DISCLAIMER: Harry Potter and other characters are JKR's property and I can't help it.
AUTHORS NOTE: Ha ha……….I got my first flame. Sorry for being such an ass. I am becoming evil. Besides, "Prisoner of Azkaban" is my favorite book. Get the point? Read on and you will know. Another thing, It's really weird, but the Italicized wordings got messed up a bit. But, I guess you will understand.
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me : Let's see, if it would be possible………..
AHL : Well, get ready to hex me then (*smirks evilly*), Just kidding, read on……….
solar : It is sad……….What can I do? (*smirks*) Find it out for yourself…
Alastar : I never saw "Gutting a fish". I don't think you will have to do it though……….
deathstrike : Read on and you shall know
Bleeding Heart : Stop crying. After reading you might have tears again……….
potter-man : Thanks for my first flame dude (kind of……….)
Maxx77 : I guess you still believe Hermione would be back, don't you?
RLupin1003 : What can I say? Read on……….
Yimi & J : Yimi! Read this chapter before I say anything. J! I don't have anything to say……….
theauthorthatwrites : Thanks for being patient. And of course, the review
sew2100 : No assumptions yet. You know me……….(*smiles*)
madlilcaptor696 : NO! Of course Voldermort will come for Harry again. This was his first attempt for Harry and we all know what happened the second time around.
Robaatsu : A little quick on assumptions, aren't we?
Jordan : Well, I don't know. Let me think about it……….
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Chapter 8: Let's Do it Again!~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Lily and James were sad and worried. Harry wasn't back and it is approaching midnight.
"James, Where is Harry?" asked Lily apparently worried that he was not back to the castle.
Next to them were Sirius, Remus, Arabella, Laura and Peter. Arabella and later James have filled the rest with the events that transpired during the past 12 hours.
"Maybe we should look for him", suggested Sirius. James simply nodded.
James and Sirius stood up to go searching for Harry when he walked into the common room. Almost everyone was appalled with the expression Harry had. He looked hollow and melancholy. His eyes were glazed and lifeless. He looked rather like a walking corpse than a human being.
"Harry", called Lily, a bit apprehensively.
Harry looked over to Lily who was standing a few feet away from him. Up on seeing her, his emotions set loose like a flood and hot tears flowed from his eyes.
"Ssshhh. Everything will be alright. I can feel it", said Lily hugging him. Harry didn't say a word. He simply hugged her and James and then ran into his dorm.
Though he crashed on to the bed before others, he couldn't sleep. Hermione's smiling face floated in front his face every time he closed eyes. During his childhood, Harry never cried. However mean his uncle was, however difficult his life became, however hardships he had to endure, he never cried. But this was something different. It felt like his heart was ripped from his body. He closed the curtains around his bed and started silently sobbing into the pillow. The rest of the night went by as the most heart breaking night for Harry.
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"Harry, Let's go for breakfast", called James, trying to help Harry become normal. Harry's bed was empty.
Wondering where Harry might be, James walked out of the boy's dorm into the common room. The scene in front of him melted his heart.
Harry was lying in the couch with his head in Lily's lap. His eyes were showering and Lily was combing his unruly hair, trying to console him.
'She really is a great mother', thought James. He walked to Harry and held his hand.
"Harry, calm down. I cannot see you like this anymore. Please, for me, for James", said Lily swallowing a sob down her throat. Sirius and Arabella were sitting across, worry etched all over their faces.
"How could this happen to her?" said Harry stifling his sob. He really felt like a little kid in his mother's lap.
"Harry dear, Somehow I feel that everything will be alright. Maybe, this is not meant to be………." paused Lily. James, Sirius and Arabella looked at her surprised.
But Harry stopped his sobs and looked up at his mother.
Her eyes, so green, so……….like……….his.
But they also had something in them, something that gave him strength……….hope.
Hope that everything will be all right,
Hope that all bad things will be undone and
Hope that everything can be achieved.
Suddenly something dawned into Harry's mind. Lily observed the spark in his eyes.
"What is it Harry?" she asked trying to understand.
But Harry jumped and ran out while mustering to shout.
"To Dumbledore………." And immediately others stood up and ran after him.
Harry ran all the way to Dumbledore's office, crashing through the doors and stopped in front of him, panting.
"Professor, I realized something important", said Harry trying to contain his excitement.
"Sit down Harry", said Dumbledore making him sit in the chair as others ran into the office.
"Now, what is it?" asked Dumbledore trying to comprehend Harry's excitement.
"It's about Hermione. Now, we are in the past. That means, we are yet to be born and grow up and attend Hogwarts. I am yet to defeat Voldermort and the prophecy cannot be false", paused Harry trying to breath.
Dumbledore's twinkle returned to his eyes and he smiled at Harry. But before Harry could say something he stood up from his chair.
"Come with me", he motioned to Harry, while the rest stayed there rooted.
He took Harry into his personal chamber.
'What is he up to?' wondered everyone. But somehow Lily understood that everything is going to be all right.
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"Now, Harry. What we are going to do is something very dangerous. I hope you know all the rules?" asked Dumbledore getting a nod from Harry.
"Remember Harry. You must not change the events. Most importantly, YOU MUST NOT BE SEEN!" warned Dumbledore.
"Then here you go. It is five past eight. Six turns should do", said Dumbledore handing him a device that was very familiar.
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"Professor, What happened? Where is Harry?" asked Lily as soon as Dumbledore walked back into the office.
"Relax Ms. Evans. He is just fine and if everything goes as planned, he might just save Ms. Granger", smiled Dumbledore, his eyes twinkling over his half moon glasses.
James, Sirius and Arabella stared at each other, completely confused. But Lily seemed to understand something.
"Yes, Harry is capable of it. He is a great wizard", she smiled, for the first time in the last 24 hours.
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Harry had the strangest sensation, much different from traveling through a portkey. The room around him dissolved and he felt like flying through a blur of colors and shapes and suddenly he landed on his feet on a dusty floor.
He carefully looked around and after a few seconds of getting used to the atmosphere, he started hearing some voices followed by a laughter. He slowly walked down the corridor and hid behind a pillar and peeked around it.
He is on the opposite side of the entrance, which means that he is now behind James and Lily with whom Wilbur is talking.
"……….I got a bit of her hair a couple of days back in the library and voila, I became Ms. Granger", laughed Wilbur.
"Polyjuice potion", muttered Lily. James looked furious.
"But why are you doing this?" demanded James.
"Mr. Potter, There is this prophesy by the founders of Hogwarts, about your son destroying my master, the dark lord, in a future time. I am here to stop it", said Wilbur glaring back at James.
"Dark Lord……….You serve Voldermort?" asked James first surprised but soon realizing his motives. He looked into Wilbur's eyes and realized what he was planning to do.
"Don't you dare touch Lily", shouted James.
"Mr. Potter, you are in no position to command. I will do as I please or better yet, as my master please", laughed Wilbur.
'Here I come', thought Harry, making sure that he doesn't transmit his thought to Hermione. Then Harry saw himself walk from the shadows on the other end.
"Well……….well Professor. You don't want to touch my mother and live to tell the story", smirked Harry as he walked into the light.
"You! You are her son?" gasped Wilbur.
"Very much", smirked Harry.
James looked shocked. He didn't know what's going on. Lily on the other hand was grinning ear to ear. She then leaned back and started filling James on the details.
Wilbur looked at the death eaters and they all started cursing Harry. Harry merely laughed as the curses stopped a few inches from Harry.
"Mr. Wilbur, When your dear old master couldn't touch me, how do you think these pathetic death eaters would do?" laughed Harry before waving his hand. All the death eaters fell unconscious.
Wilbur immediately ran to Lily and placed his wand to her head.
"Surrender or your mother dies", he grinned victoriously.
'All right, Go Hermione', thought Harry, from behind the pillar.
A big lioness jumped on to him and bit his right hand, wounding him deep and letting his wand fall to the floor.
"Ahhh", shouted Wilbur clutching his hand. The lioness then jumped on to Wilbur again and smashed her paw on his chest, making his nearly unconscious with the blood loss.
"Mom, Dad", Harry ran to them as James and Lily hugged him.
"I can't believe I am seeing my son", laughed James. Lily just hugged him tight.
"Thank you", she murmured. The lioness walked next to them. Lily patted the lioness as she licked her hands.
"Harry, What about Hermione? Is she safe?" asked James worriedly.
"Dad, relax, She is here. Meet my girlfriend", said Harry showing the Lioness. Immediately, Hermione changed back surprising both James and Lily.
Lily jumped and hugged Hermione.
'Now is the time', thought Harry, making sure he is well hidden behind the pillar.
He pointed his hand towards Hermione and muttered 'Contego Aegis', shielding Hermione from any serious damage by dark magic. He then waited behind the pillar.
"Thanks Hermione", said Lily.
"Anytime Lily……….Anytime", said Hermione.
"I can't believe our son is all grown up and has a girlfriend who is an animagus too", said James making Harry and Hermione blush.
"You two are made for each other", remarked Lily making Hermione's eyes get misty.
They however failed to notice something move behind them. Wilbur woke up from his semi-unconscious state and trained his wand at Lily.
As Hermione hugged Lily again, she saw Wilbur about to curse.
"Semper………." Before he could finish, Hermione pushed Lily out of the way.
"……….Dormis" finished Wilbur. But Hermione didn't have enough time to get out of the way. Blue light raced towards Hermione and she got the full blow of the curse head on.
"HERMIONE!" shouted Harry, rushing to her side.
"Oh Well, one or the other. I know of your potential, Harry Potter. Trust me, you cannot save her", laughed Wilbur maniacally.
Lily turned towards Wilbur and furiously kicked him on his face promptly passing him out. Both James and Lily rushed back to Hermione.
"Mom, Dad. Please move aside", suggested Harry and tried using his life elemental power on Hermione.
"Liberio Diutinus", muttered Harry making his hand glow. But nothing happened. He tried again only resulting in him growing weaker.
"Medicor navitas", muttered Harry, his final ray of hope leaving him as he saw no movement from Hermione. He fell to his knees and started sobbing hard.
"Harry, keep faith. I mean, Dumbledore will be able to do something", said Lily hugging him. James also joined the embrace, patting Harry's head.
It took several minutes for Harry to get back to his senses. He still had a glimmer of hope somewhere that Dumbledore might be able to help. He lifted Hermione and hugged her to his heart.
"Mom, Dad, Hold on to me", said Harry and apparated directly into Dumbledore's office.
'Ok, We are done here. Just need to wait for the moment', thought Harry. After making sure that everyone left, he walked out of the cave, into the forest.
'Professor must be telling me the bad news now', thought Harry again.
Harry sat under a tree in the forbidden forest, waiting for rest of the events to unfold. After what seemed like half an hour, he heard the mighty roar of a lion, or should we say a Griffin?
Harry made sure he was well hidden behind the bushes. After sometime when he was sure that the "other" Harry returned to the castle, he walked towards whomping willow. He made his way towards the shrieking shack and proceeded to sleep for the night.
The next morning Harry woke up and walked towards the edge of the forbidden forest. He checked his muggle watch, which showed five past eight.
'Perfect timing', smiled Harry and apparated directly to Dumbledore's personal chamber. He slowly made his way towards the headmaster's office and heard his Mom say something.
"Yes, Harry is capable of it. He is a great wizard", she smiled, for the first time in the last 24 hours.
Harry walked out trying hard to hide his grin.
"Everything went fine I suppose, Harry?" asked Dumbledore, with a smile.
"Perfect Professor. Shall we proceed?" asked Harry. Dumbledore nodded and walked out ignoring questions from James, Sirius, Arabella and Lily. But Harry couldn't ignore his mother.
"Mom, it's time turner. I shielded Hermione", said Harry simply making Lily understand. A quick glare from her silenced the rest.
All six approached the infirmary where Hermione's body was kept.
Madam Pomfrey, Remus and Laura were sitting next to Hermione with a sad look on their faces. They saw a smiling Harry walk in with the rest of their friends.
Dumbledore hushed everyone and let Harry proceed to do his work.
"Medicor Navitas", muttered Harry placing his hand on her heart. Hermione's body shuddered from the blue light that traveled into her and after a few agonizing seconds she opened her eyes, slowly.
The first thing she saw was Harry's concerned face.
"Ha……….Harry", she called out struggling.
"What happened to me? I thought I died", shuddered Hermione and looked around the infirmary. Slowly, she remembered the events that happened before she fell into the death trance.
"Hermione", Harry grinned hugging her tight.
"Harry, let her breath", patted James making Harry and Hermione blush.
Hermione sat up with Harry's help.
"Harry, I was cursed with a dark ancient curse that doesn't have a cure. How did I live?" asked Hermione curiously.
Harry shook his head laughing. 'Just like Hermione, trying to solve every puzzle', he smirked, making her blush.
"Let's just say that I got there just in time and shielded you from getting the full blast", smiled Harry.
"But……….But how?" wondered Hermione. She looked into Harry's eyes and soon she realized it.
"You mean, you……….you came back?" asked Hermione, very surprised.
Harry merely nodded grinning.
"Ok, if once the secret talk is over, does someone care to explain what happened?" asked a confused and irritated Sirius.
Lily proceeded to explain him, occasionally filled by Harry and every one gawked at Harry.
"Hermione, I can't say how lucky I am to see you back smiling", said Lily hugging her.
"Lily, I am glad that I could meet you in person………." Before she could say more Harry cut in.
"Ok, I am starving. I didn't eat anything from two days", said Harry laughing.
'Hermione, you don't want them to know what happens in the future!' said Harry telepathically.
'Oh, I am really sorry Harry', apologized Hermione and smiled when she got a kiss back, telepathically.
"Mom, Dad, You know how much Hermione and I love each other", said making them smile and nod.
"With your blessings, I would like to marry her" he blushed and blurted out the words making James laugh.
"Harry, you have both our blessings", hugged James and Lily.
Lily then hugged Hermione.
"Hermione, I never imagined that our daughter-in-law would be so beautiful, smart and wonderful. I am so glad you are with Harry. You two are perfect for each other", said Lily hugging Hermione again.
"Thanks Lily", is all Hermione could say.
Harry suddenly got an idea and conjured a camera out of air.
"Professor, Can I get a few pictures?" asked Harry crossing his fingers.
Dumbledore nodded and smiled.
Harry gleefully got many pictures, with his parents, with Sirius and Arabella and everyone together.
The thought of leaving his parents was one of the most painful one for Harry. James and Lily aren't doing any better. Harry almost wanted to stay back when Dumbledore placed a hand on his shoulder. That's when Harry realized that his mission was over.
"Harry, I believe your mission is completed. The box seems to be ready to take you back to your time" announced Dumbledore.
Harry and Hermione turned to the rest and hugged each of them.
"See you in future, Son", said James smiling. Harry simply nodded back.
He proceeded to hug James and Lily one final time before walking back to Dumbledore's office.
"Professor, Do you think it is such a good idea to leave my Mom and Dad with the knowledge of me and the future?" asked Harry doubtfully.
"No Harry. In fact I am going to put an ancient memory charm on almost all of the school after you two leave", said Dumbledore.
Harry and Hermione nodded and stood with the box in their hands. After a few seconds the box started to glow with bright light.
"Goodbye Harry", said Dumbledore and before Harry could say something, they disappeared.
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A/N: I guess I said that this would be the last chapter. Well, I lied! (*Smiles evilly*)