Surviving Love

Chapter Six

A Dangerous Encounter

Later that night, Harry was sitting on his bed, replaying his memories with Violet. The more he thought about her, the more determined he became to not let her go. He planned what he needed to say to win her back. Confident in his plan, he drifted off to sleep.

The next morning dawned bright and beautiful. Harry woke determined to stop Violet from leaving without hearing what he had to say. He dressed quickly and bounded down the stairs, through the Common Room, and in the hall. He didn't stop running until he reached the Entrance Hall. Harry spotted her immediately. She was carrying a bag in one hand and gesturing with the other as she spoke to Grace. The rest of their group stood around waiting to say goodbye. He approached them quickly and reached for Violet's hand. He grasped it in his and held on tightly, not letting her tug away.

"Vi, I need to talk to you," he muttered quietly in her ear. He saw that she was about to refuse so he quickly whispered, "Please," filling his eyes with emotion. She gave a quick nod and allowed him to lead her off to a secluded corner.

"What is it you need to say, Harry? I've got to get back soon," she said as soon as they reached the corner. Hurt filled Harry at the brisk tone in her voice. He pushed aside the hurt, determined to win her back.

"Violet, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you and I definitely didn't mean what I said. I was just scared that when you left that would be the end and I'd never see you again. I don't want that. You're the best thing that's happened to me in a really long time and I can't let that go. Please don't let me lose that," he finished, staring deeply into her eyes. He watched as her eyes filled with tears. One lone tear trailed down her cheek as she whispered, "Oh Harry." She flung herself into his arms which quickly wrapped around her tightly. "You won't lose me. I'll be back before you know it and we can write to each other." She pulled back and took his face in her hands. "You will write to me, Harry, won't you?"

"Every day," he whispered before settling his lips on hers. The kiss said goodbye with many hopes for the future. They soon parted and Harry walked Violet back to the group where goodbyes were said.

"You still have the clover I gave you, right?" Grace asked, "It'll bring you luck and you'll be back with us soon."

"Of course I still have the clover and I'll be back before you know it." The girls embraced. The rest of them all gathered round for a big group hug and soon it was time to go. Harry escorted Violet to the gates. Once past the wards, she turned, waved, and apparated away. Harry stood there for a moment before slowly making his way back to the school.

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He watched as the Boy-Who-Lived slowly made his way back to the castle. He grinned and made his way past the barriers where he quickly apparated after the girl. He arrived outside the Ministry. He spotted her making her way inside. He quickened his pace and caught her before she headed inside.

"Well hello. Long time no see." Violet whirled around at the voice. He looked down into her violet eyes and smiled brightly. She looked confused and uncertain.

"I'm sorry. Do I know you?" she asked. A feral grin spread across his face.

"No but you will." He stunned her before she could move and caught her as she fell. He quickly Apparated them both to an abandoned building. Once there he bound her to a chair and Ennervated her. He watched as her eyes fluttered open. She looked around quickly before her gaze landed on him.

"What the hell is going on?" she snarled as she struggled with her bonds.

"I'm offering you a deal, my dear. You're going to abandon Mr. Potter and be mine in exchange for his life."

"You're delusional. I would never leave Harry for you."

"Oh, but you will, or Mr. Potter will suffer grievously. Don't worry, I'll give you time to say goodbye. But to make sure you don't tell anyone...Imperio!" He watched her struggle with the spell before giving in. "Now you're going to swear a sacred oath that what is said here will never be repeated." She looked at him, hate filling her eyes. He smiled at her as he made her complete the oath. The magic swirled around them as the oath was completed. Afterwards he released her from the spell and looked down at her. "Now I'll give you until graduation to say your goodbyes. After which you'll come to me."

"Never!" she spat, defiance shining in her eyes. Infuriated, he grabbed her chin in a tight grip and forced her to look at him.

"Disobedience will only get your Mr. Potter hurt. I suggest you think carefully before defying me."

"You couldn't hurt Harry, you pathetic excuse for a man. He's stronger than you and well protected. If you'll recall he defeated Voldemort and you are definitely not as scary as him. I'm not scared of what you think you could do. Now let me go and I might not kill you." There was a loud crack as his hand connected with her face with enough force to snap her head back.

"Don't speak to me in that tone. It will only bring you harm," he hissed. Blood trickled from her lip as she continued to glare at him. "Now you're going to go back and act like nothing's happened. And I suggest that you plan your goodbyes to your boyfriend because I'll be coming for you. You have six months, princess, to ditch him. That should be plenty of time to get rid of him. I'll be dropping by every now and then to remind you of your task." He apparated them back to where they started. He leaned close and whispered, "Until we meet again," then apparated away. When he was gone, her bonds disappeared. Shaken, Violet made her way into the Ministry and gave her report. Afterwards, she went straight home. A week passed and nothing much happened. She and Harry exchanged letters daily and Violet began to relax assured that he was in no danger. On the second Saturday after her departure from Hogwarts, a letter from Grace arrived. She had received several letters from her and the rest of the gang. In fact the letters deepened her relationship with Lisa and Marie. However, the letter from Grace sent her into a panic. It was obviously written in a hurry and was splotched in some places.

Violet,

I thought that you should know that there has been an accident and Harry has been seriously injured. He was practicing Quidditch with Draco and something went wrong. We're still not sure what happened but when he's conscious he calls for you. Please try to come as soon as you can. I'm scared Vi and I don't know what's going on.

Grace

While Grace's letter caused her to panic, it was the letter afterwards that froze her with fear. The letter contained four words and those words struck such a fear in Violet that she went immobile. As the letter slipped from her nerveless fingers, the four words seemed to blaze.

This is your warning.