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CHAPTER 7

After Harry said goodbye to Cho, he couldn't have been more disappointed to leave her. He was excited to know that she actually liked him, just for her to say it to him. He was also glad that he had made an effort to talk to her and now, well, they're going out, which was even better.

His friends, who watched from outside through the window, were laughing so hysterically. Harry smiled wider than he ever had in the past 3 months. Hermione looked somewhat happy, but nevertheless she had something to say.

"So, I guess you guys still liked each when you 'broke up' last year, yes?" asked Hermione.

"Yeah, so what? What's the problem?" answered Harry.

"Oh nothing, nothing at all, only, well, she is a 7th year, and you're only a 6th year."

"So? She likes me, doesn't she? And besides, you shouldn't be talking! Krum's like, 7 years older than you!"

Hermione flushed pink. "I told you, he's not my boyfriend! Ron is!"

Ron hid his face. Harry was overjoyed. "Really? So soon- I mean congratulations guys!"

"Thanks, Harry!" said Hermione. "Ron! Don't be so shy!"

"I'm okay, all right sweetie?" said Ron. It was strange yet so true to hear Ron call Hermione "sweetie." Ron kissed her on the lips. Hermione definitely looked like she enjoyed it.

"Ron, can I talk to you for a sec?" asked Harry.

"Sure! Be right back, ok hun?" said Ron.

"Yeah, of course," said Hermione and she kissed him on the cheek.

Harry and Ron walked over to Fred and George's shop to talk inside.

"What's up?" asked Ron.

"I know you're really happy, and I don't want to be a pain, but I don't want your relationship to get in the way of our friendship with Hermione. We're just pals, and you're a couple. I just don't want to be, well, ignored," said Harry.

"No way, Harry! You're my best friend! Girls will never, ever, get in the way."

"Thanks, really."

"No problem."

"So, did our little Romeo get his Juliet?" asked Fred, popping out of nowhere.

"As a matter of fact, he did. And so did Harry," said Ron.

"Nice going! Hope mum doesn't find out! She'll bug you forever like she did with Percy," said George.

"George! I told you never use that evil word in civilized talk again!" said Fred.

"Whoops! Oh well! We gotta get back to work, lover boys. You know, to serve our wonderful products!"

"See you!" Harry and Ron said walking out the door. Hermione was waiting outside.

"Well, Harry, Cho just about told everyone about you two. Seamus and Dean were totally stunned," said Hermione. "Oh, yeah, Mrs. Weasley found out too."

"Really? What did she say?" asked Harry.

"She's just excited. That's all. I haven't told her about us, though, Ron."

"Oh, well, we really don't need to," said Ron nervously.

"COME ON EVERYONE! TIME TO GO!" said Mrs. Weasley loudly.

They went using Floo Powder, but instead of going back to the Burrow, they went to Number 12, Grimmauld Place. Mr. Weasley had some information to go over with the Order during his lunch break from the Ministry, and Harry had been dying to see all the members of the Order after they had to cancel their trip to the Burrow when Harry arrived. There was some "emergency" and Harry was dying to know what it was.

Harry hadn't thought about Voldemort for a while since being at the Burrow and having the prospect of him and Ron being with Cho and Hermione. He thought, now on the way to Grimmauld Place, about the Prophecy. Harry wasn't sure when he would meet Voldemort again, but now with that information from the Prophecy, he was terribly frightened. How was he supposed to kill him? What would become of the two of them? Nobody could help him defeat Voldemort, he had to kill him on his own.

Suddenly a house with battered windows appeared, creating Number 12, Grimmauld Place.

As soon as they walked in the door, all the members of the Order came over to embrace and greet Harry.

"Harry! It's so good to see you once again! I do hope you're doing well!" said Lupin.

"Yeah, I'm okay, just okay," answered Harry.

A witch with bright yellow, spiked hair came into view and gave Harry a huge hug. It was Tonks.

"Harry! I've missed and worried about you all summer! How are you? How are you're abusive guardians?" asked Tonks, knocking over a coat rack. "Oops! Sorry! Oh Harry, you've grown so much!"

Harry hadn't really thought about it, but he guessed he'd grown a lot more, and his and Ron's voice had gotten deeper. And he was a little more mature than last year.

"That's okay," said Moody. "Harry! So lucky you've stayed alive! Good thing you didn't kill yourself!"

"Er, your welcome? I guess?" answered Harry.

"Come on everyone, don't crowd Harry please!" It was Mr. Weasley. "Harry! Nice to see you again!"

"Thanks, you too!" said Harry.

"Let's go in for lunch, everyone!" said Tonks.

After lunch, Harry really wanted to talk to Lupin again. He wanted to tell him about Cho and what his father would have done, and of course, the Prophecy.

"Um, Lupin? Can I have a few words with you?" asked Harry.

"Sure! Let's go upstairs, okay?" said Lupin.

"Yeah, sure," said Harry.

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