Chapter 23
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter. They are the property of JK Rowling.
A/N: Ok here's the next chapter after a long wait. I have been very tired and busy lately. I finally managed to get a free day to work on the chapter so here it is.
Review Responses:
ghetx2o: I'm glad someone likes my story (
blazinangelwings: Read on and it will tell you.
NINJ4: Man that's evil! Apparently you really don't like Amanda hehe. To answer your question I am a guy.
PeZ-yUaN: Keep your air speed up as well.
indigal: She thinks that Cho has Harry under some kind of spell or love potion.
Cho-writer: Happily ever after is like a fairy tale. Although I do like happy endings.
moviechicka: Thing's get a little more complicated after this chapter.
Stephie: I don't know if I want Amanda to die, or get over it or what yet. I have not decided her fate in my story. ************************************************************************
"You look so much more handsome clean and shaved my dear," said Amanda eyeing Harry seductively. "Even your friend here looks good enough to eat." She quickly eyed Jeff flirtatiously.
"Sorry girly," smirked Jeff. "I'm a little too old for you." He expected her to get mad but instead she only smiled.
"That's ok. I'm sure Harry here can fulfill all my needs." She walked over and ran a finger down his chest. In a swift movement Harry quickly grabbed her hand with his. Crabbe and Goyle quickly stepped forward but raising her free hand she signaled that she had everything under control. Quickly glancing over at Cho she saw the look of jealousy and hatred in her eyes. Moving her gaze back to Harry she saw that he looked quite serious and angry.
Harry quickly glanced over at Cho and Valerie who were on their knees in front of Amanda. He didn't dare look at Cho in the eyes because he knew he had failed her. "I'm sorry Cho," said Harry. Cho looked up to try and meet his gaze but he refused to look at her.
"It's ok Harry," whispered Cho. "I still love you." Tilting his head he looked deep into her beautiful brown eyes. Those eyes said it all for him. She was feeling love, hate, and fear all at the same time. Love for him since she came out and risked her neck for him. Hate because Amanda had come between them and caused all these problems. Fear because they perhaps were not going to make it out of this place alive.
"I love you too," whispered Harry.
"Enjoy that while you can," said Amanda addressing Cho. "In a little while he will be declaring his love for someone else." The flames once again returned to Cho's eyes as she stared Amanda down.
"Let her go," said Harry. "It's me you want."
"That is true Harry," said Amanda flashing him a smile. "However, tonight I get my revenge for six years worth of suffering." She quickly looked over at Cho as an evil grin came across her face. "I know you love me Harry," she said turning around to face him again. Slowly she wrapped her arms around his neck and stood on her toes to give him a kiss. Cho painfully turned away to avoid the scene in front of her. Harry grabbed Amanda's shoulders with both of his hands and shoved her back. Crabbe and Goyle once again advanced forward but again she raised her hand to stop them.
"Thing's are over between us Mandy," said Harry. "They've been over for a long time. Now I'm with Cho."
"Oh Harry you don't know what your saying," said Amanda. "You're still under her spell which I will break you from tonight."
"Manda," said Harry calmly. "You have to understand that I'm not under a spell or potion."
"That's what you think Harry dear." Amanda gave him her best smile. "She gave you a love potion. The only way to break the spell is to kill her. Then we can be together." She looked very sure of herself and quite satisfied.
"Weren't you saying not too long ago that you made a mistake loving me?" The smile on her face disappeared. Slowly she stepped back and turned around. She was no longer facing him.
"Perhaps I did. My father warned me that love is weak and can only bring pain. I'm sorry to admit that he was right. But I can't help loving you Harry." She swiftly turned around to look at him. "I have always loved you Harry. You were a gift to me, and then that bitch took you away. Tonight I shall reclaim what is rightfully mine."
"You're crazy," said Valerie. "Harry and Cho love each other. Why can't you get it through your thick skull that you and."
"Silenco," Amanda waved her wand at Valerie whose mouth was immediately sealed. "That bitch talks too much as well." She turned and looked at Cho. "No wonder you two are best friends." Glancing over at Harry a smile crept across her face. "Now where was I?"
"You were about to." added Goyle before Amanda gave him a deadly glare.
"That was a rhetorical question you idiot!" Goyle simply shut up and stepped back from embarrassment. "Petrificus Totalus!" Immediately Jeff was put into a full body bind and tipped backwards toward Crabbe and Goyle. "Bring him over in that corner," she commanded. Crabbe and Goyle quickly obeyed. Quickly binding Harry she set him down onto her main throne. Once again looking over at Cho she spoke. "Let's have some fun shall we?"
"What do you plan to do?" Asked Cho.
"You mean besides kill you?" She smiled as she said this. "Remember how I said I was going to get revenge?" Cho only nodded. "Well you're going to watch your beloved Harry with another woman. Then we're going to pay a little visit to Hogwarts."
"What do you plan on doing at Hogwarts?" Amanda simply smiled and reached into her robes for a leather pouch. Dumping out the contents in her hand she walked closer so Cho could take a look. In her hands were four gold pendants. Each resembled the crest of one of the four houses at Hogwarts.
"You aren't going to try what I think your going to try are you?" Asked Harry in a very soft and surprised voice.
"Of course I am. My father taught me the wonders of having such power Harry." She wrapped her hand into a fist tightly around the pendants. "Ever since you left me Harry, my father taught me the ways of the dark arts. He opened my eyes to wondrous things I never thought possible."
"Amanda. please don't do this," said Harry gently. He knew she had a weak spot for him therefore he was going to try and use it. Even if she were doing all this now he knew he would also always have a weak spot for her, even if she wasn't his lover. He knew he was in love with Cho but still couldn't stand the thought of a friend taken to the dark side. "This isn't the Amanda I knew. She would never have given into the dark arts."
"I. I." Amanda started mumbling. Harry had definitely hit a weak spot. Regaining her senses she quickly straightened herself out. Not looking at him in the eyes she tried to speak. "I didn't give in Harry. I am merely taking advantage of what is there. I am still the same Amanda you knew. I'm just older and wiser."
"Manda," Harry said softly. "This isn't you. I know that sweet little girl is still deep down inside of you." Amanda fell silent and to everyone else she seemed as if she had become lost in her thoughts. Looking around the room Cho and Valerie were giving Harry strange looks. Crabbe and Goyle were shifting around nervously. "I still believe in you."
"You. you believe in me?" Stuttered Amanda.
"I can see it in your eyes," said Harry. She glanced up and looked at him in the eyes.
"What's going on here?" Came a new voice but strangely familiar. Everyone quickly shifted their attention to the doorway to see non other than the late Draco Malfoy and a little boy with black hair. Everyone stared wide- eyed with shock for standing before them was a man who was supposed to be dead. After a few moments Harry recovered from the shock.
"What the hell?" Exclaimed Harry. "Aren't you supposed to be dead?"
"That's what I thought too," said Valerie who looked at Cho for confirmation that Draco was in fact supposed to be dead. Amanda seemed surprised that Valerie spoke since she just put the silencing charm on her a moment ago.
"It seems our guests are ill mannered," said Draco. Amanda smiled and stepped away from Harry. Harry knew he had lost his chance to convince her out of all this. "You thought you had me didn't you Potter," sneered Draco. "Thought I was dead did you?"
"How is this possible?" Cho asked. "We knew for sure it wasn't polyjuice potion."
"Muggles have the most interesting techniques," smiled Draco as he walked to where Cho was. "Plastic surgery does wonders. You can look however you want. I simply sent one of my minions."
"Who are these people mother," said the little boy standing at the door. He went over to Amanda's side and took hold of her hand. Cho looked at the boy and thought those were the prettiest eyes she had ever seen. They looked strangely familiar but she couldn't remember where she had seen them.
"They are house guests dear," replied Amanda. "Why don't you go play with your toys while I entertain our guests?"
"Ok," replied the little boy happily. "Nice meeting you," he said as he left.
"Cute kid," said Valerie sarcastically. "But why does he have black hair while both of you are blond?"
"My father had black hair," replied Amanda quickly.
"Why did you fake your death," interrupted Harry.
"So no one would think to look here," sneered Draco. "I thought you were supposed to be bright Potter."
"And I thought you were supposed to be dead," replied Harry quickly.
"Perhaps so but tonight YOU WILL be dead and I will be the next Dark Lord!"
"Your insane!"
"Maybe so Potter, but that won't matter to you by the end of the night."
"Draco!" Interrupted Amanda. "We never talked about killing Potter." She looked extremely alarmed at the mention of this. "I only wanted to kill that Chang bitch."
"You get to kill Chang, I get to kill Potter. Everyone is happy."
"No!" Exclaimed Amanda. "Potter lives!"
"Who do you think you are? I am the man around here."
"I am the daughter of the dark lord!" Amanda successfully cut him off. Cho and Valerie looked wide-eyed at each other. This was definitely news to them. "You're forgetting Draco that it was an honor for you to marry me. It was for our public image."
"Your father and my father agreed that we should be married. Do you think I wanted this?"
"Hell if I know. All I know is this marriage was not based on any love."
"Love has no place in the life of a Death Eater! Your father even taught us himself that love is for the weak. You experienced it yourself."
"Yes and I got hurt, what is your point?"
"My point is why do you care if Potter lives or not?" There was a moment of hesitation before Amanda responded.
"Because I said so. It wasn't part of the plan"
"Don't you want revenge on Potter for causing you all that pain?"
"I said Potter lives and that's final!"
"Fine!" He turned to Harry. "Looks like your little ex girlfriend just saved your ass from me. We'll see about that though." With that he stormed out of the room. Before leaving he turned around, "we move out in an hour so be ready." Amanda nodded in acknowledgement.
"I can't believe that crazy lunatic is still alive," said Valerie breaking the silence. No one had said anything since Draco and Amanda started arguing.
"And they have a son," added Cho.
"He's my son," said Amanda. "Not his."
"But you called him Draco Jr. at the funeral," said Harry.
"That's what Draco likes to call him. His name is actually James Francis Malfoy. Draco thinks it's his son."
"That's not Draco's kid?" Asked Valerie.
"Obviously not," replied Amanda rolling her eyes. "His black hair says it all. I used the excuse that my father has black hair." There was a moment of silence as no one said anything. Then Amanda suddenly realized that they were actually having a civilized conversation. "Tried to trick me into trusting you did you?" Cho and Valerie were taken back by this accusation.
"We tried to trick you?" Cho asked curiously.
"It won't work," replied Amanda.
"Don't do this Mandy," interrupted Harry. "The fact that your son isn't even Draco's child only proves more to me that the real you is still there."
"You don't know what your saying Harry," replied Amanda. "Crabbe! Goyle! Bind them up and bring in the other three prisoners. Stand guard and make sure they do not escape!" She turned around and quickly walked away. Before she left though Harry could have sworn he saw a tear in her eye. Nobody with a cold heart could ever cry.
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Amanda went to her bedroom to cry to herself. She had practically run out of her chambers before Harry could see her cry. It had been many years since she had shed any real tears. She held onto her pillow and locked the door so that no one could come in and see her cry. Burying her face into her pillow and sheets she sobbed all her sorrows away. After a good half an hour she rolled over and looked up at the ceiling. "He believes in me," whispered Amanda to herself. "But his heart belongs to someone else." Slowly she rose from her bed and looked at herself in the mirror. The sight horrified her as she saw that her eyes were red and puffy and her face was tear stained. "No! I cannot fall for his charm. I will remain strong!"
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Crabbe and Goyle dragged in a very injured Ron and Hermione who were barely conscious. Jennifer who was not hurt was also brought in, however, she was not hurt.
"Ron! Hermione!" Harry tried to get up to go see them but he still had the bind on him. Goyle put a bind on Jennifer and she was soon sitting down next to them. "Are they ok?" Asked Harry.
"They need medical attention," Jennifer said is a low voice. "I don't know if they will make it through the night if they don't get it soon."
"I'm so sorry everyone," whispered Harry. "This is my fault. I never should have come back. You all should have left me instead of coming after me."
"Harry Potter I don't want to hear it," exclaimed Cho. "We all came for you because we care!"
"That's right," said Valerie. Harry looked at her oddly
"I don't even know you or Jennifer that well," replied Harry.
"Well I'm Cho's best friend and I'm not about to let her do some crazy stunts by herself," said Valerie. "Jennifer wasn't about to let Ron do anything stupid either."
"Didn't work too well did it," Harry said jokingly. They all chose to ignore his last comment.
"So Harry," said Valerie. "You were involved with the Dark Lord's daughter?"
"Isn't that obvious," Cho added.
"She was my first girlfriend," said Harry. "I didn't know she was Voldemort's daughter until recently."
"She was all over you," said Cho with a hint of jealousy.
"I was in love with her you know," said Harry. "I really did love her. Then I fell in love with someone else." He turned and looked at Cho who started blushing. "And I've been in love with her ever since," smiled Harry.
"Leave it to Harry to try and make something good out of a bad situation," said Valerie sarcastically while rolling her eyes. "Why can't I have a good relationship?"
"I was lucky," smiled Cho.
"If we don't make it through alive," interrupted Harry. "I just want you to know that my heart belongs to you."
"And mine belongs to you," Cho said softly. "I would reach over and kiss you right now but we can't move," she said jokingly. Harry laughed quietly to himself. He could also see Valerie and Jennifer were giggling to themselves.
"So what was all that 'I believe in you' business with the enemy," said Valerie. Harry's smile left his face as he looked at everyone then looked down.
"I know she's still there," said Harry. "She's not evil. I know it! She isn't anything like her father."
"Hello? Harry! Where the hell are we again? Oh that's right! Malfoy Manor because your ex girlfriend isn't evil and doesn't want to kill us."
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"Albus, there's someone here who wishes to see you," said Minerva.
"Who is it Minerva?"
"Dobby the House Elf."
"Let him in then."
A/N: Well that's it for now folks. I don't know if I can get another chapter in before school starts. Also I unleashed my Amanda Story so you can read that under my penname. I have a lot of it written but I'm not quite done yet so please review it and let me know what you think. If I feel encouraged I'll post more chapters. Until next time!
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter. They are the property of JK Rowling.
A/N: Ok here's the next chapter after a long wait. I have been very tired and busy lately. I finally managed to get a free day to work on the chapter so here it is.
Review Responses:
ghetx2o: I'm glad someone likes my story (
blazinangelwings: Read on and it will tell you.
NINJ4: Man that's evil! Apparently you really don't like Amanda hehe. To answer your question I am a guy.
PeZ-yUaN: Keep your air speed up as well.
indigal: She thinks that Cho has Harry under some kind of spell or love potion.
Cho-writer: Happily ever after is like a fairy tale. Although I do like happy endings.
moviechicka: Thing's get a little more complicated after this chapter.
Stephie: I don't know if I want Amanda to die, or get over it or what yet. I have not decided her fate in my story. ************************************************************************
"You look so much more handsome clean and shaved my dear," said Amanda eyeing Harry seductively. "Even your friend here looks good enough to eat." She quickly eyed Jeff flirtatiously.
"Sorry girly," smirked Jeff. "I'm a little too old for you." He expected her to get mad but instead she only smiled.
"That's ok. I'm sure Harry here can fulfill all my needs." She walked over and ran a finger down his chest. In a swift movement Harry quickly grabbed her hand with his. Crabbe and Goyle quickly stepped forward but raising her free hand she signaled that she had everything under control. Quickly glancing over at Cho she saw the look of jealousy and hatred in her eyes. Moving her gaze back to Harry she saw that he looked quite serious and angry.
Harry quickly glanced over at Cho and Valerie who were on their knees in front of Amanda. He didn't dare look at Cho in the eyes because he knew he had failed her. "I'm sorry Cho," said Harry. Cho looked up to try and meet his gaze but he refused to look at her.
"It's ok Harry," whispered Cho. "I still love you." Tilting his head he looked deep into her beautiful brown eyes. Those eyes said it all for him. She was feeling love, hate, and fear all at the same time. Love for him since she came out and risked her neck for him. Hate because Amanda had come between them and caused all these problems. Fear because they perhaps were not going to make it out of this place alive.
"I love you too," whispered Harry.
"Enjoy that while you can," said Amanda addressing Cho. "In a little while he will be declaring his love for someone else." The flames once again returned to Cho's eyes as she stared Amanda down.
"Let her go," said Harry. "It's me you want."
"That is true Harry," said Amanda flashing him a smile. "However, tonight I get my revenge for six years worth of suffering." She quickly looked over at Cho as an evil grin came across her face. "I know you love me Harry," she said turning around to face him again. Slowly she wrapped her arms around his neck and stood on her toes to give him a kiss. Cho painfully turned away to avoid the scene in front of her. Harry grabbed Amanda's shoulders with both of his hands and shoved her back. Crabbe and Goyle once again advanced forward but again she raised her hand to stop them.
"Thing's are over between us Mandy," said Harry. "They've been over for a long time. Now I'm with Cho."
"Oh Harry you don't know what your saying," said Amanda. "You're still under her spell which I will break you from tonight."
"Manda," said Harry calmly. "You have to understand that I'm not under a spell or potion."
"That's what you think Harry dear." Amanda gave him her best smile. "She gave you a love potion. The only way to break the spell is to kill her. Then we can be together." She looked very sure of herself and quite satisfied.
"Weren't you saying not too long ago that you made a mistake loving me?" The smile on her face disappeared. Slowly she stepped back and turned around. She was no longer facing him.
"Perhaps I did. My father warned me that love is weak and can only bring pain. I'm sorry to admit that he was right. But I can't help loving you Harry." She swiftly turned around to look at him. "I have always loved you Harry. You were a gift to me, and then that bitch took you away. Tonight I shall reclaim what is rightfully mine."
"You're crazy," said Valerie. "Harry and Cho love each other. Why can't you get it through your thick skull that you and."
"Silenco," Amanda waved her wand at Valerie whose mouth was immediately sealed. "That bitch talks too much as well." She turned and looked at Cho. "No wonder you two are best friends." Glancing over at Harry a smile crept across her face. "Now where was I?"
"You were about to." added Goyle before Amanda gave him a deadly glare.
"That was a rhetorical question you idiot!" Goyle simply shut up and stepped back from embarrassment. "Petrificus Totalus!" Immediately Jeff was put into a full body bind and tipped backwards toward Crabbe and Goyle. "Bring him over in that corner," she commanded. Crabbe and Goyle quickly obeyed. Quickly binding Harry she set him down onto her main throne. Once again looking over at Cho she spoke. "Let's have some fun shall we?"
"What do you plan to do?" Asked Cho.
"You mean besides kill you?" She smiled as she said this. "Remember how I said I was going to get revenge?" Cho only nodded. "Well you're going to watch your beloved Harry with another woman. Then we're going to pay a little visit to Hogwarts."
"What do you plan on doing at Hogwarts?" Amanda simply smiled and reached into her robes for a leather pouch. Dumping out the contents in her hand she walked closer so Cho could take a look. In her hands were four gold pendants. Each resembled the crest of one of the four houses at Hogwarts.
"You aren't going to try what I think your going to try are you?" Asked Harry in a very soft and surprised voice.
"Of course I am. My father taught me the wonders of having such power Harry." She wrapped her hand into a fist tightly around the pendants. "Ever since you left me Harry, my father taught me the ways of the dark arts. He opened my eyes to wondrous things I never thought possible."
"Amanda. please don't do this," said Harry gently. He knew she had a weak spot for him therefore he was going to try and use it. Even if she were doing all this now he knew he would also always have a weak spot for her, even if she wasn't his lover. He knew he was in love with Cho but still couldn't stand the thought of a friend taken to the dark side. "This isn't the Amanda I knew. She would never have given into the dark arts."
"I. I." Amanda started mumbling. Harry had definitely hit a weak spot. Regaining her senses she quickly straightened herself out. Not looking at him in the eyes she tried to speak. "I didn't give in Harry. I am merely taking advantage of what is there. I am still the same Amanda you knew. I'm just older and wiser."
"Manda," Harry said softly. "This isn't you. I know that sweet little girl is still deep down inside of you." Amanda fell silent and to everyone else she seemed as if she had become lost in her thoughts. Looking around the room Cho and Valerie were giving Harry strange looks. Crabbe and Goyle were shifting around nervously. "I still believe in you."
"You. you believe in me?" Stuttered Amanda.
"I can see it in your eyes," said Harry. She glanced up and looked at him in the eyes.
"What's going on here?" Came a new voice but strangely familiar. Everyone quickly shifted their attention to the doorway to see non other than the late Draco Malfoy and a little boy with black hair. Everyone stared wide- eyed with shock for standing before them was a man who was supposed to be dead. After a few moments Harry recovered from the shock.
"What the hell?" Exclaimed Harry. "Aren't you supposed to be dead?"
"That's what I thought too," said Valerie who looked at Cho for confirmation that Draco was in fact supposed to be dead. Amanda seemed surprised that Valerie spoke since she just put the silencing charm on her a moment ago.
"It seems our guests are ill mannered," said Draco. Amanda smiled and stepped away from Harry. Harry knew he had lost his chance to convince her out of all this. "You thought you had me didn't you Potter," sneered Draco. "Thought I was dead did you?"
"How is this possible?" Cho asked. "We knew for sure it wasn't polyjuice potion."
"Muggles have the most interesting techniques," smiled Draco as he walked to where Cho was. "Plastic surgery does wonders. You can look however you want. I simply sent one of my minions."
"Who are these people mother," said the little boy standing at the door. He went over to Amanda's side and took hold of her hand. Cho looked at the boy and thought those were the prettiest eyes she had ever seen. They looked strangely familiar but she couldn't remember where she had seen them.
"They are house guests dear," replied Amanda. "Why don't you go play with your toys while I entertain our guests?"
"Ok," replied the little boy happily. "Nice meeting you," he said as he left.
"Cute kid," said Valerie sarcastically. "But why does he have black hair while both of you are blond?"
"My father had black hair," replied Amanda quickly.
"Why did you fake your death," interrupted Harry.
"So no one would think to look here," sneered Draco. "I thought you were supposed to be bright Potter."
"And I thought you were supposed to be dead," replied Harry quickly.
"Perhaps so but tonight YOU WILL be dead and I will be the next Dark Lord!"
"Your insane!"
"Maybe so Potter, but that won't matter to you by the end of the night."
"Draco!" Interrupted Amanda. "We never talked about killing Potter." She looked extremely alarmed at the mention of this. "I only wanted to kill that Chang bitch."
"You get to kill Chang, I get to kill Potter. Everyone is happy."
"No!" Exclaimed Amanda. "Potter lives!"
"Who do you think you are? I am the man around here."
"I am the daughter of the dark lord!" Amanda successfully cut him off. Cho and Valerie looked wide-eyed at each other. This was definitely news to them. "You're forgetting Draco that it was an honor for you to marry me. It was for our public image."
"Your father and my father agreed that we should be married. Do you think I wanted this?"
"Hell if I know. All I know is this marriage was not based on any love."
"Love has no place in the life of a Death Eater! Your father even taught us himself that love is for the weak. You experienced it yourself."
"Yes and I got hurt, what is your point?"
"My point is why do you care if Potter lives or not?" There was a moment of hesitation before Amanda responded.
"Because I said so. It wasn't part of the plan"
"Don't you want revenge on Potter for causing you all that pain?"
"I said Potter lives and that's final!"
"Fine!" He turned to Harry. "Looks like your little ex girlfriend just saved your ass from me. We'll see about that though." With that he stormed out of the room. Before leaving he turned around, "we move out in an hour so be ready." Amanda nodded in acknowledgement.
"I can't believe that crazy lunatic is still alive," said Valerie breaking the silence. No one had said anything since Draco and Amanda started arguing.
"And they have a son," added Cho.
"He's my son," said Amanda. "Not his."
"But you called him Draco Jr. at the funeral," said Harry.
"That's what Draco likes to call him. His name is actually James Francis Malfoy. Draco thinks it's his son."
"That's not Draco's kid?" Asked Valerie.
"Obviously not," replied Amanda rolling her eyes. "His black hair says it all. I used the excuse that my father has black hair." There was a moment of silence as no one said anything. Then Amanda suddenly realized that they were actually having a civilized conversation. "Tried to trick me into trusting you did you?" Cho and Valerie were taken back by this accusation.
"We tried to trick you?" Cho asked curiously.
"It won't work," replied Amanda.
"Don't do this Mandy," interrupted Harry. "The fact that your son isn't even Draco's child only proves more to me that the real you is still there."
"You don't know what your saying Harry," replied Amanda. "Crabbe! Goyle! Bind them up and bring in the other three prisoners. Stand guard and make sure they do not escape!" She turned around and quickly walked away. Before she left though Harry could have sworn he saw a tear in her eye. Nobody with a cold heart could ever cry.
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Amanda went to her bedroom to cry to herself. She had practically run out of her chambers before Harry could see her cry. It had been many years since she had shed any real tears. She held onto her pillow and locked the door so that no one could come in and see her cry. Burying her face into her pillow and sheets she sobbed all her sorrows away. After a good half an hour she rolled over and looked up at the ceiling. "He believes in me," whispered Amanda to herself. "But his heart belongs to someone else." Slowly she rose from her bed and looked at herself in the mirror. The sight horrified her as she saw that her eyes were red and puffy and her face was tear stained. "No! I cannot fall for his charm. I will remain strong!"
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Crabbe and Goyle dragged in a very injured Ron and Hermione who were barely conscious. Jennifer who was not hurt was also brought in, however, she was not hurt.
"Ron! Hermione!" Harry tried to get up to go see them but he still had the bind on him. Goyle put a bind on Jennifer and she was soon sitting down next to them. "Are they ok?" Asked Harry.
"They need medical attention," Jennifer said is a low voice. "I don't know if they will make it through the night if they don't get it soon."
"I'm so sorry everyone," whispered Harry. "This is my fault. I never should have come back. You all should have left me instead of coming after me."
"Harry Potter I don't want to hear it," exclaimed Cho. "We all came for you because we care!"
"That's right," said Valerie. Harry looked at her oddly
"I don't even know you or Jennifer that well," replied Harry.
"Well I'm Cho's best friend and I'm not about to let her do some crazy stunts by herself," said Valerie. "Jennifer wasn't about to let Ron do anything stupid either."
"Didn't work too well did it," Harry said jokingly. They all chose to ignore his last comment.
"So Harry," said Valerie. "You were involved with the Dark Lord's daughter?"
"Isn't that obvious," Cho added.
"She was my first girlfriend," said Harry. "I didn't know she was Voldemort's daughter until recently."
"She was all over you," said Cho with a hint of jealousy.
"I was in love with her you know," said Harry. "I really did love her. Then I fell in love with someone else." He turned and looked at Cho who started blushing. "And I've been in love with her ever since," smiled Harry.
"Leave it to Harry to try and make something good out of a bad situation," said Valerie sarcastically while rolling her eyes. "Why can't I have a good relationship?"
"I was lucky," smiled Cho.
"If we don't make it through alive," interrupted Harry. "I just want you to know that my heart belongs to you."
"And mine belongs to you," Cho said softly. "I would reach over and kiss you right now but we can't move," she said jokingly. Harry laughed quietly to himself. He could also see Valerie and Jennifer were giggling to themselves.
"So what was all that 'I believe in you' business with the enemy," said Valerie. Harry's smile left his face as he looked at everyone then looked down.
"I know she's still there," said Harry. "She's not evil. I know it! She isn't anything like her father."
"Hello? Harry! Where the hell are we again? Oh that's right! Malfoy Manor because your ex girlfriend isn't evil and doesn't want to kill us."
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"Albus, there's someone here who wishes to see you," said Minerva.
"Who is it Minerva?"
"Dobby the House Elf."
"Let him in then."
A/N: Well that's it for now folks. I don't know if I can get another chapter in before school starts. Also I unleashed my Amanda Story so you can read that under my penname. I have a lot of it written but I'm not quite done yet so please review it and let me know what you think. If I feel encouraged I'll post more chapters. Until next time!