Return to me
6. Chapter 5
I am so sorry again for the long wait, bring through hell trying to think up the next chapter, my muse keeps disappearing that it’s driving me nuts!
Hermione curled into a corner as she looked out at the full moon shining through the bars. Harry was alive. The one thing that was keeping her going; was knowing that Harry was going to come and save her. She still couldn’t believe that Harry was alive; after all, she had only buried him a few hours ago.
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Harry was sitting on the window ledge as he also looked at the moon, hoping that Hermione was safe. He couldn’t believe that he was alive but knew that he was here to protect her, some job he did.
“Harry?” a questioning voice asked, Harry turned around and smiled slightly when he saw his best friend.
“Hey Ron.”
“What was it like, you know, being dead?” Ron asked curiously as he hopped on to the ledge, watching Harry.
“Strange. I can’t remember too much about it but I knew that I was safe and loved yet a part of me was unsettled, like I had left something unfinished and as soon I heard Mione’s voice, before she was captured, that was when I knew I had to protect her.” Harry explained.
“You heard everything we said.” Ron asked and Harry laughed.
“Hearing is the last thing to go Ron. Even though the killing curse is suppose to destroy my soul, for some reason, my soul was still intact and stayed with me.” Harry explained
“Wow!” Ron breathed, “So that meant that you heard about Hermione saying she loves you?” Ron asked and Harry looked out of the window as anger passed over his face along with love and concern and confusion.
“Yes I did.” He whispered.
“How do you feel?”
“Confused, scared. Ron, I don’t even know what’s going to happen to me after I save her, I mean, how do we know that I’m not going to die after fulfilling my vow?” Harry asked desperate for answers.
“You won’t Harry.” Another voice said, causing both boys to look at the intruder.
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Krum was pacing his chamber in frustration, Harry Potter had come back to live, after he was killed and was now coming after Hermione.
“Damnit! Why can’t he just stay dead!” Krum demanded as he kicked a chair across the room.
“He must have made a vow before he died,” his supporter explained then looked at Krum “Did he make a vow out loud?” he asked.
“Yes, he said that he would protect Hermione, no matter what.” Krum spat out in disgust and the supporter’s eyes widen. “What?”
“You are in danger my lord, once a person makes a vow out loud then was killed, once they come back. They are extremely dangerous and very hard to kill.” He squeaked out.
“Damn!” Krum swore under his breath as he stormed out of the room and walked toward where Hermione was hold captive.
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“What do you mean I won’t die?” Harry asked.
“Harry, did you make the vow out loud before dying?” Dumbledore asked and Harry nodded, puzzled. “Once you make a vow out loud then was killed, once you come back you are more dangerous and extremely hard to kill.” Dumbledore explained, stunning the two boys.
“What is that suppose to mean?” Ron demanded.
“It means that Harry has to kill Krum.” Dumbledore stated.
“No way!” Harry shouted as he jumped off the ledge. “I am only killing Voldemort, no one else!” Harry snapped.
“You may not have a choice.” Dumbledore explained and Harry turned to him with a glare.
“What the hell is that suppose to mean?” Harry breathed dangerously, causing Dumbledore and Ron to gulp nervously.
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Hermione’s head swung when she heard the door opening. She rolled her eyes when she saw Krum coming in.
“What do you want now?” she asked.
“We are going to get married.” Krum spat out, leaving Hermione stunned.
“What? Now way!” Hermione choked out.
“You will do what I’ll tell you to do bitch!” Krum snarled as he backhanded her once more.
“You can do what ever you want but you know I’ll never be yours!” Hermione snapped.
“We’ll see about that.” Krum breathed wolfishly before grabbing her arm, he yanked her up and dragged her out of the room before shoving her into another room where there were two ladies waiting. “Get her ready in fifteen minutes, the wedding will be on soon!” he snapped before slamming the door, leaving Hermione struggling against the bounds.
“Stupefy!” one of the ladies shouted, stunning Hermione.
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Dumbledore sighed as he sat down and faced the two boys.
“I believe that Krum may force Hermione to marry him.” He explained, causing the two boys to have an outburst.
“NO WAY!” They both shouted.
“There is no way he’s marrying Hermione, I won’t allow it!” Harry stated stubbornly.
“Why would he want her to marry him? I thought they broke up.” Ron stated.
“They did but Krum believed that she was cheating on him with me so he killed me so that if he can’t have her, no can.” Harry growled out.
“The guy’s insane! He can’t force her to marry him!” Ron exclaimed.
“If he find someone who’s willing to marry them no matter what she says, he can.” Dumbledore explained.
“We need to save her!” Harry growled out, his green eyes flaring with anger. “I promised to protect her and I will not fail it.” Harry vowed; everything in the room that was breakable smashed to pieces.
Ron and Dumbledore looked at Harry was a stunned look, they were just realising how powerful he is going to be.
Okay, I’m very sorry for taking ages to update and I promise you that the next will be up soon. I hope that by this week or next so please just hang in there.
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