Author's Note: Early chapter! I hope you'll be happy to hear that I'm going to write yet another chapter for this story. I was thinking of writing everything in one chapter, but as I wrote, I realized I could write 2 chapters instead of one. Hope you enjoy this one!
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The next morning, as Harry woke up and tried sitting up, he remembered someone was pinning him down. Unable to move, he contented himself by simply laying down and embracing the witch that lay on him. He thought of yesterday's trip to Hogsmeade, smiling at the memory he would keep forever. His first date with Hermione went more than well. It was nice seeing the twins at their new store and the many other stores at the village.
Suddenly, Harry was reminded of the quill he had secretly bought for Hermione. As well as the book for Ron. He had forgotten about both after Hermione drank all those Butterbeers. He decided he'd take a walk to the Hospital Wing and bring back some potions for the hangover that was sure to come. But he was having trouble figuring out how to ease himself from the weight of Hermione.
After a few minutes, he managed to slip out from between the couch and Hermione. As he walked down the halls, he noticed the absence of students. Must be early in the morning, he thought. He opened the doors to the wing and found Madame Pomfrey in her office. "Excuse me, Madame Pomfrey, I was wondering if I could have a headache reliever or something along those lines."
The nurse gave him a searching look with narrowed eyes. "Have you got a headache, Mr. Potter? Or are you just here to steal my supplies?" Although she was suspicious of Harry's request, she made her way to a small cabinet filled with a variety of potions.
"No!" He nearly shouted. "I just need them for someone. Hermione...you know her. Always working too hard, stressing herself out..." His voice was more subdued this time.
"Oh, for Ms. Granger? That poor girl, always overdoing herself. She came back with two vials in hand. "Here, this one is for the actual head pain." She handed him the a vial filled with clear liquid. "If she still feels a bit woozy after that, give her this." This one had an orange hue to it.
"I can't thank you enough, Madame Pomfrey. I'll make sure to give these to her." And with that, he power walked out of the wing, putting the two vials each in a different pants.
He began his walk up to the seventh floor. After a few minutes he reached the entrance to the Gryffindor Common Room, telling the Fat Lady the password. Once inside, he silently walked up to the couch, looking down at the still sleeping form of Hermione. He knew she was going to have one heck of a headache once she woke up, but it was better to get it over with quickly.
He kneeled down next to the couch, tucking the stray hair covering her face behind her ear. "Time to wake up, Hermione." He gave her a gentle, yet firm push to rouse her from her sleep. A few seconds after she slightly opened her eyes, then closed them back with a long, slow groan. Harry let out a small chuckle. "You'll be glad that I have two things for you. Actually, three, but the last one can wait for later."
"Owhhh, Harry, don't ever let me drink again." She slowly sat up, putting a hand to her head. Harry sat next to her, putting an arm around her shoulders. She lay her head on his shoulder, hoping the ache would go away.
"Here, take this. It'll make you feel better." He held out the clear liquid vial in his hand. "Went to the wing and got this from Madame Pomfrey." The hungover witch grabbed the vial, popping the small cork out. The smell wasn't all that great, but she couldn't hardly care less about the smell. She just wanted the headache to go away.
Throwing her head back to down the potion almost made her throw up on the spot, but thankfully the potion kicked in before she could do so. She resumed her previous position, this time hugging her boyfriend for waking up so early to make her feel better. "Thanks for that. I don't think I would have lasted a minute in that state."
"Glad I could help." He gave her a kiss on the forehead and pulled out the other vial. "If you still feel sick just take this one." He placed the potion on the nearby coffee table and stood up. "I'm going to go give Ron the book I bought him. Then we can go down and eat if you're up for it."
"Sure. I'll be waiting down here." She received another kiss, but on the lips this time. "Don't you think Ron'll be mad that you woke him up so early on a Sunday?" She held onto Harry's hand, hoping he could just give Ron his book later.
"Most likely. But he'll forget about it once I tell him we're going down to eat. I promise I won't take long." A squeeze of her hand and he was gone.
Harry wasted no time in waking up Ron. He gave him a few shoves and placed the book onto his chest. The redhead woke up with a start. "What the bloody hell is going on?! Harry? What are you- what's this?" He sat up, hair in disarray, book in hand.
"A gift from me to you. Now hurry up and get dressed. We're going down to eat breakfast. We'll meet you downstairs." As he walked to the door, Ron was left to his own thoughts.
"Right." He was about to go on a tirade on being woken up so early, but the prospect of food made him forget all about it. He looked down at the book in his hand. "Flying with the Cannons." He read to himself. "Not bad." The redhead placed it on his nightstand and got up to get dressed.
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Back down at the Common Room, Harry sat back down next to Hermione. "We just have to wait for Ron and then we can go. You feeling alright?" He pulled her to him, kissing her on the head.
"I'm doing fine. A bit sleepy, though." She wrapped an arm around Harry, feeling content just sitting on the couch near the fireplace.
Well, hopefully the gift I got you will wake you up. But that's going to have to wait." Harry wore a pleased smile.
"What? Why? What'd you get me?" The prospect of receiving a gift did manage to fill Hermione with some excitement. She lifted her head to look at Harry whose pleasant smile turned smug.
"If I told you, that'd ruin it from being a surprise." He stood up as Ron was coming down the stairs still in the process of putting on a shoe.
"Harry! Just give it to me now!" She also stood, coming toe-to-toe with him.
Harry, smiling at Hermione's impatience, gave her a sweet kiss and walked out of the portrait hole with Ron following in his steps. Hermione was left to herself. She gave a huff, yet she couldn't keep from smiling. After grabbing the potion in case she needed it, she also bounded out of the exit.
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Author's Note: I also posted the chapter of my new story for TOM so if you want to check that out, please do so. Leave a review if you're happy for an extra chapter! Follow me if you want to be the first to know when I post a new chapter for either story!
