A/N: A few bouts with a nasty stomach bug (or one bout that just kept boomeranging) plus a strong dose of severe depression has stalled my writing…sorry. If it's not one thing, it's another. Top that off with the fact that this chapter took a lot out of me and well…
I am sorry for any error's… let me know when you find them and I will correct them.
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Harry and the Fairy Flirt
Chapter 12: "Let It Go"
The Burrow
Molly finished packing her things, collected Ron's things, and turned to face Arthur "I hope you know what you are doing?"
"You can take Ginny with you if you want… with her being at the age she is, she will need her mother."
Molly rolled her eyes "We both know she won't amount to anything." She turned for the door "I'm happy with what I'm taking with me… you will regret this, I am the best thing that has ever happened to you Arthur Weasley!" without a second glance back she left.
Arthur crumpled to the floor "You used to be, but I don't know who you have become."
Dining Hall
Ginny sat quietly watching as Harry talked and laughed with everyone fuming inside she just picked at her food. With a screech, emanating from above everyone turned to see Errol spiraling out of control and then crash right in front of Ginny on the table. Ginny reached out and took the bulging envelope. Opening it up Ginny found a letter for herself as well as one each for Percy, Fred, George and Ron. "What is this?" she handed the letters over to her brothers and opened up her own.
Percy was the first to get through the letter, "Oh…" He looked up at Ginny who was shaking. "Ginny,"
Ginny wadded up the letter, flung it at the wall, and reached for her wand. "NO!" With her free hand, she shoved the table with strength beyond her small frame. She stood up muttering a spell and seemed to glow as she started to float. "This is your fault she snapped as she glared at the front of the large Dining Hall."
"Ginny Dear," Dumbledore tried to sooth as the students fled the room in fear.
"Shut Up!" She flung her head back and growled out a spell and lightning erupted from all corners of the ceiling making no effort to hit anyone.
Harry pushed past Draco and reached for Fred's arm, "Who were the letters from?"
"Mum," Fred turned to Harry with hurt in his eyes.
"GINNY!" Harry bellowed to her "Please calm down, we can talk about this."
"Bloody Hell Ginny, don't you think you're over-reacting just a little bit." Ron laughed but his laugh faded as she turned to face him and then flung a table at him. "He threw up his arms, wand in hand and muttered a spell that shielded him a bit but still not enough. He flew into the wall and crumbled to the floor unconscious.
Draco scanned the room for the wadded up letter 'there.' He ran for it, snatched it up, and ducked behind an overturned table. Draco crowded in next to a group of students who were too terrified to try for the doors. Straightening the letter, he scanned it quickly 'The evil Bitch!' He leaned around the table and scanned the room to find Harry 'he needs to see this…' Draco gasped in shock 'impressive he almost has her calm. I've been back here what all of a couple of minutes and he has her calm?'
Ginny backed away from the crowd growing around her then looked down at her wand in shock "Don't touch me!" She sobbed, "What did they do to me?" she sobbed hysterically, pushed past everyone, and ran from the Dining Hall with tears streaming down her face.
"Ginny wait…" Fred and George both hollered at once.
Draco stood to follow her 'she shouldn't be alone right now' a flood of students in a panic shoved Draco backward 'Damn…' Giving Ron a swift kick in the gut as he passed his still unconscious mass on the floor, He made his way to the center of the room near Harry.
"What is it?" Harry was worried "what did the letters say."
"It's Mum and Dad." Percy stared at his letter in shock "They have separated, Mum has moved out of the burrow."
Draco bit his tongue 'Not here, not in front of all these people…'
"We'll split up and look for her, Luna, Hermione check the girls rooms." Harry took a deep breath trying to think.
McGonagall came up to the group "Good Idea, Harry I'll go with Hermione and Luna."
"Wrap and I will check the exterior grounds," Draco volunteered.
"Wait I'm going with you," Snape came up beside them "Filch you take Draco, Wrap your with me."
The group all nodded and spread out around the school. Stomach in knots, Draco hoped to be the one to find her 'I cannot believe her own mother did that, it explains why they are using Ron…he was not their first choice. Ginny just has too much heart…' After searching most of the grounds Snape and Draco met up with Filch and Wrap near the woods and joined forces with Hagrid to check inside the woods. Draco's mind wandered as he scanned for any movement. Stepping around a tree, he saw her and his heart melted. "Wrap," Draco whispered.
"What," Wrap came up beside him and gave him a questioning look.
Draco pointed at her "take her to the Castle please, I'll explain later."
"Alright," He nodded towards Snape, Filch, and Hagrid who were aggressively arguing, "Keep them busy" Wrap moved slowly over to Ginny.
"That should be easy…" He came up to the group and added a few words here and there just to escalate the fight further.
"ENOUGH!" Snape yelled, "We are returning to school to see if they have had any luck…" He glanced at Wrap as he came up behind Draco "You two boys will return to your dorm and stay there."
Wrap and Draco walked a good distance in front of the teachers "She is with Mandy, she's hysterical though." Wrap took a breath "want to tell me what happened?"
"Yeah, it's a long story…" he pulled the letter out of his cloak and handed it to him "This should help, but keep it out of sight we don't want them to see it."
Wrap unfolded the letter and read it then closed his eyes in heartache "the poor child."
"Yeah, we need to talk to Harry about this." Draco was worried sick about Ginny and could not figure out why.
"We need to wait till things calm down first" He put the letter in his cloak "They will be overly cautious now." Wrap glanced at the teachers, Snape was watching them closely, Hagrid had gone back to the woods with his mutt, and Filch was trying his best to ignore the lot of them. "This could be tricky."
"What kind of spell was she referring to?" Draco's mind raced "Is it really possible to connect someone's magic to their emotions?"
"Yes, but it's not as simple as that…she is either one powerful little witch to still be alive or a very sick one."
"Can it be reversed?" Draco was shaking.
"Yes, but it's risky. First we need to make sure it isn't affecting her adversely."
Gryffindor Common Room
Harry stumbled into the room and smiled the instant he saw Orria sitting in cat form on the couch "Orria," He ran to her, scooped her up, and headed for his bed. Sitting down he relaxed his grip and broke down in tears. "Oh Orria, things are a mess…"
Orria changed to her human form and climbed onto his lap soothing him gently as he quickly unloaded the whole story. When he stopped, she held his face in her hands and kissed him sweetly. "It will be ok. You had to have known this would happen, I mean with the choices that Molly has made…I don't blame Arthur one bit."
"But Ginny, she took it really hard." Harry laid back on the bed and put his arm over his head covering his eyes.
"Harry, there is more going on here than you realize." She moved his arm and looked into his now annoyed eyes. "Just trust me, when it gets to the point where you need to know, I will tell you."
"Orria…"
"Harry, you wouldn't deny anyone the same love you have found with me and Hermione and Luna, would you?" Orria smiled as his face softened. "You don't have to save the world today Harry, let someone else pick up the pieces this time."
Slytherin Boy's Bunks/Dranwoll Isle
Draco sat down on his bed in his hands he held a locket his father gave him that bore the Malfoy crest. 'I know how you feel Ginny, my own father doesn't think I was enough…' He took a deep breath 'lucky for me though he just thinks I'm a waste and not worth his time.' Draco stood up and scooped up the rings he had taken from his father's things when he moved to the realms with Wraps help. 'This should be enough.'
He popped out, appeared at the center of town on Dranwoll Isle Making his way to the shops he found the one he was looking for, and entered. It took less time than he thought it would to get the wand made but it was gorgeous. "…And you are sure this will work for her; that it will change from wand to ring seamlessly?"
"Yes," The shopkeeper announced proudly.
"Thank you," Draco reached into his pocket but the shopkeeper stopped him.
"No, No… I have strict instructions from Lord Potter to bill the castle for anything you need." The shopkeeper smiled "we all do."
"Potter…" Draco smiled "Thank you then." He took the neatly wrapped gift and made his way to the castle. Staying out of sight, he crept through the house until he found her. Hiding around a corner, he slid the box across the floor until it came to a stop right by Ginny who sat huddled by a giant colorful planter sobbing. Draco smiled as she noticed it then turned and quickly popped back to Hogwarts.
Ginny picked up the box 'what is this, it's addressed to me…' she flipped open the card attached to the box and read:
Ginny,
Inside is a wand that transforms to a ring and back at your command. This ring is fairy based it is protected and so therefore cannot be adversely affected by spells or curses; the ring wand protects its bearer and cannot be used by anyone but you.
You are not alone,
An admirer
P.S. A bit of personal advice, don't forget that you are loved by many, and you are now safe so let the past go.
Ginny opened the box and slipped the ring onto her index finger. The ring relaxed and adjusted to fit her finger perfectly. 'Is this from Harry?' She wiped her tears and smiled.
"Want to talk now?" Mandy stepped up to her and knelt down
"Ok…" Ginny's reply was quiet and weak but she was smiling.
Gryffindor Common Room
Harry and Orria sat on the couch cuddling as Hermione and Luna came in. "Orria!" The girls screamed and ran for their friend and Harry looked on in bewilderment as the three giggle girls danced and hugged.
"Is this going to go on for too much longer?" Harry smiled a bit "We do have a lot to catch up on…"
"Yes, well" Hermione took off her robe and sat down by Harry. Orria sat down on his lap and Luna spread out on the floor at his feet staring up at the ceiling, deep in thought. "About Ron" Hermione continue. The nurse said he's fine, he has a hard head."
Luna giggled, "We all knew that already."
"Fred and George have gone back to the Burrow to see how their Dad is doing." Hermione bounced in her seat "Gossip says that Molly AND Ron were kicked out by Arthur."
"Since when do you listen to Gossip?" Harry looked at her puzzled.
"I have to keep you guessing…" Hermione smiled and all three girls giggled.
"I don't want to know." Harry rubbed his forehead "I think I'm getting a headache… can we talk about something that doesn't involve gossip or school?"
"How about the gruesome murder of Walden McNair" Luna didn't even flinch
"Ew, no" Hermione shivered "whoever did that is twisted" she leaned against Harry and he smiled at her.
"I hear that it was done as a direct act against you-know –who." Orria said in a nonchalant way. "Someone trying to make a point as to whose side they aren't on…"
"Orria, do you know who did it?" Harry was annoyed and wanted this day to end.
"No…" She lied then turned into her cat form and curled up.
"I take it that means the discussion is over" Harry rolled his eyes.
"Really Orria…" Luna stood up "you are terrible at…" She stood perfectly still staring at Professor McGonagall who looked devastated.
"Professor, what is it?" Hermione stood up and started towards her.
"No, Miss Granger" She took a breath "please sit down…"
Hermione sat down by Harry, worried. Luna moved to Harry's other side and sat down on the arm of the couch. Professor McGonagall came over, sat beside Hermione, and rested her hand on Hermione's knee. "I am so sorry child but there was an attack on three separate families, three students are getting the same terrible news."
Hermione's heart leapt into her throat and her head kept screaming out NO. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes wishing for this to go away. Trying desperately to stop what was about to be said.
"Your Father was killed..." McGonagall choked up "they think it was by death eaters but it is too soon to tell." She took a deep breath "Your Mother is safe for now…"
"Professor is it alright if I request Hermione's Mother sent somewhere safe." Harry put his arm around Hermione and she leaned into him sobbing.
"Well, Yes Mr. Potter but I don't see where you could possibly."
"I have moved out of my Aunt and Uncles Place, I am living with an old friend…" Orria growled and glared at him "I can have someone come collect her and all her things if that is okay."
"Yes, she is currently at Godric's Hollow." She took a deep breath "I'll go pass on this information…and Mr. Potter, we will be discussing this move of yours further." She stood up "I was under the impression that you had no other…"
"As I said it's an old friend" He glanced down at Orria who was glaring viciously at him. McGonagall silently nodded and left the room.
As soon as she was gone, Orria leapt off his lap and changed form then slugged Harry. "OLD!"
"Please Orria what did you expect me to say, I'm living with my teenage girlfriend? Yeah that would go over real well…" Harry pulled Hermione onto his lap and rubbed the small of her back lovingly as he wrapped his other arm around her shoulders.
Luna got up and headed for the door and Harry panicked, "Where are you going?"
Luna paused briefly "To find out who the other two students that got the same news are."
"Okay, Orria go with her please." Harry kissed Hermione's forehead and tried to sooth her as Orria rolled her eyes, changed form, and followed Luna.
"Why is this happening?" Hermione sobbed
"Sometimes bad things happen… but I have learned that even in the worst of it there is something positive to hold on to it." Harry sighed and kissed her head "even if it's just the love of a close friend…" Harry wrapped his arms around her as she sobbed and just soothed her quietly.
Luna came back within minutes looking sad. She made her way over to Harry and joined Hermione on his lap. Orria jumped up on top of the girls laps and curled up. "Well this is cozy" Harry grinned. "What did you learn Luna?"
"Justin Finch-Fletchley and Penelope Clearwater both lost their Dad's too," Luna sobbed "So much pain today… Can this day be over now?"
McGonagall entered solemnly and made a quiet announcement "All students have been given the rest of the week off" She looked around the room and spotted Harry on the couch with Hermione and Luna with his new cat on their lap "Mr. Potter I am assuming that you will want to accompany Hermione to help her mother settle in?"
Harry nodded "Yes professor, and if I may… Luna, Sauce, Draco and Wrap will be accompanying us as well."
McGonagall was confused but nodded "I'll let Professor Snape know Mr. Potter; I cannot give them permission for you…" She smiled gently at Hermione then she turned and left.
Harry and his group left for Dranwoll Isle as soon as they had permission, on the way they stopped by and picked up Hermione's Mother and then they headed for home.
Draco, Wrap and Sauce retreated to a library to discuss the recent murders while Luna went to check on Ginny and Hermione and Orria showed Jean Rose Granger around the Castle. The moment Harry stepped into the castle he was face to face with Mandy, he was furious.
"What are you thinking?" He fumed as if he would breathe fire "This isn't one of your school dormitories!" Mandy balled up his fists and growled.
"School…" Harry thought "I was wondering what I was going to do with this massive place…"
"NO!" Mandy's hands shot up in defensive retreat "No, no, no, no, no"
"The realms need a universal school where they can go and learn with each other…Unity, it's all about unity!" Harry smiled and patted Mandy on the shoulder "Great Idea, thanks Mandy…" Harry turned and hurried off to find Draco, Wrap, and Sauce, smiling as he heard Mandy whimper behind him.
Hermione easily convinced her mother to move to the castle, to the realms where she would be safe. With tears, she made her way to the front garden, as she entered she here tears echoing from the back of the garden. Following the tears, she found Ginny, curled up in the corner crying.
Hermione knew the feeling of those tears and without a word, she snuggled up beside her, put her arms around her, and wept too…
Mandy whistled happily, as he headed for the front door causing alarm to all the guys. With a smile, he opened the door and greeted the guest that hadn't yet rang the bell.
"I hear my daughter is here?" Arthur's face was worn out but hopeful as he wrung his hat in his hands. Fred and George stood behind him heads back jaws open and stunned as they tried to take in the massive structure that stood before them.
"Of course, Mr. Weasley… do come in" Mandy stepped aside and let the three in as he glanced at Harry smiling.
Harry frowned at him and mouthed the words 'you're dead!' to which Mandy's smile broadened.
Just as Arthur noticed Harry he heard a noise from the other side of the big entry, looking to see he noticed a beautiful woman with tear stained eyes entering slowly. Arthur dropped his hat as his mouth fell open. Harry stepped forward and smiled "Mr. Weasley I would like you to meet Hermione's mother, Jean Rose Granger. She is here for her protection; she lost her husband in the recent attacks"
"It is my pleasure to make your acquaintance…" Arthur smiled sweetly as Jean looked up timidly.
"Crap…" Mandy slammed the door behind the twins making them jump. "I'll prepare more rooms…" Mandy sauntered off, mumbling under his breath.