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Chapter 7. When You Tickle A Pear
On my journey through life I would rather walk alone, than to walk with anyone but you. Colleen Steurer
" Hey Harry did you hear, the first Hogsmeade trip is going to be after next Saturdays Quidditch match! " Hermione beamed with excitement, " Now I can finally get the new volume of 101 Ways to Make You a Better Witch: Then You Already Are "
" Umm that's great Hermione " Harry pushed a few of his eggs around with his fork and then looked over to Lavendar and Parvati who were whispering intently.
' Probably plotting who they can play matchmaker with next' he thought.
" Harry are you ok? You don't look yourself this morning. " she picked up her glass of pumpkin juice and took a quick sip.
" Yea Im fine, bad night sleep. " he placed his fork down and grabbed a warm roll instead.
Hermiones eyes grew wide and she leaned into the table " Your not having nightmares again...are you?" her face showed much concern and Harry smiled.
" No Hermione nothing like that, Im just having strange dreams..."
" Like what?"
There was a loud bang at the back of the hall that snapped the two out of the conversation. Harry could see Ron standing in front of Krista and it sounded like she was yelling.
' He finally gets something good and he has to go screw it up '
Harry shook his head but then noticed that Krista was not screaming at Ron, Malfoy was standing about 5 feet away smirking. Madam Hooch had made her way over to the area and when Krista shook her head they all departed and headed for their tables.
" What was that all about? " Hermione questioned as Ron and Krista took their seats.
" Nothing really, " Krista grabbed an orange and began peeling it slowly, " he called me a dirty Mudblood so I called him dendropheliac...he didn't know what it meant so he got mad." Krista bit into the orange as Hermione and Harry burst into a fit of laughter.
Ron looked at them as though they all had three heads, ' Why are they laughing, I didn't know what it meant either. ' " What, may I ask, is a dendropheliac? " he raised his eyebrows and looked at Harry who had muffled his laughter with his hand.
" Someone who has sex with trees " Krista said nonchalantly, still peeling the orange in her hand.
Ron's mouth fell open into a large OH and he looked away quickly before turning red. There was mostly silence as they continued eating breakfast, still giggling about the whole Malfoy incident.
" Post's here " Neville called from the other end of the table, and when Harry looked up he could see Hedwig carrying parchment. He flew around the room for a bit, showing off with a few loops and then he dropped the letter into Harry's lap and flew off to the owlry. It had been awhile since he had received any kind of letter, but he knew right away who it was from.
Dear Harry,
Im writing this letter to you because my animal instincts tell me that something is wrong. Ive had this feeling before and it was right about the time your parents had past. Please, do not hold any information from me. It is better to be safe than sorry. If you feel danger is near, owl me right away, and then inform Dumbledore. I have already owled him with my concerns. Please take care and owl me back when you receive this.
Sirius
Harry folded the letter quickly and shoved into his pocket. His hands had become cold and he was shaking.
' If Sirius is having concerns, then maybe my dream did mean something ' he looked at Ron and Hermione who were now giving him questioned looks. Krista was still eating her orange and had not looked up since the dendropheliac escapade.
" Harry is everything alright?" Ron put down his glass
" Everythings fine" he stood up and looked up at Dumbledore. He was busy talking with McGonagall but after a moment of Harry's staring he looked up and nodded. Harry excused himself and ran off towards the owlry.
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" Whats been bugging Harry, Ron? " Hermione began as she watched Harry leave the great hall.
" I don't know, he's been acting really funny lately, to be honest I think his nightmares are coming back, he wont admit it though" he gave Hermione a serious look and before he could continue Hermione was running after Harry.
It didn't take her long to find him, she knew he would be sending Sirius a letter and that's exactly where she found him, in the owlry. He was attaching a letter to Hedwigs leg as she approached him. The pain in his eyes was noticeable and she could see his back rise and fall with heavy breath. She wanted to rush to him, embrace him and promise everything would be ok, but she couldn't do that. Instead she stopped behind him and rested her hand on his shoulder. He jumped a bit, startled that someone was with him, but when he turned to see her face he smiled.
" Why did you follow me? " he asked her, turning to watch Hedwig go.
" Harry, I was worried about you." She let tear fall from her face, " ever since that night where Krista was confronted by that....thing, everything's been strange. "
He turned away from her and breathed in deep. " Hermione, don't let my problems get to you, they shouldn't matter. " his voice was stern and serious but inside he wanted to scream out that he needed her.
" I can't do that Harry, everything you do concerns me. If anything ever happened to you..." her voice trailed off and she caught a cry that had formed in the back of her throat.
There was an awkward silence, Harry's back was facing her and she could sense the tension that was filling the room. She stepped closer to him, waiting for some kind of answer, some kind of reaction and then he was grabbing her shoulders. His eyes were penetrating deep into her heart and before she could say anything he was kissing her hard. Her body became limp as he held her close. She had been waiting for this moment for the past four years. His lips were soft to hers and she could smell the clean scent of morning soap still fresh on his body. She felt his hands move up to her shoulders and then he was pushing her away. She stepped back, unsure of what just happened, but the look in Harry's eyes, were she needed. His face was torn with emotion and she could see the look of confusion on his face.
" Harry? What's wrong, why did you stop?" she inched closer to him and he stepped further away.
" Hermione we cant do this....its not right "
" What do you mean its not right.....it sure as hell felt right " her breathing had become heavy and she could see in his face deep regret.
" Hermione I cant..." his eyes dropped to the ground and he kicked the floor hard.
" We cant what Harry? Be together? Why? " she was grabbing his arms now shaking him furiously.
" It was an accident, I didn't mean to kiss you...Im sorry..."
" Sorry for what? Harry?" her voice was shaky now and she could feel the tears forming in the corners of her eyes, " Harry... I love you."
He stopped pulling away from her and looked into her eyes. " No you don't. " he stepped back towards the window, his voice low and monotone.
" Harry, Ive always loved you, and it kills me to see you act this way."
" Im sorry Hermione, but we....there could never be an 'us' " he kept his back to her knowing that it was her heart that he just heard shatter.
" But Harry you kissed me, just now! Have you forgotten already? Surely it must have meant something to you, " her voice had risen a pitch and her body was trembling.
" Im sorry Hermione, I truly am, but Im serious, " he looked right into her eyes " There could never be an us, the kiss was just an accident. "
Her face turned red with anger " An accident! What is it then Harry, am I not pretty enough for you? Is that it? Not enough beauty in me for you to actually notice? You make me sick..." she turned abruptly on her heel and headed for the door.
" Hermione, don't say things like that." Harry grabbed her arm and spun her around.
" Harry James Potter, who do you think you are? " her voice was stern and she was struggling to keep the tears from pouring down her face.
" Hermione, you don't understand, I don't want you to get hurt. This is my battle, my fight, if anything ever happened to you " his eyes looked for any sign of understanding but instead she glared at him with anger.
" Harry stop, I don't need my emotions tossed around like a Quaffle. " She sighed, " I'll give you one more chance to be honest with me. " He remained silent and looked away from her. " That's all I needed to know. " she spun around and with as much dignity as possible walked away from the situation, hoping that he could not hear her small sobs.
" I love you...." He whispered after her.
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' I hope everythings all right with Harry and Hermione ' Ron thought as he headed down the hall to Muggle Studies. The halls were chilly due to the autumn air and Ron was glad he had put on a sweater under his robes.
" Hey Weasel " Ron stopped short and knew before turning around that Malfoy would be standing there, " Wheres your Mudblood now? Or did she come to her senses and go home? " Malfoy laughed and took a step closer to Ron.
" One more step and Ill blast you one " Ron took his wand out of his robe and took a step back, " now leave or I swear, " he shook his wand at Malfoy, " Ill do it. "
" Oh come now Weasel, its not in your nature to fight " he grabbed for his wand as well " but if you insist. " he raised his wand into the air " FLIPENDO"
A bright white light shot out of Malfoys wand and headed directly at Ron. He knew that if he moved someone else would get hit so instead of jumping out of the way he waited for it to hit him. He closed his eyes and waited, but nothing happened. Reluctantly he opened them instead of his body on the floor, Ginny had somehow taken the hit.
" Ginny! Ginny! " Ron dropped to his knees and shook his sister. He could see Krista running through the crowd, and before he knew it she was on her knees trying to wake Ginny up.
" Im going to kill you Malfoy! " Ron sprang to his feet and lunged at him but before he could hit him Harry had stepped between them. " Let me go Harry! This isnt any of your business" Ron struggled to get away from Harry's grip but he failed.
" No Ron, its not just your business, Ginny is my family too " Harry stood up and turned around, " FURNUCULUS " Harry shouted, pointing his wand at Malfoy and with a blast of orange light Malfoy began breaking out with larhe hideous boils.
" Potter! " he screamed as the boils covered his face, " I wont forget this "
" And neither will we! " Colin Creevey jumped in front of Malfoy and began snapping his muggle camera.
Everyone in the hall exploded into laughter and Malfoy quickly fled from he scene. Harry turned back to Ron and Krista and bent down beside them.
" She all right?" He asked looking down at Ginny
" Yes, she will be fine, we just need to get her down to the hospital wing." almost as soon as the words left Kristas mouth, Pomfrey appeared to take Ginny.
" Im going with her. " Ron said as they stood from the floor
" Of course, Ill come down to check on her as soon as Im done with class ok. " Krista kissed him quickly on the cheek and then rushed down the hall, already late for class. Harry decided that he would stay with Ron, knowing that he was only missing his free time, and together they walked down infirmary.
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Hermione ran through the portrait of the fat lady and jumped into the closest chair in the common room.
' How could he mean any of that ' she thought convulsing a bit with her crying.
She never thought it possible to feel your heart tear completely in half. Today she had been proved wrong. And it wasn't as if she had imagined the emotions in his face, she saw it when he looked at her, she could sense that he wanted her, but he was just to dim to admit it.
' Perhaps I should owl Sirius, see if he thinks anything is strange with Harry'
There was a loud clunk behind her and she jumped out of the chair.
" Hermione?"
Hermione found her words caught in her throat, and taking in a deep breath she stepped back to look at the beauty before her. She didn't remember him being this attractive at all, but now as she stared at his toned body and matured face, she found herself flustered and excited.
" Um...Hello Oliver. "
" Wow! You've certainly grown up haven't you " he walked over and gave her a quick hug. She felt herself blush and she quickly looked away before he noticed.
" So..." there was silence and she could feel the nervous energy rising, " how are things?"
" There alright, although I sure miss this place. You would never think it, but you do. " he laughed and Hermione found herself giggling as well.
' Gosh hes so cute, I don't ever remember thinking he was good looking ' she fumbled with her hands and pushed her hair behind her ears, " Well, what are you doing here? "
" Nothing important, just came to visit, catch some Quidditch practice, see how Harry is "
Hermione frowned, she did not want to think about Harry, than again showing up with Oliver would definitely make Harry sore.
" Well I know they have Quidditch practice tomorrow afternoon, how about we meet up and go together. " She flashed a big smile and hoped that he would agree.
" Sure Hermione, sounds nice....Well then I guess I will see you at dinner. " he smiled at her again and then left.
" Oh yes you will " she adjusted her bag on her shoulder and made her way up to the dormitory.
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Krista hated the fact that she was late for class, especially the fact that it was Divination. Professor Trelawney wasn't thrilled that she was late and deducted 20 points from Gryffindor.
" Now class, today we will discuss Ceromancy. This is an ancient practice that relies on wax melted in a brass bowl. " She pulled a brass bowl from a draw and placed in on her table, " We then pour the hot wax into a glass bowl containing cold water. " She took the brass bowl and emptied the wax into the other " Now, as the was hit's the water it will form various shapes, thus predicting the future. " Lavander watched her with eyes of interest and Krista knowing it was all a bunch of dirt, rolled her eyes.
" I bet my wax says Im going to fall off my broom " Seamus whispered into her ear. She muffled her laugh and looked over to Seamus who was sitting next to her.
" I bet mine says that Im doomed to turn into a grindylow on my 22nd birthday. " Seamus chuckled as Trelawney handed out brass bowls to each student.
" Now I want you to take your melted wax and slowly pour it into the cold water "
Krista laughed but picked up her bowl and did accordingly. Trelawney walked around the class and peered into the bowls of various students.
" Ahh Im sorry Neville but it looks as if that toad of yours wont be seeing Christmas. "
" Trevor? " Neville whimpered a bit but turned his head before he cried.
" OHH and I see here that someone will be hit with a terrible disease " her eyes narrowed on Katrina Watkins.
Seamus and Krista snorted with laughter, waiting for Trelawney to tell them their predictions.
" Oh Seamus, I see you having a game of Quidditch " everyone looked around, surprised that Seamus' prediction wasn't terrible, " oh and your winning a game....oh tsk tsk tsk I see you falling off your broom. "
Krista burst out laughing and Seamus nudged her in the ribs to shut her mouth.
" Hmm interesting, " she was looking into Krista's bowl " I see something very interesting...I see.....Oh Im sorry my dear, I lost your vision, its covered by a cloud of red." She shook her head at Krista and moved back to the front of the room.
" Oh darn, I really hoped to turn into that grindylow " Seamus laughed again and Krista turned back to her book. She reached for her necklace and felt a pang in her stomach. Although her prediction had not been fatal, something about it still did not feel right. She grasped her orb tighter and hoped that her prediction had nothing to do with her dream.
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Harry didn't mind sitting with Ron in the infirmary but when his stomach began to rumble he knew he needed some food. Ron understood, which was natural, and Harry proceeded to the great hall.
' I hope there is still some food left over from dinner ' but when he looked down at his watch he realized that dinner was finished almost an hour ago.
" Great " he murmured turning back towards the infirmary. His stomach ached even more and he dreamed of a giant plate of food. Then it hit him, " Dobby!" Harry turned back around and headed towards the kitchen.
He hadn't paid one visit to Dobby all year, so he searched through his pockets for an unique present. He had a few gallons and a rather old watermelon beetle in his right pocket, but in his left pocket he pulled out a dirty old handkerchief. It was absolutely perfect.
When he tickled the picture of the pear and stepped through the entrance he was immediately greeted with excited eyes.
" Hello Mr. Potter "
" Good evening Mr. Potter "
" Oh! Harry Potter " Harry knew the voice right away, and when he looked to his right Dobby was standing there with a giant smile. He walked towards Harry and grabbed his leg, " Oh how Dobby missed Harry Potter! " he stepped back releasing Harry's leg. Harry laughed a bit as he took in Dobby's outfit. He was wearing a maroon Weasley sweater, one that Ron had given him last year, one hot pink sock and one yellow one. He had a rain hat on his head and a pair of gloves that were missing the fingertips.
" Hello Dobby how are you? I brought you this. " Dobby's face lit up even more and a few tears fell from his eyes.
" Oh Dobby loves when Harry Potter asks about Dobby and he treasures all of Harry Potters gifts!" he sat up on a wooden stool, " Dobby has been very well sir. " he smiled a bit and then looked at Harry's face. " Are you hungry sir?"
" Well, just a little. " in almost an instant Harry was brought a tray filled with chicken, bread, ham and turkey. " Thank you " Harry began before shoveling the food into his mouth.
Dobby sat there with the other house elves and smiled. Harry looked at them and his heart was hit with a slight twinge. He was reminded of Hermione and all of her interest with the house elves.
' Hermione, Im so sorry ' he dropped his fork and took a gulp of juice.
" Harry Potter..." Dobby was standing by Harry looking at him with curious eyes, " Dobby would like to know if it is true?"
Harry looked at Dobby oddly, " True about what Dobby?"
Dobby's eyes grew wise, " Surely Harry Potter knows sir! " the other house elves looked around at each other nodding excitedly.
" Im sorry Dobby, I really don't know" Harry wiped his mouth with a napkin and waited for some kind of reply.
" Oh sir...all the creatures are talking about it.....they are all talking about you Harry Potter. " His eyes were wider now and if it wasn't the fact that it was Dobby, Harry thought he would be very scared at the moment.
" Dobby please just tell me " hw was irritated now
Dobby looked around the room and then leaned in close to Harry " Is it true that your power has become greater than You-Know-Who's?"
Harry looked at Dobby with a quizzical face " Dobby that's ridiculous, first of all my power is still developing and second Voldemort has been destroyed so it wouldn't matter if my power was greater. " Many of the house elves flinched when Harry said Voldemort but he ignored it.
" Dobby has been misinformed then Harry Potter." he dropped his head and ran into the wall.
" Dobby stop....who informed you about this?" Harry bent down to Dobby and waited for the answer.
" Oh Harry Potter, he told Dobby that he was coming back, because your powers were becoming stronger, he said that he could not let you win"
" Who said this Dobby? " Harry was close to shaking Dobby but he remained semi calm.
" The shadow man in the forest told Dobby sir"
" Did he say anything else? "
" He said he desired her, Harry Potter sir, he said he always wins."
Harry sprang to his feet and rushed off to the girl's dormitory.
YEAH CHAPTER 7!!!!!
SNEAK PEAK OF CHAPTER 8:
He ran faster down the hall, the sweat pouring heavily down his face. He knew that Dobby was telling the truth, unfortunately Dobby always told the truth. His heart raced with fear, unsure of what he would find in the dormitory, but he had to get to her, he could not let anything happen to Krista.
' Hermione's in that dorm as well '
The thought hit him harder and he began taking longer faster strides. Bounding the stairs three at a time, Harry yelled out an apology to a group of Hufflepuff girls who he accidentally knocked to the floor. He could see the portrait of the fat lady just ahead oh him and with all of his energy pushed himself even harder towards the door.
" GUMDROP WHISKERS " he shouted and the picture swung open quickly.
He raced through the crowd of people that were gathered in the common room unsure of why they were all gathered around the fireplace. He didn't care, he needed to get to Krista. He rushed up the steps, unsure of what he would find behind the door but as he neared it he heard Krista's piercing scream. He reached for his wand and threw open the door. " I cant believe it..."
ALSO IN CHAPTER 8 : Finally the trip to Hogsmeade, Practice, Hermione and Oliver?, a stranger, Ginny speaks her mind, and the library. HOORAY FOR CHAPTER 8!!!!!!
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Chapter 7. When You Tickle A Pear
On my journey through life I would rather walk alone, than to walk with anyone but you. Colleen Steurer
" Hey Harry did you hear, the first Hogsmeade trip is going to be after next Saturdays Quidditch match! " Hermione beamed with excitement, " Now I can finally get the new volume of 101 Ways to Make You a Better Witch: Then You Already Are "
" Umm that's great Hermione " Harry pushed a few of his eggs around with his fork and then looked over to Lavendar and Parvati who were whispering intently.
' Probably plotting who they can play matchmaker with next' he thought.
" Harry are you ok? You don't look yourself this morning. " she picked up her glass of pumpkin juice and took a quick sip.
" Yea Im fine, bad night sleep. " he placed his fork down and grabbed a warm roll instead.
Hermiones eyes grew wide and she leaned into the table " Your not having nightmares again...are you?" her face showed much concern and Harry smiled.
" No Hermione nothing like that, Im just having strange dreams..."
" Like what?"
There was a loud bang at the back of the hall that snapped the two out of the conversation. Harry could see Ron standing in front of Krista and it sounded like she was yelling.
' He finally gets something good and he has to go screw it up '
Harry shook his head but then noticed that Krista was not screaming at Ron, Malfoy was standing about 5 feet away smirking. Madam Hooch had made her way over to the area and when Krista shook her head they all departed and headed for their tables.
" What was that all about? " Hermione questioned as Ron and Krista took their seats.
" Nothing really, " Krista grabbed an orange and began peeling it slowly, " he called me a dirty Mudblood so I called him dendropheliac...he didn't know what it meant so he got mad." Krista bit into the orange as Hermione and Harry burst into a fit of laughter.
Ron looked at them as though they all had three heads, ' Why are they laughing, I didn't know what it meant either. ' " What, may I ask, is a dendropheliac? " he raised his eyebrows and looked at Harry who had muffled his laughter with his hand.
" Someone who has sex with trees " Krista said nonchalantly, still peeling the orange in her hand.
Ron's mouth fell open into a large OH and he looked away quickly before turning red. There was mostly silence as they continued eating breakfast, still giggling about the whole Malfoy incident.
" Post's here " Neville called from the other end of the table, and when Harry looked up he could see Hedwig carrying parchment. He flew around the room for a bit, showing off with a few loops and then he dropped the letter into Harry's lap and flew off to the owlry. It had been awhile since he had received any kind of letter, but he knew right away who it was from.
Dear Harry,
Im writing this letter to you because my animal instincts tell me that something is wrong. Ive had this feeling before and it was right about the time your parents had past. Please, do not hold any information from me. It is better to be safe than sorry. If you feel danger is near, owl me right away, and then inform Dumbledore. I have already owled him with my concerns. Please take care and owl me back when you receive this.
Sirius
Harry folded the letter quickly and shoved into his pocket. His hands had become cold and he was shaking.
' If Sirius is having concerns, then maybe my dream did mean something ' he looked at Ron and Hermione who were now giving him questioned looks. Krista was still eating her orange and had not looked up since the dendropheliac escapade.
" Harry is everything alright?" Ron put down his glass
" Everythings fine" he stood up and looked up at Dumbledore. He was busy talking with McGonagall but after a moment of Harry's staring he looked up and nodded. Harry excused himself and ran off towards the owlry.
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" Whats been bugging Harry, Ron? " Hermione began as she watched Harry leave the great hall.
" I don't know, he's been acting really funny lately, to be honest I think his nightmares are coming back, he wont admit it though" he gave Hermione a serious look and before he could continue Hermione was running after Harry.
It didn't take her long to find him, she knew he would be sending Sirius a letter and that's exactly where she found him, in the owlry. He was attaching a letter to Hedwigs leg as she approached him. The pain in his eyes was noticeable and she could see his back rise and fall with heavy breath. She wanted to rush to him, embrace him and promise everything would be ok, but she couldn't do that. Instead she stopped behind him and rested her hand on his shoulder. He jumped a bit, startled that someone was with him, but when he turned to see her face he smiled.
" Why did you follow me? " he asked her, turning to watch Hedwig go.
" Harry, I was worried about you." She let tear fall from her face, " ever since that night where Krista was confronted by that....thing, everything's been strange. "
He turned away from her and breathed in deep. " Hermione, don't let my problems get to you, they shouldn't matter. " his voice was stern and serious but inside he wanted to scream out that he needed her.
" I can't do that Harry, everything you do concerns me. If anything ever happened to you..." her voice trailed off and she caught a cry that had formed in the back of her throat.
There was an awkward silence, Harry's back was facing her and she could sense the tension that was filling the room. She stepped closer to him, waiting for some kind of answer, some kind of reaction and then he was grabbing her shoulders. His eyes were penetrating deep into her heart and before she could say anything he was kissing her hard. Her body became limp as he held her close. She had been waiting for this moment for the past four years. His lips were soft to hers and she could smell the clean scent of morning soap still fresh on his body. She felt his hands move up to her shoulders and then he was pushing her away. She stepped back, unsure of what just happened, but the look in Harry's eyes, were she needed. His face was torn with emotion and she could see the look of confusion on his face.
" Harry? What's wrong, why did you stop?" she inched closer to him and he stepped further away.
" Hermione we cant do this....its not right "
" What do you mean its not right.....it sure as hell felt right " her breathing had become heavy and she could see in his face deep regret.
" Hermione I cant..." his eyes dropped to the ground and he kicked the floor hard.
" We cant what Harry? Be together? Why? " she was grabbing his arms now shaking him furiously.
" It was an accident, I didn't mean to kiss you...Im sorry..."
" Sorry for what? Harry?" her voice was shaky now and she could feel the tears forming in the corners of her eyes, " Harry... I love you."
He stopped pulling away from her and looked into her eyes. " No you don't. " he stepped back towards the window, his voice low and monotone.
" Harry, Ive always loved you, and it kills me to see you act this way."
" Im sorry Hermione, but we....there could never be an 'us' " he kept his back to her knowing that it was her heart that he just heard shatter.
" But Harry you kissed me, just now! Have you forgotten already? Surely it must have meant something to you, " her voice had risen a pitch and her body was trembling.
" Im sorry Hermione, I truly am, but Im serious, " he looked right into her eyes " There could never be an us, the kiss was just an accident. "
Her face turned red with anger " An accident! What is it then Harry, am I not pretty enough for you? Is that it? Not enough beauty in me for you to actually notice? You make me sick..." she turned abruptly on her heel and headed for the door.
" Hermione, don't say things like that." Harry grabbed her arm and spun her around.
" Harry James Potter, who do you think you are? " her voice was stern and she was struggling to keep the tears from pouring down her face.
" Hermione, you don't understand, I don't want you to get hurt. This is my battle, my fight, if anything ever happened to you " his eyes looked for any sign of understanding but instead she glared at him with anger.
" Harry stop, I don't need my emotions tossed around like a Quaffle. " She sighed, " I'll give you one more chance to be honest with me. " He remained silent and looked away from her. " That's all I needed to know. " she spun around and with as much dignity as possible walked away from the situation, hoping that he could not hear her small sobs.
" I love you...." He whispered after her.
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' I hope everythings all right with Harry and Hermione ' Ron thought as he headed down the hall to Muggle Studies. The halls were chilly due to the autumn air and Ron was glad he had put on a sweater under his robes.
" Hey Weasel " Ron stopped short and knew before turning around that Malfoy would be standing there, " Wheres your Mudblood now? Or did she come to her senses and go home? " Malfoy laughed and took a step closer to Ron.
" One more step and Ill blast you one " Ron took his wand out of his robe and took a step back, " now leave or I swear, " he shook his wand at Malfoy, " Ill do it. "
" Oh come now Weasel, its not in your nature to fight " he grabbed for his wand as well " but if you insist. " he raised his wand into the air " FLIPENDO"
A bright white light shot out of Malfoys wand and headed directly at Ron. He knew that if he moved someone else would get hit so instead of jumping out of the way he waited for it to hit him. He closed his eyes and waited, but nothing happened. Reluctantly he opened them instead of his body on the floor, Ginny had somehow taken the hit.
" Ginny! Ginny! " Ron dropped to his knees and shook his sister. He could see Krista running through the crowd, and before he knew it she was on her knees trying to wake Ginny up.
" Im going to kill you Malfoy! " Ron sprang to his feet and lunged at him but before he could hit him Harry had stepped between them. " Let me go Harry! This isnt any of your business" Ron struggled to get away from Harry's grip but he failed.
" No Ron, its not just your business, Ginny is my family too " Harry stood up and turned around, " FURNUCULUS " Harry shouted, pointing his wand at Malfoy and with a blast of orange light Malfoy began breaking out with larhe hideous boils.
" Potter! " he screamed as the boils covered his face, " I wont forget this "
" And neither will we! " Colin Creevey jumped in front of Malfoy and began snapping his muggle camera.
Everyone in the hall exploded into laughter and Malfoy quickly fled from he scene. Harry turned back to Ron and Krista and bent down beside them.
" She all right?" He asked looking down at Ginny
" Yes, she will be fine, we just need to get her down to the hospital wing." almost as soon as the words left Kristas mouth, Pomfrey appeared to take Ginny.
" Im going with her. " Ron said as they stood from the floor
" Of course, Ill come down to check on her as soon as Im done with class ok. " Krista kissed him quickly on the cheek and then rushed down the hall, already late for class. Harry decided that he would stay with Ron, knowing that he was only missing his free time, and together they walked down infirmary.
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Hermione ran through the portrait of the fat lady and jumped into the closest chair in the common room.
' How could he mean any of that ' she thought convulsing a bit with her crying.
She never thought it possible to feel your heart tear completely in half. Today she had been proved wrong. And it wasn't as if she had imagined the emotions in his face, she saw it when he looked at her, she could sense that he wanted her, but he was just to dim to admit it.
' Perhaps I should owl Sirius, see if he thinks anything is strange with Harry'
There was a loud clunk behind her and she jumped out of the chair.
" Hermione?"
Hermione found her words caught in her throat, and taking in a deep breath she stepped back to look at the beauty before her. She didn't remember him being this attractive at all, but now as she stared at his toned body and matured face, she found herself flustered and excited.
" Um...Hello Oliver. "
" Wow! You've certainly grown up haven't you " he walked over and gave her a quick hug. She felt herself blush and she quickly looked away before he noticed.
" So..." there was silence and she could feel the nervous energy rising, " how are things?"
" There alright, although I sure miss this place. You would never think it, but you do. " he laughed and Hermione found herself giggling as well.
' Gosh hes so cute, I don't ever remember thinking he was good looking ' she fumbled with her hands and pushed her hair behind her ears, " Well, what are you doing here? "
" Nothing important, just came to visit, catch some Quidditch practice, see how Harry is "
Hermione frowned, she did not want to think about Harry, than again showing up with Oliver would definitely make Harry sore.
" Well I know they have Quidditch practice tomorrow afternoon, how about we meet up and go together. " She flashed a big smile and hoped that he would agree.
" Sure Hermione, sounds nice....Well then I guess I will see you at dinner. " he smiled at her again and then left.
" Oh yes you will " she adjusted her bag on her shoulder and made her way up to the dormitory.
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Krista hated the fact that she was late for class, especially the fact that it was Divination. Professor Trelawney wasn't thrilled that she was late and deducted 20 points from Gryffindor.
" Now class, today we will discuss Ceromancy. This is an ancient practice that relies on wax melted in a brass bowl. " She pulled a brass bowl from a draw and placed in on her table, " We then pour the hot wax into a glass bowl containing cold water. " She took the brass bowl and emptied the wax into the other " Now, as the was hit's the water it will form various shapes, thus predicting the future. " Lavander watched her with eyes of interest and Krista knowing it was all a bunch of dirt, rolled her eyes.
" I bet my wax says Im going to fall off my broom " Seamus whispered into her ear. She muffled her laugh and looked over to Seamus who was sitting next to her.
" I bet mine says that Im doomed to turn into a grindylow on my 22nd birthday. " Seamus chuckled as Trelawney handed out brass bowls to each student.
" Now I want you to take your melted wax and slowly pour it into the cold water "
Krista laughed but picked up her bowl and did accordingly. Trelawney walked around the class and peered into the bowls of various students.
" Ahh Im sorry Neville but it looks as if that toad of yours wont be seeing Christmas. "
" Trevor? " Neville whimpered a bit but turned his head before he cried.
" OHH and I see here that someone will be hit with a terrible disease " her eyes narrowed on Katrina Watkins.
Seamus and Krista snorted with laughter, waiting for Trelawney to tell them their predictions.
" Oh Seamus, I see you having a game of Quidditch " everyone looked around, surprised that Seamus' prediction wasn't terrible, " oh and your winning a game....oh tsk tsk tsk I see you falling off your broom. "
Krista burst out laughing and Seamus nudged her in the ribs to shut her mouth.
" Hmm interesting, " she was looking into Krista's bowl " I see something very interesting...I see.....Oh Im sorry my dear, I lost your vision, its covered by a cloud of red." She shook her head at Krista and moved back to the front of the room.
" Oh darn, I really hoped to turn into that grindylow " Seamus laughed again and Krista turned back to her book. She reached for her necklace and felt a pang in her stomach. Although her prediction had not been fatal, something about it still did not feel right. She grasped her orb tighter and hoped that her prediction had nothing to do with her dream.
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Harry didn't mind sitting with Ron in the infirmary but when his stomach began to rumble he knew he needed some food. Ron understood, which was natural, and Harry proceeded to the great hall.
' I hope there is still some food left over from dinner ' but when he looked down at his watch he realized that dinner was finished almost an hour ago.
" Great " he murmured turning back towards the infirmary. His stomach ached even more and he dreamed of a giant plate of food. Then it hit him, " Dobby!" Harry turned back around and headed towards the kitchen.
He hadn't paid one visit to Dobby all year, so he searched through his pockets for an unique present. He had a few gallons and a rather old watermelon beetle in his right pocket, but in his left pocket he pulled out a dirty old handkerchief. It was absolutely perfect.
When he tickled the picture of the pear and stepped through the entrance he was immediately greeted with excited eyes.
" Hello Mr. Potter "
" Good evening Mr. Potter "
" Oh! Harry Potter " Harry knew the voice right away, and when he looked to his right Dobby was standing there with a giant smile. He walked towards Harry and grabbed his leg, " Oh how Dobby missed Harry Potter! " he stepped back releasing Harry's leg. Harry laughed a bit as he took in Dobby's outfit. He was wearing a maroon Weasley sweater, one that Ron had given him last year, one hot pink sock and one yellow one. He had a rain hat on his head and a pair of gloves that were missing the fingertips.
" Hello Dobby how are you? I brought you this. " Dobby's face lit up even more and a few tears fell from his eyes.
" Oh Dobby loves when Harry Potter asks about Dobby and he treasures all of Harry Potters gifts!" he sat up on a wooden stool, " Dobby has been very well sir. " he smiled a bit and then looked at Harry's face. " Are you hungry sir?"
" Well, just a little. " in almost an instant Harry was brought a tray filled with chicken, bread, ham and turkey. " Thank you " Harry began before shoveling the food into his mouth.
Dobby sat there with the other house elves and smiled. Harry looked at them and his heart was hit with a slight twinge. He was reminded of Hermione and all of her interest with the house elves.
' Hermione, Im so sorry ' he dropped his fork and took a gulp of juice.
" Harry Potter..." Dobby was standing by Harry looking at him with curious eyes, " Dobby would like to know if it is true?"
Harry looked at Dobby oddly, " True about what Dobby?"
Dobby's eyes grew wise, " Surely Harry Potter knows sir! " the other house elves looked around at each other nodding excitedly.
" Im sorry Dobby, I really don't know" Harry wiped his mouth with a napkin and waited for some kind of reply.
" Oh sir...all the creatures are talking about it.....they are all talking about you Harry Potter. " His eyes were wider now and if it wasn't the fact that it was Dobby, Harry thought he would be very scared at the moment.
" Dobby please just tell me " hw was irritated now
Dobby looked around the room and then leaned in close to Harry " Is it true that your power has become greater than You-Know-Who's?"
Harry looked at Dobby with a quizzical face " Dobby that's ridiculous, first of all my power is still developing and second Voldemort has been destroyed so it wouldn't matter if my power was greater. " Many of the house elves flinched when Harry said Voldemort but he ignored it.
" Dobby has been misinformed then Harry Potter." he dropped his head and ran into the wall.
" Dobby stop....who informed you about this?" Harry bent down to Dobby and waited for the answer.
" Oh Harry Potter, he told Dobby that he was coming back, because your powers were becoming stronger, he said that he could not let you win"
" Who said this Dobby? " Harry was close to shaking Dobby but he remained semi calm.
" The shadow man in the forest told Dobby sir"
" Did he say anything else? "
" He said he desired her, Harry Potter sir, he said he always wins."
Harry sprang to his feet and rushed off to the girl's dormitory.
YEAH CHAPTER 7!!!!!
SNEAK PEAK OF CHAPTER 8:
He ran faster down the hall, the sweat pouring heavily down his face. He knew that Dobby was telling the truth, unfortunately Dobby always told the truth. His heart raced with fear, unsure of what he would find in the dormitory, but he had to get to her, he could not let anything happen to Krista.
' Hermione's in that dorm as well '
The thought hit him harder and he began taking longer faster strides. Bounding the stairs three at a time, Harry yelled out an apology to a group of Hufflepuff girls who he accidentally knocked to the floor. He could see the portrait of the fat lady just ahead oh him and with all of his energy pushed himself even harder towards the door.
" GUMDROP WHISKERS " he shouted and the picture swung open quickly.
He raced through the crowd of people that were gathered in the common room unsure of why they were all gathered around the fireplace. He didn't care, he needed to get to Krista. He rushed up the steps, unsure of what he would find behind the door but as he neared it he heard Krista's piercing scream. He reached for his wand and threw open the door. " I cant believe it..."
ALSO IN CHAPTER 8 : Finally the trip to Hogsmeade, Practice, Hermione and Oliver?, a stranger, Ginny speaks her mind, and the library. HOORAY FOR CHAPTER 8!!!!!!
PLEASE * begins to cry* REVIEW!!!!!!!! THANKS!!!!!
