Chapter 5

Previously:

So the six of them left for the theatre.

Time flies by at Grimmauld once again and it is the night before the kids leave for Hogwarts. Ginny has been with Charlie in Romania. She had decided that she might want to work with dragons and wanted a little experience. Both of them returned on the last day, obviously because Ginny needed to go back to school and Charlie was taking some time off for his vacation.

"That was absolutely brilliant nosh Mum!", "Yeah Mum, great!"

Fred and George were actually sincere for once in their lives. Everyone had decided they eat outside since it was their last night at Grimmauld before school. Not to mention it was a perfect night. Not a cloud in the sky, and it was new moon, so the stars were perfectly visible.

Since Arylla's arrival the four children acted almost as though Arylla had been with them all along. It was obvious from the start that Ron was attracted to Arylla. He still blushed when she addressed him directly but he had however, stopped stuttering which made conversations with him much easier. This never seemed to bother Arylla, in fact she acted as though nothing were different. Hermione and Harry had noticed that there was a certain smile on Arylla's face when she spoke to Ron which told them that there was something underneath of what she was trying to portray. Both had decided that they keep this to themselves as to not embarrass their new friend or Ron (if that were possible).

"Alright children, up to bed, you all have an early and busy day tomorrow!" Molly had broken all other discussions going on about the table. This must have snapped the other adults into what seemed to be automatic. Everyone began to grab dishes and carry them inside. The children all grabbed their own plates and dropped them off in the kitchen before heading upstairs, knowing if they lingered they were sure to have Molly at their throats. As much as none of them would admit it they were all pretty tired anyways.

The next morning:

"Mornin' Harry." Ron yawned and stretched. "Morning Ron. Are you going for a shower first?" "Uh I think I may um... lay here for a bit more, why don't you go ahead?" Ron's ears went red as he lowered his head. He seemed to have been dreaming the same dream he had had ever since Arylla had arrived. He could not remember the dream but he was certain it was that dream seeing as part of his body decided it did not want "lay" down this morning. Harry understood what he meant grinned and headed for the shower. Harry had a feeling the girls were not up yet so he did not bother to put on a shirt. He flung a towel over his shoulder and headed off to the bathroom. Just as he went to turn the door handle someone opened it from the other side. They both seemed to have been heading forward at the same time but something got in their way. Each other. Hermione practically dropped her towel as her hands hit Harry square in the chest. Harry's hands were the only thing keeping Hermione's towel where it should be. It happened so quick neither of them had time to think before Hermione spoke, "Oh... Harry, sorry. I didn't think anyone else was up. Um... it's all yours. The bathroom I mean. See you." Hermione went beat red before dashing off to her room. Harry grinned and realized someone else was up as well. He cursed under his breath but still thought to himself.

Wow Hermione has changed! Wait Harry what are you thinking? It is Hermione, she is like a sister. No! It means nothing, I am a guy she is a girl, and she has a nice body. A real nice body! STOP! Forget it. Go have a shower, better make it a cold one too! Harry blushed to himself and started the shower. Meanwhile...

Wow! First Ron then Harry! I think I need to get up early more often! Hermione what are you saying? I cannot think this way about them. But then again, attraction is only normal. I have hormones just like everyone else. I can't help it if they have amazingly good bodies! Rock hard abs, defined pecs, oh and that V line. Now that is a way to get your adrenaline rushing in the morning.No I definitely cannot think about either of them like that! I will have to be sure they are completely clothed before I leave my room.

Hermione walked back to her room where she was greeted by Arylla and Ginny. "Good Morning Mione! What is with that look?" Hermione started to feel flushed. She giggled and proceeded to tell the girls of her eventful morning. "Well I am not going to lie to you Mione it is not like I have not thought about what they look like without clothes on." Arylla confessed.

"You mean what Ron looks like without clothes on." Arylla grinned and blushed.

"Come on that is my brother! But really Mione, you saw Harry with no shirt on? You are so lucky!" Ginny had a dazed look on her face. Arylla and Hermione looked at each other and grinned. Hermione had informed Arylla of Ginny's long standing crush on Harry. The three of them laughed until there was a knock on the door.

"Hey girls are you ready to go down for breakfast or should Harry and I go down without you?"

The girls instantly stopped laughing. "Give us 2 minutes and we will meet you at your room okay?" "Sure, hurry up, I am starving!"

"I am not surprised!" The three waited till they heard Ron walking back to his room before bursting out laughing again. "Okay ready?" "Ready! Let's go get 'em!" So the girls left to meet the boys and head down for breakfast.

Once everything was cleaned up from breakfast the kids went to go and get their trunks and have everything set and ready to go before Molly could complain about them not being ready.

"Children! Oh you are ready. Well this is a nice surprise. Now go ahead and put those in the cars. I think all of your trunks will fit into one trunk. If not we are taking a few cars to King's Cross anyways so not to worry. Go on now!"

The five kids packed their trunks into the cars and went back inside to say their good byes. Just as they were about to walk into the kitchen where, everyone always seemed to congregate, everyone came walking out looking ready to travel.

"Mum what is going on? Why is everyone coming just to see us off on the train? We will be back at Christmas. Won't we?"

"Yes Ronald you will but we felt as though everyone might like a trip into London this morning. We have not had much time to ourselves as adults. Now on you go, or we will all be late."

Everyone piled into the cars and they were off. They made it to King's Cross in what felt like record timing. They went through the barrier in three's hoping to attract less attention. The five children put their trunks onto the train and had enough time to get back off and say their goodbye's to everyone. By this time the train was filling up and they all wanted a compartment together so they decided to head back on. A few minutes later the whistle blew, the train jolted and the four looked at each other and smiled knowing they were going back to Hogwarts.

"I wonder who the prefects for this year are." Hermione wondered. Just as she said this Professor McGonagall knocked on their compartment and opened it up.

"Good morning children. I hope you all had good summers. Harry, Arylla I hope I am right in assuming that Sirius has informed you both of your circumstances?"

"Yes he had Professor. We have had a great summer. I just wish I knew about Arylla before. We have had a blast the last 2 weeks."

"Wonderful! I am glad to hear that. Now down to business. Arylla, Ron and Hermione would you all please come with me?"

"Sure Professor. See you two later." Hermione was the first out of the compartment and it was obvious she had a feeling what this was about.

Ginny and Harry grinned at each other while the other three left. As soon as they were gone Harry and Ginny both seemed to not the tension in the room. "So Harry uh what do you think of Arylla being your cousin?" Ginny had decided, while she was in Romania, that if she ever wanted Harry to really notice her she had to talk to him. She gained a lot of confidence being away and felt it was time to show it off.

Wow Ginny has changed, and not just on the outside but the inside too. She doesn't seem to be shy around me anymore. This is nice. So are her...

"Harry? Are you listening? Hello?" Ginny snapped Harry out of his trance and she must have noticed what he was staring at because she was grinning at him.

"Uh what sorry? I uh right. She is great, it is really nice knowing I have some family other than just the Dursley's. I know I have Sirius but he isn't really blood related so it is a little different. It is exciting! What do you think of her?"

Harry managed to avoid any uncomfortable questions and was able to control his blushing.

"I think she is great! I have a feeling Hermione, her and I will become very close this year. Well at least I am hoping! I wonder how long they will be with McGonagall. I want to know what is going on before we get to school."

Just as she finished the sentence the compartment door opened. Hermione was beaming. Ron and Arylla followed, both trying to get through the door at the same time. "Go ahead, sorry about that." Ron blushed again and stepped back. Arylla caught Ginny and Hermione's eye and grinned. She tried very hard to hold back the laugh that wanted to escape.

"So what did McGonagall say? What is going on?" Ginny inquired.

"Well Ginny, Ron Arylla and I are the prefects for this year. Along with Hannah, Justin, Terry, and ugh Pansy and Malfoy! It is great this year all the prefects share a wing in the school. Each house has its own dorm section so anyone from the respective house can contact their prefects without hassle from other house members. Mainly Slytherin being the problem. Oh this is so exciting! I guess we get to plan a whole bunch of activities this year so we can keep out minds off Voldemort and release some tension from classes! Our first task is to plan a Welcome dance! Oh this year will be so great!"

"Yeah great!" Harry mumbled

"Oh sorry Harry, I forgot. I know I shouldn't I was just all excited about making prefect this year I got all caught up in the excitement. Please forgive me. I know we obviously cannot forget about Voldemort but at least this way we may be able enjoy our time until something might happen right?"

"No your right Mione! This will be great for everyone! I mean even I should not brood about the prophecy and all. I need to live my life while I can right? I need to start taking chances and having fun! Of course I forgive you Mione. Honestly no hard feelings!"

"Thanks Harry. So do either of you have any ideas for the dance?"

The five of them entertained each other with as many possibilities for the dance as they could and before they knew it the train was coming to a stop. They glanced out the window and saw 'home'.

A/N: I know I said that they would be at Hogwarts but I got a little carried away! I tried to bring in the juiciness in small doses for now. But hey the prefects are sharing a wing something has to happen there right? Oh the possibilities! I promise more to come! Please read and review! I enjoy all of your constructive criticisms! Thanks!