Author's Note: Hi, this is the second author, Liz, and I would just like to reply to a flame we've received:
From: jen ()
This story sucks. H/HR is never going to happen so why the hell are you trying to make it? God, Get A Life. Harry and Hermione are not meant for each other and you should just deal with that!
First of all, How are we trying to make it happen? UM WE BROKE THEM UP. YEAH WE REALLY WANT THIS TO HAPPEN. Second of all, I have a life - one that consists of actually reading stories and comprehending them before I flame away when I read Hermione getting jealous of Harry. I know that they are not meant for each other - and I'm sure I know a lot more about Harry Potter then you do. This is called fan fiction - which means the FANS do what they want in the stories. If you have a problem with people we put together in this story or if you have a problem with the way we write - the exit button is located at your top-right, have a nice day.
For those of you who do not have a problem with our story and actually liked it - we really loved getting all of your reviews. Please read and review this chapter as well - and be sure to start noting screen names! ;-)
- Liz
Hi, it's Rita. I'd just like to say I agree with Liz and was wondering if people who flame stories ever actually read the story they're insulting. However, I do use flames for hot cocoa and roasted marshmallows, so this time I shall forgive and forget.
-Rita
Chapter Two
By Lizzy and Rita
Harry had been attempting to avoid Hermione and Ginny as well as he could the next day, but found they were almost everywhere he decided to be. In a desperate attempt to find some peace without being given the evil eye, he went into the Muggle Studies room to make a new account and start fresh - and maybe find a new 'Jane'.
He sat down at one of the computers and moved the mouse, waking the computer up and sending him into a registration form; a long one at that.
Welcome to Hogwarts' new internet system. We are trying to ensure a peaceful and safe environment over the internet by creating screen names and passwords for you, so that your privacy is ensured. With this new system, you are now able to:
1) Chat with your friends without worry!
2) Meet new people!
3) Surf the internet in private!
Simply fill out this survey and you will have personalized screen names to choose from. Good luck, and have fun!
First name: Harry
Middle name: James
Last name: Potter
Age: Sixteen
Year: Sixth
House: Gryffindor
One hobby: Playing quidditch
Your mother's name: Lily
Your father's name: James
A nickname that suits you: Boy Who Lived. (He smirked somewhat at his own response)
Any distinguishing characteristics you have: A scar
WAIT ONE MINUTE WHILE WE CREATE YOUR SCREEN NAME CHOICES...
Please choose one:
166HJPbwl
GryQuiddboy
Boywhoplayed
Quidditchboy6
QuidditchScar6
ScarWhoLived
Jamesquidscar
LJHJP166
Livingboyscar
Scarboy166
PLEASE CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE SCREEN NAME AND PASSWORD.
Your desired screen name: QuidditchBoy6
Your desired password:
Logging on...
WELCOME, QUIDDITCHBOY6, TO HOGWART'S ONLINE!
The after a slight pause the desktop loaded - the two icons labeled HogChat and Wiznet standing out among the other miscellaneous links and icons.
Harry paused for a moment - his mouse hovering over Wiznet - before deciding instead to enter the chat.
Welcome to HogChat - The Hogwarts School Chat Room
QuidditchBoy6 has entered the chat room
LoonyRave6: I don't know what your talking about - I think the Quibbler is an excellent magazine
QuidditchDragon: Are you kidding me? Its absolute rubbish.
Chasergrl5: The Quibbler is a load of Quap.
QuidditchBoy6: Quap?
Chasergrl5: The "brill" new internet system blocks out all cuss words
CameraCC5: I think the new system is helpful
Chasergrl5: Thats because cuss words make you cringe, creevey
CameraCC5: How did u know it was me?
Chasergrl5: Are you actually asking that question?CAMERA CC 5? Who else would it be?
CameraCC5: Oh great, now I have to make a new one.
CameraCC5 has left the room
QuidditchDragon: I still think the quibbler is rubbish - and this whole internet thing is too.
QuidditchBoy6: ...Then why are you here?
QuidditchDragon: None of your business, LoserBoy6
Private message from QuidditchDragon to QuidditchBoy6
QuidditchDragon: Or should I say, ScarBoy6?
Chasergrl5: QuidditchDragon, chill out, okay?
Chasergrl5: I'm having enough of a bad day, I don't need you acting snippy
QuidditchBoy6 has warned QuidditchDragon
QuidditchDragon: Oh...did I scare poor pitiful you?
QuidditchBoy6: I'm going to ignore you - so Chaser why are you having a bad day?
Chasergrl5: Loads of reasons
QuidditchBoy6: That's specific...
Chasergrl5: Well i'm not about to blab my life story to some guy on the internet I don't even know
QuidditchBoy6: Well you know I go to Hogwarts so its not like I'm a total stranger - for all we know we could be friends.
Chasergrl5: And thats supposed to win me over? For all I know - you could be a big ugly slytherin oaf.
QuidditchDragon: What's that supposed to mean? I'll have you know not all slytherins are big ugly oafs...
Chasergrl5: Fine, I'll correct myself: for all I know you could be some slytherin oaf
QuidditchDragon: better...
QuidditchBoy6: You don't let your guard down easy, do you
Chasergrl5: Never have, never will
Harry smirked.QuidditchBoy6: Well then - why don't we get to know each other?
QuidditchBoy6 has sent a friend request to Chasergrl5
Chasergrl5 has accepted.
Suddenly, a big blue box popped up on Harry's screen, making a large 'DING!' noise.INSTANT MESSAGE FROM: Chasergrl5
Chasergrl5: Well, you wanted us to get to know each other, I'm listening.
QuidditchBoy6: That's right - uh...let's play 20 questions
Chasergrl5: What are you on about?QuidditchBoy6: Well not literally - we can just take turns asking each other random questions - I'll let you start
Chasergrl5: Uuh, okay... How old are you?
QuidditchBoy6: 16, yourself?
Chasergrl5: 15
Chasergrl5: Do i ask again?
QuidditchBoy6: Uh...yeah
Chasergrl5: Okay. What's your favorite class?
QuidditchBoy6: Defense against the dark arts - What's your favorite color?
Chasergrl5: Green or red, what's yours?
Quidditchboy6: Green...red...gold... what's your name?
Chasergrl5: Ah ah ah, that's against the rules Besides, it's too early for me to give you my first name. How do I know youre not a snake?
QuidditchBoy6: Okay, fair enough. Do you have any pets?
Chasergrl5: A family owl...and sometimes I use my brothers owl...
QuidditchBoy6: Brother? How many siblings do you have?
Chasergrl5: Hey! I thought we were supposed to ask one question back and forth - you already asked about pets, its my turn now. What's your favorite food?
QuidditchBoy6: I like all types of food... I don't really have a favorite. So how many siblings do you have?
Chasergrl5: a few
QuidditchBoy6: a few?
Chasergrl5: Yes, a few.
Chasergrl5: more then a little and less then a lot
QuidditchBoy6: Right then - listen, I have to go - I need to start on my potions essay. Talk to you later, k? Bye
Chasergrl5: Bye
QuidditchBoy6 has exited the chat
Harry stood and stretched before hoisting his schoolbag over his shoulder and heading over to an empty table. Little did he know someone was there, watching his every move...
Ginny was in the common room, reading a book and reclining on the couch (half-asleep), when Lavender tapped her on the shoulder.
"Oh, hey, Lav," Gin signed, closing her book. "What's up?"
"Nothing..."
Gin rose an eyebrow. "...But...?"
"Okay, well, what was all that last night? The whole Hermione-Ron-You-Harry love triangle?"
"The WHAT?"
Lavender smirked. "The Hermione-Ron-You-Harry love triangle. Ron loves Hermione, Hermione loves Harry, Harry loves you..."
"WHAT. ARE. YOU. TALKING. ABOUT."
She groaned. "The fight last night, Gin! The whole common room heard it! I was up in the girls dorm talking about it, and I decided to come down here to see for myself what's up with the whole drama. Care to share?"
"No, I do not!" Ginny snapped, stomping up the stairs to the girl's room, then opening the door with a slam. "ALL OF YOU STUPID CLIQUEY GIRLS STAY OUT OF MY BLOODY BUSINESS! THAT GOES FOR WHO I DATE, WHO I LIKE, AND WHO I FIGHT WITH! GOT IT? GOOD!" With that, she shut the door and bustled out of the common room.
Ginny headed for the first place that came to mind - the girls bathroom. When she got there however, she saw her very disgruntled looking brother leaning against the door and talking.
"Come on, Hermione, come out - I didn't mean to get you mad." Ron moaned, "I didn't mean to say his name! I just...forgot for a moment...about you...two. I'm sorry!"
"Ron?" Ginny asked, raising one eye brow at her brother, "What's up?"
Ron just looked at her with a 'I blame you' type of look before going back whining at Hermione, "Hermione if you come out I'll get you some chocolate ice cream..."
Ginny rolled her eyes and opened the bathroom door, revealing no one inside.
"No wonder she wasn't answering," Ginny smirked.
Ron walked away without a word, Ginny trailing after. "Ron! What's wrong? Ron, stop walking! Ron! STOP WALKING!"
He turned around, an angry look on his face. "What do you want?"
"I want to know why you're in a pissy mood!"
"Did it ever occur to you that flirting with Harry was a bad idea, Gin? I thought Hermione was your friend - and now look at what's happened! They've broken up! You're a scarlet woman!" Ron said, his arms crossed.
"Scarlet woman?" Ginny repeated, "Scarlet Woman? Ronald Weasley I did not try to break them up! Besides it's not like you didn't want it to happen! You've been lovesick for Hermione for ever!"
"Yeah right!" Ron roared, "Anyone who's got eyes can see how much you can't stand being around that git you call a boy-"
Ron trailed off as his eyes widened, looking right over Ginny's shoulder.
Seamus looked around. "Who? Me?"
"Yes. You," she grumbled, quite worried that he heard everything that was said.
"Oh, nothing - you know, the normal... walking, breathing, that sort of thing." He grinned; a sure sign he heard what they had been saying and was going to tell unless Ginny did something- quick.
Ginny slid her wand out of her pocket, completely ready to shout a memory modification spell, when her dear brother grabbed her wand and hissed, "Are you nuts? I'm a prefect!"
"So? You got me into this trouble in the first place and - SEAMUS GET YOUR ARSE BACK HERE!" It was too late, the git had fled and was most likely on his way to spill all he had heard to Dean.
Harry sat in the common room, talking to Neville about Luna - it seemed Neville was harboring a small crush on the Ravenclaw. He was about to tell him that he should ask her out when Seamus came bursting into the common, breathlessly.
Harry watched as he scanned the room - his eyes settling on Dean Thomas, who was sitting near to Harry and Neville.
"Hey, mate!" Seamus called, jogging over to him.
"What is it?" Dean asked, hunched over a piece of parchment.
"I heard Gin and Ron having a row and -"
"They're always having rows, their brother and sister. It's what they do."
"Yeah but they were talking about you. Apparently Gin 'Can't stand being around you'."
Harry merely blinked, watching the scene go by. Suddenly, so many things happened quickly that it took Harry a few minutes to recover. First of all, "SEAMUS YOU BLOODY GIT!" was screamed from the portrait hole. Second, a flash of bright red hair whizzed by him, shoving Seamus into the bottom of the stairs. Then, the loud scream of "DENSAUGEO!" echoed from every corner of the common room. When Harry's head finished spinning, he saw that Seamus had grown two extremely large front teeth, and it took all his strength not to burst out laughing.
"Gin!" Dean bellowed, pulling her away from Seamus, "Is he telling the truth?"
"No! Of course not! Why would I not stand being around you! You're...great ...and stuff!"
Harry frowned; why was she just roping him along? She obviously didn't like him...
"G-gin" Ron panted, finally making it into the common room a little too late, "What the bloody hell did you do?"
"Never mind." Ginny said harshly before turning back to Dean, looking up at him with wide eyes.
"Ginny, I think we should break up."
"Why'd you do that?" Ron asked - seemingly oblivious that it was his big mouth that started everything.
"Do what?" Dean asked defensively.
"Break up with my sister in front of everyone?" Ron growled, "It should have been her dumping you - you're not good enough for her!"
"You're only saying that because you're her brother - if you were in my position you'd have different feelings!"
Dean felt something pointy in his back, and turning around he found Harry, wand drawn. "Take it back, Thomas."
"I knew she was snogging you," he muttered.
"Take. It. Back."
"What are you gonna do, eh? You don't scare me!" Although there was a nervous edge to his voice.
"I'll hex you into oblivion and then Ron can finish you off - and he doesn't need a wand to rearrange your face." Harry whispered dangerously, his eyes flashing.
It was right when he was in the middle of casting a rather wicked hex that the portrait swung open again.
"Harry James Potter! What are you doing to Dean?" Hermione's shrill cry echoed, "Why aren't you stopping him Ronald?"
"He has it coming to him." Ron growled as he grabbed Dean to prevent him from escaping.
"What on earth is going on here!" Hermione yelled, looking at Harry and then at Ron. "Ron, let him go!"
Ron sneered at Dean, but let him go... for all of three seconds before punching him square in the nose.
"RON!" Hermione screamed, about to run to Dean to help him before Harry grabbed her around the middle.
"Don't help him, Hermione! He deserves it - and Ginny deserves better." Harry growled.
"YOU LET ME GO YOU PRAT!" Hermione screamed, kicking at her ex. As soon as he let her go she smoothed out her robes and turned to the onlookers, "All of you! Leave the common room now or points will be deducted!"
"Ow..." Dean moaned from his place on the floor (he didn't dare get up for fear Harry or Ron would just knock him down again), "All I did was break up with her."
"You broke up with Ginny? YOU broke up with GINNY?" Hermione repeated. "...Shouldn't it be the other way around?"
"And then this bloody git has the nerve to diss Gin, and -" Harry trailed off when he saw Ginny enter the common room, looking at all the commotion with round eyes.
"What's going - oh, Merlin - what - do I even want to know?"
"No." Harry and Ron said together.
"Come on, Gin," Hermione said sweetly, "Lets go up to my dorm - I have some chocolate frogs and some cards I think you might be interested in."
Ginny rose an eyebrow, somewhat understanding what was going on, and sent a sweet, appreciative smile to Harry before following Hermione upstairs.
A/N: Out of curiosity - how many of you, our lovely, brilliant, kind readers think we should change the title of this story from Hogwarts Online Two to Hogwarts Online; Version 2.0 or simply Hogwarts Online 2.0.
-Rita