HARRY POTTER: A road trip
Chapter 1: The first reunion
It was a hot and humid day. Much too hot to do anything except mope around the Burrow. Bill and Charlie would be arriving shortly along with Fleur and whoever Charlie was currently dating. Mr Weasley was working at the ministry and the remaining Weasleys were sweating it out at the Burrow.
Fred, George, Ginny and Ron were lying around the lounge room. Mrs Weasley could be heard humming faintly from the kitchen.
Fred was absentmindedly twirling his wand which was emitting a glowing, yellow substance that didn't' appear to be doing any damage. Someone sighed. A bird called in the distance. The couch groaned as its occupants fidgeted. Suddenly Ron sat bolt upright.
"It's the third!" he cried, "Harry and Hermione are arriving today!"
"Please don't tell me you only jut realised that Ron" said Fred, regaining control of his wand, which was now blowing bubbles.
"Yeah. Ginny's been counting down the hours" sniggered George, noticing his sister's excited expression.
Ginny suppressed a giggle of anticipation and buried her head in the lounge so her brothers wouldn't se the huge smile spreading across her face. Harry. She'd be seeing him again in just a few short hours. Just the thought of it gave her a huge thrill. The last time she'd seen him was at King's Cross Station. The last time she's kissed him…her stomach flipped over.
"So," said Fred, smirking, "Angelina will be arriving shortly"
"And so will Katie" replied George, raising his eyebrows humorously.
"So, I guess we'll all have a date" said Fred. Then, in unison, the twins turned their heads toward Ron. Their expression changed abruptly.
"Oops" said George, grinning malevolently, "I guess ickle-ronniekins won't have a date"
"Shut-up!" shouted Ron, immediately lashing out, "Of course I'll have a date"
Confused faces passed between the occupants of the lounge room.
"Who?" asked Ginny, propping herself up on her elbows.
Fred suddenly began s awever coughing fit. But anyone could see he was coughing the name 'Hermione'. George grinned widely and slapped his twin on the back. The top of Ron's ears turned pink.
Fortunately, just then a loud commotion from the kitchen alerted everyone to the arrival of none other, than Harry Potter.
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The Weasley children rushed into the kitchen just in time to see Mrs Weasley smother Harry by means of an enormous hug. Harry looked up at the other's arrival.
His eye met Ginny's – their gaze locked. It was as though everyone else in the room disappeared. He looked good, thought Ginny, really good. He's so hot right now. There was something in his emerald gaze she couldn't place. It gave her a delightfully chilling shiver up and down her spine.
For Harry, the reunion was nothing less than spectacular. Ginny's chocolate eyes were locked with his. He broke the gaze as his eyes travelled over her, drinking in every detail. Harry smiled slightly; they were definitely getting back together this summer.
The moment, however, was abruptly ended das Ron and the twins crowded around Harry, greeting him warmly. When the crowd finally cleared there was a moment of awkward silence. Mrs Weasley left for the vegetable patch, muttering something about a potato.
"Er," began Harry, glancing at his trunk and assorted belongings, "I'd better go get my stuff upstairs"
He made his way across the kitchen, dragging his trunk behind him. His knapsack slipped from his arms. Ginny dived for it.
"And I'll help you unpack" shed said brightly, smiling sunshine up at Harry. Harry grinned idiotically and followed her up the stairs.
Ron sighed heavily. He opened his mouth to say something, but never got there as just then the fireplace began swirling and spitting green sparks again. Two tall, lean, attractive girls ducked out of it. There was a split second pause as they gathered their bearings then…
Angelina Johnson threw herself at Fred and they were immediately fast. George and Katie Bell spent a few minutes goggling at eachother then slowly backed out into the garden.
Ron shifted uncomfortably. Fred was glaring at him sideways as most of him was entangled with Angelina. He subtly waved his hand at Ron, signalling for him leave. As Ron walked out of the room he muttered,
"And I was just wondering if you wanted to play chess with me."