Chapter 20: The Ticket
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Harry woke up to see that the boy's dormitory was a mess. The students were back and they were as busy as ever. Harry put on his glasses and tried to look for Ron. He was sleeping in his bed and had the pillows over his ears. Harry grabbed his clothes and got changed.
"This is nuts," he mumbled to himself and he shook Ron to wake up.
"Harry?" asked Ron
"Yes?" he asked
"Leave me alone, I'm tired, we have boy's night tonight," mumbled Ron and he fell back asleep.
Harry shrugged and walked down to the common room. Mrs. Weasley was giving Hermione and Ginny a hug. She came to give Harry one too.
"We're leaving," she said "Take care and tell Ron we said good-bye!"
Mr. Weasley waved and followed Mrs. Weasley out of the common room.
Harry looked over at Ginny who smiled back. Hermione was pacing back and forth.
"What's the matter Hermione?" asked Harry
"I'm thinking about something," she mumbled "I did my Potions homework, Tranfuguration, Charms . . . ."
Harry walked over and said, "I think you did everything!"
"I know, I was just making sure," she said.
Ginny giggled.
"What's going on here?" said Ron who finally woke up.
"Nothing, Nothing," said Hermione "What are we going to do tonight?"
"Oh No! Harry, Neville, and I are having a Wizard Chess Tournament!" said Ron
"Can't we watch?" asked Hermione
"It's a boy's night, you and Ginny and go outside or something" replied Ron.
"I still want to know why we can't watch?" said Hermione her voice rising.
"YOU'RE NOT A BOY!" yelled Ron
"WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO WATCH!" screamed Hermione
"Break it up you two," said Harry
Hermione and Ron turned away from eachother. Harry shook his head and sat down by the table. Ron and Ginny soon left to go get breakfeast but Harry and Hermione weren't hungry. Hermione still wasn't talking and Harry wasn't in the mood to talk. Since everyone was at breakfeast the common room was silent.
"I'm going to the library," said Hermione and stalked off.
Harry heard her leave and then heard a "GO AWAY!"
Ron came over to Harry.
"I can't stand her," he said
"You like her," replied Harry
"No, I don't" said Ron
"I know you do," grinned Harry
Ron stared out Harry and finally gave in.
"How long have you known?" Ron asked.
"A long while," replied Harry
"I don't want to get in fights with her but she just gets me mad sometimes," said Ron.
"Don't worry about it, she'll come over it," said Harry "Where's Ginny?"
"She's down with Luna," replied Ron.
"Want to get our stuff ready for tonight?" asked Harry
"I'll come," Ron replied.
Harry and Ron got ready for tonight and soon Ginny came back.
"Where is everyone?" she asked.
Harry and Ron came down the stairs and looked at her. Her hair was different. There was a braided halo around her head.
"Do you like it?" she asked.
"Y . .. Ye . . .Yes" stumbled Harry.
Harry thought she looked beautiful. Ron was in a trance.
"Who did your hair?" he asked.
"Lavender," she replied and twirled.
Her hair whipped around and landed in front of her face. She pushed it out of the way.
"Where's Hermione?" Ginny asked
"Library,"replied Harry
Ginny grinned and sat down on the couch. Harry noticed something. . . Ginny could walk!
"Ginny when did you start to walk without stumbling?" Harry asked.
"I went to Madame Promfrey this morning and she fixed my ankle. It really doesn't hurt anymore" she replied.
"That's good," said Ron as Harry smiled.
"You like Ginny . . . You like my sister!" Ron mumbled into Harry's ear.
"No! Well . . . maybe . . .yeah," mumbled Harry back.
Ron backed off and grinned.
"I knew it," Ron said.
"Knew what?" asked Ginny
"Nothing, I knew that I was going to win tonight in the tournament!" Ron said quickly.
"You? Win? Over me?" grinned Harry.
Ginny looked at Ron awkwardly and turned away. Harry laughed.
Ron put his finger to his lips and walked away.
The day had gone fast for Harry. He went to lunch, and soon found himslef staring at the clock.
It was time to begin the tournament!
"6:30! Wow, this day went fast," said Neville as he sat down by Harry.
Hermione came back from the library and put books down onto the table.
"Can I at least leave this books here since Ginny and I are not wanted?" she asked.
"Go ahead!" said Ron.
"We're going for a walk down by the lake," said Ginny and walked with Hermione out of the common room.
Professor Brookings heard footsteps coming and looked outside the door to his classroom. He saw Hermione and Ginny turn to walk down the steps. He quickly grabbed Harry's cloak and put it on. He followed Hermione and Ginny outside and waited until the plan started.
"Only 15 more minutes," he mumbled.
Harry watched as Neville played Ron in Wizard's Chess. Ron, of course, was winning by a long shot. Neville tried frantically to turn the game around but soon lost. Harry looked at the clock.
"Ron, what's up with you? It took you 20 mintues to beat Neville!" said Harry.
"It's only 6:50, I need to get into the groove, let's get this on Harry!" Ron exclaimed.
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"It's a beautiful night isn't it Hermione?" asked Ginny as they walked down by the lake.
"It is, but I got a feeling that we shouldn't be down here," Hermione replied.
"It is getting dark, and it's almost 7:00," said Ginny "Let's go back!"
Ginny turned toward the castle and screamed. Four hooded wizards were walking towards Hermione.
"HERMIONE!" she yelled.
Hermione turned and was in complete shock. She started to run but tripped. Ginny took out he wand but was held back by someone. She turned around and saw that no-one was there.
"Keep your mouth shut, little Weasley, or your muggle friend will die!" said Professor Brookings voice underneath the invisibility cloak.
He kept a tight hold on Ginny as she watched Hermione struggle.
Hermione screamed.
"Stupefy!" yelled one of the hooded wizards.
Hermione fell backwards and didn't move.
"HERMIONE! HELP SOMEONE! ANYONE! HELP!" screamed Ginny but Brooking hit her hard over the back of her head and Ginny fell to the ground and blacked out.
Hermione was picked up by one of the hooded wizards and he carried her far into the Forbidden Forest.
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Harry's queen moved two spaces. He was winning, but Ron was catching up. Ron was in an angry mood.
"I got you now," said Ron and moved his knight to the spac ethat Harry's queen was on.
The knight picked up he sword and brought it down on the queen. It smashed.
"I WIN!" yelled Ron.
"That was a long game!" said Neville.
Harry's ears perked up and thought he heard someone scream. He went to the window and looked outside. He saw a figure lying on the ground. He also saw someone appear out of now-where. Harry thought he saw Brookings.
"We have to go, I think Brooknigs hurt Hermione and Ginny!" yelled Harry and ran out of the common room.
Ron and Neville quickly followed Harry. Brookings was coming up the stairs when he heard movement above him. He put on the cloak and waited. He soon saw Harry running down the steps with Ron and Neville following him. Brookings held in his breaht and watched them pass.
"Fools," he whispered as he watched them go out the door.
Harry ran as fast as he can to the motionless figure on the ground. As he came closer he saw a flash of red hair on the ground.
"GINNY!" he yelled as he fell next to her body.
Ron came down next to Harry.
"She's still breathing, where's Hermione?" he asked in a worried voice.
Harry looked around. Hermione wasn't anywhere.
"Let's get her to the Hospital Wing!" said Neville.
Harry picked up Ginny and carried her slowly back to the castle and to the Hospital Wing.
"What happened to her?" asked Madame Promfrey.
"We found her outside," replied Harry.
"I'll stay with her you go to Dumbledore!" said Ron.
Harry nodded and ran out the door followed by Neville.
He said the password "Gillyweed" and made it up the stairs. He knocked on the door and heard Dumbledore's voice.
"Come in"
Harry and Neville walked inside Dumbledore's office and saw him sitting at his desk.
"What is the matter Harry?" he asked kindly.
"Hermione and Ginny were attacked!" said Harry
"How do you know?" he asked.
Harry told him about how he thought he heard someone scream. He told him about Brookings and what he thinks about him.
"I will look into this, but we need Miss Weasley to fill in the blank spots," said Dumbledore.
"Thank you Professor," replied Harry and Neville as they walked outside his office.
"I should I have told him sooner," mumbled Harry.
"Don't worry, we'll find Hermione " replied Neville.
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They tied Hermione around a tree, and Voldemort looked at her.
"Enervate" he said and Hermione opened her eyes.
She looked around and then looked at him.
"You . . .You" she said in a terrified voice
"Yes it's me, you silly little girl," he replied.
"You are mine until Mr. Potter comes to save the day!" Voldemort.
"What are you going to do with me?" she asked.
"Nothing at this moment, you are my little ticket to Potter's death!" he said and walked away.
"Harry . . . " Hermione said.
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Harry looked down at Ginny. She didn't wake up yet.
"She will be fine Mr. Potter, in about a day she'll wake up," said Madame Promfrey.
Those words lingered inside Harry's mind.
"I should have told you Ginny a long time ago that I had feelings for you," he mumbled.
Harry was the only one visiting Ginny at this time. Ron and Neville went to bed since they were looking after Ginny an hour before.
"Why does everthing happen to my friends and loved ones," thought Harry. "Why couldn't something bad happen to me instead of Sirius, Ginny, and Hermione!"
Harry wished this never happened. He was angry with himself, and Brookings.
"Mr. Potter, it is time for you to go, Miss Weasley will be fine under my care," said Madame Promfrey as she ushered Harry away.
As Harry was walking down the hallway he knew he had to do something.
"I have to save Hermione, I have to avenge Ginny, I have to kill Brookings!" Harry thought and the more he thought about it the more he wanted to do it.
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Hermione had her head down. She was thinking hard about an escape plan but there was no possible way to escape. There were deatheaters all around her and Voldemort never leaves.
"Please Harry, Don't try to save me!" she mumbled.
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~*~ This chapter I really like. I hope you do too. The story starts to get more interesting and I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for all the reviews. ~*~
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Harry woke up to see that the boy's dormitory was a mess. The students were back and they were as busy as ever. Harry put on his glasses and tried to look for Ron. He was sleeping in his bed and had the pillows over his ears. Harry grabbed his clothes and got changed.
"This is nuts," he mumbled to himself and he shook Ron to wake up.
"Harry?" asked Ron
"Yes?" he asked
"Leave me alone, I'm tired, we have boy's night tonight," mumbled Ron and he fell back asleep.
Harry shrugged and walked down to the common room. Mrs. Weasley was giving Hermione and Ginny a hug. She came to give Harry one too.
"We're leaving," she said "Take care and tell Ron we said good-bye!"
Mr. Weasley waved and followed Mrs. Weasley out of the common room.
Harry looked over at Ginny who smiled back. Hermione was pacing back and forth.
"What's the matter Hermione?" asked Harry
"I'm thinking about something," she mumbled "I did my Potions homework, Tranfuguration, Charms . . . ."
Harry walked over and said, "I think you did everything!"
"I know, I was just making sure," she said.
Ginny giggled.
"What's going on here?" said Ron who finally woke up.
"Nothing, Nothing," said Hermione "What are we going to do tonight?"
"Oh No! Harry, Neville, and I are having a Wizard Chess Tournament!" said Ron
"Can't we watch?" asked Hermione
"It's a boy's night, you and Ginny and go outside or something" replied Ron.
"I still want to know why we can't watch?" said Hermione her voice rising.
"YOU'RE NOT A BOY!" yelled Ron
"WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO WATCH!" screamed Hermione
"Break it up you two," said Harry
Hermione and Ron turned away from eachother. Harry shook his head and sat down by the table. Ron and Ginny soon left to go get breakfeast but Harry and Hermione weren't hungry. Hermione still wasn't talking and Harry wasn't in the mood to talk. Since everyone was at breakfeast the common room was silent.
"I'm going to the library," said Hermione and stalked off.
Harry heard her leave and then heard a "GO AWAY!"
Ron came over to Harry.
"I can't stand her," he said
"You like her," replied Harry
"No, I don't" said Ron
"I know you do," grinned Harry
Ron stared out Harry and finally gave in.
"How long have you known?" Ron asked.
"A long while," replied Harry
"I don't want to get in fights with her but she just gets me mad sometimes," said Ron.
"Don't worry about it, she'll come over it," said Harry "Where's Ginny?"
"She's down with Luna," replied Ron.
"Want to get our stuff ready for tonight?" asked Harry
"I'll come," Ron replied.
Harry and Ron got ready for tonight and soon Ginny came back.
"Where is everyone?" she asked.
Harry and Ron came down the stairs and looked at her. Her hair was different. There was a braided halo around her head.
"Do you like it?" she asked.
"Y . .. Ye . . .Yes" stumbled Harry.
Harry thought she looked beautiful. Ron was in a trance.
"Who did your hair?" he asked.
"Lavender," she replied and twirled.
Her hair whipped around and landed in front of her face. She pushed it out of the way.
"Where's Hermione?" Ginny asked
"Library,"replied Harry
Ginny grinned and sat down on the couch. Harry noticed something. . . Ginny could walk!
"Ginny when did you start to walk without stumbling?" Harry asked.
"I went to Madame Promfrey this morning and she fixed my ankle. It really doesn't hurt anymore" she replied.
"That's good," said Ron as Harry smiled.
"You like Ginny . . . You like my sister!" Ron mumbled into Harry's ear.
"No! Well . . . maybe . . .yeah," mumbled Harry back.
Ron backed off and grinned.
"I knew it," Ron said.
"Knew what?" asked Ginny
"Nothing, I knew that I was going to win tonight in the tournament!" Ron said quickly.
"You? Win? Over me?" grinned Harry.
Ginny looked at Ron awkwardly and turned away. Harry laughed.
Ron put his finger to his lips and walked away.
The day had gone fast for Harry. He went to lunch, and soon found himslef staring at the clock.
It was time to begin the tournament!
"6:30! Wow, this day went fast," said Neville as he sat down by Harry.
Hermione came back from the library and put books down onto the table.
"Can I at least leave this books here since Ginny and I are not wanted?" she asked.
"Go ahead!" said Ron.
"We're going for a walk down by the lake," said Ginny and walked with Hermione out of the common room.
Professor Brookings heard footsteps coming and looked outside the door to his classroom. He saw Hermione and Ginny turn to walk down the steps. He quickly grabbed Harry's cloak and put it on. He followed Hermione and Ginny outside and waited until the plan started.
"Only 15 more minutes," he mumbled.
Harry watched as Neville played Ron in Wizard's Chess. Ron, of course, was winning by a long shot. Neville tried frantically to turn the game around but soon lost. Harry looked at the clock.
"Ron, what's up with you? It took you 20 mintues to beat Neville!" said Harry.
"It's only 6:50, I need to get into the groove, let's get this on Harry!" Ron exclaimed.
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"It's a beautiful night isn't it Hermione?" asked Ginny as they walked down by the lake.
"It is, but I got a feeling that we shouldn't be down here," Hermione replied.
"It is getting dark, and it's almost 7:00," said Ginny "Let's go back!"
Ginny turned toward the castle and screamed. Four hooded wizards were walking towards Hermione.
"HERMIONE!" she yelled.
Hermione turned and was in complete shock. She started to run but tripped. Ginny took out he wand but was held back by someone. She turned around and saw that no-one was there.
"Keep your mouth shut, little Weasley, or your muggle friend will die!" said Professor Brookings voice underneath the invisibility cloak.
He kept a tight hold on Ginny as she watched Hermione struggle.
Hermione screamed.
"Stupefy!" yelled one of the hooded wizards.
Hermione fell backwards and didn't move.
"HERMIONE! HELP SOMEONE! ANYONE! HELP!" screamed Ginny but Brooking hit her hard over the back of her head and Ginny fell to the ground and blacked out.
Hermione was picked up by one of the hooded wizards and he carried her far into the Forbidden Forest.
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Harry's queen moved two spaces. He was winning, but Ron was catching up. Ron was in an angry mood.
"I got you now," said Ron and moved his knight to the spac ethat Harry's queen was on.
The knight picked up he sword and brought it down on the queen. It smashed.
"I WIN!" yelled Ron.
"That was a long game!" said Neville.
Harry's ears perked up and thought he heard someone scream. He went to the window and looked outside. He saw a figure lying on the ground. He also saw someone appear out of now-where. Harry thought he saw Brookings.
"We have to go, I think Brooknigs hurt Hermione and Ginny!" yelled Harry and ran out of the common room.
Ron and Neville quickly followed Harry. Brookings was coming up the stairs when he heard movement above him. He put on the cloak and waited. He soon saw Harry running down the steps with Ron and Neville following him. Brookings held in his breaht and watched them pass.
"Fools," he whispered as he watched them go out the door.
Harry ran as fast as he can to the motionless figure on the ground. As he came closer he saw a flash of red hair on the ground.
"GINNY!" he yelled as he fell next to her body.
Ron came down next to Harry.
"She's still breathing, where's Hermione?" he asked in a worried voice.
Harry looked around. Hermione wasn't anywhere.
"Let's get her to the Hospital Wing!" said Neville.
Harry picked up Ginny and carried her slowly back to the castle and to the Hospital Wing.
"What happened to her?" asked Madame Promfrey.
"We found her outside," replied Harry.
"I'll stay with her you go to Dumbledore!" said Ron.
Harry nodded and ran out the door followed by Neville.
He said the password "Gillyweed" and made it up the stairs. He knocked on the door and heard Dumbledore's voice.
"Come in"
Harry and Neville walked inside Dumbledore's office and saw him sitting at his desk.
"What is the matter Harry?" he asked kindly.
"Hermione and Ginny were attacked!" said Harry
"How do you know?" he asked.
Harry told him about how he thought he heard someone scream. He told him about Brookings and what he thinks about him.
"I will look into this, but we need Miss Weasley to fill in the blank spots," said Dumbledore.
"Thank you Professor," replied Harry and Neville as they walked outside his office.
"I should I have told him sooner," mumbled Harry.
"Don't worry, we'll find Hermione " replied Neville.
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They tied Hermione around a tree, and Voldemort looked at her.
"Enervate" he said and Hermione opened her eyes.
She looked around and then looked at him.
"You . . .You" she said in a terrified voice
"Yes it's me, you silly little girl," he replied.
"You are mine until Mr. Potter comes to save the day!" Voldemort.
"What are you going to do with me?" she asked.
"Nothing at this moment, you are my little ticket to Potter's death!" he said and walked away.
"Harry . . . " Hermione said.
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Harry looked down at Ginny. She didn't wake up yet.
"She will be fine Mr. Potter, in about a day she'll wake up," said Madame Promfrey.
Those words lingered inside Harry's mind.
"I should have told you Ginny a long time ago that I had feelings for you," he mumbled.
Harry was the only one visiting Ginny at this time. Ron and Neville went to bed since they were looking after Ginny an hour before.
"Why does everthing happen to my friends and loved ones," thought Harry. "Why couldn't something bad happen to me instead of Sirius, Ginny, and Hermione!"
Harry wished this never happened. He was angry with himself, and Brookings.
"Mr. Potter, it is time for you to go, Miss Weasley will be fine under my care," said Madame Promfrey as she ushered Harry away.
As Harry was walking down the hallway he knew he had to do something.
"I have to save Hermione, I have to avenge Ginny, I have to kill Brookings!" Harry thought and the more he thought about it the more he wanted to do it.
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Hermione had her head down. She was thinking hard about an escape plan but there was no possible way to escape. There were deatheaters all around her and Voldemort never leaves.
"Please Harry, Don't try to save me!" she mumbled.
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~*~ What did you think about this chapter. Please review. Thanks to all my reviewers. I hope you like my story so far. Thanks so much for your support. If you have a comment or suggestion please put it inside your review but please don't try to be mean. Thanks! Buh-byez! ~*~
