(A/n this may go slow but I like it that way, oh and you have to read to
see who ends up with who)
Harry had managed to pack his trunk within at least five minutes running around madly cramming all he could into his small case. Harry was unsure how he was now feeling about this break with Odette, a girl he hardly knew. Part of him was very upset and annoyed that Ginny had only offered her company after he had asked Odette. Harry pondered why women were so bothersome with their timing.
At the thought of timing Harry looked at his watch and realised he was going to be late if he did not get a move on soon. Lugging his case over to the fireplace situated in the kitchen Harry picked up the small pot of Floo powder sitting on the mantle piece. Taking a handful Harry moved himself and his case into the fireplace and said "Ministry of Magic!"
Harry loathed Floo powder; he had a bad experience his first time and had never really come to terms with it. As he hurtled along through the air he consciously kept his elbows tucked in tightly his knuckles going white as he clung to his case. He did not want to end up in some poor witches fire grate or arrive all bruised and mangled looking, what would Odette think.
Contrary to all Harry's fears he found himself safe and sound in the fireplace in the main reception area of the Ministry. Patting dust from his shoulders Harry looked around the empty hall for Odette. His eyes were instantly pulled in her direction since she was wearing a very bright red cape which made her look very pretty and stand out against the dull tones of the reception.
Lifting her hand up in a small wave Harry looked from side to side just to be sure in fact he meant him he felt instantly foolish after this gesture. He made his way over to her his eyes lowered in embarrassment.
"Hi there Harry, was worried you might stand me up"
Harry looked up doing his best to suppress the tingling feeling of a blush building up in his neck. "No, I was late, I had trouble packing"
Odette appeared to be amused by Harry's shy face "So where is the port key, hadn't we better get going?"
Nodding Harry offered his arm to Odette "It will be in my office, I asked it to be delivered their"
Odette took his arm picking up her own smaller matching red bag and they jointly made their way to Harry's office making small talk as they went.
By the time they had reached the office Harry had run out of things to say but Odette seemed unstoppable. Harry didn't mind since he did not wish to have to keep up the chatter.
"So you see Harry my father is English but my mother is half Scottish and half French." Odette concluded her own personal family history explaining her reasons for being in Scotland.
As Harry tore open the wrapping on the port key that had been left on his desk he commented "You know you don't sound like you lived in France all your life"
"Well I had elocution lessons for my accent since I was four"
"Oh that interesting, well take a hold after 3 ok" Harry held out the port key which looked like an old boot. Odette took a hold and counted backwards from 3 with Harry. Then suddenly Harry was enveloped by the sensation of being hauled by his belly button through the air. When it stopped they were standing in a dimply lit cobble stoned street.
Harry looked around the old fashioned street his senses taking in strange smells of the sea. Looking up Harry saw a street sign attached to the corner of the old brick cottage, which read 'South Street'.
"Right, well our hotel is further out at North Haugh, it's a muggle place, very nice" Harry paused wondering if Odette would know what a five star hotel would mean "it's the Old Course Hotel".
Odette smiled sweetly slipping her arm around Harry's "Oh my mama says that is a wonderful place, papa says it has good golf!" Harry felt a small surge of pride, he had chosen well.
They flagged down a taxi, which was a small white cab with a podgy driver and headed out to the hotel, luckily Harry had some muggle money to pay it. The ministry had taken care of the room and reservations. A short teenage looking blonde boy greeted them at the door and led them through the marble entrance hall past a huge vase of muggle roses to the oak reception room. There were a few muggles strolling around looking deeply bored wearing golfing outfits. A gently looking man with dark hair and a curly goatee stood behind the desk which glimmered from its wax finish.
"Hello sir" with a smile "madam, do you have a reservation?" his voice was distinctly Austrian and very oily.
"Yes it's the name of Potter, for two" Harry responded Odette's grip beginning to make him hot under the collar.
"Potter, let me have a look" the man flicked his eyes over a screen imbedded in the desk "Ah here we are Mr Potter, you and your wife are in the penthouse" Harry blushed hard and went to correct him but Odette cut in her eyes lit up slightly "Oh thank you, can you have the porter send up hot chocolates please?"
"Of course Mrs Potter, anything you want" with that he handed a key to the small blonde man and then picked up a phone and called the kitchens.
"Follow me sir!" The man piped up "I'm Terry by the way if you need anything dial 2021 on your telephone that will put you through to me"
Odette and Harry followed Terry over to the golden elevator their eyes constantly meeting over and over again. Harry felt his whole neck on fire, her hand on his arm was like a burning dead weight. Every time he looked into Odette's eyes it was like they were scorching right through him.
Finally after a five minute trek through the elaborate corridors they arrived at their room. Terry opened the door and led them in showing them all the utilities and the other aspects of the room. Opening a huge cupboard Terry revealed a overly wide screen TV "This is the best part, you can watch the golf who it was meant to be viewed, well you two have a good stay , just give me a ring if you need anything". Odette smiled at Harry waiting for Terry to leave but Terry stood their poised.
Harry suddenly felt very silly; he reached into his pocket and pulled out a muggle ten pound note. "There you go" he said as he handed it to Terry.
"Much obliged sir!" Terry said as he tucked the note into his pocket backing out the room "Night sir, madam". With that Terry was gone and Harry was alone with Odette.
Odette was staring at Harry slightly mischievously and Harry was unsure what she was about to do but had a few small hopes. Odette turned around removing her cape as she did so dropping it on a near by cushioned blue chair. The whole room was done is a wonderful shade of light blue and lit gently in golden colours from hidden lights. Harry was not noticing the room décor at that moment he was taken in by Odette's baby pink dress that touched the floor in ruffles.
"Well it's a lovely room! Isn't it?" Harry said trying his best to look away from Odette's plunging neckline.
"Yes very much so, look it's a double, I think we will have to share" Odette perked an eyebrow seductively.
Harry ran his hand quickly over the back of his neck and looked away thinking of a witty answer but by the time he turned back to speak Odette had crossed the room to Harry.
"Um well I will sleep on the sofa" Harry had never felt so awkward in his life apart from the time Cho Chang had praised him at the DA meeting. In a quick motion Odette's bare arms were about Harry's neck and her face was very close to his.
"Oh Harry I wouldn't want that at all!" Odette sounded more like she was purring than speaking. "I have been a fan of yours for a while since I visited Hogwarts when I was in fourth year, remember the Triwizard tournament, you were the champion!"
Harry blinked, he couldn't remember Odette from that year but to be fair he had been very distracted with the challenges, his argument with Ron and of course the raven haired Cho Chang.
"Oh" was all Harry could say.
"It was so perfect you asking me out Harry! Come on Harry we are old friends lets not be shy." Odette appeared to be closing the gap between her and Harry with every word.
"Um, Odette this is a bit sudden, I mean ..." Again Odette cut him off.
"Harry come on lets retire for the night"
"Odette" Harry was genuinely shocked part of Harry wished to take advantage of this since she was highly attractive and it had been a while since he had been dating someone. But something was holding him back from allowing himself to have a little fun.
"Come on Harry, let's go to bed!!!" Odette began pulling Harry forwards to the bed when suddenly the phone rang loud and clear breaking the spell on Harry's indecision.
Pulling away Harry went over and answered the phone trying to contain the strain in his voice "h...h...hello"
"Hi Harry, how is the case going and how's your date?" Ginny sounded slightly peeved.
"All is well this end Gin' how was your dinner date?" Harry prodded back at her gently.
"Oh fine you know, how are you?" Harry smiled to himself inwardly he loved hearing concern in her voice because it meant she did still care about him and not in the motherly way Hermione did.
"I'm ok Gin', sorry by the way, you know what I mean" Harry wanted to let her know what he felt without alerting his guest to his intentions he had a small feeling that she might be jealous if she knew. "Gin' do you remember the time you broke my arm?" Harry paused "well I still feel the same about it"
Ginny laughed down the phone at him her voice then tight with emotion "you're an arse Harry!" With that she hung up and Harry hung up as well smiling at the phone. Lifting his head up he looked at Odette who looked slightly annoyed at the interruption. Odette looked like she was about to pick up where she left off but the door bell rang.
Harry sat on the bed and allowed Odette to answer the door; Harry didn't feel like dealing with Terry at the moment.
"Here's your Hot Chocolate, anything else just call, we will put it on your room tab!" Terry was hasty and didn't even wait for a tip before leaving. Odette brought the tray in and placed at the end of the bed and picked up her mug and began sipping attentively. Silence fell between the two so for something to do Harry picked up his mug and took a few large gulps.
Odette placed her mug down deliberately on the side of the bed and lay down invitingly on the bed tracing her hand over the space beside her. "Harry come lay down, don't you find me attractive?"
Harry looked at Odette, she was indeed alluring like that, the soft lighting gave her skin a strange quality "Yes I do, I just feel we are moving quickly" Harry felt so awkward that he too put down and joined Odette on the bed.
"Is it Ginny Weasley?" Odette's eye narrowed slightly as she said Ginny's name.
"No" Harry lied deliberately "She is my best friend, that's all; beside she has a mystery boyfriend."
Odette smiled her pinball machine smile "you mean Draco Malfoy?"
Odette's revelation had been too quick, too sudden, like a jelly fish had just crashed into his heart. Harry was unable to hide his emotions on his face.
"Oh didn't you know Harry?" Odette smiled again. "Yeah they have been an item since around about the time you went off work sick" Odette's story continued each part causing new waves of horror. "They are such a sweet couple together; my girlfriend Padma told me he might even pop the question"
At the last part of the story Harry found his hot chocolate come back up his throat and had to restrain himself from running to the toilet. He looked at Odette; she appeared to be enjoying this.
"Harry, for somebody who is only meant to be a friend you're taking this rather badly".
Harry shook his head "I just hate Malfoy, I mean, I don't mind but I hate Malfoy!" Harry looked down at his hands wondering how this could have happened and where the hell was he went it all occurred.
Odette crept over the bed to Harry placing her arms about him in a hug "Harry darling, they are so right together, it's totally understandable when you see them with one and other." Smiling Odette then proceeded to whisper in Harry's ear "She has eyes only for Draco you know".
Harry pushed Odette away and frowned over at the phone pondering calling Ginny back just to be sure. But Harry knew he didn't have to ask Ginny, she had said that they had been at school with this mystery man and Harry wouldn't like. Turning back from the phone Harry lay down on the bed and pulled Odette to him.
Wrapping herself about him Odette smiled "Shall I relieve your pain Harry?"
Wordlessly Harry nodded.
With a merciless smile Odette turned off the master light switch just above the headboard enclosing Harry and her in darkness.
In the morning Harry awoke feeling exhausted and quite rough from the night before. Odette was lying beside him her dark hair splayed out in a fan shape on the bed. Harry leaned over and stroked her back gently then raised his gaze to the white ornate ceiling. His heart was in utter torment at the moment, he was furious at Ginny for being with Draco and feeling guilty himself for being with Odette. Turning around Harry picked up his discarded glasses from the bedside table and slid them back into place.
Odette slept for a few more hours but for Harry this meant a few more hours alone with his thoughts. The sound of the waves splashing just a short distance away from his window did not help his mind. It simply reflected the internal turmoil he was feeling about Ginny.
Sighing Harry rested his hands on his flat stomach pondering to himself what he would do if Ginny said yes to Draco Malfoy. Well Ron would never allow it and Hermione would not be pleased that her best friend was marrying someone who had tried to kill her. Ginny's parents would not allow it; they hated death eaters and the sons of death eaters. How could Ginny forget it was Draco's father who had attempted to kill her in the ministry all those years ago?
No it simply could not be. Harry suddenly felt a sharp pain run through his head like someone had hit him hard in the face. Odette had rolled over and bashed Harry on the nose with the palm of her hand.
"Harry stop thinking about Ginny!" Odette murmured "Your thinking is giving me a sore head!"
Harry had no desire to get another smack so he got up from bed pausing to press a kiss to Odette's neck. He felt no want to do it but felt he should out of duty. Harry showered and dressed ready for a day of ghost hunting his best bet would be to visit the castle in day light and stay the night there tonight. Harry tucked his wand into his muggle coat, pausing to look in the mirror; his hair was adequately ruffled he thought and went over to perch on the bed by Odette.
"I am going to work you stay in bed and do as you please all day, I will take you for dinner tonight ok?"
Odette responded to Harry with a shrug and continued to sleep off the previous night.
As Harry walked along the sea path along the golf course towards the castle at the other end of the town Harry thought about his old broken arm. He and Ginny had been racing each other keeping up their seeker skills and Harry had been teaching Ginny a few moves. He had been mopping the floor with Ginny all afternoon and teasing her when she had preformed an illegal move which resulted in Harry being catapulted off his broom and into the ground at top speed. Harry's right arm had been broken in several different places. They had been in the middle of nowhere and Harry had been faint with the pain. As Ginny had tended him before she went to get help Harry had confessed his love to her to which she promptly kissed him and called him an arse. They had never spoken about it since then, Harry had been dating Susan Bones and Ginny had been involved with Oliver Wood. Harry felt stupid for trying to remind her that he still loved her. Harry often rued the fact that he had never taken advantage of Ginny's crush on him when he had the chance.
Harry had managed to pack his trunk within at least five minutes running around madly cramming all he could into his small case. Harry was unsure how he was now feeling about this break with Odette, a girl he hardly knew. Part of him was very upset and annoyed that Ginny had only offered her company after he had asked Odette. Harry pondered why women were so bothersome with their timing.
At the thought of timing Harry looked at his watch and realised he was going to be late if he did not get a move on soon. Lugging his case over to the fireplace situated in the kitchen Harry picked up the small pot of Floo powder sitting on the mantle piece. Taking a handful Harry moved himself and his case into the fireplace and said "Ministry of Magic!"
Harry loathed Floo powder; he had a bad experience his first time and had never really come to terms with it. As he hurtled along through the air he consciously kept his elbows tucked in tightly his knuckles going white as he clung to his case. He did not want to end up in some poor witches fire grate or arrive all bruised and mangled looking, what would Odette think.
Contrary to all Harry's fears he found himself safe and sound in the fireplace in the main reception area of the Ministry. Patting dust from his shoulders Harry looked around the empty hall for Odette. His eyes were instantly pulled in her direction since she was wearing a very bright red cape which made her look very pretty and stand out against the dull tones of the reception.
Lifting her hand up in a small wave Harry looked from side to side just to be sure in fact he meant him he felt instantly foolish after this gesture. He made his way over to her his eyes lowered in embarrassment.
"Hi there Harry, was worried you might stand me up"
Harry looked up doing his best to suppress the tingling feeling of a blush building up in his neck. "No, I was late, I had trouble packing"
Odette appeared to be amused by Harry's shy face "So where is the port key, hadn't we better get going?"
Nodding Harry offered his arm to Odette "It will be in my office, I asked it to be delivered their"
Odette took his arm picking up her own smaller matching red bag and they jointly made their way to Harry's office making small talk as they went.
By the time they had reached the office Harry had run out of things to say but Odette seemed unstoppable. Harry didn't mind since he did not wish to have to keep up the chatter.
"So you see Harry my father is English but my mother is half Scottish and half French." Odette concluded her own personal family history explaining her reasons for being in Scotland.
As Harry tore open the wrapping on the port key that had been left on his desk he commented "You know you don't sound like you lived in France all your life"
"Well I had elocution lessons for my accent since I was four"
"Oh that interesting, well take a hold after 3 ok" Harry held out the port key which looked like an old boot. Odette took a hold and counted backwards from 3 with Harry. Then suddenly Harry was enveloped by the sensation of being hauled by his belly button through the air. When it stopped they were standing in a dimply lit cobble stoned street.
Harry looked around the old fashioned street his senses taking in strange smells of the sea. Looking up Harry saw a street sign attached to the corner of the old brick cottage, which read 'South Street'.
"Right, well our hotel is further out at North Haugh, it's a muggle place, very nice" Harry paused wondering if Odette would know what a five star hotel would mean "it's the Old Course Hotel".
Odette smiled sweetly slipping her arm around Harry's "Oh my mama says that is a wonderful place, papa says it has good golf!" Harry felt a small surge of pride, he had chosen well.
They flagged down a taxi, which was a small white cab with a podgy driver and headed out to the hotel, luckily Harry had some muggle money to pay it. The ministry had taken care of the room and reservations. A short teenage looking blonde boy greeted them at the door and led them through the marble entrance hall past a huge vase of muggle roses to the oak reception room. There were a few muggles strolling around looking deeply bored wearing golfing outfits. A gently looking man with dark hair and a curly goatee stood behind the desk which glimmered from its wax finish.
"Hello sir" with a smile "madam, do you have a reservation?" his voice was distinctly Austrian and very oily.
"Yes it's the name of Potter, for two" Harry responded Odette's grip beginning to make him hot under the collar.
"Potter, let me have a look" the man flicked his eyes over a screen imbedded in the desk "Ah here we are Mr Potter, you and your wife are in the penthouse" Harry blushed hard and went to correct him but Odette cut in her eyes lit up slightly "Oh thank you, can you have the porter send up hot chocolates please?"
"Of course Mrs Potter, anything you want" with that he handed a key to the small blonde man and then picked up a phone and called the kitchens.
"Follow me sir!" The man piped up "I'm Terry by the way if you need anything dial 2021 on your telephone that will put you through to me"
Odette and Harry followed Terry over to the golden elevator their eyes constantly meeting over and over again. Harry felt his whole neck on fire, her hand on his arm was like a burning dead weight. Every time he looked into Odette's eyes it was like they were scorching right through him.
Finally after a five minute trek through the elaborate corridors they arrived at their room. Terry opened the door and led them in showing them all the utilities and the other aspects of the room. Opening a huge cupboard Terry revealed a overly wide screen TV "This is the best part, you can watch the golf who it was meant to be viewed, well you two have a good stay , just give me a ring if you need anything". Odette smiled at Harry waiting for Terry to leave but Terry stood their poised.
Harry suddenly felt very silly; he reached into his pocket and pulled out a muggle ten pound note. "There you go" he said as he handed it to Terry.
"Much obliged sir!" Terry said as he tucked the note into his pocket backing out the room "Night sir, madam". With that Terry was gone and Harry was alone with Odette.
Odette was staring at Harry slightly mischievously and Harry was unsure what she was about to do but had a few small hopes. Odette turned around removing her cape as she did so dropping it on a near by cushioned blue chair. The whole room was done is a wonderful shade of light blue and lit gently in golden colours from hidden lights. Harry was not noticing the room décor at that moment he was taken in by Odette's baby pink dress that touched the floor in ruffles.
"Well it's a lovely room! Isn't it?" Harry said trying his best to look away from Odette's plunging neckline.
"Yes very much so, look it's a double, I think we will have to share" Odette perked an eyebrow seductively.
Harry ran his hand quickly over the back of his neck and looked away thinking of a witty answer but by the time he turned back to speak Odette had crossed the room to Harry.
"Um well I will sleep on the sofa" Harry had never felt so awkward in his life apart from the time Cho Chang had praised him at the DA meeting. In a quick motion Odette's bare arms were about Harry's neck and her face was very close to his.
"Oh Harry I wouldn't want that at all!" Odette sounded more like she was purring than speaking. "I have been a fan of yours for a while since I visited Hogwarts when I was in fourth year, remember the Triwizard tournament, you were the champion!"
Harry blinked, he couldn't remember Odette from that year but to be fair he had been very distracted with the challenges, his argument with Ron and of course the raven haired Cho Chang.
"Oh" was all Harry could say.
"It was so perfect you asking me out Harry! Come on Harry we are old friends lets not be shy." Odette appeared to be closing the gap between her and Harry with every word.
"Um, Odette this is a bit sudden, I mean ..." Again Odette cut him off.
"Harry come on lets retire for the night"
"Odette" Harry was genuinely shocked part of Harry wished to take advantage of this since she was highly attractive and it had been a while since he had been dating someone. But something was holding him back from allowing himself to have a little fun.
"Come on Harry, let's go to bed!!!" Odette began pulling Harry forwards to the bed when suddenly the phone rang loud and clear breaking the spell on Harry's indecision.
Pulling away Harry went over and answered the phone trying to contain the strain in his voice "h...h...hello"
"Hi Harry, how is the case going and how's your date?" Ginny sounded slightly peeved.
"All is well this end Gin' how was your dinner date?" Harry prodded back at her gently.
"Oh fine you know, how are you?" Harry smiled to himself inwardly he loved hearing concern in her voice because it meant she did still care about him and not in the motherly way Hermione did.
"I'm ok Gin', sorry by the way, you know what I mean" Harry wanted to let her know what he felt without alerting his guest to his intentions he had a small feeling that she might be jealous if she knew. "Gin' do you remember the time you broke my arm?" Harry paused "well I still feel the same about it"
Ginny laughed down the phone at him her voice then tight with emotion "you're an arse Harry!" With that she hung up and Harry hung up as well smiling at the phone. Lifting his head up he looked at Odette who looked slightly annoyed at the interruption. Odette looked like she was about to pick up where she left off but the door bell rang.
Harry sat on the bed and allowed Odette to answer the door; Harry didn't feel like dealing with Terry at the moment.
"Here's your Hot Chocolate, anything else just call, we will put it on your room tab!" Terry was hasty and didn't even wait for a tip before leaving. Odette brought the tray in and placed at the end of the bed and picked up her mug and began sipping attentively. Silence fell between the two so for something to do Harry picked up his mug and took a few large gulps.
Odette placed her mug down deliberately on the side of the bed and lay down invitingly on the bed tracing her hand over the space beside her. "Harry come lay down, don't you find me attractive?"
Harry looked at Odette, she was indeed alluring like that, the soft lighting gave her skin a strange quality "Yes I do, I just feel we are moving quickly" Harry felt so awkward that he too put down and joined Odette on the bed.
"Is it Ginny Weasley?" Odette's eye narrowed slightly as she said Ginny's name.
"No" Harry lied deliberately "She is my best friend, that's all; beside she has a mystery boyfriend."
Odette smiled her pinball machine smile "you mean Draco Malfoy?"
Odette's revelation had been too quick, too sudden, like a jelly fish had just crashed into his heart. Harry was unable to hide his emotions on his face.
"Oh didn't you know Harry?" Odette smiled again. "Yeah they have been an item since around about the time you went off work sick" Odette's story continued each part causing new waves of horror. "They are such a sweet couple together; my girlfriend Padma told me he might even pop the question"
At the last part of the story Harry found his hot chocolate come back up his throat and had to restrain himself from running to the toilet. He looked at Odette; she appeared to be enjoying this.
"Harry, for somebody who is only meant to be a friend you're taking this rather badly".
Harry shook his head "I just hate Malfoy, I mean, I don't mind but I hate Malfoy!" Harry looked down at his hands wondering how this could have happened and where the hell was he went it all occurred.
Odette crept over the bed to Harry placing her arms about him in a hug "Harry darling, they are so right together, it's totally understandable when you see them with one and other." Smiling Odette then proceeded to whisper in Harry's ear "She has eyes only for Draco you know".
Harry pushed Odette away and frowned over at the phone pondering calling Ginny back just to be sure. But Harry knew he didn't have to ask Ginny, she had said that they had been at school with this mystery man and Harry wouldn't like. Turning back from the phone Harry lay down on the bed and pulled Odette to him.
Wrapping herself about him Odette smiled "Shall I relieve your pain Harry?"
Wordlessly Harry nodded.
With a merciless smile Odette turned off the master light switch just above the headboard enclosing Harry and her in darkness.
In the morning Harry awoke feeling exhausted and quite rough from the night before. Odette was lying beside him her dark hair splayed out in a fan shape on the bed. Harry leaned over and stroked her back gently then raised his gaze to the white ornate ceiling. His heart was in utter torment at the moment, he was furious at Ginny for being with Draco and feeling guilty himself for being with Odette. Turning around Harry picked up his discarded glasses from the bedside table and slid them back into place.
Odette slept for a few more hours but for Harry this meant a few more hours alone with his thoughts. The sound of the waves splashing just a short distance away from his window did not help his mind. It simply reflected the internal turmoil he was feeling about Ginny.
Sighing Harry rested his hands on his flat stomach pondering to himself what he would do if Ginny said yes to Draco Malfoy. Well Ron would never allow it and Hermione would not be pleased that her best friend was marrying someone who had tried to kill her. Ginny's parents would not allow it; they hated death eaters and the sons of death eaters. How could Ginny forget it was Draco's father who had attempted to kill her in the ministry all those years ago?
No it simply could not be. Harry suddenly felt a sharp pain run through his head like someone had hit him hard in the face. Odette had rolled over and bashed Harry on the nose with the palm of her hand.
"Harry stop thinking about Ginny!" Odette murmured "Your thinking is giving me a sore head!"
Harry had no desire to get another smack so he got up from bed pausing to press a kiss to Odette's neck. He felt no want to do it but felt he should out of duty. Harry showered and dressed ready for a day of ghost hunting his best bet would be to visit the castle in day light and stay the night there tonight. Harry tucked his wand into his muggle coat, pausing to look in the mirror; his hair was adequately ruffled he thought and went over to perch on the bed by Odette.
"I am going to work you stay in bed and do as you please all day, I will take you for dinner tonight ok?"
Odette responded to Harry with a shrug and continued to sleep off the previous night.
As Harry walked along the sea path along the golf course towards the castle at the other end of the town Harry thought about his old broken arm. He and Ginny had been racing each other keeping up their seeker skills and Harry had been teaching Ginny a few moves. He had been mopping the floor with Ginny all afternoon and teasing her when she had preformed an illegal move which resulted in Harry being catapulted off his broom and into the ground at top speed. Harry's right arm had been broken in several different places. They had been in the middle of nowhere and Harry had been faint with the pain. As Ginny had tended him before she went to get help Harry had confessed his love to her to which she promptly kissed him and called him an arse. They had never spoken about it since then, Harry had been dating Susan Bones and Ginny had been involved with Oliver Wood. Harry felt stupid for trying to remind her that he still loved her. Harry often rued the fact that he had never taken advantage of Ginny's crush on him when he had the chance.
