A/N: So so so so so sorry! I didn't mean for it to take this long!!!!!! I've just been wicked busy and l finally have some free time. However, since basketball season is over, I once again have no life and will therefore be able to update about once a week, depending. I hope it's worth the wait!
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I should name this? Anyone at all?
LegendMyth~ I'm glad you like my portrayal of McGonnagall. I just thought I'd give her some depth. I mean, Remus is one of my fave. Characters and McGonnagall is seriously under-represented in fics, so... Anyway, I'm glad you like it! Determination! That's the word I was looking for! Thanks so much! I just couldn't think of it...Have you ever had one of those days where you just can't think of a certain word? That's how I am most of the time...
Snoodledoodle~ I'm so glad you like it! Now I'm going to update more often, I promise.
Coolgirlchic16~ The chapter title has no relevance...I couldn't think of one, so I just used random words.
Sorry about the lateness! First it was vacation in London, then it was basketball season, then science fair, but science fair is next week, and this week is February vacation, so I thought I'd update.
I'm glad you like it so much!
x.without youx~ I'm ... honored... for the threats...in a weird way...Anyway, here's the next part. So sorry it took so long...
Ally~ Any suggestions as to what I should change the title to? (Thanks for the input, btw.)
Ryne~ Thanks so much for the fic names! I enjoyed reading them. Know of any more?
Sorry it took so long! Here's the next part though.
Lee Velviet~ So sorry it took so long...And come to think of it, I'll have to check out your fic... ttfn!
Sk8reagle~ Good idea. Thanks for the input. Glad you like the story!
Harry Potter and the Trial of Sirius Black
Chapter Eight
Recap:
"Ginny!" he gasped, making a move towards her, but he moved too fast and by sheer force of will managed to not lose the rest of his lunch. After he controlled himself again, he inched off the bed to Ginny's side, turned her carefully over, and, terrified at what he might find, checked her pulse with trembling fingers.
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"Thank Merlin." Harry breathed, "She's alive." Relief mixed with guilt overwhelmed him as he took her hand in his, whispering, "This is all my fault."
"No it isn't." Ginny said exasperatedly. "Did you shoot me?"
Harry's eyes went wide. "You've been shot?! I kill-"
"Answer. The. Question. Did you, or did you not shoot me?" Ginny growled.
"Well, no, but-"
"Then it isn't your fault. You didn't pull the trigger."
"Fine, I'll drop it, if it makes you feel better."
"Good." She nodded to emphasize her thoughts on the matter, but stopped when the room spun crazily. Blinking away the dizziness, she realized Harry was holding her hand. Her cheeks grew warm.
"Ginny?" Harry ventured, concernedly. "Are you all right?"
"Harry, I've been shot. What do you think?" Ginny began to regret her caustic statement when she saw the raw hurt in Harry's expression.
"I-I just thought-"
Softly, Ginny said, "I know, Harry. And I'm really sorry... But sarcasm is my defense mechanism... I know you're just worried about me." She squeezed his hand gently in reassurance.
Squeezing her hand in return, Harry managed a shaky smile. "That's all right Gin."
She smiled back and they simply stared at each other for a few seconds, before Ginny asked quietly, "Do you think you could help me sit up, Harry?"
"I can try." Determinedly, Harry steeled himself against the pain and slowly, but surely assisted Ginny into a sitting position, carefully allowing her to lean against the wall.
Her head reeling, Ginny managed to gasp out, "Thanks...Harry...", before she blacked out.
"Ginny? Ginny!" Harry began to panic. "Great Merlin, Ginny, don't you dare die on me now!" However, his panic caused his breath to hitch in his chest, leading inevitably to another coughing fit.
Once it was over he slumped against the wall exhaustedly, breathing shallowly to avoid coughing. He pushed his sweaty bangs out of his eyes, feeling suddenly chilly. Reaching onto the bed beside him, he pulled the only covering, a threadbare sheet, off and wrapped it around himself and Ginny.
This took an alarming amount of effort which caused Harry to begin coughing. His last thoughts before losing consciousness were of Ginny's well being. *I hope Sirius and Dumbledore respond soon... I don't think she'll last much longer.*
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Three wizards and a witch tumbled out of Arabella Figg's fireplace and landed in heap on her living room rug, covered in ash and tangled in each other's robes. Once they sorted themselves out, ("Sirius, that's my foot!" "That had better not be your hand, Severus!" "Ow, Moony, you're on my hair!" "If you do not move off of my face, I will not be held responsible for the Veritaserum in your morning pumpkin juice, you insufferable woman!") they gaped in shock at each other.
"What are you doing here?" Sirius and Snape sneered in unison.
"We came to rescue Harry." Minerva and Remus answered together.
"So did we!" They both continued in concert.
Sirius and Snape narrowed their eyes at each other, "Stop doing that!"
"Doing what?" Minerva and Remus asked 'innocently'.
"You know what I'm talking about!" Sirius and Snape snarled.
Remus and Minerva smirked and Remus gestured to Minerva to speak.
"Albus received a rather distressing letter from Ms. Weasley regarding Harry and sent...Severus.. and I to investigate. And fear not, Mr. Black, I am aware of your innocence, though I am not quite convinced. Albus did not have time to explain the details."
"Don't worry, Professor, I assure you that Sirius is innocent." Remus hurried to reply.
"Yes, well as much as I would enjoy standing around and discussing the so-called innocence of Black, we have a job to do." Snape sneered.
That galvanized the rest of them into action. They set off for 4 Privet Drive immediately. Severus took the liberty of knocking.
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A/N: Sorry it's so short, but I promise to update more later! I have to go shower now and something is better than nothing, right? Could someone give me an idea for a title? Please? Thanks. And I still need answers to these questions: One: How do you put italics and stuff like that? Two: I was wondering, I like time travel fics, fifth year fics, H/G fics, R/H fics, L/J fics (especially love/hate), MWPP fics…If you know of any good ones, or if you've written any, please tell me! Three: Why do Honors Science students have to do science fair????!!!!
Updated Note: Again, not much difference.