A Love Worth Fighting For
Chapter 8
Deepest Regrets
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter. I own the plot and a few characters!
Star in a Daze: Hello everybody! I am back again! I know you all missed me! Here's chapter 8! Please R&R and I would like to thank my NEW editor for the wonderful editing job!
Harry and Hermione walked up to a not-so-horseless carriage and climbed in closely followed by Ron and Katrina, but not Ginny. They rode up to Hogwarts and that's where Harry and Hermione left them.
"We have to go meet Dumbledore". Harry said to Ron and Katrina. "We'll meet you two later". He grabbed Hermione's hand and they walked into the Great Hall and up to the head table where Dumbledore was sitting.
"Hello Harry and Hermione. How are you two?"
"We're good Albus. How are you?"
"Good, thank you. Now, on to business. First I would like to ask you two to sit at the head table tonight. I only ask so the students will see that you have authority". Harry and Hermione nodded. They walked over to their seats and sat down. The students looked at them as they walked in and a few whispered but nobody except Ron said anything.
"Oi, Harry, what are you two doing up there?" Harry just looked at him and then turned to Hermione laughing. The two of them talked for a few minutes, until Professor McGonagall came in followed by the first years. She placed the hat on the stool and Harry looked at it expectantly.
"Four friends created this school
Many years ago
They stuck together through everything
In rain and sleet and snow
They ran the school with all they had
But some things they did not know
There are some things that one needs
That one cannot learn alone
There are many things they had to learn
That even they had to be shown
Gryffindor was brave and said
Let's go see what's new
Hufflepuff the loyal one said
I want to come too
Ravenclaw who was clever
Joined them to see what she could learn
But Slytherin stayed behind
So power he could earn
The three friends stayed together
And learned all the way
Together they learned new things
Until they passed away
They were never at all apart
They helped each other too
With every evil thing
We learn from this
That we need friends to bring
In every evil war may have
That you cannot avoid
Stay with the ones you love
And you may stay alive".
Harry looked at the hat surprised but then joined in the clapping.
"Abbot, Anna". A young girl, who was obviously Hannah's sister walked up to the hat, McGonagall put it on the girls head.
"Hufflepuff". The hat screamed. Everyone clapped. Harry watched the sorting until McGonagall rolled up her scroll. Dumbledore stood up and smiled at the students.
"Welcome all of you to yet another year at Hogwarts. I can see many new faces and many old ones as well, but then again I'm the oldest one here. I am sure you are eager to find out who your new defense against the dark arts teacher is. I am pleased to welcome back an old teacher that I am sure you will approve of. I would like to welcome Professor Lupin back to our number". The whole room filled with applause and whistles as Remus walked in. "And I am sure you are all wondering who this gentleman is. Well I am sorry to say that Professor Flitwick has retired early so I am pleased to welcome Professor Shane Okkerse to our number". A man with light dirty blonde hair stood up. He was pretty short and had a bowl haircut, like a mom would do. "And I would like to say one last thing. I am sure you have all noticed that Harry Potter and Hermione Granger are sitting at the head table. We are introducing a new mandatory course for the fourth years and above. It is called the DA. It was a club last year that I am sure many of you knew about but more did not. Well Mr. Potter and Miss. Granger ran it last year and I recruited them for teachers this year. I hope that you will show them the same respect that you would give to any teacher". The room filled with applause once again. Even some of the Slytherins were cheering. Draco wasn't but when Harry looked at him he smiled and gave him thumbs up. "Next, I would like to introduce a new student, Katrina, could you please come up here". Katrina walked up to the head table. "This is Katrina Potter. She has transferred from Durmstrang. She will get sorted into a house privately tonight and will join her house tomorrow". Harry started clapping loudly for his sister. Hermione and Ron joined in. Soon the whole school was clapping. Harry even shouted out 'That's my sister!' Dumbledore smiled and moved on after the cheering had died down. "And now for a quick routine drill, Forbidden forest is forbidden and no magic in the corridors. Now tuck in". Food appeared on the tables and everyone began to eat. Harry was wrapped up in a conversation with Hermione that he didn't notice Dumbledore calling him. "Harry... Harry... HARRY".
Harry looked up.
"Sorry Albus, yes". Dumbledore laughed.
"I'm sorry to interrupt your conversation but I would like to talk to you about yours and Hermione's living arrangements". Harry nodded.
"Okay".
"Well, I am sure that you don't know where your rooms are so after dinner I shall show you. Also, you are expected to be in my office on Monday, before breakfast. I guess you are lucky that it is Saturday. You have all tomorrow to set up your quarters in any manner you like. I would also suggest that you don't tell anyone your password into your quarters unless you trust him or her very much. I would even suggest you not tell Mr. Weasley. I would like you two to be prepared for anything though". Harry nodded. Dumbledore turned back to his dinner and finished eating, as did Harry and Hermione.
After dinner Dumbledore led Harry and Hermione up to a portrait of a witch and wizard playing cards.
"You two may make up the password. Just be sure to tell me what it is later".
"Um, Albus, are we still allowed going to the Gryffindor common room?" Hermione asked.
"Yes, of course. The password is water skins". With that Dumbledore walked away. Harry turned to Hermione.
"Well, what do you want our password to be?" Hermione smiled
"How about spew?" Harry grinned.
"Then spew it is". He turned to the witch and wizard and told them the password.
They smiled and opened the portrait. Harry and Hermione walked in and looked around. It was huge. There was a living room almost as large as the Gryffindor common room. There was a study just off of the room and two bedrooms. Harry walked into the bedroom with his trunk in it and started to unpack. He brought his books over to his desk in the study, put all his clothes away and took out a box that was at the bottom of his trunk. It was the wand that his Aunt Petunia gave him. Harry smiled as he looked at it. It was the one thing of his mothers that he had, other than her jewelry. Remus had given Harry his mother's Jewelry that James gave her, including her engagement and wedding rings. They were in a small box in his trunk. He put his trunk under his bed and Hermione came running in.
"Harry, I found this in the study". It was a small box. Harry took it and opened it. In it was a pile of notes. They were all from his father to Lily. He picked one up and read it.
Hey babe
Is babe the best you can do James?
No... how about hot and sexy
That's better but how about... your only girl
My only hot and sexy girl
Oh, so you have others? Not hot and sexy
You know I would never go out with anyone not hot and sexy
Oh, James you are so shallow
But that's why you love me
No, I love you because...I really don't know
Well I know why I love you
Oh really, why?
Because you are the smartest, most kind girl in the world and you love me for me Awwwww such sweet words
Oh, I know
Shut up
Ok, so... do you want to go to the Yule ball with me? I have a surprise for you!
Well...I guess I could go with you.
I knew you would!
Harry stopped reading. He loved these notes that his parents wrote. It was like a little piece of them. He looked in the trunk again and he saw his Mom's diary. He picked it up and opened it.
Monday, September 07, 1983
Dear Diary.
This is my last year at Hogwarts. I can't believe I am going to leave at the end of this year. I really don't want to leave all my new friends, and my new boyfriend James. I know in all my other diaries that I say I hate him, but he's changed. He is the sweetest person in the world. I know I haven't written in a diary since like May but I have never gotten a chance to go into London and buy a new one. Mom sent this one from home. James and I have been going out for just a bit over a month now. I can't believe how he asked me out. On July 31st he came over to my house and put lilies all around my bedroom. I can't believe Mom let him do it too. I think she just fell for that charm of his, which everyone falls for. It really was sweet. When I opened my closet, it was filled to the brim with lilies that fell on me. It was adorable. He was in the closet and was holding a bouquet of blue roses, my favorite flowers. How could anyone say no to that? I know I couldn't! Awe I can't believe what James did for our month-aversary. It was really cute. He came over to my house and gave me a ruby encrusted bracelet with a heart in the middle of it! It must have been expensive! He said that it was his mom's. That his mom gave it to him to give to the one that he loves. It was the sweetest thing in the world! I love him so much! I can't wait to see him. I am going to meet him now!
Love Lily
Harry read this with interest. His parents had gotten together on the 31st too. He never knew this. He kept on looking through the diary until he got to the Christmas entry.
Wednesday, December 25th, 1983
Dear Diary I can't believe it! I remember a few weeks ago when James asked me to go to the ball with him and he said he had something for me. I was nervous but I trusted him and I'm glad that I did. James PROPOSED! I said yes of course. I love him so much and I'm glad that we won't have to split up after school. James said that he wanted to get married right away. I agree with him so he said that we would get married a week after graduation. I'm so excited, I just don't know how to tell mom. She'll kill James and me with her "you're too young" nagging. It sickens me. I love the ring so much though! It is so pretty! It is yellow and white gold. It has a semi-large diamond in the middle and three smaller ones on both sides. It is so beautiful! I can't wait to tell my best friend Amanda. She's out with Sirius right now. I swear, they've been together for so long. I mean for three years. I wish they would just get married... but after James and I! Oh, here she is! Love Lily
Harry smiled. His mom was so excited about getting married, and this Amanda girl that Sirius was going out with. He made a mental note to ask Remus. Harry looked over at Hermione, who was on a couch reading. Harry smiled. His mother and Father had been going out for five months before they got engaged. He knew that he and Hermione would get engaged some day but probably not that soon.
"Hay, 'Mione". Harry said walking over to her. "Where do you see yourself in five years?" Hermione looked up at Harry and smiled.
"Well". She said putting down her book. "I want to be married. I know I'll only be twenty-one, but I want to get married and have kids like right after school. I've always wanted that". Hermione smiled. "And what about you?"
"Well, I want kids. I want at least three kids but I don't need all three then, but at least one. I want to be an Auror, which I will be, and, yeah I guess that's it". Harry smiled at Hermione and then looked at his watch. "Oh God. We have to meet Albus in ten minutes so he can tell us what to do to patrol".
Hermione looked at her watch too and gasped. She ran into the bathroom to fix her hair. When she came back out she grabbed Harry's hand and they went to Dumbledore's office.
When they got there Albus was waiting for them outside of the gargoyles. He explained their route and sent them on their way. Their route was outside, around Hagrid's hut. They smiled and went inside to talk to Hagrid.
"'Lo there you two". Hagrid said with a smile.
"Hi Hagrid". They said in unison.
"What're you two doin' ou' 'ere at this hour?" Harry smiled.
"Were on patrol duty. Were making sure you have a peaceful and uneventful night". Hagrid laughed at this.
"Well, I'm glad you two dropped by. Actually, I'm expecting Remus any time now". Harry smiled. He was going to ask him about Amanda. There was a knock on the door and Hagrid opened it to reveal Remus.
"Hey Moony". Harry said with a smile.
"P.J. It's good to see you".
"I've got a question for you".
"Shoot".
"Well, today Hermione found a trunk with my mom and dad's old notes in it. There was also one of my mom's diaries. She mentioned a girl that was dating Sirius. A girl named Amanda. What happened to her?" Remus looked at the ground.
"Well, Sirius and Amanda were dating all through the fifth year until, well until your parents died. Sirius and Amanda loved each other so much. Sirius actually proposed to her at Graduation. She said yes of course and they had their wedding date set, November 4th. Four days after Voldemort came to your house. When Sirius was blamed for the murder of James and Lily, she was overcome with grief. She never thought Sirius would ever do anything like that, but when he was sent to Azkaban she fled. I have a few letters from her. We wrote to each other for about five years. I even visited her a few times. But we kind of moved apart after she moved to America. Actually, she is your God Mother". Harry was shocked. He didn't know that he had a God Mother. "She kept asking how you were. I sent her pictures of you. I got them from the few times you were outside in the yard or when you were at Mrs. Figg's house". Harry looked at the ground.
"I want to meet her. I want to get to know my God Mother. If she loved Sirius so much I'm sure she wasn't too bad". Remus smiled.
"She and Chantelle were really close also. I think she wants to meet you. I'll write her a letter and I'll see what she thinks".
"Okay, thank you".
The four of them talked for a while, Harry and Hermione only left at about quarter to nine.
"Bye you guys. We'll see you tomorrow". They called as they left. They walked outside and bumped into Draco.
"Hey Draco, what's up?" Harry said.
"Not much. I was bored and then I saw you two so I decided to come out and talk to you, because, well, I don't know, because I did". Harry laughed.
"Okay Draco, whatever you say". Harry said, rolling his eyes. Hermione laughed and Draco smiled. The three of them walked over to the lake and sat on the edge.
"So, Draco". Harry said as he sat down. "How's it going with you and Ginny?"
"Oh, it's great! She's great".
"You know she's getting a tattoo right?" Hermione said.
"No, I didn't I guess she didn't want me to know".
"Well, I'm going with her. I'm getting one too". Harry looked at her.
"You are? I never knew that".
"Oh, yeah. We're going tomorrow afternoon. I might get my bellybutton pierced too".
"Awesome".
"Yeah, but that means that you two will be alone tomorrow".
"Can't we come with you?"
"Nope". Harry crossed his arms.
"Fine then, I hate you". Hermione looked at Harry.
"No you don't". She kissed him on the nose. "You love me". Harry laughed and pulled her into his lap.
"I know I do". Draco looked at them and smiled. He always knew that Harry and Hermione would be perfect for each other. The three of them talked for a while and then they went inside. Draco left them but before he did Harry said:
"Draco, why don't you come to my room tomorrow? We can wait for our girlfriends together. Besides I have an idea that you might like". Draco nodded.
"Okay, I'll see you tomorrow". Draco walked down into the dungeons and Harry and Hermione walked up to their room.
The next day, Sunday, Hermione woke Harry up.
"Hey Harry". She said, jumping on his bed.
"Morning babe". He replied.
"I'm on my way out okay, I'll see you tonight. I'll meet you for dinner".
"Okay. I love you".
"Love you more". Hermione kissed him and then left. Harry rolled out of bed and looked at the clock.
"Holy shit its eleven o'clock". Harry said. He got out of bed and he walked into the bathroom. After a shower he shaved and then got dressed. He looked at the clock again and started down for lunch. He walked in to the Great Hall and over to the Gryffindor table where Katrina was sitting.
"Hey Harry".
"Hey Kay Kay. I have something that I want to show you. You want to come over to my room after?"
"Sure".
"Okay". Harry and Katrina loaded their plates with food. Just before lunch ended Harry walked over to the Slytherin table. "Malfoy, I need to talk to you about your behavior last night". Draco glared at him.
"Fine". Draco stood up and walked out of the Hall with Harry.
"Meet me in my room at three thirty. I need you to help me with something". Draco looked at him.
"Okay". He turned around and walked back to the table. Harry followed him in and shouted:
"And if you ever do that again, I'll take away points".
"Go away Potter before I get angry, and you won't like it when I'm angry". Harry walked over to Katrina and they walked up to Harry's room. Once inside Harry handed Katrina the diary. Katrina sat down and read it. She was so happy when she got to the Christmas entry.
"Awe, that is so cute. You should propose to Hermione on Christmas, it would be so cute. And then you should get married the week after Graduation. But you have to propose this year".
"Katrina, were only fifteen and sixteen, were so young".
"Oh, come on. You've been married to her since our birthday. I mean I know she'll say yes".
"I'll think about it".
"You better". Harry and Katrina read the rest of the diary together. Then Harry showed her the rings that James gave Lily. "There so beautiful". Katrina said.
"I know. I can't wait to give them to Hermione. I don't know when, but I will". The two of them talked until three.
"Harry, I should go. I have to meet Lavender; she said that she wanted to see me".
"Promise me that you'll watch out, she can be pretty umm... mental".
"Okay, I promise". Katrina left and Harry cleaned up everything. At three thirty there was a knock at the door and Harry went over and opened it.
"Hey Draco".
"Hey, so what's your big idea?"
"Well, I know how much you love Ginny and I love Hermione. I thought that you and I should do something nice for them, so I thought that you and I would make dinner for them. It would be a private dinner, in here and I know that they would love it".
"Yup! Well, what are we waiting for? We better start, just in case we screw up or something". Harry transfigured a piece of paper into a stove. Then he pulled out food. The two of them started cooking. Harry put a roast into the oven and started cooking potatoes. Draco peeled carrots and then he started to make Ginny and Hermione's favorite dessert: cheesecake. He started to make the crust while Harry started to make the topping, cherry. After everything was in the oven Harry started to decorate the living room. He transfigured a dining room table and four chairs out of random things, and then he put a table cloth on the table and went looking for candles and flowers while Draco set the table. At five-thirty Hermione walked in. Harry quickly covered her eyes and told her to go get changed into something fancy. Draco said the same to Ginny.
When Ginny and Hermione were dressed Harry and Draco each covered their girlfriends' eyes and led them into the 'dining room'. They removed their hands and the girls gasped. Harry and Draco led the girls to their seats and they took theirs beside them.
The four of them ate and talked. After they had finished Harry and Draco led the girls into a different room. Draco had transfigured a rock into a television and got the movie 'Titanic'. They both sat on a chair and they pulled their girlfriends into their laps. After the movie was over Draco and Ginny left.
Hermione fell asleep in Harry's lap during the movie. He lifted her up and carried her into her room and laid her on her bed. Harry quickly cleaned up and he too went to bed.
In the middle of the night Harry felt someone tap his shoulder. There stood a tear stained faced Hermione. Harry sat up and noticed that her shoulder was bleeding.
"Oh my god Hermione, what happened"? Hermione climbed onto Harry's lap and began to tell her story.
"Those men, the ones in the black cloaks. They came back. They had these daggers and they threatened to cut me. I was so scared. They demanded that I tell them where you are, but I refused. They threw the dagger at me. I moved away but I still got this cut. Then I woke up. Harry, they're going to kill me". Her tears began to fall down her face again. Harry hugged her close.
"No they won't. You and I are going to Dumbledore's right now. Put on your robe and we'll go".
"Harry, no please, I don't want to bother him".
"Hermione, I promise that it won't be a bother to him. He told me that if anything odd happens to go see him, at any time of the day or night. Please Hermione. If you love me than you'll go". Hermione looked at him and then nodded. She went into her room and pulled on a baby blue robe. Harry had pulled on a pair of plaid PJ pants and a t-shirt. He grabbed Hermione's hand when she came out of her room and they walked to Dumbledore's office.
When they walked in Albus came down the stairs and looked at them.
"Albus Hermione has been having these really weird dreams, except... honey you tell him".
"Well, a few months ago I started to have these dreams. There were these men in black cloaks. They kept asking me where Harry is and I refused to tell them. In the dreams they hurt me. They hit me and cut me. The strange thing is, when I wake up I still have the bruises or the cuts. Tonight the cut was still bleeding". Dumbledore looked at them.
"Did you see their faces?"
"No, but I did see some blonde hair".
"I see, well I'll do my best to track them down. Is there any way that you can escape these dreams". Hermione looked embarrassed.
"Well, I have these dreams most nights, but when I was with Harry at headquarters and we were in the same room my dreams were a bit different. They came but Harry always got them away from me". Dumbledore smiled.
"Well then, you know what to do, and I trust you two okay".
"Yes Sir". Harry and Hermione left his office and went back to their room. Once there Harry and Hermione went to sleep, in Harry's bed.
When Harry woke up the next morning, before he opened his eyes he could smell honey. He had always loved the smell of her, but it upset him for some reason, like there was something bad that was going to happen. He woke up Hermione and then got ready for the day.
Just before they left for the Great Hall Harry looked at Hermione.
"I want to see the tattoo". Hermione smiled and lifted up the back of her shirt and on the bottom of her back there was a tattoo of a rose. It had a vine coming out of either side of it.
"I also got another one". She lowered her skirt a little and on the front of her hip bone there was a little heart with two 'H's in it. "That one is for you". Harry smiled and kissed her.
Harry and Hermione walked down to breakfast with their bags on their shoulders. They walked over to the Gryffindor table and sat down beside Ron and Katrina.
They ate breakfast and then Harry, Hermione and Katrina left for Transfiguration. They were there for three periods and than it was lunch. They met up with Ron, but he wouldn't tell them what classes he was taking. After lunch all four of them had Charms. They walked into the and there stood Professor Okkerse. He looked a bit nervous.
"Hello everyone, my name is Shane Okkerse. I am your charms teacher this year. I would like to know a bit about my students so when I point to you I would like you to say a bit about yourself. I can see that this class is a small one. It is only Gryffindors and Slytherins. I hope you will all get along". Harry looked around the class. He was right it was a small one. It was the four of them and three Slytherins. The three Slytherins were: Draco Malfoy, Pansy Parkinson and Blaise Zambini
Professor Okkerse pointed to Pansy.
"Hi, my name is Pansy Parkinson. I like to watch Quidditch but I can't play and I like my bunny, Wiggles". Next he pointed to Blaise.
"Hey, I'm Blaise and I like fire". Then he pointed to Draco.
"Hi, my name's Draco Malfoy and I like fire too. I also like spending time with my girlfriend, she who must not be named and I like to play the electric guitar". Next was Katrina.
"Hey, my name is Katrina Potter. Harry Potter is my twin brother but he always points out that he's older by ten minutes. I like to play Quidditch, I play chaser and I love to dance. And the one thing that pisses me off is perky people". Then he pointed to Ron.
"Hi, I'm Ron Weasley. I'm the second youngest of... let me see 3...5... Seven people and we are all boys except for my little sister Ginny. And I play Keeper in Quidditch". Then he pointed to Hermione.
"Hi, my name is Hermione Granger. I like to read and write but I also love to dance. I like to spend time with my boyfriend Harry and I am now a teacher this year". Professor Okkerse smiled and then pointed to Harry.
"Hi, my name is Harry Potter. You all know me, I am also known as the 'boy who lived'. I love to play Quidditch and I play seeker, I have never lost a match. But the one thing I love the most is spending time with my girlfriend Hermione. The one thing that pisses me off is everyone staring at my scar".
"Well then. Now I will tell you a little about myself. I am an only child... well sort of, I have a few half and step brothers and sisters, and I don't play that many sports. I'm a muggle born but I have always done well in school. I live in a muggle community, when I am not teaching, and I live near my friends Katrina Cuthbertson, and Lindsey Owens. We're not very close but, hey".
Professor Okkerse turned out to be a very good teacher, but kept on making references to a school friend named Sarah, who was a librarian. After the class was over Harry and Hermione rushed to their room where they were teaching their first of the year. Hermione decided that she would let Harry do everything. She didn't want to teach unless she had too. She explained this to Harry and he said okay. When the class came in Harry took attendance (or roll call).
"Mike Rolama"
"Here"
"Andrea Fishms"
"Here".
"Annie Oakley"
"Here"
"Brittany Murphta"
"Here"
"Sean Wood"
"Here". Harry continued with the roll call and everyone was there.
"Now, hello everyone. I'm Professor Potter. And sitting in that corner over there is Professor Granger. Now before I get started with I would like to answer any questions that you might have". A blonde girl raised her hand. "Yes Annie?"
"Ummm, I would like to know what 'DA' stands for".
"An excellent question Annie," Annie beamed, she was looking at Harry quite strangely. "The DA actually has two meanings. The first one is 'Dumbledore's Army'. We came up with that because the only thing Voldemort is afraid of is Dumbledore". Hermione knew that wasn't the whole truth but she stayed quiet. The whole gasped when Harry said the name. "Oh, please. Before I continue with the question I want to say something. I will NOT stand for flinching or anything of the sort when I say Voldemort. A good friend of mine always says that fear of the name only increases fear of the thing itself. It is true. The DA works hard to learn to fight Voldemort. I will not stand to have my students to be scared of a name, unless the name is Snape, then you may be frightened". They laughed. "Now back to the question. The second thing that 'DA' stands for is the Defense Association". The asked more questions and Harry kept answering them. About halfway through the Colin Creevy ran in.
"Harry, Harry! Dumbledore said to give this to you. It just arrived from the ministry". He handed Harry an envelope and left. Harry opened the letter and read it.
Dear Mr. Harry James Potter.
I regret to inform you that You-Know-Who has attacked Little Winging. A large group of muggles were killed. It was far away from your home but Mrs. Petunia Dursley was where the attack was. She was in the hospital for an hour before she passed away. We send our deepest regrets.
Cornelius Fudge Minister for Magic
Harry looked up from the letter with tears in his eyes. He turned around and punched the blackboard with all his might. The blackboard broke and Hermione rushed over to him. He handed her the letter and she read it quickly. She looked at Harry and tears started forming in her eyes. Harry stood up, wiping the tears away.
"Class dismissed". He said hoarsely. He rushed out of the room, closely followed by Hermione. Harry ran into his room and locked the door. He put a charm on it so that 'Alohamora' wouldn't work. He lay on his bed and cried. He heard a knock on his door and Hermione calling him. She realized that he wanted to be alone and she went into the living room to wait for him.
It was about nine o'clock before Harry came back out. He saw Hermione reading on the couch. She looked up and over at Harry. He could tell that she had been crying also. He walked over to her and hugged her. He couldn't stand to see her like that. After a few minutes he stood up and went to the door. He went to Dumbledore's office.
When Albus came down he looked at Harry. There was no twinkle in his eye. Harry looked at him for a second and then couldn't anymore. He looked at his feet and said quietly:
"When is her funeral?" Dumbledore looked at him.
"It is on Wednesday. I am so sorry Harry. I never meant for this to happen". Harry looked up at him.
"I know. But now I don't have anyone. I don't really have an Uncle anymore now that Aunt Petunia is dead, and I don't even have a godfather". Dumbledore looked at Harry closely. "I mean, what is the point of living if everyone you love is going to die because of you. I wish Voldemort had killed me when he had the chance. I'll go to the funeral. I'll cancel my classes for the day. I refuse to let anyone other that Hermione or I to teach them". Harry stormed out of the room. He headed for his and Hermione's room but then changed his mind and walked into the Gryffindor common room. He saw Katrina reading by the fire.
"Katrina?" Harry looked at his sister. She looked up and immediately noticed something was wrong.
"Oh, Harry. What happened?"
"Our mom's last living relative. Our Aunt Petunia was murdered by Voldemort". He said gravely. Tears filled Katrina's eyes.
"Oh Harry". She hugged her brother. Harry sat beside her on the couch and they talked about the funeral. Ron walked down from the boys dorms and over to them.
"Hey Mate". Ron said to Harry, and then noticed his face. "Wow, who died?" Harry looked at Ron and then said:
"My Aunt did". He stood up and left the room.
Star in a Daze: Hello Everyone! I almost cried when I wrote this! I know it's stupid! But, hey! I'll have chapter nine up soon!