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Chapter 9
The next day Harry woke up sort of surprised that he didn't hear Alex cry about nightmares. He smiled thinking that the picture did its work and went to wake her up. When he got to her bed, however he saw it empty. Trying not to panic he went to the Common Room area and saw her writing something.
'Didn't know she could write' Harry thought then he remembered something 'she's a special girl.'
He went down "Hi Alex"
She looked up and smiled then kept writing.
Harry smiled "What are you writing?"
She showed him the paper. Written in complete neat handwriting and perfect spelling on the top was Interviews underlined. He looked down and saw questions for interviews and a place where you could put a picture. On the bottom of the interviews was the person's name in this case it would be Harry Potter.
He was surprised "You're doing interviews?"
She nodded "I want to get to know you and your friends better."
He smiled and reassured her that it was all right. He looked at the clock. "Wanna get some breakfast?"
Alex nodded gleefully and took her things. He smiled and led her to the Great Hall. They got there and saw everyone chatting and eating. Harry led her to Ron and Hermione and they sat.
"Hey guys," he said
"Hi Harry" said Hermione
"How was the first night?" asked Ron
Harry nodded "It was good"
Alex turned to Harry "What's your favorite hobby?"
"Flying" he said ignoring the confused stares from his friends
She nodded and wrote it down.
"What's she doing?" asked Ron
"She wants to get to know me better" said Harry
Hermione understood and Ron just kept eating.
"Who inspires you the most?" Alex asked
"Er…. I would say Dumbledore," said Harry
She wrote it down.
"I have to say she's very mature for a four year old" said Hermione smiling
Harry smiled proudly.
"What's your favorite weather?" the intrigued four year old asked again
"Sunny and warm" he said
She wrote it down with a hint of approval on her face.
"So, no nightmares?" asked Ron
Harry looked at him "Me or her?"
Ron chuckled "Well, when you put it that way both of you."
"Well, I'm fine," said Harry
Alex looked up and found the three wizards staring at her. "No nightmares" she announced smiling
The trio smiled in relief.
"If you had a choice between falling in love and doing well in school what would you pick?" she asked
Ron almost choked on his food laughing and Harry dropped his fork. Alex was clueless to the boys' behavior and waited for her caretaker's answer.
"Um…isn't that a little personal Alex?" asked Hermione motherly and trying to help her friend
"Not if he picks doing well in school" said Alex
"Er…well, I'd have to say falling in love," said Harry ashamed
Alex unaware of his awkwardness wrote it down happily.
"How many questions are there?" asked Harry trying not to be rude
Alex looked "Two more and then it's done."
Harry nodded and finished his food.
"What's your dream job?" she asked
"Well, an Auror probably" he said
She wrote it down then looked hesitant when she read the next and last question. "What's the best thing that's ever happen to you?"
Harry was speechless as were his friends. "Um…"
Then the bell rang signaling class. Harry sighed in relief not knowing how to answer that. Before he went to class he dragged Alex to a secluded area.
"I'll meet you guys up later" he called after Ron and Hermione
They nodded and went to class.
"Dobby" he called
A pop was heard and a short friendly house elf appeared wearing the same pillowcase he's been wearing. Alex smiled obviously taken with him.
"Harry Potter called Dobby?" he asked
Harry nodded "Dobby this is Alex. Alex this is Dobby the house elf.
Alex smiled happily and stuck out her hand professionally.
Dobby smiled and took her hand happily "It's a pleasure to meet someone like you."
Harry smiled "Listen Dobby is it okay if you watch her when I'm at a class?"
Dobby nodded gleefully "Whatever Harry Potter wishes. I will make sure to care for the miss and keep her safe from people who might cause her harm."
He smiled "Thank you, how much are you expected to be paid?"
"Oh no sir! Dobby does not mind if he does not get paid. Dobby wants to do this because Harry Potter gave him the job." Dobby said looking scandalized
Harry sighed and didn't want to be late for class. "Ok how about after some time I will see if you need to get paid?"
Dobby smiled "Whatever works best for Harry Potter."
Harry handed Alex to him causing her to feel a little reluctant. She brightened up when she saw Dobby smiling kindly and gave Harry a hug goodbye, which he returned. He then left for class waving back to the house elf and the toddler. He soon got to Charms and sat down. When he had a break he went to the secluded Common Room expecting to see Dobby and Alex. To his relief he did.
"Harry Potter should not worry! Dobby has been good to miss and miss has been no trouble at all" reported Dobby smiling
Harry smiled "Thanks Dobby, you are dismissed until I go to Potions."
Dobby nodded "If Harry Potter has any questions Dobby will be happy to answer."
He then snapped his fingers and went to the kitchen.
Harry turned to Alex "Had fun?"
Alex nodded smiling joyfully "Yea"
Harry smiled
Then Ron and Hermione came in. "Hey, mate" said Ron
Alex's face brightened with joy and ran and hugged Ron and Hermione's legs. They smiled and patted her head.
"She getting to be quite levelheaded" observed Hermione
Harry nodded "She was immediately taken with Dobby."
The two smiled "So mate, what do you want to do?" asked Ron
Harry shrugged then Alex said "Quidditch!"
The trio looked at each other worriedly and Hermione said, "Alex, did you say you want to play Quidditch?"
The little toddler bobbed her head up and down happily not noticing the three teens worried faces.
Harry was unsure of what to do. Of course he wouldn't let someone fragile as her go on a broom, but she seems so confident and able. "Well, um… I suppose I could take you on a broom ride."
Alex looked like she was on cloud nine as she bolted to the door.
Hermione looked tentative at Harry "Are you sure about this Harry?"
He shrugged "I don't think anyone would be when faced with someone like that."
His friends nodded understanding and they led the eager four year old to the pitch.
"What broomstick would you like Alex?" asked Harry not caring if he didn't have to ride his broomstick and only caring about the fact that his little protégé would be safe.
Alex was thinking while looking at the many choices of broomsticks. She then spotted a Comet 140 and pointed to it. The trio looked and was relieved that she didn't pick a Firebolt. Harry got the broomstick and went back to the pitch. He could tell she was really eager and sat her on. He kicked off and soon they were flying with Ron and Hermione looking up at them smiling. Alex was very happy as Harry steered the broom professionally and perfectly. She spread her arms out enjoying the breeze causing Harry to chuckle. They finally landed and Alex was very ecstatic.
"That was fun!" she exclaimed
The teenagers chuckled and Harry ruffled her hair. "I think we have a future Quidditch star on our hands."
Alex smiled cutely and the trio chuckled. Soon break was over and they headed to lunch. When they got to the Great Hall they sat down and ate Alex holding a journal.
Harry looked at her "Another interview?"
She looked up and shook her head "I like writing."
The trio chuckled as she kept writing more. They ate lunch with her grabbing bits and bites, as she was absorbed in her writing. When lunch was over they had another class. Harry guided Alex to where Dobby said he was gonna meet them. He left her going to his next class, which was Potions. The afternoon flew by and supper came. Harry collected Alex and they went to the Great Hall. They sat down for supper and Harry saw that Alex still had her notebook and was writing.
He smiled "Eat some dinner Alex"
She looked at him and knew that wasn't really an order; he just didn't want her to starve. She smiled and grabbed some bits of her supper and ate.
Harry, Ron and Hermione smiled and just continued eating. When they were done they were all found in the Common Room doing homework. Alex was still busying writing in her notebook and thought it was a good time for another interview. She observed the trio and finally thought of doing Hermione. She wrote everything she knew about her down and was waiting for the right time to ask her questions.
Harry spotted this "Who are you interviewing?"
Alex looked at him then said tentatively "Hermione"
The trio looked at her wondering why she was uncertain then realized what they were doing and smiled. "It's alright Alex, you won't disturb us" comforted Hermione
Harry looked at her 'She's so gentle with kids' he thought then backtracked 'why am I thinking about Hermione like that?"
Alex's face brightened "Ok"
"Is it gonna be the same questions as Harry's?" asked Ron
She shook her head "No"
She then began to ask questions "What's your favorite color?"
"Red" said Hermione not too professionally
Alex wrote it down "What's your favorite animal?"
"Cat" she said writing stuff for her homework
"Do you like Harry Potter?" asked Alex writing the answer to the last question down
The trio almost dropped their quills and looked at her eyes widening.
"Um…. what did you say?" asked Hermione
Alex looked at them "I said do you like Harry Potter?"
"Um, Alex what made you ask that question?" asked Harry
Alex looked at the trio's shocked faces and realized what she's done "Oh, I have this friend who reminds me of Hermione and I did a pretend interview with her and I asked the same questions."
The trio now understood "Oh"
"We can skip that question," suggested Alex trying to ease the awkwardness
The trio smiled at her concern of awkwardness. "Ok" they said
Alex smiled and went on to her next question. "Favorite sport?"
Harry and Ron snickered because they knew their friend wasn't as athletic as them.
Hermione playfully punched them and simply said "Lacrosse"
Ron was very confused, but Harry heard about the game and was slightly surprised.
Alex smiled brightly much to the confusion of the three teens. "Favorite movie actor?"
Harry and Ron were interested at what their friend had to say and leaned in.
Hermione rolled her eyes at her friends actions and said "Johnny Depp"
Alex smiled approvingly and wrote it down while Harry and Ron were opened mouthed "Johnny who?" asked Ron
Harry didn't say anything because he knew who Johnny Depp was, he just didn't think Hermione would be the kind of person to like him.
'Don't act jealous' he thought 'Hermione is your best friend, nothing more. Then why do I feel something different when I'm around her?'
Hermione looked at Ron "He starred in many good films."
Alex nodded agreeing and continued "One more, favorite song?"
"The Middle by Jimmy Eat World" answered Hermione
Alex smiled approvingly "Awesome!" she exclaimed and wrote it down
The trio smiled wondering how a four year old could know about this stuff.
Alex closed her notebook "Great! We're done," she said. Then she assured Ron "I'll do yours tomorrow night."
Ron nodded and soon the trio was done with their homework. They hung out and talked before it was too late and went to bed. Harry and Alex left for their Common Room and waved goodbye to Ron and Hermione who waved back. They arrived at their rooms and went to bed.
Author's Note: YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!! WE'RE GETTING SOMEWHERE HERE!!!!!!! REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEE YA!!!!!!!!!!!
