The Unexpected

CHAPTER FOUR: DEPRESSED AND CONFUSED

Fred was waiting impatiently for Angelina to come down from the girls´ dorm. All the Gryffindors woke up really late since they were all so busy celebrating their victory last night.

`Angelina!´ Fred shouted. `Will you please hurry up? We have Potions first!´ Angelina came down the stairs a few minutes later.

`Good morning!´ she said, while giving him a kiss on his cheek. Fred smiled and then grabbed her hand. He was about to run but Angelina stopped him.

`Angel? We have to get going. We are already late.´ Angelina looked down.

`I - I - can´t run...´ she said, swallowing hard. Fred frowned and then his expression changed from a frown to a worried one. He put his hand on her forehead and compared it to his.

`Are you ok? You don´t seem hot to me. What´s wrong?´

Angelina wanted to tell him, to get it done with, but something was stopping her. `No, it´s just that my foot hurts... You know, because of Quidditch.´

`Oh,´ he said, smiling and then teasingly looked at her. `I can carry you if you want.´ Angelina giggled.

`No, you go ahead. I know that you can´t live without breakfast. Go on! I´ll just see you when I see you. Go on!´

`Are you sure?´ he asked, looking at her. She nodded. `Ok fine. I´ll see you alright!´ She blew him a kiss which Fred caught with a smile and after a few seconds he disappeared through the huge door. She looked at the boys´ staircase and she saw Ron.

`Ron!´ she yelled. This startled Ron. `I´m sorry, I startled you. Have you seen Harry?´

`My, Angelina?! That sure woke me up! Anyway, he´s upstairs---sleeping. I woke---´ but Angelina already walked away from him.

`Thanks Ron!´ she yelled, while walking towards the boys´ staircase. Ron frowned.

`Nice talking to you, too!´ Ron yelled back and off he went. ======================================================

`Harry! Harry!´ Angelina shouted, while shaking him wildly. `You have to wake up and help me!´ Harry rubbed his eyes and then put on his glasses.

`What - What´s wrong?´ he asked, with half opened eyes. `You told him yet?´

`No. Will you keep your voice down?!´

`Sorry. What exactly is your plan?´

`I don´t know. I´ll try to tell him during breakfast.´ She said, looking nervous. `I want you there! Wake up and get ready for school!´ Harry unwillingly crawled off his bed and then went to the bathroom. He came out after ten minutes and he looked at her.

`Look, there´s no easy way to break this news... Especially when you are 17... So I´ll sit beside or near you, okay. If I stand up, I want you to stop.´ He said, looking extremely serious. `We want to give him the best approach. We wouldn´t want him to freak out, would we?´

Angelina nodded and then said, `No, I don´t want him to freak out. Wish me luck, Harry.´ Harry smiled and then tapped her on her back.

`Good luck, Angelina. You will be a very good mother. I know it.´ This made Angelina both scared and happy. Her eyes began to water again and Harry noticed it.

`Look, whatever happens---I would definitely be here for you. Always remember that.´ Harry wiped the tear off her face and then tapped her back again. `Now! Stop this crying, and go down there! And oh, I´ll be watching you!´ They went down together and they both saw Fred laughing his head off and it also seems that he is telling a very wild story. Angelina looked at Harry and then breathed. She also looked at Malfoy, who smiled at her. They both felt so lucky when they saw Ron sitting beside Fred. Harry sat in between Ron and Fred while Angelina sat beside Fred.

`Hey Fred!´ she said, smiling. She looked at all the foods on the table excitedly. `Oh! Blueberry Pancakes! Yummy!´ Fred looked at her and then smiled.

`Hey Angel!´ he said, giving her a kiss, while putting some blueberry pancakes on her plate. `I know you want this. Is this enough? How about some kiwi? What about melon balls? Green apples?´ Angelina laughed.

`Aww, you are so sweet!´ she said, hiding her nervousness. `So, you know what? I came from Madam Pomfreyyesterday and--´ Fred looked at her and then he looked at his food.

`Yeah?´ he said, while taking a huge bite from her apple. `Very crunchy, just the way you want them. Anyway, did she tell you anything?´

`Well, Fred - um - she told me that---´ But they were interrupted when Harry suddenly stood up from his chair. Fred looked at Harry with a very weird expression. Angelina looked at Harry too.

`MALFOY!´Harry yelled, while standing up. Malfoy looked at him and immediately got his message.

`POTTER!´Malfoy yelled back with a smirk. They both stood up and walked towards the huge doors. Everybody in the Great Hall fell silent and just stared at them. Professor Mcgonagall and Professor Snape stood up from their chair as well. Crabbe and Goyle stood up upon seeing Hermione and Ron getting up from their chairs. But Harry and Draco both gestured for their friends to stay in their seats. They looked at each other and continued walking towards the door.

`Malfoy! Potter!´ Professor Mcgonagall shrieked. `Where are you two going?!´

`Just to talk, Professors!´ they said at the same time and they both disappeared through the huge doors.

`What the hell do you need, Potter?´ Malfoy asked, impatiently. `So, did she tell him yet?´

`That´s the reason why we are here, you idiot!´ Harry said, slightly annoyed. `She decided to tell him this breakfast but her approach was a little too - er - straight forward.´

`Oh,´ was all that Malfoy managed to say. `Too straight forward, huh! What´s the best way to tell him, anyway?´

`I don´t even know!´

Suddenly they heard the door screech. Malfoy grabbed Harry´s robes and pushed him against the wall. But he let go of his robes upon seeing Angelina.

`What the hell was that about?´ Harry asked, looking annoyed. Malfoyjust frowned.

`We have to pretend we are fighting! What if Granger or Weasley or Crabbeor Goyle came out? You are so dumb!´

`What?´ Harry said while cleaning his glasses.

`You know what Potter, I think that you don´t only need glasses! You also need hearing aids!´ Angelina frowned.

`Stop it!´ she hissed. `So was it too straight forward?´

`Yeah!´Harry said, with wide eyes. `Why not ask him a question first before telling him, you know what I mean right?´ He looked at Malfoywho nodded.

`Maybe you could ask him what he feels about children and all that stuff---´ Malfoy said, while looking at Harry with an `Is that right?´ expression. `Perhaps, you can do it later. This afternoon, while doing homework.´ Angelina just nodded.

`Now, you both should go away before they assume something!´

`Hey, Angelina!´ Malfoy said, while walking away. `If they asked you, tell them that you didn´t see us, alright!´ =======================================

AFTERNOON

`Oh! Stupid Divination!´ Fred yelled, while throwing his book on the floor. He crossed his arms on his chest. `I hate Divination! I don´t understand a thing!´ Angelina stood up and grabbed his book from the floor.

`Look, Fred. You have to be patient, okay.´ She said with a very soothing voice. `Let´s rest for awhile.´ She looked at Harry, who nodded. She sat beside Fred and then Fred placed his arm around her. She leaned on his shoulder.

`So, have you talked to Percy yet?´ she asked.

`No, I haven´t even talked to Bill and Charlie.´

`So how does it feel like growing up with a lot of siblings?´

`It´s a chaos! We were expected to yield to a lot of people.´

`Really?´

`Oh yeah!That´s maybe why I would definitely wait for quite awhile before I have kids of my own.´ He looked at Angelina, who swallowed.

`So you don´t like kids right now?´ Fred looked at her as if she was crazy.

`What?!´ he said, shaking his head in disbelief. `Who would want kids right now? Do you?´

`Well, I was just curious.´ Angelina looked at Harry who winced.

`Oh, come on, Fred!´ Harry interrupted. `We all know that kids are adorable! I can´t wait to have them! I´d probably have one when I´m your age, Fred!´

`My age, now? You mean at 17?´ Fred asked, looking amazed. He laughed. `Bloody hell! We should warn all the girls!´

`Yeah!´Harry answered, wincing.

`Well, that´s because you are an only child! If you grew up with six siblings, let´s see about that! Besides, I would like to enjoy my life first. I´m still young and there´s so much more I want to see and do! For heaven´s sake, I´m only 17! Why are we talking about this?´ Fred said, chuckling while pulling Angelina closer to him. `You agree with me, right Angel?´

`Yes, Fred.´ She whispered. `Of course I do.´ ================================================

`Ms. Johnson?´ Professor Mcgonagall said, with raised eyebrows. She let go of all the test papers in her hand. `I beg your pardon?´

`Maam, I said that I am pregnant.´ Her voice broke and she was extremely nervous. `I - I just found out two days ago.You are one of the first people who knew about it. Madam Pomfreytold me that I also have to tell the Headmaster, and ----´

`Your parents, Ms. Johnson---as soon as possible.´ Professor Mcgonagallhad a look of both pity and annoyance in her face. `What about the father? Have you told the father?´

`He - well---´ Angelina´s eyes started to water. She looked at her teacher and said, `He doesn´t want the baby.´ Professor Mcgonagallstood up from her chair and offered Angelina a chair. She slowly sat on the chair and then cried uncontrollably. Professor Mcgonagallsoothingly rubbed her back. After a few minutes, Angelina looked up to her.

`Professor,´ she continued. `If you could please accompany me to the Headmaster´s office, please. I don´t think I can do it alone. I want to close this subject as soon as I can.´

`Of course, Ms. Johnson, of course.´===================================================

They were walking towards the Headmaster´s office. When they reached the door, they knocked three times.

`Headmaster?´ Professor Mcgonagall said, while opening the door. `Are you busy, sir?´

`No, no!´ he said, while gesturing for them to come in. `Please, come in!´

`Well, my student, Ms. Johnson, wishes to talk to you.´

`Alright, Ms. Johnson, what did you want to talk about?´ Professor Mcgonagallgrabbed a chair and asked for Angelina to sit. Angelina sat while looking at her teacher.

`Well, sir - um - er,´ was all that she managed to say. Dumbledore looked at her with a very serious look.

`What is it?´ he said, looking very calm. `You can tell me anything. Please don´t be scared.´

`Well, sir,´ she continued, now with watery eyes. Professor Mcgonagallconjured a tissue and handed it to her. `I went to Madam Pomfreyand I just found out that I am - um - I am - pregnant, sir.´ Dumbledore swallowed, hard. He looked at Professor Mcgonagalland then back to Angelina, who was now blowing her nose.

`What are your plans?´ he asked, looking concerned. He gave her a glass of water.

`Well, sir. I thought about everything last night.´ She said, while taking a sip of her water. `I would like to leave Hogwarts before my pregnancy starts to show. That would be February of next year, sir. I was just wondering if you know any Private tutors who could home school me, because I really want to graduate. I need to graduate more than anything right now. My - my - parents--- They are not too happy about this, especially my father. He insists on having my baby aborted because it will ruin the family name...´ with that, she broke again into tears.

`I see, you have told your father about it. You are from an Upper class family in the Muggle world.´

`Yes, sir.What their friends know is that I am in Switzerland, attending a finishing school. My father is a Lord and he owns vast area of lands. He sent me money already to have this aborted, but I refused. He´s extremely upset with me and it´s either I abort the baby or he disowns me, sir. I´m going to have to support myself from now on. So if you could please, umm, help me find a tutor. I´ll pay him as long as I graduate.´ Dumbledore nodded.

`I´ll help you, Ms. Johnson,´ was his reply. `I promise. I´ll give you the best tutor and you will receive a diploma and you can get a good job.´ Angelina managed to smile despite her sadness.

`Thank you, sir and maam. Thank you very much.´ ===========================================================

The next day, Angelina woke up really early and she was crying. She crawled up from her bed and then went outside. She ran as fast as she could. She was very upset. Because of this baby, she couldn´t think. Because of this baby, she had to leave Hogwarts. Because of this baby, she had to leave Fred. Because of this baby, she had to be alone, away from her family and friends. Because of this baby, she has to leave everything behind.

She sat on a huge rock just outside the castle and then looked at the empty grounds of Hogwarts. She was angry, scared and nervous. This baby will destroy her life. She ran back and forth and she was crying. She was hoping that this will cause the baby to die. She heard someone calling her name but she didn´t seem to mind. She kept on running and running, until she felt two strong arms grab her.

`What the hell do you think you are doing?! Good thing that I jog every Wednesday and Thursday morning!´ Malfoy yelled at her with a very furious look on his face. He was holding her tightly. `You are going mad! You can´t run like that! It´s cold out here and you are only wearing a jumper?!´ She went hysterical at first and then after a few minutes, Angelina looked at him helplessly and then started to cry. Malfoy´sface softened. He couldn´t blame her.

`My family, they hate me!´ she said, sobbing uncontrollably. `Father sent me money yesterday so I can abort the baby, but I refused. I´m just so scared!´ Malfoy was looking at her with a very sorry look. He loosened his grip on her arms and then immediately hugged her. `I just want to die right now! I don´t know what to do! How will I get through this?!´

`You are so dumb, you know that! Your parents´ reaction is completely normal. You can´t expect for them to be happy about this?!´ he said coolly and lazily. `You will get through this! We are here for you! You have two Harry´s, a Will and a Draco to help you. You know that, right?´ Malfoy looked at her and then smirked. He lazily sat on the ground.

`Don´t you dare do that again, Johnson!´ Malfoy said, lying on the ground. `I´ll get you if anything happens to that baby. SERIOUSLY.´ then he closed his eyes. This remark made Angelina look at him in a different light.

`You are nice, Draco Malfoy.´ She said, with wide eyes. Upon hearing this, Malfoylooked at her with a very weird expression and then laughed a very arrogant laugh. She ignored him though. `Now, I know why Will and Harry are fond of you.´

`I am their cousin, you idiot! All families are fond of each other, you moron!´ He smirked and then lazily stood up. `Look, I didn´t say that because I care about you or that baby. I´m just doing this for Will and Har. They´ll surely kill me if they knew that I didn´t do anything. Now, it´s cold out here! I want you to go inside and take my coat with you. You wouldn´t want to get sick, would you? Not that I care but---´ Angelina just smiled at him.

`Thanks, Draco,´ Angelina said.

`Yeah, yeah, whatever! Now get out of my sight!´ Angelina chuckled. `What the hell is funny?´

`Nothing,´ she said. `Would you like to be a godfather to my baby?´ Malfoysmiled at her.

`You want me to be a godfather to your baby? Seriously?´ he asked with wide eyes and raised eyebrows. Angelina nodded. `Of course--- Well, I´d think about it---´

`If you don´t want to just tell me,´ she said teasingly. Malfoyfrowned.

`Fine, Fine! I´ll be a godfather!´ He smiled and then said, `Thanks! Now get out of my sight! That´s the least you can do to thank me because I said yes!´

`Now come on, Malfoy! Let´s go inside. It´s quite chilly out here.´ Malfoy smirked.

`Well, if you insist Lady Johnson.´ He said, gesturing for her to go first. `After you.´ Angelina giggled and then walked off. They went inside the castle and walked silently. After a few minutes of walking, they heard soft and slow footsteps and it belonged to Harry.

`Ah! Potter, it´s just you,´ Malfoy said lazily. `The VERY last person that I wanted to see...´ Harry glared at him and then smiled at Angelina. He frowned.

`Fred was looking for you.´ Harry said, softly. `He was really worried because you weren´t in your bed. What are you doing here, anyway?´ Angelina sighed.

`I was just---´ but she was interrupted by Fred´s voice.

`Angelina!´ Fred yelled while grabbing her hand and pulling her away from Malfoy. This action made Malfoyroll his eyes, but he smirked afterwards. `Where have you been? Are you okay? Did he do anything to you?´

`Fred!´ Angelina shouted. `I´m okay! We were---´ but she was interrupted by Fred again.

`Malfoy!´ Fred yelled. `What were you doing with Angelina?!´ Malfoy laughed and then smirked.

`What do you think Weasley?´ he asked while leaning on the wall and crossing his arms over his chest. He didn´t know what to say and he was panicking deep inside. He looked at Angelina and then said, `Why don´t you tell your boyfriend what we were doing.´

`Fred! Will you listen to me?´ This made Fred stop and then look at her. `Malfoy here just gave me a letter from William and Harry! That´s all! He didn´t do anything to me!´ This made Fred relax. `Come on, Fred. Let´s go.´ They walked off. Harry turned his back on Malfoy.

`It didn´t go well, did it?´ Malfoy suddenly said coolly. Harry stopped walking and then faced Malfoy.

`No, Angelina asked him about kids, and well, he grew up with 6 other siblings! I even said that I would love to have a baby when I reached his age!´ Malfoy snorted.

`You are dumb!´ Harry just rolled his eyes and then turns his back again but he felt someone grab his arm.

`Potter,´ he said, looking uncomfortable. `Look, I saw Angelina outside and she was trying to - er - kill the baby. She´s depressed and extremely confused, Potter.´ This shocked Harry.

`What?´ he gasped. Malfoy rolled his eyes.

`Her parents, she said that they will disown her if she wouldn´t abort the baby.´ Harry´s eyes widened. `Will you keep an eye on her? You know, just to make sure that she won´t do anything stupid. You belong in the same house, so---´

`Sure, Malfoy.´ Harry said, `I really appreciate you telling me about this. Thanks.´ Malfoy became uncomfortable again.

`Look, I´m not doing this for Johnson, okay!´

`Yeah, yeah! Whatever you say!´ They heard soft and slow footsteps approaching them. This made Harry, immediately, grab Malfoy´s robe and then push him against the wall. Fred appeared with Angelina. He smiled at the scene.

`Now, Harry. Relax. Don´t waste your energy on him.´ Harry let go of Malfoy´s robe and then walked towards Fred.

`I guess you are right,´ he said quickly. `Let´s go!´