My Harry Potter Fan Fiction

Harry Potter awoke with a start. Tap, tap, tap He sat up. Something was at his window.... It's just Hedwig, He thought.... boy was he wrong.... He sat up stretched and yawned. He reached for his glasses. Tap, tap, tap " I'm coming I'm coming" he said sleepily. He wandered over to his window. He was so surprised.... He reached his window, just to see, Ron and Hermionie in his backyard throwing rocks at his window. Just has he opened the window, Ron had thrown another rock. "Ouch" Harry said. It had hit in on the forehead. "Oy! Harry!" Ron said., "Sorry!" "Shh" Harry said. It was about 2 AM and He really didn't want to wake the Dursleys. Hermionie was standing by Ron. "Harry... I'm staying at Ron's, and I. I mean. we want you there-" Hermionie started. Ron cut her short "We borrowed Fred and George's brooms! Come on Harry! Before dawn would be nice!" Harry said, " What about my trunk? And Hedwig?" "Come on Harry! Your forgetting who the brains of this operation is!" Ron said, and nodded toward Hermionie. Harry noticed how much taller she'd gotten. "Shrinking spell Harry. It'll fit right in your pocket." Hermionie said. "Get up here. Quietly." Harry said. They mounted the brooms and flew past Harry window, and then shortly after, arrived hovering at his window. Ron stepped in, as did Hermionie. The Harry heard Uncle Vernon moving about in the room at the end of the hall. They all stopped dead in their tracks. Then heard a snore. "Few! Just rolling over..." Harry said. Ron and Hermionie sat on his bed while he rushed around his room, collecting everything. His letter from Hogwarts containing his list of supplies had arrived the day before. He shoved that in his pocket as well as his wand. "Mum knows your coming. I told her last night." Ron said, watching Harry zoom around his room collecting his things, "Yeah, and We decided you should leave a note for the muggles... not that they'd care you left anyway!!" They laughed. Harry pushed his trunk into the middle of the room. Hermionie stood up, and said some well- chosen words, and Harry's trunk shrank as with Hedwig's cage. He was gonna let her fly along with them. He picked up the trunk and placed it neatly in his pocket. He grabbed his broom, and with enthusiasm, he said, "Lets go!" "Um the note Harry." Hermionie pointed out. "Oh, yea..." He wrote quickly to the Dursleys that he went to the Weasley's and He'd see them at Kings Cross at the end of the school year. Then they where off, Hedwig flying so beautifully along next to them.

They talked over the light wind that was blowing that early morning. "It's great to see you guys again." Harry said. He loved going back to school, and spending time with Ron Hermionie and The Weasley's. "Great to see you too Harry." Hermionie said. Harry noticed something in her tone that was different. He ignored it. "Ron, how's Percy?" He asked. "Oh, A mess," he said, "Since he found out what Croutch really was up too, he was crushed. Ah, he'll get over it." They talked the whole way to the Burrow. Finally they got there, all of them tired, and Hedwig was wiped. Harry, being glad he was back, walked into the kitchen to find Mrs. Weasley. "Hullo, Mrs. Weasley." Harry said. It was still dark out, and he was wondering why she was up the early. "Hullo Harry dear." She said, "I've been up waiting for you. Glad you made it back all safe. Well, Harry, you know where your bed is, go on! I'll let you three sleep in. Go on! Off you go!" She shooed them up stairs. On the way up they heard snores. They said good night to Hermionie when they reached Ginny's room. When she closed the door quietly, and Harry and Ron had gotten up a few stairs, Ron let out a huge sigh. "What up with you?" Harry asked.

"Oh, Harry, for some reason, I see her different. I think I am starting to like her." He let out another sigh. "But she's got it in for Krum." He hung his head in disappointment. "Come on Ron. That can't last forever right. Who knows, maybe these feelings of yours will go away." "Yeah, you probably right." They reached Ron's room, and Harry set his little trunk on the floor, and remembered. "Hermionie needs to un shrink my shrunken trunk." Harry said with a laugh. "I dunno. Go get her." Ron said, almost sounding hopeful. "Nah, I'll wait until tomorrow. I'll just set in on your dresser." Harry said. He climbed into the extra bed, and fell asleep when his head hit the pillow, and hearing Ron sigh once more.

The time with the Weasley's went by quickly; much too quickly for his liking. He observed Ron, and Hermionie. Ron didn't look like he was giving up his feelings for her anytime soon. Finally the day came when they had to catch the train, September 1st." Mr. Weasley had to work, so Mrs. W had to take them in a company car. They packed everything up into the car. As they where walking out to it, Harry winked at Ron, and climbed into the front seat, leaving Ron and Hermionie in the back. They talked about everything on the way to the station. Mrs. Weasley interrupted once and said, "Now, you three are going to stay out of trouble this year. Right?" "Yes mum." Ron said. "Yes Mrs. Weasley." Said Hermionie and Harry. "Good" she murmured. Then they all went back to their conversations. Then they arrived. It was a rainy day so they rushed into the station, and through the barrier. Ron and Hermionie said Goodbye to Mrs. W, and so did Harry, but she held him back while they got onto the train.

"You watch out for yourself and take care dear." She whispered to him. "I will," he said, "promise." She gave his a motherly hug, and sent him on his way, and onto the train. He met up with Ron and Hermionie. They where sitting across from one another, chatting. "Hey Harry, what did my mum want?" Ron asked. "Oh, nothing. Told me to watch after myself, and be careful, you know." he said. "Harry, who do you think our new DATDA professor is?" Hermionie said.

"Dunno," he said, "I'm hoping Lupin. Dumbledore said something about him last year in the hospital wing." then the compartment door slid open. Malfoy was standing into the doorway, flanked by his two "buds" Crabbe, and Goyle. "What do you want?" Harry said. They went through this every train ride. "Nothing, just some to see what your Trio is up to this year, now that the Dark lord is back." "O shut it Malfoy!" Ron said. Harry noticed that Draco was looking at Hermionie. It was a strange look, but it was there for only a minute. Not long enough for him to identify it.

"Get lost Malfoy." Harry said. "Fine Potter. You better watch your back this year." and he left. "Great!" Harry said with sarcasm. "Don't worry Harry, you know some great curses and hexes. You'll be fine." Hermionie said, with a warm smile. Harry returned it. He glimpsed at Ron, who had a small look of jealously on his face. It went away as fast as it had appeared. "Yeah Harry." Ron said. They played exploding snaps, had fun with some Every Flavor Beans, and Chit chatted, all the way to Hogwarts platform.

They left their luggage there, and stepped into their carriage and rode the bumpy ride up to Hogwarts School. Harry found it really odd, how Hermionie hadn't said a word about Krum. Ron and Hermionie sat together in silence listening to the pitter-patter of the rain on the roof. When they reached the school, they ran into the school, trying not to get wet. The wandered into the Great hall, watched the Sorting Ceremony, and ate.

The three headed toward the Gryiffindor common room, full, and about to burst. Hermionie walked with Harry while Ron went ahead, to tired to talk. "Harry, you ok?" she asked, putting a hand on his shoulder. She never had done this before. "Yea, I am just thinking." He said. "What about?" she asked. Harry was thinking about How Ron liked her, and she was doing something with Krum. At least he thought something was going on between her and Krum. "Harry, Krum and I aren't seeing each other. I didn't want a long distance relationship. Sorry I didn't tell you sooner" she said like she was reading his mind. Why is she apologizing? He thought. They'd reached the fat lady, and Hermionie took her hand off his shoulder, and said the password. They went inside to find no one. They all had gone to bed. "Why are you apologizing for that?" Harry said. "Well, We tell each other practically everything. I hadn't got a chance with you alone. Ron is always around and I don't know why." She said. "Yeah he is huh?" Harry said. They sat down the some chairs by the fire. He had a strange feeling in the pit of his stomach. He couldn't figure that out. He looked up and into her eyes. He was mesmerized by how beautiful they were. Oh no! He thought. Am I falling for her? No no, no. I can't. Ron. He tore is eyes away. "Harry, what's the matter?" she said soothingly. "Well, Since we do share a lot. I suposse I can tell you." He looked into the fire. "Ron, he.he likes." Harry began. "Yeah?" she said. "You." He finished. She put one and over her mouth. She shook her head. "Yes he does. He doesn't understand it either. I think those feelings will pass. Don't worry about it and DON'T tell him I told you." He said looking at her. She placed her hand on his. "I won't." she said. Oh my gosh. What is wrong with her?! He thought. "Harry?" she said. She sounded almost shy. He's only herd be shy around Lockhart, a teacher they'd had, that was very good looking to the girls. "Yeah Hermionie?" he said. He looked into her eyes again, astonished. "I think." She began, "Oh, never mind, I am going to bed. Good night." She hugged him, and gave him a peck on the cheek, and ran up the stairs. Ok, what just happened? He thought. That was the second time she'd done that. Harry was too tired to put all the pieces together. He went up to bed thinking about everything. Thought wirring in his head. He lay in bed for about 15 minutes before he fell asleep.

Harry awoke with a start. It was still dark. He heard someone up and about in the dormitory. "Who's there?" he said. "Just me Harry" Ron said. "What are you doing?" Harry asked sleepily, putting on his glasses from the bedside table. "Thinking. I just can't stop thinking about Hermionie. Harry, there is something wrong with me. I can't like her. That would jeopardize our friendship. All three of us." Ron said. Harry just made out Ron sitting on the edge of his bed with is elbows on his knees, and he head in his hands. "Oh come on Ron. It'll be ok. She's just different. You'll get over it. Go back to bed. We have to get ready and slept if we have double potions tomorrow, you know." Harry said, taking off his glasses, and getting back into bed. He heard Ron get back into bed too. "Yea. Night Harry." He said with a sigh. Harry knew he'd be up longer thinking some more.

The following morning Harry and Ron met up with Hermionie, and went down to breakfast to find that they had Potions on Tuesday instead of today. The day went by quickly. Care of magical Creatures, then Divination for the boys and more muggle Runes for Hermionie. Ron had run ahead to save Harry a place in line to get a good seat in the back of Trewlawny's Room. That left Harry and Hermionie alone.again. She had reached her room, and handed Harry a note. "Don't read it in front of Ron." She said, and walked into class. He shoved it into his pocket and ran for North tower. He got there in time and sat next to Ron on a poof. "Ahh, My dears. I sense love in the air! One of you.Not going to name the lucky individual." Trewlawny Began the class. Ron blushed, and hid his face. "Moving on." she drowned them in how the angle of Pluto would effect the cycle of Mars. "Is there something you want to tell me Ron?" Harry said. Ron had said nothing about love to Harry. "Um yea. We'll talk. I think I am in love with Hermionie. I have never felt like this. This isn't lust Harry. I love everything about her. To her wavy bushy hair, to her quick wits." Ron said. Harry was about to gag. "Ok Ron, overload in info there." Harry said. "Sorry." He sighed. "What do I do? I can't tell her. She'd never look at me again." Ron hung his head in sadness. "Sure you can." He said, knowing this was a bad Idea. They stopped talking after that comment and the rest of the class went by quickly. By now it was lunchtime, and Ron was still hanging his head. "Cheer up Ron." Harry said. "Go save me a seat in the Hall, I'll put our books in the common room." Ron handed Harry his books, and wandered off to the hall. This gave Harry a chance to read the note Hermionie had given him. When their books where up the dormitory, Harry took out the note and stood by the fire. It read:

Harry, Hi. Sorry about me acting so weird lately. O.W.L.s are creeping up on us quickly.

So that's what is wrong with her. Harry thought and continued:

Harry, I need to talk to you. Meet me in to common room around 1 AM ish. Ok? Make sure Ron is asleep before you arrive ok? Great. See you then. With love, Hermionie. "Oh." Harry murmured. He threw the note back into his pocket and ran towards the Great Hall. When he arrived, Ron waved him over to his seat. Hermionie was on the left side of Ron. Harry was on the right. Hermionie looked at him, and Harry mouthed. "Ok 1am" behind Ron's head. She nodded. Harry sat down and helped himself to some fried chicken and mash potatoes. After lunch they had History of Magic. Professor Binns had finally started on something besides Goblin Rebellions. He talked about how Hogwarts was discovered and whatnot. Harry and the gang took notes, and after headed toward the common room. Dinner was in an hour. They put their books away and Harry and Ron played wizard's Chess while Hermionie watched Harry most of the time, and occasionally peeked at Ron. Ron beat Harry yet again, and smiled in his triumph. After dinner him and Harry had a rematch. Harry lost again. Ron was too good for him. Ron yawned. It was 9:30. He and Harry went up to bed. Hermionie followed. Before She entered her Dorm, she winked at Harry. He laughed and walked the rest of the way up the stairs to the Boys Dorm. Harry got into bed and decided to read for a while. When he knew Ron was asleep for sure, it was 12:00, midnight. Another hour? Ugh.. He thought. He decided to go down early. He quietly descended the stairs. He saw a figure by the fire. "Hermionie?" he whispered. "huh?" she said, as she turned around. "You wanted to talk to me about something?" he said taking a seat by the fire. She did the same, next to him. "Harry. I can't keep this to myself anymore." She said. "Harry. I think I have feelings for you." She said, not looking at him, but at her knees. "Really?" he said. Trying not to sound hopeful. "Yes. And I don't want to ruin the friendship Ron, you and I have." She said, still not looking at him. Harry did something he thought he'd never do, and barley remembers doing it. He put two fingers under her chin, and lifted her face up to look at him. There were tears in her eyes. "I'm glad you told me." He said, and softly kissed her on her cheek, and got up. Then headed up the stairs, dumbstruck about what he'd just done. He climbed into bed, trying not to smile. He didn't want to have Feelings for her. But it was too late.

When Harry awoke that morning he thought all that had happened last night was just a dream. He gabbed his glasses, and got dressed. He headed down to the common room, still convinced it was a dream. But when he arrived at the common room he realized how real that dream was. The cushiness of the chair, the warmth of the fire, Hermionie telling him.telling him she liked him. The feelings in his stomach when that happened, and best of all, the warmth and softness of Hermionie's cheek when he kissed her. He walked across the common room. There wasn't anyone there. They'd all gone to breakfast. When he reached the portrait hole, and was about to climb out, he felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned around before exiting. It was Hermionie. He looked into her eyes, and got that feeling in his stomach again. She grabbed his hand, and took him away from the portrait and by the fire. Without a word, Harry followed. She let go of his hand when the reached the fireplace. She flung her arms around him, hugging him close. Harry didn't hug back at first, but then he wrapped his arms around her as well. They stood there hugging one another for a short time, until they heard footsteps coming down the staircase. They quickly let go. He saw Hermionie hang her head, and wipe tears from her eyes. Harry saw Ron descend the staircase. "Hey, whatcha guys doin'?" he said. "Nothing, talking, and waiting for you." Harry said quickly. "Ok! Lets go to breakfast! I'm starved." Ron said. Harry thought he should be. Ron hadn't eaten a whole lot lately. "You go, I'll catch up with you. I left my books in the Dorm." Harry said. "Ok, more bacon for me!" Ron said rubbing his hands together and darting out the hole. Harry saw that Hermionie hadn't lifted her head. "Hermionie?" Harry said gently. "Yea?" she sniffed. He put his hands on her shoulders. "Look at me." He said. She lifted her head. The tears were gone. "We'll work this out. I promise." He said. He hugged her one last time, and ran up the staircase to get his books. When he had returned Hermionie was waiting for him, with her books. "Lets go." Harry said. He opened her portrait and they walked to the Hall. Ron had saved them their usual seats. They sat down and ate. Ron reminded Harry they had potions this afternoon. Right after lunch. Harry grumbled and kept eating. He looked at Hermionie who was back to herself. Sorta. She ate quietly and smiled at Harry every once in a while. Harry had no idea how they were going to sort this out, but they had too. There were to many secrets between them. "Ron, why are you so happy today?" Harry asked. "Oh. I've decided those feelings that I was having.you know." he whispered, "Weren't exactly correct." "Huh?" Harry was now confused. "I don't love her. Love is a strong word Harry. I just like her. I've decided that." He finished. A sigh of relief came from Harry. "That's good Ron." Harry said through a mouthful of scrambled eggs. Hermionie got up. "We've got class. DATDA is this morning! I have to see the new teacher! Aren't you guys suspicious? No one has said anything about it? Come on!" She smiled at them. "Whoa, Hermionie." Ron said. They got up and walked quickly to DATDA. There was the usual queue. They stood there talking. Then the classroom door opened and everyone fell silent. They walked in slowly. They took their seats, seeing no teacher. They whispered quietly. "Hello class" said a familiar voice. Still no one saw a teacher. This made some of the kids very nervous. "I said hello class," The voice said. Harry knew he'd heard that voice before. "Hello professor" the class said in union, most of them still looking around. Then a puff of green smoke arose by the teacher's desk. "That's better." Said the voice. A figure stepped out from behind the smoke. It coughed and snapped it's fingers and the smoke was gone. It was Lupin. Harry smiled so big he thought his mouth would fall off. "Nice to see you all again." Lupin smiled. He winked at Harry. The class went by quickly. When the bell had sounded to signal the end of class, Harry, Ron, and Hermionie stayed behind to talk to him. Harry was so glad to see him again. "Keeping out of trouble this year?" he said with his hands on his hips. "Yea," Ron said. "Glad to hear." Lupin replied. The three stayed a little longer and chatted with Lupin, but not too long. Then they headed to lunch. They were dreading double potions. They ate lunch slowly. Then they had no choice but to go to potions. That was a horrible class. Snape had paired them up, and gave them a difficult project due in 8 weeks. They had to make a deathly potion. If you drank it, it shrunk all your organs until they popped, and disappeared. Then you died. (Duh) It was a very difficult potion to brew. He paired them off, and as is turned out, Hermionie got paired with Ron, and Harry with Dean. On their way out the door Harry said, "Urg! I hate him! This potion is going to be so difficult." "Nah!" Ron said, looking at Hermionie. They smiled. They went to Gryiffindor Tower and got their Transfiguration books. Ron couldn't find his book so that again left Harry and Hermionie alone. "I have something for you." She said. "Really? What is it?" He whispered. "Here." She said quickly, she shoved a note into his pocket and whispered. "Not in front of Ron." And just then Ron came bounding down the stairs yelling. "Found it! I found it! OOF!" he tripped on the last step and fell face first on the stone floor. "Ow," he said, his voice muffled. "Oh my Gosh, Ron! Are you ok?" Hermionie set her books down and ran to him, as did Harry. Harry helped him up, while Hermionie brushed off his robes. "Yeah." Ron said rubbing his nose. They laughed together. They all picked up their stuff, and went to transfiguration. They were still laughing about it when they entered the class. They must have been right on time, because as soon as they sat down, Professor McGonggal started the class. They had to write an essay on their favorite Transfiguration, or one they'd like to learn. So it was an interesting project. After Transfiguration, dinner was in an hour. So they went to the common room, and sat by the fire. They talked about everything. Harry told them he wanted to go get the Quidditch book he bought while in Diagon Ally to read. So he walked up the staircase to the boys' dorm. Once he got into the dorm, he looked around for anyone. Good. Empty. He thought. He took out the note. It read:

Harry, Can we meet again tonight? Say around midnight? Ron said he wanted to tell me something, so we're meeting at 10. So lets see. That means you have to be in your dorm by 9:59. I promise I'll be there at midnight.. if you show up. With love Hermionie. Harry read it again and realized something.. Oh no! Ron wants to talk to her!? He'.. he's gonna tell her how he feels. This is not gonna be good. He thought in terror. He quickly grabbed the book, and went back down to the common room. He saw Hermionie and Ron chatting and laughing. He didn't want to know what about. "Oh hey Harry. We were just laughing about how Ron fell on his face this afternoon." Hermionie giggled. "Shut up." Ron said playfully. Harry smiled at Hermionie. She sent it right back. He showed Ron some of the cool pictures of the new Quidditch team that where added to the league. They had fun, and Hermionie watched, and was smiling the whole time. They went to dinner and came back stuffed. Ron stayed near them this time.

By the time they'd reached the Portrait they where again laughing at the fact how Ron fell on his face. Even Ron was laughing. They all sat by the fire. Hermionie buried herself in a potions book while Harry and Ron talked. "Hermionie told me you are meeting her tonight. Are you going to tell her how you feel?" Harry said urgently. "Yes. I have to. I was thinking about telling her in a note..." Ron said. "Why?" Harry interrupted. "Why what?" "Why are you going to tell her how you feel?" Harry said. "Because. I think I should. Do you have a problem with that?" Ron sounded suspicious of Harry.

"No." Harry said quickly. "Okay" Ron said. They talked for a few more minutes. Then Hermionie yawned and said. "It's 9:50. Time for bed." She stretched. "Yea." Ron and Harry stood and said in unison. They looked at one another quickly and walked with Hermionie to the staircase. They both said good night to Hermionie when she entered her Dorm. Ron let out another sigh. "I can't believe you are going to tell her." Harry said. "She'll flip!" he laughed. "Shut up. She may be a bit shocked." Ron said. Harry snorted, and remembered how she reacted when he told her. "What's so funny?" Ron said irritated. "Nothing." Harry said. They'd reached the Dorm. The boys entered. "Harry can I borrow that new Quidditch book of yours?" Ron asked. "Yea sure." Harry said, knowing he needed it to stay awake. Harry made it look like he was getting into bed. He closed his drapes. Then got out his older book: Quidditch of the ages, and read that. After about 10 minutes, he heard Ron get up out of bed. Harry closed his book quietly and set it down. He heard Ron leave. He decided to see how this was going to go. He waited for a few more minutes, and made sure Ron wasn't coming back for anything, and got out of bed, and headed to the door. He headed down the stairs. He heard voices and was as quiet as possible, being careful on each step. "Hermionie." He heard Ron say. "Yea Ron?" Hermionie knew what was coming. Harry could tell by the sound of her voice. "Hermionie. I think I am having feelings for you. Serious feelings." Harry reached the bottom of the stairs and peeked around the corner. He saw their silhouettes by the fire. "Oh my gosh Ron." She heard her say. "I know." He saw Ron hang his head. "Ron. I don't want to ruin our friendship. Besides.." "I like someone else Ron. I would really like you as a friend better. Maybe we can pursue a friendship of that state later. I am really sorry." Harry saw her lift her hand and place it on his. Ron lifted his head, and looked at her. They sat there for a moment. Are they gonna just sit there? Harry thought. Then Ron leaned toward her, and kissed her. Oh my. Harry didn't get to finish his thought. Ron got up, and Harry bolted up the stairs quietly as possible, hearing Ron behind him. He jumped into bed and closed the curtains for his four-poster, just as Ron entered. Harry acted sleepy. "Ron? That you?" He whispered. "Yea Harry, Go back to bed. I just forgot something in the common room." He said. Oh my gosh. Is that disappointment or triumph in his voice? Harry thought maybe triumph for having to guts to kiss her, and disappointment to the fact she didn't feel the same.

He thought he heard Ron whimper. Harry waited a minute and checked his clock. 10:48. I'll go down as soon as Ron is asleep. He thought to himself. He heard Ron snore, and headed down stairs again. Hermionie was still there, looking into the fire. Harry went up right behind her ear quietly and whispered, "Hey." She jumped. "Oh my Gosh Harry! Don't do that!" she laughed. Harry went around and sat in a chair next to her. "What did Ron want?" Harry asked stupidly. "You know perfectly well what he wanted. I saw you at the staircase." She smiled playfully at him.

"You did?" Harry smiled back. "Yes, and I didn't mind. I'm sure Ron told you why and when he was meeting me anyway." She finished. "No, he didn't tell me when. He told me he was going to tell you though." Harry said. Hermionie sighed. They looked into the fire. "So, you said you liked someone else? Who might this be?" Harry said playfully. She sighed again. "Draco." She replied.

Harry sat in shock. "I'm just kidding Harry!" she smiled and laughed at the look on his face. "Ha, ha, ha." Harry laughed sarcastically. She was laughing really hard. After she calmed down. Harry said, "Good one." They sat in silence Hermionie still giggling at Harry. Harry put his hand on Hermionie's, which was on the armrest of the chair. She grasped his hand. They both grinned, still looking into the embers that where left in the fire.

They sat in silence for a few minutes. Then Harry said. "Hermionie, you never answered my question." He turned his head to look at her. She paused. "You." She finished. He grinned so big; he thought it might take over his face. She smiled back, they leaned toward each other, and each placed a soft kiss on the other's lips. Herminie grinned and stood up. "We have class tomorrow Harry. We should get to bed." Harry stood as well. They were still holding hands. They walked up the staircase hand in hand. When they'd reached the girls Dormitory Hermionie asked. "Didn't it bother you that Ron kissed me?" "No, because I would have no right to be jealous. We're not Boyfriend and Girlfriend." She smiled more, and said. "that can be arranged." Kissed him and walked into her Dorm. "Really?" he whispered. Still grinning. He didn't think he'd ever stop smiling.

When Harry awoke the next morning, grabbed his glasses, and looked at the clock. It was about an hour before he actually had to be awake. He decided to get dressed anyway, and go down to the common room. He looked to see if Ron was still asleep. He was soundless. Harry grabbed his new Quidditch book, and headed down the stairs. The house elves had obviously been here earlier, because the fire was back to it whole flickering state. He sat down in a comfy chair and began to read. Before he knew it the Common Room started filling with sleepy Gryiffindors. Ron descended the stairs yawning. "Hey Harry, I was wondering where you went." Ron said. Harry put down his book. "Oh? So, how did it go with Hermionie?" Ron sat down and told him everything. Secrets were becoming less and less.sort of. "Ron, I'm sorry." Harry began. "Don't be. I'll get over it. She likes someone else though," Ron said, "Do you have any idea who it might be?" "Err.not a clue?" Harry said, almost as a question. Luckily, Ron didn't catch this. Just then Harry saw Hermionie appear at the bottom of the staircase. "Oh no." Ron said, his ears turning pink. She smiled at Harry, and went and sat down on the other side of Ron. "Alright Ron?" she said, "Yea just tired." He lied.

They ate breakfast in peace that morning. Ron still a little disappointed. On the way to Charms, Harry saw Hermionie pull Ron aside and talk to him. He knew what about. Ron was still pouting. Harry stayed far enough away that he could barley hear. "Ron. Please don't make me feel this way." Hermionie said. Ron said nothing. "Here." Harry saw Hermionie hand Ron a slip of parchment. "What's this?" Ron said. "A note. Put in your pocket. Please feel better, I can't stand to see you like this." He looked up at her. He smiled slightly and walked back toward Harry. As Ron walked in, Hermionie said, "I'm meeting him tonight at 11. We're gonna talk. If you want, come down at 11:30." She said, and hurried into the classroom.

The day went by quickly. The next thing Harry knew, it was 10:30. "I'm going to bed." He announced. "I think I will too, Night Hermionie." Ron said. She was again buried in a Potions Book. They boys walked up the stairs, and got into bed. This time Harry didn't read. He closed the curtains on his four-poster, and decided to write Hermionie, to pay her back for the two she gave him. Ron closed his curtains too. Harry had no idea what he was doing, and he really didn't care. All he knew, is that he was going to follow him again tonight. Ok Harry thought. He'd finished his note. It was now 10:57. He read his note to himself.

Hermionie, Hey. I'm waiting for 11:30, so I decided to write you back for the two notes you gave me. As you can see, I'm not very good at it. Well, er.I don't know what else to say. So I guess this is where this stupid note ends. Your bud, Harry Harry knew it sounded dorky, but he didn't care. It was a note anyway. He heard Ron get out of bed and quietly close the door. Harry again waited a few minutes, to make sure, and then headed down himself. He heard Ron step off the last step, and walked down himself. He didn't hear any voices yet, so he continued down the stairs. "Hey Harry." He jumped. He spun around, and there was Hermionie. "Pay back sucks huh?" She whispered, and smiled at him. Without another word, she finished her climb down the stairs. Harry clutched his chest. His heart was racing. He sighed really big and smiled. He reached the bottom of the staircase. "Hermionie, why did you want me to meet you here again?" He heard Ron. "Because. Ron, I love you very much, as a friend. You mean a lot to me, but I don't know." Harry peeked around the corner. They were in the original spot near the fire. He saw Hermionie look at him. She smiled, and then it faded. Harry didn't think she wanted Ron seeing her smile when they were talking about something that serious. She looked back at Ron. "You understand?" She said. "Yes I do. I was just hoping." Ron said. "Oh Ron." She hugged him. He hugged back. "You mean a lot to me as a friend. Really." She let go, but her hands were still on his shoulders. "You mean a lot to me too Hermionie. Just more than you think." Ron said. Ron hung his head. Hermionie looked over at Harry and motioned him to go back up stairs. He made it look like he was, then peeked, again, this time trying hard not to let Hermionie see him. "I understand." Ron said. Harry was surprised about what Hermionie did. She put two fingers under his chin, just has Harry had done, and lifted his head up. "I'm glad." And she kissed him on the cheek. She stood up slowly, letting go of him. Ron put his hand on his cheek were she kissed him. She walked toward the stairs. Harry bolted up the stairs. "Harry. Nice try." She said. Boy she's good. He thought. He turned around slowly to see Hermionie standing a few steps below him at the girls Dorm landing with her hands on her hips. "Yea, well." Harry said. "I'll be right back down, after I hear him come back up." She said. Then he heard more footsteps on the stairs. "You might wanna go" Hermionie said playfully. Harry could tell she was thoroughly enjoying this. "Bye!" Harry waved and ran up the stairs. He jumped and flew into bed, and closed the curtains. Ron opened the door a few minutes later. He had obviously walked up the stairs slowly. Harry knew it was now his turn to go meet Hermionie. Ron had climbed back into bed. Harry waited until he heard a snore from Ron. Then He quietly climbed out of bed, and tip toed down the stairs. He was planning to scare Hermionie again. The smiled when he reached the bottom. He looked around for her. She wasn't there yet. He spun around to see if she was sneaking up on him again. She wasn't there. He turned back around. "Hi Harry!" Hermionie said. She was standing not 6 inches from him. "How'd you.where you.." He began. She laughed, and said, "Come on. Not in the common room. Lets go on the grounds." Harry knew Hermionie wasn't one to break the rules, but now she was pushing it. It was late, and Harry also knew being on the grounds after curfew was just stupid, because if the got caught. Harry didn't even want to think about polishing more trophies for Filch. "But Hermionie, it's after curfew, if we get caught." Harry began. She smiled and said, "Shh. You used to do this all the time. Come on Harry, don't be so uptight." "Ok. Let me get my dad's cloak." He wandered back up the stairs, only to find Ron, standing half way up the stairs. "Ron?" Harry said. He knew he was in trouble. He had to think of a lie, and quick. "Yes?" Ron said stiffly. "What are you doing here?" Harry knew the answer, but he also knew Ron would try to lie to him. "Ron, I know you're here to spy on Hermionie and me." Harry answered for him. "Am not!" Ron lied. "Yea, sure. Then what are you doing?" "Alright, alright. You're right." Ron said, "I came down here to see what you two were up to." He finished. "Hermionie and I are going to the grounds." Harry whispered. Hermionie wasn't waiting but a few stairs below. "I have to get my cloak." "Alright then." Ron said. Harry noticed a little bit of jealousy in his tone. Harry walked past Ron and Ron followed him up the stairs, back to the boys Dorm. Ron sat on his bed while he watched Harry get his cloak from his trunk. "Bye Ron. Don't follow this time ok?" Harry smiled. "So we're ok?" Ron said. Harry was shocked. Ron thought Harry would be very angry for spying on them. "Yea!" Harry said. Ron climbed back into bed as Harry left with his cloak on, but without the hood, so His head floated along the staircase. Hermionie saw this and giggled. "Shut up, and get under here." He laughed, hold open the cloak. She got under with him, and Harry put the hood up. They exited through the portrait hearing the Fat Lady say sleepily, "Wh-who's there?" they ignored her, and continued to the Oak front doors. Along with the cloak, Harry grabbed the Marauder's Map. He watched he map. Flich and his in office, as where the other teachers. Peeves we bounding around on the 4th floor somewhere. Probably up to no good. Harry thought.

When they reached the Front doors, they noticed Flich hadn't properly closed them. One door was cracked just enough for Harry and Hermionie to fit through. Harry smiled at Hermionie. "Ok, lets go." They slipped though the crack and walked out onto the already dark grounds. They wandered around to the side of castle. Harry took the cloak off her and himself. They say against the castle wall.