Chapter 3

An Angel

Early the next morning, before the sun had even risen, Harry suddenly woke to hear a strange sound, and a soft light shining all around him. He slowly opened his eyes and looked around the room, and presently rested his eyes on the small light that was starting to spread.

Then he blinked his eyes and stared in disbelief at the sight before him. At the foot of his bed was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen. She was surrounded by a light that reflected off her deep, ocean-blue eyes. She was wearing a flowing white gown that covered her feet, and trailed across the floor as she walked. It was v-necked, with a golden sash around her waist, and a slit up one side of the dress.

The lady came closer to Harry's face and he noticed that she was a girl, no older than himself. Her face was sweet and innocent and her cheeks were flushed a light shade of pink. She looked as fair and delicate as an angel, and as the sun began to rise, it shone through her long soft auburn hair, and highlighted the tips.

Harry's heart skipped, as she smiled beautifully at him. He smiled back, and sighed, he had never seen anyone like her. Slowly he reached his hand out to her and tried to touch her face, but she backed away. Then after giving him another sweet smile, she suddenly disappeared, leaving a spell-bound Harry staring in wonder.

He blinked a few more times, and then layed his head back down. 'Was that a dream? It had to of been.' He smiled, 'know one as beautiful as her could have possibly been real, but… I could have sworn I was awake, and the picture is so clear in my mind.' Then he shrugged, 'oh well, it was a wonderful moment, and will soon be forgotten.' In his heart, though, he knew he longed to see that face again.

Harry sat up and searched around the room for any sign of anyone having been there, but there was none. He sighed, 'I guess it 'was' a dream.' He looked at the clock and realized that he had, 35 minutes till his first class started, "I'm going to be on time today I guess!" he smiled, "Now I get to wake Ron!"

Slowly he walked over to his friend's side, and shook him, "Get up Ron!"

Ron wearily rolled out of bed, "Wha-what are you doing up already Harry?"

Harry shrugged, "Oh I dunno." Then he smirked to himself, "A dream woke me."

Ron nodded, "Well, okay, let's go then."

They were surprised to find that all except for Hermione, (of course), they were the first ones to class. Harry turned to Ron, "Well, that's a first."

Ron laughed, "Yeah, you should have those dreams of yours more often!"

Harry smiled and dreamily replied, "Yes…that would be nice!"

Ron stared at him for awhile, as he noticed that he was daydreaming and staring at the light coming in through the window. He shook Harry's shoulder, causing him to quickly snap back to reality and glance at Ron.

Ron smirked and looked questioningly at his friend, "What were you dreaming about anyways?"

Harry looked down at his feet and blushed, "Well, I dunno, it was kind of stupid…y-you wouldn't like it."

Ron shoved him playfully on the arm, "awww, c'mon Harry, it must have been something good because…your blushing."

Harry quickly looked up at him and turned even redder. "Okay, I'll tell you and Hermione both."

Ron nodded, "well come on, lets go sit with her."

Harry followed his friend and they went and sat next to her.

She smiled when she saw them, "Oh hello, are you doing better this morning Harry? After what happened yesterday?"

Harry nodded, "Yeah, I'm okay; It's just a thing in the past."

Hermione frowned, "Awww, but it must still bother you?"

He shrugged, "Yeah…a little."

Ron not able to control himself any longer, blurted out, "Harry's had a mysterious dream!"

Harry blushed, and Hermione chuckled, "and…what was it about?"

He smiled, "Well… I'll tell you, but only as long as both of you promise that you won't tell anyone else!"

They both nodded their heads, and Harry continued, "Okay…after that whole affair with Malfoy, I went up to my room and fell asleep." Hepaused andtook a deep breath, "Well, after awhile I heard a strange sound and I saw a soft light shining all around me. Then I saw from inside this light, the most beautiful girl I had ever seen. She was about my age, and she was wearing a flowing white gown. She had the deepest blue eyes, and her hair was a golden auburn, like the sun. She smiled and…I smiled back. Then I tried to touch her face, but she backed away and disappeared."

Both Hermione and Ron noticed that Harry had a dreamy look in his eyes and a blush was starting to creep upon his face. They looked at each other and smiled, "Please continue!" they both said in unison.

Harry smiled, "Well, that was it…but, I was almost positive I was awake, and the image was so clear." He looked down at his hands, "it had to of been a dream though."

Hermione though for a minute," Well, not necessarily, It could have been a vision."

Harry quickly looked up at her, "a-a vision?"

She nodded, "Yes, sometimes people can appear to others through visions."

He thought about what she said, "Do you think?"

Hermione shrugged, "I'm not sure, because you could have just imagined it!"

Harry smiled, "Well…I think it was probably just a dream." However, he wouldn't forget about what she said of it possibly being a vision. He had an odd feeling that it was.

Hermione shrugged and started getting out her books and supplies as the bell rang, and professor McGonagall stepped into the classroom.

She glanced at Harry and smiled with satisfaction, "Well done potter, you are on time today!"

Harry nodded but didn't say anything, only got out his books.

Their was a sudden loud chatter as the rest of the students started coming into the classroom, Draco Malfoy being one of them. On his way to his own desk, he accidentally bumped Hermione's elbow as he passed by, causing her to splatter the ink all over her parchment. He quirked an eyebrow at her with a smirk, "Oh! I'm so sorry granger!" he said mockingly. She stood up to face him, fire in her eyes, "your apology is not accepted, or wanted." She said through gritted teeth.

He put his hand over his heart, in mock hurt, "You mean you don't forgive me?" She shook her head, "Oh wipe that stupid grin off your face Ferret, and grow up!"

Draco glanced down at the ruined parchment on her desk, "awww, that's just too bad!" Then he brought himself to his full height, "Oh, but I am grown up, See?"

She lifted her head in order to see his face, because he was taller then her. It intimidated her a bit, but not enough, to cause her to back away. Her eyes glanced into his, and she for the first time noticed how striking they were. Within the gray were little specks of blue and within their coldness their seemed to be gentleness. His lovely blonde hair fell perfectly over his eyes. She swallowed and blinked a few times, as she noticed the smirk creeping across his face, "What are you looking at Granger? Suddenly notice how attractive I am?"

Hermione shook her head and quickly darted her eyes away, "No…I was just thinking."

He stepped closer, "about what?"

She glared and shoved him away, "none of your business, now go sit down in your seat and leave me alone!"

Draco was about to retort, but McGonagall, who had been watching the whole incident with amusement, interrupted him, "Yes Take your seat Mr. Malfoy!" He nodded and rolled his eyes, then quickly sat down.

As Hermione took hers, she suddenly noticed the amused look Harry had on his face. His eyebrows were raised and he was looking at her skeptically. She shook her head, "Don't you say a word Harry potter!" she said a little bit annoyed. He nodded, and tried to hold back a chuckle.