Chapter Six - Disturbance

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Ron's eyes snapped open as the girls' shrill voices filled his ear. He blinked at his best friend's extremely frightened look as he lay rigid. What was going on? Why were they all looking at him funny?

"Ron, what-what are you doing," Harry's voice quivered. It was then that Ron realized that he was in a rather odd position. His face was only inches away from Harry's.

Ron quickly jumped up and tried to look as though he wasn't embarrassed. Harry stood up, slightly trembling. Ron avoided Hermione and Nicola's gazes of curiousness. He cleared his throat.

"Must've been sleep walking."

"Er, right," Harry was still looking a bit spooked.

"I was," Ron said hotly.

"We didn't ask you what you were doing," Nicola replied. "Come on, I need to talk to you anyway."

Trembling, Harry ran over to Hermione and hugged her as Ron and Nicola walked out of the room. Hermione rubbed his back to comfort him.

"It's okay," Hermione said soothingly. "I missed you today."

"I missed you too," Harry replied and they told each other of their day. Of course, Harry didn't mention why he'd gone to the mall. Nor did Hermione tell him why she picked up learning to cook.

"Well, I guess we'd better get some sleep," Hermione said as she stood.

"Wait," Harry suddenly remembered that he'd run into Adam and Millie. "They want us to go camping. She asked-"

"Camping," Nicola had entered the room. Ron seemed to be in a daze. "What's that?"

Harry looked at Hermione and let her explain.

"Sounds like fun," Nicola said once Hermione had finished. "Ronnie, we should go."

"Have you ever gone camping," Harry asked her.

"Nope!"

"Well then," Hermione said, "I guess we're going camping."

Harry smiled. He never met anyone so excited to go camping. He could tell this camping trip was goingto be a very interesting one.

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Harry awoke late in the afternoon but despite his eight hour sleep, Harry was still tired. Still half-asleep, Harry got a towel and headed for the bathroom. He was in the middle of a yawn when he saw her.

She was naked, bent over, drying her hair. Harry found himself choking on air as her bottom slightly swayed. She turned to him, smiling and unphased by the fact that she was naked and Harry was in the same room as her. She continued to dry her hair.

"Hello Harry," she sounded cheerful.

Harry couldn't speak. Nor could he look away. After a while, Harry finally managed to get a grip on himself and looked away.

"So-sorry, I-I didn't- " Harry paused to take a deep calming breath. "Sorry."

"It's alright. Were you planning on using the shower?"

"Um, yes, but- "

"Harry?" It was Hermione's voice. Harry quickly rushed out of the bathroom and slammed the door behind him. Hermione walked up to him, staring at him with curiousity. He tried not to look so guilty.

"Are you okay? You look a little peaked," she said.

Harry stammered as he thought of something to say. Not being able to come up with anything, Harry shrugged. Hermione smiled.

"Well, anyway," she said, "I've just talked to Mille and we're going camping next week! I've just told Ron, he's ecstatic!"

Just then, Nicola came out of the bathroom. Harry quickly avoided her eyes.

"Well anyway, go on and take your shower," Hermione smiled.

Harry was just about halfway into the shower when he heard Hermione let out a terrified shriek. In a hurry to rush to her aide, Harry bolted out of the bathroom and into Hermione's room. His presence only caused more screams.

"Oh my goodness," Hermione's eyes were wide as she turned away from him.

"Harry," Ron cringed.

Only Nicola was calm and looking at Harry with interest. Hermione saw this and grabbed a pillow. She threw it at Nicola to avert her eyes. Harry looked down and realized he wasn't wearing anything at all. Beet red, Harry rushed back to the bathroom.

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The night air was cold and crisp against Harry's skin as he stood outside with Ron. Inside, the girls were deep in discussion about something the boys didn't want to know.

"Nicola says you've got a nice package," Ron said in avoice that hinted teasing.

"Right," Harry scowled. He was in no mood to talk about the incident. "Whatever."

"She says you look real nice."

Harry chose to ignore him. Ron laughed. He nudged Harry lightly.

"Relax," Ron shook his head. Harry rolled his eyes and looked up at the sky.

Inside, Nicola was discussing their anniversaries. Nicola was asking Hermione what kind of present she wanted.

"Well, nothing really. Just being with Harry is enough," she replied. "It doesn't matter. At least he'll be there." She couldn't explain how much Harry meant to her. "Have you got Rona present?"

Nicola beamed. "Yes! He's going to love it."

"What is it?"

"I got him a Chudley Cannon ring and a signed Chudley Cannon shirt!"

"You're right, he is going to love that. Perhaps more than you."

"Ha! As if. Harry's going to lvoe your meal."

Hermione bit her lip. "I hope so." she looked out the kitchen window at Harry. "I really hope so."

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It was gone. The necklace was gone! Harry searched frantically for the bag but it was no where in sight. What was worse was that he couldn't remember if he had it with him when he got back from the mall.

Afraid, Harry ran to Ron. He couldn't have spotted him at such a terrible moment. Ron was on the sofa snogging with Nicola like there was no tomorrow. With his eyes averted, Harry cleared his throat to indicate his presence.

Blushing a color beyond red, Nicola ran off while Ron looked up at Harry.

"What's up," he said nervously.

Harry could care less of what he saw. "We have a problem."

Author's Note: Okay! Lol omg I'm so sorry for this stupid chapter... It sucks butt... then again all my chapters do. Anyways, yeah thanks for reading! I'm having a hard time working on this since I've got like a lot of stuff going on. But like I always say, no worries, because I promise you that I will finish this! Thanks for reading and don't forget to review! Toodles!