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Note: Sorry for the long wait. Been really busy ans i wanted this to be good and answers some questions. Really doesn't answer anything! lol but next chapter will be EVERYTHING! and i know you all want to know who the other Harry is. yes i do too! haha i'm not sure who i wanted to be yet. want to give me sugesstions? lol well enjoy the chapter!
Chap.8- Unanticipated Truth
"Ethan!"
Hermione stumbled to get up and fixed herself. She looked at Harry but was face with some sort of a smirk and she made a mental note to herself that this is not Harry like behavior. She couldn't believe she was about to give herself to Harry, not that isn't she had wanted years ago. Hermione was paling now just looking at the expression on Ethan's face. He looks so hurt and confuse. She walked over to him and placed an arm on his shoulders trying to explain.
"Ethan…" she started but was cut off by Ethan. Ethan quickly jumped back as if Hermione was dangerous to be around.
"Hermione, wh-ha-what were yo-you doing?" he asked as if he was oblivious to their actions.
"You know exactly what we were doing, plus-" Harry spoke up but was shut up by Hermione's angry voice.
"Shut up Harry," Hermione snapped turning to throw him a death look, "Ethan, I'm…" she continued but was once again interrupted.
"No, don't be sorry. I should have known" Ethan said now forgetting the main reason he came back. It was like his memories were erased in mere seconds. His head was pounding again but this time was worst. He wanted to leave but his legs are to num to move. He looked at Hermione who was on the verge of tears and whispered, "Good-bye" as he turned slowly to walk out the door and out of Hermione's life. Ethan had reached the door when he saw a flash of bright white light and then everything was pitched black. He tumble to the ground and stayed motionless.
Hermione, who was crying hadn't realized what happened to Ethan, until she heard a loud "thump" and as she looked up she saw Ethan on the ground not moving.
"ETHAN!" she screamed, "Oh my God. What happen? Ethan, speak to me…" she cried out as she ran over and kneel besides placing his head into her lab. "Ethan, oh please, wakes up. I'm sorry, wake up Ethan!" she was so scared that she didn't think of taking him to the hospital. When she came back to her senses she tried calling Harry for help.
"Harry, we need to take him to the hospital now! Harry?" she looked up to find no one there. It was strangely odd, but Hermione didn't have the time to think about it right now. All she could think about was Ethan.
At the hospital
Hermione has taken Ethan to St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries and he was rushed to a caring room. Hermione was so worried she couldn't think straight. She's been waiting for nearly 3 hours now and still hasn't heard anything. Finally one of the healers who has taken Ethan in came out and asked…
"Are you Mr. James' family member?"
"Um no, I'm his…" but before she was able to tell him she was his girlfriend a tall, beautiful women with stunning dark blonde hair who's looking very elegant came up and said something that startled Hermione so much she was speechless.
"I'm Ava James, Ethan James' wife." She said to the healer.
"Very well, may you come with me; we need to discuss your husband's situation."
"Absolutely" the lady replied.
"Right this way" and they were both off, leaving a very bewildered looking Hermione.
Hermione was then able to find her way to a chair before collapsing on the floor.
"Wife?" she asked out loud, "he never told me he had a wife," she continued, "Why come after me then?" she said looking up into the ceiling. She was extremely confused and hurt. Question after question kept popping up and she find it rather hard to think about any of it. She didn't know what or how to feel anymore. Angry that he lied, sad that he's taken, or a shame of what she has done to him. She closed her eyes and let out a deep sigh but didn't realize she has drift off to sleep.
In the Healer's office
"Please sit down Mrs. James" the healer implied. She nodded and sat down, opposite Healer Maden.
"May I ask, what is that is wrong with my husband?" she asked looking calm and serious.
"Well, Mr. James had just experienced a memory overload which caused him to forget or even remember current events. I've notice that a rather powerful memory charm was cast on Mr. James. Although the charm was a powerful one the magic level is Mr. James body is exceedingly high and this might be why the charm wasn't 100 successful. This leads to the brain losing control of its normal activities and that then concluded with his body shutting down." Healer Maden explained.
"Is this any harm to him?" Mrs. James asked.
"No, not at the moment, but it does cause brain damage if this is to happen again. But as I told you that Mr. James has strong power which might be able to keep it in check, but can also put his life in jeopardy. A way to stop this from ever happening again is to rid the remainder of the memory charm, but we nee your permission to do that."
"I see well do whatever is necessary to help him. You have my full permission. When will I be able to see him?" she told him.
"Alright then, and the procedure takes about an hour so you will be able to see him after then and he will be able for release by tomorrow morning." He replied
"Thank you." And with a hand shake she left the office.
In the waiting area
Hermione was dreaming. She dreamt of having everyone attending her 23 birthday bash. There was also Ethan. He threw her the party. Everything seems so great then Ethan came and introduces his wife to her and that's when she was woken up by someone shaking her.
"Miss Granger, are you awake?" a feminine voice said.
Hermione nodded and mutter a "yes, I am" before opening her eyes to come face to face with Ava James.
"Sorry to wake you Miss. Granger, but I wanted to thank you for bringing in my husband." She said while taking a seat across from Hermione. "Hello, I'm Ave by the way. You can call me that. No need for formality" she finished with a sweet smile. 'They are a perfect couple' Hermione thought but didn't want to seem impolite so she also introduce herself.
"I'm Hermione. Nice to meet you, and it was no problem taking Eth- your husband here. We're friends" Hermione assure her, "Oh and how do you know my name?"
"Um" Ave started out as though she was about to sing, "but the way he talks about you, I'm sure it's more then just friends…" she said with a smile, "and as you can tell he talks about you quite often." Ave finished leaning back into the chair.
Hermione's eye widen she started to stutter.
"I-no-we-I-I. Mrs. James, there's nothing between Ethan and I-" Hermione tried saying, her face now scarlet.
Mrs. James let out some noise that sounded like giggles which had Hermione questioning.
"Why-you-you're giggling…"
"Yes, good observation Hermione," Ava said as she smiled at Hermione's horrified expression, "Please, call me Ava, Mrs. James makes me sound old. Well back to your story." Ava said looking at Hermione motioning for her to continue.
"Mine-um-wh-what st-story?" Hermione said refusing to look up.
"Hermione, don't be scared. I'm neither mad nor furious with you about you and Ethan being an item. In fact I'm glad he finally found someone he wouldn't shut up about." Ava finished with a tiny chuckle. Seeing Hermione's stunned look she couldn't help but let out another set of giggles. Hermione was opening and closing her mouth but nothing was coming out. Ava saw the confused look Hermione had and decided that it's time.
"Hermione, it's time you learn the true story of Ethan James."
Hermione now even more confused but was ready to listen. She didn't know what she'll hear next will surprise her beyond all measure.
"Let's start with me being his wife,' Ave said notice the instant frown Hermione had, "but that's it Hermione. It's just a title and nothing more. There's no love, no passion no nothing between the both of us." She spoke
"Why did you both get married then, unless it's was…" Hermione trailed off looking surprised.
"Yes, you are smart Hermione. It was arranged." Ave continued. Then she saw Hermione's sorry look and said, "I was fine with it, honest. It was like having a brother. Plus this marriage was to cover up and protect Ethan's past."
"What? Was he like you know?" Hermione asked looking horrify at the fact that Ethan might have been a criminal of some sort.
"No, no, nothing like that," Ava said catching what Hermione meant, "He has a rather impressive history though. Honorable so to speak," Ava continued, "shocking what he wanted to do though."
"Why is that?" Hermione continue to ask
"He wanted to forget. Everything." Ava replied with a slight frown, "So he asked my father to cast a memory charm on him and a powerful one at that. Then after my father decided to marry me to him to protect him. I was fine with it since no one knew about it and it only came up on special cases like these." Ava finished.
Hermione, who was quietly listening to Ava, is trying to comprehend all the information. She found it rather difficult to understand because there was still one piece missing or this story. What was it that they were protecting him from? She didn't know if she should have asked or not. She wanted to know, but some is telling her that it's not her business. But the curious side of her took over and she just had to know.
"Um, sorry but why did he want to forget? What was it he wanted to forget, if you don 't mind me asking." Hermione asked finally looking up.
"No, not at all, you deserve to know any way," Ava quickly replied hinting a smile, "because he was Harry Potter." Ava whispered.
Hermione's eyes went wide and her heart almost stopped beating. She wasn't hearing this right. Harry? Ethan was no is her Harry. She couldn't believe, she felt dizzy and light headed. She had to get out; she was having trouble breathing normally. She then stood up grabbed her bag and started to leave.
"Sorry Ava, but-but I have to go. Tell Ha-uh tell Ethan I'll see him soon. I-I really need to go." Hermione said and walked away quickly.
"Oh, Ethan will be release tomorrow, just so you know!" Ava yelled since Hermione was already on the other side of the hall.
In Ethan's Room
Ethan was still resting from the procedure that just occurred. His mind was awake but his body was still at rest. The last thing he remembers was talking to Mr. Hansel about something he couldn't remember. He then heard noises. It sounded like he was in the hospital. But why? He heard music, for some odd reasons that is all he can hear now.
Sometimes it's wrong to walk away, though you think it's over
Knowing there's so much more to say
Suddenly the moment's gone
And all your dreams are upside down
And you just want to change the way the world goes round
Tell me, have you ever loved and lost somebody
Wished there was a chance to say I'm sorry
Can't you see, that's the way I feel about you and me, Baby
Have you ever felt your heart was breaking
Looking down the road you should be taking
I should know, cos I loved and lost the day I let you go
Can't help but think that this is wrong, we should be together
Back in your arms where I belong
Now I've finally realized it was forever that I've found
I'd give it all to change the way the world goes round
Tell me, have you ever loved and lost somebody
Wished there was a chance to say I'm sorry
Can't you see, that's the way I feel about you and me, Baby
Have you ever felt your heart was breaking
Looking down the road you should be taking
I should know, cos I loved and lost the day I let you go
I really want to hear you say that you know just how it feels
To have it all and let it slip away, can't you see
Even though the moment's gone, I'm still holding on somehow
Wishing I could change the way the world goes round
Tell me, have you ever loved and lost somebody
Wished there was a chance to say I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
Can't you see, (ohhh) that's the way I feel about you and me, Baby
Have you ever felt your heart was breaking
Looking down the road you should be taking
I should know, (I should know) cos I loved and lost the day I let
Yes I loved and lost the day I let
Yes I loved and lost the day I let you go
He suddenly had some flashes of what had happen and they all had to do with one person. A person he walked away from, a person he left broken hearted a person he tried to forget. He opened his eyes and mutter.
"Hermione…"
Facts: Ava is Ethan's wife only on paper. Mr. Hansel is Ava's father. The song at the end is "Have You Ever" by S Club 7. Ethan/Harry got his memories back but he doesn't remember anything that ETHAN has done so he thinks it's still 5 years ago. Sorry about the confusion. Nex Chap. will be Hermione's view on the situation the truth about the other Harry! D so stay tune!
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