Abandoned Hero
Seventh year non-slash story. Harry Potter's life seems to be slowly falling apart. Can Hermione and Ron help him fix things?
Disclaimer: I do not own any of J.K Rowlings wonderful characters. Although quite frankly like every other person in the world with I did! I also do not owl the lyrics so the song Kick Start by Lisa Loeb
Not a slash story!
Chapter 2: The Right Decisions
"Relax Sirius, I'm sure he's on his way", Remus said the next morning.
"It's not like him to be late that's all", Sirius responded.
"Oh, yes it is", Remus laughed, "You apparently don't know the new Harry to well Sirius. I wouldn't be surprised if he never showed up"
"Albus, how long are you going to make us sit here instead of going and finding him?", Sirius asked frustrated.
"Remus is right, he probably has no intention of coming", Professor Dumbeldore agreed, "I'll send someone up to find him. Excuse me for one moment"
"What's going on Remus?", Sirius asked.
"What' s going on is that your godson is on the verge on not graduating with his classmates at the end of this year", Remus explained, "and he came quite close to getting into a fight with Ron Weasley in my class yesterday afternoon"
"Failing? But Harry's always got good grades! And Ron's his best friend, I'm sure they were just kidding around", Sirius suggested.
"I know what kidding around is, and I know what a fight is. And I think getting good grades requires both doing the work assigned and actually attending class on a regular basis", Remus said.
"Harry skips class?", Sirius asked.
"I talked to him yesterday, got something out of him I don't think he wants us to know. He thinks nobody cares what happens to him anymore. That he did what he was asked and now nothing matters", Remus explained.
"That's not true, he knows that's not true!", Sirius said forcefully.
"I sent someone to find Harry", Professor Dumbeldore said walking back in.
"Albus I thought once Voldemort was gone this would all be over", Sirius said angrily.
"So did I Sirius, none of us saw this coming or we would've….", Dumbeldore started.
"You would've what? Honestly haven't you screwed this kids life up enough yet Albus? He did what you asked when you asked of it. He defeated Voldemort for god's sake! So you tell me what is going on", Sirius yelled.
"Sirius this isn't anyone's fault", Remus said trying to calm his best friend down.
"Calm down? I know someone's to fault around here and I would like to know who!", Sirius continued to yell.
"Me", came a voice.
"Harry…no this isn't your fault", Sirius said looking towards him godson.
"It isn't Professor Dumbeldore's fault that I've really screwed up this time. You want to place blame where it should go place it on me! What you think he told me to skip class? Think he told me not to do any of my work? It was my choice not his", Harry stared at Sirius.
"I don't know what is going on in that head of yours Harry, but this isn't your fault. They asked to much of you at such a young age", Sirius tried to hug Harry.
Harry pulled away and said, "Face reality Sirius, I'm not needed anymore. You think he cares anymore? He doesn't have to, I'm just another student. You've all got what you wanted, now leave me alone and let me live my life how I want to!"
"Get out Harry", Remus finally said.
"Gladly", Harry yelled walking out.
"No, you come back here. He may be done talking to you but I'm not", Sirius said finally realizing what was going on.
"Well you know what? I don't feel like talking anymore", Harry said.
"Don't you dare talk to me that way", Sirius said grabbing Harry's wrist.
"Let go of me Sirius", Harry yelled.
"Were going home Harry", Sirius said angrily.
"Sirius, what are you doing?", Remus asked.
"What nobody else wants to do"
We need a kick-start
We need a quick solution
We need a next step
If were really going,
If were really going,
"I don't know what you think your doing, but I'm not staying here", Harry said as Sirius dragged him into the house.
"You'll stay here as long as I say you will", Sirius yelled.
"I'm 17 years old if you haven't noticed, I can do whatever I want", Harry said.
"Go to your room", Sirius finally said.
"Fine", Harry said running up the stairs.
I'm not five years old he can't tell me what to do, Harry thought to himself. This is your golden opportunity, all you have to do is get out of this house and you're free. Harry opened the patio door that led to his balcony. It almost seemed too easy, but then he was used to things being difficult. He climbed over the railing on the balcony when something startled him so much that he let go falling down to the ground landing on his arm. He cried out in pain as he saw the angry face of Sirius Black staring down at him, from the balcony.
"What did you think you were doing", Sirius asked furiously later that evening after being at the doctor's office all afternoon.
"Getting away from you", Harry snapped.
"You want to go back, find your own way. I thought it'd be enough punishment having that arm you broke heal the muggle way, you want to get kicked out of here while your at it? You don't have to throw the tough guy act for me Harry", Sirius glared at Harry.
Your not going to lose it in front of Sirius, Harry thought to himself over and over. He sat down in a chair and put his head in his arms.
"I'm sorry Harry, I lost my temper", Sirius knelt down next to him.
"No don't be sorry. I deserve everything I get", Harry finally looked up.
"Do you want to tell me what's going on?", Sirius asked.
"It all started with Ron and Hermione. Ever since they got together it's like I disappeared. I guess I've been having problems getting used to it. Then I thought everyone felt that way, that nobody needed me anymore. I really screwed up this time didn't I?", Harry sighed.
"Yeah, you really did. But it's nothing we can't help you fix", Sirius reminded him.
"I'm so far behind everyone", Harry admitted.
"Nothing we can't help you with", Sirius said.
"And Ron and Hermione hate me", Harry reminded himself.
"Hermione's understanding", Sirius told Harry.
"And Ron's stubborn, he's going to hate me forever. As is everyone else at Hogwarts", Harry replied.
"I admit you did yourself in pretty well, but you're a smart kid Harry I just wish I'd known this was happening sooner", Sirius sighed.
"I think Professor Lupin is pretty mad at me", Harry said.
"Me too, but I know him pretty well he never stays mad long", Sirius smiled at Harry, "Even though we talked about this you know I still have to punish you"
"I know, it's my fault I broke my arm", Harry muttered.
"Part mine, sorry about that", Sirius smiled.
"You can be pretty scary when your get mad you know?", Harry laughed.
"Yeah I've been told", Sirius laughed along, "I should probably get you back to school you know"
"Can't I stay here for the night?", Harry pleaded.
"I suppose, then tomorrow we'll both go back together okay?", Sirius asked.
"It's a deal, so what's for supper?", Harry asked.
"Well how does ordered out pizza sound?", Sirius smiled.
"Sounds perfect"
Trying so hard, to dig ourselves out
Cause were stuck and were scared and were thinking
Things have to change; it's the thoughts that don't count
Can't something be done?
Don't let this decision drag on
"I can't do it Sirius", Harry froze the next morning in front entrance of Hogwarts.
"How about you wait out here while I go talk to them?", Sirius suggested.
"Alright", Harry said.
"I'll come back for you okay? Just don't jump off anymore balconies okay?", Sirius joked.
"Ha ha Sirius", Harry said as the door shut.
"Well look who it is Hermione", Harry heard a voice.
"Ron be nice", Hermione elbowed him.
"Hermione after all this you can't possibly still be friends with him", Ron sighed, "he didn't even come to bed last night"
"I'm sure there was a reason. Right Harry?", Hermione asked.
"I went home", Harry said.
"Home? Why?", Hermione asked sitting next to him.
"I'd rather not talk about it", Harry said.
"Oh gosh Harry what happened to your arm?", Hermione said worried.
"I had a little accident", Harry told her.
"So have the nurse fix it", Ron said frustrated.
"I'm sorry you guys. I really messed up this time", Harry said putting his head on his knees.
Hermione placed her arm around him and said, "What happened Harry?"
"When you and Ron got together you forgot all about me. You know what it feels like when your two best friends forget about you?", Harry looked up.
"Harry we didn't realize…", Hermione started.
"Harry, we've gotta go now", Sirius said.
"I'm sorry", Harry whispered before he left.
"Yeah sure you are. I don't buy it Harry", Ron yelled.
"I...I…have to go", Harry said holding back tears.
"I forgive you Harry, and I'm sorry I let this get so far", Hermione suddenly said.
"Thanks Hermione, it means a lot to me", Harry said before closing the door behind him.
"Ron will come around", Sirius told Harry.
"I want to go home with you", Harry said fighting back tears, "I hate it here, I hate it"
"I wish you could Harry, I really do", Sirius said.
"Everyone's staring at me", Harry noticed.
"Are you ready to go in there?", Sirius asked.
We need a kick-start
We need a quick solution
We need a next step
If were really going, if were really going,
"More then I'll ever be", Harry muttered as they walked into Dumbeldore's office.
"Harry, good to see your back. Almost in one piece I see", Dumbeldore smiled, "and Sirius and Remus already told me what you told them so there's no need to you to repeat anything. But we do need to figure out how were going to get you caught back up with the other students"
"I'll help him"
"Miss. Granger?", Dumbeldore said surprised.
"I'm sorry for interrupting Professor, but I could tutor Harry. I've got the highest GPA in my year. I can do this Professor I can", Hermione explained.
"If Harry agrees then I shall placed my trust in you Miss. Granger", Dumbeldore smiled at her, "Harry what do you think?"
"I think it's a great idea", Harry said.
"Well that takes care of that problem then", Dumbeldore said, "I think that's all I really needed to talk to you about right now"
"Thank you sir, for giving me another chance", Harry smiled.
"Your welcome Harry"
"Why'd you do it Hermione?", Harry asked.
"I don't hold grudges Harry you know that", Hermione said.
"But everyone's going to hate you for being my friend", Harry reminded her.
"Then their not really my friends are they?", Hermione asked.
"What about Ron?", Harry frowned.
"Ron doesn't run my life, it isn't his decision who I decide to be friends with", Hermione explained.
"Thanks, for everything", Harry said.
"Being your friend is my choice, helping you is only part of my job", Hermione smiled, "So when would you like to start the tutoring?"
"The day after never?", Harry laughed.
"That my friend is not an option, but the day after yesterday? Now that is"
We need a kick-start
We need a quick solution
We need a next step
If were really going, if were really going
Let's go