Chapter Six Hooch's Early Return

Four more days of Hermione's life passed, and during it she had to avoid Cedric several times. She was eating breakfast when Harry and Ron crashed through the Great Hall's doors and ran up to her.
"'Ermione," Ron said breathlessly, "Hooch is back!"
Hermione stood rather quickly. "What?"
"He said Hooch is back," Harry said. "She returned this morning, saying her relatives caught something and were being tended by their House Elves. Said that they didn't want her catching what they got. We have practice tomorrow at six."
Hermione gasped. "You guys can't be thinking to pull it off tomorrow, are you?" When Harry or Ron didn't immediately say anything, Hermione said, " You can't! It's too soon. Please, don't do it yet. I think we should stick to our normal plan."
Harry glanced nervously at Ron. "Uh, Hermione, we need you tomorrow."
Hermione blinked, not understanding. "What?"
"We need you as a diversion for Cedric." Ron supplied. "Don't worry," he added, " he wont be able to hurt you. All you need to do is walk into the boy's locker room at precisely 7:10. By then, everyone except for Cedric will be gone. Remember, he will be looking for his clothes."
Hermione drew back, affronted. "I do not want to see him naked!"
Ron led her out into the hall for more privacy, Harry right behind them. "You wont.well, you might. He might drop the towel and try attacking you, but that's where we come in. We're planning to attack him while you have his attention, so he wont suspect anyone. Then you can run out. Or stay," he added, with a mischievous glint in his eye.
"I will do no such thing. I am not going to be apart of this!" She turned on her heel and began walking away.
Harry caught her by the arm. "Please Hermione," he said. "You don't want him to keep attacking you, do you?"
Hermione's brow furrowed. "Well, no of course not."
"Then you have to help. It won't work unless we have your help."
"Don't you think he will be suspicious as to why I'm in the boy's locker room?" She questioned.
"Just say that your looking for Hooch, and he wont question you further. I'm sure of it."
"So will you do it, 'Ermione?" Ron asked.
Hermione sighed. "I suppose I must."

Harry ran into Hooch later that day. "Oh, good day to you, Mr. Potter." Hooch said pleasantly.
"Good day to you, too, Madam Hooch." Harry returned politely.
"Excited about tomorrow's practice, are you?" She tilted her head down at him.
Harry smiled hesitantly. "Oh, of course. I can't wait."
Hooch grinned. "Yes, as you must know now, I had to return early. My relatives seemed to have developed the flu or some other sickness and did not want me present to get sick also. As you can see, I'm as healthy as a horse." She patted her tummy.
"Err, yes, I can see that. I'm glad that you're fine."
"Well, I really must be off, Mr. Potter. I shall see you tomorrow at six sharp." She smiled at him and strode away down the hall.

Hermione sat up in her dorm room, on her four-poster bed. "What am I doing?" She asked herself. "I'm clearly nuts. What it Harry and Ron have something go wrong? Then what happens? There are a million things that could go wrong." She sighed and plopped down against her pillows. "What am I to do?" She covered her face in her hands and sighed again.

Ron sat on his own bed, contemplating. He was excited. He found Cedric highly attractive and he was sure Harry felt the same way. They were going to enjoy this. Ron's body reacted just from thinking of it. His erection was apparent and he gave a ragged sigh, running his hand through his hair. He was just going to have to wait till tomorrow.tomorrow.

Harry lied face down on his bed. He couldn't wait till tomorrow. He was practically begging for release from his arousal. He groaned. This was going to be a long night. He just wished that tomorrow went according to plan. If it didn't, then Hermione could be put in danger of losing her innocence.