Chapter 3- Secret Love Affairs
It was their first day of classes and all the students were excited. They had gotten their schedules from Professor McGonagall earlier that morning. Emma and Elizabeth quickly compared them before heading out to start their first class.
" Well I've got Charms, Potions, and Herbology today, what about you?" Liz asked Emma looking over her shoulder curiously.
" Herbology, Potions, and Transfiguration." Emma grumbled looking tired.
" One out of three ain't bad!" Smiled Liz, " Why are you so tired? Rough night?"
" You could say that...but I don't know if I would have said it was rough per say." Em smirked from under her dark circles.
" OH MY GOSH!! What did you do last night Emma Lee Enright!? You better tell me right now!! You dirty, dirty girl!" Liz had that look on her face, now she was more than curious.
" Later...I need to wash up before Herbology, but maybe I'll catch you in the library."
" Alright, but you better tell me!! bye!!"
" Bye!" Emma waved.
Elizabeth was walking up the stairs to Charms when she heard her name.
" Elizabeth, wait, its Hermione, I was wondering if maybe we had some classes together." she explained, out of breath.
" Uh, yeah sure, here." said Liz handing Hermione her schedule.
" Great we have almost everything together! Everything except for divination because I'm taking some extra courses. But that's great, maybe we can sit together? Oh I should get going, see you in charms!!" She smiled, and just as quickly as she came, she was gone.
' she seems nice...' thought Liz, 'just a little too studious'
The first class of the day was basically uneventful. Elizabeth sat next to Hermione and they took notes while whispering about things to each other. Liz found out about her boyfriend, Viktor Krum. But Hermione also made Liz swear to secrecy because he was the new DADA teacher.
" Well," Liz whispered as Professor Flitwick passed, " you sure struck gold, he's cute, just be careful."
Hermione further explained how they met during the Triwizard Tournament during her fourth year and have kept in touch ever since. So even before he became a teacher, Viktor and Hermione had been an item. The class ended with Hermione offering to sit next to Liz at lunch and a quick goodbye. She had so much to talk to Emma about in potions that she almost ran to Professor Snape's class.
~*~
All of the students were waiting outside the door, looking nervous, and chatting loudly. Immediately Elizabeth spotted Emma Lee talking with the blonde haired Slytherin boy and two dumb looking sixth years. Elizabeth turned to see who else was around when she felt a hand on her shoulder. Hermione Granger was standing behind her with a delighted look on her face, " Come over with us... Harry and Ron, I mean." Elizabeth felt a slight blush creep into her cheeks as she walked over to the two boys and felt Harry's green eyes looking at her. ' Get a HOLD of yourself!' Elizabeth thought, and looked up to meet his gaze.
" So how has your first day of classes at Hogwarts been going?" asked Harry casually
" Good, I liked Professor Flitwick, and with Hermione there, its a lot of fun." said Liz smiling at Hermione.
" Have you met any nice people?" asked Hermione
" Well not really, except for you three, and Neville, oh I forgot, and Draco. That's his name right? Draco Malfoy?"
" Yeah." Harry muttered " What did you think of him? You don't really think he's nice do you?"
" I don't know, he gave me a funny feeling, but Emma Lee, well she was taken by him."
" Bloody Hell!!" Exclaimed Ron staring at something over Elizabeth's shoulder. " I'd definitely say she was taken by him, they are flirting like mad. Oh and he's even introduced his half wit friends Crabbe and Goyle to her." Ron made a face and looked exasperated. " If I were you, I'd give Emma Lee a kind warning and tell her she's making friends with the wrong people."
" Yeah, maybe I should do that." said Liz looking over her shoulder to see Draco lean down and kiss Emma on the cheek.
" Everyone stop talking and sit down. We have a lot to do, and as always I'm not in the mood." Said the Potions Master.
" Is he always that greasy looking?" asked Liz under her breath.
Harry struggled to hold back fits of laughter, and whispered into her ear, " Oh yeah, I don't think anyone can get more slick than Severus Snape."
His warm breath made Liz's stomach do a flip flop and once again a blush crept over her cheeks. 'What are you thinking, you have a lot of important things to worry about Elizabeth, and I don't mean boys' said a little voice inside her head, and with that she took a seat next to Hermione and started gathering the ingredients.
~*~
Elizabeth was waiting for Emma when she walked outside of potions. They needed to talk. Liz needed to know what her infatuation was with this Malfoy kid, and from everything she heard from Ron and Harry and Hermione during class, he was not the kind of guy she wanted her around. For all they knew he could be a death eater. Just the thought of all the mess Emma could be in made Liz shiver.
" Em!" She said, while grabbing her arm to get her attention.
" Oh hi!!" Smiled Em grabbing her into a tight hug. " You ready for lunch?"
" Well yeah, but I kind of wanted to talk first..."
" Yeah, sure, umm Draco??" she turned to those steel gray eyes of Draco Malfoy and spoke gently " Can I meet you in the dining hall?"
" Of course, see you soon." And with a smile and a quick wink he turned on his heel and walked down the stairs.
" Do you have ANY idea what you are getting yourself into?!" Liz began, gritting her teeth, trying to remain calm.
" What the hell are you talking about? What's your issue?" Em retorted, a deep pink flush becoming visible on her ears.
" Draco Malfoy, that's who." Liz spat while pulling her friend into a corner at the end of the corridor. " I've been talking to people, and the things I've heard, well you've just got to be careful Emma Lee. I don't think you know what you are getting into..."
" Don't know that I'm getting into?!" Em's lip was shaking, " Yeah you're right, maybe I don't. All I know is last night, last night was perfect. Everything felt right, and for the first time in a long time, I knew I could be myself" She paused looking into her friend's eyes. " Liz you need to trust me. You told me just yesterday that this year was going to be fun, and I would be fine without you there all the time, and you're right."
Elizabeth took in a long deep breath before saying " Ok, I'm sorry. I'm just worried about you, and well I'm glad things are working out." The tense atmosphere seemed to settle down as Liz opened her arms in a hug.
" You know I love you Em." said Elizabeth softly, " I just want everything to be ok."
" Yeah, yeah, I know. Now lets get going." Em flicked her hair back, smirking and they started toward the stairs.
" So, was he good at snogging then?" asked Liz, a smile spreading her face
" Hell yes!!" jumped Em, her face brightening
" That good huh?"
" Amazing."
" All right, food, details...NOW!"
~*~
It was early evening and Elizabeth had just started her potions homework. She had been in the library for almost a half an hour, but had gotten little done. Her mind kept wandering...those green eyes, that dark hair... " Snap outta it!" Liz spat to herself, looking around to see if anyone heard, she notices a figure coming towards her...Harry.
" Hi," he said, " ahhh potions homework," he continued leaning over her shoulder,and she felt a hand on her shoulder. " I have to do mine too."
" Well you are more than welcome to join me, the more people we have the quicker it will be done." Said Liz, trying to sound confident.
" Sure, thanks, umm lets go get some books then?"
As they weaved through the sections Harry casually talked about his past relationship with a girl named Cho, and how it didn't turn out that well. Liz on the other hand, as he was surprised to discover, had never had an official relationship with anyone, claiming she was too shy around guys.
" Too shy?" he asked the moment she said it.
" Well yes, I never know what to say, let alone what to do." she said carefully.
" Oh I understand, my first kiss was horrible. I mean she was crying." Laughed Harry
" You're that terrible of a kisser?" joked Liz before turning to smile at him
" No, well hey now!!"
He took a book off of the shelf and hit her lightly on the head with it. As they return to looking for potion books to assist them in their essay Liz keeps looking at Harry. She continues looking at his beautiful eyes, when she realizes he is looking straight at her. She smiles, blushes, and turns away. Harry of course then proceeds to say to her,
" You're right, you really are shy..."
Harry now, blushing lightly, let his bolder side take over, cupping her warm pink cheek in his hand gently, he tilted his head down to meet hers and Liz, nervously looks up to meet his eyes. Seeing how she looked up, Harry leans in, placing his lips on hers.
Elizabeth knew it was coming, but she never expected the reaction that kiss caused. It felt like someone had lit fireworks inside her. She slipped her hands around his neck without thinking, while his hands found their way to her hips. She tilted her head to the right, deepening the kiss, then realizing where she was, pulled away, looking at Harry and smiling.
" I don't know why anyone would cry after a kiss like that." Liz smirked " I wasn't bad was I?"
Harry looked shocked before saying quickly, " Oh defiantly not, you took my breath away..."
They took the closest book on the shelf back to the table and sat down, Liz pulling her chair so it would be closer to him. Harry's hand found hers as soon as they sat, and for the first time since she arrived, Liz felt like she didn't need Emma there. She smiled again at Harry, then making sure Madam Pince was busy, leaned in for one quick kiss.
Obviously taken by surprise Harry retorted saying " Oh, we're getting bold now are we?" She laughed as he continued, " Would you like to go to the common room? We won't have to sneak around..."
" Sounds like a plan!"
~*~
In the common room Hermione, Ron, Harry, and Elizabeth sat around the fireplace discussing homework, it was almost ten thirty and everyone seemed tired after their first day.
" Harry, don't you think we ought to go to bed mate?" asked Ron rubbing his puffy eyes.
" Yeah, we probably should."
Getting up, Harry waited for Elizabeth to pass him before whispering in her ear, " Meet me here at midnight?"
"Yes!" she whispers back in quiet excitement. His soft words and breath on her ear and cheek made her heat beat a little faster. He led her to her dorm and kissed her quickly on the lips.
" Goodnight Elizabeth." said Harry winking, and he turned and walked down the stairs to his dorm.
Hermione cast Liz a look before giggling.
"What?" asked Liz
" You two an item now?" asked Hermione, " That is so good for him, he's had so much hardship, you are just what he needs." Liz smiled to herself and nodded. She thanked Hermione for being so kind and wished her other dorm mates goodnight before silently creeping downstairs to meet Harry. She sat on the plush burgundy coach with gold trim thinking about her day ahead of her. ' I'm tired, good thing it was Friday, no classes tomorrow' She put her head down closed her eyes just for a second...when she felt a familiar warmth that woke her. Harry looked at her and said, " well you can sleep if you want, I had better things planned though..."
She smiled, hugged him, admiring his tousled hair, cute flannel pants and white t-shirt. She had just thrown on some cotton shorts and a sweat shirt, she looked down at herself when he said " You look beautiful Liz, I'm so glad you came here."
That did it for her, 16 years of nothing and now she got quite possibly the cutest guy ever. She moved arms around his neck, their faces cheek to cheek. She moved her head, found his lips and kissed him once lightly. He put his hands around her waist, after the first kiss, then leaned in again. He leaned to one side, deepening the kiss like they had done in the library, but this time without stopping. She followed his lead even though he wasn't terribly experienced, willing to let him show her new things. His movements were smooth, gently exploring her lips with his, then opening to slip in his tongue...there was no rush, and it was slow, genuine. She stopped to breathe, playing with the hair at the nape of his neck. She lightly kissed his neck, in small delicate touches along his jaw line. Harry's breathing seemed harder than usual, making Liz's heart go haywire like it did before. The pit of her stomach squealed with delight when her lips found his again. His hands traveled under her shirt, not on the skin of her lower back. Her hair stood oh end when he touched her, sending shivers up her spine. She even found herself making small noises of pleasure. This made Harry breathe harder and moan softly into her soft mouth.
Liz, being bold, moved on to his lap, straddling him, so they could be comfortable on the couch. Harry helped her take off her sweatshirt, because they were both getting quite warm. When it passed over her head Harry began kissing her neck, moving slowly and sensually down to her chest. His hands moved up and down the small of her back, then to her butt, making sure she stayed on him and that she was aware of his erection.
"Its ok," she whispered out of breath, " I can feel you..."
Her hot breath on his cheek made him involuntarily meet her lips with his again in search of something new he hadn't possessed. He laid her down on the couch gently, then kneeling on the floor, kissing her, he moved his hand to her inner thigh. He kept it there for a few moments until he moved further to feel the heat he had helped create inside of her. His hand was about to go up her shorts when Liz whispered, " Harry, not yet."
Harry feeling guilty, but respecting her decision helped her up into a sitting position and held her. He played with her hair, the light brown hair, streaked with highlights, with a perfect curl. He caressed her stomach while she was laying there in his arms listening to his heart beat. Hours seemed to pass before Liz spoke, " Harry, it's late. We should go to bed. I don't know about you but I'm very tired!"
" You're right. We should go to bed." Harry agreed. He walked her to her dorm just as he had before, took her hand, and looked into her eyes. " You're amazing Liz."
She smiled and looked into his bright green eyes and replied " Oh Harry, this night was wonderful, thank you!"
They ended their late night rendezvous with a slow, drawn out kiss not wanting to leave the comfort of each other's lips. But they finally departed each one reliving the nights events in their heads.
Harry was lying in his bed, staring into space when he thought ' I could make the strongest Patronous in the entire world right now, I can't wait to tell Ron' And before he could think to take off his glasses, he had fallen asleep
Liz on the other hand was standing by the window, looking up at a beautiful starry night with a pale sun rising far in the distance. ' I can't wait to tell Emma, this year really is going to be fun' Climbing into bed and pulling the covers up under her chin she turned to feel the cool pillow case under her still warm cheek. Only one word came to mind before Liz drifted into sleep... 'Perfect'
It was their first day of classes and all the students were excited. They had gotten their schedules from Professor McGonagall earlier that morning. Emma and Elizabeth quickly compared them before heading out to start their first class.
" Well I've got Charms, Potions, and Herbology today, what about you?" Liz asked Emma looking over her shoulder curiously.
" Herbology, Potions, and Transfiguration." Emma grumbled looking tired.
" One out of three ain't bad!" Smiled Liz, " Why are you so tired? Rough night?"
" You could say that...but I don't know if I would have said it was rough per say." Em smirked from under her dark circles.
" OH MY GOSH!! What did you do last night Emma Lee Enright!? You better tell me right now!! You dirty, dirty girl!" Liz had that look on her face, now she was more than curious.
" Later...I need to wash up before Herbology, but maybe I'll catch you in the library."
" Alright, but you better tell me!! bye!!"
" Bye!" Emma waved.
Elizabeth was walking up the stairs to Charms when she heard her name.
" Elizabeth, wait, its Hermione, I was wondering if maybe we had some classes together." she explained, out of breath.
" Uh, yeah sure, here." said Liz handing Hermione her schedule.
" Great we have almost everything together! Everything except for divination because I'm taking some extra courses. But that's great, maybe we can sit together? Oh I should get going, see you in charms!!" She smiled, and just as quickly as she came, she was gone.
' she seems nice...' thought Liz, 'just a little too studious'
The first class of the day was basically uneventful. Elizabeth sat next to Hermione and they took notes while whispering about things to each other. Liz found out about her boyfriend, Viktor Krum. But Hermione also made Liz swear to secrecy because he was the new DADA teacher.
" Well," Liz whispered as Professor Flitwick passed, " you sure struck gold, he's cute, just be careful."
Hermione further explained how they met during the Triwizard Tournament during her fourth year and have kept in touch ever since. So even before he became a teacher, Viktor and Hermione had been an item. The class ended with Hermione offering to sit next to Liz at lunch and a quick goodbye. She had so much to talk to Emma about in potions that she almost ran to Professor Snape's class.
~*~
All of the students were waiting outside the door, looking nervous, and chatting loudly. Immediately Elizabeth spotted Emma Lee talking with the blonde haired Slytherin boy and two dumb looking sixth years. Elizabeth turned to see who else was around when she felt a hand on her shoulder. Hermione Granger was standing behind her with a delighted look on her face, " Come over with us... Harry and Ron, I mean." Elizabeth felt a slight blush creep into her cheeks as she walked over to the two boys and felt Harry's green eyes looking at her. ' Get a HOLD of yourself!' Elizabeth thought, and looked up to meet his gaze.
" So how has your first day of classes at Hogwarts been going?" asked Harry casually
" Good, I liked Professor Flitwick, and with Hermione there, its a lot of fun." said Liz smiling at Hermione.
" Have you met any nice people?" asked Hermione
" Well not really, except for you three, and Neville, oh I forgot, and Draco. That's his name right? Draco Malfoy?"
" Yeah." Harry muttered " What did you think of him? You don't really think he's nice do you?"
" I don't know, he gave me a funny feeling, but Emma Lee, well she was taken by him."
" Bloody Hell!!" Exclaimed Ron staring at something over Elizabeth's shoulder. " I'd definitely say she was taken by him, they are flirting like mad. Oh and he's even introduced his half wit friends Crabbe and Goyle to her." Ron made a face and looked exasperated. " If I were you, I'd give Emma Lee a kind warning and tell her she's making friends with the wrong people."
" Yeah, maybe I should do that." said Liz looking over her shoulder to see Draco lean down and kiss Emma on the cheek.
" Everyone stop talking and sit down. We have a lot to do, and as always I'm not in the mood." Said the Potions Master.
" Is he always that greasy looking?" asked Liz under her breath.
Harry struggled to hold back fits of laughter, and whispered into her ear, " Oh yeah, I don't think anyone can get more slick than Severus Snape."
His warm breath made Liz's stomach do a flip flop and once again a blush crept over her cheeks. 'What are you thinking, you have a lot of important things to worry about Elizabeth, and I don't mean boys' said a little voice inside her head, and with that she took a seat next to Hermione and started gathering the ingredients.
~*~
Elizabeth was waiting for Emma when she walked outside of potions. They needed to talk. Liz needed to know what her infatuation was with this Malfoy kid, and from everything she heard from Ron and Harry and Hermione during class, he was not the kind of guy she wanted her around. For all they knew he could be a death eater. Just the thought of all the mess Emma could be in made Liz shiver.
" Em!" She said, while grabbing her arm to get her attention.
" Oh hi!!" Smiled Em grabbing her into a tight hug. " You ready for lunch?"
" Well yeah, but I kind of wanted to talk first..."
" Yeah, sure, umm Draco??" she turned to those steel gray eyes of Draco Malfoy and spoke gently " Can I meet you in the dining hall?"
" Of course, see you soon." And with a smile and a quick wink he turned on his heel and walked down the stairs.
" Do you have ANY idea what you are getting yourself into?!" Liz began, gritting her teeth, trying to remain calm.
" What the hell are you talking about? What's your issue?" Em retorted, a deep pink flush becoming visible on her ears.
" Draco Malfoy, that's who." Liz spat while pulling her friend into a corner at the end of the corridor. " I've been talking to people, and the things I've heard, well you've just got to be careful Emma Lee. I don't think you know what you are getting into..."
" Don't know that I'm getting into?!" Em's lip was shaking, " Yeah you're right, maybe I don't. All I know is last night, last night was perfect. Everything felt right, and for the first time in a long time, I knew I could be myself" She paused looking into her friend's eyes. " Liz you need to trust me. You told me just yesterday that this year was going to be fun, and I would be fine without you there all the time, and you're right."
Elizabeth took in a long deep breath before saying " Ok, I'm sorry. I'm just worried about you, and well I'm glad things are working out." The tense atmosphere seemed to settle down as Liz opened her arms in a hug.
" You know I love you Em." said Elizabeth softly, " I just want everything to be ok."
" Yeah, yeah, I know. Now lets get going." Em flicked her hair back, smirking and they started toward the stairs.
" So, was he good at snogging then?" asked Liz, a smile spreading her face
" Hell yes!!" jumped Em, her face brightening
" That good huh?"
" Amazing."
" All right, food, details...NOW!"
~*~
It was early evening and Elizabeth had just started her potions homework. She had been in the library for almost a half an hour, but had gotten little done. Her mind kept wandering...those green eyes, that dark hair... " Snap outta it!" Liz spat to herself, looking around to see if anyone heard, she notices a figure coming towards her...Harry.
" Hi," he said, " ahhh potions homework," he continued leaning over her shoulder,and she felt a hand on her shoulder. " I have to do mine too."
" Well you are more than welcome to join me, the more people we have the quicker it will be done." Said Liz, trying to sound confident.
" Sure, thanks, umm lets go get some books then?"
As they weaved through the sections Harry casually talked about his past relationship with a girl named Cho, and how it didn't turn out that well. Liz on the other hand, as he was surprised to discover, had never had an official relationship with anyone, claiming she was too shy around guys.
" Too shy?" he asked the moment she said it.
" Well yes, I never know what to say, let alone what to do." she said carefully.
" Oh I understand, my first kiss was horrible. I mean she was crying." Laughed Harry
" You're that terrible of a kisser?" joked Liz before turning to smile at him
" No, well hey now!!"
He took a book off of the shelf and hit her lightly on the head with it. As they return to looking for potion books to assist them in their essay Liz keeps looking at Harry. She continues looking at his beautiful eyes, when she realizes he is looking straight at her. She smiles, blushes, and turns away. Harry of course then proceeds to say to her,
" You're right, you really are shy..."
Harry now, blushing lightly, let his bolder side take over, cupping her warm pink cheek in his hand gently, he tilted his head down to meet hers and Liz, nervously looks up to meet his eyes. Seeing how she looked up, Harry leans in, placing his lips on hers.
Elizabeth knew it was coming, but she never expected the reaction that kiss caused. It felt like someone had lit fireworks inside her. She slipped her hands around his neck without thinking, while his hands found their way to her hips. She tilted her head to the right, deepening the kiss, then realizing where she was, pulled away, looking at Harry and smiling.
" I don't know why anyone would cry after a kiss like that." Liz smirked " I wasn't bad was I?"
Harry looked shocked before saying quickly, " Oh defiantly not, you took my breath away..."
They took the closest book on the shelf back to the table and sat down, Liz pulling her chair so it would be closer to him. Harry's hand found hers as soon as they sat, and for the first time since she arrived, Liz felt like she didn't need Emma there. She smiled again at Harry, then making sure Madam Pince was busy, leaned in for one quick kiss.
Obviously taken by surprise Harry retorted saying " Oh, we're getting bold now are we?" She laughed as he continued, " Would you like to go to the common room? We won't have to sneak around..."
" Sounds like a plan!"
~*~
In the common room Hermione, Ron, Harry, and Elizabeth sat around the fireplace discussing homework, it was almost ten thirty and everyone seemed tired after their first day.
" Harry, don't you think we ought to go to bed mate?" asked Ron rubbing his puffy eyes.
" Yeah, we probably should."
Getting up, Harry waited for Elizabeth to pass him before whispering in her ear, " Meet me here at midnight?"
"Yes!" she whispers back in quiet excitement. His soft words and breath on her ear and cheek made her heat beat a little faster. He led her to her dorm and kissed her quickly on the lips.
" Goodnight Elizabeth." said Harry winking, and he turned and walked down the stairs to his dorm.
Hermione cast Liz a look before giggling.
"What?" asked Liz
" You two an item now?" asked Hermione, " That is so good for him, he's had so much hardship, you are just what he needs." Liz smiled to herself and nodded. She thanked Hermione for being so kind and wished her other dorm mates goodnight before silently creeping downstairs to meet Harry. She sat on the plush burgundy coach with gold trim thinking about her day ahead of her. ' I'm tired, good thing it was Friday, no classes tomorrow' She put her head down closed her eyes just for a second...when she felt a familiar warmth that woke her. Harry looked at her and said, " well you can sleep if you want, I had better things planned though..."
She smiled, hugged him, admiring his tousled hair, cute flannel pants and white t-shirt. She had just thrown on some cotton shorts and a sweat shirt, she looked down at herself when he said " You look beautiful Liz, I'm so glad you came here."
That did it for her, 16 years of nothing and now she got quite possibly the cutest guy ever. She moved arms around his neck, their faces cheek to cheek. She moved her head, found his lips and kissed him once lightly. He put his hands around her waist, after the first kiss, then leaned in again. He leaned to one side, deepening the kiss like they had done in the library, but this time without stopping. She followed his lead even though he wasn't terribly experienced, willing to let him show her new things. His movements were smooth, gently exploring her lips with his, then opening to slip in his tongue...there was no rush, and it was slow, genuine. She stopped to breathe, playing with the hair at the nape of his neck. She lightly kissed his neck, in small delicate touches along his jaw line. Harry's breathing seemed harder than usual, making Liz's heart go haywire like it did before. The pit of her stomach squealed with delight when her lips found his again. His hands traveled under her shirt, not on the skin of her lower back. Her hair stood oh end when he touched her, sending shivers up her spine. She even found herself making small noises of pleasure. This made Harry breathe harder and moan softly into her soft mouth.
Liz, being bold, moved on to his lap, straddling him, so they could be comfortable on the couch. Harry helped her take off her sweatshirt, because they were both getting quite warm. When it passed over her head Harry began kissing her neck, moving slowly and sensually down to her chest. His hands moved up and down the small of her back, then to her butt, making sure she stayed on him and that she was aware of his erection.
"Its ok," she whispered out of breath, " I can feel you..."
Her hot breath on his cheek made him involuntarily meet her lips with his again in search of something new he hadn't possessed. He laid her down on the couch gently, then kneeling on the floor, kissing her, he moved his hand to her inner thigh. He kept it there for a few moments until he moved further to feel the heat he had helped create inside of her. His hand was about to go up her shorts when Liz whispered, " Harry, not yet."
Harry feeling guilty, but respecting her decision helped her up into a sitting position and held her. He played with her hair, the light brown hair, streaked with highlights, with a perfect curl. He caressed her stomach while she was laying there in his arms listening to his heart beat. Hours seemed to pass before Liz spoke, " Harry, it's late. We should go to bed. I don't know about you but I'm very tired!"
" You're right. We should go to bed." Harry agreed. He walked her to her dorm just as he had before, took her hand, and looked into her eyes. " You're amazing Liz."
She smiled and looked into his bright green eyes and replied " Oh Harry, this night was wonderful, thank you!"
They ended their late night rendezvous with a slow, drawn out kiss not wanting to leave the comfort of each other's lips. But they finally departed each one reliving the nights events in their heads.
Harry was lying in his bed, staring into space when he thought ' I could make the strongest Patronous in the entire world right now, I can't wait to tell Ron' And before he could think to take off his glasses, he had fallen asleep
Liz on the other hand was standing by the window, looking up at a beautiful starry night with a pale sun rising far in the distance. ' I can't wait to tell Emma, this year really is going to be fun' Climbing into bed and pulling the covers up under her chin she turned to feel the cool pillow case under her still warm cheek. Only one word came to mind before Liz drifted into sleep... 'Perfect'