Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any of his friends, Ms. Rowling
does.
Author's Note: I tried not to drag the story. But, soon it would become serious and so I thought of having some fun stuff. Please let me know if I am out of zone, anywhere.
Paul Frederici: Sure, you can use my story anyway (except changing the pairings...)
sew2100: Thank you.
Bullet: He is a powerful one (ask Voldermort). I won't tell you all right away. But it sure will be interesting. Thanks for the feedback.
Hollywoodgurl: Please be a little more patient. There will be problems. I am H/Hr ship lover myself. So trust me. Thanks for the review.
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Chapter 7: Quidditch Mishap
Hermione couldn't sleep. Her head was totally filled up with their earlier discussion. She suspects it to be Ginny.
Ever since she was assigned with Malfoy to help her with potions, her behavior changed towards Slytherins. She is civil and surprisingly friendly with Malfoy. She didn't give much of a thought, but now things are getting somewhere.
'It is too much to believe. But it can be.can't it? I mean, the way the exchanged looks in the great hall.the way they face each other silently in the corridors, the way Malfoy volunteered helping Ginny with potions. it fits, but.' Hermione still had her doubts.
Suddenly Lavender mumbled something about Ron being too cute, in her sleep and Hermione giggled. She sighed as her sleep drifted away. Maybe she could just sit near the fire and read something. She walked into the common room only to find Harry sitting in front of the fire.
"Harry! What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be asleep?" asked a worried Hermione.
"Um..I was having nightmares Mione!" replied Harry slowly.
Hermione's heart felt for Harry. She knows how his nights are disturbed by those nightmares and how he longed for love to help his life. She quickly sat beside him and enveloped him in a hug.
"What is it about Harry!" Hermione wanted to let Harry speak about it so that it would reduce the pain.
Harry didn't speak for a minute. When Hermione insisted again, he spoke slowly.
"I see..I see you dying, Mione" Harry couldn't say more.
Hermione head felt dizzy. 'He is having dreams about me?'
"I couldn't see it Mione. I don't know what I would do if something happens to you" Harry responded, very concerned.
Hermione smiled. 'He really cares about me' she pulled him closer.
"Don't you think about it Harry. We are at Hogwarts. Nothing will happen to us. Now sleep like a baby" Hermione politely ordered only to be accepted immediately by Harry. He slept in her lap and cuddled. Hermione playfully rubbed his cheek and pushed his bangs on to his head, rubbing his scalp. Harry drifted into sleep in her caring lap.
Hermione's thoughts swirled around him all through. How she loved taking care of him, how she adored him, how she longed for his touch.
"Nothing will happen to us Harry!" she whispered in Harry's ear as she kissed his cheek.
Harry lightly smiled in his sleep.
* * *
At the same time, elsewhere in the dungeons...
"You are taking a big risk. You can be caught" whispered a boy.
"May be. But I couldn't wait to know what happened" replied a girl.
"I denied it" shrugged the boy.
"Oh! Thank you very much" hugged the girl
"Anything for you" smiled the boy, leaned forward and kissed the girl passionately.
After a few minutes, the sixth year Slytherin sent the fifth year Gryffindor off to her tower.
* * *
Saturday came very quickly. The first Quidditch game of the season with Gryffindor playing Ravenclaw put up as much thrill as any other. No one knows why there was a change in the match up, but everyone accepted it.
"All right! What ever we have thought and planned over past 3 weeks is going to be put to test today. Let's rock" said Harry after discussing tactics. The team roared in unison and walked on to the field.
The quaffle was released followed by the snitch. Immediately Ginny unleashed her fury on the Ravenclaw team. She was one of the best chasers Gryffindor ever found and she is scoring at will. Ginny was lightning fast and very agile. On the other hand, Ron is keeping with utmost defiance. None of the chasers of Ravenclaw could go past him. In no time the score read Gryffindor 110, Ravenclaw 0.
Harry started looking around for the snitch. Cho was just following him. Harry got an idea. He was toiling with a move, but never practiced it. He wanted to test himself to it today. He saw the snitch grazing the field and he shot down. Everyone locked their eyes on Harry as Cho followed him closely. Everyone thought he was trying to to "wronski-feint", but Harry shot straight down at a very high speed, vertically making everyone gasp out loud. Cho was scared of following him at that speed going vertical to the ground, but she did follow him.
Harry went straight to the ground and just before he might crash, to everyone's horror, he pushed the broom, instead of pulling it, making the broom go parallel to the ground, but in reverse direction, himself hanging upside down. Hermione winced and closed her eyes, praying that he wouldn't crash. Cho had no clue of what's going on, tried to stop but ploughed into the ground.
Harry immediately rose up in the reverse mode and caught the snitch, which was rising up in the air. The whole schools went up in a roar. Harry did something no one did in the history of Quidditch, The "Reverse Wronski- Feint".
Elated, Harry rose up in the air 20.30.40 feet waving the snitch. Suddenly, out of nowhere there was a lightning bolt striking his broom and it broke in the middle. Harry started falling all the way.
Harry totally lost orientation as he fell down. He could see the ground approaching very quick. Suddenly he slowed down as someone shouted a spell. However, it didn't stop him hitting the ground forcefully, making him unconscious.
Harry slowly woke up. Squinting his eyes he saw Hermione sleeping in front of him tears dried on her face. She woke up to his movements and immediately jumped on him.
"Oh! Harry! You are alright. I was so worried. " she hugged him tight.
"Uh...Mione. I am ok." Harry assured feeling very heavy
Hermione looked up worried, but smiled.
"Harry! You were brilliant. I couldn't believe you did that feat. But you were unconscious for a full day" Hermione briefed him.
"Oh! I missed the celebrations" Harry sighed.
"Don't worry. You are safe and that's what matters. Besides, you think we would celebrate without our star seeker?" Hermione smiled beautifully.
'Oh! How beautiful is she' Harry gazed at her.
"Harry! Professor Flitwick repaired you broom. It is almost new again" showing his broom.
"Mr. Potter! Finally! you are up. There seems to be a visitor for you" Madame Pomfrey made him sit up.
Harry saw Malfoy walk towards him.
"What are you doing here Malfoy?" Harry asked with a hint of anger.
"Harry.it is Malfoy that slowed down your fall." Hermione filled him in.
"Oh.th.thanks Malfoy!" he stammered.
"Don't bother Potter! I am used to your swearing. That was an excellent feat. I don't think even professional players can pull that." Complimented Malfoy.
Harry simply nodded accepting it.
"Besides, I told you to be careful and I perfectly knew that you wouldn't care about my warning. So I had to keep my wand with me and it helped" finished Malfoy seriously.
"Why are you here?" Harry asked curiously.
Malfoy sighed. "I am getting bored Potter. No one to bother anymore. I wish you are back soon" he smiled making Harry smile back at him. Harry understood the lightness in Malfoy's words. He also realized that Malfoy is trying to be nice to him, probably trying to be a friend.
Malfoy looked at him again. "Get well soon Potter! I think Granger can take care of you, personally." he laughed earning a glare from Hermione.
He quickly walked out.
"Harry! I still doubt him. Do you think he did something to you?" Hermione asked.
"No Mione! It takes a lot of dark magic to do such a powerful hex. Even though we assume his intentions are not good, he couldn't have done such a thing. Also, it would make him suspicious. Malfoy is up to something, though nothing dangerous" Harry mused.
Ron, Dean, Seamus, Ginny, Colin and Leah ran in shouting.
"Harry! That was bloody brilliant mate! I never saw something like it." Patted Ron while Ginny, Leah hugged him.
"Silence everyone. Another sound and I will throw everyone out", warned Madam Pomfrey.
They all nodded, congratulated Harry once again and left.
Hermione sat with him for the rest of the day, helping him.
* * * "So, nobody suspects you at school, right?" asked Lucius Malfoy sternly.
"No one! Everybody thinks I am normal and harmless." Replied the person, a little pale in the face.
"Ok! Now, hood up. I made all the arrangements. Let's get you your mark of the Dark Lord." Ordered Lucius and apparated along with Malfoy.
* * * A big Dog walked into the headmaster's office.
"Ah..good to see you Sirius" smiled Dumbledore finding the dog turn into a man.
Sirius wished Dumbledore. "What is the matter, Professor?" asked Sirius.
"Sit down Sirius! It is about Harry", said Dumbledore.
"What about Harry? Is he in trouble?" asked Sirius quickly.
"Calm down Sirius. Nothing like that has happened. Now, Arabella spoke to me earlier and she tells me that Harry has become an excellent dueler, thanks to her training. She also told me that Harry simply fought off Cruciatus curse" he paused
"Cruciatus curse? Who put it on him?" asked Sirius worried.
"Nothing to worry Sirius. Arabella put the "Crucio Phantomas" curse to test Harry and he simply stared at her, absorbing all pain. This does inform us something", said Dumbledore thinking.
Sirius simply nodded.
"We need to train Harry. Remus, Arabella, Severes and occasionally me will train him. I need you to keep in touch with him occasionally to make sure he is psychologically doing well. I will inform Harry about the training." Said Dumbledore.
Sirius simply nodded and rose up.
"I found out that the Dark Lord has a new spy at the school. He is planning something tricky to hurt Harry", revealed Sirius.
"We shall take care of such things Sirius", assured Dumbledore.
Sirius left turning back as a dog.
* * *
The next day Harry woke up early. He didn't feel anything related to the injury after coming out of infirmary. He took a shower and sat in the common room to do Transfiguration homework.
'Writing two foot essay on Animagus! I bet Hermione did four feet...' thought Harry.
"Harry!" Hermione called from across the common room.
Harry looked at her and beamed. 'She looks gorgeous.' he thought.
Hermione ran towards him and slumped near him, falling almost on to him.
"Do you know this is a Hogsmeade weekend?" Hermione asked Harry smiling
"No!" Harry shook his head surprised. 'When did they announce?' he thought.
As if reading his thoughts, "They will announce tonight at the dinner. I overheard McGonagall speaking with Dumbledore." Hermione completed a bit excited.
"Um.Harry!" she spoke again slowly.
Before she could say something Ron, Lavender and Ginny ran to them.
"Darn.I missed the chance", she mumbled herself.
All five left for breakfast. Hermione wanted to ask Harry as date to Hogsmeade. She thought of asking him during breakfast. Hermione picked up bacon and eggs.
"Harry! Team meeting at nine!" shouted the Ron, reminding Harry of their Quidditch team meeting. They just started their practice sessions.
Before Hermione could say something, Harry ran off with his toast.
All through the day, Hermione couldn't dare asking Harry as either they were in a class or surrounded by people. She sighed and simple waited.
That evening: "Harry! Hermione! Let's go for dinner" Ron practically dragged both of them along followed by Lavender and Ginny chatting.
Dinner went very quickly. Hermione was sitting across Harry, to her disappointment only because Ron quickly sat next to him.
She glared at Ron for beating her, but he was too busy ramming ham into his mouth.
As they finished their food, Dumbledore stood up and the whole hall went silent.
"I want to let all of you know that this weekend is a Hogsmeade weekend for all third years and above. I hope everyone likes it" he smiled to the clapping of everyone.
The whole Great hall rose into a loud murmur. Most of the students are busy finding their date. Hermione decided she would ask Harry in the common room. Finally, everyone rose to walk out to the dorms.
"Harry!"
Someone shouted Harry's name. As he turned around he found Cho trying to walk towards him. Hermione was very upset. She looked at Harry and to her horror, found him smiling at Cho.
'No! Please don't ask for a date...please don't..' prayed Hermione in her mind.
Though Harry is no more having a crush, she is scared that Cho might ask him to the Hogsmeade trip.
"Hi Harry!" Cho beamed
"Hello Cho!" Harry smiled back.
"What are you doing this weekend? Do you have a date? Can I go with you?" Cho asked smiling sweetly.
Hermione felt like jumping from Astronomy tower....
Author's Note: I tried not to drag the story. But, soon it would become serious and so I thought of having some fun stuff. Please let me know if I am out of zone, anywhere.
Paul Frederici: Sure, you can use my story anyway (except changing the pairings...)
sew2100: Thank you.
Bullet: He is a powerful one (ask Voldermort). I won't tell you all right away. But it sure will be interesting. Thanks for the feedback.
Hollywoodgurl: Please be a little more patient. There will be problems. I am H/Hr ship lover myself. So trust me. Thanks for the review.
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Chapter 7: Quidditch Mishap
Hermione couldn't sleep. Her head was totally filled up with their earlier discussion. She suspects it to be Ginny.
Ever since she was assigned with Malfoy to help her with potions, her behavior changed towards Slytherins. She is civil and surprisingly friendly with Malfoy. She didn't give much of a thought, but now things are getting somewhere.
'It is too much to believe. But it can be.can't it? I mean, the way the exchanged looks in the great hall.the way they face each other silently in the corridors, the way Malfoy volunteered helping Ginny with potions. it fits, but.' Hermione still had her doubts.
Suddenly Lavender mumbled something about Ron being too cute, in her sleep and Hermione giggled. She sighed as her sleep drifted away. Maybe she could just sit near the fire and read something. She walked into the common room only to find Harry sitting in front of the fire.
"Harry! What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be asleep?" asked a worried Hermione.
"Um..I was having nightmares Mione!" replied Harry slowly.
Hermione's heart felt for Harry. She knows how his nights are disturbed by those nightmares and how he longed for love to help his life. She quickly sat beside him and enveloped him in a hug.
"What is it about Harry!" Hermione wanted to let Harry speak about it so that it would reduce the pain.
Harry didn't speak for a minute. When Hermione insisted again, he spoke slowly.
"I see..I see you dying, Mione" Harry couldn't say more.
Hermione head felt dizzy. 'He is having dreams about me?'
"I couldn't see it Mione. I don't know what I would do if something happens to you" Harry responded, very concerned.
Hermione smiled. 'He really cares about me' she pulled him closer.
"Don't you think about it Harry. We are at Hogwarts. Nothing will happen to us. Now sleep like a baby" Hermione politely ordered only to be accepted immediately by Harry. He slept in her lap and cuddled. Hermione playfully rubbed his cheek and pushed his bangs on to his head, rubbing his scalp. Harry drifted into sleep in her caring lap.
Hermione's thoughts swirled around him all through. How she loved taking care of him, how she adored him, how she longed for his touch.
"Nothing will happen to us Harry!" she whispered in Harry's ear as she kissed his cheek.
Harry lightly smiled in his sleep.
* * *
At the same time, elsewhere in the dungeons...
"You are taking a big risk. You can be caught" whispered a boy.
"May be. But I couldn't wait to know what happened" replied a girl.
"I denied it" shrugged the boy.
"Oh! Thank you very much" hugged the girl
"Anything for you" smiled the boy, leaned forward and kissed the girl passionately.
After a few minutes, the sixth year Slytherin sent the fifth year Gryffindor off to her tower.
* * *
Saturday came very quickly. The first Quidditch game of the season with Gryffindor playing Ravenclaw put up as much thrill as any other. No one knows why there was a change in the match up, but everyone accepted it.
"All right! What ever we have thought and planned over past 3 weeks is going to be put to test today. Let's rock" said Harry after discussing tactics. The team roared in unison and walked on to the field.
The quaffle was released followed by the snitch. Immediately Ginny unleashed her fury on the Ravenclaw team. She was one of the best chasers Gryffindor ever found and she is scoring at will. Ginny was lightning fast and very agile. On the other hand, Ron is keeping with utmost defiance. None of the chasers of Ravenclaw could go past him. In no time the score read Gryffindor 110, Ravenclaw 0.
Harry started looking around for the snitch. Cho was just following him. Harry got an idea. He was toiling with a move, but never practiced it. He wanted to test himself to it today. He saw the snitch grazing the field and he shot down. Everyone locked their eyes on Harry as Cho followed him closely. Everyone thought he was trying to to "wronski-feint", but Harry shot straight down at a very high speed, vertically making everyone gasp out loud. Cho was scared of following him at that speed going vertical to the ground, but she did follow him.
Harry went straight to the ground and just before he might crash, to everyone's horror, he pushed the broom, instead of pulling it, making the broom go parallel to the ground, but in reverse direction, himself hanging upside down. Hermione winced and closed her eyes, praying that he wouldn't crash. Cho had no clue of what's going on, tried to stop but ploughed into the ground.
Harry immediately rose up in the reverse mode and caught the snitch, which was rising up in the air. The whole schools went up in a roar. Harry did something no one did in the history of Quidditch, The "Reverse Wronski- Feint".
Elated, Harry rose up in the air 20.30.40 feet waving the snitch. Suddenly, out of nowhere there was a lightning bolt striking his broom and it broke in the middle. Harry started falling all the way.
Harry totally lost orientation as he fell down. He could see the ground approaching very quick. Suddenly he slowed down as someone shouted a spell. However, it didn't stop him hitting the ground forcefully, making him unconscious.
Harry slowly woke up. Squinting his eyes he saw Hermione sleeping in front of him tears dried on her face. She woke up to his movements and immediately jumped on him.
"Oh! Harry! You are alright. I was so worried. " she hugged him tight.
"Uh...Mione. I am ok." Harry assured feeling very heavy
Hermione looked up worried, but smiled.
"Harry! You were brilliant. I couldn't believe you did that feat. But you were unconscious for a full day" Hermione briefed him.
"Oh! I missed the celebrations" Harry sighed.
"Don't worry. You are safe and that's what matters. Besides, you think we would celebrate without our star seeker?" Hermione smiled beautifully.
'Oh! How beautiful is she' Harry gazed at her.
"Harry! Professor Flitwick repaired you broom. It is almost new again" showing his broom.
"Mr. Potter! Finally! you are up. There seems to be a visitor for you" Madame Pomfrey made him sit up.
Harry saw Malfoy walk towards him.
"What are you doing here Malfoy?" Harry asked with a hint of anger.
"Harry.it is Malfoy that slowed down your fall." Hermione filled him in.
"Oh.th.thanks Malfoy!" he stammered.
"Don't bother Potter! I am used to your swearing. That was an excellent feat. I don't think even professional players can pull that." Complimented Malfoy.
Harry simply nodded accepting it.
"Besides, I told you to be careful and I perfectly knew that you wouldn't care about my warning. So I had to keep my wand with me and it helped" finished Malfoy seriously.
"Why are you here?" Harry asked curiously.
Malfoy sighed. "I am getting bored Potter. No one to bother anymore. I wish you are back soon" he smiled making Harry smile back at him. Harry understood the lightness in Malfoy's words. He also realized that Malfoy is trying to be nice to him, probably trying to be a friend.
Malfoy looked at him again. "Get well soon Potter! I think Granger can take care of you, personally." he laughed earning a glare from Hermione.
He quickly walked out.
"Harry! I still doubt him. Do you think he did something to you?" Hermione asked.
"No Mione! It takes a lot of dark magic to do such a powerful hex. Even though we assume his intentions are not good, he couldn't have done such a thing. Also, it would make him suspicious. Malfoy is up to something, though nothing dangerous" Harry mused.
Ron, Dean, Seamus, Ginny, Colin and Leah ran in shouting.
"Harry! That was bloody brilliant mate! I never saw something like it." Patted Ron while Ginny, Leah hugged him.
"Silence everyone. Another sound and I will throw everyone out", warned Madam Pomfrey.
They all nodded, congratulated Harry once again and left.
Hermione sat with him for the rest of the day, helping him.
* * * "So, nobody suspects you at school, right?" asked Lucius Malfoy sternly.
"No one! Everybody thinks I am normal and harmless." Replied the person, a little pale in the face.
"Ok! Now, hood up. I made all the arrangements. Let's get you your mark of the Dark Lord." Ordered Lucius and apparated along with Malfoy.
* * * A big Dog walked into the headmaster's office.
"Ah..good to see you Sirius" smiled Dumbledore finding the dog turn into a man.
Sirius wished Dumbledore. "What is the matter, Professor?" asked Sirius.
"Sit down Sirius! It is about Harry", said Dumbledore.
"What about Harry? Is he in trouble?" asked Sirius quickly.
"Calm down Sirius. Nothing like that has happened. Now, Arabella spoke to me earlier and she tells me that Harry has become an excellent dueler, thanks to her training. She also told me that Harry simply fought off Cruciatus curse" he paused
"Cruciatus curse? Who put it on him?" asked Sirius worried.
"Nothing to worry Sirius. Arabella put the "Crucio Phantomas" curse to test Harry and he simply stared at her, absorbing all pain. This does inform us something", said Dumbledore thinking.
Sirius simply nodded.
"We need to train Harry. Remus, Arabella, Severes and occasionally me will train him. I need you to keep in touch with him occasionally to make sure he is psychologically doing well. I will inform Harry about the training." Said Dumbledore.
Sirius simply nodded and rose up.
"I found out that the Dark Lord has a new spy at the school. He is planning something tricky to hurt Harry", revealed Sirius.
"We shall take care of such things Sirius", assured Dumbledore.
Sirius left turning back as a dog.
* * *
The next day Harry woke up early. He didn't feel anything related to the injury after coming out of infirmary. He took a shower and sat in the common room to do Transfiguration homework.
'Writing two foot essay on Animagus! I bet Hermione did four feet...' thought Harry.
"Harry!" Hermione called from across the common room.
Harry looked at her and beamed. 'She looks gorgeous.' he thought.
Hermione ran towards him and slumped near him, falling almost on to him.
"Do you know this is a Hogsmeade weekend?" Hermione asked Harry smiling
"No!" Harry shook his head surprised. 'When did they announce?' he thought.
As if reading his thoughts, "They will announce tonight at the dinner. I overheard McGonagall speaking with Dumbledore." Hermione completed a bit excited.
"Um.Harry!" she spoke again slowly.
Before she could say something Ron, Lavender and Ginny ran to them.
"Darn.I missed the chance", she mumbled herself.
All five left for breakfast. Hermione wanted to ask Harry as date to Hogsmeade. She thought of asking him during breakfast. Hermione picked up bacon and eggs.
"Harry! Team meeting at nine!" shouted the Ron, reminding Harry of their Quidditch team meeting. They just started their practice sessions.
Before Hermione could say something, Harry ran off with his toast.
All through the day, Hermione couldn't dare asking Harry as either they were in a class or surrounded by people. She sighed and simple waited.
That evening: "Harry! Hermione! Let's go for dinner" Ron practically dragged both of them along followed by Lavender and Ginny chatting.
Dinner went very quickly. Hermione was sitting across Harry, to her disappointment only because Ron quickly sat next to him.
She glared at Ron for beating her, but he was too busy ramming ham into his mouth.
As they finished their food, Dumbledore stood up and the whole hall went silent.
"I want to let all of you know that this weekend is a Hogsmeade weekend for all third years and above. I hope everyone likes it" he smiled to the clapping of everyone.
The whole Great hall rose into a loud murmur. Most of the students are busy finding their date. Hermione decided she would ask Harry in the common room. Finally, everyone rose to walk out to the dorms.
"Harry!"
Someone shouted Harry's name. As he turned around he found Cho trying to walk towards him. Hermione was very upset. She looked at Harry and to her horror, found him smiling at Cho.
'No! Please don't ask for a date...please don't..' prayed Hermione in her mind.
Though Harry is no more having a crush, she is scared that Cho might ask him to the Hogsmeade trip.
"Hi Harry!" Cho beamed
"Hello Cho!" Harry smiled back.
"What are you doing this weekend? Do you have a date? Can I go with you?" Cho asked smiling sweetly.
Hermione felt like jumping from Astronomy tower....