The Golden Trip

Chapter 14

May 2, 1998

    Back. Back to war. Closer to home. They sky's all grey. I suddenly remember-we save Malfoy right before Fred dies. What do I do? End the conversation and shoot a shield at Percy and Fred? I look around. I'm lying on the floor, panting.

    "He's dead." Ron said harshly. Crabbe died! I shoot up as Harry stands up. RIght about now.

    "Stay together," I command. "I have to go check on something." Harry and Ron looked bewildered, and started to follow me.

    "Kill the snake with the sword!" I shout. I turn, and run as Fred and Percy come into view. I put up my first shield.

    "You're joking, Perce!"

    "ACCIO PERCY AND FRED WEASLEY! PROTEGO! PROTEGO!!" Things then got crazy. I got knocked to the ground as Fred and Percy toppled over. Harry and Ron came up next to me, with my shield surrounding them. I stick us to the ground, so nothing will hurt us. Then, a huge explosion happened where Percy and Fred were standing earlier. The wreckage goes into the sky, then falls down around us, but not harming our group. As soon as the wall is done collapsing, I stand up to face the Death Eaters. Curses become a blur out of my wand, as one Death Eater goes down. The next falls down, who had been watching us through the hole in the wall.

    I look at Percy and Fred. "Be careful. You could have died," I glare at them. "War isn't a time for laughing," I snap. "Let's go Harry, Ron." I look back at the two Death Eaters. One is Rookwood, who, in the different timeline, was the one who killed Fred. We started to run away, passing Hagrid and Grawp. It happened the same as last time. We met up with the Dementors. I shot out my Patronus, stronger than before. With that, Harry and Ron were able to do it too. Then, we start to run again, to the Weeping Willow. The humidity had spiked, and I was sweating. The three of us were panting as we ran.

We silently go up to the Shrieking Shack, and watch Voldemort and Snape. Voldemort leave after letting Nagini attack Snape, and we walk over to our potions professor. I fake confusion as Harry takes Snape's memories.

    Then, we're back in the Great Hall. The Weasley's look solemn, but a difference from the old timeline. They're talking quietly. Everyone. EvVen Fred. I let out a breath I hadn;t realized I was holding in. Wait. If I saved Sirius, shouldn't he be here? Maybe it's not imprinted yet in time. And what about Remus and Tonks?

They had both played a huge part in my life. My heartbeat picks up as I quickly walk over to where they were last time. My eyes tear up, but inside I knew. Maybe they can't be saved. After all, they were probably at the other side of the castle. At least Harry will have Sirius now. I turn. around. Harry's leaving, probably to go to Dumbledore's office. I walk back over to the Weasley's and sit next to Ginny. It will be alright. After a while, Ginny goes to take a walk outside.

    It's going to be long, I know. He has to go into the forest and see Voldemort. Then, he'll die, and come back to life. So, I wait. I always will. Always for him.

    The grounds. We're walking. He's there, in Hagrid's arms. It just seems to realistic.

I break, after finally holding on.

    "NO!" I shout. My fists clenching. "He would NEVER try and escape! YOU'RE LYING!" My anger finally comes out, after being worn and broken. Voldemort chuckled, like I was just a silly, little girl, and as he is about to say something, Neville goes charging at Voldemort. I glance back to see George. We lock eyes for a moment, and I turn back around. The chaos I remember happens again. It's all a rush as I meet Bellatrix again. GInny and Luna are next to me, but I will not risk there life. This is my fight. I push Ginny and Luna out of the way as the Killing Curse is shot.

I barely hear Molly Weasley come running as another curse is shot at me.

    "Whatcha you gonna do, Mudblood?" She cackles. "You're not a real witch! FAKE!" She squeals. "Do you remember the torture? I could do it again!" She shouts, her voice taking on a loopy tone.

    "HERMIONE! Get back!" Mrs. Weasley yells, sending a few vicious spells. I won't. I won't back down. Everyone starts to stare, forgetting their battles. I'm fighting the craziest, maybe even the strongest, Death Eater. I'm seventeen. How will I win? How could I win? My wand keeps dancing, like a professional ballerina at a recital. I won't kill, but I'll get her ready for Mrs. Weasley. I'll tire the maniac witch out. Bellatrix is smirking at me, but it starts to fade when she realizes I'm stronger than she thinks. Non-verbals. That's what I do. Then-

    "EXPELLIARMUS!" She yells, and starts to laugh. "You done, girlie!" She smiles at me-a twisted smile. Her eyes are full of hatred as she holds up her wand and lets mine fall to the ground.

    "HERMIONE!"

    "Get back Mione!"

    "Don't die!"

I control all my power, and dart my eyes around the room. "This is for you, Voldemort." My voice is full of hatred, aimed at the monster who caused thousands of innocent wizards and witches to die. I gather my magic, and point my hand at Bellatrix.

    "STUPEFY! PETRIFICUS TOTALUS! SECTUMSEMPRA!" I back up as her screams start to cloud the air. There are gasps from around the room as Voldemort snarls. I accio my wand as Mrs. Weasley comes.

    "Never threaten my children again! AVADA KEDAVRA!" WIth a flash of green light, Bellatrix Lestrange is gone. Forever.

Voldemort's wand should face Mrs. Weasley, yet instead it's pointing at me. I can't say I wasn't expecting it. He snarls, just as the forgotten Harry Potter shouts, "PROTEGO!" The cloak flies off him, and the two start to circle each other. Everyone is standing back. My arms feel faint. I know what happens, yet I'm still anxious. The talking-more like yelling-begins. The prophecy is about to be completed, and my journey is about to end. Finally, the spells.

    "AVADA KEDAVRA!"

    "EXPELLIARMUS!"

He falls then. Voldemort falls to his death as Harry catches his wand. The monster had died, like a normal wizard. That's all he was. A normal wizard consumed with power and pure, raw hate. The sparks fly up into the foggy air, and I run to Harry, hugging him. He hugs me back hard. We're both crying as we pull apart, but we smile.

We did it.

We'll always be best friends.

The best duo. The best trio. Always. Because, now, Voldemort is gone from this world. Again. For good. But with a flash, I'm gone again.

I know, i know.

:(( I'm so sorry. I should not be making excuses at all, but it was the end of the year and i had finals and i was always so busy studying and i was involved with track.

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P.S. I don't believe there are any more direct quotes, as now it become AU obviously. But all rights and idea etc. go to J.K. Rowling.