A/N) I know this is the shortest chapter I've written for this story but the next chapter will be longer. I know the story is going fast but nothing much is happening, and instead of dragging it out I want to get to the important part of the story which we are now at. So, I hope you enjoy this chapter!

Chapter 8: An Explanation

My head.

Harry rubbed his forehead trying to get rid of the nausing pain that wrecked through his mind. He didn't know why it was hurting. It was not the same pain when Voldemort was happy or angry. It was not searing heat but it felt like a normal headache.

Harry sat between Ron and Hermione in Transfiguration trying to concentrate while Professor McGonagall went through the syllabus for that year.

He had been back at Hogwarts for three days, and that morning he had woken with pain spreading through his head refusing to leave. He had not told Ron or Hermione but now they were looking at Harry with an odd expressions on their faces.

"Harry?" Ron whispered.

"I'm alright." Harry muttered.

"Is it your scar?"

"No," Harry shook his head, "Head-ache, I think."

"Bad?" Hermione asked.

Harry nodded. "Really badly."

"Professor!" Hermione's arm was in the air.

"Miss Granger?" McGonagall asked.

Harry shot her a loathing look.

"Harry's not feeling well."

McGonagall's eyes scanned Harry's face. He didn't know it but his eyes showed he was in pain. "Miss Granger take Mr Potter to the hospital wing."

Harry reluctantly got from his seat following Hermione from the room.

"Why did you do that?" Harry asked, furiously.

"You're in pain. It needs to be seen too. Madam Pomfrey knows about you and your scar. You say its not the normal pain so it might be normal. You could be stressed."

Harry sighed. Hermione was right. He had not been sleeping but worrying about the N.E.W.Ts and Voldemort. Most of all his thoughts focused on Bonnie and her safety. He missed her.

Madam Pomfrey alerted Dumbledore who came to the hospital wing. Hermione had remained with Harry while he had been inspected. Pomfrey had told Harry that Dumbledore would need to speak to him, however Harry hadn't wanted that, but she had forced him.

Dumbledore arrived fifteen minutes later and he sat opposite Harry, who lay in a bed, with a cold flannel on his head.

"Harry, have you been having any unusual dreams recently?"

"Once or twice. Why?"

"What have they been about?" Dumbledore asked. His voice was sincere.

"Me. My parents. Sirius. And Bonnie. My dream shows all of us dying by Voldemort. I worry for the safety of the people I love."

"Harry, I will be frank with you. You dream a possible future. What you see are images from Voldemort's own twisted imagination. If he could get his way, all of the people you loved would die by his own hand, and then you last."

"He can't harm me though."

"He can Harry. I will be leaving Hogwarts for one week. I must go to some important meetings with the Ministry. I fear that Voldemort will use the Veil to get access to Hogwarts. He could siege the castle. I have commissioned Aurors to come and guard the students though it will be conspicuous. I cannot worry them. As both of you are head-boy and head-girl you must know for it will be your leadership the students will look to if this attack does happen."

"When will you leave?" Hermione asked, her face white.

"It will not be until March. Two months to prepare. I have a feeling that Voldemort will attack. The meetings cannot be postponed as they are important. And we can't hold them here either for some matters have to be discussed with the whole Ministry." Dumbledore explained.

Harry felt as if a huge blow had hit him. "Could the Prophecy be fulfilled in this event?"

Dumbledore nodded. "Yes, only if you are prepared."

The headmaster left.

Harry looked at Hermione. "I'm going to die, aren't I?"

"You're not Harry. We won't let you."

"I hope so. I just hope no one dies that I love in order for me to kill Voldemort."

"Me neither." Answered Hermione. She looked fearful at Harry, and then she hugged him, tears in her eyes. "You'll survive, Harry, I know you will."

TBC

Next chapter will take a while to type. It'll be up hopefully by next Monday. I'm aiming for Saturday, but that's not a promise.

I've got a new story that I'm writing as well called: From Time to Time. If you like time-travel stories you might like this.

Review Responses:

got-lotr: Yes, you are very wierd, but I like it that way. Voldy putting on a make-up...you've got a wierd imagination but its funny!

galadriel evenstar: Things get darker now so it won't be happy anymore. Poor Harry! Thank you for the review!

LunaShadows: Thank you pointing out my mistakes. It's really kind of you. I'll try not to kill too many people off, but you'll have to wait and see. Kill both Harry and Voldy? Um...I'm not sure, yet. Might change my mind! Thank you for your comments!

Moon Lace: Yeah he broke up with Bonnie but he had to for her safety. It was really funw writing the Christmas scenes. Harold is very interesting! being a ghost as well! I wanted Sirius to remember happy times to! Also I'm sorry for the odd review earlier for 'Beyond the Times', I was a little hyper. And the girl I spoke about does exist. I hope you liked this really short chapter!