Harry Potter paced around his bedroom, wishing he was anywhere but Privet Drive. He hadn't heard anything from his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger all summer. They had even forgotten about his birthday. Ron had told him at the end of last year that he would invite him to stay at the Burrow, but apparently something had caused him to change his mind. Harry finally stopped pacing as he heard the doorbell ring. He heard his Uncle Vernon laugh and immediately worried; whatever his uncle found amusing was never good for him.

"BOY!" his uncle yelled, and Harry walked downstairs wondering what he was supposed to have done this time.

"What?" he asked. He was in no mood to have to deal with his Uncle.

"This charming young lady has just agreed to take you off my hands. Apparently there's a school for delinquents even in your freak world"

He stepped aside and Harry had to stop himself from laughing. Standing there in the doorway was none other than his best friend Hermione Granger.

"As I was explaining to your uncle, your recent actions have caused you to be transferred to an alternative school for the remainder of your education. Get your things and come with me"

Harry went upstairs and grabbed his trunk, which thankfully was already packed as he had thought he was going to stay with Ron, shut his owl Hedwig safely in her cage, and walked back downstairs doing his best to look miserable.

"Don't worry Mr. Dursley; he won't be troubling you again"

Uncle Vernon just smiled and Harry followed Hermione down the street to a parked blue SUV. She opened the trunk and he threw his bag inside while he let his owl Hedwig out of her cage so she could fly above them.

"That was bloody brilliant Hermione", he said when they were in the car.

"Thanks Harry. Gosh it's good to see you again", she said and she hugged him fiercely. He blushed slightly, and then heard someone clear their throat.

"Harry this is my mom Emma", she said and Harry found himself looking at an older Hermione. If he hadn't known better he would've assumed they were sisters.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Mrs. Granger"

"Please call me Emma, Mrs. Granger makes me feel old"

"Emma", Harry said smiling.

"Harry your uncle has to be the dumbest muggle I have ever met"

Harry laughed and just nodded his head in agreement. The remainder of the ride to the Granger household was quiet.

Emma fixed them some dinner and then left, saying that she and Hermione's father had to work late.

Harry sat on the sofa, and Hermione sat next to him.

"Thanks again for getting me out of their Hermione. I expected Ron to get me out, but apparently he's been too busy"

At this, Hermione laughed, and didn't stop for several minutes.

"What's so funny?"

"Ron's been busy all right… busy snogging Lavender"

"So that's why he left me at the Dursley's" Harry laughed and swore he'd never let Ron live this down.

"Harry… there's another reason I got you out of there. I needed to tell you something"

Hermione suddenly sounded nervous, and Harry had to wonder what she was about to say.

"I love you Harry"

Harry didn't know what he was expecting but definitely not for Hermione to say she loved him. However, he just smiled and leaned over and kissed Hermione. Her lips were soft and warm against his. When they finally broke for air, Hermione smiled at him.

"I love you too Hermione"

A/N: I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! I promise that the next several chapters will flow more fluidly, and I hope you guys will hang on for the ride! Please review as your reviews help me keep writing! I hope to have the next chapter posted by Wednesday! Harry and Hermione all the way!