A Love Worth Fighting For
Chapter Fourteen
Amanda
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"PJ, there is someone who I want you to meet". Harry took Hermione's hand and they followed Lupin. "I would like you to say hello to Amanda".
Harry looked at the woman. "Hello Amanda. How are you?" Amanda was very pretty. She had large, bright blue eyes and long, blonde hair.
"Hello Harry. I'm fine. How are you?"
"I'm good".
"Who is this lovely young lady?" She asked, smiling.
"This is my girlfriend, her name is Hermione Granger".
"Hello Hermione. My name is Amanda Ashmore. But just call me Amanda".
"Hello Amanda". The four of them walked out of the Great Hall and into the Entrance Hall. Harry was happy that he finally met his god mother.
Amanda kept looking at Harry and then finally spoke.
"Harry, I am so sorry that I haven't been in touch with you. I was just so upset that Sirius was in Azkaban. I know that he had a lifetime sentence but once Lupin said that you knew about me I decided that I should come see you. Oh god, it's been so long Harry. Fifteen years to the very night. You look exactly like James". Harry smiled.
"Thank you. Ummm, did Remus tell you about Sirius?" He asked looking at Lupin. Lupin glared at him and shook his head.
"No, I'm afraid he has not. What about him? Is he out of Azkaban?" Harry looked upset and he could tell that Hermione and Lupin were upset also.
"In a way". Harry said finally. "He got out of Azkaban three years ago. Right before I started my third year at Hogwarts".
"Oh wonderful, I would really like to see him again".
"I don't think that's possible Amanda. I didn't want to be the one who told you this but, Lupin decided not too".
"What?"
"Sirius passed away at the end of last year, in a battle against one of Lord Voldemort's Death Eaters". Amanda looked pale.
"He's dead?" Harry nodded.
"I'm sorry. I know that you were engaged and were going to be married but-".
"It's okay Harry; it's not your fault"
"Yes it is. I killed him". Amanda looked at Harry.
"No you didn't you just said a Death Eater killed him".
"Well, I got him to go to the ministry". Harry said looking at the ground.
Harry Hermione said through her mind. For the ten millionth time, you didn't kill him. It was his time, and I'm sure you'll see him again.
Not exactly. I'm an elemental. I might not see him if nobody kills me.
Harry, just calm down, just trust yourself. And Amanda and Moony are staring at us. I think they want us to shut up.
"What's going on?" Amanda asked Lupin as they watched Harry and Hermione stare at each other.
"They're talking". Lupin said. "They have a communicator". He explained. Amanda nodded just as Harry and Hermione turned back to her and Lupin. "You finished your conversation yet?" Lupin asked them.
"Yup". Harry said nodding. "And thank you Hermione". He said. Hermione nodded.
"No problem". Amanda looked at them. It reminded her of Lily and James, than she turned to Harry.
"So, Harry, tell me about yourself".
"Well, I play seeker for the Gryffindor Quidditch team. I am a teacher here. Hermione and I teach the DA. Let's see... I have two best friends, Hermione and Ronald Weasley, who I would like you to meet, but he's a little tongue tied". Hermione laughed, and Amanda looked at Lupin and he shrugged. "I'm not the best dancer in the world, just ask Hermione. But I'm really good with weapons, especially the scimitars. I fence with my friend Draco now. He uses the scimitars also. That's about it". Lupin smiled.
"And he's very loud when he's with Hermione in their room". Harry looked at Lupin.
"Shut up, we're not that loud".
"No, we just had to make you put up silencing charms around your bedroom because you WEREN'T disturbing us". Amanda looked shocked.
"Okay".
"So, what about you Amanda. Why didn't you write or anything?" Amanda looked at her hands.
"Well, I wanted to. But with Sirius in Azkaban and Lupin... well, him not being sober for ten minutes at a time. I guess I just lost touch. I was in touch with Lupin while you were younger, but then I moved to the States, so we just kind of stopped writing. But I still wanted to know about you. I read everything I could in the Daily Prophet. I paid an owl to come here and get the papers. Ever since you started Hogwarts you were in the paper a lot, so I knew you were okay". Harry nodded.
"Okay".
The four of them were talking for awhile, until Hermione looked at her watch.
Harry, it's eleven o'clock. I want to go and dance.
Fine, I'll tell them that we're going to go back to the dance now
"We're going to go back to the dance now". Harry said. Lupin and Amanda nodded.
Harry and Hermione walked back into the Great Hall, and found Ron and Erin right where they had last seen them. Harry laughed and grabbed Hermione's hand, pulling her onto the dance floor. They moved to a place beside Draco and Ginny. Harry smiled at them and they smiled back.
"Can we switch partners for a moment?" Harry asked Draco. He nodded and Harry took Ginny and Draco took Hermione. "So, Ginny, how are you holding out?"
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, you have every guy here staring at you like you are... I dunno, and every girl coming up to you every five seconds asking you to see the ring. Plus you are in the sixth year now. The work is harder this year". Ginny smiled.
"I'm fine Harry. I just hope that you don't kill Draco in one of your fencing matches". Harry grinned.
"I'll try not to. But I'm not making any promises". He said, winking. Ginny hit him.
"You better not"
The song ended and Ginny and Harry went over to Draco and Hermione. Harry and Draco glanced at each other and Harry shook his head. He knew what Draco wanted him to do, but Harry wasn't going to. Not then anyway.
"Harry". Draco said. "I need to talk to you for a sec". He and Harry went to the wall and grabbed a drink.
"What?"
"When are you going to ask her? I want you too".
"I will at Christmas".
"No, now".
"On to a different topic, when are you and Ginny going to get married? Still after you graduate?" Draco shook his head.
"No, probably after school ends this year. Ginny doesn't want to wait". Harry nodded.
"Cool". Harry and Draco worked their way back to Ginny and Hermione. Harry and Hermione started to dance, while Draco and Ginny moved away and started talking.
"So, Draco, what were you and Harry talking about?"
"We were talking about when Harry was going to propose to Hermione". Ginny looked shocked.
"Tonight?" Draco shook his head.
"No, not tonight. Harry wants to wait until Christmas, because that's when his parents got engaged". Ginny nodded.
"That's sweet. So, have you asked Harry to be your best man yet? I can't believe Ron said no. But I want to get the wedding party chosen before we choose the date".
"I'll ask Harry as soon as you ask Hermione to be your maid of honor".
"Fine. We'll do it tomorrow".
"Fine".
Meanwhile, back to Harry and Hermione.
"So, what were you and Draco talking about?"
"The day Draco and Ginny are going to get married. They want to get married at the end of this year".
"I know. Isn't that great?"
"Yup". They continued dancing and soon Draco and Ginny were back dancing beside them.
The next morning, everyone woke up later than usual. Harry and Hermione woke up to the sound of knocking at their door. Harry rolled out of bed, pulled on a pair of plaid PJ pants and went to the door. Draco and Ginny were there. Harry let them in.
"Hermione will be out in a minute. I'll just go wake her up". Harry went into their room and woke up Hermione. She pulled on a robe and the two of them went into their living room and sat down, Harry on a chair, and Hermione on his lap. "So, why are you guys here so early?" Harry asked.
"Harry, its twelve thirty". Ginny said.
"Oh".
"Besides, we came in here to ask you two a question". Draco said.
"Okay". Harry said. "Shoot".
"Do you want to be my best man and does Hermione want to be Vee's maid of honor?" Hermione jumped up.
"YES YES YES YES YES". Hermione said. She ran over to Ginny and hugged her.
"Well, how about you Harry?" Draco asked.
"Sure. Of course I will". Harry stood up and moved to shake Draco's hand. But Draco pulled Harry into a brotherly hug. Hermione and Ginny were sitting on the couch, talking rapidly about dresses, flowers, location, makeup, hair and date. Harry and Draco just sat there, staring at the two girls, who were obviously insane.
After Harry and Hermione got dressed they went down to the Great Hall to get something to eat. Waiting at the Gryffindor table was Hedwig, with a copy of the Daily Prophet.
MINISTER FOR MAGIC MURDERED
The Minister for Magic. Mr. Fudge was found dead in his house this morning. With him was a note addressed to all Witches, Wizards and all other magical creatures. It said that He-who-must-not-be-named will be coming for our world. And that anyone who opposes him will be killed.
Also there was a warning for Harry Potter, The boy who lived. That everyone he loves will be killed off one-by-one if Harry doesn't accept him as king over the world.
The Ministry for Magic will now be holding elections for the new Minister for Magic. If you would like to nominate someone in the community then please notify Mr. Percival Weasley. He is collecting names for the election, which will be held in two weeks.
The burial for the late Minister will be held this Tuesday at the White Oak Cemetery.
If there are any questions regarding either the burial or the election. Please contact the ministry. Our secretary will put you through to the proper level.
Alastor Moody
Auror
Harry read the article out to the rest of the group. He and Hermione went up to the head table to talk to Dumbledore.
"Albus". Harry said. "Have you seen this?"
"Yes. I am sorry to say that it is true. The Order is having a meeting tonight. I was just about to come and tell you. I hope that you could tell Mr. Weasley and Miss. Potter that I will need you to meet me in my office today at 6:30. We will floo to headquarters".
"Okay, we'll go talk to them now, and another thing. Are you going to run for Minister Albus?"
"No, my work is with the school. I'll never leave. But I will put in a nomination. And I hope that you will vote for him".
"Who is it?"
"Mr. Arthur Weasley. But please don't tell Ron".
"Okay".
"Albus?" Hermione said. "Are we even old enough to vote? We're only sixteen".
"Everyone in the magical world is allowed to vote, if they have a job". Harry looked at Hermione and smiled.
"Great". He said smiling. "Well, we better go. Got to go meet Ginny and Draco".
"Harry".
"Yes?"
"Go get your weapons, at least your scimitars. You were told that all sixth years must have their weapons with them at all times".
"Yes Albus". Harry ran up to his room and grabbed his scimitars, and pulled on his boots with the daggers, for good measure, then ran back down to the Great Hall where he met back up with Draco, Ginny and Hermione.
While in the Great Hall Harry saw Ron and Erin talking. He went over to them and pulled Ron away for a minute.
"Ron, there's a meeting in Dumbledore's office at six thirty. It's for the order so don't say anything".
"Okay". Harry then left to get Hermione and they went to the Gryffindor common room to find Katrina.
"Hey Harry". Said Katrina, when he and Hermione came in. "Hi Hermione".
"Hey Katrina. We have to talk to you".
"Okay, what is it?"
"Well, this morning the minister for magic was found dead in his house, along with a note from Voldemort. There is a meeting for the order of the Phoenix tonight. We have to meet Albus in his office at six thirty tonight so we can floo to headquarters. Is that okay?"
"Sure, I'll be there".
"Great". Harry and Hermione said goodbye to Katrina and then left. They spent the rest of the day wondering about what would happen at the meeting that night.
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