"Harry Potter and the Brethren of Ares"
By: Merusa
Chapter 20: The Wise Ways of the Magi- Part 2
Harry pressed his ear to the door, and focused every atom of his very being on the conversation that he should be a part of, the one that he could not touch- he didn't even feel the rush of cold air when Ron tossed the cloak off them, nor did he hear Hermione's whispered spells of amplification and warmth. He closed his eyes, and just listened.
"...Albus, you know they are. This Ares crap is bull. The only problem is that I know the three of them wouldn't lie about this. It isn't something from the end of last year, because they said that Ginny couldn't see it- I don't think they would lie about that, either. It's just that I've never heard of anything like this before."
"Albus, per'aps zey are trying too let 'Arry get a shot at zee Dark Lord?"
Harry tensed. He clenched his fists, shaking. He hated it when people talked-
Harry felt a gentle hand on his shoulder- Hermione's, he realized, and a gentle punch to the other shoulder- Ron's own sign of affection. They were calming him down. In spite of himself, a small smile twisted onto his lips- they knew him way too well anymore.
"No, Fleur, I doubt that they would do that. Bill, I'm afraid that our Terrible Trio was quite correct. They are good at solving mysteries- especially the sneaking around part." The last note was made on an amused tone.
Harry got the feeling that a certain Headmaster knew that said Terrible Trio was well within hearing distance.
"So you're saying that Greek gods can be summoned by evil humans?"
"That seems to be correct."
Bill snorted. "Greeks."
Fleur rolled her eyes. "Now, now, play nizely, boys." Harry grinned when he heard Hermione stifle a snicker at the abrupt quiet inside the room. He nearly chuckled himself when he caught wind of Ron's annoyed scoffing.
Harry's head whipped around when he heard the sound of frenzied footsteps. The friends stood to see a frazzled looking Professor Lupin with someone Harry identified as Adrienne Zende, from a long ago memory, both breathless and visibly frightened.
"Harry, Hermione, Ron, get out of the way!" The three pressed themselves against the wall, each with their own respective area, as the frazzled man and woman pulled the door to Dumbledore's office open.
"Professor Dumbledore, Percy Weasley has been kidnapped!"
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End of Chapter 20- Part 2. Part 3 is due out eventually!
YES THERE IS ONE MORE PART TO THIS CHAPTER! I'm sorry, damnit. I can't help it. Please review and show me that some people are still reading! I beg of you! I am trying to write through writer's block, but it's hard. AND YES, I LIKE TO COMPLAIN!
Save me, people. Pull me from the tides of my immensely busy life. How? Review.
That was the stupidest review plea EVER.
~Merusa