Chapter 14: Piggy Back Rides and Secret Plans
Disclaimer: No I don't own Harry Potter, even though someday I dream of being inside the books.
Chapter 14 is the turning point for the story and it will soon turn into more serious chapters…. Well ya'll know me… humor will still be in the story, but I guess he content may be a little more mature. No not that kind of mature… lol So I hope ya'll enjoy this chapter because I took some thought… Now to thank all my reviewers!
Harrypotterchick4ever: Thank you for your review and I'm sorry it took me soo long to update! I tried to write the chapter from everyone's point of view, and tried to make it sweet. Yep I didn't want Neville gone this early in the story, but for the development it seemed right. Lol I even had Blaise die at one point, but Draco was too crazy in that one take on this chapter lol.. Hope you enjoy this chapter…
padfootedmoony: Thank you for your review, and I'm sorry it was so sad.. Hope you enjoy this chapter!!
"When I think back on these times, and the dreams we left behind, I'll be glad because I was blessed to have you in my life. When I look back on these days, I'll look and see your face. You were right there for me. In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky"---Faith Hill "There You'll Be"
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"Miss. Weasley, for this to work you must concentrate." Putting down her arms, Ginny sat in one of the many stools lining the dungeon. Frustrating was finally catching up with her and she just laid head down.
"I'm sorry professor, I really am trying. It.. It's just hard to concentrate I guess…" Ginny replied, and she felt Professor Snape making his way towards her. Feeling a large hand on her shoulder, Ginny glanced up at the Potions Master.
"Miss. Weasley I am very sorry about your friend, it is terrible what happened to him. Trust me you aren't the only one who regrets things said, but you must work past this. Any weakness you show, Tom will try to make his way in, and we can't have that." Shaking her head, Ginny stood up again, smiling at Professor Snape. Watching as he started walking back to his desk, Ginny took a deep breath.
"Thank you Professor, for everything. Through all of this, you have helped me a lot. I mean, everyone else walks on egg shells around me, and you and…. just you I guess…" Ginny paused, not wanting to say his name. Glancing up, Ginny found Professor Snape giving her a soft smile. He actually kind of looked human… if you think about it…
"You are very welcome Miss. Weasley. Now, I lets work on this spell again. Dumbledore is anxious to hear of progress and I do not think either of us wants to disappoint the headmaster, do we?" Ginny smiled at the humor in Professor Snape's voice and stood. Maybe there was a human under all of that tough exterior… maybe…..
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"Ronald no! You are suppose to add the bark before you add the batwing! You could cause a serious explosion if you don't follow the instructions!" Ever since Neville's funeral two days ago, Hermione had been in a distraught state and it scared Ron. Looking down at the book and re-reading the instructions, he glanced back up at Hermione.
"Hermione, it says right here to add the batwing and then add the bark." Ron said as Hermione quickly grabbed the book from him, reading the page. Ron just sat there as Hermione looked back down at her book and then back again at his book.
"Oh, Ron I'm sorry! I was on the wrong page and the wrong potion…. I'm…" Ron grabbed Hermione's hand, giving her a soft smile. Large brown eyes met his and Ron felt the tickle in his stomach again.
"Don't worry about it 'mione. Just be glad we weren't doing that potion because I probably would have mixed it wrong. How lucky are we?" Ron was happy when Hermione let out a low laugh and gave her his best boyish grin. Turning back to his book, he read ahead in the instructions to see what they had to do next.
"Umm… Ron.." Hermione's soft voice caught into his thoughts and Ron glanced up.
"Yes 'mione?" Ron asked and Hermione bit her bottom lip.
"You're.. um...still holding…my hand…" Ron quickly glanced down and found that indeed he was still holding her hand. Quickly pulling away, Ron looked away his cheeks turning a deep red. Only him..
"Sorry." Ron focused on his book, knowing if he looked up that she would find his cheeks as red as his hair. Soft fingers were on his and looking down he found Hermione grabbing his hand. Looking up, Ron tried to hide the look of pure shock on his face.
"Don't worry about it." Hermione Granger, the girl he had liked since their second year, was holding his hand! Smiling, Ron picked up his book with his other hand.
"So, ready to see if I can blow up anything?" Hermione laughed again and Ron watched as she turned her head towards the book. Maybe everything would be alright….
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"How is her lessons coming along Snape?" Snape stood, watching Dumbledore at his desk.
"Even with the double lessons sir, she is still having trouble concentrating. Too many things are happening here at the moment, and I don't know how to teach her. Mr. Potter came by earlier sir and walked her back to her dorm…and she still seemed worn out. Even with the presence of her friend, she seems… drained…" Snape said as Professor Dumbledore stood, making his way over to the large window on the side of his office.
"Yes, it would seem she has trouble concentrating, as we all are having. If Miss. Weasley does not learn the counter spell, then we will all be in grave danger. You, as I know, are well aware of the outcome of this curse. I think It is time we went took a more face forward action." Dumbledore said and Snape stared at him confused.
"What do you mean Headmaster?" Snape asked as Dumbledore turned. For once, Dumbledore's eyes didn't hold their sparkle, they held a deep sadness.
"I think it is time to take a more precise approach to this curse.. One that I hoped we wouldn't of had too use." Snape stared at Dumbledore, curiosity running through his body. What did he mean?
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"I just miss being a kid you know Harry? It seems that everything I once had has been ripped out of my grip.. I feel lost…" Ginny replied as Harry and her walked down the corridor. Her lesson with Professor Snape had actually been okay, but she wasn't concentrating right. It wasn't her fault, it just seemed that everything was going wrong.
"Yeah, I know what you mean." Stopping, guilt surged through Ginny as she realized her words. Turning towards Harry, she quickly tried to make her apology.
"Harry I'm so sorry. I'm here complaining about my life, being selfish, and I have no right to. I'm not the only person who is going through stuff….." Ginny said trying to explain it to Harry. Harry held up his hand, smiling at the stuttering Ginny.
"Gin, don't worry about it. You are going through a lot right now. I understand that and don't forget we're the luck ones." Ginny smiled at Harry, folding her arms across her chest.
"How do you figure that one, oh brilliant Jedi Master!!" Ginny said, letting the grin play on her lips. Ginny's grin widened as Harry reached out, ruffling her hair.
"We have people who love us around, we aren't alone.. Even though sometimes we feel like we are." Harry said as they continued walking down the corridor.
"Good answer Jedi Master…really good answer." Out of the corner of her eyes, she saw Harry give her a soft smile. He was right, she was lucky. She had people around her that cared…like Harry. He had already been through so much, but he still managed to smile about stuff. Lost in thought, Ginny stopped as she realized Harry had stopped and was…. Standing slightly off to the side . Watching him with an arched eyebrow, she couldn't get how ridicules he looked as he slowly started bending down.
"You said you missed being a kid, so hop on. Time to take you back about six years." Staring at him confused, Ginny couldn't stop the laughter as she realized what he meant. He, Harry Potter, wanted to give her a….a…piggy back ride. Holding her stomach Ginny couldn't stop the waves of laughter.
"Harry you wouldn't really let me, would you? I mean, can you handle me?" Ginny asked, wiggling her eyebrows at Harry. If he was really serious about this, she was going to have some fun with it. She needed fun…
"Ginny, you aren't that big.. no offense. I think I could handle you just easily. So…" Ginny smiled as Harry straightened once again. Winking at Harry, Ginny moved in a little closer smiling.
"So, you gonna bend down, are am I going to have to make you?" Ginny asked, watching the smirk spread across Harry's face.
"Whatever you say Miss! Hop on!" Watching Harry bend down, Ginny quickly jumped on his back as they took off down the hall. Their laughter echoed through the hallways and for the first time in a long time Ginny felt happy. Without a care in the world… just for this moment maybe she would be happy…maybe it would last until she woke up from this nightmare… just maybe…
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"Draco, as your friend, I am telling you that you need to get out of bed." Blaise's voice cut through his thoughts and Draco lifted his head from the pillow slightly.
"As your friend I'm telling you to fuck off Blaise." Draco said, dropping his head back down on his pillow. Letting the soft material engulf him, Draco tried to sneak back into his dream, but of course Blaise wouldn't let him.
"Now, I wouldn't be a very good friend if I actually listened to you in this diluted state, now would I? What is bothering you Draco?" Blaise asked and Draco groaned, flipping over on the bed. The bruises on his back were fresh, but Blaise couldn't know of those. He couldn't know of anything to do with that night…. An image of her sad face came back into his mind and Draco shut his eyes. It was hard thinking of the pain he had caused her, and she had no idea how he felt. It wasn't that he was in love with her, it was just that he wanted to protect her. She was special to him, like a best friend. Draco stopped as those two words floated through his mind. When did he start thinking like this? When did she stop being the annoying Weasley daughter? Standing, Draco took a deep breath. He needed some air.
"Nothing much, just tired I guess. I'm going for a walk." Not even bothering to let Blaise reply, Draco walked out of the dorm. The hallways were quiet as he made his way up from the dungeon, not even caring that he could get caught. Rounding a corner, Draco turned away from the Great Hall, not really knowing where he was going . He liked he feeling of not knowing, it made him feel free. Free from everything this life threw at him. Turning around another corner, Draco stopped as a laughing voice caught him off guard. Hiding behind a corner, Draco glanced around finding Potter and Ginny walking down the hall way. Had he really wondered this far without knowing it? Making sure he was hidden in the dark, Draco stood listening to their conversation.
"Harry you wouldn't really let me, would you? I mean, can you handle me?" Draco watched as Ginny wiggled her eyes at Harry and something stirred in his stomach. Gripping his hands into tight fist, he turned is attention back to the two students.
"Ginny, you aren't that big.. no offense. I think I could handle you just easily. So…" Potter replied and Draco felt his jaw tighten as Ginny winked at Harry.
"So, you gonna bend down, are am I going to have to make you?" Draco felt his mouth hit the ground and his fist were balled so tight that he could feel the blood slowly forming under his skin.
"Whatever you say Miss. Hop on!" Draco watched as Potter bent down and Ginny jumped on his back. Shocked rushed through Draco as he realized that they had been talking about…. a piggy back ride! As they made their way down the hallway, Draco leaned his head back against the cold stone. This had to stop, him always feeling this need to beat the shit out of anyone who looked at her. It was time for him to grow up an realize that she wasn't his, she was just another person he would never be able to enjoy the company of. Time to crush his feelings before they got in the way. Tracing the mark on his arm, Draco knew what he had to do… this one action would make her hate him, and that was what he needed. It was better if she hated him…
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"What have you done with her!" Once again Ginny found herself in the room with a large ceiling and chandler. This time, however, Ginny was standing in the room with Tom and the old man. They were staring at each other with all the hatred in the world it seemed and Ginny took a deep breath.
"She disobeyed me, actions had to be taken. I do not take lightly to traitors." The man's voice was dripping with venom and Tom's eyes were as sharp as daggers. Ginny stood in between the two men, not knowing what to think.
"What did you do with her you idiot?!" Ginny watched as the man walked to the side of the room, a smirk upon his face. Ginny's hands held tightly to each other and she couldn't help but feel nervous as the older man walked to a leaver on the wall. His hands tightly gripped the leaver, but he did not pull it just yet.
"I did what had to be done, to insure the safety of our operation." The older man said and Ginny felt Tom move past her, and watched as the older man pulled the leaver. Tom stopped and for a moment nothing happened. Then, almost like lightening something dropped from the roof and Ginny came face to face with it. She didn't know if it was her who screamed, or if it was Tom's, but Ginny quickly backed up as the distant eyes of Sasha stared into hers. Feeling the cold wall behind her, Ginny quickly sunk to the ground, watching the scene in front of her. Tom ran down to where Sasha was hanging and quickly snapped the rope with his wand. Ginny felt a tear make its way down her cheek, as she watched Tom cradle the young girl in his arms.
"She was a mere mud blood Tom, we are the future of our world… she is better off dead." The older man spoke once again and Ginny closed her eyes, feeling the world turn back to normal.
Opening her eyes, Ginny found herself back in her dorm once again.
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Mrs. Weasley sat with her husband, watching the Headmaster with wide eyes. They had rushed over here in the middle of the night because Dumbledore needed to talk to them.
"Do you think that wise Dumbledore?" Molly heard her husband ask and she once again turned her attention to Dumbledore.
"I do indeed. It seems the only way for your daughter to focus on her lessons, is to be away from distractions. We leave the decision up to you, but we believe it may be the only way to save your daughter." Molly turned towards her husband and found his eyes focusing on the ground. They wanted the best for their daughter and they trusted Dumbledore, but this was something they had never of expected to do. Focusing back on Dumbledore, Molly took a deep breath.
"When do we tell her?"
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There is chapter 14... Wow this is the farthest I have ever gotten with a fan fiction. Can't wait to write Chapter 15, but it is going to be a sad chapter… hope ya'll all enjoyed this chapter, I had fun writing it!