Chapter 13

The kiss had sealed the deal and unfolded the two teenagers' feelings for each other. Harry and Catherine were inseparable now. They went everywhere holding each other's hands. Sometimes they were caught kissing by Ron and Hermione whom just laughed. Though Ron seemed had a look of envy everything they caught Harry and Catherine kissing.

They were the talk of Hogwarts. Even among the teachers.

"Seems that Potter fancies Kim." Said Sprout.

" Fancy? More like love each other." Squeaked little Flitwick.

" Well, what ever they are feeling, they remind me so much of Lily and James." Said McGonagall.

As soon as James's name came up, Snape turned away to his dungeons.

It was late at night Harry, Catherine, Ron and Hermione were sitting by he fire. Hermione and Ron were sitting on their own plum chairs. Catherine was sitting on Harry's lap and enjoying the warm fire. Suddenly the thought of the Christmas dance just came up in Harry's mind.

" So, Catherine, who are you going to the Christmas dance with?" asked Harry, slyly.

" Oh I don't know. Nobody has asked me yet." answered Catherine, smiling.

Harry started to chase her around the big sofa in front of the fire. Harry caught her and he held her in the air and gently propped her against the stonewall. Harry dived in for a kiss, in which Catherine graciously returned. (Harry was now VERY confident in kissing.)

" Oh you guys give it a rest!" said Hermione jokingly.

Harry and Catherine stopped kissing and looked at their friends staring at them. Harry still had Catherine in his arms. Catherine, a little embarrassed, hid her face in Harry's chest. Harry kissed her head.

" Yea. Just get a room! You shouldn't make out in front of your single friends." said Ron.

" Ron, you have Hermione!" said Catherine. " That is so true, my little angel." said Harry.

Ron and Hermione looked at each other and quickly looked away. " Well, I think I am going to go to bed. Good Night." said Hermione and she rushed to the girl's dormitory.

" I think I should be turning in as well." said Catherine.

" Do you want to escort you to your bed?" said Harry in a teenager boy type way.

" Harry you're too much. Well good night."

Catherine went to kiss Harry and went over to Ron and gave him a little kiss on the cheek. Then she went off to the girl's dormitory room.

" My girlfriend just gave you a kiss. I'm a little jealous." said Harry in a mocking manner. Ron blushed a little.

" Well at least you have a girlfriend. A really pretty one at that." Said Ron looking over at Harry. " I would kill to have a girlfriend like that." Confessed Ron.

" Well you have Hermione. And what other girl knows you better than Hermione." Said Harry.

" Ahhh. I don't know, mate. But you've been acting like a little monkey. And you are a lot more relaxed now." Said Ron laughing.

"What can I do? I think I am in love."

Ron gave him a surprised look.

" Yea. No one makes me feel so good. And when we kiss, I don't have a care in the world. And we know I have too many." Said Harry.

" Well good luck with that." And they both went to bed.

Catherine changed into her pajamas and was just about to lay down on her bed.

" I know what you are. I know now why you suffer." Said Hermione looking at Catherine with the deepest look of.

" You didn't have to hide it." Hermione said.

" I'm sorry."

"It's ok. But I wont tell anyone. It should be up to you when you are ready."

" Thanks Hermione." And Catherine gave her a hug and drifted into sleep.