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Tonks came into Hermione's room as she got dressed. "Nervous?"
"Very, I feel horrible about last night but all I can think of is this will be the first time people outside of here see me with Harry. I just want to look nice."
"Then let me help ok?" She did a charm on the bags under her eyes and helped straighten her hair. "Wow, almost like sisters! I always wanted one."
"Me, too. Tonks? How do you know when you're in love?"
"You just feel it. Is he worth it?"
"Yes." For some reason Tonks hugged her.
"Now, we need something to show off that tight little body of yours that will get them all tangled up in their underwear."
"TONKS!" Tonks stuck her tongue out playfully at Hermione being so shocked by the statement. They continued to laugh and giggle. Ginny came to borrow an outfit and ended up running to get Luna to join them.
"What is taking so long?"
"Who knows mate?"
They looked at the stairs in hope it was the girls when they heard footsteps. "Sorry to disappoint." Remus said cheerfully, "The girls are going to come in a little bit, I volunteered us to take the luggage and meet them on Platform 9 ¾. So let's go."
The platform was crowded with people saying good bye. Reporters waited for Harry to arrive in hopes of getting a statement about the night at the ministry. Flash bulbs blinded him upon arrival. Remus with the help of aurors finally got rid of them. "I'm sorry Harry, we should have suspected that."
"No harm done, I should be used to it." The three boys went and loaded their trunks onto the train. Harry watched the clock nervously as it neared time to leave and still no sign of the girls. "Where is she?"
"She'll be here Harry. Maybe she got wind of the reporters and just wants to wait 'til the last minute. This is a big day for the two of you."
"I know…I just get nervous not knowing."
The platform cleared as students boarded the train. Ten minutes to go and Ginny appeared. "GIRLY!"
"Dean!" they ran over to each other as he helped her aboard. Next came Luna. Harry smiled as he saw Tonks and Hermione come thru the barrier. She looked amazing and extremely nervous. She had straightened her hair and added the touch of make-up. She had on low rise blue jeans with a black spaghetti strap tank top showing just enough of her stomach to see it was well toned against her butterfly piercing. She had on a little jewelry, black sandals, and a belt. She looked so fresh and beautiful. Whispers ran through the train in record time as everyone leaned out of the window to see who it was. She was captivating as she stood laughing with Tonks. Remus elbowed him and nudged him forward. He could hear the buzz on the train as people leaned out their window in hopes of finding out who she was and why Harry Potter The-Boy-Who-Lived was walking up to greet her. He took one of her hands in his. "You look great."
"Thanks, sorry we're late." She tucked a piece of hair behind her ear.
"Are you ready? Once we board everyone will know. They're already hanging out of the windows."
She took a deep breath and nodded, "I'm just nervous. So many people are going to know I am not good enough for you."
"It's me that is not good enough for you. Remember that."
"I wish there was a way to do this so everyone would leave our compartment alone, I have loads of reading to finish."
"Do you want everyone to know at once?"
"Impossible but a nice thought."
"Oh I can make it happen." He said smiling mischievously.
"How?"
He stepped closer to her and grabbed her other hand. Taking one last look at all the nosey people hanging out of the train. He took a breath, "Like this…" And he captured her lips with his, her lips immediately giving him access; holding nothing back. Despite not knowing who the mystery girl was the students still whooped and hollered as whistles filled the air. Tonks and Remus grinned at each other.
"He does have style!"
"Just like his dad…"
Safely on the train their friends tried to block them from view of the door as people came to peak in trying to discover the mystery lady in their hero's life. Ginny came back from the loo chuckling. "So far we have…a foreign exchange student, a rare veela with auburn hair, Victoria Secret's supermodel, and my favorite is the new defense teacher." The compartment roared with laughter hearing the rumors flying around. "So that should make you feel real good 'Mione!"
"Wow, someone actually thought I was a model! They must need glasses. I can't believe people don't recognize me."
"The other fun stories flying are about the new and improved Harry Potter. You my fine sir went from a 7 to a solid 15 on the scale of one to ten! Rumors range from you drinking restorative potion for your eyes to a veela giving you their secret source of beauty!" This only caused the friends to laugh harder. "Where are your glasses?"
"I'm still wearing them I just put a disillusionment charm on them."
"Cor!" with this they continued to laugh at the rumors floating around.
Vicky was the first to be able to speak, "I can't wait when the two of you enter the great hall…I think you should get the very last carriage."
"Yeah!" Ginny agreed. "That would give me time to make sure Collin has is camera ready for Lavender's and Pavarti's faces." Surprisingly Hermione and Harry agreed to it having nothing to lose after that kiss. The eight friends plotted how to get them off the train without being seen. Finally Ron suggested them using the invisibility cloak.
Hermione's eyes sparkled, "We can do better than that. We can disillusion ourselves. We better get changed, we should be arriving soon."
Moving to avoid being hit by other people proved hard for Hermione and Harry as they walked to the carriage. Ron having covered for her on their patrol duties and Luna stayed out by the carriage making sure no on tried to enter it. They breathed deep trying to calm their nerves. After this anyone who hadn't figured out her identity would know that Hermione and Harry were together. "Are you sure you still want to go through with this? We could try to keep it quite a bit longer?"
"No, I have been preparing myself for this since we went to Diagon Alley. I'd rather get it over with. I talked to Dumbledore and he said my mail could be screened so we don't have a repeat of fourth year." The carriage pulled to a stop. Everyone was inside as he leaned over and kissed her quickly, "here goes nothing. Let's go Mi lady." He grabbed her hand. They could hear everyone talking. They looked at each other one last time and opened the doors.
Ginny nodded encouragement to them as they walked towards the table. Draco had his mouth hanging open and drooling while Pansy Parkinson looked as if she could swallow Harry whole. Cho turned away before Harry could read her expression. He could hear the lude comments that the female population were making, shocked by their boldness. He was more concerned at the way the males were undressing her with their eyes. The walk seemed to take forever. She kept smiling looking nowhere but at Ginny giving his hand a squeeze. As they approached the table they broke out in laughter. A small flash had just captured Gryffindor's two biggest gossips facial expressions. As they took their seats silence was still thick. It was Draco who finally broke the tension, "Bloody hell was that Granger?" this caused the Great Hall to erupt in laughter as people began to turn back to their previous conversations. Lavender and Pavarti were the first to speak.
"Hermione, you look amazing! Did you find some new spell?"
"I thought you were a model on the train, never would have figured frizzy hair could look like that?"
"Why have you been hiding that body all these years, you could have had more dates?"
"Enough! I didn't want more dates, I wanted one date." Glancing towards Harry.
"How sweet! Did Harry and Ron know you had this body?"
"Would you stop with my body already, it's creepy."
"Leave her alone girls…why talk about that when you can finally have all those questions about Harry answered." The girls squealed with delight as they bombarded Hermione with more questions. She glared at Ginny for doing that to her. On the other side of the table things were just as bad for Harry. All the females were whispering while they stared and his mates didn't help.
"Wow…we thought it was hard before but now it will be murder to ask a girl out and not have to answer "Harry" questions. When did you get so built anyway?"
"I worked out a lot this summer. I didn't know that was a problem before…about the dates, sorry."
"No sweat, it also gets us dates!" Harry looked a little disturbed by this. Thankfully Ron explained.
"See, if they know you then who ever they know will know you…popularity by association."
"That is just too weird. So what did you guys do this summer?"
"Not as much as you apparently…Dean told me about your little dancing escapade. I think you have been holding out on us and need to share your obvious talent with the females later."
Harry laughed, "Then you'll love what I received earlier this summer." They smiled; it must be good judging by the look on his face. The conversation was stopped as the first years entered. The sorting ceremony took forever it seemed as Harry had to listen to the constant growl of Ron's stomach. Finally the headmaster stood and addressed the students. "I know you are all hungry so I will wait to give the announcements. Tuck in!" Food appeared as students quickly filled their plates. The group enjoyed catching up with their friends as Harry kept a hold of Hermione's hand. Harry felt bad as he watched Neville keep glancing over towards the Ravenclaw table.
"She'll be ok Neville."
"Harry, you don't know how they treat her. I mean you know about the stealing of stuff, but they say the meanest things to her! She cries almost every night."
"Not this year! That is a promise."
"Thanks Harry."
"Anytime Longbottom."
Dumbledore stood as the plates were cleared. "Now as you all should know the Forbidden Forest is of course…forbidden. In Hogwarts' terms it means I will catch at least six of you in it." A few students chuckled as six particular students winked at each other. "Once again I will remind you there is no magic allowed in the corridors and anything you might consider fun is banned by Mr. Filch, for details see the complete list that hangs outside his office door. This year their will be a few changes." The hum of excitement filled the air. "Those involved already have been informed that class schedules will not be the same this year for some of you. Usually you attend class with your house mates in the same year however…due to the achievement of such high scores we have added a new class. Advanced DADA which will take up three periods. This will cause those involved to have a different schedule from their housemates. Now, I must explain for those who don't know; the exceedingly amounts of high scores on the OWLs and NEWTs were due to the efforts of a particular group of students last year in their time of need. When they had concerns about their practical skills they decided to hold their own practice. Normally I would have to highly disapprove of their secrecy but after knowing of their circumstances I applaud their courage." Dumbledore nodded to Harry to show his appreciation. "Good news is they have agreed to continue this club with the full support of the staff and opened to anyone they choose to allow membership to. It is called the DA and is run by none other than Harry Potter." Noise filled the air as everyone tried to get a better look at him from their seats. "Now for those of you who may worry about his qualifications to teach and help other students you may ask other members of this group their opinion or you may take comfort in me telling you that Mr. Potter made the highest DADA score in the history of the OWLs. Congratulations Mr. Potter." The great hall filled with applause as Harry blushed and Hermione beamed with pride. "Moving on, this year you will have yet another DADA teacher who will arrive tomorrow morning. She is an auror and has kindly agreed to take a year off to teach so please welcome Professor Tonks when she arrives. Prefects if you will show the students to their dorms. Good Night."
"NO WAY…why didn't she tell us?"
"I have no idea. What I do know is that it will be one fun year." With this the group began to stand as Ron yelled, "First years follow me."
"Harry let go." She laughed slightly as he pulled her back to him every time she tried to leave to carry out her duties as prefect.
"No. Have you seen the way the blokes are looking at you? You aren't going anywhere without me. I'll help you and Ron…besides I would walk with you anyway." He kissed her cheek as several snickered and made comments around them. They stood near the back of the hall gathering up the first years and showing them the way to Gryffindor tower. As they approached the Fat Lady said hello and eyed Hermione, Harry, and Ron suspiciously. "You three made some changes this summer I see. Growing up quite nicely too."
Ron rolled his eyes, "Voldemort." The Fat Lady shivered as she swung open. "What?"
"Voldemort? That's what you chose?"
"I thought you and Harry would like it. Aren't you two the ones telling everybody to say it so they will be less afraid? Now they'll have plenty of practice." He beamed as the cleverness of his plan.
"He's right Mi, pretty smart idea Ron. I just never thought I would hear you say it so calmly and so frequently.
"He's right Ron it was a really great idea." Ron was surprised when she pecked him on the cheek.
"Hey now, don't be doing that your boyfriend might be a deranged jealous freak." The trio laughed as the portrait closed behind them, Ron and Hermione showed the first years to their dormitories.
Ron said he was knackered and headed to bed as Hermione came and sat by Harry in their usual spot by the fireplace. "What's the smile for Mi?"
"All the questions I got asked about my boyfriend."
"Yeah, like what?" he narrowed his eyes teasingly.
"Do you hold my hand? Are you nice to me? Do you keep me safe like a knight?" He laughed at that one. "My thoughts too but you do keep me safe."
"I didn't at the Ministry…"
"We've discussed this already!"
"I know…I just still have night mares about it sometimes. I was a complete wreck waiting for you at the station. Mi, there are just so many things that can happen…"
She put her finger on his lips and leaned in to kiss him. "I'm a target either way and if he is going to try to kill me…I'd rather die beside you or for you than the reason being my parentage."
"MI! Don't talk like that! Please? I can't lose you…ever!"
"It's not like it's a great thought for me, but I had to think about all this when I started to fall in love with you."
His head snapped up. "You-you are falling in love with me?" His palms were sweating and his heart raced. His eyes showed fear and worry but were all so full of nervousness and shock.
"No." he was totally taken back by this.
"Oh…I didn't think you would. We are young and everything…"
She was giggling, "You're rambling Harry." He looked hurt. "I only meant that I wasn't falling in love with you because I am already completely head over heels in love with you." He studied her face as she held her breath. He cupped the side of her face rubbing her cheek with his thumb. Smiling he said, "You are?"
"Completely…I think I always have been just didn't know until that night I entered your thoughts that it was different, not just love for a friend."
Grinning as if she had just made him the happiest man alive he captured her lips with his. He poured all the feeling he had into this kiss. It was wonderful and somehow different from all their other kisses. It wasn't needed or devouring but tender yet still as passionate. He changed the tempo of the kiss trying not to devour her. Slow tender kisses turned to deep passionate all consuming and back to sweet chaste kisses before he begged for entrance back into her mouth. Not caring about the rest of the world he eased her back down on the couch. He tilted his head back to the other side as he tasted her mouth, sliding his tongue against hers. He moaned as the heat aroused him causing his jeans to tighten. He began to slowly rub against her body, his hands rubbing her already hard nipples. Suddenly pulling back as she moaned. A moment passed before she opened her eyes, "What…what is wrong?"
"Absolutely nothing, I wanted to see the beautiful face of the person I love most in this world." He smiled rubbing his thumb over her lips and a tear rolled down her face. He kissed it away and whispered in her ear, "I love you Mi." Shivers ran over her body as she closed her eyes and kissed him with everything in her soul.
Hermione was back to her usual looking self by morning with the exception the hair was smooth instead of frizzy and bushy as it hung in waves down her back. She seemed to glow as he watched her descend from the girl's dormitories. She walked over and kissed him. "Good morning."
"Good morning to you too, have I mentioned lately that I love you?" Her face broke into the biggest smile she ever had as she jumped into his arms giggling into his neck. He spun her around filled with joy as he looked into her eyes. The common room watched curiously wondering what made the couple so happy. He set her down when they were both breathing hard and dizzy. They exited the portrait hole a bit embarrassed by such a display. Whispers were still filling the hall as they sat down for breakfast. Professor McGonagall passed out their schedules, Harry taking Ron's since he was still sleeping. Ginny and Dean came in and sat next to them. "Mornin'."
"I'd ask if the two of you had a good morning but I hear there was spinning and laughter." She arched her eyebrow at Hermione who just shrugged her shoulders beaming a beautiful smile. "Must be good for 'Mione to smile like that." Harry just winked and continued to eat breakfast. A rush of flapping wings could be heard as the post owls flew in. It was usually loud the first day because parents were sending all the items students forgot. Hermione paid the owl that delivered the morning edition of The Daily Prophet. She gasped and dropped her glass of pumpkin juice as she opened the paper. Harry leaned over as his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.
"What is it?"
"US!" They both said horrified as they turned the front page around for Dean and Ginny to see. Covering the full page was a picture of Harry kissing her at King Cross Station holding her hands down at his sides. Ginny dropped her fork as she sighed, "Oh Merlin! At least you can't see your face and you did look incredible Mione."
The teens continued to read afraid of what horrors they might find.
HARRY POTTER'S MYSTERIOUS LADY – COULD IT BE LOVE?
Yesterday as students boarded the Hogwarts Express for another exciting year the students were treated to an inside scoop about The-Boy-Who-Lived. He arrived with friends boarding in the usual manner until ten minutes 'til eleven when a beautiful and mysterious young lady emerged. Almost instantly our hero approached her. His eyes filled with desire as he focused on no one but her. Students began to watch as he took her hand and spoke to her quietly out of ear shot to everyone. We then saw him smile as he took her other hand pulling her towards him and kissing her. For the ladies who have dreamed about this day, I can say that was not just any kiss I witnessed. My blood boiled at the tenderness and passion our hero showered his lady love with. Many may remember our articles in the last two years about our hero mourning his parents and wanting to find love. We believe he has. We decided to dig deeper into the life of this mystery girl and were surprised to find that it was none other than his long time best friend Hermione Granger, a muggle born witch who is top of her class. They are both currently in their sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, also rumored to be in charge of a new defense club this year. But these are not the only changes in Mr. Potter's life. Recently it was brought to our attention that he has a new guardian, Remus J. Lupin, a known werewolf and currently Mr. Potter received the highest DADA score in the history of the O.W.L.s topping wizards such as Albus Dumbledore. We wish Mr. Potter the best of luck and happiness in his new relationship and will continue to try and reach him for further comment.
"Well, you're no longer a lunatic." The three teens looked at Ginny and broke out in laughter.
"Mystery woman…sound so…I don't know."
"I think it was a great article, for once nothing bad was said…that's good right?"
After some thought Harry and Hermione nodded, "I knew to expect it would be reported but not the front page! I'm just worried about you Mi?"
"I'm fine; I think it is a nice article. Now the picture is a little embarrassing but still nice, I thought the press had already left. From looking at it, I don't think we would have cared any way." Ginny laughed at her ease.
"Never would have pegged you for an exhibitionist!"
"According to everyone at the club we already were." She winked at Harry remembering their dance. The rest of the day passed uneventful.
Sitting in the common room that night Professor McGonagall entered through the portrait hole. "Mr. Potter follow me please." They walked to her office and took a seat. "Per your agreement with Professor Dumbledore your ban has been lifted and I wish to be the first to congratulate you on being captain." His eyes widened.
"Captain? What do I know about being captain?"
"It goes to you as the senior member of the team, do you wish to decline?" He contemplated his choices.
"May I receive help?"
"You may do as you deem fit as long as that trophy remains in my office Mr. Potter."
"Then I accept."
"You will need to set up try outs and practices with Madam Hooch. Good luck Harry, I'm counting on you to win another year." He thanked her and left to find Ron.
"Is everything ok? Has something happened?"
"Yes…you are now dating the Quidditch captain."
Her mouth flew open as she bounced on her toes, "Harry, that's fantastic! You'll be terrific."
"Have you seen Ron, I would like his help?"
"I saw him…sneaking up to the tower with Vicky." She wiggled her eyebrow.
"Oh." she shook her head holding back a laugh. "Go Ron, I haven't even gotten you up there yet." She playfully punched him in the stomach. "Kidding! Only kidding." He put his arm around her shoulder and went to sit by the fire to start on their homework holding up his part of the agreement to work hard. He found studying with a girlfriend had its rewards. For everything he got right she rewarded him with a kiss. Plus he just liked being able to look over admiring her face and watching her bite her lip as she concentrated. "If you don't stop that I'm not going to get anything else done…I'm just going to snog you until you have no thoughts left." She smiled wickedly, setting her book a side she leaned forward on the floor crawling seductively over to him.
"Really? What was I doing?"
"That cute little thing when you bite your lip…I love that!" he said huskily as his temperature rose after seeing her crawling towards him.
"What are you going to do about it?" looking to see if the common room had cleared he answered her. Using his seeker reflexes he flipped her onto the floor and pinned her down before she knew what was happening and probed his tongue into her mouth. She tasted of vanilla and raspberries and made him crazy as she drew circles in the hollow of his neck. They lay on the floor in the firelight kissing and tasting and nibbling until he pulled back looking into her face. Without taking his eyes off of her he pulled her tie off, seeing no hesitation in her expression he slowly began to undo her buttons as their eyes locked together, her breathing becoming shallow with each button. As the last button came undone her shirt fell to the sides as he studied her body. "You're so beautiful Mi" he whispered as he lowered his head to leave little kisses on her stomach. She breathed in a shaky breath and began to run her fingers in his hair. She wondered if there was an inch he had left untouched as he worked his way up. As he reached her breast he traced the outline of her lace bra with his fingers leaving chills on her skin. He watched her face as he slowly made circles until reaching her nipples and then caressing her breast with his whole hand. She moaned in pleasure and arched her back pressing her breast into him more. All control was lost as he captured her lips in a hungry kiss. His hands caressing her chest lightly, hard, feathery, and even pinched her nipples twisting them as he let go, this pushed her over the edge as she filled with ache and desire. She removed his tie as he unhooked her bra in front. Raising up for him to remove it she kissed his chest after she undid every button making lazy flicks with her tongue. As one hand fondled her breast the other caressed her arse. Occasionally switching as to not leave either side wanting more. He stopped as she undid the last button, now leaning back on his knees with her kneeling in front of him fluttering her lips across his abs. he moaned from the back of his throat. Nervous for her to inch a bit lower and discover how aroused he truly was; as she continued to work her way back up she stopped taking time to run her tongue over his nipples. This was a new sensation and took his breath away. She had become so brave and provocative when it was the two of them that he secretly found it one of his biggest turn ons, quiet school girl by day and at night completely seductive. It drove him crazy seeing her walls shatter only by him in this way. He nibbled at her ear as her nails raked his back. He paused briefly as he felt her finger hook just behind the button of his pants. Giving a tug, pulling him down to her as she lay back on the floor, his body coming down to cover hers. As the heat built in her body her kisses becoming more desperate to drink him in. Her chest ached to have his lips on them as she guided his head to them, following her lead he licked and sucked until they were almost bruised. He loved seeing her face when he licked the nipple and then blew softly against it causing her to shudder with desire. As the heat built between her legs she found her self pressing up against his hips. Gasping as she felt how hard he was. Not being able to deny her curiosity she gently shifted underneath him causing him to groan. "Did I hurt you?"
He shook his head no as he locked into her cinnamon eyes full of concern and want. Lowering his mouth to hers again tenderly. He began to prove it by rocking gently, pressing his swollen self against the peak between her legs. She still burned to know how it felt as she slowly ran her nails over his abs shifting to turn him over as she leaned over him moving her hand slowly up the inside of his thigh. As her palm firmly pressed through the outside of his pants against his bulge. He gasped breaking contact and quickly raising himself to rest on his elbows. She had a scared look, "Did I do something wrong."
"NO! umm…no" his voice cracked as he fought the battle between his head and his crotch. "I just don't know if I could take much more and still be able to…control it." He pleaded with her to understand and saw her eyes shoot open wide when it did occur to her his meaning. Suddenly a shy, fear washed across her face. Biting her lip as she fought her inner thoughts. "Mi, are you ok?"
"Would it help?"
Completely confused by this he asked, "Will what help?"
"You know…if I… helped you. I read it can be painful, I don't want that so…"
He sat completely at a lost for words and shocked his sweet Mi was suggesting…that. "I don't think you know what you're asking Mi!" His breathing was ragged at just the suggestion.
"You do it right?" He looked away as his face turned bright red in horror of this conversation. "Harry?"
"Ok yes I do…any normal bloke does." He was horrified at her knowing what he did to himself, as if it weren't natural.
She kissed his cheek, briefly pausing to make sure the common room still was empty. Pulled a blanket off the couch over them and whispered in his ear, "Show me how." He almost lost control right there seeing the look in her eyes, she was serious. "I want to, show me how…teach me how." She nibbled at his ear.
"Mi, I really don't…oh merlin…think you know what your asking. Can you stop doing that for a second? It's…hard to…think."
She giggled against his neck "really?" her voice was low and seductive but somehow kept that innocent tone. Then she sat up as fear came over her, "Do you not want me too?"
"Oh Merlin yes I want you to but…" he stumbled for words as his lower body throbbed.
"But what? I know we said we would go slow but if I can help you…do that, then let me. Show me how."
"Mi, do you know what will happen?"
She looked at the floor, "yes and I know that when you…climax that it can be…messy."
"That's one way to put it. Mi, we can't even talk about it with out turning red."
"I don't care Harry if you don't want me to touch you then just say so but I want to do this. I love you!"
He could see she was taking this the wrong way and he hated the hurt look in her eye. "I just don't want you to think you have to do this for me to know that, I do. I know you love me. I can wait until you are absolutely sure." He knew he had messed up when the look appeared on her face when she was determined to do something. "Harry James Potter don't patronize me! You think boys are the only ones that talk about this…well whether you believe it or not the girls talk about it more! Where's my shirt?"
He cupped the side of her face as he grabbed her wrist, "Will you stop for just a moment? I just wanted you to know what you were getting into. I don't want you to do something you'll regret and I can't promise you'll enjoy this…granted I will but…you may have another reaction and I couldn't take it if you wouldn't look at me again or either of us be to embarrassed to speak." She locked into his eyes.
"I asked for this, not you." As she finished her voice trailing off she kissed him pushing him back down slowly. He jumped when he felt her fingers fiddle with the buttons on his pants and then slowly slide the zipper; he mumbled for her to be careful, "it won't be good if you get it caught." He laughed nervously as he saw determination and desire in her eyes. "Are you sure about his Mi?" he said as he caught her wrist.
"I can't hurt you right?"
Lightly laughing he said, "There's no way you could ever hurt me…even I know that."
Timidly biting her lip she nodded her head yes slightly as her fingers slipped under the band of his underwear. She felt bold as she watched his face. His eyes closed and his breathing came quick and ragged. He bent one leg at the knee to be more comfortable as she lowered the waistband below his erection. Her eyes went wide and she was thankful his eyes were closed as she saw him for the first time, as she saw any guy for the first time. Strangely she was fascinated by it and found her fingers trailing over it in exploration, pulled out of her stare as he moaned from the very back of his throat from her feathery touch. He opened his eyes desperate to know if she was revolted by him. He saw the fascination as she watched her fingers glide over his extremely hard, aching member. As she continued he closed his eyes trying to remember her every touch and the sensation she was causing. The twins once tried to explain how different it felt but he never dreamed it could be this intoxicating. Her fingertips teased and toyed with his senses. Her hand so light and delicate; cool against his smooth skin burning with heat. Soon she noticed his hips rising to her touch as she felt more sure of herself her grip became firmer. His panting was coming rapid and moans were more frequent. She could feel him throbbing and it excited her to know she did this to him; he opened his eyes reaching a hand behind her neck and pulling her to him. His kiss was rough and heated, his lips pressed hard against hers as his hand slowly moved to hers. She whispered against his lips one final time, "Show me?" His hand covered hers as he showed her how to caress and rub it the right way. Rubbing her thumb across the head and kneading it up and down. How to fondle his balls as she stroked his shaft as he pressed her hand against him with more pressure she found the burning in between her own legs to almost be too much, her nipples ached as he kissed her neck muttering expressions of pleasure into her skin. He set a faster pace as he let go of her hand to massage her breast and try to give her some pleasure in return. She lowered her mouth to his nipple and began to suck on it increasing his pleasure as he bit his lip trying to be quiet. His face was tense and his moans were increasing her own desires as he grabbed a handful of her hair and the other clenching the blanket tightly. His body shifting to the need for relief as she increased her pace and grabbed him tighter. Another moan escaped his lips as she took the fluid that began to emerge with her thumb and rubbed the tip of his head. Twisting her hand forward and backward as she rubbed up and down. As he climaxed he tensed grabbing her arse tightly, she covered his mouth with hers to try and silence his cries of desire. She suddenly felt a strange wetness in between her own legs. As he lay his head back staring into her eyes. "Are you alright?" She smiled and nodded yes. Bringing her head down to his shoulder. Her fingernails running lightly over his chest. "Harry?"
He could barely breathe well alone talk, "Hmm?"
"Did I…was it…"
He steadied himself quickly knowing she was beginning to doubt herself. Pulling her chin up so he could look into her eyes, "Mi that was the most amazing thing I have ever felt in my life! I still can't believe you did that. Are you…ok?" She nodded. "Really? Here this will help." He waved his hand casting a spell to clean them both up. "Merlin, that was incredible. I'm, not sure what I'm supposed to say or do…"
"Shhh…I love you. I wanted to do this. It wasn't all that bad, Pavarti and Lavender always made it sound so dreadful. But…it wasn't. It was incredible Harry, to touch you like that and see you…thank you for not laughing at me."
"On Mi! Thank you! I never thought…we…never mind. Sad part is, seeing you look at me like that, after doing this and you still seem so innocent to everything, just makes me hard all over again."
"Harry!" She lightly slapped his chest as she laid her head back down secretly looking down at the blanket to see if it was true. Surprisingly it was!
The next morning Harry woke Ron so he wasn't late. "Where were you last night?"
"Astronomy Tower. I love only having class in the afternoon, beats waking early." With this Dean, Seamus, and Neville all sat up fully awake.
"With who?"
"Vicky."
"No way" Dean said surprised.
"I can't thank you enough for introducing us man."
"So…are you sharing or no kissing and telling."
Grunting arrogantly, "we did very little kissing."
"Sorry to hear that man…"
"It's not that, it's the fact she was too busy sucking my dick!" Jaws dropped. "I was shocked. I was scared to death to kiss her and the next thing I knew she was all over it."
"Was it everything you dreamed about?"
"And more! I can't think of anything that would be better than that."
"I can." With this the guys laughed. "What about you Harry?"
"Guys…I think I have to take my leave on that note." He turned walking to the door embarrassed at the thought of sharing his experience.
"Harry…mate, I didn't mean to make you feel bad that I got further than you…I'm sure she'll come around sooner or later."
"Yeah. We'll be here to celebrate when she does." Harry looked at the room, rolled his yes and left. Gits.
As he came down smiling from last night still he saw Hermione scribbling down notes from the book she was reading. He got a little nervous as he approached her, about her having second thoughts, when she suddenly stood and leaned into his ear, "Mornin' big boy." Then turned and started to walk away as he playfully swatted at her arse.
"You think you can get away that easy?" he went to grab her as she took off running around the couch.
Watching this from the corner were Lavender, Pavarti, Vicky, and Ginny.
"They sure are in a good mood every morning!"
"She must be getting it every night" Looking over seeing Harry kiss her passionately.
"I know I would be all over that. Who would of thought the mousiest girl of all would get the prime catch?"
"Are you really that surprised?" Ginny couldn't believe no one had seen this coming.
"What about you and Dean?"
"We're fine, he told me he loved me this summer." The girls giggled in delight as she retold her story. They stopped when Ron walked over to whisk Vicky off to breakfast.
Finishing an early lunch the group walked quickly to their class wanting a few minutes before everyone arrived. Peering into the door, they saw a beautiful brunette with light purple highlights cascading into perfect ringlets working hard. When she hadn't noticed them yet Harry decided to get her attention. "Did you leave Wolf Boy for me already?"
Grinning mischievously the professor looked up from her work, "Not soon enough I hear…seems someone else stole your heart already?" She finished her comment as she jumped into Harry's arms giving him a huge hug. The others laughed noticing her feet barely reached his knees. "I was wondering when you guys were going to come welcome me?" Harry set her back on the floor.
"We were mad!"
"Extremely upset!"
"Furious I would say!"
Looking shocked, "Why?"
Hermione rolled her eyes, "Really Nymphadora…not telling us you were our professor!"
Tonks blushed and then realized the name Hermione addressed her as, "That's Professor Tonks and I had to promise not to. Are you really mad?"
Placing her hands on her hips and tilting her head, Hermione said, "No – as long as you tell us everything!" Tonks was instantly bombarded with questions and hello hugs.
"Stop! Others are coming in so…how about you meet me tonight after dinner." They nodded and took their seats.
Entering the classroom after dinner the group sat comfortably on top of their desks while waiting for Tonks. When she opened the door they began clapping and whistling. She smiled, "What's all this about?"
Ron spoke first, "Just wanted to congratulate you for being an amazing DADA professor…it was the most fun we have had since Lupin!"
"Thank you," she bowed jokingly. The group of friends visited until curfew hearing all about her first two days and sharing their stories too. Harry hung back as they exited the room.
"Tonks?"
"What is it Harry?"
"Will…will Moony get to come visit you here?"
"When he can…is there something you needed?"
"No, I just wondered."
"You know…part of the reason I took this job is because he asked me too." Harry snapped his head up. "He wanted me to be sure you were safe at all times and this gave him a reason to come visit you." She paused trying to read his expressions. "Are you sure there isn't anything I can do? Looks like something is on your mind?"
"No, I just didn't think I would miss him. I have never had…anyone to miss when I left for school." He ruffled his hair. "I don't know, I just feel…"
"Homesick?"
"Is that what this is?"
"You feel like you are missing something or someone, miss your bedroom, all those other things you had?"
"Yeah, I guess so." He looked deep in thought.
"Ok there?"
Gradually his lips turned up, "I think so…for once. So this is what homesick is? I think I like that."
Rifling his hair she beamed, "I'm happy for you! But just so you know; most people aren't usually happy about that." They both laughed.
"Tonks, Can I ask you something…personal?"
"Sure, can't promise I will answer though. Outside of class, behind closed doors…I'm still here for you the same way I was this summer. I really care about you and more importantly I care about your Uncle Remus and you are everything to him."
He smirked at the reference to uncle remembering their time at the salon. "I was just wondering if we could still be as close," he finished so softly she barely heard him, "like family."
"I wouldn't want it any other way! Besides, I found myself to be very fond of those goodnight kisses." She winked, "Maybe if I am lucky you can call me Auntie!" sticking out her tongue at him.
"You care about him that much?"
"More than I can say." They looked at each other for a moment as they absorbed everything that had transpired between them.
Finally he pushed off from the desk, kissing her cheek, "Take care of my Uncle…he means the world to me and I can tell he loves you." She blushed and nodded once. He turned in the middle of the door and spoke softly but from his heart, "Goodnight…Auntie." With this he exited as a single tear rolled down her cheek as she felt more loved then ever before between the two new men in her life. Realizing those words were probably the most important ones Harry would ever say to her. Coming from him that kind of trust and sincerity did not come easy, but definitely from the heart.
Between classes, quidditch practice, his extra training, and getting ready for the DA the first two weeks flew by quickly. He had everything planned, making sure there was enough time to get everything ready. He had scheduled tryouts for that day. Hermione had promised to come with them and maybe fly around the pitch afterwards. Ron and Harry talked more and more about who possible players would be.
"Ginny is chaser if she still wants it, Natalie too. Your keeper, I'm seeker so all we need is a chaser and two beaters."
"How about Seamus and Neville?"
"Not Dean and Seamus?"
"No, Dean I don't think will do as well. He still prefers soccer too anything."
"I heard Vicky was trying out…is she any good?"
"Oh yeah…she's real good."
Harry playfully punched his arm, "I didn't mean that! Prat!'
Three hours later the new Gryffindor quidditch team was comprised of Harry, Ron, Ginny, Natalie, Vicky, Seamus, and Neville. Harry thanked everyone for trying out and stated they had all done well. The students walked away tired and sore making their way to the common room as Hermione joined Harry, Ron, and Vicky on the pitch.
"Ready to fly Mi?"
"Yes."
Vicky and Ron took off on his broom as Harry helped Hermione onto his. Looking over her shoulder she gave him a kiss. "You were really great out there. I think you are going to be a wonderful captain."
"Thanks, it means a lot to me. Now…hold on." With that he pushed off the ground rocketing into the night sky as he heard Hermione's delightful giggle. They raced around the pitch enjoying the wind in their faces. Harry secured his grip around her and flipped a few times just so he could hear her laugh. To him it was peace. After a couple of hours and watching a beautiful sunset from up in the sky Harry flew to the common room window. Everyone stared as Hermione used her hand to open it and he flew in to land gracefully offering his arm to help her dismount.
"Thank you Harry…I had a great time."
"Me too. I have fun anytime you are with me though." He smiled when she kissed his cheek.
"You're too sweet handsome."
"Keep that up and I'll show you how much fun we can have." He wiggled his eyebrows making her laugh as he pulled her in for a sensuous kiss. Forgetting the common room was still full, they broke apart smiling when the others started whistling. "Will you wait for me to go grab a shower?"
"Yes, I'm just going to finish up some Arithmancy homework." He kissed her cheek and sprinted upstairs.
The days continued to pass swiftly as Harry and Hermione finalized their plans for the DA. Today would be the first meeting. Eating breakfast in the great hall they were approached by Professor McGonagall. "Miss Granger, Mr. Potter; Professor Dumbledore would like to see you in his office." They finished quickly and raced upstairs.
"Good morning! Thank you for coming so quickly."
"You wanted to see us sir?"
"I understand tonight will be your first meeting of the new DA."
"Yes sir."
"I have a list that Professor Tonks collected for you after each of her classes. Highly impressive the number of students who are willing to do extra work…I'm sure a few professors would like to know your secret." His eyes twinkled as he chuckled. "I have taken it upon myself to give you a bit of information on each student, nothing personal, just some facts I thought might be helpful when you are making your decision on membership."
"Sir what are these names that have a star next to them?"
"An impressive amount if I remember correctly."
"Yes sir, almost two pages full."
"To answer you question Hermione, those would be the Slytherins that are seeking membership. Mostly first and second years, but a few older ones." Harry and Hermione sat speechless that any Slytherin would want to join. "I assure you they are safe and very eager. Professor Snape has been extremely busy trying to guide new students to think for them selves instead of accepting the beliefs of others so rashly."
"I'm not sure what to think. There has to be nearly 400 names on this list…I can't teach so many, I thought maybe a 100." Harry pinched the bridge of his nose as a headache was fast approaching.
"If you like you may choose to accept a predetermined amount of people to teach; after all you have the final say as per agreement. I would like to point out however that you may seek assistant; maybe from friends or staff. If you would humor me…I'd like you to take great consideration on the student with the blue files, it would be a personal favor to me."
"If that is all Sir we must be getting to class."
"Certainly, and may I be the first to wish you good luck tonight." Simultaneously they said thank you and exited the office.
Harry and Hermione looked over the file folders at lunch. "I can't believe what I am seeing. How?"
"I don't know Mi…I knew the Order was recruiting but I had no idea who they were."
"Well, I think they are very brave…we have to let some them in Harry."
"I had already decided that, it might take me a while to trust some but I will try. We are going to have to let a few others in to throw off suspicion. Can you make something like the coin for everyone again this year? We'll have to have a lot more…if you don't have time I understand."
"No, actually I had an idea for something new that will also hold a privacy charm like the list did last year but all in one."
"I knew I loved you for some reason." He kissed her cheek.
"Because I snog you." she said softly but full of confidence.
"Well, there is that!" he smiled as she laughed. She had changed this summer. She was still the know-it-all bookworm and best friend extraordinaire to him and Ron but she was more relaxed and playful. Her walk carried a sexy girl bounce, always smiling, able to laugh at herself, but she was truly happy and that radiated to everyone around her. She simply took his breath away.
"Harry!"
Shaking out of his trance, "Yeah?"
"I said we need to head to class."
"What were you staring at?"
He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "You."
"I can't believe this place is packed."
"Ron, you're not helping."
"Should we start the meeting 'til he gets here?"
"Maybe? I don't know, but they are starting to get restless."
"Mione what are the Slytherins doing here anyways?"
"Ron, anyone was allowed to come tonight. Some of them may not be so bad, will have to see who Harry chooses."
The great hall doors opened as everyone saw Harry stride into the hall. He looked powerful. Robes billowing behind him, files in hand at his side, confident, tall, muscular. Every bit the way you would picture a hero to look.
"Where have you been boss man?"
"Sorry, guys I had to speak to a few people first." He leaned over and kissed Mi. "Ginny, want to welcome everyone?"
"What? Me? Why?"
"Well, I have decided to take on 200 students and who better to assist me than the original members." They looked at him in surprise. "I need an answer here mates?"
"YES!" was given by the remaining members.
"Then get us started Gin while I go over my notes and remember…just like we practiced." She turned and climbed onto the platform in front of the staff table.
"Hi, thank you for coming tonight. I think I speak for us all when I say we never guessed so many would want to join. I know some of you have doubts about Harry's ability to teach, so we thought we would show you something we all learned last year that we are proud of. So you know, some of us are seventh years and some are as young as fourth but we all managed to achieve our goal thanks to the patience and understanding, plus his amazing ability to show each of us in a way we can all understand." She looked to both sides to see the original DA in a line ready to go. "I'm sure you have all heard the story about Harry's patronus…well now you can see ours." Before the students could finish dropping their mouths the group called, "Expecto Patronum!"
Students gasped as the silver patronus forms glided around the room. Harry smiled as his stag glided next to Hermione's otter. The room looked beautiful and the students seemed fascinated. As the forms returned to the tips of their owners wands the hall erupted in applause. Harry stepped forward and waved a hand towards the group of friends adding to the applause. The DA laughed at the attention while taking their seats.
Taking a deep breath and a reassuring glance at Hermione, Harry began, "That is one of the few things I felt everyone must know in order to defend themselves. I have to admit I was surprised that everyone managed to achieve it by the end of last year. I guess many of you would like an explanation to all of this and how it came to be. As you all know last year we had a defense professor that would not allow us to actually practice magic." He paused for the hostile comments about Umbridge to cease. "My thoughts exactly!" They laughed. "So Hermione and Ron decided to change that and organized a meeting. It was then that we decided to hold private sessions and we all set out to find a good location. We met two to three times a week and were eventually caught." A few of the older slytherins snickered. "What many of you do not know is how we arranged those meetings or what happened in them. It was in here that we brought the houses closer together and formed friendships that saved lives. My life as a matter of fact." Whispers erupted. "I know you all know about the Department of Mysteries last year and who was involved. If it weren't for my friendships with fellow DA members I would be dead. To them I am eternally grateful. With that said I will explain how all this will work." He glanced at his notes. "I can only accept 200 and that is with a lot of help. You will be under a privacy contract which means if you speak about the DA or what occurs during it you will find yourself in an unpleasant position. If you do not believe us then you may ask what happened last time someone told. We take this seriously, we are at war and we want to be able to fight against those forces. If you support Voldemort we will know and you will not be admitted." Harry was surprised when several students stood and left. "You must keep up with your classes. We would like to include all the houses and ask that you accept those you may not previously accepted. If you can not then you will be asked to leave. What we learn is not to be taken lightly; we will learn defense, offense, strategy, and even hand to hand. Hopefully maybe even some weapons. It took us a while to come up with a way to decide who gets to join and we decided on a couple of little tests. Don't worry, just because you are good at DADA doesn't mean you will get in, just because you might know more will not guarantee you a spot either, so you younger ones don't need to worry. We want those that have the desire to do good, who will try their best no matter what, and those that are loyal. With that being said please form two lines facing each other." The students began to move and partner up. Ernie and Hannah gradually began to walk down the lines taking names and asking a few simple questions. The most important question being asked by Harry as he walked randomly to each person. He decided to strategically start with an older Slytherin.
Eyes widened as Harry neared a group. "I'm surprised to see you here. What ever possessed you to come?"
"Just wanted to see if you would fall on your face Potty!" Malfoy sneered.
"Fine, say the Dark Lord's name."
"Excuse me?"
"You heard me Malfoy…say it!"
Malfoy glared as his eyes filled with hate, "V-v-vold-voldemort. Happy?"
"Yes, now why are you here?"
"Because I want to be. I may not like him, but I hate you more just so we are clear."
"Perfectly! Does this mean you don't agree with him, not joining your father?"
"And follow that freak! Never. But just to be clear, I still hate mudbloods and agree they need to be removed, just not by some half blood freak."
"Thanks you can see yourself out." Malfoy glared at him with obvious hatred.
Harry continued to speak to random people, those that could say the name were written down and some ran from the room as soon as they were asked. Soon the numbers dwindled from nearly 400 to about 275. Harry approached another sixth year Slytherin. Making sure no one else could hear them.
"Do you think like Malfoy?"
"No."
"Does your family support him?"
"No, a few feel the same about muggleborns" quietly he added, "but not my immediate family."
"Any death eaters?"
"Yes, my two uncles. My grandfather was a huge supporter for Grindelwald and my aunts and cousins stand by my uncles. Is there appoint to all this Potter?" never breaking eye contact.
"Can you say it?"
With more confidence then Harry had ever seen the boy spoke, "Would you like me to answer Voldemort…or Tom Marvolo Riddle?"
This surprised Harry greatly as he took a step back and looked at the bloke in front of him. "How did you know?"
"I am a Slytherin Potter or have you forgotten, when I want to know something I usually am ambitious enough to find it. When someone kills somebody close to me, I have a tendency to want revenge and a need to know my opponent."
The boys stared at each other for what seemed like hours. An understanding forming between them as reality sunk in. An alliance formed in secret; Harry finally stepping over to the next person to continue his line of questioning. By the end of the night the new DA held 172 members.