Harry Potter
The Fight for Survival
By xXxKaraBeckerCutterxXx
Disclaimer: Harry Potter and all related concepts do not belong to me! I am merely borrowing them for my own personal enjoyment. All OC's and anything you dont recognize is copyrighted by me: xXxKaraBeckerCutterxXx
Rating: K
Pairing: Marcus/OC - Fred/OC - Harry/Ginny
Genre: Adventure/Friendship/Romance
Warnings: Please do not flame me for anything.
Summary: In order to deal with the future, one must understand the past. As the final battle approches the safety of Hogwarts is called into question. But as danger looms, the fight for magic...may come with a price.
Author's Note: Chapter dedicated too: Razmend, Fan of Fics, Matt-hardy-lover-101, PurpleSunshine56, DJScales and 100th reviewer BamaRose.
Author's Note Two: In response too: Purple Sunshine56 and Fan of Fics, I can honestly say that Hermione will not give up on Ron, even though Charlie told her he his not worth it, what she meant was, he's not worth crying over. But she also promised that she would make things right again, and we all know that Charlie can't stand to see her best friens so upset.
Also in response too BamaRose congratulations on becoming my 100th reviewer; and to answer your question, I realized my mistake this morning. You are right there is only three chasers, Kyle Harper is really a beater; I mistakeninly put down 'chaser' but I will change it as soon as possible.
Big shout out to Fan of Fics too who told me he/she is disappointed when they come to the end of any chapters I post because then they have to wait a whole 24 hours to find out what happens next. I know its a terribly long time, and I try to make it shorter; but I keep getting distracted with essays and crap. Other than that, I hope your pleased with this next installement.
Enjoy.
First Term Ends
Alex Malcolm stood alone high up on the Astronomy tower, he had seen them; Charlie and Marcus. Followed them up from the Slytherin common room and into a deserted classroom, for some reason he was starting to question his own pursuit of the Muggleborn when she clearly made it known that she wasnt his for the taking, but the more he saw her with Marcus, the more jealous he became, and the more he wanted her to realize that he wasnt really that bad of a guy. If only she would give him a chance. With a heavy sigh, he leaned forward on the banister and stared out over the school.
Snow was in the air, swirling down to earth in different shapes and sizes.
Christmas was approaching fast.
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One morning in mid-December, the whole of Hogwarts awoke to the re-decoration of the castle, Hagrid had -as usual- single handedly delivered all twelve Christmas trees for the Great Hall, garlands of holly and tinsel had been twisted around the banisters of staris, everlasting candles glowed from inside the helmets of suits of armour and great bunches of mistletoe hung at intervals along the corridors.
"Look, I can't help it if she's got her knickers in a twist," Ron told Riley and Harry as they walked side-by-side towards Gryffindor tower, the next afternoon "What Lav and I have, well, let's just say, there's no stopping it. It's chemical"
The Gryffindor genius rolled her eyes as she thought back to last night, it was easy for Ron to stand here and say that Hermione was over-reacting to his new found relationship with Lavender Brown, but he didnt have to share a dorm room with both girls; nor did he have to listen to Hermione sob into her pillow every night. "Speaking of Hermione, I've gotta go. Im meeting her and Charlie in the library..." she hurried off in the direction of the library.
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Meanwhile, up in the library, Charlie and Riley were following Hermione between the shelves, the Gryffindor Genius and Muggleborn Slytherin were discussing Ron and his new found attitude.
"He just doesnt understand what is right in front of him!" Charlie pointed out "But he and Brown won't last!" she added "I know they won't"
Hermione huffed in annoyance "Well, he's at perfect liberty to kiss whoever he likes," she told her two friends "I really couldnt care less"
Riley turned to Charlie, who was grinning and nodding in approval at Hermione's attitude "You're a bad influence," she scolded, swatting the Slytherin's shoulder
"Was I under the impression he and I would be attending Slughorn's Christmas party, together?" Hermione continued "Yes. Now, given the circumstances, I've had to make other arrangements"
Charlie quirked a curious eyebrow "and...have you?" she asked
"Yes." Hermione nodded "Why?"
"Oh, no reason, I just know Harry is looking for a date," the Slytherin pointed out "I was going to suggest you both go together, you know, as friends?"
Hermione groaned "Why didn't I think of that?" she asked
"Dunno," Charlie shrugged "I only suggested it because, well, I'm going with Marcus, Daphne's going with Blaise, Riley's agreed to go with Adrian as just friends. And well, I heard a few Gryffindor 4th years whispering yesterday outside the Potions room about trying to slip Harry a Love Potion"
Riley frowned "Did you see who it was?"
Charlie shook her head "No," she answered "But I did tell them, if they went through with their plans, I'd give them detention with Professor Snape."
"Your cruel," Hermione pointed out
"Sometimes you have to be cruel, to be kind" Charlie responded "and Harry's my friend, if anyone's gonna poison him..." she grinned "...its gonna be me"
Hermione and Riley rolled their eyes.
"Who are you going with, anyway?" Riley asked, Hermione
The bookworm hesitated "Um, it's a surprise" she stated, trying to wave off the subject "Besides, given the new information, it's Harry we've got to worry about. He can't just take anyone."
"Well, to be honest with you, alot of girls are only interested in Harry now because they think he's the Chosen One" Riley inputted
Charlie frowned "But he is the Chosen One..." she pointed out, earning two head slaps from Hermione and Riley "Hey!" she exclaimed, reaching up to cover her head with her hands. "Oh! That's her!" she added quickly, spotting a girl heading out of the library "That's the girl from yesterday, the one who was saying about the Love Potion and Harry"
Riley looked around "Romilda Vane?" she asked
"Dunno," the Slytherin shrugged "Quick! Follow her!"
The three grabbed their things and left the library, following Romilda all the way back to Gryffindor tower
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"Hi, Harry" Romilda Vane smiled as she approached the fireplace, and stopped in front of Ron and Harry. "Fancy a Gillywater?"
Charlie scrambled over to the couch and plopped down beside the Gryffindor "Hiya Harry!" she grinned, before looking up at Romilda "What is that?" she asked pointing at the drink.
"Gillywater," the younger Gryffindor responded "I thought Harry could use a drink..."
"Oh, well, he can't" Charlie answered
Harry frowned, "Why can't -" he cut off as Charlie elbowed him in the chest, knocking the wind from his lungs.
"He's allergic," the Slytherin added to the younger Gryffindor "But thanks, its the thought that counts"
Romilda looked put out "Whatever," she shrugged "Take these instead. Their Chocolate Cauldrons, they have Firewhisky in them; my gran sent them to me for christmas, but I don't like them. Enjoy" she turned and walked away.
"Bye," Charlie waved, before turning to Harry who was recovering from her dig "Whew, that was a close one"
"What did you do that for?" Harry asked, rubbing his chest "that hurt!"
"Good," the Slytherin nodded "Mean's im not losing my edge. Anyway, that Romilda is trying to slip you a Love Potion, who wants to bet that's what was in that Gillywater...and probably inside these cakes" she pointed at the heart shaped box on the coffee table.
Harry frowned "Oh, uh, thanks for the save" he said awkwardly
Charlie shrugged "What are friends for?" she asked "So...who you going to Slughorn's party with?"
Ron grunted and got up out of his chair, before stalking away. Charlie rolled her eyes at him, as Riley dropped down into the vacated seat near the fire.
"Dunno," Harry shrugged "You're taken, Riley's taken...what about Hermione?"
"Taken," Riley answered "Um...you could ask Ginny," she suggested
Harry shook his head "She's Ron's sister," he pointed out
"So?" Charlie frowned
"She's off limits"
Riley and Charlie exchanged looks and burst into laughter "Okay, Harry, whatever you say" they nodded, patted his shoulder and got to their feet, before leaving the Common room all together.
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Later that evening, Charlie stood in the corner of Slughorn's office her arms crossed and her eyes roaming around those attending the party, she was wearing a knee length black asymetrical dress, with black cross strap pumps on her feet. Riley and Daphne had just left her to go to the bathroom, and Marcus was off with Adrian and Blaise getting a drink. Harry had yet to turn up and the young Slytherin had already spotted Hermione with her date. Cormac McLaggen. Seriously Hermione? she thought out of all the guys Hogwarts had to offer, you bring him?
The door to the party opened and finally Harry and his date walked in. Luna Lovegood. Charlie smirked, he could have chosen alot worse. She watched them for a few minutes, before Harry moved off towards the window area, and ducked behind the curtain. Charlie moved away from her place, and crossed the room, ducking behind the curtain and realizing that Harry wasnt alone. He was in fact with Hermione.
"...and what happened to you?" Harry had just finished asking, when Charlie appeared "Where'd you come from?" he asked
"From over there," Charlie pointed to the corner she had been standing in, while waiting for those she was here with to return. "How's McLaggen?" she questioned, turning to Hermione
Harry frowned "You're here with McLaggen?" he asked
"I left him under the mistletoe," Hermione answered "and yes, Harry, im here with Cormac, I thought it would annoy Ron the most" she admitted "He's got more tentacles than a Snarfalump plant"
Charlie snickered, just as the curtain was pulled aside and another student who didnt make Slughorn's club, held out a tray to the three friends "Dragon tartare?" he asked
"Vegatarian," the Slytherin answered "I havent eaten anything, Slughorn has presented tonight. Thanks anyway"
The boy nodded "Just as well," he told her "They give one horribly bad breath"
"She wont eat them," Hermione said, taking the tray "but I will..." she rammed one of the tartare's into her mouth.
Charlie grimmaced in disgust "I think im gonna be sick," she pointed out, before spotting Riley and Daphne on the otherside of the curtain "see you later" and she darted back into the throng of people. Spotting McLaggen, the Slytherin doubled back, popped up behind Hermione and grabbed her hand "You're coming with me!" she said, pointing Cormac out
"Oh, god," Hermione squeaked
The two waited for Cormac to be level with the curtain, before ducking out as he ducked in.
"...she's just got to powder her nose," the two girls heard Harry cover for them, as they made a beeline for Riley and Daphne, who had found Marcus, Adrian and Blaise amongst everyone else.
Marcus glanced down as Charlie popped up beside him, her arm looked through Hermione's "There you are!" he exclaimed "Where've you been? Been looking for you everywhere"
"Well you didnt look far," Charlie responded "I was only over there..." and she pointed over her shoulder, to where Snape was speaking with Harry. The Potions master glanced up and spotted her, before making his way over "Oh no..." she complained
Riley frowned "What did you do this time?"
"Nothing!" Charlie defended "What makes you think I did something?"
"Because your the trouble maker?" Daphne asked
Charlie glowered "You are not helping!" she scolded
"Miss. Hunter," Snape spoke, in his silkly smooth voice "I wish to speak with you and Miss. Spirit on where you will be staying this Christmas."
Charlie and Riley perked up "You have a choice, you can go to the Burrow with Mr. Potter and the Weasleys..." he paused "Or...you can go with Professor Carmichael and her son"
"Doesnt Jenn stay at Spinner's End, during the holidays?" Charlie asked "I thought I couldnt return there anymore?"
Snape shook his head "Given the circumstances, Professor Carmichael has agreed that if you decide to stay with her, then you she will take yourself, Miss Spirit and her son back to her manor in Northern England"
Exchanging looks, Charlie nodded as if she and Riley were communicating telepathically "We'll go to the Burrow," she answered, turning back to Professor Snape "Riley wishes to see Freddie"
The Gryffindor genius glared at her best friend, and raised her hand to slap her across the back of the head, when a commotion near the door caught their attention, turning in the direction of the noise; the friends spot Filch entering the classroom pulling an annoyed Alex Malcolm along with him.
"Take your hands off me, you filthy Squib!" Alex sneered at Filch
They stop in front of Slughorn
"Professor Slughorn, sir" Filch addressed "I just discovered this boy lurking in an upstairs corridor. He claims to have been invited to your party"
Malcolm's gaze met Charlie's as he scanned her body with his eyes, drinking in the way she looked in her strapless knee length dress. Marcus caught his gaze and glared, as he wrapped his arm around Charlie's shoulder protectively.
"Okay, okay." Malcolm yelled "I was gatecrashing. Happy?"
Snape brushed past Charlie and stopped in front of Malcolm "I'll escort him out" he stated
Malcolm glared at Snape "Certainly, professor!" he sneered
They left.
"All right, everyone, carry on, carry on" Slughorn called to his guests, as they resumed what they were doing before Malcolm had walked in. Although most conversations were centered around what had just happened.
"Charlie," Riley whispered, approaching her best friend from behind "Where's Harry?" she questioned
Charlie scanned the crowd...
...Harry was nowhere to be seen.
The young Slytherin sighed and connected her gaze with Riley "I have a pretty good idea," she answered "Lets just hope he know what it is, he is doing"
And they returned to the party.
A/N: Okay, I didnt see the point in Charlie and Riley following Harry out of the party to spy on Snape and Malcolm. Because the conversation in which Snape will have with Alex, is the same as the one he has with Draco in the film, and Charlie already knows about the Unforgiveable curse, and the fact that Alex has been promised her hand in marriage if he completes his task. And being friends with Charlie, means Riley already knows too.
Other than that...what did you think?
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Chapter updated 02 April 2011 at 05:06am