A/N" I do not own or will never own anything about Harry Potter or by J.K. Rowling. This is my second favorite Harry Potter Paring.

A Second Chance

Chapter 1

Harry couldn't believe his luck. Right now he was staying in Royal Garden Hotel in London England for the last 2 weeks of his remaining summer vacation until he would go back to Hogwarts for his 6th year. Looking around the muggle hotel he could tell by their standards this was what you called a 5 star hotel. The only two things that stood out were his trunk and cage that had an agitated Hedwig in it. Checking out the living room, bathroom, kitchen and finally the bedroom he flopped himself on the bed.

Hedwig's chirp made him in open his eyes again as he walked calmly over to her and let her out of her cage. She flew happily around for a bit before coming to stop on the window ledge trying to get use to the new surroundings.

" I know, this doesn't feel right" said Harry to the owl who gave him a long hoot when he briefly petted her back.

Harry was no fool. The ministry of magic was paying for all of this, a token of goodwill attempting to buy his support. They wanted him to tell the magic community that the Ministry of Magic was doing a good job in maintaining order and security in the wake of Voldemort's reappearance. After the whitewash the Ministry tried to do in discrediting what he and Dumbledore said last year left him more than a bit angry.

But that was last year and now everyone knew the truth now. It was time to change things" thought Harry.

He'd now realize how many times he snapped at people or seem to shy way from everyone including his two best friends Hermione and Ron. Both of whom sent him plenty of letters keeping him well inform of what was happening in the outside world. He was surprised to also get letters from Neville, Luna, and Ginny as well.

Suddenly a knock at the door brought him back to his senses. Getting up from the bed he walked calmly over to the door and asked" Who is it"?

" House keeping" came a high-pitched voice behind the door.

Rolling his eyes Harry said" Give me a minute I am naked here".

He could he the person choke on their words when Harry suddenly opened the door showing Tonks who had a surprised look on her face.

" Ha very funny Potter" she replied walking inside his room as Harry closed the door locking it again.

Tonks had changed her blonde hair back to purple again before she tossed the daily prophet on the table in front of him. Looking down he could the head line it read" New Minister of Magic decided Rufus Scrimgeour will lead us to victory". Rufus stood proud with his fists on his hips before turning his head slightly scanning the whole area while the flash bobbles went off.

" Scrimegour, never heard of him. Who is he Tonks"?

" Rufus use to be head of the Auror's office and from what people say when he was younger was really good at his job. From my personally experience he's a bit of ass" she replied back.

" Harry where is the bathroom in this place" she asked him while Harry told her down and to the left?

A few minutes later he heard he yelp in pain while he ran down the hall and turned on the light to see Tonks had fallen into the bathtub while pulling down the shower curtains.

" Damn it, I still can't get use to these muggle light switches"she said while Harry helped her up.

After Tonks was done Harry asked her" isn't Kinsley helping you with that"?

" Yeah, but right now he's down at the main lobby getting some morning breakfeast before he has to meet Moody at the Leaky Cauldron" said Tonks.

" So what hotel number are you staying at" he asked her?

Thinking for a bit Tonks looked down at her key saying" ah room numbers 403 right down the hall from you. Kinsley and me are using the cover of honeymooners if any one where to ask us. As we're trying not to use any magic if at all possible so we don't give away where you are at".

" Does that mean I have to stay in this hotel then" he asked her with painfully expression on his face?

Smiling she replied" As if. No you just have to let either Shacklebolt or me know where you going. And will watch over you at a safe distance".

Thinking a bit Harry added" So you're using me as bait wanting to see if any one might attack me. That does sound like a smart move, with this new war under way you never know where his supporters could pop up at".

Taking a deep breath she replied" I can't believe how well you're taking this. Kinsley thought for sure you would be pissed, but Moody and Dumbledore both agreed this was for the best too".

" I am going to change and then go out for a bit" said Harry getting up and walking over to his bedroom.

Poking his half naked body around the corner Harry said" You're more than welcome to watch me" he said grinning ear to ear.

Rolling her eyes she replied" Teenage hormones, you're such a perv Potter".

Harry spent most of the day walking around the heart of London checking a couple shops out buying a few books for Hermione and even one that he thought Luna might like. He couldn't see Tonks but new she was close by as he spotted a small diner nearby which suddenly made him hungry.

Looking up he could see the dark clouds that had threaten to start raining since they left get even darker as it started to drizzle out. Getting ready to take out his umbrella he overheard a voice that sounded strangely familiar to him.

" Shit, after all that time this morning I spent getting my hair done" said the women.

Looking behind him he spotted Parvati Patil wearing blue jeans a light tan jumper with her long black hair hanging down. She had just come out of a jewelery store and had not bothered to bring an umbrella. Harry new after the disaster of the Yule ball she didn't end up even speaking to him for a while. But despite that she still joined him when they created DA and believe him when most of the school didn't.

Just when it started to pour, Harry held the umbrella over her hear protecting them both.

" Harry… what are you doing here" she asked with a stunned expression across her face.

" What besides holding an umbrella for a pretty girl, I just happen to be in the neighborhood".

If Parvati heard right Harry just called her pretty. She had forgiven him for practically ignoring her the whole night at the Yule ball. And after everyone learned that Harry was telling the truth about the dark lord she had a new level of respect for him.

" Come on Parvati there's a diner right across the street, we can wait out the rain there" he said giving her the umbrella.

" What about you" she asked him as the rain started coming down on him?

" Ha if only the rain could help this mess of hair I've got" said Harry making her laugh.

Running across the street they quickly entered the restaurant taking a seat near the entrance while Harry shook his head a bit first before sitting down.

After ordering there food Harry took a sip of his soda asking" So what brings you out here Parvati"?

" Well my father has business in London. He help makes large transactions of goods between England and India. He hates going to things like this by himself and since my mom and Padma are visiting my aunt in India. Here I am" she finished explaining to him.

" Well that doesn't sound too bad. As for me I guess you could say I am here enjoying my last 2 weeks of summer vacation before we go back and start our 6th year at Hogwarts" he said.

" Wow, where are you staying at"?

" The Royal Garden Hotel it's not far from here" he replied back.

At this she had a surprised look on her face saying" no way. That's where Daddy and me are staying. I didn't know you had that kind of money".

Laughing a bit he said" well I do have some money but I'd rather spend it on others than myself. But the Ministry of Magic is paying for all of it, something about trying to make up for everything they did to me for saying he was back. So I'd figured I might as well relax for a little and let them pamper me for once".

Parvati was about to say something when the waitress brought their food to them, which she quickly realized how hungry she was. Looking up again Parvati could see Harry was already done with his food, which surprised her, as he didn't eat like Ron did but yet with manners.

Noticing her eye Harry spoke" Hey Parvati I've been thinking about it and I never apologized for how I treated you at the Yule ball".

" Harry that's not necessary" but she was cut off by him saying" No it is. It was a tough time for me that year and the fallow year as well. But I shouldn't have taken it out on you or you're poor sister for having to take Ron" he said that last part with a small smile on his face.

Chuckling a bit she added" fair enough. But truth be told I did sorta agree because you where a champion back then. Not that I am saying your not attractive or anything, oh I just shut up now" for she had noticed Harry's broad grin across his face when she told him he was attractive looking.

If Harry was correct she was blushing in front of him which he swore he never seen her do that before. They spent the rest of the afternoon making small talk, remember past years at Hogwarts and the trouble Harry would always find himself in.

" Hey Harry what time is it" asked Parvati taking a sip from her tea?

" Almost 5, why"?

" Oops I was due back at the Hotel almost 1 hour ago. My father is going to kill me" she stated with a scared look upon her face.

Harry quickly took the check up to the counter paying for the bill with Parvati giving him annoyed look before they walked out of the diner.

" I was trying to pay for my meal Potter".

" I know but sometimes I am gentleman" he replied back smiling, making her smile as well before shaking her head lightly

" Come on Miss Patil, let's ahead back".

Parvati couldn't believe how easy it was to talk to time seem to fly by when they where eating back at the diner. Lavender always thought he was so full of himself like Draco, but after talking to him alone she realized he was a easy going person with a charming personality.

Arriving at the hotel he held the door open for her as they went inside and headed for the elevator. Harry noticed Kingsley was back down in the lobby talking to a woman. Giving Harry a quick nod before turning his attention back to the her.

" What was that all about" she asked him?

" Come Parvati you know they can't let the chosen one do anything on his own" he said doing his best Dumbledore impression.

At this she playfully smacked his arm while laughing" that was the worst impression ever".

Going inside Parvati pushed for the 3rd floor while Harry was busy watching her the hole time.

If Parvati was right Harry was checking her out the whole time they where in the elevator. Turning away she felt like the she was back in India as she wore a small smile on her face. Suddenly a thought hit her, I am flirting with him.

Once the elevator reached her floor they walked down the hall together with her saying" You know Harry I can find my way to my room".

" I am not doubting you're ability there. I am just walking the girl home, remember the gentleman part" he added with a wink.

" God that was so cheesy Potter. But it works for you" she said once they arrived at her door room number 308.

" Well this is me" she said feeling a bit fidgeted at the moment.

Harry was thinking what to say. He'd really had a good time talking to her, which surprised him at first but after a while he felt more and more relaxed around her. And if Harry had missed the signs he could tell she'd enjoy herself just as much as he had.

She was about to open the door when Harry asked" Parvati before he go I was wondering if… you wanted… do something like this again".

She could hear his nervousness in his voice while trying to ask her out on a date. Thinking for a bit she could see his face was all worked up waiting for her answer.

" Are you asking me out on a date" she replied with a coy voice.

" What, no. I mean yes… well if you want too, that is I would understand if you didn't" but Parvati stopped him by putting a hand on his forearm saying" Harry a date sounds like fun. I'll have to see what daddy needs me to do in the next couple days and after that I will let you know the next time I have any free time okay".

Nodding he said" cool my room number is 410" and with that she said goodbye closing the door.

Harry had been on one date before and that was with Cho, which turned out to be disaster so this was something he was hoping to get right. Going down the hall he decided to take the stairs for he felt like he could run them all up and down and still have enough energy to fight Voldemort right now.

Just when he was about to enter his room Tonks suddenly jumped out in front of him making Harry jump and pull out his wand.

" Damn it Tonks you scared the shit out of me" he added putting his wand away while she spent the whole time laughing.

" Well, how did it go" she asked him?

" How'd what go"?

" Don't play stupid with me. I saw you and Parvati I believe that was her name seem to be getting pretty chummy back there. So are you going to see her again" she asked him?

Harry didn't say anything but suddenly felt himself get embarrassed and run a hand through his hair.

" See, that wasn't so hard now was it Potter" she replied walking away and back down to the stairs.

" But I didn't say anything" he yelled at her.

" You didn't have too, it was written all over your face" she said slowly disappearing down the stairs.

Opening the door and going into his room he could see Hedwig was back which he suddenly realized he forgot to tell Ron and Hermione where he was. He quickly wrote them two letters saying he was safe and having a bit of fun, with out saying where and with you in case these letters where intercepted somehow. Adding he would see them again at the beginning of the semester before tying them to Hedwig's leg.

" Well girl it looks like I might actually have some fun" he told her before she flew off and outside his window.

A/N Questions? Or Any Comments? I am always willing to listen.