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The Big Match

"This is going to be amazing!" shouted Ron.

It was the first day back at school and everyone was retiring to his or her dorms for some well needed rest. Myself, Hermione Granger, included. It was great being a sixth year, but I really needed some rest, and by the looks of some of the other students, they did as well.

The beginning of year feast was over, and the buzz of excitement, which started from the minute Dumbledore spoke, carried itself up to the Gryffindor common room. Dumbledore had announced that this year, instead of an interhouse Quidditch cup, there would be just one match, the first Saturday back after the Christmas holidays.

In this match all four teams would compete for the cup. To me it sounded a little dangerous, but it was a nice change from the usual matches. Each team had a captain, and this year, Gryffindor's captain was none other than Harry, one of my best friends. I was rally glad for him when I found out. Harry was pleased himself but I could tell that he didn't really want to be captain, what with everything that has happened in his life.

His only family member, Sirius, was gone and with the defeat of Voldemort still fresh in his mind, Harry was finding it hard, but I think that in time, he'll be ok. After all, he has still got me and Ron, his two best friends. Also, the whole of Hogwarts is behind him, maybe not the Slytherins, but I know a few of them are very grateful for what he has done.

Anyway, back to the match, I'm not someone who particularly likes Quidditch as it's so dangerous, but for the purpose of this year, Dumbledore has made it the captain's job to pick another house member, who is not already on the team, to help with special moves and strategies. I would like to be the person that Harry chooses, but, it's not that likely, as he will need someone who knows a lot about Quidditch, like Ginny for instance, seeing as she has six brothers, she knows a lot about it.

I looked around the common room, and found that it was nearly empty, as most students were retiring off to bed early as classes started the next day. Soon enough, Harry, Ron and I were the only ones left. As much as I wanted to catch up with them about the summer, I needed to get to bed. I stood up and yawned. Harry noticed and gave a soft laugh.

"Tired, Mione?" he asked.

"Yes, and I need to get some sleep so I'm ready for tomorrow" I replied.

"Ok, goodnight" said Harry.

"Night" said Ron

"Goodnight. Don't you two stay up to late, ok?" I replied.

Then I slowly made my way up the stairs and into my Head girl dorm. Being head girl was great as it meant I had my own bedroom and bathroom and to the left through another door was the common room for the Head boy and girl. Lucky for me, Harry was head boy, which I was really glad about.

I sighed and changed into my pyjamas before brushing my teeth and climbing into bed. This was going to be an interesting year, I thought as I drifted off to sleep.

"Harry Potter is lowly gaining on the snitch, nearly there, almost got it, but no…..what's happening!" commentated Lee Jordan.

"Harry!" I screamed.

He had been knocked of his broom by a bludger and he was falling, falling. He was inches away from the ground when…..

I sat bolt upright in my bed. My face covered in sweat. I looked around the room, then at the bedside clock. It was three in the morning.

"It was just a dream"

I told myself over and over as I walked into the bathroom and washed cold water over my face. I would never get back to sleep now, so I decided to go down to the common room for a while. It was at times like these that I was glad I was head girl and the common room for heads was off limits to everyone apart from the head boy and girl.

I put my dressing gown on over my pyjamas and made my way downstairs. I didn't think that Harry was awake, but I saw a figure laying down on one of the chairs. I walked over and found Harry, with an old t-shirt and pyjama bottoms on, asleep on the chair. His glasses still on, his hair resting gently over his eyes and his chest moving slowly up and down.

I sat on a chair opposite and just watched him. He looked so peaceful and calm when he was asleep. I watched as he shivered, but remained asleep. I smiled to myself and took off my dressing gown and laid it over him. I took off his glasses and placed them on the table next to him, kissed him on the forehead. I knew I shouldn't have, but I couldn't help it, anyway, Harry and I were just friends, nothing more.

I sighed to myself, and decided to try and get back to sleep, so I quietly went back up stairs to my room and climbed back into bed. Fortunately, I managed to get back to sleep, and this time, I didn't have any bad dreams.

When I awoke the following morning, I thought about telling Harry about my dream. But I shook myself out of it as I didn't want to worry him. I got dressed and made my way down to the common room. Harry was gone and so was my dressing gown, but there was a note on the table. I picked it up and unfolded it.

'Mione,

Thanks for keeping me warm last night. I'll meet you in the great hall for breakfast. See you soon.

Harry'

I smiled to myself and stuffed the note into my book bag. With a slight spring in my step, I went to get some breakfast. Once I arrived at the great hall I found Ron already seated at the table talking to Ginny. Well, at least attempting too, he looked focused on something else at the moment.

I laughed to myself and took a seat beside Ginny.

"Morning" I said.

She turned he head to look and smiled when she saw me, that's more than I can say for Ron anyway.

"Hermione, thank god you're here! Ron has been staring at someone for over half an hour, and I still can't figure out who"

I laughed and clicked my fingers in front of Ron's face. Instantly, he jumped and turned to face me.

"Oh, hey Herms, when did you get here?" he asked, before staring off into space again.

I smiled to myself and began to dig into a piece of toast. I was about half way through, when I saw Harry enter. I waved to him and he gave me his famous lop sided grin.

"Morning Mione, Ron. Hey Ginny" he said as he took a seat opposite me.

"Hey Harry" Ginny said. "I'd really love to stay and talk, but I need to get my books before class starts. I'll see you later" she said as she left the great hall.

"Bye Ginny" Harry and I shouted to her.

Ron on the other hand was still in a daze. Harry gave me a funny look before I explained.

"Apparently, he's been staring at someone for over half an hour now, and I haven't got a clue who" I said, before taking another bite of my toast.

"Oh" Harry replied, before also digging into his breakfast.

What a fun day this should be, I thought to myself as the first bell of the day rang, signaling the start of classes.

A/N: Ok, that's it for chapter one, but chapter two is right around the corner. I know I've said that before, but I'm off school for two weeks so I should be able to get a lot more done. Anyway, I hoped you liked it! Please, please review and no flames! Thanks!

Bye for now

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