They all just laughed, and got up to head for the common room Harry didn't want to go but he knew he had to tell Ron that he wouldn't be able to play Quidditch. The whole way back Ron was saying how they where the only two left on the team; Ron as keeper and Harry who had been seeker.
"So Harry we have a lot of people to go through I hope we're able to put together a good team." Ron said looking worried cause they had a lot to live up to. Gryffindor had always had such a great team, Harry looked extremely distant and Hermione realized why.
"Harry what are you going to tell him." She whispered in his ear
"I don't know but I'll think of something by the time we're in the common room." Harry was now looking extremely serious.
They reached Gryffindor tower and Harry headed to the middle of the common room trying to get everyone's attention.
"Excuse me can you all stay here for a moment I have something important to say; I'm just waiting for everyone else to get back from the great hall." Harry said seriously everybody was wondering what was on his mind. Harry waited about 5 more minuets, and decided who ever was missing would hear about it soon enough. He grabbed everyone's attention once again and began his announcement.
"Well enough waiting; I'll get right to the point. I wanted to inform everyone that this year I will not be able to play Quidditch." He said you could hear everyone's disbelief; Especially Ron who's mouth had dropped.
Harry continued "I know this is a big surprise, and I didn't intend on not playing; but do to personal reasons and a lot of added responsibilates. I know that I wont be able to concentrate on it, and you deserve someone who will be able to give 100%. I am sorry! If you all would like me to help the new captain Ron with tryouts, and I'll personally help the new seeker in anyway I can." Harry stated hoping that they wouldn't be too mad at him. Ron was absolutely shocked and Hermione felt so bad for him she knew that this was the last thing Harry wanted. Harry tried to head straight for the corridor to the his dorm; but was blocked off by Ron.
"Harry you aren't going no where till you explain to me what's going on." Ron said holding Harry's arm.
"I'd really rather not get into right now." Harry said
"Harry come on I think I deserve some form of explanation to what's going on. I know you love Quidditch and you wouldn't just give it up like this." Ron said
"Your right but I really have no choice I just really don't have time with all the extra lessons and the dada club. I wish I could play I really do Ron I hated having to give up but what can I do man." Harry said
"Ok well I guess your right I mean if you don't have the time but your definitely going to have to help me train the new seeker and I am gonna need some help picking out the new players I cant do that alone." Ron said
"No problem I wouldn't leave you hanging like that." Harry said pleased that he got rid of the weight.
"Hi guys listen Ron do you have the sign up sheet for the tryouts?" Ginny said pushing up on Harry just a bit more then necessary. Hermione and Lavender saw this and they both just looked at each other like no she didn't.
"Yeah Gin I'll be pinning it up in a few minuets, um what position you going out for chaser your really good at that." Ron said looking surprised that she even wanted to try out she was never interested in getting on the team before.
"NO I want to go out for seeker." She said smiling at Harry now
He backed up and waved good-bye he was not comfortable at how close Ginny was to him.
"Bye Harry! Since when where you ever interested in being a seeker Gin?" Ron asked
Ginny turned and watched as Harry walked over to Hermione to whisper in her ear something that took the frown away and made her smile from ear to ear and give Ginny the only dirty look.
"Ginny don't even think about it I know what this is about and I wont let you be seeker just so you could get one on one time with Harry. As you can see he's perfectly happy with Mione and he ain't gonna give you a second thought. Why do you think he walked away from you just now." Ron said annoyed
"Ron I know you wont sacrifice the team so I'm gonna try out and when you see I'm the best out there you'll have no choice." Ginny said smugly
"We'll see Ginny you're my sister but I already told you I wont let you sabotage Harry and Hermione's relationship." Ron said walking away
"Some brother I have; or don't." Ginny yelled walking up to the girl's dorms pissed off
Ron kept walking sadness now in his eyes; Lavender saw this and walked over to him saying her good byes to Hermione and Harry who where heading for the corridor to there private common room. Harry knew what happened between Ron and Ginny and thought it best not to interfere he didn't want to cause them any more problems.
"Harry how you doing? I know you didn't want to give up Quidditch." Hermione said as she took a seat on the couch in front of their small fireplace
"Well I mean I had to cause my top priority is making sure we can defend ourselves and that you are protected.
"Harry I'm sorry; I know you love it." She said
"Mione don't worry about it not one bit because knowing I'm learning something that could possibly rid us of Voldemort is well worth it. You deserve peace of mind and if me giving up a sport can help get you that; then it's well worth it." Harry said smiling at her as he took a seat next to her.
"Hermione listen this isn't exactly how I wanted to say this I had; had it all planned out differently; But the moment is now." Harry said as he looked straight into Hermione's eyes all he could think of was how gorgeous she was.
He continued "Hermione I never believed that I would actually have a good future; I used to believe that I would always be alone. Cause I'm like a plague you know bad things always follow me around. But then you came along and all that changed I started believing that there was hope. Because if someone like you would give me the time of day then I must be doing something right. Now I can actually picture my future you know kids and all that good stuff. You made my life worth something! Hermione basically what I'm saying is I love you; you're the love of my life. And you are far beyond what I ever could imagine." Harry said still looking in her eyes
Hermione was smiling and she had tears running down her face. Harry wiped them away and was praying that he hadn't said something wrong.
Hermione pulled away slowly "Harry I love you too; more then I thought I could. You give me more to work towards. I always thought all there was; was proving that I was a great witch now I know there's more to work towards. And that's all because of you! I find so much joy and hope when I'm with you." Hermione said smiling at him
Harry smiled back and started kissing her more passionately then ever before Hermione pushed into his kiss with more passion as she slowly pulled him down to the floor. Harry started kissing her neck, and Hermione let out a moan he went up her neck and kisser her on the lips. Hermione began running her hands up his back pulling his body into hers, Harry started unbuttoning her shirt and running his hand up her stomach to her chest. Hermione knew that they had never gone this far before but she didn't car all she wanted was to be with Harry. She began to run her hands up Harry's chest and he pulled off his shirt. She started kissing his neck making Harry moan.
"Hermione we better stop before we go to far." Harry whispered
"Your right." Hermione said as she kept kissing Harry he just pushed into it harder they kept this up for another 15 min. when they heard the portrait from Gryffindor tower pop open, And they heard Lavender run upstairs calling for Hermione.
"Uh Oh give me my shirt Harry hurry up and stop laughing." Hermione said as she rushed to button her shirt. She could hear Lavender-heading back downstairs and she jumped up from the floor Harry just stayed laying there a huge grin on his face.
"Hermione what are you doing there didn't you hear me calling." Lavender said then looking at her closer she began laughing hysterically
"Lavender what are you doing here, and what's so funny." Hermione said walking around the couch so Lavender wouldn't walk closer and see Harry on the floor with no shirt.
"Um Hermione you missed a couple of buttons on your shirt. Well Harry I hope your having fun, and I'll leave you two alone. I just came to borrow Hermione's notes we're studying in the common room for the History of Magic test tomorrow, and Mione here takes the best notes." Lavender said still laughing as Hermione passed Lavender her notebook.
Lavender turned and walked back down the corridor laughing hysterically and Hermione sat back on the couch her face was tomato red she was so embarrassed.
"Harry why didn't you tell me I had my buttons messed up." She said kicking him in the side lightly.
"I tried but you jumped up so quick I couldn't." Harry said pulling her back to him on the floor he had a huge grin on his face it was so amusing to him.
"Harry this isn't funny we shouldn't have given them are password." she said as Harry began kissing her she returned Harry's kiss quiet forceful. Harry jumped up this time because he knew if they started kissing again this time he didn't think he'd be able to stop and he definitely didn't want to have his or her first time to be like this. He wanted it to be much more special, and he really wanted to wait till they were really ready, and maybe even married.
"Mione we have to stop for real this time." Harry said as he pulled her off the floor and began to fix her up. She just looked at him not understanding what had just happened; but she knew if he stopped then there must have been a good reason.
"Ok is there something wrong?" She asked
"No not at all it's just that well I want to make it special for you. You deserve that, and this isn't what I had in mind having to jump if someone accidentally walks in on us." He said smiling at her. She smiled back at him she knew he was right, and she was glad that he had the strength that she definitely didn't have.
"Your right Harry and thank you for being strong." Hermione said smiling at him