Sooner or Later
By: AngelDusterBuster
Disclaimer: Let's face it. We all know I don't own any of the characters from the Harry Potter books. So if you see something here that was ever mentioned in the books remember that I was only given the material I didn't create it!
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Chapter Four: His Greatest Fear
Later that night Harry was studying over the material he and Ginny had been studying earlier that day. He had all his books spread out on a table in the common room, until Ron interrupted trying to convince him to stop studying and come hang out with everyone else.
"Come on Harry it's only the first day you can't possibly be failing already!", Ron groaned taking a seat across from his friend.
"Ron I really need to get this done", Harry sighed pulling a new book toward him, "You go on though have a blast"
"Harry I'll help you with whatever your doing later, just come have some fun", Ron pulled his book away from him.
"Hey! Ron really Ginny said--"
"Ginny? What's she got to do with anything?", Ron stared across at Harry as if willing him to answer.
"She's my…she's my tutor", Harry looked up from his work, "I thought she would've told you"
"I don't want Ginny tutoring you!", Ron jumped up forgetting all about his reason for talking to Harry in the first place.
"She's really smart Ron. She actually gets this junk", Harry pointed to his paper, "And you don't have much of a choice. What are you so worried about anyway?"
"Fine just…just forget it. If you want to sit up here buried in books go right ahead Harry. But I have a life whether you want to be in it or not", Ron stood up from his chair.
"And just what is that supposed to mean?", Harry snapped back, "You're the one who's been treating me like dirt ever since we got here! All I'm trying to do is put my life back together Ron, that's all. And if your not going to be supportive then maybe we shouldn't be friends"
"Fine", Ron replied furiously as he ran out of the common room.
Slamming his head on the table Harry tried to get back to work. But he just couldn't concentrate anymore.
"How's it going?", Harry heard a voice next to him.
"It's going nowhere", Harry looked up to reveal Hermione.
"I just caught the drift that Ron's mad at you or something when I talked to him in the hall", Hermione pulled chair next to Harry, "What happened?"
"Oh he was mad because I wanted to study and…I'm having a horrible day", Harry gathered his things together, "I'm just going to bed"
"I'll talk to him…he's just being stupid. I can't even begin to deal you and him fighting again Harry", Hermione put her hand on top of Harry's books, "Please Harry let's just go talk to him. Don't let it go so far this time"
"I am not going to apologize for wanting to keep my grades up instead of going flirting with girls which is probably what he's doing", Harry snapped.
"You don't have to…I'll do the talking just come with me", Hermione pleaded grabbing Harry's hand, "come on Harry. You know you don't want this to happen again"
But he didn't have much time to protest when he felt Hermione dragging him down the corridors.
"Ron Weasley!", Hermione screamed at the top of her lungs when they found him talking to Lavender Brown and Abigail Edwards outside.
Ron looked up hearing his name and saw Hermione and Harry walking toward them, "What?"
"Excuse us girls", Hermione shooed the two girls away, "Now you! What is wrong with you! Harry's got enough problems that he doesn't need to deal with your selfishness!"
Looking over at an uncomfortable Harry, Ron sighed, "I'm sorry Harry…I shouldn't have said those things"
"You got that right", Harry muttered, "I'm just a little stressed…your right it's only the first day but everyday counts right now. Every assignment"
I know and…I just freaked out about my sister tutoring you", Ron explained taking a step toward Harry, "come on you didn't really mean what you said back there did you?"
"Of course not", Harry finally looked up at Ron.
"See now isn't this better than going at if for a month?", Hermione laughed putting her arms around each of her friends, "and next time I might not be so nice"
"Thanks Hermione", they both rolled their eyes and said in unison.
"I saw that!", Hermione shouted shoving Harry to the ground, "and you!"
"Whoa whoa! Harry get up here and help me!", Ron laughed grabbing Hermione's arm, "I got her"
Standing up with a grin on his face Harry laughed, "Come on you guys it's getting late"
"Yeah wouldn't want to be late for defense tomorrow", Rom joked, "Being that Professor Sanibel is so hard on you!"
Rolling his eyes Harry changed the subject as they made there way to walk back inside, "So when are we going to start quidditch practice captain?"
Ron smiled, their fifth year he'd taken over Wood's old keeper position. Angelina Johnson had been the captain. But then when she left sixth year she'd given her responsibilities to Harry who refused to take on another role. So naturally he'd passed the offer down to his best friend.
"I have to go to a meeting at the end of the week schedule us the field for practices and stuff", Ron explained holding the door open for his two friends.
"So do you think--", Harry started before an odd sensation came over him. He felt dizzy and his knees gave out under him.
Ron and Hermione caught him, "Harry! Harry what's wrong?"
"I…I don't know", Harry felt them gently lead into a seating position, "I just--"
"Shhh", Hermione knelt down next to him, "Take a deep breath okay?"
Doing exactly what she said Harry did, "I think I'm okay now"
"You do look a little pale all of a sudden", Hermione put her hand on his forehead, "Ouch…"
"What's wrong?", Ron knelt down on the other side of Harry.
"Your scar Harry…it's burning. I burnt my hand", Hermione winced rubbing her hand, "We've gotta get you to the hospital wing…"
"NO!", Harry made them both jump, "My scar is fine…I just have a fever or something"
"I'm not kidding around Harry!", Hermione gasped, "Ron go get a teacher…"
"Hermione?", Harry spoke again, "I'm feeling a little faint…"
"NO Harry stay awake!", Hermione shook Harry's shoulders, "Just until Ron gets back"
"I don't feel well…", Harry shut his eyes gently.
"I know you don't Harry…you collapsed remember? You just have to stay awake a little longer…promise me", Hermione felt helpless, "Ron where are you?"
"Hermione!", a female voice yelled, "Harry!"
"I tried to keep him awake", Hermione stood up rambling horribly.
"It's okay", Ron stood next to her, "he'll be okay"
"Harry", Professor Sanibel began tapping him on the shoulder, "Harry wake up"
"Just don't touch is forehead…", Hermione warned, "You'll burn your hand on his scar"
Harry moaned, "Where am I?"
"It'll be okay Harry were going to get you to the hospital wing", Professor Sanibel tried to comfort Harry, "Ron help me"
Ron rushed to his friends side as he and Professor Sanibel helped him to his feet, "That's it Harry we'll be there soon"
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"I came as soon as I could", Sirius panted rushing into Professor Dumbledore's office Remus Lupin following closely behind.
"Sirius…Remus…I'm glad your both here", Professor Dumbledore motioned for them to each take a seat.
"What's going on? It's only the first full day…I thought you said two weeks", Sirius asked confused.
"Harry's taken ill…now don't panic he's fine but…we have reason to believe it's got something to do with Voldemort", Professor Dumbledore frowned knowing Sirius was about to overreact.
"Harry's sick?", Remus spoke before Sirius could.
"Ron said he was fine all evening they were out in the courtyard and decided to come in to bed. Harry collapsed and complained about feeling faint. Hermione burnt her hand on his forehead…so I can only assume--"
"It can't be", Sirius jumped out of his seat, "He probably just has a fever"
"Funny Harry said the same thing", Professor Dumbledore continued, "Why don't you go see if Harry's awake yet? I would've contacted you last night but there was a lot going on around here"
"We understand", Remus nodded pulling Sirius out of the room, "Come on let's go see Harry"
When they reached the hospital wing they found Hermione and Ron were already there. Hermione was asleep in a chair next to Harry's bed, and Ron was doing homework.
"Hi", Ron looked up seeing them both enter, "He's asleep"
"Has he woke up yet? Since last night?", Sirius walked over toward Ron.
"Once. He was pretty out of it…we just want to know what's wrong with him. Nobody will tell us anything", Ron yawned turning back to his homework.
"We would if we did but…we know less than you", Remus assured Ron, "Why don't you and Hermione go get some rest…in your dormitories"
"We want to be here when Harry wakes up. Professor Dumbledore said we could stay here", Ron answered plainly.
They all jumped when they heard a small moan. Sirius rushed to Harry's side, "Harry?"
"Sirius?", Harry opened his eyes, "What are you doing here?"
"Just lie down", Sirius instructed putting his hand on Harry's forehead, "He's warm"
"He was warmer before", Hermione spoke up just waking up.
"I'm fine", Harry muttered weakly, "really I am. It's just some bug"
"It's not just some bug Harry. I'm not crazy it was your scar!", Hermione exclaimed looking over at Sirius, "and what are you doing here anyway? Like you care about Harry…"
"She hasn't gotten enough sleep…", Ron grabbed Hermione, "We'll be up in the common room if you need us"
"Ron!", Hermione called out as he dragged her from the room.
"Is there something wrong with me?", Harry spoke up.
"Of course there isn't", Sirius looked back down at his godson, "You'll be fine in a few days"
"Days!", Harry tried to sit up, "But what about my classes…I have to keep up remember!"
"Relax Harry", Sirius looked over at Remus who hadn't said much.
"Remus?", Sirius whispered to his friend, "something wrong?"
"Just thinking about what Professor Dumbledore said", Remus shrugged his shoulders.
"What'd he say?", Harry asked.
"Oh nothing…it's nothing really", Remus waved the topic away.
"It doesn't sound like nothing", Harry winced, "ouch…I have such a headache"
"Are you sure it's not your scar?", Remus surprised Harry by asking, "I mean positive"
"Of course it isn't my scar….Voldemort's been gone for two years remember?", Harry said as if trying to convince himself.
"But the feeling Harry does it feel like--"
"Okay that's enough Remus", Sirius glared at Remus, "Shut up"
"We'll let you get some rest Harry", Sirius patted him on the shoulder, "we'll be back later okay?"
"Okay", Harry croaked out.
"See you later Harry", Remus muttered as the two walked out of the hospital wing.
"Wait…", Harry tried to yell but failed. They were already gone. Harry lied back down on his pillow an odd feeling coming over him. Everything from fourth year was flooding back into his mind. Before he fell asleep again he had one thing on his mind. He knew deep down in his heart it was his scar that was burning and not a fever, but he could've bring himself to admit it was starting all over again. The special attention, the safety measures, everything. So he kept telling himself if he lied to everyone else, maybe he would be able to convince himself.
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Author's Note:
Hey everyone! Normally the update wouldn't come the next day but I wanted to get this up before Fanfiction.net went down again for the week. I hope you appreciate me putting the extra time in! *Hint Hint* you can show your appreciation by reviewing!
Anyway I'm glad you all liked last chapter. But I think this one is better than the last. Anyway I hope you enjoyed chapter four!
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Esperanza: Awww I'm really making everyone hate Sirius aren't I? I have to work on that next chapter…well I'm glad your enjoying this either way! Thanks for reviewing!
To the person who didn't have a name: Ha ha now I have people hating him too! I really have to work on bringing out the nice comforting sides of Ron and Sirius. Ron's came out a little bit end of this chapter. But he was a real jerk at the beginning. Anyway next time leave a name so I know who I'm talking to! But I'm glad you like that story! Thanks for reviewing!
Dark Luna Angel: Harry and Sirius will gradually start to get their relationship back, or so it will seem for a while. And I thought Ginny being the tutor would be an interesting add in myself. Hope to talk to you on msn some time soon! Feel free to talk to me anytime!
Mrs. Moony: I'm not going to answer the Harry Ginny question but I feel even worse for poor Harry now! I'm so mean to him…but it really wouldn't be a story if Harry's life wasn't a mess would it?
Amy: Harry isn't stupid! He just needs a little extra help…everyone isn't a Hermione after all. I'm sure not! But I'm glad your enjoying the story. Thanks for reviewing!
Queen of Dungheep: Okay I'm not answering the Harry Ginny question! For obvious reasons. I hope I updated soon enough for ya! Thanks for reviewing!
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Boushra:I think this chapter might sorta kinda answer your question. I'm glad you're enjoying the story, and thanks for reviewing!
Sons: Ha I liked the Ginny tutoring thing as well. I've never really incorporated her into my stories before. I know a lot of people don't like her but she's Ron's sister and will probably be a larger part in future books. Well thanks for reviewing!
Pebbles: Yes, poor poor Harry. I'm glad you like the story! Hope to hear from you soon.
-_- Does that mean you're glaring at me? Ha! Yeah well…he's to embarrassed about the whole tutoring thing to worry about that! Well hope to hear from you soon, and thanks for reviewing as always!
Ashitome:Yes that would be quite embarrassing wouldn't it be? Hermione can't force Harry to take his studies seriously. He has to decide that for himself. Not saying anything about Ginny/ Harry though! It's to early for anyone to predict anything there. So keep reading because who knows what's going to happen.
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