Chapter 3
Weeks went by and no sign of Voldemort was present. Things settled down, and everyone was cheerful once again. Kelly and Harry had become good friends, having much in common.
Harry's fifteenth and first-ever birthday party was held at the Weasley's. "This is better than any of Dudley's parties!" he exclaimed that day. Balloons (which never popped), cakes, presents, and laughter filled every inch of the Burrow. Harry had wished that his other best friend, Hermione, had come. Ron shrugged at his words and looked uninterested.
It was now the middle of August. Hermione was to stay at the Burrow for the last two weeks before the term began at Hogwarts. Kelly had to choose whether or not she wished to go to the school. She wanted to go very much, but all these changes scared her. She'd never go home to the same house she'd lived in before, she'd never get to say goodbye to her friends. And she'd never get to see her mother ever again, only in dreams.
After much thought, Kelly decided to attend with her new friends. After all, where else would she go?
Ron and Harry received an owl from Hermione saying that she was asked to become a school Prefect. Everyone was very excited for her, needless to say, though Ron scowled, complaining that she'll turn into another Percy Weasley. Kelly supposed that Percy was a brother of Ron's, and the way he talked about him, she got the notion that he was a strict rule abider.
A brown owl arrived during lunch with letters for everyone attending Hogwarts. Kelly hesitated as one was handed to her. She carefully opened the parchment and read what was enclosed.
Dear Miss Englewood,
I am pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of necessary books and equipment.
Term begins September 1st. We are aware that you are beginning your 5th year, and are transferring from the Salem Witches Institute. Your records have been sent, and we await your selection of courses by August 20th. You will be sorted along with the 1st years in the Great Hall. We welcome you.
Yours Sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
The second piece of parchment was a list of books and supplies required. Kelly smiled and held the only good thing to happen since her birthday to her heart. She was going to Hogwarts.
Suddenly through the ruffle of parchments being opened and read, Harry jumped up and gave a short laugh. He rested his hand upon the table for balance as an expression of utter bewilderment plastered itself onto his face.
"Blimey, Harry, what is it?" inquired Ron.
Harry laughed again and stared at the letter. "I'm-I'm Quidditch Captain!"
The room filled with cheers for Harry, who was muttering, "I can't believe it. I-I need to practice! I haven't flown in so long."
"We'll practice today Harry! I'm sure we're all a bit rusty." exclaimed Fred. George nodded.
~~~
"I can't wait to go to Hogwarts." Kelly said.
"I know! I can't wait either!" squealed Ginny. "I know you'll love it. So what house do you think you'll be sorted into?"
Kelly pondered for a moment. "Well, my mother was in the one that starts with a 'G', though I can't remember the name."
"Gryffindor?" Harry said.
Kelly nodded, "Yeah, I think that was it. I'm not sure what my father was." she said slowly. Her father, the betrayer. Her grandfather, the most feared wizard of all time.
"Well, the houses are Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff," explained Harry. "All of us are in Gryffindor. There's a kind of personality in each house. Gryffindors are loyal and brave-,"
Ron snorted.
"Ravenclaws are intelligent and clever, Hufflepuffs are kind and fair playing, and Slytherins are. well, let's just say most of them turn out evil."
Ginny said in a whisper, "They say You-Know-Who was in Slytherin, and that most of his followers were, too."
"Wait a minute," said Ron. "Why isn't Hermione in Ravenclaw?"
"I never thought of that before," said Harry. "I don't know."
While Ron, Harry and Ginny pondered the thought, Kelly wondered if she would be put into Slytherin. But then if I was, would anyone expect me to be Voldemort's heir? Would they think I'm evil, too?
~~~
Fred, George, Harry, and Ron returned from the back yard from practicing Quidditch to get ready to leave for Diagon Alley to get school books and meet up with Hermione.
Kelly sat on the couch sketching. Harry passed by and looked over her shoulder.
"I bet you hate it when people watch you draw. I know that Dean Thomas does."
Kelly smiled, "I don't mind it so much," as Harry sat down next to her, smelling of fresh air. He looked a mess-his hair in every angle and his cheeks red.
"Gotten used to flying again?"
"Oh yeah. I didn't realize I missed it so much. I mean, I had to leave on my Firebolt to get away from the Dursleys," a frown passed across his face. "But actually flying for fun, that's different. Playing Quidditch again." he sighed, "Well, I didn't realize I missed it that much. And I'm Captain now! I actually have to tune up a lot more."
"That's great that you're the Quidditch Captain. I'll see every game, I promise."
Harry smiled. "Have you ever flown?"
"Well, yeah, I was a Chaser on my team."
"Really? Why didn't you come practice with us?"
Kelly shrugged. "What would be the use? I'll probably never fly again."
"Ah, don't say that. I'm sure you can try out when the time comes at Hogwarts, for whatever house team that you're in."
"Maybe," Kelly said, continuing to sketch. She could feel Harry watching her. She let her hand keep moving, not really concentrating on what marks she left. He's so interesting, Kelly thought. She didn't want to look at him; she tended to get lost in his gaze. Oh, get a hold of yourself! He's just. so perfect?
She couldn't help it; Kelly looked up at Harry and their eyes met. Sure enough, she seemed to drown in his mysterious green eyes.
"I knew that it bothered you," he laughed.
"It doesn't. really!" Kelly rolled her eyes and punched him lightly in the shoulder.
Mrs. Weasley's voice echoed throughout the house, "We're leaving in five minutes!"
Harry stood up. "Well, we better get ready."
They walked up the stairs together in silence and parted ways; Kelly leaving for Ginny's room as Harry continued to Ron's.
Kelly sat on her tiny sofa bed and looked at what she had drawn. It was a boy and a girl sitting next to one another in a field of grass. Kelly groaned in utter embarrassment; she had given the boy glasses and a scar and didn't realize it! She looked at the girl who had a bracelet that resembled her own. "Oh no," she said aloud. "I'm so stupid!" Why hadn't Harry said anything? Why wasn't she looking at what she was even drawing? He probably thinks that I like him now!
Kelly placed the sketchbook and pencil beneath her pillow and headed back downstairs.
Nearly everyone was by the fireplace, except Fred and George. Kelly met Harry's eyes again and he smiled at her. Much to her demise, her cheeks seemed to flush.
"Where are those boys!" cried Mrs. Weasley, impatient.
"Right here, Mum. Almost forgot something." said George.
Mrs. Weasley eyed them suspiciously. Fred looked offended and Ginny giggled.
"Right then. Here we go." And by Floo Powder, they left.
~~~
One by one, they landed in the now very familiar Diagon Alley. They were to meet Hermione by Gringott's Wizard Bank, where everyone was to pick up some gold to buy their supplies. The Ministry of Magic had sent some of Kelly's belongings to the Weasley's and left the rest in storage, and the family gold was now in vault 908 at Gringott's. Kelly fingered the key in her pocket, making sure it was there.
"Harry! Ron!" said a voice behind them.
She was a fairly attractive girl with wavy brown hair and a big smile. By her feet sat a large bottle-tailed orange cat. Its face looked quite horrendous.
"Hermione!" shouted Harry and Ron in unison.
The boys hugged Hermione, looking very happy to see each other again.
Harry turned to Kelly. "Kelly, this is Hermione. Hermione, this is Kelly."
Hermione smiled, "It's a pleasure to finally meet you!"
"And you too!" Kelly said.
"Hello, Hermione dear," Mrs. Weasley nodded to her. "Would you all give me your keys and I'll get some gold for you dears and we'll all buy supplies together."
~~~
Fred and George set off in the opposite direction, claiming they had to visit a different shop in the other end of Diagon Alley. The rest continued down towards Flourish and Blott's bookshop.
"So did you go and see Krum this summer?" Ron inquired.
"Well, I met up with Viktor during July and I had a wonderful time; we're the best of friends, but we decided not to become anything more. We'd never see each other anyway. He gives his regards to you and Harry."
Ron looked relieved to hear that she wasn't dating Krum.
"Oh! Harry is the Quidditch Captain!" Ron said. "Can you believe it?"
"Harry, that's wonderful! Congratulations!"
"Thanks!"
"Can you believe we're starting our fifth year now?" Ron said.
"Oh I know! I've been studying for the O.W.L.s all summer!"
Ron raised his eyebrows. "You haven't changed."
Hermione rolled her eyes. "Well, have you even considered them?"
"Well... no. Besides, it's at the end of the year anyway."
"Ron, you can't keep putting things off until the last minute."
Ron faced her, annoyed. "Hermione. School starts in two weeks. Off it, okay?"
Hermione didn't say much after that. So this is how their relationship works, Kelly thought.
Harry cleared his throat. "Um, shall we get our books?"
"Good call," Ginny said.
~~~
They returned later that night with handfuls of books and new supplies. Each was exhausted and hungry. Mrs. Weasley prepared a delicious supper, leaving everyone contented and ready for sleep. Kelly, Ginny, and Hermione headed upstairs. Hermione conjured up a sleeping bag to sleep in on the floor. And the lights were out hardly ten minutes after they settled.
Kelly drowsily thought of Hogwarts and the year ahead. Would she learn more of her past or would she be left in the dark for the rest of her life, worried the Voldemort would be after her?
She drifted into a deep sleep that she couldn't fight off.
~~~
"Kelly... come to me. Help me. Help me share my power with you. You could be the most powerful sorceress that ever lived. You can have anything, you can do anything, you can have anyone. Just come to me. We could rule the Wizard world. Everyone will run, they'll live in fear of you and I. We could take over the Muggle world, too. It could be so easy. Just come..."
The high, cold voice faded, and a pale hand with unnaturally long fingers reached out.
"Take my hand, heed my words. You can see your mother again; you can bring the spirit world into ours. You can do anything. Take my hand, Kelly. Don't be afraid. Come share my power..."
Kelly was frightened. Her right hand rose; the one with the amethyst bracelet. She couldn't control her actions. It was reaching out, nearly toughing her hand's fingers. Something inside her screamed a high, terrifying scream. She gasped, and wrenched her hand back suddenly.
"Nooooooo!" The cruel voice faded, but this time it was gone.
She now felt weightless, like a leaf, riding the wind. She was being taken into a light atmosphere. And then suddenly, Kelly was plunged into water. She found she couldn't breathe. She felt like there was cotton in her mouth, and she struggled violently. She was now being pulled into a whirlpool. She was spiraling downwards, like she was in a tornado. She still couldn't breathe when, unexpectedly, she was plunged into a bright light. It blinded her, and she squinted hard, grimacing. Another voice was heard. It was her mother's.
"Kelly. My darling, don't be scared. Follow your heart, and don't be fooled by evil. It will try to take over, so be careful. Stay close to those you trust, and never leave their side. And be aware, do not be careless, and take care of yourself! Trust your intuitions. I love you so much, and I'm sorry I can't be there," the soft voice left, and Kelly stood in the light, waiting for more. She was crying again. She sat down and put her head in her hands, whimpering like a lost dog with no hope.
"Kelly, don't worry, I'm here. I'll protect you," Harry was standing above her, smiling.
Then Ginny's voice was heard, "Kelly? Are you all right? Kelly, wake up."
She opened her eyes to find Ginny standing above her. Kelly stood straight up. She had been crying, and was in a cold sweat.
"Oh my goodness! Was I talking in my sleep? Oh, I'm so sorry!"
"I heard you scream, and you were crying. Is anything wrong?"
"I was just having an odd dream. It must have been a nightmare. I'm so sorry, I hope I didn't wake you up!"
"Oh, no you didn't, I was already awake. I have a dream book if you want to look at it. You can see what it meant." Ginny walked to her bedside table, and pulled something out of a drawer. "Here, you just look up the symbols, and piece it together. If you need some help, let me know."
Kelly took the book, "Thank you."
Ginny left the room, and Kelly took out some parchment and a quill. That was the oddest dream she could ever remember. First she wanted to look up Voldemort, but he probably wouldn't be in there. So she looked up "enemy". It said, "The enemy in your dream may represent a fear or anxiety that you have. You need to confront this entity and solve the problem at it's best." That was most logical. Next, she looked up "hand". "If the hand was outstretched, offering a deal or a compromise, than it would most likely symbolize deceit and forgery. Do not make any big decisions in the next few months". That was quite obvious to Kelly, but was that an attempt from Voldemort trying to get to her? He said she could see her mother again...but then she said not to take any offers from Voldemort, and to trust her intuition. After writing down what it meant, she looked up "suffocation"; she remembered not being able to breathe. It said, "You feel like you are being confined and or smothered by a
dangerous situation you are scared you will have to face soon."
"How accurate is this stuff?" Kelly said aloud in disbelief. And then, she remembered her mother. "Seeing one's own mother in the dream reflects guidance and care. Heed any advice given in this dream." Kelly sighed. Of course she was going to listen to her mother. What if it was really her mother and she was telling Kelly what to do?
Kelly read through the answers she looked up and pieced them together. Then she found the meaning of her dream, and she said it aloud, as if summing it all up. "So Voldemort is a fear I have, and am scared to confront it. He is trying to offer me something I really want, but it would hold deceit. So he would trick me... I am also frightened of reality and I feel like I'm being suffocated by the truth..." her thoughts dwelled on her mother. "And Mom was telling me to follow my heart and be careful. The book said to heed any advice I was given. I know there was more in that dream. I know there was more... water? Was I in water?" She burrowed her face into the book once more and looked up "water". "Water is a common symbol of and overflow of mixed emotions. If you were able to breathe, then those emotions are positive, and you are relaxed, but if you were unable to breathe, then the emotions you are experiencing are negative. You feel lost, and are losing control in a situation."
She placed the book back in Ginny's drawer finding her dream journal was sitting in it. Kelly picked it up, knowing she wasn't supposed to. She flipped the pages, and her finger landed on July 7, the very day Kelly's life turned around. She read the entry:
"I think I had another precognitive dream; it was so real. There was this girl. Her mother had died, and You-Know-Who was after her because she was his granddaughter. The girl kept running away from him, but he finally caught her, and something weird happened: he gave her his power. You-Know- Who fell onto the floor lifeless, and the girl stood there. Then Harry came, and the girl tried to kill him with dark magic, but Harry stopped her. Her eyes were red, and it was like she was being controlled. Harry stupefied her, and carried her out of this place, (I think it was in a castle or some mansion). I was so odd. I don't remember being in the dream, but I was watching it all happen. I have no idea who the girl is, but I have a weird feeling I will. Maybe it's prophetic. I don't know what symbols to look up, because I only remember the main points in the dream. There are probably more to the dream, but that ghoul work me up."
Kelly was bewildered. Ginny was a dream divinator. But was that really what would happen to her? Would Voldemort capture her? Should she ask Ginny about it? Kelly placed the book back in the drawer. She stood there staring at its cover. What if that dream was predicting her future?
"Kelly?" It was Hermione. "Breakfast is ready. Is everything perfectly all right? You look shaken." Kelly looked up and shook her head.
"No, just a bad dream, I think."
Weeks went by and no sign of Voldemort was present. Things settled down, and everyone was cheerful once again. Kelly and Harry had become good friends, having much in common.
Harry's fifteenth and first-ever birthday party was held at the Weasley's. "This is better than any of Dudley's parties!" he exclaimed that day. Balloons (which never popped), cakes, presents, and laughter filled every inch of the Burrow. Harry had wished that his other best friend, Hermione, had come. Ron shrugged at his words and looked uninterested.
It was now the middle of August. Hermione was to stay at the Burrow for the last two weeks before the term began at Hogwarts. Kelly had to choose whether or not she wished to go to the school. She wanted to go very much, but all these changes scared her. She'd never go home to the same house she'd lived in before, she'd never get to say goodbye to her friends. And she'd never get to see her mother ever again, only in dreams.
After much thought, Kelly decided to attend with her new friends. After all, where else would she go?
Ron and Harry received an owl from Hermione saying that she was asked to become a school Prefect. Everyone was very excited for her, needless to say, though Ron scowled, complaining that she'll turn into another Percy Weasley. Kelly supposed that Percy was a brother of Ron's, and the way he talked about him, she got the notion that he was a strict rule abider.
A brown owl arrived during lunch with letters for everyone attending Hogwarts. Kelly hesitated as one was handed to her. She carefully opened the parchment and read what was enclosed.
Dear Miss Englewood,
I am pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of necessary books and equipment.
Term begins September 1st. We are aware that you are beginning your 5th year, and are transferring from the Salem Witches Institute. Your records have been sent, and we await your selection of courses by August 20th. You will be sorted along with the 1st years in the Great Hall. We welcome you.
Yours Sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
The second piece of parchment was a list of books and supplies required. Kelly smiled and held the only good thing to happen since her birthday to her heart. She was going to Hogwarts.
Suddenly through the ruffle of parchments being opened and read, Harry jumped up and gave a short laugh. He rested his hand upon the table for balance as an expression of utter bewilderment plastered itself onto his face.
"Blimey, Harry, what is it?" inquired Ron.
Harry laughed again and stared at the letter. "I'm-I'm Quidditch Captain!"
The room filled with cheers for Harry, who was muttering, "I can't believe it. I-I need to practice! I haven't flown in so long."
"We'll practice today Harry! I'm sure we're all a bit rusty." exclaimed Fred. George nodded.
~~~
"I can't wait to go to Hogwarts." Kelly said.
"I know! I can't wait either!" squealed Ginny. "I know you'll love it. So what house do you think you'll be sorted into?"
Kelly pondered for a moment. "Well, my mother was in the one that starts with a 'G', though I can't remember the name."
"Gryffindor?" Harry said.
Kelly nodded, "Yeah, I think that was it. I'm not sure what my father was." she said slowly. Her father, the betrayer. Her grandfather, the most feared wizard of all time.
"Well, the houses are Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff," explained Harry. "All of us are in Gryffindor. There's a kind of personality in each house. Gryffindors are loyal and brave-,"
Ron snorted.
"Ravenclaws are intelligent and clever, Hufflepuffs are kind and fair playing, and Slytherins are. well, let's just say most of them turn out evil."
Ginny said in a whisper, "They say You-Know-Who was in Slytherin, and that most of his followers were, too."
"Wait a minute," said Ron. "Why isn't Hermione in Ravenclaw?"
"I never thought of that before," said Harry. "I don't know."
While Ron, Harry and Ginny pondered the thought, Kelly wondered if she would be put into Slytherin. But then if I was, would anyone expect me to be Voldemort's heir? Would they think I'm evil, too?
~~~
Fred, George, Harry, and Ron returned from the back yard from practicing Quidditch to get ready to leave for Diagon Alley to get school books and meet up with Hermione.
Kelly sat on the couch sketching. Harry passed by and looked over her shoulder.
"I bet you hate it when people watch you draw. I know that Dean Thomas does."
Kelly smiled, "I don't mind it so much," as Harry sat down next to her, smelling of fresh air. He looked a mess-his hair in every angle and his cheeks red.
"Gotten used to flying again?"
"Oh yeah. I didn't realize I missed it so much. I mean, I had to leave on my Firebolt to get away from the Dursleys," a frown passed across his face. "But actually flying for fun, that's different. Playing Quidditch again." he sighed, "Well, I didn't realize I missed it that much. And I'm Captain now! I actually have to tune up a lot more."
"That's great that you're the Quidditch Captain. I'll see every game, I promise."
Harry smiled. "Have you ever flown?"
"Well, yeah, I was a Chaser on my team."
"Really? Why didn't you come practice with us?"
Kelly shrugged. "What would be the use? I'll probably never fly again."
"Ah, don't say that. I'm sure you can try out when the time comes at Hogwarts, for whatever house team that you're in."
"Maybe," Kelly said, continuing to sketch. She could feel Harry watching her. She let her hand keep moving, not really concentrating on what marks she left. He's so interesting, Kelly thought. She didn't want to look at him; she tended to get lost in his gaze. Oh, get a hold of yourself! He's just. so perfect?
She couldn't help it; Kelly looked up at Harry and their eyes met. Sure enough, she seemed to drown in his mysterious green eyes.
"I knew that it bothered you," he laughed.
"It doesn't. really!" Kelly rolled her eyes and punched him lightly in the shoulder.
Mrs. Weasley's voice echoed throughout the house, "We're leaving in five minutes!"
Harry stood up. "Well, we better get ready."
They walked up the stairs together in silence and parted ways; Kelly leaving for Ginny's room as Harry continued to Ron's.
Kelly sat on her tiny sofa bed and looked at what she had drawn. It was a boy and a girl sitting next to one another in a field of grass. Kelly groaned in utter embarrassment; she had given the boy glasses and a scar and didn't realize it! She looked at the girl who had a bracelet that resembled her own. "Oh no," she said aloud. "I'm so stupid!" Why hadn't Harry said anything? Why wasn't she looking at what she was even drawing? He probably thinks that I like him now!
Kelly placed the sketchbook and pencil beneath her pillow and headed back downstairs.
Nearly everyone was by the fireplace, except Fred and George. Kelly met Harry's eyes again and he smiled at her. Much to her demise, her cheeks seemed to flush.
"Where are those boys!" cried Mrs. Weasley, impatient.
"Right here, Mum. Almost forgot something." said George.
Mrs. Weasley eyed them suspiciously. Fred looked offended and Ginny giggled.
"Right then. Here we go." And by Floo Powder, they left.
~~~
One by one, they landed in the now very familiar Diagon Alley. They were to meet Hermione by Gringott's Wizard Bank, where everyone was to pick up some gold to buy their supplies. The Ministry of Magic had sent some of Kelly's belongings to the Weasley's and left the rest in storage, and the family gold was now in vault 908 at Gringott's. Kelly fingered the key in her pocket, making sure it was there.
"Harry! Ron!" said a voice behind them.
She was a fairly attractive girl with wavy brown hair and a big smile. By her feet sat a large bottle-tailed orange cat. Its face looked quite horrendous.
"Hermione!" shouted Harry and Ron in unison.
The boys hugged Hermione, looking very happy to see each other again.
Harry turned to Kelly. "Kelly, this is Hermione. Hermione, this is Kelly."
Hermione smiled, "It's a pleasure to finally meet you!"
"And you too!" Kelly said.
"Hello, Hermione dear," Mrs. Weasley nodded to her. "Would you all give me your keys and I'll get some gold for you dears and we'll all buy supplies together."
~~~
Fred and George set off in the opposite direction, claiming they had to visit a different shop in the other end of Diagon Alley. The rest continued down towards Flourish and Blott's bookshop.
"So did you go and see Krum this summer?" Ron inquired.
"Well, I met up with Viktor during July and I had a wonderful time; we're the best of friends, but we decided not to become anything more. We'd never see each other anyway. He gives his regards to you and Harry."
Ron looked relieved to hear that she wasn't dating Krum.
"Oh! Harry is the Quidditch Captain!" Ron said. "Can you believe it?"
"Harry, that's wonderful! Congratulations!"
"Thanks!"
"Can you believe we're starting our fifth year now?" Ron said.
"Oh I know! I've been studying for the O.W.L.s all summer!"
Ron raised his eyebrows. "You haven't changed."
Hermione rolled her eyes. "Well, have you even considered them?"
"Well... no. Besides, it's at the end of the year anyway."
"Ron, you can't keep putting things off until the last minute."
Ron faced her, annoyed. "Hermione. School starts in two weeks. Off it, okay?"
Hermione didn't say much after that. So this is how their relationship works, Kelly thought.
Harry cleared his throat. "Um, shall we get our books?"
"Good call," Ginny said.
~~~
They returned later that night with handfuls of books and new supplies. Each was exhausted and hungry. Mrs. Weasley prepared a delicious supper, leaving everyone contented and ready for sleep. Kelly, Ginny, and Hermione headed upstairs. Hermione conjured up a sleeping bag to sleep in on the floor. And the lights were out hardly ten minutes after they settled.
Kelly drowsily thought of Hogwarts and the year ahead. Would she learn more of her past or would she be left in the dark for the rest of her life, worried the Voldemort would be after her?
She drifted into a deep sleep that she couldn't fight off.
~~~
"Kelly... come to me. Help me. Help me share my power with you. You could be the most powerful sorceress that ever lived. You can have anything, you can do anything, you can have anyone. Just come to me. We could rule the Wizard world. Everyone will run, they'll live in fear of you and I. We could take over the Muggle world, too. It could be so easy. Just come..."
The high, cold voice faded, and a pale hand with unnaturally long fingers reached out.
"Take my hand, heed my words. You can see your mother again; you can bring the spirit world into ours. You can do anything. Take my hand, Kelly. Don't be afraid. Come share my power..."
Kelly was frightened. Her right hand rose; the one with the amethyst bracelet. She couldn't control her actions. It was reaching out, nearly toughing her hand's fingers. Something inside her screamed a high, terrifying scream. She gasped, and wrenched her hand back suddenly.
"Nooooooo!" The cruel voice faded, but this time it was gone.
She now felt weightless, like a leaf, riding the wind. She was being taken into a light atmosphere. And then suddenly, Kelly was plunged into water. She found she couldn't breathe. She felt like there was cotton in her mouth, and she struggled violently. She was now being pulled into a whirlpool. She was spiraling downwards, like she was in a tornado. She still couldn't breathe when, unexpectedly, she was plunged into a bright light. It blinded her, and she squinted hard, grimacing. Another voice was heard. It was her mother's.
"Kelly. My darling, don't be scared. Follow your heart, and don't be fooled by evil. It will try to take over, so be careful. Stay close to those you trust, and never leave their side. And be aware, do not be careless, and take care of yourself! Trust your intuitions. I love you so much, and I'm sorry I can't be there," the soft voice left, and Kelly stood in the light, waiting for more. She was crying again. She sat down and put her head in her hands, whimpering like a lost dog with no hope.
"Kelly, don't worry, I'm here. I'll protect you," Harry was standing above her, smiling.
Then Ginny's voice was heard, "Kelly? Are you all right? Kelly, wake up."
She opened her eyes to find Ginny standing above her. Kelly stood straight up. She had been crying, and was in a cold sweat.
"Oh my goodness! Was I talking in my sleep? Oh, I'm so sorry!"
"I heard you scream, and you were crying. Is anything wrong?"
"I was just having an odd dream. It must have been a nightmare. I'm so sorry, I hope I didn't wake you up!"
"Oh, no you didn't, I was already awake. I have a dream book if you want to look at it. You can see what it meant." Ginny walked to her bedside table, and pulled something out of a drawer. "Here, you just look up the symbols, and piece it together. If you need some help, let me know."
Kelly took the book, "Thank you."
Ginny left the room, and Kelly took out some parchment and a quill. That was the oddest dream she could ever remember. First she wanted to look up Voldemort, but he probably wouldn't be in there. So she looked up "enemy". It said, "The enemy in your dream may represent a fear or anxiety that you have. You need to confront this entity and solve the problem at it's best." That was most logical. Next, she looked up "hand". "If the hand was outstretched, offering a deal or a compromise, than it would most likely symbolize deceit and forgery. Do not make any big decisions in the next few months". That was quite obvious to Kelly, but was that an attempt from Voldemort trying to get to her? He said she could see her mother again...but then she said not to take any offers from Voldemort, and to trust her intuition. After writing down what it meant, she looked up "suffocation"; she remembered not being able to breathe. It said, "You feel like you are being confined and or smothered by a
dangerous situation you are scared you will have to face soon."
"How accurate is this stuff?" Kelly said aloud in disbelief. And then, she remembered her mother. "Seeing one's own mother in the dream reflects guidance and care. Heed any advice given in this dream." Kelly sighed. Of course she was going to listen to her mother. What if it was really her mother and she was telling Kelly what to do?
Kelly read through the answers she looked up and pieced them together. Then she found the meaning of her dream, and she said it aloud, as if summing it all up. "So Voldemort is a fear I have, and am scared to confront it. He is trying to offer me something I really want, but it would hold deceit. So he would trick me... I am also frightened of reality and I feel like I'm being suffocated by the truth..." her thoughts dwelled on her mother. "And Mom was telling me to follow my heart and be careful. The book said to heed any advice I was given. I know there was more in that dream. I know there was more... water? Was I in water?" She burrowed her face into the book once more and looked up "water". "Water is a common symbol of and overflow of mixed emotions. If you were able to breathe, then those emotions are positive, and you are relaxed, but if you were unable to breathe, then the emotions you are experiencing are negative. You feel lost, and are losing control in a situation."
She placed the book back in Ginny's drawer finding her dream journal was sitting in it. Kelly picked it up, knowing she wasn't supposed to. She flipped the pages, and her finger landed on July 7, the very day Kelly's life turned around. She read the entry:
"I think I had another precognitive dream; it was so real. There was this girl. Her mother had died, and You-Know-Who was after her because she was his granddaughter. The girl kept running away from him, but he finally caught her, and something weird happened: he gave her his power. You-Know- Who fell onto the floor lifeless, and the girl stood there. Then Harry came, and the girl tried to kill him with dark magic, but Harry stopped her. Her eyes were red, and it was like she was being controlled. Harry stupefied her, and carried her out of this place, (I think it was in a castle or some mansion). I was so odd. I don't remember being in the dream, but I was watching it all happen. I have no idea who the girl is, but I have a weird feeling I will. Maybe it's prophetic. I don't know what symbols to look up, because I only remember the main points in the dream. There are probably more to the dream, but that ghoul work me up."
Kelly was bewildered. Ginny was a dream divinator. But was that really what would happen to her? Would Voldemort capture her? Should she ask Ginny about it? Kelly placed the book back in the drawer. She stood there staring at its cover. What if that dream was predicting her future?
"Kelly?" It was Hermione. "Breakfast is ready. Is everything perfectly all right? You look shaken." Kelly looked up and shook her head.
"No, just a bad dream, I think."