Y/N pov:
Myself and Harry, didn't know what to say, when a bunch of relieved/ angry people entered the room. It was hard to tell really. Except Moody of course, you could tell he was pissed, he makes it painfully obvious.
I received many glares as they entered the room, smiles towards Harry as they greeted him, and ignorance for me.
For now, I'm going to use that to my advantage. I mean, it could be worse, right? I could be being screamed at?
But maybe I'd just have to wait until I got home. Home to my dad, mum like figure, and over protective boyfriend. Lucky me, I guess.
"We will be arriving by broom." Moody said, more like grunted, from where he was sat on the couch, "protect the kids at all costs, apperating is too dangerous at the minute."
I was pissed as soon as he called me a 'kid', for starters, I'm an adult, I'm bloody 17! But that's not what set me off, it was the look he gave me, when he said those final words, 'apperating is too dangerous'. Like I didn't already know.
All I can say is, anyone who tries to give me hell when I get home, will get an earful. I may have gone against the wishes, and maybe might have not behaved myself, but I did it for a good reason. Harry and his idiot cousin still have their souls, don't they?
"Y/N, fly behind Tonks, Harry, on the back of Y/N's broom." Mad eye ordered, not even looking in my direction. Even looking at his face at the moment made me pissed, so maybe that was a good thing.
I didn't care about Moody, in all honesty. I couldn't care less what he thought of me. Tonks looked quite amused, that's why I like her. And well, a few of the other order members, were looking at me sternly, they weren't quite angry, but more seemed concerned. And well, then there's uncle Moony. I think I was fearing his reaction the most. He didn't look angry, as I thought he would. Instead, he looked rather relieved, I guess that's always a good sign, and he actually smiled when he saw the both of us.
The others had taken care of Harry's things, and I hopped on the front of an old broom, and gripping the front. Due to his age, Harry wasn't allowed to fly, protection or something- I personally thought it was a load of shit. I mean, come on, would I really pick him for the quidditch team if he was a shit flyer?
Harry reluctantly hopped onto the broom behind me, and wrapped his arms around me, I turned around to look at him, and he seemed rather scared.
"What's wrong Potter?" I asked, sending him a wink- I knew exactly what the problem was.
"Nothing." He said gulping.
"I can't wait to try out this new broom." I said, leaning back, "I wonder if it goes fast. Hmm, maybe I can fly it one handed."
I laughed at seeing Harry's response, him looking down at the ground, as if wanting to stay on it. The boy wasn't as reckless as I was, I guess you get that from living with Ollie. It made me laugh at seeing the poor boys reaction, you could tell that he was praying for safety in his head.
"I'm joking with you Hazza. Now come on, hold tight." I said, and quickly pulled my broom up into the sky, following Tonks closely behind.
The journey wasn't that long, I enjoyed it really. Messing about.
I had been told off multiple times, by both Harry and the order members behind us. I guess you weren't allowed to fly in loops on a rescue mission? Oh well.
When we finally landed, I thought Harry might kiss the ground. He rushed straight inside, and I could hear the cheers and greetings from behind the closed door. I smiled sheepishly, when the aurors walked past me, all holding the same expression. Some even seemed quite amused.
I had to admit, I was a little scared in how my dad would react. But I think it's the force of Molly in which I should be most worried about. Oh well, I may class her as my mother, but I can always use the excuse that she's not.
So after the final auror had entered the house, I took a deep breath before stepping in. Everyone was in the kitchen, all seeming quite happy to be seeing Harry. I tried my best to sneak past the open door, I wanted to lock myself in my bedroom, and not come back down. I think I might have been murdered if they saw me now. However, to my dismay, as I placed my foot on the first step, a loud creak was head, bringing the groups attention, to non other than me. And that's when hell broke loose. I was dragged into the kitchen, by non other than my favourite, Moody, of course. Despite my large yells and protests, I was sat down, at the table, the many eyes resting upon me.
The silence was eerie and I grew sick of it, "for gods sake. If your going to shout, do it now. I don't care. But I'll tell you, if any of you think for one minute that I would regret it, you better think again. Harry nearly had his soul sucked out by a dementor, I had a strange vision, and suddenly I knew where I was taking myself. And no, I didn't have time to alert the order, because I didn't even know where the bloody place was. So no, Harry is my brother, and I am completely not sorry that he still has his sole. And sorry, but that's thanks to me. So nothing your going to say, or lecture me about. Is going to change that." I said, meaning every word. I looked around to see everyone's expression. Molly seemed angry, along with Moody. Some of the aurors looked at what I had said with sort of an admiration. Tonks was smiling, Remus was smiling. The majority of the other teenagers were grinning at me, except Hermione and Fred of course. Freddie seemed relieved, yet angry, I knew I'd get a lecture from him later about my 'foolishness.'
Harry was grinning widely, and when I caught his eye mouthed a 'thank you'.
And lastly, I got a reaction that was not at all expected. I wondered if it was a trick of the light, but when I looked towards my dads face, he looked happy, proud even. And that made me happy. I was really happy in that moment, but then the lectures I thought I had just gotten away with, began.
"That was incredibly foolish. To go unprotected. You could have been seriously hurt, or it could have been a trap. You need to think about the consequences of your actions. Your going to get yourself in a lot of trouble one day. And mark my words I'll be the first to say I told you so." Moody said, in his usual grating voice. I looked towards my dad, seated next to George, who was still grinning. I rolled my eyes at the pair, making them snigger.
"Anyone else." I asked, surveying the table.
"I for one, am an exceptionally proud dad." My dad smiled widely, and the table looked at him, as if he were mad, "my daughter showed courage, bravery, and loyalty. She knew something was wrong with Harry, and chose to risk her life for it. Just as I would have done for any of my friends, just like I did for James." He winked towards me, and I smiled in return.
"Sirius! She could have ended up dead." Molly said, sounding shocked at his sudden outcome.
"Y/N is someone you should all look up to." My uncle now chimes in, "she risked everything tonight for her brother. She deserves no punishment. What she did tonight was extremely brave, and although may seem, wasn't foolish at all. She saved Harry, and the muggle boy. And I'm afraid to say, that if she hadn't had gone straight away, there would have been a chance that Harry wouldn't be sitting here, well he wouldn't know who anyone was or where he was. And for that, I think every one of you in this room tonight, owe her your thanks."
I smiled happily at my uncle. I felt the heat rise in my cheeks at his words, Harry wouldn't be safe if it weren't for me? That was scary, yet, I felt quite good about myself. At least now I know to always trust my gut.
Before long, the aurors had disappeared from the house, and our small family sat around the table. The many friends, who became my family more every day. Molly had listened to the words of both men, and had hugged me tightly, telling me how brave I was. Aurthur also had congratulated me. Many of the teens had thanked me, including Ginny who gave me a hug, tighter than was normal. But then there was Fred. Who's expression was unreadable. He didn't get up to hug me, he didn't smile or say well done. He simply sat there, avoiding my gaze and the rest of the rooms, and seemed to find the side of the table rather interesting. Well, only because his eyes wouldn't leave it.
I think Molly caught the awkward tension between me and her son, and almost immediately, she had ordered the children to bed, and the adults not long ago, also moved. As she walked out of the door, she gave me a small smile, and looked towards where Fred was still say, indicating for me to talk to him, so I did. I sat right across from him, and coughed, forcing him to look up at me.
"Look, I'm sorry alright. Even I admit that it was a stupid thing to do." I said.
"Got that right." He mumbled, now looking up.
"Look Fred. I needed to do it. Harry was in danger, and I'm more than willing to risk my life for my brothers! I love Harry with all of my heart, he really is my brother, and I have to follow my gut. Whether it gets me into trouble or not, I need to."
It took Fred a few minutes to register what I had said, before he looked up towards me, a small smile tugging on his lips, "I bet you looked sexy against those dementors."
I laughed, happy that he was cheery again, but as his face sunk again, I sighed.
"You could have been seriously hurt." He said.
"Look Fred, I know I could have. But there's something that ties me and Harry to Voldemort somehow. I don't care about myself, I care about doing what's right. And I will do everything in my power to both protect my family, and some how defeat him, even if it risks my life. I have to do this Fred. And I hate to drag you into this. But all I can ask for is your support, because I need it right now." I said, sighing. And the next thing I knew, I was held in Freds arms, him planting kisses on my face, before he finally pulled back.
"I love you. We are in this together. I promise you. You won't be alone, and I understand."
I smiled happily at the boy in front of me. The perfect boy, that I probably didn't deserve, but I love him to bits, and I always will.
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Hey guys. Sorry this chapter is a little smaller. But again, it was important for the plot. I hope you like it anyway. Xx