Author Notes: I realize that this chapter is even shorter than previous ones, but I thought you might like to have something to read now and hopefully some more soon. I am trying to adapt to life as a college student, which is difficult to do when you are only 16 and still living at home. Hopefully I will be kicking out chapters faster once my life falls into a routine.
I apologise to everyone beforehand, I know nothing about life in England. I just made this up as I went. Please feel free to point out and inaccuracies; I will do my best to correct them.
Title: I Wanna Know
Author: Miss Leigh
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Harry Cares about Hermione so much he would do anything for her, and he realizes this when he gets home from his fourth year. Harry ends up spending most of the summer with Hermione, after something bad happens to her.
Disclaimer: I do not own any thing associated with Harry Potter, nor am I associated with any of the companies that own rights to Harry Potter. I intend no infringement nor am I trying to make any money off this story. I am just trying to strengthen my writing style. I am only in High School and I own nothing.
Chapter Four"Corner pocket!" Jennie exclaimed before she made her shot. The black ball with a white number eight painted on it's side slowly rolled over the green felt, inching closer and closer to the corner of the pool table; Jennie scream with delight when the ball finally fell in. She turned around and gave Ernie a quick hug before turning to Harry and Hermione and said, "that makes us tied, are you two ready to try your luck again", with a snotty tone. Harry and Hermione replied in dejected tones, "Sure", "I guess".
The four teens had been at 'Classics Billiards and Pub' for the last hour; in that time Harry and Hermione managed to win a game due only to the fact that Ernie had hit the eight ball in the corner pocket a few too many turns early. Jennie, being the very competitive player she is insisted that they play for the best of three games.
Hermione pulled Harry to the side to talk with him while Jen and Ernie were setting up the next game. "Harry, is there something else you would like to do? Or are you having fun? Because I don't want you feel like you have to go with the flow, I mean that I understand that you may not be all that comfortable around my friends, and so we can do something else if you like."
A quick smirk crossed his face before he grabbed Hermione by the shoulders and looked her in the eye before sincerely saying, "I am having fun, and everything is ok, you don't need to worry about me. This is actually one of the best gifts you can give me; I am able to act like a normal teenager and forget my worries and just have fun." With that Harry placed a kiss on Hermione's forehead.
The simple actions between the two spoke volumes. It was Jen's voice that brought their thoughts back to earth; "Hey lovebirds, the games starting, care to join? With that Hermione flushed and tried to mumble something as she backed away from Harry and walked over to their table.
A few moments later, Harry and Hermione lost the third game to Jennie and Ernie.
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Before the quartet could leave the pub, Jennie insisted that she and Hermione powder their noses. As they were walking into the Lou, Jennie gave Hermione a crooked grin, which caused Hermione to become nervous before finally asking Jennie to stop grinning.
"Herms, I am only going to say this once; and I'm saying only because I your are my best friend and I want you to be happy. But, I can see what is going on between the two of you. He seems to be a great guy and you should make your move before it is too late." Speechless, Hermione could only stare at her friend with a slack jaw.
"Well we must be going; I am sure the guys are wondering what is taking so long . . . Herm? Hermione! Wake up! We need to be going." "Um, yeah, sure . . .lets, uh, get going . . ."
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After getting a quick bite to eat, Hermione suggested that they go home; she wanted to surprise her parents with dinner. Jennie and Ernie wanted to catch the latest romantic movie. The two couples parted ways with the agreement to meet up the next afternoon.
The 20 minutes or so that passed before Harry and Hermione were back on the subway, went without incident and without dialogue. Finally Harry decided to break the uneasy silence that had fallen over the two. "So, I guess I should thank you for the great time, I like your friends, I kind of wish they were in our world, Hogwarts would be much more interesting." Hermione laughed, "as if it isn't interesting enough already . . .oh Harry, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to cause you to think about it. Gosh, I always seem to say the wrong thing at the wrong time, I am so stupid." Hermione moved closer to Harry in an attempt to comfort him. "Hermione, don't say that, remember that you are the smartest witch in our year."
"Yes, I know Harry, but there are some things I know that I must learn from hands on experience, not from books. I don't always want to only have book smarts, but I am afraid of learning or doing the wrong thing. Believe me when I say that there are some things that I am terrified of that I should have no reason to be scarred of. Such as flying; I wish I could fly like you do, but I can't get myself to take the risk."
"Well, I can teach you . . . if you want. And I can make sure that nothing wrong happens, or if it does I'll make sure no one finds out about it. How does that sound?" With a sigh, Hermione gave a reluctant nod of her head before she rested her head on Harry's shoulder. Soon Hermione was asleep; Harry wrapped his arm around her and rested his chin on top of her head. He was trying to figure out why he was unable to hide his feeling and deny them to even himself anymore.
