Natalie Black
Chapter 4
At The Weasley's

The rest of the time Harry had left with Natalie went by quickly. Soon it was time for Harry to go to the Weasley's. He wished that he could have more time with Natalie before school started. Harry was also happy to be seeing Ron, Hermione and the Weasley's. He couldn't wait to tell them about Natalie. Harry didn't want to tell them about Natalie over a letter because he knew there would be too many questions and what ifs. Harry decided to tell Ron and Hermione when he got to the Weasley's. They were his best friends and if he didn't tell them when he got to the Burrow then they would find out at Hogwarts. Harry and Natalie said their good-byes. Harry decided to surprise the Weasly's by using floo powder. He was going to use Mrs. Figg's fireplace. He gave Natalie one last kiss good bye and then in a minute he was gone. When he arrived in the Weasley's fireplace Ron and Hermione were walking by and didn't notice that Harry was even there. Harry decided to try to get there attention 'Ahem' he said. Hermione and Ron both said together 'Harry!' Ron said 'How did you get here?' Harry said 'It's good to see you too Ron...I got here by floo powder.' Ron replied 'Well I've known you for about five years now and never once have you came here using Floo powder...It's good to see you Harry.' Hermione said 'It's lovely to see you Harry! How are you?' Harry replied 'I'm fine. Great actually. I had the best summer. How 'bout you two?' Ron and Hermione were surprised by what Harry said. The Dursley's treated dirt better than they treated Harry. How did Harry have a great summer? Ron and Hermione thought. 'How is it possible that you -'Ron said. 'had a great summer Harry?' Hermione said finishing Ron's sentence. 'Maybe the floo powder made you delirious, Harry. Or maybe I'm delirious. Did you just say you had a great summer?'Ron said. Harry said happily 'Yes I did say that and I'll tell you about it in a while. First tell me about your summers. Did you have fun? Hermione did you see Viktor?' Ron said suspiciously 'Why are you so happy Harry? You have never been happy with Hermione even talking to Viktor.' Hermione was just sitting there in shock about what Harry was saying. Harry said 'Why shouldn't I be happy Ron, is there a law that says I am not aloud to be happy?' Hermione finally came out of shock and said 'Harry it is just that you aren't usually this..well happy. The Dursley's treat dirt better than they treat you. You have barley written us since Sirius's Birthday. And now you're happy that I saw Viktor. Harry I don't mean to sound rude but,...well...WHAT THE BLOODY HELL IS UP WITH YOU!!!!!' Harry and Ron both never heard Hermione yell like this. Especially considering the reason. 'Look Harry if your way of grieving over Sirius is being super happy then I really wish you would go back to the brooding Harry to grieve. I think you were much better off brooding.'Hermione said. Ron said 'I think the better question would be-' 'what the hell is up with you?'Harry said finishing Ron's sentence.Ron said 'Before anyone says anything else I just want to know, is this finish Ron's sentences day or something. I just wanted to know.' Harry and Hermione both said together 'Sorry' Ron said 'I have an idea. Why don't we start over again. Hi Harry, it's good to see you. How was your summer?' Harry said 'Fine we'll start over. Hi Hermione, hi Ron, it's good to see you too. I had a great summer thanks. How about you Hermione?' Hermione answered 'Fine if everyone else is gonna play. Hi Harry, I had a great summer thanks. So Ron why don't you show Harry up to your room and I'll get Molly.' 'OK' Ron replied. Hermione went to get Molly. Ron and Harry went up stairs. 'Okay Harry what happened over the summer? And don't say nothing happened because I have never seen you this happy ever. I know something is going on and I want to know what.'Ron said sternly. Harry said 'I'll tell you and Hermione after lunch. I promise.' Hermione came into ron's room and said 'Molly said lunch is ready.' They all went down stairs. Molly was waiting for them. Molly gave Harry a hug and said ' Harry it's so good to see you. I can't talk right now, I'm very busy doing house work but we'll talk later. Your lunch is on the table.' Then Molly left. The 3 of them sat down and started talking about the usual things. Suddenly Hermione brought up a certain subject. Hermione said ' I heard an American girl is going to transfer to Hogwarts this year she will be a sixth year like us. I couldn't find out her name though.' harry nearly choked on his sandwich. 'How did you find out about Natalie?' Ron said 'That's why you're so happy. You met her and you fancy her, don't you?' Harry said happily 'Well yeah. I'm going out with her.' This time Hermione almost choked. 'And I should probably tell you how I met her because there will be a lot of rumors about who she is at school. I was going to Sirius's grave and she was there putting flowers on his grave. I asked if she knew who's grave it was. and her exact words were "Yes I think I know my own father's grave" and I started asking her a bunch of questions without telling her who I was and my scar was covered. My last question was how come Sirius didn't ever mention you and she said "How often did he mention your dad Harry?'That's when she told me everything. We have seen each other every day since.'Harry said finishing his story. Hermione asked 'The girl transferring to Hogwarts is American.' Harry said 'I know. Natalie is American ...technically. Her mom was American and so was her grandmother. After Sirius was in Azkaban and her mom died Natalie's grandmom got custody of her. Natalie moved to New York with her grandmother a year after her mom died and Sirius was in Azkaban. So she lived there until she was 16. So she spent about 12 years there. It's easy to see how she got an American accent.' Hermione said 'Oh, I guess she is American then.' Ron asked 'Is she hot?' 'Ron!!'Hermione said. Ron replied with sarcasam 'Hermione, I am a 16 year old guy. what did you expect me to ask, does she read books.' Harry said 'To the first question yes and she's taken so you shouldn't be interested anyway. To the second question yes she has 4 shelves filled with books on everything you can imagine.' Hermione said 'Do you think she'll be in Gryffindor?' Harry answered 'Most likely...I can't wait for you two to meet her. She's really nice. I know you'll like her.' 'It sounds to me like you're in love with her mate.'Ron said. Harry said quietly 'I think I am.'