After they returned to the Common Room, Harry, Hermione, Ron and Abbey got ready to go on a trip to Hogsmead. After they got their jackets on, they headed to the front doors to the castle. Filch gave them all suspicious stares as they walked out into the yard.

"I've always hated him," Abbey said, staring back at him over her shoulder. She shivered slightly as they walked down the slope, to the carriages. The ride to Hogsmead was unusually rough that day. The carriage swayed, and creaked under the weight of itself, and its passengers in the rough wind. Abbey and Hermione were thrown across their seats as Ron and Harry held onto the walls of the carriage.

"This isn't what I wanted to do today," Hermione said, as she slammed into Ron.

"I know exactly how you feel," Abbey said, as she was thrown across Harry's lap. "Sorry," she muttered, her cheeks turning red. Harry smiled.

"You're better off just staying there until we get to Hogsmead," he joked. Abbey smiled back at him.

"If you say so," she joked back, wrapping her arms around his neck She slid onto the seat next to him. After a few more thrusts from the carriage, they landed at the gates to Hogsmead. Willingly, they hopped onto the platform into the whipping wind. Abbey smiled to herself. I can't believe I didn't think of trying it before, she thought, as if there was an obvious answer to their problem. She told the others that she would meet up with them at the Three Broomsticks, and that there was something she needed to take care of. As they disappeared down the alley, she disappeared into the shadows of two buildings.

"Okay. Professor Lupin tells me to concentrate on my goal. Okay, so I want to make the wind stop and the sun to come out. Now, I have to..." She slowly looked up to the heavens, and closed her eyes. She concentrated hard on what she wanted to happen, and she slowly raised her hands into the wind. She flicked her fingers slightly and opened her eyes. They weren't their real color of blue, but changed simultaneously from orange, to green, to violet and to other colors, and also looked distant. Slowly the air began to swirl around her. As all of this was happening, the wind began to subside, and the clouds cleared. When the weather was comfortable and tolerable, she closed her eyes and opened them again. They were their regular shade of blue. She raised her hand to her forehead, and fell to the ground. She heard footsteps, and looked behind her as Professor McGonagall rushed into the alley. Abbey slowly closed her eyes, and fell backward. Professor McGonagall quickly knelt beside her. Before Abbey passed out, she saw Harry walk around the corner, and rush to her side.

The next day, Harry, Ron, and Hermione flooded to the Hospital Wing to see Abbey. She was still passed out on the hospital bed when they arrived. Harry sat down next to her, and took her hand in his. He lifted it to his cheek...the warmth was gone.

"I don't understand. What could have happened?" Harry asked, laying her hand back down on the bed.

"Well, it's nothing serious. She only over exhausted herself. She should be better in no time at all," Madam Pomfrey said sympathetically, placing a hand on Hermione's shoulder. "As a matter of fact, I can wake her up now if you like." Harry looked up at her with an odd expression.

"Why didn't you wake her up before?" he asked, as Madam Pomfrey walked over to one of her medicine cabinets.

"Well the poor dear has been so tired lately. I thought it best that she slept soundly," Madam Pomfrey said, taking out a small bottle. Harry couldn't see the label, but she scrapped out something that looked like ice, but it was a purple color.

"Just so you know, she may not remember what happened yesterday," Madam Pomfrey warned, before opening Abbey's mouth and dispensing some of the ice like medicine down her throat. Slowly, Abbey opened her eyes. She looked around at everyone and smiled. Hermione smiled back, and hugged her tightly.

"Hey. What's everyone doing here? And why am I in the hospital wing?" Abbey asked, looking around.

"That doesn't matter as of now," Professor McGonagall said, walking into the room. "What does is that Professor Dumbledore wishes to see you."

"Uh-oh," Abbey said quietly, pulling her knees up to her chest. She quickly got changed into jeans and a sweater. She emerged from the dressing room, while tying her hair in a high ponytail. She stopped near Hermione, Ron and Harry and smiled slightly at them all. Harry took her hand and laced their fingers. He walked with her down to the Headmaster's office. They walked in silence. Abbey felt her stomach tie in knots at the awkward situation. When they got to the statue outside the Headmaster's office, Abbey said the password. She let go of Harry's hand, but kissed him on the cheek.

"Go back to the Common Room. I'll see you when I get out," Abbey said. She was facing him as she walked away. Harry nodded, and turned around to walk to Gryffindor Tower.

She watched after him, and after he looked back at her for the last time, she took a deep breath and headed up to the Headmaster's office. She couldn't stop fidgeting while the staircase wound to the office door. When she knocked on the door, it opened immediately. Professor Dumbledore was sitting behind his desk. Abbey walked forward with her eyes down.

"I'm sorry about what happened Professor, It won't happen again," she said when she reached his desk. Professor Dumbledore smiled.

"I was just wondering if you were alright. But I hope you'll understand if I give you a nights Detention with Professor McGonagall tomorrow," Dumbledore said seriously. Abbey nodded, and Professor Dumbledore smiled. "Well, off you go. Back to your Common Room."

Abbey started heading out the door, but stopped when she felt a frail hand on her shoulder. When she turned around she was face to face with Professor Dumbledore.

"Only a few more things. Mr. Lupin asked me to give you this. He said it would help if you ever tried your powers alone again," he advised, handing her the same bottle that Abbey noticed Madame Pomfrey putting away after she woke up. When she turned to leave, she was stopped again. "One final thing. I think it would be best if you told your friends about yourself. Not having many friends for so long has gotten you used to not sharing anything about yourself. But now that you have close friends, and are starting to get closer to one special person, I've noticed," Abbey blushed, "and they are sharing their secrets, you should share your own," he finished. Abbey nodded slowly.

"I'll think about it Professor. Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be on my way," she said smiling. As she walked down the staircase to the corridor below, she was surprised to see Harry walking through the hallways.

"Hey," Harry said, meeting up with her. Abbey quickly put the small, glass bottle in her pocket.

"Hey. What are you doing out here?" she asked.

"Just walking, and waiting for you. C'mon. Lets go eat dinner. Then I wanna show you something," Harry said, taking her hand again. Abbey hadn't realized how late it was in the day.

Harry led her down to the Great Hall, his hand in hers, and they joined Ron and Hermione at the dinner table.

"Hey. What did Dumbledore want?" Hermione asked, as Abbey sat down. Abbey shifted in her seat.

"Well...he actually wanted me to tell you something, that's kind of important," Abbey said. They all nodded, and leaned closer to her, as she leaned over the table. "Well I have a certain...gift, as Professor Dumbledore put it...that can be dangerous if Voldemort found out," she said, as Ron flinched at the name.

"Oh, grow up Ron," Hermione whispered.

"My gift allows me to control weather. That's why I passed out yesterday. I can't control it very well, and I'm just learning how to use it from Pro- ...Mr. Lupin. I didn't want anyone to know because I didn't want to worry them or put them in danger, but myself, and the Headmaster thought it was best," Abbey said, sitting back. Everyone was silent for a moment.

"Well I'm glad you told us. And don't worry. I don't think we're in any danger as of yet. But is there anything else you want to tell us?" Harry asked, putting his arm around her waist, and pulling her protectively closer. She shrugged.

"Nothing...except that I'm an unregistered animagus," she admitted, smiling innocently. "What? I got bored in fourth year!" she exclaimed at their surprised faces. Hermione shook her head smiling, and Ron and Harry just rolled their eyes at her. They all finished their dinner quickly, but when they left the Great Hall, Harry told Ron and Hermione that he would meet up with them in the Common Room later. Hermione smiled, as she and Ron walked down the corridor.

"C'mon. I want to show you something," Harry said, taking her hand. He led her up many staircases.

"Why are we headed for the Astronomy Tower?" Abbey asked him, with a strange look on her face. Harry flashed her a smile. She felt her heart melt.

"You'll see when we get there," he said mysteriously. When he led her to the last corridor, he stopped and turned to her. "Okay, now comes the trust. You have to close your eyes," he said smiling. Abbey half-smiled at him, but closed her eyes. Harry took her hand and led her into the October air. He heard her breath draw in quickly as a wave of coldness flooded her body. For a moment he just stared at her.

"Okay," he finally said. "Open your eyes." Abbey gasped. "I knew you liked astronomy, so I thought tonight would be the perfect night to bring you out here," he explained. The moon was bright and full, and the stars twinkled in the royal blue sky.

"It's amazing..." Abbey breathed, taking in the wonder of the heavens.

"So are you," Harry muttered. Abbey looked over at him and smiled.

"What do you mean by that?" she asked, walking over to him. Harry stared at the sky for a moment, trying to think of what to say.

"Abbey...I really don't know what I mean by that. You just...you never cease to amaze me. I just see you and I get these feelings. I've never liked a girl more than I like you. It's amazing. I would like it if you and I talked more, so we can get to know each other a little more, but..." he trailed off as Abbey stopped in front of him.

"Harry, I dunno what to say. I'm the one that should be amazed. You know so much about me, and I never want to hide anything from you. I wish there was some way I could be with you, but I dunno if that's the safest thing for us right now," she said. He took her hands, and held them close to his heart.

"Right now, I don't care what's safe for me. I only care about you," he said, his face close to hers. Abbey stared into his eyes. She could tell he was speaking from his heart and being true to her. Before she knew what was happening, Harry was kissing her. Their eyes closed as their tongues explored new territory. Harry dropped one of her hands, and placed a shaking hand on her cheek. Their kiss got deeper, and they were soon pushing closer to each other. Harry dropped her other hand, and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her even closer. Abbey placed her hands lightly on his neck and shoulder. When they're kiss had gotten deep enough, they broke apart, but stayed close to one another. They just stared into the other's eyes dreamily.

After a moment Abbey said, "We better get back to the Common Room. Ron and Hermione may wonder where we are." Harry nodded.

"I think they'll get an idea from the smile that's on your face," he said, smirking. Abbey giggled, and took his hand. She led them back down the stairwells, trying not to laugh at what had just happened.
"Abbey what happened between you two?" Hermione asked, hopping into their dorm behind her. "I see that grin on your face."

"Well...nothing happened...at least nothing you need to know about," Abbey said smiling. She jumped on her bed, and took out her diary.

"Oohhh...what happened? Tell me! Please?!" Hermione whined, crawling up to Abbey. Abbey laughed and pushed her away with her elbow.

"I'll tell you tomorrow," she said unconvincingly. Hermione stared at her disbelievingly for a moment, but shrugged and climbed to her own bed. Abbey sighed as she wrote about the kiss she just shared with Harry.