This is a SLASH fan fiction...don't like it don't read it! Swearing and violence do occur that would be why it's rated (M) for mature. Anywhoo, hope you enjoy it!
Chapter 2
'A Question For Your Explanation'
The Dailey Prophet:
More Murders Unexplained: Harry Potter Involved?
By: Alicia Dimatteo
Hogsmeade
Late last night, at exactly 3:42am, local medical witch Dina Carley and her husband Mathew Carley were reported dead to The Ministry. While there are no witnesses to the deaths of these two people, authorities believe Death-Eaters may be involved. The Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, had this to say, "…In light of recent attacks, I can assure you every possible measure is being taken for your safety. Ehh, uhh, as for suspects in the Carley murders, Death-Eaters are obviously on the list. And as of now, it is believed that Harry Potter may have been leading them…" To continue this article, go to C (3).
Witch's Weekly:Harry Potter New Suspect in Murders:
By: Alicia Dimatteo
Hogsmeade
Harry Potter: Most know him as the boy that brought down 'You-Know-Who' and the 'Golden Boy' of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but now you can call him a suspect! Yes, late last night, Cornelius Fudge, The Minister of Magic, announced that Harry Potter is suspected of leading a group of Death-Eaters on their latest killing spree. If charges are brought against him, he could face 6 lifetime sentences in Azkaban for assisting in the murders of Dina and Mathew Carley, Martha Bones, Jonathan Perks, Karen Moon, and Kyle Turpin. For more information on this, go to B (2).
The Quibbler
Harry Potter: 'You-Know-Who's' right hand?
By: Alicia Dimatteo
Hogsmeade
Harry Potter is now said to be a suspect in six murders, two of which occurred…
"Can you believe this? Hermione come look at what these newspapers are saying about Potter…can't say I don't bloody well agree with them!" said a tall, thin, gangly, young man with a fascinatingly long nose.
"Ron! We agreed! No talking about that disgusting boy ALL term!" screamed the bushy haired brunette, "Besides I could careless what's happened to him."
The two Gryffindors sat in the Great Hall, looking over today's post. Both Hermione and Ron had not been speaking to Harry since the end of their 5th year. Although no one could quite figure out why, except for themselves, it seems they just decided to hate their ex-best friend. Neither had looked for him on the train, neither seemed bothered by his lack of attendance for the first four days of term, and neither gave a second thought to it. If they had, it might have occurred to them that Harry had done nothing wrong, but instead they chose to believe the rumors and the newspapers. Draco Malfoy, on the other hand, even after his fight with Harry, was livid!
"Can you believe this shit that they're saying about Potter?" Malfoy practically screamed at the rest of the Slytherins in their common room.
Contrary to popular belief the Slytherins were not all bad. All but a few hated the Dark Lord and refused to become one of his minions. It was just part of their upbringing to be indifferent to everything unless you were with people you trusted, however as a rule, you did not trust. Therefore shedding light on the situation on hand, which was Malfoy screaming about what the papers were saying about Harry.
"Draco, calm down! Dumbledork will sort it all out. Plus, Harry was unconscious for half of those murders!" Pansy Parkinson pointed out to the pacing sex god who also happened to be the 'Slytherin Prince'.
"Pansy, darling…Dumbledore's word will be nothing compared to the MINISTER OF MAGIC'S! And… AND! Even if Harry gets off for the murders he was unconscious for, he'll still be staying in AZKABAN FOR A GOOD THREE OR FOUR LIFETIMES!" Draco retorted.
"Oh Merlin, you just called Potter by his first name and you're concerned about him… Y- you're in l-love with him aren't you?" Pansy asked in what was little more than a whisper, "Of course you are though. He's not only: gorgeous, powerful, famous, and rich…plus he can love. Well this at least explains why you're so protective over him."
"I don't love Potty, Pansy. He's stubborn, outspoken, childish, im-"
"Exactly like you. Thankfully, he has a few more endearing qualities." Pansy interrupted.
Draco threw the newspapers at Pansy then stood still for a few minutes in deep thought, walked over to her, sat next to her on the black micro-fiber couch, and leaned his head on her shoulder, "Kill me now…I love Potter." Pansy smiled.
Harry's p.o.v. (((violence)))
Green and white fiber glared back at my now open emerald eyes. I'm at the bottom of the stairs, my body is so much pain it's numb. Vernon must have thrown me here…after all I'm just a heap of bones and tissue on the floor. I know I have a few broken bones and I know I could heal them with out getting caught by using my wandless magic but I'm too tired to move. That's when I remembered what Vernon did to me. I stand up, quickly mending my broken leg, ankle, wrist, and 5 cracked ribs. There's nothing I can do for my punctured lung, so I'll have to take it easy. Limping into the downstairs half-bathroom, I pull off my shirt and look into the mirror. Usual bruising, cuts, and such were found but after turning around I came to full comprehension of what Vernon had done last night. There on my back from the bottom left corner to the top right was 'FREAK' burned into me. I picked off a piece of something that had attached itself to my skin.
"Nail polish, he fucking put nail polish on my back and lit it on fire!" As soon as I said this it really sunk in. Falling to the hard, cold, gray tile floor, I started to sob.
"No! It's not going to happen again!" I shook off my feeling of despair.
I had made my decision then and there; I don't care what Dumbledore says I'm not staying here! Moving out of the bathroom I walked over to my cupboard under the stairs, took out my trunk and packed it. In the living room I had to break open the closet where they kept my school things but I didn't mind, I was getting out of there. Once everything was packed I opened the door to number 4 Privet Drive and walked out. Smiling to myself because of my new freedom, I decided where I wanted to go.
"The Leaky Cauldron's my best bet." I stated to myself. When I went to lift my wand something grabbed me from behind; his hand muffled my scream.
"Going somewhere Harry?" The man behind me spoke before poking me with his wand, firmly stating, "Stupefy."
(((violence ends)))
Harry's blood curdling screams could be heard throughout the surrounding area of the infirmary. His dreams were picking up were the last left off and he was terrified knowing he would have to relive his experience…even if it was only in the dream world. Madame Pomfrey grabbed her robe and ran to Harry's side, attempting to give him comfort. Unfortunately, his state was only made worse.
"Harry! Harry! Calm down, whatever frightened you is gone now!" Harry slowly started to calm himself, needing to be held but not wanting to be touched by anyone.
"D-draco…" was the only thing the frightened boy said.
"Harry, Draco's not here." The Medi-witch informed him thinking that was what scared him.
"I-I know…" Poppy, confused by Harry's statement, slowly turned around and went back to the cot she had in her office, not yet trusting Harry to be left on his own.
Harry quietly cried himself to sleep wanting Draco there to hold him and tell him everything was going to be all right, but he had to face it! Draco was not coming… Draco doesn't like him.
"Harry, Harry!" A soft voice called to him, lulling him out of his slumber, "Harry, you have some visitors."
"W-what? Who?"
A very sleepy Harry asked while rubbing his face and reaching for his glasses. The Medi-witch just smiled and stepped to the side. There stood Ron and Hermione both scowling as if they had something really fowl smelling under their nose. As they stared at each other Madame Pomfrey sensed the tension and decided to go to her office.
"Where've you guys been?" Harry asked with out one pinch of malice in his voice only concern.
"Here, we've been…" Ron started.
"Busy." Hermione finished.
"Oh, okay."
Harry looked down at his lap holding in tears. He knew he would be able to, he's been hiding the way he's really felt all his life, it was just the look in their eyes, the two people that have been there for him always; the two people he'd called friends.
"Look, we're only here because Dumbledore said we had to visit you. So, we're just going to go now." Ron stated flatly.
"Oh, alright. See you around then?" Harry asked, hoping and hoping that they would just jump up and say 'Just Kidding' then everything would go back to normal…as if it was ever normal.
"Mmm." Was their only response which came from 'Mione.
With that they turned and left, not seeing the 16 year-old-boy looking so vulnerable he could be 3 again. When Harry heard the door to the infirmary close softly, it sounded like a death call. His heart ached with sorrow and grief. Eventually, he cried himself to sleep.
"Albus, he won't eat, he won't talk, he won't let anyone touch him and he only sleeps when he cries himself into exhaustion! We have to do something!" Poppy cried to Dumbledore when he came in to see how Harry was.
"Has anyone come to see him?" The headmaster questioned.
"Yes, Mr. Malfoy was here in the beginning, then young Mr. Weasley and Ms. Granger stopped by but they only stayed for about two minutes… that's all."
"Well, that's very strange… There seems to be something going on between Harry and Draco though. I'll ask Mr. Malfoy to stop by sometime soon." Dumbledore said to Poppy.
"No need, I'm here." A soft but sturdy voice sounded behind them.
"Mr. Malfoy, what can I get for you?" Madame Pomfrey catechized.
"I-I want to see Harry." Pomfrey nodded giving him her permission, so the Malfoy heir walked over to Harry's bed.
Harry looked roughly the same only thinner, less cuts and bruises, and as soon as he opened his eyes, due to Draco's caresses on his cheek, it held a little twinkle of hope. Draco smiled at Harry who returned it before pushing himself into a sitting position and leaning into Malfoy's arms.
"Y-you don't hate me, do you?" Harry inquired in a weary voice.
"Never." Draco stated and hugged the smaller boy tighter.
"Are y-you still mad at m-me?" Harry asked as tears started to creep down his face.
"I never was, I was just scared Harry. I'm sorry I made you feel bad."
Harry smiled brightly and buried his head in Draco's neck as they embraced, wetting the blonde boy's shirt but he didn't mind, Draco was just happy to have the smaller boy in his arms again.
"Mr. Malfoy, may I speak to you?" The headmaster interrupted their reunion, slightly pissing Draco off.
"Whatever you have to say to me you can say in front of Harry." The Slytherin retorted quickly.
"Very well. It has come to my attention that it is time for Harry to leave the infirmary, go back to class, after he adjusts of course, and get back a more independent lifestyle. However, I am slightly implicated about allowing Harry to go back to the Gryffindor dorms. There seems to be something…rather unpleasant happening there, so I am asking if you would be willing to move into a private room with Harry. Assuming Mr. Potter doesn't have anyone better suited…"
Draco looked at Harry, silently asking for his thoughts on the matter. Harry shrugged and turned towards the headmaster.
"I have no objections, as long as Draco doesn't mind…I really would like to get out of this bed though." Harry chuckled with Dumbledore for a moment while Draco thought it over.
"I wouldn't mind staying with Harry, Headmaster."
"Thank-You, Draco."
Will love blossom? Will Harry ever calm his nightmares? Will Harry ever get contacts? (no probably not) STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT INSTALMENT!
Ha Ha, hello friends! I want to apologise now for this chapter. First, I wrote it in roughly 2hours and 41minutes around 5 am and I haven't slept the last two days because of a serious case of writers block. Second, my honorary read my chapter and tell me how to end it is currently in P-town (I am SOOOO jealous!) so the end sucks…a lot. But I figured everyone needs a little fluff in their lives. Third, I only reread this thing like 3 times which is about 20 times less than I usually do, soo it will probably be fixed up a bit in the next couple of days unless I get struck down with a case of lazy. It think that's about it, I hoped you guys liked this chapter, it was really just a filler to go more in depth with Ron and 'Mione and to get another look at Harry's summer. Plus, I wanted to use this chapter to pull in the Harry Draco slash part. :grin evily: Anywhoo, questions or coments leave your name and massage after you press the little go button. -- over there and down. -James
p.s. my boarders aren't working and I don't feel like fixing it right now but if you guys get confused it will. Ok, thanks!
p.p.s. What do you people think about later making this an Mpreg story...I dunno, a lot of people have done it, but it would be a good challenge to make it me, so up to you. See ya next time!