A/N: A couple of notes to my wonderful reviewers before the next chapter.

Tamar: Of course you can draw a picture from the third chapter. I am actually honored that someone who do that from my story! Thank you!

Crystal: I swear you better start reading my story again or I am going to have to have a fit! Don't make me!

Ok, now that I got that out of my system, I am going to go ahead and continue on with the next chapter. Now I know that no Harry Potter story can be complete without some Quidditch so I decided that ya'll needed some action before the juicy stuff hits.

Chapter 5: Opening Day

Hermione POV

I paced around the room while Lavender and Parvati tried to reassure me that everything would be ok. Now I did get released out of the hospital a week ago but I had a bigger issue on my hands.

Seeing as how today is opening day of Quidditch, the opening ceremony was today as well. And guess who hasn't been on a broomstick in forever. At least I will be able to ride with Harry.

"Hermione, you look great. That dark blue looks so good on you. And it really brings out your eyes." Parvati said.

I was wearing a strapless dark blue dress that flowed to the ground. With it, I was wearing matching gloves. My hair was pulled back in a bun with a few loose strands down and curled.

"That's not the problem though Parvati. I am going to look like a fool out there in front of the entire school." I said.

"Hermione, you are just over reacting again. The medicine is going to your head again." Lavender said.

"Am I? Am I just over reacting?" I asked.

"Yes, now calm down. You're going to have to go out there soon." Parvati said.

"But you should really wear a necklace with that dress Hermione. Maybe you should wear that snowflake one you wore to the Winter Ball." Lavender said and she started to search though my bag.

"It's in my room." I said.

Lavender left the changing room and returned moments later with the familiar necklace.

"Summoning Charm." Lavender said.

Lavender handed me my necklace as I then placed it around my neck. I checked the mirror and Lavender was right. It did look perfect with this dress.

"I still think it looks better with her other dress. The one she wore to the Winter Ball last year." Parvati said.

I snapped my head as I heard a small knock at the door and an outline of Harry appeared.

"Hermione, we have to be out here now." Harry called though the glass.

"I'm coming." I answered back as I grabbed my high heels and quickly placed them on my feet.

"Good luck Hermione." Parvati and Lavender said together.

I checked myself in the mirror one last time and headed towards the door and slowly opened it to reveal Harry standing there. He wore his gold and scarlet Quidditch robes since Gyrffindor was playing today against Ravenclaw.

"Hermione, you look stunning." Harry said as he grabbed his hand with mine.

"Thank you." I smiled.

"Your nervous, I can tell." Harry said.

"I bet you can, from that." I said pointing at Harry's Emo-Teller.

"True but your playing with your hands again." Harry said.

"Ok, so I am little nervous. I haven't flown on a broomstick in a long time Harry." I said.

"Don't worry, you'll be with me." Harry said leading me to the entrance to the Quidditch Pitch.

I tried to relax. I took a deep breath. I saw everyone still rushing to the pitch to get in before the ceremony started. Harry led me to the Gryffindor entrance. His other teammates including Ron were already there.

"Hello Ron." I said.

"Good luck out there you two." Ron said to us.

"Thanks Ron." Harry said.

Harry then pulled me up to the front of everyone else. Harry grabbed his Firebolt and I realized, this is it. Before mounting his broom Harry turned to me and looked me straight in the eye. His emerald green eyes sparkling.

"Hermione, are you sure you can do this?" Harry asked.

"Yeah." I said feeling somewhat relaxed by just looking in his eyes. Harry leaned in and gave me a quick kiss. The rest of Harry's team whistled as they saw us. I ignored them as Harry mounted the broom and I got on behind him. I wrapped my arms around my boyfriend's waist and held on tight.

"I love you." Harry whispered to me.

"I love you too." I whispered back.

"And leading the opening Quidditch season ceremony, here is your King and Queen, Harry Potter and Hermione Granger." We heard announced from inside the stadium.

Harry kicked off hard from the ground as we made our way into the light of the sun and the Quidditch Pitch. The roars from the stands were still clear through the wind in my ear. The chants of all the eager students waiting to see the opening Quidditch game of the season echoed inside the walls.

I held tight to Harry, still knowing the entire school was looking at me. I didn't even open my eyes, terrified that I would screw up.

"Hermione, I am just going to circle around, you can open your eyes." Harry said reading my mind.

I opened one eye and then its pair. We were about 40 yards off the ground, circling slowly seeing all the students. Professor McGonagall was waiting for us in the middle of the stadium. Harry slowly flew down to the ground as I finally touched the ground; happy my short ride was over.

Professor McGonagall muttered a charm that would make our voices louder than the students. I couldn't hear it over the roar of the stadium.

"Good Afternoon Hogwarts." Harry began.

"Welcome to the opening ceremonies for the new Quidditch season." I ended.

The crowd became even more louder if it was possible. Everyone on their toes waiting on every word that we said. Harry and I were standing side by side looking up at all the students waiting in the stands.

"Were looking for an exciting year seeing as each house has been practicing all very hard and everyone has a shot at the Quidditch cup." Harry said.

"And here are your teams for this year." I said. "Starting with Slytherin."

Slytherin house was screaming for the first time as a lot of people's screams went to boo's.

"From the Slytherin house, chasers Taylor Kennedy, Parker Raven, and Sarah White; Keeper Freddy Thomas; Beaters Crabbe and Goyle; Lead by their Seeker Nicolas Yee. Slytherins first game will be against Hufflepuff next Saturday." I announced.

"Next up is the Hufflepuff team." Harry said.

"From the Hufflepuff house, chasers Evan Baxter, Mandy Perkins, and Devin Moore; Seeker Justine Robins; Beaters Terri Hopper and Rudy Kipple; and led by there Keeper Lindsay Owens." Harry continued.

Harry looked at me and left to go be with his team while I announced today's game.

"And for our opening game we have our first team Ravenclaw!" I said.

The Ravenclaw team zoomed out of their gate and a lot of people cheered.

"Beaters Justin Lee and George Thompson. Keeper Yvonne Garcia. Seeker Brian Hobbs, Chasers Kyle Stevens, Rosa Hawkins and the Team Captain, chaser Melinda Newberry." I said.

I saw the Ravenclaw team flying above me getting ready for there opposing team.

"And finally, last but certainly not least, three year Quidditch cup champions, Gryffindor!" I said proudly honoring my own team and house.

The gold and scarlet players zoomed into the field. I could barely make out Ron's flaming red hair and Harry's jet black.

"Chasers Colin Creevey, Holly Radcliffe, and Daphine Opper. Keeper Ron Weasley. Beaters Roxanne Hart and Mari Zamora. Lead by the Team Captain Harry Potter!" I said.

Everyone cheered and waited for the game to finally start.

"Thank you Hogwarts, please give a huge round of applause to your teams and good luck everyone!" I finished.

Harry came down to the field level to pick me up. I reached in my leg strap where my wand was first and muttered the incantation to lower my voice back to its normal level. I placed my wand back into place and hopped on Harry's broomstick. He flew me back up to the stands where the Quidditch game was about to begin.

"Once again, I think you all need to give a huge round of applause to Ms. Granger and Mr. Potter for helping us with our opening ceremonies." Madame Hooch said.

The audience roared for us. None more than Gryffindor was. I sat down and waited for the game to begin.

Harry POV

I flew in mid-air. Moments from the start of the game. Waiting each moment. I took one last glance back at Hermione. She shined with beauty in everyway. She noticed me and smiled.

I looked back at Madame Hooch and had just released the Snitch. It flew between Brain and I. It flew away as soon as Madame Hooch released the Quaffle. A mix of gold, blue, black, and scarlet were everywhere. I flew straight into the air. Searching throughout the field for the tiny Snitch.

It must have been three goals and 30 minutes before I saw it flying between the goal posts of the Gyrffindor end. Gryffindor was now leading 20 to 10 and I dived. Roars and cheered vanished and all I could focus on was getting to that Snitch.

The Snitch flew away and was flying fast down on the field. I followed it. I kept at it. All the other players became nothing but a blur to me. Brain was following me by the time but his Comet 360 was no match for my Firebolt. Everyone now had their eyes on me. The Gryffindor cheers became louder and louder as I drew closer and closer. I reached my hand out, inches from the golden ball. Bludgers flew past my head as I touched the smooth surface. I wrapped my fingers around the ball.

The Gryffindor end blasted with cheers and chants. I flew higher up with my hand raised high so that everyone knew that I had won the game for Gryffindor. The tiny ball stopped struggling in my hand. I circled around the field, knowing that the first game of the season is finally over.

"Potter, get down here." Ron yelled from the Stadium floor.

I gave in and flew down to the ground getting on land and off my broom. My entire team surrounded me. Soon enough the entire Gryffindor house was on the field cheering and celebrating about the simple victory.

The one face that I wanted to see though was nowhere in sight. With the Snitch still in my hand, I searched the crowd, looking for the dark blue dress that she was wearing.

"Mr. Potter." I heard a voice from behind.

I turned and saw Professor McGonagall standing behind me.

"Congratulations on winning again Potter, but I am afraid I had some bad news." Professor McGonagall said.

Professor McGonagall led me away from the crowd and away from all the noise.

"Potter, I am afraid to say this but Ms. Granger has been taken to the Hospital wing and it is worse than before." Professor said.

"How could it possibly be any worse?" I asked.

"She, she is seeing different things." Professor started. "I mean, she thought that I was Ginny Weasley."

"I need to see her." I said dropping my broom and letting go of the Snitch.

"Potter I don't think that is such a good idea." McGonagall said.

"Why not?" I asked. "I mean I am her boyfriend after all. I love her to death and another obstacle that Voldemort laid out isn't going to stop me." I said.

I ignored anything sound that came to my ears. I ignored everyone around me. The only person I wanted was to see Hermione.

I ran, past the front doors, past all the other students, teachers. I ran up the stairs and though the hospital wing.

Screams and shouts came though a closed curtain. I could make out Hermione's outline on a bed and Madame Pomfrey trying to calm her down. I walked over to the curtain trying to catch my breath. Madame Pomfrey came out from the curtain.

"Potter, I don't think you should really see her." Madame Pomfrey said.

"But I have to. I need to see her." I said.

Madame Pomfrey tried to warn me again but ignored her as I pulled back the curtain. Hermione still had her dress on. Her hair was messed up and there were bloody bruises on her arms. As she saw me her eyes went wide with fear. Her mouth let out a scream followed by one word, and the only word that causes fear inside of me too.

"Voldemort."