Can Love Find Me Now
Chapter 15
Neville, Luna arrive and party plans made
The next morning the four teens didn't want to leave their warm beds. Molly Weasley was making a fuss over the state of the house. Guest would be coming at two this afternoon and she wanted everything to be ready. Neville was going to sleep in the room with Ron and she needed the girls up and out of their room so she could add a bed for the Lovegood girl. Ginny was the hardest to wake up of the girls. Hermione was already up when Molly entered the room. The girls had everything from their midnight snacks all cleaned up and placed in one spot so she just vanished them to the kitchen and made her way to Ginny's bed.
"Ginny dear, you have to get up. Luna and Neville will be here at two and I have to add a bed in here. If you don't get up this instant I will send Fred or George in here to get you up."
"Ok mum I'm up, give me just five minutes please. I'll get up then ok." With that, she rolled over and covered her head with her pillow.
"No, I will not give you five minutes young lady, up you get and do it now. I do not have all day for you to sleep so up, or I will send in your brothers."
"Ok (sitting up and feet landing on the floor) I'm up. I'll be ready as soon as Hermione gets out of the bathroom and I'll be down for breakfast".
"Just move by the door so I can fix up the room with another bed and I will be done in here. Then I can get back down stairs and get breakfast started. The boys are already up and down stairs waiting for you and Hermione so don't be long."
With Ginny's room being fixed with a bed for Luna's arrival her mother left the room and headed down stairs. Hermione came in and Ginny went out. Thirty minutes later the girls were ready and sitting down to breakfast with everyone else in the house. Harry and Ron seemed to be whispering a lot this morning and it made Ginny wonder if Harry got Ron to admit he liked Hermione. Boy did she have news for him about the lovebirds. Things should go easy; to get the two together since they both liked each other. Ron just had to admit it like Hermione did to her last night. Ginny new that Ron was head over hills for her friend but was either to shy or too thick to admit it. She just hoped that Harry would have good news for her. They needed to have a bit of their talk before Luna and Neville got there that was for sure. She never was able to tell Hermione that Luna might like Ron in the same way that she did. She would have to ask Harry what he thought about that problem. Between the two of them; they could come up with a good plan; that she was sure of but to get it all to work out was another thing.
While she was eating, she noticed that Harry kept looking at her weird. So every now and then she would just raise her eyebrows at him; with a look of what do you want on her face? He then would just smile his brilliant smile at her and go back to his eating. She kept thinking what Hermione had said last night. Was it him just being his normal self and smiling because he got Ron to admit that he liked Hermione? Could it be true that he was starting to like her? She knew that she was blushing with her thoughts about him; so she made herself think about the others coming this afternoon. As she finished her juice; she thought how they were going to get time to talk today like he had promised her they would. As she was putting her plate in the sink; Harry stood behind her and whispered in her ear.
"Gin, are you ready to have some of our talk now? I told Ron that we were going to talk this morning so when you are ready to talk just let me know."
"Yeah, let me just put this in the sink and we can go talk."
"Ok, just come on up to my room when you are done; I'm on my way up now."
"I'll just be a minute; I have to tell Hermione that I going to talk to you. See you up there."
She hadn't realized that he had already walked away when she had told him she would see him in a minute. She walked over to Hermione and told her that she was going up to talk to Harry and she would be back in a bit. Hermione gave her a knowing smile and Ginny just slapped her on the arm.
"Mione just leave it, I know that look. We are just talking," she whispered in her ear.
She sure didn't want Ron to know what her friend was implying. She loved her brother but if she was right about Harry starting to have feelings for her he might just get mad about it. Her having a boyfriend was not a good subject with Ron. He still looked at her like she was still a five year old. When was he going to see her for the person she had become? Hermione said that she had grown up into a beautiful young woman; when would he see that?
"Oh well" she thought as she reached Harry's door; time to see if I can still sit in the same room with out acting like a silly school girl."
She knocked on his door and it came open a bit. Opening the door just a little she call out to him, and was startled when he pulled the door from her hand.
"Sorry about that, I didn't mean to scare you Gin."
"That's ok; the door came open when I knocked. I wasn't for sure if you were here or not. What are we going to talk about today? I have news that I'm sure you will find useful."
"Come in so I can shut the door; we don't want everyone hearing what we are talking about for the most part anyway."
"Yeah, you're right."
Moving over to the love seat and sitting down; she was glad that even after her talk last night; she was still able to talk to him with out acting stupid. She was enjoying her alone time with Harry. Maybe if she flirted with him a little then she would know if he did like her or not. Was it worth making a fool out of herself to find out the truth? Time will tell on the Potter front; she would just have to wait until Ron and Hermione were together.
"So Harry, did you find much out last night. I know I did, she confessed her feelings about a certain red head name Weasley."
"Oh, this should be easy then Gin; cause your brother admitted to liking her too. We couldn't have planned it better ourselves. Now all we have to do is come up with a plan to get them to admit it to each other. Ron is so sure that she would never like him that way. I told him he had nothing to worry about and that all of Gryffindor and most of the school knew they liked each other. He wasn't so sure about it but we can open their eyes all the way now."
"Yeah, they both are so stubborn and we are going to have to come up with a great plan for this to work."
"So, how do get them to admit to each other that they feel the same?"
"Well I told her that if she had to, she needed to just walk up to him and kiss him until he admitted he liked her. What do you think?"
"That is a good idea but we would have to get them alone so she won't be embarrassed about someone watching."
"Ok, but do you have any other ideas just in case that doesn't work. I never did tell her that Luna was showing interest in Ron so maybe that might help with getting her to do it sooner then later, but we need a back up plan."
"Well since they both have admitted to their feelings; we could always just lock them in a closet and not let them out until they tell each other."
"Yeah, that could be a last resort thing to use. If telling Hermione that Luna is interested in Ron doesn't get her to tell him then another option that we have is just to sit them both down and maybe just say;
"Hermione, Ron we both know that you like each other so just admit it and Luna will leave Ron alone."
"What do you think about that?"
"It could work but it could also back fire on us. They could really get pissed at us and not talk to us but that could be a good thing. Then they would just have each other and with Luna and Neville coming today she just might confess to her feelings to him. When do you want to start?"
"When ever you want to start, we could start now if you want."
"Maybe in a bit; I want to just sit here and talk to you for a bit if that is ok with you. I have been enjoying our time alone together and I did promise you last night we would have our time together. If you still want to spend time with me (turning a bright Weasley red) that is. I know you probably want to spend time with Hermione."
"No, that can wait; I enjoy our time alone together too. It has been nice getting to know you better. I feel comfortable around you; which I didn't in the past. I'm glad we are past that awkward stage. I just wished we had gotten to know each other better before now. We have missed out on a great friendship."
"I agree with you Gin, we have missed out on a lot; with me ignoring you and you being shy around me."
"Harry stop, you didn't ignore me. I know that now, so please don't think that way. I'm glad you feel like I'm your friend though."
"I'm glad you are willing to be my friend (I think I want more though he thought) and we can talk like this."
"Me too Harry, this is so nice. I could just sit here all day and not say a word and be happy."
"Gin, can I ask you a personal question?"
"How personal of a question do you want to ask me?"
"You won't know unless you let me ask. After I ask, you can tell me it's to personal and not answer. I won't make you say anything that will make you uncomfortable or embarrass you, ok."
"Ok, go ahead and ask but I won't promise that I'll answer it (god what is he going to ask me; will I want to die when he asks, god let it be a good thing)".
"OK, (Harry shot up off the love seat and started pacing, why was he so nervous about this) Gin…when we were talking the other day about…boys you like (biting his lip and running his hand through his hair) and I asked you about Dean. You said…that you…might not…like him…that way. What way did you mean?"
"Oh that, well I'm not sure if I can say for sure. I know I like him but I don't know if I like him in a boyfriend sort of way. When I saw him the other day in Diagon Alley at first I was excited to see him. Then when we started talking; it was like, oh man…how do I say this…he felt like a friend…not a boyfriend…my heart…just didn't…oh you know…skip a beat…no butterflies in the stomach…no real excitement…when he touched my arm…when he said good-by. God I'm so stupid."
"No, you're not stupid; Gin I didn't mean to upset you. I understand what you are saying. I…just…dang…how can…I fix this…I know I upset you. Gin look at me please (she looked up with tears in her eyes) oh god I made you cry I'm so sorry. Gin (he sat down next to her and took her hand in his) I can't stand that I've hurt you this way. I didn't mean for you to start having doubts about how you feel. Please stop crying, (he wasn't sure what to do to make her stop crying) god I'm such a prat. Gin (pulling her into a hug) I care about you more then you will ever know and it's killing me that I made you cry."
"Harry…it's not…you're fault…I'm…just…having…problems…with my…feelings. It's…not…you're…fault so…stop. I…oh…god…how…do…I…put…this."
"You can tell me anything Gin, anything at all. Just take your time and say it if you can. If not don't worry about it; you will tell me when you are ready."
"I know…I can…but…it…is…just…so…hard. Harry…why did…you ask…me about…Dean?"
"Um, well…you…see…me…I…god… (Harry started talking very fast at this point) GinIlikeyoualotandIwanttolikeyoumore"
"What?"
"Oh god Gin I'm not good at this. Um…let me try again before I faint (shaky smile here) I like you Gin, I think I like you more then my brain will admit. I feel so complete when you are around me and I never want you to leave me. I have been feeling empty since we started talking when you leave me. God…you see the other night when we ended up laughing with our little Knight and malady thing. Well I felt so empty; that just came out of my mouth. I feel like I want to like you more then just like. God Gin, you are just so great (his voice faltered here and had to stop. He put his head in his hands) I'm just so stupid I can't even talk to you normal. I'm so sorry Gin."
"Harry, Harry, HARRY look at me. Please look at me, there is no reason to hide your face from me. Please we need to get through this so we'll be able to look at each other when Neville and Luna get here. You know if we don't Ron and Hermione, mainly Hermione will know something is up."
"You're right Gin; I've made a fool of myself. I know you are over me and you hate me now that I've opened my big mouth and made you uncomfortable. I'm sorry."
Ginny decided that it was time to fix all the misunderstandings that were floating around in her head and his. Did he just say that he liked her; was this all a dream (yes, he did her inner voice said)? God if so, she didn't want to wake up. How would Ron react if she told Harry she still liked him? Harry needed to be able to believe that she was being honest. She just wanted to grab his face and kiss him, right on those soft looking lips of his. She knew she had to be careful how she handled this; so he would know that she wanted him to like her more too. So she took a hold of his face and made him look at her. She had to do this with looking him in the eye. That way he would know that she was telling him the truth. That way he would know she was not; in any terms hiding anything from him. This could help him with opening up to every one knowing that he had her on his side no matter what. He was sitting there looking like a lost little boy who had lost his favorite toy. Seeing that look of innocence that had been missing from him for so long; she knew what she had to do to make this right.
"Harry you haven't made of fool of your self (he looked up at her and opened his mouth to say yes he had). Don't say anything yet let me finish. You have the kindest soul of anyone I have ever met and yes, I did have a crush on you when I was younger. I did give up on you but there is a difference between giving up and letting go. I have never let go of my feelings. Yes, I was trying to get over you. Even though I had feelings for you; I thought you would never see me that way; so I turned my attention to Michael who liked me. He was ok but he wasn't you and when he dumped me because we beat his team; I knew it was for the best. Yes, I started liking Dean but then again it was to help me get over you. I had given up hope and Hermione reminded me last night that maybe I shouldn't. That is why I cried when you asked about Dean."
"Gin"
"Yes Harry"
"Can I say something now or wait."
"No, you can say something."
"I'm glad the way this has turned out. I've never been good at this kind of thing. I'm sure you don't want to hear this but, I though when…I you know thought I liked…Cho…I…was…going to…go crazy. With you, I feel so comfortable, like it's meant to be. It feels so right to me; I don't feel scared like I did with her. Does that sound stupid?"
"No Harry it doesn't, I have felt that way for a long time. What do you say we just take it one day at a time? If we end up being a couple then so be it. No pressure on either of us that way we aren't awkward around each other. I know I don't want what we have right now to go away, I love spending time with you."
"OK, deal we'll just take each day and see what happens. I know what I would like to happen but no pressure."
"Good now, how are we going to handle Ron and Hermione getting together and are you going to tell Ron about this new development between us. I'll leave that up to you. We will only tell him when you are ready. I don't want him to get pissed (smiling as she looked at him; with all the love in her heart) at you for liking his baby sister (Wink, Wink) in the way he feels about Hermione."
"I think Ron already has a feeling I like you this way. That's one of the things we talked about last night. It was like he had to let me know how he felt about the chance I liked you that way. You know it really didn't take much to get him to admit he had feelings for her. After he admitted his feelings, he rounded on me about how he thought I might hurt you because of your old feelings for me. That he didn't want our talks to lead you on. I told him I had not desire to lead you on or hurt you."
"I want to spend the rest of the day up here with you but what time is it; Neville and Luna will be here at two and we have been up here for a long time."
"Dang, I forgot about that; it's one so we have another hour before they get here. We can stay up here as long you want. I did promise you four hours today of just you and me. Don't give me that look Missy; I know we can't stay up here that long. I would love to but we still have to spend a little bit of time with Ron and Hermione before the others get here. How much longer do you want to say up here?"
"Ok, we have one hour; we could stay up here until they come but I agree that we need to start on those two. If we can do it they can. We can go down now, talk to each of them separate and I can give Hermione the hint of telling him before Luna gets here. We wait fifteen minutes after we talk to them and meet in the kitchen leaving them alone to see if they will tell each other. If they don't then on to step two, sound like a good plan?"
"Yes, you are just as sneaky as the twins when it comes to plans. I like that about you; among other things. That can be what we talk about next if you want. That way we each can learn what brought us to this point since we have kinda known each other for the past six years. It'll be part of the getting to know each other better and see where we are headed."
"Sounds good Harry, I want to think you for our time together."
"You don't have to thank me Gin, it has been my pleasure. I love spending time with you."
"OK, let's head down and see what those two are doing and put the plan to work."
"Ok"
As the two of them headed to the door, Harry stopped Ginny just before the door. He pulled her into a hug that he really had wanted to do since she walked into his room. She didn't think; she just went with her feelings and hugged him right back. Harry had the feeling of being complete again and didn't want it to end. He pulled away from her just a bit so he could see her eyes. He loved the way her eyes looked and how she looked at him. He placed a small but quick kiss on her cheek, took her hand, and led her out the door. Ginny, knowing that things were going to go at his pace; enjoyed that small kiss and followed him down stairs. Things would be different now but she didn't care, he liked her, Ginny Weasley, and she was happy about their talk today.
They stopped at Ron's room first to see if he was there, but his room was empty. So they headed down to Ginny's room to see if either Ron or Hermione were in there. Ginny's room was empty too; so the only places that they could be was either in the kitchen or in the living room. That was where they would stop firs; maybe Ron and Hermione were playing a game of chess. When they walked in; they both were sitting on the couch. Hermione was at one end and Ron on the other neither one talking. Hermione had a book and was pretending to read but kept glancing at Ron every few minutes. Now it was time for Harry and Ginny to try to get them together. The quiet in this room could be cut with a knife. They had to put a stop to this madness.
"Hey, Hermione could you come up to our room with me to make sure every thing is ready for when Luna gets here. Mum already added the bed so we just need to make sure she has a place to put her clothes (shrugging her eyebrows at her to let her know it was to talk) when she gets here."
"Oh, Ok Gin"
"See you too later, we won't be long."
"OK, see you later. Ron you want to talk here or go to your room. It has to do with what we talked about last night (wink, wink) concerning you know."
"Yeah, ok mate we can go up to my room and talk."
The four made their way back up stairs and to their separate rooms. Hermione, in a rush about pulled Ginny's arm off trying to get her into their room. She wanted to find out what happened since she left the kitchen; such a long time ago. There were many questions that were in her head; she needed answers and she hoped that they would be good answers. Hermione was watching Ginny and felt that there was some thing different about her; she wasn't sure what yet but she would find out.
"Hermione shut the door and get over here. I have news for (she said this is a singsong voice to make her point) you about my dear brother. If you want to know the news come and sit with me."
"Gin, what are you playing at. What did Harry say and will he talk to Ron? You didn't tell him that I liked him did you? Come on girl tell me."
"Calm down before you bust something. Yes, I talk to Harry, what do you think I have been doing? There is no need for Harry to talk to Ron. They talked last night and Harry already knew the answer but there might be a problem. Harry told me that in his letter from Luna that she asked about Ron, you know how he was, how she loved his red hair, loved his blue eyes, and wondered if Ron still like you. Harry said that Ron likes you so now you have to tell him so Luna can see that there is no way he will like her."
"Tell me how am going to do that with out making a fool of myself. Is he really sure that Ron likes me that way?"
"If I tell you something you have to promise not to tell Ron or anyone else. I told Harry he would be the one to say anything but I think you need to know so you can tell Ron how you feel."
"I promise I won't say anything to anyone."
"Ok, when we were talking about things, Harry told…oh god he told me he liked me ok, you were right. Quit smiling like that Mione, stop it now or I won't finish telling you. Thanks, now if Harry and I can tell each other that we like each other you and Ron can. You just need to get him alone and tell him. Hold his hand when you talk to him it will help. I know you won't believe me but you have to look into his eyes so he can know you are telling him the truth. That's what I did with Harry. Oh Mione it was so great; we are not like dating but we have admitted that we like each other. Just take it one day at a time and let it happen naturally. I think that is the best way to go."
"Ok, so how do we go about getting Ron to be alone with me? I can do this; "I'm a Gryffindor, I can do this, but you've got to help me Gin."
"Both Harry and I are going to help you; he is working on Ron right now. He wants his friends to be happy, he wants his sis to be happy. Ok, you stay here and I will go see what's happening. If you are ready when I get there I will send Ron here and then you can talk to him, just say the word."
"Ok, Gin I guess I'm ready, I just hope I can do this."
Ginny was on her way up to Ron's room when Harry was heading down the stairs. She only hoped that everything was ok; because it hadn't been fifteen minutes yet. Harry let her know that Ron wanted to talk to her so all they had to do was send Hermione up to his room. Ginny let Harry know that she was going to try to tell Ron how she felt too. So Harry went on down to the kitchen and Ginny told Hermione to go see Ron in his room and told her not to worry that everything would be ok. Ginny hugged her friend for good luck and headed down to the kitchen to sit with Harry. She just hoped her brother wouldn't mess things up; because Hermione really liked her brother a lot. They all needed this so they could have some normal teen stuff going on in their lives. Everything had to work out so maybe when Ron found out that Harry liked her he would not wig out about it. It was all up to Ron and Hermione now. When she entered the kitchen, Harry was sitting at the table with Remus Lupin deep in conversation.
They both looked up as she sat down next to Harry, both smiling at her. Harry took her hand under the table, squeezed it lightly, turned back to Remus, and continued their talk.
UP IN RON'S ROOM
"Hi Ron, Harry said you wanted to talk to me."
"Yeah, Hi Mione (blushing really bad) I…did…want…to…talk…to…you. I'm…not…sure…where…to…start. Do you want to sit down? You can set on the other bed it you want."
"Is it ok if I sit here with you?"
"Um, ok"
"Ron, are you scared of me or something?"
"NO"
"Then why are you shaking like that?"
"I…Um…I don't know."
"I know you asked Harry to have me come up here so you could talk to me about something. Does this have to do with Luna liking you?"
"What! No, I wanted to talk to you in private that's all."
"What about Ron?"
"Mione, you are really making this hard. Every time I go to tell you…god this is so hard. I just don't know where to start. You are one of my best friends and I don't want to lose that."
"Ron, you are scaring me; what's going on? Is what you have to say good or bad? Can you say what's on your mind because I want to tell you something but I will wait for you to say what you want first?"
"MioneyouareprettyandIlikeyouverymuch"
"What did you say? Can you slow down so I can understand you?"
"Mione, you are pretty and I like you very much."
"What!, oh Ron, no please don't look like that. I was just surprised. I like you too. I really do, please believe me. I have wanted to tell you for a long time."
"Me too Mione, I was scared how; you might not feel the same but then there was Harry; I just kept thinking he would be mad at me for liking you. I was afraid that he would hate me but he told me I should tell you."
"Yeah, I talked to Ginny about how I feel about you and she told me the same thing. I'm glad we listen to our friends (as she took his hand in hers) or we might not have ever known what the other felt. I've like you for a long time too."
"Mione, why did you ask that about Luna?"
"Ginny was saying that Luna asked about you in her letter to Harry. Something about liking your eyes, hair, and wanted to know if you still liked me."
"Yeah, Harry told me about that too but you know I don't like her right. You are the only girl I see. I think you're beautiful."
"You think I'm beautiful?"
"Yeah I do"
"I'm glad that we talked but I think that your sister and my dear brother have played both of us. I have this feeling that they had a hand in us admitting we liked each other. I'm not complaining but we need to let them know we figured it out."
"OK, Neville and Luna should be here soon we should go down and mess with those two a little. I think Harry is starting to like Ginny. He wouldn't tell me if he does or not but I hope he does they both could be good together."
"I agree with you. Harry needs someone to help keep him in a good mood this year. We have tried hard but he always shuts us out. Maybe Ginny can help him open up and have some fun this year. Let's get down there before your mum has to call us."
Ron and Hermione made it down to the kitchen with ten minutes to spear. Mrs. Weasley was giving Remus last minutes details for the birthday party that was being held tomorrow. She wanted to get things started right after lunch so Harry would have time to talk to every one before the Order meeting. Ginny and Harry were sitting at the table whispering to each other (wondering how things went between them) and sneaking looks at Ron and Hermione. Harry had told Mrs. Weasley that when every one arrived for the party that he wanted to seat people. Having people seated where he wanted worked as a comfort point for Harry. Mrs. Weasley told him it was fine with her if he wanted to put people where he wanted them.
Neville would be seated on his left with Luna, Fred, George, Mrs. Weasley, and then Mr. Weasley. On his right would be Ginny, Ron, Hermione, Tonk's, Remus, and if Dumbledore was there next to Remus on his right side of the table. If any more of the Weasley family showed up; they would be seated wherever there was room. It was time to greet their guests so everyone followed Mrs. Weasley and Remus to the front hall. Tonk's and two other members of the Order went to meet the Longbottom's and the Lovegood's; to bring them to the house. Security was never higher since the happenings at the Department of Mysteries. Guards would bring anyone coming to the house; people that were not in the Order. It was the only way to get in or out of the house.
Molly Weasley greeted both adults and children with warm hugs and directed everyone to the kitchen. Molly had planned a late lunch for everyone and the new arrivals. This was so she could get to know Luna's dad and talk to her old friend Mrs., Longbottom. She also wanted them both to know that their children would be safe while they were in her care. Both father and grandmother knew they had nothing to worry about; with their children in the care of Molly Weasley. They knew she would guard their children with her life; just like her own. Mrs. Longbottom though to herself as the others talked.
"Molly is like a tigress guarding her young; no one could even get close to these children unless she fell to the attackers."
Mr. Lovegood showed that he was a true reporter and editor by asking every question he could about the Black house, (he could tell that this place once held a Noble family that believed in dark magic) Harry and Remus told him what they could but told him for now he could not print anything about this house. Even though he was disappointed about this; he understood why he couldn't. Voldemort was a big problem to the wizarding world but mostly he was a bigger problem to Harry. No, he knew nothing about the Prophecy but he knew from what he had learned last year that Harry was his target. He wouldn't add to his troubles. He knew Harry was a good person and believed in him. No matter what anyone said he would always support Harry and Dumbledore.
During lunch, Mrs. Weasley asked Neville what some of his favorite foods were. She informed him that everyone knew his birthday was tomorrow too.
"You and Harry would be sharing the spotlight as birthday boy."
Both boys groaned at being referred to as boys and not young men. They were young men now and tomorrow proved it since they would be sixteen. Plus they both fought like men in the Department of Mysteries. No one could take that away from them; even the girls (in his eyes) were young women. Molly was still talking about different things that were going to be included in the party tomorrow. What brought Harry back to the kitchen and the conversation at the other end of the table was hearing the words music, backyard, dancing, and then the serving of the cake. She now had his full attention to what she was saying. The back yard would be charmed with many spells. They had to block out the music (silencing charm), Muggles seeing them flying (when a muggle looked at the backyard they would have to leave), they would only be aloud to fly for an hour. Spells to enlarge the backyard, comforting charm that will keep the yard seventy degrees, (not to hot and not to chilly) spells to keep all bugs away from the guests and the food and tables were already back there. Molly Weasley was going over board but Harry loved that she wanted to do this for him and Neville; it was going to be a great day tomorrow.
Neville looked different. His nose had been broken but Madam Pomfrey fixed it up like it had never been broken. He had gotten taller, thinner, and matured. You could tell by the looks on Hermione and Ginny's faces that they were shocked at how he had grown up. If Neville didn't have a girlfriend yet; then by the time school starts there were going to be plenty showing him attention. Luna was peeking at Neville and then at the other girls. Harry new tonight the girls would be talking about boys again. Ginny would want to tell them her secret. He was sure that either Hermione already knew from Ginny or she figured it out on her own. He could tell that Ron and Hermione's talk went well. All during lunch they would give each other a look and then blush. He was just waiting for them to tell him they were a couple.
Neville seemed to be interested in Luna. He kept smiling at her when he caught her looking at him. Ginny would surely step in and play matchmaker with those two. She had already told him that she thought they would make a good couple. This year was taking a turn in the right direction. Harry noticed that Remus and Tonk's were acting funny.
"Did they like each other?" he thought
Yes, he hoped that was the case, Remus needed someone in his life to love him just as he did. Having Ginny there for him was already helping him and Remus needed that too. He would have to ask him tonight when he cornered him for another talk.
Lunch had been over for about twenty minutes but not one person wanted to leave the table. The peaceful feeling that filled the room was welcomed by all, no bothers, no worries, no war, and no Voldemort could ruin this moment. Mr. Lovegood was the first to break the silence.
"Thank you Molly, for the lovely lunch. I hope that we can get together again soon and thank you Harry for inviting Luna to your party. I know she will have fun and be safe with you all. I hate to have to leave but I do have a few articles I have to proof read before tomorrow. Luna dear be a good girl and do what Molly tells you to do ok. I'll see you on Sunday".
He pulled his daughter into a hug and started shaking every ones hand. Mrs. Longbottom hugged Neville, fussed over him a bit and then said her good-bys to the rest of the group.
"Thank you so much Molly, for having Neville over; he doesn't seem to have many friends; I am proud that your children, Harry and Hermione are some of them. He's a good boy and I am so proud of him. I will see you on Sunday afternoon when I come to get him."
""Thank you for letting your children come; it is what Harry wanted. He needs his friends right now; so how could I say no. He is part of this family and I want nothing more then to see him smiling and being a normal teenager for once. We will see you on Sunday and we can have lunch before you all leave."
Molly hugged her old friend, and gave Mr. Lovegood a quick hug. Tonk's and Remus were going to escort the two back home and would be back for dinner. The six teens had said their good-bys and were heading up to Harry's room. They spent the rest of the day just catching up on their summers so far and wondering if they would get their OWL results tomorrow. They were all told that they would receive them in July and tomorrow was the last day of the month. Hermione was nervous about her OWL's and everyone laughed at her for this. There was no way that she could have failed any of them and they all knew it.
Her biggest worry was her Astronomy grade; with what happened that night to Professor McGonagall. Every student on that tower knew they didn't get a high grade because they ran out of time; everyone was just too busy watching that cow Umbridge and the five others attacking Hagrid and Professor McGonagall. Maybe Professor Dumbledore or McGonagall would bring them with them to the Order meeting tonight. Since Fudge admitted to the Daily Profit that Voldemort was back; the Order had been having meetings every night. Most were short meetings but like last night; some of them were very long. Fred had told Harry the meeting last night was two hours long and one of the longest so far. He didn't care what was going on in the meetings right now. His friends were here with him and tomorrow he would have his very first birthday party and felt honored to share it with Neville. Tomorrow would be the greatest day ever in the life of Harry Potter.
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