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Chapter 5-The End of Term
Still buzzing from the win over Durmstrang the day before and with the end of the term only a week away, the gang was in high spirits. Sitting by the lake on a Sunday evening
"How is everyone spending their Christmas?" Neville asked.
"I will be meeting the Weasleys." Luna cooed, looking up at Ron, her head in his lap.
"Be careful of Fred and George, else you might find yourself on the front page of The Quibbler." Ginny warned teasingly. "What are you going to do Harry?"
"I think I'll stay here." Harry answered while staring into the distance. "I haven't had any time to my self lately."
Harry had become increasingly distant the last few weeks. Outside of class and Quidditch practice, the hardly saw him anymore .They knew he wasn't being truthful. Nonetheless, they didn't pry.
"How about you Hermione?" Ginny said while staring at the odd look on Harry's face.
"Oh, I'm going to spend the holidays with my parents. I've hardly seen them since starting at Hogwarts." The last bit though true was hardly her reason for going home. She needed time away from Harry and Viktor.
"I think I'll just stay here." Draco announced in a sullen tone.
"Oh why don't you come to my Grandma's?" Neville asked. "I would surely appreciate the company."
"She wouldn't mind?" Draco answered, "I mean it wouldn't be a bother?"
"Not at all. She loves visitors and always wants to meet my school friends." Neville answered.
"Ok. It's settled. I'm going to Neville's." Draco said with rare enthusiasm.
"That just leaves me and Harry here." Ginny added.
"And why aren't you coming home Ginny?" Ron asked rather fatherly.
"Because you'll be there." She answered, sticking out her tongue. "Dinner will be starting soon, lets go."
As they entered the Great Hall everyone took seats at their respective tables. Harry searched out a seat as far away from his friends as possible.
The meal began and Dumbledore stood to address the students. "As a sign of international friendship during the Quadrangular Quidditch Qup, accommodations for students not to going home will be altered. Instead of staying at Hogwarts, you will be spending the time at Beauxbaton along with students from the other three schools."
"Great, how am I supposed to get any time to myself now?" Harry murmured. He was counting on the empty halls of Hogwarts to get some time to himself and now he was going to be cooped up with wizards from all across Europe.
The last week went by quickly. It was now Saturday and the Gryffindor common room was empty except for Ginny and Harry.
"Harry, is there something bothering you?" Ginny asked.
Harry just ignored her, scribbling furiously into his notebook.
"You know you can tell me anything Harry. I'll always be there to listen." She coaxed.
"I couldn't bother you with this Gin. I don't think I could share this with anyone." Harry answered hoping to stave off any more questions.
Ginny was surprised at what he said, last year they were confidants. They shared everything with each other. At least she thought he shared everything with her. She certainly shared everything with him. She was even about to ask him to go to Hogsmeade with her until they rushed off to save Hermione and Krum
"Come on Harry, it's about time for dinner. You think Dumbledore will tell us when we are leaving for Beauxbaton?" Ginny asked.
"He might." Harry answered.
And the two went off to the Great Hall. When they entered there were about twenty students sitting at a table facing the teachers. Ginny and Harry took seats at the end of the table nearest Hagrid.
"Let's eat!" Dumbledore exclaimed and the plates filling with food.
Harry wasn't very hungry but he ate more than usual. His stomach seemed to be telling him to keep eating. When Harry and the rest finished the meal Dumbledore began to speak.
"Tomorrow morning Hagrid and Mr. Krum will be escorting you to Beauxbaton. You will find a small trunk in room when you return. This is to be your only piece of luggage for the trip. Please pack light; we don't want to make the Hippogriffs angry. I will see you all in a couple weeks. Goodnight."
A/N: The next chapter should be up in a day. More Quidditch will come I'm just setting up some story points. If anyone has an idea for the name of the fourth school please make a suggestion. I'm not too fond of "Whizbang". Please give me a review, especially if you think I should change something.
Chapter 5-The End of Term
Still buzzing from the win over Durmstrang the day before and with the end of the term only a week away, the gang was in high spirits. Sitting by the lake on a Sunday evening
"How is everyone spending their Christmas?" Neville asked.
"I will be meeting the Weasleys." Luna cooed, looking up at Ron, her head in his lap.
"Be careful of Fred and George, else you might find yourself on the front page of The Quibbler." Ginny warned teasingly. "What are you going to do Harry?"
"I think I'll stay here." Harry answered while staring into the distance. "I haven't had any time to my self lately."
Harry had become increasingly distant the last few weeks. Outside of class and Quidditch practice, the hardly saw him anymore .They knew he wasn't being truthful. Nonetheless, they didn't pry.
"How about you Hermione?" Ginny said while staring at the odd look on Harry's face.
"Oh, I'm going to spend the holidays with my parents. I've hardly seen them since starting at Hogwarts." The last bit though true was hardly her reason for going home. She needed time away from Harry and Viktor.
"I think I'll just stay here." Draco announced in a sullen tone.
"Oh why don't you come to my Grandma's?" Neville asked. "I would surely appreciate the company."
"She wouldn't mind?" Draco answered, "I mean it wouldn't be a bother?"
"Not at all. She loves visitors and always wants to meet my school friends." Neville answered.
"Ok. It's settled. I'm going to Neville's." Draco said with rare enthusiasm.
"That just leaves me and Harry here." Ginny added.
"And why aren't you coming home Ginny?" Ron asked rather fatherly.
"Because you'll be there." She answered, sticking out her tongue. "Dinner will be starting soon, lets go."
As they entered the Great Hall everyone took seats at their respective tables. Harry searched out a seat as far away from his friends as possible.
The meal began and Dumbledore stood to address the students. "As a sign of international friendship during the Quadrangular Quidditch Qup, accommodations for students not to going home will be altered. Instead of staying at Hogwarts, you will be spending the time at Beauxbaton along with students from the other three schools."
"Great, how am I supposed to get any time to myself now?" Harry murmured. He was counting on the empty halls of Hogwarts to get some time to himself and now he was going to be cooped up with wizards from all across Europe.
The last week went by quickly. It was now Saturday and the Gryffindor common room was empty except for Ginny and Harry.
"Harry, is there something bothering you?" Ginny asked.
Harry just ignored her, scribbling furiously into his notebook.
"You know you can tell me anything Harry. I'll always be there to listen." She coaxed.
"I couldn't bother you with this Gin. I don't think I could share this with anyone." Harry answered hoping to stave off any more questions.
Ginny was surprised at what he said, last year they were confidants. They shared everything with each other. At least she thought he shared everything with her. She certainly shared everything with him. She was even about to ask him to go to Hogsmeade with her until they rushed off to save Hermione and Krum
"Come on Harry, it's about time for dinner. You think Dumbledore will tell us when we are leaving for Beauxbaton?" Ginny asked.
"He might." Harry answered.
And the two went off to the Great Hall. When they entered there were about twenty students sitting at a table facing the teachers. Ginny and Harry took seats at the end of the table nearest Hagrid.
"Let's eat!" Dumbledore exclaimed and the plates filling with food.
Harry wasn't very hungry but he ate more than usual. His stomach seemed to be telling him to keep eating. When Harry and the rest finished the meal Dumbledore began to speak.
"Tomorrow morning Hagrid and Mr. Krum will be escorting you to Beauxbaton. You will find a small trunk in room when you return. This is to be your only piece of luggage for the trip. Please pack light; we don't want to make the Hippogriffs angry. I will see you all in a couple weeks. Goodnight."
A/N: The next chapter should be up in a day. More Quidditch will come I'm just setting up some story points. If anyone has an idea for the name of the fourth school please make a suggestion. I'm not too fond of "Whizbang". Please give me a review, especially if you think I should change something.