I was going to toss in these chapters on Mon., but thanks to the site problems decided I should wait. Thanks to rockbaby67 who seems to be my sole reader. Oh well, one is better than none I supose. I got the review for Chap. 14, but I'm curious what you thought about 15-18. Quick reminder, when I wrote this Azkaban hadn't yet been taken over by Voldermort. I figured it would happen in either book 5 or 6 so I opted to put it off till the 6th year.

Chapter 19:

When the 30th finally arrived, Michelle had been packed for days. She could barely concentrate on anything anyone said to her while she ate her breakfast. Not only was she anxious to see Harry, she was anxious because she hadn't had a vision since the start of break. She'd never gone so long without having some sort of dream. Michelle had gone to talk to Trelawny that morning, but discovered the professor had left to go visit family. It struck Michelle as odd that Trelawny hadn't mentioned any upcoming visit to her. She would have to speak to Trelawny as soon as she returned. Arriving 30 minutes early at the train station, Michelle paced until the Hogwarts Express showed up. Once on board, the gentle rocking motion of the train helped Michelle fall asleep. She was surprised when she awoke to discover they were just minutes away from London. She collected her things and tried to not feel nervous. She stepped onto Platform 9 3/4. Her eyes scanned her surroundings. Slowly, a smile spread across her face. Harry was standing next to a column on her left. She fought the urge to run. He smiled as he made his way to her.

He stopped directly in front of her, "Hi."

"Hi--where is everyone?"

"They're waiting for Hermione."

"So, it's just us then?"

"Just us..."

"Good..." Michelle let go of her bag and took Harry's face in her hands. Drawing him closer, she kissed him hungrily. He slid his arms around her and held her tight. Michelle's arms slid around his neck as her lips opened his mouth wider. She rose up on her toes, bringing her face more even with his. Their kissing slowed as they fought to catch their breath. Michelle looked Harry in the eye, noses touching, her lips just missing his as she spoke.

"Hello..."

Harry's heart quickened as her voice purred. "Hello to you too..." his nose brushed by hers as he teased her. He held her gaze as his mouth just barely touched her lips.

Michelle rather enjoyed this game--her head had gone a bit woozy. She purred again. "I missed you." Her eyelids closed slowly. Again, their lips barely touched. Michelle flicked his mouth with the tip of her tounge before sucking lightly on his lower lip.

Harry also felt a bit dizzy. "I missed you as well..." He had just become aware of his body's reaction to holding Michelle tightly against him when he heard Ron's voice. Michelle also heard Ron calling out to them so she eased herself off of Harry. They each adjusted their coats. Harry picked up her bag before they joined Ron. They exited the platform into King's Cross Station. Michelle met Charlie, Ron's brother, as they headed out to the car. The ride to the Weasley's was very animated. Charlie talked about handling dragons; Ron talked about a prank Fred and George had pulled on Percy; Harry talked about he and Ron's afternoon of gnome removal in the backyard. Michelle sat next to Harry and listened with a look of pure enjoyment on her face.

Harry would glance at her often. It made him feel good to see her happy and relaxed. Since no one was paying attention to him while Hermione picked on Ron for not doing any of his holiday homework yet, Harry reached out and took Michelle's hand in his. She turned her face to him and smiled. It wasn't long before they reached Ron's house. Ron had Charlie open the trunk. He grabbed Hermione's bags before walking with her up to the house.

Harry leaned into the trunk to grab Michelle's bag. He walked over to where Michelle stood staring at the Weasley house.

"Pretty amazing isn't it?"

"It's wonderful..." she answered softly.

Harry saw a worried look on her face. "It'll be alright. The Weasleys are great...they're going to love you..." his voice dropped off as Michelle turned to notice the serious look on his face. Several seconds passed before Michelle leaned up and kissed him on the cheek. Smiling, she took Harry's free hand in hers and they went into the house.

As Professor Trelawny made her way down Knockturn Alley, she was sure the sides of the buildings were oozing. Some sort of dank liquid seemed to be seeping out of every brick on both sides of the street. Reaching the end, she stepped into The Lair. Barely a wizard looked up as she entered, but she knew from experience, everyone inside sensed her presence. Trelawny went to sit in a booth in the farthest corner from the door. Her companion was already seated. She eased her hood away from her face just enough to look him in the eye; and he literally had only one eye in which to look.

"Right on time...no trouble getting away from the school then?" his voice was just barely audible.

Trelawny shifted in her seat, "No...holiday break after all..." Glancing around, she leaned in to continue. "I need to know if his lordship is keeping up his end of the bargain."

The man's one eye widened as he spoke through gritted teeth. "You are lucky he is not here to listen to your insolence. He would not hesitate to make you suffer. You will regain your full powers if, and only if, she is the one and you bring her to him. Is she the one?"

"I think she is..."

He interrupted, slamming his hand on the table in front of her. "You think?! You must KNOW or there is no bargain." He slid his hand back from her to his side. "We have contacted Azkaban and the room will be ready for you. Have you found someone to assist you?"

"Yes, he is already there. He will perform the ceremony."

The man's eye burned through her gaze. "I expect to be better informed the next time we speak. You have one week." He pulled up his hood till his face was hidden in shadow. Trelawny waited till he had left before moving. As she made her way back to Diagon Alley, her heart beat wildly. Knowing her powers would soon return and she would be spared the Dark Lord's wrath made her mouth water in anticipation. She would go to Azkaban next week to visit her friend and prepare for the Aquiesence.