Ok, sorry bout the wait, had a serious block but I'm past it. This chap should be pretty interesting so hopefully it was worth the wait.

Chapter 14

Harry couldn't believe them. They were his best friends and they wouldn't listen to him! He just couldn't understand what was wrong with them. He guessed they were just so involved in each other. They didn't really seem to care about him. He had no one to listen to him. The only way for everyone to take him seriously would be to kill Voldemort. Later that night, he decided, he would leave the house and search for the rest of the horcruxes. He had to go alone so no one would get killed in the process.

During dinner, Harry didn't sit next to Ron or Hermione. They kept looking down at him but he just ignored them. Ginny and Malfoy were seated a few chairs away from Hermione and Ron. No one talked to Harry all through out dinner. He mainly thought about Dumbledore. He hadn't seemed like himself. He didn't know what was going on. And then his mind wandered to Ginny and Malfoy. He didn't understand how everyone could trust Malfoy, of all people. Suddenly, Harry felt uncomfortable. He felt like someone was watching him. He looked up and saw Snape glaring at him. Harry looked back down quickly and began to scarf down his food. He got up and walked to his room.

Harry retrieved a bag from the trunk at the end of his bed. He began stuffing it with clothes, food he'd taken with him from dinner, and all the money he had. He slid his wand in his pocket and crammed the bag under his bed. He got in bed and pretended to be asleep when Ron came in. He decided that he wouldn't leave until everyone was asleep.

"Well, I'd better get off to bed," Harry heard Hermione say. He slightly opened one eye and saw them talking in the doorway, "Is Harry asleep?"

"Yeah, I think so," Ron whispered. He saw Hermione smile, the hallway light shining on face. Her eyes sparkled. Ron grinned back. He leaned in toward her and they kissed. Harry felt as if he was invading their privacy so he turned over. Both ignored him.

Hermione pulled away and whispered good night. Ron stood there and smiled stupidly. Harry heard her footsteps down the hallway and then a door shut. Ron was still standing in the door. He finally moved and got in bed. He didn't say anything. Harry waited until Ron's snores filled the room. It took a while but Ron eventually fell asleep. Harry quietly got out of bed and fetched the bag under this bed. He checked his pocket for his wand. It was there. Nothing to hold me back now, he thought. He stopped as he passed Ron's bed. He turned to face him to make sure he was asleep. Harry quickly opened the door. It made a slight creek but didn't disturb anyone. He closed it softly and began sneaking through the hallway and down the stairs. When he passed Dumbledore's office and room he noticed he wasn't there. He heard footsteps behind him and whipped around. No one was there, except a small ferret. It reminded him of his 4th year. He couldn't help but stifle a laugh. He turned back around and proceeded through the door. It was a nice night, a little cool but bearable. A stray cloud covered the waterfall. He looked up at the sky and took a deep breath. Buckbeak was tied up next to the waterfall. He hovered over it, trying to spread his wings. Harry decided he should take Buckbeak. It would be better transportation than his broom anyway. Plus, Harry could use the company, not to mention protection. He hurried over to Buckbeak who screeched at the sight of him.

"SH! Buckbeak! It's me! Be quiet!" Harry said quickly. Buckbeak started to rear up and Harry quickly bowed. Buckbeak ruffled his feathers but bowed back. Harry untied the chains binding him. He picked up an old rope nearby and strung it around Buckbeak's neck and head like a horse bridle so he could control him better.

He stood on a rock and steadied himself. The rock was slippery from the sprayed mist of the waterfall. He managed to swing his leg over and hop on. Buckbeak stood still.

Harry settled himself on his back and picked up the reins.

"Alright Buckbeak, let's go!" Harry said and gave him a little kick. Buckbeak took off and soared over the waterfall. The wind furiously blew Harry's hair. It was slightly chilly. Harry looked down at the house on last time and noticed a tiny white dot watching him. It was the ferret. He couldn't help thinking Moody had punished Malfoy again.

Harry and Buckbeak flew through the night in the deep sky. They grew tired and took shelter in a tall tree somewhere in the middle of a London forest and slept until dawn.

Ok, I hope you guys liked this chap. Not as exciting but it puts the story in a different situation. Very exciting. I'll try to update ASAP!