Sorry for the delay in this chapter. I got stuck on how to end it. Next chapter will be longer so it may take me four days to type it as I'm really busy with school-work. I hope to have Chapter 7 up by Monday. If not, feel free to e-mail me and bug me for the next chapter.

On with the chapter!

Chapter Six: 'A Weasley in Power?'

Harry's fear had increased by the morning. He was apprehensive about Bonnie and wanted nothing more then to see her safe. What could he do? Ron and Hermione kept a close eye on him throughout the day, watching his behaviour. He got told off several times from Professors for not concentrating in class, but nothing could keep his mind away from Bonnie's safety. What could he do?

The dream had been real; Harry knew that now, mainly because his scar had burst into flame (hurting really badly) when he'd woken that morning. He could not doubt the reliability of his dreams.

He had sent a reply to Bonnie from her previous letter but had sent another one asking her to be careful and to keep a constant watch on her surroundings. He said nothing of her dream to her, not wanting to scare her. He loved her more then anything and wanted her to be happy. Yet something inside him made him dread that he was sealing her fate by just knowing. He didn't even want to think of what could happen to her if Voldemort caught her. He shuddered at the thought, forcing it out of his mind before it consumed him.

Neither Ron nor Hermione had asked Harry what he had dreamed about because they were sure he would tell them in time.

His work was not up to scratch that day and even his Head-boy duties did not serve him well. He felt like his entire life was hanging in the balance. He could not sit still for one second.

The following morning (two nights after the dream) he sat in the Great Hall, Harry realised that how could Voldemort know about him? True he had sent a letter but surely he would have known that the Owl had been attacked, and wouldn't Bonnie? Mystery seemed to surround him, keeping him locked in its clutches. It was something that not even he could decipher.

He could check his theory with Claire. After all he had sent the letter with her Owl instead of Hedwig. If Claire's Owl had been injured, surely she would have said something? He waited anxiously for Owl Post.

Half-an-hour later his worries had decreased. Claire's Owl had arrived looking exactly the same, nothing seemed to have happened to it, of which Harry was relieved. He put his doubts to the back of his mind.

A solid week flew by and nothing troubled Harry. Bonnie sent letters practically every two days and Harry began to feel much better about the dream. He had no reason to worry.

Bonnie's letters were full of laughter and love, and each one brought a smile to Harry's face. It was the one part of the day he looked forward to.

As September faded Harry's work grew harder. The amount of pressure put on the seventh years were extraordinary. At one point Harry was writing four Essays a night all due in for the following two or three days. More so his Head Boy duties were hard. He had to patrol with Hermione every night at eleven to ensure that no one was out of bed at that time. He even had to deal with Peeves who usually liked to turn up at the worst possible moment.

Other then working on his N.E.W.T classes and patrolling the castle, Harry also had Quidditch Practice. The new captain had been chosen the second week in.

Ron Weasley was Quidditch Captain as Harry was simply to busy to take on the duties of Quidditch Captain. Ginny also helped out with the team's captaincy. Though Draco Malfoy seemed to laugh and take the mickey each time he saw Ron, the others disagreed with his statements. Ron's leadership seemed to be giving the team far more confidence. Ron also had increased his ability through this and he was confident that the Gryffindor team could be led to victory at the end of the year. The first match wasn't until November, consisting against Ravenclaw and Gryffindor.

Matthew Betts, a fellow second year Gryffindor, had replaced Katie Bell has chaser. She had graduated at the end of last year. Matthew needed to practice but he was excellent on a broom and could catch easily. He had done well in his trials, Ron and Harry only hoped that he would prove better in a match.

One morning in October Harry made his way down to the Great Hall alone. It was Saturday and he had laid in. Ron and Hermione were poring over the Daily Prophet as Harry approached, grins stretched across their faces.

"Guess what, Harry!" Ron said excitedly.

"What?"

"You don't know?"

"I won't know unless you tell me." Harry replied impatiently.

"Just show him the newspaper Ronald." Hermione said in an annoyed tone.

Ron showed Harry the front of the newspaper.

ELECTIONS TODAY: NEW MINISTER OF MAGIC?

WEASLEY?

Since Cornelius Fudge resigned as Minister of Magic, Arthur Weasley stood in his place. Today are the official elections. Witches and Wizards around the country will be voting between four candidates all who have taken steps to ensure there popularity. At the moment Arthur Weasley is in the lead, with Rachel Smith behind.

It will be a long race to see who comes out on top, but our sources tell us that Arthur Weasley stands more of a chance as he has contributed frequently since the return of Voldemort.

Reported by Ellis Parker

"That's great news Ron," Harry said, smiling.

"It'll be amazing!" Ron replied, "Just think of what Malfoy will say if my dad does win!"

"He won!" Ron shouted, holding a letter in his hand, bouncing up and down in the Gryffindor Common Room.

Hermione smiled; Harry laughed.

"I didn't think he could do it, but dad's Minister for Magic! He says as soon as the war's over he'll resign but he'll do the job as long as there's a threat! Malfoy must be so…jealous!" Ron couldn't contain his glee.

"It gives your family a better name among Wizards, doesn't it, Ron?" Hermione replied.

"Yeah, it does. I just can't believe it! Dad felt sure it would either be Amelia Bones or Rachel Smith but he got in! He's made some good decisions since he took Fudge's place. He's obviously popular! I can't believe!"

"Neither can the rest of us," Harry mentioned, "I just wish we could've voted."

"When we leave Hogwart's we will," Hermione said, "Who would you have voted for anyway?"

"Ron's dad."

"Why?"

Harry frowned. Why? "I suppose it's because he's shown himself to be responsible and clever. He's made the right decisions. Besides he deserves it. They are probably one of the purest families in the world, aren't they? It's good to know that someone decent is leading the Ministry now."

Hermione nodded, then returned to her work. Harry did the same. Ron was too excited.

Not everyone was happy with the new Minister of Magic. Mainly the Slytherins. Malfoy made trouble over it, resulting in Ron getting a detention from Snape.

It had started in Potions class when Malfoy had walked past Ron's cauldron and said:

"You know, Weasley, the Ministry will fall now that Muggle-loving father of yours is Minister. It'll all go to pot! You'll see!"

Ron, who had been happy for a long time now, felt his anger rising and before he could stop himself, he had cursed Malfoy, sending him to the ground.

He spat: "At least my father isn't some Death Eater who's wanted by the Aurors. At least my parents are decent, whereas yours are foul on the inside and out! You are a slug Malfoy. You think you are special because of who your family are. You are no longer respected by the Wizarding Community. At least we don't have 'issues' about purebloods, half-bloods and Muggle-borns, like some people. We are not prejudice, unlike you!"

"Ron, stop it," Harry kept hissing.

Yet Ron wouldn't listen. He was unaware of Snape shouting his name. After six years of taunts, Ron was finally getting his own. He let another curse go at Malfoy, but then Snape was right beside him.

"WEASLEY! STOP THIS AT ONCE!"

"He deserves it," Ron spat.

"DETENTION! TONIGHT AT MY OFFICE, WEASLEY. I DON'T WANT TO SEE YOU TO LOSE YOUR TEMPER IN MY CLASS AGAIN! DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME? SIT DOWN AND DO YOUR WORK!"

Ron reluctantly did so and continued working. He saw Malfoy laughing at him. "Slimy git. I hate him! I hate Snape too!"

"You reacted," Harry said, "You shouldn't have done so!"

"What was I supposed to do? Ignore him as I always have done?"

Harry nodded.

"Fine! Side with Snape! I don't care!"

Ron would not speak to him after that.

Harry had learnt to ignore Malfoy and whenever he spoke to him he just ignored him. He was glad he could. It meant he stayed out of trouble. Ron, it seemed, had not learnt that lesson yet.

Ron would not apologise for his behaviour at the end and ignored Harry. He obviously didn't want to admit he was wrong. He didn't want Harry to be right.

It looked like Ron wanted nothing to do with Harry, and for that Harry was unhappy about. Ron was still his friend, but Ron didn't want to be, only because he had not sided with him.

TBC

I know Ron was out of character but I don't really know him well. Perhaps you can tell me otherwise?

Next chapter is entitled: Christmas – Sirius is back; Harry takes Bonnie to Hogsmeade; and it will also be Christmas. Warning: A long chapter so it will take a long time to write. I aim to have it up by Monday, but I hope to by Saturday. A lot of important stuff happen in this chapter.

Review Responses:

Galadriel evenstar: Yep, Bonnie is innocent. I'll try not to harm her. Depends on how evil I want to be.

Got-lotr: Voldemort is evil because J.K.Rowling wrote him like that. I suppose I could suddenly turn him into a family man, if you want? Imagine him in a bow tie and suit and waiting to take out a female Voldy? I hope you enjoyed this chapter!

Phoenixtears: You'll have to wait and see whether Harry and Bonnie are destined to be together. And Voldemort makes an appearance in the next chapter…so watch out! Thanks for the review!

LunaShadows: I'll try not let Voldemort hurt Harry's friends, but I can't promise. You'll have to wait and see what happens.

Moon Lace: There will be injuries coming for all characters, but I'm not sure about death…I'll have to get back to you on that one. Did you get the stories I mentioned in a review? (While I remember the author I spoke of is called 'RavenGryffendor' and not 'RavenGryffindor'.) I only noticed that after I posted those stories to you. I am also attempting to read 'Charmed Curses' again because it really interests me. I'm finally understanding what is happening by re-reading it. The other stories you recommended me are very good as well. Do you know of any stories about the times James and Lily defied Voldemort and which are completed? Also (one last thing) would you be interested in becoming a staff member for my C2 community? I've added you to possible staff and all you need to do is to activate it yourself and you can add any stories you want to it. Once again, thanks for reading and reviewing!