Authors note I do not own harry potter please review.

The last year at school had been a long year for Harry, he had been made to compete in the triwizard tournament, seen the rebirth of Voldermort whom he fought till his wand connected to his and seen his friend and fellow champion Cedric Diggory murdered. He had been back a week and his nightmares had only gotten worse the constant reliving of Cedric's death and his duel with Voldermort every night. Then during the day arguing with his aunt and uncle at least his uncle was yet to beat him this summer, but then he was hardly there to give him chance he mused to himself. Though Ron's lack of communication bugged him but not as much as Hermione's he was once again reminded, that he was really alone and he was a freak as his uncle called him. Suddenly Hedwig swooped through the window and landed on his pillow, as he was left alone in the house for the day due to some fete or other, he had tried to do some of his homework to little success due to his brooding and thinking. He quickly stroked the majestic creature and took the letter she carried from her out stretched leg, silently hoping it was Hermione. Dear Harry I hope your well There is so much I wish to tell you but can't in a letter maybe you could come over at some point. I hope you are well. Love Hermione Granger

The sudden use of the word love shocked harry maybe she felt the same about him as he did her but then what does this mean so he quickly fired off a letter with a slightly frustrated Hedwig to Hermione stating that he was ok and would love to see her and gave the Dursley's phone number to call today only if she got chance, as he didn't want to face uncle Vernon any time soon. With that done he returned to his history of magic essay regarding the goblin war of 1308 when he was surprised to find that the name of the first goblin he met name was there. He was wondering how old that would make Griphook when he was interrupted by the phone ringing in the living room. Opening his door and running two steps at a time he quickly answered the phone to find Hermione on the other end. "Hi Harry it's Hermione" she said clearly down the phone. "Hi Hermione how is your summer?" he politely asked wondering why she wanted to talk to him in the first place as she had never suggested meeting before or ringing him. "It's been good thanks Harry I hope yours has not been to bad, I found something interesting out and was wondering if we could meet to discuss it" she calmly asked. "umm I think it would be easier if I came to you as uncle Vernon and aunt Petunia may not like us meeting here" "that's fine harry I could have dad pick you up tomorrow around ten if you like". That was his Hermione always straight to the point and organised, hang on his Hermione he did not own her so how and when did he become his he wondered. "you there Harry" Hermione asked waking him from his thoughts "oh sorry yeah that sounds good I will wait outside for him tomorrow morning" "ok harry I look forward to seeing you" Hermione said before putting the phone down.