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Ch-6 Harry 's best friends




When Mrs Weasley returned from visiting her sick friend. She saw Harry seated in the kitchen with his head covered in his arms.She was worried about him but she didn't want him to think she was nosy.So she just said," Harry dear aren't you hungry? It's time for lunch.Just call the others!"She turned her attention to the stove and was busy .



"Yes, Mrs.Weasley." He replied and got up . Harry looked at the Weasley's family clock .He hand in the clock said that Fred and George were busy inventing, Ginny reading and Ron 's was pointed at other activities.




'Whom should I call first?' He decided on the Twins who were probably the most hungry ones as compared to the others.
"Fred ,George! come down for lunch " Harry called out to them.
"Yea ,we're coming, " both of them answered . "I feel I could eat a dragon,I am so hungry," Fred said sincerely with a gleam in his eye.
While George agreed,"Me, too."


Then Harry said, " I have to call the others so don't wait for me .It might take some time to gather all of us."
"Ok catch you later! Monsieur,"Fred replied heartily.



Harry turned to Ginny's room.



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He knocked on the door.No one opened .


'Maybe she's engrossed in her book.'He had to knock a few times before Ginny opened the door.She looked as if she had been disturbed in the middle of something very important.But as she saw who it was her face broke into a smile.


"Hi Harry! Come in." Then she recollectd something and said," I'll be back in a minute ,I have to feed Pig or the poor thing will starve ."




Harry entered the room which looked much better.He noticed he's never been inside her room before the prank was played.He hadn't thought much of Ginny before as she was just his best friend's little tag - along sister who had a childish crush on him.But now he could understand that she is not what people say impressive at first sight but as you interact with her you find she is really sweet, kind, funny, lively and not to mention daring as her twin brothers.




He had never thought her pretty but now she was one of the most beautiful person he had ever seen.Somehow she had changed over the holidays . He noticed her how auburn hair shines when sunlight falls on it ,how deep her chocolate brown eyes were,how her skin seemed so soft and warm that he wanted........' What I am thinking she's just a sister I never had .'



But he knew he wasn't doing a good job convincing himself . He surely felt more than what a brother should feel.'The best plan is to wrap my emotions and throw them to a corner and behave just like what she wants him to be her.. good friend.' Just pretend there isn't any change in your feelings .More over she should have got over her crush long a ago.'That's why now she could speak to him without blushing,without fainting and so on.Why do you feel sorry that she has got over your crush?Maybe she likes someone else .' He didn't want to even think of that possibility. ' Harry! Stop your thoughts and just look around her room.'




He saw that the room looked neat and tidy.He went towards the dresser but suprisingly like other girls Ginny didn't seem to use much vanity items.Suddenly his eyes caught something .It was a small box which looked very cute .He wanted to open it.But could he do that without her permission? I'll see quickly what it is and then keep it back.He opened it and music started filling the room.It was beautiful and unearthly .The music was of some song he had heard before but couldn't remember.He could see that two people were dancing inside the box with the music.They seemed to be so much in love .He noticed how his necklace seemed to change colour with the music and was really surprised. Then when he turned round he saw Ginny standing standing with her hands on her hips.He smiled foolishly.


"Just what do you think you are doing, Mr.Potter.... opening something without permission?",she imitated Prof .Mac Gonagall's voice and then started laughing at his shocked expression.Then she firmly took hold of the box and kept it back where it was before.She became serious and told him never to touch that again.He couldn't imagine why she didn't want him to touch it.


'Yeah maybe it was something her boyfriend gave her,' he thought silently.She now seemed to keep a distance from him and was quiet.


He wanted to know more about that box but he knew better .He decided to tell her what he really had come here to say," We should go down and get Ron and Hermione from where ever they are as your Mum wants to have lunch now."


But her expression was as if he had pulled her from some other land. Nevertheless she said quickly,"Let's go."




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As they reached the kitchen,Mrs Weasley said,"Where is Ron and Hermione?" Fred and George looked up at Harry .Harry didn't want to tell anything but Ginny had already taken care of the situation by going to her Mum and saying,"Mummy we wanted to have a picnic and umm um...Ron and Hermione had already left to search the best spot for it .Could I pack some sandwiches and drinks to take along?" Harry was thankful that he didn't have to answer that question put forth by the twins.



As soon as they were outside ,he thanked Ginny for the rescue.Anyway having a picnic lunch is not a bad idea .She was modest about it and she looked as if this was too good to be true.Then he said,"Ginny ,where are they? I don't see them in the garden." She replied,"maybe in the back pastures or near the lake."
They soon spotted two figures standing hand in hand near the lake




Ginny stopped dead in her tracks and said,"Harry is it right to break into something which is so personal?Should we disturb them ?"


Harry didn't answer .


She continued, "I am sure that when they are ready they'll come back.Why don't we just sit here and wait for them?"It was a good spot with a nice veiw .


Harry agreed .


But as they finished laying the cloth and sat down .He asked her almost fearfully," Do you think Ron has made up and asked forgiveness?"


She replied cheerfully,"Harry why do you worry ?I think that no girl would allow a boy to place his arm around her waist and hold her hand if she was angry ."
Harry felt as if she had thrown cold water over him. He was a real fool that he asked such a silly question.




Ginny got up and went to the orchards nearby.She wanted to avoid looking at the two figures standing in the opposite directon.She went to one of the birch trees and put her head on it.Harry noted with amusement that she looked just like a dryard under a birch tree. He followed her and when she told her this she started laughing. She was so nice and so dignified.


"You are correct Ginny that we should never interfere with another person's love life because it might turn to a real bad disappointment.But I feel anyway that we have brought them together ."


"But Harry may be they were supposed to be together and not separate."She looked into his eyes as she said this .


He didn't know what to answer .It was as if he could keep no resolution of his.He was losing and now all he wanted was to hug her again.He moved towards her but stopped himself thinking of the dangerous consequences.He can't risk another life for his sake, specially if it's a person he really cares about.


For the first time he heard Ginny asking if he was well or not. It seems as if she knew that beneath his smiling face many things were hidden. All the haunted memories about the Tri Wizard contest,Cedric,his parents,..."Ofcourse I am well.What makes you think I am not?"


"It's nothing just a question. I think they are returning ,"Ginny answered. He turned and saw that two figures were walking slowly towards them.When Harry saw their faces he was sure that they would be happy forever.




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"Hi Ron,Hi Hermione!"they both said


Ron looked red while Hermione blushed. It was as if they hadn't seen them till now.But they also answered saying,"Hi ,guys!".Hermione asked what they were doing here.


Ginny replied that they have brought a picnic lunch and was waiting for them to begin.They all four sat down and Harry was really at a loss at what to say to his best friends .


Ron attempted a conversation and said to Ginny,"Is Dad back from work?"


"No he isn't . He and Percy comes home rather late nowadays." Ginny answered sadly.


"Why is he straining himself like this?He's even stopped subscribing to the Daily Prophet if you have noticed , saying that the paper is all crap and he doesn't want us to waste our time reading it "


Hermione shot her eyebrows up as if she knew what all this was about.Yet she didn't say anything.Harry felt that there really was some mystery about all this.They all had finished their lunch and was ready to go back.Hermione helped Ginny to clean up.They went back to the burrow .




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They were right on time to hear Mrs Weasley exclaiming,"I have to apparate to the ministry .It looks as if your Dad won't be here today also!In this rate he would surely become as thin as a rake."She looked genuinely worried.


The twins were serious as they answered that she could go and needn't worry about them and the others.They'll take care and not go out.She soon disapparated.The twins looked at the group entering the Burrow and said,"Guys ,please go back to your rooms and do something.We are a bit busy."


Hermione said as they went upstairs,"I have some work to do so excuse me ."Ginny also said she'll meet them later and followed Hermione to their room.Ron looked at the retreating figures and when he saw the door shut ,he turned to go to his room.


Harry was also restless .He really didn't know what was going on.He needed to find out somehow.He was relieved when Hermione said she wanted to retire to her room.He wanted to speak privately to Ron not just about what is happening in the wizarding world but also what had happened between Ron and Hermione.



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Ron sat on his bed and opened a the comic book to read .But when Harry looked at Ron ,he saw Ron was holding the book upside down and pretending to read .It was clear Ron 's mind was somewhere else.Harry said lightly,"Ron what happened ? Tell me "


"Harry, do I look crazy?"


Harry answered smiling,"Not more than ususal."


"Harry just pinch me.I have to know if I am awake."


"As you wish Ron,"Harry said as he pinched Ron on his right hand.


"Then it was not a dream .It was true."Ron answered happily.


Harry couldn't understand what his best friend was getting at ."Ron what are you talking about ,I don't understand."


"She said she loves me ,Harry !"Ron said dreamily.


"Congratulations mate! I knew that you both love each other so much and that is the reason that you fight so much with each other. I guess you both wanted to hide the change in your feelings from each other and others. But to all of us it was so obvious that you both were in love."


"Really ,this is the best day of my life though the morning's events were a great set back."Ron said grinning.


By mistake something slipped from Harry's mouth,"I told Ginny that a slight push would be enough to bring you both to your senses.Finally our plan worked."


Ron looked as if he was shot,"What plan Harry???"


Harry looked as if he wanted to curse himself for that freudian slip.He merely replied,"Nothing much."


Ron didn't look convinced .He daringly stated," I want to know what you and my sister planned or else..."


"Ok I'll tell you but you must promise never to tell Ginny !"Harry exclaimed.


"I promise continue.."Ron answered .


"It began yesterday.When we saw you both gaping at each other yet not admitting your feelings.We decided we should give you both a tiny push.So today morning before you both got up we made a plan to tease your brothers.As we planned they retaliated .Though it was more than we expected . But we thought you would comfort Hermione instead you did the opposite.Then both of us felt we shouldn't have interfered .Frankly we were really disappointed.But it looks as if our plan was instrumental in bringing you both together."



"I don't know what to say or do.I want to kill you as much I want to thank you.If you hadn't made me promise I would have surely killed that brat of a sister .How dare she interfere in my matters ?"


Harry stopped him by saying,"Ron don't dare to blame Ginny .I am the person to blame. I made her join me .But why are you so worried anyway everything turned out for the best.Now you know Hermione loves you.Now you don't need to see nightmares of Krum stealing her .Don't you?"


Ron was flabbergasted.What?...You knew ..y..you told me you didn't hear a single word I said."


"You think I'll embarass my best friend by saying that I heard the words he screamt and he didn't need to tell lies to me about that spider."Harry said knowingly.


Ron looked as if he was about to explode ,"O.k Harry ,Forgive and forget.I'll certainly forgive you at the moment but wait for your chance .I'll show you that time," saying this Ron looked at Harry who certainly looked pale and weak.


"I was joking Harry.Take a look at your face it is like being struck by thunder .'Ron laughed out loud."I think I must take a nap and collect my feelings"Ron said as he got into bed leaving Harry staring .


Harry wanted to retort but he couldn't get any words out of his mouth.He was too shocked .He decided to take a nap just like Ron.He looked at Ron who was fast asleep.He had a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.Once again he forgot to ask Ron about the happenings in the wizarding world.



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In Ginny's room,Hermione was busy examining their hair which had now changed back .Her hair was as bushy as ever but it seemed to have attained a new shine. Ginny's was now beautifully auburn with curls.



Hermione sighed and said,"Now our hair looks much better than ever before. Doesn't it?"


Ginny grinned and said,"Yes of course.But does that mean we should thank Fred and George for that prank ?"

"I guess so ," Hermione said her mind on something else.Now she looked dreamly out of the window at the sun setting across the horizon.It was a beautiful veiw from Ginny's window.


"Hermione tell me about you- know -what?"Ginny asked certainly curious.



"I understand what you want to know .But I feel really nervous talking about what happened earlier by the lake.It was as if I was dreaming or something ."Hermione said.


Ginny looked at Hermione clearly not understanding what she was speaking about,"Hermione stop speaking like that and give the total account of it .Go on tell me."


Hermione started giving her the flashback .it went on like this:


"When I ran out of the burrow.I really wanted to drown myself in that lake below. My mind was a kaleidoscope of emotins.One thought after another was running in my mind.Why did I loose my heart to someone who is constantly accusing me of going with Krum?Why does he care if I go out with Krum?Why do I still love him even though he hurt me so deeply?


By the time I reached the lake all wanted to do was to break into more tears.I decided then and there to pretend that nothing had happened . The cool breeze helped to calm myself and when I turned. I saw Ron looking at me intently.I just don't know what I said . Anyways he came towards me and told me he was sorry for hurting me.He didn't think it would affect me so much.He just thought that I liked Krum much better than him.


When he said that I understood that he was in love with me just as I was with him.I wanted to make sure I had his affection.So I told him that I loved him.He looked as if he wanted whoop aloud with joy.He was so happy that I knew I was just as happy.


Then what he did shocked me ,saying that I didn't want it will not be the truth .But I didn't expect him to react like that so soon.He came close to me and cupped my cheeks.I just thought it was a caress but he ...he ..kissed me as softly as he could.By the time I recovered myself and began to react he pulled back and told me he too loved me .He loved everything about me .I never thought Ron was romantic but he was.He told me he loved my eyes ,my know -it -all attitude and even my bushy hair.I just hugged him as tightly as I could .I don't know how long we both stood there but hours were like seconds to us.


When we came back we saw both of you.I was so worried that you saw what we did .But it seemed as if you were just waiting for us.So Ginny tell me did anything happen between you and Harry?"

Ginny who was quite all along now opened her mouth to speak .She said happily, "Forget about Harry and me .At the moment all I can think is, that you amd Ron have made up and are in love.Finally you have made my stupid prat of a brother see some sense.I thought he'll never get the nerve to ask you or to profess his love.I am so happy for you both ,s..so happy." With this Ginny looked at the stars which were peeking out of the sky.She wished she could ......


Hermione understood Ginny's feelings.She respected Ginny's wish and didn't prod to know more about her relationship with Harry.She knew how difficult it was for Ginny to laugh and feel happpy for others when she herself felt so sad.Hermione felt sorry for the younger girl.She loved Harry so much even though for the past years he never seemed to notice her more than politeness needed.Last year he also seemed to be in love with Cho .It was so bad that when Harry had a person who loved him so much he wanted some one else.


She looked at Ginny she could see the tears glistening in her eyes.Hermione knew she was helpless.How can Harry be so indifferent?How can her brothers tease her so unmercifully about Harry when Ginny was so seriously in love with him?But she knew that she must do something.But what?


Suddenly Ginny said to Hermione,"Do you think I am weird loving a person who is sure never to love me?"


"I don't Ginny ,I won't ever. He doesn't deserve you. He is so..sooo blind " Hermione said quietly.


"You must promise never to tell him about this!Otherwise you will destroy our friendship forever."Ginny said seriously.


"I'll never tell him . Do trust in me. Let him find it for himself ," Hermione replied solemnly.


"Thanks !You are great ,whatever my brothers say to make fun ofyou.You understand me. I'll always be a good friend of Harry nothing more.I'll never ever do anything to disrupt our friendship.I'll forget that I ever loved him atleast in front of others.Never again will I think of my love but I'll concentrate more on helping others.I could may be help Harry to reach Cho.He likes her ,I am just Ron's little sister who is now his friend.

If you don't mind Hermione ,I want to take a small nap.Don't worry I am fine and will be fine . If mum asks where I am ,do tell her that I am not well and don't want dinner."



Hermione knew that taking a nap was just a pretence to cover her sorrow.She could hear muffled cries from the bed .She felt really sorry for the girl so hopelessly in love.She should tell Ginny concentrate on her studies.Being more involved in her studies will be good and help her not to think of other things .



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Harry looked at the necklace .It was black .It was the first he noticed that the necklace had turned black.He still didn't know what the colour changing was all about. Hedwig had returned earlier but without a letter from Sirius..She might have to make another journey soon.


' Tapp ,Tappp'


Someone was knocking on the door.Harry went and opened the door.It was Hermione .She stood there and asked if Ron was there .

"He 's taking a small nap,"Harry replied.

"Oh!then I'll come later."Hermione said dumbly.

Harry wanting to help said,"May be Hermione I think it's time he woke up.If you don't mind can you wake him,I have to go down."

"O.k I'll do it .Bye.."Hermione said as she saw Harry leaving the room.Though she was angry at him but now she felt much better.It was not his fault exactly,as he didn't know how strong Ginny's feelings were.Now for the other task I have to wake up Ronnie.

"Ron ,Ron!!Get up .It's time for dinner."

"Eh...What is it Harry?Won't you even let me dream about Mione in peace?"Ron said grumpily .He opened his eyes and turned around and had a shock of his life.It wasn't Harry it was Hermione.Was he imagining things ?

"What did you call me now Ron?"Hermione asked as if she hadn't heard him correctly.

"I am sorry I called you Harry."Ron answered meekily.

"That's not what I meant .You said about Harry not lettting you dream in peace about me.So what did you call me?"Hermione asked again.

Ron was blushing as he said,"I just called you Mione .It just that I subtracted Her from your full name.If you don't like it then I'll drop it."

"Oh Ronnie you are so sweet."Hermione said this and hugged him.He was happy she liked it and it was certainly a bonus to get hugs like this and that too from Mione.

"Oops!Sorry!"

Hermione and Ron sprung apart.

It was Harry."I...I ..am sorry , I just wanted to take firebolt and go outside to fly."

Hermione and Ron looked at each other and started laughing."O, come on Harry, you don't need to look dazzled and speak like a fish out of water.We are after all your best friends."Ron said cheerfully.

Harry said before leaving,"I am happy for both of you.Continue and forget I was here .By the way it'll be better if you put some locking charm on the door, supposing the Twins or some one else barges in. If it's me I'll be scarred for life."Harry said this and left laughing at the faces of his two friends.He had the last laugh .


"Ronnie he's correct."Hermione said slowly.

"I think we must forget this and wait till it's his turn! I'll get back to him later.At present I have a something more important to do."Ron stopped speaking and continued with what they had started earlier.



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Harry went out and took his firebolt and started riding it.It was a wonderful feeling to be on the top of the world ! While flying you forget all your worries and sorrows. You feel free to do what you want.You sommersault in the air,go at high speed and you really feel happy and content.

Harry was flying and thinking why he enjoyed it so much .But when he looked doen at the burrow . He noticed some people coming towards it.Who are they?.....




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