Disclaimer: I do not own the Harry Potter series… If I did, would I be writing fanfics?
The Tears of Doom: A HP Fanfic
Continuation of HBP
Chapter 3
Author's Note: Before I forget, I wrote this story for the sake of my good friend, Grace. There, happy now, Grace?
The Story Begins
"Ron, wake up. We're setting off before the rest of your family wakes up." Harry whispered, shaking his best friend.
"Whozair! Let me at 'em…" Ron sat up groggily before collapsing back in bed.
It was several full minutes before Ron would wake up. When both boys exited the room, Hermione was already awake, backpack slung on her back.
She greeted both boys with a bright smile. Harry sat at the table with Hermione and waited, his backpack was already packed last night. Ron had yet to pack his.
"Hermione, are you absolutely sure you want to come with us? There will probably be lots of danger on this little quest." Harry asked, concern etched on his face.
Hermione gave another smile and placed her mug of coffee on the table. "I've had plenty of time to consider. If you think that I'm just going to stay here and let the Chosen One do all the work, then you're obviously wrong…"
Harry beamed at her and waited for Ron without any other thing to say.
"Harry," Hermione began, "I'm sorry. I must have been a real nuisance yesterday."
Harry flushed as he remembered their hug. "No, not at all…" He managed to utter.
Silence fell between them again.
"Have you told anyone where we are going?" Hermione asked, peering at him over the top of her coffee mug with her lovely hazel eyes.
Harry shrugged, "I told Ginny… But that's all…"
"Not wanting others to worry, Harry?" Hermione replied with a knowing smile.
Harry gave a shrug-nod.
"Alright, people. I'm ready!" Declared Ron, his large backpack slung on one shoulder.
With one last wave at the Burrow, Harry, Hermione and Ron departed to their quest to vanquish Voldemort and bring peace to both Muggles and the Wizarding community.
Barely 15 minutes since the group had departed when Harry heard a rustling of the bushes to his right.
"Wands out." He said quietly, drawing his own.
He pointed his wand at the bushes, "Show yourself, intruder."
The bushes rustled more violently still and out jumped a shadow.
A shadow with flaming long red hair…
It was Ginny.
"Ginny, what have I said? You're to stay in the house and warn the rest if something happens to me." Said Harry.
"And since when have I cared about what you said, Harry?" She said with a stubborn look on her face and her hands on her hips, looking exactly like Mrs Weasley.
Hermione smiled at her brightly with a knowing look on her face.
Ron stared in mild surprise…
Harry sighed and said, "If you want to risk your own neck, its fine with me…"
Grinning, Ginny heaved her backpack higher and gave Harry a book. "You forgot about this, Harry."
Harry glanced at the book. "This book is property of the Chosen One."
It was Harry's spell-inventing book. With a quick word of thanks, he crammed it into his bag.
"Ginny," Hermione said suddenly. "If you're gone, who's going to feed Crookshanks?"
Ginny laughed, "I left a note on the table for my mother."
"Harry, how exactly are you planning to get to Godric's Hollow?" Ron asked.
"Ron, you are such a git that I'm surprised you know my name. We passed our Apparition tests, didn't we?" Harry said, frowning.
"Oh… Yeah…" Ron flushed and ruffled his hair shamefacedly.
Hermione gave a small laugh while Ginny smirked.
Ginny clung on to Hermione's arm, not having passed her Apparition test.
Simultaneously, the group twirled and vanished.
In an instant, they appeared in a colorful street with lively people. Harry noted the street sign "Godric's Hollow".
Again, Harry wondered, was he a descendent of Godric Gryffindor for his parent's to live in Godric's Hollow?
"It's a beautiful place…" Hermione said in awe…
Just like you… Harry thought in his mind, glancing at Hermione.
Ginny caught sight of the weird look on Harry's face. "What's up with you, Harry? You look like you've taken a Love Potion." Ginny teased.
Harry flushed and hastily shot back, "When you swallow Love Potion, you'll look as though you've been hit by a ray of light… Just like my friend… Hmm… What was his name again? I think my friend's name started with a letter R." Said Harry, glancing at Ron.
"Shut it, Chosen One or I'll flash you my Chosen One." Ron snapped, raising his hand to indicate his "Chosen One".
"Stop being childish, guys… We have work to do…" Hermione said seriously.
Without further ado, the group stalked forward to Godric's Hollow, No. 5.
The house reminded Harry strongly of the Dursley's… It was a small, plain house with a nice little garden…
Harry knocked on the door. No one opened the door. Ron knocked, harder this time. Still nothing.
Frowning, Hermione walked to the back of the house with Ginny still knocking, Harry and Ron followed.
They saw the graves of Lily and James Potter. Harry crouched down and observed them for awhile…
"Died on the same day. My birthday too…" Harry said, wiping dust off the grave.
Hermione put a comforting arm around Harry.
Harry smiled and muttered, "Orchideous"
A bunch of flowers burst out from his wand. He scooped them up and placed them in front of the tomb.
"Mom, Dad, it's me, Harry. I'm doing real well. Don't worry about me up there. My friends and I are going to avenge you. I know I can succeed… We'll come back to visit you after this is over. I'll even buy this house once I have the money." Harry gave a deep sigh, arranged the flowers and stood up.
Hermione was weeping silently into a tissue while Ron just stood there solemnly. Even Ginny had come and was glancing at the graves in a happy sort of way…
Now, Harry thought, the adventure truly began…
Voldemort and Snape. Watch out… The Chosen One shall pass judgement on you… Harry thought.
Sadly, Harry did not see the flash of spectacles inside the house and he and the rest just walked out…
End of Chapter 3
Author's note: I'm actually surprised… I thought I had written a lousy story… To think that all the reviews I got were actually positive… So, thanks y'all… Continue the good reviews… To be honest, this chapter (I personally feel) is the best out of the three so far…