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Chapter 5: Holding hands and interruptions
After Sawyer had introduced himself to every single Gryffindor, a 4th year took up to the dorm he would be staying in. As soon as the distant door closed shut the common room burst out in to conversation, many were saying how charming he appeared to be and most of the girls were agreeing on how good looking he was.
"How old do you reckon he is then?" Ron asked Harry and Ginny.
"Not sure? He looks quite old though, maybe 15/16?" Harry replied.
"He was carrying a Firebolt Harry, I wonder if he fly's any good?" Ron said.
"Well even if he does he won't be playing in our match next Saturday cos Hermione doesn't play Quidditch, so there's no spot to fill." Harry explained, Ron nodded his head slowly.
"What did you think of him Ginny?" Harry asked trying to sound as casual as possible.
"He seems nice doesn't he." She answered.
"Yes well just watch him Gin; he seems a bit of a lady's man." Ron warned.
"Oh Ronald honestly, do you really think I'm that sad and shallow to go out with a boy I just met 15 minutes ago?" Ginny asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Well no, but I'm just saying be careful." Ron replied.
"Right." Ginny said un amused.
"I wonder how Hermione's getting on?" Harry said. This seemed to stop Ron from being over protective of his sister and cause him to mope again.
"I'm sure she's fine. Hermione's the brightest witch we know." Ginny responded.
"Yeah your right. Oh no I still haven't finished my Potion's essay." Harry said looking startled.
"Well you better get on with it; you don't want to give Snape a chance of giving you a detention for the day of the first match." Ginny said.
"Okay I'm off to the library, Ron you coming or staying here?" Harry asked as he stood.
"I think I'll go up to the dorm and get an early night." Ron replied as he too stood.
"But Ron it's only just after 7pm." Ginny said. Ron shrugged then headed up the staircase to the boys dormitories.
"Do you think I should go and see if he's okay?" Harry wondered.
"No he'll be fine. Just give him a couple of hours to himself then go check on him." Ginny told him.
"Okay. Well what are you doing now? You coming to the library?" Harry asked.
"Yes why not. I have to finish my Herbology essay anyway." Ginny stood then went to fetch her school bag whilst Harry waited in the common room. A couple of minutes later they were walking along the quiet corridors discussing the up coming match.
"So I just thought, I wonder who will be filling in for Ernie as seeker and captain for the match?" Ginny asked.
"I'm not sure; maybe they have a few reserves like we do." Harry replied.
"Well let's face it Ernie's the best seeker in Hufflepuff so we stand a good chance." Ginny smiled.
"That's true." Harry smiled back at her. They turned on to the Grand staircase and followed it down to the second floor. When they reached the corridor Ginny took Harry's hand; Harry looked at Ginny in response to this but noticed she was doing a very good job of not looking at him. To Harry this felt so right; it didn't feel uncomfortable and when two 3rd year boys walked by neither made any movement to move their hands.
The library was nearly empty when they entered it; only one table was occupied by BlaiseZabini. They walked over to a table in the corner and sat down, setting out their books and parchment before them. Every so often Madam Pince would pass there table and linger for a few seconds checking they were doing their work.
"I'll be back in a minute Harry; I just have to get a book from the Herbology section." Ginny explained before standing and heading off into the dark rows of books. Not really sure what he was doing; Harry stood and followed her. He found her stood in a shadowy corner, running her index finger along a line of books. Harry walked straight up to her and without thinking kissed her full on the mouth. Ginny gasped beneath his lips but soon wrapped her arms around his neck. Steadily the kiss grew more confident and Harry placed his hands in her long hair.
"WHAT IN THE NAME OF MERLIN IS GOING ON HERE?" Madam Pince screamed. Harry and Ginny pulled away from one another as though an electric shock had just surged through them. Before either of them could answer Madam Pince spoke again,
"OUT. OUT NOW." They both packed away their things then left the library. Once they had reached the end of the 2nd floor corridor they burst out laughing. Harry lent himself against the wall for support whilst Ginny bent over holding her stomach.
"What…what just happened in there?" Ginny asked in between breaths.
"I don't know, I think you kissed me." Harry replied still laughing.
"I kissed you, I don't think so Potter. It is you who kissed me." She said as she straightened up, calming down. Harry had stopped laughing too and now for some strange reason he couldn't tear his eyes away from hers. Slowly they moved towards one another, just as Harry placed his right hand on her cheek they were rudely interrupted.
"Oh Ginny there you are. I am just getting a tour of zis' wonderful castle. Would you care to join us?" Sawyer asked.
"What? Oh no…" She began.
"Nonsense you must come and help…sorry what iz' your name again?" He asked Dennis Creevy.
"Dennis." He replied looking a little annoyed.
"Ah yes Dennis. Ginny you must come and help Dennis give me the tour." Sawyer said and before Ginny could respond and Harry could stop her, Sawyer was walking her down the corridor away from a very disappointed Harry.
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