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Chapter 8: The Truth

Saph headed the way she though Harry had gone. She headed through the corridor looking in rooms as she went to see if Harry was there. Finally on the second floor she found him in an empty classroom.

"Harry? You ok?" She asked

Harry nodded

Saph walked over to him and wrapped her arm around him.

"What if they tell? Then the whole world will think I'm just a weak little child who can't defend himself against a muggle let alone some dark wizard" Harry said quietly

"Harry you're not weak you're the strongest person I know and the bravest! If I was in your position I would have cracked ages ago" Saph said sadly

"But why do they have to be so nosy? I shouldn't have to explain myself to them!" Harry said quietly into Saph's shoulder

"I think they were just trying to help. They don't know any better!" Saph said softly

"They think they know me." Harry said "but they don't the only person who truly knows me is you Saph I couldn't live without you!"

Saph pulled him into a tighter hug

"Don't worry Harry I'll always be here for you and if they have any sense they won't mention this again" Saph told him calmly "come on lets got back to the common room before the rest of the band wonder where we've gotten too"

Harry agreed and they headed back up to the common room hand in hand.

"Harry?" Ron asked

"What" Harry said sharply

"I…" Ron started "I…" he looked at the ground "I'm sorry it's just…"

"Look I can be bothered with your excuses just leave me alone" Harry said harshly

"Ok sorry" Ron muttered as he walked off

Harry relaxed back in his chair all he wanted was to be left alone. Saph watched him carefully a sad smile on her face. She could see how much his uncle's abuse had affected him. She just wished he didn't have to go through all the stuff he did. He was a good person and she just wanted him to be happy.

Saph watched as Harry left the common room and headed up to his dorm. When he had gone she headed over to where Hermione and Ron said in the corner of the room.

"Can I talk to you both?" she asked nervously

"Yeah sure" Hermione agreed

"It's about Harry…" Saph said nervously

"Yeah…" Ron said

"I don't know whether I should tell you this but you are his friends you need to know but if I tell you, you have to swear you wont tell anyone else not even Harry that I told you this ok if he wants to tell you he will tell you when he is ready I just think you need to know the facts." Saph said timidly

"Yeah I agree" Ron nodded

"Me too" Hermione agreed

"Harry was abused by his uncle" Saph explained "Just like you thought. That is why he has scars on his back."

"Whoa" Ron said stunned as Hermione let out a little sob

"Please don't tell him I told you" Saph said pleadingly "I just think you need to know so you won't keep asking him about it. He has had it hard enough as it is and he doesn't need his friends to abandon him or ask him questions that make him uncomfortable."

"I understand" Hermione nodded

"Yeah I do to" Ron agreed

"Thanks for telling us Saph" Hermione said "We won't ask him anything about his back again we'll let him tell us if he wants to and if he does we'll support him the best we can"

Ron nodded

"Thanks" Saph said before wandering over to where Tash and Jay were arguing by the fire place.

The Next day The Bolts decided to have a band practice as it was only a week before the ball.

"I have a new cover to try" Harry said when they were up in Dumbledore's office.

"What is it?" Jay asked

"Pain by Jimmy Eat world" Harry told them "Here I'll play it for you"

I don't feel the way I've ever felt.
I know.
I'm gonna smile and not get worried.
I try but it shows.

Anyone can make what I have built.
And better now
anyone can find the same white pills.
It takes my pain away.

It's a lie. A kiss with open eyes
And she's not breathing back.
Anything but bother me.
(It takes my pain away)
Nevermind these are hurried times.
Oh oh oh
I can't let it bother me.

I never thought I'd walk away from you.
I did.
But it's a false sense of accomplishment.
Every time I quit

Anyone can see my every flaw.
It isn't hard.
Anyone can say they're above this all.
It takes my pain away.

I can't let it bother me.

It takes my pain away.

It's a lie. A kiss with open eyes
And she's not breathing back.
Anything but bother me.
(It takes my pain away)
Nevermind these are hurried times.
Oh oh oh
I can't let it bother me.

Takes my pain
Takes my pain
Takes my pain
Takes my pain away

"That's great Harry! I love the chords" Tash said "It's really catchy"

"You're a great singer LB" Saph agreed "I wish I was as good as you!"

"What about your performances of My Immortal?" Harry said "They were Amazing! I'd never be that good!"

"You two should call it quits I think your both equal" Tash laughed "And your both great singers so shut it!"

Harry smiled and squeezed Saph's hand

"Well let's get on with the practice I want to be finished before lunch I'm getting used to these amazing feasts" Matt said licking his lips

"You and your food…" Tash shuck her head

The ball was coming upon them fast. Hermione and Ron hadn't mentioned Harry's back since their conversation with Saph and the trio were back on speaking terms not that Hermione and Ron saw Harry a lot as he was always practicing or writing new songs or researching the music for other popular songs for the band to cover as the ball was soon and Harry didn't fancy sitting in the common room a lot.

Soon enough it was two days before the ball and Christmas Eve and the decorations in the castle were finally up. The place was full of Christmas spirit and it was amazing. The Bolts had never seen just amazing decorations, Saph decided she was going to make Harry put up her family's decorations for the next year as he could use magic.

Before long it was the day before the ball and the finally preparations were being made.

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