Won't Get Fooled Again Keeperoliver Chapter 14
As he opened his eyes, the bright light hurt his head as he was coming back to consciousness. How long he had been out he didn't know. He also felt tightness in his chest, and felt the wrapping that circled his chest and stomach. He looked up as he heard the sound of shoes walking across the ground.
Poppy saw one of her patients waking up and moved in his direction to see if he would need anything. "Good morning Albus, how do you feel this morning?"
"Like I shared a night of drinking with Hagrid with me trying to keep up with him. I also feel like I lost miserably. So, how long have I been out Poppy?"
"About two days. You may not have even been here if not for Mr. Potter. Somehow he knew how to heal the wound on your chest caused by that cutting curse."
"Then I think I need to thank him for that, Where is he?"
"Behind that curtain to your right. I'm afraid your thanks will have to wait a while. He is in a coma. He fought your friend, and was hit in the head, when a large branch broke off and fell on him. He suffered a fractured skull, two broken ribs, a punctured lung, a broken arm, and several lacerations varying in size from minute to quite large."
"And how is my friend?"
Poppy was silent for a minute, then, "I am sorry Albus, he didn't make it."
When Albus looked to Harry, shaking his head, Poppy knew what he was thinking, "No Albus, it wasn't Mr. Potter. Gelleret tried to defeat him by using the Killing Curse on him. Harry dodged it easily, and it struck a tree. The tree died, and a branch broke off landing on Mr. Potter. Gellert used up every bit of his remaining magic to complete the spell. It seemed his magic was keeping him alive. Once it was gone, then so was Gellert. Why he was so weak though, I don't know?"
Albus looked weary as he answered the school Healer. "I'm afraid his prison stay was the cause of that. The prison he was confined to, drains off a small part of a prisoners magic to keep it functioning. After 50 years of having his magic drained, Gellert did not have much left for himself."
"Why do they do that?"
"To keep the prisoners weak, and the prison strong, of course. Gellert had to be very strong to escape like he did after 50 years. He did what no other prisoner had done while confined at that facility. I doubt it will ever be done again."
"I should hope not. Now, do you need anything while I am here, Albus?"
"A glass of water would be nice Madam. With a slice of lemon if you would be so kind."
"Of course, I should have guessed. Some things never change, no matter how long it has been."
"Have I visited you that often Poppy?"
"Probably more than Mr. Potter himself. Of course you have a few years on him, like 130."
"Ouch, you didn't have to add that last statement. It makes me feel old."
"In case you hadn't noticed Albus, you are old. Let me get you your drink now, before I forget." and she left the Headmaster.
Albus looked at the curtains to his right wondering how Harry really was. He thanked the powers that be for training him to fight Gellert should he be unable to continue. Harry's magical strength was greater than even himself at his age. He would grow to be a formidable wizard. But, that was many years away. For now, he must enjoy his youth.
Poppy brought him his water with the lemon wedge that he asked for, with the lemon wedge. He sipped at his drink, while she performed a few spells to see if he was healing alright. She found everything to be coming along fine, and left him to continue on with his train of thought. He thanked her in his mind for knowing when he needed to be alone in his thoughts.
About two hours later, the ward was visited by James, Lily, Sirius, Remus, Amy, Luna, Hermione and Ginny. They all made their way to his bed to see how he was doing, then left for the curtains surrounding Harry. They disappeared behind the curtains, and Lily must have put up silencing charms as he could not hear what was being said.
Behind the curtain, the group circled Harry's bed, and James charmed several items into seats for them all to sit in. Luna ignored hers and sat on the bed at Harry's side and took his hand in hers. A tear formed in her eye. "I hope you can hear us Harry. We miss you, and want you back with us. Of course we want you back healthy. So don't do anything stupid, like you do at times."
This brought a round of laughs from the Marauders, and smiles to the faces of Lily and Amy. Hermione and Ginny never changed facial expressions. The worried look plastered to their faces. Hermione sat up straight in her chair, while Ginny was slumped in hers, her hands supporting her head. Amy sat there with no expression on her face. So stoic in her appearance, it sort of scared Luna. Amy looked like she had no feelings to share with anyone.
But it was Ginny that surprised her when she stood up and walked out of the wing. Luna wanted to go after her to find out what was bothering her, but her mum grabbed her arm and had her to sit back down.
Ginny couldn't take the pressure of being there to see Harry so lifeless. It looked to her like he was dead, and she couldn't take it. She also felt in her mind that when Harry did wake up, he was going to be in his cut off mode. She could feel the turmoil Harry was going through. It looked like the memory Harry was leaving Her Harry. His job was done. Harry didn't feel the same way. He wanted to know more about why memory Harry left his time and sacrificed him self to prevent what ever happened to ruin his relationship with Ginny.
Ginny wondered why she was feeling this. It was the first time she felt Harry in her head. Not just Her Harry, but the Memory Harry as well.
She made her way back to the dorm, and found the twins sitting with Lee, talking. She approached them and sat next to Fred. Fred saw the state she was in and reached over and gave her a hug. This for some reason caused Ginny to break down and cry. Fred continued to hug her as she emptied her feelings on his shoulder.
George took something out of his robes and handed it to her. She looked at it with questions filling her mind. "It's a portable CD player Gin. Fred and I charmed it to play here in school. It plays music from a round disc that you put in it, like this." George opened the top and placed a CD in it. He then put the headphones over her ears, and pressed play. Music started to fill her head with wonderful sounds.
George caught her attention and she looked up. "It a muggle group called the Bee Gees, and they are from England. I have more if you wish to hear them. They always comfort me when I am in a bad mood."
"I have a few also if you wish to hear them Ginny." Lee added.
Ginny nodded at Lee, and he left to get them. He came back with a case that looked like a book. When opened, it had pages with sleeves that contained the CDs Lee told her about. At the moment, a song was playing that really moved her. It was called 'How do you mend a broken heart'. She looked at the CDs in the book Lee brought her, and saw one that said it was by a group of sisters. She opened the case, and changed the CDs out and listened. It was good for the most part, and then one song played that lifted her spirits to the highest they have been in over a week. "George, how do you get a song to play again if you want it too? " George showed her an arrow that pointed to the left and one to the right, "The one on the right lets you skip songs, and the one on the left lets you go back. The two lines let you pause or hold, until you press it again."
Ginny played with the switches for a bit to get used to the way they worked. She then thanked her brothers and Lee. She went in search of a place to sit and listen to that song she found over and over again until she learned it. Once she had, she then had to find the right place and time to utilize it.
WGFA-}
It was as Ginny thought, when Harry came back to consciousness, he was not in a good mood. He asked all to leave him so that he could get some rest. Luna however, stayed behind. Harry started to say something but was hushed by Luna. "You listen to me Harry James Potter, You will not shut us out. We all love you. If you love us, you will let us help what ever is going on with you. DO you love us?"
"Of course I do Luna, you know that. It's just that someone has left me that I need back. I need answers that only this person can provide."
"Harry, he has been giving you answers all along. Maybe he has no more to give you?"
"How do you know it is a he, and who do you think I am talking about?"
"Come on Harry, give me some respect. Have you ever known me to be wrong about matters of the mind? You're thinking of your memory Harry. I take it he had a talk with you while you were unconscious, telling you his work was finished. You had a million questions which he refused to answer, telling you that you already knew the answers. He's right Harry, you do. It was time he let you live your life your way, with no more memories to force you to decide. Do you want him to be there every time you have a decision to make? Don't you want to take control of your life on your own terms? Alright, I'm finished now, and you can go on sulking. Just don't sulk too long. I love you Harry. I want you back. So does everyone else, especially a red headed witch with a temper that will burn you to a crisp if you piss her off. Tread carefully brother if you don't wish to get burned." Luna then kissed him on the cheek and left Harry to ponder what she said.
Harry knew Luna was right, and that he had to start living life in his own way. It was just that he had been guided for so long he didn't know if he would be making the right decision. Before the battle, life had been great with Ginny. During the battle he saw that life may not always go in the direction you wish it to go. After the battle, he saw that with out guidance, he would have to follow his own choices. Was he ready for this? Was he ready to lead his own life and make his own choices. Worst of all, would Ginny be willing to accept the mistakes he was bound to make. Was he really meant to be with her? It felt right, but that was when he had guidance. With no guidance, would it still feel the same?
He needed to talk to her and let her know what was going on in his mind. Luna must have listened in on his thoughts, as she found Ginny and told her she needed to see Harry. Ginny nodded and went in the direction of the hospital wing.
Her talk with Harry was not one she would soon forget, even though she wanted to. He told her that with no guidance to help him, he didn't know if what they shared before the fight would be the same. His doubts filled his head. He wanted to do what was right for her, but couldn't figure out how to do it on his own.
Ginny asked, "Do you like me Harry, or did your memory like me?"
"What do you mean?"
"Just what I said. Was it you who liked me, or did you let your memory self run your life?"
"Of course it was me. He didn't run my life, he just guided me, like I said."
"So it was you who liked me then. What is different now?"
"Everything is different now. I don't know if you and I are meant to be. I don't know if I resolved the matter of the two of us."
"And what matter is that? That you like me? Just because he didn't tell you if you are where you are supposed to be, doesn't mean you are not there. The way you explained it to me Harry, is he never pointed you in any direction. His guidance were memories. If the memories are done, then your connection with him is over, because you are where you should be."
"If that were true, then why did I have that last memory. Couldn't he have been telling me that you and I were not meant to be?"
"If that were true Harry, why did he put you through all this? Why would he have you to think that we were not meant to be? He did go through so much to show you how to avoid mistakes that would keep us apart. Why would he go through all that trouble just to tell you in the end we were not meant to be?"
"So, what are you suggesting? Just stay the way we were as if nothing happened?"
"Is there anything wrong with that Harry? Are you willing to give everything up after we worked so hard to get together? I'm not. I am willing to fight for what I have going with you. If your not then what we had is over for good. I can't fight you and your memories. I don't want to end this Harry. But you need to help me. You need to tell me that you are willing to try as well. What do you say Harry?"
"I say Ginny that I don't want to be the one to hurt you. I did in the past, and I didn't like that Harry. Do you really think we can make it? Do you think we stand a chance to be more than just friends?"
"We are already more than just friends, damn it. Do you think friends kissed the way we did. Do you think I went through that talk with mum just to be your friend. I'm sorry but it just isn't just friends I want to be with you. If that is too deep, let me know so that I can move on with my life, and you can move on with yours. Before you do though, at least give it one more chance to blossom. I don't want to give up on what we have."
"I really do want that Ginny, even though it doesn't sound like that. I want to be honest with you. That is why I told you all this. Maybe we will help each other to understand what the other Harry was trying to tell me. Yes I wish to stay with you, that is if you have me?"
"What the hell do you think I just said you git. Of course I want to continue. You have been friends with Ron too long. You're starting to act just like him. Now, shut up and give me a kiss." and she leaned into him and they shared a kiss that surpassed any other they shared to date.
WGFA-}
Albus proclaimed over dinner that there was to be a dance celebrating the end of term. It would be open to all years, and would take place the Friday of the final exam.
Ginny knew this was where she would sing the song she had been memorizing to Harry. Luna and Amy said they would help her with it by singing back up for her. They had practiced for days, and finally felt that it was acceptable.
When the day of the dance arrived, Ginny, Amy, and Luna dressed in their robes and made their way to the Great Hall and talked to the band that would be playing. They asked them if they knew the song, which they did, and would play it in the first set. Ginny thanked them and the three found a seat to wait for their dates. Harry, Neville and Draco made their way across the floor to sit with their dates. Hermione and George joined them just a bit later.
Albus soon entered the hall and announced the start of the celebration. The band started playing, and the eight got up and started dancing. They flowed together as if they were one. All eight of them were so in synch that the looked like they did it for a living. For three songs they were out there dancing and having fun. Then the band made an announcement. "We have had a request to play a song for a young lady, and she said she would provide the vocals and backup. So, If Ginny Weasley would kindly take the stage with her backup, we will begin.
Ginny, Luna and Amy made their way to the stage, shocking Harry, Neville and Draco. Ginny took the mike from the band member thanking him and said. "I am sure this is a surprise to everyone, but I felt this was what I needed to wake someone up. I wish to thank my brother George and his friend Lee for providing me this opportunity. Ready Ladies. The song title is 'I'm So Excited' and it is sung by the Pointer Sisters."
And the music started.
Tonight's the night were going to make it happen
tonight we'll put all other things aside.
Get in this time and show me some affection
we're going for the pleasures in the night.
I want to love you, feel you, wrap myself around you.
I want to squeeze you, please you, I just can't get enough.
And if you move real slow I'll let it go.
I'm so excited, I just can't hide it.
I'm about to lose control and I think I like it.
I'm so excited, I just can't hide it.
And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I want you.
We shouldn't even think about tomorrow,
Sweet memories will last a long long time.
We'll have a good time don't you worry.
And if we're playing round boy, that's just fine.
Let's get excited, we just can't hide it.
I'm about to lose control and I think I like it.
I'm so excited and I just can't hide it.
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I want you, I want you.
I want to love you, feel you, wrap myself around you.
I want to squeeze you, please you, I just can't get enough
And if you move real slow I'll let it go.
I'm so excited, I just can't hide it.
I'm about to lose control and I think I like it.
I'm so excited, I just can't hide it.
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I want you.
As the music died down, the roar from the students got louder. Harry, Neville and Draco ran to the stage to help the ladies down and pulled them into a hug and a kiss. Harry broke the kiss and leaned in further to whisper to her. "We definitely made the right choice. That was the craziest thing I have ever seen. But you know what, it was also the greatest thing I have ever seen. You three were great." and he kissed her once again.
The song had made Harry as excited as Ginny. Yes, they were in the place they were meant to be.
A/N: I wish to thank the Pointer Sisters for providing tonight's entertainment. When I first heard this song, I fell in love with it. I hope you enjoyed it also. If you have never heard this song before, please go to youtube and listen to it. As always, Ollie the Keeper. Remember, I have million of them.