A/n: Thank you NB80 and Wjpac for reviewing!! Wjpac-to answer your question: Definitely Ron/Hermione. Sorry I took so long to post this chapter but my grandmother has been in the hospital the past couple days and I have been distracted by that. Well I hope everyone enjoys this next chapter!

Disclaimer: I know I haven't had this on my first 3 chapters but I do not own any of the characters, only the plot!

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"RON! HARRY! GET UP NOW!" Mrs. Weasley screamed. "You are going to miss the train if you sleep any longer!

It was September 1, and everyone was running late. Ginny and Hermione were in the kitchen shoveling food into their mouths, and Ron and Harry were still fast asleep in their beds.

"RONALD WEASLEY! IF YOU DO NOT GET UP THIS INSTANT YOU WILL NOT BE HAVING BREAKFAST!" Mrs. Weasley shrieked.

By now Sirius's mum had been woken up and was screaming at the top of her lungs. "BLOOD TRAITORS! FILTHY HALF- BREEDS! HOW DARE YOU…"

If it wasn't this that woke the boys up it was the mention of breakfast. Harry and Ron rolled out of bed and stumbled downstairs to find a couple cold pieces of toast left for them on the table. They decided they would rather skip breakfast than have cold toast, so they went back upstairs to do their last minute packing. It was a good thing they got the majority of it done the night before because they had to leave for King's Cross in a few minutes.

"Ron! Harry! This is the last time I will call! We. Are. Leaving…NOW!" Mrs. Weasley called.

"Coming Mum!"

"Yes, really we are! Sorry Mrs. Weasley!"

They raced down the stairs and into the cars that Mr. Weasley borrowed form the Ministry. Within a matter of minutes they arrived at King's Cross. Mrs. Weasley led the way while muttering to herself about how her children were growing up too fast. Ron and Harry were behind her, and Ginny and Hermione followed. As they made their way to the barrier, Mrs. Weasley retold the story of the first time she had met Harry.

"You were so polite when you asked how to get onto the platform. You were so young. And look at you now. You're all grown up. Who knew that you and Ronnie would be such good friends?"

"Mum, please don't say 'Ronnie'. It's just embarrassing." Ginny and Hermione sniggered. Harry just smiled to himself. He to remembered the first time he met Mrs. Weasley. She had been so kind to him. She was a stranger that first day, and now she was the closest thing Harry had to a mother. He was glad he met her, and the whole Weasley family for that matter.

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They had been on the Hogwarts Express for about 20 minutes, when Ron and Hermione had to report for prefect duties. Harry and Ginny were left in the compartment and passed the time by talking about the Gryffindor Quidditch team.

"There are going to have to be a lot of replacements this year." Ginny commented "Fred and George are both gone, so you'll need two Beaters."

"Yes, and I believe that Katie, Angelina, and Alicia have all left too. So that means three Chasers. I suppose that just leaves me and Ron."

"Well I'm planning on trying for one of the chaser positions. I played Seeker last year when you were banned by that terrible Umbridge wench, but obviously that position is not longer open," Ginny said with a small smile.

"Who do you suppose will be captain?" Harry asked.

"Oh Harry! Isn't it obvious?" But apparently it wasn't because he just gave her a blank stare. "It's going to be you! Who else would it be? I mean, if it's not you than my name isn't Ginny Weasley! And I'm pretty sure it is."

Now that he thought of it, it actually seemed quite obvious.

I'm the only one left on the team except for Ron. And they wouldn't make Ron captain. He's only been playing for a year. And besides, if they did make Ron captain, Ginny's name wasn't Ginny. Harry smiled to himself. Ginny. She is wonderful to be around, and not to bad looking either. Wait! I can't think about my best friend's sister like that!

It was true though. Ginny had matured quite nicely over the past year. Her hair was sleek and shiny, and she had curves in all the right places.

I'd be crazy not to think Ginny is attractive. I mean…she's beautiful. NO! No she's not! She is just normal. Just a normal, regular, not beautiful girl. Harry told himself, but wasn't quite sure he believed it.

"Harry? Are you alright mate?"

Harry hadn't noticed Ron and Hermione enter the compartment.

"Huh? No. I mean yes. Sorry. Yes, I'm fine."

The three exchanged curious glances but said nothing.

Harry and Ron played several games of Exploding Snap to pass the time while Ginny and Hermione chatted about various things. As they neared the station, they all changed into their robes. The train finally came to a stop and the students unloaded their things. The familiar sound of Hagrid's booming voice welcomed them back.

"Firs' years! Firs' years over here!" he called. Hagrid grinned as he saw the four approaching him.

"How are you Hagrid?" Hermione asked

"I'm doin' alright. How 'bout you four?"

"Pretty good." Ron answered. "We'll see you inside."

The four piled into one of the carriages that brought the students up to the school.

"Those first years looked so young. Were we that little?" Harry asked

"Probably. I remember thinking that the 6th and 7th years looked like giants. And to think that now we are those giants." Ron said thoughtfully. Everyone laughed except for him. "I'm just saying that it seems like only yesterday we were those little first years."

"He has got a point," said Hermione. "I remember the first time we met on the train. You boys thought that I was an obnoxious know it all."

"You were." Ron snorted.

"I was not Ronald! You were just upset because I told you that your stupid spell wasn't a very good one. And it wasn't."

"Yeah and then you went on to brag about how you could already do simple spells and blah blah blah." Ron retorted. The ride continued on like this until they arrived at the school.

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After the sorting there were the usual announcements about the Forbidden Forest being off limits, and no magic being allowed in the hallways. Then Dumbledore stood and made an announcement about the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.

"Although I am sure that you are all sad to see that Professor Umbridge has not returned," a collective cheer erupted in the hall, "I am pleased to introduce the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Ruth Cummings."

There was a polite applause, and a rather young looking woman rose from her chair and beamed at everyone seated in the Great Hall.

"All that is left to say is, tuck in!" There was more applause and the food immediately appeared upon the plates. After a few minutes of eating a polite chatter could be heard throughout the hall.

"The new Defense teacher looks pleasant." Harry commented.

"Yeah well she has got to be better than that cow, Umbridge." Hermione replied quite forcefully. She was still a bit angry from her disagreement with Ron and was purposely ignoring him.

"What do you think Ron?" Harry asked.

"Are you sure you want to know?" Ron said angrily. "Hermione might get upset with me if I give my opinion."

"Oh shut it Ron!" was all Hermione had to say.

"So, what do you think?" Harry prompted.

"Well personally, I think she looks quite good. I figure we've already had Umbridge, so what could be worse?"

"At least we agree on something." Hermione muttered.

The rest of the feast passed by most uneventfully until Professor McGonagall asked to have a word with Harry. He excused himself and they exited the Great Hall. They continued up to her office where she told him to sit down.

"Mr. Potter, I would like to congratulate you on becoming the new Gryffindor Quidditch Captain."

"Really!? Wow! Thanks a lot Professor McGonagall!"

"You are quite welcome Mr. Potter. I think you have earned the position." A small smile appeared on her face. "You will need to schedule a day for tryouts sometime this week. After that, you will consult me before you schedule regular practices. I will then reserve the Quidditch Pitch for you and your teammates. I expect you to take this position seriously because if you don't there will be consequences. Am I understood?"

"Of course Professor. Perfectly understood." Harry turned to leave.

"And Potter. Bring home the cup this year."

Harry gave a small nod and exited the room.

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Ron was waiting for Harry in the common room.

"So what did she want mate?"

"I'm Quidditch Captain."

"That's great Harry! This year is going to be good fun. But you have to promise not to give those long pep talks. And also…" Ron went on but Harry wasn't listening. Ginny had just entered the Common Room with Dean Thomas. Harry felt a sudden surge of jealousy.

Jealous? Why would I be jealous? I am definitely not jealous. I'm just being overprotective, that's all. Ginny is one of my good friends and I'm just looking out for her. This is the second time I have thought of Ginny today. It needs to stop!

"Are Ginny and Dean still together?" Harry asked Ron.

"What? What's that got to do with Quidditch?"

"Nothing. I was just wondering." Harry said moodily.

"Oh. Well yeah I think they're still together."

"I'm going up to the dormitories."

"Ok, I'll be up in a second."

Neville was the only one in the dorm when Harry arrived.

"Hey Harry!" Neville greeted.

"Hi Neville." Harry responded blankly. Neville got the hint and left him be.

Harry got changed into his pajamas and climbed into bed.

Why am I so upset that Dean and Ginny are together. It's not like I fancy her. That would just be ridiculous. I couldn't possibly- But Harry was brought back to reality when Dean Thomas and Seamus Finnigan entered the dorm talking quite loudly about someone. Harry listened closely.

"She had definitely matured a bit if you know what I mean." Dean commented and stifled a laugh.

"I know what you mean you lucky dog you. She is the hottest girl in the 5th year!" Seamus replied

Who were they talking about? Harry wondered.

"I mean she's nice and everything but if she looked like Granger I wouldn't be seeing her." Harry couldn't tell which one of the boys had said this. He decided not to cut in and tell them off for talking about Hermione. He wanted to hear more.

"Yeah, I know what you mean. But that fiery red hair…" This is where Harry stopped listening.

5th year with fiery red hair? Ginny! They were talking about Ginny. He thought back to what he had just heard. "…she's nice and everything but if she looked like Granger I wouldn't be seeing her..." Dean is only going out with Ginny for her looks? That shallow bastard! I have to tell Ginny!

He was tempted to tell Ron, but he new he would explode and probably hex Dean into next year, so he would wait until the morning to tell Ginny the bad news.

I just hope she listens.

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