More than a Friend
Harry was so glad that it was time to for school to begin. It was his seventh year at Hogwarts and it now seemed more like home to him than the Dursleys' did. That wasn't saying much, though. He'd always hated living with the Dursleys and ever since his first year at Hogwarts he'd felt like it was his home, and that the Dursleys' was just someplace he had to go.
None the less, Harry spent every summer at the Dursleys', which was why he was so desperate for school to start.
Harry woke up from his thoughts when he heard a familiar voice call out "Hi Harry!" It was Ginny Weasley, Ron's little sister.
"Hi Ginny," Harry replied. He was always nice to Ginny because she'd had a crush on Harry since first year and he didn't want to hurt her feelings, even though he didn't like her in that way. She was just Ron's little sister, not girlfriend material.
"So, how does it feel to be going into seventh year?" Ginny asked.
"Um, why don't you ask Ron, Ginny," Harry answered. He would've been friendlier, but he'd just spotted Cho Chang, his long time crush since 4th year.
He walked over to her and said, "Hi Cho, have a good summer?"
"It was fine," she replied, "How was yours?"
"Um, as good as it'll ever get," Harry answered unsure as to what he was supposed to say about his terrible summer.
The train whistle sounded and Cho said, "Well we'd better get on the train."
"Yah, I guess so," Harry said as he started to head for the train door.
"Um… Harry," Cho called.
"Yah?" Harry answered.
"Well, I was wondering if you wanted to sit with me on the train."
Harry was overjoyed. He didn't think that Cho liked him. They had dated before, but Cho decided that it wasn't going to work. He wondered what had happened that made Cho change her mind.
He awoke from his thoughts when the train whistle sounded again and realized that Cho was still waiting for an answer.
"Yah, that'd be great!" Harry finally answered. Cho was relieved. After that long silence she's been wondering if Harry was still bitter about the break up. But that was a while ago Cho reminded herself.
The two headed for the train door and just got in before the train started to pull out of the station. They were walking down the aisle looking for some empty seats when they spotted Ron and Hermione. Hermione's really hot today Harry couldn't help but thinking. Wait… where did that come from? I like Cho, not Hermione. Hermione is just a friend.
"How about we sit with Ron and Hermione?" Cho suggested.
"Sure," said Harry surprised. When they dated in fifth year Cho got upset when Harry said he had to go talk to Hermione after their date. Why would she want me to hang out with Hermione now? he wondered.
Harry and Cho sat down and talked with Ron and Hermione for the rest of the train ride.
When they arrived at Hogsmede Station, Harry was still wondering why Cho was acting so different. She was the one who broke up with me .Is she regretting it? Is that why she wanted to sit with me? How come she didn't mind sitting with Ron and Hermione? It's weird. She minded my hanging out Hermione when I didn't think she was hot, and now that I do she doesn't. Harry was surprised that he even thought that. She's not hot he told himself. She's just Hermione. The thoughts kept bouncing around his head, but after all this thinking he still couldn't find any answers.
Harry's thoughts were interrupted when Ron called out, "Harry! Hello! Anybody home?" Ron was waving his hand in front of Harry's face.
"Yah, what Ron?" Harry said annoyed.
"What's up with you? Since you got on the train you've been really quiet. Just kind of walking, but not saying anything. What's up?" Ron asked.
"Nothing. I'm just thinking." Harry replied.
"Ok, well if it's something you need help with I'll help you," Ron said.
"Thanks," said Harry. He started to walk away, but then he said, "Actual maybe you can help me."