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Chapter Twelve: A Plea For The Future

Harry woke up more cheerful than he had in a while. His dreams consisted of

flying and winning the World Cup instead of death and mutilation. Grinning Harry set off

to enjoy his last day of summer, which was strange because he usually longed to get to

Hogwarts, but this summer was one that would be memorable. Unfortunately the thought

of Ron's action caused Harry's blood to boil. Taking a few soothing breaths and thinking

about flying to calm himself down he headed to the kitchen/

Walking into the kitchen he was greeted with a very full room. Looking around he

saw the faces of quite a few older Weasleys along with most of the original Order and

Tonks. Trying not to disturb anyone Harry scooted around the edge of the room to grab a

piece of Toast, but was stopped by Mrs. Weasley and one of her famous hugs.

"Harry we were waiting for you. How have you been dear?" asked Mrs. Weasley

her voice full of motherly concern.

Pulling out of her grip Harry replied "I'm fine Mrs.Weasley. What's everyone

doing here today?" asked Harry looking around at the packed kitchen

"I can answer that Harry." Said the voice of Dumbledore "Most are here for the

order meeting, but the Weasleys needed to speak to you."

Raising the eyebrows looking at the headmaster then to Mrs.Weasley who seemed

to be wanting to get the point "alright" said Harry tentatively "What do you want to talk

about?"

"Harry would you mind if we went into the library to talk? Its kind of a private

matter." Spoke the voice of Mr.Weasley nodding towards the door.

Wondering about what it was about Harry spoke "Alright Mr. Weasley lets go."

Walking to the library Harry sat in a comfortable chair after having a feeling he would

need to be sitting for whatever this is about. The Weasleys were following closely behind

looked agitated.

"Harry what we want to say isn't easy." Said Mr. Weasley who was slightly

shaken with what he was going to say next. "Well Harry I know that you and Ron" he

flinched slightly at the anger that seemed to emanate off of Harry at the mention of his

former friends name "I know nothing can take back what he did, but he wishes to speak

with you." He said the last part in a rush.

Harry was reeling after listening to Mr. Weasley. He didn't know what Ron had to

say, but nothing could make up for what he did to Hermione and he didn't know how he

would handle seeing him again. "I don't think so. I might be able to tolerate him at

Hogwarts, but talking to him alone.I'm not sure how I would act." Harry said the last

part truthfully, he was not sure what he would do, but he knew he still wanted to hurt

Ron.

"Harry I know that what Ron did was unforgivable, but he wishes to speak with

you. He's been quite animate about it." Said Mrs.Weasley. Seeing as Harry position

didn't seem to change she continued to speak. "Please dear..Just talk to him.I know you

don't want to, but just do it for me." Mrs. Weasley spoke with her voice thick with

emotion.

Burying his face in his hands he began to think about it. Harry knew he didn't

want to go, but he knew that this meant a lot to the Weasleys and they had never asked

anything of him before. Sighing Harry agreed "I'll do it" looking up seeing the hopeful

faces he continues "but I don't make any promises about anything that happens." There

faces fell slightly but remained hopeful. "When does he want to talk to me."

"As soon as possible.That is if your not busy?" said Mr. Weasley "This is the

last chance before you all head to Hogwarts tomorrow."

Standing up and very frustrated Harry agreed. "Alright I'll go now and I will give

him fifteen minutes to talk, but there are no guarantees." He walked downstairs wanting

to get this over with. He yelled he was leaving and stepped to the fire threw in the Floo

powder and yelled "The Burrow".

Harry stepped out without falling which he was very proud of, but that was short

lived when he began to scan the room for Ron. Dusting him self hoping he this would not

take long. "Ron?" Harry said looking into the room. Annoyed that someone who wanted

to speak with him so bad couldn't even be there when he arrived. His patience gone by

this point he decided the direct approach to his dilemma. "Ron! Where the Hell are

you!?" he bellowed rattling the entire house. A shocked looking Ron stumbled down the

stairs with a angry look on his face, but upon seeing Harry the face became very worried.

"Hi Harry." Said Ron quietly. There was a long silence before Harry finally

spoke.

"You wanted to talk to me?" said Harry voice devoid of emotion. Ron sputtered

out a few sounds, but not words came. Wanting to get this over Harry spoke "You have

fifteen minutes to tell me what you needed to say then I am leaving."

Ron was shocked Harry actually came, but now he couldn't put together what he

wanted to say. Taking a deep breath he found his voice "Harry I wanted to apologize."

Said Ron hoping his friend would accept, but was hesitant when he was Harry's eyes fill

with anger.

"Apologize?" said Harry his voice cold and sharp "You wanted to apologize? Did

you think apologizing would take back what you did?" Harry was fighting to maintain

control.

Ron wasn't expecting this he tried to explain "Harry I know what I did was

wrong, but believe me I didn't intend to do any of it. It just Happened." He finished

suddenly realizing how foolish he sounds.

"It just happened? You hurt my best friend because it just happened and you

didn't intend for it to." Harry said emotion creeping into his voice his fist clenched to

keep himself from wringing Ron's neck. "Ron what you did is unforgivable and if I

didn't love your family so much I would not be here right now, but since they asked I

came so you better make this worth my time to be here."

At that Ron broke down and spilled his soul about what led up to that moment

that ruined so much. He told of his feeling of being overshadowed once again after the

raid on the ministry where he was once again ignored, feeling jealous over Hermione's

concern for Harry's wellbeing, final stab was his O.W.L grades knowing he would never

beat him and Hermione. The emotion built up in him as he spoke and he broke down in

front of Harry and begged for forgiveness knowing he didn't deserve it.

While Harry did not show that Ron's release of emotion affected him, but inside

he could understand the emotion, but not the way it manifested itself. Staring at his friend

who just looked at him with red eyes he began to speak. "Ron.Look at me. What you

did I can not forgive. I understand what you felt, but I can not conceive how you could do

that to someone who has been that much apart of your life." Ron was about to break

down again, but Harry continued to speak "I cannot ever forgive you for that. In time our

friendship may be mended, but I will never forget" Harry said the final part with tears

threatening to fall.

Ron knew this was the best that could happen, but it still hurt knowing he

destroyed his friendship with the two people who always cared "Harry, that's all I can ask

of you. Thank you for giving me this. In time I hope I can help mend our friendship with

you. In time I also hope I can mend it with Hermione, but I will never act this way again.

You have my word."

"Ron I don't know what will happen in the future, but I can only hope this will be

put behind us." Spoke Harry who once again regained control over his emotion. "Ron if

you ever hurt Hermione again I will kill you." Harry said the last part and left for

Headquarters once again.

Stepping out he notice the eager faces of the Weasleys, but unable to speak right

now he asked them to give him some time. Leaving for his room he sat in the room set

ups by Remus in his trunk with his parents things he just sat there looking thru pictures

until late that night. Leaving he walked downstairs to say goodnight to Remus and

everyone. He Set off for bed and was ready for the next day on the Hogwarts Express.