It had been a week since Harry and Asia had made up. Madam Promfrey told Asia that she was to stay stress free for a week and take time off of school. She had actually insisted that she stay in the Hospital Wing, but Asia argued; so in the end, she was forced to stay in Gryffindor Tower, only able to leave for meals. They even had Angel guard her to stay there because Harry was positive that she couldn't be trusted with all of the powers she had at her disposable.
The entire school had heard of the ordeal, and Katie told her that she was to practice hard whenever she could. Katie didn't want Asia to get out of practice. She was a valuable member of the team, and when she had gotten into the Hospital wing, she was in the middle of teaching them a new drill that she had made up. Asia drew Katie a carefully planned out diagram and explained it to her, that way they would still be able to practice.
Professor McGonagall put Hermione in charge of getting all of Asia's schoolwork to her. Asia was relived that she didn't have to do the 4 foot essay Professor Snape assigned when Neville had accidentally blew up his potion, causing Snape's robes to singe.
Asia got out of the shower on Friday morning, the last day that she was doomed for her temporary retire. She, Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny were planning on going to Hagrid's house to celebrate. She only prayed that it wouldn't happen just like the last time she tried to go to Hagrid's for her last celebration. All she remembered is trying to blow Malfoy away and waking up in Dumbledore's office. She pulled on a pair of dark snug jeans and pulled a long sleeve black shirt over her head that hugged her slender frame. Sitting on her bed, she brushed out her damp raven locks and pulled it into a tight braid at the nape of her neck, leaving her bangs to frame her face. She was just securing the end of it when Hermione came in the dormitory.
"Oh, your ready. Um, Harry and Ron are already at Hagrid's, we need to meet them there." Hermione said. Asia could sense the slight nervousness and anxiety in her voice. Quickly pulling on her sneakers, she followed Hermione out of the room.
As they walked the hallways of the anciently (I made up a word I think) beautiful school, she noticed that Hermione's pace was anxiously fast. Her stride was extended and every few seconds, she would speed up.
"Hermione, what's up? Your so nervous." Asia gave a small chuckle.
"Who, me? No! Nothing's wrong. Why would you expect that!" Hermione said.
"You know, that would be believable, if you weren't so nervous and you weren't yelling." Asia said calmly. Hermione was silent afterwards except for a few stumbled words. Asia laughed and ran towards the hut once they got to the Entrance Hall. She jumped clear off the 4 large stone steps with amazing grace and raced towards it. Asia had to say that Hermione was pretty fast for a danityish girl in a skirt. When she had reached the hut, she knocked quickly while trying to catch her breath. Harry answered and Asia came in laughing her head off with Hermione. Asia then looked up while trying to regain her composure and stop laughing immediately.
"You…" she said quietly, looking at the visitor.
Harry's POV
I woke up to an extremely annoying light in my eyes. Seeing it was the sun and hearing slight shuffling, I rolled out of bed and got into the shower. I came out with a towel around my waist and went straight to the closet. I pulled out a pair of Dudley's old jeans that finally fit me, and a dark blue shirt. I went to my draw and got some boxers and went back into my bathroom to change. Once, dressed, I threw a towel over my head and rubbed it energetically, trying to get out all of the water. Once satisfied, I made no effort to brush it, seeing as it would never stay down.
By the time I came back out the bathroom, Ron was pulling a shirt over his head with much difficulty. Apparently, my freckled faced best friend was still half asleep. When he finally won, we crept quietly out of the dormitory and into the scarlet and gold Common room. There wasn't much light in the room, proof that the sun hasn't risen completely yet. I turned quickly to a sudden click that echoed down the staircase. Turning in the dim light, I could see someone in a jade green shirt and light blue jeans coming towards us with bushy brown hair in her wake.
"Finally" Ron whispered.
"Oh Ron, give me a break! She's in my dorm! And you have no idea how much of a light sleeper she is. If the floor creeks she wakes up!" Hermione said exasperated. Ron rolled his eyes and turned to Harry. "Can we go now?"
"Yea yea, let's go." Harry said as he snuck out the dorm.
The trio rounded the corners carefully. They slipped through the entrance hall doors carefully, trying with all their might not the make them squeak. I slipped into the chill morning air, glad that it would be much warmer later on. In the distance, I could see the lights from Hagrid's hut. Glad that he was awake, and even more eager to see the special person, I quickened my pace. We were half way across the lawn when I heard the swoosh of large wings by me.
"Angel!" I said startled. The powerful Houndune gave one of her famous fox-smirks at me, and landed. She stared up at me with an almost expectant look on her face. "What?" I said, but she merely turned away and walked towards Hagrid's.
"I think she thinks you insulted her by not telling her." Hermione said aloud.
"Well, I don't reckon she could help." Ron started. Seeing Hermione about to retort, I quickly said, "Not now, we need to go." With final glares at each other, they followed me to Hagrid's.
I knocked rather softly on the giant oak door, but the sound echoed. Fang the Boarhound began his usual bellows; actually, they were barks…but for some reason, the giant dog's barks were magnified. The dog was hushed and the door swung opened. The massive frame of our half-giant friend welcomed us.
"Harry, Ron, Hermione, good 'ter see ya. C'mon in!" Hagrid ushered. We walked in and noticed that Angel wasn't with us anymore.
"When's he arriving Hagrid?" Hermione asked.
"He should be here any minute. I told him ta come bright 'n early." Harry could barley control the excitement that coursed through his veins. He's coming; I'm finally going to get to see him again!
A chorus of loud snarls interrupted Harry's line of thought. Jumping to his feet, he ran outside, praying that what ever it was didn't wake up anyone inside the castle. I came upon a scene of 2 large dogs fighting each other. One of them was Angel. She was snarling viciously with her wings out and flapping while she bite and scratched at a large black dog. The other dog, I happen to recognize. He was shabby looking and was the size of a black bear. Quickly, I ran toward the both only to be held back by Ron and Hermione. Hagrid ran over to the fight, grabbing both dogs by the scruff of their necks. Angel flapped her wings in effort to escape. Apparently, she did not like to be treated like a pup. Hagrid looked toward the other dog.
"Cut it out, or y'll wake the entire cas'le." Hagrid scolded. The black dog stopped and Angel shushed. Hagrid drooped both to the ground and ushered them all inside. Once inside, the large black dog morphed into Sirius Black-Harry's godfather, and father's best friend.
"Sirius!" I said happily, running to greet him.
"Hello Harry, Ron, Hermione, Hagrid. Good to see you." I looked him over as I let him go. His face still looked sunken, and tired from lack of sleep. Smile lines grove deep into his face, leaving evidence of his once handsome youth. He had hair that come to a matted mess at his shoulders, and was as dark as his name. He beamed at me with his yellowish teeth, and smelled much like horses. I didn't care though…although I was sad that he had to live that way, but at least he was alive…at least the fate that was sealed for him a year ago did not come to be. Angel sulked in the corner, glaring at him while he sat down on Hagrid's huge leather chair. "Where is she?" he asked us.
Sirius had come out here for this purpose, to see someone that he hasn't seen since he was locked up in Azkaban, Asia. He risked his life just to see her once more, and that what I love about him. He is so devoted to the Potter name; the dog fits him so well. He absolutely insisted that he come here, not caring who saw him. No one could stop him from coming here. I remember when he told me, just last year, about how he wanted to walk Hogwarts grounds, and through the doors just once more as a free man. He would get to do that again, with his godchildren at his side.
"I'll go and get her, she should be up by now." Hermione insisted, and went quickly out the hut. It was silent for a minute before Hagrid offered everyone something to drink. I watched as Sirius was zoned out, and snapped back when Fang barked to get his attention.
"Huh? Oh erm, no thank you." He stumbled. I watched him closely, waiting until he would come out of his trance before speaking to him.
"Your not nervous about meeting Asia, are you?"
"Me, ah, urm, ahh, well…" he started. I looked at him with a concerned face, pressing him on. He sighed, "well Harry, the truth is, Asia and I aren't on the best of terms I don't think…"
"Oh c'mon, Asia loves everyone…except Malfoy…" Ron said
"No, I mean, the last time I saw her, she was being whisked away to Germany. Ten I was in Azkaban, and she hasn't seen me since.'
"So your afraid she won't remember you?"
"No, it's just, if she doesn't then it's understandable…but if she does, she might be mad. She kept telling father that she didn't want to-" There was a knock at the door, followed by lots of laughter. I went to get the door, and opened it o reveal Asia and Hermione out of breath laughing. I moved out of the way as they stumbled in, holding onto each other for support. Fang and Angel looked at them oddly as they regained their composure, and that's when Asia looked up. Her laughing completely seized.
"You..." she said quietly, looking at Sirius.
Normal POV
Sirius stood up nervously. "Asia-"
"You..." she repeated. Harry, Hagrid, Ron, and Hermione stood with their guards up. They had no idea how Asia would react; and apparently, Sirius wasn't ready for the she gave. Asia ran towards Sirius with blinding speed and buried her face into his chest. The room was silent except for both Sirius's and Asia's staggered breathing. "You...how? I thought you were dead. They told me you were d-dead! But your not! Your here! I knew it, I knew it!" she sobbed. The audience that was in the room was baffled, and most near tears.
"Asia I..." Sirius started to say. He was at a loss for words. He had never expected Asia to act this way. He expected her to be angry, or possibly forget about him. But she remembered? How? "I...I'm sorry I couldn't get to you sooner." was all he could manage. And it was also true. He was sorry. He felt as if he had left her alone in this big bad world.
"You remember him Asia?" Harry asked as the two let go.
"Yes. I used to have dreams about him, and dad. I had dreams of the night I left also..."
Flashback
Prue, Piper, and Pheobe Halliwell were packing bags at the speed of lighting. Piper was running around Asia's room packing the toddler's things, while Pheobe was in her own room and Prue was in her room. Leo was darting around his and Piper's room collecting things she would need. All the while, tears rolled down their faces. Their best friends, Lily and James, were now dead. Leaving Harry and Asia, their 1-year-old children, vulnerable to the Dark Lord. Hagrid had just filled them in on their deaths and dropped off Asia. As soon as he left, they ran upstairs to pack. They were heading to Germany for a while, closer to where the E.Y.A was so Asia would be safe.
Piper was putting the last of Asia's things away with a tear stained face and fearful eyes when a roar was heard outside. It hadn't even been a second when the rest of the Halliwell sister and Piper's husband came into the bedroom with small overnight bags that were stuffed with clothes and such. Once they heard the noise stop, they went over to the window to see a large object and someone walking away from it to the house. Prue took Asia and ran up to the attic while Piper, Pheobe, and Leo grabbed their wands and went to greet the visitor.
Before they could get to the door, it burst open and then slammed shut to reveal a good friend of theirs, Sirius Black. He was in a worse state then any of them.
"Prue, it's Sirius!" Leo called, since he was the only one not preoccupied with a group hug. Prue came downstairs with a crying toddler and luggage floating behind her.
"I told her she had to go away..." Prue explained, leading everyone into the living room. Asia Potter looked up with her now blue-green eyes and tear-streaked face. She pushed her waist-length hair off her face as a habit she learned from Prue. She gave a shaky smile when she saw Sirius.
"Seer-us!" she said desperately. The handsome young Black went over to his goddaughter and picked her up. She clung to him tightly, wrinkling her long-sleeve white shirt and blue jeans. "I doh wan go way..." she said in his ear, in hopes he would save her...but not this time.
"Asia," Sirius started, setting her down so she was standing on the couch. He knelt down in front of her and looked her in her electric blue eyes. "You must understand...we are in trouble. And we cannot risk you getting hurt. Prue, Piper, Pheobe, Leo and I know a safe place where you can go and you will be safe and happy."
"Why you in twouble?" Asia asked in a mature manner. Sirius would have smiled at her cannys to her mother, but he was now reminded of the fact that she was dead, and Voldemort will be coming.
"A very bad demon is after us-"
"Vol-mort?" she asked. Sirius looked at the Halliwell's.
"Yes. And I'm not going to ask how you know that."
"Asia, do you remember mommy telling you that you have a gift that only she has?" Prue asked the girl. Asia nodded her head.
"Mommy says I have special eyes and powers."
"Right. Well, mommy-... she can't teach you those powers. She's-" Prue started, but then looked into the eyes of her god-daughter and couldn't bear say it in front of her. "She has other people who can teach you. And you need to go to them for now."
"When can I come back?" she asked sadly.
"I'm not sure hunny, but know that we will see you real soon, ok? We love you and need you to be safe, ok?" The small girl nodded and hugged Sirius.
"Seer-us, are can you come wit' me?" she asked as tears fell down her face. Sirius knew Asia was not stupid, she knew what was going on.
"I'm sorry Asia," he said as he petted her hair, "I can't. I love you so much though, and so does daddy and mommy, don't forget..." he told her as they all walked to the large fire. Piper kissed her husband goodbye and said: "Extraordinary Youngsters Academy", before stepping in with her luggage and her family.
Sirius watched as the emerald flames engulfed the last people in which he could proudly call family. As he swiftly walked to his flying motorcycle leant to him by a massive friend of his, he swiped a tear off its path and another took his place. He looked at the Halliwell Manor one last time, partly oblivious to the fact that it would be the last time he could look at it for a long time.
End flashback
Hermione wiped a tear away from her eye as the story was told. Harry had spent the entire story looking out the window, while Ron looked to the floor. Angel lie under Asia's feet, which were tucked up against her chest as she lie on Sirius's chest. She spoke as Hagrid got up to make tea and Fang watched.
"I knew she was dead from the way the sisters were acting. I knew for sure when they were all crying in a room that the E.Y.A lent to them. A photo album of their school years was lying open on the bed...It makes you want to work harder, you know? Just to make sure history doesn't repeat itself." Asia said with eyes glazed over. They suddenly became sorrow and blue green, but the tears did not fall. Asia as only 3 when she promised herself that Voldemort would make her cry no more. She would kill him in honor of her parents and live her life the way she should have.
"I'm sorry Asia. If I could turn back the hands of time..." Sirius started.
"Don't be Sirius. We can't change the past, only learn from it. And in my case, draw strength from it. Only the weak weep over it." Asia said in an icy cold tone as she got up from her position and went to the window opposite of Harry. Harry looked at her, shocked and somewhat angry.
"Asia, I don't think you've learned from anything..." he said boldly as he stood. The people in the room watched as it became a clash of the Potters.
"What?" she snapped back.
"You heard me. I think you hurt so much over them that you've learned to block them out instead of getting over them. We both got wounded from their deaths, but I seem to be the only one who's let the wound heal. You've filled yours with...what seems to me, ice." Asia looked at Harry with a mixture of confusion and surprise. But what Harry saw deep down inside, under, was hate, directed at him. At this, his eyes widened a little.
"You don't know me..." she said quietly, but venomously "You don't know anything about any wounds of mine, so quit pretending you do. Stop telling me what's wrong with me-"
"Well I have to since you won't! I'm only telling you what I see!"
"Then maybe you need better glasses, because I'm fine." Asia said heatedly as she stormed out he cabin, Angel in tow.
Sorry so short! I tried to make my point. I think there will be about 3-4 more chapters before this is over, and maybe an epilogue, idk, I don't normally write those!