Secrets And Hidden Feelings (A Harry Potter Story)

Chapter 7

It seems like all I have been doing since showing up to Harry's flat is break down. How can the Daughter of someone so brave, so strong be so weak? Pulling away I wipe my face.

"Thank you." I whisper.

"I still think it was a bad idea. But." I shake my head no.

"I had to." Harry nods and tucks my hair behind my ears.

"Thank you for killing Voldemort. My Father died protecting you. He knew why the Elder wand didn't work for The Dark Lord. He knew Draco was it's true owner. He knew that you disarmed Draco at Malfoy Manor. He saw it in Draco's mind. He knew you were it's true owner. He knew his death was coming because Voldemort believed him to be the owner."

"He told you that? The last bit?"

"No I saw in his eyes just now. He knew. You killing Voldemort means my Fathers death wasn't for nothing. I am forever in your debt, Harry."

"I don't want to be, I just want." He pauses and runs a finger down my cheek. He shakes his head and steps away from me. Shoving his hands in the back pockets of his jeans.

"Any more questions?" I ask. Harry shakes his head no.

"I am sorry for not telling you the truth. No one knows. The Ministry, no one. I needed to get revenge for my Mother's death. I became an Auror because of that. Thank you for stopping me from killing him. I would regret it. I know that now."

"So now what?"

"What do you mean?" I ask, Harry returns to the sofa where he sits down.

"Are you done?"

"I don't follow."

"Are you leaving me?" He shakes his head.

"The Auror Department I mean."

"I'm afraid you'll be stuck with me till you retire." We both laugh.

"But when you become head of the department, I want to be your number two." Harry shakes his head laughing.

"Head of the department I doubt that."

"You doubt yourself too much. You're a great wizard and a great Auror. Your Parents would be so proud." Harry reaches over and takes my hand in his.

"So are you. Your Parents would be proud too. Especially Severus." I nod and Harry sits back. I slip my shoes off, pull my legs up on the sofa, tucking them under me and I rest my head on Harry's shoulder.

"What do you think he would think of our friendship?" I laugh at Harry's question.

"I don't know but I know he wouldn't curse you. You always have my best interest ahead of your safety and the mission. I think that would be all that would matter to him." Harry nods and I yawn. Suddenly I am very drained.

"You're tired." I nod.

"But I don't want to be alone." I mumble as my eyes become heavy.

"You can stay here. Sleep Helena."

"Thank you Harry." The last thing I remember before sleep takes me is Harry pressing a kiss to the top of my head and his voice.

"I got you Helena."

I am running through the tunnels of the Shrieking Shack. What sounds like scales running along the floor can be heard from behind me. I trip over something and fall flat on my face. My foot is stuck in a hole and I can't get it free.

Looking ahead of me I see Nagini slithering towards me. I see my wand sticking out of another hole in the floor but when I go to grab it, it falls completely through the hole.

Looking forward again I see Nagini is right in front of me. Opening her mouth she snaps down and I let out a scream, as her fangs bite down into my neck.

"Helena." It's Harry's voice saying my name.

"Lena." It's my Father's voice.

"Father." My voice is weak.

"Tell him. Don't be like me. Tell him."

"Tell who what?" I ask.

"Tell him. Don't live a life without love. Tell him."

"Daddy I miss you."

"I miss you too Lena. I am glad you have him. Tell him."

"Dad, come back." I yell.

"Helena." It's Harry again.

"Come back!" I yell but suddenly Nagini bites me again.

"Ahh."

"Lena love, it's okay. It's just a dream." I look over at Harry who is sitting beside me. Shirtless. Swallowing hard, I look around. I'm now in his bedroom. His plush king size bed, with its scarlet red and gold bed sheets.

I lay back down, throwing my arm over my eyes but I see Nagini's wide mouth opened, ready to bite me behind my closed eyes. I quickly open my eyes and sit up, drawing my legs up to my chest.

"You were screaming. Scared me half to death."

"I'm sorry." I whisper.

"Wanna talk about it?" I shake my head no.

"Okay well if you still want to stay here, you can take the bed. I'll be on the sofa. Wake me if you need anything." Harry presses a kiss to the top of my head and goes to stand up from the bed but my hand of its own accord, reaches out and grabs his arm.

"Don't leave me." I sound like a child begging not to be left alone but every time I close my eyes I see Nagini.

"Are you sure?" I nod and move the covers down next to me. He climbs in and pulls the covers over us. Pulling me into his arms. Laying my head on his chest and wrapping my arms around him.

I let the feeling of safety consume me and when I close my eyes I don't see Nagini. Instead I see the smiling face of the man holding me.