Chapter 3
Laura's News
Harry felt a twist in his stomach as he realized he was linked up with Laura again.
Harry! Guess what?
"What?" he whispered.
I've been accepted to Hogwarts!
Harry almost cried out in delight. "When are you coming?"
After the winter break.
This time Harry DID cry out. The winter holidays were a week away!
Normally they do not let students come in the middle of the year, but they made an… exception.
"I can't wait to see you."
Neither can I! I'm sure we'll know each other right away.
Harry grinned. "Yeah."
After a short silence, Laura spoke again.
Harry?
"Yeah?"
What is one thing you wish for more than anything in the world?
Harry didn't need to think. "To be with you."
That is also my wish! Copycat…
Harry was sure that if Laura was there, she'd have given him a playful shove. But he had no idea where she was right now.
"Know what I'm gonna do when we finally meet?"
What? she asked with a giggle.
"I'm gonna kiss you."
Oh my… Laura seemed to be at a loss. That would be soooo cool!
"And just think… if you get put in Gryffindor… me and you… in the common room… alone…"
Oh Harry! I don't even need to have met you to know that I love you!
"And the same is true for me."
Please promise you'll never leave me, after we're together.
"I promise."
The next morning, Harry awoke sleepily, but then a huge grin formed on his face as he remembered the news he received last night. The girl of his dreams (literally!) was coming right after winter break!
"What are you so bloody cheerful about?" said Ron as Harry entered the common room.
"None of your business." Harry said, never ditching the smile.
"Grr…" Ron turned away, annoyed.
"Hey Ron," said Hermione, "Will you help me study for Astrology this afternoon?"
"Sure."
"Thanks." She gave him a smile, then hurried down to the great hall with everyone else.
More or less, the winter holidays went the same as usual… nothing exciting happened. But Harry was giddy with anticipation. He had no idea how to approach Laura when she got there. But he trusted his mind and his heart, and sighed happily as Ron beat him a tenth time in Super Smash Bros. Melee.