Harry Potter and the Deathday Curse
Chapter 4 Hermione, Ron, meet James
A.N. Thanx to everyone who reviewed!!!!!! Chapter four was not one of my best chapters. I know that Sirius overreacted a lot, but I didn't have a long time to type and I wanted to get it done quickly. Don't worry, Sirius and Harry will make up soon. So will Harry and James (maybe). I sure hope that this chapter is a lot better than that other one.
J Malena J
"Oh, shoot," Harry said, looking at James (actually, he said something much worse, but I'm not typing that). James was about to turn toward Harry, but Harry rushed off before James could totally turn around.
He quickly found the book that he was looking for, before returning to the place Hermione was still sitting.
"Hermione, we have to go," Harry said quietly.
"Why?"
"Because he's here."
"Who?"
"Him."
"You-know-who's here-"
"Not that him, the other him."
"Who?"
"James," Harry said.
"Oh cool! I want to meet your dad-"
"Hermione!"
"But-"
"Come on!"
"Okay, okay, I'm coming." Hermione got up, handed Harry some of her books (she couldn't carry them all). They went to find Ron before going to pay for their things.
"Will this be it for the both of you?" The manager asked, ringing up the books.
"Yeah," Harry said, still looking out of the window anxiously. James had disappeared.
A few minutes later they were outside in the sunny alleyway. Harry kept looking over his shoulder to see if James was following.
"Harry, you're being paranoid," Hermione said. "Your dad probably left."
"Maybe…"
"I still don't know why you don't like him," Ron said. "Maybe if you explained what happened between you two I would."
"Ron, I'm not going into it," Harry snapped, looking over his shoulder again.
"Harry, stop being paranoid. Ron, stop badgering Harry." Hermione said. "Now, let's go get something to eat, I'm starving."
They walked into Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlor. A few witches and wizards were sitting at booths, but most of the customers were sitting outside in the sun.
They all sat down at a window booth and waited for Florean Fortescue to take their order.
Before Florean reached their table, someone else did.
That person tapped Harry on the shoulder. Harry looked up and found himself face to face with… James.
"We need to talk." James said.
"I don't want to talk right now," Harry said, pretending to be interested in the menu.
"Harry, we need to talk. Now!" James snapped. Hermione and Ron were looking at James in interest.
Harry, noticing Hermione and Ron gawking at his dad, introduced them.
"Hermione, Ron, meet James," Harry mumbled. James's mood changed immediately. He smiled and shook their hands.
"Harry, can you step outside for a moment?" James said. Harry rolled his eyes, but he got up anyway and walked outside, James following close behind.
When they got outside James turned toward Harry.
"I'm sorry Sirius went to you," James said. "I never told him to, I still can't believe th-"
"Fine. You're sorry. I'm sorry. We're all sorry," Harry said sardonically. "Now can I go back in there."
James arched one eyebrow.
"Jesus. You really do hate me don't you." James said, frowning at Harry. "I thought you were just blowing off some steam in that letter, but I didn't know what you actually hate me."
"I don't hate you," Harry said, feeling a little guilty. "It's just that I- er, I'm not ready to um…"
"You know what. Nevermind," James said, shaking his head angrily. "I know that you blame me for everything that happened over the last 16 years. End of story." James sighed.
"If you want to contact me, (like that will ever happen) I'll be at Remus's." Before Harry could say another word, James had Disapparated.
"You two have a fight?" Ron asked.
"Yeah," Harry said gloomily. "How'd you know?"
"We were watching through the window," Hermione said simply. "It looks like he's even more mad at you than you are at him."
"He is now," Harry said, sipping the milkshake that Ron and Hermione had ordered for him.
"Harry, you should apologize. I mean, I remember when you wished that your parents were alive, and now that one of them is, you turn away. Why, I remember in our 3rd year when you thought that you saw your father and it turned out to be you, and you were bummed and-"
"All right! All right!" Harry snapped, "I'll try and talk to him."
The three of them finished their milkshakes in silence. Then they paid for their food and left.
Harry was the first to say something.
"It's almost 5:30," Harry said, looking at his watch. "Your mom will be expecting us soon."
"Yeah," Ron said. "Well, we still have time to stop at Quality Quidditch Supplies."
"Good, I can use some of my gift certificate."
The store was as crowded as usual. Dean and Seamus were still in the store. They were admiring some Antique Quidditch Robes in the back of the store. While Harry, Ron, Seamus and Dean admired the Quidditch Robes from the 14th century, Hermione walked back out of the store and back to the Leaky Cauldron.
She put down her bags and looked around for the Weasleys. Her eyes fell on two people on the corner. She walked over.
"Hello Professor Lupin," She said.
"Why, hello Hermione, I haven't seen you for a while," Remus said cheerfully. "What are you doing here?"
"I'm here shopping with Ron and Harry," Hermione said. She saw Remus's eyes flicker to the person sitting across from him. Hermione glanced at the person, only to realize that it was James.
"Oh, I didn't know you had company. I'm sorry-"
"Don't worry about it," Remus said. "This is er… Jim-"
"It's all right Remus," James said, "We've met. Hermione, right?"
Hermione nodded.
"When did you two meet?" Remus asked, looking between the two of them.
"Just a few minutes ago, at Florean Fortescue's. Harry introduced us," There was a note of bitterness in his voice.
"Well, I have to go now," Hermoine said.
"Um, before you go, is it all right if I ask you something?" James said uncertainly.
"I-I guess," Hermione said.
"Does, er… does he miss me?"
"What?"
"Does he miss me? Harry?" Hermione stared at him for a moment. She didn't know what to say.
"Er… well, he did." Hermione said lamely. James nodded.
"Thank you. I hope to see you again soon," James said. Hermione smiled and then walked away. She found Ron, Harry, and the rest of the Weasleys waiting for her.
"Who were you talking to?" Ron asked.
"James." Harry looked up.
"He's here?" Harry asked.
"Yep, and if I were you I would apologize now. You might not get another chance soon."
"Oh, but-" Hermione looked at him sternly. Harry rolled his eyes.
"All right, all right. I'll go." Harry walked toward the table in the back, where James and Remus were sitting.
"Oh, hello Remus." Harry said. "I didn't know you were here. How good to see you. Ouch!"
Hermione, who had followed Harry over, poked him in the back.
Harry reluctantly turned to look at James. He was staring at the table.
"James. I- er, just want to say that I'm s-"
Suddenly there were screams coming from Diagon Alley. A wizard ran through the entrance to Diagon Alley.
"Death Eaters! There are Death Eaters here!" he yelled, panicking. "They're coming this way! Three people are already dead!"
A.N. Sorry about the cliffhanger. I'll try and get the fifth chapter up as soon as possible.
