The Granger Dilemma
3. –Confusion, Feelings and Dreams-
"So....does that mean that-" Felicia started to say doubtfully.
Dumbledore interrupted her and thoughtfully remarked, "Yes...it clearly means that you are the one. That one child the prophecy was made about. The one who has the ability to see and retrieve people under the veil."
"B-b-but how?" Felicia stammered, looking astonished at the revelation.
"Yeah....that's something I'd like to know as well," chipped in Harry looking at Dumbledore attentively.
Out of the corner of her eye, Felicia saw Sirius cock and eyebrow. He seemed to be deep in thought.
Dumbledore answered Felicia's question by saying nothing but, "A prophecy was made about you, dear girl. That's why you can see Sirius. He of course fell under the veil two months ago."
"You said that I can retrieve people from under the veil....well....I'd like to ask how, because I don't have any special abilities or powers that I don't know of," Felicia stated blatantly.
"You are the only one who can find the way," Dumbledore informed her, "When the time comes, you will know the way, you will understand."
"How long will that take?" Harry asked exasperated, "I'm sure Sirius does not want to be stuck under the veil for years until Felicia here decides to enlighten herself on the way to get people out of the veil."
"It will take, as long as it takes....Harry. It's not up to Felicia here to find the way. The way, shall come to her. Just be patient. Now do not make anymore inquiries," Dumbledore stated. "When the time comes, Felicia shall tell you. Now I must go, back to my office at Hogwarts, duty calls." Before Dumbledore left, he turned back around and said, "Sirius, would you mind apparating to my office, I would like to discuss a few matters on your behalf."
With that, Dumbledore disappeared by a flick of his wand and afterwards Harry heard a loud pop coming from the direction of the stone step.
Felicia turned her head just in time to see Sirius vanish with a crack. He had just evaporated, right after Dumbledore had. She felt slightly awkward at this new revelation and decided that she better get some sleep. "Er.....I think I better get some sleep," she said facing Harry.
"Yeah....me too," Harry said absentmindedly. He looked deep in thought.
"Good night then," Felicia remarked before walking towards the house.
"Night," Harry stated. He watched Felicia disappear through the door and then collapsed on the stone step. Harry sat there for what seemed like hours. He just couldn't believe that Sirius was alive! That meant that what Luna said last month, just before the 'end of year Hogwarts feast' was partly true. Harry ran a hand through his usual messy black hair. He felt totally and utterly complicated. He also felt betrayed. Dumbledore had known about this prophecy. He had known that there was a girl, somewhere out there who could save Sirius. Yet at the end of last year, Harry remembered so clearly of Dumbledore telling him that there was no way to retrieve Sirius. That he was lost in the veil forever. A deep feeling of anger rose within him, and he kicked at some pebbles on the ground. He didn't like being lied to. Not one bit.
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Hermione yawned. She felt tired and worn out. Lazily, she dragged herself out of bed and put on some cotton shorts and a t-shirt. She noticed that Ginny and Felicia were both fast asleep so she decided to go for a walk around the Weasley's garden. Barefoot, she padded downstairs, past the kitchen where Mrs. Weasley was busy preparing pancakes on the stove. The smell of the golden pancakes were mouthwatering, and she had to restrain herself from, doing an 'Accio' charm on a pancake and get it to fly out towards her.
The grass under her bare feet, gave her such a soothing feeling beyond all others. There was a warm breeze in the air, which blew on her, comforting and relaxing her body under the sizzling sun.
She found a nice spot, under a calming and shady willow tree and sat down, leaning against the tree trunk. Just when she was getting at ease and rubbing her back against the roughness of the tree trunk, Harry came along.
Harry was wearing a pair of khaki shorts and a black tank top. He was also walking barefoot and his hair, Hermione couldn't help suppressing a giggle when she noticed the way it was sticking up in odd angles. "I tried to comb it, seriously, I did," Harry remarked, seeing Hermione's reaction to his hair, "But it just won't be tamed!"
"Never mind Harry, it just looks a bit....you know....but anyways, it's no big deal, your hair always looks like that," Hermione said, and to reassure him, she added, "It looks pretty cute too." As soon as Hermione said that, she wondered whether those words had actually come out of her mouth. Harry was one of her best friends, she couldn't possibly have feelings for him.....or could she?
Hermione was brought out of her thoughts when she heard Harry chuckle, "Er...thanks." A tinge of red had started to creep into his cheeks. "Hey! Your hair's grown!" Harry exclaimed, plopping down next to her and taking a strand of her thick, brown hair, between his fingers.
"Yeah....I was wondering whether I should get it cut....it's more trouble than it's worth," Hermione sighed and ran a hand through her hair.
"Oh, no, don't do that," Harry replied, "Your hair is so long and thick, it would be such a waste to cut it off."
"Yeah, well, maybe," Hermione stammered, "I do want to grow out my bangs though."
"Yeah, I'm sure you'd look real nice like that."
Hermione felt all heated up and her cheeks started getting red at the compliment. "You think so?" she asked him, uncertainly.
"I know so." Harry remarked and grinned.
"All right then," Hermione smiled happily.
"Oh, I've got something really imperative to tell you!" Harry exclaimed, "It's about Sirius."
"What....really? What is it?" Hermione asked eagerly.
Harry started to elucidate on the events of last night. He told Hermione all about Felicia being the 'prophecy child' and her being able to see Sirius. Dumbledore arriving. Hearing Sirius's voice. By the end of his details, Hermione looked utterly stunned, her mouth was hanging open.
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A man wearing a hooded robe was walking towards her. She was frozen on the spot in panic. Her whole body had lost all its ability to move as the man came closer to her and clasped her shoulders. The man's red eyes flashed and he gripped her tighter.
She whimpered and stammered, "Ow-w-w, you're hurting me!"
Smoke escaped the man's mouth when he parted his lips to hiss, "You will come with me. You will aid me to pull my son out of the veil."
"B-b-but I don't know how," she trembled in terror. The cold night air slashing against her bare skin.
"You shall learn how," the man jeered and an evil smirk appeared on his face. "Or else, there will be terrible consequences!" The man sneered. His horrifying and ear-piercing laughter echoed through her ears.
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Felicia awoke, gasping for air. She felt like she hadn't been breathing for centuries and she gulped down air into her aching lungs. The dream was still fresh in her memory and she wondered who the terrifying man was. She wondered even if the figure had been a man. It seemed to her more like a monster. Felicia trembled and shivered as she got out of bed. The room was empty and she assumed that Hermione and Ginny had both woken up and gone downstairs for breakfast.
As Felicia got dressed in some khaki pedal-pushers and a strapless top, flashes of the dream kept coming back to her. She could actually feel the icy coldness of the man's hands when he had gripped her shoulders. She quivered and running into the bathroom, she splashed herself with some cold water. Feeling refreshed and putting the dream to the back of her mind, she slipped on some sandals and headed downstairs.
The smell of Mrs. Weasley's pancakes was wafting trough the air and Felicia was overwhelmed by the deep hunger she felt. As she entered the kitchen, Mrs. Weasley greeted her, "Good morning dear, had a good night's sleep I hope," she said in her motherly manner.
"Yes, I slept very well, thank you," Felicia replied, smiling brightly and trying to be polite, a twinge of guilt running through her for lying to Mrs. Weasley. "I'm starving!" she exclaimed.
"All the better dear, cause I have prepared pancakes for breakfast!" Mrs. Weasley announced and started piling a plate with pancakes and chocolate syrup for Felicia. Soon Harry, Ron, Hermione Ginny, Fred and George had all entered the kitchen and had sat themselves around the kitchen table, eating the delicious meal.
Harry caught Felicia's eye and they exchanged a knowing look about last night. Hermione seemed to be in another world, and had a faraway look in her eyes. Fred and George were discussing their joke shop, and their next invention, while Ron, Ginny and Mrs. Weasley were having a heated discussion about when they all would be going to Diagon Alley for school supplies.
Felicia took a deep breath and sighed. She knew that this summer would be by far one of the most enjoyable summers she woukld be having and to make the most of it, she got up from her chair after finishing her pancakes and questioned, "Who's up for a game of Quidditch?"
Harry, Ron, Fred and George all jumped up and ran outside to get their brooms for a game. Felicia started walking out of the kitchen, but took a backwards glance at Ginny and Hermione, "Aren't you guys coming?"
"No, I don't think so, I'm a bit tired after yesterday's game," Ginny remarked.
"Oh, I have lots of unfinished homework to do," Hermione stammered, not wanting to embarrass herself by trying to play Quidditch, a game she clearly could not play.
"Okay, I'll see you two later then," Felicia waved at them before putting her hair into a high ponytail and running after the boys.
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A/n: Yep, that was the 3rd chapter! Hope you enjoyed it! Please read and REVIEW! I'll be extremely grateful! I know this chapter is slightly shorter than the other two. This is because I had more stuff to write but I couldn't put it in this chapter as it didn't go with the chapter title.
Oh, and thank you to all my reviewers so far! You guys are what keeps me going! Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Chandi
3. –Confusion, Feelings and Dreams-
"So....does that mean that-" Felicia started to say doubtfully.
Dumbledore interrupted her and thoughtfully remarked, "Yes...it clearly means that you are the one. That one child the prophecy was made about. The one who has the ability to see and retrieve people under the veil."
"B-b-but how?" Felicia stammered, looking astonished at the revelation.
"Yeah....that's something I'd like to know as well," chipped in Harry looking at Dumbledore attentively.
Out of the corner of her eye, Felicia saw Sirius cock and eyebrow. He seemed to be deep in thought.
Dumbledore answered Felicia's question by saying nothing but, "A prophecy was made about you, dear girl. That's why you can see Sirius. He of course fell under the veil two months ago."
"You said that I can retrieve people from under the veil....well....I'd like to ask how, because I don't have any special abilities or powers that I don't know of," Felicia stated blatantly.
"You are the only one who can find the way," Dumbledore informed her, "When the time comes, you will know the way, you will understand."
"How long will that take?" Harry asked exasperated, "I'm sure Sirius does not want to be stuck under the veil for years until Felicia here decides to enlighten herself on the way to get people out of the veil."
"It will take, as long as it takes....Harry. It's not up to Felicia here to find the way. The way, shall come to her. Just be patient. Now do not make anymore inquiries," Dumbledore stated. "When the time comes, Felicia shall tell you. Now I must go, back to my office at Hogwarts, duty calls." Before Dumbledore left, he turned back around and said, "Sirius, would you mind apparating to my office, I would like to discuss a few matters on your behalf."
With that, Dumbledore disappeared by a flick of his wand and afterwards Harry heard a loud pop coming from the direction of the stone step.
Felicia turned her head just in time to see Sirius vanish with a crack. He had just evaporated, right after Dumbledore had. She felt slightly awkward at this new revelation and decided that she better get some sleep. "Er.....I think I better get some sleep," she said facing Harry.
"Yeah....me too," Harry said absentmindedly. He looked deep in thought.
"Good night then," Felicia remarked before walking towards the house.
"Night," Harry stated. He watched Felicia disappear through the door and then collapsed on the stone step. Harry sat there for what seemed like hours. He just couldn't believe that Sirius was alive! That meant that what Luna said last month, just before the 'end of year Hogwarts feast' was partly true. Harry ran a hand through his usual messy black hair. He felt totally and utterly complicated. He also felt betrayed. Dumbledore had known about this prophecy. He had known that there was a girl, somewhere out there who could save Sirius. Yet at the end of last year, Harry remembered so clearly of Dumbledore telling him that there was no way to retrieve Sirius. That he was lost in the veil forever. A deep feeling of anger rose within him, and he kicked at some pebbles on the ground. He didn't like being lied to. Not one bit.
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Hermione yawned. She felt tired and worn out. Lazily, she dragged herself out of bed and put on some cotton shorts and a t-shirt. She noticed that Ginny and Felicia were both fast asleep so she decided to go for a walk around the Weasley's garden. Barefoot, she padded downstairs, past the kitchen where Mrs. Weasley was busy preparing pancakes on the stove. The smell of the golden pancakes were mouthwatering, and she had to restrain herself from, doing an 'Accio' charm on a pancake and get it to fly out towards her.
The grass under her bare feet, gave her such a soothing feeling beyond all others. There was a warm breeze in the air, which blew on her, comforting and relaxing her body under the sizzling sun.
She found a nice spot, under a calming and shady willow tree and sat down, leaning against the tree trunk. Just when she was getting at ease and rubbing her back against the roughness of the tree trunk, Harry came along.
Harry was wearing a pair of khaki shorts and a black tank top. He was also walking barefoot and his hair, Hermione couldn't help suppressing a giggle when she noticed the way it was sticking up in odd angles. "I tried to comb it, seriously, I did," Harry remarked, seeing Hermione's reaction to his hair, "But it just won't be tamed!"
"Never mind Harry, it just looks a bit....you know....but anyways, it's no big deal, your hair always looks like that," Hermione said, and to reassure him, she added, "It looks pretty cute too." As soon as Hermione said that, she wondered whether those words had actually come out of her mouth. Harry was one of her best friends, she couldn't possibly have feelings for him.....or could she?
Hermione was brought out of her thoughts when she heard Harry chuckle, "Er...thanks." A tinge of red had started to creep into his cheeks. "Hey! Your hair's grown!" Harry exclaimed, plopping down next to her and taking a strand of her thick, brown hair, between his fingers.
"Yeah....I was wondering whether I should get it cut....it's more trouble than it's worth," Hermione sighed and ran a hand through her hair.
"Oh, no, don't do that," Harry replied, "Your hair is so long and thick, it would be such a waste to cut it off."
"Yeah, well, maybe," Hermione stammered, "I do want to grow out my bangs though."
"Yeah, I'm sure you'd look real nice like that."
Hermione felt all heated up and her cheeks started getting red at the compliment. "You think so?" she asked him, uncertainly.
"I know so." Harry remarked and grinned.
"All right then," Hermione smiled happily.
"Oh, I've got something really imperative to tell you!" Harry exclaimed, "It's about Sirius."
"What....really? What is it?" Hermione asked eagerly.
Harry started to elucidate on the events of last night. He told Hermione all about Felicia being the 'prophecy child' and her being able to see Sirius. Dumbledore arriving. Hearing Sirius's voice. By the end of his details, Hermione looked utterly stunned, her mouth was hanging open.
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A man wearing a hooded robe was walking towards her. She was frozen on the spot in panic. Her whole body had lost all its ability to move as the man came closer to her and clasped her shoulders. The man's red eyes flashed and he gripped her tighter.
She whimpered and stammered, "Ow-w-w, you're hurting me!"
Smoke escaped the man's mouth when he parted his lips to hiss, "You will come with me. You will aid me to pull my son out of the veil."
"B-b-but I don't know how," she trembled in terror. The cold night air slashing against her bare skin.
"You shall learn how," the man jeered and an evil smirk appeared on his face. "Or else, there will be terrible consequences!" The man sneered. His horrifying and ear-piercing laughter echoed through her ears.
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Felicia awoke, gasping for air. She felt like she hadn't been breathing for centuries and she gulped down air into her aching lungs. The dream was still fresh in her memory and she wondered who the terrifying man was. She wondered even if the figure had been a man. It seemed to her more like a monster. Felicia trembled and shivered as she got out of bed. The room was empty and she assumed that Hermione and Ginny had both woken up and gone downstairs for breakfast.
As Felicia got dressed in some khaki pedal-pushers and a strapless top, flashes of the dream kept coming back to her. She could actually feel the icy coldness of the man's hands when he had gripped her shoulders. She quivered and running into the bathroom, she splashed herself with some cold water. Feeling refreshed and putting the dream to the back of her mind, she slipped on some sandals and headed downstairs.
The smell of Mrs. Weasley's pancakes was wafting trough the air and Felicia was overwhelmed by the deep hunger she felt. As she entered the kitchen, Mrs. Weasley greeted her, "Good morning dear, had a good night's sleep I hope," she said in her motherly manner.
"Yes, I slept very well, thank you," Felicia replied, smiling brightly and trying to be polite, a twinge of guilt running through her for lying to Mrs. Weasley. "I'm starving!" she exclaimed.
"All the better dear, cause I have prepared pancakes for breakfast!" Mrs. Weasley announced and started piling a plate with pancakes and chocolate syrup for Felicia. Soon Harry, Ron, Hermione Ginny, Fred and George had all entered the kitchen and had sat themselves around the kitchen table, eating the delicious meal.
Harry caught Felicia's eye and they exchanged a knowing look about last night. Hermione seemed to be in another world, and had a faraway look in her eyes. Fred and George were discussing their joke shop, and their next invention, while Ron, Ginny and Mrs. Weasley were having a heated discussion about when they all would be going to Diagon Alley for school supplies.
Felicia took a deep breath and sighed. She knew that this summer would be by far one of the most enjoyable summers she woukld be having and to make the most of it, she got up from her chair after finishing her pancakes and questioned, "Who's up for a game of Quidditch?"
Harry, Ron, Fred and George all jumped up and ran outside to get their brooms for a game. Felicia started walking out of the kitchen, but took a backwards glance at Ginny and Hermione, "Aren't you guys coming?"
"No, I don't think so, I'm a bit tired after yesterday's game," Ginny remarked.
"Oh, I have lots of unfinished homework to do," Hermione stammered, not wanting to embarrass herself by trying to play Quidditch, a game she clearly could not play.
"Okay, I'll see you two later then," Felicia waved at them before putting her hair into a high ponytail and running after the boys.
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A/n: Yep, that was the 3rd chapter! Hope you enjoyed it! Please read and REVIEW! I'll be extremely grateful! I know this chapter is slightly shorter than the other two. This is because I had more stuff to write but I couldn't put it in this chapter as it didn't go with the chapter title.
Oh, and thank you to all my reviewers so far! You guys are what keeps me going! Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Chandi