A/N: Hey guys! God, I've been busy... sorry if I don't update as much! I have to focus on math, it's like the fourth week of school and I already have a C... got to kiss college goodbye I guess... TT well, I think that there are about four to five chapters left, maybe three if I'm lazy! BWAHAHAHA!
Well, enjoy this chapter and remember, reviews make me very happy!
PS: This story is now called: Wind From Tomorrow! Once I am done with this story, you will get the title... yes... yes... just a hint, prologue song was called Wind... hmmm.... Hmmm... pondering now? You should. MWAHAHAHA
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!
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No matter what the time
I'm just alone
Destiny forgotten,
Even though I kept going.
Inside of the sudden light I awaken
In the middle of the night
Quietly,
Stand in the exit way,
And, in the pitch-black, take the light
And about the recent promises,
Is it just that I'm so anxious?
A wish that's wanting to be said, but shall be repressed.
I'll introduce my family,
You'll surely get along well
No matter what the time
We'll always be together
No matter what the time
Because you're by my side
The light known as "you" finds me,
In the middle of the night
Enter a noisy street
And put on the mask of destiny
Thinking too much about the future.
Stopping things that have no meaning.
Today I'll eat delicious things.
The future is always before us,
Even I don't know it
It's not necessary to go right to the end,
Just keep going.
It's okay if the scenes
Go on one my one.
The light known as "you"
Reflects my scenario
Let's talk more,
And about the tomorrow that's before your very eyes.
Turn off the television
And look only at me
No matter how well we're doing
I don't believe in us completely.
But at those sort of times,
Because you're by my side,
The light known as "you" finds me,
In the middle of the night.
Let's talk more,
And about the tomorrow that's before your very eyes.
Turn off the television
And look only at me.
-Light, sung by Hikaru Utada, from the game Kingdom Hearts
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Wind From Tomorrow
Chapter sixteen: Light
"Can we talk?" Ron asked as they sat in their bedroom. Yesterday, Layla came back from the hospital. Layla sat on the bed; they had just put Amory to sleep.
She sighed wearily before asking, "About what?"
"I'm... I'm thinking about telling the Public I am back. I think it's a good, since I was found innocent, and I don't want people to think I am dead or even worse, a coward." Replied Ron.
"A good time?" She asked slowly. "I don't want anymore pressure, Ron... can you tell the "Public" after this is over?" she was referring to the Hex.
"I want you to be there, to help me, when things get rough, especially when it comes with the Press." Ron confessed.
"I'm getting too weak, Ron." Layla said grimly as she lay on the bed.
Ron looked at her. "You're not weak, you're one of the strongest people I know! You are not going to let this silly curse bring you down! Never!"
"I am weak!" She cried. "Look what happened! I got a very rare side effect from the curse! I am dying! This potion is not strong enough to save me! Face it! I am! I'm dying!" tears started to fall from her eyes.
Ron pulled his wife into a hug. "You are not going to die. Don't cry, you will live. You have the will power to do so. Live, if not for me, Layla, then for our daughter." He whispered as he caressed her hair.
"I-I don't want to die." She cried into his chest. "Th-this stupid hex, it's making me scared, Ron... I'm scared... I don't want to leave you or Amory." Her voice was hoarse.
"You wont leave," He encouraged her. "Now, babe, think happy thoughts, remember what Dr. Ni said? You don't want it to repeat." He kissed her forehead. He rocked her back and forth, like a small child, until she fell asleep. Ron placed her under the covers, but before going to be himself, he went down to Amory's room. He slowly opened the door, as quietly as possible and leaned against the doorframe, and watch his daughter sleep peacefully. He couldn't bare the idea that Layla might die, leaving Amory and himself alone. Ron frowned, he began to worry about Amory, and how she was taking all of this.
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Layla pretended to sleep when Ron came back into the bedroom and she opened her eyes slowly when she felt him lay on the bed, he still thought she was asleep. Soon she heard his light snores; she turned over and looked at him. He needs his rest, she thought before turning back. She watched the moon in the sky from her bed through the balcony door-windows. Her arm was in pain, but it was normal, at least that's what the doctor said, so she tried to ignore it.
She was so young, she didn't want to die. The thought of death did frighten her. She had so many memories, but she wanted more. She did not want to die. She could bare leaving Amory, her family, her friends, and Ron. Layla had no idea why she suspected the worst outcome of this... situation. 'I guess it's better not to keep my hopes up.' She thought grimly. Then, a sudden jolt of pain seemed to clench her chest. 'Think happy thoughts. Think happy thoughts.' She repeated what Dr. Ni told her.
Her eyes wandered the room as she curled up, trying to sooth the pain. She caught glimpses of a drawing, pinned on the wall, and obviously made by a child, her child. It was a picture of the family, drawn almost a year ago by Amory. Layla remembered how Amory came running into her in the pallor with the parchment in hand, waving it franticly until she showed it to her. As Layla remembered, the pain slowly disappeared, but she didn't notice, she was drifting to sleep, reliving the peaceful times in her dreams.
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"How are things going?" Molly asked awkwardly during a lunch that Layla had invited her too.
"Oh, fine. I feel better." She replied cheerful, as if the fight never happened. "Amory woke me up late, she drew another picture, it's posted up in the bedroom wall, and she wanted me to read a book to her."
"Such a sweet girl." Molly commented, as she slowly ate the meal.
Layla smiled. "Yes, she is. Was Ginny like that, growing up?"
"Oh, Gin was an angel. Spoiled her probably because she was the first female Weasley in generation. I guess she broke the curse, seeing that you have Amory." Molly smiled. She set her fork down and looked at Layla. "Are you and Ron planning for anymore children?"
Layla blushed. "Well, um... due to recent events, we haven't talked about having a new baby. I would like to have one what everything is finish." She replied.
"I see. Amory would make a lovely older sister." Said Molly. Layla nodded. "Oh! Look at the time. I must be leaving for England, I have to attend some sort of street naming ceremony, being the Minister's wife and all that." Molly stood up, as did Layla. They stood there, not knowing whether to hug, shake hands, or anything.
"Um, let me escort you to the fireplace." Layla offered.
"Oh, thank you." Molly said as she followed her daughter-in-law in to the living room.
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"So," said Ron as he chewed his food. "I'm thinking of making my big comeback during Britain's MOM (Ministry of Magic) formal ball, I'll bring Layla, Elaine, and you."
"Ah, ready to go back to the public eye." Teddy replied as he munched on a fried cheese stick. The two best friends were eating lunch in Ron's office. "When is it?"
"Ah... about a week after the Hogwarts' graduation." Ron replied with a shrug. "Better tell the girls, they have a month and a half to look for the perfect gown." Said Ron with full sarcasm.
"That's late June... right?" asked Teddy slowly.
"Why? What's wrong with that?" Ron asked, removing his feet from his desk, which he was resting them upon.
"First, your wedding anniversary-"Teddy began.
"I'm planning a nice candle lit dinner at the As Romany Tower at Hogwarts." Ron explained. The anniversary would be the day before the ball.
"Yeah... okay then.... What about Layla's health?" Teddy countered.
"She's healthy enough by then. According on what I know, during the few months before the one-year mark of the Hex, she is healthy. It is only until the week before that she will be bedridden, like when she was first hit."
Teddy huffed. "Maybe you should've been the doctor, not me." he joked.
"Whatever, dude... I just want her to enjoy those months that she has. Cause, she got me thinking, what if the potion fails and she does dies?" Ron asked grimly.
Teddy rolled his eyes. "Have you been listening to me over the past two weeks? She is healthy, and the potion is working! The negative energy has disappeared."
"Ah-ha! You admit that she is healthy enough to go to England!" Ron smirked.
"Crap!" Teddy moaned, Ron tricked him again.
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Layla and Elaine settled their shopping bags on the couch. "That was a work out." Mumbled Elaine as she stretched. The two just came back from shopping for their ball clothing.
"I'm going to go check on Amory." Layla informed Elaine as she head out of the pallor. She walked up the staircase and headed to her daughter's room. Ron was supposed to be home, but he had an unexpected meeting about an hour ago, leaving Amory to the house elves.
"Mommy!" Amory greeted as she looked up from her magical coloring book.
"Hi, Honey." Layla replied as she squatted next to the small desk.
"Did you cam back from shopping?" the girl asked as she colored a picture.
"Yes." Layla answered.
"You will look pretty, Mommy." Said Amory as she tore her attention from the book and smiled at Layla.
"Aw.... Your so cute!" Layla gushed at her daughter. "Auntie Elaine is downstairs. We're gonna have a snack, do you want anything?"
"Nu-ah." Amory shook her head. Layla just smiled and kissed her forehead before leaving the bedroom.
Layla returned downstairs to see Elaine rummaging trough the shopping bags with a brownie in her mouth. "Found it!" said Elaine as she pulled out her wallet. "MWAHAHA! Thought you could get away from me!" she said to the wallet as she placed it in her purse.
Layla just shook her head. "You are one odd one, Elaine."
"And that's why we're best friends!" replied Elaine. "I can't wait for this ball thing! Rick always wanted to go to England for some reason..."
Layla gave a laugh as she reached for a brownie from the platter. "Yeah, but it's the day before my wedding anniversary!" she complained.
Elaine secretly smiled to herself because she knew what Ron was planning. 'Pretty sneaky of him.' She thought as she munched on the chocolate treat. "Maybe he is planning something. He couldn't' have forgotten about it." Elaine shrugged as if it nothing; Layla ignored the shrug.
"Maybe..." She sighed. She wanted that night to mean something. She hoped he did not forget about their wedding anniversary.
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A/N: SO SORRY! I'm UBER sorry that this chapter is short! TT I'm really busy, in fact as I type this, my friends are over a we have to leaves soon! GAH! Last Friday (Sept. 24) I had three test in my classes, so I had to study, and this Monday I have two test, one is in French, if I don't get on A on that my grade will go to a B!! NOOO! And I am really worried about my grade in math! I took a math test on Friday and all I know I got three problems wrong and that would be a B and I already got a C- in the class! TT
Well, this story has about four chapters and a prologue left! I already have the songs I'm going to use! Well, PLEASE REVIEW! They make my happy!
-LalathePanda