Wellllllllll... long time no see. Finally found some time to get some writing done, what with my internet being killed... by itself. Anyho, heres chapter 17 at long last.

Chapter 17 – Betrayal

Harry began to worry about Ron's whereabouts after a few hours of no one seeing him. Harry checked the Marauders Map to no avail. Luna also began worrying and asked Harry if she could help look for Ron. Harry just nodded and seemed to follow a known path, one that Luna soon picked up on as well.

A few minutes later, the two stopped in front of a long stretch of wall, with a picture of trolls behind them. Harry closed his eyes and walked back and forth three times, and the door he was looking for appeared. Pushing it open, Harry saw a huge field, stretching farther than the eye could see, and all over the field were the remains of dummies.

"This must be all Ron is doing. Practicing hard, probably to keep up with us." Harry said. But when he took a closer look at the dummies, he gasped and called his sword to him, quickly grasping the handle before it even left the shadow world.

Before Luna could ask what Harry was doing, he had darted off across the field, following the path of dummies. Dummies that looked like all of Harry's friends.

After a long run following the dummies, Harry caught up to Ron, but instead of saying anything or making his presence known, Harry melded with the shadows and hid high in a tree. He watched as Ron chopped a dummy that looked like Zach to pieces, then moving to one that looked like Harry. Ron continued destroying the never ending line of targets, and Harry couldn't take it, he jumped from the tree and slammed down in front of Ron, scaring the redhead.

"You!" Was all Ron managed to yell before swinging his sword at Harry with all his might. Harry easily deflected the tired attack and pushed Ron to the ground.

"What the hell is with you Ron?" Harry asked, indicating the dummies with a sweep of his hand. Ron's only response was to glare at Harry, struggling to his feet. "Ron, why are you doing this? Why are you destroying these things? They look like your friends!"

"I have no friends. They all think I'm weak. I'm going to kill them all, including you Harry!" Ron shouted, once again swinging at Harry, the openings in the blade whistling as air rushed through them.

"What are you talking about Ron? No one thinks you're weak." Harry said as calmly as possible while inside he was burning in rage that Ron would be so stupid. This time he not only deflected Ron's slowed swing, but forced Ron to lose his grip on the sword, allowing it to fly a few yards away.

"Yes they do! I've noticed you when we duel. You don't try as hard with me as you do with the other Mages! You attacks are slowed and lightened. And you don't use any shadow abilities! You along with everyone else think I'm weak!" Ron shouted.

"You're only human Ron! You won't beat me if I use my abilities! Your one of the most powerful humans with a sword! Stop being an idiot, and think about what your saying!" Harry shouted, letting loose his rage.

"That's just it! I'm only human, so I'll just have to fix that. Goodbye Harry, next time you meet me I will kill you, and everyone you call a friend." Ron said, darting away using Harry had not expected him to have. "I will kill you Harry!" Harry heard from far across the field.

Harry sighed and trudged back across the field. He found Luna by the door, unconscious with a little cut on her forehead. Harry scooped her up and returned to the Gryffindor common room.

When Harry stepped in, a few people murmured about Luna and some jumped up to help her. After Harry explained what happened to his friends, he laid back on a couch, letting his tired mind fade into sleep.

"You seriously think Ron would do anything to kill us?" Ginny asked Hermione while Harry slept.

"No, he's probably just going through a phase. And he's always so jealous. Let's just give him some time to cool off." But Hermione doubted even her own words as she spoke them. Would Ron really kill them?

"Yes, this can be done young one. You must follow my exact instructions to get what you want. My servants will help you. Now go collect these ingredients for your transformation." A voice said from the dark corner of the room. Ron looked into the glowing red eyes and nodded.

"Yes master." He stood and left the room, grabbing the parchment floating by the door.

Later that night, Harry awoke with a start, looking around his room. He saw Ginny lying next to him, fast asleep. He crept from his bed and looked out the window. He could see the dark forms of the dragons circling high in the sky, looking for Ron.

Harry had been thinking hard on what had happened, and was worried Ron may be doing something terrible. He had seemed so determined to beat Harry, to kill him.

"I'm only human, so I'll have to fix that." Harry was sure nothing good could come from anyone saying that. A picture of Voldemort flashed into his head. Harry immediately stood away from the window and began putting his armor on. He told Chazor to meet him at the front gates of Hogwarts and left the room.

"Ron wouldn't be that stupid, would he?" Was all Harry thought on his way from his room to the gates.

OMG I UPDATED! It took me wayyyyyyyyyy too long to do this, but at least it's done. I hope you enjoy it. I tried to change some of my characters when I realized I MaryLarry Su'ed them, he he. Hope you all don't hate me for taking this long.