Chapter 3

Getting to know

"BOY!" Uncle Vernon's voice thundered throughout the house, "GET OVER HERE NOW!"

"Don't go," Professor Lupin said walking into the house.

"Why shouldn't I, "Harry asked confused.

"Where is that boy?" Uncle Vernon spat.

Aunt Petunia wasn't listening. She was busy helping Dudley who was crying like a baby. Really, Dudley was just putting up an act. He was hoping his dad would kill Harry or at least call the cops.

Uncle Vernon went into his safe and took out his pistol. He checked if there were any bullets. There were three. Even though this was an older gun, it still would get the job done. Uncle Vernon turned around and exited the room.

"Just come on," Lupin said, "We don't have much time."

"HARRY! WHERE ARE YOU!" Harry heard his uncle cry.

Harry followed Lupin into the front yard. Lupin grabbed Harry by the shoulder and started muttering words Harry didn't understand. Lupin snapped his fingers and Harry saw they were in front of the Weasley's house. "Now would you mind telling me what the bloody hell is going on here?" Harry asked.

"Okay," Lupin said, "When you hit your cousin, your uncle wanted to kill you. He was coming downstairs with a muggle weapon. I came to save you."

"How'd you know I was in trouble?"

"I started keeping an eye on you, when your letters came to me less frequent."

"Where's my stuff?"

"I had Dobby and Winky bring it."

Ron and the twins walked into their room and saw Harry's suitcases. They looked at each other and smiled. They ran downstairs and saw Harry by the doorway. "Hey Harry," Ron said slapping Harry on the back.

"Hey Ron," Harry said smiling, "Hey Fred and George."

"Wassup," They both said.

"So how was your summer?" Ron asked.

"Like shit," Harry said.

"That sucks," George put in, "What did your lousy relatives do this time?"

"They decided to use me as a punching bag."

"Sounds painful," Fred smirked.

"Not to be rude or anything," Ron asked slightly blushing, "But weren't you supposed to come in two weeks?"

Professor Lupin approached Harry and said, "The Dursley's were going to kill Harry with a muggle weapon."

Hermione and Ginny walked into the house. When Hermione saw Harry, she ran up to him and gave him a tight hug. Ginny gave Harry a quick hug and sat on the couch next to Ron. "They were going to do that?" Ron asked.

"Yes," Lupin said.

"Wow, they really do hate Harry," Fred said.

"What's going on," Hermione said, "Who did what?"

Lupin repeated, "Harry got into a fight with Dudley. His Uncle got angry and had a muggle weapon ready to kill him."

"Well at least you're safe," Mrs. Weasley said hugging Harry.

Harry looked at Hermione and saw her looking at him in horror. "What's wrong?" Harry smiled, "It looks like you've seen Vol- I mean you know who."

"I…I…just can't believe they would do something like that to you. I know they hate you. But to kill you!"

Harry looked at Ron and Ron winked at him. Harry gave Ron a confused look. Ron mouthed 'The letter I gave you'. Harry gave Ron another confused look. "You're hopeless," Ron said with the wave of his hand.

Ron, the twins, and Ginny walked upstairs. Lupin and Mrs. Weasley walked into the kitchen to talk about Harry. Hermione asked, "Harry there are a few things I need to talk to you about privately. Do you think we can take a short walk before dinner?"

"Sure," Harry said standing up.

Hermione and Harry walked outside. For a few minutes, no body said anything. But when they got a safe distance from the house, Hermione spoke up. "Harry," Hermione said, "You are going to think I'm nuts when I say this and if you get angry with me it's okay. I...I... love you so much."

Harry looked at Hermione and saw her blushing. He smiled, "I know you love. Ron told me."

'So you're not angry with me?" Hermione asked.

"How can I be? I feel the same way too."

"Really?"

Harry nodded and Hermione hugged him tightly. She kissed Harry. Harry rubbed her back as their bodies became closer and closer together. Hermione gasped as she felt Harry's excitement. "You okay?" Harry asked as he broke up a wet kiss.

"Yeah, this is just new for me."

"Same here."

Hermione laughed and continued to kiss Harry. Harry pushed her to the ground and started to kiss her neck. "Caught you!" Someone said.

Harry and Hermione broke apart and saw Ginny walk out from behind a tree. Hermione looked at the ground embarrassed. Harry stood up and then helped Hermione to her feet. "How long have you been.."

Harry interrupted Ginny and said, "Kinda just today."

"Wow I wish Dean was like that. He's a big chicken when it comes to that kind of stuff. "

"So why are you here?" Hermione asked.

"Uh I came to tell you it is dinner now."

"Thank you," Harry said as he grabbed Hermione's hand and started walking to the house.

Malfoy walked up to the door of the prison cell, where his father was. His father walked up to him and smiled warmly. Malfoy looked at his father. His father had gotten a lot skinnier. He had patches under his eyes from lack of sleep. It made Malfoy angry seeing his father in this condition. "Dad," Malfoy began.

His father interrupted him, "I'm happy you came here. Because master wants you to do something."

"I know," Malfoy whispered, "I know. Master came to me in a dream yesterday."

"So you know what must be done."

"Yes I know."

"Good."

"But I'm scared."

"You must do what Master told you to do. You don't want to make him angry, do you?" Malfoy's dad said coldly.

"No."

An Auror approached Malfoy and said, "It is time to leave."

Malfoy looked at his father and said, "I will do what I have to do."

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