EyeontheWall

Recognition.

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 53 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

In the reflection you see yourself, but older. You have cultivated a well-trimmed beard. Your hairline has pulled back into a proud widow's peak. Your hair has grayed just beneath the temples. You wear purple robes embroidered with a golden W. You realize how the mirror must wor...

Fair, but Busy over the Summer.

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 52 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

You aren't quite sure what you expected over your Summer Break, but it wasn't this. After you had gotten all your stuff moved to a new room, apparently everyone staying over the summer was moved to a central room on the first floor, it used to be a dueling hall back in the day....

The trap had already caught her.

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 52 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

After a moment of fuming her expression softens, and she takes her hand away from the door. However, her heart rate had spiked, and she is jittery and flushed. Padma looks at you, breathing heavily. You can see little beads of perspiration on her forehead. She slowly walks back...

~Interlude 1: Umbridge's HeadBoy~

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 51 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

An all too familiar scene. Your Head Boy's Dormitory, attached to the Ravenclaw Common Room. It was lined with bookshelves that were meticulously organized. Against the wall next to your fireplace was your work desk. Opposite of the desk was your 4-post bed. The room was only dim...

A Summer at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 53 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

A Summer at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 51 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

Quickly jotting a response to Kingsley you thank him for his assistance. There were a few ways to stay out of the Gaunt Shack for the summer, but the best reason of all was staying at Hogwarts between terms. When you were older there were internships. Until then Hogwarts was prob...

Yes and No, but it's Memorable Nonetheless

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 50 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

You walk into the Great Hall which has been decorated with Slytherin regalia. The green tapestries hang around the room, creating a strange air to the feast, like the room was slightly nauseous. The Slytherin table is joking and laughing loudly when Dumbledore stands up to give h...

Well Enough- Time to Prepare for the End of Year Feast!

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 49 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

You are actually allowed out of the Infirmary before Harry even wakes up. It's strange- nothing seems visibly wrong with Harry, but he doesn't wake up. Madam Pomfrey seems worried, and you resolve to look into it. You hobble back to the Ravenclaw Common Room, after a quick farewe...

Waking up in the Infirmary, and Closing Out the School Year.

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 48 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

You wake up in the Infirmary, with Madam Pomfrey looking at you. She looks different than the other times you've seen her. Worn and Ragged, but and gentler. "Good Morning, Marvolo" she says. "You gave us quite a scare." You sit up, realizing that you have bandages across...

End It.

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 47 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

There was no way to secure the Philosopher's Stone. Voldemort could kill you, Harry was already dead, or close enough. Nothing that you could do would protect the Stone. Dumbledore and the professors had tried to protect it, Gringotts had tried to protect it. No one had been able...

A Jolly Family Reunion.

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 46 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

You blink your eyes, the dim light of the previous chamber has given way to a brightly light chamber. Standing in the middle of the chamber is a man in purple robes. He stands before a mirror staring into it, muttering to himself. Behind him is a small boy- Harry- tangled in a m...

You Get Through, but its Not All Good News.

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 45 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

As you start through the next hallway you turn to Jennifer, "We can't be that far behind." You say. As you walk you begin to hear the sounds of movement from deeper in the chambers, as well as soft dialogue. Then you hear Ron's voice ringing out through the darkness. "That's ch...

You Don't, You Run.

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 44 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

You look to Jennifer, who meets your eyes, and you both nod. You hear Filch coming up the stairs. There's not really time to figure out how to lull Fluffy back to sleep. Instead, you've got to make a run for it before he wakes up. You both take the hallway at a run. The First of...

The Potion Supply with Jennifer.

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 43 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

"First thing we need is an emergency work around for Snape's challenge. You always talk about how brilliant he is, we should have a back-up plan." Jennifer says. "Can you work up a cure-all in case you accidentally poison us?" You pause and shake your head. ".. Not really. Remed...

You Have , You'll Have to Catch them in the Act.

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 42 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

The time for planning is over. You don't know near enough, but you do know that Harry is in danger. Snape is either loyal and in danger, or a traitor and on to them. Despite your antipathy for the Boy Who Lived, he shouldn't charge blindly into the adder's nest. Coming into the...

Well, but not your best.

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 41 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

The Friday after your last exam for the term you and sitting in the library, staring out the window, trying to come up with a plan. Jennifer was talking about exams and how she was nervous about her scores. You agree noncomittally. Flitwick had approached you after the test and a...

Well, but not your best.

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 41 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

The Friday after your last exam for the term you and sitting in the library, staring out the window, trying to come up with a plan. Jennifer was talking about exams and how she was nervous about her scores. You agree noncomittally. Flitwick had approached you after the test and a...

To the Game and to the Exams!

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 40 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

You gather your things from the Great Hall, now mostly empty, and head out to the Quidditch yard. You sit down in the stands and sulk, but before too long Ezra and Raj join you. Raj shoots you an amused look, and Ezra asks "What did you and Jen get into? She stormed right on to t...

The Dark Wizard on the Loose!

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 39 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

"That may be." You say darkly, "But does Harry know how he did it the first time?" Ron swallows and fumbles for something to say. "well you see-" "No, its ok" you say raising your hand. "I spoke too quickly. I'm sorry I am sure you guys can think of something, just... I dunno k...

The Aftermath of Harry's Detention.

by EyeontheWall

Chapter 38 in Harry Potter: The Return of the Gaunt Family

Through the Great Hall a rumor quickly spreads, Draco Malfoy, Neville Longbottom, and Harry Potter had found a slain unicorn in the Forbidden Forest! You look at Jennifer, who seems determined to keep her expression blank. "This doesn't mean anything!" she hisses when you try t...