*~*5 min later*~*

We heard, "Albus the Weasleys are here." I said, "Please let me see them. I would like to break the news to them." Dumbledore said, "All right I will sit here with you." I smiled and then a family of eight came in. I said, "Please be seated. My name is Akiko. There is no need for you to know my last name. You all have been brought here because of Ron. Ron was my best friend. Voldermort attacked us here. Voldermort attacked me and Ron stood by and he tried to defend me. But Voldermort killed him. I am very sorry that this happened especially to Ron. I was too weak to protect him. I am sorry." I looked down at the bed. I heard, "Oh my brother, you killed my brother. You bitch! I hate you." I began to weep. I heard, "Ginny, Ron died protecting her. He obviously felt that she was needed. Akiko you must have been rather special to him. I think that we owe you an apology." I looked up and I saw that the eldest weasley women. She smiled at me through her tears. I said, "Please forgive me. I am sorry that you had to loose your son. I was too weak to protect him. Even Harry Potter blames me." I heard the twins begin to cry. Ginny lashed out and slapped me. I felt my cheek in pain. She said, "He was the only one of my brother's that I talked to. And you little tramp killed him." I got out of bed and I bowed low and I ran. I heard, "Akiko come back! You are not well!" I continued to run.

*~*Dungoens of Hogwarts*~*

I sat in the dark and drafty hall of the Dungeons. I just wept. I heard, 'Akiko I am still here for you. Don't worry Harry will get over his snit, and so will my family. Akiko you were my best friend. I was glad to protect you.' I looked up and I saw a transparent Ron. I asked, "Why does everyone hate me for what you did? I keep telling people that I yelled for you to get away but no one believes me. The think that I killed you just for fun. But Ron I would never do that to you. I miss you so much." The ghost of Ron said, 'Don't blame yourself. I did it for you. Had it been Ginny I would have done it over and over again. I don't regret doing it. You are and will always be my best friend. Just rest, you have been through a lot. I will protect you while you sleep.' I smiled sadly and I closed my eyes and I fell asleep.

*~*Harry's POV: Gryffindor Tower*~*

I sat on my bed and I cried. I knew that Ron was gone. He was the first friend that I ever had. I knew that Akiko didn't kill him. I thought, 'Why did I hurt her? I hurt her now she'll never trust me again. What did Snape mean when he said that I would never hurt his goddaughter again?' I heard, 'Harry you are stupid for hurting Akiko. She is all alone now. You never looked at her emotions. When she would smile it would be a fake smile. I was the only one to ever find out about her turmoil. She was in so much pain. Harry I wanted her to live so I protected her.' I said, "Ron, why was she so sad?" I heard, 'That isn't my place to say. Akiko is very wise and she is very fragile. When you beat her up you butchered her soul, and her heart.' I said, "I didn't mean to. It was like an evil force took over my body and did it to her. I couldn't help it. I do love her." I heard, 'You must tell her that...' I said, "Ron I miss you." I just cried.

*~*Snape's POV*~*

I sat in the teacher's lounge. I thought to what my niece said. I saw the devastation in her eyes. I could feel the breaking of her heart. I never felt a flood of emotions. I knew that Akiko was in pain, not only physical but also emotional. That was the only friend she had and Ron saved her life, and sacrificed his. I thought, 'Thank you Ron. You are so noble. Thank you for saving my goddaughter.' I heard, 'It was my pleasure. Be good to her. Teach her all that you know. She needs your guidance. She is much more powerful than you know.' I nodded in agreement. I heard, "Serevus have you seen Miss Black?" I looked up and I saw a frantic Flitwick. I said, "No why? What has happened?" He said, "Well apparently Ginny Weasley smacked her and she ran. Dumbledore has dispatched all of the staff to find her. If she is Voldermort's new target she is in trouble." I looked frantic. I said, "I will look down here and you look the next floor up." He nodded and left. I got up and I began my search.

*~*2hours later: Snape's POV*~*

I turned the corner and I heard, "No Ron run away...Please...I beg of you." I held my torch and I saw that Akiko was lying on the floor sleeping. Although she was having a nightmare. I put the torch in a holder and I knelt down. I saw all of the bruises and cuts on her body. I heard, 'She's dreaming about me. Professor Snape Take her to your room. She is very cold and I think that she is suffering from a fever.' I looked up and I saw that ghost of Ron Weasley. I nodded and I picked her up and I said, "Thank you Ron for watching and protect my goddaughter." The ghost smiled and said, 'Like I said before take care of her and teach her all that you know. The other professors would also like to teach her. She is very smart and has many hidden powers. Good luck. If you should ever need me I'll be around. Just call out my name and I'll be there.' I nodded and I took her to my room.



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