Campiongal
How The Stars Fall
Chapter 17: A Love To Strong
3-30-03
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Hermione woke the next morning, beaming. School would be starting, and she and Draco had a date! She couldn't be more thrilled. She strolled to her closet and looked at some of her folded muggle clothes. She decided it would be super cute to wear some, especially in going to Hogsmeade. She decided upon a Black halter top, and some short black jean shorts, and some sexy black beaded sandals. After taking a shower, making her hair sparkle, and have the faint smell of vanilla. She decided it looked so beautiful down and straightened, so that is what she did.
She practically bounded down the stairs for breakfast this morning, leaping into the Great hall, positioning herself between Harry, and Draco. Harry was gleefully talking to Ginny next to him, who had Blaise looking over her shoulder, listening, his arm wrapped protectively around her waist.
Hermione grinned and winked at Draco, who was still very surprised about last nights date arrangement, was blushing, which looked rather curious, and not at all inconspicuous against his pale skin. "Good Morning Draco!" She said, before turning to the others, who noticed her uplifting mood, "Morning Harry, Ginny, Blaise!" She smiled, taking a sip of her morning pumpkin juice.
Ginny smiled at Hermione. She was very cute when she was bubbly. While Ginny had always looked up to Hermione, as an older sister figure, who excelled in all she did, it was harder now, with her newly returned brothers heart still aching.
Harry smiled. He couldn't wait to go with Ginny to the Hospital wing this afternoon. He would see Ron, and Lissa, and he would be able to spend time with two of the people he loved most. Blaise was just happy all over, most of all on the outside, however. Inside he was tense. He knew the fight was not going to be over for a long time. A long, long time. And the thought of losing Ginny in the fight was unbearable. He had only just found her, it was to early to loose her. However, Blaise wasn't the only one thinking of the war... elsewhere, plans were coming together
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Headmaster Dumbledore, and Severus Snape sat in a small room, a lone figure to the side of them, shaking, not just out of the chill of the room, but out of devastation and fear. Pansy Parkinson.
Dumbledore stood."Ms. Parkinson. We realize you have suffered and intolerable loss now, you life will never be the same. Mr. Crabe and Mr. Goyle, you will have heard by now, Have been sent to their respective home, and will not be returning to Hogwarts, rather, they will stay at home, and possibly transfer to Durmstrang for the final art of their education, but that is none of our concern anymore. You have to understand, Ms. Parkinson." Dumbledore paused, and looked at the young lady. "They were not given the choice I'm about to present to you. Possible because I knew they would refuse, and it would be a danger to the mission against Voldemort, if they knew, what you are about to know. We realize Ms. Parkinson, that you were forced into this life, this torture, of becoming a Death Eater."
Pansy winced visibly, but Dumbledore continued on. "We would like to change the outcome of your future, however. We are giving you an option, Ms. Parkinson, an option we don't know if you are going to like. You may go home, return there, and live the life that has been set out for you. You may live with your parents, and receive your wizarding license from home teaching, or go to a different academy that will accept you." At this, both Professors stood, and looked at Pansy in the eyes. "Or you may stay here, and work in the fight against Voldemort. Snape had been a spy with us for some time now. And you may join him. Choose carefully Ms. Parkinson. If you choose to go, this conversation will be erased from your memory, and you will only know you are being returned to your family. But if you stay, we will promise to protect you with all the power we have. All of it. And Professor Snape here, will guide you in becoming a spy for us. You will be protected, we will make sure Voldemort and his Followers believe you were not caught that evening, and... That you escaped. And as I said before Ms. Parkinson, everything will be sure to run as smooth as we can make it, for you, in either situation, but the decision is up too you. No one can make this for you. It is your life, and you shall live it as you see fit." Dumbledore sat down, and Severus sat next to him.
The trio waited for what seemed a very long time before Pansy stood, shakily, and spoke for herself. Possible for the first time in her life, she spoke firstly and only for herself. "I will join the fight..." She stated. "Against Lord Voldemort." The three faces lit up, and Pansy ran to the men, giving them a hug each, before sitting back down facing them. "What must I do now, to help, in every way I can?"
And then they sat, and explained to her what must be done. No one would see Pansy again for a long time now. Not her family, not her friends, not even the faculty. It wouldn't be until much later, until school, that anyone would see the strong new fighter.
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Hermione pulled Draco down the corridor, they laughed heartily, making jokes about the paintings and tapestries they passed. Finally reaching a long corridor they stopped. Neither had been there, it was clear at their reactions. The corridor faced out onto the grounds, one wall to the inner castle was a large mural of the Quidditch pitch, in a game that appeared to be between Slytherin and Griffindor. The side that was out to the grounds was an extended balcony, archways and great pillars holding up the high ceiling. Wooden benches stained into dark wood, iron trim wrapping into intricate patterns. Everywhere small fountains, cool water trickling everywhere, peace.
Hermione smiled broadly, as Draco led her to look out. "This scene... Is almost as beautiful as you..." He commented, looking into her eyes, taking both of her hands into his, entwining their fingers together, lifting them up, their bodies coming ever closer together.
"Draco... how come no one else knows your this sweet...? Why.. Why do you choose to share it all with me, when... there is so much more..." Hermione looked honestly into his eyes. She didn't think she was worth all of his beautiful words, surely... surly there were other witches he could love...
Draco only shook his head, smiling, "Hermione, you are the only girl I could ever truly love. I know that now. Your truly remarkable, so much, I'm surprised it took even me this long to see it." Draco took Hermione in his arms then, slipping his strong arms delicately around her waist, pulling her to him, "You see, I would be ten times the fool I already am, if I didn't take the opportunity to know you more. Your so smart, so funny, remarkably spontaneous, and, if you honestly want to know, I have never set eyes on anything more spectacular in my entire life, and it's embarrassing it's taken me an entire summer, to admit that I feel for you like this..."
Hermione looked so surprised, she could have fallen over if Draco hadn't been holding her so closely. But, the greatest shock was still to come, as Hermione wrapped her arms around his neck, he drew her into a kiss so passionate, they were both in complete rapture with each other. Draco's fingers twirled gently in her hair, one of his hands gently rubbing her back. Hermione was completely involved in the kiss, her hands tracing the lines of his face, and his chest, ad they were both so lost in the kiss, they completely lost the rest of the day.
(A/N: I know, I know... FINALLY! As my romie is quoting behind me "Good! Now just have them up against the wall, will you?" sooo *cough* back to the story! *hides in shame of explicit-ness*)
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Ginny swung her and Blaise's hands between them as they strolled down the rows of the Library. She giggled as he quoted Shakespeare, and other Muggle poets, and authors. Blaise smiled down at her. In his eyes, Ginny was perfect. Her freckles that danced upon her flawless skin, the long fiery red hair that waltzed around her. Ginny's face lit up when Blaise stopped them in the middle of a lounge area, taking out his wand, and setting up some light music, and taking Ginny into a dance, twirling her around, spinning their bodies around the room. And there they lost themselves in the moment, that lasted for what could only be described as an infinite love.
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Harry sat with Lissa in his lap, next to Ron's bed in the Hospital wing. It amazed Harry, as he listened to them speak, how well Lissa could connect with others. In his eyes she was absolutely flawless, a woman with no faults. Ron was getting back his strength impressively quickly, a lot in part with thanks to Lissa. She had helped him take his first few steps out of his bed, helped him gain better speaking ability. While he was still the same as ever, getting back to routine after having most the life sucked out of him was difficult.
About twenty minuets later Harry was saying goodbye to his best friend and leading Lissa out into the hallway. She was finally going to be able to return to her room. After so much loss of blood, she herself had been weak for quite sometime, but shocked the Medi-Witch when she was able to walk around helping with arranging supplies, and tending to Ron, and other patients with cuts and bruises, aches and pains. No one ceased to be amazed with her for the remainder of the summer, least of all Harry.
They walked up the stairs, talking about random things, like muggle telephone usage, music, and how much they wished they could see their mothers. Harry had known about Lissa's families tragedy for some time. Her mother was killed by voldemort shortly before his own parents were killed, and her father, had been driven insane. Lissa had been forced to grow up with her Brother raising her, and taking care of their father. It had been hard on her, but she didn't think all to much of it now, she needed to be strong for others who were hurting presently, not fearing their past. She was better than that. She wasn't going to let what happened to her family determine her future, she wouldn't allow it. She wanted to become an Auror, just like her brother.
Harry kissed her cheek at the door, before walking to his own.
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The rest of the summer was filled with happy memories, and excitement of fun, joy and memories. They couldn't wait for the return of the other students. It was going to be even more of an eventful school year, and most certainly, it would bring them closer to the final fight, for their lives, and the lives of the ones they loved so dearly.
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That's it! At least for this book! Look out for the next book, When stars collide, for the exciting school year ahead of them, when Pansy spies for the Ministry, along with snape, Draco and Hermione learn to deal with the pressures of segregation, Blaise and Ginny learning to cope with their own Losses, Ron's new search for freedom, and harry's final battle with Voldemort, and his final decision of a life with Lissa. ^^' I summerize well! So, now, I've uploaded the first chapter of When Stars Collide, so you should go read it *points* Go, go, go! *pushes lightly* Go now! It's good I promise! I swear! It's good! Go read! You have to see the Finale!
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Hermione woke the next morning, beaming. School would be starting, and she and Draco had a date! She couldn't be more thrilled. She strolled to her closet and looked at some of her folded muggle clothes. She decided it would be super cute to wear some, especially in going to Hogsmeade. She decided upon a Black halter top, and some short black jean shorts, and some sexy black beaded sandals. After taking a shower, making her hair sparkle, and have the faint smell of vanilla. She decided it looked so beautiful down and straightened, so that is what she did.
She practically bounded down the stairs for breakfast this morning, leaping into the Great hall, positioning herself between Harry, and Draco. Harry was gleefully talking to Ginny next to him, who had Blaise looking over her shoulder, listening, his arm wrapped protectively around her waist.
Hermione grinned and winked at Draco, who was still very surprised about last nights date arrangement, was blushing, which looked rather curious, and not at all inconspicuous against his pale skin. "Good Morning Draco!" She said, before turning to the others, who noticed her uplifting mood, "Morning Harry, Ginny, Blaise!" She smiled, taking a sip of her morning pumpkin juice.
Ginny smiled at Hermione. She was very cute when she was bubbly. While Ginny had always looked up to Hermione, as an older sister figure, who excelled in all she did, it was harder now, with her newly returned brothers heart still aching.
Harry smiled. He couldn't wait to go with Ginny to the Hospital wing this afternoon. He would see Ron, and Lissa, and he would be able to spend time with two of the people he loved most. Blaise was just happy all over, most of all on the outside, however. Inside he was tense. He knew the fight was not going to be over for a long time. A long, long time. And the thought of losing Ginny in the fight was unbearable. He had only just found her, it was to early to loose her. However, Blaise wasn't the only one thinking of the war... elsewhere, plans were coming together
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Headmaster Dumbledore, and Severus Snape sat in a small room, a lone figure to the side of them, shaking, not just out of the chill of the room, but out of devastation and fear. Pansy Parkinson.
Dumbledore stood."Ms. Parkinson. We realize you have suffered and intolerable loss now, you life will never be the same. Mr. Crabe and Mr. Goyle, you will have heard by now, Have been sent to their respective home, and will not be returning to Hogwarts, rather, they will stay at home, and possibly transfer to Durmstrang for the final art of their education, but that is none of our concern anymore. You have to understand, Ms. Parkinson." Dumbledore paused, and looked at the young lady. "They were not given the choice I'm about to present to you. Possible because I knew they would refuse, and it would be a danger to the mission against Voldemort, if they knew, what you are about to know. We realize Ms. Parkinson, that you were forced into this life, this torture, of becoming a Death Eater."
Pansy winced visibly, but Dumbledore continued on. "We would like to change the outcome of your future, however. We are giving you an option, Ms. Parkinson, an option we don't know if you are going to like. You may go home, return there, and live the life that has been set out for you. You may live with your parents, and receive your wizarding license from home teaching, or go to a different academy that will accept you." At this, both Professors stood, and looked at Pansy in the eyes. "Or you may stay here, and work in the fight against Voldemort. Snape had been a spy with us for some time now. And you may join him. Choose carefully Ms. Parkinson. If you choose to go, this conversation will be erased from your memory, and you will only know you are being returned to your family. But if you stay, we will promise to protect you with all the power we have. All of it. And Professor Snape here, will guide you in becoming a spy for us. You will be protected, we will make sure Voldemort and his Followers believe you were not caught that evening, and... That you escaped. And as I said before Ms. Parkinson, everything will be sure to run as smooth as we can make it, for you, in either situation, but the decision is up too you. No one can make this for you. It is your life, and you shall live it as you see fit." Dumbledore sat down, and Severus sat next to him.
The trio waited for what seemed a very long time before Pansy stood, shakily, and spoke for herself. Possible for the first time in her life, she spoke firstly and only for herself. "I will join the fight..." She stated. "Against Lord Voldemort." The three faces lit up, and Pansy ran to the men, giving them a hug each, before sitting back down facing them. "What must I do now, to help, in every way I can?"
And then they sat, and explained to her what must be done. No one would see Pansy again for a long time now. Not her family, not her friends, not even the faculty. It wouldn't be until much later, until school, that anyone would see the strong new fighter.
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Hermione pulled Draco down the corridor, they laughed heartily, making jokes about the paintings and tapestries they passed. Finally reaching a long corridor they stopped. Neither had been there, it was clear at their reactions. The corridor faced out onto the grounds, one wall to the inner castle was a large mural of the Quidditch pitch, in a game that appeared to be between Slytherin and Griffindor. The side that was out to the grounds was an extended balcony, archways and great pillars holding up the high ceiling. Wooden benches stained into dark wood, iron trim wrapping into intricate patterns. Everywhere small fountains, cool water trickling everywhere, peace.
Hermione smiled broadly, as Draco led her to look out. "This scene... Is almost as beautiful as you..." He commented, looking into her eyes, taking both of her hands into his, entwining their fingers together, lifting them up, their bodies coming ever closer together.
"Draco... how come no one else knows your this sweet...? Why.. Why do you choose to share it all with me, when... there is so much more..." Hermione looked honestly into his eyes. She didn't think she was worth all of his beautiful words, surely... surly there were other witches he could love...
Draco only shook his head, smiling, "Hermione, you are the only girl I could ever truly love. I know that now. Your truly remarkable, so much, I'm surprised it took even me this long to see it." Draco took Hermione in his arms then, slipping his strong arms delicately around her waist, pulling her to him, "You see, I would be ten times the fool I already am, if I didn't take the opportunity to know you more. Your so smart, so funny, remarkably spontaneous, and, if you honestly want to know, I have never set eyes on anything more spectacular in my entire life, and it's embarrassing it's taken me an entire summer, to admit that I feel for you like this..."
Hermione looked so surprised, she could have fallen over if Draco hadn't been holding her so closely. But, the greatest shock was still to come, as Hermione wrapped her arms around his neck, he drew her into a kiss so passionate, they were both in complete rapture with each other. Draco's fingers twirled gently in her hair, one of his hands gently rubbing her back. Hermione was completely involved in the kiss, her hands tracing the lines of his face, and his chest, ad they were both so lost in the kiss, they completely lost the rest of the day.
(A/N: I know, I know... FINALLY! As my romie is quoting behind me "Good! Now just have them up against the wall, will you?" sooo *cough* back to the story! *hides in shame of explicit-ness*)
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Ginny swung her and Blaise's hands between them as they strolled down the rows of the Library. She giggled as he quoted Shakespeare, and other Muggle poets, and authors. Blaise smiled down at her. In his eyes, Ginny was perfect. Her freckles that danced upon her flawless skin, the long fiery red hair that waltzed around her. Ginny's face lit up when Blaise stopped them in the middle of a lounge area, taking out his wand, and setting up some light music, and taking Ginny into a dance, twirling her around, spinning their bodies around the room. And there they lost themselves in the moment, that lasted for what could only be described as an infinite love.
~~*~~
Harry sat with Lissa in his lap, next to Ron's bed in the Hospital wing. It amazed Harry, as he listened to them speak, how well Lissa could connect with others. In his eyes she was absolutely flawless, a woman with no faults. Ron was getting back his strength impressively quickly, a lot in part with thanks to Lissa. She had helped him take his first few steps out of his bed, helped him gain better speaking ability. While he was still the same as ever, getting back to routine after having most the life sucked out of him was difficult.
About twenty minuets later Harry was saying goodbye to his best friend and leading Lissa out into the hallway. She was finally going to be able to return to her room. After so much loss of blood, she herself had been weak for quite sometime, but shocked the Medi-Witch when she was able to walk around helping with arranging supplies, and tending to Ron, and other patients with cuts and bruises, aches and pains. No one ceased to be amazed with her for the remainder of the summer, least of all Harry.
They walked up the stairs, talking about random things, like muggle telephone usage, music, and how much they wished they could see their mothers. Harry had known about Lissa's families tragedy for some time. Her mother was killed by voldemort shortly before his own parents were killed, and her father, had been driven insane. Lissa had been forced to grow up with her Brother raising her, and taking care of their father. It had been hard on her, but she didn't think all to much of it now, she needed to be strong for others who were hurting presently, not fearing their past. She was better than that. She wasn't going to let what happened to her family determine her future, she wouldn't allow it. She wanted to become an Auror, just like her brother.
Harry kissed her cheek at the door, before walking to his own.
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The rest of the summer was filled with happy memories, and excitement of fun, joy and memories. They couldn't wait for the return of the other students. It was going to be even more of an eventful school year, and most certainly, it would bring them closer to the final fight, for their lives, and the lives of the ones they loved so dearly.
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That's it! At least for this book! Look out for the next book, When stars collide, for the exciting school year ahead of them, when Pansy spies for the Ministry, along with snape, Draco and Hermione learn to deal with the pressures of segregation, Blaise and Ginny learning to cope with their own Losses, Ron's new search for freedom, and harry's final battle with Voldemort, and his final decision of a life with Lissa. ^^' I summerize well! So, now, I've uploaded the first chapter of When Stars Collide, so you should go read it *points* Go, go, go! *pushes lightly* Go now! It's good I promise! I swear! It's good! Go read! You have to see the Finale!