Truth hurts the sequel
Chapter 7
"… Then I erased all your memories with the 'erase' but not the teacher's," said Sakura finally.
"But why did you not erase the teacher's memories?" asked Harry.
"Just in case something like that happens again," answered Hagrid, speaking for the first time since Sakura started explaining to the HP gang about the CCS group and what happened the term before. Ron looked at Hagrid blankly, then at Sakura.
"Some thing like what?" he asked. Sakura gulped.
"I'm supposed to help Harry defeat Voldermot," said Sakura softly. Ron flinched but Harry stared at Sakura.
"So you're trying to say that Voldermot is not dead?" asked Harry finally. Sakura nodded.
"We thought that he was dead but Harry, you remember the prophecy that Dumbledor told you in your 5th year right?" asked Sakura. Harry stiffened and Sakura cursed herself. Of course Harry had not told Hermoine and Ron.
"Forget I said that," muttered Sakura. Kero glared at her and she gave him an apologetic glance.
"Prophecy?" asked Ron blankly. Hermoine turned to Harry.
"B-but I thought that the prophecy was smashed the day when… when… erm… well, I thought that it was smashed?" asked Hermoine at last. Harry sighed and nodded his head. He looked up and sighed again.
"Dumbledor told me about it." He said at last. Ron and Hermoine looked at each other and frowned.
"How did he know about it?" asked Ron.
"Well, Professor Trelawny, believe it or not, made that prophecy and Dumbledor heard it." Said Harry at last. Ron and Hermoine stared at Harry and then at Hagrid with their mouths open. Trelawny? Professor my- predictions- are- always- wrong Trelawny?
"Blimey!" whispered Ron in shock.
"Was Dumbledor sure that it was true?" asked Hermoine.
"Yup," said Harry gloomily. "Trelawny's eyes went all funny during the prediction. That's a sign that it is real."
"So… if you don't mind, that is, what was the prophecy?" asked Hermoine.
"Well, mainly, it was saying that neither can live while either survives," said Harry as he looked at his lap, quoting Trelawny's prophecy.
"And that means that…" started Hermoine. Harry struggled with himself to answer but Kero, seeing Harry's pain, did it for him.
"It means that in the end, either Harry kills Voldermot (Ron flinched), or Voldermot (Ron filched again) kills Harry." Said Kero simply.
"When will you stop FLINCHING at Voldermot's name?" cried Hermoine. Ron was affected by Hermoine's words and controlled his flinching. She shook her head in defeat and sighed.
"Now what?" whispered Hermoine at last.
"Well, back to what I was saying," started Sakura but she caught Harry's eyes for reassurance. He nodded and Sakura smiled.
"As I was saying," started Sakura again, "I am now back so that I can help Harry defeat Voldermot. But Harry must make the killing move. Or else the prophecy will not be complete." Said Sakura.
"Is there no other way?" asked Hagrid. Sakura shook her head and Hagrid sighed.
"It's just that it's all happening so fast. One minute, Harry just entered Hogwarts as a first year student and the next minute, he's going to battle, and hopefully destroy, Voldermot (control! Thought Ron). I just cannot let it go like that." Said Hagrid as he shook his head sadly. Harry put a hand on his shoulder as Hagrid buried his face in his hands. Sakura checked her watch and he eyes popped out when she saw the time.
"Guys! It's already three in the morning. Yu guys better get some sleep." Advised Sakura. As if on cue, the trio all let out huge yawns, making Hagrid chuckle and Sakura giggle. Kero smiled.
"Good night, you all," said Kero.
"Yeah, but what about you and Sakura?" asked Hermoine.
"Well, we're going to stay up for a little longer. You guys go ahead first." He said as Sakura sat down on the chair again. Harry, Ron and Hermoine slipped under the invisibility cloak again as Hagrid opened the door for them.
"Good night, you midgets," said Hagrid fondly.
"It's hard for you, huh," asked Sakura as Hagrid sat down in front of them. Hagrid sighed and shook his head.
"Very hard. He's so young and already had to face Voldermot. It's like it's pure cruelty," said Hagrid sadly as he looked out of the window into the darkness of the night.
"Yeah," muttered Kero, "Pure cruelty."