Chapter Six
The Firebolt torn through hills and hills of beautiful green scenery. Millie has never seen such an amazing Ireland before and greatly tried to hold in the experience. Harry then swooped down.
"We need to talk," he began, as they landed on an open green field by a large oak tree. Millie stepped off and sat down, feeling very depressed. Harry noticed her attitude so he sat down next to her. He held on to his Firebolt and started cleaning it with his shirt.
"I'm...sorry," he said. He laid down his broomstick and picked up a dandelion flower. He started picking the petals off of it, slowly one at a time. "I'm so sorry I got you into this..."
Millie looked at the flower Harry was picking and looked at his dirty hands. His hands were dirty from the broomstick and his nails were even more disgusting. Harry did rescue her from Saint Mumbus, and who knows how long he has been planning their escape; he got away with it, and now Millie got away with him. She remembered the night she saw Harry, as Dumbledore kindly told him to introduce himself and feeling a wonderful connection between him. Millie started silently crying and dropped her head, watching her tears fall onto the stubbly grass. She was scared, she was now alone with Harry and they were about to live the real world outside Saint Mumbus, and outside Hogwarts. Millie started shaking in loneliness but felt Harry's warm arms wrap around her, coaxing her with care. Millie felt even more tears come gashing out of her eyes, and she couldn't contain herself. She bent over to cry on Harry's chest and he leaned in for support. They both sat there quietly, Harry rocking Millie back and forth.
Millie suddenly fell asleep and started dreaming. She was walking in a field of golden flowers and the smell of them made Millie rejoice in happiness. She slowly picked one up and examined it, entertaining herself joyfully. The golden flower made a sweet singing noise as Millie smelled it, and it smelled like hot butterbeer. She laughed in amusement and walked around, taking in the scenery of great blue mountains in the background. Millie danced around with her sweet flower and giggled with joy, falling down and tumbling around. Just then she heard a voice.
"Millie," it said kindly. Millie sternly got up, wondering who said her name. She turned around and saw a man walking towards her in the distance. She couldn't make out who he was but as he got close he looked extraordinarily familiar. The man was wearing white, but his round glasses and messy black hair presented that it was James, Harry's father. James walked up to Millie, so close she could see the same smile that she saw in Harry. James studied her closely and looked suddenly serious. He started talking to her.
"Millie, you and Harry need to see Dumbledore."
Millie looked at James surprised, the dream felt so real to her. Millie looked up.
"I'm afraid to, we're going to get into trouble. They're going to arrest us..."
James serious face relaxed. "You will have to face consequences but you will not get arrested."
"But I don't believe you!" barked Millie. She threw her flower down. "This is a dream! A happy dream! Escaping me from reality that's all! And you're just here because...because..."
"I'm here because I want you and Harry to be safe. I am telling you, you need to report to Dumbledore immediately. He is in his office waiting for you.
"I DON'T BELIEVE YOU!"
"Well...you should," said another voice and Millie spun around. Walking towards her was another handsome young man, who looked like he was in his mid thirties. He was also wearing white and his long black hair was neatly combed and washed. Millie gasped, recognizing it was Sirius.
"Sirius?" she asked, remembering his face she saw on the cover of The Daily Prophet when he escaped from Azkaban. Sirius stopped in front of her and smiled.
"Yes Millie. I'm glad Harry told you about me, I was quite flattered."
"Sirius," snapped James, he looked disappointed.
"Oh yes," began Sirius. "Millie, you and Harry really must go to Hogwarts, you have to. Voldemort senses Harry, and with you and Harry together, who knows what could happen."
Millie stared shocked, still not being persuaded but only thinking it was a dream. James started talking.
"I must say, I am greatly disappointed in Harry for doing something like this, and bring you along-"
Sirius started smiling. "I liked that James, did you see how he escaped Hogwarts? It was quite amazing when he-"
"Sirius!" yelled a woman's voice. Millie turned to James and saw Lily Potter suddenly appearing. Millie looked at Harry's mother, and gazed into her green eyes that Harry genetically had.
"Millie, I know you don't believe us, but here," she said as she gave Millie a sack full of gold coins. "When you awake, you will find this and automatically know that this dream was real. And believe me Millie, tell Harry to destroy his Firebolt when you land in Hogwarts, the Ministry will destroy it if he doesn't." Lily walked to Millie and gently kissed her cheek. The kiss made Millie feel suddenly sweet but she started to see blur. She became dizzy and looked around. Sirius, James, and Lily were waving goodbye to her.
"We'll always be watching..." said Sirius's voice as it echoed away.
Millie woke up in Harry's arms. She felt his head on hers and she lifted it. Harry looked very tired and looked at her.
"I really am sorry Mille!" he said, holding her hand. Millie looked at the field and tried to remember the sweet smell of the golden flower she picked in the dream.
"What is this?" asked Harry as he found a sack of coins on Millie's lap. Millie's wide eyes opened and she shrieked.
"Oh my goodness!" she said, grabbing the coins out of Harry's hands. "It was real!"
Millie told Harry about the dream, and how her mother gave her the coins for proof the dream was real. Harry stared at her the whole time, looking like he didn't understand. When she mentioned Sirius Harry opened his mouth and started asking questions.
"Is he alright? What does he look like? Are you sure that was him?"
Millie answered his questions and Harry sat back, still listening to her. Millie also mentioned destroying the Firebolt and Harry surprisingly gave a shriek. When she was done Harry didn't say anything. They sat there in silence when Millie blurted out.
"We must leave NOW!"
Harry didn't think twice and grabbed their stuff and departed from Ireland. Along the way Harry asked more impatient questions about Sirius and his parents. Millie felt overwhelmed about the whole idea of returning to Hogwarts and meeting Dumbledore.
"They seemed fine," said Millie, looking around for any Muggle activity underneath them.
"Okay, we will be there pretty soon," said Harry. It seemed like he was trying to hold back tears since he kept drying his eyes. Seconds later he barged in. "Why didn't I get to dream that?"
"I dunno," doubtfully said Millie. She looked interested too. "I think they knew I would believe them more?"
They didn't say a word until they saw the moonlight pasture of Hogwarts castle. Harry started shaking.
"I...don't...want to destroy it," he said, shaking in rage. "Sirius gave it to me."
"But your father told you to do it, you have to obey him."
Harry swooped down onto Hogwarts grounds, behind the Whomping Willow and got off, helping Millie also. They both looked at the dim lights coming from the Great Hall and both assumed everybody was eating dinner.
"How would my dad know Dumbledore would be in his office?" asked Harry, still looking at the castle. "Did he really say that?"
"Yes," said Millie. She started to feel scared, especially if they were going to walk to Dumbledore's office together. Millie then remembered the broom. "Give me the broom."
Harry knew what she was going to do and looked away. Millie pulled out her wand and yelled "Trandicular!" and the broom cracked opened and it's pieces fell on the ground. Harry gave a whimper and they started heading inside the castle.
Millie slightly enjoyed walking in the golden glow hallways of Hogwarts, but peered around cautiously for any sighting of someone. Soon enough, they got away perfectly and saw Dumbledore's eagle, which was the opening to the door. Harry stopped and pulled Millie aside to a corner. A lady walked over and stood in front of the Eagle.
"That's Professor McGonagal," said Harry. "We should wait until she leaves."
Millie thought quickly. "No!" she said. "Isn't she and Dumbledore close friends?" And Millie fled from Harry and walked towards Dumbeldore's office in the Professor's plain view.
"No Millie!" shouted Harry.
Professor McGonagal stopped in front of the office and looked shocked to see Millie, almost like she couldn't believe herself. She then relaxed as Millie walked up to her.
"Hello Millie," she said, and noticed Harry walking behind her. "And you too Potter."
"Er- we want to see Professor Dumbledore," said Harry. "It's an emergency."
"I know," Professor McGonagal said. "Golden Dandelions!" she said as the Eagle opened and stairs appeared. "Follow me!" And Millie and Harry both landed in front of Dumbledore's office where he was sitting behind his desk, twiddling his thumb.
Professor Dumbledore looked highly amazed as the two teenagers walked into the room. He looked at them with amusement and discipline. He then gently said "sit down," and Millie knew it wasn't a kind order.
Harry and Millie sat down and Professor McGonagal stood behind him. Dumbledore did not smile as he spoke.
"I'm surprised you're here. James must have given you the same orders," he said. Harry sat up taller. "I've also had a dream like your's Millie."
Millie blushed. "What did James say to you?"
"He simply told me," said Dumbledore. "That you and Harry would arrive shortly after dinner was over at my office. And Lily gave me a watch to prove it," he chuckled, holding up his wrist which shown a beautiful gold watch. "She was always good with persuading!"
Professor McGonagal cleared her throat and looked serious. "Do you know how much TROUBLE you are in?" she barked, her eyes staring intently at Harry. Harry did nothing but looked down as McGonagal shouted.
"Quidditch, N.E.W.T.s, classes, grades, all which are being disastrous?"
"I forgot about Quidditch," said Harry looking very ashamed. "I just got caught up in things."
"Things!" started Dumbledore. "Millie was your thing Harry. I should have never introduced you two in the first place if I knew what the future would bring," he said hoarsely, his serious eyes glinting in shame. Harry got out of his chair, and Millie slouched in hers, crying.
"Don't you talk about-" he stopped, putting his finger down. He dropped in his chair and looked up at Dumbledore helpless. "What is wrong with me?" he asked.
Professor Dumbledore looked impressed. He got up out of his chair and walked to Millie.
"Millie, you remember me saying that history seems to repeat itself?" He put his shoulder on her and looked down.
Millie scrunched her forehead to remember. "Oh yes, you told me that when Harry just got expelled from our Auror mission."
"Very good, " said Dumbledore. He looked at McGanagal who seemed confused. He sat back on his desk and looked at Harry.
"Your father and mother ran away one time, this happened after they graduated from Hogwarts," he began. "A month later they got married, and had you, Harry the year after."
Harry dropped his mouth opened and Millie looked interested. Professor McGanagul gasped.
Dumbledore dropped his voice. "And you know what happened that year later..." he said. Millie shuddered. "So what I'm trying to say is, we didn't know where your parents lived. They only told Sirius, Lupin and Pettigrew, which they kept secret, but then you know what had happened... Voldemort found out and evil was unleashed."
"Dumbledore, I learn something new every year," said Harry amazed with sarcasm. "And it's funny how my life practically explains everything." Millie punched his arm.
"Professor, I didn't know that...I'm shocked. Especially since it's a weird coincidence that Voldemort again is out on the lose and he could of captured us by now!"
"That is why James came into your dream Millie, to contact you from any danger."
"So that explains me asking him why he was here and he said because he wanted us safe...this is all clicking together Harry!" Millie screamed, holding his hand. "Your dad was afraid of what could of happen to us so he contacted me in the dream! He wanted to help us, to save us from danger!"
But Harry didn't look fully satisfied. "Did Sirius talk to you?" he asked Dumbledore.
"Yes, surprisingly so," he nodded. "And I knew you would ask. Sirius told me that... in my great disappointment, that he was proud of the way you handled things on your journey with Millie, but he was angry that you two were alone-he knew there would be trouble." Harry blushed. "Sirius did say that he missed you Harry, and he wanted to tell me that he knew you would take wonderful care of Millie."
"And I will," said Harry beaming with confidence. "He really does miss me?"
"Of course!" cried Dumbledore. "Even I missed you, and poor Millie..." he said, watching Professor McGonagal hand Millie a tissue which she was crying on. "Millie, do feel alright, it's okay, you're safe now."
"Harry we were so stupid!" shouted Millie behind her tissue, ignoring Dumbledore. "I'm never going to forget this! Professor, what's going to happen to us?"
Dumbledore blinked and looked around at the pictures that were watching the whole conversation. "Mr. Black-what should happen to Millie and Harry since you were listening!"
Mr. Black, Sirius's grandfather, who was stuck in a picture gave a growl. "It's tough Dumbledore, 'specially since I've been in love once at such a young age..." he sighed. Professor McGonagul in the background gave a hiss.
"I personally think Millie should go back to Saint Mumbus until the school year is over with weekend detentions for this whole year. Harry, also will be stationed at Hogwarts and also receive detentions, and special nights of rehab for rebellion. Because of their irrelevant friendship, they should meet at Hogsmeade village every month by special permission to meet with the Order members for meetings. Do you agree Dumbledore?"
Harry and Millie switched their heads to McGonagal to Dumbledore and he nodded. "Yes, I agree. Now, Professor would you be so kindly to introduce Millie to Ron and Hermione? They will be joining the Order after they graduate."
Harry talked furiously at Millie as they headed down to Gryffindor's common room followed by Professor McGonagal.
"They are wonderful Millie, Hermione is so smart and so nice, and Ron is super funny and nice too! They are really the best of friends! And then there's Neville, and Seamus, and Dean...very good people indeed-oh how I forgot about them too!" he laughed, holding Millie's hand tightly. "You're going to love them!"
"Red Blushing Roses," announced McGanagal, saying the password. Millie remembered the common room and how comfortable it was.
They walked in and saw numerous amounts of boys and girls of all ages reading, playing cards, joking around, all wearing long coats of red and gold. Millie started fixing her hair when the Professor cleared her throat and saw the three.
There was a great wave of surprise and excitement as everybody started screaming at once.
"It's Harry! And Millie!" people shouted, looking very overwhemled. People started running towards them, amazed of how they ran away and began a journey. Harry looked around, trying to get away from everybody, but surprisendly slipped by because everyone was looking at Millie.
A first year came up to her. "Can I have your atograph?"
Millie wanted to stand behind McGonagal, hiding herslef, but she did enjoy the attention from everybody.
"My Harry! You got yourself a pretty girl!" she heard someone shout in the background. She started blushing when the 6th year boys started checking her out.
"Can I take you out sometime?" asked a handsome 6th year, he smiled and kissed her hand. Millie giggled in flattery, she has never been so popular in front of boys before.
Harry came back and the attention layed on him even more. A girl with light brown hair and a boy with freckles and red hair came into view.
"This is Hermione and Ron!" shouted Harry from the racket everybody was making. Professor McGanagal left them and started telling people to be quiet. Millie liked Hermione from her first impression, and smiled at her. Hermione smiled kindly back and hugged her.
"I'm glad to meet you Millie! Harry told me so much about you!" she cheered. Millie laughed and focused her attention at Ron. Ron stood there, looking up and down at Millie and finally said a "hello," looking amazed.
"How did you find her again?" asked Ron to Harry.
"She's from Italy, she goes to Saint Mumbus," he said.
"I need to go to Italy!" laughed Ron, and everybody joined in.
Professor McGonagal announced to the girls that Millie will be sleeping over tonight and tomorrow leave for her school. The girls screamed in glee and insisted on sleeping on the floor, Hermione laughed.
Harry took Ron and Hermione to a corner of the common room and told them everything. Deep into the conversation Millie joined, looking exhausted from signing autographs and getting hugs from the boys. Millie also started talking about the journey and explained about her life and her social life, also adding in the dream she had. It was like Ron and Hermione planned for this but they simultaneously dropped their mouths at the same time when Millie told the dream.
It became very late at night and everybody seemed to be tired, but many Gryffindors were writing to their parents about the capture of Harry and Millie. When everybody went to bed, Harry and Millie stayed by themselves at the fire place. They laughed together at jokes as they drank butterbeer 3rd years gave them. Harry then sighed.
"We've done a lot these two days!"
"Yeah," said Millie stifling a yawn. "But don't rescue me again...only if it's really important."
Harry sighed and put his cup down on the table between them. He looked back at the fireplace and ruffled his hair.
"My father always had messy hair," began Harry. "I got this trait from him."
"Your father seems wicked, and your mom was the nicest ever, even with those two seconds of her I knew she was a great mom." Millie sipped the last bit of her butterbeer.
"Haha, and Sirius, my goodness...you should have seen his hair...!"
Millie noticed Harry felt better talking about Sirius, and he didn't seem upset. Harry looked at the carpet and tapped his feet, looking anxious.
"Dumbledore told us that Sirius said I always will take wonderful care of you...doesn't that say something?" he asked. Millie looked at him confused.
"Well, you always took good care of me Harry!" she giggled, dropping her butterbeer cup onto the floor which poured out a little bit of it.
"Greania!" she said from her wand and the liquid disappeared. "I just can't take care of myself!"
Harry got out of his chair and helped Millie out of hers. They stood there looking at each other, and Harry held her hands on his chest. He then bit his lip and crouched down, bending down his left knee and staring helplessly into Millie's eyes. There was no sign of regret when he said, "Will you marry me Millie Rose?"
Millie stepped back, still holding Harry's hands, and looking at his green eyes, the same eyes Lily had in her dream. The power of overwhelm came over to her and she started feeling tears swelling up in her eyes. She kept looking at Harry and noticed his eyes shimmering with hope and promise and Millie smiled gently, the same smile she knew Harry loved.
"Yes," she whispered and fell in Harry's arms.
Waking up yesterday wasn't so fun. Millie was sound asleep when Hermione and five other girls were staring at her. Millie heard Hermione whisper "Should I wake her?" and Millie awoke, frightening the girls.
"I heard you!" giggled Millie and the rest of the girls joined in.
"Dumbledore told me to tell you that you'll be leaving in 20 minutes," Hermione said looking sad. "But I want you to stay."
Millie got up and started to get dressed quickly. "Well, I really want to see you girls again, maybe after we graduate I can figure out a party or something!"
All the 7th grade girls smiled and cheered.
"Great idea!" cried Hermione. "All the 7th years should come too! Oh I got so many ideas!"
Hermione and all the Gryffindor girls walked Millie down the stairs and talked about occasional things. Millie thought back at the time where she saw Harry by the fireplace and was afraid to pass him by as he muttered Sirius's name.
The girls came to the common room and a huge banner rode across the ceiling.
Goodbye Millie Rose! We will miss you! And featured all the Gryffindor's signatures. She looked but didn't see Harry's.
"I didn't sign the banner," said Harry who was behind her. He winked at her and kissed her on the cheek. "But I will miss you."
Professor Dumbledore was waiting by the portrait lady when Millie, Harry, Ron and Hermione were walking out.
"It's time to go," said Dumbledore. "Don't worry, I'll talk to Professor Jacudy and you are certainly able to visit Hogwarts when you have the chance," he quirked. He patted Harry's arm and smiled. "You need to leave her alone for now on," he chuckled. Harry smiled faintly.
"Well now, goodbye..." said Millie and then looked at Harry. "Goodbye again," she softly giggled and Harry smiled back.
Ron nervously walked up to Millie and gave her hug. "I'll see you later Mill, let's keep in touch."
"Oh Ron, you are so cute, of course I'll want to talk to you!" and she left Ron blushing a dark purple.
Hermione gave her a book of spells of protection for harassed wizards. "You definitely need this back at Mumbus," she whispered in Millie's ear. She felt delighted to finally have a book on it.
Harry was finally last and walked up to her smirking. Millie raised an eyebrow as Harry grabbed her hand and dropped something in it while kissing her cheek. Millie dropped the object into her pocket and said a goodbye.
Millie walked out with Dumbledore to the front yard of the castle and saw the same gold horse she had to ride to take the pre-Auror test. She said goodbye and hugged Dumbledore who looked surprised. Getting onto the horse was easy, but imagining what might happen at Saint Mumbus might not. Thinking about this as the horse was slowly rising to the sky, Millie opened the book Hermione gave her and started reading.
"Hmmm...a charm to be respected, this is exactly what I need!" said Millie, trying the charm herself. "There should be a pink light...Heatherator!" and a pink jet of light whirled around the carriage and hit Millie on the head. "Perfect!" she exclaimed. "Now I really shouldn't get picked on!"
Reading the book wasted a great amount of time for Millie since the ride to Saint Mumbus was at least four hours. She read joyfully on love spells when she realized the love of her own. She fumbled with her pocket and pulled out the object Harry slipped into her hand. Millie took out a beautiful ruby diamond ring that encrusted her full name; Millie Lee Rose.
"This must be my engagement ring!" screamed Millie looking shocked. "This is amazing, how did he get this?" and she knew exactly- she could ask him in her diary.
Harry-
The ring is beautiful, how did you manage to get it? You can also tell Ron and Hermione about it, I trust them.
~Mill.
The horse was slowly descending from the ground when Millie's diary started to appear words. Harry had written back.
Millie,
Are you at Mumbus? I got the ring from a house elf named Dobby, his girl friend made it for you. Since Dobby is great I didn't have to pay him anything and he is making my ring by dinner tonight. I will tell Ron and Hermione when the day comes, I'm afraid of their reactions. Anyway, much love, I'm going to miss you.
-Harry
Christmas was next Saturday, and Saint Mumbus was rushing around decorating rooms and getting ready to join their family during the holiday. Millie decided to stay, writing a letter to her parents telling her she will be visiting Hogwarts for the vacation. Avery hooted loudly, excited to help Millie send a letter to her parents. Avery zoomed away in the dim darkness of the clouds, knowing she would get to the Rose's house in at least twenty minutes.
Millie went through her bags of clothes and books and found her sack of gold Lily Potter gave her. She never really looked inside it, but found at least twenty thousand Galleons. Millie almost screamed from the amount and looked startled for carrying around that much money. Then her mind clicked together, twenty thousand Galleons was the exact amount for the Firebolt 2.0!
"I can buy it for Harry!" she squealed. "Now he can play Quidditch without losing!"
Christmas vacation happily came by and Millie did her last of packing up. The last item in her two brown corduroy bags were her diary, which Harry surprisingly left a note inside.
Can't wait to see you! I'll be waiting for you on the grounds.
Millie repeatedly walked onto the golden horse carriage and worked on her exhausting vacation homework her professors assigned during the long ride. It was no sooner than six o'clock when the horse silently landed onto Hogwarts grounds, with Millie still thinking she had another hour to go.
Millie looked out the window and saw fog covering the deep dark sky, she felt as it was going to rain soon, gathering her stuff when the door swung open. Harry opened the door for her and made a suave smile. He bent over to kiss her.
"How are you Mill?" he asked curiously. Millie picked up one of her Daily Prophet articles as he spoke.
"Just brilliant," she sighed as she looked at Harry. She picked up her arm and showed him the ring he gave her. "It never slipped off my hand."
Harry kindly took Millie's bags and they walked towards the Gryffindor common room when they met up with Hermione across the Dining Hall. Hermione beamed with surprised.
"Millie! Great you're here! Dinner is starting, but I do say, there's only about twenty kids in this school right now, it's completely empty..." she went on, but Harry nudged Millie to follow him.
"Harry, I'm hungry!" she gave a hearty laugh. Harry simply smiled.
"Alright, I'll take your stuff up, and save me a seat, I know it's very crowded," he said sarcastically. Millie decided to follow Hermione for dinner when Ron also appeared and held out his hand for Millie but got a sweet hug in return. Ron lead the way to the Gryffindor table blushing redder than his sweater.
"It's actually quite delicious," Millie told Harry, Hermione, and Ron later on when dinner was served. She took her fork and dug it into the Chicken Parmesan laying before them.
"It might look a bit abnormal, but I must say it's only breaded chicken with tomato sauce."
Everybody took a small piece and instantly enjoyed the Italian food as Ron sniffed his first, as if it was poisoned. The dinner went by quaint when Dumbledore greeted Millie in surprised. Other teachers such as Professor McGonagal also shook her hand and even Professor Snape looked a little relaxed.
Hermione was telling Hermione about her trip to Sweden last year when Ron barged in.
"Sweden...what could you possibly do in Sweden? Eat a load of chocolate eh?" Ron quirked, he seemed satisfied with himself.
"No," Hermione turned towards him, looking offended. "I went skiing there and visited my grandmother." Ron sniffed in disgust.
"Yeah right, I bet you still met up with Viktor Krum!" he yelled, folding his arms angrily. Hermione blushed.
"Why would I do that?" she asked, her eyes were darting around the table. "I don't like him, and I never did!"
Millie and Harry were giggling during Ron and Hermione's pathetic argument, when people started leaving. Millie looked behind and noticed a tall boy with white slicked back hair eyeing her two tables away. She forgot about the boy as she turned back her attention to the two snapping couple.
"Oh yeah?" asked Ron, his freckles disappearing from his face. "Since your hiding it from everybody, who do you like?"
Hermione stood abashed in front of her three friends. Harry cleared his throat and grabbed Millie's hand, whispering 'they bicker all the time.' Ron stared down at Hermione who was intently staring into Ron's dark brown eyes, her lip quivering and her head tipped to her side as she seemed in thought.
"I like..." quietly said Hermione, still staring into Ron's eyes. Millie let go of Harry's hand and scratched her ear, who was very interested in what she was going to say.
"I like YOU RON!" screamed Hermione as she stood up very embarrassed. Her face looked surprised from her confession and then quietly excused herself from the table. Professor Dumbledore was talking to Professor Trelawny, the Divination teacher, when he lifted his head to see what happened.
Harry and Millie simultaneously dropped their mouths at the same time in amazement. Millie looked at Harry and knew she didn't know this was coming. She looked at Hermione, who was running away, hopefully towards the common room when she peered at Ron.
Ron turned a most unusual shade of red Millie has seen. It was more like a magenta and he started sweating, his knuckles turned white. He stared at where Hermione was sitting and seemed to not blink. He then slowly shook his head and also excused himself with the table, accidently bumping into the Ravenclaw table walking slowly as though misunderstood.
Harry looked at Millie and his black eyebrows rose an inch.
"Can you believe that!" he beamed. "All this time, all this time...WOW! How surprising is that?"
Millie smiled herself. She looked at Dumbledore but saw he disappeared, they were the only ones in the Dining Hall, and their plates suddenly vanished themselves.
"I think it's wonderful, wasn't Ron complaining he never had someone who liked him?"
"Yeah! Your right, how awkward was that?" Harry started laughing. "This is wonderful! Now Ron's got a mate!"
"I suggest you go follow him Harry, I think he went the other way, possibly to the bathroom," yawned Millie. "I want to wait a bit until Dumbledore comes back, his plate isn't finished."
"Oh-er-right," said Harry and gave a short goodbye as he headed toward the boys lavatory.
Immediately after Harry left and out of sight, Millie heard footsteps behind her and turned around to talk to Dumbledore, but it wasn't him. It was the boy with the white platinum hair that she glanced a while ago. Millie recognized him (from Harry's description) as Draco Malfoy.
Millie grunted "Good evening, Malfoy."
Malfoy looked startled to hear his name come out of her lips as his blue were glistening, his eyes penetrating into her eyes. Millie felt an odd sensation of strong evil.
"I'm surprised you know my name," he drawled, as he sat down next to her. Millie tried her best to slowly scoot away from his presence.
"Don't worry, I'm not going to bite..."
Millie jumped as she looked at Draco's shocking smile. From his white gleaming teeth were pointed fangs...pointed fangs like a vampire.
"Get...away from me," shrieked Millie backing away. Malfoy touched her thigh and started rubbing it.
"I like you Millie," he growled. "...You know, we could be together- run an empire together. How does that sound?" his hand started running up her leg and she took his hand off of it, touching his cold damp hands. She felt sickening afraid and pulled out her wand for protection. Malfoy stopped seducing but touched her hair.
"You bloody ass," she cursed at him and threw his hand away.
"I want you," ordered Malfoy, closing his face on hers. "This isn't safe but you're the one I need to do this too. You must become a vampire."
Millie was so horrified from Draco's command that she froze, almost paralyzed from his grasp. Malfoy leaned towards her face, Millie trying to have a feeling in her hand that held the wand, and closed her eyes. Let this be over with.
Instead of thrusting his mouth into her neck, he kissed Millie with his dark passion, grabbing her hair and forcefully playing it. Millie managed screaming as they kissed, wanting to be anywhere but here, when feeling came back to her and Malfoy was suddenly thrown onto the ground by Harry.
Millie heard Malfoy's head crack painfully when Harry chucked him onto the floor. Harry came into full view and looked absolutely furious as his body was shaking in fury. He started spitting and threw down his wand, making tight fists with his hands.
"I don't need magic," growled Harry, whose eyes turned a frightful yellow. Millie started screaming, scooting away from Harry's intense mood change.
Just then, Harry jumped onto Malfoy, who was nearly unconscious, and started beating him with his fists, blood flying everywhere. Malfoy was screaming in excruciating pain as his nose was gushing and his eyebrows were dripping in deep red blood. Harry was cursing so loudly and beating Malfoy so hard that Millie didn't see the entire teaching staff run towards the incident.
"DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH HER!" screamed Harry repeatedly, spitting on Malfoy's green robes, which was now covered in blood. "NEVER TOUCH HER YOU-!"
An amazing blue light hit Harry hard on the hip and he was magically thrown forcefully onto the table next to Millie. She heard an unpleasant pop from his back. Millie wanted to try and move but glanced at Malfoy, which she screamed in horror.
Draco Malfoy's face was covered in blood of such deep red it looked purple. His nose was bent to the left and looked weak with it's skin ripped open. His eyes were closed and bleeding as his eyebrows were covered in blood, almost like a frightening red gushy eyebrow pencil someone would use. Luckily, Draco was whimpering and seemed to make noise, hopefully not dead, but looked too much in agony to move.
Dumbledore ran over to Malfoy and ordered Madam Promfrey, the nurse at Hogwarts. Professor McGonagal and many others took one look at Draco and looked as if to throw up. One teacher, did in fact, hurl onto the poor Hufflepuff's table and excused herself. Snape, although looked like he was going to cry at the disgusting sight.
Millie forgot about Harry and looked over to him. He was pinned on the table and looked at Malfoy with a shocked looked, not believing what he did. Harry started breathing harder as he watched the scene, but Millie wasn't paying attention; she was hiding under her jacket, crying hysterically. Though, someone tapped her onto the shoulder, she was escorted with Dumbledore. Dumbledore surprisingly, picked up Millie's petite body and carried her to his office, leaving Harry behind. He didn't make a sound when they reached his desk and dropped her into a very comfortable chair he magically transformed from a pencil.
Millie was starting to calm down, not believing Harry could be so violent like that and started having trouble breathing, feeling very dizzy. She looked at her bracelet, hoping it could take her mind off the incident- and Malfoy's kiss. It took her a couple of minutes until she looked up at Dumbledore.
Dumbeldore was not sitting by his desk, but by a bowl on his window sill. Millie watched him calmly point the wand to his head and dropped a silver mist into the bowl. Once she recognized it was a Pensive, she knew the bowl kept memories from a persons head. Millie sniffled a short breathe and watched Dumbledore walk to the large window behind his desk which he looked beyond. Millie studied him closely, knowing what he was going to ask.
"What happened," he asked, knowing her question was confirmed.
Millie took a deep breathe and told him everything that happened after he left from his dinner. When she mentioned the vampire fangs, Dumbledore dropped his head.
"Yes, he is a vampire," he began, looking extremely tired. "He was bitten before the school year started, and I had to put strict rules on him, and I had to report this to his father."
Millie jumped of hearing Mr. Malfoy, who was a Death Eater for Voldemort.
"But go on Millie, there is a lot of explaining to do."
Millie told Dumbledore all the details about what else happened and when she was finished, she felt very relieved. But then Harry raced into her mind.
"What's going to happen to...Harry?" she asked, about to cry, knowing he would have to face outstanding consequences.
There was no reaction to Dumbledore, who seemed the question would be coming for him. He sighed and walked towards Fawkes, the Phoenix, petted her, and slowly sat into his chair, looking around his room, unaware of what to say.
"I have some clue to what will happen to him," he said, looking hurt. "And this I cannot help him for."
Millie opened her eyes, knowing perfectly well Dumbledore was right, she and Harry seemed to be on their own now, no one can help their problems. She looked away from him and got up.
"I need to leave," she said, walking around the chair in numerous circles. "I'm causing all this trouble. BECAUSE OF ME EVERYBODY IS GETTING IN TROUBLE. BECAUSE OF ME EVERYBODY IS GETTING HURT. WHY ME DUMBLEDORE?" and she kicked her chair so hard it toppled over.
But Dumbledore didn't seemed alarmed. "Why do you think it's you Millie?"
Millie paused at this question and folded her arms in concentration. Her mind clicked.
"Because Harry loves me."
Dumbledore nodded. "Harry has never loved someone liked this before. This brings out a powerful energy that he hasn't experienced before. He never exactly had anyone to particularly love. The Dursley's certainly never showed love for him, he also could not love his parents because they are dead, and even Sirius, his godfather. For these past seventeen years Harry has never had the chance to love someone and be loved back. That is why you stepped into his life Millie. Because of you, you have changed Harry's perspective in life, you have shown and taught him things that he never experienced towards a person. That is why he tries so hard to protect you, not to even touch you because he doesn't want to lose you, like he lost his loved ones. You're a person he loves Millie. He is so protective of you that he can be extremely violent towards anybody that puts harm on you. Remember in your Auror class Harry said he could never hurt you? Well, it is true."
But another question rang in Millie's head.
"Why did Harry's eyes turn yellow?"
Dumbledore quickly lifted his head after the question and shaking it.
"I knew this would happen..." he began. "Volemort is taking over Harry's mind. The yellow eyes were coming from a Basilisk snake, they represent powerful evil and overwhelming anger. This is not a good sign and means immediate danger for Harry."
"But that happened before, didn't he get over it?" Millie asked impatiently.
"He did, but since his eyes turned yellow, that means that Voldemort is even more stronger and closer to Harry. He knows where he is."
Millie possibly couldn't speak out an agreement but walked out of Dumbledore's office and down the steps. She did not like where this was taking her.
"It's me, it's all me. I must be cursed or something, I can't believe this!" she started talking to herself. She then saw Professor McGongal and ran towards her.
"Professor, where is Harry...and how is Malfoy?" she asked. Professor McGongal turned around to answer sadly when a treacherous yelling came across the hall.
"WHAT IN THE BLOODY HELL DID YOU DO TO MY SON POTTER?" echoed Mr. Malfoy's voice. "YOU ARE IN TROUBLE BOY, I HOPE YOU LIKE WHERE YOU ARE GOING!" he boomed. Millie covered her mouth from her shrieking. She then thought fast and followed the loud voice, with McGongal behind her.
"YOUR JUST LIKE YOUR FATHER, A COMPLETE TROUBLE-MAKER, JUST TRYING TO SAVE HIS GIRL!"
But then Harry's hard rocking voice rang in, even louder than Mr. Malfoys.
"DON'T YOU DARE TALK ABOUT MY FATHER LIKE THAT! AND YOU BETTER NOT START ANYTHING WITH MILLIE!"
Millie was rounding the corner and spot a door that labeled "Abusive Wizards Room-For Highly Violent Beings."
"OH MILLIE, YOUR GIRL WILL NEVER SEE YOU AGAIN POTTER, OR WANT TO BE WITH YOU AGAIN!"
Millie opened the door and saw Mr. Malfoy with his wand touching Harry's forehead in a threatning guesture, shaking in fury. Harry was strapped onto a wooden chair, chained in deep leather bands. He was sweating and trying to kick Mr. Malfoy's feet in such anger the whole chair would turn.
"STOP IT!" cried Millie.
"Mr. Malfoy!" yelled Professor McGonagal, looking miserable. "How dare you attack Harry? And put that wand away!"
Draco's father looked mad to be caught and walked out of the door with the Professor following him. Millie heard her say something about meeting with Dumbledore.
Harry panted loudly and looked at his feet. His shoulders drooped down and his hair fell slightly by his eyes.
"I'm going to Azkaban," he said, his throat sounding hoarse. Millie didn't want to gasp or cry and tried to hold it in but let it lose and dropped to the floor, crying again.
"Don't...cry..." quietly said Harry.
Millie slowly stopped crying and got up. She quickly walked towards Harry and jumped on his lap. She lifted his face and powerfully kissed him, holding his head from falling. Harry's chained hands and arms startled rattling, trying to break free, but Millie kept on deeply kissing him-trying to forget about his going to Azkaban and not seeing him anymore. Millie felt sad, happy, excited, depressed, or almost about every emotion and their opposite as she kissed him. She pulled away and looked at Harry, who was looking at her helpless, shaking in fear.
"I don't want to go Millie...not to Azkaban. You know the dementors... and they'll take away my wand...oh my wand... I didn't mean to hurt Malfoy like that, I just-"
But Cornelius Fudge and three other men walked into the door at that time. Fudge looked very overwhelmed when he saw Millie on Harry's lap and ordered his men to take her away from him.
Millie knew this was her last chance and started kissing Harry, holding onto him very tightly, trying not to let go. The men broke her apart and carried her away from Harry, screaming at the top of her lungs as they headed outside.
"DON'T MAKE HARRY GO TO AZKABAN! HARRY!"
"MILLIE! MILLIE! I...!" Harry screamed, but then stopped as though someone put a charm on him to lose his voice.
Millie couldn't help screaming in anger and was thrown into a brown horse carriage and had her bags thrown at her. She tried to get out but the men pushed her inside and swiftly closed the door.
"NO!" she screamed, remembering she didn't say goodbye. She again started screaming, being terrified of what they were doing to Harry now. Looking out the window and seeing Hogwarts leaving her window, she stopped the loud racket and softly cried, crying the last tears in her.
Millie slumped into her seat and stared at the wall the entire ride, folding her arms with her wand in her hand in a stubborn-sort of way. She knew she barely visited Hogwarts for one day.
The Firebolt torn through hills and hills of beautiful green scenery. Millie has never seen such an amazing Ireland before and greatly tried to hold in the experience. Harry then swooped down.
"We need to talk," he began, as they landed on an open green field by a large oak tree. Millie stepped off and sat down, feeling very depressed. Harry noticed her attitude so he sat down next to her. He held on to his Firebolt and started cleaning it with his shirt.
"I'm...sorry," he said. He laid down his broomstick and picked up a dandelion flower. He started picking the petals off of it, slowly one at a time. "I'm so sorry I got you into this..."
Millie looked at the flower Harry was picking and looked at his dirty hands. His hands were dirty from the broomstick and his nails were even more disgusting. Harry did rescue her from Saint Mumbus, and who knows how long he has been planning their escape; he got away with it, and now Millie got away with him. She remembered the night she saw Harry, as Dumbledore kindly told him to introduce himself and feeling a wonderful connection between him. Millie started silently crying and dropped her head, watching her tears fall onto the stubbly grass. She was scared, she was now alone with Harry and they were about to live the real world outside Saint Mumbus, and outside Hogwarts. Millie started shaking in loneliness but felt Harry's warm arms wrap around her, coaxing her with care. Millie felt even more tears come gashing out of her eyes, and she couldn't contain herself. She bent over to cry on Harry's chest and he leaned in for support. They both sat there quietly, Harry rocking Millie back and forth.
Millie suddenly fell asleep and started dreaming. She was walking in a field of golden flowers and the smell of them made Millie rejoice in happiness. She slowly picked one up and examined it, entertaining herself joyfully. The golden flower made a sweet singing noise as Millie smelled it, and it smelled like hot butterbeer. She laughed in amusement and walked around, taking in the scenery of great blue mountains in the background. Millie danced around with her sweet flower and giggled with joy, falling down and tumbling around. Just then she heard a voice.
"Millie," it said kindly. Millie sternly got up, wondering who said her name. She turned around and saw a man walking towards her in the distance. She couldn't make out who he was but as he got close he looked extraordinarily familiar. The man was wearing white, but his round glasses and messy black hair presented that it was James, Harry's father. James walked up to Millie, so close she could see the same smile that she saw in Harry. James studied her closely and looked suddenly serious. He started talking to her.
"Millie, you and Harry need to see Dumbledore."
Millie looked at James surprised, the dream felt so real to her. Millie looked up.
"I'm afraid to, we're going to get into trouble. They're going to arrest us..."
James serious face relaxed. "You will have to face consequences but you will not get arrested."
"But I don't believe you!" barked Millie. She threw her flower down. "This is a dream! A happy dream! Escaping me from reality that's all! And you're just here because...because..."
"I'm here because I want you and Harry to be safe. I am telling you, you need to report to Dumbledore immediately. He is in his office waiting for you.
"I DON'T BELIEVE YOU!"
"Well...you should," said another voice and Millie spun around. Walking towards her was another handsome young man, who looked like he was in his mid thirties. He was also wearing white and his long black hair was neatly combed and washed. Millie gasped, recognizing it was Sirius.
"Sirius?" she asked, remembering his face she saw on the cover of The Daily Prophet when he escaped from Azkaban. Sirius stopped in front of her and smiled.
"Yes Millie. I'm glad Harry told you about me, I was quite flattered."
"Sirius," snapped James, he looked disappointed.
"Oh yes," began Sirius. "Millie, you and Harry really must go to Hogwarts, you have to. Voldemort senses Harry, and with you and Harry together, who knows what could happen."
Millie stared shocked, still not being persuaded but only thinking it was a dream. James started talking.
"I must say, I am greatly disappointed in Harry for doing something like this, and bring you along-"
Sirius started smiling. "I liked that James, did you see how he escaped Hogwarts? It was quite amazing when he-"
"Sirius!" yelled a woman's voice. Millie turned to James and saw Lily Potter suddenly appearing. Millie looked at Harry's mother, and gazed into her green eyes that Harry genetically had.
"Millie, I know you don't believe us, but here," she said as she gave Millie a sack full of gold coins. "When you awake, you will find this and automatically know that this dream was real. And believe me Millie, tell Harry to destroy his Firebolt when you land in Hogwarts, the Ministry will destroy it if he doesn't." Lily walked to Millie and gently kissed her cheek. The kiss made Millie feel suddenly sweet but she started to see blur. She became dizzy and looked around. Sirius, James, and Lily were waving goodbye to her.
"We'll always be watching..." said Sirius's voice as it echoed away.
Millie woke up in Harry's arms. She felt his head on hers and she lifted it. Harry looked very tired and looked at her.
"I really am sorry Mille!" he said, holding her hand. Millie looked at the field and tried to remember the sweet smell of the golden flower she picked in the dream.
"What is this?" asked Harry as he found a sack of coins on Millie's lap. Millie's wide eyes opened and she shrieked.
"Oh my goodness!" she said, grabbing the coins out of Harry's hands. "It was real!"
Millie told Harry about the dream, and how her mother gave her the coins for proof the dream was real. Harry stared at her the whole time, looking like he didn't understand. When she mentioned Sirius Harry opened his mouth and started asking questions.
"Is he alright? What does he look like? Are you sure that was him?"
Millie answered his questions and Harry sat back, still listening to her. Millie also mentioned destroying the Firebolt and Harry surprisingly gave a shriek. When she was done Harry didn't say anything. They sat there in silence when Millie blurted out.
"We must leave NOW!"
Harry didn't think twice and grabbed their stuff and departed from Ireland. Along the way Harry asked more impatient questions about Sirius and his parents. Millie felt overwhelmed about the whole idea of returning to Hogwarts and meeting Dumbledore.
"They seemed fine," said Millie, looking around for any Muggle activity underneath them.
"Okay, we will be there pretty soon," said Harry. It seemed like he was trying to hold back tears since he kept drying his eyes. Seconds later he barged in. "Why didn't I get to dream that?"
"I dunno," doubtfully said Millie. She looked interested too. "I think they knew I would believe them more?"
They didn't say a word until they saw the moonlight pasture of Hogwarts castle. Harry started shaking.
"I...don't...want to destroy it," he said, shaking in rage. "Sirius gave it to me."
"But your father told you to do it, you have to obey him."
Harry swooped down onto Hogwarts grounds, behind the Whomping Willow and got off, helping Millie also. They both looked at the dim lights coming from the Great Hall and both assumed everybody was eating dinner.
"How would my dad know Dumbledore would be in his office?" asked Harry, still looking at the castle. "Did he really say that?"
"Yes," said Millie. She started to feel scared, especially if they were going to walk to Dumbledore's office together. Millie then remembered the broom. "Give me the broom."
Harry knew what she was going to do and looked away. Millie pulled out her wand and yelled "Trandicular!" and the broom cracked opened and it's pieces fell on the ground. Harry gave a whimper and they started heading inside the castle.
Millie slightly enjoyed walking in the golden glow hallways of Hogwarts, but peered around cautiously for any sighting of someone. Soon enough, they got away perfectly and saw Dumbledore's eagle, which was the opening to the door. Harry stopped and pulled Millie aside to a corner. A lady walked over and stood in front of the Eagle.
"That's Professor McGonagal," said Harry. "We should wait until she leaves."
Millie thought quickly. "No!" she said. "Isn't she and Dumbledore close friends?" And Millie fled from Harry and walked towards Dumbeldore's office in the Professor's plain view.
"No Millie!" shouted Harry.
Professor McGonagal stopped in front of the office and looked shocked to see Millie, almost like she couldn't believe herself. She then relaxed as Millie walked up to her.
"Hello Millie," she said, and noticed Harry walking behind her. "And you too Potter."
"Er- we want to see Professor Dumbledore," said Harry. "It's an emergency."
"I know," Professor McGonagal said. "Golden Dandelions!" she said as the Eagle opened and stairs appeared. "Follow me!" And Millie and Harry both landed in front of Dumbledore's office where he was sitting behind his desk, twiddling his thumb.
Professor Dumbledore looked highly amazed as the two teenagers walked into the room. He looked at them with amusement and discipline. He then gently said "sit down," and Millie knew it wasn't a kind order.
Harry and Millie sat down and Professor McGonagal stood behind him. Dumbledore did not smile as he spoke.
"I'm surprised you're here. James must have given you the same orders," he said. Harry sat up taller. "I've also had a dream like your's Millie."
Millie blushed. "What did James say to you?"
"He simply told me," said Dumbledore. "That you and Harry would arrive shortly after dinner was over at my office. And Lily gave me a watch to prove it," he chuckled, holding up his wrist which shown a beautiful gold watch. "She was always good with persuading!"
Professor McGonagal cleared her throat and looked serious. "Do you know how much TROUBLE you are in?" she barked, her eyes staring intently at Harry. Harry did nothing but looked down as McGonagal shouted.
"Quidditch, N.E.W.T.s, classes, grades, all which are being disastrous?"
"I forgot about Quidditch," said Harry looking very ashamed. "I just got caught up in things."
"Things!" started Dumbledore. "Millie was your thing Harry. I should have never introduced you two in the first place if I knew what the future would bring," he said hoarsely, his serious eyes glinting in shame. Harry got out of his chair, and Millie slouched in hers, crying.
"Don't you talk about-" he stopped, putting his finger down. He dropped in his chair and looked up at Dumbledore helpless. "What is wrong with me?" he asked.
Professor Dumbledore looked impressed. He got up out of his chair and walked to Millie.
"Millie, you remember me saying that history seems to repeat itself?" He put his shoulder on her and looked down.
Millie scrunched her forehead to remember. "Oh yes, you told me that when Harry just got expelled from our Auror mission."
"Very good, " said Dumbledore. He looked at McGanagal who seemed confused. He sat back on his desk and looked at Harry.
"Your father and mother ran away one time, this happened after they graduated from Hogwarts," he began. "A month later they got married, and had you, Harry the year after."
Harry dropped his mouth opened and Millie looked interested. Professor McGanagul gasped.
Dumbledore dropped his voice. "And you know what happened that year later..." he said. Millie shuddered. "So what I'm trying to say is, we didn't know where your parents lived. They only told Sirius, Lupin and Pettigrew, which they kept secret, but then you know what had happened... Voldemort found out and evil was unleashed."
"Dumbledore, I learn something new every year," said Harry amazed with sarcasm. "And it's funny how my life practically explains everything." Millie punched his arm.
"Professor, I didn't know that...I'm shocked. Especially since it's a weird coincidence that Voldemort again is out on the lose and he could of captured us by now!"
"That is why James came into your dream Millie, to contact you from any danger."
"So that explains me asking him why he was here and he said because he wanted us safe...this is all clicking together Harry!" Millie screamed, holding his hand. "Your dad was afraid of what could of happen to us so he contacted me in the dream! He wanted to help us, to save us from danger!"
But Harry didn't look fully satisfied. "Did Sirius talk to you?" he asked Dumbledore.
"Yes, surprisingly so," he nodded. "And I knew you would ask. Sirius told me that... in my great disappointment, that he was proud of the way you handled things on your journey with Millie, but he was angry that you two were alone-he knew there would be trouble." Harry blushed. "Sirius did say that he missed you Harry, and he wanted to tell me that he knew you would take wonderful care of Millie."
"And I will," said Harry beaming with confidence. "He really does miss me?"
"Of course!" cried Dumbledore. "Even I missed you, and poor Millie..." he said, watching Professor McGonagal hand Millie a tissue which she was crying on. "Millie, do feel alright, it's okay, you're safe now."
"Harry we were so stupid!" shouted Millie behind her tissue, ignoring Dumbledore. "I'm never going to forget this! Professor, what's going to happen to us?"
Dumbledore blinked and looked around at the pictures that were watching the whole conversation. "Mr. Black-what should happen to Millie and Harry since you were listening!"
Mr. Black, Sirius's grandfather, who was stuck in a picture gave a growl. "It's tough Dumbledore, 'specially since I've been in love once at such a young age..." he sighed. Professor McGonagul in the background gave a hiss.
"I personally think Millie should go back to Saint Mumbus until the school year is over with weekend detentions for this whole year. Harry, also will be stationed at Hogwarts and also receive detentions, and special nights of rehab for rebellion. Because of their irrelevant friendship, they should meet at Hogsmeade village every month by special permission to meet with the Order members for meetings. Do you agree Dumbledore?"
Harry and Millie switched their heads to McGonagal to Dumbledore and he nodded. "Yes, I agree. Now, Professor would you be so kindly to introduce Millie to Ron and Hermione? They will be joining the Order after they graduate."
Harry talked furiously at Millie as they headed down to Gryffindor's common room followed by Professor McGonagal.
"They are wonderful Millie, Hermione is so smart and so nice, and Ron is super funny and nice too! They are really the best of friends! And then there's Neville, and Seamus, and Dean...very good people indeed-oh how I forgot about them too!" he laughed, holding Millie's hand tightly. "You're going to love them!"
"Red Blushing Roses," announced McGanagal, saying the password. Millie remembered the common room and how comfortable it was.
They walked in and saw numerous amounts of boys and girls of all ages reading, playing cards, joking around, all wearing long coats of red and gold. Millie started fixing her hair when the Professor cleared her throat and saw the three.
There was a great wave of surprise and excitement as everybody started screaming at once.
"It's Harry! And Millie!" people shouted, looking very overwhemled. People started running towards them, amazed of how they ran away and began a journey. Harry looked around, trying to get away from everybody, but surprisendly slipped by because everyone was looking at Millie.
A first year came up to her. "Can I have your atograph?"
Millie wanted to stand behind McGonagal, hiding herslef, but she did enjoy the attention from everybody.
"My Harry! You got yourself a pretty girl!" she heard someone shout in the background. She started blushing when the 6th year boys started checking her out.
"Can I take you out sometime?" asked a handsome 6th year, he smiled and kissed her hand. Millie giggled in flattery, she has never been so popular in front of boys before.
Harry came back and the attention layed on him even more. A girl with light brown hair and a boy with freckles and red hair came into view.
"This is Hermione and Ron!" shouted Harry from the racket everybody was making. Professor McGanagal left them and started telling people to be quiet. Millie liked Hermione from her first impression, and smiled at her. Hermione smiled kindly back and hugged her.
"I'm glad to meet you Millie! Harry told me so much about you!" she cheered. Millie laughed and focused her attention at Ron. Ron stood there, looking up and down at Millie and finally said a "hello," looking amazed.
"How did you find her again?" asked Ron to Harry.
"She's from Italy, she goes to Saint Mumbus," he said.
"I need to go to Italy!" laughed Ron, and everybody joined in.
Professor McGonagal announced to the girls that Millie will be sleeping over tonight and tomorrow leave for her school. The girls screamed in glee and insisted on sleeping on the floor, Hermione laughed.
Harry took Ron and Hermione to a corner of the common room and told them everything. Deep into the conversation Millie joined, looking exhausted from signing autographs and getting hugs from the boys. Millie also started talking about the journey and explained about her life and her social life, also adding in the dream she had. It was like Ron and Hermione planned for this but they simultaneously dropped their mouths at the same time when Millie told the dream.
It became very late at night and everybody seemed to be tired, but many Gryffindors were writing to their parents about the capture of Harry and Millie. When everybody went to bed, Harry and Millie stayed by themselves at the fire place. They laughed together at jokes as they drank butterbeer 3rd years gave them. Harry then sighed.
"We've done a lot these two days!"
"Yeah," said Millie stifling a yawn. "But don't rescue me again...only if it's really important."
Harry sighed and put his cup down on the table between them. He looked back at the fireplace and ruffled his hair.
"My father always had messy hair," began Harry. "I got this trait from him."
"Your father seems wicked, and your mom was the nicest ever, even with those two seconds of her I knew she was a great mom." Millie sipped the last bit of her butterbeer.
"Haha, and Sirius, my goodness...you should have seen his hair...!"
Millie noticed Harry felt better talking about Sirius, and he didn't seem upset. Harry looked at the carpet and tapped his feet, looking anxious.
"Dumbledore told us that Sirius said I always will take wonderful care of you...doesn't that say something?" he asked. Millie looked at him confused.
"Well, you always took good care of me Harry!" she giggled, dropping her butterbeer cup onto the floor which poured out a little bit of it.
"Greania!" she said from her wand and the liquid disappeared. "I just can't take care of myself!"
Harry got out of his chair and helped Millie out of hers. They stood there looking at each other, and Harry held her hands on his chest. He then bit his lip and crouched down, bending down his left knee and staring helplessly into Millie's eyes. There was no sign of regret when he said, "Will you marry me Millie Rose?"
Millie stepped back, still holding Harry's hands, and looking at his green eyes, the same eyes Lily had in her dream. The power of overwhelm came over to her and she started feeling tears swelling up in her eyes. She kept looking at Harry and noticed his eyes shimmering with hope and promise and Millie smiled gently, the same smile she knew Harry loved.
"Yes," she whispered and fell in Harry's arms.
Waking up yesterday wasn't so fun. Millie was sound asleep when Hermione and five other girls were staring at her. Millie heard Hermione whisper "Should I wake her?" and Millie awoke, frightening the girls.
"I heard you!" giggled Millie and the rest of the girls joined in.
"Dumbledore told me to tell you that you'll be leaving in 20 minutes," Hermione said looking sad. "But I want you to stay."
Millie got up and started to get dressed quickly. "Well, I really want to see you girls again, maybe after we graduate I can figure out a party or something!"
All the 7th grade girls smiled and cheered.
"Great idea!" cried Hermione. "All the 7th years should come too! Oh I got so many ideas!"
Hermione and all the Gryffindor girls walked Millie down the stairs and talked about occasional things. Millie thought back at the time where she saw Harry by the fireplace and was afraid to pass him by as he muttered Sirius's name.
The girls came to the common room and a huge banner rode across the ceiling.
Goodbye Millie Rose! We will miss you! And featured all the Gryffindor's signatures. She looked but didn't see Harry's.
"I didn't sign the banner," said Harry who was behind her. He winked at her and kissed her on the cheek. "But I will miss you."
Professor Dumbledore was waiting by the portrait lady when Millie, Harry, Ron and Hermione were walking out.
"It's time to go," said Dumbledore. "Don't worry, I'll talk to Professor Jacudy and you are certainly able to visit Hogwarts when you have the chance," he quirked. He patted Harry's arm and smiled. "You need to leave her alone for now on," he chuckled. Harry smiled faintly.
"Well now, goodbye..." said Millie and then looked at Harry. "Goodbye again," she softly giggled and Harry smiled back.
Ron nervously walked up to Millie and gave her hug. "I'll see you later Mill, let's keep in touch."
"Oh Ron, you are so cute, of course I'll want to talk to you!" and she left Ron blushing a dark purple.
Hermione gave her a book of spells of protection for harassed wizards. "You definitely need this back at Mumbus," she whispered in Millie's ear. She felt delighted to finally have a book on it.
Harry was finally last and walked up to her smirking. Millie raised an eyebrow as Harry grabbed her hand and dropped something in it while kissing her cheek. Millie dropped the object into her pocket and said a goodbye.
Millie walked out with Dumbledore to the front yard of the castle and saw the same gold horse she had to ride to take the pre-Auror test. She said goodbye and hugged Dumbledore who looked surprised. Getting onto the horse was easy, but imagining what might happen at Saint Mumbus might not. Thinking about this as the horse was slowly rising to the sky, Millie opened the book Hermione gave her and started reading.
"Hmmm...a charm to be respected, this is exactly what I need!" said Millie, trying the charm herself. "There should be a pink light...Heatherator!" and a pink jet of light whirled around the carriage and hit Millie on the head. "Perfect!" she exclaimed. "Now I really shouldn't get picked on!"
Reading the book wasted a great amount of time for Millie since the ride to Saint Mumbus was at least four hours. She read joyfully on love spells when she realized the love of her own. She fumbled with her pocket and pulled out the object Harry slipped into her hand. Millie took out a beautiful ruby diamond ring that encrusted her full name; Millie Lee Rose.
"This must be my engagement ring!" screamed Millie looking shocked. "This is amazing, how did he get this?" and she knew exactly- she could ask him in her diary.
Harry-
The ring is beautiful, how did you manage to get it? You can also tell Ron and Hermione about it, I trust them.
~Mill.
The horse was slowly descending from the ground when Millie's diary started to appear words. Harry had written back.
Millie,
Are you at Mumbus? I got the ring from a house elf named Dobby, his girl friend made it for you. Since Dobby is great I didn't have to pay him anything and he is making my ring by dinner tonight. I will tell Ron and Hermione when the day comes, I'm afraid of their reactions. Anyway, much love, I'm going to miss you.
-Harry
Christmas was next Saturday, and Saint Mumbus was rushing around decorating rooms and getting ready to join their family during the holiday. Millie decided to stay, writing a letter to her parents telling her she will be visiting Hogwarts for the vacation. Avery hooted loudly, excited to help Millie send a letter to her parents. Avery zoomed away in the dim darkness of the clouds, knowing she would get to the Rose's house in at least twenty minutes.
Millie went through her bags of clothes and books and found her sack of gold Lily Potter gave her. She never really looked inside it, but found at least twenty thousand Galleons. Millie almost screamed from the amount and looked startled for carrying around that much money. Then her mind clicked together, twenty thousand Galleons was the exact amount for the Firebolt 2.0!
"I can buy it for Harry!" she squealed. "Now he can play Quidditch without losing!"
Christmas vacation happily came by and Millie did her last of packing up. The last item in her two brown corduroy bags were her diary, which Harry surprisingly left a note inside.
Can't wait to see you! I'll be waiting for you on the grounds.
Millie repeatedly walked onto the golden horse carriage and worked on her exhausting vacation homework her professors assigned during the long ride. It was no sooner than six o'clock when the horse silently landed onto Hogwarts grounds, with Millie still thinking she had another hour to go.
Millie looked out the window and saw fog covering the deep dark sky, she felt as it was going to rain soon, gathering her stuff when the door swung open. Harry opened the door for her and made a suave smile. He bent over to kiss her.
"How are you Mill?" he asked curiously. Millie picked up one of her Daily Prophet articles as he spoke.
"Just brilliant," she sighed as she looked at Harry. She picked up her arm and showed him the ring he gave her. "It never slipped off my hand."
Harry kindly took Millie's bags and they walked towards the Gryffindor common room when they met up with Hermione across the Dining Hall. Hermione beamed with surprised.
"Millie! Great you're here! Dinner is starting, but I do say, there's only about twenty kids in this school right now, it's completely empty..." she went on, but Harry nudged Millie to follow him.
"Harry, I'm hungry!" she gave a hearty laugh. Harry simply smiled.
"Alright, I'll take your stuff up, and save me a seat, I know it's very crowded," he said sarcastically. Millie decided to follow Hermione for dinner when Ron also appeared and held out his hand for Millie but got a sweet hug in return. Ron lead the way to the Gryffindor table blushing redder than his sweater.
"It's actually quite delicious," Millie told Harry, Hermione, and Ron later on when dinner was served. She took her fork and dug it into the Chicken Parmesan laying before them.
"It might look a bit abnormal, but I must say it's only breaded chicken with tomato sauce."
Everybody took a small piece and instantly enjoyed the Italian food as Ron sniffed his first, as if it was poisoned. The dinner went by quaint when Dumbledore greeted Millie in surprised. Other teachers such as Professor McGonagal also shook her hand and even Professor Snape looked a little relaxed.
Hermione was telling Hermione about her trip to Sweden last year when Ron barged in.
"Sweden...what could you possibly do in Sweden? Eat a load of chocolate eh?" Ron quirked, he seemed satisfied with himself.
"No," Hermione turned towards him, looking offended. "I went skiing there and visited my grandmother." Ron sniffed in disgust.
"Yeah right, I bet you still met up with Viktor Krum!" he yelled, folding his arms angrily. Hermione blushed.
"Why would I do that?" she asked, her eyes were darting around the table. "I don't like him, and I never did!"
Millie and Harry were giggling during Ron and Hermione's pathetic argument, when people started leaving. Millie looked behind and noticed a tall boy with white slicked back hair eyeing her two tables away. She forgot about the boy as she turned back her attention to the two snapping couple.
"Oh yeah?" asked Ron, his freckles disappearing from his face. "Since your hiding it from everybody, who do you like?"
Hermione stood abashed in front of her three friends. Harry cleared his throat and grabbed Millie's hand, whispering 'they bicker all the time.' Ron stared down at Hermione who was intently staring into Ron's dark brown eyes, her lip quivering and her head tipped to her side as she seemed in thought.
"I like..." quietly said Hermione, still staring into Ron's eyes. Millie let go of Harry's hand and scratched her ear, who was very interested in what she was going to say.
"I like YOU RON!" screamed Hermione as she stood up very embarrassed. Her face looked surprised from her confession and then quietly excused herself from the table. Professor Dumbledore was talking to Professor Trelawny, the Divination teacher, when he lifted his head to see what happened.
Harry and Millie simultaneously dropped their mouths at the same time in amazement. Millie looked at Harry and knew she didn't know this was coming. She looked at Hermione, who was running away, hopefully towards the common room when she peered at Ron.
Ron turned a most unusual shade of red Millie has seen. It was more like a magenta and he started sweating, his knuckles turned white. He stared at where Hermione was sitting and seemed to not blink. He then slowly shook his head and also excused himself with the table, accidently bumping into the Ravenclaw table walking slowly as though misunderstood.
Harry looked at Millie and his black eyebrows rose an inch.
"Can you believe that!" he beamed. "All this time, all this time...WOW! How surprising is that?"
Millie smiled herself. She looked at Dumbledore but saw he disappeared, they were the only ones in the Dining Hall, and their plates suddenly vanished themselves.
"I think it's wonderful, wasn't Ron complaining he never had someone who liked him?"
"Yeah! Your right, how awkward was that?" Harry started laughing. "This is wonderful! Now Ron's got a mate!"
"I suggest you go follow him Harry, I think he went the other way, possibly to the bathroom," yawned Millie. "I want to wait a bit until Dumbledore comes back, his plate isn't finished."
"Oh-er-right," said Harry and gave a short goodbye as he headed toward the boys lavatory.
Immediately after Harry left and out of sight, Millie heard footsteps behind her and turned around to talk to Dumbledore, but it wasn't him. It was the boy with the white platinum hair that she glanced a while ago. Millie recognized him (from Harry's description) as Draco Malfoy.
Millie grunted "Good evening, Malfoy."
Malfoy looked startled to hear his name come out of her lips as his blue were glistening, his eyes penetrating into her eyes. Millie felt an odd sensation of strong evil.
"I'm surprised you know my name," he drawled, as he sat down next to her. Millie tried her best to slowly scoot away from his presence.
"Don't worry, I'm not going to bite..."
Millie jumped as she looked at Draco's shocking smile. From his white gleaming teeth were pointed fangs...pointed fangs like a vampire.
"Get...away from me," shrieked Millie backing away. Malfoy touched her thigh and started rubbing it.
"I like you Millie," he growled. "...You know, we could be together- run an empire together. How does that sound?" his hand started running up her leg and she took his hand off of it, touching his cold damp hands. She felt sickening afraid and pulled out her wand for protection. Malfoy stopped seducing but touched her hair.
"You bloody ass," she cursed at him and threw his hand away.
"I want you," ordered Malfoy, closing his face on hers. "This isn't safe but you're the one I need to do this too. You must become a vampire."
Millie was so horrified from Draco's command that she froze, almost paralyzed from his grasp. Malfoy leaned towards her face, Millie trying to have a feeling in her hand that held the wand, and closed her eyes. Let this be over with.
Instead of thrusting his mouth into her neck, he kissed Millie with his dark passion, grabbing her hair and forcefully playing it. Millie managed screaming as they kissed, wanting to be anywhere but here, when feeling came back to her and Malfoy was suddenly thrown onto the ground by Harry.
Millie heard Malfoy's head crack painfully when Harry chucked him onto the floor. Harry came into full view and looked absolutely furious as his body was shaking in fury. He started spitting and threw down his wand, making tight fists with his hands.
"I don't need magic," growled Harry, whose eyes turned a frightful yellow. Millie started screaming, scooting away from Harry's intense mood change.
Just then, Harry jumped onto Malfoy, who was nearly unconscious, and started beating him with his fists, blood flying everywhere. Malfoy was screaming in excruciating pain as his nose was gushing and his eyebrows were dripping in deep red blood. Harry was cursing so loudly and beating Malfoy so hard that Millie didn't see the entire teaching staff run towards the incident.
"DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH HER!" screamed Harry repeatedly, spitting on Malfoy's green robes, which was now covered in blood. "NEVER TOUCH HER YOU-!"
An amazing blue light hit Harry hard on the hip and he was magically thrown forcefully onto the table next to Millie. She heard an unpleasant pop from his back. Millie wanted to try and move but glanced at Malfoy, which she screamed in horror.
Draco Malfoy's face was covered in blood of such deep red it looked purple. His nose was bent to the left and looked weak with it's skin ripped open. His eyes were closed and bleeding as his eyebrows were covered in blood, almost like a frightening red gushy eyebrow pencil someone would use. Luckily, Draco was whimpering and seemed to make noise, hopefully not dead, but looked too much in agony to move.
Dumbledore ran over to Malfoy and ordered Madam Promfrey, the nurse at Hogwarts. Professor McGonagal and many others took one look at Draco and looked as if to throw up. One teacher, did in fact, hurl onto the poor Hufflepuff's table and excused herself. Snape, although looked like he was going to cry at the disgusting sight.
Millie forgot about Harry and looked over to him. He was pinned on the table and looked at Malfoy with a shocked looked, not believing what he did. Harry started breathing harder as he watched the scene, but Millie wasn't paying attention; she was hiding under her jacket, crying hysterically. Though, someone tapped her onto the shoulder, she was escorted with Dumbledore. Dumbledore surprisingly, picked up Millie's petite body and carried her to his office, leaving Harry behind. He didn't make a sound when they reached his desk and dropped her into a very comfortable chair he magically transformed from a pencil.
Millie was starting to calm down, not believing Harry could be so violent like that and started having trouble breathing, feeling very dizzy. She looked at her bracelet, hoping it could take her mind off the incident- and Malfoy's kiss. It took her a couple of minutes until she looked up at Dumbledore.
Dumbeldore was not sitting by his desk, but by a bowl on his window sill. Millie watched him calmly point the wand to his head and dropped a silver mist into the bowl. Once she recognized it was a Pensive, she knew the bowl kept memories from a persons head. Millie sniffled a short breathe and watched Dumbledore walk to the large window behind his desk which he looked beyond. Millie studied him closely, knowing what he was going to ask.
"What happened," he asked, knowing her question was confirmed.
Millie took a deep breathe and told him everything that happened after he left from his dinner. When she mentioned the vampire fangs, Dumbledore dropped his head.
"Yes, he is a vampire," he began, looking extremely tired. "He was bitten before the school year started, and I had to put strict rules on him, and I had to report this to his father."
Millie jumped of hearing Mr. Malfoy, who was a Death Eater for Voldemort.
"But go on Millie, there is a lot of explaining to do."
Millie told Dumbledore all the details about what else happened and when she was finished, she felt very relieved. But then Harry raced into her mind.
"What's going to happen to...Harry?" she asked, about to cry, knowing he would have to face outstanding consequences.
There was no reaction to Dumbledore, who seemed the question would be coming for him. He sighed and walked towards Fawkes, the Phoenix, petted her, and slowly sat into his chair, looking around his room, unaware of what to say.
"I have some clue to what will happen to him," he said, looking hurt. "And this I cannot help him for."
Millie opened her eyes, knowing perfectly well Dumbledore was right, she and Harry seemed to be on their own now, no one can help their problems. She looked away from him and got up.
"I need to leave," she said, walking around the chair in numerous circles. "I'm causing all this trouble. BECAUSE OF ME EVERYBODY IS GETTING IN TROUBLE. BECAUSE OF ME EVERYBODY IS GETTING HURT. WHY ME DUMBLEDORE?" and she kicked her chair so hard it toppled over.
But Dumbledore didn't seemed alarmed. "Why do you think it's you Millie?"
Millie paused at this question and folded her arms in concentration. Her mind clicked.
"Because Harry loves me."
Dumbledore nodded. "Harry has never loved someone liked this before. This brings out a powerful energy that he hasn't experienced before. He never exactly had anyone to particularly love. The Dursley's certainly never showed love for him, he also could not love his parents because they are dead, and even Sirius, his godfather. For these past seventeen years Harry has never had the chance to love someone and be loved back. That is why you stepped into his life Millie. Because of you, you have changed Harry's perspective in life, you have shown and taught him things that he never experienced towards a person. That is why he tries so hard to protect you, not to even touch you because he doesn't want to lose you, like he lost his loved ones. You're a person he loves Millie. He is so protective of you that he can be extremely violent towards anybody that puts harm on you. Remember in your Auror class Harry said he could never hurt you? Well, it is true."
But another question rang in Millie's head.
"Why did Harry's eyes turn yellow?"
Dumbledore quickly lifted his head after the question and shaking it.
"I knew this would happen..." he began. "Volemort is taking over Harry's mind. The yellow eyes were coming from a Basilisk snake, they represent powerful evil and overwhelming anger. This is not a good sign and means immediate danger for Harry."
"But that happened before, didn't he get over it?" Millie asked impatiently.
"He did, but since his eyes turned yellow, that means that Voldemort is even more stronger and closer to Harry. He knows where he is."
Millie possibly couldn't speak out an agreement but walked out of Dumbledore's office and down the steps. She did not like where this was taking her.
"It's me, it's all me. I must be cursed or something, I can't believe this!" she started talking to herself. She then saw Professor McGongal and ran towards her.
"Professor, where is Harry...and how is Malfoy?" she asked. Professor McGongal turned around to answer sadly when a treacherous yelling came across the hall.
"WHAT IN THE BLOODY HELL DID YOU DO TO MY SON POTTER?" echoed Mr. Malfoy's voice. "YOU ARE IN TROUBLE BOY, I HOPE YOU LIKE WHERE YOU ARE GOING!" he boomed. Millie covered her mouth from her shrieking. She then thought fast and followed the loud voice, with McGongal behind her.
"YOUR JUST LIKE YOUR FATHER, A COMPLETE TROUBLE-MAKER, JUST TRYING TO SAVE HIS GIRL!"
But then Harry's hard rocking voice rang in, even louder than Mr. Malfoys.
"DON'T YOU DARE TALK ABOUT MY FATHER LIKE THAT! AND YOU BETTER NOT START ANYTHING WITH MILLIE!"
Millie was rounding the corner and spot a door that labeled "Abusive Wizards Room-For Highly Violent Beings."
"OH MILLIE, YOUR GIRL WILL NEVER SEE YOU AGAIN POTTER, OR WANT TO BE WITH YOU AGAIN!"
Millie opened the door and saw Mr. Malfoy with his wand touching Harry's forehead in a threatning guesture, shaking in fury. Harry was strapped onto a wooden chair, chained in deep leather bands. He was sweating and trying to kick Mr. Malfoy's feet in such anger the whole chair would turn.
"STOP IT!" cried Millie.
"Mr. Malfoy!" yelled Professor McGonagal, looking miserable. "How dare you attack Harry? And put that wand away!"
Draco's father looked mad to be caught and walked out of the door with the Professor following him. Millie heard her say something about meeting with Dumbledore.
Harry panted loudly and looked at his feet. His shoulders drooped down and his hair fell slightly by his eyes.
"I'm going to Azkaban," he said, his throat sounding hoarse. Millie didn't want to gasp or cry and tried to hold it in but let it lose and dropped to the floor, crying again.
"Don't...cry..." quietly said Harry.
Millie slowly stopped crying and got up. She quickly walked towards Harry and jumped on his lap. She lifted his face and powerfully kissed him, holding his head from falling. Harry's chained hands and arms startled rattling, trying to break free, but Millie kept on deeply kissing him-trying to forget about his going to Azkaban and not seeing him anymore. Millie felt sad, happy, excited, depressed, or almost about every emotion and their opposite as she kissed him. She pulled away and looked at Harry, who was looking at her helpless, shaking in fear.
"I don't want to go Millie...not to Azkaban. You know the dementors... and they'll take away my wand...oh my wand... I didn't mean to hurt Malfoy like that, I just-"
But Cornelius Fudge and three other men walked into the door at that time. Fudge looked very overwhelmed when he saw Millie on Harry's lap and ordered his men to take her away from him.
Millie knew this was her last chance and started kissing Harry, holding onto him very tightly, trying not to let go. The men broke her apart and carried her away from Harry, screaming at the top of her lungs as they headed outside.
"DON'T MAKE HARRY GO TO AZKABAN! HARRY!"
"MILLIE! MILLIE! I...!" Harry screamed, but then stopped as though someone put a charm on him to lose his voice.
Millie couldn't help screaming in anger and was thrown into a brown horse carriage and had her bags thrown at her. She tried to get out but the men pushed her inside and swiftly closed the door.
"NO!" she screamed, remembering she didn't say goodbye. She again started screaming, being terrified of what they were doing to Harry now. Looking out the window and seeing Hogwarts leaving her window, she stopped the loud racket and softly cried, crying the last tears in her.
Millie slumped into her seat and stared at the wall the entire ride, folding her arms with her wand in her hand in a stubborn-sort of way. She knew she barely visited Hogwarts for one day.