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A/N: Okay, sorry it took a little longer than usual to get this out. I've had lots of homework and couldn't get around to it. Any-who, here's Chapter 3! Please review and vote for my next fic at! (See previous chapter for URL)
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters, places, and objects belong to Warner Brothers and her majesty J.K. Rowling, Queen of All Literature.
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Chapter Three -
Getting Settled and Visited
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Over the next few days, Harry got settled into his new room and visited with some of his old friends. One particular afternoon, Ron and Hermione were in Harry's quarters helping him organize some various shelves, furniture, and what not.
" I can't believe the teachers had these kick ass rooms all the time. " Harry commented.
" I know! Pissed me off when I first came, compared to our dorms this place is a palace! " Ron agreed.
" Well I think the teachers deserved nice living arrangements having to deal with you two for seven years. " Hermione said with a grin. Harry and Ron just rolled their eyes.
" It's just so ironic that most of the staff is made up of our old friends, " Harry chuckled. " Well, everyone but Draco anyway. "
" It was kind of irritating finding him here, I have to admit. But that was before we put out differences behind us. " Ron admitted. Hermione organized the last shelf of books with a flick of her wand.
" Fancy a trip to Hogsmeade? " Hermione asked.
" Hogsmeade! " Harry exclaimed with a dreamy look in his eyes, " I haven't been there in forever! "
" Hasn't changed much. " Ron grinned, " Actually, I think Fred and George are supposed to be in this week. Checking up on their store in Hogsmeade. " Harry's eyes widened in surprise.
" They've got a store in Hogsmeade? But there's already a Zonko's there. "
" They bought it out and turned it into one of there stores. Zonko's couldn't have competed anyway, would've gone out of business. " Ron shrugged.
" Well if you to are done, can we go? " Hermione sounded a tad irritated.
" Well pardon us Mrs. Weasley. " Harry smiled. Hermione blushed and giggled, before going over to kiss Ron.
" Ah! My eyes! " Harry shrieked, " Come on guys, you might be meant to be together, but don't do that! It's just weird! "
" And why is that? " Hermione inquired.
" Because you cleverly avoided admitting your feelings even though everyone else realized them, and were satisfied with throwing sneaky glances at each other for seven years! This is too...I don't know...sudden or something. " Harry explained. Ron rolled his eyes and the reunited trio headed to The Three Broomsticks for some good, old-fashioned butterbeer.
" It's so good to see you again Harry! " Madam Rosmerta commented.
" It's good to be back. " Harry smiled. Harry took a sip of his butterbeer, closed his eyes, and gave a satisfied sigh.
" Enjoying that? " Hermione grinned. Harry opened one eye, then the other. He nodded.
After lunch, they headed down to Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, formerly known as Zonko's. They entered the store, and went to find them. They found them in the joke candy aisle. Fred and George were on the floor, doubled over with laughter, while Lee Jordan stood above them, looking very pissed off.
" What's going on? " Ron asked. Fred and George stopped laughing and hoisted themselves up. The three of them noticed Harry and their eyes widened to the size of dinner plates.
" Holy fuck! " Fred exclaimed.
(A/N: Please excuse my language, but you've all heard it before, so I'm sure you'll forgive me. Not only did it seem like the only phrase for such an occasion, it just seems like what he would say)
" Fred! " Hermione scolded his choice of words. Fred smiled sheepishly.
" Sorry sister dear, just a bit of a shock. " he admitted.
" Good to see you too. " Harry laughed. Fred, George, and Lee then crushed Harry in a huge bear hug.
" Group hug! " Lee shouted. Ron and Hermione joined in.
" Ok guys...can't...breath! " Harry managed to get out.
" Where the hell 'ave you been Harry? " George asked.
" About. " Harry smiled. George rolled his eyes.
" Well, now! " began Lee, " To what do we owe the honor of having the great Harry Potter in our humble little shop? "
" It's anything but little from what I've been hearing. " Harry informed, " An amusement park? "
" 'Fraid so. " Fred answered.
They all perused the shop for about an hour or so, explaining there latest inventions to Harry, and catching up in general.
" Well, we've got a lot of business to take care of. " George said finally.
" But d'you want to meet tomorrow for lunch? " Fred asked.
" You guys could come up to Hogwarts. " Hermione suggested. Their eyes lit up at this idea.
" Sure! Haven't been back in some time. " Lee agreed.
" Around noon then? " Harry inquired.
" Noon...we'll be there. " Lee told them.
" Alright Harry, see you-- " Fred began.
" Later. " George finished. ' Still finishing each others sentences after all these years. ' Harry mused.
Then, they headed back up to the castle in time for dinner. During dessert, a large snowy owl flew in to the hall.
" Hedwig! " Harry exclaimed. Hedwig dropped a letter on Ron's plate before landing on Harry's shoulder and nipping his ear affectionately. " She still remembers me after all these years! " Harry said.
" Must be from Sirius. " Hermione reasoned, " After all, that's who Hedwig went to stay with after you up and took off. "
" What're they up to these days? " Harry wondered aloud, " Him and Remus? "
" Well he and Sirius live together. " Ron explained. Sirius had been proved innocent somewhile back. " But he and Arabella are moving into their new place next month. "
" Him and who? " Harry asked.
" Arabella. " Hermione replied, " Getting married in a few months, they are. "
" Yeah, Sirius'll be so glad you're back for the wedding. Was upset you weren't gonna be here. " Ron told him.
" Sirius getting married... " Harry chuckled, " Never thought I live to see that one. "
" I don't think anybody did. " Ginny commented from beside him.
" Any Remus will forever remain in his bachelor ways I assume. " Harry raised an eyebrow.
" Looks like it. " Ron said, opening Sirius' letter. He broke into a grin. " Dumbledore's told him you're here! He, Remus, and Arabella are coming up on Wednesday! "
" That's great! " Harry grinned as well, setting down his fork.
" Want to go for a walk around the lake? " Ginny asked him.
" Sure, let's go. "
" And what will you be doing on this 'walk'? " Ron asked suspiciously. Hermione shot him a look, which he ignored.
" Just having some stimulating conversation. " Ginny said, (emphasizing the stimulating part) giving Ron a noticeable wink. Hermione stifled a giggle.
Ginny linked arms with Harry and led him out of the Great Hall. They strolled about the grounds and towards the lake. They settled themselves under a large willow tree by the bank. Ginny nuzzled into Harry's shoulder.
" I'm so glad you're back. " she confessed. Harry ran a hand through her fiery locks.
" Me too. " he said, kissing the top of her head. She looked up at him and he caught her lips with his. Ginny melted into him and she felt him smile against her. As the kiss deepened, they lost all sense of reality once again. When they broke apart, Ginny gazed into his emerald eyes.
" I love you Harry. " she told him. He smiled.
" I love you to Virginia. " Ginny rose an eyebrow at the use of her full name, but quickly forgot it, when Harry kissed her once more, pulling her to lay on the ground next to him. This wonderful little session went on for a good hour, until it was pitch black, and they decided they best head back up.
They strolled into the staff common room, Harry's arm around her waist. They caught sight of two certain people entwined on the couch in front of the fire. One with a half untwisted bun upon her head, the other with tousled ruby hair.
" And you talk about us! " Ginny said loudly, barely containing her laughter. This caused Hermione to give a stunned gasp, and Ron to fall of the couch. This was to much for Harry and Ginny. Harry was doubled over on the floor, while Ginny was on her knees shaking with silent laughter.
" SHUT UP! " Hermione shrieked. Ron, having gotten up by this time, looking very irritated at being interrupted. His wife grabbed his arm, and dashed for the staircase, dragging him along. They heard the door to their room slam, and something that sounded suspiciously like something heavy being thrown onto the bed, judging by the loud squeaking of the springs.
" Uh! " Ginny looked appalled. " I do NOT want to know what's going on in there right now. "
" Me neither... " Harry agreed, then turned to her with a mischievous grin on his face. She raised an eyebrow.
" What? "
" Maybe we should take a leaf out of their book. " Harry eyed her suggestively.
" Oh really Mr. Potter? "
" Indeed Miss Weasley. "
" I think I agree. "
" Do you? "
" I certainly do. " She grabbed his arm and the common room echoed with yet another slamming door, and sound of squeaky bed springs.
*End of Chapter 3*
A/N: Well, there it is. More details next chapter, I promise. *Suggestive wink* Alright, I'm going to work on setting a specific day of the week to update. Okay, review please, and vote for my next fanfic, see the beginning note for the URL. I'll let you know about the regular updating thing. See you in the next chappy!
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A/N: Okay, sorry it took a little longer than usual to get this out. I've had lots of homework and couldn't get around to it. Any-who, here's Chapter 3! Please review and vote for my next fic at! (See previous chapter for URL)
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters, places, and objects belong to Warner Brothers and her majesty J.K. Rowling, Queen of All Literature.
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Chapter Three -
Getting Settled and Visited
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Over the next few days, Harry got settled into his new room and visited with some of his old friends. One particular afternoon, Ron and Hermione were in Harry's quarters helping him organize some various shelves, furniture, and what not.
" I can't believe the teachers had these kick ass rooms all the time. " Harry commented.
" I know! Pissed me off when I first came, compared to our dorms this place is a palace! " Ron agreed.
" Well I think the teachers deserved nice living arrangements having to deal with you two for seven years. " Hermione said with a grin. Harry and Ron just rolled their eyes.
" It's just so ironic that most of the staff is made up of our old friends, " Harry chuckled. " Well, everyone but Draco anyway. "
" It was kind of irritating finding him here, I have to admit. But that was before we put out differences behind us. " Ron admitted. Hermione organized the last shelf of books with a flick of her wand.
" Fancy a trip to Hogsmeade? " Hermione asked.
" Hogsmeade! " Harry exclaimed with a dreamy look in his eyes, " I haven't been there in forever! "
" Hasn't changed much. " Ron grinned, " Actually, I think Fred and George are supposed to be in this week. Checking up on their store in Hogsmeade. " Harry's eyes widened in surprise.
" They've got a store in Hogsmeade? But there's already a Zonko's there. "
" They bought it out and turned it into one of there stores. Zonko's couldn't have competed anyway, would've gone out of business. " Ron shrugged.
" Well if you to are done, can we go? " Hermione sounded a tad irritated.
" Well pardon us Mrs. Weasley. " Harry smiled. Hermione blushed and giggled, before going over to kiss Ron.
" Ah! My eyes! " Harry shrieked, " Come on guys, you might be meant to be together, but don't do that! It's just weird! "
" And why is that? " Hermione inquired.
" Because you cleverly avoided admitting your feelings even though everyone else realized them, and were satisfied with throwing sneaky glances at each other for seven years! This is too...I don't know...sudden or something. " Harry explained. Ron rolled his eyes and the reunited trio headed to The Three Broomsticks for some good, old-fashioned butterbeer.
" It's so good to see you again Harry! " Madam Rosmerta commented.
" It's good to be back. " Harry smiled. Harry took a sip of his butterbeer, closed his eyes, and gave a satisfied sigh.
" Enjoying that? " Hermione grinned. Harry opened one eye, then the other. He nodded.
After lunch, they headed down to Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, formerly known as Zonko's. They entered the store, and went to find them. They found them in the joke candy aisle. Fred and George were on the floor, doubled over with laughter, while Lee Jordan stood above them, looking very pissed off.
" What's going on? " Ron asked. Fred and George stopped laughing and hoisted themselves up. The three of them noticed Harry and their eyes widened to the size of dinner plates.
" Holy fuck! " Fred exclaimed.
(A/N: Please excuse my language, but you've all heard it before, so I'm sure you'll forgive me. Not only did it seem like the only phrase for such an occasion, it just seems like what he would say)
" Fred! " Hermione scolded his choice of words. Fred smiled sheepishly.
" Sorry sister dear, just a bit of a shock. " he admitted.
" Good to see you too. " Harry laughed. Fred, George, and Lee then crushed Harry in a huge bear hug.
" Group hug! " Lee shouted. Ron and Hermione joined in.
" Ok guys...can't...breath! " Harry managed to get out.
" Where the hell 'ave you been Harry? " George asked.
" About. " Harry smiled. George rolled his eyes.
" Well, now! " began Lee, " To what do we owe the honor of having the great Harry Potter in our humble little shop? "
" It's anything but little from what I've been hearing. " Harry informed, " An amusement park? "
" 'Fraid so. " Fred answered.
They all perused the shop for about an hour or so, explaining there latest inventions to Harry, and catching up in general.
" Well, we've got a lot of business to take care of. " George said finally.
" But d'you want to meet tomorrow for lunch? " Fred asked.
" You guys could come up to Hogwarts. " Hermione suggested. Their eyes lit up at this idea.
" Sure! Haven't been back in some time. " Lee agreed.
" Around noon then? " Harry inquired.
" Noon...we'll be there. " Lee told them.
" Alright Harry, see you-- " Fred began.
" Later. " George finished. ' Still finishing each others sentences after all these years. ' Harry mused.
Then, they headed back up to the castle in time for dinner. During dessert, a large snowy owl flew in to the hall.
" Hedwig! " Harry exclaimed. Hedwig dropped a letter on Ron's plate before landing on Harry's shoulder and nipping his ear affectionately. " She still remembers me after all these years! " Harry said.
" Must be from Sirius. " Hermione reasoned, " After all, that's who Hedwig went to stay with after you up and took off. "
" What're they up to these days? " Harry wondered aloud, " Him and Remus? "
" Well he and Sirius live together. " Ron explained. Sirius had been proved innocent somewhile back. " But he and Arabella are moving into their new place next month. "
" Him and who? " Harry asked.
" Arabella. " Hermione replied, " Getting married in a few months, they are. "
" Yeah, Sirius'll be so glad you're back for the wedding. Was upset you weren't gonna be here. " Ron told him.
" Sirius getting married... " Harry chuckled, " Never thought I live to see that one. "
" I don't think anybody did. " Ginny commented from beside him.
" Any Remus will forever remain in his bachelor ways I assume. " Harry raised an eyebrow.
" Looks like it. " Ron said, opening Sirius' letter. He broke into a grin. " Dumbledore's told him you're here! He, Remus, and Arabella are coming up on Wednesday! "
" That's great! " Harry grinned as well, setting down his fork.
" Want to go for a walk around the lake? " Ginny asked him.
" Sure, let's go. "
" And what will you be doing on this 'walk'? " Ron asked suspiciously. Hermione shot him a look, which he ignored.
" Just having some stimulating conversation. " Ginny said, (emphasizing the stimulating part) giving Ron a noticeable wink. Hermione stifled a giggle.
Ginny linked arms with Harry and led him out of the Great Hall. They strolled about the grounds and towards the lake. They settled themselves under a large willow tree by the bank. Ginny nuzzled into Harry's shoulder.
" I'm so glad you're back. " she confessed. Harry ran a hand through her fiery locks.
" Me too. " he said, kissing the top of her head. She looked up at him and he caught her lips with his. Ginny melted into him and she felt him smile against her. As the kiss deepened, they lost all sense of reality once again. When they broke apart, Ginny gazed into his emerald eyes.
" I love you Harry. " she told him. He smiled.
" I love you to Virginia. " Ginny rose an eyebrow at the use of her full name, but quickly forgot it, when Harry kissed her once more, pulling her to lay on the ground next to him. This wonderful little session went on for a good hour, until it was pitch black, and they decided they best head back up.
They strolled into the staff common room, Harry's arm around her waist. They caught sight of two certain people entwined on the couch in front of the fire. One with a half untwisted bun upon her head, the other with tousled ruby hair.
" And you talk about us! " Ginny said loudly, barely containing her laughter. This caused Hermione to give a stunned gasp, and Ron to fall of the couch. This was to much for Harry and Ginny. Harry was doubled over on the floor, while Ginny was on her knees shaking with silent laughter.
" SHUT UP! " Hermione shrieked. Ron, having gotten up by this time, looking very irritated at being interrupted. His wife grabbed his arm, and dashed for the staircase, dragging him along. They heard the door to their room slam, and something that sounded suspiciously like something heavy being thrown onto the bed, judging by the loud squeaking of the springs.
" Uh! " Ginny looked appalled. " I do NOT want to know what's going on in there right now. "
" Me neither... " Harry agreed, then turned to her with a mischievous grin on his face. She raised an eyebrow.
" What? "
" Maybe we should take a leaf out of their book. " Harry eyed her suggestively.
" Oh really Mr. Potter? "
" Indeed Miss Weasley. "
" I think I agree. "
" Do you? "
" I certainly do. " She grabbed his arm and the common room echoed with yet another slamming door, and sound of squeaky bed springs.
*End of Chapter 3*
A/N: Well, there it is. More details next chapter, I promise. *Suggestive wink* Alright, I'm going to work on setting a specific day of the week to update. Okay, review please, and vote for my next fanfic, see the beginning note for the URL. I'll let you know about the regular updating thing. See you in the next chappy!
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