/* Disclaimer : all these characters are from and belong to J.K Rowling */
SWEET SIXTEEN
/*** For those who read my WINTER'S MOOD series, you can see that story as a continuation. For the others, I think you all know Harry, Ginny, Hermione and Ron ) It shouldn't be too hard to follow. Ginny/Harry and Hermione/Ron are together since Christmas. Nobody knows about H/G. Here we go… ***/
Hogwart at Spring time was really great… It was sunny and the only thing all the students could only think at was to go outside and enjoy the mildness. Unfortunely, in May, all the Gryffindors of 5th and 7th years were forced to stay in their common Room. The OWL and NEWT exams were in less than a month and it seemed that every student was late in his revisions. The 6th years were the lucky one. They only had the usually final tests and they didn't work as much as their schoolfriends.
Hermione, Ron and Harry were one of them. They were all sitting in the comfortable armchairs and sofa of the house. Hermione tried to read the Daily Prophet that Ron gave to her, but he deseperatly teased her. He was bored and at Hermione's question : " Why don't you study ? " Ron always answered : " I'm not in the mood ". And Hermione always answered back : " You're never in the mood for studying. "
Harry knew these three sentences by heart. He also knew that since Christmas, these three sentences were followed by a long kiss of his two best friends. And it didn't take long before they kissed again under a bored Harry's eyes. He looked at the two of them. Hermione was still reading the wizards' newspaper but was now laid on the sofa, her head on Ron's laps.
If only Hermione was Ginny and Ron was Harry. Harry tought at 5 months girlfriend and looked in her direction. Ginny was reading a book, surrounded by two of her friends. At Ginny's request, he wasn't allowed to approach her during her revisions. And Harry couldn't bare it anymore. What she asked him was simply torture. All day long, she was there, at few steps from him, and he couldn't kiss her or even talk to her. He has barely the right to look at her. He had promised, but now, he considered at breaking that promise.
Hermione looked at Harry. For months, he has been quite happy, and she didn't know the reason of this happiness. She often asked him what was in his mind, but he simply avoided the question. Now, he was in his fave armchair, his elbow on the armrest and his chin in his hand. Hermione wondered who he was thinking or looking at. From her view, she couldn't see the tables of the room and so she couldn't see that Ginny was the objet of Harry's attention.
" Harry ? " She tried.
There was no answer.
" Harry ? ! " She tried again, louder.
This time, Harry turned to Hermione : " Mhm ? "
" What're you doing ? "
" Mhm, me ? Nothing… "
Hermione wasn't really convinced. " Hey, Harry, you could tell us if it's a girl… "
Ron looked at Harry " Yeah, we're friends, remember ? "
" No, it's not a girl. " Harry was now used to give that answer. But his two bestfriends weren't as stupid as Crabbe and Goyle, they knew about Harry's crush. If Harry didn't want to give the girl's name, fine, Hermione and Ron would have love see Harry confess there was actually a girl. But nothing came from Harry.
" Ron, is you sister going fine lately ? " Harry asked, trying to be relaxed.
" Well, you should know, you two got along very well after Christmas… " Ron answered.
Harry winced " Yeah… But she now decided to ignore me… "
" Maybe, she's finally over you. " Hermione said.
Harry smiled to himself. He's just created a nice diversion. " I'm going to talk to her. In case she needs help for her OWL. "
" If you want… " Ron warned " But don't let her get into a stupid crush again, Harry ! "
Harry nodded. If only Ron knew that Harry got her deeper in her crush, he wouldn't be so friendly with him. Harry got closer to the girls' table.
" Need help ? "
Ginny looked up and smiled. But quicly remembered. She shouldn't think about Harry til the end of the exams. Thinking about him was making her all weak and she didn't need weakness while she was studying her potions.
" No, we're ok. " She said.
" Ginny ! I'm sure Harry could help you with this potion ! " Kathy said.
Kathy was one the very close friends of Ginny in Gryffindor, but she also didn't know about Ginny and Harry couple. She always tought Ginny still falling for Harry.
" Anyway, we've finished. Harry, just help Ginny or Snape will hate more than he already did. " Kathy continued.
Harry couldn't refuse. He knew Ginny wouldn't be too happy about that, but staying a few minutes with her was precious. Kathy and Helen got up and left for the great Hall. Harry was finally alone with Ginny. He smiled.
" I miss you. " He said.
Ginny smiled back " I know… I miss you too, but I just can't… "
" I'd like to see you tonight. "
Ginny winced " I can't. "
Harry made his begging look and Ginny couldn't resist his green eyes.
Harry, seeing she was hesitating, said " And I promise I will leave you til your tests. "
" Harry ! You are currently breaking your previous promise ! " Ginny laughed and Harry did the same.
He tried to take her hand in his, but she quicly moved it away from his " Not here . "
He sighed " Tonight then ? "
Ginny moaned… " Yeah, tonight… " She couldn't refuse him anything.
For Harry, the afternoon lasted for days. He could only think at Ginny and how great they have been together for 5 months. Two years ago, if he had known how great and funny she was, he would never have asked Cho Chang to be his partner to the Yule Ball. He would have directly asked to Ginny. For 5 months, he has tought of Ginny after this Christmas. During 5 years, she was just a little girl who has worshipped every step of Harry Potter, the Boy who Lived. And when she finally got over that stupid crush, she has turned to be more interesting than he ever thought. And he eventually felt in love with her. Now, he just coulnd't think a day without her. Everytime, he went out of class, he ran to the common Room to see her red hair waiting for him in front of the fireplace.
An old and empty room was often used by the two of them to shelter their kisses and caresses. Every evening, one of them was waiting for the other and when the other couldn't have show up, they felt sad for the night. Only a breakfast, sat not too far from each other, could calm them down from the moment they haven't shared the evening before. That evening, Harry would be the first to wait for Ginny. He hasn't seen her for 2 weeks in the old Room and he longed for her kisses and caresses.
As he has promised to himself, he was the first. Waiting for her, in the cold room, he tought his heart made a deep dive when the door opened.
" Harry ? "
Harry raised his eyebrows. That wasn't Ginny's voice.
" Harry, you're here ? ? "
Harry didn't answer.
" Lumos. "
Harry sighed in anger. He perfectly knew this voice. Hermione's voice. He decided to go for her.
" Hermione ! ! What's the hell you're doing here ? ? "
" Hey, calm down ! " Hermione said " I'm not alone. "
Ron's head appeared. " Yes, I'm here too ! " He said, smiling.
" What ? I can't believe you've followed me ! "
Hermione and Ron looked at Harry " I know… We're too curious… But… "
" No But, Hermione, I thought you promised me not to spy me ! "
" Ron involved me, I'm for noth… "
" Shut up ! " Ron whispered.
Footsteps were now heard by the three friends. Harry coulnd't believe what was happening, Ginny was coming and Ron would finally discover that Harry's girl was his little sister. He took his forehead in his hand. He could swear he would have a headache in a few seconds.
" Harr… " Ginny started when she entered the room. " Ooohh, my God ! What're you all doing here ? ! "
Harry shooked his head… It couldn't happened. Ron looked with horror at his sister.
" Ginny ! ! … " Ron swallowed with difficulties " You're Harry's girl ? ? I mean, Harry ! ! ! " He now turned to Harry. " What did you do to my sister ! ! ! " He was ready to punch Harry.
Ginny held her brother back. " Let me explain ! " She shouted. " I'm just here to say to Harry that his… " She pointed Harry with her finger " his… girl won't come tonight ! "
" What ? ! " Harry and Ron said together.
Ginny thought she has just made a big mistake but it was too late.
" Yeah… er… " She looked at Harry " She won't come… "
Harry pursed his lips. He had no idea why Ginny was making that story up, but it was clear that she wasn't ready to say to her brother that she loved him. Somehow, Harry was kind of offended but he entered Ginny's game.
" Ok, Ron, it's true… Calm down. "
Ron was perplexed. He looked at Harry, then Ginny. His bestfriend… His sister… They couldn't lie to him. They couldn't get together without telling him. " Mmm… Ok… I believe you. "
Ginny and Harry sighed in relief. They were cleared. But only to Ron's eyes… Hermione has just stayed in her corner watching the scene. And Hermione was a good observer… For her, Ginny and Harry lied… It meant that they were together… That would explain a lot Harry's behavior… But the real question for her was when did it happen…
/*** Ok, I know it's short… But I really have to go to bed, or I'll have a night less than 6 hours. I will probably find more time this week to write more. If you like this little tiny part, review it, but anyway, I promise you'll get big surprise in other parts… ) ***/