The Orb of Fate
Running away
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Kat: Weeii your review made me so happy. Thank you! Yeah I know she could be more understanding but I wanted to emphasize how serious everyone is about this orb-thing. *smile*
Katie K: Its’ okay, you can tell me the same thing over and over again. It’s alright. I think I can bare to hear about how great this is *lol*
eve/roarke: Then we are the same. I also break down every piece and try to get it to work. If a fanfiction doesn’t work 100% for me I stop reading so I do understand. That’s why I’m really glad that you ask me everything in the mails so I can help you put the pieces together. And no I do not reveal any of the plot in those e-mails if anyone thought so *smiles*.
Eci_Frog: Thank you so much! When you say it reminds you of book 5 if thrilled. That’s what I’m going for, trying to keep it in character. And he probably will say his sorry but I don’t know when.
This is another short chapter, just get use to it *smiles*. This was supposed to be the middle of the longer chapter so now it’s cut into three shorter chapters. It never works out the way I intend. But on a great note it is a lot longer then I planned for it to be in the first place. Snape will enter in the next chapter, I promise *holds her fingers crossed so she can take it back later*
I want to dedicate this chapter to all my loyal reviewers; Kat, Katie K, eve/roarke, krystal925 and last but definitely not least Eci_Frog! You are fabulous! And I also want to give a big applaud to my fabulous beta-reader! *hugs*
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Chapter description: Harry’s on the run.
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Harry,
Do you really think that I’m going to fall for that one? Honestly Harry you could at least put some more effort into it. I’ll see you soon.
Ron
Harry rolled his eyes when he read Rons letter. He couldn’t be angry with his friend though because he himself had thought that it had been a joke earlier that same day.
He had woken up in the middle of the night by Hedwig who was totally spent from flying several miles. She had a reply from both Hermione and Ron at the same time and Harry wondered how she managed to fly so fast. The letters weren’t any comfort though.
Ron thought it was a joke. Unfortunately it wasn’t. Harry still had to marry a man, and not just any man, his most hated professor. Hermione’s letter had confirmed that. She did know about the Orb and according to her there weren’t any loopholes to be found. He had to marry or the world would end or something even worse as Hermione herself had explained it. She also described in detail on three pieces of parchment everything that was wrong, unfair and horrific about the situation. This made him smile because even in a time like this he could expect her to think of more horrible things than he could ever imagine and it was he that had to get married.
He couldn’t marry Snape; he just couldn’t, even if it did mean the end of the world. Harry put his head hopelessly against the desk board. Who knew that the world would end anyway? Maybe this orb was evil and did everything in its power to mess up peoples lives, or in particular; his life. It did seem that way to him.
Harry pulled out the photo album and opened it to the pages with his parents. He snorted. What would his mom and dad say about this mess? James Potter’s son had to marry one of his own mortal enemies. Then it hit him. What would everyone at school say? Potter married with Snape. Malfoy would pester him even more, his Gryffindor friends would probably not understand and all the others… Harry groaned loudly. This could not be happening. Did this mean he would have to change his name to Snape? Harry James Snape! Harry flew up from the desk and had to prevent himself from hyperventilating at the mare thought of it.
He would not change his name no matter what anyone said. ‘I rather be dead then be a Snape’ he thought bitterly and that’s when he made his decision. He would run away, far, far away and not return until after his birthday and so called wedding day. Then they would see that the world was still intact even if he didn’t marry Snape. That would show them not to listen to that orb in the future.
He quickly packed the old bag he had taken from the Dursleys with the most necessary things; a toothbrush, some clothes and his precious photo album. He looked at Hedwig but knew he couldn’t take her with him. She would slow him down to much with her cage but try telling that to her.
“Hedwig, I’m running away” he stated and the owl gave him a puzzled look. “I have to go on my own but I’ll come back soon.” Harry though it looked like her eyes narrowed even further. “You have to stay here, okay? It’s dangerous for me if you leave with me.” To Harry’s frustration she flew up to his arm and gript it tightly with her claws.
“Please Hedwig, you can’t come with me and I have to go.” He pleaded with the owl but she stayed at the exact same spot as before. His frustration took control “Oh stupid bird!” he hissed and forcefully put her in the cage and locked it. He left the key on the desk so they could let her out in the morning. This caused her to shriek loudly and Harry panicked. ‘Please don’t let anyone wake up’ he thought and threw his bedcovers over the cage to keep the noise down.
Harry evaluated a couple of minutes before he determined that no one had woken up. With the bag on his back and the wand in his pocket he sneaked down the stairs. Quietly he opened the door, looked over his shoulder and left.
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