- I'll see you later Ron - Harry said.
- Later mate - Ron said closing his eyes pulling Lavender closer to him with carefulness as to not wake her up. Harry looked at them for a moment, if he could only have someone to do the same with, just someone to hold and feel loved. Problem was he only wanted one person, and it didn't look as though it were possible. Harry then went to his room, and surprisingly, he had peaceful dreams.
*~*~*~*~*~*Hermione's P.O.V*~**~*~*~
I woke up early knowing that today was our transfiguration presentations, the presentations went in which order of the list so Harry and I were last. I knew that today wasn't going to be easy; we had our occlumency classes with Dumbledore tonight too.
I couldn't quite stop thinking about that git (Harry); I went to take a nice warm bath and changed into my robes, grabbed my books and walked out.
I headed to the great hall so I could have a spot of breakfast and review the speech with Harry before presentations. The beautiful stag with Harry's eyes still aggravated me;I really don't know why that boy has that effect on me. But no matter I held my head up high and went to the Great Hall.
But when I got there Harry wasn't there, so I waited for him in the great hall while I was eating and nothing... He still hadn't shown up and I was getting worried. I heard the distant bell ring telling us that we must go to our classes. I turned to see Ron exciting the Hall with Lavender and they were both laughing at something.
I sighed and went into the transfiguration classroom; I immediately scanned the class and No Harry whatsoever. I took a seat praying that he hadn't stayed in bed; professor Mcgonagall called Ron and Lavender to do the presentation.
Ron and Lavender both turned into their animal forms (an owl and a cat) and everybody clapped. I finally saw Harry entering the classroom, and I breathed in relief as he approached me.
- Sorry- he mumbled sitting next to me and putting his book bag on the floor, pulling out parchment, ink and the eagle quill I gave him years ago.
- What kept you?? - I asked annoyed, I see him blush. I smiled, and he looked cute when he did that.
- I was putting on my contact lenses, you know, I can't see without them - he said looking quite interested at his empty piece of parchment.
- At least you made it - I said while narrowing my eyes.
- Yeah.... - Harry said looking up at Dean who was transforming into a panther.
They both watched as all their classmates went near the blackboard and changed into animals. Every time their other classmates cheered and clapped their hands in excitement. Neville managed to become hawk, and to the classes amazement he explained the reasons why he picked the animal and the good things about it. Soon enough it was Harry and Hermione's turn.
Mr. Potter and Miss Granger...
- Today, we are giving you an example of what it is to be a certain amnimagus - Hermione began, eyeing the class which were lousily paying attention. Ron was at the very back sitting next to Lavender.
- But before becoming an amnimagus - Harry said - you must do various things which you all already know about. So here it is...
In an instant Harry wasn't there but the beautiful stag with the astonishing green eyes replaced him, it was breath-taking. The class held their breath, Ron was smiling and giving them the thumbs up. Hermione looked at the stag for a moment before transforming into the unicorn.
The class started clapping wildly while they transformed back into themselves.
- Excellent job Mr. Potter and Miss Granger, you both picked incredibly difficult animals, extra points for that. - Professor Mcgonagall concluded.
Harry smiled and held his hand up for Hermione to give high five, she indeed gave the high five and smiled back. They both went and sat in theirs seats. Hermione sat on her seat, playing with her quill, not paying attention to Prof. Mcgonagall who was saying something to the class.
She couldn't take her mind the off stag, but those eyes were the most entrancing thing. She looked over at Harry, the same eyes he had, green. She saw his face, he looked much more mature now that he was growing, his hair, which still refused to be tamed, and his nice body. She then shook her head and started paying attention to her Professor.
*~*~*~*~*~*~ *~* HARRYS POV *~*~*~**~*~*~*~*
The day went by fast and before they knew it they were in front of the gargoyle that went to Dumbledore's office, Ron and Hermione by his side.
- Sherbet lemon - Harry said and the gargoyle limped to the side, they ascended up the stairs and knock on the wooden door.
- Come in - was heard from the other side of the door, it was the firm voice of Dumbledore. Harry remembered that he was Head boy, he hadn't thought about this in a while. He shrugged and went to the chair by the table, as well as Ron and Hermione who sat beside him. Dumbledore sat down and smiled at them.
- First, Welcome, to your occlumency lessons as I have understood you Harry are the only one who has had previous lessons. - Dumbledore began interlacing his long fingers.
- Second, I would like to ask: How are the preparations for the upcoming ball?
And last I will like that you Harry pass me the Pensieve. Harry stood there frozen, they hadn't planned the dance, or the decorations. ..His thoughts were cut off be Hermione's soft voice.
- Professor, we have taken charge of everything, each pair of prefects has its obligation for the day, we the Heads students are only to take charge of the drinks, to make sure that they don't bring strong alcoholic drinks.
Harry breathed in relief, Hermione had done all the work, he felt bad he hadn't helped. But at least it was all solved. He stood up and went to the elegant closet; he took out the shinny Pensieve and placed it in the middle of the table.
- I'm glad to hear that Miss Granger, I see you two have done a great job - Dumbledore said emphasizing the words YOU TWO.
Harry blushed knowing Dumbledore knew that he hadn't done much, but Dumbledore had the usual twinkle in his blue eyes.
- Nothing bothering either of you in this matter then??- Dumbledore said eyeing Hermione, smiling lightly.
- Actually professor - Hermione began - we were wondering...
- If there could be a Hogsmead day, next Thursday, for everybody to get their formal robes for the ball- Ron interrupted oblivious to the dark look Hermione was giving him, but she shook her head a little.
- Ahh, brilliant idea, I'll announce it tomorrow first thing in the morning, Anyways, I'm going to begin with you Mr. Weasley, stand up - the old man said and Ron stood up shaking a bit - all you have to do Mr. Weasley is clear your mind, your body, and your soul of emotion, feeling or thought, I'll give you ten seconds.
Ron nodded and closed his eyes, tight, in concentration.
- Legilimens!!!! - Dumbledore said pointing his wand at Ron, who fell back onto the floor screaming out random things.
Dumbledore made a swish with his wand and Ron stopped screaming, he then looking rather sweaty stood up.
-Ahh Mr. Weasley, you are capable of blocking me from entering your mind, but the problem is you cant with out screaming. We have to work on that with you, now Mrs. Granger your turn ...
Hermione stood up, and put her hair in a messy ponytail. She closed her big brown eyes, tight in concentration just like Ron.
- Legilimens!!!!
Hermione stood still with her eyes closed; she slowly opened them, a confused look on her face. She looked as though she was trying hard to disappear but then she looked ready to faint, and she did. Harry made a quick move to catch her, but Dumbledore moved his wand casually and Hermione levitated to the nearest chair, she then opened her eyes again.
-I'm terribly impressed Miss Granger, I'd say you've been practicing before this - Dumbledore said smiling. Hermione nodded.
- Of course Head Master- Hermione said – I've been practicing a little.
Well, your far ahead of Mr. Weasley and Mr. Potter, congratulations, you'll only require a couple of more lessons, but anyways - He turned to Harry , lets continue with you Harry ...
Harry gulped as he stood up, this was moment he had dreaded for long time. He knew Dumbledore was a way better teacher then Snape but Harry himself wasn't so fond of the magic area of occlumency.
As he looked into Dumbledore's eyes he remembered what Dumbledore had told Harry when Sirius had died. Two years ago Harry was so angry at him, but all that seemed like a forgotten past to Harry. Though the memory of Sirius still lingered in his heart painfully.
Harry shook his head of emotion, of feeling, until Sirius's image came into his mind, just until he fell behind the veil.
- Legilimens!!! - He heard Dumbledore shouting.
He was 10...Aunt Petunia was cutting his hair ...He was 11, he was catching the snitch ...He was 13 he was mounting buckbeak with Hermione... He was 14 trying to pass through the dragon ... He was with Sirius in the cave bringing him food. Sirius was hit by a spell...
NOOO!!!! - shouted Harry, he was on his knees in Dumbledore's office; Dumbledore had kneeled beside him, and put a steady hand on Harry's shoulder.
- No matter Harry - Dumbledore said standing up - it was more a question on emptying your mind.
Harry nodded, and prayed he could do the same, he closed his eyes trying to let all his thoughts abandon him, he heard Dumbledore, shouting (Legilimens!!) in the distance but it didn't impact him; he stood there not feeling anything.
Very Well Harry - Dumbledore said, Harry opened his eyes.
-That will be today's lesson, you may go on to your dormitories, but remember you must go to your charms class.
- Dumbledore said getting up to put away the Pensieve. They walked in silence until they got to the Head Common Room. When they got there they both remained in silent, an awkward silence, then Harry whispered a weak - See you tomorrow...Mione - and he went to his room.
The next day went by rather quickly and smoothly, covered by students whispering excitedly about the next Hogsmead visit after Dumbledore announced it at breakfast.
The only bad thing that happened was the hard time they had in potions. Snape had refused to let them leave until they had finished their invisibility potions which had a rather long recipe.
Before they knew, they were finishing their dinner and heading to the Charms classroom.
They walked into the classroom and saw Mad-Eye Moody, standing there, behind a large wooden desk, looking rather worried. His magical eyes glued to the ceiling. His normal eye looking down at a piece of parchment, he didn't seem to have any clue why they were there. When Ron closed the door he quickly turned both eyes to them.
Hello, you three- Moody said gesturing them to come near.
- Hello Professor - Hermione said sitting on a chair near the desk.
- Hello - Ron said doing the same as Hermione.
Harry waved at Moody - hello Professor.
Moody turned both eyes to Harry - I see you have grown Potter, bout time I'd say.
- Yeah...- said Harry narrowing his eyes, he didn't like Moody when he was like this.
-But anyways - Moody continued - I am here to train you against Pain, you must confront pain before you can vanish it. I'll put the crutacious curse on you three, do your best to ware if off, just think it doesn't hurt, and it wont.
Hermione looked paler than ever, biting her lower lip. Ron was looking at Moody with a great disliking; Harry JUST narrowed his eyes yet again.
- Ok - said Moody - on the count of three...ONE ...TWO ...THREE
In a flash, Harry's body started aching rapidly, like it only did with the crutacious curse. He knew this well and tried to ware it off, his mind thinking fast.
He then got the feeling that it didn't hurt as much as before, the pain fading quickly. Harry was standing again on his feet, looking at Moody, his eyebrow raised. Hermione was on the floor, screaming, and so was Ron.
- Hey, that's enough!!- Harry yelled at Moody.
Moody then lifted the spell and looked at him weirdly. Hermione and Ron slowly stood up, both looking rather tired.
-Ok, now that I know where you stand physically in this field of magic I will know how to prepare a lesson for next week - said Moody while writing something down on a piece of parchment.
You are dismissed- he said rather coldly.
They all walked out and began to talk:
-Yeah, Harry at least there's no homework right. - said Ron while placing his hand on his back and rubbing it.
-I don't think I can take anymore of this, if I get struck by another spell I'm gonna die- said Ron
Harry and Herms chuckled lightly since they were rather weak.
- Well Ron, look on the bright side this is going to prepare us for any future battles that we have with Voldemort. - Hermione responded while putting her hand lightly on her head. Ron grimaced at the name.
- Ohhh come off it Ron- Harry said rolling his beautiful green eyes - Don't tell me you still can't say the name.
- Its difficult you know...- Ron said shrugging- all my life I've been afraid of that name, and now, were getting trained to kill the git...It's just overwhelming.
- I guess it is - Hermione said while Krum passed them, he didn't see them. Though Hermione looked at him for a moment before Ron said something thrilling, like he just remembered something.
Harry I was talking to Krum about putting you back on the quidditch team- said Ron rather delighted - He said that he would have to speak to Mcgonagall to see if you're doing well academically and if you are then your back to being our seeker. - Ron added.
When Harry heard his name, quidditch and seeker in the same sentence he felt like he could never be happier.
Thanks Mate- hopefully Mcgonagall will say yes- Harry said happier than ever.
We reached the Gryffindor Common Room and said our goodbyes to Ron since he looked tired and in pain. Hermione and I didn't want to keep him awake.
They started off walking in silence until Harry couldn't take it anymore and he finally said something:
- Umm... Hermione
What do you want Harry?? - She said in a tone in which you could not distinguish if she was mad or in good terms with Harry.
Are you still mad at me???- Harry said in a week tone.
- Tell me Harry what do you think? Let's say I promised you something really important to you and I didn't keep my promise... Wouldn't you be mad at me?? - She said coldly though she wished she didn't because all the happiness from Ron's quidditch conversation had flushed from his face and turned into a frown.
I......I...Yeah...I guess your right....I would have been mad at you - Harry said looking down at the floor with defeat. While sighing, he passed a hand through the back of his neck nervously before saying in the same low tone:
At least you know I'm sorry ...right??- He looked up, his eyes locked
with hers; she looked deep into his eyes for a moment before...she
stepped forward and hugged him tightly.
Harry was taken aback by such action, but quickly recovered and wrapped his arms around her.
She let go of him as he did the same, her eyes watery and she brushed the hidden tears away with her hand.
- Harry, I'm sorry I was mad, I know you didn't mean to- she said looking fascinated by the marble floor.
- Its ok Mione - Harry said with a goofy smile on his face- lets go to the Common Room, Hermione nodded following him.
- Marshmallows- Hermione said as they stepped into the Common Room.
Annie was there in one of the couches with the hugest grin one could have. She laughed as soon as they saw her, and she was shaking with laughter.
Hermione immediately blushed giving Annie a stern look. Harry was shaking his head but smiling. He still could feel Hermione's body pressed against his, it was an overwhelming feeling, but soothing nevertheless.
He knew Hermione was only a friend, and as much as he loved her...He couldn't risk their new found friendship.
- For god sake Annie!!- Hermione said while going to the couch next to Annie still blushing a little.
What??- Annie said defensively- It's the truth!!!
- Well I'll leave both of you to it then - Harry said smiling
- Good night!!
Hermione nodded while giving Annie another look, Annie was about to say something but didn't.
- Night Harry - Hermione said.
- Good Night Big Harry - Annie said smiling, Harry flashed them a warm smile before going into his room.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~*~*~*~*~ Now Hermione's not mad at him thats a start isn't it? Well anyway the next chapter should be up in the next couple of days. SO Read and Review!!!!
Luv, Hermione_1590
- Later mate - Ron said closing his eyes pulling Lavender closer to him with carefulness as to not wake her up. Harry looked at them for a moment, if he could only have someone to do the same with, just someone to hold and feel loved. Problem was he only wanted one person, and it didn't look as though it were possible. Harry then went to his room, and surprisingly, he had peaceful dreams.
*~*~*~*~*~*Hermione's P.O.V*~**~*~*~
I woke up early knowing that today was our transfiguration presentations, the presentations went in which order of the list so Harry and I were last. I knew that today wasn't going to be easy; we had our occlumency classes with Dumbledore tonight too.
I couldn't quite stop thinking about that git (Harry); I went to take a nice warm bath and changed into my robes, grabbed my books and walked out.
I headed to the great hall so I could have a spot of breakfast and review the speech with Harry before presentations. The beautiful stag with Harry's eyes still aggravated me;I really don't know why that boy has that effect on me. But no matter I held my head up high and went to the Great Hall.
But when I got there Harry wasn't there, so I waited for him in the great hall while I was eating and nothing... He still hadn't shown up and I was getting worried. I heard the distant bell ring telling us that we must go to our classes. I turned to see Ron exciting the Hall with Lavender and they were both laughing at something.
I sighed and went into the transfiguration classroom; I immediately scanned the class and No Harry whatsoever. I took a seat praying that he hadn't stayed in bed; professor Mcgonagall called Ron and Lavender to do the presentation.
Ron and Lavender both turned into their animal forms (an owl and a cat) and everybody clapped. I finally saw Harry entering the classroom, and I breathed in relief as he approached me.
- Sorry- he mumbled sitting next to me and putting his book bag on the floor, pulling out parchment, ink and the eagle quill I gave him years ago.
- What kept you?? - I asked annoyed, I see him blush. I smiled, and he looked cute when he did that.
- I was putting on my contact lenses, you know, I can't see without them - he said looking quite interested at his empty piece of parchment.
- At least you made it - I said while narrowing my eyes.
- Yeah.... - Harry said looking up at Dean who was transforming into a panther.
They both watched as all their classmates went near the blackboard and changed into animals. Every time their other classmates cheered and clapped their hands in excitement. Neville managed to become hawk, and to the classes amazement he explained the reasons why he picked the animal and the good things about it. Soon enough it was Harry and Hermione's turn.
Mr. Potter and Miss Granger...
- Today, we are giving you an example of what it is to be a certain amnimagus - Hermione began, eyeing the class which were lousily paying attention. Ron was at the very back sitting next to Lavender.
- But before becoming an amnimagus - Harry said - you must do various things which you all already know about. So here it is...
In an instant Harry wasn't there but the beautiful stag with the astonishing green eyes replaced him, it was breath-taking. The class held their breath, Ron was smiling and giving them the thumbs up. Hermione looked at the stag for a moment before transforming into the unicorn.
The class started clapping wildly while they transformed back into themselves.
- Excellent job Mr. Potter and Miss Granger, you both picked incredibly difficult animals, extra points for that. - Professor Mcgonagall concluded.
Harry smiled and held his hand up for Hermione to give high five, she indeed gave the high five and smiled back. They both went and sat in theirs seats. Hermione sat on her seat, playing with her quill, not paying attention to Prof. Mcgonagall who was saying something to the class.
She couldn't take her mind the off stag, but those eyes were the most entrancing thing. She looked over at Harry, the same eyes he had, green. She saw his face, he looked much more mature now that he was growing, his hair, which still refused to be tamed, and his nice body. She then shook her head and started paying attention to her Professor.
*~*~*~*~*~*~ *~* HARRYS POV *~*~*~**~*~*~*~*
The day went by fast and before they knew it they were in front of the gargoyle that went to Dumbledore's office, Ron and Hermione by his side.
- Sherbet lemon - Harry said and the gargoyle limped to the side, they ascended up the stairs and knock on the wooden door.
- Come in - was heard from the other side of the door, it was the firm voice of Dumbledore. Harry remembered that he was Head boy, he hadn't thought about this in a while. He shrugged and went to the chair by the table, as well as Ron and Hermione who sat beside him. Dumbledore sat down and smiled at them.
- First, Welcome, to your occlumency lessons as I have understood you Harry are the only one who has had previous lessons. - Dumbledore began interlacing his long fingers.
- Second, I would like to ask: How are the preparations for the upcoming ball?
And last I will like that you Harry pass me the Pensieve. Harry stood there frozen, they hadn't planned the dance, or the decorations. ..His thoughts were cut off be Hermione's soft voice.
- Professor, we have taken charge of everything, each pair of prefects has its obligation for the day, we the Heads students are only to take charge of the drinks, to make sure that they don't bring strong alcoholic drinks.
Harry breathed in relief, Hermione had done all the work, he felt bad he hadn't helped. But at least it was all solved. He stood up and went to the elegant closet; he took out the shinny Pensieve and placed it in the middle of the table.
- I'm glad to hear that Miss Granger, I see you two have done a great job - Dumbledore said emphasizing the words YOU TWO.
Harry blushed knowing Dumbledore knew that he hadn't done much, but Dumbledore had the usual twinkle in his blue eyes.
- Nothing bothering either of you in this matter then??- Dumbledore said eyeing Hermione, smiling lightly.
- Actually professor - Hermione began - we were wondering...
- If there could be a Hogsmead day, next Thursday, for everybody to get their formal robes for the ball- Ron interrupted oblivious to the dark look Hermione was giving him, but she shook her head a little.
- Ahh, brilliant idea, I'll announce it tomorrow first thing in the morning, Anyways, I'm going to begin with you Mr. Weasley, stand up - the old man said and Ron stood up shaking a bit - all you have to do Mr. Weasley is clear your mind, your body, and your soul of emotion, feeling or thought, I'll give you ten seconds.
Ron nodded and closed his eyes, tight, in concentration.
- Legilimens!!!! - Dumbledore said pointing his wand at Ron, who fell back onto the floor screaming out random things.
Dumbledore made a swish with his wand and Ron stopped screaming, he then looking rather sweaty stood up.
-Ahh Mr. Weasley, you are capable of blocking me from entering your mind, but the problem is you cant with out screaming. We have to work on that with you, now Mrs. Granger your turn ...
Hermione stood up, and put her hair in a messy ponytail. She closed her big brown eyes, tight in concentration just like Ron.
- Legilimens!!!!
Hermione stood still with her eyes closed; she slowly opened them, a confused look on her face. She looked as though she was trying hard to disappear but then she looked ready to faint, and she did. Harry made a quick move to catch her, but Dumbledore moved his wand casually and Hermione levitated to the nearest chair, she then opened her eyes again.
-I'm terribly impressed Miss Granger, I'd say you've been practicing before this - Dumbledore said smiling. Hermione nodded.
- Of course Head Master- Hermione said – I've been practicing a little.
Well, your far ahead of Mr. Weasley and Mr. Potter, congratulations, you'll only require a couple of more lessons, but anyways - He turned to Harry , lets continue with you Harry ...
Harry gulped as he stood up, this was moment he had dreaded for long time. He knew Dumbledore was a way better teacher then Snape but Harry himself wasn't so fond of the magic area of occlumency.
As he looked into Dumbledore's eyes he remembered what Dumbledore had told Harry when Sirius had died. Two years ago Harry was so angry at him, but all that seemed like a forgotten past to Harry. Though the memory of Sirius still lingered in his heart painfully.
Harry shook his head of emotion, of feeling, until Sirius's image came into his mind, just until he fell behind the veil.
- Legilimens!!! - He heard Dumbledore shouting.
He was 10...Aunt Petunia was cutting his hair ...He was 11, he was catching the snitch ...He was 13 he was mounting buckbeak with Hermione... He was 14 trying to pass through the dragon ... He was with Sirius in the cave bringing him food. Sirius was hit by a spell...
NOOO!!!! - shouted Harry, he was on his knees in Dumbledore's office; Dumbledore had kneeled beside him, and put a steady hand on Harry's shoulder.
- No matter Harry - Dumbledore said standing up - it was more a question on emptying your mind.
Harry nodded, and prayed he could do the same, he closed his eyes trying to let all his thoughts abandon him, he heard Dumbledore, shouting (Legilimens!!) in the distance but it didn't impact him; he stood there not feeling anything.
Very Well Harry - Dumbledore said, Harry opened his eyes.
-That will be today's lesson, you may go on to your dormitories, but remember you must go to your charms class.
- Dumbledore said getting up to put away the Pensieve. They walked in silence until they got to the Head Common Room. When they got there they both remained in silent, an awkward silence, then Harry whispered a weak - See you tomorrow...Mione - and he went to his room.
The next day went by rather quickly and smoothly, covered by students whispering excitedly about the next Hogsmead visit after Dumbledore announced it at breakfast.
The only bad thing that happened was the hard time they had in potions. Snape had refused to let them leave until they had finished their invisibility potions which had a rather long recipe.
Before they knew, they were finishing their dinner and heading to the Charms classroom.
They walked into the classroom and saw Mad-Eye Moody, standing there, behind a large wooden desk, looking rather worried. His magical eyes glued to the ceiling. His normal eye looking down at a piece of parchment, he didn't seem to have any clue why they were there. When Ron closed the door he quickly turned both eyes to them.
Hello, you three- Moody said gesturing them to come near.
- Hello Professor - Hermione said sitting on a chair near the desk.
- Hello - Ron said doing the same as Hermione.
Harry waved at Moody - hello Professor.
Moody turned both eyes to Harry - I see you have grown Potter, bout time I'd say.
- Yeah...- said Harry narrowing his eyes, he didn't like Moody when he was like this.
-But anyways - Moody continued - I am here to train you against Pain, you must confront pain before you can vanish it. I'll put the crutacious curse on you three, do your best to ware if off, just think it doesn't hurt, and it wont.
Hermione looked paler than ever, biting her lower lip. Ron was looking at Moody with a great disliking; Harry JUST narrowed his eyes yet again.
- Ok - said Moody - on the count of three...ONE ...TWO ...THREE
In a flash, Harry's body started aching rapidly, like it only did with the crutacious curse. He knew this well and tried to ware it off, his mind thinking fast.
He then got the feeling that it didn't hurt as much as before, the pain fading quickly. Harry was standing again on his feet, looking at Moody, his eyebrow raised. Hermione was on the floor, screaming, and so was Ron.
- Hey, that's enough!!- Harry yelled at Moody.
Moody then lifted the spell and looked at him weirdly. Hermione and Ron slowly stood up, both looking rather tired.
-Ok, now that I know where you stand physically in this field of magic I will know how to prepare a lesson for next week - said Moody while writing something down on a piece of parchment.
You are dismissed- he said rather coldly.
They all walked out and began to talk:
-Yeah, Harry at least there's no homework right. - said Ron while placing his hand on his back and rubbing it.
-I don't think I can take anymore of this, if I get struck by another spell I'm gonna die- said Ron
Harry and Herms chuckled lightly since they were rather weak.
- Well Ron, look on the bright side this is going to prepare us for any future battles that we have with Voldemort. - Hermione responded while putting her hand lightly on her head. Ron grimaced at the name.
- Ohhh come off it Ron- Harry said rolling his beautiful green eyes - Don't tell me you still can't say the name.
- Its difficult you know...- Ron said shrugging- all my life I've been afraid of that name, and now, were getting trained to kill the git...It's just overwhelming.
- I guess it is - Hermione said while Krum passed them, he didn't see them. Though Hermione looked at him for a moment before Ron said something thrilling, like he just remembered something.
Harry I was talking to Krum about putting you back on the quidditch team- said Ron rather delighted - He said that he would have to speak to Mcgonagall to see if you're doing well academically and if you are then your back to being our seeker. - Ron added.
When Harry heard his name, quidditch and seeker in the same sentence he felt like he could never be happier.
Thanks Mate- hopefully Mcgonagall will say yes- Harry said happier than ever.
We reached the Gryffindor Common Room and said our goodbyes to Ron since he looked tired and in pain. Hermione and I didn't want to keep him awake.
They started off walking in silence until Harry couldn't take it anymore and he finally said something:
- Umm... Hermione
What do you want Harry?? - She said in a tone in which you could not distinguish if she was mad or in good terms with Harry.
Are you still mad at me???- Harry said in a week tone.
- Tell me Harry what do you think? Let's say I promised you something really important to you and I didn't keep my promise... Wouldn't you be mad at me?? - She said coldly though she wished she didn't because all the happiness from Ron's quidditch conversation had flushed from his face and turned into a frown.
I......I...Yeah...I guess your right....I would have been mad at you - Harry said looking down at the floor with defeat. While sighing, he passed a hand through the back of his neck nervously before saying in the same low tone:
At least you know I'm sorry ...right??- He looked up, his eyes locked
with hers; she looked deep into his eyes for a moment before...she
stepped forward and hugged him tightly.
Harry was taken aback by such action, but quickly recovered and wrapped his arms around her.
She let go of him as he did the same, her eyes watery and she brushed the hidden tears away with her hand.
- Harry, I'm sorry I was mad, I know you didn't mean to- she said looking fascinated by the marble floor.
- Its ok Mione - Harry said with a goofy smile on his face- lets go to the Common Room, Hermione nodded following him.
- Marshmallows- Hermione said as they stepped into the Common Room.
Annie was there in one of the couches with the hugest grin one could have. She laughed as soon as they saw her, and she was shaking with laughter.
Hermione immediately blushed giving Annie a stern look. Harry was shaking his head but smiling. He still could feel Hermione's body pressed against his, it was an overwhelming feeling, but soothing nevertheless.
He knew Hermione was only a friend, and as much as he loved her...He couldn't risk their new found friendship.
- For god sake Annie!!- Hermione said while going to the couch next to Annie still blushing a little.
What??- Annie said defensively- It's the truth!!!
- Well I'll leave both of you to it then - Harry said smiling
- Good night!!
Hermione nodded while giving Annie another look, Annie was about to say something but didn't.
- Night Harry - Hermione said.
- Good Night Big Harry - Annie said smiling, Harry flashed them a warm smile before going into his room.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~*~*~*~*~ Now Hermione's not mad at him thats a start isn't it? Well anyway the next chapter should be up in the next couple of days. SO Read and Review!!!!
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