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Harry, Hermione and Ron were laying outside in Ron's back yard under the stars. They were excited about leaving the next day and decided to spend the night outside.
"Oh, quick! Look! A shooting star!" Hermione quickly pointed up and Harry and Ron quickly snapped their heads in the direction of the star. A few seconds past and Hermione spoke again.
"What did you wish for?"
"We can't tell you that." Ron commented.
"If we do, our wish won't come true."
Hermione sighed..
"It will only be between us, no one else will know."
"Yeah, us and the gnomes that are hiding in our garden." Ginny came out and lied her head down on Harry's stomach. Harry ran his fingers through her hair.
"Ginny does have a point Hermione." Harry said. Hermione sighed again.
"Well, I'll tell you my wish. I wish tomorrow would come faster." The group laughed.
"You can't wish for that." Ron said
"Why not?" Hermione craned her neck to see Ron better.
"Because that's what I wished for." Ron , still looking up at the stars. Hermione closed her eyes, feeling close to sleep.
"What did you wish for, Harry?" Ron asked, yawning right afterwards. Harry bit his lip, not sure he wanted to say.
"I don't know." Harry finally spat out. Ginny reached back and poked him.
"You know you want to tell us." She coaxed.
"Yeah, c'mon Harry." Ron joined. Harry shook his head.
"I don't know…it won't come true even if I did tell you."
"Then why don't you tell us if it's not going to come true?" Ginny latched fingers with Harry.
"Maybe because I still have that little part of me that believes it will come true…I'm not brave enough to take any chances." Ginny brought the back of his hand to her lips and kissed it. The only sounds heard after Harry stopped talking was the sounds of Ron's snoring and Hermione's light breathing, signaling that they were asleep. Ginny was next to fall asleep and Harry stayed awake. He put an arm behind his head and continued looking up at the sky. He was about to close his eyes when he saw another shooting star. He kept watching and soon the sky was filled with shooting stars and he smiled.
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Harry was being shook awake. When he didn't open his eyes, he felt hands working their way to his side and a light squeeze which made him jump. As he jumped he grabbed the wrist of the culprit, eyes still closed, and started feeling for the kneecap until he was satisfied with a giggle. He opened his eyes and found he was looking back at Ginny. He grinned and pulled her down onto the ground with him.
"Good morning." He said.
"Mum had me come get you…said we were about ready to leave."
Harry sighed and yawned before sitting up. Ginny stood up, taking his hand and started pulling him up.
"Alright you two love-birds. Come on." They heard Hermione's yelling outside one of the windows. Harry rolled his eyes.
"We should set her up with Ron." Harry mumbled. Ginny giggled.
"You know, that wouldn't be a bad idea." Ginny tugged again and successfully got Harry to his feet and headed inside with him. Harry went into the bathroom when they entered the house and splashed some cold water on his face. He looked in the mirror and tried to pat down his hair, borrowing Ron's brush and shrugging as soon as he thought it was o.k.. He exited the bathroom and joined Molly, Arthur, Fred, George, Ginny, and the other two who were just shoving the rest of the luggage into the car.
"Everyone ready?" Molly's voice had excitement in it. Everyone cheered and all lunged for the car. After everyone got squished into the front and back seats, they headed off towards the airport.
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They sat in the terminal, waiting for their boarding passes to be called.
"Hey Ron?" Hermione asked. Ron looked up from the muggle magazine he was reading and over to Hermione.
"Yeah?"
"If you don't mind me asking…how are your parents paying for this trip?"
Ron smiled a little.
"I guess they saved up a little money after every pay check Dad got. I know, I didn't believe it either." Ron lifted the magazine and started reading again.
"Oh." Hermione said, raising an eyebrow and turning over to Harry.
"So, are you excited?"
Harry nodded, looking around the airport with wondering eyes.
"Good. Me too." Hermione settled back in her seat and watched the desk by the entrance to the plane. A loud voice came over the speaker phone announcing seats that were up to board. Everyone but Harry, Hermione and Ron stood up.
"Well, that's our part of the flight, dears. We'll see you when we get there. You three sure you can manage?" Molly raced over to the three kids, pushing their tickets in their hands. They nodded.
"Yes, thank you." Hermione smiled. Ginny popped around the woman and went over to Harry. After a hug and a kiss to Ginny and many other waves goodbye to the others, the three sat alone.
"It's too bad we couldn't all get on the same plane." Hermione whined. Ron and Harry nodded.
"Yes." They answered. Harry was busy watching another women over by the desk. She was wildly waving her arms around.
"I could get fired! I can't miss this flight, I need an earlier flight!" She screamed, loud enough for the whole airport to hear her.
"I'm sorry ma'am, but our next flight is booked and no one has shown any signs of--"
"I don't care, I just need an earlier flight."
Harry nudged Hermione's arm and threw his head over her way.
"Think she's on our flight?"
Hermione shrugged.
"I don't know, but she seems to be having a tough time exchanging her ticket."
Harry nodded and sat back in his chair, watching the woman out of the corner of his eye. The woman looked around the terminal before walking a to a few chairs down from them. Her eyes were beginning to get red from anger. Hermione nudged Harry.
"Don't stare." She ordered. Harry looked at Hermione.
"I wasn't staring, I was thinking."
"Thinking of what?"
"Well, judging from the line she was in, she was supposed to be on our flight."
"Yeah, so?"
"What if I traded her tickets?"
Hermione's mouth dropped open a little.
"Are you serious? You're serious! You can't be serious."
Harry didn't say anything. He just looked back and fourth between Hermione and Ron. Harry stood up, ready to move over to the lady. Hermione held a hand out to stop him.
"We promised Molly that we'd get you over there safe."
Harry looked at Hermione.
"I will get over there safe, just a few hours after you get over there."
"That'll be forever Harry."
Harry got quiet for a second and looked at Ron who was still absorbed in his magazine before looking back at Hermione.
"Hermione, she mentioned something about getting fired. She's in a hurry to get wherever she's going, if you think about it, we can sacrifice an hour or two out of our schedule." Harry took another step over towards the lady and Hermione held out a hand to stop him again.
"No."
Harry sighed and pushed past Hermione's outstretched hand.
"Harry!" Hermione snapped, causing Ron to look up from the magazine.
"What's he doing?" Ron whispered to Hermione.
"Trading tickets." Hermione said, watching Harry converse with the lady about the tickets. Ron raised an eyebrow and watched as well. The lady smiled big at Harry before enveloping him into a hug.
"Well, I guess they traded." Ron said, slouching back in his chair. Hermione kicked Ron's foot.
"Don't slouch." She glowered at Ron before turning back to Harry who had sat down next to Hermione.
"You happy now?"
Harry smiled.
"Yup."
Hermione stared at Harry for a while until Harry faced her.
"Don't stare." He said before turning straight in his seat and reaching across the isle to steal Ron's magazine. He flipped through the first few pages until he heard Hermione huff and turn in her seat.
"I'll arrive an hour and a half later than expected" Harry said, eyes scanning through the articles in the paper. Hermione didn't have a chance to answer as their seats were being called over the loud speaker. Harry stood up and hugged Hermione.
"Don't worry Hermione. I'm a big boy, I can handle a plane flight alone."
Hermione nodded and picked up her carry on bag.
"What if--"
"I'll send an owl." Harry interrupted. He nodded at Ron and Ron took Hermione's arm and led her toward the ticket taker.
"I'll see you over there, don't worry."
Hermione nodded before fully turning around and entering the plane. Harry caught a glimpse of the smiling woman and waved. He waited until everyone on that flight was out of sight before sitting back in his chair and reading the magazine Ron had possessed.
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~*~*~OOOOHH! How fun is this? Don't go anywhere, the action is just getting started. I'm gonna put the plane crash in the next chapter, but how will Ron and Hermione survive? Will they survive? What will Mrs. Weasley say when she notices that her baby and Hermione 'Harry' were on the flight that crashed? All these questions answered and more in the next chapter! Keep R&R! You guys make my day! Thanks!