"If your ready come and get it na na na na na, na na na na!" Nat and I were walking down to the lake. We have a while till dinner so we're just going to kill some time. We're just gonna sit there. Should be fun. Maybe. Probably not. I don't know. I was singing as quiet as I could, but she was still humming the tune beside me.

We finally reached our gang's favorite tree and sat down. "Oh! You missed the death day party!" She sniggered, looking at me.

"The what?"

"Sir Nicholas talked Harry into taking us all to the death day party. It was awful! All the food was rotten!" I laughed loudly.

"How'd Ron survive?" She shrugged her shoulders, snickering. I can only imagine his face, suddenly, Ginny's face from earlier popped into my head. I wonder if Nat's noticed?

"So. I have to ask. Have you noticed Ginny?" She nodded gravely.

"I think it's going to happen Gracie. I heard about your guy's adventure last year. Voldemort. I think he's coming back. That was only the beginning, and we have a long road ahead of," she whispered, facing me with a grim face. I nodded, I felt the tears pool, but I'm stronger than this. Fear of the name only increases fear of the thing itself, and I'm not scared. No, I wouldn't be as confident as Harry in Voldemort's presence. But I'm not afraid to die, especially if its in place of someone I love.

"Let him come. And when he does, we're going to get rid of him. Once and for all!" I nodded at the end of my sentence, trying to sound as brave as I could. We hugged really quick and then pulled apart. "There's been to much heavy lately. We need some fun! Wanna swim?" I wiggled by eyebrows, hoping she'd say yes.

"Yes!" We hopped up, tapping our clothes with our robes so they became swim suits. We checked, making sure no one was watching, I don't know if we're aloud to do this. Gosh I hope so! We jumped in, splashing around and having fun. There wasn't much we could do but just swim, but it felt good.

We went under water, seeing who could hold they're breath the longest. She cheated! She used magic I haven't learned yet! The bubble head charm. I beat her in the race though. I made the rules clear that time, no magic!

We were in the lake for hours. By the time we were done, it was dinner time. It was getting dark and the gates would be closing soon. "Come on dork!" I grabbed her hand and pulled her out of the lake, picking up our wands and running towards the castle. I popped out robes back on at the last second, but once we go around a corner, we ran into the rest of the gang, who looked panicked. "What's going on?"

"Move please! I have to find it!" Harry pleaded, pushing past me. I looked to Ron and Mione, who shrugged, running towards him. Nat and I followed, I was panting hard, but I don't care. I have to know what's going on. We reached another turn and boom. Blood on the walls. Cat hanging by its tail, which was tied in a not. It looks like a statue, like when people take their pets when they die and stuff em. That's really creepy. I would be sad. It'd be like a constant reminder. And back to the situation at hand Gracelyn!

"Harry?" I whispered, my voice shaking. I walked up behind him, but my eyes never left Mrs. Norris. I have to admit, I was a bit frightened. Who would do that, even as a joke. She looks dead! Harry glanced over his shoulder, taking my hand and pulling me closer. Ron came up on my side, as did Nat, I pulled Mione to me, holding her hand as well. She had tears rolling down her cheeks, the poor girl looks absolutely horrified.

The wall read: 'The chamber of secrets has been opened. Enemies of the heir beware!'

The heir? The heir of what? The enemies of the heir beware. This is going to be another episode of last year, I have to know what that means! I need to go to the library, but not now. Soon. Where have I heard of the chamber of secrets?

The next thing you know, the dinner rush is coming through the halls. Everyone stopped at least five feet away from us, gasping and screaming. "Enemies of the heir beware?" I turned to locate the person who'd spoke up. "You'll be next mudbloods!"

"Draco Malfoy I suggest you hit your mouth!" I snapped, turning around to face him. Natalyn stood beside me, looking intimidating as ever. You see, when we get angry, our eyes darken, a lot. Must be a Black thing. He fell silent immediately.

I crowded closer to Harry as the teachers came running. Professor McGonagall saw us and sighed. "Always those four, well five!" She mumbled walking up beside Dumbledore. If we weren't in the situation we were in, I might have laughed. But not right now.

Professor Dumbledore walked up to Mrs. Norris as Filtch came running. "My cat! My cat! What's happened to Mrs. Norris?" He yelled, his eyes bulging. And then he landed on Harry. He charge at him, I flung Harry out of the way and stood in front of him, holding my ground as Filtch came at me.

"Harry didn't do it!" I hissed, he looked me in the eye and looked taken aback. It took him a minute to recover, I saw Ron shiver out of the corner of my eye. Good.

"You!" He yelled again, pointing a finger in Harry's face. I moved again so that it was in my face. I considered biting it off, but I'd probably get a disease, rude or not, he's being a twit. "You! You've murdered my cat! You've killed her! I'll kill you! I'll-"

"Argus!" Finally! Thank you Dumbledore! I don't know how much longer I could take the wagging of that bloody finger! I'd probably rip the ruddy thing off and shove it down his throat! Oh yeah! Now he's got me in a mood!

He examined Mrs. Norris again, taking her of the torch bracket she was hanging from. "Come with me Argus! You two Mr. Weasley, Harry, Ms. Granger, both Ms. Black's!" Lockhart stepped forward, looking eager for something.

Oh. He's offering his office. Psht, cus I wanna go in there! I rolled my eyes, glaring at the professor in front of me. "Gracie, calm down! Your eyes are freaking me out!" Harry whispered in my ear, retaking the hand I'd pulled from his grip when I stood in front of him. I sighed, but nodded. I need to drop the attitude before it gets me in trouble. I turned to face Harry.

"Better?" I whispered, blocking everyone else out. He nodded, giving me a small smile before spinning me back around. Dumbledore was staring at us, eyebrows raised and the hint of a smile.

"Thank you Gilderoy!" We all followed Dumbledore, the crowd parting like the Red Sea. Professor McGonagall and Snape followed too. When we got in there, the pictures took off running, Nat snickered, pointing at one that was sleeping. He had curlers in his hair!

It was hard not to laugh.

The real twit started lighting candles while Dumbledore continue his examination. We all stepped back into the shadows that the candles didn't reach, exchanging glances. I stayed close to Harry, I didn't let him drop his hand. I don't think he could have if he wanted to. I've been holding tight. What if the demon cat is dead? I might now like it, but that doesn't mean that wouldn't be upsetting. It is an animal, a living and breathing animal. Hopefully.

"-probably the transmorgrifian torture-" Lockhart droned on and on about how it was such a shame he wasn't there. 'I could have saved her!' Blah blah blah. Poor Filtch was bawling his eyes out and here he is, acting like a prat!

"I'm going to get expelled for sure!" Harry grumbled beside me, shaking his head. I shook mine quickly, laying my head on his shoulder.

"It'll be o-"

"No PDA!" Snape cut me off, smirking at us. But it was more than that, he looked amused? Harry and I scowled, scooting away from each other, but we never dropped our hands. I scooted behind Harry so it was harder to notice though. McGonagall sent us a small smile.

I felt something slip into my pocket. I turned around glancing at the culprit. It was Mione, she motioned for me to be quiet so I did, I'll have to look at the paper later. I turned back to the situation at hand. I say that a lot. To many distractions.

Lockhart was still babbling, but Dumbledore cut him off in the middle if a sentence. "She's not dead Argus."

"Then why is she all, all stiff and, like that?"

"She been petrified!" I gasped. "But I can not say how."

He glared at Harry, his face red and blotchy from the crying. He pointed a shaking finger at Harry. "It was him!" I felt my eyes snap again, pushing my way forward again.

"No second year could have done this. It takes very dark magic!"

"It was him! It was him Professor!" I glared and took a step forward.

"For. The. Last. Time. It wasn't Harry!" I snapped, holding my glare firm. I swear I heard Dumbledore chuckle. McGonagall held a small smile, and nodded her head at Snape's word.

"Her father's temper!"

"But it had to be him! He knows I'm a, I'm a. He knows I'm a squib!" I looked at Harry who looked confused before his face contorted in anger. He stepped up beside me, glaring at Filtch.

"I never touched Mrs. Norris! And I don't even know what a squib is!"

"Rubbish! He read my Kwickispell letter!" Once again, I returned my gaze to an uncomfortable Harry.

"If I may interrupt headmaster. Potter and his friends may have just simply been in the wrong place at the wrong time," his lip curled into a sneer. I shot him a glare, my eyes flashing dangerously, Ron gulped and stepped farther into the shadows, but Snape stepped forward, the candles giving his face a creepy look. "However, there is a suspicious set of circumstances here. For example, why was he in the corridor anyway? Why not at the feast?"

"Ron and I had detention!" He turned to Hermione.

"I was looking for those two! They didn't show up, and I figured I would wait for Ron and Harry. I thought they'd help me look!" She started speed talking, but she threw us under the bus completely. Thanks Hermione. I don't even know that what we were doing is allowed!

"We were in the courtyard. We were messing around outside and came in when we noticed it was dark. We all met up in the hall at the same time!" Nat stepped up, coming up with a lie on the spot. I'm impressed, it wasn't even a total lie!

"Why not go to the feast afterward?"

"Weren't hungry!" Ron rumbled, but it was followed by a disagreeing growl from his stomach. I mentally face palmed. Snape's lip curled. Ron scowled. "Well, they weren't hungry!" He jabbed a finger at the rest of us. "And I didn't want to go alone!"

"I don't think Potter and his friends are being entirely truthful. I suggest he and the two Blacks be suspended from the Gryffindor Quidditch team until they're ready to be honest. As for Mr. Weasley and Ms. Granger, I'm sure we can find some privileges that could be taken!" Snape grinned wickedly, I felt my fist clench and I stepped forward, but Harry grabbed my hips, holding me in place, though I put up a fight.

McGonagall, catching this, finally decided to speak up. "Severus there's no need to take the children off the team. The cat wasn't hit over the head with a broomstick. There's nothing that proved it was Potter and his group!"

"They will not be punished until it is proven they did it. Professor Sprout has been planting Mandrake roots, we will be able to revive her Argus. Do not worry!" Filtch nodded and took the cat, leaving the room in a hurry.

"I'll make it! Must have done it a million times! I could whip up a Mandrake Restorative Draught in my sleep!" Lockhart was completely gleeful this whole time. Annoying git!

"I'm the potions master at this school! I'll do it!" Snape snapped, glaring at Lockhart. Now that he knows we're not going to be punished, his mood is completely soured. Ha! There was an awkward silence.

"You may leave!" We all ran out if the classroom, not looking back. Harry pulled us into an empty classroom and locked the door, turning to Ron and Mione.

"Do you think I should have told them? About the voice I heard?" I exchanged a glance with Natalyn.

"What voice?" We chorused, staring at them in confusion. He explained it in a rush, making it hard to hear, but I think I got the gist of it.

"No!"

"Hearing voices that no one else hears? Even in the wizard world, that's not a good thing!" Ron sighed, looking at Harry, who nodded. He looked at the ground and the next time he spoke, his voice was barely a whisper.

"You do believe me, don't you?" I couldn't help it, I threw myself at him. I hugged him tightly and he hugged back.

"Of course!"

"Sure we do mate, it's just. It is a bit weird!"

"I know! The whole things weird!" He let go of me and ran a hand through his hair. He does that a lot when he's nervous. "The chamber of secrets has been opened? What does that even mean?"

"I don't know, it sounds familiar though. I think I've heard about it here at Hogwarts before!" Ron said, looking a Harry.

"Me too! Probably Billy?" He nodded. I looked over at Natalyn, whose lips were pursed. She looked deep in thought, and I don't want to disturb her. Then it hit me. "Thanks for throwing us under the bus Hermione!" I scowled, glaring at her.

"I'm sorry! I panicked!"

"We could have been in serious trouble! Gracelyn over here suggested something she didn't even no was allowed or not! And you almost busted us! You're lucky I'm a brilliant liar!" Nat snapped, stepping in. I nodded my head for a moment.

"Hey! You didn't have to do it!" She shrugged.

"But I wanted to!" She smirked, wiggling her eyebrows like I did out by the lake. I laughed, so did Harry and Ron. A clock chimed through out the castle.

"Midnight. Lets go before we get blamed for something else!" Harry muttered, moving past me to unlock the door. We got halfway down the corridor when I had to stop, I bent over, one hand on my knee, the other holding my ribs. The swimming and running had angered the bites. I shouldn't have pushed so hard the same day I got out. Now I have to push myself up loads of steps. Tomorrow I have to be new careful. I was in the back, so I hope nobody notices.

I glanced up and they were all staring at me, arms crossed. "I'm sorry guys! I pushed to hard! I'll have to e more careful tomorrow!" Harry glared at me, but he still looked concerned. "I'm sorry Harry! I'm trying to adjust to this! I promise, I'll be new careful tomorrow!" He nodded at me, at least he understands. I stood up straight, still holding my ribs. I started walking again, but was soon stopped.

"Gracie, your still pushing! Please, let one of us help you!" Ron begged, looking me in the eye. I know my face fell. I lied, I'm not happy I got hurt. I glanced at Natalyn and Hermione, who were giving me pleading looks. I looked back at Ron, I avoided Harry on purpose. I can only imagine his face. I nodded glumly, only to be scooped up in seconds.

Harry had decided the best way to help me was to carry me. Bridal style. Surprisingly, I don't care. As long as this pain goes away. 'Don't be a baby Gracelyn. You are Gracelyn Paige Black. You can do anything! Don't be a baby!'

I curled up in Harry's arms, snuggling into his chest and closing my eyes peacefully. We reached the common room quicker than I expected, but Harry didn't put me down. I opened my eyes, peaking around. Seamus was on the couch, and that's where Ron, Hermione, and Nat were headed. This was Natalyn's idea and I know it!

Harry followed them, sitting beside Seamus on the couch, keeping me wrapped in his arms, on his lap. When we sat down, I snapped my eyes shut and let a peaceful smile spread over my face. A second later, I felt the couch dip up, footsteps, and then a door slammed. I opened my eyes, and Harry's were all ready staring down at me, his eyes boring into mine. The smile on my face was identical to the one on his.

There was a lot of clicking, ruining the moment. Colin. I turned around and there he was, the clicking stopped and he smiled at me. "Hiya Gracie! You were in the prophet again today! My picture made it in the profit! They want anymore I have! That one will look great! Well, I'm going to bed, night!" He skipped off towards the dorm. I stared after him in shock.

"What?!" I shrieked, looking around at the faces of my friends. Hermione patter her pocket, reminding me of the paper she slipped in there. She pulled it out and it was the article from the prophet. It had a picture from the changing rooms this morning, the one where I was leaning against Harry and he had his arm around my waist, where my head was on his shoulder and his rested against mine. Below it was Colin's picture of Harry and I smiling at each other.

Are Our Couple Getting Closer?

Mystery Girl Revealed by Colin Creevy, Hogwarts First Year!

"It has to be Gracie! She's always with Harry! And when the snake incident happened, Harry wouldn't leave her! He wouldn't eat or anything! He almost cursed the guys that did it into next week! It was really scary!"

"I bet it was Colin! What can you tell us about Gracie?"

"Oh she's brilliant! She's really nice, but she's also smart and funny. Real pretty too!"

"Careful, wouldn't want Harry getting jealous!"

"No way! I wouldn't try to take Harry's girlfriend! You can tell they love each other! They're even on the quidditch team together! She's a chaser, and a really good one! They spend all they're time together and Harry's really protective!" Says Colin. Protective Harry? I wonder....

We also talked to big brothers, Fred and George. "If that kids gonna sell her out might as well!"

First Fred! "Well, I don't think they're actually together, but they sure act like it! Everyone knows they're going to be together! They're like a miniature Lilly and James! May they rest in peace. Some of the teachers even call her Lilly! She's just like her, and Harry's just like his dad so they make the perfect pair!"

Now we talk to George. "Do you agree with Fred?"

"Of course! And I think Gracie may be the only one who can put up with Harry! I mean, we all love him like a brother, but there's a special connection between those two! They bring out the best on each other! Both of em are really protective. But there's another bloke moving in on Gracie. Asked her out right in frog of Harry. We thought he was going the blow!"

"What happened?"

"She told him no of course! Didn't even think about it!"

"Good for her! Stay true to Harry!"

"Oh trust me, neither of them are capable of being with anyone else! I think it would kill them. They're really close!"

"Interesting!" Finally, we asked all the brothers felt about it.

Big brother Bill was the first to speak up. "I'm all for it! He makes her happy and they're good for each other!"

Charlie speaks next, with a view similar to Bill's. "Its fine with me. I have two little sisters. Just as long as the boy remembers, I work with dragons. He's nothing!"

We bring back Fred and George. "Harry, we know you'll see this. Just remember who's house you stay at over the summer! We know where to find you if you hurt her!"