Disclaimer: I do not own the Harry Potter series or anything Harry Potter related.

Harry POV

The morning after the incident with Draco I had slipped away early to go and talk to Professor Dumbledore. I went early as there was a trip to Hogsmeade today and I wanted to be back in time to leave with my friends. Since it was a Saturday everyone had slept in and I was able to go without having to explain to anyone. When I got to the gargoyle, I muttered the password, which I had gotten from my last time being in Dumbledore's office. I knocked at his door.

"Come in," said a quiet voice. I pushed open the door and walked in. Dumbledore was sitting in the chair behind his desk reading the Daily Prophet. He was chuckling quietly to himself. He looked up when the door opened though.

"Harry, to what do I owe this pleasure?" He asked cheerfully.

"Sir, I wanted to talk to you about Avery," I said.

"Ahh, yes. I was wondering when you would be coming to see me. I heard about what happened with Mr. Malfoy last night," he replied.

"You did?" I asked surprised.

"Yes Harry. Professor Snape happened to be taking a stroll of the grounds and witnessed the whole thing. I have restored the points that Mr. Malfoy took off last night," he replied.

"So, Snape told you about how she made the rocks shoot at Malfoy then?" I asked.

"Professor Snape," corrected Dumbledore, "did mention the rocks. He also mentioned that Avery seemed to be in a trance. Has this happened before?"

"Not exactly. The time when she was communicating with the tree, something similar happened. But that was only for a few moments. And we had just been sitting down under the tree. This time was different... it was like she had no control over what she was doing. Yet... she looked like she knew exactly what she was doing. She knew exactly how to manipulate the rocks that she threw. I've never seen anything like it," I finished.

"The magic that Avery possesses is a lot more powerful than she realizes. The small trick she did last night is only a small fraction of her real abilities. If her emotions get out of control, she could do much more destruction than any of us could predict. It is even more difficult for her to control as the magic is heightening her emotions. I am going to start working with her more frequently until she has perfected her abilities. I am going to ask you, Harry, to help her as best you can. Keep her away from situations where she is likely to let her emotions get the better of her."

"I will do what I can Sir. Have you had any luck finding the other Elements?" I asked.

"Why yes I have. I think I have located the Element of fire. I am hoping that he will be able to come here soon. That will unquestionably help her to direct her powers," he said. After exchanging a few more words I said goodbye to Dumbledore and rushed back to the common room before anyone realized I was gone.

Avery POV

I woke up that morning feeling a little bit lightheaded and my muscles were sore. There was a trip to Hogsmeade and I was actually excited to do something normal. Hermione was already awake and getting ready so I heaved myself out of bed and went to shower and get ready.

Half an hour later we were in the common room with the boys, about to leave. We walked with the rest of the Gryffindors to the Entrance Hall, where we were able to take carriages to Hogsmeade. I caught sight of Malfoy in the Entrance Hall. He gave me a deadly look and whispered something to the goons beside him. They all laughed. I did feel a little bit bad about what happened last night, but I decided to put that out of my mind and just enjoy the day.

Harry, Ron, Hermione and I got into a carriage with Ginny and Dean, who looked extremely comfortable, cuddled up together. Ron certainly did not seem pleased about this and it took us a whole butterbeer to rid him of his grumpy mood. After stopping at the Three Broomsticks, we headed to Zonko's joke shop because Ron said he needed some more dungbombs. Apparently he had used up his entire stash on Filch. After that, we ducked Scrivenshaft's Quill Shop so that Hermione could pick up a new one. That girl seemed to use up a new quill every two weeks.

Before long we found ourselves in Honeydukes. That was probably my favourite store in all of Hogsmeade. We all managed to walk out of it with our pockets considerably lighter. I bought a few boxes of candy to send back to Gran and Dylan. We wandered around the town for a little bit longer. Hermione and I stopped into a clothing store called Gladrags Wizardwear. We tried on a few outfits and made the boys hold our bags. Hermione and I giggled as we watched Harry and Ron impatiently discussing quidditch. The boys finally got fed up of waiting and we told them that we would meet them at the Shrieking Shack in an hour.

I managed to get a cute, little charm bracelet from the store. Hermione bought some earrings and some hair product that was supposed to tame the frizziest hair. After paying for our goods we headed to the Shrieking Shack. When we got there the boys were standing by the gate, waiting for us.

"There you girls are! We were wondering what became of you," joked Ron. We sat down on some large rocks and talked for a while. I felt so carefree at the moment, and I laughed more than I had in weeks.

"I want to go into the Shack," Ron said after some time of sitting on the rocks. We had been there before and I knew it wasn't haunted but that place still gave me the creeps.

"I'm going to pass, but I'm sure Hermione would like to go," I said. I had lately been noticing how Ron and Hermione looked at each other. I knew it was only a matter of time before they got together and I decided to give them a push in the right direction.

"Yes I would. Harry, would you like to come?" Hermione asked. I think Harry got my hint and declined as well. The pair left us sitting on the rocks outside the gate.

"So how are you feeling this morning?" Harry asked. I knew he was referring to my stunt last night.

"A little bit sore, but other than that I'm doing ok. Listen Harry, I'm really sorry about last night. I know I must have scared you, but I really didn't know what I was doing," I said. I had wanted to say something last night but I had just felt so exhausted that I couldn't think about anything else but bed.

"Don't worry about me, Ava. I was just concerned about you. It was pretty amazing what you did," he commented. I blushed slightly but tried not to let him see.

It was a little bit cold and I shivered slightly. He noticed and immediately took of his jacked and draped it over my shoulders. If he hadn't noticed my blush before, he most definitely had by now.

"Thanks Harry, but what if you get cold?" I asked. He just shrugged. I scooted closer to him and put my arms around him in a lame attempt at keeping him warm. He just smiled and put his arms around me. I rested my head against his chest.

"So what do you think those two are doing? Do you think they're making out already?" I asked.

"I hope so! It's about time already that those idiots got together!" Harry exclaimed.

"I know! Has Ron said anything to you about asking Hermione out?" I asked.

"He hasn't yet but we both know it's only a matter of time before they come to their senses," he said.

"I think it would have happened last year if that thing with Viktor hadn't happened," I said.

"I was sure it was going to happen. I have never seen Ron as jealous as he was. He even took down his poster of the Bulgarian National Quidditch team," he said. I laughed loudly into Harry's shoulder.

"So what about you Miss Alexander. Is there anyone you've been fancying?" Harry asked curiously.

"Well apart from Ron you mean?" I joked.

"Wow, that Ron is quite the ladies man huh?" He replied, with a laugh.

"Tell me about it! Me, Hermione, I even think Lavender Brown mentioned that he looked cute!"

"But seriously. Any guy out there that I'm going to have to have a stern talk with?" he asked.

"Well there is someone that I kind of like, but he's a good friend of mine so I don't think anything would happen," I sighed. "So what about you, Mr. Potter. How are things with Cho going?"

"Cho? I'm not dating Cho! That girl is absolutely nuts!" He cried. I couldn't help but feel a little bit relieved. I didn't think that anything would happen with Harry but that didn't mean I couldn't wish he wasn't with another girl.

"So then no girls huh?"

"Nope, there is some I like too... I doubt she likes me though," Harry replied.

"Oh, don't say that! Any girl would be lucky to have you! Look at you! You're so cute!" I joked, pinching his cheek. His eyes were so green. I could just stare at them all the time. As I sat there, I had the strongest impulse to lean over and kiss him.

What could it hurt? The worst thing that could happen is that he says that he doesn't like me and things are a little awkward for a little while... and then I claim not to like him anymore and that would be the end of it!

I kept trying to find a good reason to kiss him. Suddenly I felt a soft hand on my cheek. I looked back at Harry. He was giving me the same odd look that he had been giving me lately. I couldn't quite place it. I just started back at him, though I could feel my heart pounding at his touch. He seemed to be gauging my reaction.

His leaned forward slowly and before I could think, his lips touched mine. They were so soft and I returned the kiss happily. I ran my hands through his thick, messy hair and I felt him clasp his hands behind my back. The kiss felt so natural and right, though it only lasted for moments. I heard footsteps coming toward us, and we quickly broke the kiss. I glanced up to see Hermione and Ron walking to where we were sitting. I don't think that they saw anything, but I would be sure once we got back to Hogwarts, when Hermione started asking questions.

"Hey Ava, Harry!" Ron said, enthusiastically. He seemed to be in a good mood after his little trip with Hermione.

"Shall we go then?" Hermione asked. Harry and I muttered in agreement and we all headed off, back to the line of carriages where the rest of the Hogwarts students had gathered.

What an interesting day... I sighed.