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The sky, while having been sunny while they were in Hagrid's cabin, had clouded over with what were unmistakably storm clouds. The snow had melted earlier, and the ground was moist. Hermione was silent, as she was mulling over the fact that Harry's eyebrows were knitted together, meaning something was bothering him.
" Harry, are you okay?" she inquired.
Harry looked up at her and smiled, though Hermione could tell that it wasn't a true smile.
" Of course, Mione, I'm just thinking about stuff," he answered.
Hermione could tell that he wasn't telling her the whole truth, but decided to let the subject drop. Ron seemed oblivious to Harry or Hermione's quietness and filled the air with his ringing voice.
" Oy, you two, let's get a move on, I'm starving!" he groaned.
" Ron, you're always hungry," Hermione responded.
" Yes, but I'm a growing boy," he pointed out.
" Well, you know Ron, I don't think that you were being too considerate of Hagrid's feelings today," she criticized.
` Oh, don't lecture him again!' she thought despairingly.
Hermione looked over to see if her words had had any effect on Ron, only to find that he was walking away with a silly grin on his face.
` What? Where is he going?' she thought.
Harry too, had noticed that Ron seemed ignorant of the fact that they were both standing there. He motioned for Hermione to move more rapidly and in a few short seconds they saw Ron making his way over to talk to a stunningly attractive Ravenclaw 5^th year, Katherine Rally.
` Wow, looks like our fickle Ronniekins fancies someone!' pondered Hermione.
" Quick, get down!" ordered Harry, " before he sees us watching him!"
Hermione and Harry quickly ducked beneath the nearest hill and Hermione poked her head up to spy on Ron. Ron had now made his way over and seemed to be in deep conversation with Katherine, who kept tossing her long blond hair and batting her eyelashes charmingly. He seemed to be unaware of the fact that he had left Hermione and Harry behind, his eyes only on Katherine's smiling, sweet face. The two of them began walking towards the castle to go to dinner, hand in hand. Hermione and Harry watched until they disappeared through the hefty wooden doors.
" Well, that was new," observed Harry.
" Yeah," Hermione concluded.
Suddenly, Hermione realized how close she and Harry were, and she couldn't help but blush. Finally after what seemed like an eternity, Harry spoke.
" Come on, we better get inside," he sighed.
For unknown to Hermione, Harry had been particularly comfortable being so close to Hermione.
` I wish time would stop for us,' he thought unhappily, ` I wish I could tell her how I feel.'
" You're right," she commented.
Harry got to his feet first, and then stretched out his hand to help Hermione up. She tenderly grasped it and held back a gasp when she felt electrical sparks fly through her fingertips. She quickly let go of his hand and turned towards the direction of the castle. However, before she had even taken one step, a small raindrop the size of a tear landed on her nose. Now, if there was anything Hermione loved most in the world (besides Harry) it was rain. To her, rain seemed the most natural and beautiful event that happened on earth. Another raindrop hit the back of her hand. She immediately set into a run and twirled around the green slopes, laughing. Harry looked stunned.
" Mione, what are you doing?" he questioned, " Mione, come back here!"
And with those words he began to chase her around the slopes, as she laughed and ran faster. Finally she stopped running from him and opened her mouth wide to catch the glistening raindrops. She ran from one raindrop to the next, tasting their freshness and savoring the texture of water.
` Wow,' Harry thought, ` Hermione is so in love with life!'
And without a further thought or hesitation, he followed suit. The both of them darted around the wide plains that surrounded Hogwarts School. Harry couldn't believe how much fun he was having. Hermione couldn't believe that she was finally getting Harry to just have fun. It had been a while since Harry was completely worry- free because of Voldemort's new reign of terror. Then, Hermione saw it. The perfect raindrop was falling straight ahead of her. She dashed over, her mouth opened expectantly. However, at the same time, Harry had seen it too. He sprinted into a run, and leapt for the raindrop. This resulted in both crashing into the hard, muddy earth.
" Oh, Mione, I'm so sorry," panted Harry.
" That's ok," state Hermione.
Harry was about to get up, when he noticed her beautiful eyes. They were of course, brown, but unknown to Harry before this encounter; they had tiny rims of green in them. Not a striking green like his, but a deep forest green that seemed to envelop him in their gaze. He sighed, moving closer, wanting to find himself lost in the eyes of the one he loved. Hermione, at the same moment, was finding herself0 staring into his eyes, and found that she couldn't tear herself away. Harry shifted his weight and began to move his face towards hers.
` Oh, this can't be happening!' Hermione thought to herself.
He found that he wanted to kiss her. Not just any kiss, but give her the kiss of her lifetime. Neither of them had ever kissed anyone before. And during the moment before their lips were about to meet, Hermione knew that she would never want to kiss anyone but him. Harry's hand reached upwards and stroked Hermione's cheek, as their lips came even closer. Just when they were right about to kiss, a lightning bolt came crashing down near the school. Both of them jumped and this brought Harry back to reality.
` What was I thinking? She would hate me forever if I did that, plus it would ruin our friendship!' he thought worriedly.
He quickly got away from Hermione, who looked startled.
` Why didn't he kiss me?' she wondered, " Did I do something wrong?'
" Come on, dinner is probably cold," Harry mumbled.
Hermione couldn't believe this was happening. She decided to do something drastic. While Harry was standing up, she stuck her leg out and tripped him.
" OUCH!" he yelled in surprise.
Hermione giggled innocently and Harry found himself laughing too.
" All right then Mione, we'll see who gets the last laugh!"
And with those words, he gathered a huge slab of mud and threw it in her face. She shrieked and gathered some mud of her own to use. Back and forth the mud flew until both again found themselves moving closer. Harry smeared his mud in Hermione's hair, and she, down his shoulders. Finally, both plopped down on the ground, exhausted from their mud ball war. Harry decided that it really was time to go inside.
" Come on Mione, they've probably put away all the food by now!" he chuckled.
Hermione smiled in response and took his outstretched palm while again feeling shivers race through her fingers.
" Limpiande Mudalas!" he murmmered.
Suddenly Hermione found both of them clean and dry.
" Harry, where did you learn that?" she inquired.
" Just a useful little spell I picked up when I was in the Tournament last year," he replied.
" Bet you I can do better," she answered him.
" Oh, yeah, lets see it."
" Accio umbrella!" she cried.
And with that an umbrella came soaring towards her extended arm.
" Here, Harry, you can have it," she said suddenly shyly.
" I think I have a better idea," he persuaded.
And with that he opened the umbrella, and spoke clearly.
" Accio Hermione!" he chanted, and Hermione came zooming towards him.
" Hey, no fair!" she said, but Harry didn't seem to care.
He smoothly put his arm around her shoulder, and she found herself completely at ease. She laid her head on his shoulder and the two of them began to walk back to the castle completely dry and completely happy.
" You know Harry, you're a great wizard," Hermione yawned sleepily.
" I know," he replied.
" I hope that- mph" she began but was cut off by Harry placing a finger on her lips. They both felt a shocking feeling, which made Hermione shiver in delight and a smile dance across Harry's face. But then Harry remembered why he had done so in the first place.
" Mione, shhh, listen!" he ordered.
She remained quiet, and then they heard an all too familiar voice.
(A/N - Hey, hope you liked the new chapter. I cannot believe all the people who reviewed; I never thought I would even get five! I hope that this chapter satisfied the need for fluff for a while. Hey, no complaints here, I wanted to write it too! But I always say, romance cannot be rushed. If you are upset because they did not kiss, refer to the sentence I just wrote. I know this is a cliffhanger, but I couldn't help but want to add one in my story! Please review if you like, and thanks to all who reviewed!)
If you reviewed last time, here are some comments for you!
ShockoLatt - I totally agree! Lol! Like Ron says in book 4 " Any baby of theirs would way a ton!"
Anna Mae - Aww, thank you so much! I too, absolutely love H/Hr pairings. In fact they are the only kind I will stand for! (Well, there are some exceptions!)
MissHavisham - gee, I wonder who that could be? Lol! I really hope you continue your story now that you are ungrounded, and write more, I love u!
Linz - It always seems that Ron is the one being funny. I think Harry should have a chance soon! I hope this chapter pleased you (flirting!) There will be more scenes like that and maybe even better! I love romance too, but like I said it can't be rushed!
WhiteLady - Thanks so much for the sweet review! I'm glad my story made people happy. I personally thought that I could never write, but you have inspired me to keep going at it! I promise I will read your fic and review it too!
A happy reader - I'm glad you think so! And I will, hope you check back for more!
Sucker For Romance - I agree. I don't know how that plot came to my mind, but it just popped in there one day! Thanks for reviewing my story. I hope you like the new addition!
AznGolDragonGod - True, but you'll also remember, that her eyes seemed read after having talked to Hagrid, and at the very end of the book, they were having tea together. Also, they are probably going to go on a mission together, or at least they did in my fic. But I hope you don't let these little differences stop you from reading! Thanks for reviewing and I'll try to clear that up in my next chapter!
Sally all dressed in Black - Yeah! I'm glad you liked the previous chapter! I think your name is very original too! I'm also glad that you love fan fiction! It's amazing what reading does to one's mind! See ya later!
Magi-Glad you announced to the world my secret nickname, Bubbles! JK JK! Anywayz, I'm glad you reviewed and I hope you enjoy my new chapter!
Syaoran - Good, always glad to meet another Cho hater. I mean I really think Harry deserves much better, that means HERMIONE! YEAH! Anywayz, if you ever want to let out her feelings about Cho, you are welcome to do so here! Thanks for reviewing!
Aaliyah-potter - I'm glad that you like what I've written so far! I hope this chapter helped you with the fluff fulfillment (that sounds so cool!) anywayz, I promise to read your story, and review! Look for me!
Addicted - I thought so too at first! Thanks for taking the time to review!
() - Maybe you are, but I know I do love H/hr! Don't kill too many people! LOL! Anywayz, thanks for liking and encouraging, you were one of my first reviewers!
The sky, while having been sunny while they were in Hagrid's cabin, had clouded over with what were unmistakably storm clouds. The snow had melted earlier, and the ground was moist. Hermione was silent, as she was mulling over the fact that Harry's eyebrows were knitted together, meaning something was bothering him.
" Harry, are you okay?" she inquired.
Harry looked up at her and smiled, though Hermione could tell that it wasn't a true smile.
" Of course, Mione, I'm just thinking about stuff," he answered.
Hermione could tell that he wasn't telling her the whole truth, but decided to let the subject drop. Ron seemed oblivious to Harry or Hermione's quietness and filled the air with his ringing voice.
" Oy, you two, let's get a move on, I'm starving!" he groaned.
" Ron, you're always hungry," Hermione responded.
" Yes, but I'm a growing boy," he pointed out.
" Well, you know Ron, I don't think that you were being too considerate of Hagrid's feelings today," she criticized.
` Oh, don't lecture him again!' she thought despairingly.
Hermione looked over to see if her words had had any effect on Ron, only to find that he was walking away with a silly grin on his face.
` What? Where is he going?' she thought.
Harry too, had noticed that Ron seemed ignorant of the fact that they were both standing there. He motioned for Hermione to move more rapidly and in a few short seconds they saw Ron making his way over to talk to a stunningly attractive Ravenclaw 5^th year, Katherine Rally.
` Wow, looks like our fickle Ronniekins fancies someone!' pondered Hermione.
" Quick, get down!" ordered Harry, " before he sees us watching him!"
Hermione and Harry quickly ducked beneath the nearest hill and Hermione poked her head up to spy on Ron. Ron had now made his way over and seemed to be in deep conversation with Katherine, who kept tossing her long blond hair and batting her eyelashes charmingly. He seemed to be unaware of the fact that he had left Hermione and Harry behind, his eyes only on Katherine's smiling, sweet face. The two of them began walking towards the castle to go to dinner, hand in hand. Hermione and Harry watched until they disappeared through the hefty wooden doors.
" Well, that was new," observed Harry.
" Yeah," Hermione concluded.
Suddenly, Hermione realized how close she and Harry were, and she couldn't help but blush. Finally after what seemed like an eternity, Harry spoke.
" Come on, we better get inside," he sighed.
For unknown to Hermione, Harry had been particularly comfortable being so close to Hermione.
` I wish time would stop for us,' he thought unhappily, ` I wish I could tell her how I feel.'
" You're right," she commented.
Harry got to his feet first, and then stretched out his hand to help Hermione up. She tenderly grasped it and held back a gasp when she felt electrical sparks fly through her fingertips. She quickly let go of his hand and turned towards the direction of the castle. However, before she had even taken one step, a small raindrop the size of a tear landed on her nose. Now, if there was anything Hermione loved most in the world (besides Harry) it was rain. To her, rain seemed the most natural and beautiful event that happened on earth. Another raindrop hit the back of her hand. She immediately set into a run and twirled around the green slopes, laughing. Harry looked stunned.
" Mione, what are you doing?" he questioned, " Mione, come back here!"
And with those words he began to chase her around the slopes, as she laughed and ran faster. Finally she stopped running from him and opened her mouth wide to catch the glistening raindrops. She ran from one raindrop to the next, tasting their freshness and savoring the texture of water.
` Wow,' Harry thought, ` Hermione is so in love with life!'
And without a further thought or hesitation, he followed suit. The both of them darted around the wide plains that surrounded Hogwarts School. Harry couldn't believe how much fun he was having. Hermione couldn't believe that she was finally getting Harry to just have fun. It had been a while since Harry was completely worry- free because of Voldemort's new reign of terror. Then, Hermione saw it. The perfect raindrop was falling straight ahead of her. She dashed over, her mouth opened expectantly. However, at the same time, Harry had seen it too. He sprinted into a run, and leapt for the raindrop. This resulted in both crashing into the hard, muddy earth.
" Oh, Mione, I'm so sorry," panted Harry.
" That's ok," state Hermione.
Harry was about to get up, when he noticed her beautiful eyes. They were of course, brown, but unknown to Harry before this encounter; they had tiny rims of green in them. Not a striking green like his, but a deep forest green that seemed to envelop him in their gaze. He sighed, moving closer, wanting to find himself lost in the eyes of the one he loved. Hermione, at the same moment, was finding herself0 staring into his eyes, and found that she couldn't tear herself away. Harry shifted his weight and began to move his face towards hers.
` Oh, this can't be happening!' Hermione thought to herself.
He found that he wanted to kiss her. Not just any kiss, but give her the kiss of her lifetime. Neither of them had ever kissed anyone before. And during the moment before their lips were about to meet, Hermione knew that she would never want to kiss anyone but him. Harry's hand reached upwards and stroked Hermione's cheek, as their lips came even closer. Just when they were right about to kiss, a lightning bolt came crashing down near the school. Both of them jumped and this brought Harry back to reality.
` What was I thinking? She would hate me forever if I did that, plus it would ruin our friendship!' he thought worriedly.
He quickly got away from Hermione, who looked startled.
` Why didn't he kiss me?' she wondered, " Did I do something wrong?'
" Come on, dinner is probably cold," Harry mumbled.
Hermione couldn't believe this was happening. She decided to do something drastic. While Harry was standing up, she stuck her leg out and tripped him.
" OUCH!" he yelled in surprise.
Hermione giggled innocently and Harry found himself laughing too.
" All right then Mione, we'll see who gets the last laugh!"
And with those words, he gathered a huge slab of mud and threw it in her face. She shrieked and gathered some mud of her own to use. Back and forth the mud flew until both again found themselves moving closer. Harry smeared his mud in Hermione's hair, and she, down his shoulders. Finally, both plopped down on the ground, exhausted from their mud ball war. Harry decided that it really was time to go inside.
" Come on Mione, they've probably put away all the food by now!" he chuckled.
Hermione smiled in response and took his outstretched palm while again feeling shivers race through her fingers.
" Limpiande Mudalas!" he murmmered.
Suddenly Hermione found both of them clean and dry.
" Harry, where did you learn that?" she inquired.
" Just a useful little spell I picked up when I was in the Tournament last year," he replied.
" Bet you I can do better," she answered him.
" Oh, yeah, lets see it."
" Accio umbrella!" she cried.
And with that an umbrella came soaring towards her extended arm.
" Here, Harry, you can have it," she said suddenly shyly.
" I think I have a better idea," he persuaded.
And with that he opened the umbrella, and spoke clearly.
" Accio Hermione!" he chanted, and Hermione came zooming towards him.
" Hey, no fair!" she said, but Harry didn't seem to care.
He smoothly put his arm around her shoulder, and she found herself completely at ease. She laid her head on his shoulder and the two of them began to walk back to the castle completely dry and completely happy.
" You know Harry, you're a great wizard," Hermione yawned sleepily.
" I know," he replied.
" I hope that- mph" she began but was cut off by Harry placing a finger on her lips. They both felt a shocking feeling, which made Hermione shiver in delight and a smile dance across Harry's face. But then Harry remembered why he had done so in the first place.
" Mione, shhh, listen!" he ordered.
She remained quiet, and then they heard an all too familiar voice.
(A/N - Hey, hope you liked the new chapter. I cannot believe all the people who reviewed; I never thought I would even get five! I hope that this chapter satisfied the need for fluff for a while. Hey, no complaints here, I wanted to write it too! But I always say, romance cannot be rushed. If you are upset because they did not kiss, refer to the sentence I just wrote. I know this is a cliffhanger, but I couldn't help but want to add one in my story! Please review if you like, and thanks to all who reviewed!)
If you reviewed last time, here are some comments for you!
ShockoLatt - I totally agree! Lol! Like Ron says in book 4 " Any baby of theirs would way a ton!"
Anna Mae - Aww, thank you so much! I too, absolutely love H/Hr pairings. In fact they are the only kind I will stand for! (Well, there are some exceptions!)
MissHavisham - gee, I wonder who that could be? Lol! I really hope you continue your story now that you are ungrounded, and write more, I love u!
Linz - It always seems that Ron is the one being funny. I think Harry should have a chance soon! I hope this chapter pleased you (flirting!) There will be more scenes like that and maybe even better! I love romance too, but like I said it can't be rushed!
WhiteLady - Thanks so much for the sweet review! I'm glad my story made people happy. I personally thought that I could never write, but you have inspired me to keep going at it! I promise I will read your fic and review it too!
A happy reader - I'm glad you think so! And I will, hope you check back for more!
Sucker For Romance - I agree. I don't know how that plot came to my mind, but it just popped in there one day! Thanks for reviewing my story. I hope you like the new addition!
AznGolDragonGod - True, but you'll also remember, that her eyes seemed read after having talked to Hagrid, and at the very end of the book, they were having tea together. Also, they are probably going to go on a mission together, or at least they did in my fic. But I hope you don't let these little differences stop you from reading! Thanks for reviewing and I'll try to clear that up in my next chapter!
Sally all dressed in Black - Yeah! I'm glad you liked the previous chapter! I think your name is very original too! I'm also glad that you love fan fiction! It's amazing what reading does to one's mind! See ya later!
Magi-Glad you announced to the world my secret nickname, Bubbles! JK JK! Anywayz, I'm glad you reviewed and I hope you enjoy my new chapter!
Syaoran - Good, always glad to meet another Cho hater. I mean I really think Harry deserves much better, that means HERMIONE! YEAH! Anywayz, if you ever want to let out her feelings about Cho, you are welcome to do so here! Thanks for reviewing!
Aaliyah-potter - I'm glad that you like what I've written so far! I hope this chapter helped you with the fluff fulfillment (that sounds so cool!) anywayz, I promise to read your story, and review! Look for me!
Addicted - I thought so too at first! Thanks for taking the time to review!
() - Maybe you are, but I know I do love H/hr! Don't kill too many people! LOL! Anywayz, thanks for liking and encouraging, you were one of my first reviewers!