Chapter 34-Quidditch Practice
"I can't believe Pomfrey wont let me leave till tonight. Padma and Parvarti have a rehearsal today I'm supposed to be in the main parts. I feel fine" Alana said as she leaned against the bed.
"For the fifth time Ms.Deerr, the answer is no. You failed that walking test this morning. You probably won't be back to normal till late afternoon" Pomfrey said as Harry put his arm around Alana.
"Maybe you should listen to Pomfrey" Harry said.
"And I wont see Quidditch practice and I told you I would come and support at the first dance club meeting" Alana said.
"I know you did, but things happen" Harry said.
"I've been here for two days I need to see daylight" Alana said.
"You'll see it on Saturday" Harry said as Alana smiled.
"You should probably go, we don't want our future captain to be late" Alana said.
"Well we don't know who is going to be captain yet, but your right. I'll come by after, just take it easy" Harry said as Alana gave him a kiss.
"That's all I can do" Alana said as Harry left.
"Alana!" Dobby and Winky said as they appeared on her bed.
"Hi" Alana said looking out the window.
"What's wrong" Winky said.
"Alana wants to leave but I failed that walking test" Alana said.
"Dobby has the trick" Dobby said pointing at Alana's feet. Dobby pointed at Alana's shoe's as a white light flashed.
"Madam Pomfrey, Alana wants to take the test again" Dobby said. "We're not going doing this again Ms.Deerr" Pomfrey said.
"Please the last time" Alana said as Winky gave her a quick wink.
"Ok" Pomfrey said as a long wooden stand appeared. "Walk across that" she said as Alana got up.
"Whoa" Alana thought realizing that she didn't need to hold on to anything. Alana looked at Pomfrey as she walked on the stand.
"You did it" Dobby said as Alana smiled.
"Well I guess you can go then, take it easy Ms. Deerr" Pomfrey said as Alana, Dobby, and Winky left the hospital ward.
"Thank you" Alana said to Dobby. "You guys want to watch the dance rehearsal" she asked the house elves.
"Sure" they said happily as Alana walked into the Gryffindor common room.
"I just need to get out of this hospital get up, then we can head to the grounds," she said going into the girls dormitory.
"Harry is going to be so surprised" Alana thought taking out a pair of jeans, a white tank top, and taking her hair down out of a pony tail. "Ok, we can go" Alana said happily putting on her denim jacket as they ran downstairs.
"Ok, we're going to review what we learned so fair" Padma said.
"No I thought we were teaching something new" Pavrarti said angrily to her sister.
"We are but what if they don't remember" Padma said.
"Review please" Justin said annoyed at both of them.
"Where is Alana when you need her" Seamus said as Alana, Dobby, and Winky walked behind him.
"She's right here as always" Alana said sarcastically as the dance club ran over to her.
"Wait can you dance, I thought Pomfrey said you failed that test this morning" Justin said concerned.
"I'm fine" Alana said as she motioned Justin to come closer. "Dobby made my shoes more secure so I'm good till tonight and my legs and feet will probably be better by then" Alana said.
"Ok we'll go slow" Justin began to say.
"No, no special treatment" Alana said as Padma and Pavarti walked over to her. "I can't let these two down" Alana said giving the twins a hug.
"Are you guys going to review from the beginning" Alana asked.
Padma looked at Parvarti and said "Of course". Alana winked at Justin who started to laugh.
"There's Dean, I want to say hi before we head to practice" Ginny said as Her, Ron, and Harry walked over to the dance club.
"Looks, like a good rehearsal" Ron said.
"Ok, we only want Luna, Alana, Lisa doing this part" Padma said motioning everyone else to go to the side.
"Do you guys remember" Pavarti asked. The girls nodded then looked at one another.
"Ok start" Padma said as Seamus turned wizard wireless on.
The girls started to dance then a few moments into it Luna and Lisa forgot their parts as Alana continued.
"Stop, I thought you guys said you remembered this" Padma said.
"You taught it a few weeks ago and we never reviewed it" Luna said crossing her arms.
"Everyone calm down" Alana began to say.
"Why don't Alana do it so they can see" Justin said.
Alana looked at Justin and said "No come on I hate dancing by myself"
"You wish you were in the hospital ward now" Dean said.
"Alana do it so they can see" Pavarti said as Lisa and Luna sat on the side.
"Isn't Alana supposed to be in the hospital ward" Ron asked as they walked closer.
"Yea" Harry said looking at his firebolt.
"Harry look up" Ginny said as Harry saw Alana getting ready to dance.
"What is she doing" Harry said as they walked over. Seamus turned on wizard wireless and saw Harry, Ron and Ginny walked over to Justin.
"Hey you guys" Justin said as Alana started to dance.
"Who snuck her out, she's supposed to be resting" Harry asked not looking at Alana.
"Dobby did something to her feet" Justin said as Harry looked at Dobby.
"Go Alana!" Padma said as Harry looked up and watched her dance.
"Look up please" Pavarti said as Alana looked up and saw Harry who was grinning at her shaking his head.
"Oh no" she thought as she continued to dance. Alana swayed from side to side and posed.
"That's how you do it" Padma said as the group clapped and Alana knelt down trying to catch her breath.
"Can I sit down" Alana said feeling tired.
"Yea we'll do another part" Pavarti said concern as Harry walked over.
"Are you ok?" Harry said as he helped Alana to a bench.
"Yea now" she said as Winky gave her a bottle of water.
"I usually don't get tired that quickly" Alana began to say.
"Because you're still recovering. Pomfrey was right, but you can get in trouble for leaving. Just sit the rest out" Harry said.
"Your right" Alana said taking another sip.
"The rehearsal is about to be over anyway" she added.
"Well come and watch Quidditch. Hooch and Lupin are supervising it so you wont get in trouble" Harry said as Alana smiled.
"Sounds fun" Alana said as Harry helped her up.
"Bye you guys, I'll be back to normal next week" Alana said as the dance club laughed.
"Don't worry about it you were fine" Pavarti said as they continued.
"I'll get a robe out so you can sit on something comfortable" Harry said as he helped Alana sit down.
"This is fine Harry" Alana said as she noticed more of the Gryffindor team showing up.
"Ok, I have to go" Harry said as he gave her a quick kiss and ran towards the team.
"Seamus sit next to me" Alana said as Seamus walked into the field.
"Of course" Seamus said sitting next to her as they watched the practice begin. "Are you and Harry finally dating" Seamus asked as they watched Harry fly by.
"I don't know, he's taking me out to dinner at Hogsmade Saturday. I wouldn't mind" Alana said as Lupin walked towards them.
"Good Afternoon you two" Lupin said.
"I passed the walking test" Alana said quickly.
"That was quick since you fell twice this morning, also I was going to ask you if you seen a whistle" Lupin said as Alana smiled.
"You probably heard this all day, but I'll enforce it. Take it easy" Lupin said as he walked away.
"Is he your father" Seamus said sarcastically.
"Come on he practically saved my life, he's just concerned" Alana said.
"I forgot how violent Quidditch can be" Alana said as she saw a student fall off her broom.
"Brutal but fun" Seamus said getting into it.
"Are you those wizards who paint their faces with the colors of the team?" Alana asked.
"Of course" Seamus said as she shook her head.
"Harry is probably going to give you the snitch at every game since Gryffindor is the best" Seamus said as Alana laughed.
"I didn't know how much Harry loved Quidditch" Alana said watching him interact with fellow teammates.
"He was bummed when Umbridge kicked him off the team last year" Seamus said as Alana jerked her head.
"Why?" she asked.
"It was after a game with Slytherin, We won but Malfoy insulted Ron's family and Harry was holding one of the twins back. Well Malfoy then insults Harry's mother and then Harry, and Fred beat up Malfoy. McGonagall was just going to give them detention but Umbridge stepped in and kicked them off the team." Seamus said.
"That's the infamous fight Neville was talking about" Alana said.
"Well since Umbridge isn't teaching here anymore Harry was put back on the team" Seamus said happily.
"I see" Alana said as she watched Lupin help a young third year girl over to a bench. "I think Professor Lupin is one of the most nicest men in the world" Alana said watching them.
"He's cool" Seamus said watching the game. "What was that, that's blagging!" Seamus yelled as the team looked over at him and Alana who was laughing.
"Calm down, it was a second year trying figure out the game" Alana said.
"Cobbing!" Seamus said getting out of his seat.
"Seamus sit down before they kick you out" Alana said as Lupin started to look over at them.
"It was cobbing" Seamus said to Alana.
"I'm sure it was" Alana said as she started to watch Harry train potential players.
An hour later, Seamus was asked to leave and Alana continued to watch the practice.
"Well Gryffindor, good practice today. Observing the older years I have come to the conclusion that the new captain will be Harry Potter who has been on the team since the first year. Good Luck Potter" Professor Hooch said as teammates started to congratulate him.
"I wonder what's going on" Alana said observing the team. Alana noticed Harry looking happy and overwhelmed at the same time.
"Bye Alana" Ginny said as Dean walked over to her.
"I don't believe it" Harry said as him and Ron landed their broomsticks.
"You should I knew it was going to be you" Ron said as he saw Alana trying to get up.
"I'll help you. Ms.Deerr" Lupin said walking over to her.
"Thank you" Alana said as Lupin helped her up.
"Hey, the team looks good. I'm sorry about Seamus" Alana said laughing.
"I'm sorry for laughing at him while Hooch was kicking him out" she added as Harry smiled.
"I'm captain" Harry said.
"I knew it" Alana yelled at she gave Harry a hug.
"You wanted to be captain, right" Alana asked.
"Well yea, I guess I thought last year might have held against me" Harry said.
"But it didn't, your going to be a great captain" Alana said as she gave Harry another hug.
"Dinner will be starting shortly, you all better be getting inside" Lupin said as he looked up at the sky.
"Full moon" Harry thought and caught what Lupin was trying to do.
"Bye professor" Alana said as Harry put his arm around her waist and started walking behind her.
"I'm not even going to ask how you got down here on your own since your like a giant compared to Dobby and Winky, but I'll help you back into the castle." Harry said as Alana smiled.
"I have to go upstairs" Ron said as they were walking into the school.
"Wait, before we go in there" Harry said to Alana. They walked over behind the staircase as Alana leaned against the wall, Harry smiled and kissed her passionately.
Harry broke the kiss slowly as he put his arms around her waist.
"I wanted to do that, every time I saw you watching me today at practice" Harry said as Alana kissed him on the cheek and brought his face closer to hers.
"Aww" she said as Harry smiled. Alana kissed him hungrily as Harry's body pressed against hers. "We should go to dinner" Alana began to say through a kiss.
"I thought we were at dinner" Harry joked and kissed her again.
Alana giggled giving Harry a quick kiss.
"Your right, Pomfrey will be looking for you" Harry said catching his breath as Alana fixed her hair.
"Ready" Alana said as she turned around to Harry. Harry motioned her to lead the way.
Chapter 35-The first date
"How does this look?" Alana said to Hermonine and Pavarti as she took a pair of jeans and a tight black turtleneck out.
"That's the seventh outfit and it looks fine" Hermonine said getting ready to go to Hosgmade.
"He'll probably think you look great wearing a trash can" Pavarti said.
"Ok these Jeans and the black turtle neck" Alana said taking out a pair of dark blue jeans.
"It's kind of cold out" Hermonine said.
"And my cropped pea coat" Alana said happily taking out a black pea coat that was cut at the bottom.
"When do you look in the mirror?" Ron said sitting on his bed as he watched Harry fix his hair.
"Since I make dates" Harry said.
"What are you planning" Dean asked.
"Well I figure we'll walk around Hogsmade for a while, she loves Honeyduke's and that clothes shop. I made a reservation for a booth at the three broomsticks around four" Harry said.
"Oh a booth" Seamus said.
"I want to give her this after dinner" Harry said showing the guys a silver necklace.
"Sirius said it belonged to my mother when my dad gave it to her in their seventh year" Harry said looking at the necklace.
"It's going to be my way of asking her out" he added taking a deep breath.
"Well we need to head downstairs to go to Hogsmade" Dean said as he opened the door.
"How do I look" Alana said as Hermonine put her coat on.
Alana had her hair in a bun wearing a barrette on the right side of her head in the shape of a lion. She had on black sneakers and comfortable dark blue jeans with a tight black turtleneck that showed a little of her stomach.
"You look cool" Pavarti said as Alana put her pea coat and a white scarf on.
"Thanks, you do too" Alana said noticing Pavarti wearing a pink skirt as they left the dormitory.
"Where is she?" Harry said as he looked around.
"Girls always take long" Dean said looking for Ginny as well.
"There they are" Ron said as he saw Hermonine, Alana, and Ginny walking down.
"Wow" Harry said noticing Alana's outfit as they were walking toward them.
"Roserto" Harry said as a mix of red and while roses appeared in his hand.
Alana smiled at him and said, "thank you, you have impeccable speed".
Harry laughed and said "Well I think flowers are appropriate for a first date".
Alana turned around to make sure that McGonagall or Snape wasn't watching them. "Their beautiful" she said as she gave Harry a quick kiss.
Lupin looked over at Hagrid who was walking a few students away from the couple
"I think it's cute" Hagrid said as Lupin nodded.
"They'll teenagers it's to be expected. I should have that talk with him though" Lupin said as he saw Harry put his arm around Alana's waist as they walked.
As the group entered Hogsmade, couples went their separate ways.
"We're going to the Hog's Head" Ron and Hermonine said holding their own cups.
"I need to go to the Quill shop" Ginny said to Dean as they left.
Alana nodded and looked around and saw Honeyduke's.
She turned around to Harry as Harry said "Honeyduke's" as Alana laughed.
"Oh no I'm known for that!" Alana said.
"Yea for eating chocolate and not gaining a pound" Hermonine said with a laugh as her and Ron walked away.
"Welcome to Honeyduke's" A plump woman said as Harry and Alana walked into the shop.
"Hi Teddy" Alana said as the woman got a better look at her.
"Oh Alana, how are you dear" Teddy said.
"I'm fine" Alana said as she looked around holding Harry's hand.
"We got that white chocolate I was telling you about" Teddy said as Harry laughed.
"I know it's so embarrassing how much I love sweets" Alana said.
"No, it's just amusing, don't be embarrassed" Harry said as Teddy brought out a tray of white chocolate.
"Try one, you'll love it" Teddy said as the couple took one from the tray.
"Hmm, oh merlin this is so good. I'll buy three blocks" Alana said taking her wallet out.
"And two sugar quills" she added.
"Add these also" Harry said holding a large cherry lollipop and a large apple lollipop.
"You don't have to" Alana began to say.
"You're my date, is there anything else you want, get whatever you want" Harry said smiling.
"No that's it, thank you" Alana said as she kissed him.
"I can't believe we spend an hour in there" Alana said as she looked at the clock.
"We're do you want to go?" she asked Harry.
"Where ever you want" Harry said.
"No come on it's your turn, that's what I want" Alana said.
"I need to buy some quills" Harry said remembering that he lost two of them.
"So lets go" Alana said enjoying spending time with Harry.
"Thank you for reminding me" Harry said as they entered the shop.
"What type of quill do you usually buy" Alana said as Harry took her hand.
"Just one to write with" Harry said.
"Maybe you should just spend the extra money and get a permanent quill. Then you wont lose it" Alana said as Harry kissed her.
"May I help you" A man said annoyed at teenagers kissing in the shop.
"Yes, my friend needs a quill, I guess one at that he can't lose. My mother has one where you can just clap and the quill appear" Alana said.
"I see, well you're a student am I right so you will need a locator quill less noisy. I think I have something" the man said as he went to the back.
Alana looked at Harry, "He was nice very quickly" she said as he nodded.
"Cause he's getting a sale" Harry said as the man came back.
"This could be good for you sir" the man said less annoyed at the couple.
"You just have to snap your fingers and the quill will appear" the man added. Harry looked at its black feather that had hints of gold in it.
"I'll take it" Harry said as he handed it back to the man.
"I'll wrap it up for you Mr.?" the man asked.
"Potter Harry Potter" Harry said as the man's eyes widened.
"What an honor Mr.Potter and this must be your girlfriend" the man began to ask as Lupin and McGonagall walked in.
"We really have to get going" Harry interrupted the man as Alana tried not to laugh.
"Oh of course, Mr.Potter" the man said as he wrapped the quill and Harry gave him 20 galleons.
"Thank you" Harry said rolling his eyes as the man walked over to McGonagall.
Alana started laughing as Lupin asked "What happened".
"The man was rude to us till he knew my name" Harry said laughing.
"We should head to the three broomsticks" Harry said taking Alana's hand as they walked out.
"Those children are so arrogant, they were kissing in the shop" the man told McGonagall and Lupin.
"Unfortunately we can't do anything because their not in Hogwarts" McGonagall said simply as she purchased a quill.
"That was very funny" Alana said as they walked.
"If I want to kiss you, I'm gong to do that" Harry said.
"Your Harry Potter Dammit" Alana said as she wrapped her arms around him.
"That's right" he said as he kissed Alana.
"You're going to love the three broomsticks it's not cheesy as Madam Puddifoot's" Harry said as he opened the door for Alana.
"Wow" she said as she looked around the restaurant and saw the leather booths.
"Harry" Roserta said greeting the couple.
"This is Alana" Harry said happily.
"Cleo has told me all about you" Roserta said giving her a kiss on the cheek.
"Nice to meet you" Alana said.
"Well that booth you reserved is ready" Roserta said as she led them to it.
"Enjoy the meal, dessert is on me" Roserta said as she walked away.
"You reserved a booth?" Alana said as Harry nodded.
"Yea, it's more private more comfortable" Harry said as a waiter walked to the booth handing them menus.
"I don't know what to get, everything looks so good" Alana said looking at the menu.
"Can I start the both of you off with something to drink" The waiter asked.
"I'll have a cold butterbear," Alana said.
"Make that two" Harry said as the waiter nodded and left. "Thank you Harry" Alana said as Harry took her right hand.
"For what" he asked stroking his thumb on her hand.
"For today, I this is one of the best times I had" Alana said as the waiter returned with the drinks.
"Would you like to order, starting with an appetizer, then to the main course?" the waiter asked.
"I'll have mozzarella sticks as an appetizer, and a cheeseburger with French fries as a main course" Alana said as Harry smiled.
"And for you sir?" The waiter asked.
"I'll have the chicken fingers as an appetizer and a steak with French fries at a main course" Harry said.
"Good choice, enjoy your stay" the waiter said as he left.
"I'm such a pig, but I'm hungry" Alana said as Harry laughed. "Well that makes two of us," Harry said as slow music started to play.
"This is some good butterbear," Alana said trying to start a conversation as she saw a couple dancing.
"Would you like to dance, Alana?" Harry asked raising his eyebrow. Alana nodded happily as Harry took her hand.
"I don't really know how to" Harry began to say.
"This is easy" Alana said as she put her arms around his neck and Harry but his arms around her waist.
"That's it, then you just sway from side to side," Alana said as they started to dance. Harry smiled as at he felt Alana put her head on his shoulder.
"Harry" Alana said softly.
"Yes" Harry answered.
"I can't stop thinking about you" Alana said as he felt a warm feeling in his heart.
"I can't stop thinking about you" Harry said softly as he wrapped his arms around her tighter.
Alana picked her head up and gave Harry a kiss and lowered her head once more.
"A hem" the waiter said as Harry and Alana turned around.
"Sorry" Alana said as the waiter smiled.
"Dinner is served" the waiter said as the couple sat down.
"Everything looks good" Harry said as he passed Alana a napkin.
"Try my appetizer if you want" Alana said turning the plate to Harry. "I never had one of those" Harry said.
"It more of an American food, it's good" Alana said breaking a stick into two.
"All right" Harry said pretending to groan.
"See I told you they're good" Alana said as Roserta walked over to the booth.
"How is everything?" Roserta asked.
"Really good, thank you" Alana said with a smile as Harry continued eating.
"Oh wow" Alana said as Professor Snape entered the restaurant.
Harry turned around and glanced at him. "Anyways, after this there's something I want to show you after dessert" Harry said nervously.
"What?" Alana asked.
"You'll see" Harry said as the waiter took their plates.
"Now I'm curious," Alana said faking a pout.
"Don't pout look at a desert menu," Harry said handing it to her. He started to laugh as Alana threw the menu in his direction.
"Wait do they have chocolate cake" Alana asked reaching for the menu.
"Yes they do and vanilla ice cream" Harry said.
"I'll have that," Alana said smiling as Harry ordered desert.
"Mr. Potter, Ms.Deerr" Snape said walking up to the booth.
"We're in the middle of eating" Alana began to say.
"I hope this doesn't put off that two rolls of parchment due on Wednesday" Snape said.
"It won't" Alana said trying to control her temper.
"Well we're not in Hogwarts, we're in Hogsmade" Harry said.
"Just like your father Potter" Snape said walking away.
"That man is unbelievable" Alana said as Harry shook his head.
"Only one more year left" Harry said as the dessert arrived.
"I'm stuffed" Alana said twenty minutes later.
"You liked it?" Harry asked. "Yes I ate all of it!" Alana said with a laugh.
"Well let me leave a tip, and pay for the meal" Harry said leaving a large tip and getting up to look for the waiter.
Alana smiled and took out her mirror. "You look fine," Hagrid said as he was sitting near the bar.
"Thank you Hagrid" Alana said walking towards him.
"You're here with Harry?" Hagrid asked.
"Yea we had dinner here, he went to go pay," Alana said looking for him.
"Oh a date?" Hagrid said faking surprise.
"Yes" Harry said walking towards Alana.
"You ready?" Alana asked.
"Yes" Harry said nervously as he took her hand.
"Bye Hagrid" He said as they left.
"You look nervous" Alana said as they found a bench outside.
"You can say that" Harry said taking out a box from his inner coat pocket.
"This is what I wanted to show you" Harry said handing it to her.
"It's beautiful" Alana said looking at the silver necklace with a charm shaped in a circle.
"My father gave that to my mother when they were in school. Sirius gave it to me and now I want to give it to my girlfriend" Harry said looking at Alana.
Alana looked at him surprised. "Girlfriend?" she asked.
"Would you be my girlfriend?" Harry asked.
"Yes" Alana said pulling him for a kiss. Harry smiled as he helped Alana put on the necklace.
"Now it's official," Harry said as he gave her a kiss.
"Take this" Alana said taking her gold chain necklace off.
"So our anniversary date is October 21st" Harry said putting his arm around Alana.