Harry's P.O.V
I woke up and felt the dried tear stains on my face. I rubbed my cheeks to try and get them off. No doubt my eyes are red and puffy.
The whole staff and several house elves - including Dobby - are on a hunt for her. I still can't get over the fact that I have lost her. I took a deep breath to keep myself from crying before getting out of bed.
I showered and changed into my uniform. Ron, who was already dressed, gave me a sorrowful look.
I hadn't really talked all that much. I was going through a sort of.. depression.
Together, Ron and I walked down the steps. Hermione rushed up to us. "Any sign of her?" She asked. I bit my lip and shook my head. She sighed. "Dumbledore really should contact the Ministry. It's not normal for a wizard of her age to go missing. She had no reason to run away either. I mean, she was perfectly hap-" I cut her off by holding up a hand.
"I don't want to hear about it." She rolled her eyes. I hate how she is so okay with the case at hand.
"Harry, you're going to have to talk about it sometime. You can't just keep yourself in your little bubble and never talk to anyone. She'll show up, I know it. And I'm always right." She looked at me for a response. Nothing. She sighed and continued on. "Jo is a fighter. You know that just as well as I do. If anything, you should know it more than I do. She won't go down without a fight. You will see her again, even if it's not in the way you expected." I walked into the Great Hall without responding. I looked up to Dumbledore and he shook his head. These last few days had been the first time I had ever seen him without a smile and without that twinkle in his eyes you could see through his half-moon spectacles.
I sighed and took a seat. I stared at the plate, but didn't bother putting food on it. What if Journey is out there somewhere without food? I can't do that to her. We're twins. We stick together. The two of us being apart is just heart breaking.
A piece of chicken was placed on my plate. I looked up and saw Hermione smiling encouragingly. "You have to eat, Harry. You can't start starving yourself." I didn't do anything.
"Hermione, just leave him alone." Ron said.
I sighed and looked over to the Slytherin table. Draco was pushing food around on his plate. He, like me, had puff circles around his eyes. It's really the first time I ever saw him be emotional. The fact that it's over my sister gave me a little respect towards the guy. She dissapeared the same night he had told her he loved her. It had to be killer.
"I wish I could just know where she is. Even knowing that she isn't being harmed would be a relief." I said quietly. Both Hermione and Ron looked up at me. That's the most I've said in a while, so it probably alarmed them.
"It would be a relief to all of us. You're not the only one going through this, Harry." Hermione said. I slammed my hand down on the table, causing a loud bang and people to turn and look at us.
I looked up at Hermione, who looked rather startled. "Who else is going through what I'm going through then? She's the only family I have! You don't cry yourself to sleep, do you? No. So you have no idea what I am going through. I'm pretty sure the only one who does is Draco." I never thought that I would say that both Draco and I are on the same page. I stood up and walked out of the Great Hall. I didn't bother caring about the stares I was getting.
I walked out onto the grounds and sat under a tree next to the Black Lake. I started crying. I didn't bother caring who saw me. I just want Jo with me.
I nearly jumped out of my skin when an owl landed on my lap. I let out a sigh of relief when I saw that it was Hedwig. I quickly took the note.
Dear Harry,
What do you mean she's gone? She can't just be gone! I suspect that this is some kind of Dark Magic. You should contact the Order right away - if you haven't already. They'll go out looking for her.
It does explain one thing to me, though. Onyx didn't leave when I went to send an owl to Jo. She still hasn't left my side. I guess she's confused, not much unlike you, I'm sure.
Don't worry too much, Harry. We'll find her, I know it. I really must be going. The Order is about to have a meeting and I cannot miss. You know what - you don't need to tell them. I will.
Everything will be okay.
I knew it was Sirius because it's in his writing and he never signs in case it gets into the wrong hands. I decided to go up to my dormitory and write him back. I wiped my eyes clean before standing up and starting walking, the letter enclosed in my hand.
His last words were ringing through my head. Everything will be okay.
Just thought I'd give you guys a look into the future or present - whatever you want to refer to it as. I will most likely get another chapter up today, because this one is so short, but no promises. I love you all and remember the magic. <3 - Rebeka.
P.S. Oh and I had someone message me and ask me if Rebeka is my real name - because of the way I spell it - and yes, it is. ^_^
