This is a H/G story with some R/H maybe if the author can write it in.
Disclaimer; If I owned Harry Potter would I be writing in here?
Chapter Thirteen – Christmas and a prophecy
The school watched in a revered silence as a huge coffin was lowered into the grounds next to the lake. Dumbledore had asked Harry to say a few words, shaking Harry stood up, the tears no longer flowing. He took a deep breath and spoke to his fellow students;
"Hagrid was a good friend to a lot of you." Harry took in another shuddering breath and continued a small smile tugging at his cheeks, "He always kept us guessing in his lessons; I don't think anyone will forget his Blast-ended Skrewts. At then end of my fourth year when Voldemort" The crowd gasped as one at the sound of the Lord's name "When he rose again, Hagrid gave me some very good advice, What will come will come, We just have to meet it when it does."
The sun set hours ago and about twenty students stood by the lake. They were having a two minute silence for the victims of Voldemort. When it had finished the students, except for Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny, walked back up to the castle. Dumbledore touched them on the shoulder and told them not to stay out too long. The clock stuck midnight and a sweet voice echoed over the lake.
Silent night,
Holy night,
All is calm,
All is bright,
Round yon virgin mother and child,
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace.
"It was Hagrid's favourite Christmas carol" Ginny whispered beginning to sing again then she felt a hand touch hers and she looked down as Harry slipped his hand into hers. She smiled slightly and soon they were all singing . At about 12:30 Ron and Hermione walked in leaving Harry and Ginny still standing by the lake still hand in hand. Ron had looked at Harry then looked at Ginny and back at Harry. He shrugged his shoulders and nodding at them both. Ginny and Harry sat under the tree which stood by the lake and that now had a golden plaque on it honouring all the new victims of Voldemort; Cedric's and Hagrid's names were at the top followed by a list of other wizards who died in the latest attack. Ginny shivered slightly and Harry pulled her closer.
"It's not fair Harry. All those people, he didn't even know them. They were nothing to him. It should have been..." Harry put his hand under her chin and turned her face towards his.
"Don't say it. It wasn't your fault, it wasn't my fault. It was Voldemort, he's sick and twisted and we'll get him, eventually" Ginny looked into the green eyes she loved so much and nodded slightly. Harry's hand traced a path along her cheek, pausing slightly as his thumb touched her bottom lip. Harry's hand moved onto her neck as he leant forward slightly and his lips brushed Ginny's. She gasped and pulled back slightly then kissed him back. Over the last few weeks he had realised that Ginny wasn't over him but he had to make sure. This was his first kiss and it was more than he could have imagined. Romantic writers always talk about the earth moving and fireworks but, like most people, he had thought it artistic license. For a moment everything was right in the world for both him and Ginny. At first she had been shocked but then kissed him back, now she was back to shock again. It had suddenly dawned on her who she was kissing; it was Harry Potter, her long-term crush. Then another feeling hit her, she recognised it as guilt. She pulled back slightly breathless and said,
"Harry, not now, I feel kind of guilty" to her enormous surprise Harry gently laughed.
"You know what Hagrid told me a week ago" Ginny shook her head, "He said he knew how I felt and if I let you go I'd be the most stupid guy in the world" Ginny laughed,
"Sounds like Hagrid" Harry saw tears well in her eyes again as she remembered and Harry kissed her eyelids very gently.
"He'd want us all to move on. Get on with our lives." Ginny nodded and they walked up to the castle. A shadow cat form watched them before jumping onto a window sill and disappearing into the castle.
"The next part of the prophecy has been fulfilled Albus." Mcgonagol returned to her human form and walked into Dumbledore's office. "They shared 'Love's first kiss'. Are we sure it's them it talks about. We thought it was James and Lily isn't it possible we've got it wrong again." Mcgonagol said hopefully. Dumbledore shook his head, his silvery beard glinted and his eyes shone in the darkness.
"No, it's Harry and Ginny. They're the only hope left."
The next morning Harry was woken by a subdued Ron.
"Merry Christmas Harry"
"Merry Christmas Ron" There was a knock on the door, Ginny and Hermione came in carrying presents.
"Merry Christmas boys" said Ginny, "We decided to move on, that's what Hagrid would have wanted" Ginny explained to Hermione who looked as if she was about to ask what was merry about it.
"Presents!" Ron cried. The girls had brought theirs in and they took it in turns to open presents. Ginny had sat on Harry's bed and Hermione was on Ron's. Ginny looked at Harry obviously remembering what had happened between them last night. Harry smiled at her, some of the old twinkle back in his eyes. She smiled and flashed her eyes at Ron, Harry shrugged his shoulders,
"*I Haven't said anything*"
"Hurry up 'Mione!" Ron said in a whiny voice, she was opening her present from Ron. Hermione opened the present slowly making sure she didn't rip the silvery paper. A book fell out and she picked it up before squealing and jumping on Ron.
"What is it?" asked Ginny as Harry prised it out of her Hermione's hand.
"101 advanced charms for witches" Harry flicked through, it was filled with tips for beauty and other women's things. There was one charm Harry noticed that tamed wild hair, he might have to learn that one. Harry brought out his gifts for the girls and told them to open them at the same time. Harry found himself nervous and scared about his gifts; would they like them?
Hermione finished opening her fist, she took out the pink earrings and bracelet and hugged Harry and ran to the window to put the earrings in. Ginny opened the red velvet case and drew in a breath. She put on the bracelet and the ring; they fitted perfectly. She leaned over and taking Harry's face in her hands kissed him deeply on the lips and then hugged him whispering thank you. All of a sudden they were both aware of a strange silence around them, they let go and turned to see a very shocked looking Hermione and Ron. Hermione's hand, that had been pushing on the butterfly clip, has stopped half way and Ron had a mince pie halfway to his mouth.
"*Whoops!*"
Ron stood up and Harry automatically leant back.
"What?" asked Ron, surprised at Harry's actions.
"I though you were going to hit me" Ron looked slightly insulted
"Well maybe a few weeks ago I would have but seeing as it was Ginny that kissed you and... Well it's Christmas." Harry found himself very grateful to Jesus for being born on this day. The girls disappeared off to get changed and Harry and Ron got changed and headed downstairs.
Harry and Ginny had escaped after dinner and went back down to the lake and sat under the tree. Then and only then did Harry allow himself to think about Hagrid. Ginny sensed what was wrong.
"It's weird. I keep expecting him to come stumping along swinging a dead animal with Fang at his heels."
"Fang!" Harry interjected, "Where's Fang! Come on Gin!" Grabbing her hand Harry ran to Hagrid's cottage. He hesitated at the door wondering whether to knock, figuring there was no need he slowly opened it. Fang wasn't there, Dumbledore probably had him somewhere. Harry and Ginny walked in and shut the door. Ginny set about making a cup of tea while Harry looked at the things on the walls. A black book lying on the unit caught his eye, Harry picked it up feeling guilty and opened it. To his surprise it was filled with photo's of Hagrid through the years. Near the back there was also a few of Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny and Hagrid when they had come down last year to help dig out hid garden.
"Do you wish to keep that Harry" A voice sounded from the doorway and Harry dropped the leather book in surprise. Dumbledore walked all the way in, "I'm sure he would have wanted you to have it." Harry opened his mouth but words wouldn't come out. Ginny felt him struggle and knew what he wanted to say.
"Professor where's Fang?"
"He's in my office. I think he is quite intimidated by Fawkes." Ginny smiled and then Dumbledore said, "I'll leave you two alone, shall I?" and with that he closed the door with a chuckle.
All Care Of Magical Creature lessons were cancelled until next year and were instead replaced by extra DADA lessons.
"Now Professor Dumbledore tell me that in your fourth year you were taught about the unforgivable curses." The class nodded; the teacher, who they thought was Mad Eye Moody but in fact was Barty Crouch Junior using Poly Juice potion, had put each of them through the Imperious, controlling, curse.
"Professor Dumbledore wishes that most, if not all, of you learn how to throw off the curse." Ginny looked terrified, she hadn't been in their class that year.
"Now who shall go first. How about you Harry?" Harry nodded, he knew he could fight off the curse; he'd done it enough times before. Lupin waved his wand and the tables swept to the side. Harry stepped forward and Lupin muttered the words. The wave of blissful calmness swept over Harry, and for a moment he was free.
"What shall we make Harry do?" Lupin asked the class, "How about cartwheels." After about 30 seconds Harry shouted,
"No" and the curse was broken.
"Well done Harry. He shook it off easily, now who shall go next. Miss Weasley how about you?" Harry gave Ginny a reassuring smile as she stepped forward.
"Imperio" The wave of calmness swept over Ginny and all her worries fell away. A voice sounded in a corner of her brain,
*Lie on the floor... Lie on the floor...*
Ginny bent her knees and was about to do as she was told when another voice awoke in her head.
*Why should I?"*
*Lie on the floor...*
*No it's dirty, these are new robes, I really don't want to!*
*Now!*
Ginny tried to lie and stop her self which resulted in her doing a funny sort of jump and falling onto her bottom. The calm sensation left her and all she was left with was a stinging feeling where she had landed.
"That was very good Ginny, one more time I think."
By the end of the lesson all the marauders could throw off the curse, with some unfortunate side effects. After Ron had had the cut on his face fixed they all trooped off to their separate lessons. Ron and Harry to Divination, Hermione to Study Of Ancient Runes and Ginny went off to Muggle studies.
Harry and Ron sat at their usual table and pulled out their text books.
" I wonder where Trelawny is?" Ron whispered. Harry decided to experiment, closing his eyes he let his mind wonder trying to find Trelawny's. To his surprise he found it quickly and it appeared to be behind him. Opening in his eyes and turning round he saw the divination teacher standing behind him.
"Very good Mr Potter" she said in her misty voice before sweeping to the front of the class, Harry shrugged at Ron and put on, what he hoped was, a bemused expression.
At the end of the lesson Harry and Ron stood up to leave.
"Come on Harry hurry up!" Harry hurriedly shoving his ink bottles and parchment into his bag and then yelled in surprise as the bottom of his bag split and a green ink bottle smashed on his leg and spilt all over the floor.
"Harry, I told you to get a new bag ages ago. I'm starving!"
"You go down to lunch I'll catch up in a minute" Ron practically fell down the golden ladder in his rush to get to the Great Hall and Harry managed to shout,
"Tell Gin I'll be down in minute!"
Harry set about mopping up with a cloth he conjured out of thin air. A noise distracted him, he looked up and realised it came from behind the curtain. Harry stood up slowly his eyes fixed on the spot where the noise appeared to come from. Something in the back of Harry's mind made him pull out his wand, holding it in front of him he pulled the curtain back.
"Oh Professor you frightened... Professor?" Trelawny had looked at Harry with mild recognition before collapsing with a thud on the stone floor.
"Professor!" Harry knelt down beside her and reached for her wrist to try to find a pulse, his hand was half way there when Trelawny's eyes snapped open. The same husky voice that she had used when she had told harry that the servant would return to the dark lord in his third year emitted from her mouth.
"Always the innocent are the first victims. Love will conquer all, the prophecy will be fulfilled"
"Wha... What?" Trelawny's eyes fell shut and then slowly opened. The cold stare that had been present in her eyes was gone and her normal look was back.
"Ow" she mumbled, Harry helped her up and escorted her to the hospital wing. Madame Pomfrey muttered something about uneven floors as she helped Trelawny onto a bed.
Harry walked slowly to the common room figuring that Lunch would have finished ages ago. "Split Peas" At the password the Fat Lady swung open and a cross Ginny stood in the doorway, Harry shrank back; Ron had told him about Ginny's temper.
"Where the bloody hell were you! Ron said you'd be down in a minute. That was over an hour ago! What?" Ginny faltered at the smile that was breaking out on Harry's face.
"You look cute when you're angry" Ginny opened and shut her mouth several times and then hugged him.
"That won't work every time you realise" she said in his ear. harry laughed then said,
"Trelawny!"
"Eh? My name's Ginny" She said the Ginny bit slowly making the two syllables longer than was really necessary.
"No, Dumbledore!"
"Harry you really aren't making any sense!"
"Come on!" Harry dragged Ginny down the corridor and off in the direction of Dumbledore's office.
"Sir! You know..." Harry broke off as he saw Mcgonagol standing in the office next to Dumbledore with a stern look upon her face.
"Really, storming in here! You should learn..."
"That's enough Minerva, I'm sure they have a good reason. Another dream?"
"No" said Harry "You know Trelawny collapsed"
"Professor Trelawny" Mcgonagol interrupted but was hushed by Dumbledore.
"Yeah, well when she collapsed she told me something, you know in my third year the prediction she made" Dumbledore nodded his head to show he did recall it. "Well it was like that, only she said; 'Always the innocent are the first victims. Love will conquer all, the prophecy will be fulfilled'. Something like that anyway." At this Mcgonagol uttered a soft groan and looked as if she was about to faint. Dumbledore, himself, faltered.
"Maybe you two should sit down for a while"
"Albus I really must protest!"
"Minerva, they must know!" said Dumbledore a little too sharply. "A long time ago, when I was just starting out as a Transfiguration Professor, I met a very talented witch called; Guinevire Gryffindor."
"Gryffindor?"
"Yes, she was the Heir. Anyway, she was particularly talented in prophecies and divination. She was a true-seer. She made a lot of predictions; all of which came true, bar one. When the Voldemort rose into power, she made one last prediction." Mcgonagol began to speak in a quiet but audible voice.
"Two they will be,
Red, Gold and Green.
Two choices lie ahead,
One pierces the dark,
One absorbs the light.
Bravery shines in loves shadow.
Together they will be the end
The light at the end of a tunnel,
Love will conquer all."
Disclaimer; If I owned Harry Potter would I be writing in here?
Chapter Thirteen – Christmas and a prophecy
The school watched in a revered silence as a huge coffin was lowered into the grounds next to the lake. Dumbledore had asked Harry to say a few words, shaking Harry stood up, the tears no longer flowing. He took a deep breath and spoke to his fellow students;
"Hagrid was a good friend to a lot of you." Harry took in another shuddering breath and continued a small smile tugging at his cheeks, "He always kept us guessing in his lessons; I don't think anyone will forget his Blast-ended Skrewts. At then end of my fourth year when Voldemort" The crowd gasped as one at the sound of the Lord's name "When he rose again, Hagrid gave me some very good advice, What will come will come, We just have to meet it when it does."
The sun set hours ago and about twenty students stood by the lake. They were having a two minute silence for the victims of Voldemort. When it had finished the students, except for Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny, walked back up to the castle. Dumbledore touched them on the shoulder and told them not to stay out too long. The clock stuck midnight and a sweet voice echoed over the lake.
Silent night,
Holy night,
All is calm,
All is bright,
Round yon virgin mother and child,
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace.
"It was Hagrid's favourite Christmas carol" Ginny whispered beginning to sing again then she felt a hand touch hers and she looked down as Harry slipped his hand into hers. She smiled slightly and soon they were all singing . At about 12:30 Ron and Hermione walked in leaving Harry and Ginny still standing by the lake still hand in hand. Ron had looked at Harry then looked at Ginny and back at Harry. He shrugged his shoulders and nodding at them both. Ginny and Harry sat under the tree which stood by the lake and that now had a golden plaque on it honouring all the new victims of Voldemort; Cedric's and Hagrid's names were at the top followed by a list of other wizards who died in the latest attack. Ginny shivered slightly and Harry pulled her closer.
"It's not fair Harry. All those people, he didn't even know them. They were nothing to him. It should have been..." Harry put his hand under her chin and turned her face towards his.
"Don't say it. It wasn't your fault, it wasn't my fault. It was Voldemort, he's sick and twisted and we'll get him, eventually" Ginny looked into the green eyes she loved so much and nodded slightly. Harry's hand traced a path along her cheek, pausing slightly as his thumb touched her bottom lip. Harry's hand moved onto her neck as he leant forward slightly and his lips brushed Ginny's. She gasped and pulled back slightly then kissed him back. Over the last few weeks he had realised that Ginny wasn't over him but he had to make sure. This was his first kiss and it was more than he could have imagined. Romantic writers always talk about the earth moving and fireworks but, like most people, he had thought it artistic license. For a moment everything was right in the world for both him and Ginny. At first she had been shocked but then kissed him back, now she was back to shock again. It had suddenly dawned on her who she was kissing; it was Harry Potter, her long-term crush. Then another feeling hit her, she recognised it as guilt. She pulled back slightly breathless and said,
"Harry, not now, I feel kind of guilty" to her enormous surprise Harry gently laughed.
"You know what Hagrid told me a week ago" Ginny shook her head, "He said he knew how I felt and if I let you go I'd be the most stupid guy in the world" Ginny laughed,
"Sounds like Hagrid" Harry saw tears well in her eyes again as she remembered and Harry kissed her eyelids very gently.
"He'd want us all to move on. Get on with our lives." Ginny nodded and they walked up to the castle. A shadow cat form watched them before jumping onto a window sill and disappearing into the castle.
"The next part of the prophecy has been fulfilled Albus." Mcgonagol returned to her human form and walked into Dumbledore's office. "They shared 'Love's first kiss'. Are we sure it's them it talks about. We thought it was James and Lily isn't it possible we've got it wrong again." Mcgonagol said hopefully. Dumbledore shook his head, his silvery beard glinted and his eyes shone in the darkness.
"No, it's Harry and Ginny. They're the only hope left."
The next morning Harry was woken by a subdued Ron.
"Merry Christmas Harry"
"Merry Christmas Ron" There was a knock on the door, Ginny and Hermione came in carrying presents.
"Merry Christmas boys" said Ginny, "We decided to move on, that's what Hagrid would have wanted" Ginny explained to Hermione who looked as if she was about to ask what was merry about it.
"Presents!" Ron cried. The girls had brought theirs in and they took it in turns to open presents. Ginny had sat on Harry's bed and Hermione was on Ron's. Ginny looked at Harry obviously remembering what had happened between them last night. Harry smiled at her, some of the old twinkle back in his eyes. She smiled and flashed her eyes at Ron, Harry shrugged his shoulders,
"*I Haven't said anything*"
"Hurry up 'Mione!" Ron said in a whiny voice, she was opening her present from Ron. Hermione opened the present slowly making sure she didn't rip the silvery paper. A book fell out and she picked it up before squealing and jumping on Ron.
"What is it?" asked Ginny as Harry prised it out of her Hermione's hand.
"101 advanced charms for witches" Harry flicked through, it was filled with tips for beauty and other women's things. There was one charm Harry noticed that tamed wild hair, he might have to learn that one. Harry brought out his gifts for the girls and told them to open them at the same time. Harry found himself nervous and scared about his gifts; would they like them?
Hermione finished opening her fist, she took out the pink earrings and bracelet and hugged Harry and ran to the window to put the earrings in. Ginny opened the red velvet case and drew in a breath. She put on the bracelet and the ring; they fitted perfectly. She leaned over and taking Harry's face in her hands kissed him deeply on the lips and then hugged him whispering thank you. All of a sudden they were both aware of a strange silence around them, they let go and turned to see a very shocked looking Hermione and Ron. Hermione's hand, that had been pushing on the butterfly clip, has stopped half way and Ron had a mince pie halfway to his mouth.
"*Whoops!*"
Ron stood up and Harry automatically leant back.
"What?" asked Ron, surprised at Harry's actions.
"I though you were going to hit me" Ron looked slightly insulted
"Well maybe a few weeks ago I would have but seeing as it was Ginny that kissed you and... Well it's Christmas." Harry found himself very grateful to Jesus for being born on this day. The girls disappeared off to get changed and Harry and Ron got changed and headed downstairs.
Harry and Ginny had escaped after dinner and went back down to the lake and sat under the tree. Then and only then did Harry allow himself to think about Hagrid. Ginny sensed what was wrong.
"It's weird. I keep expecting him to come stumping along swinging a dead animal with Fang at his heels."
"Fang!" Harry interjected, "Where's Fang! Come on Gin!" Grabbing her hand Harry ran to Hagrid's cottage. He hesitated at the door wondering whether to knock, figuring there was no need he slowly opened it. Fang wasn't there, Dumbledore probably had him somewhere. Harry and Ginny walked in and shut the door. Ginny set about making a cup of tea while Harry looked at the things on the walls. A black book lying on the unit caught his eye, Harry picked it up feeling guilty and opened it. To his surprise it was filled with photo's of Hagrid through the years. Near the back there was also a few of Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny and Hagrid when they had come down last year to help dig out hid garden.
"Do you wish to keep that Harry" A voice sounded from the doorway and Harry dropped the leather book in surprise. Dumbledore walked all the way in, "I'm sure he would have wanted you to have it." Harry opened his mouth but words wouldn't come out. Ginny felt him struggle and knew what he wanted to say.
"Professor where's Fang?"
"He's in my office. I think he is quite intimidated by Fawkes." Ginny smiled and then Dumbledore said, "I'll leave you two alone, shall I?" and with that he closed the door with a chuckle.
All Care Of Magical Creature lessons were cancelled until next year and were instead replaced by extra DADA lessons.
"Now Professor Dumbledore tell me that in your fourth year you were taught about the unforgivable curses." The class nodded; the teacher, who they thought was Mad Eye Moody but in fact was Barty Crouch Junior using Poly Juice potion, had put each of them through the Imperious, controlling, curse.
"Professor Dumbledore wishes that most, if not all, of you learn how to throw off the curse." Ginny looked terrified, she hadn't been in their class that year.
"Now who shall go first. How about you Harry?" Harry nodded, he knew he could fight off the curse; he'd done it enough times before. Lupin waved his wand and the tables swept to the side. Harry stepped forward and Lupin muttered the words. The wave of blissful calmness swept over Harry, and for a moment he was free.
"What shall we make Harry do?" Lupin asked the class, "How about cartwheels." After about 30 seconds Harry shouted,
"No" and the curse was broken.
"Well done Harry. He shook it off easily, now who shall go next. Miss Weasley how about you?" Harry gave Ginny a reassuring smile as she stepped forward.
"Imperio" The wave of calmness swept over Ginny and all her worries fell away. A voice sounded in a corner of her brain,
*Lie on the floor... Lie on the floor...*
Ginny bent her knees and was about to do as she was told when another voice awoke in her head.
*Why should I?"*
*Lie on the floor...*
*No it's dirty, these are new robes, I really don't want to!*
*Now!*
Ginny tried to lie and stop her self which resulted in her doing a funny sort of jump and falling onto her bottom. The calm sensation left her and all she was left with was a stinging feeling where she had landed.
"That was very good Ginny, one more time I think."
By the end of the lesson all the marauders could throw off the curse, with some unfortunate side effects. After Ron had had the cut on his face fixed they all trooped off to their separate lessons. Ron and Harry to Divination, Hermione to Study Of Ancient Runes and Ginny went off to Muggle studies.
Harry and Ron sat at their usual table and pulled out their text books.
" I wonder where Trelawny is?" Ron whispered. Harry decided to experiment, closing his eyes he let his mind wonder trying to find Trelawny's. To his surprise he found it quickly and it appeared to be behind him. Opening in his eyes and turning round he saw the divination teacher standing behind him.
"Very good Mr Potter" she said in her misty voice before sweeping to the front of the class, Harry shrugged at Ron and put on, what he hoped was, a bemused expression.
At the end of the lesson Harry and Ron stood up to leave.
"Come on Harry hurry up!" Harry hurriedly shoving his ink bottles and parchment into his bag and then yelled in surprise as the bottom of his bag split and a green ink bottle smashed on his leg and spilt all over the floor.
"Harry, I told you to get a new bag ages ago. I'm starving!"
"You go down to lunch I'll catch up in a minute" Ron practically fell down the golden ladder in his rush to get to the Great Hall and Harry managed to shout,
"Tell Gin I'll be down in minute!"
Harry set about mopping up with a cloth he conjured out of thin air. A noise distracted him, he looked up and realised it came from behind the curtain. Harry stood up slowly his eyes fixed on the spot where the noise appeared to come from. Something in the back of Harry's mind made him pull out his wand, holding it in front of him he pulled the curtain back.
"Oh Professor you frightened... Professor?" Trelawny had looked at Harry with mild recognition before collapsing with a thud on the stone floor.
"Professor!" Harry knelt down beside her and reached for her wrist to try to find a pulse, his hand was half way there when Trelawny's eyes snapped open. The same husky voice that she had used when she had told harry that the servant would return to the dark lord in his third year emitted from her mouth.
"Always the innocent are the first victims. Love will conquer all, the prophecy will be fulfilled"
"Wha... What?" Trelawny's eyes fell shut and then slowly opened. The cold stare that had been present in her eyes was gone and her normal look was back.
"Ow" she mumbled, Harry helped her up and escorted her to the hospital wing. Madame Pomfrey muttered something about uneven floors as she helped Trelawny onto a bed.
Harry walked slowly to the common room figuring that Lunch would have finished ages ago. "Split Peas" At the password the Fat Lady swung open and a cross Ginny stood in the doorway, Harry shrank back; Ron had told him about Ginny's temper.
"Where the bloody hell were you! Ron said you'd be down in a minute. That was over an hour ago! What?" Ginny faltered at the smile that was breaking out on Harry's face.
"You look cute when you're angry" Ginny opened and shut her mouth several times and then hugged him.
"That won't work every time you realise" she said in his ear. harry laughed then said,
"Trelawny!"
"Eh? My name's Ginny" She said the Ginny bit slowly making the two syllables longer than was really necessary.
"No, Dumbledore!"
"Harry you really aren't making any sense!"
"Come on!" Harry dragged Ginny down the corridor and off in the direction of Dumbledore's office.
"Sir! You know..." Harry broke off as he saw Mcgonagol standing in the office next to Dumbledore with a stern look upon her face.
"Really, storming in here! You should learn..."
"That's enough Minerva, I'm sure they have a good reason. Another dream?"
"No" said Harry "You know Trelawny collapsed"
"Professor Trelawny" Mcgonagol interrupted but was hushed by Dumbledore.
"Yeah, well when she collapsed she told me something, you know in my third year the prediction she made" Dumbledore nodded his head to show he did recall it. "Well it was like that, only she said; 'Always the innocent are the first victims. Love will conquer all, the prophecy will be fulfilled'. Something like that anyway." At this Mcgonagol uttered a soft groan and looked as if she was about to faint. Dumbledore, himself, faltered.
"Maybe you two should sit down for a while"
"Albus I really must protest!"
"Minerva, they must know!" said Dumbledore a little too sharply. "A long time ago, when I was just starting out as a Transfiguration Professor, I met a very talented witch called; Guinevire Gryffindor."
"Gryffindor?"
"Yes, she was the Heir. Anyway, she was particularly talented in prophecies and divination. She was a true-seer. She made a lot of predictions; all of which came true, bar one. When the Voldemort rose into power, she made one last prediction." Mcgonagol began to speak in a quiet but audible voice.
"Two they will be,
Red, Gold and Green.
Two choices lie ahead,
One pierces the dark,
One absorbs the light.
Bravery shines in loves shadow.
Together they will be the end
The light at the end of a tunnel,
Love will conquer all."