Hey my faithful fanficers! I just have a couple of things to say before this chapter so bare with me. Number one is that I'm changing the format of the story since there is going to be more dialogue. I hope I don't confuse anyone. The Second thing is that I'm again truly sorry its been taking me so long. But this week I've had a reason! Saturday night I went in the barn to enjoy some ice cream and pet my horses when one of the horses in the barn, who was pregnant… well… WASN'T any more! My friend and I were minutes away from seeing the birth! It had just happened! She's adorable! Her name is Erin because it was St. Patrick's Day. Well needless to say my self and a couple others slept in the barn in the cold (I'm in NY so it was very brisk) to watch over the mama and baby... so Sunday I slept… till basically Monday! Monday night I went to Raw is War that was in my home city! And Tuesday night I had a Barenaked Ladies concert to go to so I've been pretty busy! I just got back from the city yesterday (NYC) for a tiny day trip where I went to the Metro Museum and got a little education! Well enough of the hold up! Here goes!
Harry felt
like he was floating in a cloud of gray mist. He couldn't' see above or below him self and even though in normal
circumstances he'd be frightened, right now he felt at peace. No thoughts or worries weighed him down as
he stared into mist. His whole body
stayed limp as he floated around in nothingness. As he hovered in suspended
animation, he started to hear faint murmuring all around him. He tried to call
out but no sound emitted from his mouth. And yet he still felt calm and safe. He decided to listen to the voices that surrounded him.
~Mary was
slowly ushered into a dimly lit hospital room. As her eyes adjusted, she noticed the small sleeping form lying on the
only bed in the room. Her heart sank
deeper as she noticed all of the tubes, wires, and machines connect to the
young body.~
~Mary~ Is he
gonna be ok?
She asked the
doctor standing next to her.
~Doctor~
Well… it's hard to say. He broke both
of his legs but lucky for him they were clean breaks and will heal pretty well
on their own. But that's not my concern
right now.
~The doctor
paused a moment to watch Mary float over to Harry's beside and gently touch his
pale limp hand. He wasn't sure if he wanted to tell her what was really the
case~
~Doctor~ He
has sever head trauma. It's possible he
may never regain consciousness.
~The rest of
the doctors' thoughts were put on hold when he saw the sharp look Mary had
given him.~
~Doctor~ A
hem… I'm sorry… Would you like a chair?
~Mary~ No
that's fine. I really should be getting
back to my family.
~Although
Mary's voice sounded like she was finished and about to leave, her body
wasn't.~
~Mary~ He has
a chance though right?
The doctor
sighed and put his hands in his pockets.
~Doctor~
Sure… If you believe in magic.
~Harry didn't
understand what he was hearing. Sever
head what? Never wake up again? But he felt fine! He tried again to yell to the voices but his attempts were
swallowed up by the mist around him. After several more tries, Harry let
himself go limp again. He knew he couldn't do anything but just float and
wait.~
~The next
morning~
~Hermione
couldn't sleep all night. She paced her
room so much that she could now see the carpet wearing away. She couldn't help but think of the horrible
things that could have happened to Harry. She wanted to get a hold of Ron so he could share her concern but that
wasn't fair. She wouldn't do that till
she had more information.
She didn't
expect Professor Dumbledore to write her back that fast. He was quite a distance away and as
determined as Hedwig was, she still couldn't have made the trip any shorter.
Hermione
grabbed a book off her still made bed, and went to sit outside. She knew she wasn't going to read it but at
least she'd have something to fidget with. She sat on a tree swing in her back yard, letting the movements rock her
into a daze. Her thoughts never strayed
from Harry.
She didn't
stay that long however when she became fully aware of someone else's presents.
~
~Dumbledore~
Ms. Granger?
~Hermione
jumped three feet off the tire swing and swung herself around.~
~Hermione~ Oh
my god Professor! I didn't see you
there!
~She held her
hand to her chest and took two calming breaths~
~Dumbledore~
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to frighten
you.
~Hermione~
It's ok professor.
~Hermione
looked at the old wizard and noted the dark circles under his eyes and the
stress lines in his face.~
~Dumbledore~ Hermione
are you ok?
~The young
girl blinked back a tear from the sudden softness in his voice. She was trying so hard to be strong. For all she knew Harry was fine and Hedwig
had gone insane. But why would
Dumbledore come all the way here to talk to her if nothing was wrong?~
~Hermione~
Yes Professor. I'm just concerned
that's all. Did you talk to Harry?
~Dumbledore
paused for a moment. ~
~Dumbledore~
No we haven't Ms. Granger. We can't
find him.
~Hermione~
What? D..D..Did you try the Dursleys? Maybe he went to Ron's! He
wanted to remember?
~Her breath
started coming out in ragged breaths as her mind went back to all of the things
she didn't want to happen. ~
~Dumbledore~
Hermione calm down. Sit down and let
me tell you a few things.
~Hermione sat
down on the closest thing she could find… The ground. ~
~Dumbledore~
First I have to say… That bird of
Harry's is one determined animal. An
exhausted one too. When I got your
letter my first thought was that this was some plan of Lord Voldemort.
~Hermione~ oh
no…
~Dumbledore~
But I don't think that now. There is no
sign to that. I have tried every
magical thing I could to find Harry. I
tried to get in his head to talk to him. Hermione, I've tried it all.
~Hermione~
But… If we cant find him… Professor! Why can't magic find him! If anyone could we could!
~Dumbledore~
Hermione, there's only one place he could be. A place our magic will have a hard time finding him in.
~Hermione
bowed her head and whispered the answer~
~Hermione~
Muggle world…
~Dumbledore~
This is going to turn into a massive search Ms. Granger. I would like you to contact everyone in your
close circle of friends. People you can
trust. I don't want this information
spread through Hogwarts. I'm afraid of
what will happen if the dark lord finds out Harry is lost.
~Hermione~
Yes sir.
~Dumbledore~
We are going to have to do this the Muggle way. I've already gathered the teachers. They are prepared to leave as soon as I give them word. I just want to ask you something first.
~Hermione
finally looked up at the wizard. ~
~Dumbledore~
Are you up for this?
~Hermione
nodded her head. She was afraid to
speak cause she knew her voice would deceive her. Truth was she wasn't up for it. As much as she wanted to find Harry, she was scared of how she would
find him… IF she found him. ~
~Dumbledore~
Well… all right. But if this gets too
rough on you I want you to come back home or back to Hogwarts. Alright? You will be no help to Harry if you can't
help yourself.
~Her head
went down again as she tried to compose her self.~
~Dumbledore~
Besides! You have to be fit and ready
to help Harry and Ron this school year!
~He was
trying to lighten the mood and knew right away it did the trick. She finally was able to lift her head and
give him a weak smile. Her smile didn't
last long though when she asked a question Dumbledore was scared to think
about.~
~Hermione~ Do
you think he's dead?
~Dumbledore~
Hermione Granger! You would know that
more then I. You would feel it. And no… I don't think he is dead. He has survived so much so far… I don't
think our Harry Potter could ever die!
~Hermione~
But… there was blood on the letter.
~Dumbledore~
Hermione I want you to contact Ron first… and right away. I think it would be best to go over
there. It would make things easier
being that the whole Weasley family is going to help with the search as
well.
~Hermione~ Oh
my gosh! Ron knows? I should have told him!
~Dumbledore~
I think it was best that he was told by family Hermione. Like I was saying, I want you to stay
there. I believe you will find it a lot
better being around people who feel the same way as you do.
~Hermione~
Alright Professor… I will. When are we
starting?
~Dumbledore~
Right away. So get to the Weasley's
today. It will defiantly be by
tomorrow. I have to go know Ms.
Granger. I have to get together the
rest of the search party. Please do as
I asked and remember… Harry's
strong. He'll be fine.
~Hermione~
Yes sir…
~And before
she could even blink, Professor Dumbledore disappeared with a popping
sound. Hermione sighed and stoop up,
grabbed her book and headed inside to get packed. This was going to be hell and Hermione wasn't sure if she would
be able to handle it.~
I hope you
liked it guys! Sorry for the wait. Reviews are nice… I like them! So go ahead!