Ch 16 –
I think a few of you noticed I started a new fic the other day, I'm sorry but I couldn't help but write it. We had a free lesson and I didn't have my "What About Me" stuff on me so I started a new one. I'd really love it if you guys told me what you thought of it (its called Time and Time Again) because I know all of you guys now! I recognize all your names and comments, so I'd love it if you told me what you think. And yes, be honest! But don't worry, I won't be updating on it again until I finish this fic.
I've just planned out the rest of this fic and there will be around 6 more chapters. I never got around to the dueling club in the end. . . it just never seemed to work out with the story. So expect 5-6 more chapters and then I will be moving straight on to my other fic. Then the other one I've started thinking about. Then the other one. =D Oh and another thing: stop asking me about Lou's secret. That won't be told until the very end.
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She could see fuzzy images, obscure and dark. They were coming closer, smothering her, surrounding her.
But who exactly was 'her'? She drifted off again. . .
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A red-headed boy staring at her angrily. . .
A raven haired boy with a strange scar on his head leaning closer in a dimly lit hall while on the floor. . .
A blonde girl shaking on a white bed. . .
Feeling were spinning around her, dislike, confusion, jealousy, love. . .
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"So what are you saying?" Ron asked angrily.
"Exactly what I've been saying the past 10 minutes," Madam Pomphrey said impatiently.
Ron, Hermione, Harry and Louise had finally been allowed into the hospital wing, 4 hours after Ginny had been hit in the head.
"So she's completely forgotten everything?" Harry asked, hardly believing his ears.
"Yes, however…" Madam Pomphrey cleared her throat loudly, "I'm fairly sure that Virginia will regain her memory quite soon, but it will most likely come in flashes and scenes that will build on eachother and she will eventually remember everything."
Seeing there confused expressions she said huffily, "In other words, her memory will come back quickly but in flashes that will slowly start linking together and suddenly she will just. . . remember."
Ron banged his fist on the table, his eyes shut tight as if to block out tears that he didn't want anyone to see. Dumbledore had said much the same thing when he had come out of the hospital wing with a grave expression on his face. He had also told them Goyle was receiving a fair number of detentions and his parents would be owled. Unfortunately he wouldn't be suspended.
Louise had remained silent the whole time, her eyes staring down at the floor. Luna's arrival had been put aside by all the gossipers when Louise had walked in, just as the gossip about Louise returning had been forgotten when Ginny had been hit in the head. All in all, the students had a lot to whisper and murmur about.
The other 3 hadn't tried to speak with her, because to be honest they were just as confused as Ginny. They had eyed her like she was some weird object and didn't know quite what to say. They had basically thought her dead. Even the teachers had been a bit odd around her, apart from Dumbledore, who had given Louise an odd, knowing look when he said good-bye to them.
Harry looked over at Ginny, lying still in her bed. Her face was screwed up like she was trying to recall something. He saw the irony in this, realizing that in a way, she was trying to recall something. But there was no way she would be able to.
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Two identical red headed boys laughing at her, while another was laughing nearby while she was on the ground clutching her wrist in pain and crying in embarrassment from the wet feeling spreading across her upper leg. A broom was beside her for some odd reason. . .
A woman came towards her and pressed something against her nose, pain instantly seared through her head. . .
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"What do we say to her when she wakes up?" Hermione spoke up.
"Well nothing about the magical world, it would confuse her even more which we don't want to do," Madam Pomphrey said.
"So. . . what do we do when she asks where she is?" Ron asked, a confused expression on his face.
"At school. But a muggle school. No magic. No bludger. No wand. Don't talk about any of those things when she wakes up. She got hit in the head by a. . . normal ball." Pomphrey said impatiently.
"When will she wake up?" Louise asked suddenly. It was the first words she had spoken and everyone turned to look at her for a second before turning back to Madam Pomphrey questioningly.
"Well she will definitely wake up, so don't fret that she will go into a coma. Now its time for you to leave, you can come back this evening if you wish." She basically pushed them out the door and shut it behind them.
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"I can't believe this is happening!" Ron yelled. "Tell me it's not happening!" he shouted to Hermione.
"That really won't solve anything Ron, you heard Madam Pomphrey. Ginny is in no danger, she isn't in a coma, she will remember things fairly quickly, she-"
"Stop! Stop!" Ron moaned, putting his head in his hands. The common room was pretty empty apart from the few odd people giving them odd looks. It was the late afternoon and people were out on the grounds, gossiping about everything that was happening.
"There are so many thing happening Ginny, Luna, Louise. . ." Harry trailed off as if Louise could hear them from her dorm.
"There is something odd about that girl," Ron said.
"Of course there's something odd about her Ron, she basically came back from the dead!" Hermione said, rolling her eyes at him. But Harry caught the look of fondness when she looked at Ron. They really did belong together.
"I was talking about Luna, but yes whatever happened to Louise was very strange," Ron said as he looked up at the staircase furtively.
"There's nothing odd about Luna anymore Ron," Hermione said quietly, thinking of how surprised she had been when she had seen her earlier at the game. Luna had really changed and Hermione suspected it had something to do with the sadness in her eyes.
"Yeah, but that's what the odd thing is: there is nothing odd about her." Ron whispered scandalously.
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Pillows flying in the air while a black-haired boy tickled her. . .
A blonde girl dressed as an angel walking slowly towards her. . .
A pale blonde boy with malice in his eyes gripping her wrist tightly. . .
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"Good morning," Louise said quietly to Hermione, Ron and Harry as she sat opposite them the next morning for breakfast. They looked at her slowly and nodded their heads or murmured something along the lines of 'hello'.
Louise had basically been alone since she had come back, no one had any idea what to say to her. It was easier to pretend she didn't exist. Even the girls in her year ignored her, she had had her chance at the beginning of the year but she had chosen to stay with Ginny. This made her a traitor in their eyes.
Louise couldn't take it, she might as well go back to the tower. She nodded at the trio and moved out of the hall. For some reason though, she stopped before the great front doors and hesitated slightly before pulling them open and walking outside to sit on the steps. A cool breeze blew her hair and she turned her face towards it, a sense of calmness coming over her.
A hand tapped her on the shoulder. She turned to see a sad looking but smiling girl of around her age looking down at her.
"Hello." The girl said as she sat down beside her.
"Hi."
"I guess you're wondering why I'm sitting here with you." The girl said.
"Not really, sometimes there are no reasons for the things people do," Louise said, thinking of someone else.
"I just noticed that you were alone in the hall and I heard someone say that you. . . that you are an exchange student from Beauxbatons." The girl said, speaking more confidently now. Something told Louise that the last part of the sentence was not what she was going to originally say.
"If you mean that you heard I almost died, then you heard right. It's a. . . its. . . uh. . . a sickness I get sometimes." Louise said.
"Don't worry; you don't need to tell me. I came out here because I wanted someone to talk to."
"What about everyone in there?" Louise asked curiously.
"They just want to know why I'm so different."
"Different?" Louise asked again.
"Yes, you see last year I was very different to how I am now. People used to call me Loony Lovegood, but something happened dur-" Luna stopped and looked out at the lake and said presently. "I may as well tell you now. This sum. . . this summer my father. . . well he died. It was just a horrible accident. . . but he was the only family I had left. My mother died a long time ago and now I have to live with some distant relative who really didn't want me. Daddy's newspaper has now been turned into some awful sports report magazine."
Louise moved over slightly and hugged Luna, whose eyes were a bit watery yet refused to really cry. She felt a sort of connection with this Luna, although Luna would never know what was troubling Louise..
"One day I'll buy Daddy's paper back and continue it for him."
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She was high above the ground while people on broomsticks zoomed about her. . .
She was in a huge chamber covered in dirt and ripped, torn robes with a dark-haired boy leaning worriedly over her. . .
She was at a table with many red-headed people smiling and laughing. . .
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"I feel a bit sorry for her that's all," said Hermione defensively. They had just finished breakfast and were walking out of the great hall for lunch. Harry had gone up to the hospital wing to check on Ginny because it was his turn.
The stopped by the staircase in the deserted hall.
"But how can you have a normal conversation with someone who was dead?" Ron asked.
"She wasn't dead Ron, just. . . just. . ."
"Yes Mione? What was she?" Ron said in that tone of voice indicating that she was thick.
"Sick! Having a fit! Whatever you want to call it!" Hermione snapped.
"Yes I can see how you got 'sick' and 'dead' confused, because they're so alike," Ron said sarcastically.
"Shut up Ron you git. You know its impossible for someone to come back from the dead!"
"Are calling me a git for having a good theory?"
"Wouldn't dream of it! I was calling you a git for having a bad one – as always!" Hermione yelled. Ron looked at her flushed pretty face and knew he might get a slap for this but did it anyway.
"Yeah will try this for a bad idea!" and with that he pulled her to him and kissed her. She squirmed at first and Ron swore it was like he could almost feel her anger but then she stopped and encircled her arms around him.
"Not such a bad idea," came her muffled and slightly amused reply. Ron just deepened the kiss, realizing just how much he liked this girl.
"Well well well, what have we here?" came a every familiar sneering voice. "Weasel and Mudblood? Ugh, I don't think much of either of your tastes," Malfoy snickered. "Weasley, if you do manage to knock her up please remember to use protection? I don't think your children could bare the shame of being so ugly."
Hermione had to hold Ron back so he didn't attack Malfoy right there.
Malfoy smirked as he glided on down the hallway, not looking back.
"Ugly stuck-up git, if you hadn't held me back I would have-"
"Got a detention," Hermione cut in smoothly. "And then we wouldn't be able to do this," Ron grinned as they went back to before they had been interrupted.
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Writing something on a wall with blood, a dead-looking cat was next to her. . .
She was staring at a statue of a gargoyle. . .
She was on her stomach with a green fireplace behind her. . .
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It was getting dark and Harry hadn't moved from the big chair near the window in the common room. He had been thinking about Ginny and couldn't seem to get his mind to come up with anything else to think about it.
He remembered the first time he had seen her: she was with Mrs. Weasley on the platform, and didn't take that much notice of him at first. But when she had found out he was Harry Potter she had wanted to go on the train to see him. He remembered when she had sent him that Valentine, and her embarrassed blush when Malfoy had told her that Harry didn't like the Valentine. It was true though, he had been embarrassed as well by it. But when he looked back on it now he recalled that it was the first Valentine he had ever gotten.
He recalled how pale and scared she had looked in the Chamber of Secrets. She had been such a introverted little girl then. And for a long time after that too. She would smile and nod her head at people when they talked to her but really didn't add to the conversation. Plus, she had never had any friends apart from Hermione and even then Hermione spent most of her time with Ron and him.
Ron and Hermione. Now that was weird, he didn't not like it but it was still . . . weird. He had seen them kissing on the steps of the dormitory when they had thought no one was watching. They were the perfect match, but seeing his two best friends together like that gave him that odd feeling.
But now Ginny had blossomed. She was interesting to talk to and was a genuinely great person. He hadn't seen that before she had changed. At first he wasn't sure of her new image; she had seemed a bit bitchy like that Bree girl that kept on dropping hints that she liked him. But now there was just something about her that drew him to her. He blushed when he remembered their almost-kiss. Her cheeks and nose were reddened by the cold, while the rest of her face was pale. More than anything in that moment, he had wanted to kiss her.
He knew she used to hero-worship him but he had stayed away and she had gotten over it. Now it was he who kind of hero-worshipped her, her confidence, her smile, the way she chewed her bottom lip when she was nervous. He had missed his chance with her and now she had moved on, while he was now stuck.
He recalled a conversation they had had a while ago, before she had been hit.
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"So who do you like Ginny?" Harry asked.
"Well, if you promise not to tell," Ginny leaned forward and Harry did too. "Draco Malfoy!"
Harry's jaw dropped and he jerked back in shock. "No! Not him Gin! Have you thought this through?"
Ginny burst out laughing, "Harry I was joking!" She giggled.
Harry tried to hold back a smile but couldn't and broke into a wide grin.
"No the person I like is really sweet. His cheeks go red when he's embarrassed. He can be a bit stupid like Ron sometimes, but you can't help but love him anyway." Ginny said thoughtfully, staring off in the distance.
"He better be good enough for you," Harry said in a voice that he hoped sounded like he was joking, but he knew he wasn't joking.
"I don't know if I'm good enough for him, to tell the truth. But whenever I talk to him I always feel better and he can always make me laugh,"
"Sounds like me," Harry joked. He was racking his memory, trying to figure out who Ginny liked. What house? What year?
"Does a bit hey, but he's a lot cuter than you," Ginny laughed.
"Ouch" Harry said, grinning.
He didn't realize that the feeling inside him at that moment was jealousy, towards whoever Ginny liked. It was then he was realizing how much he liked her.
Little did he know that Ginny was talking about him.
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Harry sighed and forced himself to move up to the hospital wing where Ron and Hermione were waiting. He cast a look at the girls dorm, wondering if he should invite Louise but decided against it. He couldn't walk all that way with her to the hospital wing.
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They were sitting on the straight hard chairs in the hospital room while a hawk-eyed Madam Pomphrey looked in on them every 5 minutes. She seemed to think they were going to break some school rules somehow.
Ginny was in front of them, her face pale and china-doll like against her vibrant hair. Her hands were relaxed at her sides but her face still gave off that impression of deep thinking.
They hadn't talked in a while because Louise had joined them a little while ago. She looked tired and sad when she looked down at Ginny before talking a seat.
The minutes kept ticking and Madam Pomphrey still kept popping her head in.
Suddenly Hermione though she heard a giggle. Then another one.
"Stop that," she said.
"Er, stop what?" Ron asked uncertainly.
"Which one of you just giggled?" Hermione asked impatiently.
No answer.
2 seconds later it happened again. But this time everyone else heard it too. Then a chuckle.
It was coming from. . . no? Ginny's bed? They looked over at the bed and were totally dumbfounded to see a bright eyed Ginny staring back at them.
"Ginny!" Ron exclaimed, running over to her.
This made Ginny laugh even harder. Ron looked slightly worried too. He turned and looked at the other two in confusion. Ginny let out another peal of laughter, especially when she turned back around. Then Ginny asked Ron something that finally convinced him she's lost her memory because Ginny would never ask him that.
"Sorry who ever you are, its just. . . did you. . . did you know that you. . . are. . . covered in freckles?"
~~that chapter may have been a bit short for some people so I'm sorry – next one will deff's be longer. Hope you liked this chappie, you better be grateful I stayed up for you tonight. I threw a surprise party for my friend an I'm exhausted! But some yummy reviews may help *hint hint* Also thanks to the person who gave me the idea where Ginny hints she likes Harry and he thinks she's talking about someone else. I'm sorry I cant remember who gave it to me~~
Thanks to: Bekah Tahiri Solo BTS, SilverKnight7, gaul1, Lizzy, bballgirl02, Jennifer, star in the wind, Julie, Sil3ntdeath, jac, connie,
naz1 – no Lou isn't related to Luna
Ana Morales – I am evil =D one cliffy after another. I find it easier to start the next chapter if the one before was a cliffhanger.
VoicezWithin – yup, cliffies cliffies cliffies
Twinkey – I'm glad you like it and about the monkey bit and grammar: did I ever claim this story was perfect?
RebelRikki – I'm glad you're with Ginny on that one, some people thought she was to dramatic. I thought it was perfectly reasonable.
Saima – don't cry! Next chapter is up!
Lost angel92 – a new reviewer! Hello and thanks!
mistik-elf13 – the thing with Louise wont come out until the end
Phoebe-H – sorry about the longer wait for updates, they are really putting on the work. =(
Dracoisahottie13 – lol she should shouldn't she? But be prepared for some major H/G sometime soon
Hannah – Lou's secret wont come out until the end. BIG H/G coming up.
LunaMoon7 – im glad you like Luna. What do you think about her change? I thought Ginny was fairly reasonable. I would have been angry too.
xxGinnyxx – hm I have actually never set foot in New Zealand – what was it like? Glad you liked this chapter.
Eric2 – thanks. I'm glad you thought I set it up nicely. I wanted people to be taken by surprise.
Luvbug2 – if you put me on your author alerts it will email you automatically. If that doesn't work I will email you =D
Dolphingirl79 – no Lou isn't a werewolf, keep thinking that way though (getting warmer).
Ronaholic – Really? You've read lots of fics where they lose their memory? I have to say I've only read one. I hope this doesn't bore you, Ginny's memory will come back quickly.
Britters – you must be joking?! Best at ffnet? I'm really touched but I really don't think I'm half as good as some people.
Kat Davi – Argh! So many people have told me about 'It'. If someone mentions it I will scream lol. Its amazing how I don't get scared in really REALLY scary movies but I will see a clown for a second and scream. Yup Amnesia, I wasn't sure if I was going to do it then I did the Quidditch chappie and it just fit right in.
Silvercrystal77 – poor Ginny, yes she had lost her memory
Missprongs – I'm not I'm not! Does this chapter make up for it?
Sarah Noisette – yes I have read the wicca stories and yes that's where I got the name from. But its cause I am so awful at thinking up names.
ZagZig722 - no Ginny wasn't bitchy, just very hurt and angry. H/G coming up SOON. Major H/G.
Licky – people keep telling me Yr 11 in even worse! Don't! It makes me depressed lol.
M*andy, luvin yah – its just one thing after another isn't it?
Dk Lili – I don't think she overreacted at all. Expect real G/H soon.
Deer boy – I don't mind if you didn't say much =D you're a faithful reviewer who never flames!
Lisa – lots and lots of drama! I absolutely THRIVE on drama! She wasn't a bitch at all, she was hurt and angry! I would have been too, Louise should have said what happened right away.
Swishy Willow Wand – Mua hahaha! No one is safe! =D Glad you liked.
Luvhp – another nice long review. I noticed you haven't updated in a while, hope you can soon – I'm waiting. Nice to have a social review I have to agree. I actually have never been to the Great Barrier Reef, I'll have to go along in your suitcase. But I tend to disagree about that chapter being boring. It wasn't at all, but its your opinion and your only so that's fine. What I hate most of all is weekend homework. The only time we get to do something of out own time had to be devoted to the crap they give us for the weekend. Wow red hair! I will never be that brave; I went more blonde and got the reeese witherspoon cut. Brave of you, and individual. I'm always paranoid when it comes to my hair, I've had a few nasty 'accidents' with it.
Marauder23 – wowsers! Thanks! Best H/G fic ever? I really don't agree, there are so many better than mine but I'm glad you think so! *smiles* Thanks for recommending me, I love it when people do that.
LiZzIe-WeAsLeY – it is a terrible sin! Evil! (joking). It does that to me sometimes when I want to review – its so odd. Glad you liked Halloween. Well Hermione wanted to impress Ron and people with crushes usually don't act themselves. We have a big H/G coming up, so keep reading. You were surprised Lou was back? I thought it would be obvious, I hate killing off characters.
LilMissPurrfection – Thanks. I was worried she was turning into a Mary Sue. Glad you think she's not totally one. That's good enough for me.
MalfoysNumberOneFan – almost the only one you like? Thankyou!
Zeldagrl436 – thanks! you shall be my cliffy supporter! Its always easier to write the next chappie if I ended that last one as a cliffie.
Crazy Red – He he. I am evil? I am vile? =D Lol I love the "you're not vile, just cruel" it made me laugh.
HermyPenguin – yes it was supposed to be unexpected. Glad you enjoyed the H/G.
MalfoysNumberOneFan – lol that was a good idea. Pity I cant do it now. . .
Supgirljen – I'm sure if you work on it you'll make a great story. I love the character of Ginny and loved how she was different in OotP.
Cloe – you're new aren't you? Glad you like it.
Magic sparkle 1 – good to see you again, I'm glad you like it.
~~Whew there was a lot of reviews this time! And there were so many I just had to reply to! Thanks again everyone! And just one more thing: an number of you said Ginny should have reacted that way. Well she can and she did. I would have been angry myself come to think of it.~~