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I'm really sorry it's took me so long to update but i promise to update more often. Here's the next chapter hope you like it. I'd like to say a huge thanks to everyone who reviewed.

Harry walked into the empty contestants tent after speaking to Dumbeldore when he had finished the contest and got the golden egg from the dragon. He slowly made his way over to his fellow Gryffindor companions with the egg in his hand as they appeared just inside the tent door.

"Welcome Harry" The twins said in unison

"Thanks" Harry smiled happy to see his friends again

"Are you hurt?" Ginny asked as she looked him up and down. Harry smiled as he had just pulled on a jumper to hide the shredded t-shirt he had been wearing when he fought the scary dragon.

"No, i'm okay" He lied his smile grew when he spotted Hermione, she smiled back at him. She was about to say something but One of the twins cut in.

"Can we see the egg Harry?" One of the twins asked

"Sure" Harry muttered handing it to them is eyes never leaving hers.

"Harry we're going to celebrate. Will you join us?" Ron asked

"No, thank you. I'm going to go and rest. Have fun" Harry answered smiling

"Sure thing" Ron returned the smile and turned to leave with Ginny by his side.

"Here you go Harry" George handed him back the golden egg.

"And don't drink to many butter beers" Harry smiled to his friends that were heading to the Gryffindor common room for a small party.

Harry turned his attention back to Hermione who was watching him, she stepped closer into the tent until the door closed behind her. He leaned forward and entwined his fingers with hers.

"Harry, Are you alright?" Hermione asked reaching up to run her fingers along a cut on his forehead.

"Yeah, i'm alright Mione. .Just a few scratches" he smiled looking into her worried eyes.

"I want to hug you...but i don't want to hurt you" Hermione confessed looking up at him.

"You won't, come here princess" Harry held out his arms and she slowly and carefully walked into them and wrapped her arms around him.

"I was scared for you. When you left the stadium and didn't come back for ages i thought you were gone" Hermione told him softly.

"So did i for a minute but then i thought about you and it helped knowing that you loved me" Harry replied

"I do" she answered and kissed his cheek

"How about we go and get you cleaned up then celebrate that your okay" Hermione suggested

"Mione is it okay if we don't celebrate just yet, i'm exhausted and sore" Harry said

"Sure" she answered nodding her head

"Okay, let me get my things and we can go" he commented smiling down at Hermione who looked up at him and returned the smile. Slowly Harry began to lower his head to hers. Hermione reached up on her tip toes until their lips met. Then Harry slide his tongue lightly along her bottom lip seeking entrance which Hermione happily granted. As their tongues danced their hands began to wander, Harry put one hand on Hermiones waist while the other was holding the egg. Hermione ran her fingers through his hair and placed her other hand on Harrys.

"Well, well look what we have here. If it isn't Potter and Granger all loved up" Malfoy sneered from the tent door with Crabb and Goyle next to him on either side.

Hermione took the golden egg from Harry and placed it in the small bag behind her on the bench, she closed it then put it on her back and stood next to Harry.

"Leave us along, Malfoy" Harry warned

"So when did you two start seeing each other? I bet it was before the contest. Granger proberly thoughtyou wouldn't get out alive. So she told you that she loved you because she feels sorry for you" Malfoy hissed making Crabb and Goyle laugh.

"It's none of your business and just so you know that wasn't the reason" Hermione commented raising her voice in annoyance. Harry entwined his fingers with her smaller ones.

"That's it Granger, Potter will protect you...or try to aleast" Malfoy was disgusted by the affection.

"Lay off Malfoy. I can protect myself" Hermione protested

"Sure, you can wait until you go against the Dark Lord. What will Potter and the Mudblood do then?" Malfoy smiled evilly as soon as the words left his mouth. Harrys wand was at Malfoys throat.

"Don't you dare call her that again" Harry ordered Malfoy shaking out of fear just nodded unable to form words. Only Harry didn't remove his wand.

"Harry, lets go" Hermione said in a soft voice as she pulled his hand and looked up at him.

"Okay" he muttered then lowered his wand both of them walked out fo the tent hand in hand.

"Yeah, Potter do as your girlfriend tells you" Malfoy laughed

Harry was about to turn around but Hermione gently squeezed his hand and said " Just let it go, he's only trying to annoy you"

"Yeah, well it's working" Harry admitted.

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