here it is. the final chapter to the story. it was fun to write, i pretty much loved it. i dont own hp or twilight they belong to the amazing authors that wrote them. i hope you like it!
Allie was back in the hospital wing for the second night in a row. Madame Pomfrey tried every healing spell in the book but Allie seemed to be immune from magical medicine. She suspected in was due to the fact that vampires were not supposed to be able to receive injury at all. Since they cannot hurt, they cannot heal. Allie was screwed up. She was immune to the magical treatment but she could heal like a regular human. The nurse had to push her rib back inside her body and once again wrap up her torso tightly. The bandage was so tight Allie could hardly breath.
According to Pomfrey she would be in here for a few more days. Allie knew it wasn't going to happen. She had to much time to think in this room. The cathedral-like ceiling held on to the quiet with it's tight grasp. The silence was horrible, it just shouted at her all the time. Mocking Allie about the graveyard and... Cedric. She couldn't be here anymore. The numbness that she acquired in the Forbidden Forest was begining to slowly dull and reveal the sorrow beneath it.
Allie threw covers off of her and tried to stand up. Since she could not bend the middle part of her body she had to use her arms to get her off the bed like a pregnant woman. Allie walked out the the wing, her feet naturally did not make any sound so tip toeing was unnecessary. She thought about running to avoid the risk of being caught easily but did not relish the idea of having her ribs pierce through her skin again. The halls were as quiet as the hospital wing.
There was not a sound to be heard. No ghosts, no wind, not even a light snore from one of the paintings. The castle was as dead as Allie felt inside. There was only one thing that would make her feel better, and if she didn't get to him fast she was pretty sure she was going to breakdown and never pull it together again.
She reached Gryffindor Tower and walked up to the portrait. "Password?" A very annoyed fat lady asked. It was late in the night and she was obviously sleeping before Allie showed up. Allie racked her brain for the password but couldn't remember. She frowned, tears began to well up in her eyes. She'd rather lay her on the cold, hard floor than go back to the hospital wing. The fat lady's expression softened as she looked at the small blond. "Go on in, dear." She told her gently. Allie gave her a small smile as the painting swung open.
She walked in, the silence in the common room was deafening. The tears in her eyes grew heavy and she could no longer hold them in. Allie sank into her favorite arm chair and waited for the tears to stop.
One...
Two...
Three...
She counted until the last tears left her sparkling eyes. She curled up in the chair and tried to gather herself. It felt like a century since she had sat in this chair. Memories of her first night at Hogwarts filled her mind. She sat in this chair the first time she was alone with Harry. He was so nervous to be around her, it was kind of cute. A smile escaped and crawled onto her face. Harry. Allie vowed to herself that she would not let him see her cry anymore. Not him, not anyone. She had to be strong now for those around her. Breaking down was not an option anymore. Allie stood up and headed up the boys staircase.
She opened Harry's door slowly, praying that the hinges would not squeak and give her away. Like the rest of the school the door made no sound. She slowly inched her way toward Harry's bed. She knelt down next to the head of the bed and sighed. He slept like a total boy, he was sprawled across the four poster with his mouth hanging open slightly. Small, deep snores escaped his mouth with every breath he took. Allie chuckled slightly, he looked really cute. He must have heard. The boy shot up and grabbed for his wand in one swift motion. Allie jumped back and fell on her butt with a small thump.
Recognition dawned on Harry's face and he sighed. He lowered his wand and put it back on the bed side table and grabbed for his glasses at the same time. "What are you doing here?" He asked in a gentle whisper. Allie pursed her lips together and scooted closer to Harry's bed. She rested her chin on the red satin comforter.
"Can I sleep here tonight? The hospital wing is too quiet. I... I can't stay there."
Harry ran his hand through her silky blond hair. "Love, I think you'd better go sleep in your room. It wouldn't be the best thing if-"
"I don't want to be alone. Please." Harry studied her face before returning his gaze to her blue eyes. He nodded his head once and scooted over to the other side of the bed. Allie crawled up and under the covers. Harry kissed her on the forehead before closing his eyes and drifting off to sleep. Allie turned on to her stomach and faced the window. It was a clear night, there wasn't a single cloud to block out the stars that she loved to look at.
In the right hand corner of the window Allie could make out the outlined shape of Orion in the night sky. Pain shot once more through her chest and settled in the pit of the black hole in her stomach. Fate or Death or whoever was responsible for this tragedy had a horrible sense of humor. Allie choked down the lump that was forming in her throat and closed her eyes. She would not cry, she couldn't cry anymore. Cedric wouldn't want it. She could just see him looking at her like she was insane for crying over him. Sleep took over her thoughts bringing with it the image of a gorgeous, huge, bearlike man holding a baseball and two gloves.
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Cedric's memorial service was the following morning. Allie slipped on her black dress and heels before dabbing on a bit of eyeliner. Most students were only wearing their school robes but that wouldn't be enough for Allie. Cedric deserved to be respectfully remembered, you were supposed to wear black when someone dies and that was exactly what Allie would do. She walked down to the Great Hall with Harry gripping her hand securely the whole way. He hadn't said a word the entire morning. Allie could tell that he was in mourning also. He was trying to stay strong for Allie through this but the funeral was his breaking point.
The hall was filled with black folding chairs and black banners hung where the usual house colors flew. The room was silent except for the occasional sniffle or sob. Allie entered the room and scanned the room, her eyes widened in hate as they made contact with one of the people she hated most in the world. She dropped Harry's hand and stormed over the corner of the room. Allie's eyes were red, bright red at the sight of the woman.
"What the hell are you doing here?" Allie snarled quietly. She could feel her temper rise with every breath she took.
"We are here to honor Cedric, dear. Don't make a scene." Rite Skeeter said. Her acid green Quick Quotes Quill scribbled fiercely on a pink notepad next to her. Harry was at Allie's side now, he had a hand on her arm. She was unstable and he didn't want her to do anything that she would later regret.
"Bullshit. You don't care about Cedric or anyone else at this school. Do you remember the lies you printed about me, Harry, and Cedric?!" She was yelling on the inside but the words came in a whisper. Rita gave her a small grin.
"Well dear, they weren't lies, now where they? You were with Cedric and then you two broke up and you got with Harry. At the time they weren't true but that doesn't mean they aren't true now." She informed Allie. Allie's face dropped. Skeetor leaned in close to Allie and whispered. "I know you are upset, pet, but that doesn't mean you should blame me for your problems." The reporter sounded more angry than gentle. Allie's face lost all it's furiousness and was left with sadness. Harry tugged lightly on her arm.
"Come on, Allie let's go." Allie allowed herself to be pulled away from the reporter and to her seat. Harry and Allie were each reserved a seat in the front row because they were with Cedric when he died. Allie could hear every student in the Great Hall. They were talking about her, some saying she was to blame while others said how sorry they felt for her. Allie closed her eyes, blocking it all out. The soft music began and Dumbledore walked up to the podium. His face was somber, his eyes held no twinkle. Allie saw him make eye contact with her before starting to address the rest of the students.
Allie grabbed Harry's hand, knowing she would not be able to get through this with out him, he gave her a sad look before squeezing her tiny fingers in his own reassuringly. He gave her a small smile, silently telling her everything would be alright.
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Allie was packing the last of her thing into her trunk. The last two weeks flew by and it was time to return home to Forks. She tried to close the top of her huge trunk but it wouldn't budge. She tried to sit on it but still it wouldn't clasp. Allie got up and placed her hands on her hips in defeat. She was sure she hadn't accumulated more stuff while she was at Hogwarts. She folded everything neatly and in it's place, so why wasn't it closing? Allie let out a deep, frustrated breath.
"Trouble with your luggage?" Hermione inquired from her bed. Allie bit her lip and nodded.
"I have no clue why it won't fit." Hermione laughed at her. The blond gave her best friend a strange look. "What may I ask is so funny?"
"That happens every year. No one can seem to fit their stuff in their trunks. Our best guess is that it's the ghosts trying to pull a prank at the end of term." Hermione told her. "You need some help?"
"Yeah, if you wouldn't mind." Hermione shook her head and walked over to Allie's bed. They both stood with their butts facing the over flowing trunk, ready to pounce. "One. Two. Three!" The two jumped up and sunk down onto the trunk. It clasped but just barely. The two got up and gave each other high fives while they laughed. They picked up their luggage and got ready to leave the room. Hermione walked out while Allie lingered for a moment. She took one last look around the room before descending the staircase. The girls threw their stuff in a huge pile of trunks that would later be put on the train and headed outside to say goodbye to the foreign kids and their other classmates.
"Are you gonna miss Krum?" Allie asked. Hermione blushed slightly and wrapped her arm around Allie's.
"Maybe a little." She told her honestly. Allie nudged her in the shoulder and they both started to giggle again. The courtyard of the castle was swarming with loud kids. Allie noticed that Krum was trying to catch Hermione's eye from the moment they got out there.
"Hermione, you're lover boy is waiting." Allie nodded to the huge Durmstrang champion. Hermione snapped at her to shut up and fixed her hair. Krum came over and bowed to the two girls. Allie curtsied, not knowing what else to do when a man bows to you. The bushy haired girl gave her a look that showed she thought Allie should be medicated before turning to smile at Krum. They both were staring at each other with grossly romantic eyes. Hermione stepped on Allie's toe, she wanted her to leave.
Allie cleared her throat. "Well I can tell when I'm not wanted, I'll catch up with you later, Mione. Krum it was nice to meet you." She started to walk away only to get stopped by a heavily accented Russian voice.
"Allie, I am sorry about what happened in the maze. I hope I didn't cause too much damage." He apologized.
Allie spun around and gave him a sweet smile. "No problem there, chief. I'm a quick healer. You take care of yourself." She waved goodbye and winked to Hermione. She walked around aimlessly for ten minute until she gave up on looking for Harry or Ron. She sat on the ledge of a window-like cutout in the stone wall and waited for someone to find her. It didn't take long. Harry was at her side in a minute. Allie gave him a smile. If she knew all she needed to do was sit still for him to find her she would have done that in the first place.
His eyes widened in happy surprise. "There it is. I haven't seen that smile in a long time. I missed it." He gave her a kiss on the cheek. Allie chuckled at his cheesiness.
"It went on a small trip but it's glad to be back." she told him. The two sat there looking at all the students, some were crying about leaving friends but most were only hugging or shaking hands. Hermione came up to them and looked as if she would drop on the ground and melt into the cracks.
"You got his address?" Allie asked with a knowing smirk.
"He wants me to owl him." Hermione said as off handily as she could. Allie laughed and gave her friend a hug. Ron showed up next and stood close to Hermione and facing Harry and Allie.
Hermione's expression dropped to something sadder as quiet overtook the three. Allie noticed this sudden change. "Hermione?" She asked gently.
She looked up at Allie with tears in her eyes. "Everything's going to change, isn't it?" She asked. Allie didn't know what to say, she turned to look at Harry for help. He pursed his lips together and placed a comforting hand on Hermione's shoulder.
"I think it already has." He told her. Her eyes flickered to Allie and she nodded her head. They all got up and went in the direction of the train platform, it was that time again. Allie jumped up onto Harry's back and he gave her a piggy back ride to the train. The sun was bright and warm against her skin, she wrapped her armss tighter around Harry's neck. She felt happy, another smile played across her lips. She saw Hermione and Ron ahead of her and Harry, arguing once again, though most things will be different, somethings will never change. She chuckled into Harry's neck.
"What is it, love?" He asked happily. Allie kissed his shoulder and he turned so he could kind of look at her.
"Nothing, just survived my first year of Hogwarts. I feel like that is accomplishment in it's self." Harry smiled at her.
"Yeah, it's never a boring year around here." He told Alli. His smile faltered. "I hate to say it but the hard times aren't behind us yet. This isn't over." Allie hugged his back. Voldemort was out there somewhere, planning and plotting once again. They had a long road ahead of them.
"Yeah, well we can handle it. Together. And those two bozos up there can help." She teased at the treating back of their friends. They were drifting further and further away from Ron and Hermione. The two already made it onto the platform and were boarding. The train whistle blew causing Allie to wince away from the loud sound. "We're gonna be late."
Harry laughed. "No we won't." He turned his head to the side to look at her. "You better hold on tight, spider monkey." Allie laughed and Harry began to run toward the train, leaving Hogwarts far behind them in the distance.
so? you like the story!? i hope you did cuz i really liked it. leave me a review please! i'd love to hear from the readers. thank you so much for reading!
oh and by the way there is going to be a sequel so check it out! The title: What You Should Know =]
first chapter should be up sometime this week.
heres a little preview for the next chapter in Allie's story:
"Allie, stop it!" Harry screamed from the entrance to the room at the top of the tower. His voice was half crazed with fear, he was paralyzed under the cloak so I knew he was safe for the time being..
I ignorned his pleading and kept eye contact with Draco, he didn't seem to notice or care that Harry's voice was coming out of thin air. "Draco, just do it! You have too! I know you do!" His wand hand was shaking fiercely, he had it pointed toward my heart, but his face showed no indication that he would do anything to me. I heard footsteps clabbering up the winding staircase. They would be here any minute. "Just do it! You have to, I know what will happen if you don't, so please just do it!" I screamed at him. The blond boy shook his head to show he couldn't do it, however he still did not lower his wand. I caught Dumbledore inching his way closer to me trying to put himself between me and Draco's wand. I had one more chance to make him do this.
I looked into Harry's green eyes, hoping it wouldn't be for the last time. I mouthed 'I love you' before turning my attention back to Draco. The death eaters were outside the door now, trying desperately to get in. It was now or never. "Draco, it's ok. I'll be ok." I tried to calm him. His stormy gray eyes met mine, I gave him a nod of reassurance. "Do it! Now!" I heard myself yell. Draco screamed out of frustration and shouted the curse. I saw a flash of green coming toward me before everything went black.
