A/N: I'm sooooooooo happy today!!!!! Thank you so much people for making my day!!!! This chapter starts the conflict between Kyle and Harry. A rivalry for Ginny…. Do you think Harry will win or will Kyle win??? Actually I haven't decided yet if it will be Harry and Ginny in the end. I might end up doing Harry/Maya and Ginny/Kyle. What do you think???

Wait! Hold those things you want to throw at me!!! I was JUST kidding. Of course it's still Harry and Ginny (they rule!!!). We'll just see how Harry handles this situation, seeing Ginny with Kyle and all… At last, Ginny gets her sweet revenge!! Gwahahahaha!!!!!

To all my reviewers, thank you soooo much!!! Please continue reading and I'm sorry for the delay…

Disclaimer: This thing always gives me a headache—I really don't know what to put! Anyway, as usual, these characters aren't mine (except for Maya and Kyle) 'cause they belong to JK. Rowling. Well, the plot is mine and the Muggle books are also mine but the whole Hogsmeade… I just borrowed it from JK last night… I left a note on her desk… hehehe! Have a nice day everyone!

Chapter 12

The Meeting of the Rivals

"Harry!"

Harry looked above and saw Ron floated in the air with his broomstick. Ron maneuvered his broom to the ground and ran towards Harry.

"What took you so long?" Fred asked, smiling.

"I went to the owlery to owl Sirius." Harry lied. He promised Ginny he wouldn't tell anyone about the accident. And speaking of Sirius, I haven't heard about him lately… Harry thought as he climbed on his broom and kicked hard on the ground.

Their training went on and on. Harry focused his mind on the game but no matter how hard he tried, at the back of his mind was Ginny. He still felt guilty about Ginny. He nearly killed her. If that happened he didn't know what to do anymore. He felt his body getting cold as he thought about it more and more. At least she's safe now… Harry shoved away the scary thought of Ginny's death and shouted, "Team! The Quidditch Cup is ours! Hufflepuff will eat dirt on our match!"

After eating lunch, Ginny decided to go to the lake to draw. She sat on the green grass and looked across the lake. Many of the students stayed inside the castle to get some rest after the heavy day of school yesterday.

Ginny closed her eyes and tried to remember what happened that morning.

Harry and I were riding his Firebolt to watch the sun rise. It was very peaceful. The wind blew hard and I lost my grip. I began to fall down to the muddy ground below.

Harry, what did he do?

I remember that he called out… my name. Yes, he called my name.

Then he took a dive trying to go after me and help me. It was scary but I felt peaceful as I closed my eyes… It was like I'm at peace already…

"Ginny,"

"Huh?" Ginny turned her head and saw Kyle smiling at her. "Hi, Kyle." She smiled back.

"Do you mind if I sit beside you?"

"No, not at all." Ginny replied.

"Thank you."

"…."

The silence grew more and more. Ginny couldn't find any words to say right now. It was like nothing was to be said to him.

"It's very peaceful here," said Kyle, looking across the lake too.

"Yeah." Ginny agreed.

"What's that you got there?" Kyle asked, pointing to Ginny's sketchpad.

"It's my sketchpad." Ginny said. "Want to take a look at it?"

"May I?" He asked.

"Sure." Ginny handed him the sketchpad and waited.

"You're drawing landscapes." Kyle said as he flipped the pages.

"I like to draw different things not only landscapes." Ginny explained.

Then Kyle saw the last drawing and smiled. "Harry Potter. You drew him well." He said.

Ginny immediately blushed. "Thanks." She whispered.

"I also draw when I don't have things to do." Kyle said to her.

"Really?" Ginny said. "Maya didn't mention you to me so I don't know much about you."

"She's a sweet girl. My mother told me Maya will be successful someday." Kyle said.

"I agree completely. She's like a sister to me." Ginny said. "Maybe you can show me your sketches sometime."

"Why not?" Kyle answered. "So what's your plan for the Hogsmeade weekend?"

"I still haven't decided about it." Ginny said. "But I'm planning to buy a Muggle book in the bookstore there."

"Muggle book?" Kyle repeated.

"The Hogsmeade bookstore sells Muggle books too in the Muggle Section." Ginny explained.

"You love reading them?" Kyle asked.

"Yup. I've waited for so long to buy that Walt Disney Collection Book." Ginny smiled. "So what's your plan for the Hogsmeade weekend?"

"I don't know yet, actually." Kyle answered. "How about I meet you tomorrow after lunch here? I have something to give you." He said.

"Okay." Ginny replied.

"Let's just say, it's a gift for my new pretty friend." Kyle smiled warmly at Ginny.

His smile reminds me so much of Harry, Ginny thought. She shoved the thought away and reminded herself, He is not Harry, he's Kyle. Don't go and compare Kyle with Harry, they're different.

"Where's Ginny?" Hermione asked to Maya.

Maya shook her head and said, "Haven't seen her inside the castle."

"Maybe she's outside." Ron said. "Let's just split and find her. Maya, you will search the Quidditch stadium. Harry, you go to the lake. Hermione and I will go to Hagrid's cabin. We'll meet each other at the Gryffindor common room."

"Why do you have to go with Hermione?" Harry asked suspiciously to Ron.

Ron's ears went pink but he found a reply—although it wasn't really that sensible. "And where do you suggest will I look for Gin?" He said, rolling his eyes.

"Okay, okay." Harry smiled. "You don't have to reason out. I thought you just wanted to be with Hermione…alone." He said in a teasing manner.

"Shut up, Harry!" Ron and Hermione snapped together.

"Excuse me but, we're looking for Ginny here. Can we just get on with it?" Maya said impatiently.

"Sorry." Harry said.

Maya smiled. "That's okay. I just want to finish this so we can plan our Hogsmeade weekend already." She said to Harry.

Harry walked towards the lake looking for any sign of Ginny.

Immediately, he saw her flaming red hair. She was sitting on the lake talking to—a guy?!

Harry walked faster towards the two. What does this guy have to do with Ginny? Is he even Ginny's friend? Harry was already standing at their back.

He cleared his throat to let them know he was there.

"I think Harry wants to talk to you already, Gin." Kyle said, standing up. He offered his hand to Ginny to help her get up.

"Thank you." Ginny said, slightly blushing.

Kyle looked at Harry and stuck his hand out. "Hi, I'm Kyle Tatterson." He said, looking into Harry's eyes.

Harry shook his hand stiffly and said, "Harry. Harry Potter." Harry was also looking into Kyle's eyes.

Ginny wasn't sure if the two were just not in the mood or they were really not happy to meet each other.

After a minute, the two broke their handshake.

"I'll just see you around, Ginny." He said, smiling as he gave Ginny's sketchpad back.

Ginny smiled back and nodded.

"Nice meeting you, Potter." Kyle said with one last look at Harry and walked away.

"You too, Tatterson." Harry said rather coldly, as he followed Kyle's progress with his eyes.

"So why were you looking for me, Harry?" Ginny asked.

"Nothing." Harry said suddenly.

"Huh?"

"I mean… we were looking for you because we're going to plan the Hogsmeade weekend this afternoon." Harry answered.

"Okay, let's go then." Ginny said.

"So…. who's the guy?" Harry asked, trying to sound casual.

Ginny giggled at Harry.

"What's funny?" Harry asked, getting irritated.

"He told you his name, Harry. He said he's Kyle." Ginny explained.

"I know that!" Harry said. "I just want to know why you're talking to him."

"And why do you have to know?" Ginny asked, looking at Harry.

"Well… because I am your best friend and I don't want you to get hurt." Harry replied defensively.

"Is that so?" Ginny said with a tone of disbelief. "I thought you were jealous of Kyle." Ginny said, teasing Harry.

"Why should I?" Harry said.

"Because he might get your best friend from you." Ginny said, smiling at Harry.

"I'm not worried about that." Harry said coolly. "My best friend won't leave me… willyou?" His voice doubted already.

Ginny smiled. "I wouldn't exchange Harry Potter even for a thousand Kyles!" She declared happily. "Because you are my most special best friend." She reached for Harry's hand and squeezed it softly. "Best friends forever." She said.

Harry felt his heart skip when Ginny held his hand. "Thank you, Gin." He said, holding Ginny's hand. But then Ginny's last line had struck him hard. Best friends forever? What if he didn't want to have Ginny as his best friend forever? What if he wanted her to be more than his best friend…

A/N: Harry's getting really confused at this moment… Poor Harry. What do you think will happen next. The Hogsmeade weekend comes next… Just wait for it. By the way, please don't close this window unless you reviewed chapter 11 and 12. That's it! Those who haven't reviewed chapter 11 yet should go back and review it. Then you review this chapter too. I need lots of reviews from you guys… Thank you very much. Au revoir! (Good-bye!)