Chapter Eleven: A Chat With Hagrid
Both of them didn't say anything. The kiss seemed to have come out of nowhere. They hadn't shown any signs of having feelings towards each other or at least they thought they didn't. Yet the kiss seemed a perfect thing at that moment.
Harry thought about it for a moment. It was exactly what he had wanted. Now that there had been a breakthrough he had to continue.
'Hermione I know what just happened was abrupt but I've just realized that I've wanted this for so long. You've been with me through easy and hard times, risked your life to help me and what not. Will you be my girlfriend?', he said at a stretch.
Hermione was a little stunned at what had happened in the past few minutes. But she too thought that Harry had been much more than a friend to her. They were far closer emotionally than normal friends would be. She said, 'Harry I'd be glad to. You mean a lot to me'
They pulled each other into a hug. Their lips met again. This time it was longer and more passionate than the last one. Finally they let go of each other. It was late in the night. They made their way to their dormitories.
'You look mighty pleased', said Ron, as Harry walked in.
'Yes I am and you'll know the reason tomorrow' Harry replied with a mischievous grin on his face. Harry had best sleep in his life that night.
Next morning the rest of the school got to know about Harry's hooking up with Hermione. Ron was most surprised but was happy for both of them. He had felt guilty about ignoring the two of them while he had been making out with his girlfriend. Now he would not be guilty because they had each other. Many of the other students said that it was only a matter of time before they got together. Harry's attention was diverted however by Hedwig flying in and dropping an envelope on his lap. He quickly tore it open fearing something bad had happened.
Dear Harry, Could you come over this evening for tea? I've got a few things to tell you. Bring Ron and Hermione along. If you can't make it drop in a through Hedwig.
Hagrid
Harry consulted Ron and Hermione about their plans for the evening. They were both free. So in the evening the three of them made their way to Hagrid's hut.
'Sit down yeh three', said Hagrid.
'What did you want to tell us Hagrid' asked Ron.
'Listen carefully. I'm not supposed ter be tellin' this ter anyone but since yeh three already know the star' I'd like ter tell yeh the lates' as well. Don' tell this ter anyone, even by mistake'. The three of them nodded.
'Yeh must haf wondered why I'm not teaching the whole school. Yeh would also remember my brother Grawp. Well I managed ter teach him English fully. I also told him about the dark lor' and stuf'. He agreed to help Dumbledore. During the holidays he went ter the mountains an' brought abou' fifty giants here. All the giants haf agreed to work with us bu' they can' all fit in the fores'. I go an' help Grawp ter teach them English. They are doin' quite well I mus' say. Soon the fifty of them would go back an' will be replace' by another fifty. And so on.'
'Hagrid you've done remarkably well. It was a difficult task that was assigned to you and you've fully succeeded', complimented Hermione.
Hagrid turned a deep shade of pink. He always liked to be praised. Harry, Ron and Hermione had stood up for him during his most difficult times. He just couldn't keep anything away from them.
'Hagrid aren't you scared while going near so many giants?', asked Harry.
'Course no'. Grawpy has tol' them all bout me. They trea' me like their own brother. Would yeh like to come an' meet them?'
This was more than they had bargained for. Of course they were afraid but seeing so many giants together would be an amazing spectacle. Harry quickly caught Ron and Hermione's eyes before nodding. They walked deep into the forest with Hagrid leading the way. Soon they came to an open space.
'Grawpy!' roared Hagrid, 'Brin' everyone alon'. Tell them tha' friends haf come ter meet them'
Soon there seemed to be an earthquake like sensation. Much worse in fact. Hermione clutched Harry's arm fearfully who put a protective arm around her. But what saw next was beyond their wildest imaginations. Dozens of giants with heights between sixteen and twenty five feet stood in front of them.
'Yeh woul' remember Harry Potter and Hermy as you call her. This is their friend Ron', said Hagrid to Grawp.
'Grawp and the giants are happy to meet Harry, Hermy and their friend', said Grawp nervously.
'Grawp you speak very good English. You must have taught the others too', Harry said confidently having overcome his initial fear.
'Grawp thanks Harry Potter. Grawp teaches Eenglish to all other giants. They will soon speak English too', replied Grawp.
Hagrid was happy that Grawp had struck a friendship with the three of them. He was now sure that the trio would never hate giants despite the rest of the world having strange apprehensions about them. It was almost dark. So he decided to head back. All of them said goodbyes to the giants before starting their walk back.
Hermione gave Harry a quick kiss before he went into his dormitory. He had had an experience, which few sixteen year olds could boast of. Of course he had previously had experiences, which hundred-year-old people had never had. But this was different. There was no tension. It was peaceful. He hadn't endangered anyone's life. He wondered if any other students of Hogwarts baring the three of them had even seen one giant leave alone fifty. He seriously doubted it.
Both of them didn't say anything. The kiss seemed to have come out of nowhere. They hadn't shown any signs of having feelings towards each other or at least they thought they didn't. Yet the kiss seemed a perfect thing at that moment.
Harry thought about it for a moment. It was exactly what he had wanted. Now that there had been a breakthrough he had to continue.
'Hermione I know what just happened was abrupt but I've just realized that I've wanted this for so long. You've been with me through easy and hard times, risked your life to help me and what not. Will you be my girlfriend?', he said at a stretch.
Hermione was a little stunned at what had happened in the past few minutes. But she too thought that Harry had been much more than a friend to her. They were far closer emotionally than normal friends would be. She said, 'Harry I'd be glad to. You mean a lot to me'
They pulled each other into a hug. Their lips met again. This time it was longer and more passionate than the last one. Finally they let go of each other. It was late in the night. They made their way to their dormitories.
'You look mighty pleased', said Ron, as Harry walked in.
'Yes I am and you'll know the reason tomorrow' Harry replied with a mischievous grin on his face. Harry had best sleep in his life that night.
Next morning the rest of the school got to know about Harry's hooking up with Hermione. Ron was most surprised but was happy for both of them. He had felt guilty about ignoring the two of them while he had been making out with his girlfriend. Now he would not be guilty because they had each other. Many of the other students said that it was only a matter of time before they got together. Harry's attention was diverted however by Hedwig flying in and dropping an envelope on his lap. He quickly tore it open fearing something bad had happened.
Dear Harry, Could you come over this evening for tea? I've got a few things to tell you. Bring Ron and Hermione along. If you can't make it drop in a through Hedwig.
Hagrid
Harry consulted Ron and Hermione about their plans for the evening. They were both free. So in the evening the three of them made their way to Hagrid's hut.
'Sit down yeh three', said Hagrid.
'What did you want to tell us Hagrid' asked Ron.
'Listen carefully. I'm not supposed ter be tellin' this ter anyone but since yeh three already know the star' I'd like ter tell yeh the lates' as well. Don' tell this ter anyone, even by mistake'. The three of them nodded.
'Yeh must haf wondered why I'm not teaching the whole school. Yeh would also remember my brother Grawp. Well I managed ter teach him English fully. I also told him about the dark lor' and stuf'. He agreed to help Dumbledore. During the holidays he went ter the mountains an' brought abou' fifty giants here. All the giants haf agreed to work with us bu' they can' all fit in the fores'. I go an' help Grawp ter teach them English. They are doin' quite well I mus' say. Soon the fifty of them would go back an' will be replace' by another fifty. And so on.'
'Hagrid you've done remarkably well. It was a difficult task that was assigned to you and you've fully succeeded', complimented Hermione.
Hagrid turned a deep shade of pink. He always liked to be praised. Harry, Ron and Hermione had stood up for him during his most difficult times. He just couldn't keep anything away from them.
'Hagrid aren't you scared while going near so many giants?', asked Harry.
'Course no'. Grawpy has tol' them all bout me. They trea' me like their own brother. Would yeh like to come an' meet them?'
This was more than they had bargained for. Of course they were afraid but seeing so many giants together would be an amazing spectacle. Harry quickly caught Ron and Hermione's eyes before nodding. They walked deep into the forest with Hagrid leading the way. Soon they came to an open space.
'Grawpy!' roared Hagrid, 'Brin' everyone alon'. Tell them tha' friends haf come ter meet them'
Soon there seemed to be an earthquake like sensation. Much worse in fact. Hermione clutched Harry's arm fearfully who put a protective arm around her. But what saw next was beyond their wildest imaginations. Dozens of giants with heights between sixteen and twenty five feet stood in front of them.
'Yeh woul' remember Harry Potter and Hermy as you call her. This is their friend Ron', said Hagrid to Grawp.
'Grawp and the giants are happy to meet Harry, Hermy and their friend', said Grawp nervously.
'Grawp you speak very good English. You must have taught the others too', Harry said confidently having overcome his initial fear.
'Grawp thanks Harry Potter. Grawp teaches Eenglish to all other giants. They will soon speak English too', replied Grawp.
Hagrid was happy that Grawp had struck a friendship with the three of them. He was now sure that the trio would never hate giants despite the rest of the world having strange apprehensions about them. It was almost dark. So he decided to head back. All of them said goodbyes to the giants before starting their walk back.
Hermione gave Harry a quick kiss before he went into his dormitory. He had had an experience, which few sixteen year olds could boast of. Of course he had previously had experiences, which hundred-year-old people had never had. But this was different. There was no tension. It was peaceful. He hadn't endangered anyone's life. He wondered if any other students of Hogwarts baring the three of them had even seen one giant leave alone fifty. He seriously doubted it.