Chapter 10: Bad News.
Since Harry found out that Lea was really Darla they ended up being inseperable. The school year had flown by quickly also it was already a few weeks until Winter holiday. Since the fighting between the Quidditch teams ended up being a lot more serious then the following years Quidditch ended up being cancelled. Which wasn't a bad thing seeming that most of the Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Gryffindor Quidditch team members were suffering serious curses and injuries that the hosptial ward had to bring in extra help being Madame Pomfrey couldn't handle having so many patience at once.
"Harry be glad you're in here, Oliver's gone bilistic. He's doubled everyone's homework, and the students that have detention with him are coming back practically in tears." Ron said visiting Harry in the Hospital wing. Harry was hit with a curse by one of the Slytherin members and no one knew what it was. When they found the student he was being cursed by a Ravenclaw and was knocked unconcious.
"Has Smith come around yet?" Hermione asked looking at the bed next to Harry.
"Nope if he doesn't wake up in a couple of days though they're going run test to see what curse he hit me with." Harry said looking upset.
"So where's Lea?" Ron asked noticing that Darla wasn't there.
"I told her to go and get some sleep, she's been in here everyday between classes and at night. She's afraid that someone's going to curse me while I'm sleeping." Harry said smiling, he never had anyone protect him like that.
"We'll make sure that no one bothers her while she's sleeping." Hermione said taking Ron's hand and leaving the Hospital wing. Once they left Ginny came in to check on Harry.
"How are you doing?" Ginny asked, she still had a crush on Harry.
"I'm doing ok, I still don't feel very well. Smith hasn't gotten up yet, I think he might be dead actually." Harry said laughing.
"Harry that's not funny! If he's dead we might never find out what he hit you with." Ginny said almost crying.
"Gin don't worry we'll find out what's wrong." Harry took Ginny's hand and kissed it. "Sorry I didn't mean, I mean I did mean but, oh bollocks." Harry said kissing Ginny. He learned from Ron that if you want to get your point across you should just do whatever you're thinking at the time.
"Harry what's that all about?" Ginny said pulling away from Harry.
"Isn't it obvious Ginny I like you a lot." Harry said taking hold of Ginny's hand. Ginny smiled, and kissed Harry back.
"What about Ron?" Ginny said.
"Gin, I hate to break it to you but I'm not like that." Harry said smiling.
"I didn't mean-" Ginny was cut off.
"I know what you mean, I don't think we should tell him right off. I think we should tell Hermione first and then carefully break it to him while she's there." Harry said falling asleep, the medicine that Madame Pomfrey gave him when it was time to get his bangages and stiches changed made him sleep so he didn't feel anything.
After a couple of weeks in the hospital wing, Gregory Smith woke up and was able to tell Madame Pomfrey what he did to Harry, amazingly it was nothing but a harmless stunning spell gone wrong. After a couple hours Harry was back to normal and was able to join his friends for lunch in the Great Hall.
"Harry you're all better!" Darla ran up to him and gave him a huge hug.
"Yep, Smith woke up about 5 this morning and told the doctors what he did." Harry said leading his sister back to the Gryffindor table.
"It's good to see you out and about Harry." Hermione said once Harry sat down.
"Thanks, let's eat I'm starved." Harry said piling his plate with food.
While eating an owl came in to the Great Hall carrying a letter and landed right in front of Ginny and Ron. Harry, Ron, Ginny, Hermione, and Lea's faces fell when they saw the black letter that was tied to the owls leg. "Whose the letter to?" Ron asked looking like he was going to be sick.
"It's to you and Ginny." Harry said untieing the letter.
"I can't read it. Harry you do it." Ginny said taking hold of Harry's hand, which caught Ron's attention.
"What about you Ron? Do you want to open it? It is your letter too after all." Harry said passing the letter to Ron. Ron couldn't even speak he just shook his head no, and passed it back to Harry.
Dear Ron and Ginny Wealsey,
I wanted to be the one whom informed you of what happened,and I'm afraid that I have to inform you that your father Arthur Weasley did not survive the Death Eater attack that went on in your house. I contacted your mother immediatly after we found out and she asked me to tell you not to worry, she's fine but please see Professor Dumbledore for further information. I'm sorry for your loss, I know how close you both were to Arthur.
Sincerely,
Remus Lupin
Minister of Magic
"I'm so sorry you two. Come on let's go see Dumbledore like Lupin, and your mum said." Harry got up and helped Ginny to her feet, Darla took Ginny's other hand and helped Harry to keep Ginny standing. Hermione took Ron's hand and helped lead him out of the Great Hall also.
"I guess you two recieved the letter from the Minister. I'm sorry but I'm afraid that your house is not safe to go to at the time, you're mom is staying with Lupin right now but his house is every small. If you would like you're welcome to stay here until the holidays start tomorrow." Dumbledore said hugging Ginny who had flung herself into his arms when they reached his office.
"Professor if it's ok they could stay at Grimmauld Place for the holidays until school starts up. I mean it's the safest place right now, and since Sirius isn't living there anymore I'm pretty sure it's missing people inhabiting it. Mrs. Weasley can stay there while she gets her affairs in order also, so that way she's not in Lupins way." Darla said trying to pry Ginny off of Dumbledore.
"That's a great idea." Dumbledore said picking up a piece of parchment from his desk. "Portus!" Dumbledore said pointing his wand at the parchment. " Everyone touch it on the count of three. One....Two...Three."
Harry felt a tug at the back of his navel and when he opened his eyes he was in his and Ron's bedroom at Grimmauld Place.
