Chapter 2
Harry felt like he had barely fallen asleep again when he heard Mrs. Weasley bang on his door.
"Up, up up! We've got to get to King's Cross in half an hour!" She said loudly before he heard her move to the door across from him to bang on Ron's door.
Groaning, Harry sat up on his bed and rubbed some of the sleep from his eyes. He looked around the floor of his room and winced. He hadn't exactly packed everything yet. Shrugging he got up and entered the door leading to the private bath in his room. After Sirius died, Harry had moved all his things from the room he shared with Ron to Sirius' old room. After his hot bath Harry wrapped a towel around his waist and stepped out into the mess that was his room. His eyes widened in pleasure at the sight that greeted him. Hermione Granger was bent over, shaking her head and muttering to herself as she picked up his books, quills, and parchment from the floor. She neatly put them in his open school trunk before turning around and grabbing his pants to fold them.
Chuckling, Harry leaned against the doorframe of the bathroom and crossed his arms over his chest.
"Having fun 'Mione?"
Hermione jumped slightly before angrily turning around. "Harry! Mrs. Weasley is going to kill you! You haven't…"
Harry raised his eyebrow when she trailed off and started blushing madly. "What's wrong?
"I-I, here." She said throwing his pants at him. "You should put those on. I'm going to go stall Mrs. Weasley while you um…finish."
Harry watched Hermione hurry out the door and shut it firmly. Chuckling again, Harry summoned some clean boxers, a t-shirt, and socks. While he got dressed he watched as the rest of his things for school started to quickly pack itself. By the time he was done tying his shoes everything was neatly packed.
"Wait! Mrs. Weasley I would really appreciate it if you looked at my charms homework once more. I'm sure there is a mistake in there somewhere!" Harry heard Hermione say from the other side of his door.
"Hermione your charms essay is perfect. I've checked it twice already. Now please step out of my way, we've got less than ten minutes to head out to King's Cross or we are going to miss the train!" Mrs. Weasley answered.
Harry heard a bit of scuffling as if Hermione was fighting Mrs. Weasley to get into his room. Harry sat on the edge of his bed with Hedwig in her cage next to him. The door burst open and Harry watched in amusement as Hermione closed her eyes and covered her ears.
"Oh, good. You're ready Harry dear. Take your trunk downstairs with the others while I check on Ronald." Mrs. Weasley smiled.
Harry nodded at Mrs. Weasley as she turned sidestepping Hermione to go across the hall. He grinned when he saw Hermione open one eye than the other. She dropped her hands from her ears and opened her mouth in shock.
"How did you?-but I was only downstairs for five minutes when-" Hermione shook her head and closed her mouth.
Harry picked up his trunk easily in one hand and grabbed Hedwig's cage in the other. "Speechless Hermione? I never thought I'd see the day."
Harry winked at her as he passed by whistling a light tune.
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When they arrived at King's Cross there was barely any time for them to say goodbye before the train whistled its warning. Everyone quickly boarded the train as the doors closed and a loud whistle was given. Harry, Ginny, and Ron all started walking down the train with their trunks trying to find an empty compartment. They walked down a few doors when Harry realized Hermione wasn't near them. He turned and couldn't hold back a laugh as she struggled to pull her trunk, which was obviously filled with heavy books. Setting down his trunk and Hedwig he walked over to her and lifted her trunk easily.
Hermione's cheeks turned a slight pink and she smiled relived. "Thanks Harry."
Harry grinned. "No problem Mione.
They walked back to his trunk and Harry handed her Hedwig to hold while he lifted his trunk as well. They quickly caught up to Ron and Ginny who had found a compartment occupied by Neville and Luna. Harry lifted his trunk and settled it in the space above the seats then did the same with Hermione's. He settled himself down next to Luna who smiled dreamily at him.
"I need to head over to the Heads compartment for a bit to meet up with the new Head Boy and have a talk with the prefects." Hermione said putting on her school robes and pinning her shiny new Head Girls badge on it. "Come along Ronald. We'll be back as soon as we can."
Harry watched Hermione walk away seeing her softly swaying hips and thinking about what kind of panties she wore under her clothes. He had stolen enough of her panties to know she varied from soft white cotton ones to barely there silk thongs. He was dying to see what she looked like in one of those thongs.
"How was your summer Harry?" Neville asked breaking him from his thoughts.
"As good as can be expected considering. Voldemort," Harry ignored the flinches. "Has been lying low for now. He's probably biding his time until he can do some serious damage."
"I'm sure the Pimply Skinned Thorners are keeping you-know-who busy. They can be very mischievous and are attracted to dark magic." Luna nodded her eyes wide.
Everyone stared at her.
"So, you're quidditch captain again yeah? When are you starting tryouts?" Ginny asked breaking the silence.
They continued to talk about quidditch for another hour before their compartment door opened.
"URGH! You will never guess who the Head Boy is this year." Ron groaned throwing himself on the seat next to his sister.
Harry looked at Hermione who was staring at Ron with a frown. "Who is it?
Before Hermione could answer Ron bellowed. "Malfoy! Malfoy is head boy! It's going to be a nightmare. Gryffindor has no chance at winning the house cup with him taking points from left and right. The git. What was Dumbledore thinking?!"
"Oh, don't be ridiculous Ron. Dumbledore obviously thought he was fitted for the job or he wouldn't have given it to him. Malfoy may be a first class git but his grades are only second to mine. He works very hard on his school work." Hermione said taking a seat next to him.
Ron stared at Hermione as if she'd grown an extra head. "Are you defending him? Hermione you should be the first one complaining. You have to live with him! You're going to see him everyday!"
"Well, it is a vast improvement from your ugly mug isn't it Weasel?" A husky voice drawled from the compartment door.
All eyes turned to see Draco Malfoy lean against the compartment door his arms crossed over his chest and his trademark smirk on his face.
Ron's face turned as red as his hair and he shot to his feet his wand pointed at Draco. Draco raised his eyebrow at Ron's wand but made no move to pullout his own.
"Ron don't. He's head boy now and can make your life miserable for the rest of the year if he so wanted to." Hermione said pulling Ron's arm down and trying to get him to sit.
Draco's smirked widened. "Listen to her Weasel. Granger isn't said to be the cleverest witch of our age for nothing."
Harry stared at Malfoy. He was trying hard not to think about the various dreams he'd had of him and concentrate on what he was saying. He couldn't stop his eyes from roaming though, and took in his no longer gelled blond hair, broad shoulders, and tall frame. Harry couldn't help but notice how full his lips were and how very unique his silvery grey eyes were. Wait, did he just compliment Hermione?
Apparently he had, for Ron was so dumbfounded at his words that he allowed Hermione to sit him down.
"Congratulations Weasel. That's five points from Gryffindor for disrespecting your superiors." Draco saluted them before walking out.
"Great going Ron. You just lost us five points and we haven't even gotten to the castle yet." Ginny said glaring at her older brother.
"Oh stuff it Gin." Ron answered angrily.
The rest of the ride to Hogwarts was a semi-quiet one. Other than some of their other classmates coming in to greet them, none of the members in the compartment made to start conversation.
When they arrived at Hogsmead station they all climbed into one of the carriages being pulled by the thestrals. Harry sat between Ginny and Neville directly across from Luna. Harry was lost in thoughts about his growing feelings of hate when he felt a hand start to slide up his thigh. Startled he looked down and saw a pale freckled hand caressing him.
"What do you think you're doing?" Harry hissed at her not wanting to bring attention to them.
Ginny leaned into Harry and whispered. "I was wondering, if maybe you wanted to start something up again. I couldn't stop thinking about you. I know you said you wanted space and didn't really need a relationship right now, but maybe we can try again?"
"Ginny, I was honest when I told you I didn't want anything serious last year. I still don't want anything serious this year." Harry answered quietly.
"Oh, come on Harry," Ginny said lifting her hand higher and cupping his cock. "We were good together don't you think? We don't need to do anything serious for now."
"Ginny, I'm serious." Harry said locking his hand on Ginny's wrist to stop her. "No."
Ginny obviously didn't know how to take no for an answer for she leaned in closer to Harry and nipped his ear. "I know you liked when I sucked your cock Harry. You'd come all over me. We can do that again."
Harry felt his anger swell along with a feeling of complete hatred. "I said NO!" Harry yelled wanting nothing more than to choke the redhead until she breathed no more.
Ginny jumped back startled by Harry's aggressive voice and the brief change of eye color from green to black.
"Hey! What's going on? Why are you yelling at my sister?" Ron asked angrily.
Harry closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He wanted to yell at Ron that his sister was a dirty slut and deserved it, but knew he needed to relax.
"Harry?" Hermione's soft musical voice sounded and he felt her hand land lightly on his knee.
Harry opened his eyes and looked into her beautiful face. She looked worried. Harry covered her hand with his and gave her a small smile. Without looking away from her face he spoke to Ron. "Sorry mate. I didn't mean to yell. Been a bit stressed out lately."
Ron frowned at Harry and Hermione's position. "It's not me you need to be apologizing to."
Gritting his teeth he tried to keep his feelings at bay. "Sorry Ginny."
"I-it's fine Harry." Ginny answered.
"You're probably just hungry and tired Harry. You'll feel better once we get to the Great Hall." Hermione said reassuringly.
Harry squeezed her hand softly. "I'm already feeling better."
He smiled when Hermione looked away embarrassed. He was sure if the carriage wasn't so dark he'd see a pink stain on her cheeks.
