Chapter Twenty
Ron and Hermione found themselves seated in the large office of Professor Dumbledore, after having been called there from their Potions class. So the sat there, before the Headmaster, waiting to see just why they were called there.
Dumbledore looked up from ruffling through his things, "I hope you two are well after what happened at St. Mundo's the other day?"
They both nodded, the St. Mundo's attack had been a few days ago.
"Ahhh," Dumbledore said finding what he'd been looking for. He placed a small black stone before them, a Replay. "I have asked two students what happened at St. Mundo's, Mr. Longbottom could not give an accurate answer, he did not see much for he was hiding. Mr. Potter however saw the majority of the attack. I was hoping you two could watch Mr. Potter's account and help me figure out what has been after Mia, she seems very sad recently."
The two students nodded, Ron held his tongue not wanting to get in trouble because he didn't like Mia.
"Thank you." Dumbledore said, tapping the Replay, and showing Ron and Hermione what Harry had seen.
It started with hearing the explosion, then running down the halls following Mia. They saw as he ran into the room just a second after Mia. They saw her pause for only a moment before running at Hermione…
Ron's fists clenched.
…just in time to…to save her from an attack…getting hit as a result and hitting the wall before getting up and sending the men flying…
Ron stared in disbelief as he saw himself run past Harry over to where Hermione lay…
And that was all they saw before Harry ran over to Mia, not noticing what was going on around him. The replay shut off, as Dumbledore removed it from before the two students.
"Is that what happened?" he asked. He knew that Ron and Hermione hadn't seen everything otherwise they wouldn't have treated Mia in such a manner. The two students looked at each other for a moment before nodding solemnly. "I see, that is all…" he trailed, allowing the students to leave.
Once outside the door Hermione turned to Ron, "Oh Ron, we've made a horrible mistake!"
Ron shook his head, not believing that Mia had saved Hermione. He looked up at his girlfriend, "Yes we have," he said.
"We must go apologize to Mia." Hermione insisted.
"No!" Ron called, grabbing Hermione's hand as she started to leave.
"You saw the replay Ron," Hermione said, "Mia saved me."
"I know," Ron said, "But she's still the reason why St. Mundo's was attacked in the first place. She's a danger to us all; she's a danger to Harry. It's better that we stay away."
"But Ron…" Hermione trailed. She knew what it was like to be alone and hated; she didn't want anyone to go through that. But Ron was right, bad things did happen around Mia… "Alright…" she said reluctantly.
Ron smiled and led Hermione down the spiral stairs from the Headmaster's office.
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(A/N – This next scene is going to be a little weird. It's basically a lot of scenes between Harry and Mia, like snap shots…little bits and pieces…I'm sorry, I was listening to Incomplete by Backstreet boys, and it just fit with this scene.)
Harry sat on the chairs of the Quidditch Pitch after just returning from St. Mundo's. He still couldn't believe that it was over between him and Mia…
He just couldn't get his mind off of her; he kept seeing the look on her face before she turned to walk away. Her words kept echoing in his thought, "We shouldn't see each other any more…" He kept seeing her walk away from him…
Empty spaces fill me up with holes,
Distant faces with no place left to go…
Harry sat in the Great Hall at Lunch swirling his soup with his spoon half-heartedly…he wasn't really hungry. His gaze kept drifting to the empty seat beside him; Mia would sit there next to him…
Without you within me
I can't find no rest…
Ron and Hermione sat across from him, smiling, trying to talk to him…but he didn't want to talk. He stood, leaving his half eaten food behind, heading for the doors.
Where I'm going,
Is anybody's guess…
As soon as he reached the doors, they opened to reveal Mia entering. Their gazes locked for a moment, before Mia forced herself to look away…to walk away…the doors swung shut blocking the view he had of her…
I tried to go on like I never knew you,
I'm awake but my world is half asleep…
Harry tossed and turned in his sleep, reliving the day that Mia was almost taken from him, when the minions attacked Hogsmeade…He sat up straight in bed, panting, covered in a thin layer of sweat…
I prayed for this heart to be unbroken,
But without you all I'm going to be is incomplete…
Harry entered the Library, stepping past the many bookshelves, towards the sitting areas and desks. He looked on either side of him, till his gaze landed on Mia. She was sitting at a desk in the back, book open flat before her, one hand holding down a page, resting her head on the other…He looked down, before walking in the other direction away from her, not noticing when she looked up at the last moment to see him walking…
Voices tell me
I should carry on…Harry had been sitting in the Common room working on homework with Ron and Hermione, all the while stealing glances at Mia who was sitting in an armchair reading. Soon she shut her book and walked out of the room. Harry sighed, before standing and moving to go talk to her. Ron and Hermione quickly go up, stopping him in the tunnel that leads to the portrait of the fat lady. Ron started speaking about how they were broken up and should just give it up, stop trying to patch things up. It's over…but Harry couldn't accept it, he kept telling them that he just wants to talk to her. He spoke of why he still liked her, what was it about her that made him act like that… He spoke unaware that Mia was just on the other side of the portrait hole, leaning on the wall listening to his words…
But I am swimming,
In an ocean all alone…
Harry was out swimming in the Lake, the weather had gotten warmer in the past few weeks. He had been under the water watching the Giant Squid swimming to the depths of the lake. He broke water, and stopped… Mia sat on the side of the lake, soaking her feet as she looked at the sky thinking. Harry shook his head before turning to swim away…
Baby, my baby, it's written on your face,
You still wonder if we made a big mistake…
Hagrid had the class working in groups grinding up some baby unicorn feed for the next class. Harry looked up from cutting his herbs to see Mia watching him from another group. Their gazes locked for a second…but a second too long for Harry saw a flash of regret and doubt float through her eyes before she looked away…
I tried to go on like I never knew you,
I'm awake but my world is half asleep…
Harry sat on his bed late one night after all the boys had gone to bed for the night, looking at a picture of him and Mia that Colin had shot at the Yule ball. He frowned, they were so happy in the picture. Shaking his head, deciding that he's be unable to sleep he stood heading down the stairs to the Common Room. He stopped at the last step; someone else was in the room…
I prayed for this heart to be unbroken,
But without you all I'm going to be is incomplete…
…Mia sat on one of the couches staring at the dieing embers in the fireplace. He could tell that she had just finished crying by the tear stains running down her face…he fought the urge to go comfort her, pulling himself away from the scene and walking quietly up the stairs…
I don't mean to drag it on, but I can't seem to let you go
I don't want to make you face this world alone.
It was the first Hogsmeade trip of the spring, so naturally everyone was excited to walk down there seeing all the flowers blooming. All except two people. Harry walked to the town with Ron and Hermione, stopping in his tracks at the sight before him. Draco and his goons were standing around Mia tossing one of her books to each other, playing keep away. Harry's fists clenched into fists as he made his way towards them, much to the dismay of Ron and Hermione. Harry whipped out his wand and had the book smack the goons on their heads before flying over to his hands. Harry strode right up to Draco, telling him to get lost. As soon as they were gone, Harry turned to Mia returning her book; she muttered thanks before waking off. Harry tried to call after her but she ignored him and continued behind Honeydukes. Harry sighed before turning to head back to Ron and Hermione…as Mia hid behind the store not wanting Harry to see her crying…
I want to let you go…
Harry laughed at a joke Ron had made as they headed to the library to work on a paper, when he saw Mia pass him on his left. His head turned to follow his gaze, to see her continuing down the halls. He frowned facing forward as Mia turned to her left watching as walked away…
I tried to go on like I never knew you,
I'm a wake, but my world is half asleep
Mia had just left her Charms class, carrying two large textbooks when two Ravenclaws ran right past her, bumping into her and knocking her to the ground. She sighed, rubbing her arm, which hit the door way as she fell, before moving to pick up her books. A book was held before her, as she took it staring up at Harry…
I prayed for this heart to be unbroken,
But without you all I'm going to be is incomplete…
Potions class had been horrid, Snape had made them partner up, the only problem was that there was an odd number of people and Snape was vehemently opposed to three people groups, so one person would end up on their own. Everyone thought that it would be Neville…but they were shocked when it ended up being Mia. For those who hadn't noticed that Harry and Mia had broken up, it was made obvious now as Mia pushed Neville to Harry with an encouraging, but sad smile…
Incomplete…
Harry sighed as he made his way to the Quidditch Pitch; he wanted to get some practice in before their Hufflepuff match. His attention had been drawn away from his position many times during the teams practices thank to a very talented Keeper…Harry shook his head, Mia and he had been broken up for about 3 months now, and yet he still couldn't get his mind off of her.
He looked up once he reached to pitch to see that someone was already there. He could see Mia on the other side of the pitch zigging back and forth as Quaffles went flying at her. As he got closer he could see that she had let out a bludger too, as well as bewitching the Quaffles to pelt at her fast with each catch.
He watched in amazement as she kept up with the balls…until a bludger clipped her in the shoulder. She went spinning back on her broom, hitting the goal. She stopped flying, bringing her right arm up to her face as she started to cry, and Harry had a feeling that it had nothing to do with the bludger…
Mia let the broom down gently, winding around the pole as it descended. Harry watched as she cried quietly…until it was too much for him.
He was unable to stay away from her anymore, he just couldn't do that…it hurt too much…
He walked over to Mia, gently resting a hand on her shoulder. She gasped and looked up to see Harry standing above her. She frowned, and Harry thought she was going to leave, when she launched her self into his arms, wrapping her arms around his neck as she cried into his shirt. Harry wrapped his arms around her waist, burying his face in her hair.
"I'm so sorry Harry…" He heard Mia whisper. "I love you…"
He smiled, hugging her tighter as he whispered in her ear, "I love you too…"
A/N – Yay! They're back together! I think I have about three, maybe four more chapters left of this story.