A/N: Not mine!
Chapter 17- Gryffindor vs. Ravenclaw
'What was that all about?' Harry thought as he walked away from Moody's class. Harry had noticed that most of the class was staring at him differently sort of like when he spoke parseltongue in his second year. As Harry was going toward his next class, he saw students in groups muttering to each other. Harry then walked into the Transfiguration classroom and took a seat by the back, near Hermione. After that, the rest of the day seemed to pass by real fast and as Harry was heading to Gryffindor tower after his last class, he didn't even notice Dumbledore's pet phoenix Fawkes until Fawkes screeched.
"Oh hello Fawkes," Harry said, taking the note from Fawkes. The note was from Dumbledore and Dumbledore asked Harry to meet him shortly. Harry then went down to Dumbledore's study where he found Dumbledore waiting for him.
"Ah Mr. Potter," Dumbledore said when he saw Harry.
"You wanted to speak with me sir?" Harry asked.
"Yes I did Mr. Potter. Now Professor Moody has informed me of the events that occurred back in your class with him. You may be wondering what happened exactly. Am I correct in assuming so?" Dumbledore asked.
"Yes Professor," Harry said in response.
"Well Mr. Potter, there comes a time in all wizards when they have their powers awake in them sort of like how all people go through puberty. This is called habitus normalus which translates to normal growth. Most wizards go through this process shortly after graduating from Hogwarts. You are the second person to go through habitus normalus while you were not yet 18. The other was none other than Godric Gryffindor," Dumbledore said with a twinkle in his eyes.
Harry absorbed the information stunned. After thanking Dumbledore, Harry went back to Gryffindor tower and sat thinking about the information.
Voldemort was laughing evilly. He and his Death Eaters had just launched an attack on Beauxbatons and he was now watching it burn. Over eight hundred students and twenty teachers had tried to valiantly resist but they had failed miserably. Now the school was in flames and burning down slowly to the ground. Ever since the failed attempt to get the prophecy at the Ministry, Voldemort had killed over a thousand people in his return. 'Soon, Potter would be no more and Dumbledore would be dead,' Voldemort thought with a grin on his face.
'The-boy-who-lived will be known as the-boy-who-lost when I'm done. People will then live in fear of the greatest wizard ever- Lord Voldemort,' Voldemort thought with a chuckle as he saw some of his Death Eaters fight Madame Maxime, the headmaster of Beauxbatons. 'Oh those fools, she has too much giant in her,' Voldemort thought as he signaled for the dementors to kiss her. Shortly afterwards, Beauxbatons was in ruins and no longer existed.
Harry woke up with a sigh. He had seen Beauxbatons go up in smoke through his mental connection with Voldemort and was now shedding some tears for the students. After Harry got dressed, he went down to sit in the common room. With a sigh, Harry took out one of his textbooks and started reading. He did not see Hermione come down until she came to sit on his lap.
"Hey there handsome, what happened now?" Hermione asked.
"Beauxbatons was attacked by Voldemort and his Death Eaters," Harry whispered, looking down at the ground.
Hermione gasped and hugged Harry tightly. "You saw all this?" she asked Harry.
"Yeah, I saw it in a vision or dream or whatever. The students and teachers tried to fight but Voldemort had his dementors and Death Eaters with him. Beauxbatons had no chance whatsoever of defeating Voldemort's army," Harry said.
Hermione kissed Harry and they sat there for a few long minutes kissing each other. They paused then continued kissing until they heard several embarrassed coughs and looked up only to see Ginny and Melissa.
"We know you love each other, but seriously get a room!" Ginny said as she and Melissa started to laugh uncontrollably.
Harry scowled angrily at them. "Morning to you," he said as he continued to kiss Hermione.
Ginny and Melissa giggled again and interrupted them. "So what's your latest vision?" Melissa asked.
Harry looked down at the floor for a minute. He had to be careful since Melissa had attended Beauxbatons and probably had close friends there. Harry sighed and thought carefully. "Melissa, Beauxbatons was attacked last night by Voldemort and his Death Eaters. The school burned down to the ground and all the students and professors died," Harry said.
Melissa looked stunned for a minute and then she ran up to the girl's room, crying. Ginny looked up and then ran back to comfort her.
It was a chilly Sunday in November but it would also be the first Quidditch game of the season. Gryffindor would be playing against Ravenclaw in a game many figured would be just a tune up for Gryffindor's run to the Qudditch Cup. Ever since the death of Draco Malfoy, most Hogwarts students assumed that Ravenclaw would be Gryffindor's greatest challenge for the Quidditch Cup. After the attack on Beauxbatons, the Quidditch captains from all houses had unanimously voted to continue with the season.
Harry was now in the changing room with the rest of the Gryffindor team as Ron got up to deliver his pep speech.
"Right we are better than Ravenclaw," Ron said pacing back and forth. "Thing is that don't mean anything because they can still beat us. We need to stick to the formations we have been using in practice and play flawlessly," Ron said, ending his speech.
Harry then got up and started his short speech. "Okay fellow team members, this is our year. This is it. We win the cup up again this year. And it all starts here," Harry said as he and Ron led the team out to the Quidditch pitch where the Ravenclaws were waiting in their blue robes.
"Here come the Gryffindors- Ron Weasley at keeper, Ginny Weasley, Victoria Wells and Sandy Harris at chasers, Dean Thomas and Randy Williams at beater and Harry Potter as seeker!" cried Colin Creevey, the new announcer among cheers from the Gryffindor side.
Harry and Ron then went up to the middle of the field to meet with the Ravenclaw captain Cho Chang and the referee Madam Hooch.
"Captains, shake hands," Madam Hooch said as Ron and Cho shook hands then Cho and Harry hugged. "Okay I want this to be clean and no dirty tactics. Good luck," Madam Hooch said as Harry, Ron and Cho went back to their brooms. Madam Hooch blew the whistle and let out the balls.
"The quaffle is caught by Ginny Weasley and no matter how often I ask her to go out with me she won't go," Colin said over the microphone as Ginny threw the quaffle at Colin as hard as she could, hitting Colin on the face. "Ginny passes to Sandy Harris who passes to Victoria Wells who returns it to Ginny Weasley who shoots and scores!" Colin yelled causing the Gryffindor side to cheer.
Meanwhile Harry and Cho were flying close to each other in the sky and having a conversation while focusing on the game below.
"You know Harry, this is my last year," Cho said.
"Oh well good luck Cho," Harry said.
"I was just thinking too that I never beat you in Quidditch," Cho said.
"Oh well, I don't know," Harry said as Gryffindor scored again to make the game twenty to zero.
"I admire you as a tough competitor Harry," Cho said as Ron made a spectacular save on a Ravenclaw chaser.
"Well thanks Cho," Harry said as Victoria Wells scored again putting Gryffindor up thirty to zero.
After that Cho and Harry were silent for a few minutes and both of them watched the game below. Ron had not allowed in any goals yet while Gryffindor had scored two more goals to make the game fifty to zero. Harry suddenly saw a flash of gold and he immediately started to chase after it with Cho right on his heels. A bludger hit by a Ravenclaw beater appeared out of nowhere and Harry pulled away only to see the snitch disappear. The Gryffindors in the stands groaned in disappointment and the Ravenclaws cheered.
"Close one right Harry?" Cho asked grinning at him.
"Yeah I guess," Harry replied.
"After a close call, the game is still on. Gryffindor leads sixty to zero and Ravenclaw has possession of the quaffle. Oh what's this? Ginny Weasley intercepts the quaffle and is flying toward the Ravenclaw goal on a breakaway. Keeper Mullins comes out to meet her but she drops off the quaffle to Victoria Wells, who scores! Gryffindor leads seventy to zero!" Colin shouted as the Gryffindors were yelling in delight.
Harry then saw the snitch by Ron. He quickly accelerated and Cho, who had not seen the snitch tried to keep up with him but failed miserably. Harry dodged a bludger and easily caught the snitch in his right hand.
"And yes! Gryffindor wins with a final score of two hundred and twenty to zero!" Colin screamed as the rest of the team congratulated Harry.
"Well done Harry," Cho said with tears in her eyes.
"Yeah um thanks Cho," Harry said in response.
Cho then gave Harry a hug and stepped back. Cho then pulled off her Quidditch robes, revealing a short t-shirt and jeans as Colin Creevey continued with his commentary.
"What's this? Ravenclaw captain Cho Chang has taken off her Quidditch robes for the ceremonial exchange which is the ultimate token of respect," Colin yelled into the microphone.
Harry then took off his Quidditch robes to reveal a tank top and a pair of jeans. The crowd (mostly females) gasped when they saw Harry take off his robes to reveal his tank top. Cho smiled at him as they exchanged robes and hugged briefly.
"And Gryffindor co-captain Potter has done the same! They exchange jerseys and oh this is a fine day in Quidditch history at Hogwarts," Colin screeched into the microphone.
Harry and Cho then went into their respective locker rooms to change.
After Harry was done taking a shower and changing, he saw Hermione waiting for him with a smile on her face. Hermione was wearing jeans and a jacket over a heavy sweatshirt. Hermione ran up to him when she saw him and immediately kissed him on the lips.
"You played a great game today captain Potter," Hermione said, giving him a salute.
"You didn't mind the fact that me and Cho hugged three times today?" Harry asked.
Hermione laughed and slapped his arm playfully. "She was only giving you a friendly hug. I could care less," Hermione said.
Harry laughed and pulled Hermione closer to him. He kissed her gently as they continued to walk aimlessly on Hogwarts grounds. Harry could smell a variety of odors from Hermione including perfume, soap and shampoo. He took a deep breath as Hermione spoke.
"Harry, did you know that was the first time a ceremonial jersey exchange took place in Hogwarts?" Hermione asked him.
"Really, and where did you find that out Miss Granger?" Harry asked with a smile on his face.
"It's in Hogwarts: A History," Hermione said.
"Oh really?" Harry said as he stopped and put his hands on Hermione's waist.
"Yes it is Mr. Potter and...," Hermione started to say but she stopped when Harry gently caressed parts of her back. Hermione let out a low moan of pleasure as her hands started to move around Harry's chest. Hermione then reached for a certain part of Harry's body below his waist and she gave it a squeeze. Hermione saw Harry's eyes widen in surprise and Harry responded by putting his hands on her waist and kissing her.
"Oy do you have to kiss here?" Hagrid said.
Harry and Hermione broke apart, blushing furiously. "Hi, Hagrid," they said before running away into the direction of the castle.
Later that night, Harry and Hermione were lying naked on Harry's bed. They were kissing each other passionately and had placed a variety of charms around Harry's bed so that they wouldn't disturb the other boys in the room.
"Harry," Hermione whispered, running a hand on Harry's face. "Remember what I told you about losing my virginity?" Hermione asked him.
"Yeah," Harry said, kissing her on her neck and putting his hands around her breasts.
"I think I'm ready to lose it now," Hermione said.
Harry stopped kissing Hermione. "You want me to make love to you?" Harry asked.
"Yes Harry so shut up and make love to me," Hermione whispered.
Harry grinned and they spent the next two or three hours making love to each other. When Harry woke up the next day with a beautiful and naked Hermione next to him, he realized that he had no nightmares that night.
A/N: Y'all know the drill. Read and review (please?)