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Chapter 17

The year flew by very quickly. Harry was living his life as normally as he always did at Hogwarts with the exception of looking after a four year old. If Alex had a choice whether to stay at Hogwarts or eat tons of ice cream she would stay at Hogwarts. She lived her life to the fullest. Everyone adored her as they found a new reason to every single day. Her story was catching on and it's now up to its climax. People loved her tales and her enthusiasm and she was the highlight of the year. Harry, Hermione and Ron were always researching determinedly on Voldemort's whereabouts and what they could do to stop him. Alex ignored the fact that a madman (as she would call it) was on the hunt for her as were his cronies and just continued her happy state at Hogwarts. Recently she's been holed up in her room much to the confusion of the trio wondering what she was up to. She took lots of pictures of everything that interested her and was very cute to everyone.

On one particular day it was reaching the endpoint of the year. Harry was still in bed sleeping and felt a sudden surge of pain in his scar. He grabbed it tossing and turning.

Voldemort appeared smiling maliciously. He signaled to his Death Eaters who looked to be Bellatrix, Lucious, and Snape.

He sneered "Get her"

Harry woke up abruptly, panting and sweating. He quickly raced to Alex's room and barged in praying quietly. He went to her bed and to his utter horror it was empty with the blanket spread out.

"Alex!" he whispered hoping that she would be around somewhere

He ran to the Common Room hoping that he would find a little girl writing in her notebook. To his dismay he didn't. He looked outside and saw that it was daylight. He ran as fast as he could to Dumbledore's office. On his way there he bumped into Ron and Hermione.

"Mate, you okay?" asked Ron concerned for his panic stricken friend

Harry took deep breaths after running so fast and said "Alex's gone!"

Hermione gasped putting a hand to her mouth. "Voldemort!" she whispered

Harry nodded solemnly and he along with his friends raced to Dumbledore's office. They quickly said the password, which was Cheddar fries and knocked on his door.

A weary looking Dumbledore answered the door. When he saw the trio's alarmed faces he got refreshed "What happened?"

"Alex is gone!" cried Harry

Dumbledore bit his lip pityingly and led the three into his office. They worked and found out where Voldemort is hiding.

Dumbledore turned to the trio looking grave "I believe that Voldemort has stationed himself in the Shrieking Shack. Bellatrix Lestrange, Lucious Malfoy and Severus Snape has indeed taken part in this attack and were the ones who captured Miss. Johnson."

Harry nodded "He's waiting for me, isn't he?"

Dumbledore nodded "It appears that if you don't arrive there sooner he'll let his death eaters finish off Miss. Johnson."

Harry nodded and looked towards his friends.

Before he could say anything Hermione said, "Don't try and make us stay, Harry."

Ron nodded agreeing "Yeah, you don't have to do this alone mate."

Harry was hesitant, but eventually nodded. They got what they needed and snuck towards the Shrieking Shack. They entered and were surprised that they didn't hear a little girl scream.

"She's a tough fighter," commented Ron

Harry smiled "Her dad said she takes that after her mum."

They smiled and set off towards the room. The door had a crack and Harry looked through it cautiously. Voldemort was smiling maliciously with Bellatrix, Lucious, and Snape near Alex. Alex was trapped in a chair whimpering with, to Harry's horror her fingers containing blood.

Voldemort smiled "You're a tough little gremlin aren't you?"

The Death Eaters smiled and Lucious performed the Cruciatus Curse on her. To the trio's surprise she didn't scream out in pain, but whimpered mournfully.

"How much longer, master?" asked Bellatrix

Voldemort smiled "I'd say we give Potter a few more minutes. If he doesn't show up then I'll let you do the honors Bella."

They all cackled and Harry clenched his fists. There was no way in hell that he was gonna let someone as fierce and dangerous as Bellatrix kill his protégé. He signaled to his friends who nodded. They all rammed the door down and started attacking.

Harry faced Voldemort "What, you're that cold enough to torture an innocent four-year-old?"

Voldemort smiled evilly "Oh, don't think of it as torture. Think of it as getting rid of another good for nothing, pathetic waste. Weren't your parents the first?"

Harry's temper was fierce and he attacked Voldemort as aggressively as he could. Voldemort smiled and dodged every attack as simple. He motioned to Bellatrix who nodded and moved towards Alex.

Harry was about to strike when. "One more budge and the runt gets it," threatened Bellatrix

Harry scared for his friend reluctantly froze. Bellatrix smiled and then suddenly members of the Order came plunging down from the window. Sirius, Tonks, and Lupin were fighting Bellatrix determined on getting her away from Alex. Harry was extremely grateful to them and went to Alex. He released her from the chair.

"You ok?" he asked

She nodded weakly and the battle continued on. Harry was dodging and casting every spell whilst keeping Alex safe. Then Bellatrix who was free of Sirius, Tonks, and Lupin's battle rose smiling evilly and pointed her wand at Alex.

"Say goodnight, girlie" she stated cruelly

Alex froze terrified clutching Harry's shirt. Harry felt useless and raised his wand at Bellatrix.

She cackled 'Oh come on Potter, is that the best you can do?"

Harry looked ashamed as Bellatrix said pointing her wand at Alex again. "Eversa Kedavra"

Harry watched ashamed and guilty as Alex rose up, her emotions draining from her quickly. She collapsed on the ground breathing heavily before going unconscious. Harry turned to Bellatrix.

"What did you do?!" he demanded angrily

Bellatrix smirked "Why, dear boy, it's just a spell that's less painful than the killing curse, but still very painful."

Voldemort who was watching the whole scene smiled and went to Bellatrix. "Very good Bella, I always had faith in you."

Bellatrix smiled "Thank you master"

Harry clenched his fists angrily.

Voldemort smirked "So the famous Harry Potter has lost another dear one. Who'll be next huh?"

Harry looked down then at his wand then at Voldemort. He then realized what he had to do. He bravely raised his wand and pointed at Voldemort "Avada Kedevra!"

Voldemort was shocked and before anyone could do anything he was on the ground lifeless. The Death Eaters went for Harry, until they decided to just flee. Harry ran to Alex's unconscious body and felt her wrist.

Hermione, Ron, Sirius, Lupin, and Tonks ran to her side.

Harry looked at them gravely "She's as cold as ice."

The five were mournful.

Sirius put a hand on his god son's shoulder comfortingly "Harry, there might be still time. We've got to get her to the Hospital Wing."

Harry nodded and he took Alex in his arms and the six of them ran to Hogwarts. They got to the Hospital Wing and Madame Pomfrey was just coming out.

She looked at them and immediately knew. "Put her on the bed"

They did so and waited while she did tests on her.

"What was that spell?" asked Harry

Sirius, Lupin and Tonks looking mournful. "The slow version of the killing curse" explained Lupin "Though it's not that similar to the original there is only a matter of time before the victim may or may not have survived.

The trio nodded mournfully and Harry put his hands on his head.

"How big are the chances?" asked Hermione

They shrugged "Who knows" said Tonks "The chances of living is thirty and the chances of not are sixty, but that's just what people say."

They nodded and Harry still looked mournful. Soon Madam Pomfrey came out.

All of them were immediately attentive.

She smiled "She's fine"

The six were ultimately relieved and Harry felt incredibly blissful. Then Dumbledore came in looking solemn.

"Harry, I need to have a word with you before you see Miss. Johnson" he said

Harry nodded and he was led by Dumbledore to a private room.

Dumbledore took a deep breath "Harry, forgive me for not telling you this, but I felt it wasn't necessary for you to know."

Harry nodded anticipating the dreaded news.

Dumbledore took a deep breath "Unfortunately Mr. Johnson wasn't able to make it."

Harry felt very grieved and guilty,

Dumbledore continued "The bad news is Miss. Johnson's social worker didn't know she wasn't being taken care of by her parents and when she found out that both of them were dead she…"

Harry felt a pang in his stomach. "She's not gonna take her away from me, is she?"

Dumbledore didn't say anything and it took a few minutes before he nodded gravely.

Harry's anger rose "But did you eventually tell her that she was being taken care of?"

Dumbledore nodded "I did, but that made it even worse. She thought that even though you are famous, a sixteen year old wasn't trustworthy enough to take care of a four-year-old even though I specifically explained to her how it's been for the year."

Harry was really anger, but didn't show it.

Just then the Social Worker came in.

She shook Harry's hand. "Hi I'm Lauren Philips"

He returned the handshake politely, but felt anger towards her for taking Alex away.

Lauren smiled kindly "Is Alex alright?"

Dumbledore nodded "Weak, but she has a heart of gold."

Lauren smiled

Harry cleared his throat "Um, Ms. Philips when exactly are you planning on taking Alex?"

Lauren shrugged "When she fully recovers"

Harry nodded still not pleased. Soon Alex was wishing to see Harry. He went in nervously and found out his friends left.

He went to Alex and sat on a chair. "Hey"

She smiled "Hi"

Harry stroked her hand and took a deep breath "How are you feeling?"

Alex shrugged "A bit better"

Harry smiled then turned grave "Listen Alex, I don't want to have to be the person to tell you this, but…"

And then he told her everything that was gonna happen.

Alex sat there crestfallen. "But you've been very trustworthy and responsible."

Harry smiled touched and grateful that she thought of him that way. "Yeah, but come tonight and I almost got you killed. I think that's what setting her off."

Alex nodded understanding, but dissatisfied. "I had so much fun."

Harry smiled "I know you did"

Alex was on the verge of tears and Harry understanding locked her in an embrace. They hugged with Alex staining his shirt with tears and him getting misty eyed as well.

Soon it was the dreaded day. Alex was fully recovered and Lauren was waiting for her to board the Hogwarts Express. She was saying goodbye to all her friends.

She turned to Ron "You were a born comedian" she praised

He smiled "I'm gonna miss you, kid."

She smiled and they hugged.

She turned to Hermione.

"Use that book I gave you" she advised

Hermione chuckled "I will"

Alex smiled and they hugged tightly. Hermione was choking up tears. They broke apart and she turned to Harry.

Alex sighed and embraced him very compassionately. He smiled mournful and took in on the embrace.

When they broke apart Alex took something out of her purse. "Here"

Harry took it confused. It was a scrapbook. "Is this what you've been holed up in your room for?"

Alex nodded smiling "It took me five days to work on it."

Harry was touched and took something out of his pocket. "Keep this"

Alex looked and saw it was the frame she got him for Christmas.

He smiled "You're the one who really deserves it."

Alex smiled and hugged him again. Lauren signaled to them and Alex reluctantly let go heading to the train. She looked back at the trio and waved. They waved back and as soon as the train was out of sight Harry shed his first tear.

Author's Note: AWW!! Poor Harry!! "Sobs" IT'S SO HEARTBREAKING!!! Don't worry. IT'S SEQUEL TIME!!!!!! Thanks to a fanfic by someone i'm a fan of it inspired me to have an idea for the sequel. Well, part of it. For now, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!