Tossing and turning I finally sit up on my bed. I cannot sleep. I grab my wand and turn on the lights in my room. Ughhhh, I hate that I cannot stop thinking. Why can't I go to sleep? Why can't I stop thinking about him?
How dare he? How dare he come to dinner? How dare he act like nothing happened between us? How dare he have the nerve to come in and look better than when I last saw him? His hair was still crazy messy, but it was styled in a more sophisticated manner. His clothes looked expensive and the way he held himself was more refined and elegant. He looked more mature. He looked more…. ummmmm… what was the word? Umm dreamy? Manly? Older? Dear, I think you're missing the point! Which is that you still have feelings for him, you still love him, so stop lying to yourself.
Tired of going back and forth with the voice inside my head I kicked off the sheets and stood up.
Ughhh it was bloody cold. I looked down and realized I only had blue shorts and a red 'Weasley' Gryffindor quidditch jersey, so of course I would be cold.
I grabbed my wand and lit my path. I exited my room into the hallway leading to the shared living room of Vienne Clark and me. Vienne was one of the staring chasers of the Holy head Harpies, she was the one girl on the team I was closest to. She went to Hogwarts but was two years ahead of me in Ravenclaw. She did not talk much but was one of the smartest people I have ever met. Vienne was a semi tall blonde with a curvy body and long straight blonde hair and blue eyes. She was gorgeous and had a strange sense of humor.
Vienna was sleeping as all the light were off and the fireplace was turned off. I was careful not to make any noise as I tiptoed into the kitchen. I passed the fireplace and considered turning it on so I could fire call Hermione but decided against. I instead headed to the kitchen to find a potion to make me sleep.
At least tomorrow I will see Laurenzo, who should be back from visiting his family in Paris. I guess the England International Quidditch team had more free time before the season. He had two days off and decided to visit his parents. I have practice 6 days a week and on top of that I have to make time to work out to stay in top shape. When Laurenzo comes back this feeling in my stomach should be gone. Should be? Laurenzo and I are happy so why do I have this feeling of uneasy. Really happy…. More like comfortable. I continued to ignore the voice in my head.
Now that I think about it, I haven't talked to Laurenzo today. I must have forgot to. I mean I was busy; I went to eat at the Burrow. But still I could of fire called him. I mean maybe I should be so hard on myself because he could of fire called me too.
I opened the cabinet and took out the sleeping potion and was very careful to only take one droplet. I headed back into my room thinking when I wake up again Harry will be out of my mind. emDear, that is not how it works. /emI ignored the voice in my head and headed off to sleep.
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WEASLEY QUIDDITCH STAR TAKING OVER ENGLAND! HARPIES WIN SCRIMAGE! WEASLEY SEEN WITH LAURENZO!
Ginny Weasley, 20, Chaser for the Holy head Harpies, war hero and sister to war hero Auror Ronald Weasley is England's favorite chaser. She outdid herself at last Saturday's scrimmage. She single- handedly scored 120 points during the match. It is truly impressive to see so much potential in someone so young. She was the youngest starting chaser for the Holy Head Harpies at only 18. In the stands among the exclusive crowd who viewed the scrimmage was none other than England's very own Laurenzo. Rumors are flying around that she will be asked in the upcoming months to play for England's very own International Quidditch team. The team which her boyfriend of six months, (pictured above) Laurenzo,23, plays for and maybe he will put in a good word for her. They were caught snogging after her match as anyone could see and they looked very happy. But we here at the Prophet must wonder what will change with her ex-boyfriend Harry Potter, the Chosen One, the Boy Who Lived, England's favorite Auror, being back. He was first sighted Saturday afternoon (pictured below was a picture of Harry looking perfect) in Diagon Alley. They were quiet a pair, always around each other sighted in public. Before he moved, we, all of England was expecting for how to propose. We, along with all the Wizarding World will be watching to see how this evolves. What will happen? Will Ginny leave Laurenzo for Harry? Or has Harry returned with his own lover? Why has our beloved Harry returned?
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I appeared in the lobby of the Ministry of Magic to find it packed and hectic. I needed to talk to Robards about the Aurors connecting a floo directly into headquarters because this was going to get annoying.
I take one step in the directing of the gate and I am almost blinded by flashes. I look to my right and see a line of reporters snapping photographs of me. Everyone around me turns and looks at me. Some looked mad and annoyed, don't they know I didn't call the press. Some are looking at me with glee.
'Harry!' 'Potter nice to see you!' Harry Potter!' 'Look that him!' 'He's back and now I can sleep better at night'
Why were there so many people at the ministry? Didn't anyone bloody sleep? It was only 7am and I got this morning at 6 am from the scouting mission. I only had time to shower and eat a quick breakfast before coming to the Ministry.
I ignored everyone and walked through the open path that appeared before me as everyone moved to the side to let me through. This time I did not stop at the gate as the secretaries let me through, 'good morning Harry'.
I entered the elevator in full silence as wizards just moved out of my way and looked at me as if I were a ghost who had come back from the dead. Why were these people acting so strange? I have only been gone two years and not twenty?
My answers were soon answered when I arrived at the Auror office when I saw the Daily Prophet. I saw the headline and then read the article. I was glad no one was around to see my reaction. I tried as best I could to control my face in case someone approached.
I knew Ginny had a boyfriend. I left England but I still kept up with Quidditch. The Harpies were my favorite team and I had even attended some games in disguise just to watch her play. I knew who Laurenzo was and I thought he was pretty good even though deep down I thought I was better. Jealous much? Was he actually better than me?
"But there was a sinking feeling in my stomach along with an uncontrollable green eye monster full of anger welling in my stomach as I saw the image of Ginny and him, Laurenzo snogging. Before I came back, I told myself I would let her live her life, that I could coexist, that I was over her. I missed her and England, but I forced myself to lock that part of me up. I had to leave. I didn't protest it when I was told. I should of because then she wouldn't be kissing someone else. I would of came back sooner but I did not think I could handle her being around her, so instead I focused on work. But now here she was everywhere I looked, and she looked happy and amazing. At dinner she wouldn't even look at me, did she really not care about me at all? Had she forgotten me? Was she really happy with Laurenzo? Did she love him?
I impulsively set the Daily prophet on fire and then I proceeded to take a deep breath and entered the Auror department. I saw that two wizards were across the room from me looked up. Had they seen me light the Daily Prophet on fire? I didn't care if they saw me light the Daily Prophet on fire.
Robards must have been looking out his door's office because the minute I stepped into the Auror's office he came out and approached me. He eagerly shook my hand and said, 'Harry Potter how I have missed you! I hope this means you've had a pleasant trip back and are here to talk to me about the mission and maybe taking the promotion?' The receptionist around me tilted her head up only a fraction of an inch and I knew her interest had peaked.
'I did come for that and maybe we should talk about it in your office,' I told him as I started walking to his office.
'The mission was relatively a success. We scoured all of England and Donald discovered that the dark magic was actually outside England's quidditch training field instead of that abandoned house we first thought. So, it is quidditch related. We all went home around 6am, so I don't expect anyone in until 10am maybe if we are lucky', I explained once we were in his office and had set the locking and silencing charm.
'So, you should be at home sleeping Potter,' he said and then asked from across his desk, 'what do you suggest?'
'I rather work than be at home thinking about work. Anyways sir, I would suggest we monitor all the Quidditch stadiums around especially during practices and games for any suspicious activity. We interview all the players, coaches, and staff especially with the season around the corner and England will be picking it's team soon,' I suggested. England will be picking its players for the international Quidditch team soon, so all this extra security will not be seen out of the ordinary.
'I completely agree, and you will of course be leading this, so you should prepare and decide who goes to interview the teams. Good job Potter.' he said. 'Now, your new position as deputy of the Auror Department will be tedious. You will be placed as head of England's team. You will be going on more missions than before. You will be asked to consult on more cases. You will be basically and essentially be in charge. I am from this day forward a figure head. I am here to train you and support you, so when the time comes you can take over the department,' he explained as I looked at him with shock and surprise
'Sir, why me? And why now?' I asked stuttering.
'Potter I am getting tired of always constant vigilance. I will soon want to spend time with my wife, we are both getting old. I would love to be carefree for once. I have fought in two wars and I am tired. Me and Kingsley agree there is no one more perfect for the job. We have complete faith in you,' he said and put up a hand when I was going to protest.
I was left speechless. Me be Head of the Auror department? I was too young. Right? It has never been done. I had only been in the Auror department for four years.
'I am too young? I have only been on the team for four years. There must be better qualified people,' I responded, and he shook his head.
'Potter there is no one who can do what you do. No one can lead like you. No one commands respect like you. You have earned this. I am sure you will do an amazing job. And don't forget I'm here to help you. From now on you will go to all my meetings with me and you will have one on one meetings with me two a week,' he stated leaving no room for argument. 'Your new office will be right next to mines and your level of clearance has been updated over night to level ten. If you need anything else right now let me know,' he said, and I took that as my cue to exit. I exited the office with a yes sir.
I headed to my office right next door and entered my huge office to start planning for the teams on this next part of the mission. My office was huge. It had its own loo and a huge oak mahogany desk in the middle with a matching chair where I could look back and see a beautiful fake sunny day out the huge windows. There were beautiful rugs in the middle over the hardwood floors and a cabinet and stand against the wall. I magicked a huge erase board and got to work knowing this will take most of the morning.
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"Ughhhh, of course the daily prophet would make the Harpies winning our scrimmage into a love triangle I thought as I read the front page. There was nothing going on with Harry and nothing will happen. I had not even known he was back at the time of the scrimmage.
I put the paper down and finished getting ready for practice. I had on my spandex shorts and top, and my hair was in a tight ponytail when Vienne walked into the kitchen. Vienne had makeup along with a matching outfit to mine. She took one look at me and said, 'do you want to talk about it?'
Truth fully I did know what she was talking about and no, I did not want to talk about it. 'What do you mean?' I asked acting dumb and avoiding the subject.
'You know what I mean. Harry is back. Harry your ex-boyfriend,' she said crossing her arms and leaning against the table, while staring me down.
'It is nothing,' I answered her.
'Ginny please. You loved him or still do?' she asked but it was more of a statement looking at me whimsically.
'No that is in the past,' I answered trying to sound convincingly when in truth I did not really know. I had locked my feelings for him and shoved them to some distant part of me when I started dating Laurenzo. 'He left me,' I added.
'Ginny, he did not leave you,' she said, and I shot her a look. 'Well maybe he did, but I'm sure you would have worked it out. It was work related. Could he have really said no to his boss? Say no to the Minister of Magic?' She was saying stuff that would have made sense at the time, but I still felt abandoned.
He choose to leave England, me, and the family. emHow do you know? You heard part of the story then yelled at him to leave and never come back. You didn't even try to work it out. I ignored that voice in my head. 'Are you sure you don't feel anything for him? Now that he is back is the time to ask him why he choose to go or maybe you could work it out. Because you need to figure this out sooner than later, if you don't you will be confused and I have seen these turn ugly,' she said putting her long locks in a tight bun
Together we headed to practice. Practice will clear my head.
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HARRY POTTER NEW HEAD OF AUROR DEPARTMENT
Today at 7am England's favorite Auror, Harry Potter, 21, was seen entering the Ministry alone (pictured above in a black Auror uniform). He has only been in London less than a week and already causing stares everywhere he goes. But why has our handsome hero returned? Rumor has it that he is to be the next Head of the Auror Department. He has been recalled back to England to be Deputy Head of the Auror Department. He is to be Robards, Head of Auror Department, second in command. In other words, has the Ministry picked it next Head of the Auror Department? And is Robarts retiring? Is this true or is this just a crazy rumor? And how does Ginny Weasley, 20, the star chaser of the Holy Head Harpies, feel about this? Here at the Prophet, we will keep you updated.
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Ron burst into Harry's office without knocking in typical Ron fashion and still managed not to break Harry's concentration. Harry was so immersed in his planning that he hardly noticed his door opened. He had finished breaking all the Auror's into teams to go to all the teams in Ireland and England to investigate.
'Oi, mate,' said Ron standing next to Harry.
Harry snapped up and looked at Ron as if for the first time noticing he was in the room. 'Hi Ron,' he said barely looking at Ron.
'Mate have you see the Prophet?' he asked showing Harry the new article. Harry read the article and looked at Ron in surprise. How had anyone found out? It had just happened a couple hours ago. Why would the Prophet print a new paper for this? It wasn't anything that important.
'Mate your famous blokes will always be paying attention. Who care but congratulations. So, did you get any food yet? I'm starving,' he said looking around.
Harry chuckled and waved his wand and a platter of snacks showed up on his table. Ron sat in one of the comfy chairs around the table and started eating the snacks. Harry's new job came with unlimited tea and snacks and Ron was planning on taking advantage of it. 'Mate from now on I am coming in here to eat when I am hungry.'
'So how do you feel being here?' he asked with his mouth full.
'I have missed you and Hermione. I am so happy for you guys,' Harry said.
'We have missed you; you must come have lunch with us,' responded Ron still stuffing his mouth.
'If we even have time,' said Harry gesturing to the board behind him.
'What is this mate?' asked Ron for the first time looking at the easel board.
'I will explain during an emergency meeting,' said Harry.
'What meeting? We have an emergency meeting?' asked Ron looking confused and lost.
'I am going to call one so we can divide and investigate each of these teams,' said Harry pulling out his wand and waving it as a huge Patronus of a stag emerged and broke into a dozen or so more pieces and quickly left the room.