you!", Harry said. ".Especially.especially me."
Aya looked a little shocked. So did Hermione and Ron.
"Harry."
"Ron, Hermione.could you guys give us a minute?", Harry asked his friend. They both nodded and turned to go to their dormitories. But Ron was such in a daze that he practically followed Hermione to her dorm. When he was about to enter the dorm with her, Hemione slapped him on the face. Ron finally realized what he was doing and blushed. Then he turned and walked briskly to his dorm, smiling guiltily at Harry and Aya as he passed by. When he was finally gone, Harry turned to Aya.
"Aya, before you go, can we have a little talk? Over there, by the fire.", Harry motioned to the couch that was nearest to the fire. They both sat down.
"Aya.there's been something that I've been wanting.to tell you.", Harry said nervously.
Aya didn't say anything.
"Aya.I.I.er."
"Wait.", Aya said, putting up a hand to his face.
"What's-", Harry started to ask.
"I.", Aya sounded a little uneasy. "I can't really talk right now. I.I have to go to my dorm. I feel a little dizzy.", she said quickly as she started to stand up.
"Oh.well.can I do anything for you?", Harry said as he too began to stand up.
"No, no, I can take care of myself. E-excuse me.", she stuttered.
As she started to run up the stairs leading to her dorm, Harry asked, "Can I talk to you tomorrow, then?"
"I-I'll see.I might be a bit busy, you know.", she smiled uneasily.
"Oh.I see.", Harry said, looking a bit upset.
"Good night."
"'Night, Aya.", he said back to her.
When Aya came into her dorm, she quickly threw herself onto her bed, crying quietly. Burying her face in her pillow. Her roommates were fast asleep, and Aya was glad that they were. She didn't want them to see her cry. She's never felt so confused before. Who does she love? Who does she want? Who could she not live without?
The questions kept coming back to her. She thought hard. She couldn't find the answer. What was the answer? She thought. Who?
Aya cried until she could not shed anymore tears. Then finally fell asleep.
Harry walked into his dorm. Ron was still awake. He sat up when Harry came in.
"So?", Ron asked.
"So.what?", Harry asked Ron.
"What was it that you had to tell her?"
"Nothing.I didn't tell her anything.", said Harry.
"Oh come on."
"I said it's nothing.', he told Ron finally.
Ron didn't say anthing after this, he just lay back down on his bed. Harry was thankful for that. He didn't want to talk about this to anyone right now. Not even Ron.
After changing into his pajamas and climbing into bed, Harry began to think. How come Aya didn't want to talk with him? Did she suspect that he was going to tell her that.he loved her? She's hiding something. But what? Harry thought hard, but couldn't think of a reason.
It was past midnight. Harry couldn't sleep. Even if he was tired and sleepy, he still couldn't. He had to get Aya out of his mind.
But that seems a bit impossible.
Author: Come to me, reviews. *Closing my eyes and concentrating*
(If there's anyone out there who likes my fic, try reading my other story it's called "I'll do whatever it takes". It's very funny. Please read it. Pretty please. I guarantee you'll love it!)