A/N: Hey everyone! Well, nothing new to say right now.... so just READ and REVIEW!
Ps: does anyone read the songs in the beginning of the chapter? I just want to know!
Full Summery: After being accused a murder right after the Tournament, Ron 'runs away' to America, hoping to start over anew. But three years later, his wife is struck by a curse that will end her life in one year. There is no cure for the curse, except a powerful potion. But no one knows how to brew it, well, except one. So leaving his wife at a famous wizard hospital in California, Ron and his two year-old Daughter go to England, where the only man who knows how to brew it lives. And that man is Severus Snapes, Potion Professor at Hogwarts: School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. So here are the big questions: will his family and friends accept Ron again? And will his wife's life be saved?
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any song/ quote that I will use. They belong to their respectable owners/ creators. But anything that I have made up belongs to me!
X o X o X
I know that you're hiding things
Using gentle words to shelter me
Your words were like a dream
But dreams could never fool me
Not that easily
I acted so distant then
Didn't say goodbye before you left
But I was listening
You'll fight your battles far from me
"Save your tears cause I'll come back"
I could hear that you whispered as you walked through that door
But still I swore
To hide the pain when I turn back the pages
Shouting might have been the answer
What if I'd cried my eyes out and begged you not to depart
But now I'm not afraid to say what's in my heart
Though a thousand words
Have never been spoken
They'll fly to you
Crossing over the time and distance holding you
Suspended on silver wings
And a thousand words
One thousand confessions
Will cradle you
Making all of the pain you feel seem far away
They'll hold you forever
The dream isn't over yet
Though I often say I can't forget I still relive that day
"You've been there with me all the way"
I still hear you say
"Wait for me I'll write you letters"
I could see how you stammered with your eyes to the floor
But still I swore to hide the doubt
When I turn back the pages
Anger might have been the answer
What if I'd hung my head and said that I couldn't wait
But now I'm strong enough to know it's not too late
Cause a thousand words
Call out through the ages
They'll fly to you
Even though we can't see I know they're reaching you
Suspended on silver wings
Oh a thousand words
One thousand embraces
Will cradle you
Making all of your weary days seem far away
They'll hold you forever
Oh a thousand words
Have never been spoken
They'll fly to you
They'll carry you home and back into my arms
Suspended on silver wings ohhh
And a thousand words
Call out through the ages
They'll cradle you
Turning all of the lonely years to only days
They'll hold you forever
-1000 Words (International Version), from Final Fantasy X-2
X o X o X
Wind
Chapter Five: 1000 Words
"Don't lie to me." Ginny said as she stepped forward to Hermione and Harry. "I know you are hiding something from me and it is Ron's whereabouts huh?"
"Look, Gin, lets talk about this outside where no one can over hear, classes are done for today anyways." Harry suggested.
Ginny looked at the Head Girl then at the Gryffindor Quiditch Caption before agreeing. "Fine, lets head to the group of trees nearby the lake, no one is there usually at this time of day." She then turned around and took the closest way out of the castle with Harry and Hermione following a few steps away.
As soon as the three Gryffindors reached the trees Ginny turned around and crossed her arms. "What do you know about Ron?" She asked impatiently.
"We think that he is in the school." Harry answered.
"What?" Ginny asked in disbelief. "He's come back?"
Hermione took a seat on the ground. "In a way, yes. But I don't know if he really wants to see us though."
"What do you mean?" Ginny asked.
Harry leaned against one of the trees. "If he came back to see us then he would of made his presence known." He answered.
"Then we will go see him." Ginny stated. "Lets go find him! Besides you have that map right? Shouldn't it tell you where Ron is if he is in school grounds?"
"Yeah, I did found him on the map, but when he passed by this certain spot he just disappeared." Harry answered.
Hermione then looked up and said, "Maybe that is where he is staying at! Harry where was the place that the dot disappeared?"
"Somewhere near the Slytherin common rooms." Harry answered. "Are you thinking what I'm thinking, Hermione?"
Hermione looked at him, "I don't know, what are you thinking?"
"We could wait nearby that place and wait for him to show up." Harry answered.
"Okay, but when?" Ginny questioned.
"Well, how bout tonight guys?" Hermione suggested. "Or the sooner the better, right now."
"I vote for right now." Harry said. Ginny nodded too. "Okay lets go."
X o X o X
Ron sat at his desk; he had just finished writing the letters and was about to send them. He got up and began to make his way to the window. But when he opened it a dark brown owl came zooming in and perched it's self on Ron's desk. Ron looked at the owl and noticed it was familiar; it was one of the Glory's owls. Ron set his letters on his bed and made his way to the owl. He unhooked the letter from the owl and began to read it.
Ron,
I have received word from Dr. Ni that Professor Snape will be making the potion for my daughter. But I also heard that you might have to stay there for almost two months! My daughter is lying in a hospital sick, I would feel better if her husband, daughter and one of her best friends would be here and not in some other country over seas. Please come back, tell the Potion Master that he will come to the hospital that Layla is staying at when he is finish with the potion.
I know you don't need to be there, I heard it from the doctor. I'll be sending the jet to take you back to Los Angeles. This isn't an option, you are coming back!
-Mr. And Mrs. Glory
Ron placed the letter down and ran his hand through his hair. "I guess I'm heading back," he said out loud. He then picked up the letter that were on his bed and threw them into the fireplace; he didn't need to send them, since he was going to see everyone the next day. After throwing the letters into the fire he began to pack Amory's and his things. By the flick of his wand everything was packed and ready to leave.
"Why are you packed?" Ron turned around to see Teddy. He held up the letter and gave it to his friend who quickly read it and nodded understandingly. "Okay, I'll pack my stuff and you take Amory and apparate (sp?) to the jet. I'll go tell the headmaster that we have to leave."
Ron nodded. "Amory!" he called into the common room. "Come, we have to leave." He told her when she came up to him. Ron then gathered their luggage and picked up Amory before they disappeared with a pop.
Soon after that, Teddy finished packing, he shirked he stuff and placed it in his pocket before heading out to go tell Dumbledore that they must leave. Just as the secret entrance to the rooms closed, and as Teddy turned the corner, at the opposite side of the hall, three students walked into the hallway and tried to find the door that just closed.
X o X o X
"Headmaster Dumbledore." Teddy greeted as he entered the office.
Dumbledore looked up. "Didn't I tell you no formalities?" he said with a twinkle in his eyes. "What can I do for you?"
"Layla's parent's sent us a letter and wants us back in L.A. Ron and Amory are already at the jet and once I get there we will leave." Teddy said.
Dumbledore sighed. "I guess that you will be seeing Severus and I in two months." Teddy nodded. "Well, I'll tell Severus of the new devolvement, and you will have a nice flight."
"Thanks you, sir." Teddy said before turning around.
"One more thing." Dumbledore stopped him before he opened then door. "Would you like a lemon drop?"
"No, sir. I really don't like lemon flavored candy." Teddy declined.
"Ah, to bad. More for me then." Dumbledore smiled as Teddy left his office and apparated to the airport.
X o X o X
"Where is that door?" Hermione pondered out loud as she, Harry and Ginny looked for the door that might lead to the room at Ron was staying at. "Come one, where are you?"
"We've looked for at least half and hour, guys." Harry complained. "Maybe he left." he suggested.
"No he is still here! Thrust me!" Hermione argued. "He just has to be here! I have to tell him I'm sorry! Ron is here God damn it!"
"Give it up!" Ginny shrieked. "Ron isn't here anymore! He left! He left us again!" the redhead cried out as she slumped against the wall. "He left the school, he doesn't want us anymore, he doesn't need us..." she whispered.
Hermione looked at Ginny then looked at the floor before she screamed out in anger and walked off to go back to the Head dorm. Harry stared at Ginny and let out a sigh of frustration. "Damn, why must you make this hard for us?" Harry asked to the thin air. He might have been asking Ron or maybe that mysterious force up there.
X o X o X
Ron sat in his seat on the jet. It has been two hours since the jet took off. He looked to his left to see Teddy and Amory watching a Disney movie on one of the screens with a pair of headphones on their heads. He smiled to himself as he watched his daughter and her godfather spend some time with each other. He yawned and turned the other way before falling asleep.
X o Flashback/ Dream o X
"Casper!" Casper turned around to see Layla run towards him, when she caught up with her boyfriend she cling to his arm. "Hey, are we still going out tonight?" that day was Saturday, and there were no classes on that day. And on that day, Casper was planning on taking Layla out to the local town.
"Yeah, why?" He asked as the couple passed by a group of third years.
"Um... I have to tell you something." Layla said rather slowly.
"Is it really important that I have to wait for tonight?" He asked her. Layla nodded. "Okay then." He kissed her on the lips. "I have Quiditch practice, I'll see you tonight then, Babe." He then left and headed to field.
X o scene changes o X
"Casper!" Casper looked up as he saw his four-month pregnant girlfriend waved to him from the not so far distance. He picked up his pace as he walked down the snowy hill and to the three that Layla waited at. As soon as he came to reach Layla hugged him and gave Casper a quick kiss on the lips. "How detention, Mr. Troublemaker?"
"It was okay... how was the tutoring session with the fourth years, Miss Teacher?" he asked slyly.
She smirked at him, "It was good, but I wish I was spending that time with my fiancé."
"Well, we have all the time in the world when we graduate." Casper smiled at her as they took a seat on one of the big roots of the tree. "Isn't this beautiful?" He asked as they looked out to the magical winter landscape of their school in Northern California.
"Breath taking. Did your old school in Scotland look just as magical as this?" She asked as her eyes scanned the area slowly.
"Yeah, but every time I looked at it, I felt something was missing in a way." Casper told her.
Layla turned to Casper. "What would that be?"
"You." He whispered.
She smiled and gave him a small kiss on the lip. "That was so cheesy, but it was sweet." He smiled at her and planted a kiss on her forehead as she leaned her head on his shoulder. As they sat there Layla slowly began to hum.
"You have a nice voice." Ron commented midway through her humming. "Does the angel of lyrics to her song?" Layla grinned and shook her head. "No? Aw, why not?"
"It's cold." Layla said stating the obvious
"Want to go inside then?" He asked. Layla nodded. Casper then got up and helps his girlfriend off the root of the tree and head back inside the school to get warm.
X o End of Flashback/ Dream o X
Ron then awoke to the sound of the pilot announced that they were about to land in LAX airport. Ron stretched his arms and look to his left to find the two fast asleep. He gave small grim smile before waking them up, and telling them that they were almost home.
X o X o X
A/N: Please review! PLEASE! Well, if I don't update for a long period of time during this summer break, then I am off on a vacation. I just wanted to get that cleared... well, later... please review! and also, the song, 1000 Words, is in a way referring to Layla with Ron leaving to go to England, and with Hermione and Ginny with Ron dissapearing three years ago... well, just review!
- Lala-the-Panda
PS: sorry if this story seems rushed and for any grammar and/or spelling mistakes!
Ps: does anyone read the songs in the beginning of the chapter? I just want to know!
Full Summery: After being accused a murder right after the Tournament, Ron 'runs away' to America, hoping to start over anew. But three years later, his wife is struck by a curse that will end her life in one year. There is no cure for the curse, except a powerful potion. But no one knows how to brew it, well, except one. So leaving his wife at a famous wizard hospital in California, Ron and his two year-old Daughter go to England, where the only man who knows how to brew it lives. And that man is Severus Snapes, Potion Professor at Hogwarts: School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. So here are the big questions: will his family and friends accept Ron again? And will his wife's life be saved?
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any song/ quote that I will use. They belong to their respectable owners/ creators. But anything that I have made up belongs to me!
X o X o X
I know that you're hiding things
Using gentle words to shelter me
Your words were like a dream
But dreams could never fool me
Not that easily
I acted so distant then
Didn't say goodbye before you left
But I was listening
You'll fight your battles far from me
"Save your tears cause I'll come back"
I could hear that you whispered as you walked through that door
But still I swore
To hide the pain when I turn back the pages
Shouting might have been the answer
What if I'd cried my eyes out and begged you not to depart
But now I'm not afraid to say what's in my heart
Though a thousand words
Have never been spoken
They'll fly to you
Crossing over the time and distance holding you
Suspended on silver wings
And a thousand words
One thousand confessions
Will cradle you
Making all of the pain you feel seem far away
They'll hold you forever
The dream isn't over yet
Though I often say I can't forget I still relive that day
"You've been there with me all the way"
I still hear you say
"Wait for me I'll write you letters"
I could see how you stammered with your eyes to the floor
But still I swore to hide the doubt
When I turn back the pages
Anger might have been the answer
What if I'd hung my head and said that I couldn't wait
But now I'm strong enough to know it's not too late
Cause a thousand words
Call out through the ages
They'll fly to you
Even though we can't see I know they're reaching you
Suspended on silver wings
Oh a thousand words
One thousand embraces
Will cradle you
Making all of your weary days seem far away
They'll hold you forever
Oh a thousand words
Have never been spoken
They'll fly to you
They'll carry you home and back into my arms
Suspended on silver wings ohhh
And a thousand words
Call out through the ages
They'll cradle you
Turning all of the lonely years to only days
They'll hold you forever
-1000 Words (International Version), from Final Fantasy X-2
X o X o X
Wind
Chapter Five: 1000 Words
"Don't lie to me." Ginny said as she stepped forward to Hermione and Harry. "I know you are hiding something from me and it is Ron's whereabouts huh?"
"Look, Gin, lets talk about this outside where no one can over hear, classes are done for today anyways." Harry suggested.
Ginny looked at the Head Girl then at the Gryffindor Quiditch Caption before agreeing. "Fine, lets head to the group of trees nearby the lake, no one is there usually at this time of day." She then turned around and took the closest way out of the castle with Harry and Hermione following a few steps away.
As soon as the three Gryffindors reached the trees Ginny turned around and crossed her arms. "What do you know about Ron?" She asked impatiently.
"We think that he is in the school." Harry answered.
"What?" Ginny asked in disbelief. "He's come back?"
Hermione took a seat on the ground. "In a way, yes. But I don't know if he really wants to see us though."
"What do you mean?" Ginny asked.
Harry leaned against one of the trees. "If he came back to see us then he would of made his presence known." He answered.
"Then we will go see him." Ginny stated. "Lets go find him! Besides you have that map right? Shouldn't it tell you where Ron is if he is in school grounds?"
"Yeah, I did found him on the map, but when he passed by this certain spot he just disappeared." Harry answered.
Hermione then looked up and said, "Maybe that is where he is staying at! Harry where was the place that the dot disappeared?"
"Somewhere near the Slytherin common rooms." Harry answered. "Are you thinking what I'm thinking, Hermione?"
Hermione looked at him, "I don't know, what are you thinking?"
"We could wait nearby that place and wait for him to show up." Harry answered.
"Okay, but when?" Ginny questioned.
"Well, how bout tonight guys?" Hermione suggested. "Or the sooner the better, right now."
"I vote for right now." Harry said. Ginny nodded too. "Okay lets go."
X o X o X
Ron sat at his desk; he had just finished writing the letters and was about to send them. He got up and began to make his way to the window. But when he opened it a dark brown owl came zooming in and perched it's self on Ron's desk. Ron looked at the owl and noticed it was familiar; it was one of the Glory's owls. Ron set his letters on his bed and made his way to the owl. He unhooked the letter from the owl and began to read it.
Ron,
I have received word from Dr. Ni that Professor Snape will be making the potion for my daughter. But I also heard that you might have to stay there for almost two months! My daughter is lying in a hospital sick, I would feel better if her husband, daughter and one of her best friends would be here and not in some other country over seas. Please come back, tell the Potion Master that he will come to the hospital that Layla is staying at when he is finish with the potion.
I know you don't need to be there, I heard it from the doctor. I'll be sending the jet to take you back to Los Angeles. This isn't an option, you are coming back!
-Mr. And Mrs. Glory
Ron placed the letter down and ran his hand through his hair. "I guess I'm heading back," he said out loud. He then picked up the letter that were on his bed and threw them into the fireplace; he didn't need to send them, since he was going to see everyone the next day. After throwing the letters into the fire he began to pack Amory's and his things. By the flick of his wand everything was packed and ready to leave.
"Why are you packed?" Ron turned around to see Teddy. He held up the letter and gave it to his friend who quickly read it and nodded understandingly. "Okay, I'll pack my stuff and you take Amory and apparate (sp?) to the jet. I'll go tell the headmaster that we have to leave."
Ron nodded. "Amory!" he called into the common room. "Come, we have to leave." He told her when she came up to him. Ron then gathered their luggage and picked up Amory before they disappeared with a pop.
Soon after that, Teddy finished packing, he shirked he stuff and placed it in his pocket before heading out to go tell Dumbledore that they must leave. Just as the secret entrance to the rooms closed, and as Teddy turned the corner, at the opposite side of the hall, three students walked into the hallway and tried to find the door that just closed.
X o X o X
"Headmaster Dumbledore." Teddy greeted as he entered the office.
Dumbledore looked up. "Didn't I tell you no formalities?" he said with a twinkle in his eyes. "What can I do for you?"
"Layla's parent's sent us a letter and wants us back in L.A. Ron and Amory are already at the jet and once I get there we will leave." Teddy said.
Dumbledore sighed. "I guess that you will be seeing Severus and I in two months." Teddy nodded. "Well, I'll tell Severus of the new devolvement, and you will have a nice flight."
"Thanks you, sir." Teddy said before turning around.
"One more thing." Dumbledore stopped him before he opened then door. "Would you like a lemon drop?"
"No, sir. I really don't like lemon flavored candy." Teddy declined.
"Ah, to bad. More for me then." Dumbledore smiled as Teddy left his office and apparated to the airport.
X o X o X
"Where is that door?" Hermione pondered out loud as she, Harry and Ginny looked for the door that might lead to the room at Ron was staying at. "Come one, where are you?"
"We've looked for at least half and hour, guys." Harry complained. "Maybe he left." he suggested.
"No he is still here! Thrust me!" Hermione argued. "He just has to be here! I have to tell him I'm sorry! Ron is here God damn it!"
"Give it up!" Ginny shrieked. "Ron isn't here anymore! He left! He left us again!" the redhead cried out as she slumped against the wall. "He left the school, he doesn't want us anymore, he doesn't need us..." she whispered.
Hermione looked at Ginny then looked at the floor before she screamed out in anger and walked off to go back to the Head dorm. Harry stared at Ginny and let out a sigh of frustration. "Damn, why must you make this hard for us?" Harry asked to the thin air. He might have been asking Ron or maybe that mysterious force up there.
X o X o X
Ron sat in his seat on the jet. It has been two hours since the jet took off. He looked to his left to see Teddy and Amory watching a Disney movie on one of the screens with a pair of headphones on their heads. He smiled to himself as he watched his daughter and her godfather spend some time with each other. He yawned and turned the other way before falling asleep.
X o Flashback/ Dream o X
"Casper!" Casper turned around to see Layla run towards him, when she caught up with her boyfriend she cling to his arm. "Hey, are we still going out tonight?" that day was Saturday, and there were no classes on that day. And on that day, Casper was planning on taking Layla out to the local town.
"Yeah, why?" He asked as the couple passed by a group of third years.
"Um... I have to tell you something." Layla said rather slowly.
"Is it really important that I have to wait for tonight?" He asked her. Layla nodded. "Okay then." He kissed her on the lips. "I have Quiditch practice, I'll see you tonight then, Babe." He then left and headed to field.
X o scene changes o X
"Casper!" Casper looked up as he saw his four-month pregnant girlfriend waved to him from the not so far distance. He picked up his pace as he walked down the snowy hill and to the three that Layla waited at. As soon as he came to reach Layla hugged him and gave Casper a quick kiss on the lips. "How detention, Mr. Troublemaker?"
"It was okay... how was the tutoring session with the fourth years, Miss Teacher?" he asked slyly.
She smirked at him, "It was good, but I wish I was spending that time with my fiancé."
"Well, we have all the time in the world when we graduate." Casper smiled at her as they took a seat on one of the big roots of the tree. "Isn't this beautiful?" He asked as they looked out to the magical winter landscape of their school in Northern California.
"Breath taking. Did your old school in Scotland look just as magical as this?" She asked as her eyes scanned the area slowly.
"Yeah, but every time I looked at it, I felt something was missing in a way." Casper told her.
Layla turned to Casper. "What would that be?"
"You." He whispered.
She smiled and gave him a small kiss on the lip. "That was so cheesy, but it was sweet." He smiled at her and planted a kiss on her forehead as she leaned her head on his shoulder. As they sat there Layla slowly began to hum.
"You have a nice voice." Ron commented midway through her humming. "Does the angel of lyrics to her song?" Layla grinned and shook her head. "No? Aw, why not?"
"It's cold." Layla said stating the obvious
"Want to go inside then?" He asked. Layla nodded. Casper then got up and helps his girlfriend off the root of the tree and head back inside the school to get warm.
X o End of Flashback/ Dream o X
Ron then awoke to the sound of the pilot announced that they were about to land in LAX airport. Ron stretched his arms and look to his left to find the two fast asleep. He gave small grim smile before waking them up, and telling them that they were almost home.
X o X o X
A/N: Please review! PLEASE! Well, if I don't update for a long period of time during this summer break, then I am off on a vacation. I just wanted to get that cleared... well, later... please review! and also, the song, 1000 Words, is in a way referring to Layla with Ron leaving to go to England, and with Hermione and Ginny with Ron dissapearing three years ago... well, just review!
- Lala-the-Panda
PS: sorry if this story seems rushed and for any grammar and/or spelling mistakes!