28DISCLAIMER - All characters belong to the magnificent J.K. Rowling. I only own Tedira, Raisa and the plot. Please don't sue me!
And now, the story.
Bill and Ted's Adventure
Part Six
Tedira woke up in the Hospital Wing. She tried to look around and get oriented, when she saw Snape next to her bed. "What happened?" she asked. Snape looked at her and with a grin he said, "The Absum crystal was returned. You could imagine the commotion it caused that it was me who returned it instead of the intended agent. I forgot our boss could sometimes be such a pain Anyway, Raisa has been charged with conspiration against the Ministry, trying to kill a Ministry agent, and also for the theft of an Absum crystal. She is going to be in Azkaban for a long time."
"What about Bill? Last thing I remember, he was trying to protect me from the wasting death curse" Snape looked at her with a grim expression "He is still unconscious. There is nothing else that Madame Pomfrey can do for him now. Is his battle if he lives or dies.." Tedira turned to look at the bed next to her and saw Bill lying there, deathly pale, his chest barely rising, like he was losing his battle with death. Tears immediately flooded her eyes.
Snape followed her gaze and shook his head. He turned to face Tedira and told her "You were not only my best trainee, I consider you a good friend. Remember what I told you when you were training under me as an Unspeakable? I told you never let anyone get to you, or you will get hurt. This is why I do not serve as an Unspeakable full time anymore. I chose to teach instead, only accepting certain special jobs. I got hit hard once" and he trailed off. "I will let Dumbledore know that you have awakened." and with that he left the room.
Tedira made an effort to get out of the bed and walk towards Bill. She sat down in a chair next to his bed and started thinking aloud "Why? This is part of my job, it's what I have been trained to do. You did not have to do this. If I didn't love you so much, I would be furious at you..." and stopped, realizing what she had said, tears running through her face. She leaned forward to the side of the bed, and cried, face hidden in her arms.
He was conscious, but he was so tired that he decided to keep his eyes closed and rest. Battling this curse had taken a toll on him. He felt some movement to his side, and heard Tedira saying some things Wait, did she just said that she loved him? He had to be sure. Bill slowly opened his eyes, and saw Tedira sobbing next to him. This surprised him. "She's crying? But Tedira never cries" he thought, and tenderly put his hand over her head.
Tedira just felt something caressing her hair, and looked up. What she saw made her heart jump with joy. "Bill, you are awake!" was all she could muster between laughs and tears. "Hey, all in a regular day's work for me" in a joking tone. He was going to ask her something, when Madame Pomfrey arrived in the room. "Young lady, what are you doing out of bed? And you young man, I'm so glad you are awake. You gave us a pretty good scare."
Despite protests, Madame Pomfrey took Tedira back to her bed, and stood between their two beds and said "Dumbledore wants to see you. He wants to talk to you, when he should be letting you rest" and she left to let Dumbledore in the room. Tedira looked at Bill and he said "You know, I'm getting a feeling of Déja-vu" and both started laughing softly, because even that still hurt.
Dumbledore took a seat between their beds and started chuckling "I never thought I would see you like this again after you left Hogwarts. Looks like some things never change" and he smiled, with a twinkle in his blue eyes. He continued "There are some students that want to see you, I will let them in while I try to fend off Madame Pomfrey."
Harry, Hermione, and the Weasly siblings entered the room. The group went to greet Bill and Tedira, switching places from time to time, so they could talk to them both. Hermione asked her teacher "How are you feeling? Are you going to be able to return to Charms soon? Professor Dumbledore is substituting for you, but it's not the same" Tedira couldn't help laughing hearing Hermione speaking so fast. "I'm not sure when Madame Pomfrey is going to let us go, but I'm hoping it will be soon".
Just saying that, Madame Pomfrey came in pushing a food cart, and said "You had time to talk and visit. Now everybody out! They need some rest." The group left with some protest. Then Madame Pomfrey set a food tray for each of them. Now eat, so you can regain your strength and can get out of here as soon as possible" Tedira and Bill looked at their tray. It contained some chicken soup, crackers, bread, orange juice and rice pudding.
Tedira looked at Madame Pomfrey and said jokingly "Poppy, no chocolate? The service in this place has deteriorated since last time I was here" making Madame Pomfrey and Bill look at her and laugh. Then Madame Pomfrey took 2 chocolate bars out of her pockets, and giving one to each said "Just make sure you eat that after finishing dinner!" , to what Bill responded jokingly "Yes, mom" and she left shaking her head and laughing, left the room muttering "This two will never learn..."
Bill and Tedira were released the next evening, just in time to change and have dinner in the Great Hall. Tedira and Bill took a seat at the staff table. When the students saw them, all started chattering and whispering. Dumbledore rose and silence filled the room. He motioned for Bill and Tedira to stand in front and once they got there, he then spoke "I would like to give thanks to two people who risked their lives to protect us. To Bill Weasly and Tedira Anwyl, I would like to bestow upon you the Hogwarts Medal of Honor and Bravery. Your names will be added to the list of illustrious people who have risked their lives defending this institution since its beginnings." He then placed a medal around the neck on each of them, and there was a thunderous applause. Dumbledore spoke again "Let's dig in!", and dinner started.
At the Griffindor table, there were some disappointed looks. Hermione said in a frustrated tone "I can't believe this. All this work for nothing. Look!" and when they looked at the table, Tedira was talking animatedly with Snape while Bill was talking to Lupin. Once dinner was over, Harry, Hermione and the younger Weaslys went back to the Griffindor common room with a heavy heart. They sat down in their usual corner thinking. Ron's face lit up, and in a conspiratorial tone, motioned them to get together and said "We have a last chance. We have to do something tonight" Harry went to his bedroom and took his invisibility cloak and the Marauder's map. Harry said "I swear I'm up to no good" and the map appeared right before them. They saw 2 points walking together labeled Bill Weasly and Tedira Anwyl walking towards the outside of the castle. "Could it be?" asked Hermione, and they ran out.
Bill and Tedira were walking hand in hand towards the Enchanted Lake, while reminiscing of their adventures in that place. Once they reached the lake, they sat down under an enormous tree. Tedira turned to Bill and asked something that was bugging her for a while "How is it that you did not fell for the Imperious curse that Raisa put on you?" He answered "Remember, my job is breaking curses. Hers was only another curse that I had to break. Which reminds me, a little gift from me." and he gave her wand back. "How you got this? We left them at the castle!" "Remember the little surprise I told you I left for them? Is a curse that I learned in the job, which works like a wizard version of a muggle time bomb. I had never done it before, so I was not sure how long we had before the explosions started. The explosions alerted the authorities, and in the investigation they found our wands and gave them to Dumbledore while we were still unconscious. No one told us, but we were out for 2 weeks."
Bill said to Tedira "I have something to confess. I heard what you said when you thought I was out" thanking the fates that the darkness would not show how much he was blushing at that moment. Tedira gave him a panicked look "I'm sorry, I should have never said anything.." he put a finger on her lips. "I'm glad you did that. Have you any idea why I started going out with Raisa? It was my foolish attempt to make you jealous. I always wanted to be more than your friend, but you always seemed afraid that it would ruin our friendship I still love you, you know." "You do?" Tedira asked in surprise, and added "And I thought you went out with her because you decided you were not interested in me that way after all"
Bill answered "I admit I'm an idiot. Would you ever forgive me?" Smiling she answered, "Of course I forgive you. But remember, now you are my idiot..." she could not say another word because he was kissing her passionately, like he wanted to do since their school days. Once they reached for air he asked "What are your plans now?" "I'll continue teaching, as planned Maybe I'll visit my parents on the winter holidays. After that, I'm not sure. I really like teaching, and I have a feeling that Harry and Dumbledore are going to need all the help they can get. I may check if there are any other openings for next year"
With a wicked grin he responded, "Hmmmm, I might have to visit my parents for Christmas, make sure my brothers stay out of trouble" and he kissed her again. Oblivious to them, three pairs of eyes were looking at them under an invisibility cloak. They decided to give the couple some privacy and went back to the Griffindor common room.
As soon as they got there, Fred, George, and Ginny were looking expectantly at them. Ginny could not contain herself and asked "Well, what happened?" Harry gave them a big smile and said "Mission accomplished."
A/N: A funny thing happened... This is how I originally finished the story, but last night I had a strange dream (I told you this thing was having a mind of it's own!). I dreamt this whole story! But this is not how it ended, something else happened... Want to know? (Hint: Scroll Down!) =-)
EPILOGUE:
Once in the Griffindor common room, the three friends proceeded to tell Fred, George, and Ginny what they saw. Ron looked at his siblings with a mischievous grin said, "We might have to go home for Christmas this year after all" everybody laughed at his comment.
Suddenly, they all stopped laughing, with the same train of thought. "Harry and Hermione, you have to stay with us for the winter break this year, that is, if you want" said Ginny, making her blush. Harry nodded a definite yes, while Hermione and Ron were scribbling on some pieces of parchment.
Hermione stood up and said, "I will send an owl to my parents immediately. This is going to be so much fun!" and was about to leave the common room when Ron yelled "Wait for me! I need to send the letter asking for permission, even that I know my parents will say yes anyway" while he ran to catch up with her. Fred looked at George and said "Looks like this is going to be a very interesting Christmas indeed"
THE END?
A/N:
Soooooooooooooooooo, What do you think? I'm not sure if I'll write something else... Snape, Dumbledore, Draco, have been done, (no comment on Harry, Hermione, and Ron), Charlie has Collena... maybe Neville? Hmmmm... Any ideas? =-) Review and let me know!