Seen and Unforeseen
Deep inside Harry's heart he has always loved Hermione and he knew she felt the same way but when she starts receiving letters from a secret admirer he quickly realizes that he is too late and that her heart may yearn for someone else
Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I don't own any of the Harry Potter characters. J.K. Rowling does.
A/N: This story is told by two points of views. Harry and Hermione's.
Harry woke up to the loud and quite obnoxious buzzing of the alarm clock. Harry rubbed his eyes and put on his glasses. He went to the bathroom brushed his teeth, combed his hair (though it still looked a mess), and changed into his robes. Harry normally didn't care much about his appearance but today he took a quick glance at the mirror. He noticed dark circles under his eyes revealing lack of sleep. "Oh well," Harry thought to himself. He looked at the clock; it read 10:15 AM. I'd better be off then. Harry told him Uncle he was ready and they set off. His uncle was not doing this out of the kindness of his heart but rather scared of what Harry would do if he refused. About 10 minutes later, they arrived at the station. As soon as Harry got his things out of the car his uncle sped off like there was no tomorrow.
Hermione noticed Harry before he had barely even got out of the car. She sped toward him and wrapped him in a hug.
"Harry, it's great to see you!" Hermione squealed. Strange he thought, she never acted like this before. Not that I'm complaining.
"Yeah it's good to see you too, Hermione. I couldn't stand another day at the Dursleys'!"
They both chuckled. Ron came jogging towards them and greeted Harry with a "Hello, mate".
"Hermione, how come you didn't hug me like that when you saw me" Ron asked smiling.
"Oh, um, I don't know. I haven't really, uh, talked to Harry that much this summer. Yes, well I better go help your mum. Bye." Hermione said while blushing like mad. She sped off to Mrs. Weasley.
"She's madly in love with you, mate." Ron said. Harry was a little surprised about Ron's comment considering he sounded serious.
"C'mon Ron. It's Hermione."
Ron just shrugged and suggested we better head off to Platforms 9 and ¾. Harry agreed and he pulled his trolley toward the brick wall. They all said their goodbyes to Mrs. Weasley and stood in front of the wall. Ginny went first, then Hermione, then Ron, then finally Harry.
They found an empty compartment that would hold four. Ron and Hermione had run off to get something leaving Ginny and Harry alone.
"Hello Ginny" he said smiling.
Ginny blushed and mumbled "Hi."
Harry smiled to himself. I guess she still has a crush on me. He knew from the moment she came to Hogwart's that she had a crush on him. It was quite obvious. She would always try to get a quick glance at him when she thought he wasn't paying attention. He would turn to her and she would look straight forward, her cheeks slightly turning pink. Ginny was pretty but he didn't like her. Only as a friend.
They sat in silence in an awkward silence for a few minutes until finally Ron and Hermione came into the door. Ron was pushing a trolley that had all sorts of sweets. Harry helped himself to a chocolate frog. Harry felt something brush his leg and he looked down to see what it was. It was Crookshanks, Hermione's pestering cat. She had ripped open a couple of the boxes of chocolate frogs and began chasing them. Ron had noticed too.
"Get that bloody cat out of here!" Ron yelled and pushed her towards the door. Before she reached the door she stopped, squatted down and began to "relieved herself" all over his schoolbag. Everyone got a kick out of that one.
"Bloody cat" Ron mumbled.
After the "Crookshanks" incident the train halted to a stop and through the window you could see the light from the windows at Hogwart's shimmering down onto the lake. Finally, home. Harry thought to himself. He felt his hand being grabbed and pulled out of the compartment. It was Hermione's. They both looked at their holding hands, they both blushed and pulled their hands apart. After they had eaten in the Great Hall they headed toward the Gryffindor common room when a blond haired boy stood in front of them.
"What do you want Malfoy?" Hermione asked in an impatient voice. Malfoy just stood there looking her up and down with a grin on his face. Hermione instantly blushed and crossed her hands looking uncomfortable. Harry could tell she was angry too. It was true though, he had to admit, Hermione had "matured" during the summer. But still, it was wrong
Harry looked at Malfoy and pulled out his wand. "Look at her like that again and you'll regret it." Harry said.
Malfoy walked away without saying a word but still looked satisfied.
"What an immature little git" Ron said with a disgusted voice. Harry shook his head in agreement. Hermione had not said one single word. They finally reached the common room and everyone had begun going to their dormitories.
"Are you coming Harry?" Ron asked.
"In a bit," Harry replied.
"See you in the morning then." Ron said and went upstairs.
Harry sat alone in the common room gazing at the fire. Only thinking about one thing. Hermione. He heard footsteps coming down the stairwell. He turned to see who it was. To his surprise it was Hermione.
Before Harry could say anything Hermione put a finger on his lips.
"I just want to thank you for standing up for me to Malfoy."
"Anytime" Harry said with a smile. She smiled and leaned closer toward him, kissing him lightly on the lips. Harry's eyes grew wide with pure shock. She smiled and said "Goodnight" and walked upstairs.
A/N: A bit longer than the other one. R&R if you wish.