This was definitely scary for all of them. It was scary and extremely
confusing. Voldemort seemed to be one step ahead of them, even ahead of
Dumbledore. They were having a power outage, but it wasn't a regular power
outage as the wizarding world didn't have power or electronics.
After a few minutes they all tried to light their wands again, but to no avail. They all crowded around Harry to be in the little light there was. Then afterwards as everyone was getting somewhat used to the dark, they heard a pop, and knew that someone was there. Someone had apparated into the room of requirement inside Hogwarts. At the same moment Harry's wand went out, and it too became just a stick without power.
It was pitch black in the room, as there were no windows, and all they could hear was the shallow breathing of those surrounding them. Then the figure that had appeared spoke, "Harry Potter, great danger awaits you, but it cannot be avoided. Do not go looking for it, or a most terrible fate awaits you. Carry on with your daily activities the way they are and practice more lessons, more often. Always keep constant vigilance. You must face the force yourself and be able to face your emotions. Do not let your emotions take advantage of you, and everything will come out all right leading you one step towards victory. However, if you do not stay in control of them, the wizarding world will fall into a terrible dictatorship and many of your friends and their loved ones will reach their end before your face. Remember, constant vigilance." It spoke with a very monotone voice and no one could identify to whom it belonged, although it reminded them of certain things they have heard before.
They heard another pop and knew that whoever was there had disaparated. Then suddenly everything came back on and everyone's wands were lit.
Everyone but the Dursleys knew what this must be signaling. They knew that whoever it was, was being very serious and they were talking of a battle that would eventually lead into the war against the Dark.
Shortly after the figure left Harry voiced a question to Dumbledore, "Professor, how come the person was able to apparate here when we all know that no one can apparate into or out of Hogwarts?"
Dumbledore answered, "I'm sorry, but I am really not sure of an answer, I can only guess. My guess is, that when they cut off all the power and our wands, it also cut off the security of Hogwarts."
Harry asked another question, "How was whatever it was able to cut off all the power and everybody's wands?"
Dumbledore answered, "That my boy, is a good question, that again I unfortunately cannot answer."
They decided that the message meant that there is a serious battle coming up, that Harry must fight alone, but cannot look for trouble, the trouble must find him. If he does look for it something will harm him. He must start more lessons and continue what he is doing. He must put a façade in place, much like Snape, and block all his emotions from view. He must keep his head on straight and not let himself be deceived. After Harry discussed this with Dumbledore, he got a whole new range of thoughts of Snape. Although Snape will never be Harry's favorite person or teacher even, Harry decided to regard him with more respect.
The following day, Harry was to start more lessons. Snape was to teach Harry a whole new range of skills, and Harry did not complain. McGonnagal was also to teach Harry and tutor him on all the missed work from the other classes, as he was not allowed to leave the room of requirement.
Harry was starting to get restless since he had been confined to that one room for so long. It was mid January, he'd been there almost a month. He figured it wasn't that bad because at least Ron, Hermione, and Ginny were allowed to come eat with him at mealtimes and it kept him out of detentions and the hospital wing.
Right after dinner, Harry had his lessons with Professor McGonnagal and then had his lessons with Professor Snape. He had so many new things to learn to prep him for the upcoming battle that it was usually 1:30 or 2 in the morning before Snape allowed him to go to bed. Then he still had to clear out his mind before he went to sleep. What Harry didn't know was that his lessons continued after he was already asleep. Snape would sneak quietly into Harry and Dudley's room and perform the curse to try to break into Harry's mind. He found it very satisfying that he never could. Then, one night, just before he was about to perform the curse on Harry, Harry began to thrash about and say unintelligible things. Snape went up to Harry immediately and woke him up. Harry surprised by being awoken made to grab his wand but his hand quickly switched paths and clutched his scar in pain. He couldn't hear anything and everything was swirling out of focus he began to hear screaming and the pain was unbearable. He must have passed out because when he opened his eyes Madam Pomfrey was standing over him trying to pour a relaxing potion down his throat. She noticed he was awake and handed him the vial.
After he woke up completely Snape quickly began questioning him, "Potter, what was wrong and what were you dreaming about?"
Harry quite annoyed answered politely anyway, "I don't know what was wrong, I was sleeping fine but then this burst of pain hit me and I started hearing voices and I saw a bunch of green light, and then I saw a flicker of lightning and Voldemort's face. Then these pictures kept flashing before me. The first one was Voldemort's face, then lightning, then the Gryffindor tower, then Ron. I think he's in trouble."
Snape broke into Harry's rant and reminded him, "Potter, calm yourself down." Madam Pomfrey handed him a vial with calming potion in it, which Harry took gratefully. Snape continued, "And remember what that person said a while back, do not let your emotions overcome you. Keep a façade in place and don't let Voldemort upset you or get the best of you."
It was now Dumbledore's turn to break into this conversation, "Harry, there is something that you need to know. We already know what happened and I am sorry to inform you but Ron is currently in the hospital wing because he was indeed tormented by Voldemort by the crutatius curse for an extended period of time. Madam Pomfrey says that although he's currently in a horrible state, he will fully recover eventually, but he is extremely vulnerable. And before you will ask, we know what you were dreaming about because Snape broke into your head in order to get the same information Voldemort was currently getting. It turns out that you were not feeding him any information, he just broke into your head to give you an update on Ron and hopefully bring you into depression and guilt so you would be easier to fight."
Harry was extremely annoyed that he was being treated like a little child, who was not able to comprehend his dreams, but then again it settled his nerves a little to know that he did not give Voldemort any information.
Once again Harry found himself with more lessons added on to the regular lesson plan. And unfortunately for him there was no difference in the plan from weeknights and weekends except for the lessons with Professor McGonnagal, which he did not have on weekends. Since that freed up a little bit of his evening that time was filled with more lessons with Professor Snape.
Everything was going smoothly, and then one morning at breakfast Harry picked up his fork to eat, but it seemed to be a portkey and everything swirled around him. Luckily he had his want with him in his back pocket out of habit. He stood there gaping at what he was seeing.
Meanwhile back at Hogwarts in the room of requirement everyone there was faced with yet again another power outage and no clue where Harry was transported. This raised a couple questions amongst them: How did the portkey get there? And who was the traitor amongst them so easily moving about and not getting noticed?
Disclaimer: I owneth the characters not. Thou shalt not sueth me.
A/N: Thanks for reading, now please click the button that says 'go' in the bottom left corner next to the box that says submit review. Tell me everything you think. I like positive comments as well as constructive criticism and flames don't bother me as long as you can back up your reasoning, hence it is constructive criticism. BTW please tell me: 1) Do you think this story is moving along too quickly? 2) Do you think this story is moving along too slowly? 3) Do you think it is descriptive enough? 4) Do you think it is too descriptive? 5) Do you think this is a good story in general?
Thanks to all my reviewers out there and thanks to Randi, Moghedien17, and Cat of the Froggy who reviewed chapter 2 for me. I really appreciate reviews.
I will try to work on dialogue and punctuation. I know this chapter is not any better dialogue wise, but I am open to any suggestions and comments you may have for me to help me improve my writing. =D
After a few minutes they all tried to light their wands again, but to no avail. They all crowded around Harry to be in the little light there was. Then afterwards as everyone was getting somewhat used to the dark, they heard a pop, and knew that someone was there. Someone had apparated into the room of requirement inside Hogwarts. At the same moment Harry's wand went out, and it too became just a stick without power.
It was pitch black in the room, as there were no windows, and all they could hear was the shallow breathing of those surrounding them. Then the figure that had appeared spoke, "Harry Potter, great danger awaits you, but it cannot be avoided. Do not go looking for it, or a most terrible fate awaits you. Carry on with your daily activities the way they are and practice more lessons, more often. Always keep constant vigilance. You must face the force yourself and be able to face your emotions. Do not let your emotions take advantage of you, and everything will come out all right leading you one step towards victory. However, if you do not stay in control of them, the wizarding world will fall into a terrible dictatorship and many of your friends and their loved ones will reach their end before your face. Remember, constant vigilance." It spoke with a very monotone voice and no one could identify to whom it belonged, although it reminded them of certain things they have heard before.
They heard another pop and knew that whoever was there had disaparated. Then suddenly everything came back on and everyone's wands were lit.
Everyone but the Dursleys knew what this must be signaling. They knew that whoever it was, was being very serious and they were talking of a battle that would eventually lead into the war against the Dark.
Shortly after the figure left Harry voiced a question to Dumbledore, "Professor, how come the person was able to apparate here when we all know that no one can apparate into or out of Hogwarts?"
Dumbledore answered, "I'm sorry, but I am really not sure of an answer, I can only guess. My guess is, that when they cut off all the power and our wands, it also cut off the security of Hogwarts."
Harry asked another question, "How was whatever it was able to cut off all the power and everybody's wands?"
Dumbledore answered, "That my boy, is a good question, that again I unfortunately cannot answer."
They decided that the message meant that there is a serious battle coming up, that Harry must fight alone, but cannot look for trouble, the trouble must find him. If he does look for it something will harm him. He must start more lessons and continue what he is doing. He must put a façade in place, much like Snape, and block all his emotions from view. He must keep his head on straight and not let himself be deceived. After Harry discussed this with Dumbledore, he got a whole new range of thoughts of Snape. Although Snape will never be Harry's favorite person or teacher even, Harry decided to regard him with more respect.
The following day, Harry was to start more lessons. Snape was to teach Harry a whole new range of skills, and Harry did not complain. McGonnagal was also to teach Harry and tutor him on all the missed work from the other classes, as he was not allowed to leave the room of requirement.
Harry was starting to get restless since he had been confined to that one room for so long. It was mid January, he'd been there almost a month. He figured it wasn't that bad because at least Ron, Hermione, and Ginny were allowed to come eat with him at mealtimes and it kept him out of detentions and the hospital wing.
Right after dinner, Harry had his lessons with Professor McGonnagal and then had his lessons with Professor Snape. He had so many new things to learn to prep him for the upcoming battle that it was usually 1:30 or 2 in the morning before Snape allowed him to go to bed. Then he still had to clear out his mind before he went to sleep. What Harry didn't know was that his lessons continued after he was already asleep. Snape would sneak quietly into Harry and Dudley's room and perform the curse to try to break into Harry's mind. He found it very satisfying that he never could. Then, one night, just before he was about to perform the curse on Harry, Harry began to thrash about and say unintelligible things. Snape went up to Harry immediately and woke him up. Harry surprised by being awoken made to grab his wand but his hand quickly switched paths and clutched his scar in pain. He couldn't hear anything and everything was swirling out of focus he began to hear screaming and the pain was unbearable. He must have passed out because when he opened his eyes Madam Pomfrey was standing over him trying to pour a relaxing potion down his throat. She noticed he was awake and handed him the vial.
After he woke up completely Snape quickly began questioning him, "Potter, what was wrong and what were you dreaming about?"
Harry quite annoyed answered politely anyway, "I don't know what was wrong, I was sleeping fine but then this burst of pain hit me and I started hearing voices and I saw a bunch of green light, and then I saw a flicker of lightning and Voldemort's face. Then these pictures kept flashing before me. The first one was Voldemort's face, then lightning, then the Gryffindor tower, then Ron. I think he's in trouble."
Snape broke into Harry's rant and reminded him, "Potter, calm yourself down." Madam Pomfrey handed him a vial with calming potion in it, which Harry took gratefully. Snape continued, "And remember what that person said a while back, do not let your emotions overcome you. Keep a façade in place and don't let Voldemort upset you or get the best of you."
It was now Dumbledore's turn to break into this conversation, "Harry, there is something that you need to know. We already know what happened and I am sorry to inform you but Ron is currently in the hospital wing because he was indeed tormented by Voldemort by the crutatius curse for an extended period of time. Madam Pomfrey says that although he's currently in a horrible state, he will fully recover eventually, but he is extremely vulnerable. And before you will ask, we know what you were dreaming about because Snape broke into your head in order to get the same information Voldemort was currently getting. It turns out that you were not feeding him any information, he just broke into your head to give you an update on Ron and hopefully bring you into depression and guilt so you would be easier to fight."
Harry was extremely annoyed that he was being treated like a little child, who was not able to comprehend his dreams, but then again it settled his nerves a little to know that he did not give Voldemort any information.
Once again Harry found himself with more lessons added on to the regular lesson plan. And unfortunately for him there was no difference in the plan from weeknights and weekends except for the lessons with Professor McGonnagal, which he did not have on weekends. Since that freed up a little bit of his evening that time was filled with more lessons with Professor Snape.
Everything was going smoothly, and then one morning at breakfast Harry picked up his fork to eat, but it seemed to be a portkey and everything swirled around him. Luckily he had his want with him in his back pocket out of habit. He stood there gaping at what he was seeing.
Meanwhile back at Hogwarts in the room of requirement everyone there was faced with yet again another power outage and no clue where Harry was transported. This raised a couple questions amongst them: How did the portkey get there? And who was the traitor amongst them so easily moving about and not getting noticed?
Disclaimer: I owneth the characters not. Thou shalt not sueth me.
A/N: Thanks for reading, now please click the button that says 'go' in the bottom left corner next to the box that says submit review. Tell me everything you think. I like positive comments as well as constructive criticism and flames don't bother me as long as you can back up your reasoning, hence it is constructive criticism. BTW please tell me: 1) Do you think this story is moving along too quickly? 2) Do you think this story is moving along too slowly? 3) Do you think it is descriptive enough? 4) Do you think it is too descriptive? 5) Do you think this is a good story in general?
Thanks to all my reviewers out there and thanks to Randi, Moghedien17, and Cat of the Froggy who reviewed chapter 2 for me. I really appreciate reviews.
I will try to work on dialogue and punctuation. I know this chapter is not any better dialogue wise, but I am open to any suggestions and comments you may have for me to help me improve my writing. =D
