A/N: Hey everyone! Guess what!!!!!!!!!!!
Chapter 13!!!! 13's my favorite number!!!! Yay!!! *cough* right..... so, I decided that since it had been so long for the last chapter to be posted, I'd post another this weekend. If all goes well, tomorrow I should have posted the 12th chapter of "Dark Shadows" too. Well, off to the story!
** "True courage is not the brutal force of vulgar heroes, but the firm resolve of virtue and reason."
~Whitheead **
** "Sorry about that," said Ron, his face reddening with anger. "Should've realized you didn't want to be disturbed. I'll let you get on with practicing for your next interview in peace."
"Harry seized one of the POTTER REALLY STINKS badges off of the table and chucked it as hard as he could, across the room. It hit Ron on the forehead and bounced off."
"There you go," Harry said. "Something for you to wear on Tuesday. You might even have a scar now, if you're lucky...That's what you want, isn't it?"
~Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire**
** "Sirius looked at him, eyes full of concern, eyes that had not yet lost the look that Azkaban had given them-that deadened, haunted look. He had let Harry talk himself into silence without interruption....."
~Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire**
Harry's green eyes had shot open, his chest rising and falling quickly. His breaths were rapid and shallow, as he seemed to be trying to catch his breath. He then began coughing uncontrollably as Madam Pomfrey rushed forward, and began placing spells on him, as Sirius watched on in amazement.
After a few moments, the bustle was over, and Madam Pomfrey was staring at Harry in astonishment as he fingered something in his hands. Everyone in the room remained silent, staring at the green eyed boy.
"I'm fine," he said, turning his eyes upwards. Sirius caught a glimpse of tears in the boy's eyes and stroked his hair quietly. His godson averted his attention back to him, a look of confusion and amazement etched across his features.
"You should be dead, Harry. You weren't breathing!" Harry heard Hermoine jab Ron in the ribs, but he wasn't paying attention to them. His gaze was fixed on Sirius, the uttermost confusion covering his eyes.
"Harry, what's wrong?" Harry closed his eyes momentarily, then opened them back up. He looked at Sirius for a few minutes.
"Sirius, don't leave me," Sirius saw tears ready to fall from his eyes, and Sirius grasped the small hand into his. Sirius felt his heart begin to crush as the boys voice sounded so much like a child's.
"Harry, I promised you already I would never leave," he rubbed the raven boys hand, but he didn't seem content. "What's bothering you?"
"I saw my parents," Sirius's eyes widened in shock.
"What did you say?"
~~~~~~~~~
Ron couldn't fall asleep. No matter how hard he tried, sleep just wouldn't allow him peace for the night.
In a burst of frustration, Ron threw off his covers and angrily stomped to the bathroom. He turned on the water and threw cold water on his pale face. He looked up into the mirror, and sighed.
His blue eyes (I'm not exactly sure what color his eyes are in the books, and I'm sorry if blue isn't it, but it's not real important) were blazing with anger that still hadn't left his body. Ron had the true temper of a red-head; it was fierce and could last for months. His normally calm hair was sticking out whichever way it could, reminding him of Harry for a moment. He cracked a grin as he imagined himself with a scar as well.
The grin immediately faded and was replaced by a darkened look that brought out the anger in his eyes more than before.
His friend asked for nothing. Nothing. Not the fame, not the money, not the looks. Harry was everything Ron wasn't, and that was the biggest jealously Ron had ever felt in his entire life.
He felt his anger rise even more if possible. How could all of this happened to them? To Harry?
He was suppose to be their hero. A savior, to some. But he wasn't suppose to be human. The wizarding and muggle world lay upon his shoulders just because of some stupid scar. Ron shook his head in confusion.
He tried to be angry at everyone. Hermoine, Fudge, his parents, Fred, George, Dumbledore, Voldemort, Sirius, Remus.... But it all ended up the same way. Ron could never be angrier at anyone besides himself.
He blamed himself for most of what had happened. If he had been the friend he was suppose to be, he would have figured it out.
Now it was too late.
He slammed his fist into the sink in front of him. There were so many spells for pointless things and none for the most important things. Like making bad memories disappear; making pain leave.
But the memories would never leave. Harry Potter, the Boy-Who-Lived, was abused for most of his life.
And those that he swore to protect, that he was expected to protect, didn't bother to make sure their hero was ok.
Why would a hero need help anyways, right? Even if he is 15 years old he should be able to take care of himself, right? Just because he's a hero?
Ron sighed and slid to the floor, head in hands. He didn't understand anything anymore. How were things suppose to turn out ok when it hurt so much?
A moment later, someone screamed.
~~~~~~
Ginny was staring out the window, the twinkling stars above her taunting her.
Charlie's room had always been a sanctuary for her in the past couple of years, since he had moved out. He had probably the most secluded room in the whole house; so secluded, it was almost unbearably lonely. But at times like these that she had to take time to think.
Although she had said she would be sleeping in Ron's room, she knew neither of them wanted to be around others. It was at times like these that she wondered what was going to happen to her.
Tears were freely sliding down her freckled cheeks. She swept them away quickly as though on fire. Being the only girl in the family, caused her to always be the most sensitive and she hated it. But her brothers would always treat her as though she were china that could break at any moment.
She wasn't sure who she was mad at, if anyone. She wasn't talking to Ron, nor Fred and George, or Hermoine. And perhaps that would be enough reason for a 14-year old girl to stay up late into the night, crying, and not able to sleep.
But what was keeping this girl up was the pounding realization of something far worse than a feud between friends. It was the truth, a secret drawn out of someone who she had thought she had loved, that caused the tears and pain.
Harry, her hero, her crush, was now being seen in a different light. What bothered Ginny the most, was she didn't know why she was in love with him in the first place.
Was it because of his looks? She shook her head irritably. No matter what Harry thought, the whole female population was in love with him. And not all because of his scar. But because, he really wasn't bad looking at all. She just hoped she wasn't that shallow.
His personality? She wanted this to be her answer. But she hardly knew him other than him being her brother's best friend. He was nice, but they had never really talked. How would she be able to tell what his personality was if she didn't even know him?
Perhaps it was the scar? She cringed inwardly, knowing this was probably her answer, no matter how much she hated herself for it. He had been her hero ever since she heard the story for the first time.
So did she really love Harry Potter after all? Or did she love the Boy-Who-Lived?
~~~~~~~
A/N: Hum de dum....*yawn*
OK, OK.
I HAVE ANOTHER ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!
I NEED ALL THE REVIEWERS TO TELL ME IN THEIR REVIEWS WHO THEY THINK THE COUPLE PAIRINGS SHOULD BE!!!!!
Harry/Hermoine--I think their cute together, but it's up to you guys.
Harry/Ginny-- I used to not like this pairing, but recently it seems sweet.. Kinda akward relationship, if you think about it though. Ginny hardly knows Harry and is in 'love' with him.....
Harry/New Character---I know, I know what your all thinking and before you skip this and choose the one of the others, just think about it ok? If I promise her not to be a Mary-Sue...I mean, adding a new character could ruin the story, but it could make it better too.
Harry/Cho--but please please please please don't make me do this pairing. For some reason, after the tournament and since she's a year older, this just seems too weird... And I just don't like her character all that well... But I guess if ya'll want me to write it I will....If I have to *mutters darkly*
Ron/Hermoine--this would distance Harry farther from his two friends....It would probably limit the trio's time together....
Ron/Lavender-...it could happen.......
Hermione/Krum--same as Cho/Harry. This just doesn't seem like it could work but I suppose if enough people want to keep the whole trio as just friends, this could be a pairing to keep it that way...Isn't
Krum like 3 years older though?
Hermoine/Ron-already mentioned
Hermoine/Harry-already mentioned
Hermoine/Neville-another pairing to keep trio together
Hermoine/Seamus--.........
Hermoine/Snape--............JUST KIDDING!!!!!!
Hermoine/Dean-.......
Right... So, we gotta pick one Hermoine, one Ron, one Harry pairing. Think we can handle this??? LoL. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!!!
Thanks to chapter 12 reviewers:
sew2100: *blushes* thank you so much! And I agree Harry needs someone to love right now...And thanks again!!! Your review really encouraged me!
White Owl: thanks!!!
Jordyana: Thanks again! *sigh* Sirius needs to get over Azkaban as much as Harry needs to get over the Dursley's. Sirius and Harry's relationship (as in godfather, godson kind of thing) is really what I think is gotta be strong and main part of this story. Harry needs a daddy-like guy. I guess I'm just not sure I write good stuff.....thanks though! I didn't know I could write poems and songs good... LoL. I actually found a song in my notebook that I wrote that would have gone perfectly with this story... Ah well. it's too late for that.. Hehe... Hope you liked this chapter
LittleEar BigEar's sis: *grins* he was dead! But I brought him back... That amulet thing's gonna be important in the story, so just remember that. *wink wink*. Oh, and I love your idea for that story. It definitely sounds like something I'd be up to writing.. Unfortunately, it might not be possible to write until summer... Sorry :(. Time is just limited with school and such.. Plus, maintaining 2 stories is hard enough. Once I'm finished with one of these stories, I'll try my best to start off that story. How does that sound? And maybe if your lucky, you'll be the 100th reviewer, and I'll have to start it right now!!! LoL. Anyways, thanks so much! And I did hurry with this chapter!!!!!
Chapter 13!!!! 13's my favorite number!!!! Yay!!! *cough* right..... so, I decided that since it had been so long for the last chapter to be posted, I'd post another this weekend. If all goes well, tomorrow I should have posted the 12th chapter of "Dark Shadows" too. Well, off to the story!
** "True courage is not the brutal force of vulgar heroes, but the firm resolve of virtue and reason."
~Whitheead **
** "Sorry about that," said Ron, his face reddening with anger. "Should've realized you didn't want to be disturbed. I'll let you get on with practicing for your next interview in peace."
"Harry seized one of the POTTER REALLY STINKS badges off of the table and chucked it as hard as he could, across the room. It hit Ron on the forehead and bounced off."
"There you go," Harry said. "Something for you to wear on Tuesday. You might even have a scar now, if you're lucky...That's what you want, isn't it?"
~Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire**
** "Sirius looked at him, eyes full of concern, eyes that had not yet lost the look that Azkaban had given them-that deadened, haunted look. He had let Harry talk himself into silence without interruption....."
~Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire**
Harry's green eyes had shot open, his chest rising and falling quickly. His breaths were rapid and shallow, as he seemed to be trying to catch his breath. He then began coughing uncontrollably as Madam Pomfrey rushed forward, and began placing spells on him, as Sirius watched on in amazement.
After a few moments, the bustle was over, and Madam Pomfrey was staring at Harry in astonishment as he fingered something in his hands. Everyone in the room remained silent, staring at the green eyed boy.
"I'm fine," he said, turning his eyes upwards. Sirius caught a glimpse of tears in the boy's eyes and stroked his hair quietly. His godson averted his attention back to him, a look of confusion and amazement etched across his features.
"You should be dead, Harry. You weren't breathing!" Harry heard Hermoine jab Ron in the ribs, but he wasn't paying attention to them. His gaze was fixed on Sirius, the uttermost confusion covering his eyes.
"Harry, what's wrong?" Harry closed his eyes momentarily, then opened them back up. He looked at Sirius for a few minutes.
"Sirius, don't leave me," Sirius saw tears ready to fall from his eyes, and Sirius grasped the small hand into his. Sirius felt his heart begin to crush as the boys voice sounded so much like a child's.
"Harry, I promised you already I would never leave," he rubbed the raven boys hand, but he didn't seem content. "What's bothering you?"
"I saw my parents," Sirius's eyes widened in shock.
"What did you say?"
~~~~~~~~~
Ron couldn't fall asleep. No matter how hard he tried, sleep just wouldn't allow him peace for the night.
In a burst of frustration, Ron threw off his covers and angrily stomped to the bathroom. He turned on the water and threw cold water on his pale face. He looked up into the mirror, and sighed.
His blue eyes (I'm not exactly sure what color his eyes are in the books, and I'm sorry if blue isn't it, but it's not real important) were blazing with anger that still hadn't left his body. Ron had the true temper of a red-head; it was fierce and could last for months. His normally calm hair was sticking out whichever way it could, reminding him of Harry for a moment. He cracked a grin as he imagined himself with a scar as well.
The grin immediately faded and was replaced by a darkened look that brought out the anger in his eyes more than before.
His friend asked for nothing. Nothing. Not the fame, not the money, not the looks. Harry was everything Ron wasn't, and that was the biggest jealously Ron had ever felt in his entire life.
He felt his anger rise even more if possible. How could all of this happened to them? To Harry?
He was suppose to be their hero. A savior, to some. But he wasn't suppose to be human. The wizarding and muggle world lay upon his shoulders just because of some stupid scar. Ron shook his head in confusion.
He tried to be angry at everyone. Hermoine, Fudge, his parents, Fred, George, Dumbledore, Voldemort, Sirius, Remus.... But it all ended up the same way. Ron could never be angrier at anyone besides himself.
He blamed himself for most of what had happened. If he had been the friend he was suppose to be, he would have figured it out.
Now it was too late.
He slammed his fist into the sink in front of him. There were so many spells for pointless things and none for the most important things. Like making bad memories disappear; making pain leave.
But the memories would never leave. Harry Potter, the Boy-Who-Lived, was abused for most of his life.
And those that he swore to protect, that he was expected to protect, didn't bother to make sure their hero was ok.
Why would a hero need help anyways, right? Even if he is 15 years old he should be able to take care of himself, right? Just because he's a hero?
Ron sighed and slid to the floor, head in hands. He didn't understand anything anymore. How were things suppose to turn out ok when it hurt so much?
A moment later, someone screamed.
~~~~~~
Ginny was staring out the window, the twinkling stars above her taunting her.
Charlie's room had always been a sanctuary for her in the past couple of years, since he had moved out. He had probably the most secluded room in the whole house; so secluded, it was almost unbearably lonely. But at times like these that she had to take time to think.
Although she had said she would be sleeping in Ron's room, she knew neither of them wanted to be around others. It was at times like these that she wondered what was going to happen to her.
Tears were freely sliding down her freckled cheeks. She swept them away quickly as though on fire. Being the only girl in the family, caused her to always be the most sensitive and she hated it. But her brothers would always treat her as though she were china that could break at any moment.
She wasn't sure who she was mad at, if anyone. She wasn't talking to Ron, nor Fred and George, or Hermoine. And perhaps that would be enough reason for a 14-year old girl to stay up late into the night, crying, and not able to sleep.
But what was keeping this girl up was the pounding realization of something far worse than a feud between friends. It was the truth, a secret drawn out of someone who she had thought she had loved, that caused the tears and pain.
Harry, her hero, her crush, was now being seen in a different light. What bothered Ginny the most, was she didn't know why she was in love with him in the first place.
Was it because of his looks? She shook her head irritably. No matter what Harry thought, the whole female population was in love with him. And not all because of his scar. But because, he really wasn't bad looking at all. She just hoped she wasn't that shallow.
His personality? She wanted this to be her answer. But she hardly knew him other than him being her brother's best friend. He was nice, but they had never really talked. How would she be able to tell what his personality was if she didn't even know him?
Perhaps it was the scar? She cringed inwardly, knowing this was probably her answer, no matter how much she hated herself for it. He had been her hero ever since she heard the story for the first time.
So did she really love Harry Potter after all? Or did she love the Boy-Who-Lived?
~~~~~~~
A/N: Hum de dum....*yawn*
OK, OK.
I HAVE ANOTHER ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!
I NEED ALL THE REVIEWERS TO TELL ME IN THEIR REVIEWS WHO THEY THINK THE COUPLE PAIRINGS SHOULD BE!!!!!
Harry/Hermoine--I think their cute together, but it's up to you guys.
Harry/Ginny-- I used to not like this pairing, but recently it seems sweet.. Kinda akward relationship, if you think about it though. Ginny hardly knows Harry and is in 'love' with him.....
Harry/New Character---I know, I know what your all thinking and before you skip this and choose the one of the others, just think about it ok? If I promise her not to be a Mary-Sue...I mean, adding a new character could ruin the story, but it could make it better too.
Harry/Cho--but please please please please don't make me do this pairing. For some reason, after the tournament and since she's a year older, this just seems too weird... And I just don't like her character all that well... But I guess if ya'll want me to write it I will....If I have to *mutters darkly*
Ron/Hermoine--this would distance Harry farther from his two friends....It would probably limit the trio's time together....
Ron/Lavender-...it could happen.......
Hermione/Krum--same as Cho/Harry. This just doesn't seem like it could work but I suppose if enough people want to keep the whole trio as just friends, this could be a pairing to keep it that way...Isn't
Krum like 3 years older though?
Hermoine/Ron-already mentioned
Hermoine/Harry-already mentioned
Hermoine/Neville-another pairing to keep trio together
Hermoine/Seamus--.........
Hermoine/Snape--............JUST KIDDING!!!!!!
Hermoine/Dean-.......
Right... So, we gotta pick one Hermoine, one Ron, one Harry pairing. Think we can handle this??? LoL. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!!!
Thanks to chapter 12 reviewers:
sew2100: *blushes* thank you so much! And I agree Harry needs someone to love right now...And thanks again!!! Your review really encouraged me!
White Owl: thanks!!!
Jordyana: Thanks again! *sigh* Sirius needs to get over Azkaban as much as Harry needs to get over the Dursley's. Sirius and Harry's relationship (as in godfather, godson kind of thing) is really what I think is gotta be strong and main part of this story. Harry needs a daddy-like guy. I guess I'm just not sure I write good stuff.....thanks though! I didn't know I could write poems and songs good... LoL. I actually found a song in my notebook that I wrote that would have gone perfectly with this story... Ah well. it's too late for that.. Hehe... Hope you liked this chapter
LittleEar BigEar's sis: *grins* he was dead! But I brought him back... That amulet thing's gonna be important in the story, so just remember that. *wink wink*. Oh, and I love your idea for that story. It definitely sounds like something I'd be up to writing.. Unfortunately, it might not be possible to write until summer... Sorry :(. Time is just limited with school and such.. Plus, maintaining 2 stories is hard enough. Once I'm finished with one of these stories, I'll try my best to start off that story. How does that sound? And maybe if your lucky, you'll be the 100th reviewer, and I'll have to start it right now!!! LoL. Anyways, thanks so much! And I did hurry with this chapter!!!!!