-1A/N: R4ight finally I've managed to update. Long awaited. Yes. Sorry PC broke and I lost all my files so I have to re-write it all. Sorry if its short or whatever just thought I should update. MissSez

Chapter 4: Red and Gold like a true Gryffindor

Upon entering the common room, excitement and amazement ran through Harry's blood. Red and gold was draped across the room allowing the fire to give its natural gleam over the tapestry. It was just like the Gryffindor common room only better. Staring and his new 'home' Harry knew this year was going to be great. A room of great expectations and the girl of his dreams in arms reach.

He watched as Hermione smiled and circled around the room in a sort of dance. Just by looking at her he could tell exactly why he loved her, Beautiful wavy locks, a cute little nose, soul touching eyes, soft lips. Never could he Understand how people could think that her beauty was non existent. It was there and it radiated most specially.

As she 'danced' Harry noticed the soft gleam of the tapestry shine across her face and through her hair. She was, without a doubt, perfect. He wanted her. He craved her. But every time he imagined his arms around her, Ron appeared stabbing him in the stomach telling him how bad a friend he was. He was no good for her. He knew he had to be with Ginny and leave it like that. He knew this and yet he still wanted her. She was everything to him and somehow he knew she always would be.

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Amazed, she couldn't stop herself prancing around the room like a fool. It was more than she could imagine. Her dreams had come true. She finally achieved what she'd most wanted and she was over the moon. Through the corner of her chocolate eyes she could see Harry staring at her and a slight flicker of a smile upon his face.

Slowly she stopped and smiled gleefully at him.

"Perfect. Isn't it" she said smiling at the boy wonder.

"Yeah. Just a bit." He murmured

"What do you mean just a bit? That doesn't make sense…" before she could say more she saw Harry laughing at her. "…What?"

"Nothing 'Mione. I was being sarcastic." he laughed

"Ohhh…" She turned the perfect shade of scarlet.

This made Harry smile. Again he could see a true Gryffindor in her. He shook his head at her. He loved how silly she could be. He stared directly into her eyes and as soon as she stared back he could feel her reaching for his soul.

Silence invaded the room as they continued to eye each other. Suddenly both broke away from the gaze, realising they couldn't have what they wanted. Both secretly dreamt that they would end up just like they would in films. But never does it happen that way.

"Night Harry.." Hermione whispered as she still looked away.

"Night" He replied making his way to his room as quickly as he could.

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Ron sat in the common room looking as annoyed as ever. Ginny and Neville sat watching his face grow redder and redder.

"That twat! Who does he think he is? I mean he knows I've liked Hermy for so long and he plans to take her away from me. I almost has her!" Complained Ron for the umpteenth time.

"Ron stop being such an idiot. Its not like he rigged it is it. Dumbledore chooses and he must have had a good reason. And anyway. Harry's with me. He loves me and you shouldn't be worried. Remember Hermione said during the great battle that if you and her survived she'd give you a chance. If I'm not mistaken here you both are and alive. Now lighten up." Comforted Ginny looking towards Neville for help to shut her dim-witted brother up.

"Yeah Ron. Nothing to worry about…" Neville stuttered. "Anyway I'm going to bed, You coming Ron?"

"Yeah might as well…" Ron muttered making his way slowly, dragging his feet to his bed.

Slowly they all returned to their beds and enjoyed a good nights sleep.

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Harry awoke feeling healthy and refreshed. Raising his arm he looked at his watch which read '06:05'.

With a great sigh he got up and showered.

Skipping down the stairs he looked again at his watch '06:15'. He had been sure that he had been much longer than that. Opening the door he jumped backwards in shock. There was Hermione on the sofa in her dressing gown and pyjamas sleeping so peacefully. She looked amazingly sexy and Harry resisted so much to stop his 'little friend' coming up to say hello.

He slowly and carefully walked up to and placed a warm blanket over her. He wondered if he could risk kissing her upon the head. Before he could make up his mind Hermione woke up startled.

"Oh my god Harry! Don't do that to me…" She sighed as she placed her hand above her heart..

"Sorry" He said smiling at her softly "Fell asleep down here doing what exactly?"

"Reading this" Hermione smiled handing him a book.

"A book?"

"It's a book of spells. Really handy. Just though I'd check it out." Yawned Hermione.

He nodded in understanding. Though he never really understood her but he liked it that way. She was mysterious.

"What are you doing up this early anyway?" She questioned.

"I don't need much sleep. Having being used to have disturbed sleep and coping with it a night without nightmares and just a few hours sleep leaves me refreshed. " Explained Harry.

This time Hermione nodded and got up. "Breakfast?" She left and went to get dressed. Within minutes she had got dressed and was ready for the day ahead of her.

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Ron was dreading the day. He knew somehow he was going to annoy Harry and he didn't want to cause any problems for Hermione. He wanted to date her so much and this year was definitely his year. Ginny was right. Harry wouldn't do that to him or Ginny. He regretted being so harsh to his friend and hoped he could make it up to him.

First he had to have the energy to get out of bed. The thought of the lovely food raised his body to the shower and immediately down the stairs. His stomach growling he was so tempted by the though of eggs, bacon, toast.

"Alright Ron" Ginny shouted making Ron jump back a few metres.

"Mmmmm…c'mon lets get food" Ron murmured again

"Alright greedy! Better mood today?" Ginny asked. Hoping he wasn't going to go into another rant

"Yeah listened to what you said. I'm an idiot and all. Now come on and get food" Ron replied staring directly at the path to his delicious wonder.