Usual disclaimer. I don't own the characters.
WOOT!! Thank you to smoosebob, Lady-Lillikens and Zero Mind for the reviews. I really apprciated them. To answer any questions I still have a lot of room for character development and Madison's past will be revealed in time. All will be revealed in time. If you want your questions answered then just keep reading ;)
Over the next couple of weeks, Harry and Madison became inseperable. Their days were spent exploring Little Whinging, take trips to London and Paris and passion was heating up for the two of them. Today was no exception. The two teenagers sat across from eachother next to a small lake in Little Whinging. They had brought a blanket to lay out and packed a picnic basket with lunch food and snacks they had bought in Diagon Alley. After eating, the two laid back on the blanket munching on Fizzing Whizbees and Chocolate Frogs. The sun was hot and but sinking fast in the sky.
" So...what's Hogwarts like? It has to be better then Beauxbatons. Madame Maxime is horrible. " Madison laughed slightly.
Harry smile at her. " I love it there. I dread coming back here every summer. "
" I would too. Coming back to the Dursleys. Especially Dudley. " Madison gave an over exaggerated shiver. " He's gross. "
Harry couldn't help but laugh. They spent the next ten minutes verbally abusing Dudley. Both of them were in tears and holding their sides so badly it was hard to talk. Once they had settled down, Madison scooted closer to Harry and rested her head on his chest.
" I don't want to go home. " her voice was soft, sad. " This is the best summer I've ever had. "
Harry sighed heavily, he knew that all good things must come to an end and yet, he wasn't ready for this good thing to end. He stroked Madison's back gently and nuzzled the top of her head. He had no idea what to say to comfort her and was scared to attempt so in case he said the wrong thing. Madison looked up at him and he smiled.
" I like you, Harry. I really do. " she said softly.
" I like you too. " Harry offered a warm smile, and kissed her lightly. Every kiss felt like the first for Harry. It was faintly exhilirating.
As their kiss continued, they were so wrapped up in eachother that they didn't hear the approaching footsteps coming out of the woods behind them. Dudley watched to two teenagers with envy. What was a beautiful girl like her, doing with his runt of a cousin. Dudley was past picking on Harry for stupid things. Now he was just downright pissed off. He was over being scared of Harry and his wand, now he was even more intent on making Harry's life miserable. With a mischievious smirk on his face, Dudley traipsed out from behind the trees.
" Well well...what's this. My runty cousin, snogging a beautiful girl. " he crossed his arms.
Harry and Madison quickly broke their kiss at the sound of Dudley's voice. Both of them stood at lightening speed and stared at Dudley.
" What the hell do you want Dudley." Harry asked,scathingly.
" What do I always want? To make your life a living hell. " Dudley smiled horribly. " Although I think now that's about to change. What I really want, is her. " Dudley pointed a fat finger towards Madison.
" In your dreams porker. " Madison shot back. She glared at Dudley, her eyes turning to small slits.
" Come on now. Is that anyway to talk to a Dursley. " he lumbered towards Madison and took her by the arm, pulling her slight body against his large one. " You can't resist what I can offer you. So much more then my freak cousin. "
Harry's blood began to boil at how Dudley was treating Madison. Dudley had alway gotten ten times more then Harry as they grew up. He was not about to let Dudley take away the one person that was giving him happiness.
" Dudley, I would back off if I were you. " Harry said treateningly.
Dudley laughed and wrapped a huge arm against a struggling Madison. Harry knew that she was much to small to fight of Dudley on her own. It was going to be up to him.
" What are you going to do about it? Wave your little wand at me. Threaten me with magic? It's not going to work this time. I know you don't want to be expelled from school, so you won't be using any of that. " Dudley's face looked triumphant. " Come on, doll. I'm going to show you what it's like to be with a real man. "
Harry's eyes flashed and he watched for a moment, contemplating what to do as Dudley attempted to drag Madison off. He knew that Dudley was twice his size and could clobber him any time he wanted too. Suddenly though, that didn't matter to Harry. He could hear Madison pleading for his help and Dudley's maniacal laugh, and Harry knew what Dudley was planning. A plan to hurt a woman in the deepest way, more to hurt Harry then Madison. In a sudden blur, Harry was lunging at Dudley, and swiftly knocked him to the ground. Straddling the bigger boy the best he could, Harry delivered one blow after another to Dudley's face. All the time his anger working it's own magic to modify Dudley's memory. When finally, Harry had lost his strength, he looked up to Madison, breathing heavily. Her cheeks were tear-stained and her eyes were puffy. She trembled faintly in her last few waves of fear.
" Harry, " she whispered. " Thank you. "
Harry stood, leaving Dudley lying on the ground and approached Madison. " Don't thank me. I did what I had too. To keep you with me. " He wrapped his arms around her slender form in a loving hug. He loved this girl, he knew that now. Once they had seperated their embrace, they packed up the blanket and basket and headed back into town. Harry wasn't worried about Dudley, he would wake up after a while not remembering how he got there or why he was bruised. The walk back to Madison's was silent. Both teenagers confused about what had just happened.
Finally, Madison broke the silence. " Harry, would you like to stay with me tonight? My parents have gone to Liverpool for the weekend with my Aunt. The house will be free for a couple of days. "
Harry blinked. She was asking him to stay with her for the weekened. He couldn't think of anything better. " Of course I'll stay with you. I'll just run home real quick and grab some clothes. "
" Alright, I'll see you soon. " Madison smiled, and they parted ways.
When Harry got into his bedroom he feverishly packed and overnight bag and grabbed anything else he could think of to bring. Pictures of his friends, Quidditch books, spellbooks and so on. He could hardly contain his excitement. He planned on telling Madison anything she wanted to know, he was not going to keep any secrets from her. Once he was finished, he quietly made his way out of the house and across the street to Madison's. He didn't even have to knock on the door when she opened it.
" Well don't just stand there all night. Come in. " She smiled brightly and pulled Harry into the house by his wrist. Harry couldn't believe that this was Mrs. Figgs house. The walls were covered in fresh paint and new carpet had been laid throughout the house. The smell of cats had gone and was filled with lovely scented incense.
" Wow, it's so different from when I was last here. " Harry said, smiling.
" Well, my parents and I talked her into redoing the house. Once it was done she loved it, so we were all happy in the long run. " Madison explained. " Come on I'll show you my room. "
Holdind hands, the two made their way up the stairs and to the last door in the hall. Madison opened the door to display a brightly lit room with posters of her favorite Quidditch team and players decorating the walls. There was a small desk with picture frames and the people in them were waving at Harry and smiling brightly. It made Harry smile as well.
" This is great, Madison. " Harry exclaimed. He studied each poster that posed on her walls.
" Thank you. I thought you'd like it. " Madison walked around to her bed and patted the empty space next to her, gesturing for Harry to sit down. " I hope you don't mind sleep in here with me."
Harry's heart pounded slightly. " O-of course not. " he smiled even though his stomach was twisting itself. He'd never slept in the same room with a girl before. Especially one that he liked. Would she be expecting anything? What if he freaked out and ran for it. He'd never be able to face Madison again. Swallowing back on his doubts he moved to sit next to Madison. Her arms snaked around his neck and she nuzzled his shoulder. Harry smiled, his doubts suppressed.