Chapter 3
Harry woke on his birthday to nothing. No cards no nothing. Ron and Hermione must be too busy to care about him. Later that day Remus called both Harry and Rilie down to talk. They walked down the stairs together and upon entering the room found Lupin sitting in a chair reading the Daily Prophet. He looked up as they entered but didn't smile or do anything for that matter." Ok sit down," Lupin told them and they sat," We have to go to Grimald Place today. I have urgent business with the Order. You two will be accompanying me. Are you ready to leave?"
Harry and Rilie looked at each other and then nodded. They left quickly and arrived just as fast. Harry and Rilie both desperately wanted to know what business could be so urgent but could not get it out of Reamus and weren't going to try with any other member. They entered and before Harry could even think Mrs. Weasley was upon him. "Oh Harry, it's so good to see you," Mrs. Weasley whispered as she held him in a bone-breaking hug. "It's good to see you too," Harry said," Are Ron and ' Mione here?" "No, Ron is in Romania visiting Charlie and Hermione is in Bulgaria to see Victor," Mrs. Weasley told him. "OK," Harry replied. In a way he was glad that they weren't here because Hermione wouldn't fuss and Ron wouldn't try to make him feel better but not having them here was weird at the same time. It was the first summer that he hadn't spent any time with them. Being back here was not what he had expected. He had hoped it would help him get over it, but no it only made him feel worse.
Harry went up the stairs leaving Mrs. Weasley standing there with Lupin. Rilie followed him and he was glad of it. They walked in silence and made their way to SIrius' old room. They entered and looked into the dark room. Harry crossed the room and sat down on the bed. Rilie followed suit. "So who is ' Mione?" Rilie asked," Is she your girlfriend or something?"
"No, Hermione is just a friend. I don't have a girlfriend." "You did last year though," Rilie whispered. "What?" Harry asked her. "I didn't say anything," she replied. "You said I had a girlfriend last year," Harry told her." How could you have know that I just met you." "I know Cho," Rilie said. "Oh," Harry said quietly.
"She's furious with you. She said you treated her horribly," Rilie said. "That was because all she ever talked about was C..."Harry said raising his voice slightly.
"I know. She didn't treat you right and you deserve better," Rilie replied.
They sat in silence for a few moments looking at each other. Harry felt a little weird and an odd sensation in the pit of his stomach. One part of his brain said," Kiss her fool," while the other argued that she probably had a boyfriend. Harry's thoughts were interrupted when Rilie took a chance and kissed him. He didn't pull away in fact he kissed her back. The kiss only lasted for a moment, but for both it lasted a lifetime. Rilie broke the kiss and looked away. "I shouldn't have done that," Rilie said. "What?" Harry asked. "I have a boyfriend," She said and then she stood and left.
Harry just lay back in the bed. She had a boyfriend. Great, he had kissed her back and she regretted kissing him. He lay there for a while and then he got up and went to visit Buckbeak. He hadn't even made it half way down the hall when he heard Rilie calling after him. His birthday was going horribly. Everything would be different if Sirius was here. He wouldn't feel bad about kissing Rilie, because Sirius would have been happy and then everything would be better." Sirius is dead. He can't be here and nothing is ever going to be the way it used to be," He thought to himself as he walked down the hall. He hadn't even made it half way down the hall when he heard Rilie calling after him. "Harry, Harry wait," Rilie called. Harry stopped and waited for her to catch up." Harry we're leaving," Rilie told him. "OK let's go then," Harry replied. They descended the stairs and found Remus waiting for them. After a hug from Mrs. Weasley they set off for home using Floo Powder. As soon as they got home Rilie ran up the stairs and into her room. After a while Harry too climbed the stairs as well. Before Harry reached his room Rilie came out from her room and as soon as she did the doorbell rang. He was almost knocked over by Rilie as she ran towards the stairs. She smiled at him and he returned the smile. Her hair was curled perfectly. The curls framed her face and made her glow with a beauty he had not seen before. She was dressed in a Jean mini skirt and a beige halter-top. She wore sandals, which made her look extremely casual. "You look great," Harry told her. Thank you Harry," She said, gave him a quick hug, and dashed off down the stairs. He stood there and looked down and what he saw he wished he hadn't. Rilie kissed what Harry assumed to be her boyfriend and then called to Lupin that she would be home at eleven. "Have fun," Harry whispered to himself. He trudged down the hall and entered his room. It seemed that he couldn't do anything right anymore. He hated himself for kissing Rilie back especially since she had a boyfriend." What's done is done," Harry told himself and grabbed his copy of quidditch through the ages.
It was very late when Rilie finally got home. He had fallen asleep waiting for her, and only woke when he heard her coming up the stairs. He got up and went into the hall." Rilie, you better hope your dad doesn't find out that you didn't get home until two." Harry said," where were you any way?" "Yeah I know I was supposed to be home at eleven but I was having a great time with Cho and Jake." Rilie told him. "I'm glad you had fun," Harry said adding emphasis on the you." Oh and who's Jake?" "Jake's my boyfriend. You should come with me next time. I'm going out on Friday it's my friend April's Birthday. Really it would be great and it would give you a chance to get out of here and have some fun," Rilie said.
"I don't know. I mean I don't know these people and I mean I wouldn't want..."Harry was saying. "I insist," Rilie said," Goodnight."
"Goodnight."
In the morning Harry and Rilie were again the first ones up. They got ready early and left as soon as Remus was up. Rilie was taking Harry shopping for tomorrow night's party. It took a while before they finally found the perfect outfit and they had many laughs but in the end they found a great outfit and a relationship was formed as well. That night Rilie, Harry, And Lupin ate together. They talked a lot and by the end of dinner all of them felt the best they had in along while. Though by no means had Harry completely abandoned his grief, but knowing Rilie helped him to overcome it. The process was slow but it was happening.
The next day passed slowly and Rilie and Harry basically just hung out. Remus noticed the two were becoming extremely close and he became a little nervous. He knew that at any time Harry's life could end and he didn't want his daughter to have to go through anymore grief. All the same Harry and Rilie grew closer with every day.
Both Harry and Rilie knew they possessed feelings greater than friendship towards each other. There was a constant battle in Rilie's head" Should she stay with Jake or should I follow my feelings and my heart and go to Harry" How to answer to this question Rilie had no idea. She knew she was taking a big risk bringing Harry to this party tonight but it was a risk worth taking. April was glad to have him come to her party but would Jake be all right with her bringing him and what about Cho.
The party was starting at nine so at six Rilie went upstairs to get ready. As soon as she left Lupin called for Harry.
"Look Harry I know that you and Rilie are good friends already and so I want you to look out for her tonight. Don't let her leave with out you and Don't let her go home with Jake." Lupin told him. "I can do that," Harry said and turned to leave.
"Oh and Harry if you in any way hurt my daughter you will pay." Harry went upstairs and was passing Rilie's door when he heard her on the phone." Cho no it's fine you don't have to be around him if you don't want to." "I want to be around him but he hates me now," Cho replied as she sat in her room getting ready. "There's no doubting that," Rilie said. Harry not wanting to hear the rest of this conversation left and went to his room. "Why are you brining him any way?" Cho asked," You're not like crushing on him are you?"
"Harry's my friend and besides I've got Jake. And I'm bringing him because he's like my best friend now and I don't want him to have to spend another night alone with my dad. Cho I know I haven't known him long compared to you, but we are really close and I can talk to him about anything. I couldn't talk to anyone about what happened this June but then Harry came and he was going through the same thing and we just get along," Rilie explained. "Oh my God you are totally crushing on him," Cho said. "I'll call you later I gotta get ready," Rilie said." Was it that obvious that she liked him," Rilie thought. She hoped not. "Harry come on we've got to leave," Rilie called. Harry came out of his room looking fabulous in the outfit they had bought. "You look great," Harry said not really looking at Rilie. She wore low-rise jeans, a white tube top, and a Jean jacket that perfectly matched her jeans. She held out her arm and Harry took it. For some reason he was very nervous around Rilie at the moment. There was a feeling in the pit of his stomach that he couldn't banish and he found himself just wanting to be with her and no one else. They took off after a quick goodbye to Remus. This time Rilie hadn't' promised to be home at a certain time so they could be gone all night if they wanted.
They drove to the party together once they got there they met Jake. "Hey I'm Jake, Rilie's boyfriend," Jake introduced himself. Harry could already tell that Jake didn't trust him.
"Harry. Nice to meet you," Harry said.
They continued in Jake placing himself between Harry and Rilie. He casually put his arm around Rilie and in a way pushed Harry farther away. As soon as they entered Rilie was surrounded by a group of girls including Cho Chang. Cho looked over at him and smiled in a flirty way. He did not return the smile but instead he looked away. "So you've already got Cho's attention that's good at least it will keep you away from Rilie," Jake said. "I don't want anything to do with Cho," Harry said firmly. "Oh that's right you don't like her, do you," Jake said," Well you know what I don't think I like you. I'm really close to Cho and you hurt her bad. She was in a horrible state when she got home all because of you. Luckily I was there to cheer her up." Jake smiled slyly but Harry had no idea why.
Jake turned and left. Harry just stood there not knowing what to do when Rilie came over to him.
"I hope Jake's not being horrible."
"No, it's fine. Just keep Cho away from me please," Harry replied. "I'll do my best," Rilie told him," Would you mind getting me a drink Harry?" "No what do you want?" Harry asked. She answered him and then he left to get the drinks. Jake took his chance and whisked Rilie away to the dance floor and Cho saw her opportunity present itself. She cornered Harry at the bar.
"Hey Harry. I really missed you this summer it's so good to see you," She said. "Right," Harry said and walked away. He gave Rilie her drink and then went and sat down. Cho repeatedly tried to get attention from him but she never succeeded. After a while Rilie came over to Harry seeing how unhappy he looked.
"Come dance with me. It'll be fun I promise."
"I don't think I should. Jake wouldn't like it," Harry told her. "I don't care what Jake thinks come dance," Rilie said. "I don't dance," Harry said. "You do now," Rilie told him pulling him towards the dance floor. Normally he would have refused to dance but he felt comfortable with Rilie so he made her happy and tried to dance. It came to him surprisingly easily. He didn't dance but with Rilie it was different. "I thought you said you didn't dance," Rilie whispered in his ear. "Normally I don't," Harry told her and continued to dance. They danced for a long time their bodies close together moving as one. Rilie was glad to be with Harry at the moment. The feeling was overwhelming and in a way frightened her. In the corner Jake watched as Harry and Rilie danced. "Looks like she's pretty comfortable with him," Cho said as came up behind him. "Looks like you couldn't get him yourself," Jake said angrily. "I might not have been able to get him, but there is still one guy I know will dance with me," Cho said," Come on." "Rilie's here," Jake said to her as he looked into her eyes. "And she's to busy with Harry to care," Cho encouraged him," Come on, please." She leaned in and kissed him. This seemed to seal the deal because within another minute they were on floor together but on the opposite side of the room form Rilie and Harry Their bodies moved together endlessly and they kissed each other and no one said anything, although everyone knew Jake was Rilie's boyfriend. After a while the dancing lost it's affect and they were in a room making out on the bed.
Rilie and Harry danced for a while longer until they were both dying of thirst. They headed off the dance floor and went to the bar. They got drinks but didn't talk much. Both felt awkward. Their feelings toward one another had increased greatly in just this one night." Harry I'm getting kind of tired," Rilie said," Do you want to go?" "Yeah," Harry replied and they left. Rilie didn't even think about Jake until they were almost home. She decided to call him but his phone was turned off. She called him at home but no one answered. She didn't know what was going on but thought little of it. They arrived home late and said their goodnights before going to bed.
Harry woke on his birthday to nothing. No cards no nothing. Ron and Hermione must be too busy to care about him. Later that day Remus called both Harry and Rilie down to talk. They walked down the stairs together and upon entering the room found Lupin sitting in a chair reading the Daily Prophet. He looked up as they entered but didn't smile or do anything for that matter." Ok sit down," Lupin told them and they sat," We have to go to Grimald Place today. I have urgent business with the Order. You two will be accompanying me. Are you ready to leave?"
Harry and Rilie looked at each other and then nodded. They left quickly and arrived just as fast. Harry and Rilie both desperately wanted to know what business could be so urgent but could not get it out of Reamus and weren't going to try with any other member. They entered and before Harry could even think Mrs. Weasley was upon him. "Oh Harry, it's so good to see you," Mrs. Weasley whispered as she held him in a bone-breaking hug. "It's good to see you too," Harry said," Are Ron and ' Mione here?" "No, Ron is in Romania visiting Charlie and Hermione is in Bulgaria to see Victor," Mrs. Weasley told him. "OK," Harry replied. In a way he was glad that they weren't here because Hermione wouldn't fuss and Ron wouldn't try to make him feel better but not having them here was weird at the same time. It was the first summer that he hadn't spent any time with them. Being back here was not what he had expected. He had hoped it would help him get over it, but no it only made him feel worse.
Harry went up the stairs leaving Mrs. Weasley standing there with Lupin. Rilie followed him and he was glad of it. They walked in silence and made their way to SIrius' old room. They entered and looked into the dark room. Harry crossed the room and sat down on the bed. Rilie followed suit. "So who is ' Mione?" Rilie asked," Is she your girlfriend or something?"
"No, Hermione is just a friend. I don't have a girlfriend." "You did last year though," Rilie whispered. "What?" Harry asked her. "I didn't say anything," she replied. "You said I had a girlfriend last year," Harry told her." How could you have know that I just met you." "I know Cho," Rilie said. "Oh," Harry said quietly.
"She's furious with you. She said you treated her horribly," Rilie said. "That was because all she ever talked about was C..."Harry said raising his voice slightly.
"I know. She didn't treat you right and you deserve better," Rilie replied.
They sat in silence for a few moments looking at each other. Harry felt a little weird and an odd sensation in the pit of his stomach. One part of his brain said," Kiss her fool," while the other argued that she probably had a boyfriend. Harry's thoughts were interrupted when Rilie took a chance and kissed him. He didn't pull away in fact he kissed her back. The kiss only lasted for a moment, but for both it lasted a lifetime. Rilie broke the kiss and looked away. "I shouldn't have done that," Rilie said. "What?" Harry asked. "I have a boyfriend," She said and then she stood and left.
Harry just lay back in the bed. She had a boyfriend. Great, he had kissed her back and she regretted kissing him. He lay there for a while and then he got up and went to visit Buckbeak. He hadn't even made it half way down the hall when he heard Rilie calling after him. His birthday was going horribly. Everything would be different if Sirius was here. He wouldn't feel bad about kissing Rilie, because Sirius would have been happy and then everything would be better." Sirius is dead. He can't be here and nothing is ever going to be the way it used to be," He thought to himself as he walked down the hall. He hadn't even made it half way down the hall when he heard Rilie calling after him. "Harry, Harry wait," Rilie called. Harry stopped and waited for her to catch up." Harry we're leaving," Rilie told him. "OK let's go then," Harry replied. They descended the stairs and found Remus waiting for them. After a hug from Mrs. Weasley they set off for home using Floo Powder. As soon as they got home Rilie ran up the stairs and into her room. After a while Harry too climbed the stairs as well. Before Harry reached his room Rilie came out from her room and as soon as she did the doorbell rang. He was almost knocked over by Rilie as she ran towards the stairs. She smiled at him and he returned the smile. Her hair was curled perfectly. The curls framed her face and made her glow with a beauty he had not seen before. She was dressed in a Jean mini skirt and a beige halter-top. She wore sandals, which made her look extremely casual. "You look great," Harry told her. Thank you Harry," She said, gave him a quick hug, and dashed off down the stairs. He stood there and looked down and what he saw he wished he hadn't. Rilie kissed what Harry assumed to be her boyfriend and then called to Lupin that she would be home at eleven. "Have fun," Harry whispered to himself. He trudged down the hall and entered his room. It seemed that he couldn't do anything right anymore. He hated himself for kissing Rilie back especially since she had a boyfriend." What's done is done," Harry told himself and grabbed his copy of quidditch through the ages.
It was very late when Rilie finally got home. He had fallen asleep waiting for her, and only woke when he heard her coming up the stairs. He got up and went into the hall." Rilie, you better hope your dad doesn't find out that you didn't get home until two." Harry said," where were you any way?" "Yeah I know I was supposed to be home at eleven but I was having a great time with Cho and Jake." Rilie told him. "I'm glad you had fun," Harry said adding emphasis on the you." Oh and who's Jake?" "Jake's my boyfriend. You should come with me next time. I'm going out on Friday it's my friend April's Birthday. Really it would be great and it would give you a chance to get out of here and have some fun," Rilie said.
"I don't know. I mean I don't know these people and I mean I wouldn't want..."Harry was saying. "I insist," Rilie said," Goodnight."
"Goodnight."
In the morning Harry and Rilie were again the first ones up. They got ready early and left as soon as Remus was up. Rilie was taking Harry shopping for tomorrow night's party. It took a while before they finally found the perfect outfit and they had many laughs but in the end they found a great outfit and a relationship was formed as well. That night Rilie, Harry, And Lupin ate together. They talked a lot and by the end of dinner all of them felt the best they had in along while. Though by no means had Harry completely abandoned his grief, but knowing Rilie helped him to overcome it. The process was slow but it was happening.
The next day passed slowly and Rilie and Harry basically just hung out. Remus noticed the two were becoming extremely close and he became a little nervous. He knew that at any time Harry's life could end and he didn't want his daughter to have to go through anymore grief. All the same Harry and Rilie grew closer with every day.
Both Harry and Rilie knew they possessed feelings greater than friendship towards each other. There was a constant battle in Rilie's head" Should she stay with Jake or should I follow my feelings and my heart and go to Harry" How to answer to this question Rilie had no idea. She knew she was taking a big risk bringing Harry to this party tonight but it was a risk worth taking. April was glad to have him come to her party but would Jake be all right with her bringing him and what about Cho.
The party was starting at nine so at six Rilie went upstairs to get ready. As soon as she left Lupin called for Harry.
"Look Harry I know that you and Rilie are good friends already and so I want you to look out for her tonight. Don't let her leave with out you and Don't let her go home with Jake." Lupin told him. "I can do that," Harry said and turned to leave.
"Oh and Harry if you in any way hurt my daughter you will pay." Harry went upstairs and was passing Rilie's door when he heard her on the phone." Cho no it's fine you don't have to be around him if you don't want to." "I want to be around him but he hates me now," Cho replied as she sat in her room getting ready. "There's no doubting that," Rilie said. Harry not wanting to hear the rest of this conversation left and went to his room. "Why are you brining him any way?" Cho asked," You're not like crushing on him are you?"
"Harry's my friend and besides I've got Jake. And I'm bringing him because he's like my best friend now and I don't want him to have to spend another night alone with my dad. Cho I know I haven't known him long compared to you, but we are really close and I can talk to him about anything. I couldn't talk to anyone about what happened this June but then Harry came and he was going through the same thing and we just get along," Rilie explained. "Oh my God you are totally crushing on him," Cho said. "I'll call you later I gotta get ready," Rilie said." Was it that obvious that she liked him," Rilie thought. She hoped not. "Harry come on we've got to leave," Rilie called. Harry came out of his room looking fabulous in the outfit they had bought. "You look great," Harry said not really looking at Rilie. She wore low-rise jeans, a white tube top, and a Jean jacket that perfectly matched her jeans. She held out her arm and Harry took it. For some reason he was very nervous around Rilie at the moment. There was a feeling in the pit of his stomach that he couldn't banish and he found himself just wanting to be with her and no one else. They took off after a quick goodbye to Remus. This time Rilie hadn't' promised to be home at a certain time so they could be gone all night if they wanted.
They drove to the party together once they got there they met Jake. "Hey I'm Jake, Rilie's boyfriend," Jake introduced himself. Harry could already tell that Jake didn't trust him.
"Harry. Nice to meet you," Harry said.
They continued in Jake placing himself between Harry and Rilie. He casually put his arm around Rilie and in a way pushed Harry farther away. As soon as they entered Rilie was surrounded by a group of girls including Cho Chang. Cho looked over at him and smiled in a flirty way. He did not return the smile but instead he looked away. "So you've already got Cho's attention that's good at least it will keep you away from Rilie," Jake said. "I don't want anything to do with Cho," Harry said firmly. "Oh that's right you don't like her, do you," Jake said," Well you know what I don't think I like you. I'm really close to Cho and you hurt her bad. She was in a horrible state when she got home all because of you. Luckily I was there to cheer her up." Jake smiled slyly but Harry had no idea why.
Jake turned and left. Harry just stood there not knowing what to do when Rilie came over to him.
"I hope Jake's not being horrible."
"No, it's fine. Just keep Cho away from me please," Harry replied. "I'll do my best," Rilie told him," Would you mind getting me a drink Harry?" "No what do you want?" Harry asked. She answered him and then he left to get the drinks. Jake took his chance and whisked Rilie away to the dance floor and Cho saw her opportunity present itself. She cornered Harry at the bar.
"Hey Harry. I really missed you this summer it's so good to see you," She said. "Right," Harry said and walked away. He gave Rilie her drink and then went and sat down. Cho repeatedly tried to get attention from him but she never succeeded. After a while Rilie came over to Harry seeing how unhappy he looked.
"Come dance with me. It'll be fun I promise."
"I don't think I should. Jake wouldn't like it," Harry told her. "I don't care what Jake thinks come dance," Rilie said. "I don't dance," Harry said. "You do now," Rilie told him pulling him towards the dance floor. Normally he would have refused to dance but he felt comfortable with Rilie so he made her happy and tried to dance. It came to him surprisingly easily. He didn't dance but with Rilie it was different. "I thought you said you didn't dance," Rilie whispered in his ear. "Normally I don't," Harry told her and continued to dance. They danced for a long time their bodies close together moving as one. Rilie was glad to be with Harry at the moment. The feeling was overwhelming and in a way frightened her. In the corner Jake watched as Harry and Rilie danced. "Looks like she's pretty comfortable with him," Cho said as came up behind him. "Looks like you couldn't get him yourself," Jake said angrily. "I might not have been able to get him, but there is still one guy I know will dance with me," Cho said," Come on." "Rilie's here," Jake said to her as he looked into her eyes. "And she's to busy with Harry to care," Cho encouraged him," Come on, please." She leaned in and kissed him. This seemed to seal the deal because within another minute they were on floor together but on the opposite side of the room form Rilie and Harry Their bodies moved together endlessly and they kissed each other and no one said anything, although everyone knew Jake was Rilie's boyfriend. After a while the dancing lost it's affect and they were in a room making out on the bed.
Rilie and Harry danced for a while longer until they were both dying of thirst. They headed off the dance floor and went to the bar. They got drinks but didn't talk much. Both felt awkward. Their feelings toward one another had increased greatly in just this one night." Harry I'm getting kind of tired," Rilie said," Do you want to go?" "Yeah," Harry replied and they left. Rilie didn't even think about Jake until they were almost home. She decided to call him but his phone was turned off. She called him at home but no one answered. She didn't know what was going on but thought little of it. They arrived home late and said their goodnights before going to bed.