By: QuiddtichQueen66
Beta Reader: Hye Em Yes
Rated: M
Disclaimer: I own nothing.
Authors Notes: Possibly double chapter update, though this one I checked myself, because I was at a computer that had no internet. So, sorry people!
Chapter 13: Darkness
When Ginny woke up, it was obvious that Harry was not found yet, for nobody was there to tell them the news. She hoped they would find him. If they didn't…
She heard a groan from beside her, and realized that Ron must still be with her. She knew Ron was worried too, even though he didn't show it much. He basically showed it by yelling at someone.
"Ginny, you're up early,"he groaned, yawning.
"Couldn't sleep,"she admitted. It was true. She had been so worried about Harry that she hadn't had a good night sleep.
"Ah, well, may as well head down to the feast,"Ron said. 'Even though I don't feel like eating right now,'he added in his head. To tell the truth, he hadn't had a good sleep either, he was too worried. About many things. Harry being one of them. He was feeling worthless. Hermione and him had joined the Order to promise to always protect Harry, and now look at where he was. Trapped at the mercy of Lord Voldemort. Some good they were.
(Hospital Wing)-
"Madam Pomfrey, we haven't heard anything about him all night! I want to know how he is!"James exclaimed at eight in the morning, startling everyone.
"Sorry, James, it's been along night, and we have to make extra precautions to make sure Mr Potter is all right,"Madam Pomfrey replied. To tell the truth, she was a little afraid that one of his parents (mainly Lily) would blow a fuse if they didn't see him soon, but…truth be told, she didn't even want to see the child. When she walked in the room, he wasn't himself. He looked deathly pale, and eyes were closed, blood drained from his cheeks. She could only assume one thing. He was one of the dark now. A vampire. Vampires had no blood in their cheeks, and they slept through day, woke up at night. There was no cure for a vampire, for when they are turned, they stay turned. The only way to help them is by killing them and letting them have peace. She didn't want to break the news to everyone yet though, because there may still be a hope. But when she saw the two bite marks on Harry's neck, she doubted it. Voldemort had many followers, including some Vampires. She was thinking that one of them would have probably done this. What to tell his parents? Oh, and she was dreading talking to Sirius. That would be the worst.
"Now is better than any time,"Lily glared at the mediwitch.
"I guess so,"Madam Pomfrey sighed. "When Mr Potter returned, he had no blood in his cheeks, and two bite marks on his neck. Those are signs of…I'm really sorry to say this, vampire turning. We all know that the Dark Lord had many followers, including Vampires. My theory is that one of them turned him. It's the only possible explanation."
"So, you mean to tell me, that my godson is a vampire?"
"I'm sorry, Sirius…"
Sirius just shook his head and left the room.
"Sirius-"James started.
"Just leave me alone,"he muttered, walking out of the room.
"It shouldn't be this hard on him,"Lily said, feeling sorry for Sirius.
"But it is, Lily,"Madam Pomfrey stated. "Sirius and Harry are very close. Closer than you could ever imagine. If either one of them is down, when they see each other, they can make the other smile. That's a bond they'll always have."
"I'm going after him,"James declared.
"James, let him be,"Lily stated. "You saw how hurt he looked. Give him some time to think. Maybe he'll go to Remus."
He nodded, but sighed. How were they ever going to deal with this? Harry would have to kill people, just to survive.
(Great Hall)-
When Ron, Harry and Ginny reached the Great Hall, most of the teachers were absent, including the headmaster. They wondered if it had to do with Harry.
"Mr & Miss Weasley, Miss Granger,"Professor McGonagall said, coming up to them from the staff table. "Please follow me to my office, I have some news to give you."
"Is it about Harry?"Ron asked. She nodded. "Is he all right?"
When at her office, she gestured them to sit down. "You may not at all like this, but Madam Pomfrey told me that Mr Potter has two bite marks on his neck, and all the blood from his cheeks have been drained. You all know that the Dark Lord has many followers, including vampires, and her theory is that one of them turned him."
Everyone gasped. "So…Harry's a vampire?"Hermione asked.
"We technically don't know anything yet, Miss Granger,"McGonagall continued. "But the symptoms do match. He hasn't even been awake since the Order found him last night."
"Can we see him?"Ginny asked desperately.
"When Madam Pomfrey says so, yes,"McGonagall said. "Now we must be off to the feast before it ends. Off with you three, now."
(Great Hall)-
When they reached the Great Hall, everyone was silent. The headmaster was there, and he seemed to have informed them on Harry's change. They sat down at the Gryffindor table anyway, avoiding all looks they recieved, and continued eating breakfast.
After that, they walked up to the Gryffindor Common Room. Today was Saturday, which meant no classes. It was the weekend.
Ron and Hermione looked at Ginny worriedly. She hadn't said a word since this morning. They were beginning to grow concerned. If she was with Harry, and Harry was a vampire, would Harry turn her as well? And mark her as his own?
They spent the morning and half of the afternoon in complete silence, when they decided to get out of the Common Room and do something useful with their time.
On their way to the Hospital Wing, they met Sirius. He didn't talk to them, nor look at them. They thought he was just feeling down about the whole situation. That was an understatement.
At the Hospital Wing, they saw Madam Pomfrey at her desk. "Madam Pomfrey, can we see Harry? Please?"Hermione begged the mediwitch.
The mediwitch looked at the clock and sighed. "You may. But try to not make noise. This is a hospital and patients need rest."
The three of them nodded and walked in the room where they would find Harry. Nobody was with him, which they found a little odd. Maybe everyone left or something…
Ron and Hermione sat on either side of the bed, and Ginny sat on it and just took his hand. 'He's so cold…'she thought, then looked at his face. 'McGonagall was right…no blood, and I do see bite marks…'
He may not be awake yet, but they stayed with him all day and all night, not even realizing Harry waking up, for they were all ready asleep.
A/N: Hiya there! I wanna say a shout out to my beta "hye em yes" and was wondering if you'd also beta the sequel "Living Life". Should be coming up soon, cause this one's only got one or two more chapters to go. Please do keep reviewing everyone!