Ok my second story! And don't worry; Change Of Life will be updated soon. Just as soon as I get my creative butt working on chap 7 and I will soon. Hopefully
But ok enjoy the new story and do not think on the title b/c it will be eventually explained. I hope.
Ok we all know how the disclaimer works, so yah I don't own HP blah but I own Lady Rache, and her family and I don't own any name from the Sevenwaters Trilogy (Which is an awesome book series. I suggest u read them)
Ok people
This is normal speech
This is a vision
This is a thought
This is raven speech
As for the songs on last chapter:
They were (In the order they were "Played")
Martina McBride- In My Daughter's EyesJames Blunt- High
Full Blown Rose- In The Light
Avril Lavinge- Slipped Away
The All-American Rejects- Top of The World
The bonus songs were:
Fort Minor- Where'd You Go?John Mayer- Daughters
Seether- Gasoline
Chapter 13: Christmas Pt.2
((They were standing by the fire, talking with Finbar when an angry voice called out.
" Well if it isn't the little whore."))
Anne turned around and saw the one person she hoped would not come.
Her name was Asling and she was once Anne's friend, but not too long after Anne and Conor met, a complication arose.
((Flashback))
Anne was sitting on a log in a nearby field and was reading, when a shadow over took her.
She looked up and saw her friend standing above her.
" Oh, hello, Asling. What are you doing here?" Anne was now standing, but instantly knew her friend was mad.
" Anne, I am gonna tell you this once and you had better listen to me. Stay away from Conor." Asling's voice was cold.
" Why?"
" Because I am telling you too. You're not allowed to associate with him if you still want to be friends with me."
Anne was now upset.
" Asling, I will be friends with who ever I want and you will not tell me what to do." Anne spoke coldly, but you could hear the fire in her words.
" Really, Anne? You will regret this."
Turning, Asling walked away.
" Really? I don't think I will." The anger that was radiating off her produced a very rebellious song.
"Try to tell me what I shouldn't do
You should know by now,
I won't listen to you
Walk around with my hands up in the air
Cause I don't care
Cause I'm alright, I'm fine
Just freak out, let it go
I'm gonna live my life
I can't ever run and hide
I won't compromise
Cause I'll never know
I'm gonna close my eyes
I can't watch the time go by
I won't keep it inside
Freak out, let it go
Just freak out, let it go
You don't always have to do everything right
Stand up for yourself
And put up a fight
walk around with your hands up in the air
Like you don't care
Cause I'm alright, I'm fine
Just freak out, let it go
I'm gonna live my life
I can't ever run and hide
I won't compromise
Cause I'll never know
I'm gonna close my eyes
I can't watch the time go by
I won't keep it inside
Freak out, let it go
On my own
Let it go
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Just let me live my life
I can't ever run and hide
I won't compromise
Cause I'll never know
I'm gonna close my eyes
I can't watch the time go by
I won't keep it inside
Freak out, let it go
Gonna freak out, let it go
Gonna freak out, let it go"
Not three years later, it was announced that Anne and Conor were betrothed and as soon as Anne was alone, Asling cornered her and told her off. Asling left the next day and many in the village wondered why she was never there when Lady Anne was.
((End Flashback))
" Asling, what are thinking? Have you no respect?" Anne's Uncle Red was the one who spoke up and was now standing in-between the two girls, both looking murderous.
" Oh, I know manners. I don't know about your niece over there. I mean she doesn't even know how to follow my simple orders." Asling's voice spat venom right at Anne, who was now in front of Red and had startled him by her speed.
She had Asling's arm in hers and was twisting it slightly.
" Leave, You're unwelcome here." She spoke with ice in her words and it was the first for anyone there, except those who witnessed her explosion at Dumbledore, to see Anne react in rage towards anyone.
" You don't have the power to make me leave. Only Lady Liadan can and she loves me." Asling didn't notice that everyone was now glaring at her, but she did notice the venom in Anne's eyes, but she didn't speak.
" Are you that secluded in your ignorance that you didn't notice the grave marker by the great oak?" Anne asked, her grip tightening.
" I haven't been to the great oak yet." Asling answered.
" Then it will pain you to know that Liadan died in August."
Asling grew ashen.
" I take it by your expression that you finally get it. I am the leader of this clan and I do have the power to banish you. I say to you again, leave. This village is no haven to you any longer. You're unwelcome here." Anne dropped Asling's hand and in turn, Asling fled.
Anne turned to Conor.
" I hate doing that." She dropped into Conor's arms.
" Doing what, sis?" Harry asked.
" Asserting my power. I feel like a tyrant." Anne looked up when she felt a hand on her shoulder. It was Finbar.
" Your not a tyrant, little owl. She has been showing too much disrespect and needed to be put into her place." He said, tugging lightly on Anne's hair.
" Yah I guess so. AHH! Why am I worried about this? We got a holiday to plan!"
Harry was standing with Maggie, helping set up decorations when he heard a fit of laughter. He looked up and saw Jamie on the ground, tears flowing as he watched Anne.
She was definably different. She was dressed up in a gown that was probably the most beautiful thing Harry had ever seen.
" Jamie, what is so funny?" Anne was now standing over him, hands on her hips eyebrows raised in confusion.
" You… you look like a girl!"
" Oh my Maggie, he finally caught on. Where have you been, Jamie? I am a girl!" Anne was now smirking as she helped him up.
" I know you are, but you never really dressed the part. You look nice in that." Jamie had redeemed himself and had Anne smiling.
" Thank you. Harry! What do you think?" Anne turned to him and was gazing at him.
" Anne, you look amazing." Harry walked up to and spun her around and had her giggling. He noticed the item around her neck. " What's this?"
" Dad gave it to me, early Christmas gift. He gave it to me when I gave him his gift." Anne responded, fingering the teardrop.
" Early?" Harry asked.
" Yah, I had to explain dad's gift. And I am not telling you what it is. You just have to wait until we go back to Hogwarts." Anne stopped when she heard the sound of pipes, looked up and saw Finbar playing. She instantly began to move to the music.
" Ok there's only one person I want dance with right now and that is father. Has anyone seen him?" Anne was now gazing around the village.
" I haven't seen him in a while. Don't worry, Anne. I am sure father will be here for dinner." Jamie said, sitting down by the fire.
" And why in the world can't I be here now?" Lord Rache's voice said behind Anne, who swung around and jumped into his arms.
" FATHER! Dance with me!" Anne was smiling from ear to ear and glanced up at Jamie.
" Jamie, how's about you sing that little song you always sing or the song you used to always sing."
Jamie looked up at her.
" I don't wanna." He said, looking increasingly bored.
Anne just gave the puppy eyed look and Jamie caved.
" Finbar, if you please, would you play Lady Anne's favorite tune?"
Finbar at once began to play.
Jamie stood up on a nearby stump and began to sing and for a guy, he wasn't that bad.
" I broke my bat on Johnny's head;
somebody snitched on me.
I hid a frog in sister's bed;
somebody snitched on me.
I spilled some ink on Mommy's rug;
I made Tommy eat a bug;
Bought some gum with a penny slug;
somebody snitched on me.
Oh, I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas
Mommy and Daddy are mad.
I'm getting nuttin' for Christmas
'Cause I ain't been nuttin' but bad.
I put a tack on teacher's chair
somebody snitched on me.
I tied a knot in Susie's hair
somebody snitched on me.
I did a dance on Mommy's plants
Climbed a tree and tore my pants
Filled the sugar bowl with ants
somebody snitched on me.
So, I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas
Mommy and Daddy are mad.
I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas
'Cause I ain't been nuttin' but bad.
I won't be seeing Santa Claus;
somebody snitched on me.
He won't come visit me because
somebody snitched on me.
Next year I'll be going straight;
Next year I'll be good, just wait
I'd start now, but it's too late;
somebody snitched on me.
So you better be good whatever you do
'Cause if you're bad, I'm warning you,
You'll get nuttin' for Christmas."
Anne was dancing with Lord Tucker and Harry was watching from the sidelines. But, at once Anne noticed and dropped Tucker off with Meagan and grabbed him. When Jamie ended, the whole village was clapping and Anne rushed and had her brother in such a deep hug, that she failed to notice Conor had come back from his ride and was staring at her. She soon felt his gaze and turned and she was beyond happy. As if sensing the need for a slow song, Finbar and Maggie began to play a soft, slow song.
Anne and Conor were wrapped in each other's arms, as was any other couple as the song played and slowly a song wafted from Anne.
"What if I told you it was all meant to be?
Would you believe me? Would you agree?
It's almost that feeling that we've met before
So tell me that you don't think I'm crazy
when I tell you love has come here and now
A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Some people search forever for that one special kiss
Oh I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Everything changes but beauty remains
Something so tender I can't explain
I may be dreaming but until I awake
Can't we make this dream last forever?
And I'll cherish all the love we share
A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Some people search forever for that one special kiss
Oh I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Could this be the greatest love of all?
I wanna know that you will catch me when I fall
so let me tell you this...
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this.
A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Some people search forever for that one special kiss
Oh I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment, a moment like this...
Oh I can't believe it's happening to me..
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this."
When the song ended, everyone was clapping and Anne went to sit next to Harry when another tune started up and she grabbed his wrists and danced with him.
"I... I came here by day, but I left here in darkness
And found you, found you on the way
And now, it is silver and silent, it is silver and cold
You, in somber resplendence, I hold
Your sins into me
Oh, my beautiful one
Your sins into me
As a rapturous voice escapes, I will tremble a prayer
And I'll beg for forgiveness
(Your sins into me) Your sins into me
Oh, my beautiful one
Light, like the flutter of wings, feel your hollow voice rushing into me
As you're longing to sing
So I... I will paint you in silver, I will wrap you in cold
I will lift up your voice as I sink
Your sins into me
Oh, my beautiful one, now
Your sins into me
As a rapturous voice escapes, I will tremble a prayer
And I'll beg for forgiveness
(Your sins into me) Your sins into me
Cold in life's throws, I'll fall asleep for you
Cold in life's throws, I only ask you turn away
Cold in life's throws, I'll fall asleep for you
Cold in life's throws, I only ask you turn
As they seep... into me, oh, my beautiful one, now
Your sins into me
Oh, my beautiful one
Your sins into me
As a rapturous voice escapes, I will tremble a prayer
And I'll beg for forgiveness
(Your sins into me)
Your sins into me... oh
Your sins into me
Oh, my beautiful one, now
Your sins into me
As a rapturous voice escapes, I will tremble a prayer
And I'll beg for forgiveness
(Your sins into me) Your sins into...
(Your sins into me) Your sins into me
Oh, my beautiful one"
" Ok, I don't know about you Harry, but I am starving." Anne walked away and plopped down at the head of the table, Harry sitting down on her left and Conor her right. Lord and Lady Rache sat across from each other, just beyond Harry and Conor and just beyond them sat the other six brothers. The rest of the family sat beyond them. Anne eyed the food hungrily, but waited until everyone was settled. When they were, Anne cleared her throat.
" Ok no speeches. Lets just eat!" the table chuckled and then began to eat, Anne looking like Ron the way she was eating, but thankfully she kept her mouth closed and swallowed her food before she talked.
It was very early on Christmas morning and Harry's door was wide open and because of thedampness, he curled up deeper into his blanketsand there was a figure over his sleeping form and a chuckling one in the corner.
Anne glared at Conor and mouthed to him to 'shut it' and he did. Anne was now leaning over Harry's sleeping form and had her chin in her hands with her elbows just far apart so they were on either side of Harry's shoulders.
' Poor Harry, he just had to be the victim. The others can see me doing this, but they never know whom I will choose. Poor Harry, my first unintentional victim. I would have avoid you, but I was pushed to do it.' Anne thought as she watched her sleeping brother.
It was well known that if you didn't want a rude awaking on Christmas morning, you lock your doors. Anne was well known for randomly choosing her victims and just creeping into their rooms early on Christmas and just lay there, staring at you until you wake up. But, then the worst comes. She yells at the top of her lungs. No one knows what she will yell, but everyone hopes that they will never fall victim. There were only three people that were immune to the prank and never got woken up at dawn by the brat: Conor, Lady Meagan and Lady Liadan. Unfortunately, Lord Tucker never made the cut for the safe list.
" Anne, you do realize that he has no idea that you would ever do this?" Conor whispered.
" Yes I do. Makes it that much more fun." Anne answered.
Dawn was breaking and Anne gave the signal to Conor, who quickly fled from the room and took his spot by the table.
Anne turned back to her brother, unaware of the conversation going on outside.
(Outside)
Finbar walked up to Conor; sleep still showing in his eyes.
" Who's the unlucky victim this time, Conor?"
Conor said nothing, but was staring at Harry's door.
" Oh, poor Harry. Did no one tell him?" Maggie asked.
" No. And I don't think anyone wanted too. He should have to deal with her too. But, I do feel bad for the little guy. I bet he never got an awaking like this." Jamie said, lounging in Anne's chair.
(In Harry's room)
Now the sun was finally fully in the room and Anne took a deep breath.
" HARRY! TIME TO WAKE UP! PRESENTS ARE WAITING AND YOU SLEEPING DOES NOT HELP! UP! UP! UP! COME ON, PRESENTS ARE WAITING! COME ON YOU LAZY BUM!" As soon as Anne's voice woke him, Harry had been glaring at her. She had moved off the bed and no stood by the open door.
" I am going to kill you, Anne!" Harry said, grumpily getting out of bed and was now standing, fully awake now.
" Gotta catch me first." Anne said, taking off out of the door, Harry soon after her.
It was an odd site, because no one had ever chased her before after she woke him or her, just merely scolding her.
Now Anne was racing through the courtyard towards Conor, Harry not too far behind. Anne had no time to hide behind Conor because of Harry being so close behind herso shekept going, but tripped over a tree root and landed hard and before she could recover, Harry had her arms pinned and was glaring down at her. She was looking up at him, amusement shining in her face.
" Morning, Harry. Happy Christmas! Trust you slept well?" Anne said innocently.
" I was sleeping good until a certain little nymph had to come and wake me." Harry smirked down at her, but after a minute, stood up and helped her up, pulling her into a hug.
" Happy Christmas Anne." He whispered.
All too soon, they were heading back to Hogwarts, bearing so many gifts that Anne and Harry ((A/N: yes Harry got gifts from the immediate family members. Lots actually)) had to buy a separate trunk each and use it just to store the presents.
Now they were standing on the platform, their main school trunks tucked away in the trains luggage area, the other trunks in their pockets. They were saying goodbye to Anne's family. Harry now bore a similar necklace; one like Anne's only it was an owl, instead of Anne's raven. That was one of many signs that showed Anne that her family was quickly seeing Harry as one of them.
" Anne, you behave and we will see you in June. Remember to write and Harry dear, your welcome to visit this summer. We would love to have you." Lady Rache said, peeking each sibling on the cheek.
" Oh I would love to come, but I am going to have ask Dumbledore." Harry said, at once noticing the cold wave that went around the small group.
" Harry, don't bother asking that old coot. You can come whenever you want and all you have to do is ask. I will send myself and others to come and get you. I told myself that I will never watch another vision of you being beat. If I have my way, you will be living with us by the end of next year." Anne was now speaking carefully so she didn't show her anger.
" You can do that? Then by all means, get me out of there. If it means we have to lie to Dumbledore, then lets." Harry responded, grabbing Anne in a hug.
" Ok saps, get on the train before it leaves without you." Jamie said, pushing them towards the train.
" I love you all! I promise I will write and aunt, remember to message me if Asling is still causing problems." Anne called out, but she never heard Meagan's response because the train took off and Harry and Anne made their way to the compartment with their friends. Anne was behind Harry, s he didn't notice her glancing at Draco, who was glancing back before she passed his compartment.
They found the compartment and sat down and at once, Ron launched into his version of what happened during break. Harry sat there, listening and laughing at his friend's story, but he did notice that at the window curled up, Anne was softly singing as she watched the world pass by.
"I'm looking at you through the glass
Don't know how much time has passed
Oh God it feels like forever
But no one ever tells you that forever feels like home
Sitting all alone inside your head
How do you feel, that is the question
But I forget, you don't expect an easy answer
When something like a soul becomes initialized
And folded up like paper dolls and little notes
You can't expect to bitter folks
And while you're outside looking in
Describing what you see
Remember what you're staring at is me
'Cause I'm looking at you through the glass
Don't know how much time has passed
All I know is that it feels like forever
But no one ever tells you that forever feels like home, sitting all alone inside your head
How much is real, so much to question
An epidemic of the mannequins
Contaminating everything
When thought came from the heart
It never did right from the start
Just listen to the noises
(No more sad voices)
Before you tell yourself
It's just a different scene
Remember is just different from what you've seen
I'm looking at you through the glass
Don't know how much time has passed
And all I know is that it feels like forever
But no one ever tells you that forever
Feels like home, sitting all alone inside your head
And it's the stars
The stars that shine for you
And it's the stars
The stars that lie to you
I'm looking at you through the glass
Don't know how much time has passed
Oh God it feels like forever
But no one ever tells you that forever feels like home
Sitting all alone inside your head
'Cause I'm looking at you through the glass
Don't know how much time has passed
All I know is that it feels like forever
But no one ever tells you that forever feels like home
Sitting all alone inside your head
And it's the stars
the stars that shine for you
and it's the stars
the stars that lie to you
And it's the stars
the stars that shine for you
and it's the stars
the stars that lie to you
The stars
the stars that lie"
Everyone was quiet, but Anne was none the wiser as her thoughts were circling around the last four months and her thoughts at once swung to Conor, a smile faintly on her lips.
"In your arms I can still feel the way you want me when you hold me
I can still hear the words you whispered when you told me
I can stay right here forever in your arms
And there ain't no way--
I'm lettin' you go now
And there ain't no way--
and there ain't not how
I'll never see that day...
'Cause I'm keeping you
forever and for always
We will be together all of our day
Wanna wake up every
morning to your sweet face--always
Mmmm, baby
In your heart--I can still hear
a beat for every time you kiss me
And when we're apart,
I know how much you miss me
I can feel your love for me in your heart
And there ain't no way--
I'm lettin' you go now
And there ain't now way--
and there ain't no how
I'll never see that day...
'Cause I'm keeping you
forever and for always
We will be together all of our day
Wanna wake up every
morning to your sweet face--always
(I wanna wake up every morning)
In your eyes--(I can still see
the look of the one) I can still see
the look of the one who really loves me
(I can still feel the way that you want)
The one who wouldn't put anything
else in the world above me
(I can still see love for me) I can
still see love for me in your eyes
(I still see the love)
And there ain't no way--
I'm lettin' you go now
And there ain't no way--
and there ain't no how
I'll never see that day...
'Cause I'm keeping you
forever and for always
We will be together all of our day
Wanna wake up every
morning to your sweet face--always
'Cause I'm keeping you
forever and for always
We will be together all of our day
Wanna wake up every
morning to your sweet face--always
I'm keeping you forever and for always
I'm in your arms"
They were sitting at the Gryffindor table when Ginny leaned over and poked Anne.
" What?" Anne asked, irritated that everyone was being so slow to arrive. She wanted to talk to Severus before school tomorrow about the dream she had over break.
" Did you hear what happened here over break?"
" No, what happened?" Anne asked worriedly.
" There were more attacks. It was Hermione and a Slytherin girl." Ginny said, her voice cracking.
" What! Oh my god." Anne said, leaning into the table and had her head in her heads, but she felt a piercing gaze on her and looked up and contacted with Severus's.
' Anne, what's wrong?'
' I just heard about the other attacks.'
' Oh, I see. Are you ok?'
' No. Can I see you after the feast? I need to talk to you about something.'
' Yes, of course. Come to my quarters later. The password is 'ignorance is bliss'.'
' Nice password, dad.'
' Blame bloody Slytherin. He made up the password. It's his painting I got hanging over my quarters.'
Anne found herself grinning at that thought, but I was soon taken away as she saw the empty space beside Ron. He and Harry looked distressed. Harry looked up and locked eyes with Anne, as if saying ' Can you help in any way?'. Anne shrugged and shook her head.
Dumbledore stood and at once the Hall quieted, but Anne wasn't listening. As soon as the old man was done, she stood and walked out of the feast in a fast pace, clutching her stomach. She had to find a bathroom and quick. She hadn't noticed that Severus had followed her out and was quickly there with a bucket, which she happily took and retched into it. Severus was unconsciously rubbing her back as she retched. She finally stopped and leaned back against the wall, cold sweat pouring down her head and back. She shivered and leaned into Severus.
" What happened, Anne?" He asked, stroking her head.
" I don't know. All I did was drink the…." Anne stopped. Shock and realization came over her. " Stupid! I thought it smelt funny! I just thought is was a new kind of pumpkin juice." Anne was now standing, wobbly, but standing. She made to move to the Great Hall, but Severus stopped her. He went and got the cup and took both it and Anne down to his quarters. As soon as they arrived, Anne passed out on the couch, grabbing the throw as she went, but Severus stopped her from sleeping long enough to give her a pain reducer, a fever reducer and a dreamless sleep potion and sent her into one of the spare bedrooms before her moved to his lab to see just what made Anne sick.
While Anne was drifting into sleep, a gentle song played and helped send her into sleep, while bringing Severus out to make sure she was sleeping.
"Playground school bell rings again
Rain clouds come to play again
Has no one told you she's not breathing?
Hello I am your mind giving you someone to talk to
Hello
If I smile and don't believe
Soon I know I'll wake from this dream
Don't try to fix me, I'm not broken
Hello I'm the lie living for you so you can hide
Don't cry
Suddenly I know I'm not sleeping
Hello I'm still here
All that's left of yesterday"
((A/N: wow, lots of family bonding here and lots of fun. So what did you guys think? Who do you think got Anne sick? I will take guess and inform you in the next chapter. Oh sorry about the delay. We had Thunderstorms and I didn't want to risk my lovely computer by getting on in the middle of a lighting fest.))