CHAPTER 23
YOU SAID WHAT?
''Harry.'' he looked around and saw Proffessor Mcgonagall and Dumbledore rushing towards him. ''How did you get back?'' Mcgonagall asked as she surveyed Harry through, tear stained eyes. She looked down to where the headmaster was looking.
''I should have known.'' Dumbledore said fondly. ''Minerva please inform Poppy that Mr Potter and Severus will be there shortly.'' he asked firmly as Mcgonagll rushed of to the Hospital Wing.
''Snape. Snape risked his life for me?'' Harry aked unbelievingly. ''But....but I thought he hated me.''
''True Mr Potter, Severus isn't overly fond of you, just as he wasn't overly fond of your father or his friends.''
''Then why did he save me? Why did he risk his life for me?'' Harry asked, the pain of the curses he had been hit by, worsening with all the new information he was trying to take on.
''Because Mr Potter, doing what is right isn't always easy, despite Severus's feelings for you and your father, he knew it was the right thing to do to save you even though it wasn't the easiest.'' Dumbledore explained, as he released Harry from the chair that he had been bound to for what felt like a lifetime.
''Oh'' was all Harry could manage as a reply, he knew Severus worked for the order and was one of Dumbledore's most trusted friends, but he honestly didn't expect Snape to be so brave and selfless. ''Is Ginny alright, and Ron and Hermione?'' Hary asked changing the subject, as he really didn't know what to say to Dumbledore after his speech. Dumbledore seemed to understand and allowed the topic to be changed.
''I will inform your friends as soon as I escort you to the Hospital Wing, I shouldn't imagine you'd be up to walking if Voldemort has been up to his usual tricks again.'' Dumbledore said gravely.
''Thanks sir.'' Harry said gratefully as Dumbledore conjured a stretcher and levitated Harry to the Hospital Wing on the stretcher.
''From what I hear Mr Weasley would have earned himself a lifetime of detentions, under normal circumstances with the language he was using.'' Dumbledore explained as he walked to the Hospital Wing with Harry floating in front of him. Harry grinned, despite the agonising pain he felt everytime he moved, typical Ron.
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Harry blinked his eye repeatedly trying to focus his vision, the images in front of hie eyes was red and blurry, his eyes slowly came into focus and the red slowly transformed into the face, and hair of Ron.
''He's awake everyone.'' Ron called over his shoulder, as he watched Harry sit up in bed. ''Alright mate.'' Ron said to Harry quietly, as Harry smiled feebily.
''Been better.'' Harry answered groggily, his voice hoarse and cracking. He gave a proper smile, when he saw Ginny rush over to the side of his bed with Hermione close behind her. ''Hey babe.'' Harry said quietly to Ginny.
''Hey.'' Ginny said quietly as she flung her arms around Harrys neck and hugged him tightly.
''Come on Ron, lets go for a walk.'' Hermione said, thinking that Harry and Ginny needed sometime to themselves. Harry smiled gratefully at Hermione who was leading a protesting Ron out of the Hospital Wing.
''Oh Harry, I thought you were gone for ever, I thought I'd lost you.'' Ginny sobbed as she clung tighter to Hary, who held her just as tightly in return.
''I know Gin, I thought I'd never see you again, I thought of all the things I'd never be able to tell you, like how I love the way your hair feels and the way you smile and how you are the only girl I ever want to be with, and I thought of everything I'd never get to do with you. I couldn't bear it Ginny my angel, I broke down literally, and all I could think was that I'd never be able to tell you exactly how much I loved you.'' Harry admitted as he too, started to cry into Ginny's shoulder, his voice was getting worse every second, and he was finding it hard to get all his words out, but he had to tell her everything, she had to know that he loved her truly. 'I was scared to death Gin, not of him but of losing you.''
''Harry, I never want to lose you, we will be together forever, no-one is ever going to take you away from me again and I mean it. I love you, and I'm never letting you go.'' Ginny said, smiling happily through her tears. Harry had come back, and he was alright, they were never going to be apart again.
''I love you too my angel.'' Harry said roughly, his voice now grating and failing fast.
''Go back to sleep love.'' Ginny said kindly as she lay Harry back down on to his pillows and stroked his hair out of his face, past his scar that was darker since he had been taken, until he had fallen to sleep once again.
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A week later and Harry was finally allowed to leave the Hospital Wing, he walked through the castle towards Gryffindor tower, where he was planning to surprise Ginny, Hermione and Ron, who thought he wasn't getting out until the next day. He walked along, thinking about the look on Ginny's face when he finally got into the common room, and thinking about how nice it would be to finally get to sleep in the same bed as Ginny again, after he thought he would never be able to see her ever again. He was smiling as he walked along and he walked head on into a tall figure, sending him and the person crashing to the floor. Harry pulled himself to his feet and looked down onto the floor at the person who was scrabbling around trying to pick up a stack of parchments that they had dropped in the collision.
''Proffessor Golding, I'm sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going.'' Harry apologised as he knelt down to help her pick up all of her belongings.
''It's alright Harry, to tell you the truth neither was I.'' Proffessor Golding said with a dreamy smile on her face. She gathered up all of the parchmnet and got to her feet at the same time Harry did. ''I must be off now, lots of important things to be done. Glad to see you up and about Harry.'' she called as she hurried off, leaving Harry watching her disappear around a corner, his mouth wide open, with a question he had just been about to ask her.
Harry got to the common room and saw that to his disappointment that Ron, Hermione and Ginny weren't there, in fact no-one was there at all. 'Great welcome back' Harry thought to himself as he turned and walked back out of the portrait hole, to go to his room. He said the password to the tapestry, that swung open and he walked dejectedly into his shared bedroom.
''Harry.'' Ginny squealed, as she saw him enter the room. ''You're back.'' Ginny ran over to him and flung her arms happily around his neck, and started to kiss him passionately.
''At least someone missed me.'' Harry said smiling, as he pulled away from the kiss. ''I missed sleeping here with you Gin.'' Harry admitted as he hugged her tightly. ''Where are Ron and Herm?''
''In their room, I wouldn't disturb them if I were you.'' Ginny said as Harry started walking over to the passage that lead into his friends room.
''Why's that then?'' Harry asked curiously, turning back to Ginny, smiling mischievously.
''Because Lovekitty and Snugglebunny, have been making some very strange noises, I had to put a silencing charm around the passage to block the noise of Snugglebunny moaning and groaning. Disgusting.'' Ginny said as she grimaced, at the memory.
''Well, I'm glad you warned me angel.'' Harry said thankfully, I think I may have needed counselling after walking in on that.
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''You said what to him?!'' Ron shouted as he and Harry walked down the corridor to their Defence Against the Dark Arts lesson.
''I told him he needed to clean his teeth, that he had bad manners, and that red eyes didn't suit him.'' Harry admitted smiling at the memory.
''You could've been killed.'' Ron said although he too was smiling, either at Harry's bravery or his complete stupidity.
''You know, I think you spend too much time with Hermione, you're starting to sound like her.'' Harry said, ducking as Ron made to hit him across the back of his head.
''But why did you say it?'' Ron asked, he knew he'd never have the guts to say something like that to the most evil wizard in history.
''Because I knew I was going to die whatever I said and I'd rather die with him knowing that I wasn't afraid of him than begging for mercy. Besides I think he appreciated my advice.'' Harry said seriously. ''Don't tell Herm, that I said that though, or Ginny for that matter.'' Harry warned Ron. ''You know how Hermione gets.''
''Excuse me that's my girlfriend your talking about.'' Ron said pretending to be hurt by Harry's statement, but deep down they both knew exactly what Hermione was like, and Ron loved her all the more for it. ''Now we better hurry, or we'll be late for Golding's class.''
''You know there's something wierd going on with her.'' Harry said quietly as they approache dthe classroom. ''I knocked her to the floor the other day, and she didn't even shout at me, she just smiled dreamily, you know like Luna, and rushed off.'' Harry said.
''Yeah Ginny said something about her acting strangely, she thinks that she has got a boyfriend or something.'' Ron said as he rolled his eyes. ''But that's just Ginny, she think's everyone should be in love just because she is.''
''Excuse me that's my girlfriend your talking about.'' Harry echoed Ron's words, as they both walked into the class and took their seats close to the front of the classroom, next to Hermione who was sitting waiting patiently for them to arrive, as soon as Ron saw Hermione he rushed over to sit next to her, and started whispering into her ear. Harry rolled his eyes and sat down unnoticed next to them, willing the lesson to end so he could rush and meet Ginny as she walked up from Herbology.
The next few weeks passed quickly and uneventfully, all of Harry's magical Maintenence classes were cancelled due to lack of a teacher, so Harry, Ron and the seven other boys in their class spent their time in the Library discussing Nick and how they'd like to get their revenge on him for lying to them and betraying their trust.
Harry started up his Occlumency lessons with Proffessor Golding, to prepare for the next year, in case Voldemort tried to get at Harry again. He also started to learn Legilimency, the art of getting into Voldemorts mind, to find out what his plans are, since Voldemort now knew that Snape had double-crossed him, Dumbledore had no way of knowing what Voldemorts plans were.
At the end of one particularly difficult Occlumency lesson, Harry and Proffessor Golding were sitting at her desk, drinking cups of tea and recovering after the lesson, wher Harry had successfully manged to get into Proffessor Golding's mind and see her thinking of a her and Sirius walking around a lake, hand in hand.
''Proffessor, can I ask you a question?'' Harry asked timidly.
''It's Destiny Harry, and of course you can.''
''Why didn't you tell me about you and Sirius?'' Harry asked looking searchingly into her eyes.
''So you read the book then, I didn't tell you because I thought that mentioning him might upset you.'' Destiny replied quietly.
''Did you love him?'' Harry asked.
''Yes I did.'' Destiny answered honestly.
''Then where were you when he got out of Azkaban, and where were you when he had to hide out, and why did he never mention you?'' Harry asked the list of questions that had been building up in his head ever since he had discovered about his techers relationship with his godfather.
''When he got out of Azkaban I was in Egypt, I worked as a teacher there until last year, when Dumbledor econtacted me for this job, that's where I was all this time, and when Sirius didn't contact me, I thought he'd forgotten about me. And I honestly don't know why he didn't mention me.'' Destiny said sadly, she was hurt that Sirius never told Harry about her, he told her that he loved her and that she meant the world to him, but if she meant so much to him, why did he never mention her to Harry.
''Oh, I'm sorry.'' Harry said quietly, not knowing where to look, as Proffessor Goldings eyes filled with tears. ''I'd better go now, Ginny'll start to worry.'' Harry said as he backed out of the classroom.
''Ok, you're lucky to have a great girl like her.'' Proffessor Golding said sadly.
''I know.'' Harry admitted as he left.
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Harry sat in a particularly boring Transfiguration class, mentally counting the days until he could leave, and dreading the day when it came, he would have to return to the Dursleys, he would have to go the whole summer without Ginny, without being able to hold her in his arms, without being able to see her every morning. It was coming up to the end of June and there were only going to be a few more weeks left in school for Harry and his friends.
''Excuse me, Proffessor Mcgonagall, could I please speak to Harry for a bit?'' It was Proffessor Lupin, Harry had been so busy day dreaming that he didn't notice his old Proffessor knock the door or enter the classroom.
''Of course Proffessor Lupin.'' Mcgonagall said curtly as she motioned for Harry to follow Lupin out of the classroom. Harry got up and walked out after Lupin, noticing that his skin was alot darker and he looked better than he had done in a long time.
''Hey Harry.'' Lupin said as he walked into a deserted classroom with Harry and closed the door behind them. ''I heard about Voldemorts attack on you are you alright? I never would have forgiven myself if anything had hapened to you, what with Sirius not able to be here. I'm sorry I'm so late in contacting you, I've been away in Rome, trying to find a cure for my monthly problem.'' Lupin said in a hurry, looking over Harry, as though checking for any problems that Madam Pomfrey may have missed. Satisfied that Harry was alright Lupin looked up to Harry's face and saw that Harry was smiling at him. ''What?'' Lupin asked.
''Nothing, I'm fine. Did you find a cure?'' Harry asked hopefully, Remus Lupin was one of those people that you can't help but like and trust, just upon looking at him, and Harry hated the fact that one of the nicest people he knew, turned into a savage beast every month.
''No, but we're geting there, I've went out there the day after the Masquerade, and I got back today.'' Lupin admitted, and true to his word he did look alot better considering that last night was a full moon.
''Thanks for coming to check on me.'' Harry said gratefully, he needed all the fatherly affection he could get now, after losing both his real father and his godfather.
''Hey no prblem.'' Lupin answered affectionately. ''I can't really stop to talk now I have to get back to check on.......my house, I left Destiny in charge, and she's not the most responsible person in the world.'' Lupin said trying to laugh off, his earlier hesitation. Harry sensed that Lupin had almost slipped up and revealed what he and Destiny had been talking about, but he decided not to press the issue with Lupin, it was his business and he obviously didn't want Harry to know about it.
''Alright then, it was really nice to see you, thanks for getting me out of Transfiguration.'' Harry replied smiling as Lupin winked back at him.
''What are friends for? Oh and Harry I promise to rescue you a bit sooner this summer.'' Lupin promised as he headed out of the empty classroom, followed by Harry who returned back to Transfiguration, earning questionning glances from Ron and Hermione. He chose to let them wait until the end of the lesson, just because he knew it would really irritate Hermione, not to know where he had been.
With the promise of getting out of the Dursleys sooner than expected Harry brightened up and the prospect of another few weeks of lessons didn't look so bleak, perhaps Lupin would let him see Ginny aswell, although Harry wondered whether Lupin would take him to Gimmauld place, personally he hoped not, it'd bring back memories of Sirius and Harry had been doing his best not to dwell on the past, not after everything that had happened in his past.
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(A.N - Unfortunately, the next chapter will be the last chapter, I know it is a shame but don't worry I will be starting my next story while I'm away on holiday and I'll type it up as soon as I get back. It should be up around the 1st or 2nd of September, I'm sorry for the wait, but at least it's only a few weeks. Review this chapter please. I hope you all will love the next story, I have a great idea for it. It will take off exactly where this story finishes.)
YOU SAID WHAT?
''Harry.'' he looked around and saw Proffessor Mcgonagall and Dumbledore rushing towards him. ''How did you get back?'' Mcgonagall asked as she surveyed Harry through, tear stained eyes. She looked down to where the headmaster was looking.
''I should have known.'' Dumbledore said fondly. ''Minerva please inform Poppy that Mr Potter and Severus will be there shortly.'' he asked firmly as Mcgonagll rushed of to the Hospital Wing.
''Snape. Snape risked his life for me?'' Harry aked unbelievingly. ''But....but I thought he hated me.''
''True Mr Potter, Severus isn't overly fond of you, just as he wasn't overly fond of your father or his friends.''
''Then why did he save me? Why did he risk his life for me?'' Harry asked, the pain of the curses he had been hit by, worsening with all the new information he was trying to take on.
''Because Mr Potter, doing what is right isn't always easy, despite Severus's feelings for you and your father, he knew it was the right thing to do to save you even though it wasn't the easiest.'' Dumbledore explained, as he released Harry from the chair that he had been bound to for what felt like a lifetime.
''Oh'' was all Harry could manage as a reply, he knew Severus worked for the order and was one of Dumbledore's most trusted friends, but he honestly didn't expect Snape to be so brave and selfless. ''Is Ginny alright, and Ron and Hermione?'' Hary asked changing the subject, as he really didn't know what to say to Dumbledore after his speech. Dumbledore seemed to understand and allowed the topic to be changed.
''I will inform your friends as soon as I escort you to the Hospital Wing, I shouldn't imagine you'd be up to walking if Voldemort has been up to his usual tricks again.'' Dumbledore said gravely.
''Thanks sir.'' Harry said gratefully as Dumbledore conjured a stretcher and levitated Harry to the Hospital Wing on the stretcher.
''From what I hear Mr Weasley would have earned himself a lifetime of detentions, under normal circumstances with the language he was using.'' Dumbledore explained as he walked to the Hospital Wing with Harry floating in front of him. Harry grinned, despite the agonising pain he felt everytime he moved, typical Ron.
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Harry blinked his eye repeatedly trying to focus his vision, the images in front of hie eyes was red and blurry, his eyes slowly came into focus and the red slowly transformed into the face, and hair of Ron.
''He's awake everyone.'' Ron called over his shoulder, as he watched Harry sit up in bed. ''Alright mate.'' Ron said to Harry quietly, as Harry smiled feebily.
''Been better.'' Harry answered groggily, his voice hoarse and cracking. He gave a proper smile, when he saw Ginny rush over to the side of his bed with Hermione close behind her. ''Hey babe.'' Harry said quietly to Ginny.
''Hey.'' Ginny said quietly as she flung her arms around Harrys neck and hugged him tightly.
''Come on Ron, lets go for a walk.'' Hermione said, thinking that Harry and Ginny needed sometime to themselves. Harry smiled gratefully at Hermione who was leading a protesting Ron out of the Hospital Wing.
''Oh Harry, I thought you were gone for ever, I thought I'd lost you.'' Ginny sobbed as she clung tighter to Hary, who held her just as tightly in return.
''I know Gin, I thought I'd never see you again, I thought of all the things I'd never be able to tell you, like how I love the way your hair feels and the way you smile and how you are the only girl I ever want to be with, and I thought of everything I'd never get to do with you. I couldn't bear it Ginny my angel, I broke down literally, and all I could think was that I'd never be able to tell you exactly how much I loved you.'' Harry admitted as he too, started to cry into Ginny's shoulder, his voice was getting worse every second, and he was finding it hard to get all his words out, but he had to tell her everything, she had to know that he loved her truly. 'I was scared to death Gin, not of him but of losing you.''
''Harry, I never want to lose you, we will be together forever, no-one is ever going to take you away from me again and I mean it. I love you, and I'm never letting you go.'' Ginny said, smiling happily through her tears. Harry had come back, and he was alright, they were never going to be apart again.
''I love you too my angel.'' Harry said roughly, his voice now grating and failing fast.
''Go back to sleep love.'' Ginny said kindly as she lay Harry back down on to his pillows and stroked his hair out of his face, past his scar that was darker since he had been taken, until he had fallen to sleep once again.
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A week later and Harry was finally allowed to leave the Hospital Wing, he walked through the castle towards Gryffindor tower, where he was planning to surprise Ginny, Hermione and Ron, who thought he wasn't getting out until the next day. He walked along, thinking about the look on Ginny's face when he finally got into the common room, and thinking about how nice it would be to finally get to sleep in the same bed as Ginny again, after he thought he would never be able to see her ever again. He was smiling as he walked along and he walked head on into a tall figure, sending him and the person crashing to the floor. Harry pulled himself to his feet and looked down onto the floor at the person who was scrabbling around trying to pick up a stack of parchments that they had dropped in the collision.
''Proffessor Golding, I'm sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going.'' Harry apologised as he knelt down to help her pick up all of her belongings.
''It's alright Harry, to tell you the truth neither was I.'' Proffessor Golding said with a dreamy smile on her face. She gathered up all of the parchmnet and got to her feet at the same time Harry did. ''I must be off now, lots of important things to be done. Glad to see you up and about Harry.'' she called as she hurried off, leaving Harry watching her disappear around a corner, his mouth wide open, with a question he had just been about to ask her.
Harry got to the common room and saw that to his disappointment that Ron, Hermione and Ginny weren't there, in fact no-one was there at all. 'Great welcome back' Harry thought to himself as he turned and walked back out of the portrait hole, to go to his room. He said the password to the tapestry, that swung open and he walked dejectedly into his shared bedroom.
''Harry.'' Ginny squealed, as she saw him enter the room. ''You're back.'' Ginny ran over to him and flung her arms happily around his neck, and started to kiss him passionately.
''At least someone missed me.'' Harry said smiling, as he pulled away from the kiss. ''I missed sleeping here with you Gin.'' Harry admitted as he hugged her tightly. ''Where are Ron and Herm?''
''In their room, I wouldn't disturb them if I were you.'' Ginny said as Harry started walking over to the passage that lead into his friends room.
''Why's that then?'' Harry asked curiously, turning back to Ginny, smiling mischievously.
''Because Lovekitty and Snugglebunny, have been making some very strange noises, I had to put a silencing charm around the passage to block the noise of Snugglebunny moaning and groaning. Disgusting.'' Ginny said as she grimaced, at the memory.
''Well, I'm glad you warned me angel.'' Harry said thankfully, I think I may have needed counselling after walking in on that.
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''You said what to him?!'' Ron shouted as he and Harry walked down the corridor to their Defence Against the Dark Arts lesson.
''I told him he needed to clean his teeth, that he had bad manners, and that red eyes didn't suit him.'' Harry admitted smiling at the memory.
''You could've been killed.'' Ron said although he too was smiling, either at Harry's bravery or his complete stupidity.
''You know, I think you spend too much time with Hermione, you're starting to sound like her.'' Harry said, ducking as Ron made to hit him across the back of his head.
''But why did you say it?'' Ron asked, he knew he'd never have the guts to say something like that to the most evil wizard in history.
''Because I knew I was going to die whatever I said and I'd rather die with him knowing that I wasn't afraid of him than begging for mercy. Besides I think he appreciated my advice.'' Harry said seriously. ''Don't tell Herm, that I said that though, or Ginny for that matter.'' Harry warned Ron. ''You know how Hermione gets.''
''Excuse me that's my girlfriend your talking about.'' Ron said pretending to be hurt by Harry's statement, but deep down they both knew exactly what Hermione was like, and Ron loved her all the more for it. ''Now we better hurry, or we'll be late for Golding's class.''
''You know there's something wierd going on with her.'' Harry said quietly as they approache dthe classroom. ''I knocked her to the floor the other day, and she didn't even shout at me, she just smiled dreamily, you know like Luna, and rushed off.'' Harry said.
''Yeah Ginny said something about her acting strangely, she thinks that she has got a boyfriend or something.'' Ron said as he rolled his eyes. ''But that's just Ginny, she think's everyone should be in love just because she is.''
''Excuse me that's my girlfriend your talking about.'' Harry echoed Ron's words, as they both walked into the class and took their seats close to the front of the classroom, next to Hermione who was sitting waiting patiently for them to arrive, as soon as Ron saw Hermione he rushed over to sit next to her, and started whispering into her ear. Harry rolled his eyes and sat down unnoticed next to them, willing the lesson to end so he could rush and meet Ginny as she walked up from Herbology.
The next few weeks passed quickly and uneventfully, all of Harry's magical Maintenence classes were cancelled due to lack of a teacher, so Harry, Ron and the seven other boys in their class spent their time in the Library discussing Nick and how they'd like to get their revenge on him for lying to them and betraying their trust.
Harry started up his Occlumency lessons with Proffessor Golding, to prepare for the next year, in case Voldemort tried to get at Harry again. He also started to learn Legilimency, the art of getting into Voldemorts mind, to find out what his plans are, since Voldemort now knew that Snape had double-crossed him, Dumbledore had no way of knowing what Voldemorts plans were.
At the end of one particularly difficult Occlumency lesson, Harry and Proffessor Golding were sitting at her desk, drinking cups of tea and recovering after the lesson, wher Harry had successfully manged to get into Proffessor Golding's mind and see her thinking of a her and Sirius walking around a lake, hand in hand.
''Proffessor, can I ask you a question?'' Harry asked timidly.
''It's Destiny Harry, and of course you can.''
''Why didn't you tell me about you and Sirius?'' Harry asked looking searchingly into her eyes.
''So you read the book then, I didn't tell you because I thought that mentioning him might upset you.'' Destiny replied quietly.
''Did you love him?'' Harry asked.
''Yes I did.'' Destiny answered honestly.
''Then where were you when he got out of Azkaban, and where were you when he had to hide out, and why did he never mention you?'' Harry asked the list of questions that had been building up in his head ever since he had discovered about his techers relationship with his godfather.
''When he got out of Azkaban I was in Egypt, I worked as a teacher there until last year, when Dumbledor econtacted me for this job, that's where I was all this time, and when Sirius didn't contact me, I thought he'd forgotten about me. And I honestly don't know why he didn't mention me.'' Destiny said sadly, she was hurt that Sirius never told Harry about her, he told her that he loved her and that she meant the world to him, but if she meant so much to him, why did he never mention her to Harry.
''Oh, I'm sorry.'' Harry said quietly, not knowing where to look, as Proffessor Goldings eyes filled with tears. ''I'd better go now, Ginny'll start to worry.'' Harry said as he backed out of the classroom.
''Ok, you're lucky to have a great girl like her.'' Proffessor Golding said sadly.
''I know.'' Harry admitted as he left.
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Harry sat in a particularly boring Transfiguration class, mentally counting the days until he could leave, and dreading the day when it came, he would have to return to the Dursleys, he would have to go the whole summer without Ginny, without being able to hold her in his arms, without being able to see her every morning. It was coming up to the end of June and there were only going to be a few more weeks left in school for Harry and his friends.
''Excuse me, Proffessor Mcgonagall, could I please speak to Harry for a bit?'' It was Proffessor Lupin, Harry had been so busy day dreaming that he didn't notice his old Proffessor knock the door or enter the classroom.
''Of course Proffessor Lupin.'' Mcgonagall said curtly as she motioned for Harry to follow Lupin out of the classroom. Harry got up and walked out after Lupin, noticing that his skin was alot darker and he looked better than he had done in a long time.
''Hey Harry.'' Lupin said as he walked into a deserted classroom with Harry and closed the door behind them. ''I heard about Voldemorts attack on you are you alright? I never would have forgiven myself if anything had hapened to you, what with Sirius not able to be here. I'm sorry I'm so late in contacting you, I've been away in Rome, trying to find a cure for my monthly problem.'' Lupin said in a hurry, looking over Harry, as though checking for any problems that Madam Pomfrey may have missed. Satisfied that Harry was alright Lupin looked up to Harry's face and saw that Harry was smiling at him. ''What?'' Lupin asked.
''Nothing, I'm fine. Did you find a cure?'' Harry asked hopefully, Remus Lupin was one of those people that you can't help but like and trust, just upon looking at him, and Harry hated the fact that one of the nicest people he knew, turned into a savage beast every month.
''No, but we're geting there, I've went out there the day after the Masquerade, and I got back today.'' Lupin admitted, and true to his word he did look alot better considering that last night was a full moon.
''Thanks for coming to check on me.'' Harry said gratefully, he needed all the fatherly affection he could get now, after losing both his real father and his godfather.
''Hey no prblem.'' Lupin answered affectionately. ''I can't really stop to talk now I have to get back to check on.......my house, I left Destiny in charge, and she's not the most responsible person in the world.'' Lupin said trying to laugh off, his earlier hesitation. Harry sensed that Lupin had almost slipped up and revealed what he and Destiny had been talking about, but he decided not to press the issue with Lupin, it was his business and he obviously didn't want Harry to know about it.
''Alright then, it was really nice to see you, thanks for getting me out of Transfiguration.'' Harry replied smiling as Lupin winked back at him.
''What are friends for? Oh and Harry I promise to rescue you a bit sooner this summer.'' Lupin promised as he headed out of the empty classroom, followed by Harry who returned back to Transfiguration, earning questionning glances from Ron and Hermione. He chose to let them wait until the end of the lesson, just because he knew it would really irritate Hermione, not to know where he had been.
With the promise of getting out of the Dursleys sooner than expected Harry brightened up and the prospect of another few weeks of lessons didn't look so bleak, perhaps Lupin would let him see Ginny aswell, although Harry wondered whether Lupin would take him to Gimmauld place, personally he hoped not, it'd bring back memories of Sirius and Harry had been doing his best not to dwell on the past, not after everything that had happened in his past.
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(A.N - Unfortunately, the next chapter will be the last chapter, I know it is a shame but don't worry I will be starting my next story while I'm away on holiday and I'll type it up as soon as I get back. It should be up around the 1st or 2nd of September, I'm sorry for the wait, but at least it's only a few weeks. Review this chapter please. I hope you all will love the next story, I have a great idea for it. It will take off exactly where this story finishes.)
