Invenio Veritas
By penpunk
Disclaimer: Harry Potter still belongs to JKR
Chapter 16: Silence
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"Where are you going?" asked Ron as he watched Harry grab his cloak off his bed.
"I'm going to go see my father," said Harry, careful to say "father" since Dean was in the room.
"Why do you need your cloak? You're going to the dungeons, not outside on the grounds."
"Hey," said Harry, pointing his cloak at Ron. "It's really cold down there. It's not like the potion's room where there's always a fire."
"Oh, I see," said Ron as he returned to his book. It was rainy Saturday and everyone was cooped up indoors throughout the castle. Sirius and Hermione were off doing some homework. It seemed that Sirius really only remembered things from DADA and Transfiguration and Hermione was catching him up on everything they had ever learned. "What are you two going to do?"
"He wanted me to meet him for lunch to talk, you know, tell him about trials."
"Do you know when you'll be done?" asked Ron as he closed his book and got off of his bed.
"No, why?"
"Harry wanted to talk to us about something," said Ron with a wary smile. "He said it was important."
"Hmm. . . well, how about I meet you guys in here at two-thirty?" said Harry as he made for the door.
"Yeah, cool, that's fine," said Ron as he followed Harry out the dorm door. "I'm going to go find those two. Maybe I can help or something."
"You mean maybe you can help annoy Hermione with Sirius," whispered Harry.
"Yeah, whatever," said Ron as he plopped down on one of the armchairs in the common room. "See you later."
Harry exited the common room and headed toward the dungeons. He couldn't help but be in a good mood. When he found out that Snape was his father, he thought that his life couldn't possibly be worse. But that had changed. He saw a totally different person in Snape. The Snape who berated him in Potions about everything was a totally different Snape that helped him comb his hair when he was ripping it out. Snape, no his father, was a changing man. One who wanted to be there for him. Harry smiled as he entered the dungeon corridor.
He continued walking until he reached the end of the dungeon corridor. He knocked on the door to his father's private chambers and waited. Nothing. He knocked again and still no one answered the door. Harry tried a third time, knocking louder but there still was no answer. He shrugged, turned around, and started walking back up the corridor. As he passed his father's office, he could hear voices, one belonging to his father. He started to knock on the door but stopped when the voices became raised. Harry felt bad for eavesdropping but he leaned his head in to listen anyway. The second voice belonged to Remus Lupin.
". . .Lupin, dammit, it's none of your business!" Snape said angrily.
"I don't see your problem Snape," said Remus a little calmer. "All I want to know is how you and your son are doing. I care greatly for him and would like to know how things are going."
"Then ask him."
"Snape, why is it so hard to tell me yourself?"
Harry heard his father sigh heavily.
"Because you wouldn't want to hear what I have to say."
There was silence for a few moments. Harry tried to release his ear from the door and continue walking, but some unknown force was keeping him locked on to their conversation.
"Actually Snape, I would be quiet interested in what you have to say on the matter."
"No you wouldn't, but I'll tell you anyway. Maybe you'll leave me alone and I can get some peace from your nosiness."
It went silent for a few more moments.
"Well, I'm waiting Snape."
Silence.
"I wish he had never found out."
Silence.
"Who? Harry?"
"Yes."
"Why?!"
Silence.
"Snape, that statement is going to need an explanation. Do I need to bring Sirius up here to get it from you?"
"Do whatever you want, I feel there is no need to offer you an explanation. I wish Harry had never found out and that things could just go along like they have for the last five years."
"So you are going to let him go through all this just to tell him that you don't want him?"
Silence.
"No, I am not going to tell him. And neither are you."
"The hell I won't," exclaimed Remus. "You can't play with his emotions. He is just a child who has gone through way too much. Finally, he has someone who has the capacity to love him, and I know you do. Don't do this to him."
Silence.
"Snape, don't do this to him."
Silence.
"Snape!"
"Shut up you bloody werewolf. I'm not going to do anything to him. Just mind your own matters and get out. I have to meet Harry for lunch and he'll be down here at any moment."
"Snape, give me an explanation or I'll bring this up with Dumbledore."
"Get out."
Silence.
Harry could hear Lupin's muffled footsteps walking toward the door. Without a second wasted, he turned and ran back up the dark corridor.
Harry's mind was reeling, the good mood he was formerly in gone with the utterance of seven simple words.
"I wish he had never found out."
He wasn't wanted. His own father had no desire to want him. He didn't even care about him enough to tell him why he wasn't wanted. 'What did you expect Harry?' he thought to himself. 'You'd just be a burden to him, a threat to his life. What did you expect?'
Harry was brought out of his thoughts when he heard a muffled cry. He stopped and looked around. The corridor was empty. He heard again. He continued to run toward the entrance hall, trying to find the source of the cry. He heard it again as he past a small hallway. He looked down it and saw two figures in the darkness. One seemed to be overpowering the other, which was crying out through a hand over the mouth it seemed.
Without thinking, Harry ran over to the two figures. His blood started to boil as he saw what was happening. It was Draco Malfoy holding Hermione to the wall, a hand over her mouth and his arm pushing her against the wall.
"What are you doing down here you little good for nothing mudblood bitch?" said Malfoy harshly. Hermione, instead of answering, gave Malfoy a hard knee in between his legs. He cried out in pain and retaliated by hitting Hermione harshly across the face. Harry was now running at full speed, his longer legs carrying him quickly down the hall. He tackled Malfoy at full speed and knocked him to the ground. He was on top of Malfoy and took advantage of it by punching him hard in the face. He could hear Hermione trying to stop him, but Harry's adrenaline was pumping and his blind rage was at full speed. He punched the blonde boy one more time before Hermione grabbed him around the neck and pulled him off Malfoy's chest.
Harry sat on the ground, breathing heavily as Malfoy moaned in pain.
"Ha-er, Alex," said Hermione, catching herself before making a fatal mistake. "Are you okay?"
Harry turned and stood up. Without thinking, he put a hand to Hermione's face and tipped it to the left. On the right side of Hermione's face was a red hand mark. He touched it gently and looked back at Draco's moaning form.
"Are you okay Hermione?" asked Harry as he turned back to her. "He didn't do anything else to you, did he?"
Hermione shook her head.
"I'm fine. Alex, you're going to be in big trouble. Especially with your father."
Malfoy finally managed to stand up and he walked over to the two teens.
"What the hell was that for Alex?" said Malfoy as he wiped blood from his bleeding nose. "Are you going to actually stick up for that little mudblood bi. . ."
Malfoy didn't finish. Harry punched him in the stomach and he fell to the ground.
"What is going on here?"
Hermione and Harry whipped around to see a very angry Snape walking towards them.
"Well, one of you explain."
Hermione started to talk but Harry stopped her.
"I heard someone crying for help and I saw Malfoy holding Hermione against the wall with a hand over her mouth. He slapped her across the face. Look, you can see the hand mark."
Snape looked over at Hermione who had a hand over the mark.
"Ms. Granger, will you please allow me to look at your face."
Hermione reluctantly drew her hand away and Snape tipped her face up to the dim light. The angry red welt was growing more and more red. Malfoy had hit her hard. Snape took his hand from Hermione.
"Ms. Granger, do you think your going to need medical care or will you live."
"I'll be fine Professor."
Snape nodded and turned to Harry.
"Wait for me in my office," he walked past Harry and over to Malfoy who had regained his standing position. "Malfoy, you will go up to the hospital wing. Also, fifty points will be taken from Slytherin for your involvement in this. Fifty from Gryffindor as well. Go Draco."
"Are you sure you're okay?" asked Harry to Hermione. She nodded.
"I'll meet you back in the common room okay?" said Hermione as she turned to leave. Harry nodded and left to walk to Snape's office. Of all people who had to walk by, why did it have to be Snape? Lupin must have found a different way out of the dungeons. Merlin knows how well he knows the secret passages of Hogwarts. Now, he would be faced with talking to the one person he had no desire to see. This was going to be awkward. Should he tell his father that he had over heard him or go along like nothing happen.
"Bloody hell," muttered Harry to himself as he opened the door. He took a seat in a chair in front of Snape's desk. Harry dropped his head into his hands. He did not look up as he heard the door open and close again. Severus walked over and dropped himself into his chair. He looked over at Harry.
"Are you okay? Did Malfoy do anything to you?"
Harry shook his head without looking up.
"That was a huge mistake Harry," said Severus as he sighed heavily. "It's going to take a lot of explaining to straighten this out."
"So I just let my friend get abused by someone bigger and stronger than her?" Harry asked without looking up.
"Well, no. Harry, you could have gotten me. I would have been able to stop it."
"What would you have done?" asked Harry as his head shot up. His bright green eyes were dulled with sadness and anger as stared into Severus' black gaze. "What if it were you and someone was hurting a person you cared about?"
Severus started to answer but stopped. Harry's eyes remained locked on Snape's.
"Harry, I understand the reason for your actions. Realize, though, that you have risked my life and your life doing this."
"I'm sorry," said Harry. "I'm sorry I've been such a burden to you. I'm sorry you have had to risk your life for me. I'm sorry for everything."
Severus looked at Harry, confused. Harry stood up and started towards the door.
"But there is one thing I'm not sorry for. I'm glad that I found out the truth. I'm just sorry I troubled you with it," Harry looked over at his father, a single tear sliding down his cheek. He turned and walked out the door.
Severus sat staring at the now closed door. He was numb. The look on Harry's face had broken his once cold and unfeeling heart. Harry had obviously overheard the conversation he had had with Lupin. The werewolf would pay for dragging that out of him. Severus dropped his head into his hands. What was he suppose to do now?
"This is why I'm not made out to be a father," said Severus out loud to himself. "I have no capacity to see when someone cares about me. How can I when I don't even care about myself."
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Harry made his way back up to the common room. He had the sudden overwhelming feeling of being totally alone. At least when he believed his parents to be James and his mum, he felt like he had someone, knowing that if they were alive, they would love him beyond anything. Now, his own flesh and blood did not want him.
Harry stopped walking suddenly when he came to the portrait. How he had made it up to the common room without looking up once was a mystery to him, but he muttered the password and walked into the room. It was noisy and crowded, the rain outside still confining everyone indoors. Harry saw Sirius, Ron, and Hermione talking quietly to one another by the fire. Harry debated being alone versus putting on a brave face and acting like nothing had happened. He chose the latter, not wanting to burden his friends with his problems. Merlin knows they don't need more drama to deal with. Harry walked over and sat next to Sirius.
"Hello Alex," said Sirius, smiling brightly. Harry smiled back. The one good thing about this doomed situation was that his godfather was now getting a well-deserved break from being chased by the ministry. He was happy, health, and persistently smiling and joking. It made everything worth it to see Sirius so happy.
"Hi Harry," said Harry with a forced smile. He looked over at Hermione. The red mark on her face was gone.
"Hermione, are you okay?" asked Harry.
"Oh, yeah I'm fine. I used a concealing charm to ward off questions but everyone knows what happened with you and Malfoy. The twins saw Draco walking up to the hospital wing and I told them what happened. I hope that's okay?"
"Yeah, it's fine. I'm sure everyone would have found out anyway."
"What about you? Did you get in a lot of trouble with your dad?"
"No, not really," said Harry with another forced smile. "Honestly, he really doesn't care."
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(A/N)
Sorry for making everyone wait for this chapter, but here it is. I have been so busy with school and college applications. I finally applied for all the schools I wanted to go to so now I have more time to do other things (like updating!)
As a side note, I'd like everyone to know that I'm officially an adult (I turned 18 on the 26th). Thought you might want to know.
Thanks for the reviews for the last chapter. OVER 200! I'm soooooo excited! You guys are so great!
Responses:
Ugly Duckling: One sitting? Wow. I'm glad you liked it.
Kitty: I hope this chapter was just as interesting. Thanks!
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Silver star: Thanks for reading. I hope you liked this chapter.
Saavik: Yeah, they both made it. Not original but I couldn't be that mean. I'm looking forward to writing the quidditch matches.
Pineapplehead: Chapter 14 was pretty crappy before, but I'm glad you like my fic!
Kemenran: I'm glad you think my fic's interesting. I'd be very sad if you thought otherwise.
Witchmaster: I was shocked as well! Sorry I kinda killed the happiness in this one.
Sage and Snape: Thanks for the review. I felt like Ron needed his own little shining moment. Glad you liked it.
Lunarian Amethyst: Glad you liked the new version!
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Fading101: Thanks for telling me about the tarot thing. I really don't know anything about them. And by the way, I never get tired of being told my fic is good. It fuels my creative fire and keeps me going. (Wow, that was incredibly cheesy!)
Lady Lightning: I hope you like the new chapter. Thanks for reviewing.
Lokia: Thanks, even though I just ate so I can't remember why I'm thanking you (Just joking) Sorry about the whole Draco not being nice thing. I hope you can forgive me.
Chaser: I'm glad you loved it. Thanks.
t.a.g: Thanks for reviewing. Sorry the whole Snape and Harry having lunch thing didn't work out, but it'll all work out in the end. (I hope. . .)
Silver Angel: Thanks. It's nice to throw some humor in every once in a while.
Angelhitomi: Thanks. I love the encouragement.
By penpunk
Disclaimer: Harry Potter still belongs to JKR
Chapter 16: Silence
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"Where are you going?" asked Ron as he watched Harry grab his cloak off his bed.
"I'm going to go see my father," said Harry, careful to say "father" since Dean was in the room.
"Why do you need your cloak? You're going to the dungeons, not outside on the grounds."
"Hey," said Harry, pointing his cloak at Ron. "It's really cold down there. It's not like the potion's room where there's always a fire."
"Oh, I see," said Ron as he returned to his book. It was rainy Saturday and everyone was cooped up indoors throughout the castle. Sirius and Hermione were off doing some homework. It seemed that Sirius really only remembered things from DADA and Transfiguration and Hermione was catching him up on everything they had ever learned. "What are you two going to do?"
"He wanted me to meet him for lunch to talk, you know, tell him about trials."
"Do you know when you'll be done?" asked Ron as he closed his book and got off of his bed.
"No, why?"
"Harry wanted to talk to us about something," said Ron with a wary smile. "He said it was important."
"Hmm. . . well, how about I meet you guys in here at two-thirty?" said Harry as he made for the door.
"Yeah, cool, that's fine," said Ron as he followed Harry out the dorm door. "I'm going to go find those two. Maybe I can help or something."
"You mean maybe you can help annoy Hermione with Sirius," whispered Harry.
"Yeah, whatever," said Ron as he plopped down on one of the armchairs in the common room. "See you later."
Harry exited the common room and headed toward the dungeons. He couldn't help but be in a good mood. When he found out that Snape was his father, he thought that his life couldn't possibly be worse. But that had changed. He saw a totally different person in Snape. The Snape who berated him in Potions about everything was a totally different Snape that helped him comb his hair when he was ripping it out. Snape, no his father, was a changing man. One who wanted to be there for him. Harry smiled as he entered the dungeon corridor.
He continued walking until he reached the end of the dungeon corridor. He knocked on the door to his father's private chambers and waited. Nothing. He knocked again and still no one answered the door. Harry tried a third time, knocking louder but there still was no answer. He shrugged, turned around, and started walking back up the corridor. As he passed his father's office, he could hear voices, one belonging to his father. He started to knock on the door but stopped when the voices became raised. Harry felt bad for eavesdropping but he leaned his head in to listen anyway. The second voice belonged to Remus Lupin.
". . .Lupin, dammit, it's none of your business!" Snape said angrily.
"I don't see your problem Snape," said Remus a little calmer. "All I want to know is how you and your son are doing. I care greatly for him and would like to know how things are going."
"Then ask him."
"Snape, why is it so hard to tell me yourself?"
Harry heard his father sigh heavily.
"Because you wouldn't want to hear what I have to say."
There was silence for a few moments. Harry tried to release his ear from the door and continue walking, but some unknown force was keeping him locked on to their conversation.
"Actually Snape, I would be quiet interested in what you have to say on the matter."
"No you wouldn't, but I'll tell you anyway. Maybe you'll leave me alone and I can get some peace from your nosiness."
It went silent for a few more moments.
"Well, I'm waiting Snape."
Silence.
"I wish he had never found out."
Silence.
"Who? Harry?"
"Yes."
"Why?!"
Silence.
"Snape, that statement is going to need an explanation. Do I need to bring Sirius up here to get it from you?"
"Do whatever you want, I feel there is no need to offer you an explanation. I wish Harry had never found out and that things could just go along like they have for the last five years."
"So you are going to let him go through all this just to tell him that you don't want him?"
Silence.
"No, I am not going to tell him. And neither are you."
"The hell I won't," exclaimed Remus. "You can't play with his emotions. He is just a child who has gone through way too much. Finally, he has someone who has the capacity to love him, and I know you do. Don't do this to him."
Silence.
"Snape, don't do this to him."
Silence.
"Snape!"
"Shut up you bloody werewolf. I'm not going to do anything to him. Just mind your own matters and get out. I have to meet Harry for lunch and he'll be down here at any moment."
"Snape, give me an explanation or I'll bring this up with Dumbledore."
"Get out."
Silence.
Harry could hear Lupin's muffled footsteps walking toward the door. Without a second wasted, he turned and ran back up the dark corridor.
Harry's mind was reeling, the good mood he was formerly in gone with the utterance of seven simple words.
"I wish he had never found out."
He wasn't wanted. His own father had no desire to want him. He didn't even care about him enough to tell him why he wasn't wanted. 'What did you expect Harry?' he thought to himself. 'You'd just be a burden to him, a threat to his life. What did you expect?'
Harry was brought out of his thoughts when he heard a muffled cry. He stopped and looked around. The corridor was empty. He heard again. He continued to run toward the entrance hall, trying to find the source of the cry. He heard it again as he past a small hallway. He looked down it and saw two figures in the darkness. One seemed to be overpowering the other, which was crying out through a hand over the mouth it seemed.
Without thinking, Harry ran over to the two figures. His blood started to boil as he saw what was happening. It was Draco Malfoy holding Hermione to the wall, a hand over her mouth and his arm pushing her against the wall.
"What are you doing down here you little good for nothing mudblood bitch?" said Malfoy harshly. Hermione, instead of answering, gave Malfoy a hard knee in between his legs. He cried out in pain and retaliated by hitting Hermione harshly across the face. Harry was now running at full speed, his longer legs carrying him quickly down the hall. He tackled Malfoy at full speed and knocked him to the ground. He was on top of Malfoy and took advantage of it by punching him hard in the face. He could hear Hermione trying to stop him, but Harry's adrenaline was pumping and his blind rage was at full speed. He punched the blonde boy one more time before Hermione grabbed him around the neck and pulled him off Malfoy's chest.
Harry sat on the ground, breathing heavily as Malfoy moaned in pain.
"Ha-er, Alex," said Hermione, catching herself before making a fatal mistake. "Are you okay?"
Harry turned and stood up. Without thinking, he put a hand to Hermione's face and tipped it to the left. On the right side of Hermione's face was a red hand mark. He touched it gently and looked back at Draco's moaning form.
"Are you okay Hermione?" asked Harry as he turned back to her. "He didn't do anything else to you, did he?"
Hermione shook her head.
"I'm fine. Alex, you're going to be in big trouble. Especially with your father."
Malfoy finally managed to stand up and he walked over to the two teens.
"What the hell was that for Alex?" said Malfoy as he wiped blood from his bleeding nose. "Are you going to actually stick up for that little mudblood bi. . ."
Malfoy didn't finish. Harry punched him in the stomach and he fell to the ground.
"What is going on here?"
Hermione and Harry whipped around to see a very angry Snape walking towards them.
"Well, one of you explain."
Hermione started to talk but Harry stopped her.
"I heard someone crying for help and I saw Malfoy holding Hermione against the wall with a hand over her mouth. He slapped her across the face. Look, you can see the hand mark."
Snape looked over at Hermione who had a hand over the mark.
"Ms. Granger, will you please allow me to look at your face."
Hermione reluctantly drew her hand away and Snape tipped her face up to the dim light. The angry red welt was growing more and more red. Malfoy had hit her hard. Snape took his hand from Hermione.
"Ms. Granger, do you think your going to need medical care or will you live."
"I'll be fine Professor."
Snape nodded and turned to Harry.
"Wait for me in my office," he walked past Harry and over to Malfoy who had regained his standing position. "Malfoy, you will go up to the hospital wing. Also, fifty points will be taken from Slytherin for your involvement in this. Fifty from Gryffindor as well. Go Draco."
"Are you sure you're okay?" asked Harry to Hermione. She nodded.
"I'll meet you back in the common room okay?" said Hermione as she turned to leave. Harry nodded and left to walk to Snape's office. Of all people who had to walk by, why did it have to be Snape? Lupin must have found a different way out of the dungeons. Merlin knows how well he knows the secret passages of Hogwarts. Now, he would be faced with talking to the one person he had no desire to see. This was going to be awkward. Should he tell his father that he had over heard him or go along like nothing happen.
"Bloody hell," muttered Harry to himself as he opened the door. He took a seat in a chair in front of Snape's desk. Harry dropped his head into his hands. He did not look up as he heard the door open and close again. Severus walked over and dropped himself into his chair. He looked over at Harry.
"Are you okay? Did Malfoy do anything to you?"
Harry shook his head without looking up.
"That was a huge mistake Harry," said Severus as he sighed heavily. "It's going to take a lot of explaining to straighten this out."
"So I just let my friend get abused by someone bigger and stronger than her?" Harry asked without looking up.
"Well, no. Harry, you could have gotten me. I would have been able to stop it."
"What would you have done?" asked Harry as his head shot up. His bright green eyes were dulled with sadness and anger as stared into Severus' black gaze. "What if it were you and someone was hurting a person you cared about?"
Severus started to answer but stopped. Harry's eyes remained locked on Snape's.
"Harry, I understand the reason for your actions. Realize, though, that you have risked my life and your life doing this."
"I'm sorry," said Harry. "I'm sorry I've been such a burden to you. I'm sorry you have had to risk your life for me. I'm sorry for everything."
Severus looked at Harry, confused. Harry stood up and started towards the door.
"But there is one thing I'm not sorry for. I'm glad that I found out the truth. I'm just sorry I troubled you with it," Harry looked over at his father, a single tear sliding down his cheek. He turned and walked out the door.
Severus sat staring at the now closed door. He was numb. The look on Harry's face had broken his once cold and unfeeling heart. Harry had obviously overheard the conversation he had had with Lupin. The werewolf would pay for dragging that out of him. Severus dropped his head into his hands. What was he suppose to do now?
"This is why I'm not made out to be a father," said Severus out loud to himself. "I have no capacity to see when someone cares about me. How can I when I don't even care about myself."
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Harry made his way back up to the common room. He had the sudden overwhelming feeling of being totally alone. At least when he believed his parents to be James and his mum, he felt like he had someone, knowing that if they were alive, they would love him beyond anything. Now, his own flesh and blood did not want him.
Harry stopped walking suddenly when he came to the portrait. How he had made it up to the common room without looking up once was a mystery to him, but he muttered the password and walked into the room. It was noisy and crowded, the rain outside still confining everyone indoors. Harry saw Sirius, Ron, and Hermione talking quietly to one another by the fire. Harry debated being alone versus putting on a brave face and acting like nothing had happened. He chose the latter, not wanting to burden his friends with his problems. Merlin knows they don't need more drama to deal with. Harry walked over and sat next to Sirius.
"Hello Alex," said Sirius, smiling brightly. Harry smiled back. The one good thing about this doomed situation was that his godfather was now getting a well-deserved break from being chased by the ministry. He was happy, health, and persistently smiling and joking. It made everything worth it to see Sirius so happy.
"Hi Harry," said Harry with a forced smile. He looked over at Hermione. The red mark on her face was gone.
"Hermione, are you okay?" asked Harry.
"Oh, yeah I'm fine. I used a concealing charm to ward off questions but everyone knows what happened with you and Malfoy. The twins saw Draco walking up to the hospital wing and I told them what happened. I hope that's okay?"
"Yeah, it's fine. I'm sure everyone would have found out anyway."
"What about you? Did you get in a lot of trouble with your dad?"
"No, not really," said Harry with another forced smile. "Honestly, he really doesn't care."
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(A/N)
Sorry for making everyone wait for this chapter, but here it is. I have been so busy with school and college applications. I finally applied for all the schools I wanted to go to so now I have more time to do other things (like updating!)
As a side note, I'd like everyone to know that I'm officially an adult (I turned 18 on the 26th). Thought you might want to know.
Thanks for the reviews for the last chapter. OVER 200! I'm soooooo excited! You guys are so great!
Responses:
Ugly Duckling: One sitting? Wow. I'm glad you liked it.
Kitty: I hope this chapter was just as interesting. Thanks!
Agentfatcat: Wow, everyday? I wish I could update everyday!
Silver star: Thanks for reading. I hope you liked this chapter.
Saavik: Yeah, they both made it. Not original but I couldn't be that mean. I'm looking forward to writing the quidditch matches.
Pineapplehead: Chapter 14 was pretty crappy before, but I'm glad you like my fic!
Kemenran: I'm glad you think my fic's interesting. I'd be very sad if you thought otherwise.
Witchmaster: I was shocked as well! Sorry I kinda killed the happiness in this one.
Sage and Snape: Thanks for the review. I felt like Ron needed his own little shining moment. Glad you liked it.
Lunarian Amethyst: Glad you liked the new version!
Grey Malfoy: Thanks! Hope you like the new chapter.
Sparrow: Your welcome, thank you for reviewing.
Fading101: Thanks for telling me about the tarot thing. I really don't know anything about them. And by the way, I never get tired of being told my fic is good. It fuels my creative fire and keeps me going. (Wow, that was incredibly cheesy!)
Lady Lightning: I hope you like the new chapter. Thanks for reviewing.
Lokia: Thanks, even though I just ate so I can't remember why I'm thanking you (Just joking) Sorry about the whole Draco not being nice thing. I hope you can forgive me.
Chaser: I'm glad you loved it. Thanks.
t.a.g: Thanks for reviewing. Sorry the whole Snape and Harry having lunch thing didn't work out, but it'll all work out in the end. (I hope. . .)
Silver Angel: Thanks. It's nice to throw some humor in every once in a while.
Angelhitomi: Thanks. I love the encouragement.