Chasing Dragonflies

Chapter 3

Harry walked down the corridor alone, after waking up earlier than any one else he walked down to the library, determined to finish his potions essay which he was finding more easier said then done, as his thoughts were clouded with teenage excitement, he had finally gotten the boy he loved, and nothing else mattered to him, not even Snape could spoil his mood.

Almost an hour later and Harry had almost finished, however he had a feeling that his essay was not to standard, as his mind swam with pictures of what it would have been like to dose Ron with a love potion and for one night be with him completely, knowing he would forget in the morning, he was glad that there was a table blocking his lower body, because he wouldn't have been able to hold his excitement about his latest fantasy. Hermione had joined in with his study session, however Harry was sure that her study session had not including day dreams of tearing the their red haired best friend of all his clothes and chaining to him a bed, or at least he hoped not.

"Harry," Hermione said with uncertainty,

"Yeah?" Harry asked looking up slightly from his essay and than looking back down.

"Do you know what's wrong with Ron?" Harry dropped his quill and stared at Hermione,

"No," Harry lied and recovered his quill and started writing again.

"Only he's been really distant with me." Her voice made no effort to hide the pain she was in. It was clear to any one how much she cared for Ron, and Harry started to get the feeling that he had a bit of competition, however had the upper hand as Ron loved him and not Hermione.

Harry had noticed the recent changes in Ron's behaviour, and even though he didn't want to admit it, Ron was being distant to him to, but Harry knew why, and made a mental note to talk to him about it at soon as he could. Or as soon as Ron wanted to talk to him.

"I haven't noticed." Harry lied once more, hating the feeling that was left in his gut as he saw the look on her face.

"I asked him, and he told me he would tell me once he was ready,"

"There you go then, he'll tell us when he is ready." Harry said as he quickly finished his rushed essay.

"I hope he is okay." Hermione said as she scowled at Harry's poor attempt of home work.

"He's fine." Harry said with a case of certainty. "I'm going to breakfast."

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Ron sat talking to Neville about Quidditch when Harry and Hermione joined.

"Hey Ron, morning Neville." Harry greeted, Ron smiled and then turned his attention to the bowl of cereal in front of him.

"Hey Harry," Neville grinned.

"Ron, have you done your essay?" Hermione asked cheerfully.

"Yeah." Ron replied, finished his cereal that was in his mouth quickly, "Finished it last night."

"Oh." Hermione said, "Want me to look over it?"

"No thanks." Ron said politely. "I found it quite easy."

"Really?" Harry laughed.

"Yeah." Ron said as he took a slice of toast from the rack, his stomach yet to be full. "Stop looking at me like that." Ron laughed as Hermione stared mouth open, she shut her mouth quickly and turned red, that's when Harry realised he definitely had competition, and tried to keep his jealousy non existent.

"We're going to be late." Ron said, and made his way to the dungeons, Harry following, trying to get closer to Ron than Hermione.

"Look if it isn't the filthy mud blood." Draco said viciously, as Hermione walked down the corridor.

"Back of Malfoy." Ron said, "Instead of picking on people why don't you go wash your hair, you can smell the dirt from here." The crowd that had begun to gather for their next lesson stared at Ron including Harry who couldn't believe where his extra courage had come from.

"What did you say?" Malfoy said, ignoring the red that coloured his pale cheeks. "How dare you speak to me."

"Why is your death eater of a father going to escape from Azkaban, and protect poor little Draco?" Ron said, he hated the way Malfoy walked around as if he was so much better than every one else, and he was now letting years of repented anger stream out.

"Shut up!" Draco screamed, and pulled out his wand, ready to hex Ron, muttering something and aiming his wand at the now speechless Ron, stared through angry eyes as his wand released the curse, shrieking Hermione jumped in front of it, reacting quickly Harry pushed both his friends and himself to the floor, and the curse hit the wall, leaving the crowd to stare fixed at the now singed spot. Harry got up quickly, however Hermione was pressed against Ron and they were both reluctant to move, Harry stared at them, especially Ron who smiled and blushed as Hermione thanks and helped him up.

"Are you okay?" She asked, Ron nodded, and looked at Malfoy, who said something under his breath and then started talking to his cronies. "You were really brave." Hermione smiled, and patted Ron's arm, Harry stared in disbelief as Ron pulled her in for a comforting hug, not even glancing at Harry. Out raged, Harry walked into potions feeling bitter and upset, which didn't help when Ron seemed to be completely oblivious to Harry's feelings.

The minute the bell went, Harry pushed himself past every one in the class and stormed of to the common room, he had a free period, and so did Ron, but he didn't care, he wanted to be on his own.

"Harry?" Ron's voice burst Harry's wishes as he pulled back the curtains to Harry's bed.

"What?" Harry said, his voice as bitter as Ron's had been.

"What's wrong?" He asked, Harry stared at him as if he had been stupified.

"What's wrong, okay, how about, we finally tell each other how it is we feel, and i don't no about you but i meant it when i said i loved you." Harry's throat was dry and his tears filled his eyes. "Now Hermione clearly has a thing for you, and you, you were flirting with her, and right in front of me, i no you don't want the world to no about us, but why flirt with Hermione, so you can build her hopes up and then knock her on her feet?" Harry was mumbling now, and going of into a rant, which Ron couldn't stop.

"Hermione likes me?" Ron said, going pale.

"Yeah so you can dump me now, and go with her, its clear she wants you and you want her, so I'll save you the trouble, we're over."

"I do not like Hermione, i love you." Ron said as he cried. "I want to be with you not her, she's a friend, and if she likes me i couldn't care less, I'm made about you."

"Mean it?" Harry asked.

"Course i do," Ron smiled weakly. "I'll tell Hermione."

"No, you don't have to i mean, you don't want any one to no."

"But i don't want you feeling insecure about us. If it made you happy i would tell the world about us Harry." Ron said and kissed him passionately. Harry pulled Ron further on top of him, as he started to raise to the occasion, casting a quick privacy spell on the bed, he rolled over so he was on top, and kissing down Ron's neck, as Ron pulled of his and Harry's robes. Their kisses became more intense, and their hands started to wonder curiously, pulling of Harry's jumper, Ron kissed down Harry's flat stomach, and kissed his belly button, now making it so he was on top, he undid Harry's trousers pulling them down slightly, as he started to show Harry, how much he meant to him.

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Harry and Ron walked into transfiguration glowing, if any one who knew about their relationship would have guessed that they had spent their free period relaxing in more ways than one. Hermione smiled at Ron who gave a quick smile back, and sat next to Harry.

The work set was easy, they were changing animals into every day objects, and Harry and Ron had surprisingly done it first go, both convinced it was because of their high spirits, Harry noticed Hermione struggle, and he felt something he had never felt before, pleased, he was pleased that Hermione was in a struggle, she kept on glancing at Ron in hope of a smile, but Ron's smiles were devoted to Harry.

Hermione walked into the common room after doing prefect duties with Malfoy, Ron and Harry were sharing a seat as all the other seats were full, the boys didn't care they enjoyed feeling this pressed in together.

"Hi." Ron smiled, "How did it go?"

"Fine." Hermione smiled, "We didn't argue, in fact, we didn't talk."

"Good." Harry smiled, "Malfoy didn't comment on how much of a hero Ron was?" Ron's cheek blushed and he gave Harry a look that meant business.

"Nope, we just walked around, something was bothering him though, i think you really hurt his feelings," Hermione said and looked at Ron, who was drinking pumpkin juice at the time, spat it out in shock.

"Me hurt his feelings? Give me a break," Ron said, "Why do you care so much any way."

"I don't." Hermione said, "I am more than thankful of what you did for me Ronald." I bet you are Harry thought as he sent bullets with his eyes into Hermione.

"Any time, your my best friend, I'd do anything for a friend, especially a friend as lovely as you." Ron said trying to emphasise the word friend, however at how red her cheeks went, he knew it didn't work, he looked at Harry who nodded.

"There's something we wanted to tell you." Ron said, and gestured for Hermione to sit next to them after making a chair appear for her. She looked at him, and smiled for him to continue, "Me and Harry, well we're a couple, and we thought as our friend you should be the first to no."

"Oh." Hermione was disappointed and it was obvious, even Ron picked it up. "Since when?"

"Last week." Harry answered, "I hope your okay with it." he added, i mean i no your in love with him but i just want to say i got there first.

"Wow." Hermione said in barely a whisper, "I didn't no you two were..."

"Neither did I." Ron smiled, "But Harry is a very persuasive guy." Ron shot Harry a look, and Harry turned away trying to hide the grin on his face.

After five minutes of small talk, Hermione wondered of to the girls dorm, and Harry signalled Ron to follow him to the boys dorm, there was no one in there which made Harry more excited, he pinned his boyfriend to the door and kissed him passionately, taking away the Ron's breath. Pushing Harry onto the nearest bed which happened to be his, he moaned as he ripped of his clothes and Harry's, Harry doing his usual privacy spell, and now including a silence charm, knowing he was planning to make Ron moan tonight, the two christened their relationship after coming out to one person.

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