A Love Worth Fighting For
Chapter 11
Birthdays
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Harry, Hermione and Katrina had gotten back from the forbidden forest without being harmed and then they went on with their week like normal. On Wednesday it was Harry's first DADA class, since he was at the funeral on the previous Wednesday. Harry and Hermione ran into class at the last minute, as they have been doing for their lessons for the last little while. They sat in their seats just as the bell rang.
Lupin, who had been sitting in his desk started to laugh.
"P.J. I see things haven't changed since the summer?" Harry looked at him and smiled.
"Oh but they have Moony, but they have. They've gotten a lot better since the summer, and a bit more frequent".
"Didn't need to know that".
"Well, you asked". Lupin smiled and then started to speak to the entire class.
"Well, I know that you all know that this class was cancelled last week. Well, all of you except Harry, Hermione and Miss. Potter. Now before I start the lesson I would like to say MY classroom rules. They are a lot different then the ones in your other classes. My rules are for this classroom and this classroom only. Number one,everyone here is to call me Professor Lupin, except For Professor Potter and Professor Granger. You may call them either Harry and Hermione or Professor Potter and Professor Granger, whichever they prefer. When I am talking at the front of the class, you will all listen and everyone will show you the same courteous manner when you are at the front of the classroom. And I will not tolerate juvenile behavior in this classroom is that understood?"
"Yes Professor Lupin".
"Very good. Now, I've been talking to the new charms teacher. He seems very nice. He told me that he had everyone introduce themselves and I think that's a really good idea. But instead of introducing yourself, I want you all to get into partners and have the other person introduce you". Harry and Hermione looked at each other and smiled. They didn't have to tell each other anything, they knew everything about each other. A few minutes later Lupin stood up. "Okay, we'll start now". Lupin started to point to pairs. After a little while he pointed to Harry and Hermione. Hermione started.
"Hello, this is Harry Potter. He is sixteen years old and thought he was an only child until the day after his sixteenth birthday when he met his twin sister Katrina. Harry loves to play Quidditch and he is the seeker for the Gryffindor Quidditch team. His least favorite person in the world is Deloris Umbridge but Snivillus comes in a close second. Harry is the DA teacher this year and he enjoys teaching a lot, but is worried that the sixth and seventh years are going to be hard. Also, Harry never said this of course, but he is the best kisser in the world".
The class laughed and Harry pulled Hermione down. He stood up, planning what he would do to embarrass her.
"Hi! I would like to introduce Hermione Granger. She is fifteen years old but will be sixteen on the fifteenth of September, this Saturday. Hermione hates flying with a passion. Hermione is an only child and her parents are both dentists. Hermione's favorite flower is the lily, but she loves blue roses, just like my mum. She watches a lot of TV, but her favorite show is called Sabrina the Teenage Witch. It is about a sixteen year old witch that goes to a muggle high school. I can't see why she likes it though. It makes no sense at all. Also, Hermione never wanted anyone to know this, but she is Snape's sex slave". He looked at Hermione and gave her a 'you shouldn't have embarrassed me' look. The class was laughing but then Harry looked at the class and said. "Don't worry, I'm kidding, she's my sex slave, and don't you forget it!" He sat down and kissed her cheek. Her face was shining a bright red but she smiled.
"Thank you Harry for that... interesting introduction. And I would like to remind you about what I told you over the summer. Nobody wants to hear it, or see it". The class laughed.
"Yeah, well, I told you that you and YOUR girlfriend don't want to be seen or heard, and you two were still seen, in the drawing room".
"You weren't supposed to see that".
"Well you should have locked the door".
"I did".
"Well, next time lock it better. I couldn't look at you two for a week after I saw that".
"I would like my students not to know about my personal life".
"Hey, you started it, they're my students too. You think I want them to know what you told them". Lupin looked defeated.
"You're right, I'm sorry". Harry looked shocked.
"What? Did you just apologize Moony?"
"Yes". Harry pretended to faint. "Okay, P.J. that's enough".
The rest of the class was spent doing the introductions and making fun of Harry, Hermione and Lupin.
At lunch Harry and Hermione sat up at the head table so they could talk to Lupin.
"Hey man, I'm sorry I said all that in front of your class today". Harry said.
"No problem P.J. You have all of them next period don't you". Harry nodded. "Then YOU will have to put up with it more today".
"Shove it wolf boy". Lupin laughed and then continued eating. At 12:30 Harry and Hermione stood up.
"Hey, where are you going?" Lupin asked.
"To get our stuff for the DA". Harry answered.
"You have an hour".
"...And?" Suddenly Lupin realized something.
"Oh, okay, you two go and get your books. Don't be late for class".
"We won't". Lupin winked at Harry as they left.
Harry and Hermione went up to their room and got their books, then went down to Harry's office, which was right beside the classroom.
At 1:20 Harry and Hermione went into the classroom and took their normal seats and waited there for their class.
One by one the classroom started to fill up with students. After everyone was in Harry stood up.
"Hey everyone! I know you are all here because I was in Lupin's class right before lunch and I know everyone who wasn't in there. Now, since last weeks lesson was cancelled I would like for you to ask any questions that you might have. One Slytherin raised his hand. "Yes?"
"What does DA stand for?" Again Harry explained what DA stands for. Next a Ravenclaw raised his hand.
"What are we supposed to call you?"
"Well, when we're in class you should call me Professor Potter and Hermione there Professor Granger, also, if I am sitting at the head table, or if we're around any teachers. But any other time you can call me Harry. The only people who don't have to call me Professor Potter are Hermione and Katrina. Hermione, because she is also a teacher and Katrina because she is my sister and it would be odd for her to call me Professor Potter. None of my friends will get special treatment, including Ron. You all must follow the rules". Next another Slytherin raised his hand.
"Is Hermione really your sex slave?"
"If I have any more questions about my personal life the person who asked it will loose twenty points. Hermione and I are dating and that is all you need to know. Is that understood?" The class nodded. "Good, now are there any more questions?" Nobody raised his or her hand. "None? Okay, then we can get straight to work. Please pull out your textbooks and turn to page five". The class obeyed. Soon Harry was giving notes.
Just before the end of class Harry stood up and said. "And now for homework! I would like everyone to read pages ten to twenty and summarize it into 300 to 500 words. I expect it on my desk at the beginning of class next Wednesday. Also I have specific rules for people who forget their textbooks or are late. Hope that you aren't the person who is first. Have a good week everyone and I'll see you later". The class stayed in their seats. "Do I really need to say it?... fine class dismissed". With that the whole class got up and left. A few minutes later the seventh years walked in.
"Hello class. First of all, you are seventh years and I would expect you all you know by now to bring your books to class. Please raise your books in the air so I can see if everyone has them". Harry looked around and saw that everyone had his or her books... except for Cho Chang. "Well Miss. Chang I guess you will be the first person I do this too. Let this be a lesson to you all, never forget your books, or be late because it will get a lot worse than this. Miss. Chang, come to the front of the class please". Cho walked to the front of the classroom. "Now, I know you are very athletic so this shouldn't be hard for you. I want you to go down and give me fifty push ups".
Cho looked at him as if he was mad but then knelt down and did them. When she finally finished and sat down Harry smiled at the class. "I will increase the amount by five every day, even if no one forgets a book. I'm doing it by time, not by the number of people who forget each day. Now we may begin". As Harry taught, Hermione kept looking at him and giving him small smiles whenever he looked at her, which was quite often.
After the class was over Hermione went over to Harry's desk.
"Hey hun, you remembered that Saturday is my birthday".
"In all the years I've known you, have I ever forgotten your birthday?"
"No".
"And now that we're going out, you think that would forget?"
"No".
"Then why would I?"
"I dunno". Harry grabbed Hermione's hands and pulled her close.
"You are way too cute, you know that right?" Hermione smiled sweetly.
"May-be". She said. Harry looked at her and shook his head, and then he leaned in and kissed her.
"Well, you better remember that I'm the type of person that'll ALWAYS do something big for his girlfriend's birthday".
"That better not be plural".
"It just might be". Hermione looked shocked and then hit him over the head with a book. "Hey, watch it, I was just kidding, no one other than you would be dumb enough to go out with me".
"Hey".
"Well, why do you love me?"
"Because, I love the way you look at me. I love how that it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks, that YOU love me for me. I can act like myself around you and not be worried about what you think because I know that you accept me for me and not for an imaginary image of me". Hermione looked at Harry. "Why do you love me?"
"Because you can see past the hard image of the troubled boy who lived and you see who I actually am. You don't want to be near me to be seen with someone famous, but to be with a friend. And that's why I love you". Hermione's eyes filled with tears.
Over the next two days Hermione noticed that Harry was spending a lot of time outside with Draco. But she didn't think much of it.
Harry and Draco were walking around the lake Friday night.
"So, Draco, the plans are all set?"
"Yup, Hermione's party is almost fully planned. All we need to do is go to Hogsmeade and get the supplies".
"Good, I already talked to Ginny. I thought it would be nice if it were just the four of us again. I had a lot of fun last time".
"Yeah, me too".
"I told Ron that Hermione just wanted to be alone on her birthday, well just her and me. I know Ron won't interrupt at all".
"You two have obviously left quite an impression on him".
"You have no idea". Draco laughed. "Well, I told Albus that you and I were going down to Hogsmead tonight. He didn't have a problem with it".
"Okay, let's go". Harry and Draco walked down and into Hogsmeade. Once there they went into the sweet shops and in the decoration shops. Harry bought all of Hermione's favorite sweets and many dozens of blue roses. Ha decided that he would decorate their room with them. After a quick stop in the three broomsticks to pick up butter beer Harry and Draco walked back to the school.
The next morning Harry woke up with Hermione in his arms. He smiled, realizing that she probably climbed into his bed the night before. She stirred and rolled over to face him.
"Good morning beautiful, happy birthday". Harry said smiling. Hermione blushed.
"Good morning handsome. Thank you". She leaned up and kissed him. The two of them got up and they each got a shower.
After the two of them were dressed Harry heard a knock at the door. He walked over and opened it to reveal Ginny.
"Oh, Ginny, what a surprise. What are you doing here?" Harry asked, obviously not surprised at all.
"I came to see if Hermione wanted to come to Hogsmeade with me this afternoon".
"Hold on... Hey 'Mione. Gin wants to know if you want to go to Hogsmead this afternoon".
"Yeah, sure".
"Okay. I want you back by 5:30 though so I can spend some time with you today".
"Okay". Hermione ran out of her room. "Well, it's 12:00 right now. Let's go down for lunch and then we'll go". Harry nodded and then he and Ginny went with Hermione downstairs for lunch.
Once in the Great Hall Harry, Hermione and Ginny sat at the end of the table with Ron. The four of them started talking, a few minutes later the new girl Erin walked over to them.
"Do you think I could sit with you?" She asked. Ron looked up and blushed. He nodded vigorously and moved over a little bit so she could sit beside him. She smiled and flipped her hair back and sat beside him. "Thank you".
"So Erin, how do you like Hogwarts?" Hermione asked.
"Oh it's great! Everyone here is so nice".
"That's good. Well, I see that you already know Ron. And I know that you know Harry and I. Well this is Katrina and this is Ron's younger sister Virginia, but everyone calls her Ginny".
"Hi Virginia. I love that name. I always thought that it had a nice ring to it. Do you mind if I call you Virginia, or do you like to be called Ginny?"
"Oh, no Virginia is fine. Actually, nobody ever asked me what I prefer. My boyfriend calls me Virginia". Ron spat out the pumpkin juice that he was drinking.
"Boyfriend? Who is he?"
"That is none of your business Ronald. All I know is that I love him". With that Ginny walked away. "Hermione, I'll meet you in twenty minutes at the front doors". And then she left the Great Hall.
Harry looked at Ron.
"Wow, Ginny has a boyfriend. I didn't know that". He looked at Hermione. "Did you?"
"Nope". Now Katrina wasn't as stupid as Ron. She knew when her brother and her friend were lying. For starters, Harry had the same look on his face as she did every time that she lied and she has known Hermione since she was four years old, when Hermione moved into the house down the street. They were in day care together. She shook her head. Fifteen minutes later Hermione made her way out of the Great Hall, but not before receiving a kiss from Harry and a grossed out look from Ron.
After Hermione had left Ron looked over at Harry.
"So, now that Hermione is gone for the afternoon, you wanna hang?"
"Sorry Ron, I would but I have to go do my lesson plans for next week. I have to have them on Albus' desk by tonight".
"Oh, okay. Well maybe tomorrow you and I could get some chess in".
"Yup, well I guess I'll see you later".
"Okay". Harry got up and left the Great Hall, shortly followed by Katrina.
"Okay buddy, spill it. Who's Ginny going out with?"
"I don't know. I already told you guys that".
"Okay, I'm not as stupid as I look. I know that you and Hermione know".
"Well, I can't tell you. Not yet at least".
"Why not?"
"Because I promised I wouldn't. As soon as I'm allowed you'll be the first to know".
"Promise?"
"I promise". With that Katrina nodded and went back into the Great Hall. Harry was about to go to his room when Draco came out of the shadows.
"I really owe you one there Potter. I never thought that you wouldn't tell your sister".
"Well, I promised you two that I wouldn't tell anyone that you guys were together and I won't. I don't break promises".
"Well that's good. Thanks mate". Harry and Draco walked back to Harry's room and went inside. There was an owl sitting on the coffee table. Harry went over and opened the letter that was attached to its leg.
PJ
Hey PJ. I need you to meet me in my office Sunday at three o'clock in the afternoon. I need to talk to you. It's very important. I would meet with you today but... its Hermione's birthday and I guess you two will be having a little celebration (wink wink). Well, bring Hermione tomorrow if you want, which I know you will. Just please don't be late.
Moony
Harry read the letter and nodded. He put the letter on the bedside table in his room and pulled out all the decorations and food that he and Draco bought the day before at Hogsmead. He had hid the stuff by putting the invisibility cloak over the stuff and putting it under his bed. He knew that Hermione would never go under his bed if someone paid her to. Harry and Draco worked the whole afternoon putting up decorations and laying out the food. At about quarter to five Draco went to his dorm to get his present for Hermione and Harry grabbed his from his desk drawer.
At five thirty on the dot, Hermione walked in with her eyes covered by Ginny's hands. She led her into the living room and released her.
"SURPRISE!"Everyone shouted, Hermione looked around the room and started to cry. There were bouquets of blue roses all around the room and there was light blue crepe paper attaching the roses on the ceiling.
"Oh my lord, you guys, I love it so much. You didn't have to go through all the trouble just for me". Harry walked over to her and kissed her.
"I would do anything for you Hermione". Hermione smiled and blushed. And then the party got underway.
At about seven o'clock Harry went into another room and came back out carrying a large chocolate cake with icing that changed from blue to green to purple. It said "Happy Birthday Hermione" on it and there were sixteen candles on it, all burning brightly.
"Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Hermione
Happy Birthday to you". Hermione blew out all the candles and everyone cheered.
"And now for the presents". Harry said gleefully. Draco handed Hermione a nicely wrapped gift. She opened it and gasped.
"Oh Draco, thank you so much. I wanted this". It was the new edition of Hogwarts a History. It had just come out a few days earlier. "I was going to buy it today, now I'm glad that I didn't".
"I'm glad you like it". Next Ginny handed Hermione a gift. It was an outfit that Hermione had been eyeing in a muggle shop. It was a pair of dark blue bell-bottomed jeans with red gems going down the side of the legs. Also there was a black belly/halter top that said Hottie in red gems.
"Oh Gin, thank you, I love it". Hermione gave her friend a hug. Then Harry gave Hermione his gift.
"Oh my gosh Harry". Hermione breathed. Hermione looked at it. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. It was a delicate gold chain with a rose made out of blue diamond on it. "It must have been so expensive".
"Price is no object. I have more than enough money for three lifetimes. Besides, I thought that it would look beautiful on you". Harry smiled. "Besides, it's enchanted. With that I can speak with you whenever I want. Also, if you want to speak with me I can hear you". Hermione was amazed.
"I've heard of these. They're communicators. I heard that there was only two in the world".
"And you have one in your hands".
"But, these cost at least 500 Galleons. How could you afford this?"
"I already told you, with you price is no object. May I have the honor?" Harry asked. Hermione nodded and handed Harry the necklace. Harry put it around her neck and it shone like no other diamond.
Ginny and Draco looked at the couple. They had never seen either of them so happy. Draco looked at Ginny.
"Virginia. I have to tell you something". Ginny nodded.
"I love you so much Virginia. I know I've never said that before, but I do. I love you". Ginny was shocked. She had never thought that Draco would say that to her. She knew that she loved him back and she said so.
"Oh, I love you too Draco". Draco pushed her red and blue hair out of her face and kissed her. It was unlike the many times they kissed before. This time Ginny felt like it had more power. When they broke apart they looked over at Harry and Hermione who were doing the exact same thing.
"Draco". Ginny said. She was nervous about what she was going to say. "I think that we should tell my parents. I know that they will probably disown me, but I love you and they deserve to know that".
"But Vee". (Draco's nickname for Ginny) Draco said. "Are you really ready for them to know about us? I don't think that they'll disown you, but are you really able to deal with your whole family mad at you for liking me?"
"Not like Draco, love. I love you. And if my family can't accept that then too bad for them I can live without them, but not you".
"Okay, but I insist on going with you". Ginny nodded.
The two couples spent the rest of the night alone together, talking, laughing and planning.
Star in a Daze: Hey hey! It's star! I hope you like my chappie! I wrote it at 1:30 in the morning so I don't think it'll be that good, but I dunno, you are the judge of it! Please R&R! I love you all ma reviewers! XOXO kiss kiss