Harry sat down on the bright green grass next to the lake. It was early April, and all of the trees and shrubs and flowers were in bloom. Their beautiful smell wafted over the lake, leaving peace and tranquility in it's way. Harry saw the giant squid pull a huge tentacle out of the water. It splashed around for a bit, then went back into the water below. Harry breathed out and thought, this is so peaceful.... if only my life was as peaceful as i feel today.....
His life isn't going as well as he planned. Cedric Diggory died last year, and the guilt of his death was still on his shoulders, holding him down away from the happiness of Hogwarts. Cedric was Cho Chang's boyfriend, and Harry has had a crush on her for more than two years. Cho is still suffering the loss of Cedric. It pains Harry every time he walks past Cho.... knowing that his chances with her soon are very slim. Hermione has a new love with Viktor Krum, or that's what it seems, and Harry knows that Ron is jealous. Viktor Krum has come to be an assistant flying coach at Hogwarts, probably to get closer to Hermione. Meanwhile, Fleur Delacour, a French witch, came to teach as an assistant Transfiguration teacher, so she is around, too. She is Ron's crush. Or so he says. Hermione seems very jealous of Fleur. Harry sees the jealousy and can se right through all of the fake smiles. Harry sees Ron scowling at Viktor when his back is turned, and Hermione scowls at Ron
when he talks about Fleur. It's a mess that Harry wants to stay out of, but he's caught in the middle.
Hogwarts isn't the same since Cedric died. Everyone is more content than ever before. No laughter is going on, no detentions were handed out. Even Filch, who hated noises and such, seemed sad that he had nothing to do because everyone was being so good.
"Harry...oh Haaarrry!!" called Hermione. Ron was right behind her as they ran down to the lake.
"Is it time to go back up?" asked Harry.
"Yeah, Harry!" exclaimed Ron." You've been put here for over three hours!"
Harry looked shocked. "Really that long? That means I missed Herbology. Whoops.... what was it about?"
"Something to do with Pickling Plants..... who cares..... really boring anyway," said Ron.
"Sorry I was out so long," aplogized Harry. "It's so peaceful and calm.... something I haven't encountered in a while." Harry pulled himself up and started to walk with Hermione and Ron back towards the castle.
It was nightfall already, and many were asleep. No one has signed up for any after class activities, so many are asleep by 8 O' Clock. The castle seemed dark and depressing.... he and his friends were walking throught the last corridor Cedric ever walked through. Harry was so full of misery that moment that he fell to his knees. Hermione and Ron looked at him funny, their eyes full of concern. Harry wanted to cry. He wanted to run away until all of his misery left him forever. He wanted... he wanted.... something more. What, though?
Harry was ready to cry when he heard a voice. Run, Run, I say! Taylor, I know where to go... it's very important.... Voldemort has no chance to get you....
Harry jumped up. "Who was whispering?" he asked, looking around for the hidden voice. It sounded sad, scared..... almost like a forbidden story that want's to be heard but no one will let it.
"What voice?" said Ron, looking puzzled.
"Oh, no! I hope it isn't the basilisk that nearly killed us last time," whimpered Hermione.
"No, no..." said Harry, "it was too, er... soft for to be the king of serpants. It was more like.... like....."
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A/N: Who did it sound like? Wanna know the rest? Read and Review about what it was like, then I'll put the rest up on the next chapter, ok? :-)
