A/N: I don't own this.
Chapter 16- Attack in Hogsmeade
October 2 was a bright sunny day but the weather had gotten cooler and temperatures had dropped to fifteen degrees Celsius. It was the first Hogsmeade visit for Hogwarts students and many planned to take advantage of it. Many students didn't know that Voldemort would be sending a dozen dementors and two dozen Death Eaters to Hogsmeade.
Harry was going to go with Hermione and Ron had agreed to go with Lavender. However, they had all agreed to meet in the Three Broomsticks at twelve thirty for food. After eating breakfast, students then went to the doors where Filch was checking to see if they had permission to go to Hogsmeade. Harry was holding Hermione's hand when he saw Draco Malfoy and Pansy Parkinson.
"Potter and the mudblood," Draco said, causing Pansy to laugh. "I wonder what you see in her Potter, since she's so ugly and no one in their right mind would go out with her," Malfoy said as several students turned to watch another Harry-Draco fight.
Harry was going to retaliate when Hermione stopped him. She looked at Harry and they began to walk away.
"What's the matter Potter?" Draco asked. "the mudblood got you on a short leash?" Draco asked, as Pansy was now shrieking with laughter.
Harry had enough of Draco's taunting. "So Malfoy, what gives you the authority to speak when your girlfriend looks like a pug whose face got smashed and your mom looks like she's always sniffing shit?" Harry asked smugly.
Draco looked furious and had a face of absolute loathing. Most of the students watching started to laugh. Harry and Hermione then continued to walk toward the doors. Once outside, Hermione started to giggle uncontrollably.
"Harry that was great!" Hermione said, collapsing into his arms and giggling.
"I know. Malfoy looked like he wanted to beat me to a pulp," Harry said. "where do you want to go first Hermione?" Harry asked.
Hermione sighed and put her head on Harry's shoulder. "Oh I don't know. As long as I'm with you, I'm okay," Hermione said.
Harry and Hermione started to walk around Hogsmeade, going to the various stores. They went to Honeyduke's, Zonko's, the post office and several other stores. By twelve thirty, Harry and Hermione went to the Three Broomsticks only to see that it was full. However they saw Ron, Lavender, Ginny and Randy Williams sitting together. Harry and Hermione went over to their table.
"Hey Harry and Hermione," Ron said.
"There's no seats left Harry," Hermione said as she pulled up a chair. "Well I guess I have to sit on your lap again," Hermione said, giggling as she sat on Harry's lap.
Hermione sat on Harry's lap as Madam Rosmerta came over to give them their butterbeers. Harry and Hermione also decided to eat turkey sandwiches so they ordered that for lunch. While Harry and Hermione were eating, Ron, Lavender, Ginny and Randy started to talk about the upcoming Quidditch game and classes, among other topics.
"Harry this is it mate. It's our year," Ron said happily.
"Yeah Ron," Harry replied as he started to feel uneasy. Harry then went outside when he felt weaker. 'This cannot be happening' Harry thought, trying to stay upright.
"Harry, what is it?" Hermione asked, following him outside.
"Dementors are coming Hermione," Harry said.
Before Hermione had a chance to do anything, the dementors came from the direction of the cave where Sirius had hidden during their fourth year. There were a dozen of them and right behind the dementors were two dozen Death Eaters. People started to scream as Death Eaters sent killing spells at people and dementors moved closer to other people.
"Expecto patronum," Harry shouted, taking out his wand and sending a patronus toward the dementors. Harry had also heard several other voices call out and he saw several members of the D.A. behind him. Several figures shot out including a stag from Harry, an otter from Hermione and an owl from Ron. The patronuses were able to drive away all of the dementors, leaving the Death Eaters.
The Death Eaters started laughing when they saw several teenagers standing there, ready to fight them. There had been over fifty people killed by the Death Eaters and now they were ready to fight a bunch of teenagers.
"AVADA KEDAVRA!" cried a Death Eater as curses started to fly back and forth between the Death Eaters and students. The Hogwarts students then found that some Slytherins like Crabbe, Goyle and Malfoy were attacking from the back.
"STUPEFY!" Harry shouted at a Death Eater as he felt a tingling in the back of his neck and ducked just as Draco Malfoy shot a killing spell at Harry.
"AVADA KEDAVRA!" shouted a Death Eater, aiming at Harry. Harry then ducked and the curse hit Draco Malfoy, killing him instantly.
Time seemed to stand still as the Death Eaters and Hogwarts students watched Draco fall. There was a pause in fighting and then Draco's lifeless body hit the ground.
"Draco!" Pansy screamed, crying.
"STUPEFY!" Harry said, aiming for the Death Eater closest to him. Instead of one stunning spell however, it seemed like there were almost thirty shooting out from Harry's wand. The spell grew into a large ball and hit the Death Eaters, causing dust to rise in the air. When the dust settled, all of the Death Eaters were laying on the ground stunned.
Harry then felt Hermione walk up to him and put her arms around his waist. Harry was still breathing deeply and bleeding from a small cut on his cheek when several aurors appeared. The aurors went to check on the victims then spoke with several of the students.
Meanwhile, Harry was surveying the scene in front of him. Over fifty people had been killed or kissed and their lifeless bodies were all around the ground. 'Damn, I'm so sorry. Rest in peace. Innocent civilians caught up in a war,' Harry thought. Suddenly Tonks ran up to Harry.
"Merlin's beard Harry, are you okay?" Tonks asked, concern all over her face.
"Yeah, I'm fine," Harry said as he grabbed Hermione's hand and walked away. They walked all the way back to a tree near Hogwarts castle before Harry stopped.
"Harry, what's wrong?" Hermione asked.
"I don't know..Hermione," Harry said as he sat.
Hermione sighed. Recently she had noticed Harry get more gloomy and depressed and wanted him to talk about it. Hermione placed her arms around Harry's neck and spoke. "Harry, please tell me what's troubling you so much."
Harry sighed and thought for a long time before responding. Hermione was going to leave but before she could, Harry spoke. "Everyone expects me to be some sort of hero and defeat Voldemort. I'm not sure if I can live up to their expectations. Even if I do and beat Voldemort, I'll be treated like this grand hero but what about the people who died?" Harry asked.
Hermione was stunned for a minute. That was the last thing that she had wanted to hear from Harry. "You're afraid of failure aren't you Harry?" Hermione asked and Harry nodded. "I for one think that you will succeed. As for the people who died, don't worry about them Harry. They were innocent civilians in the wrong place at the wrong time," Hermione said.
Harry listened to Hermione carefully. It seemed like she always had a solution for his problems and she had always made him feel better. He had also unloaded a burden that was bothering him. "Hermione, how can I thank you?" Harry asked. "you've always been there for me whether it was during the tri-wizard tournament back in fourth year, defending me against Lavender in fifth year and helping me deal with my burdens," Harry continued before Hermione interrupted him.
"Well, that's what friends are for right? You can thank me by kissing me and letting me sleep in your bed tonight," Hermione said.
"Why do you want to sleep in my bed tonight?" Harry asked.
"Because I'm afraid I will have nightmares," Hermione said shivering a little before continuing. "Now shut up and kiss me."
Harry laughed before he moved his lips close to Hermione and kissed her passionately. Hermione responded by putting her hands behind his hair and Harry put his hands around her waist. They were still kissing when Harry saw movement out of the corner of his eye and a camera flash. Angrily, Harry went in the direction of the flash only to see a photographer there.
"Congratulations, Mr. Potter, you're going to be on the front page," the photographer said.
Angrily, Harry moved toward the photographer but the photographer disapparated with a pop. Hermione was sitting by the tree and giggling.
"Hermione what's so funny?" Harry asked.
"Oh, you just broke the heart of every fourteen to thirty year old witch in England and maybe a few wizards. Wait till they find out I'm your girlfriend," Hermione said, giggling again.
Harry then grabbed Hermione's hand and went back up to Gryffindor tower up to the sixth year boys dormitories. They then spent most of the time left kissing each other privately in Harry's bed. At night Harry wrapped his arms around Hermione and they fell into a deep sleep.
HARRY POTTER SAVES THE DAY YET AGAIN
by Richard Barrett
Yesterday, a dozen dementors and two dozen Death Eaters under You-Know-Who attacked Hogsmeade village in an apparent assault on the students at Hogwarts, who were visiting Hogwarts on that day. Luckily for the residents of Hogsmeade and the students at Hogwarts, Harry Potter was there yet again to save the day. Along with some of his fellow classmates, Harry Potter cast a patronus charm that drove away the dementors. Harry Potter and his colleagues then fought outnumbered against two dozen Death Eaters.
According to eyewitnesses, Harry Potter was able to stun all the Death Eaters when he shot a stunner spell at one of the Death Eaters. Instead several spells were fused together and hit all of the Death Eaters, stunning them instantly. According to experts, someone must truly be powerful if they can stun two dozen Death Eaters with a stunning spell. Some experts even believe that Harry Potter can grow up to become the most powerful wizard ever.
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Exclusive pictures of Harry Potter and an unknown witch...page 2
"Can you believe this?" Harry said angrily as he read the Daily Prophet. "Listen to this direct quote- 'in between fighting Lord Voldemort, stopping dementor attacks, fighting Death Eaters, and schoolwork, Harry Potter finds time to address his teenage hormones and secret desires by kissing someone we presume is a close friend of Mr. Potter.' This is crazy," Harry said.
Meanwhile the rest of the Gryffindor table had varied reactions. Lavender, Ginny, Parvati and most females were giggling at the picture of Harry and Hermione kissing. Ron, Seamus, Dean and Neville were trying their best not to laugh but ended up failing miserably and laughing out loud along with most of the other Gryffindor boys. Hermione was smiling at Harry and cuddled up against him. Dumbledore then rose his arms to speak.
"Students of Hogwarts, yesterday we lost several fellow students at the attack in Hogsmeade. Please have a moment of silence for the following students- Draco Malfoy, Terry Boot, Michael Corner, Dennis Creevey, and Millicent Bulstrode," Dumbledore said as he bowed his head. After a minute, Dumbledore continued to speak. "Until further notice, the staff has decided that Hogsmeade visits will not happen until further notice," causing an uproar among the students. Dumbledore silenced everyone with a wave of his hand. "This is for your safety. Now if you would go to your classes please," Dumbledore said.
Harry, Ron and Hermione headed up to the Defense Against the Dark Arts room. After the entire class had entered, Moody came in.
"Right laddies, you know what happened yesterday. Now you're up against the best and you have to see what it's like," Moody said, walking around the front of the room. "POTTER! you're the only one here who's battled the Dark Lord. Tell us how it's like," Moody said.
Harry sighed and thought for a minute before answering. "Voldemort will mess around first, saying stuff like bow to death and so on. He will then use the cruciatus curse a lot and after that he likes to use the killing curse. Voldemort also taunts you a lot," Harry said as he felt Hermione's grip on his hand tighten.
"Right and what's the Dark Lord's greatest weapon?" Moody asked, looking straight at Harry.
Harry thought he was the only one who knew the answer in the class. "Voldemort's greatest weapon is fear," Harry said.
"Right," Moody said, continuing to walk around. "I can say his name and half of you will flinch," Moody said, stopping by his desk. "Potter- I want you to duel me and show the class how its done," Moody said.
Harry got up and bowed to Moody, who bowed back. Harry sent several spells at Moody, which Moody easily ducked. Moody also sent spells which Harry ducked but Moody was quick to go on the offensive. Suddenly Moody shot a spell that Harry knew he couldn't duck. Harry closed his eyes and braced for the impact but it never came. Harry opened his eyes and saw that a sphere was surrounding him and had deflected the curse. The class was stunned as Moody dismissed the class.
A/N: Thank you all for reading this awful story by me. Please leave a review (pretty please w/ a cherry on top)