Hey,
So I'm really sorry I haven't been updating. My exams start next week and last for three weeks. So I won't be posting that regular, maybe once a week, but once they're over I can get right back into this and have more posts up. Sorry about this.
I hope you enjoy this chapter.
Ron and Hermione walked back into the common room and made their way over to sit with Ginny and Harry who were huddled together on one of the couches in front of the fire. Ginny was leaning into Harry and both looked very comfortable.
Ron and Hermione plopped down onto the other couch opposite Harry and Ginny. Hermione snuggled into Ron's side and buried her face in his shoulder. She was absolutely freezing after being outside and was trying to get the warmth back into her body. She felt as if her nose was about to fall off she was so cold.
Ron looked down at Hermione to see if she was okay. He could feel her literally vibrate next to him with the cold. 'You okay love?' Ron asked.
'Yeah, just cold after being outside for so long. It didn't even seem that cold when we were out there.' She replied without moving her face away from Ron's shoulder, causing her voice to come out slightly muffled.
Ron picked her up and put her on his lap he removed his jumper and put it on her, he then pulled her closer into his chest to and began to rub her arm to try and warm her up.
'Aren't you cold?' Ginny asked Ron, looking over to her brother and Hermione.
'No I'm fine, I have these incredible muscles that keep me warm.' He said as he flexed his muscles, causing Hermione to giggle and snuggle deeper into his chest.
'Ew Ron! I don't want to hear stuff like that. Besides you don't even have that much muscle to be proud of.' Ginny said trying to resist the urge to be violently sick.
'Hey, he has way more than Harry and you know it.' Hermione said glaring at Ginny. She then focused her attention of Harry. 'No offence Harry.' She said offering him an apologetic smile.
'None taken.' Harry laughed.
Ginny sighed in discontent but decided to let the matter go. She knows that once Hermione gets started she won't stop until she wins and Ginny was just feeling far too relaxed wrapped up in Harry's arms.
The two couples lapsed into a comfortable silence. They were enjoying the warmth of the fire and the comfort in knowing that they could finally have a peaceful year when they heard the portrait door open, causing the rest of the common room to become silent when they saw who the new addition was.
'Hello everyone if I could just get your attention for a moment please.' She said looking over the common room to make sure that she did have everyone's attention. She coughed lightly to get the nervous cough out of her throat. 'I have been made your new head of house. So if there are any problems that anyone has if you could bring your concerns to me. Also I will be dealing with punishment for the house so I would appreciate if you could all do your best to stay out of trouble.' She smiled at the students.
'I also need to speak with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, so if I could see the both of you now.' She said looking over at the pair cuddled up in front of the fire.
Hermione flushed bright red being caught on her boyfriends lap by a teacher. Hermione got off Ron's lap and the two of them made their way over to her.
'So I just wanted to let you know that your private common room and bedrooms have been set up. Your belongings have already been brought upstairs. All you have to do is come up with a password. It can be whatever you like.'
'Private common room?' Ron said looking puzzled. 'What private common room?'
'Each year the Head Boy and Girl get their own private common room and bedroom. This year seeing as both of you are from the same house, you will have to share the common room and dorm area. If there are any problems just let me know.' With that she turned and left the room.
'So…' Ron said looking down at Hermione. 'I guess this will make the whole sharing a bed a hell of a lot easier.'
'Yeah. I'm so excited. There will be so much extra room to study.' Hermione said practically jumping up and down with excitement. Ron groaned in frustration. The last thing that he wanted to do was use their private common room to study, when he could think of a lot more productive things that he could think of.
'There's also the fact that we'll have all that alone time, away from prying eyes.' Hermione whispered into Ron's ear causing him to shiver. He grabbed her arm and started to pull her up the stairs.
'Ron what are you doing?' Hermione shrieked as she was pulled behind Ron trying her best to keep up with him, but his legs had a good few inches on her.
'I'm going to explore our new private common room.' He smirked back at her causing Hermione to giggle.
'Oh Ron you are so crazy.' She said through her giggles.
'Yep and that's why you love me.'
Harry and Ginny watched as Ron dragged Hermione across the common room heading up the stairs.
'Oi, where are you two off too?' Harry yelled across the room.
Ron looked back at Harry without stopping. 'I'm going to have some private time with my girl, if you don't mind.' He shouted back, causing the people in the common room to let out a chorus of 'oohhhhh.'
Ron and Hermione had made their way up to their new dorm and common room. It was at the top of the other dorm rooms but it was a new floor that covered both the boys and girls dorms.
'Wow, this is so cute and cosy. I love it.' Hermione said heading over to the centre of the room.
The room was a lot smaller than the main one downstairs. It had gorgeous red wall paper with gold designs running through it. The carpet was lovely and fluffy and there was a red rug in front of the fire. There was a large study table over in the corner of the room near the window and there were two chairs and a couch in front of the fire place. There were also a few tables spotted around the room.
The window was huge and had beautiful rich curtains pinned to each side, but the best thing about the room in Hermione's opinion was that it had a huge book case covering one side of the wall.
Hermione made her way over to the book case to have a look at all the books. 'Wow, some of these books aren't even in the library.' Hermione said with mirth apparent in her voice.
'Come on sweetie, I wanna have a look at the bedrooms and figure out which one we are going to claim as ours.' Ron said pulling Hermione away from her shrine and up the stairs to have a look at the bedrooms.
They had a look in Ron's first. There was a big four-poster king sized bed and an area to study at. The room itself was a midnight blue and the covers on the bed were the same colour blue with silver trimmings. There was also a bathroom. It was cream and peach and had a huge bath and shower that rivalled the one in the prefects' bathroom. There was also a vanity desk and sink area.
They made their way over to Hermione's room through the bathrooms adjoining door.
Hermione's room was a pastel yellow colour and her bed covers were a soft cream with hints of yellow in them. She had a four-poster bed as well. In Hermione's room there was also a vanity. Someone had already had all her make- up set up and on her desk there was already a pile of books.
There was a soft arm chair over by the window along with a cream rocking chair.
'Oh this room is gorgeous.' Hermione said in a dreamy voice.
She turned to face Ron who was taking in the room. She was studying his face. She really wanted to use this room. There was a lovely view of the lake and her things were already set up.
It didn't hurt that someone had managed to create a room like the one she always dreamed about. Something about this room just made her feel like a real little girl and she loved it.
'Well I think this room is lovely angel. It's also a bit brighter than mine and your things are already set up so how about we use this one?' Ron asked looking down at Hermione.
He could tell that she really wanted to sleep in this room and he couldn't blame her. He imagined that this was the room that most girls would want. He could tell that this was the room that she wanted because there was this little hopeful spark in her eye that he just couldn't tell her that he would like to stay in the other room. After all he didn't actually care where he stayed just once he was with her.
'Really?' Hermione said trying but failing to hide her excitement. 'I mean if you want to stay in the other room that's fine.' She said really hoping he wouldn't change his mind.
'No it's fine baby. This room is far nicer.' He said placing a kiss on her nose.
'Thank you so much Ron. You're far too good to me.' She said. Hermione reached up and placed a kiss on his lips. She then snuggled into his chest and lost herself in his loving embrace.
So I hope you liked it. I also just want to thank everyone for reviewing.
Love Shelly xxxx