Hello everyone and welcome to chapter twenty-six! Before the reading begins or well, of the actual chapter I would like ot mention a couple things. First off, I'm getting complaints about Harry and Jess being together. As I have said a couple times now that, that will end, but not for a while. The story overall will be Jess and Draco, I just have not gotten them together yet. I just don't want it to be cheesy and annoy everyone with how utterly lame it is. Have you ever heard those stories where Draco and the Gryffindor muggle born, usually Hermione, get together in the first five or six chapters? Those are just very unrealistic. I want this to seem as though after time this could happen. You must remember this is Draco Malfoy we are talking about. Its going to take him a while to get over his prejudices completely and accept someone like Jess. This is my defense and I am sticking to it. I had something else to say but I can't think of it at the moment. Oh, alright, I remembered it now. In regards to the movie, I'm surprised no one guessed it! Not that, thats a bad thing. But hopefully you do like the choice. I thought it fit well. So without further delay, I do not own Harry Potter, nor do I own Pirates of the Caribbean!

The movie then started out with a young girl singing on a ship. Harry prayed this wasn't a musical about pirates. That just sounded dreadful. As if to answer his prayer there were no more songs at the present. Instead there was a boy floating in the water and a ship destroyed and on fire. This all seemed to be a flashback of dream of some sort. It all revolved around the medallion the boy had been wearing.

Harry soon noticed that Jess fancied the boy when he was grown up. A broad grin came up on her face as soon as he made his presence known. Maybe this is why she chose the movie, he thought. The movie then transferred its attention to an interesting looking pirate whose boat was sinking as fast as it was moving forward. When he reached the dock, the boast had fully sunk. Harry found himself laughing as the pirate conversed with the main guy on the dock.

As Captain Jack Sparrow tired to get away, this is when it dawned on Harry that this was not a musical. Jack Sparrow arrived or rather hid in the blacksmith shop. One of the most amazing sword fights ensued as Will Turner walked back into the blacksmith building. If Harry had needed any more evidence that this was not a musical, this was more than enough.

Jess was really enjoying herself. She was on a date with Harry, whom she really liked while watching one of her favorite movies. Not to mention it had Orlando Bloom in it. Who in Jess' mind was a very attractive man. She found herself biting her tongue so she didn't start reciting lines and ruin it for Harry.

Meanwhile Harry was thinking of other things. While there was a brief lull in the action, he wondered if he should make a move, a very subtle move but one he thought might be allowed. Harry stretched his arm out behind her chair and ever so quietly snuck his arm around the top of her chair.

Jess smiled as she felt Harry' arm slip around the back of her chair. She leaned back slightly so she could feel his arm across her shoulder. As if in response to this, Harry lightly placed his hand on her opposite shoulder. They both continued to watch the movie as the action built up again, and Elizabeth was taken.

Tortuga was an interesting place to say the least. Jess thought that the people there were creepy. Harry couldn't agree more. But in any case, Jack and Will got a crew and they were off.

As Barbosa and his crew got to the island that could not be found unless you knew already where it was, the plot thickened. Finally Jack and Will caught up and saved Elizabeth, but this was short lived, when Will revealed who he was and Jack and Elizabeth were thrown over board, deserted to Jack's previous island. A lot more action happened until they all met back up at the island that can not be found unless you already know where it is, including Norrington and his band of navy men.

A long battle occurred in what kept Harry at the edge of his seat. It finally was down to, two men, Barbosa and Jack. When the battle was done, Jack was brought back to Port Royale to be hung at the neck until dead. A bold interception by Will, and Jack was free again. Elizabeth revealed her true love in a passionate kiss with Will.

Jess emitted a soft sigh as she watched the two lovers kiss. She wished that she could have switched places with Elizabeth for that one moment. As Jack sailed away be began singing and with the closing of his compass the movie was over.

Harry was curious as to why Jess had sighed. Did she want him to kiss her? His cheeks tinted red as he was snapped out of his thoughts when Jess turned and faced him. Shaking his head as if to clear his thought, Harry looked at her. "Hey Jess."

"Hey, Harry. What did you think of your first movie theater experience?"

"I thought it was fantastic! It was the perfect choice, Jess." Harry laughed as he thought back to certain parts of the movie.

Jess smiled at him. "I'm glad; I thought it would be one that you would like, its one of my favorite movies. What are you laughing about?"

"I was just thinking back to the movie. It had all of the good elements that a movie needs. Whoever played Captain Jack Sparrow was brilliant."

"Yes, he is one of my favorite actors."

"What's his name?"

"Johnny Depp, he's one of the few American actors in this movie. Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley who was Elizabeth are both from England."

"Ah, well I thought they were excellent. Can I ask you something?"

"Sure, what is it?"

"Orlando Bloom, do you like him?"

Jess lightly blushed. "Yeah, a lot actually. How did you notice?"

"When he came on the screen for the first time you smiled and got this dreamy look on your face."

"A dreamy look on my face?"

"Well you looked really happy to see him."

She laughed while she blushed. "Its no secret that I like him. He's one of my favorite actors, and he was one of my first real crushes."

Harry smiled at her. "So that's who I have to compete against for your affections? Hopefully magic will give me an advantage."

"Harry! Its just a crush. I'm never going to meet him."

"I wouldn't say never. I never thought I was going to escape the clutches of my aunt and uncle. Luckily I was wrong. It I had been right I never would have met you guys."

"I'm very glad you were wrong. You know I never would have thought I'd be here. I had no idea that I would be in Scotland attending a school that taught me about magic. Its safe to say I was very surprised when I got me acceptance letter."

"So was I. My uncle tried as hard as he could to make sure I didn't get to read the letter, like I would give up or Hogwarts for that matter. There were so many owls sending letters we could have drowned in all the letters."

This got a laugh out of Jess. "I highly doubt that."

"Okay maybe not, but it was insane. Uncle Vernon was on his toes constantly, it was almost like he thought the letters were going to self-destruct in his face."

She placed a hand over her mouth so she didn't burst out laughing. After a moment, Jess removed her hand. "That would have been funny."

Harry grinned and looked down at Jess. She was so beautiful. Her eyes sparkled as she looked up at Harry. He felt like the luckiest guy in all of Hogwarts at this moment. His arm rested on the back of her chair, his hand gently resting on her shoulder. What made him feel even better was that Jess seemed to be quite happy about his decision. As he gazed into her big, breathtaking emerald eyes, Harry slowly closed the distance in-between them.

Jess felt her heart beat quicken as Harry leaned in towards her. This was it, this was the big moment, their first kiss. Jess responded by leaning closer to him.

Harry felt his heart beating faster. He just hoped that Jess would agree with his decision. A smile broke out on his lips as Jess started to lean in closer to him.

Their los were an inch apart before they stopped moving. Jess looked up at Harry she he looked down at her. He searched her eyes for an answer. Did she really want this? He worried that he was moving too fast. After all, the events of his terrible date with Cho were still taunting him in the recesses of his mind. As he looked into her eyes, a certain sparkle showed in them. Harry knew this particular sparkle. It was reserved for when she was really happy. He felt his stomach flutter. This special way her eyes held and even deeper beauty was just for him this time. Usually it wasn't pin-pointed just at him. But this time it was, and it made Harry weak at the knees. It was a good thing he was sitting down.

The next moment happened in a flash. Harry took the final push forward and their lips lightly brushed against each other. Jess felt the butterflies in her stomach flutter. Harry's stomach meanwhile did a half turn. This kiss was by far the best either of them had ever experienced. It was moments like this that you never wanted to end. They stayed like this for about a minute before reluctantly pulling away. They looked at each other, reveling in the moment for as long as they could. A few minutes later, one of them had to say something.

Harry was the first one to speak. He brushed a piece of Jess' hair from her face. "I hope that wasn't too soon."

"No," Jess shook her head, "I thought that was the perfect moment."

"I thought so too." He smiled down at her. "I hope you liked everything. I wasn't sure how this would go since I don't know what the typical movie theater experience is like."

"It was perfect Harry. Don't worry about it. I thought everything went perfectly. You don't need to worry so much Harry." Jess lightly placed her hand on his arm. "I also thought that was the best way to end the night."

Harry grinned. "I'm glad we both agree on that. We should do this again sometime."

"Yeah, that would be great! Maybe one time we could have a bunch of us get together and watch a movie. I know Ron and Ginny haven't seen a movie before. Back at home my friends and I like to go to the movie theater and see a movie."

"That's a good idea. Hopefully we can convince them once Ron and Hermione aren't mad at us."

"I don't think it will be that much longer."

"I hope you're right, Jess."

"Hermione should snap out of it soon. She doesn't stay mad long."

"True, I hate to end this but we probably should start heading back."

"Sadly you're right." Jess got up and grabbed her drink and popcorn. Harry stood as well and left the basket. Dobby had told him, he could leave it there and it would return to its normal place. There was a garbage can by the door that Jess and Harry threw their garbage away in. Harry opened the door and Jess walked through. He followed her and the door shut behind them. As soon as it shut the door began to disappear. Harry slipped his hand into Jess' as they walked down the hall. They conversed as they walked back to the Gryffindor house. When they got to the picture of the Fat Lady, they stopped for a moment and faced each other.

"I really had a great time, Harry. Thank you for taking me out." Jess smiled up at him.

"It was my pleasure, Jess. Would you like to go out again sometime?"

"Of course I would!"

Harry couldn't help but grin. "When would you like to go out?"

"Um, how about next week sometime?"

"Sounds good."

"I figure we can figure out the details later."

Harry nodded. "Yeah that works."

"Well…" Jess trailed off.

"I'll see you tomorrow." Harry bent down and gave her a light goodnight kiss.

Jess blushed again. "Yeah." She said the password and the door swung open. "Goodnight." Jess then walked through the door and went up to the girl's dorms.

Harry watched Jess walk through the door before he walked in. He then went upstairs to the boy's dorms. When he got there he decided to start working on his Herbology. After about half an hour Harry decided that was enough. He pulled out his pajamas. Once he had changed, Harry crawled into bed and took off his glasses. He spent a good hour reflecting on how the night had gone. Once he analyzed the date properly, Harry came to the conclusion that the date was successful. Now all he had to do was make sure that all further dates went as well or better. Harry then closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Jess had gone up to her room as happy as could be. The date had gone very well. She could see this working out. Jess really liked Harry and was glad that he felt the same way about her. She smiled as she changed into her pajamas. Soon enough Jess was fast asleep in her bed.

Alright chapter twenty-six is up! I know its a shorter chapter and all but I thought this was the perfect place to cut it. I have some big stuff coming up soon, including a Draco and Jess moment. I'm not sure when exactly, but I know its coming up sometime. Also, I'd like to mention that my internet is not working so I'm at a Caribou Coffee typing this up so you can read it. I think the problem will be fixed on Sunday or something like that. So thats not too long! I'll probably type a chapter up in the meantime or write some more. I'm a tad stuck on what Im writing right now. It should be easy enough to overcome though. As always, please review! Its very important for me to get your feedback! And yes, I know the lack of Draco and Jess together is an issue. I know this, and I'm working on it much later on in my writing, right about where I'm writing actually. The Harry and Jess relationship does have a point, and its to irritate Draco. Once he figures it out that is. So please do review! Until next chapter, as always please review-Jess