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Chapter 13 - "Trust your heart"
Luna raced up the staircases towards the Gryffindor Common room, she knew she wouldn't be able to get in without the password but she had to find Harry. She had to tell him everything before Ron did something really bad. She ran round the corridor and saw the painting of the fat lady. She ran to it and then stopped, wondering what to do. "Luna," came a voice from behind her. Luna turned and was glad to see Neville behind her. "Hi," she said. He walked up to her. "Hello, what you doing round here?" "I'm looking for Harry Potter, It's really important, do you know where he is?" Luna said breathlessly. Neville gave her a strange look but said "Harry's just headed off to Charms class, he won't be back for a couple of hours. Do you want me to tell him you've been looking for him when I see him?" Luna was annoyed at this. She had to speak to Harry NOW! "No, it's ok, thanks though Neville. I'll catch up with him later." She then walked away, still feeling worried. She wouldn't lose her nerve though. She had to speak to Harry.
Harry and Hermione had arrived at charms and were chatting about the quidditch match. Hermione had enjoyed the game but she was still felling a bit off with Harry, due to how he spoke to her before the match. He had apologised to her and she had nodded at him, although she still felt angry. "You know, Dumbledore is still keeping Malfoy at the school," Harry told Hermione. "It is so obvious he is completely loyal to the dark side now but Dumbledore still hasn't given up on him. I think Dumbledore is playing a very dangerous game." Hermione gave him a look and said "I think that is what is so great about our Headmaster, he hasn't given up on Malfoy, or any of the other Slytherins. I haven't either. Malfoy attacked you because he was so upset. I found myself feeling a bit sorry for him." Harry glared at her. "Well, others of us have lost parents too, and we don't go around torturing people." Hermione calmly said "No one has ever called your Mum or Dad bastards who deserved to die though Harry, have they?" Harry kept quiet at this. The truth was he was really feeling bad after what he said to Malfoy but what could do? It was said.
Right on cue, Malfoy and his cronies swaggered round the corner and Malfoy glared at Harry but didn't say anything. Hermione took Harry's hand and gave him a quick smile. "Don't start anything, please," she muttered. Harry nodded at her and looked away from Malfoy who was talking with Selina. She had hold of his hand and was stroking his hair. Harry glanced up and noticed how peaceful Malfoy looked. Really happy. Harry turned away and saw Ron standing a little way away. He seemed preoccupied, muttering to himself under his breath. Harry looked at Hermione and saw she was watching Ron too. She let go of Harrys hand and walked slowly up to Ron. "Ron," she whispered. He jumped and looked round at her. He put his head down. "You ok?" Hermione asked him, worry on her face. "I'm fine, thanks," he said shortly. "Look Ron, come and stand over here with Harry and me." She went to take his hand but he pulled away from her. "I don't think that's a good idea Hermione. You'll understand one day. Please, go back to Harry. I think he's missing you. After all, can't fend off nasty Malfoy without you can he?" Ron gave Hermione a cruel smile. Harry was watching closely. Hermione gazed at Ron with disbelief. "You know what, Harry is right about you. You are not worth worrying about Ron Weasley. I'm really sorry about Percy, honestly, but there is no excuse to act the way you are." She turned away from him but Ron grabbed her arm. He yelled in her face. "What do you know? You come over hear all superior and act like you can make everything OK. Well, you can't. I mean it, stay away from me. Stay with your boyfriend." He spat these last four words out. Harry was now beside Hermione, who looked close to tears. He put his arm round her and led her away from Ron, not saying a word to him. "Why Harry? Why is he acting like this?" Harry shook his head and wiped her tears away. "I don't know and from this moment, I officially don't care." Hermione nodded, agreeing with him. At that moment, a voice squeaked, "Come in, come in everyone," and they all filed in at Professor Flitwicks words and sat in their usual seats. Hermione wouldn't sit next to Ron though so she changed places with Harry.
"Welcome 6th years," Professor Flitwick said excitedly. "You all did excellently in your OWLS. I was very pleased. You are one of my strongest NEWT classes ever, so I am expecting a lot from all of you." He clapped his hands at this, as if expecting his students to all cheer. He carried on. "Today, we will be attempting your first NEWT level charm. It is called "solidimus" and will give you the ability to turn liquids into solids. If this charm is used correctly you will be able to create special metals, purely by the power of your minds. This is a very advanced charm and will take a lot of practice. Begin please." Harry got out his wand and waved it at the glass in front of him saying "solidimus". The glass tipped a bit and he had to catch it before the water went everywhere. He glanced at Hermione, who was concentrating hard and managed to turn a drip of water into a stone. "Excellent, Miss Granger. A wonderful start. 5 points to Gryffindor." Harry smiled at Hermione. "I don't know how you do it." He said to her. She shrugged but gave him a wink. No one had managed to change the liquid. Ron kept making the water splash, Malfoy was waving his wand madly but to no avail and Seamus had managed to blow his and Dean's glass up and had managed to soak them both. Harry heard Seamus say "I think Neville had the right idea, taking Herbology over this" and Dean laughed. "I want to know how you managed to get that E mate," Dean asked him. "No idea," Seamus answered. Harry smiled to himself. He felt he was making some progress. The liquid was now changing colour from clear to red and Harry was really trying to concentrate. Hermione leaned over and said "Harry that's great, you've got the beginnings of a ruby there, keep going!"
At that moment, with Harry concentrating with all his might on his glass, his arm seared with burning pain. He gasped. Hermione looked at him. "What", she asked him. "Nothing," he told her with a smile. She shrugged and took her attention back to her water. Harry could feel Rosenna on the edges of his mind, trying to get in. He fought with all he had to keep her at bay, while still trying to look normal. "Harry, come now my sweet, open your mind to me. The feeling will be exhilarating my love, I promise you. Just open your mind.." He gritted his teeth and moaned. "Hermione jumped up. "Professor, something is wrong with Harry." "Hermione, I'm fine really." Harry snarled to her. "You are not, please Professor?" Flitwick was now looking at Harry with concern. "Mr Potter, are you sure you are all right?" Harry tried to look normal but he as exhausted from his fight. "I'm fine really Professor, thank you." Flitwick didn't look convinced but nodded to him. Hermione sat down slowly, her eyes on Harry's. Harry began to feel less pressure, he knew he was winning, that Rosenna was getting weaker. At the moment, he saw out of the corner of his eye, Ron glance at Malfoy and Malfoy raised an eyebrow to Ron. Ron swallowed then Harry watched as he leant over, grabbed Hermiones arm and yanked it back. Hermione screamed with pain as she felt her wrist break and Harry whipped round to look at her, dropping his guard for one moment, and that is all Rosenna needed. She burst into Harry's mind completely and pushed him aside. Harry felt very strange. He was still there, but not in control of his body. He felt no pain but at the same time felt - nothing. He was scared. He felt himself stand up and look around the room. He heard himself laugh. Rosenna sent him a thought. "Thank you my sweet, now, just sit there quietly for me." Harry yelled. "Stop it, get out of my head, stop!" but Rosenna only laughed. And Harry laughed again.
Hermione got to her feet. "You all right now Harry?" Ron was also gazing at Harry, a sick look on his face. "Peachy my dear," Rosenna said and smiled at Ron. "Good job, young Master Weasley." Ron just looked at her, pain in his eyes. Rosenna screamed in delight then and used Harry's wand to smash each glass of water, one by one. "Mr Potter!" Professor Flitwick screeched, he looked furious. Rosenna turned and looked at him. "You are the leader of my Sisters protégées, are you not?" Flitwick seemed to start bouncing. "Mr Potter, you will leave my classroom now. This behaviour is quite unacceptable." Rosenna threw her head back and laughed. She raised Harry's wand and shouted "Wingardium Leviosa" and Flitwick actually took off up in the air and Rosenna crashed him into the ceiling, then flew him across the room and bashed him into the wall. Most of the students were screaming, some had their wands out and were pointing them at Harry's body but the Slytherins were in hysterics. "Stop!" shrieked Ernie McMillan and rushed at Harry. "Potter, what are you doing?" Rosenna laughed and waved her hand and Ernie was thrown across the room and landed in a heap, unconscious. Hermione was now on her feet, wand out. "Harry!" she shouted and grabbed Rosenna's hand. Rosenna looked at her and raised the wand again. Ron grabbed Harry's arm. "Don't you hurt her," he hissed. The power surged from both of them into Harry and he seemed to wake up. Rosenna was trying to force him back but he kept fighting. "Give me my body back, you bitch." Harry shouted at her through his thoughts. Rosenna screamed with Harry's mouth and everyone yelled and ran out of the classroom. Malfoy was trying to push Ron away from Harry but he clung on. A voice then shouted "ENOUGH" and power crackled through the air. Dumbledore was stood in the doorway and he waved his wand. Rosenna was thrown back. Malfoy flew out of the room, not looking at Dumbledore. Harry could feel the anger Rosenna's anger. "Albus Dumbledore" she yelled. "I'll kill you!" She raised Harry's wand. Dumbledore yelled "Petrificus Totalus," and Harry/Rosenna was thrown to the floor and could not move. Harry could feel Rosenna fighting the spell. He could see Dumbledore walk nearer to him. "Fight Harry," Dumbledore said calmly. "You have to fight, remember your lessons." Harry concentrated his whole being on pushing Rosenna out of his mind and although she was holding on, he knew she was getting weaker. He felt his fist clenched, he was doing that. He was gaining control again. One more burst of concentration. He shouted, "You will not hurt my friends." He heard Rosenna scream in fury and realised she was gone and he was back in his body. He looked up into Dumbledores eyes. He could hear Hermione crying. "Harry?" asked Dumbledore. "Blink your eyes for me." He did so. Dumbledore took the spell off of him. Harry slowly moved his legs and arms, then sat up. He watched with guilt as Justin Finch Fletchley and Hannah Abbott helped Ernie out of the room. "Harry." Hermione gasped, rushing forward. Harry hugged her. "You arm.." he said. "It's ok." "Was it Voldemort?" she asked him. He looked from her, to Ron, to Flitwick and finally his eyes rested on Dumbledore. "Yes," he lied. "He is getting stronger each time." Dumbledore seemed to look right into him. He finally said, "You must try harder to fight Harry. You must keep him away. I cannot allow Voldemort to be let loose in my school." Harry looked at Professor Flitwick. "Im sorry, Sir, I didn't mean..." Flitwick raised his hand. "Not to worry, Potter." He then limped out, making Harry feel terrible. "All my teachers know what we are facing Harry," was all Dumbledore said and Harry understood. "Keep your friends close Harry, you need both of them to help you, do you understand." Harry nodded. Then, he froze. Professor Quirrell stood behind Dumbledore, looking down at him. "Trust you heart," he told Harry. "Harry?" Hermione asked him. Quirrell smiled at Harry and vanished. Harry glanced at Hermione then quickly looked back at Dumbledore. No one else in the room had seen the ghost. "I'd like to go back to my Common Room please, Professor." Dumbledore nodded. "Of course Harry, I'm sure you are exhausted, go with him please Miss Granger, Mr Weasley." Hermione nodded but Ron just looked. The three of them walked out together but as soon as they were out of the door, Ron turned quickly and set off at a run. Hermione started after him but Harry stopped her. "Leave him," was all he said. Lets go Hermione, I think I need to lay down." They headed off slowly, Hermione supporting Harry. Dumbledore watched them go and walked back into the classroom. He went to the fireplace and threw something in to it. In a few moments, Snapes head appeared in the fire. "Severus," Dumbledore said "I think it is time I sat in on your Occlumency lessons with Harry.
Hermione helped Harry up the stairs, going towards the Common Room. Neither of them had spoken since Ron had run off. Harry sighed. "Hermione, I want to thank you." She looked at him in surprise. "For what?" "You helped me, gave me your strength, you and Ron. Without you too, I may have been lost." "You are stronger than Voldemort Harry," she told him. He smiled at her. He couldn't tell her the truth. It was too much. How could he tell people that two power crazed, enormously strong maniacs could possess him? He couldn't tell anyone, not even Dumbledore. He was scared to tell people. What if they locked him up for his own safety or something. They had arrived at the Fat Lady. Hermione said the password and she started to help him through when Luna come running up to them. "Luna, what are you doing? You shouldn't be here." Hermione told her. She ignored Hermione. "Harry please, I need to talk to you, It's really important." Hermione moved up to Luna as Harry held onto the wall. "Can't you see now is not the best time? Whatever it is can wait Luna?" Luna stared her out. "It can't wait Hermione." She turned back to Harry. "Please Harry? It won't take long." Harry looked into her pleading eyes. "OK Luna, Hermione, I'll meet you in the Great Hall for dinner in a few minutes." Hermione gave him a look that said she was very displeased by this but headed away without another word. Harry smiled weakly at Luna. "I can't talk here." She whispered. Harry shrugged. "All right, we'll go somewhere quiet, there's a disused room down there".
They walked slowly down some stairs and walked into the room. Luna closed the door. "It's about Ron Harry," she began. Harry snorted and started walking towards the door. "Wait, Harry! Please, you have to listen to me." Luna begged. Harry stopped at the door. "I'm not interested Luna. Ron isn't my friend anymore." Luna frowned and stood in front of him, stopping him. "Yes he is. He needs you, he's in trouble. Please Harry?" Harry tutted but leant against a table by the door. "OK Luna, lets hear it." Luna swallowed and said, "He doesn't want to do the things he's doing. He hasn't any choice." Harry raised an eyebrow. "Why?" Luna hesitated. "I can't tell you." Harry swore under his breath and grasped the doorknob. "Luna, Im sorry but if you can't be honest with me then there's no point." "Malfoy!" screamed Luna. "Malfoy is blackmailing him." Harry turned around. Luna continued. "He has promised Ron something, a favour, if Ron does him one in return." Harry stepped nearer. "What has he promised him and why?" Luna hesitated again. "It's to do with Percy and - and" Harry glared at her. "YES?" "A PLAN!" Luna screamed. "There is a plan, something Ron is helping Malfoy with. Please Harry, talk to him, before it is too late." Harry grabbed Luna. "What plan Luna, tell me!" "Harry, I don't know!" she sobbed. "But I think it may have something to do with you." Harry had released Luna and turned away. "Luna" he said, "get out." Luna stared at his back. "What?" Harry whirled round on her, making her gasp with shock. "I said go, get out now." Luna stood there, her head held high. "I won't go until you promise me that you will help Ron, before something terrible happens." Harry had grabbed hold of his arm. He could feel the familiar feelings. Rosenna was back and this time Voldemort was with her. His scar was on fire. He heard the hated voice. "Potter, allow my Lady in now. Can cause you pain Potter, you know that." His scar exploded. He howled in pain, still fighting against Rosenna. He grabbed Luna and threw her towards the door. "GET OUT PLEASE LUNA!" The anguish in her voice made Luna terrified. "No, I want to help." she began. "You can't help me," he croaked. "You have to go. I attacked that Ravenclaw in that room, Rosenna Ravenclaw is inside me Luna and if I can't hold her off she will." he screamed. Luna touched his shoulder. "GO!" He cried. His scar exploded and he couldn't see. Luna was sobbing. She turned and ran to the door, pulled the doorknob but it wouldn't open. She tried again, then jumped back. The doorknob had burned her hand. She whirled round. Harry stared at her, pleading in his eyes but then he fell to the ground, writhing on the floor. Luna stared at him. She heard Harry moan, "Yes all right, please just stop the pain, please - My Lord." Luna watched horrified as Harry stopped struggling against something she couldn't see and he got to his feet. His eyes were on hers. He smiled. "One of my sisters," Rosenna said quietly. "Excellent". Luna moved right up against the wall, shaking. Rosenna walked towards her. "Harry?" Luna whispered? Rosenna shrieked with laughter. "Im afraid sweet Harry isn't here right now my dear, any message I can give him?" Luna opened her mouth, then closed it again. She then screamed "Help!" as loud as she could. Rosenna looked delighted. "No one can hear us in here dear, my magic has made sure of that". Luna whimpered, she didn't understand what was happening. Rosenna raised Harry's wand. "You were going to say a bit more than I can allow there my darling," Rosenna purred. "Such a shame, now we'll never now what could have been between you and Ron." A tear fell down Luna's cheek. "Harry, please?" Rosenna smiled at her again, raise the wand and cried "Avada Kedavra." Luna didn't have time to scream as the spell hit her and she crumpled to the ground. Her big eyes were open and staring, her face screwed up in shock. Rosenna walked towards the body and then said "Harry, my sweet, see what you did for me." Harry found himself flung back into his body. He didn't know where he had been, what had happened. All he knew what that he had totally lost control. He looked round, Rosenna's ghostly form was stood in front of him. She smiled sweetly at him. Her eyes then looked down. He looked down too, dreading what he would see and stared at Luna Lovegood's dead body. He gasped "Luna?" he muttered. Rosenna started to chuckle. Harry looked down and saw his wand in his hand, recently used. "No." Harry moaned and backed away. "No, please, no" Rosenna started to laugh louder. "NOOOOOOOO!" Harry screamed in complete anguish. His legs gave way beneath him and he fell to the ground. All he could hear was Lord Voldemorts mocking laughter in his head. "Now Harry Potter," he said, "you are one of us."
Also, thanks to Whitewizard101, Ahha and Silvermoon12 for your comments. I'm pleased you like what I've done so far. Please review again.
There is going to be my first big shock in this chapter and I'm still not sure if I'm doing the right thing, please let me know what you think.
Chapter 13 - "Trust your heart"
Luna raced up the staircases towards the Gryffindor Common room, she knew she wouldn't be able to get in without the password but she had to find Harry. She had to tell him everything before Ron did something really bad. She ran round the corridor and saw the painting of the fat lady. She ran to it and then stopped, wondering what to do. "Luna," came a voice from behind her. Luna turned and was glad to see Neville behind her. "Hi," she said. He walked up to her. "Hello, what you doing round here?" "I'm looking for Harry Potter, It's really important, do you know where he is?" Luna said breathlessly. Neville gave her a strange look but said "Harry's just headed off to Charms class, he won't be back for a couple of hours. Do you want me to tell him you've been looking for him when I see him?" Luna was annoyed at this. She had to speak to Harry NOW! "No, it's ok, thanks though Neville. I'll catch up with him later." She then walked away, still feeling worried. She wouldn't lose her nerve though. She had to speak to Harry.
Harry and Hermione had arrived at charms and were chatting about the quidditch match. Hermione had enjoyed the game but she was still felling a bit off with Harry, due to how he spoke to her before the match. He had apologised to her and she had nodded at him, although she still felt angry. "You know, Dumbledore is still keeping Malfoy at the school," Harry told Hermione. "It is so obvious he is completely loyal to the dark side now but Dumbledore still hasn't given up on him. I think Dumbledore is playing a very dangerous game." Hermione gave him a look and said "I think that is what is so great about our Headmaster, he hasn't given up on Malfoy, or any of the other Slytherins. I haven't either. Malfoy attacked you because he was so upset. I found myself feeling a bit sorry for him." Harry glared at her. "Well, others of us have lost parents too, and we don't go around torturing people." Hermione calmly said "No one has ever called your Mum or Dad bastards who deserved to die though Harry, have they?" Harry kept quiet at this. The truth was he was really feeling bad after what he said to Malfoy but what could do? It was said.
Right on cue, Malfoy and his cronies swaggered round the corner and Malfoy glared at Harry but didn't say anything. Hermione took Harry's hand and gave him a quick smile. "Don't start anything, please," she muttered. Harry nodded at her and looked away from Malfoy who was talking with Selina. She had hold of his hand and was stroking his hair. Harry glanced up and noticed how peaceful Malfoy looked. Really happy. Harry turned away and saw Ron standing a little way away. He seemed preoccupied, muttering to himself under his breath. Harry looked at Hermione and saw she was watching Ron too. She let go of Harrys hand and walked slowly up to Ron. "Ron," she whispered. He jumped and looked round at her. He put his head down. "You ok?" Hermione asked him, worry on her face. "I'm fine, thanks," he said shortly. "Look Ron, come and stand over here with Harry and me." She went to take his hand but he pulled away from her. "I don't think that's a good idea Hermione. You'll understand one day. Please, go back to Harry. I think he's missing you. After all, can't fend off nasty Malfoy without you can he?" Ron gave Hermione a cruel smile. Harry was watching closely. Hermione gazed at Ron with disbelief. "You know what, Harry is right about you. You are not worth worrying about Ron Weasley. I'm really sorry about Percy, honestly, but there is no excuse to act the way you are." She turned away from him but Ron grabbed her arm. He yelled in her face. "What do you know? You come over hear all superior and act like you can make everything OK. Well, you can't. I mean it, stay away from me. Stay with your boyfriend." He spat these last four words out. Harry was now beside Hermione, who looked close to tears. He put his arm round her and led her away from Ron, not saying a word to him. "Why Harry? Why is he acting like this?" Harry shook his head and wiped her tears away. "I don't know and from this moment, I officially don't care." Hermione nodded, agreeing with him. At that moment, a voice squeaked, "Come in, come in everyone," and they all filed in at Professor Flitwicks words and sat in their usual seats. Hermione wouldn't sit next to Ron though so she changed places with Harry.
"Welcome 6th years," Professor Flitwick said excitedly. "You all did excellently in your OWLS. I was very pleased. You are one of my strongest NEWT classes ever, so I am expecting a lot from all of you." He clapped his hands at this, as if expecting his students to all cheer. He carried on. "Today, we will be attempting your first NEWT level charm. It is called "solidimus" and will give you the ability to turn liquids into solids. If this charm is used correctly you will be able to create special metals, purely by the power of your minds. This is a very advanced charm and will take a lot of practice. Begin please." Harry got out his wand and waved it at the glass in front of him saying "solidimus". The glass tipped a bit and he had to catch it before the water went everywhere. He glanced at Hermione, who was concentrating hard and managed to turn a drip of water into a stone. "Excellent, Miss Granger. A wonderful start. 5 points to Gryffindor." Harry smiled at Hermione. "I don't know how you do it." He said to her. She shrugged but gave him a wink. No one had managed to change the liquid. Ron kept making the water splash, Malfoy was waving his wand madly but to no avail and Seamus had managed to blow his and Dean's glass up and had managed to soak them both. Harry heard Seamus say "I think Neville had the right idea, taking Herbology over this" and Dean laughed. "I want to know how you managed to get that E mate," Dean asked him. "No idea," Seamus answered. Harry smiled to himself. He felt he was making some progress. The liquid was now changing colour from clear to red and Harry was really trying to concentrate. Hermione leaned over and said "Harry that's great, you've got the beginnings of a ruby there, keep going!"
At that moment, with Harry concentrating with all his might on his glass, his arm seared with burning pain. He gasped. Hermione looked at him. "What", she asked him. "Nothing," he told her with a smile. She shrugged and took her attention back to her water. Harry could feel Rosenna on the edges of his mind, trying to get in. He fought with all he had to keep her at bay, while still trying to look normal. "Harry, come now my sweet, open your mind to me. The feeling will be exhilarating my love, I promise you. Just open your mind.." He gritted his teeth and moaned. "Hermione jumped up. "Professor, something is wrong with Harry." "Hermione, I'm fine really." Harry snarled to her. "You are not, please Professor?" Flitwick was now looking at Harry with concern. "Mr Potter, are you sure you are all right?" Harry tried to look normal but he as exhausted from his fight. "I'm fine really Professor, thank you." Flitwick didn't look convinced but nodded to him. Hermione sat down slowly, her eyes on Harry's. Harry began to feel less pressure, he knew he was winning, that Rosenna was getting weaker. At the moment, he saw out of the corner of his eye, Ron glance at Malfoy and Malfoy raised an eyebrow to Ron. Ron swallowed then Harry watched as he leant over, grabbed Hermiones arm and yanked it back. Hermione screamed with pain as she felt her wrist break and Harry whipped round to look at her, dropping his guard for one moment, and that is all Rosenna needed. She burst into Harry's mind completely and pushed him aside. Harry felt very strange. He was still there, but not in control of his body. He felt no pain but at the same time felt - nothing. He was scared. He felt himself stand up and look around the room. He heard himself laugh. Rosenna sent him a thought. "Thank you my sweet, now, just sit there quietly for me." Harry yelled. "Stop it, get out of my head, stop!" but Rosenna only laughed. And Harry laughed again.
Hermione got to her feet. "You all right now Harry?" Ron was also gazing at Harry, a sick look on his face. "Peachy my dear," Rosenna said and smiled at Ron. "Good job, young Master Weasley." Ron just looked at her, pain in his eyes. Rosenna screamed in delight then and used Harry's wand to smash each glass of water, one by one. "Mr Potter!" Professor Flitwick screeched, he looked furious. Rosenna turned and looked at him. "You are the leader of my Sisters protégées, are you not?" Flitwick seemed to start bouncing. "Mr Potter, you will leave my classroom now. This behaviour is quite unacceptable." Rosenna threw her head back and laughed. She raised Harry's wand and shouted "Wingardium Leviosa" and Flitwick actually took off up in the air and Rosenna crashed him into the ceiling, then flew him across the room and bashed him into the wall. Most of the students were screaming, some had their wands out and were pointing them at Harry's body but the Slytherins were in hysterics. "Stop!" shrieked Ernie McMillan and rushed at Harry. "Potter, what are you doing?" Rosenna laughed and waved her hand and Ernie was thrown across the room and landed in a heap, unconscious. Hermione was now on her feet, wand out. "Harry!" she shouted and grabbed Rosenna's hand. Rosenna looked at her and raised the wand again. Ron grabbed Harry's arm. "Don't you hurt her," he hissed. The power surged from both of them into Harry and he seemed to wake up. Rosenna was trying to force him back but he kept fighting. "Give me my body back, you bitch." Harry shouted at her through his thoughts. Rosenna screamed with Harry's mouth and everyone yelled and ran out of the classroom. Malfoy was trying to push Ron away from Harry but he clung on. A voice then shouted "ENOUGH" and power crackled through the air. Dumbledore was stood in the doorway and he waved his wand. Rosenna was thrown back. Malfoy flew out of the room, not looking at Dumbledore. Harry could feel the anger Rosenna's anger. "Albus Dumbledore" she yelled. "I'll kill you!" She raised Harry's wand. Dumbledore yelled "Petrificus Totalus," and Harry/Rosenna was thrown to the floor and could not move. Harry could feel Rosenna fighting the spell. He could see Dumbledore walk nearer to him. "Fight Harry," Dumbledore said calmly. "You have to fight, remember your lessons." Harry concentrated his whole being on pushing Rosenna out of his mind and although she was holding on, he knew she was getting weaker. He felt his fist clenched, he was doing that. He was gaining control again. One more burst of concentration. He shouted, "You will not hurt my friends." He heard Rosenna scream in fury and realised she was gone and he was back in his body. He looked up into Dumbledores eyes. He could hear Hermione crying. "Harry?" asked Dumbledore. "Blink your eyes for me." He did so. Dumbledore took the spell off of him. Harry slowly moved his legs and arms, then sat up. He watched with guilt as Justin Finch Fletchley and Hannah Abbott helped Ernie out of the room. "Harry." Hermione gasped, rushing forward. Harry hugged her. "You arm.." he said. "It's ok." "Was it Voldemort?" she asked him. He looked from her, to Ron, to Flitwick and finally his eyes rested on Dumbledore. "Yes," he lied. "He is getting stronger each time." Dumbledore seemed to look right into him. He finally said, "You must try harder to fight Harry. You must keep him away. I cannot allow Voldemort to be let loose in my school." Harry looked at Professor Flitwick. "Im sorry, Sir, I didn't mean..." Flitwick raised his hand. "Not to worry, Potter." He then limped out, making Harry feel terrible. "All my teachers know what we are facing Harry," was all Dumbledore said and Harry understood. "Keep your friends close Harry, you need both of them to help you, do you understand." Harry nodded. Then, he froze. Professor Quirrell stood behind Dumbledore, looking down at him. "Trust you heart," he told Harry. "Harry?" Hermione asked him. Quirrell smiled at Harry and vanished. Harry glanced at Hermione then quickly looked back at Dumbledore. No one else in the room had seen the ghost. "I'd like to go back to my Common Room please, Professor." Dumbledore nodded. "Of course Harry, I'm sure you are exhausted, go with him please Miss Granger, Mr Weasley." Hermione nodded but Ron just looked. The three of them walked out together but as soon as they were out of the door, Ron turned quickly and set off at a run. Hermione started after him but Harry stopped her. "Leave him," was all he said. Lets go Hermione, I think I need to lay down." They headed off slowly, Hermione supporting Harry. Dumbledore watched them go and walked back into the classroom. He went to the fireplace and threw something in to it. In a few moments, Snapes head appeared in the fire. "Severus," Dumbledore said "I think it is time I sat in on your Occlumency lessons with Harry.
Hermione helped Harry up the stairs, going towards the Common Room. Neither of them had spoken since Ron had run off. Harry sighed. "Hermione, I want to thank you." She looked at him in surprise. "For what?" "You helped me, gave me your strength, you and Ron. Without you too, I may have been lost." "You are stronger than Voldemort Harry," she told him. He smiled at her. He couldn't tell her the truth. It was too much. How could he tell people that two power crazed, enormously strong maniacs could possess him? He couldn't tell anyone, not even Dumbledore. He was scared to tell people. What if they locked him up for his own safety or something. They had arrived at the Fat Lady. Hermione said the password and she started to help him through when Luna come running up to them. "Luna, what are you doing? You shouldn't be here." Hermione told her. She ignored Hermione. "Harry please, I need to talk to you, It's really important." Hermione moved up to Luna as Harry held onto the wall. "Can't you see now is not the best time? Whatever it is can wait Luna?" Luna stared her out. "It can't wait Hermione." She turned back to Harry. "Please Harry? It won't take long." Harry looked into her pleading eyes. "OK Luna, Hermione, I'll meet you in the Great Hall for dinner in a few minutes." Hermione gave him a look that said she was very displeased by this but headed away without another word. Harry smiled weakly at Luna. "I can't talk here." She whispered. Harry shrugged. "All right, we'll go somewhere quiet, there's a disused room down there".
They walked slowly down some stairs and walked into the room. Luna closed the door. "It's about Ron Harry," she began. Harry snorted and started walking towards the door. "Wait, Harry! Please, you have to listen to me." Luna begged. Harry stopped at the door. "I'm not interested Luna. Ron isn't my friend anymore." Luna frowned and stood in front of him, stopping him. "Yes he is. He needs you, he's in trouble. Please Harry?" Harry tutted but leant against a table by the door. "OK Luna, lets hear it." Luna swallowed and said, "He doesn't want to do the things he's doing. He hasn't any choice." Harry raised an eyebrow. "Why?" Luna hesitated. "I can't tell you." Harry swore under his breath and grasped the doorknob. "Luna, Im sorry but if you can't be honest with me then there's no point." "Malfoy!" screamed Luna. "Malfoy is blackmailing him." Harry turned around. Luna continued. "He has promised Ron something, a favour, if Ron does him one in return." Harry stepped nearer. "What has he promised him and why?" Luna hesitated again. "It's to do with Percy and - and" Harry glared at her. "YES?" "A PLAN!" Luna screamed. "There is a plan, something Ron is helping Malfoy with. Please Harry, talk to him, before it is too late." Harry grabbed Luna. "What plan Luna, tell me!" "Harry, I don't know!" she sobbed. "But I think it may have something to do with you." Harry had released Luna and turned away. "Luna" he said, "get out." Luna stared at his back. "What?" Harry whirled round on her, making her gasp with shock. "I said go, get out now." Luna stood there, her head held high. "I won't go until you promise me that you will help Ron, before something terrible happens." Harry had grabbed hold of his arm. He could feel the familiar feelings. Rosenna was back and this time Voldemort was with her. His scar was on fire. He heard the hated voice. "Potter, allow my Lady in now. Can cause you pain Potter, you know that." His scar exploded. He howled in pain, still fighting against Rosenna. He grabbed Luna and threw her towards the door. "GET OUT PLEASE LUNA!" The anguish in her voice made Luna terrified. "No, I want to help." she began. "You can't help me," he croaked. "You have to go. I attacked that Ravenclaw in that room, Rosenna Ravenclaw is inside me Luna and if I can't hold her off she will." he screamed. Luna touched his shoulder. "GO!" He cried. His scar exploded and he couldn't see. Luna was sobbing. She turned and ran to the door, pulled the doorknob but it wouldn't open. She tried again, then jumped back. The doorknob had burned her hand. She whirled round. Harry stared at her, pleading in his eyes but then he fell to the ground, writhing on the floor. Luna stared at him. She heard Harry moan, "Yes all right, please just stop the pain, please - My Lord." Luna watched horrified as Harry stopped struggling against something she couldn't see and he got to his feet. His eyes were on hers. He smiled. "One of my sisters," Rosenna said quietly. "Excellent". Luna moved right up against the wall, shaking. Rosenna walked towards her. "Harry?" Luna whispered? Rosenna shrieked with laughter. "Im afraid sweet Harry isn't here right now my dear, any message I can give him?" Luna opened her mouth, then closed it again. She then screamed "Help!" as loud as she could. Rosenna looked delighted. "No one can hear us in here dear, my magic has made sure of that". Luna whimpered, she didn't understand what was happening. Rosenna raised Harry's wand. "You were going to say a bit more than I can allow there my darling," Rosenna purred. "Such a shame, now we'll never now what could have been between you and Ron." A tear fell down Luna's cheek. "Harry, please?" Rosenna smiled at her again, raise the wand and cried "Avada Kedavra." Luna didn't have time to scream as the spell hit her and she crumpled to the ground. Her big eyes were open and staring, her face screwed up in shock. Rosenna walked towards the body and then said "Harry, my sweet, see what you did for me." Harry found himself flung back into his body. He didn't know where he had been, what had happened. All he knew what that he had totally lost control. He looked round, Rosenna's ghostly form was stood in front of him. She smiled sweetly at him. Her eyes then looked down. He looked down too, dreading what he would see and stared at Luna Lovegood's dead body. He gasped "Luna?" he muttered. Rosenna started to chuckle. Harry looked down and saw his wand in his hand, recently used. "No." Harry moaned and backed away. "No, please, no" Rosenna started to laugh louder. "NOOOOOOOO!" Harry screamed in complete anguish. His legs gave way beneath him and he fell to the ground. All he could hear was Lord Voldemorts mocking laughter in his head. "Now Harry Potter," he said, "you are one of us."
