Harry Potter & the Power of the Eclipse

"Like this is speech." Like this is written words. Like this is thoughts. Like this is telepathic. Like this is different language.

Chapter 7

Seven months had passed since Harry disappeared and there was still no sign of him. The word that he was missing was confirmed at the welcoming feast when every one saw that he was not there. Half the British Wizarding World went into mass panic while the Daily Prophet stated that the Ministry was putting out a wanted poster for Harry Potter for joining the Dark Lord.

For his friends it was a little strained because of the forced out burst by Hermione. For Ginny no one noticed she was a werewolf now because they just thought her with drawn attitude was due to Harry's disappearance. Ron was oblivious to her and was acting like a hot shot more and more while Hermione was concerned for her, but do to the broken trust could not get close enough to help. But just because she was with drawn did not mean her grades where hampered. In fact they improved because she almost did nothing but homework. She only went to Hogsmeade to get schooling items and didn't sign up for quidditch which shocked a few people.

Remus and Tonks were the DADA teaches seeing as Albus could not find another teacher. Not that the two minded at all. For Remus it was something to focus on while Harry was gone. For Tonks it was a chance to be around Remus while having fun teaching, which suited her quite well.

Tonight finds Ron and Hermione in the common room early in the days.

"Ron I really think we need to talk to Ginny."

"Why Herms, I say just let her deal with it on her own."

"But I'm worried that she's just putting up a mask and will break if any one doesn't confront her about it."

At that moment Ginny walked down into the common room and sat down on a chair in front of the fire place.

Hermione dropped her tone so only Ron could hear her.

"She might do something that could endanger the other students. You're her brother so go get her to talk."

Before he could respond Ginny looked up at them.

"I don't like you talking about me like I'm not here." She got up and walked back out of the common room. Ron turned to Hermione.

"How the bloody hell did she hear us?"

"You need to clean up your self Ron. You're different, and not in a good way." With that she stood and went after Ginny.

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Across an ocean and a large distance of land in California, Shadow was heading to his friends place to check up on the newly weds after his night classes. As it turns out what was NEWT level in Britain is considered college level in America. And so he was the youngest student in the night classes he takes at the magical college. It was the main reason for him getting a wand and he was already through his normal classes like Defense, Potions, Charms and the others. And he had just started his class in runes tonight. Tomorrow he would go to the local self defense school for his next lesson there, as it turned out he was a natural in things that needed speed or aiming. But his thoughts were on his friends.

I wonder what Mr. and Mrs. Belks are doing? Well just have to go see.

They had gotten married just last night as it was and Shadow had been best man, seeing as how it was a small wedding that only included those in the immediate area, mainly them and him, so he had been the only one there to be it. He was snapped out of his thinking though when he turned the last corner and saw flashing lights, cop cars, and yellow tape. He ran forward hoping that it was some one else, praying that it was not what he thought it was. But before he could get to the tape itself one of the officers stopped him.

"Sorry guy can't let you past." As he said that Shadow saw the two body bags being loaded into the ambulance.

"Who is it?"

"Huh?"

"Who died? Was it Alex and John Belks?"

"Did you know them kid? Sorry but they were both killed."

"Thank you. At least I know now." He turned away in shock. He didn't finally come out of it until he was already home sitting by the pond.

Sha'ow wha' wrong?

He started. Looking around he saw that it was Starsnow. She looked nervious.

It's ok Starsnow. It's just that my human friends died so all I have is the pack, and even then I can't take you all with me when I go to town.

Shadow I think it is best that you go inside or change, the temperature is dropping to an unhealthy level for humans. Said a concerned Darkcomet.

Thank you Darkcomet. And with that he went inside with tears streaming down his face.

I should tell the whole pack what I am doing next year after the summer. No that would just make them worried for me. Sometimes they're worse then humans when it comes to caring for each other.

With that last thought he turned over in bed and went to sleep smiling at a dream of his pack having fun in a huge forest with unicorns, centaurs, and possibly a large dog named Fang. And thankfully this dream was not interrupted by any nightmares. But instead shifted to the castle that was near the trees, where he opened the doors to see a fiery red haired girl walking his way with purpose.

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Ginny walked towards the entrance hall with caution and large strides. She needed to breathe. Ever since she was bitten her senses had increased. Her hearing was one. Her sense of smell was another, though it hurt at times, mainly in potions. Her eye sight was keener, and she could almost feel the others around her. But thankfully that they were becoming more controllable. She hated it though because she heard almost every thing. It drove her nuts at times. She didn't want to talk to any one because no one was truly worried about Harry. They were either wanting their weapon or had turned against him and that just pissed her off so much.

Man, I really wish I could know where he was.

Who may I ask that you are looking for? She jumped and pulled her wand out in the same motion.

"Who said that?"

Quicker to draw I see. Well who do you want to know the whereabouts of? Seeing, hearing, and smelling no one she put her wand away.

"Why should I tell you?"

Fine if you don't want to tell me then answer me this, what is the state of England with out their Golden Boy to turn to? He said those two words as if he hated them.

"What do you know about Harry? Where is he?"

A so it is the Potter boy you look for now is it? I will tell you will not see Harry Potter again. Do not worry he is not dead, he is happy and healthy. And do not tell the Order of the Pigeon that I talked to you. Remember it is a bad thing to hear voices even in the wizarding world. With that she heard no more from the voice. But it left her thinking, until she realized what he had called the Order of the Phoenix.

Fawkes would lay rotten lemon drop eggs right in Dumbledore's eyes if some one called him a pigeon!

She started laughing to her self as she walked out the door leaving a lone figure to his dream as he too chuckled, having heard her thoughts in his dream.

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Shadow woke up well rested and happy for some reason. Upon racking his brain he couldn't find any dreams so his happiness was unexplained. Not that he was complaining about it though. Walking out side he basked in the sunlight for a while trying to figure out why he was happy even though his two best friends had died just last night. He would most likely not get any information for quite a while, though he knew CSI would show up to ask about his relation with the couple. But how soon he had no idea. Sighing he decided to work on the tan he had started to get, stripping down to his boxers.

Two hours later he sits up and heads back inside and changes into another pair of black jeans and one of his many black shirts with a 'funny' saying. Today's shirt said 'If you're going to tell me to shut up you'd better be ready to do it yourself' in white letters on the back. Pulling on his backpack that he now carried when ever he went into town, he stuffed his mage phone into its case and headed out to get his mind off of some things that plagued him. He walked down the streets aimlessly for an hour until he passed a coat shop and a trench coat in the window caught his attention. Looking at it for a while he decided to go inside. Inside a woman at the counter looked up at him. He gave a polite 'hello' and started looking around the shop. When he found the trench coat that was in the window he found that it also had a hood which he thought was better then a cloak and thus bought it. It was black with a semi jagged base which looked pretty cool to him. It also fit him fairly well, which just added to the advantages.

After leaving the store he continued to look around town and stopped at an A&W for lunch. When he returned home near sunset he was tired and went to bed as soon as he had said good night to the pack.

I wonder if I will see Gin in my dreams again. That was a really nice dream. Wait why am I remembering the dream now? Well that al least explains the happy feeling when I woke up. Oh well, even if I don't see her in this dream I will see her in eight months anyways.

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Declaimer: Don't own HP. Its bad enough the psych ward thinks I'm nuts but I ain't nuts enough to say I own Harry Potter. I would be shot not tranqued. And it would hurt more.

A/N: Thank you for support I have been getting. I hope no one is offended by it and remember if you think I need flames then use rocket fuel and a napalm not a box of matches. R&R please.