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Claimer: I do however own Steven Vanholfh.

Moving On

By:  Jenkid11

Diversionary Tactics: A Flawed Plan-The Long Journey Home: Part III

He looked up to see the pasty white faces of his two best friends, Ron Weasly and Hermione Granger. Both were looking at him in complete and utter shock. Their mouths were open and eyes wide. He sat up straight, though he was still shaking, and awaited the outpour of questions that he was sure he would soon be receiving, but both of his friend just continued to stand there staring at him, still as statues. Becoming increasingly uncomfortable Harry decided he would make the first move. "Uhmmm, Guys?" he mumbles waving his hands in front of their faces, this seemed to do the trick, for they then started moving. But, they also give him strange looks.

"What was that, mate?" Ron asked shakily. "It looked like you were in a lot of pain…" Ron trailed off.

"Yeah,.." Hermione added, "We were so worried, it was like we couldn't move.  We should talk to professor Dumbledore when we get back."

"Yeah mate, but first you want to tell us what happened?" Ron asked

No, he most certainly did not want to talk about it, and no he did not want to share his feelings, but exactly just what choice did he have. He couldn't just get away with saying nothing, that would worry them even more, but could he lie to his friends. Did he even want to lie to his friends, start another possible fight? No, that he didn't. So, what was he going to do? He tried to speak, but all that came out was mumbles, turns out maybe fate was on his side at the moment.

"ckasni't sdpebak", he tried to say gesturing with his hands to his throat.

"Huh?!?" Ron asked, trying to comprehend the jumble of words.

"I think he's trying to say that he can't speak." Hermione said patiently. "Did you hurt your throat when you were screaming a second ago?" She asked.

Deftly he nodded. 'Guess I must have been screaming louder than I thought I was.  We at least it gives me an excuse for not telling them what happened.' thought Harry ruefully. 'But now what am I supposed to do… Taking me to Dumbledore is one thing, I can avoid answering his questions directly, but Madam Pomphry, the secret would be out in a second.  Maybe they won't ask …' he thought hopefully. But alas, it was not to be. For only a moment later came Hermione's additional response.

"Don't worry Harry; Madam Pomphry can fix that for you in a minute for sure." She said trying to be helpful.

'Now what to do…  What to do…  If I could only tell them nothing is wrong.   But, then again, they'd make me go anyway, judging from the looks they're giving me alone.  Then again, what if I just slipped away, and say I forgot to go because I was soooooo tired.  Hmmmmmm….  Helloooo good plan', he thought with a smile. 'This was going to be only too easy', or so he thought. However there are flaws in every plan, and he was about to run into more than he had bargained for.

Author's Notes:

Dear Everyone,

First off I would like to apologize for the looooong delay. I have no doubt some of you probably wanted to shake me and say "What the heck is taking you soooooo long!" *cowers* "I'm sorry!" Jenkid11 exclaims. My schedule has been on overload mode for months now and I have barely had time to breathe, not to mention that writer's block is soooo frustrating. Well, enough of hearing me blab, I thank you for your reviews and support, and I encourage you to continue reading my stories and reviewing me (your reviews are what keeps me writing *winks*).

So on that note, here are your reviews, and I'll talk to ya again soon!

~Jenkid11~[{{{ (Your very apologetic author)

Prd2bAmerican18-  I hope this chapter was a little longer for you. Thanks for your review, and I hope you keep reading my story. Sorry I took so long on the updateJ.

kraeg001- Thanks for your kind comments. Yeah, is kinda hard to believe he ACTUALLY got away! As for when Snape comes in, he's coming very very soon (hint hint). *smirks* Don't worry, just remember to read on.

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n6uos- No, I do NOT believe child abuse is right, and I DON'T believe those that do this atrocious crime should be left unpunished. The Dursley's will get their just deserts, have no doubt. Just wait, a few issues need to be solved first.

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