Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. All things Harry Potter belong to JKR.

Author notes: So second chapter, carry's straight on from the end of the first chapter. Thanks for the reviews and follows of chapter 1. This is my first ever fanfic so reviews are great. Thanks, enjoy!

Harry and Hermione stared at each other, unable to comprehend the moment the two of them just shared.

"Harry, I don't know what to say. But I do know that I love you." Although Hermione was sure of Harry's feelings for her, she couldn't help the nervousness in her stomach. Harry was so stunned that she was saying this to him; he hadn't planned what to say at this point, it was such a long shot.

"As we both feel the same, what should we do about us?" Harry asked

"Well, I know that I want to be with you, what about you?" Hermione said with determination, refusing to hold back on her feelings now.

"I definitely, 100%, no doubt in my mind want to be with you too" There was almost an awkwardness for a few seconds, after the declaration of their love for each other, there was now silence and neither knew what to say. Hermione assumed they could talk more openly later, when the situation had sunk in.

"Do you want to go back inside" This was all Hermione could think of to say, although this is not what she wanted to do.

"Not really. These events aren't really for me"

"Common room?" Harry nodded, he also wanted to talk about them and maybe in their own space this would be more successful. They headed back to the common room, stopping to tell Ron and Luna that they were both exhausted and wanted to go to bed. This really did make Ron suspicious; they had only been there for less than an hour.

When they reached the common room, Harry had lots of thing he wanted to ask Hermione. He loosened his tie and undone his top button, getting comfortable. Hermione slung off her shoes and threw her bag in her room and joined Harry on the couch which was in front of a roaring fire.

"Harry?" Harry turned to see Hermione looking at him "How long have you … had feelings for me?"

"Umm, since I saw you at the Yule ball, in year 4. But recently my feelings have become much stronger. I couldn't hold it in anymore, that's when I had to tell Sirius."

"OK so Sirius knows" she replied, a little stunned

"Yeah, sorry but I couldn't take it anymore and he knew something was wrong"

"It's fine, I understand." Then realisation filled her face "That's why he was acting weird! He wasn't drunk" She said laughing and pushed Harry hard on the shoulder. The sight of each other laughing and the shock of the whole situation made them fall into uncontrollable fits a laugher.

Once calm Harry pulled Hermione into him and she snuggled up against his chest and tucked her feet up behind her. She thought that Harry was even more sexy with his tie lose and top button undone, she had to control her thoughts before she blushed at what was running through her mind.

"So, are we going to tell people, let them find out or hide us?" Harry had been wondering what to say to Ron.

"Well I don't want to have to hide but maybe we should wait a couple of weeks. Let things go back to normal after the ball. Also we should tell Ron first" The thought made Hermione wince slightly, she knew Ron had feelings for her at one point but was unsure if they still remained. He was with Luna now but she worried that her and Harry being together would upset him.

"I will" Harry said, knowing the problem with Ron. Noticing Hermione's un-comfortableness about this he continued "It was be fine; he told me that he thinks he loves Luna." Hermione relaxed at the thought he loved Luna, feeling her worry elevate Harry pulled her face off his chest to meet his,

"I love you" He whispered

"I love you more"

"Impossible" Harry pulled Hermione in for a long kiss. But it didn't end, increasing with passion. Suddenly Harry was aware that she was undoing his shirt buttons and was sitting on his lap. He kissed her jaw and then neck, gently nibbling, leaving a mark; he could hear her sigh in his ear sending a shiver down his spine.

He was ready to share everything with Hermione but didn't want to push her into anything. He worried that she would regret it, and he was happy to wait as long as she wanted to. Harry was now shirtless and Hermione was running her hands teasingly over his body. She knew Harry was toned but had no idea that his six pack was so prominent.

"Hermione" Harry was gasping for breath as desire was flooding over him "Is this a good idea?" Hermione recoiled off of Harrys lap, looking slightly disappointed

"Don't you want to?" She looked embarrassed

"Of course I do. But I don't want you to regret anything."

"I won't, I promise." With that she kissed him hard, so he couldn't object any further.

Harry scooped her up into his arms and carried her through to his bedroom, gently placing her on the bed. He then knelt down in front of her and kissed her whilst undoing the zip on the back of her dress. He pulled away from her lips and stared into her eyes, confirming that this is what she wanted, he lifted the dress over her head, only breaking eye contact when the floating materiel was obscuring his line of vision. He suddenly felt a wave of nervousness, this was his first time and it was hers too, he didn't want to hurt her and with lack of experience was afraid that he may accidently cause her more pain than necessary.

However his fears were soon gone once he had her in his arms. It was beautiful and loving, something beyond what either of them expected. Hermione's pain was short-lived and pleasure soon took over. Afterwards they just laid there holding each other, their breathing slowing down.

Hermione stayed with Harry that night, as she fell asleep in his arms she felt blissfully happy and considered how her life had just dramatically changed.

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The next morning Harry and Hermione felt nothing but relief; relief that their feelings were in the open but also that they were reciprocated. It was a Sunday and quiet at breakfast, many they were guessing, still in bed after the ball. They ate breakfast gossiping about who was with whom and laughing because people were probably talking about how they turned up together.

After breakfast Hermione said she wanted to go and do some work in the library and Harry wanted to go and see Sirius.

"Met for dinner?"

"Sure, have fun working" This comment would usually be sarcastic but he knew that Hermione would genuinely enjoy writing an essay. He gave a sneaky peck on the cheek and they went there spate ways. Harry let his mind wonder as his feet took him to Sirius's office. Did he really sleep with Hermione Granger last night? He kept thinking that he must have dreamt it, the only reason he knew it actually happened is because she woke up in his arms this morning.

Harry knocked at Sirius's door and almost instantly it swung open,

"Took you long enough, I have been waiting all morning for you to come and tell me what happen"

"Sirius, its only 10:30" Harry replied amused

"Well I would have thought you would have been here at 8:30, that's all" Sirius was unable to keep a straight face any longer and excitedly gestured to Harry to sit down. Sirius sat in his chair behind his desk, facing Harry.

"So, you kissed her" Sirius didn't worry about Harry finding out they were being spied on.

"How did you know that?" He answered suspiciously

"Oh, Me, Dumbledore and McGonagall were watching you. More interesting than the ball" Sirius said casually as if it was a given

"Great, thanks" Harry wasn't angry, more embarrassed that they heard him declare his love to Hermione.

"So after you kissed her?" Harry wasn't going to tell Sirius that he slept with her so he just exaggerated the truth a bit

"We just went and danced for a bit with Ron and Luna, then went back up to our common room, drank some hot chocolate and discussed what was going to happen next. We decided that we aren't going to tell anyone yet, we will tell Ron first and we are together" Harry couldn't help but smile and Sirius too was smiling.

"Harry I am so happy for you!" Harry could tell that Sirius was being completely genuine.

"Thank you!"

"Right" Sirius took a sharp breath "we need to talk about something important"

"What?" Harry became anxious as Sirius couldn't seem to find the words

"Well, I think we should talk about…you know…stuff" Sirius raised his eyebrows in order to make Harry understand where he was going with this. He was not looking forward to this talk.

"No! No no no. We are not having this conversation Sirius. I know about it, I am 17 years old. Your 5 years too late." Harry was mortified at Sirius's topic of converse.

"Harry, it's important that you know how to … safely enjoy yourself, now you have a girlfriend you need to know." Harry had gone bright red and couldn't actually believe that these words were coming out of Sirius mouth.

"Sirius I know!"

"You may think you do. You don't have to be embarrassed…"

"I assure you that I 100% know how to 'safely enjoy myself'"

"Don't take the piss Harry. Sex is fine when you are careful so you must use things like …"

"I KNOW!" Harry was getting angry now

"Fine, how do you know?" Sirius said leaning back in his chair

"Friends, books and the one lesson we had"

"I just want you to be prepared when you do eventually decided to… make love" Harry had never cringed so much in his life.

"Sirius please I-"

"Don't make this any harder Harry. Just let me explain what …"

"I ALREADY HAD SEX!" Unable to listen to the words any longer. But as soon as he said, he regretted it. It took a moment for it to register with Sirius

"Pardon?" Harry sighed

"I have already had sex." Harry said a lot more calmly this time.

"When? Who? What? Why? How?" Sirius spoke insanely quickly, looking baffled.

"Last Night. With Hermione. Sex. Because I love her and I would hope you already know the answer to 'How?' He replied listing off the answers to his questions.

"Last night?! Harry, that's very… fast" Sirius wasn't angry, more shocked and a bit hurt Harry didn't open up to him.

"We both decided we wanted to, it felt right at the time"

"At the time? Do you regret it now?"

"Absolutely not. It didn't feel like we rushed at all." Harry said, strongly, knowing it was exactly what they both wanted.

"So why didn't you tell me?" Sirius replied, trying to hide the hurt he felt. He thought that Harry felt he could tell him anything, but this was obviously not correct.

"It's a difficult thing to tell a family member, even one you trust completely. I wanted to tell you, but I didn't know how. Plus I wasn't sure if it was something you would like to know"

"Of course I want to know! There is nothing that you cannot tell me, please believe that. I don't care what you have done, I will always love you. Anyway, this isn't a bad thing. As long as you are being careful and know that you are making the right decision for you, then that's fine" Sirius was still shocked at the situation but wanted Harry to understand he could confine in him.

"Thanks. Don't worry, we will be fine. I mean, come on, it's Hermione for god's sake. What she doesn't know, isn't worth knowing" This made Sirius chuckle

"Yeah I guess you are right there. Anyway, on that awkward note, must leave. I have to go and see Hagrid"

"Ok. Thanks Sirius" Harry said sincerely, he knew it was only because he cared.

"Anytime. Come see me tomorrow but bring Hermione"

"Why?"

"Just to chat." With that Sirius winked at him and walked off, leaving Harry stood in his office trying to digest what had just happened.

Following Hermione's lead, Harry started to catch up on homework. They only had three months left at Hogwarts and he was determined that he wouldn't fail now.

Harry decided that he was going to cook him and Hermione a romantic dinner in their common room, to celebrate them now being together. Harry still can't believe that Hermione was his girlfriend, that she loved him too. He hadn't felt so content in years, Harrys thoughts had been so consumed by her, wondering if she could ever feel the same way, analysing everything Hermione said to him. Now he didn't have to think about any of that because he already knew the answer, Hermione loves him too.

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"Harry Potter! How wonderful to see you again" Dobby beamed up at Harry.

"Hi Dobby. It's good to see you too. Can I ask a favour?"

"Anything"

"Could I have something that I could cook a meal for two with? Anything will be fine" A smile spread across Dobby's face

"Certainly! You can have anything you like"

"Umm... I guess some pasta would be good"

"Can Dobby ask the occasion?"

"Well, me and Hermione are kind of together now" Harry said in a small voice, shyly "and I wanted to surprise her with a meal in our common room" Dobby started jumping up and down with a massive grin

"Dobby is so happy for you! Please let Dobby cook and bring it to you!" He looked so genuine in his offer, even hopeful, Harry couldn't say no

"That would be wonderful Dobby. Here, I bought you some new socks" Harry handed Dobby the socks and watched him well up, as he did every time Harry bought him something.

"Thank you Harry Potter. Thank you so much" Dobby brushed away the tears "Wait here Dobby has something's you can have" Dobby returned with a white linen table cloth, some tea lights, rose petals, china plates and silver cutlery.

"Wow! Dobby this is great. Why do you have all of this in a kitchen?"

"Professor Dumbledore bought it here just half an hour ago"

"Of course he did" Harry said, like he should have known.

"Dobby must go. Dobby will bring Harry Potter dinner tonight at 7" He looked ecstatic.

"Thank you Dobby. See you later"

"Goodbye Harry Potter"

Harry slowly walked back up to their common room. He was excited about the meal he was preparing and impressed with himself for thinking of the idea. He wanted to spoil Hermione, give her everything that he could and that was what he intended to do. His thoughts however landed with Ron, he was starting to feel guilty about not confiding in his best friend. Harry wanted to tell him soon. With that Harry decided he would talk to Ron tomorrow.