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CHAPTER 9

It saddened Harry to leave Grimmauld Place; the site where Sirius was most with him. Harry had found out a lot about himself in the last 2 months of summer, but that one day at Grimmauld Place changed him the most. Being where Sirius had grown up and where he was only one year ago made Harry feel like Sirius almost lived inside him along with his parents. Even though they weren't physically there, he could feel their presence around him.

Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, and Mr. and Mrs. Weasley went back to the Burrow to get the rest of their supplies packed up, because the train for Hogwarts was leaving tomorrow. Harry was excited to go back to Hogwarts. This year was going to be better. Everyone respected him a lot more, and plus, he got the girl he had liked for three years.

Harry really hadn't been paying too much attention to his friends last year; however, there were blatantly obvious signals. Harry always knew that a love/hate relationship existed in both of his friends; he could see it once he and Ron started hanging out with Hermione more. Harry and Hermione always had been very close friends, and Hermione was a very pretty girl, but they could never be a couple. He and Hermione were always a "team" in a way.

Harry managed to pack up all his things before they left the next day. Ron and Harry had a quite a long talk about everything, from Sirius to the Prophecy to Hermione. It was nice to finally talk about to a peer instead of adults all the time.

When they had finished packing, Harry and the others put their trunks downstairs by the door and laid out their clothes and robes for tomorrow. Harry's stomach fluttered with anticipation to see Cho again. He had missed her even though he had seen her only 8 hours ago.

When it was only 9:00, Mrs. Weasley sent everyone up to bed. Ron and Harry joked around for about an hour before falling asleep.

Mrs. Weasley woke everyone up at about 8:00, and they had breakfast.

"I can't wait to get back to Hogwarts!" said Harry. "It's just so safe, and well, my home, of course."

"I really am excited about seeing who our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher is," said Hermione. "I mean, we haven't the slightest notion who it could be!"

"I know...school...it's exciting..." mumbled Ron, not quite awake yet. Hermione laughed and shook him.

"Ron!" said Hermione. She kissed him on the cheek and suddenly he was awake.

Harry and Ginny laughed.

"Come on guys, get going! We need to leave in 5 minutes!" said Mrs. Weasley.

"Ok," they chorused.

About 5 minutes later, they left for Kings Cross, Platform 9 ¾. They went by Floo Powder to London, and then walked to the station.

Harry, Ron, Ginny, and Hermione all crossed through the barrier around 10:30, and surprisingly, Mr. Weasley was waiting for them at the other side.

"Harry? Can I have a quick word?" asked Mr. Weasley.

"Sure," said Harry, wondering what Mr. Weasley was about to tell him. "You guys go on, save me a seat! I'll meet you on the train."

Mr. Weasley took him behind a pillar.

"Ok Harry, now, understand that you are in danger," said Mr. Weasley.

"Yes, I know, the Prophecy," said Harry, "But Hogwarts is safe, right?"

"Yes, but not safe enough against Voldemort's dark magic, which is why me and the other members of the Order have organized guards around the castle to keep you safe. Also, you must take Occlumency with Professor Dubledore,"

"What! Why?!? Either I have to kill Voldemort or Voldemort has to kill me, and if by chance he gets into the castle I WILL KILL HIM!" said Harry. His anger was building up inside him. "Occlumency I can deal with because I realize now it's important, but guards? Is that really nessesary?"

"Yes, Harry, it is. I knew you would react this way, but it's for your own good."

"Ok, fine, whatever," agreed Harry.

"Look, I know you're still upset about Sirius but I don't want you to be hurt. Now I have to go back to the Ministry, but, just try to be happy?"

"Ok, thanks."

Harry was so indignant he could explode. He could go see Cho right now, but he wanted to talk to Hermione and Ron.

Once Harry got on the train, he saw the one person he did not want to see. Malfoy.

"Come here, Potter! I have something to tell you!" yelled Malfoy, who looked angry.

"What do you want, Malfoy? I don't have time for your rubbish!"

"Come on Potter! What are you afraid of?"

"I'm not afraid of you! I'm only afraid of your father's boss, Voldemort!"

Just then, heads popped out of compartments at the word 'Voldemort.' Harry walked down to Malfoy, wand clutched tightly in his pocket, ready to strike as soon as Malfoy ticked him off.

"You're going to pay for what you did to my father. Big 'Harry Potter' goes and puts my dad in Azkaban!"

"Oh, give it a rest! Your father is a bloody Death Eater for Merlin's sake!" said Harry, who pinned him up against the wall, so their faces were only 2 inches apart.

"Harry! STOP!" Cho was running up the aisle.

"Oh, your girlfriend huh? You don't deserve a girl like her, Harry," said Malfoy so only Harry could hear.

"You leave me, and her, alone or I'll never let you live it down," Harry said back so only he could hear again.

"Back off," Malfoy whispered, squirming, trying to punch him, but he still couldn't move because of Harry's grip on him.

"Leave me alone," said Harry, letting him go. A crowd had gathered, and Hermione and Ron were in front, looking very worried. Cho was next to Harry, tearing up. Harry walked away and said to Cho, "Come on, let's go."

People were staring at Harry. He couldn't care less.

"Um, Harry?" said Ron, again looking worried. "We saved you guys a seat,"

"Thanks, Ron," said Harry.

Hermione gave Cho a dirty look. "Sweetie? Do you think there's enough room for all of us?"

Ron whispered to Hermione, "Leave her alone, she's Harry's girlfriend."

"Come on, can we please go?" said Harry.

They walked into the compartment and sat down.

"What was that about Harry?" asked Cho.

"I'M FED UP WITH HIS STUPID COMMENTS ABOUT ME AND PUTTING HIS FATHER IN AZKABAN AND I CAN'T STAND IT!!!!!" yelled Harry.

"Ok, ok, Harry, just don't take it out on us," said Hermione wearily.

"Just calm down sweetie," said Cho soothingly.

Harry could feel tears in his eyes, but he held them back.

"I'm just upset. Your father told me something that I cannot believe," said Harry, who continued to say what Mr. Weasley told him.

After, Cho and Harry went into another compartment by themselves, just to breathe.

"Harry?" said Cho.

"Yeah?"

"I love you, so much. I'm really glad you're my boyfriend."

"Me too."

And then they began snogging. Harry was so happy, all the events of that day slipped away. He couldn't believe he was actually kissing her.

"Cho?!?" cried Marietta, with a few other of Cho's friends, who had burst into their compartment . "What are you doing!"

"Um, oh yeah, this is Harry, obviously, but he's my boyfriend now."

"Oh, well sorry," she said in a mean voice.

"Listen, what do you have against our relationship?" asked Harry.

"Oh nothing, but I just don't want Cho to get hurt, Harry, saying that you're always around that Granger."

"Hermione was not and will never be my girlfriend! Besides, she's going out with Ron Weasley."

"I can't believe she would go out with him when she has someone like Victor Krum to choose from. I saw them in Diagon Ally together."

"Yeah, so did I, but she told him they were just friends!" said Harry.

"Will you please stop?" said Cho. "Just because he's a 6th year and I'm a 7th year doesn't mean you can be a nuisance to us!"

"Fine Cho, whatever, I'm just looking out for your best interest."

"JUST GO!" said Harry and Cho together. The train stopped, and they could finally see the castle. Harry was home.

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