A/N: The eleventh chapter of my HP/ST:TNG crossover-fic..
Disclaimer: Harry Potter belongs to J.K Rowling. Star Trek belongs to Paramount Pictures and, of course, Gene Roddenberry (R.I.P.), The Great Bird of the Galaxy. Lynn is all mine.
11. Forgiving
"God, I feel like such and idiot..." said Ron. He was in sickbay, being scanned by Dr Crusher.
"First of, you are an idiot," said Lynn.
"Hey!" said Ron.
"And secondly, you couldn't know because you didn't remember," said Lynn. "I mean, how were you supposed to know?"
"Yeah you're right..." said Ron. "Wonder why Hermione didn't remember about Ginny, though?" Now Hermione entered. "Speak of the devil..." Hermione shot an angry glare at Ron. "It's just an expression, honey!" Hermione let of the glare.
"Now, amnesia?" said Hermione. "How?"
"From the time travel," said Dr Crusher. "It somehow affected your memory."
"Well, who got it?" said Hermione. Dr Crusher scanned Hermione.
"Apparently, you and Ron," said Dr Crusher. "Minor things though, nothing big.
"I wouldn't exactly call my best friend having a relationship with my sister a little thing, doctor," said Ron.
"Huh?" said Hermione. "Who did what to Ginny?"
"You better sit down..." said Lynn.
Hermione had got the whole thing explained to her also.
"Well, that explains why he's been so grumpy." said Hermione. "But why do only Ron and I have this condition?"
"It seems you had something to eat the before you left that changed you're metabolism, but only slightly," said Dr Crusher. "Though it was enough to affect you during the time travel."
"What could that have been.?" said Ron.
"I don't know." said Hermione. Then they both looked at each other.
"Fred and George," they both said at once.
"Who?" said Dr Crusher.
"My two elder twin brothers," said Ron. "They like to play pranks on people. I'll get them for this if I get back." Now Harry entered.
"Amnesia?" he said.
"Sit down, Harry," said Hermione.
A few minutes later Harry also had got the whole thing explained to him.
"Harry, if I'd known why you were so unhappy, I'd talked to you about it," said Ron. "I admit that I ain't exactly all that excited about you and Ginny being a couple.but don't you think I'd accept it over time? Otherwise what kind of a friend would I be?"
"Yeah, you're right." said Harry.
"But why did you walk out of the party when I and Wesley..." said Lynn. "..well, um...kissed..."
"You reminded me of what I'd lost," said Harry. "Of Ginny. I just couldn't stand seeing the two of you just then, that's all."
"Great start for the two of us, huh?" said Lynn. "Making a friend offended when we kiss..."
"Now, now, I didn't mean it like that," said Harry. "I have nothing against you two being a couple. Full steam ahead, by all means. I'm happy for you."
"Thanks," said Lynn, smiling.
"God, I'm such an idiot!" said Ron. "I thought you might've been jealous at them, and wanted Lynn for yourself..."
"It's not your fault," said Harry. "Lynn's a good friend. But I've not exactly made it easy on you others. I guess I haven't been all that accessible lately myself."
"You've been downright lethal, that's what!" said Ron angrily. "Running dangerous programs, knocking people out. Continue like this and You-Know- Who will have a really rough time!" He smiled a bit at the last part.
"Who's this 'You-Know-Who'?" said Dr Crusher.
"An evil wizard who's after Harry," said Lynn. "His name is-"
"DON'T SAY IT!" said Ron, looking terrified.
"Oh, come on!" said Lynn. "We're in the 24th century, he's been dead since a LONG time!"
"You might bring him back." said Ron.
"Honestly, Ron that's even crazy for you." said Hermione, after a few seconds silence.
"Anyway, he's called Voldemort," said Lynn, ignoring the flinching Ron.
"He killed my parents," said Harry. "And many others... At least he's dead now..."
"How do you know?" said Dr Crusher. Harry chuckled.
"You'd know if he was alive," he said. "First of there probably wouldn't be any non-magical humans left. Secondly, the world would be a whole lot darker. Wonder how he died though...?"
"Picard to Troi," said Captain Picard's voice over the com-system. Troi tapped her com-badge.
"Troi here," she said.
"We have found some more information about our guests," said Picard. "Bring them to my ready room."
"Yes, Captain," said Troi. "Troi out." Troi turned to Dr Crusher. "Can they leave, doctor?"
"In a minute, I have on last thing to do," said Dr Crusher. She went over to a desk and took to a hypospray and loaded it with something. "This will restore your memory." She used first on Ron, and then on Hermione. "How do you feel?"
"Well, no amnesia any more..." said Ron, looking a bit disturbed. "I am seriously gonna get Fred and George for this if I get back..."
"I'll join you..." said Hermione, also looking a bit disturbed.
"What did they do?" said Lynn.
"You don't want to know..." said Hermione. They got up from they beds. "Thanks for the help, doctor."
"Yeah, thanks doc," said Ron. They left the room together with Troi. "By the way Harry..."
"It's okay Ron, I forgive you," said Harry, smiling. "It's alright. You couldn't know. Besides, I feel a lot better now." He and Troi exchanged looks, smiling. Though, Ron didn't interpret this they way it was meant.
"Wait a sec..." said Ron. "What were you two doing before you got here?!"
"Huh?" said Harry, surprised. "What are you talking about?"
"You've cheated on Ginny with Troi!" Ron exclaimed, making the rest of the people in the corridor look over towards them with curious looks.
"WHAT?! No I didn't!" Harry exclaimed.
"Ron..." said Hermione, sounding tired.
"I assure you, Ron, that I and Harry did not do anything like that," said Troi. "We just had a counselling session." Now they reached a turbolift and entered it.
"'Counselling session', huh?" said Ron.
"Ron, shut up or I'll replicate a spider and put it in your bed..." said Harry. The turbolift doors closed.
Harry, Lynn, Ron, Hermione and Troi were in Picard's ready room. Picard and Data had just explained the situation to Harry and the others.
"So, your asking me to go back..." said Harry, breaking the silence which had lasted about ten seconds. "...Go back to death."
"Not necessarily," said Data. "You might still survive. Only, in-"
"This timeline I die, right?" said Harry.
"Yes," said Data.
"Wow, that's swell..." said Harry.
"But you don't know how to get us back, right?" said Hermione.
"No, not yet," said Picard. "But if you don't then the flow of time will be interrupted. Humanity will change into the way it would've been if this 'Voldemort' hadn't been defeated."
"Hell on earth," said Ron.
"Yes," said Picard. "Hence, our primary object is now to get you home, at all costs."
"But you said you couldn't," said Lynn.
"Well, there are ways," said Picard. "But none without risks."
"I'm not doing it," said Harry, angry. "I'm not going back there to die!" Picard stood up.
"Harry, I truly am sorry, but you have to," said Picard, decidedly. "Humanity depends on it."
"Screw humanity, I'm not doing it!" said Harry. Picard was about to get angry, when...
"Sir, we're receiving a priority one transmission from Starfleet," said Commander Riker's voice over the com-system.
"On my way," said Picard. He looked at Harry. "We'll discuss this further later on." He went out of the room an into the bridge. "On screen, Mr Worf."
"Ah, Jean-Luc," said the Admiral on the screen, Admiral Anthony Wood. He was about 60 years old, with dark grey hair. "Nice to see you again."
"And you too, Admiral," said Picard. "What did you want to talk to me about?"
"I heard about your guests," said Wood. "The 'wizards'. The general opinion here at headquarters is that we have to get them back."
"I agree, Admiral," said Picard. "In fact, we have uncovered evidence indicating that it is absolutely necessary to send them back. For the sake of humanity."
"Something about the fate of young Harry Potter, right?" said Wood.
"Yes, that's true," said Picard, slightly surprised. "How did you know about it? Mr Data just discovered it today..."
"I'll explain all later, Jean-Luc, I promise," said Admiral Wood. "But I meant to tell that we've sent someone who we think can be of help to you. He's on his way to you now, and will arrive in about 23 hours. The ship he's travelling with is the N.C.C.-63646 U.S.S. Kurosawa."
"One of the new Akira class ships, if I'm not mistaken?" said Picard.
"Absolutely right," said Admiral Wood. "I have to go now. Talk to you later, Jean Luc."
"Nice talking to you, Anthony," said Picard and smiled. The transmission ended.
"Why send a heavy cruiser for an escort mission?" said Riker.
"I don't know, number one..." said Picard. "But I intend to find out." He stood still for a few seconds, then walked towards his ready room. "Number one, you have the bridge." He entered the ready room. Harry still looked angry. "I just received a transmission saying that Starfleet has sent someone to help us get you back. The person arrives in 23 hours."
"Great..." said Harry.
"No word of who it is?" said Hermione.
"No," said Picard. "Though I suspect it has something to do with your 'wizarding culture'. That will be all for now."
"Yes, Captain," said Troi. Everyone began to leave, except Harry.
"Captain..." he said, firmly.
"Harry, don't," said Ron. "Come on now..." Harry began walking out of the room to, if reluctantly. Once they had left, Picard sighed and sat down behind his desk.
"Data, why would someone send a heavy cruiser for simple escort mission?" said Picard to Data, whom still was in the room. "Admiral Wood just told me that the Kurosawa, an Akira class ship, was on it's way to meet us."
"Perhaps because of a very important person," said Data. "One other reason could be that the Admiral knows the Captain and trusts him."
"Still, for such a simple mission..." said Picard. "Hopefully we'll find out when they arrive. That'll be all, Mr Data."
"Aye, Sir," said Data and left the room. Outside Hermione was waiting for him.
"Data, what ship is being sent with the person aboard?" she said.
"The Kurosawa," said Data. "Why do you ask?"
"Just curious," said Hermione. "See you around, Data." She went into the nearest turbolift.
A/N: When I write these lines, I am in a state of shock. I've just read the news that Richard Harris, all ours Headmaster Albus Dumbledore, is dead. He died in London at University College Hospital, 19.00 local time tonight, October 25th 2002.
I remember seeing him for the first time in "Gladiator" as Caesar Marcus Aurelius. I thought he was a magnificent actor, wanting to see more of him.
Then he starred as Dumbledore in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", and I thought they'd found the perfect actor for the role.
Now remains to be seen who will replace him, though no one could ever do that, in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban". At least we have "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" to look forward to, his last performance.
Rest in Peace, Richard Harris.
I'm sorry, I just can't write anything more just now.
Review comments:
C1ofUnkown - Yes, you're right, this would be a problem. Guess I forgot it when I wrote it. But I had to get Ron addicted to something.
Emher
Disclaimer: Harry Potter belongs to J.K Rowling. Star Trek belongs to Paramount Pictures and, of course, Gene Roddenberry (R.I.P.), The Great Bird of the Galaxy. Lynn is all mine.
11. Forgiving
"God, I feel like such and idiot..." said Ron. He was in sickbay, being scanned by Dr Crusher.
"First of, you are an idiot," said Lynn.
"Hey!" said Ron.
"And secondly, you couldn't know because you didn't remember," said Lynn. "I mean, how were you supposed to know?"
"Yeah you're right..." said Ron. "Wonder why Hermione didn't remember about Ginny, though?" Now Hermione entered. "Speak of the devil..." Hermione shot an angry glare at Ron. "It's just an expression, honey!" Hermione let of the glare.
"Now, amnesia?" said Hermione. "How?"
"From the time travel," said Dr Crusher. "It somehow affected your memory."
"Well, who got it?" said Hermione. Dr Crusher scanned Hermione.
"Apparently, you and Ron," said Dr Crusher. "Minor things though, nothing big.
"I wouldn't exactly call my best friend having a relationship with my sister a little thing, doctor," said Ron.
"Huh?" said Hermione. "Who did what to Ginny?"
"You better sit down..." said Lynn.
Hermione had got the whole thing explained to her also.
"Well, that explains why he's been so grumpy." said Hermione. "But why do only Ron and I have this condition?"
"It seems you had something to eat the before you left that changed you're metabolism, but only slightly," said Dr Crusher. "Though it was enough to affect you during the time travel."
"What could that have been.?" said Ron.
"I don't know." said Hermione. Then they both looked at each other.
"Fred and George," they both said at once.
"Who?" said Dr Crusher.
"My two elder twin brothers," said Ron. "They like to play pranks on people. I'll get them for this if I get back." Now Harry entered.
"Amnesia?" he said.
"Sit down, Harry," said Hermione.
A few minutes later Harry also had got the whole thing explained to him.
"Harry, if I'd known why you were so unhappy, I'd talked to you about it," said Ron. "I admit that I ain't exactly all that excited about you and Ginny being a couple.but don't you think I'd accept it over time? Otherwise what kind of a friend would I be?"
"Yeah, you're right." said Harry.
"But why did you walk out of the party when I and Wesley..." said Lynn. "..well, um...kissed..."
"You reminded me of what I'd lost," said Harry. "Of Ginny. I just couldn't stand seeing the two of you just then, that's all."
"Great start for the two of us, huh?" said Lynn. "Making a friend offended when we kiss..."
"Now, now, I didn't mean it like that," said Harry. "I have nothing against you two being a couple. Full steam ahead, by all means. I'm happy for you."
"Thanks," said Lynn, smiling.
"God, I'm such an idiot!" said Ron. "I thought you might've been jealous at them, and wanted Lynn for yourself..."
"It's not your fault," said Harry. "Lynn's a good friend. But I've not exactly made it easy on you others. I guess I haven't been all that accessible lately myself."
"You've been downright lethal, that's what!" said Ron angrily. "Running dangerous programs, knocking people out. Continue like this and You-Know- Who will have a really rough time!" He smiled a bit at the last part.
"Who's this 'You-Know-Who'?" said Dr Crusher.
"An evil wizard who's after Harry," said Lynn. "His name is-"
"DON'T SAY IT!" said Ron, looking terrified.
"Oh, come on!" said Lynn. "We're in the 24th century, he's been dead since a LONG time!"
"You might bring him back." said Ron.
"Honestly, Ron that's even crazy for you." said Hermione, after a few seconds silence.
"Anyway, he's called Voldemort," said Lynn, ignoring the flinching Ron.
"He killed my parents," said Harry. "And many others... At least he's dead now..."
"How do you know?" said Dr Crusher. Harry chuckled.
"You'd know if he was alive," he said. "First of there probably wouldn't be any non-magical humans left. Secondly, the world would be a whole lot darker. Wonder how he died though...?"
"Picard to Troi," said Captain Picard's voice over the com-system. Troi tapped her com-badge.
"Troi here," she said.
"We have found some more information about our guests," said Picard. "Bring them to my ready room."
"Yes, Captain," said Troi. "Troi out." Troi turned to Dr Crusher. "Can they leave, doctor?"
"In a minute, I have on last thing to do," said Dr Crusher. She went over to a desk and took to a hypospray and loaded it with something. "This will restore your memory." She used first on Ron, and then on Hermione. "How do you feel?"
"Well, no amnesia any more..." said Ron, looking a bit disturbed. "I am seriously gonna get Fred and George for this if I get back..."
"I'll join you..." said Hermione, also looking a bit disturbed.
"What did they do?" said Lynn.
"You don't want to know..." said Hermione. They got up from they beds. "Thanks for the help, doctor."
"Yeah, thanks doc," said Ron. They left the room together with Troi. "By the way Harry..."
"It's okay Ron, I forgive you," said Harry, smiling. "It's alright. You couldn't know. Besides, I feel a lot better now." He and Troi exchanged looks, smiling. Though, Ron didn't interpret this they way it was meant.
"Wait a sec..." said Ron. "What were you two doing before you got here?!"
"Huh?" said Harry, surprised. "What are you talking about?"
"You've cheated on Ginny with Troi!" Ron exclaimed, making the rest of the people in the corridor look over towards them with curious looks.
"WHAT?! No I didn't!" Harry exclaimed.
"Ron..." said Hermione, sounding tired.
"I assure you, Ron, that I and Harry did not do anything like that," said Troi. "We just had a counselling session." Now they reached a turbolift and entered it.
"'Counselling session', huh?" said Ron.
"Ron, shut up or I'll replicate a spider and put it in your bed..." said Harry. The turbolift doors closed.
Harry, Lynn, Ron, Hermione and Troi were in Picard's ready room. Picard and Data had just explained the situation to Harry and the others.
"So, your asking me to go back..." said Harry, breaking the silence which had lasted about ten seconds. "...Go back to death."
"Not necessarily," said Data. "You might still survive. Only, in-"
"This timeline I die, right?" said Harry.
"Yes," said Data.
"Wow, that's swell..." said Harry.
"But you don't know how to get us back, right?" said Hermione.
"No, not yet," said Picard. "But if you don't then the flow of time will be interrupted. Humanity will change into the way it would've been if this 'Voldemort' hadn't been defeated."
"Hell on earth," said Ron.
"Yes," said Picard. "Hence, our primary object is now to get you home, at all costs."
"But you said you couldn't," said Lynn.
"Well, there are ways," said Picard. "But none without risks."
"I'm not doing it," said Harry, angry. "I'm not going back there to die!" Picard stood up.
"Harry, I truly am sorry, but you have to," said Picard, decidedly. "Humanity depends on it."
"Screw humanity, I'm not doing it!" said Harry. Picard was about to get angry, when...
"Sir, we're receiving a priority one transmission from Starfleet," said Commander Riker's voice over the com-system.
"On my way," said Picard. He looked at Harry. "We'll discuss this further later on." He went out of the room an into the bridge. "On screen, Mr Worf."
"Ah, Jean-Luc," said the Admiral on the screen, Admiral Anthony Wood. He was about 60 years old, with dark grey hair. "Nice to see you again."
"And you too, Admiral," said Picard. "What did you want to talk to me about?"
"I heard about your guests," said Wood. "The 'wizards'. The general opinion here at headquarters is that we have to get them back."
"I agree, Admiral," said Picard. "In fact, we have uncovered evidence indicating that it is absolutely necessary to send them back. For the sake of humanity."
"Something about the fate of young Harry Potter, right?" said Wood.
"Yes, that's true," said Picard, slightly surprised. "How did you know about it? Mr Data just discovered it today..."
"I'll explain all later, Jean-Luc, I promise," said Admiral Wood. "But I meant to tell that we've sent someone who we think can be of help to you. He's on his way to you now, and will arrive in about 23 hours. The ship he's travelling with is the N.C.C.-63646 U.S.S. Kurosawa."
"One of the new Akira class ships, if I'm not mistaken?" said Picard.
"Absolutely right," said Admiral Wood. "I have to go now. Talk to you later, Jean Luc."
"Nice talking to you, Anthony," said Picard and smiled. The transmission ended.
"Why send a heavy cruiser for an escort mission?" said Riker.
"I don't know, number one..." said Picard. "But I intend to find out." He stood still for a few seconds, then walked towards his ready room. "Number one, you have the bridge." He entered the ready room. Harry still looked angry. "I just received a transmission saying that Starfleet has sent someone to help us get you back. The person arrives in 23 hours."
"Great..." said Harry.
"No word of who it is?" said Hermione.
"No," said Picard. "Though I suspect it has something to do with your 'wizarding culture'. That will be all for now."
"Yes, Captain," said Troi. Everyone began to leave, except Harry.
"Captain..." he said, firmly.
"Harry, don't," said Ron. "Come on now..." Harry began walking out of the room to, if reluctantly. Once they had left, Picard sighed and sat down behind his desk.
"Data, why would someone send a heavy cruiser for simple escort mission?" said Picard to Data, whom still was in the room. "Admiral Wood just told me that the Kurosawa, an Akira class ship, was on it's way to meet us."
"Perhaps because of a very important person," said Data. "One other reason could be that the Admiral knows the Captain and trusts him."
"Still, for such a simple mission..." said Picard. "Hopefully we'll find out when they arrive. That'll be all, Mr Data."
"Aye, Sir," said Data and left the room. Outside Hermione was waiting for him.
"Data, what ship is being sent with the person aboard?" she said.
"The Kurosawa," said Data. "Why do you ask?"
"Just curious," said Hermione. "See you around, Data." She went into the nearest turbolift.
A/N: When I write these lines, I am in a state of shock. I've just read the news that Richard Harris, all ours Headmaster Albus Dumbledore, is dead. He died in London at University College Hospital, 19.00 local time tonight, October 25th 2002.
I remember seeing him for the first time in "Gladiator" as Caesar Marcus Aurelius. I thought he was a magnificent actor, wanting to see more of him.
Then he starred as Dumbledore in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", and I thought they'd found the perfect actor for the role.
Now remains to be seen who will replace him, though no one could ever do that, in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban". At least we have "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" to look forward to, his last performance.
Rest in Peace, Richard Harris.
I'm sorry, I just can't write anything more just now.
Review comments:
C1ofUnkown - Yes, you're right, this would be a problem. Guess I forgot it when I wrote it. But I had to get Ron addicted to something.
Emher
