Everyone was laughing and cracking jokes about one another. But as for Harry, he was still thinking about the pendant. The memories were flushing and stirring within his head and he couldn't grab the right one to answer his question. Harry felt bad for a moment until he realized he had captured it on a picture. Harry excused himself for a moment as he went straight to the Gryffindor common room. He rushed upstairs and opened his trunk. Harry pulled out his family photo album and opened the cover. He took out a muggle Polaroid and examined it carefully. The picture had Gin, Tiny, and himself holding up each of his hands. Harry flipped the photo and read the back. It said;
Hey Harry,
Likey the picture? I hope you do! Remember our promise, if you still don't know what to do after school ends, we'll be there to give you a 101 on life living! Just remember, if your not sure what you want to be just wear the pendant we gave you on diploma day. Have a good year Harry!
From,
Gin and Tiny
Harry was astounded, how could he forget something so important as that. Harry lay down on his bed and remembered what had happened that year. Harry closed his eyes and started to hear voices…
"Now remember Harry, just like if you were skating." Gin said
"Skating…" Harry said, "I know what it is, I just never done it before."
"You'll do just fine! Trust me!" Tiny said
"Okay! Then for sure, I'm going to help Gryffindor win!" Harry said
"Just back and forth, side to side. Make some streaks in the sky." Gin said
"I can do it." Harry said
"That's the way!" Tiny said
"Harry you're a natural!" Gin said
"You'll win the cup for sure!" Tiny said
"Thanks guys… I'm mean gals?" Harry said
"Don't worry, we get that a lot." Tiny said
"Remember to keep your knees bent…
The memory trailed off. Harry had remembered what happened that year. Gin gave him amazing flying skates for the Quidditch games. Harry was still seeker that year and Ron was admitted into keeper. That year was great in many ways. So many things were going on that year; The Yule ball, Triwizard tournament, and a Qudditch season. Harry wasn't apart of the tournament that year, "Thank heavens" Harry thought. But during all that, Harry still wasn't thinking about the future, but now there was a future, a fork in the road. Harry remembered that there was a way to leave without any regret. He just had to wear his pendant.
"Just wear my pendant…" Harry thought.
"My pendant… my pendant…"
Harry wasn't so sure he should wear his pendant. He would make an upset in front of everyone but what's an upset if Harry could just get away from this school and find himself.
"I'm left with a choice… In one, I can be a follower, another I can be a leader…" Harry thought, "But another, I can be a loner…"
Harry got up and packed his album away. He locked the trunk and made his way slowly down the stairs. Harry was still wondering on what to do.
"Loner… loser… leader…" Harry was still wondering, "Leader sounds great, but so much work. Loner is okay, no one needs to worry about you. Loser is just dumb."
Harry was confused yet hopeful for a better life than now. Harry stamped his foot down hard on the stone floor of the common room. He didn't realize he had been pacing back and forth in the common room. No one was there and the air was warm with thought.
"Its time to live it up, I'm going over the fantasies of magic." Harry said, "Time to take life into my hands."
Harry could feel the life growing within him. The warmth is what he was craving for a long time. Harry thought about being an auror and being on the move. He wanted the move. Harry knew he could experience more and do more on the move. He wanted to see far off lands and hidden secrets or the witching and muggle world. Harry wanted to travel, he wanted more than a life of work and duty. What was it up to him to look after muggles like a nanny, Harry stopped and realized he just sounded like Draco. Harry shook his head and thought, "Nah! I like muggles." Harry began to think and dream more ideas of wonder, he remembered reading about lost treasures and sunken ships, gold mines, deserts, and the pyramids. Harry wanted so much to be an explorer. It was something he could really relate too.
"Best luck in the world, tons of money left in the bank, and mindful thinking, that's the path I chose." Harry said as he walked out with a brand new bag. Harry was actually smiling out of joy and walking with no slouch. He head was high and looking straight forward.