I'm back! Christmas is coming up so I'll have some more time to write and update. And PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE review! But go easy on me because this is my first story. Sorry the last chapter was so short.

I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER…

Chapter three: Getting Started

I woke up in a daze. Yesterday was incredible. It was awesome getting to see my family, but even better learning about quidditch! I've never felt anything like being on a broom. The feeling of weightlessness… I sighed as I sat up, remembering what Harry told me about me being a natural flyer. About how he was positive I would make the team at school if I tried out… I was definitely going to. I stretched and got out of bed. Today we were going shopping for my wand, owl, and books.

I went to the bathroom to brush my teeth, and shower. When I got out I applied my make-up and threw my hair in a ponytail, with my bangs lying flatly at the sides of my face. I was wearing a pair of dark jeans, and a purple spaghetti-strap shirt. I was wearing my black converse with rainbow shoe-strings.

I walked downstairs to eat breakfast to see everyone already awake. Minus my parents who left early this morning. I sat down in a chair next to Harry. He leaned over and kissed me on my cheek. It was a little weird because we aren't together, but he's my best friend and best friends are allowed to do stuff like that, yeah? I saw Ginny glare at me, but I didn't care. She was just going to have to get over whatever her problem is. Sirius walked past and slapped Harry on the back of the head.

"Keep your dirty lips off my niece, boy." He said, and I laughed at how protective my uncle was being.

We ate breakfast and then went to buy my stuff. We went and bought my wand first. It was 12-inches made from a Dragon tail, and wood from an elm tree. Next we went to buy my owl. I found this gorgeous owl that I knew was the one I wanted as soon as I saw it. It was black, with striking green eyes. It was perfect. I named him buttercup. Last we went to the book store. We picked up all of my text books, plus some of the ones from previous years, and any extra book that would help me with my studies. I thought we were going home after that but Harry pulled us toward the sporting goods store. He pulled me to the back of the shop, where we started looking at brooms.

"I need your opinion. Which one do you like the best?" He asked me.

I scanned the wracks for a few moments until I found one. It was solid back and was labeled 'Firebolt 2nd edition'

"This one," I said and handed it to him. He sighed and shook his head. He mumbled something that sounded something like "The most expensive one… Of course" But I ignored it and followed him the the front of the store. I was curious what he was doing with it. If he bought it I hoped he'd let me ride it. When we got to the front of the store he checked out. The broom was a great deal of money. When the woman handed it back to him, he handed it me. My eyes widened when I realized what was going on. I looked at the broom, than back at him.

"Absolutely not." I told him. "I refuse to take that from you. You are not spending that much money on me."

"Take the damn broom, Nina." He said.

"No. "

"You're going to need one for when we start school. Especially if you're trying out for the team. "

"No."

"Girl, this handsome man just bought you a broom worth 10,000 galleons. Let the man give you a gift." The woman behind the counter said. I blushed and took the broom out of his hand. We walked out of the stare and every one was staring at my new broom in shock, but nobody said a word.

When we got home I organized all of my stuff. When I got back down stairs, Harry, Hermione, Remus, some guy with greasy black hair, And Sirius were sitting at the table.

"Nina, this is professor Snape." Said Remus, referring to the man at the table I didn't know. "This week, you are to read as much as you can from every book. Then we're going to quiz you on it. Then what we feel you need to work on, we will assist you. On Monday's you will be working with Snape. He's the potions master at the school. On Tuesdays you will be working with me, on the history of magic. Wednesdays, you will be working with Sirius on transfiguration. Thursday's you will be working with Hermione on charms and the history of magic, and on Fridays you will be working with Harry on defense against the dark arts. On the weekends, you need to read. "He informed me.

"Yeah you and Harry better be studying. NOTHING else." Sirius said with a glare at the two of us.

I laughed and nodded. I was going to be very busy from now on. But I knew I could get everything down before September first. I sighed as I walked up to our bedroom. I sat on my bed. Ron, Hermione, and Ginny were already up there. Harry walked in right behind me. I eyed my pile of books wearily.

"The books aren't that bad." Hermione said.

"Speak for yourself." Ron replied.

Harry came and sat down beside me. He grabbed my hand, and just stared at me. The look in his eye reassured me that everything would be ok. I couldn't explain the way I felt when I was around him. I smiled as he leaned closer….. And closer….. And closer.. Until our lips were about a centimeter apart. It seemed like the world stopped spinning, and there was no one around but us. Just as I was about to lean forward, and close the space between our faces, (against my better judgment) my cell phone went off. I cursed as I pulled away and answered my phone. I looked at him and laughed at his expression. He was pouting.

"Hello?" I said.

"Hey baby girl." An all too familiar voice said. My face went pale. And Harry noticed it. I could tell he already knew who it was.

"I-I think you have the wrong number." I said as I went to hang up.

"Hey, don't be like that. I miss you…."

"Fuck you." I spat.

"Haha, you've been there, and you've done that."

Harry took the phone from me. "Look, I would appreciate it if you didn't call this number again."

"Who the hell are you?"

Harry looked at me, an unspoken question in his eye. I nodded at him. "I'm Nina's boyfriend. And I would be very pleased if you quite talking to her like that."

"Oh? I bet every time you guys fuck, she's thinking about me."

"Man, fuck you. And don't call my girl's phone again." Harry said as he hung up. He walked over to me and pulled me into a big hug. As soon as his arms encircled my waist, I broke down and started sobbing like a little baby. About ten minutes later when I was completely cried out, and Harry's shirt was soaked, I looked up. I blushed deeply when I saw that People where still in the room. Ginny rolled her eyes and walked out of the room.

"I hate that fag. Even more now since you were about to kiss me." Harry said. It succeeded in making me laugh. Ron and Hermione walked out of the room. I looked at Harry.

"Sorry… about that…"

"It's not your fault. Don't apologize." He started to lean down, but I put a hand on his chest to stop him.

"Whatever." He said as he started to walk away.

I raised my eyebrows. "Whatever?"

"Yeah. Whatever. I'm tired of you giving me mixed signals."

"And I told you. I'm not ready for a relationship! Or did you not see that? One word from that bastard and I'm Sobbing like a baby! Plus I've known you for like three days! What the hell am I supposed to do!"

"Not act like you're going to kiss me one second and push me away the next! And maybe it has only been three days but you know what? For the last three days, I've thought of nothing but you!"

"Harry…. I can't do this. We had this conversation yesterday. I can't be with you, until I'm ready for a serious relationship….. You think I don't want to kiss you? I just can't….."

"Why not?"

"Harry! We had this conversation already! I'm not ready!"

"Bull shit. You want to be with me? But you refuse to. How is that fair to me?"

I was so pissed I didn't even realize the tears falling from my eyes. "Harry…. It's not. And I'm so so, sorry. I know I'm being selfish… But I'm scared to get hurt again…."

Harry walked towards me and pulled me into a hug, and wiped my tears away, which made them fall harder.

"I'm sorry. But you know I'm not like that. I would never dream of hurting you… Please just give me a chance… I'll do anything."

I stood up on my toes and pressed my lips to his. I realized that he was right. He would never hurt me. What could it hurt to give him a chance? I knew everything about him. He knew everything about me. He pulled me even closer. We stood there making out for a while. Until we heard an "Ech-hem" From the door. We turned around to see Uncle Sirius glaring at us "I thought I said studying ONLY?" We laughed. I sat on the sofa in the room, and Harry put his arm around my shoulders. I laid my head on his chest as I picked up a book and stated reading. We sat there for hours in silence. Him just watching me as I read. Around ten I fell asleep in his arms.

OK! So that's chapter three! Two chapters in one day? You guys should repay me by reviewing? :D