chapter 14
Chapter 14
Over the next few weeks harry had almost forgotten what dumbledore had told him, what with al his studies and constant fighting with Malfoy over Hermione. One morning while harry was enjoying his breakfast professor McGonagall got up to make an announcement. "all those are wishing to visit Hogsmeade this weekend, please report to Mr filch at the entrance at 9am tomorrow morning so he can sign you out." And with that she sat back down. "would be nice to get out for a while." Said Hermione. Harry just nodded, he was busy picking bacon fat out of his teeth.
Saturday came and harry and Hermione dutifully lined up with the others to be signed out. Filch really was an odious man. Every girl he signed out, he tried to sniff or grope. The boys just got evil looks. They walked hand in hand down the long winding lane to the village. They passed an odd-looking man who was busy shouting at pigeons while flinging his own shit at them. They were having a lovely time just enjoying each other's company out in the sunshine and away from the castle. They passed some interesting places, such as the shrieking shack, which was supposedly the most haunted building in Britain. That didn't seem to bother the two people having a knee trembler against the wall. Two young girls were sat by the side of the road making daisy chains. "wanna buy one for your lady mister?" asked one of them holding out a chain. "aww so cute." Said Hermione. Harry handed over some change and Hermione put it on her head like a 60's hippy flower child.
The high street of the village was a bustling little place. Lots of witches and wizards going about their business, some sitting outside cosy little coffee shops, others just gossiping in the street. Harry and Hermione decided to go into the little pub. 'the three broomsticks' it was fairly dark in there, like a proper old fashioned drinking den. They found a table and after a few minutes the waitress came over. "Cathy." Harry shouted when he looked up. "you never said you worked here in your letters." Said harry. "well I've only been here a couple of days. The family I worked for have gone away for a couple of months, so it gives me something to do." Cathy explained. Harry made the introductions after seeing a miffed look on Hermione's face. "I have a break in an hour if you want to go for a walk and a catch up." Said Cathy after greeting Hermione. "sure." Said harry and they gave her their order. Harry filled Hermione in on who Cathy was and told her they were just good friends. Hermione wasn't completely satisfied with this but she accepted it, he was the famous harry potter after all.
Harry and Hermione waited outside for Cathy to come out. "harry, why don't you bugger off for 5 minutes so we have a bit of a gossip about you." Said Cathy with a wink and linked arms with Hermione, who actually looked quite pleased about the way things were going. "ok ok, see you in a bit." Said harry stepping into the road. "HARRY" Screamed Hermione as a huge purple triple decker bus appeared out of nowhere and ploughed straight into harry as he turned towards Hermione's scream. Harry flew thirty feet through the air and landed in a crumpled broken heap. Hermione and Cathy ran over to him, both crying and shouted his name. the driver of the bus came running over. Oh my god, I'm so sorry. I didn't see him. HARRY." Hermione turned to look at the driver, it was Ron. "I'm sorry." He kept repeating.
Hermione was cradling Harry's head. Cathy was screaming for someone to get help. Ron was holding his head in his hands.
Harry saw the woman he loved, his best friend, he smiled a little and closed his eyes for the last time.
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