Hey, guys, I am back with another Harry Potter chapter! In this chapter, we start to get seriously into the plot I have developed. This will story will now be set during Deathly Hallows but I own take. So please enjoy it.
Chapter 15: Can't Lose You Too.
Harry sat on his bed, staring down at the locket. He had the look of someone who had been defeated. It had been 2 days since Dumbledore had been murdered by Snape. Deep down he wanted to hunt Snape down but knew that Dumbledore would want him to focus on his main task, finding the last 4 Horcruxes to once and for all destroy Voldemort.
He didn't even know where to start to find the others if it wasn't for Dumbledore, he wouldn't even be holding the locket right now. He started to think of other objects that could be Horcruxes but was getting more frustrated. He looked at the locket in his hand and threw it against the wall, causing it to fall open and a piece of paper falling out. He stood up and walked towards the locket and picked up the piece of paper and unfolded it, he began to read.
"To the Dark Lord - I know I will be dead long before you read this, but I want you to know that it was I who discovered your secret. I have stolen the real Horcrux and intend to destroy it as soon as I can. I face death in the hope that when you meet your match, you will be mortal once more. - R.A.B"
.Harry's hand started to shake as he reread the letter over and over again. He was angry that he had a fake in his possession instead of the real thing. Another setback he thought. He sighed and looked at the clock on the wall in the boy's dorm room. It was 9 am and today was Dumbledore's funeral.
Harry didn't know if he could face all of those people, especially Ginny. He had been thinking long and hard about her after he received this mission from Dumbledore. He knew that in order to keep her safe, he would have to break up with her, he couldn't bare to lose her as well, he would have nothing left to fight for. She was his world and he really didn't want to live in a world where she was gone. It was going to be hard but it had to be done, no matter how broken it will make him feel.
Harry looked in the mirror, staring back at him was a tired boy of only 16, who had the weight of the entire wizard world on his shoulders, even the muggle world. He was wearing all black dress robes which he wore to Susan's funeral. With another sigh, he walked out of the dorm and met Ron, Hermione and Ginny in the common room.
Ginny looked at him and gave him a sad smile before she wrapped her arms around his neck and felt him do the same to her as well, both holding each other close for comfort.
"It's going to be okay, lets try give Professor Dumbledore the sendoff he deserves. " Ginny whispered softly to her boyfriend, after nodding his head, Harry took her hand and they walked out of the common room, Ron and Hermione, walking behind him.
They walked through the school slowly, passing by some students who were on their way to the funeral as well. All the students they passed gave them a soft smile and nodded their heads at the foursome walking past.
"I don't know if I can do this " Harry whispered to Ginny as they went out the front doors of Hogwarts.
"I know, love, I know. It is tough we all feel the same, its going to be weird next year without the headmaster.
Harry nodded his understanding and pulled her close as they made their way to the funeral and took their seats. Looking around Harry could see all of the students, teachers and the order gathered round and sitting down.
"Oh my darlings I wish this didn't have to happen " Mrs Weasley cried as she came up and hugged her children, Harry and Hermione.
"Where is Dad Mum?" Ron asked after releasing his mother.
"He can't make it, the ministry is all over the place right now. The death of such an important man for the light has sent the ministry to absolute chaos also he has been forced to stay. "
"Thats awful " Hermione exclaimed.
"How are you holding up dear?" Mrs Weasley whispered to Harry, she noticed he hadn't said anything.
"I'm just a bit in shock right now so I really don't know " Harry said honestly as Ginny lay her head on his shoulder.
"Well I will be sitting behind you all, if you need anything just ask. "
Remus stopped by next and gave all 4 of them a hug and whispered some words in Harry's ear.
"Be strong, Harry. Dumbledore wouldn't want you to beat yourself up. Death to him was the next great adventure. "
Harry nodded his head gently and looked to the front until it was time to start.
The person who was running the funeral happened to be Professor McGonagall. She had tears in her eyes as the coffin was levitated in holding the beloved Headmaster.
"Ladies and gentleman i thank you all for coming to celebrate the life of a wonderful man, wizard and friend. Albus Dumbledore was the best man i have ever known he never put himself first and he was always the beacon of light. He has been taken from us far too early, by people who do not know what it is like to love or be loved. These people thrive on the pain of others and take joy in death. They thought killing Albus would destroy us and win them the war. Yes it may be painful now, however, they will not win. Darkness will never beat the light. All of us gathered here today are part of something great, we are here because we all loved Albus in our own way. The death eaters will never know what that feels like, because they will never feel love. "
The professor took a breath as she wiped away some of her own tears, looking out at the crowd, people were openly sobbing.
"I would like to ask Harry Potter to come forward if you may, Albus loved you as if you were a grandson and would've liked you to say some words for him "
Harry took a breath trying to steady his breathing as his heart started to race. He stood up slowly, all eyes were on him. He bent down and kissed Ginny on her forehead softly before he made it to the front and stood at the podium.
"Uh hello i really don't know what to say but its an honour to be able to speak about our headmaster at his funeral. I have known this wonderful man since i was 11 years old. In all those years since we have had our good times, and some bad times. The bad doesn't matter because Professor Dumbledore was a great man, one of the best i have ever met. He has been a mentor and a great friend over the years and i can't believe he is now gone. Looking around here today, at all the people gathered here today, it just shows how much love Dumbledore has given and received. "
Harry looked at the casket and tried to hold his tears in, as he soon continued to speak.
"I would like to promise one thing to the headmaster and everyone else struck down by Voldemort. I promise that he will not win, and i promise that everyone will be able to live a free life after Voldemort is taken down. We will win this war, we will win it for people who have sadly left us. Albus Dumbledore, James and Lily Potter, Susan Bones, Sirius Black, and all those people who died in the first war, your death will not be in vain! "
Harry stepped away from the podium and went back to his seat, burying his head into Ginny's shoulder and letting his tears finally fall. Ginny wrapped her arms around her love and comforted him as best as she could as the coffin started being levitated into the tomb that was made for the Headmaster. Ginny listened as sobs became louder, a lot of people losing their composure.
Everyone watched as the casket was lowered into the tomb and the tomb closed on top of it. Professor McGonagall stood at the tomb and made a reef and placed it against the stone. Other wizards soon followed and each one paid their own respects.
"Hey can i talk to you somewhere private?" Harry whispered into Ginny's ear. the redhead nodded and they made their way to a secluded spot.
"Ginny" Harry started and she could see the pain look in his eyes.
"This year with you has been the best time of my life, i have never felt so much love before and i want you to know that i love you so much back, you are my world and that's why i really cant lose you too. Its too dangerous to be with me"
Ginny looked at Harry as tears started to form in her eyes, she knew what he was trying to do.
"I wont be coming back to Hogwarts next year, i have been left to do a job by Dumbledore, it is the only way to bring Voldemort down. I really cant let him get word that me and you are dating because he would use to get to me. I cant let that happen, if you die Ginny, i cant go forward, i cant live in a world without you, so i think its best if we don't see each other anymore"
Harry looked down at his feet as tears rolled down his cheeks, he was given up the only happiness he has truly had. He looked at Ginny and seen she was crying as well.
"Harry. " Ginny said softly. " I can't let you break up with me "
"But Gin, your safety is important to me "
Ginny held up her hand and he stopped talking.
"Harry, even if you break up with me i will still be in danger, Tom will still come after me because my family opposes him, don't forget that i have seen what he is like as well, i was possessed by the horrible man. "
Harry looked at her as he wiped some tears from her cheeks as she spoke.
"Harry if we broke up my world would be over as well because i wouldn't have you in it, me and you are meant to be and i don't care who knows or how dangerous it is, I love you Harry James Potter and i want to come with you, no matter where you go i will follow and so will Ron and Hermione, we are in this together love. "
"But Gin, your family will want you to be safe with them, you can't be travelling God knows where with me when a mad man like Voldemort is after me. I care to much about you to see you ever in danger because of me. "
Ginny put her hands on his cheeks and stared right into his green eyes.
"Harry i would rather spend the rest of my life with you, fighting Tom and eventually watch him be beaten by you. My whole world revolves around you and i really cant lose you either, i would rather be out there watching your back instead of being here at school being worried sick about what you are doing or if you are alive. Please Harry, let me come with you, you know we are both stronger together.
Harry sighed and stared at her intently, searching her eyes and finding nothing but love and passion. " I am so sorry for trying to end the best thing in my life. After all this is over, i am going to marry you, Ginny Weasley "
Ginny had tears roll down her cheek again before she pulled Harry into a deep kiss, pouring everything she had into it.
"I can't wait. " Ginny said softly and kissed him again.
3 days later, Harry, Ginny, Ron and Hermione was sitting alone in the common room, the rest of the school was either at lunch or getting packed to go home the next day. Ginny was sitting in Harry's lap as Harry went over what dumbledore left them to do.
"So who is this R.A.B person?" Hermione asked as she inspected the locket.
"Dunno " Harry said simply "Whoever they are they have either destroyed the real horcrux or have hidden it somewhere"
" I will do some research over the summer to try and figure it out. Are you going back to the Dursley's?" Hermione asked Harry.
"Yeah thank God its my last summer there, i turn 17 in a month or so, cant wait to get this trace off me. "
"are you coming Bill and Fleur's wedding?" Ron asked his best mate.
"He better, i want to show my gorgeous boyfriend off " Ginny said causing Harry to blush.
"Yeah i will come" Harry grinned and kissed Ginny on the lips softly.
The next day, the friends all got on the hogwarts express and found an empty compartment. Ginny seated herself in Harry's lap as he and Ron began a game of chess. Soon they were joined by Neville and Luna for the rest of the journey home. A few hours later, they reached Kings Cross Station and got off the train.
"My dearies! " Yelled Mrs Weasley hugging them all tightly before releasing them.
"Harry can i get a second with you?" Ginny whispered. Harry nodded and they both walked to the side out of earshot.
"I am going to miss you so much for the next couple weeks, i will work on trying to find who this R.A.B is as well"
Harry smiled and kissed Ginny softly and embracing her.
"Thank you, honey. It wont be long before we see each other again. "
Ginny smiled at her boyfriend and kept her arms around his neck before the made their way through the barrier hand in hand. As the muggle part of the station came into view, Harry gave his girlfriend another kiss only to be interrupted by a familiar yell.
"BOY get your hands off that freak now and let's get going!" His Uncle Vernon yelled.
Harry just sighed but didn't do what his uncle said, instead he walked over to them with his arm wrapped around Ginny.
"Hi,uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia and Dudley" His rather large cousin raked his eyes over Ginny.
"How did this freak manage to get a girl to even touch him"
Ginny stared at Dudley, her eyes blazing with anger as she got in his face.
"Don't you dare call my boyfriend a bloody freak! You piece of scum! I know how you lot treat him and it will stop or else you might get another visit from my twin brothers, wouldn't want that now would you Dudley?"
Aunt Petunia stepped in front of Ginny and tried to intimidate her but it didn't work.
"How dare you talk to my Dudders like that, you freak. What do you mean how we treat him! " She pointed her bony finger at Harry. " We gave him shelter and food out of the goodness of our hearts! "
"Oh really? is that why he slept in a cupboard for most of his life so far? Is that why he only gets scraps of food and shows up at my house every summer looking sick! "Ginny screamed as people started to watch.
"Now listen here,Missy! "Uncle Vernon yelled in Ginny's face, she could smell the foul stench from it.
"You freaks don't get to tell us what to do, you can't do anything with those silly sticks of yours either, you'll get kicked out of that freak school of yours. So say one more word to me missy and you won't like what happens next. "
Harry stepped in front of Ginny now and stared down his uncle.
"You will not lay one finger on her or call my girlfriend any more names, i am sick of it! When i turn 17 in a month i will be sure to show you what i can do with that silly stick. So i propose a deal. You stay out of my way this summer and i won't have to show you any spells at the end of July! "
Uncle Vernon was about to retort but saw the look in Harry's eye and stopped himself.
"Fine let us go now! Quickly!" The Dursley's started to walk away leaving Harry and Ginny.
"I will see you soon love " Ginny kissed Harry softly and went back to find her own family.
There you have Chapter 15! I hope you enjoyed it! This story will be getting a lot more interesting soon and i cant wait to show you all the plans i have! Have a nice day everyone!