"You see, kids... whenever something is in front us..we always believe that 'it is what we see'.... but sometimes.. its not it at all.. there are more things that happens in this world that we're not aware of.."
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3rd Person's POV
Y/n continued her classes by the Monday. Many were happy that she was alright and healthy now. Since there were no homework for her for the whole week, most of what Y/n did was to eat or do nothing while her friends completed their own homework.
By the end of November, Ravenclaw had defeated Hufflepuff in Quidditch match. Which made Wood glad, he was back at his usual side now. He made his team mates practice in every two days. But He didn't let Y/n to train for more than 4 hours. Harry didn't like that since, the practice was getting harder to play in cold environment.
"Why do I have to practice this long??? I got attacked by a dementor as well!!!" Harry yelled to Wood since his captain was little far, while dodging the Bludger.
"Because her conditions were worse than you!!!!" Wood yelled back as catch he caught the Quaffle Angelina threw. "Madam Pomfrey told me to make sure she's doesn't get exhausted!!!"
Harry looked at Y/n who was down at the pitch wearing a think layer of warm clothes. She was drinking a packed hot chocolate she got from Madam Pomfrey, she was told to drink once a day for whole month now. She waved at Harry with a coy smile. Harry returned back but he sure was jealous that he couldn't rest as well.
Two weeks before the end of term. The rain seemed to stop and the muddy ground that once ruled the Hogwarts grounds was now covered in frost. Christmas was near, most of the students were already discussing what they were going to do in their holidays. Y/n wasn't allowed to leave Hogwarts due to her health condition, Hermione and Ron decided to stay at Hogwarts too. Hermione said that she wanted to stay so she could look after Y/n and Ron said he didn't want to spend his holidays with Percy. Harry knew that Ron said this for him to keep him company. But he didn't say anything. He was grateful.
Third years were in the classroom of Transfiguration. They were done and packing their bags so they could go and eat lunch. All of them were about to leave when McGonagall stopped them.
"May I have your attention before you disappear from the classroom like the air??" McGonagall said and everyone in the class sat back on their seats.
"Before your Christmas Holidays begins.. We are going to visit The Hogsmeade Village on this Saturday..." McGonagall announced
The room filled with excited Whispers. Harry's head dunk low since he was the only one who was going to stay. He knew he was selfish to think this but he thought that if Y/n could stay back with him once more.
"Each and Everyone of you who will visit the village are asked to behave themselves, We got few complaints of your actions on our previous visit, So make sure you act by using your brain.." McGonagall told them. Neville looked a little embarrassed since he mistakenly broke a property of one shop.
"And Ms. Kim" McGonagall called out catching not just Y/n's but everyone's attention "I have talked with Poppy, she said that a visit to the village will be helpful for you to recover mentally.. So, this time... there's no getting out of it... You must come with the rest of the students... You are not allowed to stay back."
Y/n glanced at Harry, who looked very sad that he is going to left out alone. But when he looked at her, he gave her a smile which she knew he was faking. Y/n heard a snicker few seats behind her. She looked back to find Draco Malfoy looking very pleased that Harry was going to stay alone.
'She can finally visit the Village now... If I find a chance, maybe I can give her a recovery present' Draco thought while smiling.
They out of the class and were walking towards the Great Hall. Harry never looked up and all three of his friends noticed it.
"I'm so sorry, Harry.." Y/n said while walking next to him. Even if she knew he'll come visit eventually, she also knew that was feeling very sad about the fact he's going to left alone.
"No, don't be... I already told you to go before... don't loose your fun because of me" Harry said smiling at Y/n. It was a smile that made Y/n feel really bad and her face was showing it all "Come on, I'm going to be fine, okay?? I'll read a book to see which broomstick I should buy.. so it will be a idea to spend time like that plus who knows if I find the broom I want?"
"But then, you have to accept whatever I buy for you.. no quantity counted" Y/n said as they reached the great hall.
"fine" Harry surrendered.
The same day at night, everyone was done with the dinner and were already in the Common Room chatting about what they're going to do at Hogsmeade Village. Hermione and Y/n were in their dormitory alone. They had homework to do and the Common Room was very noisy. Both girls sat on their respective beds and were doing their homework.
Y/n was doing her Muggle Studies homework and there was one thing that lingered in her thoughts. She honestly wanted to know the answer of that question but she was too embarrassed to ask in the class. Now that she was alone with Hermione. She thought of taking this opportunity.
"Hey Hermione" Y/n said quietly
"Yeah?" Hermione replied while still writing her work.
"Do.. wizarding people..... know.....Biology????" Y/n asked awkwardly
"WHAT??" Hermione asked with a chuckle
"I was just curious.. Up till now, we didn't study a word about human anatomy or anything like that!! But normally the Muggle schools teach them, so I just wanted to know if the wizards know about that stuff" Y/n asked little shyly.
"Its true that we don't study those... because basically... we don't really need to" Hermione told her friend
"But... aren't those things like....basic knowledge of that??" Y/n asked again "How come these people know if they never really hear of the subject."
"I'm not sure how to answer you... maybe there are books about that.. and sometimes people learn things from friends or someone their age" Hermione said
"Yeah, that makes sense" Y/n replied but then, she noticed something "wait... how do you know what stuff I'm taking about??"
This question made Hermione red. "I c-could ask you the same, where did you find that?"
"Well.. I went to a Muggle school before I joined Hogwarts.. I heard it there" Y/n replied
"They taught a minor that?" Hermione asked being horrified
'Uh-oh.. I forgot that!! She doesn't know that I was in high school!! what do I do.. ' Y/n panicked while thinking 'wait.. who exactly told me about that?? oh right'
"It wasn't the school... it was Wendy... the one I lived with in Japan. She did.. s-she knew, that I won't be able to study about those things here in Hogwarts. S-so, she taught me with the higher grade books." Y/n said
'That's half-truth and Half-lie... hope she'll believe' Y/n thought
"Hmmm... Its actually makes sense.. I mean, when my menstrual cycle started this year, my mom told me all about that.. so I know what you were talking about.. and it makes sense that your caretaker told you" Hermione said believing her friend.
"Oh- that reminds me... have you got it yet?" Hermione asked
"Oh, that? no, not yet.." Y/n shook her head
"Really? that means you'll start whenever around this time, right?" Hermione asked and Y/n nodded.
'I don't think it will be around soon... I hope so' Y/n thought and then she heard a tap on the window.
Y/n walked towards the window and opened the curtain to finds Arashi, Eric's owl. She the owl inside. Arashi was carrying a big parcel and a letter.
"Is that from your Uncle?" Hermione asked closing her books and walking towards Y/n.
"Yes, it is.... Isn't it too early for Christmas present?" Y/n said while sitting on her bed with Hermione beside her. She took the letter Arashi carried and also freed him with the package. She opened the letter, she leaned closer to Hermione so she could read it as well.
'Dear, Y/n.
As both of us already know that you're not allowed to visit home this time again. I was obviously sad but there's nothing I can do.
And I noticed that both you and Jake, being clumsy as hell, FORGOT YOUR WINTER CLOTHES!!!!!.
I mean, how can you??? Were you two planning to freeze in this temperature?? I'm surprised none of you got cold yet. You two are lucky that you're uniforms are warm and that Hogwarts is warmer place as well. Just what were going to do when you'll visit the Hogsmeade Village?
Thanks to Debbie, you two have some warm clothes but its not enough for this weather. I bought you two new set of sweaters, so try it on and check if looks good in you and if it doesn't you suit you, change the colour as your wish, just tell Arashi to do so.
If he reaches you that means he already gave Jake his parcel, so don't worry about him.
And THIS in NOT a Christmas Present, I prepared something else for you. So keep waiting for it. I hope you have good time at Hogsmeade and if I could, I might visit you there.
Take care
P.S, Feed Arashi, He would be hungry when he'll reach you And take care of him for me.'
Y/n looked at Hermione after she finished reading. Hermione smiled at her.
"He does really pamper you and Jake" Hermione chuckled
"Well.. No arguments for that" Y/n replied closing the letter back
"Come on, go try that on" Hermione said pointing at the parcel
"right now?" Y/n asked as she pat Arashi on his head
"Yes! Even he tell you to do so... come on, I want to see you in that now" Hermione said pushing the parcel at Y/n.
"Fine!! I'll wear it" Y/n said giving up. She started wearing the sweater Eric gave her.
Hermione's jaw dropped as she watched her friend. "That is so beautiful!!!!" She said
"Is it really???" Y/n said looking at the mirror.
"Yes!!!!! Your Uncle has a GREAT fashion sense. I mean... the dress looks like it was made for you" Hermione said admiring her friend.
"He really wants me to look the best... You know he's the one who actually buys all my and Jake's clothes" Y/n said as she removed the sweater.
"Well, You three always look like you all are expensive.. I mean.. You three look better than anyone else even without trying.. I get him" Hermione said "I wonder what did your Uncle choose for Jake"
"Yeah, me too" Y/n replied
Soon, The day of visiting Hogsmeade came. As they were supposed to go right after breakfast, all of the students were already ready for the village. Jake's sweater wasn't very different from Y/n's. It was blue colored and mens'.
Harry was gloomy and he tried his best to hide it but failed miserably when his eyes fell on Y/n. Because Y/n stayed with him last time, he had fun but now that she had to go with Ron and Hermione. He'll be all alone. He didn't want that. He decided he will go to Hogsmeade no matter what.
After the breakfast,everyone was waiting outside the great hall so they could go. Y/n approached Harry.
"Hey......You'll be.. okay, right?" Y/n asked with hint of guilt.
"yes, of course.. don't worry... have fun, okay? tell me everything when you return" Harry smiled at her.
"I really hope you could come with us.... what if there was a way, you could come" Y/n smiled knowing exactly what she did. She pat Harry's arm and left him. An idea popped into Harry's mind, which he thought could work.
Y/n followed McGonagall and Filch outside the castle. The thick layer of snow was pushed aside the road. They walked outside the school grounds to see the carriages which they use when they arrive at Hogwarts. The carriages were waiting for them.
The students waited in a line until their turn comes to enter the carriage. Y/n was listening to Ron who giving her an introduction of Hogsmeade. She was too listening and she sure was excited. She had gifts to buy for the Christmas to give everyone.
"Would you stop now, Ron.. Let Y/n see the village herself.. leave her some surprise" Hermione said being little annoyed, she wanted to show Y/n the village but Ron wasn't stopping from spoiling the village to Y/n.
"But Don't you think that----" Ron got interrupted when a fifth year Ravenclaw girl approached them.
"Um.. sorry to disturb.. but... Y/n.. you look really good in that dress.. So beautiful that I couldn't even take my eyes off you" The girl with Ravenclaw scarf smiled at Y/n.
This was the first time a girl complimented Y/n in Hogwarts. And Y/n felt happy about it. "T-Thank you" Y/n replied with a blush.
"I gotta go, its my turn to enter the carriage.. I'll see you later" The Ravenclaw girl smiled and left them.
Y/n looked at Hermione with a shy smile. Hermione laughed at her reaction. Ron was sure confused why Y/n acted this way so he decided to ask.
"Why are you acting like this??? Don't you get complimented by every third person you walk past by??" Ron asked
"You see, Ron... The ones who compliment me most of the times are males... but as a girl.... it feels way more nice when a girl compliments me..." Y/n explained him
"That doesn't make sense" Ron muttered
"It does.... if a girl compliments a girl.. it always means that they're honest from what they see.... I agree with Y/n.. its way more good from getting complimented by a boy" Hermione said.
After few minutes they're turn was close. Y/n felt someone was staring her. She gazed around to see who it was. She was surprised to catch The Hufflepuff Quidditch Captain, Cedric Diggory staring at her.
Since she was already familiar with him, She waved at him with a smile. When Cedric saw that, he flinched and waved back shyly. Y/n, Hermione and Ron entered the carriage and because of that Y/n failed to notice that Diggory's friend were actually teasing him for this little act.
In about 15-20 minutes, they reached the village. Y/n's eyes shined as she entered the village. Hermione dragged her to Honeydukes.
None of three would lie. they were having fun. Y/n bought a bunch of candies from Honeydukes. The owner of the shop suggested that she'll have Y/n's candies directly delivered at Hogwarts. After that, Ron managed to persuade the girls to get into Zonko's Joke Shop.
As Ron said, There was no shop that could beat Zonko's. It was pretty fun shop to visit. But Y/n didn't buy anything from there. And Before she knew, She was now, standing in front of Shrieking Shack.
"Its meant to be the most haunted building in Britain. Did I mention that?" Hermione said to them again
"Twice" Ron and Y/n said together
"Really, Hermione? Its my first time in Hogsmeade and after two shops this is where you take me?" Y/n asked in disbelief.
Hermione was about to reply when a voice approached them.
"Well, Well.. look who's here" a voice said. Three of them turned to see Malfoy, Crabbe and Goyle approaching them.
"You two shopping for your new dream home?" Malfoy chuckled bitterly "Bit grand for you, isn't it? Weasle-bee? Don't your family sleep in one room? Is that why you asked Kim to buy you this?"
'Does he have to mention me everytime?' Y/n thought signing
"Shut your mouth, Malfoy!" Ron snapped
"Not very friendly" Malfoy said irritably "Boys. I think its time we teach Weasle-bee how to respect his superiors"
Hermione and Y/n chuckled together. Hermione stood in front of Ron while Y/n bent and grabbed a fistfull of snow without anyone noticing.
"Hope you don't mean yourself" Hermione chuckled bitterly.
"How dare you talk to me? You filthy little m-" Draco was cut off when two snowballs hit his face. One that Y/n throwed and the other one that came out of no where. Draco looked back to see who hit him other than Y/n, but he didn't see anything.
"Who is that??" Malfoy asked with a slight hint of fear in his tone.
Instead of an answer. Snow balls kept coming to them. Y/n knew instantly who it was and started smiling.
"Don't just stand there, do something!!" Malfoy said to Crabbe
"what?" Crabbe asked confusedly. Just what exactly he could do here. Just then, his pants fell and he bent to pull it up, someone kicked him on the back.
Now, Hermione too, knew who it was and laughed with Y/n. Someone grabbed Goyle's scarf and was swinging him around with him until the boy fell. Then Someone grabbed Draco's both legs and started dragging him to the Shrieking Shack making Draco scream.
"What's up, Malfoy?? Lost you skis?" Ron asked loudly as he chuckled.
As Draco freed himself, he ran. He ran so fast that he didn't even care for others and even slipped two times while at it. Y/n, Hermione and Ron laughed until someone, played with Ron's hat and the girls' hair.
Ron looked horrified but The girls' knew who exactly it was "Harry!!" The girls laughed as Harry pulled off the Invisibility Cloak and revealed he too was laughing.
"Bloody Hell, Harry! that was not funny!" Ron gasped, he hands were on his chest trying to calm his heartbeat.
After that, Harry told all about The Marauder's Map that Fred and George gave him.
"And They told me that Jake doesn't know about it.. They said he would have them return it and both of them would listen to him and do it without questioning further." Harry said to Y/n
"I agree with them. Even if he's my brother, that boy has some skills in persuading someone to do something they don't even want to do." Y/n said while walking
"You have that Talent too" Harry, Hermione and Ron, all said in unison to Y/n.
"Those weasels! Never told me about any Marauder's Map" Ron said while tying his shoelaces
"But Harry isn't going keep it. He's going to turn it over to Professor McGonagall... aren't you?" Hermione said sternly to Harry
"Oh Sure. Along with his Invisibility Cloak" Ron said as he joined them.
"Oh! look who it is! Madam Rosmerta, Ron fancies her" Hermione teased Ron while Y/n chuckled
"That's not true!" Ron denied
"Professor McGonagall!" The Minister of Magic greeted
"Cornelius!!" McGonagall greeted back
"Allow me, Minister" Hagrid said opening the gate of carriage. But instead of opening, he pulled out the whole gate making Y/n chuckle.
"Rosmerta, my dear! I hope business is good" Fudge said as he approached the lady.
"It'd would alot better if the Ministry wasn't sending Dementors into my pub every other night!" Madam Rosmerta said angrily
"We have... We have a killer on the loose. " Minister said
"Oh, Sirius Black In Hogsmeade!!! and what would bring him here?" Rosmerta asked.
Fudge whispered something to Rosmerta but she said it out in surprise "Harry Potter???"
McGonagall and Fudge shushed her. Y/n moved her to grab Harry before he could go but she felt nothing beside her.
She looked at her friends and noticed that Harry wasn't there. She followed his steps and tried to sneak in with him but some head creature stopped her along with Hermione and Ron
"NO Students allowed in here today!!!"
"Shut the damn DOOR!"
"So rude" Hermione scoffed
"Thick heads" Ron muttered
Three of them waited outside for sometime waiting for Harry. But it was taking long from which Y/n stood that Harry's listening the whole story. Just then The door next to them shut open and just foot steps came out.
"Hey, Look!" Hermione said.
Three of them got up and followed him. They saw Harry knock over some singing Goblins. They hurried and followed his steps as they apologized to the people. They followed Harry all the way to the Shrieking Shack and saw that his footsteps stopped near a rock.
Hermione and Y/n stepped in front together but Ron stopped Hermione and mouthed 'let her' saying that letting Y/n go instead. In all three of them, Y/n was best in comforting someone. Y/n slowly approached Harry and could hear his sobs. She wasn't going to lie. It broke her heart. she extended her hand and pulled away The Invisibility Cloak off Harry to find his eyes red and tears drop on his cheek. Even though she knew, she decided to ask
"Harry.. What happened?" Y/n asked looking directly in his green eyes. she could feel Hermione and Ron standing behind her.
"He was their friend....." Harry said quietly
"And he betrayed them" Harry said with a sob "HE WAS THEIR FRIEND!!!!!"
Y/n said nothing. She knew exactly what Harry is feeling right now. But it broke her heart to see Harry like this.
"I hope he finds me.." Harry continued "Because when he does.. I'm going to be ready!! When he does.. I'm gonna Ki--" Before Harry could completed the sentence, Y/n hugged him, so tightly that Harry didn't utter any more words. Y/n didn't Harry to say something bad about his own godfather.
Y/n didn't let Harry go and soon felt him hug her back. She could feel the tear droplets on her shoulder. She patted Harry's back and gently caressed his hair. Harry felt little calm. Y/n was warm and the scent of lemon and mint from her hair soothed him. He was hugging her like a puppy.
"Its alright.. everything will be fine" Y/n muttered comfortingly
After few minutes, Harry let Y/n go. His friends smiled at him. Harry slightly smiled back and was confused when Ron extended him his arm
"What?" Harry muttered
"Let's get you Butterbeer... It will help you warm up" Ron smiled. Harry smiled back and took his arm.
Harry covered himself with his sweater's hood. And all four of them were walking towards Honeydukes. When someone called for them from behind
"Y/n!!!!" They looked at each other and then turned back to find Eric. A smile appeared on Y/n's face just as she saw him. Y/n ran to Eric and hugged him.
"I thought you were just joking about coming here!!" Y/n said while hugging her uncle.
"I made you think that.. I had business here so I thought why not do it the same time you all visit." Eric let Y/n go and waved at her friends who waved back while walking towards them. Eric noticed that Harry's eyes were red.
"Did Harry cry or something? and how did he get here?" Eric asked Y/n in whisper tone
"Yes.. he cried because he found out Sirius Black is his god father and thinks that he betrayed his parents....and he has The Marauders Map" Y/n quickly whispered to Eric before her friends came
"He has it? about time" Eric said being impressed
"Who did what?" Hermione asked with a smile
"Harry... you used the tunnel the open ups on the Honeydukes right?" Eric asked and Harry looked at him being Horrified. Harry thought Eric might scold him since he's not allowed to leave school grounds.
"How do... you know about that?" Harry asked slowly and Eric chuckled
"I used to sneak with my friends all the time to come here.... I can even get into Hogwarts without anyone knowing how I got in" Eric told them
"You're not.... mad?" Harry asked being confused
"Mad? why would I be mad?" Eric asked back
"Harry isn't supposed to leave school grounds... he broke the rule and caught him" Hermione said looking confused as well
"So what? You're a kid Harry.. you can have fun... and you know I suggested that I could sign up your permission form for Hogsmeade but McGonagall refused... so I couldn't anything, I'm sorry for that" Eric told Harry
"You did that for me?" Harry said being touched
"Of course.. I'm glad you used Invisibility Cloak.. I was hoping you would do it the first time you visited here but you didn't, even so, its fine, since you're here now" Eric smiled and Harry smiled back "Want some Butterbeer.. my treat"
"Oh, The chopped heads inside won't let us in" Ron told Eric
"Really??? How dare they?" Eric said with a smirk. "Come with me"
Eric dragged the four Gryffindors to Three Broomsticks. He opened the door and the 'heads' already stopped him
"No students allowed today!" said one
"get out of here!" said the one beside him
"Shut up, no one asked you!" Eric scoffed to the creature "The kids are with me, would you mind if they accompany me here, Madam Rosmerta?" Eric asked the lady over the main counter
"Oh! Mr. Kim!! its being so long since I saw you dear!! Of course ! al of you get in!!" Rosmerta smiled giving them the permission.
Eric smiled at kids who were behind his tall figure "See?? benefits of being Popular... if won't hurt if you use that card sometime" Eric said to the kids. Harry and Y/n instantly knew that her was telling them that. The five of them took seat in the corner, so that no one recognizes Harry. Eric went to the counter and came back with five butterbeer. He took seat beside Y/n.
"So, Harry? What news did you get today? You seem distracted" Eric asked sipping his butterbeer.
"h-how? how do you know?" Harry asked being surprised
"I catch criminals, Harry. reading someone's face is piece of cake now" Eric said but no one replied him "Also Y/n told me a bit and I want to know everything you found out.. I want to see if its true"
Harry, Ron and Hermione stared at Y/n who seemed, well tried to look focused on the painting beside her. Hermione smiled a bit because she knew Y/n doesn't hide anything from Jake or her Uncle Eric. Harry told everything he heard when sneaked in the conversation on Fudge, McGonagall, Hagrid and Madam Rosmerta.
Eric listening to everything very intently. Y/n, Hermione and Ron didn't utter a word until Harry was done. When he completed, Eric signed and took the last sip from his glass.
"After this... I think you know Harry..." Eric said "I looked upon the case of Sirius Black.. and there's no solid proof that he's guilt... most of proof are what people 'saw'.. and I tell you that sometimes.. those 'people' lie" Eric explained and Harry had an unreadable face
"so, before you do anything... I think there's a high chance of Sirius Black being framed for something he didn't even do" Eric said, making Hermione, Ron and Harry's jaw dropped. Y/n just looked at her uncle. He said exactly what she told him before. And because Eric's an adult.. Harry might believe him
"T-thats not---.... how is that possible?" Harry said with slight scoff. He was getting a lot of information today and he saw damn confused
"Exactly... Just how will he be framed, when he was caught all alone" Hermione asked agreeing with Harry.
"You see, kids... whenever something is in front us..we always believe that 'it is what we see'.... but sometimes.. its not it at all.. there are more things that happens in this world that we're not aware of.." Eric told them
"We are great examples of that.. have you ever seen a muggle know about our world unless they're related to us?" Eric asked and all four kids shook their heads.
After that, Everyone had to go back. The back from Honeydukes to Hogwarts felt very fast to Harry. He didn't even know how fast he reached back. The four of them were all quiet. All of them were processing what Eric told them.
Y/n was having a hard time thinking what she should do next. If there was a way that Harry would not think that Sirius is guilty, what would it be?. If Eric told Harry and others then it means there is a way, because Eric won't do something like this unless there's a reason.
The night went fast. Neither of them had idea how and when they ate dinner and already were in their beds.
Hermione and Ron slept after few minutes. But neither Harry nor Y/n slept the night peacefully.
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A/n's note
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I'm thinking of completing the 3rd part within a week, So I could update the first few chapters of 4th part.
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