Sorry for the semi-late update. My cousin was over so I was busy. Thanks so much for all the reviews. Well, it's time for the story.
Chapter 4: The Walls Have Ears
It has been five days since Ginny found out about my little secret. She's the only person who knows that not only am I gay, but I also have a crush on Gryffindor enemy number one: Draco Malfoy. Although she promised not to tell anyone, I'm a bit worried about today.
The reason for this is because Mrs. Weasley announced that we were going to Diagon Alley today. It's not the place that worries me though, it's the person we're bound to see. There's no doubt in my mind that we're going to see Hermione Granger.
I mean, I love Hermione, but she has this uncanny ability to be able to tell if anyone is keeping a secret from her. When she sees Ginny, the conversation will most likely go something like this.
"Hi Ginny, how was you're summer? Anything new happen?"
At this point, Ginny will blush just the smallest bit.
"No…n-nothing happened…"
Well, by then Hermione will have already figured out something was up and the questions would begin. I guess I'll just have to keep Hermione and Ginny separated at all costs.
Mrs. Weasleys cheerful voice came from downstairs.
"Harry dear, are you ready?"
"Yeah, I'll be right down."
Leaving Ron's blindingly bright orange room, I went down the four flights of steps and walked into the kitchen. I was there just in time to see Ron step into the emerald green flames and disappear out of sight. Ginny went next. Grabbing a handful of floo powder out of the flowerpot on the kitchen mantelpiece, she threw the glittering handful into the fire. When the green flames appeared, she calmly stepped inside the fireplace.
"Diagon Alley!"
Fred and George's departure was shortly after Ginny's. Although they were going to Diagon Alley, they weren't going for the same reason that the rest of us were. Both Fred and George had dropped out of school last year to begin their joke shop; Weasleys Wizard Wheezes. With the help of the money I won from the Tri-Wizard tournament, they finally had enough money to buy the shop and all the necessary ingredients. Although Mr. Weasley was a bit mad at them for quitting school, you could tell that every time they made an advance on one of their new products that she was proud.
It was finally my turn to leave. Grabbing a handful of floo powder and tossing it into the fireplace, I stepped inside. Remembering to keep my elbows tucked in, I was ready to go.
"Diagon Alley!"
I was the last to arrive in our entire group. Looking to the left, I saw Hermione talking to Ginny! Walking as fast as I could towards the two of them, I began to get close enough that I could hear them.
"No…n-nothing happened…"
I just knew this was going to happen! I started walking even faster..
"Ginny, what's up?" Hermione said in a slightly worried tone, but suddenly she smiled.
"Ah, you have a secret!"
Ginny blushed but Hermione just continued.
"Well? Come on, out with it then!"
Quickly closing the distance between me and them, I answered for her.
"Of course Ginny's not hiding anything from you!" I said, all the while sending a glare in Ginny's direction. Ginny whimpered.
" Yes she is, I can tell!" Looking me over, her eyes narrowed.
"Hey, you're hiding something from me too!"
Damn, I was caught too. Since I couldn't see anyway out of this, I guess I have to tell Hermione. Scuffing the heel of my shoe repeatedly off the ground, I tried to think of the best way-and place-to explain. Suddenly it came to me. Weasley Wizard Wheezes! Fred and George have a flat above the shop where they occasionally stay. Maybe they would let me use it for a second.
"Hermione, can you and I talk about this in private? It's kind of personal."
Although you could tell that she would rather hear what was going on right now, she nodded. When we reached the shop, I lead her through the door and upstairs to the flat. There were two beds, a nightstand, a closet, one couch, and a table crammed into the smalls pace. I pointed to the bed.
"Would you mind sitting down? I'm a little nervous."
Hermione complied.
"Ok Harry, what's this big secret about?"
"Well, I figured out something about myself this summer…"
"Uh huh."
"And Ginny found out…"
"Yes," she said, sounding exasperated, "Get to the point Harry."
"She only found out because she tried to kiss me-"
"You and Ginny. You two had…Oh God. You did didn't you?"
"Ew, Hermione! No!"
"Whew, that's good. Wait a minuet, what do you mean 'ew'?"
Well, it was now or never.
"I mean…well…I'm kinda…gay?"
Hermione's mouth dropped open the smallest bit.
"You're kind of gay?"
I sighed.
"Fine, I'm gay. Totally and completely. The total opposite of straight. I guess…I dunno, curved I suppose."
Hermiones mouth had closed and now her finger was tapping her head in thought.
"You know, I always thought you might be gay…"
What is she talking about?
"No you didn't. No way."
"Yes I did!" She said indignantly. "Especially when you never reacted to Ginny every time she flirted with you."
At this point, she smiled.
"And anyway, you always did pay an excessive amount of time to Draco Malfoy."
I guess she already figured the next part out. Sometimes I think she's too smart for her own good.
"So you're ok with it?"
She smiled kindly at me.
"Of course. You know, I've read some books on homosexuality. It's amazing how many people in the world are homosexual or bisexual. Actually, I could lend you a few books if you want."
I tossed an exploding pillow that Fred and George had on their night stand at her head.
"Hermione?"
"Yes?"
"Shut up!"
As we grinned at each other, a rustling sound came from the storage closet, followed by loud whooping noises. To my utter horror, the door began to inch open.
End.
So this was finally a longish chapter. Sorry about it being a bit boring, but everyone has to find out somehow. The next chapter will probably be a little short. Hopefully I'll be able to update again soon. I have stuff to do on Thursday, so the next update might quite possibly be on Friday. Don't forget to review!