Change the Future

GOF 15

Harry sat there, aware that every head in the Great Hall had turned to look at him. He was stunned. There was no applause. A buzzing, as though of angry bees, was starting to fill the Hall; some students were standing up to get a better look at Harry as he sat, frozen, in his seat. Up at the top table, Professor McGonagall had got to her feet and swept past Ludo Bagman and Professor Karkaroff to whisper urgently to Professor Dumbledore, who bent his ear toward her, frowning slightly. Harry turned to Rory open mouthed. 

"I didn't put my name in," Harry said blankly. "You know I didn't." 

"I know Harry"  At the top table, Professor Dumbledore had straightened up, nodding to Professor McGonagall. 

"I'm glad you believed me Rory" Harry smiled at his sister.

"Harry Potter!" he called again. "Harry! Up here, if you please!" 

"Go on," Hermione whispered, giving Harry a slight push. Harry got to his feet, trod on the hem of his robes, and stumbled slightly. He set off up the gap between the Gryffindor and Hufflepuff tables. It felt like an immensely long walk as they watched him. After what seemed like an hour, he was right in front of Dumbledore, feeling the stares of all the teachers upon him. 

"Well through the door, Harry," said Dumbledore. He wasn't smiling. Harry moved off along the teachers' table. Hagrid was seated right at the end. He did not wink at Harry, or wave, or give any of his usual signs of greeting. He looked completely astonished and stared at Harry as he passed like everyone else. Harry went through the door out of the Great Hall.

"Rory" George said placing his hand on her shoulder making her jump. Standing quickly she left the Great hall running outside. She ran outside before falling to her knees taking deep breaths to try and regain control.

"You're losing control" Euphemia said looking at her granddaughter with concern.

"This was the second time"

"Rory breath, I'm here. Concentrate on my voice Rory" George took her hands in his "Rory I need you to tell me 3 things you can see" 

"You, the sky and my hands"

"Good now 3 things you can feel" 

"Your hands, the ground and the air"

"That was smart thinking" Lily says smiling at George on the screen.

"Good girl Rory, keep taking deep breaths" Rory hugs George and starts crying as he wraps his arms around her.

"For god sake" Rory says pulling her hood up.

"George I can't deal with this. He's 14"

"I know Rory, I know" 

"I need Moony, George I need him now. I can feel the control slipping again. We need to go to Dumbledore now" George stands quickly grabbing her in his arms before running to Dumbledores office. They find Dumbledore at the bottom of the stairs to his office. George places Rory down.