Harry looked at his watch as he sat at his favourite table the Leaky Cauldron waiting for Jennifer to show. He nervously watched a bunch of girl's approach, but none had Jennifer's shinning black hair and so Harry scanned the area again. Harry had been wondering what was so important that they couldn't meet at school, 'Surely, If we can find an empty classroom to make out in, we can find one to talk' he thought to himself, a little surprised at the anger in his own voice. And he was angry at Ginny. They had made plans for the Christmas holidays, and Ginny had broken them to go and meet a bunch of silly girls. Harry to a sip of his butterbeer and looked at his watch again. Suddenly, Harry felt his heart stop as Jennifer entered the pub. Her presence made all the guys heads turn and stare, but Harry hadn't noticed. Jennifer stood in the entrance, scanning the room until she spotted Harry. Smiling she waved and rushed to his table. Jennifer bent down and kissed his cheek then sat opposite him. "Hey Jennifer" Harry said, knowing that he was staring, but couldn't help it. He always thought she looked great in her school robes, but today she was wearing a red summer dress that ended just above the knees, and black sandals. Jennifer smiled and crossed her legs. "Harry, you can call me Jen" she rubbed her leg against Harry's, "I didn't think that you would come," she said softly. "Why?" Harry said trying to ignore the feeling of her skin on his. "Because of her, I suppose. I didn't think she would let you come alone." Jennifer put her hand on his thigh. "Huh?" Harry said a little shocked "Do you think I'm controlled by her?" Jennifer shrugged "It does not matter anyway, you are here and that's what matters. Cause I have something important to tell you." Harry raised his drink again, waiting for Jennifer to continue. Looking deeply into his eyes, Jennifer started again. "Please don't hate me for this. I just think you should know." Harry took her hand from his lap and kissed it. "What's wrong Jen?" Harry was a little scared. This was the first time since he had met Jennifer that she looked nervous. She always seemed so confident. It was one of the many qualities he loved about her. Jennifer cleared her throat. "Harry, I'm your friend right? And I care about you, and that's why I'm telling you this. Ginny is using you." Harry looked at her confused. "Huh?" He let go of her hand "I heard a boy in Ravenclaw boasting about it, that she had chosen him over the mighty Harry Potter." She reached out for him, but he pulled away. She hung her head. "I'm sorry" she muttered. Harry just stared at her for a moment before he trusted his voice to work. "You're lying," he said finally. Jennifer looked up at him. "I'm not" she protested, " I told you so that.." "Your jealous of what me and Ginny have." He interrupted her. "I know how you feel about me Jen. And you can't stand that I'm with her and not you. So you made up this story about her, hoping that I will dump her." He drank the last of his butterbeer and then turned to face Jennifer again "You could never brake us." He rose and left, leaving Jennifer alone to cry at the empty table.

Harry sat staring at the ground when a large black dog appeared infront of him. Harry smiled and stood. The dog turned and trotted down the streets that lead out of town. Finally Harry was lead to a small cottage in a large deserted field. Sirius turned back into himself and he hugged Harry. "You have grown so tall" he commented. Harry smiled. "You have changed a bit yourself." Harry could hardly believe that this was the same man that he had met 4 years ago as an escaped convict. His hair was still long, but it now shone in the light, and he wasn't so thin anymore. Sirius gestured to the small table that sat in the middle of the room and served some bread and biscuits. Harry took one and looked at Sirius. "But why are you still sneaking around? You have been cleared." Sirius laughed. " Ah, you have much to learn. The government may have cleared me, but it will take more then that for the public to forgive me. I hate the stares and the way woman and children run from me when I go to town, so I go as little as possible." Harry understood what Sirius meant. Whenever Harry emerged from Hogwarts, people would stare and start to whisper behind his back. Harry nodded and took a drink of Butterbeer. "So, hows school?" Harry stared at his godfather for a moment then took a deep breath. He explained about the new girls, Jennifer and Libby, he told Sirius about Ginny, and finally, Harry told Sirius about Hermione. All though the speech, Sirius didn't make a sound, only sat there thoughtfully, and Harry thought for the millionth time, its good have some one to talk to. Sirius looked at Harry and smiled. "Dear boy, May I be the first to welcome you to adult hood." Harry stared out the window and smiled with Sirius. He then realised the sun had begun to set. "Oh, sorry, but I have to get back to school." Harry rose to leave. Sirius joined him. "Thanks for listening to me." Sirius gave Harry a warm hug. "Don't mention it." And Harry left feeling much better about his life.

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Harry sat on his bed staring into nothingness. It was only a few days till school resumed and Harry was bored. He had received nothing from Hermione for Christmas, and hadn't gotten a thankyou for the quils and inks he had gotten her. Harry sighed loudly and began to fall asleep. Slowly the door creaked open. Harry was to lazy to get up so he just yelled out, "who is it?" "Hello Harry" Harry sat up again fast. Ginny stood in the doorway. He had missed her so much and now she was back all Harry wanted to do was hold her. Ginny came over and sat beside him. "Did you miss me?" she asked, her hand making small circles on his knee. Harry smiled " I missed you so much" he said as he kissed her gently. "Did you miss me?" Ginny nodded and moaned softly as Harry's hand slid up her leg. She lifted his hand and got up from the bed and locked the door, before sitting back down beside him. She looked into his green eyes and smiled as her fingers gently undid her robes. Harry sat there dumbstruck for a moment has he watched Ginny undress herself. He tried to swallow, but his voice wouldn't work. Ginny let a small giggle as she looked at Harry and smiled again. Harry finally got his senses together again and gently layed her on the bed, and under the sheets. He layed on top of her and began to kiss her gently. Ginny's hair framed her face like a halo and she reached down and pulled at his robes untill they naked together. Harry gently eased inside of her. Ginny arched her back and let out a small gasp. "Are you alright?" Harry asked between thrusts. Ginny just nodded and kissed him, as their bodies rocked together.

Ginny layed exhausted on the bed, as Harry absent mindly stroked her hair. Their breathing was still a little rugged, but mostly they layed together in silence. Slowly Ginny rose from his embrace and begun to dress. "Where are you going?" Harry propped himself up on one elbow, watching her as she walked across the room naked, the sun warming her skin. She dressed quickly and sat on the end of the bed. "I have some things to do, an assignment due tomorrow." She bent down and kissed him hungrily. "But that was amazing." She murmured before leaving Harry alone in the room.

Harry wandered only half awake to the common room. He glanced around and saw Hermione standing there, her arms crossed infront of her cheat. He walked up to her, and smiled. Hermione slapped him. "What was that for?" Harry held a hand to his cheek. "How could you Harry?" Was all she said as she stormed out of the room. Harry stood motionless for a moment, "What did I do?" he screamed out at her, even though he knew that she wouldn't hear him.

The sun was high in the cloudless sky, but he couldn't feel the hot rays on his back. Harry thought of all the things that seemed to be missing from his life lately. He had not spoken to Ron in months. And Hermione avoided him at all costs and we they did met eyes, Hermione gave him the most disgusted look before turning away. Jennifer seemed to be everywhere Harry went, but since their talk in The Leaky Cauldron, she had lost the air of confidence that normally radiated from her. But Ginny was confusing harry more then Hermione was. Ever since the afternoon they had made love on Harry's bed, Ginny had distanced herself from him. Harry sighed and got up, smoothing his robes and collected his bag. He had potions now with Slytherin and he did not want to give the potions master, Professor Snape a reason for deducting points from Gryffindor.