Harry's First Friend
Summary
Harry never had a friend in Primary School, at least not one he could remember. Dudley had always made sure of that. But what happens if, at one time, Harry did have a friend. What happened to them? And why doesn't anyone remember?
Ch 4- Goodbye
After that life was pretty good to Harry. He still had an awful time with the Dursleys, but he spent so much time with Aile, just doing ordinary things, that it didn't matter so much. He often worried about whether she was happy playing football instead of dolls, (they were only 8 after all) but she seemed quite happy to play soccer and football. She found the games fascinating for some reason, and she was quite happy to watch cartoons with Harry, as long as they didn't watch Sailor Moon. She said it was too far-fetched. Harry was very happy with that arrangement, after all, he was a boy, and didn't like Sailor Moon anyway. He still couldn't believe that he had a friend. He was walking to school as usual one morning, when he bumped into Aile. She was sobbing hysterically, as she walked along the footpath.
"Aile? What's wrong?" Harry asked. She looked up, brushing the tears from her eyes.
"Nothing Harry, don't worry. I just got a little shock this morning, that's all."
"What happened?" He asked persistently.
"Nothing. Really. Don't worry, I'm fine. So, did you do your English homework?"
"Oh no." Harry groaned. "I totally forgot."
"Don't worry, I'll create a diversion." Aile promised.
"Thanks."
"No probs."
They walked into class, and sat down next to each other. The minute the teacher came in she started taking the role,
"Dudley"
"Here"
"Harry"
"Here"
"Malcolm"
"Here"
"Gordon"
"Here"
"Piers"
"Here"
"Aile"
"Present" Miss Scott looked up, as if trying to determine whether or not Aile was being smart. But she looked perfectly innocent; butter wouldn't melt in her mouth, so Miss Scott looked down at the role again. Suddenly everyone was giggling and whispering behind their hands.
"What is it?" Miss Scott asked, looking up sternly. "Come on, I enjoy a joke as much as the next person." Harry put up his hand, "Yes Mr. Potter?
"It's your hair, Ma'am, it's blue."
"What?! Mr Potter! HOW DARE YOU!" She shrieked.
"How dare I what?" Harry asked blankly.
"HOW DARE YOU DYE MY HAIR BLUE!!!! Your aunt and uncle will hear about this!" She stormed out.
"Harry, I'm sorry, I didn't realise she'd blame you." Aile whispered.
"It's ok I don't mind. She forgot about the homework, so I'm happy."
"Are you sure?" Aile looked at him in concern. She knew all about what happened to Harry when weird things happened, and she knew he was claustrophobic.
"I'm sure."
"Well, ok. Just say the word and I'll tell them it was me."
"No really, I'm fine." Aile searched his face. A strange look suddenly passed over her face.
"I'll be right back." She said absently, and left the room. Curious, Harry decided to follow her.
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"Do I have to? Please don't make me." Aile whimpered. What's she talking about? Harry wondered. "He's my best friend. Please don't make me. He doesn't know anything." Huh? "I'll tell him we're moving. He doesn't need to know why. Please..." There was a pause. "Fine." Harry hid around the corner as Aile came out. She was crying. "It's not fair. I shouldn't have made friends with him. I wouldn't mind anyone else, just not him..."
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Harry and Aile walked home together. There was a strange solemness in the air. Suddenly, Aile turned to Harry.
"Harry, we're moving." She whispered, bursting into tears. Harry gave her an awkward hug.
"Shh, it's ok Aile, we'll write to each other." He said soothingly. She pulled away, her face griefstricken.
"No, Harry, I'm sorry, we won't." She pointed a stick at his chest...
"Obliviate. Stupefy." Harry slumped to the ground, all of his memories of her wiped. She cast a general forgetting spell, and everyone forgot they'd ever heard of Aile Dreah Niurrin. "I'm sorry Harry, I'm so very very sorry." She disappeared, and all that lingered was the sound of a child sobbing.
~AN: That's the end, what did you think? I'm writing a sequel as I 'speak'. So… do you think I should post a sequel? Ok, um… Disclaimeriness: I don't own anyone except Miss Scott, Celestine Niurrin Mr Niurrin and Aile Niurrin, oh and the 'extras' that gathered around to watch Aile and Dudley fight. Byeeeeeeeee~