Yay! A new chapter! Sorry it took so long I've had a horrible case of writer's block. R&R.
Summary: Harry has never been able to perform the Unforgivable curses before. What happens when an accident causes Harry to be able to perform them? What happens when he starts hearing a voice in his head telling him to do things? What will he do next?
Disclaimer: Harry Potter? Not mine!
Chapter 11Harry and Luna were taking a long walk around the lake at noon that day. He was incredibly quiet, still thinking about what had happened with Dean and Seamus, and wondering if Hermione was the one behind everything. He didn't want to believe it, but it might actually be true. Luna had noticed his sudden quietness and wondered if she should say something to him, or let him brood. She was enjoying the minor date they were having, even if he wasn't.
"Harry, you're about to fall into the lake," she said, holding onto the back of his robes to keep him away from the edge.
"Oh sorry. I wasn't watching where I was going," he replied.
"I know. Is…there something bothering you?" she asked hesitantly.
Hmm…should I tell her? I think I can trust her. She's been really nice to me through all this and she hasn't thought of telling anyone. I guess it would be safe.
"I think…that Hermione might be the one behind Dean and Seamus's deaths," he replied.
Luna gasped. "What would make you think that?" she asked in shock.
"The way she's been acting," he replied. "And…I have this weird feeling that she's hiding something from me. But I just don't know what it could be."
"Have you asked her about it?" she asked.
"No. Every time I try to talk to her, she tries to get me to tell someone about what happened."
"She's being ridiculous. You can't do that. You could be killed if anyone else knew."
I'm glad she agrees with me. It's something Hermione certainly isn't doing. I wish I did know what she's hiding from me.
Maybe she's planning on telling someone soon. I told you she can't be trusted. You need to take care of her now before she ruins you.
I wish you would go away.
"Thanks for understanding."
"Anytime."
Hermione watched with narrow eyes as Harry grabbed Luna's hand and they continued to walk together. She was sitting with Neville, going over their latest Charms essay, but she was hardly paying attention. She didn't approve of Harry and Luna acting as though they were together when they were just hanging out together.
"Hermione, is there something wrong?" Neville asked when he realized she wasn't even listening to him.
"No not at all," Hermione answered quickly, her eyes returning to the parchment. "Where were we?"
"Right here," Neville said, pointing with his quill. While she was pouring over his essay, he gazed in the direction she was staring at and saw Harry and Luna. His heart gave a little hop. Maybe Harry wasn't interested in Hermione after all…
Hermione noticed that he wasn't paying attention, so she grabbed his face and turned it back to the parchment. "Pay attention please. I can't keep going over this forever."
"Right. I will," he replied.
He paid close attention, but his eyes were fixated on her and not the essay. He wanted so bad to tell her how he felt, but he knew that she liked Harry. She didn't say it, but he knew that was why she was watching him and Luna the entire time they had been out there. He wished that she loved him instead but he knew it would never happen, so he contented himself by pretending he needed help with all his homework so he could be by her.
I wonder why he's so inattentive today. Usually he pays more attention. He's watching Harry and Luna together. I never thought about it but what if Neville likes Luna? That would be something I didn't expect. I wonder if Harry really does like Luna…I don't know how I'd feel about that either. I don't think I like the thought of them together at all. I don't know why but it bothers me. And it bothers me that Neville cares. But I have no idea why that bothers me either. I'm so confused!
You're jealous. You want Luna to die because she's taking both Harry and Neville from you. Kill her now before she gets everyone on her side.
Do you ever give up? I'm not killing anyone! It's not in my nature! And if you knew a damn thing about me, you'd know that!
Oh but I know you better than you think I do, and I know that you would. You love both of them and she's getting in the way.
What! I don't love Harry or Neville! You're insane!
Of course I am. How else would I get Harry to kill Seamus and Dean?
You're lying. Harry didn't do that. He would never do something like that! You're just trying to turn me against him! It won't work!
She shook her head and her eyes glanced over at Harry and Luna and she gasped. Neville looked at her, worried, then followed her gaze and gasped too. Harry and Luna were sitting on a rock together, and they had just begun their first kiss together. Hermione's heart felt like it was dropping into her stomach, while Neville's felt like it was soaring higher than the sun. He fought to keep a straight face, while she tried to stop the tears from pouring out of her eyes. When Harry and Luna finally pulled apart, Luna was beaming and Harry was stroking her cheek affectionately.
Wow. I didn't know Harry could be so…sweet. This isn't fair! Why Luna? What's so great about her? This is so ridiculous! I can't believe this would happen to me!
She grabbed her bag and stormed up to the castle, leaving a bewildered Neville chasing after her. She pushed past a group of giggling Ravenclaws and knocked over a third year Hufflepuff before slamming the door of the nearest bathroom. She sat down in one of the stalls and began crying her eyes out. Neville, who had followed her the whole way there, knocked on the door very timidly.
"Go away!" Hermione yelled between sobs.
"Hermione? You need to come out," Neville said.
"I said leave me alone!"
"Why? What's wrong?"
The door flung open, revealing a pissed-off, teary Hermione. "Harry is with Luna! That's what's wrong! It's ridiculous! What does he see in her anyway? She's just some weird bitch!"
"Calm down Hermione," Neville said, freaked out. He had never seen Hermione this upset. He knew that she didn't think Luna was the greatest person ever, but he never knew that she hated her that much. He didn't know what to say, so he just stuck his hands in his pockets. Hermione suddenly flung herself onto him, sobbing on his shoulder. He patted her on the back, feeling very awkward. "It's ok. Don't cry." He gave her a small hug, but she didn't let go. He sighed and decided to try again. "You need to control yourself. You're just a little upset. But it's ok. Everything will be alright if you just calm down and breathe." She didn't reply, but her sobbing decreased slightly. He smiled to himself. "Now, you need to completely stop crying and go wash your face so you can go to class."
She let go and wiped her eyes. "You're right. I'm just acting silly. I'll just clean up and go to class." She gave him a watery smile. "Thanks for calming me down."
"No problem," he said quietly, averting his eyes.
She kissed him on the cheek, then left the bathroom, leaving a flushed Neville alone. He tried not to smile, but he just couldn't help it. It was just a kiss on the cheek, but it was better than nothing.
Hermione had walked all the way up to the seventh floor when she knocked over Cho Chang, Harry's former girlfriend.
"Sorry Hermione," Cho said, brushing off her robes.
"It's ok," Hermione replied.
It happened so suddenly. Hermione had been helping Cho up when a sudden force seemed to take over her body, causing her to throttle the girl. Nobody was nearby, so Cho's muffled pleas for help went unheard. She fell to the floor and Hermione swept past her, smiling in a very satisfied way. She decided to just leave the body there so people would be sure to step on her several times.
That's right. Listen to your heart. It will never lead you wrong.
End Chapter 11Review please! Typing this was driving me crazy since my shift key is really sticky so if it looks a little messed up that might be why. Anyways don't forget to review! Chapter 12 coming soon!