Title: Unforgettable Summer
Author: mizstel
Edited by: laila (thanks) and mizstel
Disclaimer: Harry Potter is not mine it belongs to the most brilliant author Jk Rowling.
Summary: What if Harry never met Hermione in his first year at Hogwarts and his friendship with Ron had ended in the fifth year? What would one summer changes everything back to normal? (in 7th year) HPHG, RWLL, GWNL
Chapter 3 - Harry's bad luck
"Harry, what took you so long", Cho said as she kisses him.
"The common room is too crowded and I accidentally bumped into someone", Harry replied, thinking of the bushy brown hair girl.
Who is she? he thought for a moment.
"We better go now; Michael and Christopher went to the Three Broomstick already."
Harry remembered the first time he met Michael Parker and his cousin Christopher Lopez, Cho had introduced the two Ravenclaws to him in the beginning of 6th year. At first, Harry felt uncomfortable being with them until they started going out with Lavender Brown and Parvati Patil. To that day, the three boys became inseparable, practicing quidditch together or sometimes with the girls and mostly hanging out in The Three Broomstick.
"Harry, we're here, let's go!" Cho said, pulling Harry inside.
To his surprise, the Three Broomstick was pretty much crowded by students and reporters, as if they knew the famous Harry Potter would come. Annoyed as ever, Harry was blinded by the snapshots they were taking. It was cruciating but to Cho, it was the spotlight, to be known as the girlfriend of the boy-who-defeated-you-know-who.
"Let's find Michael and Christopher", Harry said pulling Cho out of the photographers.
"Okay honey", Cho said sweetly, giving him a kiss on the lips that made Harry irritated by the fact that she deliberately kiss him in front of the reporters. Something he doesn't like showing in public.
When they finally found their friends, he was shocked to see that they didn't try to find a table at the back. They were right at the center of the room where everyone could see them clearly. Harry looked at Lavender and Parvati and both of them whispered sorry knowing that he doesn't like the attention they're having right now.
"Hey, you're late", Michael said, looking at Harry and Cho.
"Sorry, its my fault, the common room was crowded. It was too hard for me to pass and I bumped into someone along the way", Harry explained.
"Okay, well that's settled. Now can we please eat, i'm hungry", Christopher said, looking at the menu in front of him while everyone laughed at his remark.
They took there order and 15 minutes later, the food came. When they were finally going to eat their meal, someone tap Harry on the back. He turned to see who interrupted him from eating and saw it was Ron.
"What is it Ron:, Harry said, annoyed.
"I was wondering if you could come sit with me and umm... my friends", Ron asked him cheerfully.
"Look Ron, I'm eating right now. Sorry, but maybe next time", Harry answered, avoiding Lavender, Parvati and Ron's gazed.
"Oh! That's alright. Next time then", Ron said, trying to hide his disappointment while he went back to his table.
"What a prat, would he ever learn that no means no", Christoper said while laughing.
"Ok, stop that Chris. I don't want you badmouthing any Gryffindor when I'm in front of you", Lavender glared at him.
After the whole incident, they finished there meal and decided to go back to Hogwarts.
"So what do we do now, its still 8'o clock", Harry said.
"Maybe we should go to the Room of Requirement", Michael suggested,
"And what are we suppose to do there", Cho demanded.
"I've got an idea, let's meet there in 10 minutes and don't forget to bring your bathing suit", Christopher told them.
"What are you talking about", Parvati asked, confused at what he just said.
"Parv, do you want to go for a swim", Michael said, looking at his girlfriend.
"Oh! I see, ok then. We'll meet there", Parvati replied.
"I can't believe Chris, this was a nice idea", Harry said, swimming near Cho.
"Well you know me, full of ideas", Chris grinned at Harry.
They were having fun playing on the lake that Harry almost forgot to ask Cho about what they're going to do this summer.
"Cho, can we talk for a minute", Harry told her, taking her hand as they went to sit on a tree.
"What is it Harry", Cho stared at him.
"I was just going to asked you what you want to do this summer", Harry smiled at her.
"Harry..."
"I'm going to asked Dumbledore if I can move to Lupin's flat and we can go out together and have fun."
"Harry I..."
" We can even asked Michael, Christopher, Parvati and Lavender to come with us and we can go shopping to a muggle shopping mall."
"Hold on a minute Harry, I need to tell you something", Cho said, looking at him. "You know that I'm graduating this year", she saw him nodded. "I don't know how to say this you but I ummm... you see my parents found me euhh..a job in the Ministry Of Magic and I start after school's done.
"Oh, I see", Harry replied, trying to avoid her eyes.
"I'm sorry; I know you're mad at me right now. I know you wanted to spend the summer with me", Cho started to cry.
"It's aright Cho, I can find a way to spend my summer besides I'll be with Lupin", Harry said, comforting her but he felt like screaming his lungs out.
"I'll write you a letter everyday", she smiled at him.
This is just great, I'm the boy-who-saved-the-world and I can't even spend an enjoyable summer with my girlfriend, he thought.
Maybe I can ask Michael and Christopher to stay with me this summer", Harry smiled at Cho.
"Asked us what", Michael said to him, he and Christopher were walking towards them while Cho left Harry and join Lavender and Parvati on the lake.
"Do you guys want to hang out this summer", Harry asked the two boys.
"Sorry Harry", Christopher replied, looking down to his feet, finding it interesting.
"Our parents decided to go to Romania", Michael said to Harry.
"You guys are going too", Harry asked.
"Yes, my mum and aunt force us to go with them and to bring our girlfriends", Christopher answered him.
"I'm sorry Harry, we didn't know until mum owled me this morning", Michael said.
"Don't worry, we'll only be going there for a month", Christopher smiled at Harry, trying to make him feel better.
"I guess that's alright", Harry said, trying to sound happy.
What am I going to do for a month? he thought to himself.
When it was time to go, they decided to head back to their common room and get some sleep. Tomorrow was the day they're going back home.
"I'll see you tomorrow", Cho kiss him.
"Later Harry:, Michael and Christopher patted him in the back before the three Ravenclaw went to their common room.
"You alright Harry", Lavender asked.
"I guess."
Before they could enter the Gryffindor common room, they were stopped by Professor Dumbledore.
"Harry can I speak with you for a minute?"
"Sure professor", Harry said, nodding his goodbyes to Lavender and Parvati as they went inside the common room.
"Follow me, let's walked for a second", Dumbledore said.
"Is there something wrong", Harry asked him.
"Yes there is but first, I must congratulate you with the tremendous game today", Dumbledore said, looking at him with his half-moon glasses.
"Thank you, but do I need to know something important sir."
"Harry, you can't stay with Lupin yet", Dumbledore replied with a sad expression.
"But why sir", Harry said, trying to keep his anger.
"Because Harry, the Death Eaters are still on the loose and who knows what they're plotting against you. You're better off staying with the Dursleys, knowing they can't find you there."
"Fine! If that's what you want. My summer is screw up anyway", Harry yelled at him and stormed away.
"Bloody hell, what kind of luck is this. I'm stuck with the Dursley with no girlfriend, no friends and no Lupin. Just me ALONE for a month", he yelled to himself.
A/N: I know I feel bad for Harry but this is why the title is Unforgettable Summer. This is the summer, Harry will never forget.