Secrets

Chapter 21

Harry swung around to face Voldemort with a gaze of rage, his green eyes burned with anger, which made everyone gulp at the sight of him.

He looked more dangerous and out of control than anyone had ever seen him and that sacred them out of their wits.

His raven hair was more messy that it was out of control, his face was smudged with some dirt and his clothes were sticking to him, he was holding onto his sword as his hand were covered in blood.

“You. Are. Dead!” Harry growled quietly but loud enough for everyone to hear him and no one could miss the underlying anger in his voice.

Voldemort swallowed and realised that he had pushed Harry to far, both of them knew that they couldn’t knew their wands because they were the same so Voldemort grabbed a sword as both men faced each other with a determined look.

Harry refused to let Voldemort go without hurting him for what he did to Hermione and Voldemort refused to let Harry go alive.

Voldemort made the first move, thrusting his sword at Harry but he quickly blocked it and launched an attack of his own, affectively slicing Voldemort’s arm.

Harry grinned triumphantly when Voldemort stepped back and grabbed his arm in pain, Voldemort looked at Harry and let out a growl of anger and launched himself at Harry. Their swords clang together, missing each other by and inch or two.

Everyone watched with wide eyes, they had never seen Harry on the brink before and fighting like a madman so it was a new experience for them apart from Ron, Luna and Neville as they had seen him lose it the year before when they thought Sirius was dead.

Voldemort was holding on, his strength was wavering yet Harry was still going, his rage giving him the strength he needed. Soon Voldemort weakened and let his guard down which provoked Harry for going in for the kill, he swung his sword, slicing Voldemort’s stomach.

Voldemort grunted as he fell to his knees while Harry raised his sword in order into bring it down on Voldemort’s head when a blast came out of nowhere, causing Harry to stumble back from the hock.

 He blinked and saw that Wormtail was standing next to Voldemort, holding his wand. This brought a new rage through his body, this man betrayed his family, and he was about to step forward when Voldemort spoke.

“We will meet again boy!” Voldemort hissed and apparated out of the dungeons:

Harry cried out in frustration, he had been so close to destroying Voldemort but fate came and took his chance away.

“Next time will be the last time Voldemort!” Harry yelled out in anger and frustration to the empty space.

There was a noise behind Harry, which caught his attention, he spun around tired from his battle with the dragon and Voldemort and locked gaze with the intruder.

His eyes flared up with anger and he felt refreshed as he let out a savage growl as he launched himself at the intruder.

Krum fell back as Harry jumped him and started punching his face and body. Krum managed to push Harry off him and stood up, Krum threw a right hook into Harry, which Harry dodged and threw an upper cut into Krum’s stomach.

They both felt hands on the back of their shirts, pulling them away from each other.

Both boys stared at each other, Harry with anger and Krum with fear in their eyes. Krum had a black eye with a bruised cheek and a couple of scrapes and some teeth missing while Harry got off easy with a spilt lip.

“Let me go!” Harry demanded as he fought the holder. “I’m gonna kill him.” Harry snarled at Krum, whom’s eyes widen even more with fear.

“Harry Calm down!” A voice hissed into his ear and Harry stilled when he realised who it was.

“Sirius, what are you doing here?” Ron asked.

“Saving Harry.” Dumbledore said.

“Voldemort’s gone and let me go! I need to kill that bastard!” Harry snarled, turning his anger onto Dumbledore for not being there for Hermione to save her.

“Harry…” Lupin argued, he was also holding onto Harry while Mad-eye and Fudge was holding on to Krum.

“NO! You didn’t see what he did to Mione! He battered her and tortured her parents and made her scared to an inch of her life! No one hurts Mione and lives, so let me go!” Harry shouted as he fought his holders.

The people who had just showed up were stunned beyond words; they hadn’t had a clue what was going on.

All of them looked toward Dumbledore and nodded gravely.

The Weasley, Tonks, Mad-eye and Fudge all stepped away from Krum with distaste. Fudge was stunned that one of his star player would do a thing like that while the people who knew Hermione personally was filled with anger, they had all came to love Hermione and love her like she was one of their own.

Sirius and Lupin made the mistake of loosening their hold on Harry.

He used this to his advantage and jumped Krum again and started punching him. This time Harry gripped Krum’s head and smashed it against the wall, knocking him out. Everyone was stunned; they didn’t know what to do so they just stood there, watching the scene with horror fascination.

Harry got off Krum, breathing heavily as he wiped the blood off his lip and hurried over to Hermione. The chains unlocked as she slumped into his arms. Harry buried his face into her hair as he just rocked her backward and forward, muttering that he was sorry that he wasn’t there to protect her.

He soon stood up, carrying Hermione in his arms; her head fell over his arm while her legs dangled over the other. He just straighten and walked out with a determined strode without waiting for anyone at all.

A few days later at Hogwart, Everyone was in the Great Hall minus Harry.

Most of the girls were sobbing while the boys were comforting them, they all were stunned to say at the least at what had happened and was trying to get over it.

Harry stood outside the school; he needed to get away from everyone, as he couldn’t cope with them all looking at him. He was grateful that school was almost over for the first time so he could get over everything that had happened over the year.

They all had been through too much; he’s been through too much, to bear.

He raised his eyes to sky and choked back a sob as he thought about Hermione.

He remembered everything about her. From the first moment he met her up till now.

There was a soft hand on his shoulder, which caused him to turn around, he smiled and his heart lightened.

“Harry, what are you doing out here?” a voice asked with concern and Harry just grinned broader.

“Still the same Mione.” Harry teased as he brushed back a stray hair and Hermione laughed.

“Seriously Harry, why are you out here?” Hermione asked; her brown eyes filled with concern.

“Just thinking.” Harry said.

“About what?” Hermione asked as she stepped in closer to him.

Green eyes met Brown eyes.

“How I almost lost you.” Harry whispered and Hermione lifted her face to meet his.

“But you didn’t. I’m still here.” Hermione whispered back as their faces leaned in closer and their head tilted to the side.

Their lips met and clung to each other as Hermione wrapped her arms around his neck as Harry wrapped his arms around her waist.

They soon broke apart and stared at each other.

“I love you.” Hermione whispered and felt Harry stiffen in his arms. “Harry?” Hermione whispered.

“We can’t be together.” Harry said as he pulled away.

“What?” Hermione demanded and Harry turned to her and grabbed her shoulders.

“Listen, I love you too much to lose you. Voldemort will come after me and I’m not going to risk losing you again!” Harry said.

“Isn’t that my choice?” Hermione asked.

“Yes it is, but I’m making it.” Harry said as he turned to walk away.

“Harry please don’t!” Hermione sobbed as she grabbed his shoulder. Harry turned to her.

“I have to, it’s my destiny to be alone.” Harry whispered as he kissed her one more time. “I love you so much.” Harry muttered against her lips then pulled away and walked off determinedly, not once looking back.

Hermione stared at his retreating back with tears rolling down her face.

“I love you too.” She whispered then turned to face to lake.

THE END!