Anastasia was awoken earlier than she preferred by the cold November wind blowing fiercely outside her window. As she sat up in bed she noticed a card sitting on her night table that had defiantly not been there the night before. Rubbing her eyes Anastasia turned and opened the letter.
AnastasiaHappy anniversary sweetheart, it's been a wonderful two months. Meet in the entrance hall in time for the Hogsmead trip! We have to find you an anniversary gift of some sort. Can't wait to see you!
Love,
Harry
P.S. Be a doll, if Hermione's not up yet, make sure Ron remembered to leave her a note also. Thanks Love.
Anastasia tip-toed out of bed to her best friend's night table, sure enough there was a folded piece of paper sitting on. Disregarding the manners her aunt and uncle had drilled into over the years Anastasia picked up the note and opened it.
Hermione,
Meet me by the entrance hall in time for the Hogsmead trip. See you then!
Ron
Anastasia smiled to herself, Ron and Hermione where 'unofficially' going out. Secretly she hoped they would make it official and stop beating around the bush, they were both crazy about the other but had yet to come out and say it.
"What are you doing?" A sleepy Hermione questioned.
"Reading your mail." Anastasia smiled.
"That's illegal in most countries." Hermione said as she sat up in bed. "Lemme see it." She took the letter from her best friend's hand and read it. "Well, he certainly is the hopeless romantic isn't he?" She said jokingly as she blushed. "Did you get something from Harry?"
"Yes." Anastasia replied also blushing.
"Well . . ."
"Same as Ron's for the most part."
"Probably more sappy though, but anyways, what time is it?" Hermione asked as she climbed out of bed.
"Ahh . . . eight forty-five; what time is the Hogsmead trip?" Anastasia replied pulling on her robe.
"Ahh, ten I think. Wanna go get some breakfast?"
"In our pajamas?"
"Sure why not? Besides I don't think Harry will have any objections." Hermione replied as she winked at her friend.
"Oh shut it! Alright, if you say so, let's go." Anastasia smiled.
When the girls entered the great hall they where shocked at how few people were actually there; to their dismay neither Harry nor Ron was present. As usual Letty flied in carrying the daily mail. Noticing the hand writing on the first one Anastasia threw it into the fire, it was from Bret. The second was from Sirius though.
Blondie,
How are you doing? Still getting letters from that asshole ex of yours? I hear you've moved on though to a certain godson of mine, behave yourself young lady. Is Snape giving you a hard time, lemme know if he is, I've looking for a reason to injure him. We're all doing well here. Hope you're keeping your marks up. The holidays are soon, lemme know what you'd like.
Love,
Sirius
"Oh through the grape vine probably, many of the Order members are teachers here. Write him back." Hermione instructed handing her friend a quill.
"Okay then."
Dear Sirius
I'm doing great, there's a Hogsmead trip today so I'm excited. Ya Bret is still writing, but I don't even open them anymore. Brian and Cecile haven't written, I suppose Dumbledore did or said something. Snap is being an ass as usual, but nothing that can't be ignored. Harry and I are friends Sirius, I promise. My grades are fine. Surprise me with my Christmas gifts! Can't wait to see you!
Love
Blondie
"Why did you lie about you and Harry?" Hermione questioned as Letty flew gracefully out of site.
"Cause it's not the right time to tell him, I'll tell him over the holidays. You're still coming home with me then aren't you?" Anastasia replied rising from the table.
"Great so Sirius will find out when he catches you and Harry snogging! Great idea Anna. Of course I'm still coming with you. Let's go get dressed."
Forty-five minutes and several outfits later, the girls were headed back downstairs. Both looked stunning in their respective outfits. Hermione had chosen dark sand blasted jeans, with a camisole, and fitted jacket. Anastasia finally settled on a pair of khaki cords with a white tank top covered by a pink knitted poncho top.
"Hey gorgeous." Harry whispered as he wrapped his arms around Anastasia's waist.
"You don't look half bad yourself Mr. Potter."
"Happy anniversary." He said kissing her on the check.
"That's all I get, a kiss on the check?" Anastasia asked playfully.
"Of course not." Harry replied as he leaned in and started kissing his girlfriend.
"Ahhhem!" Ron cleared his throat loudly. "If the two of you weren't so busy you'd notice that most of the group is gone."
"Right then." Harry replied wrapping his arm around Anastasia's waist and leading her out.
"I got a letter from Sirius today." Anastasia commented as she leaned in closed to her boyfriend. Glancing behind her, Anastasia noticed Ron and Hermione about five feet back, they were holding hands.
"Did you dear? What did he have to say?"
"Somebody told him we're going out."
"Really, who?" Harry asked as he put his coat around Anastasia.
"Mmmm, thanks. No clue. I wrote back, told him we were friends."
"Good idea, don't want to deal with your big brother right now." He said smiling. "What do you want to do today? Besides finding you a gift."
"Personally, I'm starving. Lets eat before you get me into shopping mood."
"Alright, to Madam Rosemertta's it is then. Do you think Ron and Hermione will be joining us?" He said leading her toward the bar.
"I doubt it." Anastasia replied smiling.
Several hours later Harry lead Anastasia back to the castle. However, this time they were laden down with shopping bags. Harry had disregarded Anastasia's insistence that she didn't want anything, instead he went all out.
"I wonderful day, thanks for everything!" Anastasia said beaming at her boyfriend.
"I did too. The days not over yet though." Harry replied winking.
"You planned more?"
"No, just want to spend every minute with you." He smiled.
After dinner both couples (Anastasia and Harry and Hermione and Ron) went back up to the common room. The four of them sat in their respective places and enjoyed a lively conversation. Late into the night Hermione announced that she was turning in, which in turn caused Ron to head off to his dormitory.
Harry looked down at his girlfriend who was now sound asleep on his shoulder. Sighing he stroked her hair and tired to make himself comfortable so he also could sleep without waking Anastasia. As he started to dose off he heard a slight pop that brought him back to his senses. Turning toward the fire he saw his godfather's face.
"Just friend, eh Harry?" Sirius questioned looking at his godson and little sister.
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