Harry was mad that Storm was going back to the streets but he couldn't bring himself to push her away. She meant so much to him and he was determine to change her mind. He knew how that he loved her and wasn't going to let her go.
The Newt's came and each of the seventh years turned to biting the head off anyone that raised their voice above a whisper in the common room. Storm and Hermione spent their time quizzing each other. Harry and Ron each read their books. Draco sat in the library reading away from the Slytherins.
Harry, though, had other problems to worry about than the Newt's. He received a package on the second day of Newt's and assumed it was from Mrs. Weasley since she had been sending treats. He decided to open a letter he received from Oliver Wood and handed the box to Storm to open.
All of a sudden an explosion sounded in the Great Hall and black smoke filled the air. Storm was knocked back to the floor and was gasping for breath. Harry knelt beside her and could hear the teachers rushing to her aid.
"Hold on Storm, help is coming. I'm sorry, please hang on," Harry desperately said.
Snape was the first one to reach her and looked at her. Her body was cut up and burned all over. She was having trouble breathing. Her eyes started to turn black and her cuts turned black.
"Basilisk venom," Snape said solemnly.
"But isn't Basilisk venom…" Harry said with panic.
"Fatal," Snape finished.
Harry felt defeated. Looking at Storm, he could tell she was getting worse. "Hold on Storm, don't die on me." Harry held on to her hand and could sense Dumbledore sinking to his knees beside him.
Dumbledore looked at Storm. "Everyone back! I will take her to the Hospital Wing. Harry, you must stay here. I will send word of her condition."
"But sir…" Harry protested.
"No buts Harry. Stay here with Miss Granger and Mr. Weasley."
Dumbledore conjured up a stretcher and moved with Storm through the throng of students. He made his way as fast as possible to the Hospital Wing. There, he dismissed Madame Pomfrey, much to her protest, and laid Storm on the nearest bed.
"We are alone now Storm. Heal," he commanded.
Storm's eyes instantly regained the color in her eyes and they were filled with anger.
"Stupid, stupid me. Opening that package when I knew whatever was inside was dangerous. I'm going to kill whoever sent it!" she raged.
"Calm down Storm. We were lucky that you were the one to open it and not Harry. The desired effect would have been achieved."
Storm got this weird glint in her eyes. "Ah, but the desired effect was achieved."
Dumbledore immediately grasped her meaning. "You want me to tell them that you are dead?"
"You have to. You have to make everyone believe that I am dead. No one must have any doubts." Storm stated as she concentrated all her energy into healing her wounds.
"You do realize the effect this news will have on your friends, particularly Mr. Potter," Dumbledore said in all seriousness.
"Yes I do, but I really don't have much of a choice now do I? If Voldemort or any of his followers find out that I survived a fatal poison, then he will surely figure it all out. To protect Harry, I must be dead for now."
"Yes, I understand. Where will you go?"
"Don't worry about me. I intend on getting as much information as possible about Voldemort and his activities."
Dumbledore touched her shoulder, "Be careful Storm."
Storm nodded and with a swirl of her cloak disappeared. Dumbledore stared at the spot where she was just standing and knew what he had to do. He exited the Hospital Wing and went in search of Harry. He found him pacing near the entrance of his office.
"Harry, let's take this to my office shall we?" Dumbledore asked with compassion.
"No, just tell me here. Storm is okay isn't she? She'll be back to better in no time," Harry said hopefully but Dumbledore shook his head.
"No Harry," Dumbledore said. "I'm sorry. Storm's dead."
A/NDid I have you worried? Don't worry, you'll see Storm again and so will Harry. It is necessary that Harry (and everyone else) think that Storm is dead. You will understand later. Thanks again to all my reviewers! PLEASE read and review. Thanks.