The next few days at the Burrow were as grand as ever. Even helping Ron does his chores was better than being at the Dursley's. What Harry seemed to like the most was having his two best friends in the entire world by his side at all times. Unfortunately, Hermione hadn't spoken to Harry since he spilled his guts to her. This discouraged Harry a bit, but made up with it by playing quidditch with the twins and Ron. Harry also took part in testing out some experiments for the twins. His favorite one was gum that kept your mouth extremely cool. He also enjoyed the fact that Hedwig was free to fly around in Ron's room, although it was severely cramped and full.

Harry woke up one morning, noticed Ron wasn't in the room, got dressed and was ready to walk out the door when he was stopped abruptly. He looked up to notice Hermione standing on the doorstep, like she way practicing what to say to Harry.

"Hey Hermione! About that um...conversation...I didn't mean to tell you, its just that I was so excited to be here, and then you showed as I came in and I got carried away. If you don't want to talk to me—"Harry was suddenly taken into a giant hug, which ended up lasting a couple minutes. After, the two teenagers sat on his bed.

"It's O.K. I haven't been talking to you because I have been in shock. The truth is that I have had a major crush on you since the first day, on the Hogwarts Express. I couldn't have been happier that day when you told me everything. The reason I haven't told you any of this is because I didn't want to bring a relationship into your life until you were ready and had time for it." Tears started to drip down her cheeks, when Harry hugged her.

"Well, what was with Viktor? How come he hasn't been around lately?" Harry asked.

"Him? HA! I haven't spoke to him after I visited a last summer. He turned out to be obsessed with himself more than I! Afterwards, as my plane was about to depart, I told him that it wouldn't work out. The real reason why I even got involved with him was to make you jealous. I guess Ron got the full blast of the jealousy though, on account he was extremely annoyed when I told him I would be going to the Yule Ball with Viktor."

Harry wasn't even paying much attention. He was too busy thinking about life with Hermione and her beauty. Then, Ron burst into the doors and screamed.

"The O.W.L.S are in! I got an 'E' in Defense Against the Dark Arts—no thanks to Harry—an 'E' in Potions—I wonder how that happened—and an 'O' in Transfiguration, Charms, and Care Of Magical Creature. Oh yea, I got an 'A' in divination too! Here Harry, Hermione." Ron said, his face as bright as the sun.

Harry opened up his letter and it read:

Dear Mr. Potter,

Your O.W.L exams stand as posted:

Potions—E

Transfiguration—O

Charms—O

Divination—A

Care Of Magical Creatures—O

Defense Against the Dark Arts—O

Congratulations, your schedule will be given to you at the beginning of term. Enclosed with this letter is also the list of books you will need. We hope to see you there.

Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry,

Albus Dumbledore

He read the letter over and over. He had passed the classes he needed to pass. Unfortunately, Mrs. Trelawney didn't care about the score on the O.W.L.S, so he still had all the same classes as usual. He then looked from his letter, to Hermione's and saw "O" straight down the column.

"Great job, Hermione! Nothing less than I expected! And same to you Ron! The only bad part is that we still had that Trelawney fraud as our teacher! Let's go tell your mom so we can arrange a trip to Diagon Alley. I want to go this year. I have some stuff to pick up." Harry was screaming with excitement. He had done it. He has passed all the auror classes that he needed to pass.

The trio went down to the kitchen, where Ron asked if they could go to Diagon Alley to get their stuff, and told Mrs. Weasley his grades. The minute she looked on the page, her face lit up.

"WoW, that's amazing Ron. I knew you could do it. All you had to do is apply yourself. And Harry what did you get? Oooh, that's extremely great too! Hermione, all 'O'?" She asked.

"Yes, thank god! I have been wanting to know these all summer." Hermione replied.

"OK, tomorrow we will make it an even to go to Diagon Alley and get your supplies." Mrs. Weasley added as they were walking out.