Chapter 28: The Black Dog

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After a few days, it was eventually the Hogsmead trip where everyone had a free day to go visit the little village

Everyone was in the courtyard waiting in anticipation to leave as Mcgonagall soon rushed outside to the students

"Now remember these visits to Hogsmead are a privilege, should that privilege be taken advantage in any way shall not be extended again'" she warned as the students soon dashed away excitedly

"You're really not coming? Ron asked as I shook my head

"I've already been to Hogsmeade . . . Alone, but right now I have to work on missing assignments for Defense Against the Dark Arts, " I replied as Ron rolled his eyes while Hermoine nodded on approval

"Professor!"

I turned my head to see Harry walking towards Mcgonagall with permission slip in hand

"No permission signed, No visiting The Village, Potter," she stated

"But professor, I thought if you signed -"

"I can't sign it, only a parent or a guardian can, And since I'm neither it would be inappropriate, I'm sorry  Potter," she apologized as she walked back into the entrance hall

"Forget about it guys, see you later," he said, defeated as he walked towards the entrance as I followed him while Hermoine and Ron left with the others

"What are you doing?" Asked Harry, confused at me following him

"I'm not going," I replied

"Why not?" he asked curiously

"Well, I've already been to Hogsmead before, and today I want to work on missing assignments," I replied as I saw his lips curl into a devious smile

"You with missing assignments? And I thought you were the smart one in the group, " he joked as I nudged his shoulder

"That's Hermoine, actually. I'm simply the backup,"  I replied as he gave a chuckle

"Okay. . . Can I ask you something? " he asked as I nodded

"Sure, but let's go somewhere private," I replied as he nodded as we walked over to the suspension bridge using it as our place to talk

"What's the question?" I asked, leaning at the railings looking out to the Forbidden Forest

"Your boggart. . . Was a little girl. Why is that?" He asked as I felt my heart beat faster, and the tip of my fingers started to freeze, feeling cold all around

"That . . . Was the reason for my awkward situations and fear to interact with anyone. She was a conniving girl. Mind you, she was 7 when I met her at 6... she discovered my magical abilities in a way of . . . . Hurting her friend, " I admitted as I saw Harry  in the corner of my eye, giving me a pitiful look

"After that, she was like my bully, more or less. She started rumors and on the rare occasion got physically violent. Though she didn't leave physical marks she did leave some mental damage. She was the reason most of my childhood was silent . . . . Well.. I guessUntil I met you, " I explained in bitter tone feeling a prick of sadness trying to recall all of the past

"Seems like the more you talk, the more I find out you and me are literally becoming more alike," he replied

"Definitely. All I need is a scar on my forehead, and I'm all complete, " I joked as Harry covered his head

"Nope! That's my signature, " he replied in a chuckle

"Ouch. Can't share properly, and I thought you were nice, Harry. Guess I thought wrong -

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