Chapter 9 – The Morning After
CPOV
I woke up to a warm body next to me. The scent that came from whoever it was, was warm and masculine. It made my body tingle all over. I opened my eyes lazily to see Harry sleeping peacefully. He was gorgeous. The lighting in here was fire light and it made his hair even darker with red highlights I had noticed appear in the sun. He had a little stubble forming on his face that made him look more male and completely irresistible. His arm kept me pinned to his body and my own hand was clutching his shirt. I felt completely better after last night's ordeal. I didn't remember anything after entering Dumbledore's office. My spirit and my body felt complete. I heard Coeur whine and I realized it was Monday. We had school today. I sat up a little and Harry pulled his arm tighter, bringing me back down.
"Harry, love, it's time to get up. Come on, we have class today." I kissed his lips gently and he surprised me by responding fully and pushing me back into the bed on my back. His legs had mine pinned down and his hands held my wrists above my head.
"I think I like waking up like this. We have to do this more often. Waking up to the most beautiful woman in my world kissing me is definitely something I can get used to." I laughed and then kissed him again.
"We have to get up and dressed and go to breakfast. Hermione was hurt too remember? Don't you want to see your friend?"
"Yes, but I don't want to leave this room. I just want to kiss you all over for the rest of my life."
"Well, you can later. We have a couple weeks left until Christmas break. We will leave, go to my house, leave Christmas day to see the Weasleys and hang out and then come back to school from there." Harry laughed and then got off me. He was wearing a shirt and shorts, simple but with his hair tousled more than normal from sleep and his stubble, it made him look like one of those male models on the covers of books.
"Hey, I'm going to go use the bathroom and change in there. Call when you're done in here." Harry went to the bottom drawer and pulled out a uniform before leaving for the bathroom. I saw my deodorant, brush, and make-up on the dresser along with my lotion and perfume. I smiled and then started to get ready. When I was done, I knocked on the door and Harry said come on in. I walked in and saw him in his untucked, button-down shirt and tie not quite done. He seemed to be debating on putting on the sweater vest or leaving it off.
"I would put it on so you don't get cold. It is winter now sweetie." He smiled and then slipped it on. He left his shirt untucked and then fixed his tie. I went over and fixed his hair to a more natural look.
"It doesn't lie flat, trust me. I've tried."
"I don't want it lying down. I'm making it look more natural instead of 'I just rolled out of bed'." He shook his head smiled at me. I brushed my teeth and then we left, grabbing our school robes on the way out. I locked my door, even though it needed a password, and we headed down the hall, hand-in-hand.
"Potter, what the hell are you doing down here?" Oh no.
"Pansy, what a surprise, I would have thought you would be up and stuffing your face with Crabbe and Goyle. Or did they kick you out for eating too much already?" Harry was making her turn as red as a tomato.
"You are a filthy Gryffindor. Why are you down here in the Slytherin common room?"
"I came to walk my girlfriend to breakfast pig face. Dumbledore gave me permission considering he now knows about the past couple of months. I wouldn't screw with me being down here Parkinson. Smell yah later, unfortunately." Harry led me away from Pansy and out the common room. The Slytherins who were wondering out of their dorms saw Harry and me and I heard angry outbursts. When the wall closed, we ran for it. Once we were in the Entrance Hall, Harry burst out laughing. I looked at him in confusion.
"Pansy's face when she heard I had permission to be in the common room was priceless. I'm sorry but I love ruffling her over-sized feathers. Come on, I want to see if Hermione is down yet." We entered the Great Hall and saw Hermione with Ron, Neville, Ginny, Colleen, Derrick and Blaise at the Ravenclaw table with Luna. We went there and Harry hugged Hermione as he saw she was fine.
"Hermione, I'm so glad you are okay. I'm sorry I didn't take you with us but well, I can't explain it without sounding completely stupid." Hermione laughed and hugged him back before letting go.
"I know Harry. I was only spooked and a little bruised. Connie was on verge of death, I know that you had to save her. I would have killed you if you had taken time to get me as well. Besides, Ron and Neville got me out while Colleen and Derrick took on Draco. Come on sit! You two look like you haven't eaten since the dawn of time." I sat next to Harry who sat by Hermione. We ate breakfast in silence and soon after, our professors came through with this week's schedules.
"Ah, Potter, here you go. Granger, Longbottom, Weasley, and Weasley here you are." McGonagall left after that to cover the other Gryffindors at the assigned table. Flitwick gave Luna hers and then Snape came by for the rest of us.
"Ferris, Hampton, Zabini and Soleil, here are your schedules. No Potion incidents this week please Potter and Soleil. I already have to replace half my stock from last night's incident. Try and stay out of trouble." He left to go to the other Slytherins. I looked at today's classes. Defense, Potions, lunch, free period and then Herbology. I smiled. Easy classes today and only the morning with the Slytherins, this was going to be a good day and as I looked at the rest of the week, a really good week.
AN: I know this a relatively short chapter but the next chapter has the first lemon of this story. The reason for them being found with the Slytherins at the Ravenclaw table is that the Slytherins believe that Colleen and Derrick are working under Voldemort's orders and that Blaise is helping Draco. How wrong these students are. Write to you all later! =)
