Chapter 3
"So are we both dead?" Harry asked eventually.
"Err... yeah I guess so – After all we are white and ghostly, both remember dying, et cetera, oh yeah we can't touch anything!"
"You seem very bitter about this" Harry replied sedately.
"Well, yes considering I am dead"
"Anyway what do you mean, can't touch anything?" Harry slapped the headstone next to him.
"Have some respect for the dead, Harry." growled Cedric.
Harry gave a piecing stare. "I think that rule's obsolete now ain't it."
Cedric winced. "Good point" he mumbled sheepishly. Harry chuckled. "How can you find this so funny?" Cedric growled.
Harry shrugged. "What the point in being miserable if you're already dead?" harry said calmly. "You hardly have anything to dread. Hey that rhymed..." He mused. Cedric looked at him like he was losing his mind. "Harry...?"
"Yes?"
"When was the last time you saw a shrink?"
"Never. Most people take it for granted that I'm slightly unhinged, and get used to it."
Cedric snickered and Harry smirked at him. "Geez Harry, I never realised you could outsmirk a Malfoy.". Harry adopted a look of mock horror. "I'm sure Draco and Lucius will be mortified." "Indeed"
The both laughed. Cedric sobered a little and thought for a second. "How can you touch things?" "Can't you?" "Nope."
"Errm...I just assumed that I could."
"I'll see." Cedric concentrated, then slapped the headstone. His hand went through, although it met some resistance. "Slight improvement I suppose "
"Just focus your power into that part of your hand. I read once read that ghosts are formed of power; that why only wizards can become ghosts. Also explains why muggles can't see ghosts as well, only wizards can acknowledge magic."
"Erm, Harry?"
"Yes?"
"Do you have any idea where we are?"
"No...wait a sec" Harry spotted the gravestone they'd both slapped.
Thomas Riddle 1901-1946
Father of Thomas, Son of Marvolo
Rest in Peace
Harry looked further along the row:
Marvolo Riddle 1875-1946
Husband and Father
Rest in Peace
A grin slowly split Harry's face.
"Ced, my friend, what do you say to a little revenge?"
AN – Harry's back! He's really not the type to stay down long, is he? Notice the not so subtle hints that Harry isn't a normal ghost. Poor boysnickers. He can never be normal, even in death. I've always thought though that Harry really isn't the type to 'rest in peace' long. I dunno if hes gonna simply have a LOT of concentrated power or be a wraith. Wraith makes sense because Wraithes are known to have unfinished business, but the concentrated power would explain why Harry is tangible. Basically, his power is so packed into the space he occupies that he has become solid.
JVS