A/N: Sorry for the delay but i was out of the country ...Pleas R&R
Chapter 2
"We are just going to have to pretend then" Harry said silently turning and facing Hermione
"What exactly are you saying" she asked him
"Well... We are just going to have to pretend to be going out" Harry said hesitantly
"I mean how bad can it be holding hands in the hall and its not like haven't done it before" he went on to say
"I don't know Harry I'm not too sure that its going to work as you said we've held hands before, what if he doesn't buy it. It might just make everything worse." She said to him
"Well then we are just going to have to be extremely convincing about it, you know all touchy feely, calling each other by some silly nickname we can make this work Hermione we have to because I don't want that jerk bothering you anymore. We really don't know what he is capable of and that is what really scares me." he said walking back over to her.
"Ok we'll do it, i just hope that it works so that he can finally leave me alone thank you Harry for doing this for me." she said to him as she went to give him a hug
"Its nothing Hermione your my friend and i would do anything to protect you. The only thing about our little plan is that we are going to have to tell Ron because who knows what his reaction will be if we just stroll into the great hall holding hands"
"Harry we can't tell Ron, you know how he is he'll say something and let it slip at the wrong time and there our plan will be ruined and we'll be back at square one. We are just going to have to deal with whatever reaction has. I mean i know that he is not going to be to happy about it at first but he'll eventually get over it."
"Everything will be ok you'll see now we better get to bed be we have a long sat a head of us tomorrow" Harry said to her giving her a kiss on the cheek and heading up the stairs to his room.
As Hermione walked down the stairs to meet Harry as she always did she couldn't help but hope that everyone would buy their little act. As she reached the bottom of the stairs she saw Harry there waiting for her pacing the room.
"Morning" she said startling him a bit
" Morning, ready to get this show on the road?" he asked extending his hand to her.
" Ready as I'll ever be" she answered taking his hand
He was nervous she could tell but after all so was she. Before they reached the door to leave Harry stopped abruptly and turned to look at her.
"Are you really sure about this Hermione we have to really convince them that we are in love, are you really up to it?" he asked
"If it will get Brett off my back then i am extremely sure, besides it you Harry" she answered smiling at him.
Harry returned the smile and pushed the door open. The whole way to the great hall neither spoke, but neither could help notice that their hands fit perfectly together . Finally as they were about to walking into the great hall harry turned winked and then smiled at her. She couldn't help but smile after that as they walked into the Great Hall. The moment they did it seemed as though some one had cast a Silencio on the great hall because of the way the noise died instantly. She felt harry squeeze her hand. She turned to look at him, and by the ay he was smiling and looking down at her she would have thought that he had just won the lottery. This made her instantly relax and smile right back at him.
The moment that they sat down across from where Ron was sitting the noise in the Great Hall returned.
" Morning Ron" harry said
"You...her...when..."was all he could manage to get out as he looked from harry to Hermione still in shock.
"Last night, and ron before you can react just..." Hermione tried to say before she as cut off by ron
"Well it was about bloody time you two" he said smiling as he took a bite of his toast.
Harry and Hermione could not believe that Ron had been taking their new found "relationship" so well. The only thing that was still bothering them was what did he mean by "it was about time".
While enjoying their breakfast Hermione looked around for Brett who seemed to have opted to skip breakfast that morning.
"He is not here Harry" She said as she whispered
"He'll hear all about our entrance into the hall don't you worry you know how Hogwarts is anyone who missed it will know by the time we all take our seats for our first lesson." he whispered back
"Your right" she said returning to her breakfast.
As Harry, Ron and Hermione walked to their first lesson as they always had done with the only difference that Harry and Hermione were holding hands everything seemed as it always had to Harry only better. He really didn't know why he just knew that it did.
"Hey Harry Hermione it was about bloody time you two got together" someone called from behind them When they turned they only turned to see that seamus was walking toward them.
"Umm thanks I guess" Harry answered
"I couldn't believe it when i heard it from Neville that you guys strolled into the great hall holding hands but this is just proof enough." he said as he began to walk ahead of them
"I'll see you guys in transfiguration" he called back as he kept walking.
"See i told you everyone would know before the first lesson" Harry said to Hermione
"Well, well, well if it isn't the great Harry potter" they heard behind them turning to see who had said it. To Hermione's horror it was Brett. She felt Harry squeeze her hand in re-asurement that everything was going to be ok.
"Hello Hermione" he said
"What can we help you with Brett?" Harry said taking a slight step forward.
"Well I just wanted to have a word with Hermione here" he said looking toward Hermione
"And what is it that you want with my girlfriend, Brett?"
"Girlfriend, right like im going to believe that . We'll talk later Hermione" he said before turning around and walking away
"what a prick" Ron said
Hermione just turned to look at Harry with fear in her eyes dreading the later that might come. Harry knew that she thought that their plan wasn't working especially if he really did intend on peaking to her later. They both knew that something was going to have to be done. They were going to have to get more touchy.
Harry knew that he wasn't going to be able to leave her alone, because Brett would be looking for any chance to corner Hermione again.
"Its ok" Harry said "if he doesn't believe that Hermione and I are dating then that's his business" with that he dropped Hermione's hand and wrapped his arm around her waist and smiled at her. She couldn't help but feel safe in Harry's arms this just reassured her that everything would be ok.
At lunch everyone in Hogwarts including the professors knew about Harry and Hermione's relationship and one in particular was ecstatic about it. When Hagrid had learned that Hermione and Harry were going out he almost cried. Telling them that he knew that one day they would get together. The rest of the day came and went without any other confrontation with Brett. Although he did seem to keep an eye on Hermione every chance that he got.
That night while patrolling the corridors Harry and Hermione finally got a chance to talk about what had happened that morning.
"It's funny how everyone talks about us getting together like they knew that it was bound to happen" Harry said as he ran his hand through his hair.
"umhmm" Hermione said as she feigned interest in her shoes.
"Ok, Hermione what's wrong you've been quiet since we left the common room" Harry said to stopping and turning Hermione to face him.
"Its nothing Harry, really" she said
"Hermione i know you, i know something is wrong. Come on Hermione talk to me."
"Its just that I know we supposedly just started going out today but i don't believe that Brett believes that we are going out" She answered.
"I know, but we are just going to have to really play this off, and if Brett is still bothering you by the end of the week. We are going to have to think of something else, I'm not sure what but we will. For now try not to think about it and relax a bit." Harry told her as he grabbed her hand and started walking.
"Alright Harry I'll try I just hope this works." She said as she tried to relax her hand in his.