I have been told that only one-person should talk a paragraph so I did this chapter with that in mind I hope you all like it this way. (GD)
Chapter 12 - Surprises
"So, what are the plans for tomorrow's trip into Hogsmeade's?" Hermione asked while they were finishing the last of the main course that was on the table before the dessert appeared.
"I was planning on taking everyone shopping one by one to make sure I get everyone something without them there." Harry replied seeing Professor McGonagall walking down the Gryffindor table towards them.
"Potter, I noticed that you did not sign up to stay over the Christmas holiday." Professor McGonagall said surprised, because Harry has been staying at school for every holiday since he started 2 years ago.
"I'm going to Ron's house for Christmas this year, his mother invited me." Harry replied.
"I see." Professor McGonagall said before she walked back to the teacher's table. Harry and Ginny got up and started up to Gryffindor tower only to be stopped by Draco.
"Taking your bitch for a walk Potter?" Draco sneered, while Crab and Goyle started to laugh.
"You have no right to talk, you and your two girlfriends that follow you everywhere." Harry replied with a smile. Crab and Goyle started looking around to see who Harry was talking about. Ginny started to laugh because they didn't understand that Harry was talking about them, while Malfoy turned red with embracement and anger
Draco scowled and walked away with Crab and Goyle following. "They need to learn some manners." Ginny said as they continued up towards Gryffindor tower. Before they could give the password to enter the tower Hermione came running, calling for them.
"Harry, I have something for you." Hermione said as she got closer them. Hermione handed Harry a piece of rolled up parchment with a green ribbon holing it together. When Harry opened it, the writing was small and slanted.
"It's a message from Dumbledore." Harry said, reading the note.
"What does he want?" Ginny asked as they started towards the gargoyle that hid the rotating staircase to the Head Master's office.
"He says that he would like to see me in his office and you, Ron, and Hermione could come if I didn't mind you coming with me." Harry said. Harry noticed Ron coming towards him, as he passed Harry grabbed the back of Ron's robes.
"Oi! What did you do that for?" Ron asked as he started to walk with the rest of the group.
"The Head Master said he would like to see Harry and that we can come with Harry to see him." Ginny replied, seeing Harry was still reading the scroll Dumbledore had sent him.
"Okay, do we know what he is wanting with Harry?" Ron asked, seeing the gargoyle start to come into view.
"No, he just said to come to his office." Harry said coming to a stop in front of the stone gargoyle. "Raspberry ice-cream." Harry said to the statue which sprung to life and jumped aside and the wall opened letting them onto a revolving staircase. As they rode the slowly revolving stairs Hermione asked how Harry knew the password. "Oh, well Dumbledore said I should try raspberry ice cream and I just had a feeling that, that was the password." Harry said, shrugging. They got to the wooden door with a brass knocker on it.
"Come in Harry." The head master's voice said before Harry even knocked.
Harry opened the door to a high pitch squeal of "Harry!" He was knocked to the floor when a house elf tackled him hugging him around the middle.
"Dobby." Harry gasped, realizing who had just tackled him. Harry got to his feet and he was happy to see Dobby. They all sat in front of the Head Master's desk.
"Dobby and I have just been talking about something until you four got here." Dumbledore said while pulling out his wand and waving it, six glasses of water appeared, the cups moved to each person who grab their glass when it got to them. "He was just asking me if he could work for you, Harry, but I have made him a new proposal. While you are here at school he can work for Hogwarts, over summer and holidays he will be under your employment." Dumbledore continued.
"Are you sure you want to work for me Dobby?" Harry asked, looking a little confused. Ron looked excited at the fact that his best friend will have a house elf now.
"Of course, Harry Potter sir, Dobby would love to work for the man who set Dobby free, sir." Dobby said, getting down off his chair and bowing so low his nose brushed the floor. "Dobby would be happy to work for Hogwarts during the school year so that Dobby can work for Harry Potter when he is needed and help the school Harry Potter loves." Dobby continued, his nose still to the floor.
"So, this means while I'm at school he will just work for Hogwarts and during any time that I'm not at school he will be with me?" Harry asked to no one in particular, felling a little bit weird at the though of having to take care of someone beside himself especially at the Dursley's.
"No." the head master said. "He will work for you all year even at school but while you are here he can stay with the other house elves that work here and he can help them with their work at the same time so while you are at class he will be doing something other than just sitting around doing nothing." Dumbledore finished.
"So, if I need something when I'm not in class I can call him and he will come to me?" Harry asked, still confused not to mention concerned about how he would take care of Dobby.
"Yes, Harry Potter sir." Dobby replied happily standing up straight again.
"Harry, Dobby will be more then welcome to sleep here throughout the summer while you are at your aunt and uncle's." Dumbledore said, seeing the worried look on Harry's face.
"Thanks Professor." Harry replied, felling better that he would not have to have the Dursley's see Dobby or for Dobby to hurt them for their normal behavior, or at least normal towards himself. "So that means that I can't go live with Sirius?" Harry asked quickly realizing that the Headmaster had said 'while you are at your aunt and uncle's'.
"Well you see Harry, Sirius may be your godfather but he does not have a home for you and him to live in. But when he gets one that is safe for you we will talk about it then." Dumbledore said with a hint of finality that told Harry there was no point in arguing with him.
"Yes Professor." Harry said, a little sad that he could not go live with his godfather till he got a house. He did understand, however, why Professor Dumbledore was making it happen this way. Sirius just got out of Azkaban, the wizard prison. Dumbledore didn't want to see him get sent back and Harry have no place to go.
"Dobby, I would like to pay you for your work." Harry said to Dobby. Dobby looked relived and happy. Harry was thinking how much should he pay Dobby.
"When you figure it out just send me a letter and I will take care of the payment while he works for Hogwarts." Professor Dumbledore said before they left the office.
"Is there anything Dobby can do for you Harry Potter sir?" Dobby asked as they walked back towards Gryffindor tower.
"Not right now Dobby, but call me Harry not Harry Potter sir." Harry said, turning to look at Dobby but he had already disappeared, presumably to where he would be staying.
"Fortuna Major." Harry said confidently to the portrait of the fat lady. She swung forward to reveal the tunnel leading to the common room which was very empty even though it was just after dinner. Harry sat in his and Ginny's normal armchair, Ginny sat in his lap. Ron and Hermione sat on the couch next to them.
They sat there and chatted for a few hours, until Harmonie finally said "Oh, well, look at the time. We really should be heading to bed." Everyone agreed and they all walked to the stair case together. Harmonie went up to the girl's dorm while the rest took the stairs to the boy's dorm.
Ginny walked to Harry and her bed, closing the curtains to get changed. Ron and Harry followed suit, getting changed into their P. J's. When Ginny didn't open the curtains after a few minutes Harry decided that she just wanted to sleep with the curtains closed and crawled in after her.
Ron snoring could be heard before Harry was fully inside his bed curtains. Harry found that Ginny's P.J.s were on top of the covers and she was under them. "Ginny why aren't you in your P.J.s?" Harry whispered frantically looking at her under the covers up to her neck.
"Well at home I sometimes don't wear them at all to bed and sense we've been sleeping together in the same bed all year so far; I figured I shouldn't change my habits so tonight I'm sleeping without them." Ginny said siting up using an arm to clutch the covers to her chest. Harry felt his face get hot as he saw her shoulders were bare.
"What would your mother say if she knew you were sleeping like this tonight?" Harry replied quietly as to not wake anyone in the room. Harry's mind raced thinking of what Ron and Hermione would say let alone the Headmaster or Professor McGonagall.
"She knows I sleep like this sometimes, that is why when I had my nightmares over the summer she wouldn't let Ron come see me till she was sure that I was dressed." Ginny said.
"Well I still think you should get in them until we talk to your mother about it so we don't lose what we have." Harry said, hoping this would not upset her, he loved her and didn't what to lose her or their privileges.
"Ok I'll get dressed, I will also wear my every night until we get home for the holidays so that I can talk with my mother about me sleeping without them at night." Ginny said, grabbing her and pulling them over her head letting the blanket fall into her lap revealing her A cup breasts. Harrys face started to burn. He closed his eyes trying to let her finished getting dressed without him staring at her. "You don't have to close your eyes, I'm your girlfriend." Ginny giggled, grabbing Harry and pulling him close to her.
Harry opened his eyes to see that Ginny was smiling. They laid down, Ginny cuddling close to Harry. "I would like it if you wouldn't turn away or close your eyes when I get changed, we are dating after all." Ginny said as she was falling asleep. Harry laid there, seeing her in his mind as she was without her and no covers to hide her. He fell asleep, dreaming about how her skin would have felt if he touched her before she had gotten her top on.
TBC…
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