Half an hour had past and the train was back on its way to Hogwarts, the students had all changed into their robes and were waiting patiently in their compartments. Everyone had settled down and the trolly lady was serving food once again. Harry had ordered a carten of orange juice and some skittles, whilst the others had brought themselves a whole bag of sweets each. Hermione and Harry walked casually down the narrow corridor, on their way back from the toilet.
"Harry, Katie told me about you and Ginny." She stated as she turned to him.
"Oh, its nothing. We just kissed." Said Harry.
"Dont say that, I know that you've been fancying her for a while now. You know you dont hide it very well." Hermione said and smirked. Harry reluctantly nodded.
"Yeah, well. I really like her and she kinda messed me around but, whatever," He sighed, "she kissed me then just said we should talk at school."
"Well, that seems fair enough, its best to talk things over before jumping head first into things, plus she does have to dump Dean, or have you forgotten about him?" Hermione explained, Harry hated it when she was right, it made him feel slightly stupid. He shrugged and entered their compartment, everyone else was in deep conversation apart from Pipsqueak, who had fallen back asleep.
"We should be arriving very soon. I see Hogwarts." Hermione told Ron as she took her suitcase down from the overhead rack. Ron sighed.
"Finally, that seemed to take forever." He said as everyone began to rise from their seats and collect their suitcases as well. Soon enough, the train had stopped and the students were all running of, glad to see the ground.
"I felt like a hostage on that bloody train." Katie stated as she stepped onto the busy platform. Pipsqueak and jumped off of the train and fell onto the ground.
"Land! Sweet, sweet land!" He exclaimed and hurriedly caught up with Katie, who had begun walking up the steep hill with the others. Harry, Ron and Hermione were ahead. Harry wasn't really listening to Ron and Hermione's conversation as he was too busy looking out for his old friend Hagrid, who usually stood at the front with the large lantern. Soon enough he spotted Hagrid rather far up the hill, talking to a group of frightened first years.
"Hagrid! Hagrid!" Harry called and sped up the hill, leaving all his friends behind. He eventually caught up with Hagrid and tapped him on the arm, although he felt like a stupid first year who needed to find the bathroom. Hagrid turned around and smiled when he saw Harry standing their, with a giant beam on his face.
"Well, hello 'arry!" Hagrid exclaimed.
"Hello Hagrid, did you have a nice holiday?" Harry asked politley.
"I s'pose, stuck 'ere, wasn' I?" The half giant replied, "what 'bout you?"
"It was brilliant thanks!" Harry spent the rest of the journey with Hagrid, catching up about what happend in the holidays and getting the inside about the years Care of Magical Creatures lessons. After a while, everyone had filed into the Great Hall, where they were greeted by the usual floating candles and smiling teachers.
"Welcome! Welcome! First years to seventh years, I can promise you that this year is going to be a good one!" Dumbledore announced then added in a mumble, "except from fifth years. Now as you know! For many of you, it is O.W.L year so good luck and study hard! And for the seventh years, make your last year the best one yet!" The beginning of year feast food had popped up on all the tables magically and everyone began happily tucking in.
"I cant wait to get to the common room!" Katie mumbled inbetween bites of her chicken. Pipsqueak nodded in agreement and took a large sip of orange juice. Harry was watching Ginny as she ate, she looked slightly miserable and maybe even a little bit upset. He just hoped she didnt regret kissing him. Ha! Who was he kidding?
"Harry, where did you go off to?" Hermione wondered as she casually poured gravy onto her meal, which was as usual smaller than the others. Harry snapped into attention and looked back up at Hermione, who was smiling at him.
"Oh, I went to see Hagrid." He replied simply andlooked back at Ginny. He wanted to kiss her so much, to tell her how he felt but he knew that he could never find the words inside his head. He sighed. Hermione looked at Ron and shrugged, Ron didnt seem to notice as he was paying more attention to his food. As usual. Katie, Pipsqueak and Ginny were all having their own conversation and aso were Ron and Hermione, so unlike every other day he decided to talk to Cormac.
"So, how was your holiday?" He asked, he rarely talked to Cormac, who was examining his own reflection in his spoon but he was part of their friend group.
"Eh, it was alright. Went to a party, met some twins." Cormac answered as though it were an everyday thing. Harry nodded and turned back to the others, hoping that someone would talk to him. Later on they finally arrived in the deep red common room that Harry had missed so much, before he could even take a seat Ginny beckoned for him to join her over by the small table on which students often played Wizard Chess.
"Whats up?" He asked, becoming more nervous every time he looked at her. Ginny looked slightly fustrated and sighed.
"Look, I dumped Dean." She said simply. Woo hoo! Harry thought to himself then returned to his serious face.
"W-whys that?" He wondered, trying to sound as casual as possible. She sighed.
"Because- because..." Ginny looked as though she was either to shy to say it or the thing she was going to say would cause her physical pain, "because I love you." She spluttered and Harry instantly jumped out of his seat, sending the small stall flying backwards, knocking Neville off his feet and dropping a lumpy plant.
"Oh man!" Neville exclaimed. Harry muttered an apology and continued to stare at Ginny. She was finally smiling, although it was weak, he knew she wasnt one to let her emotions show but he was greatful none the less.
"Really!" Harry shouted, turning everyones gaze to him Ginny nodded and smiled wider, "wow! Thank you! Thanks I promise Im gonna be the best- the best boyfriend you could ever have!" And with that he took her hand, pulled her out of her seat and kissed her full on the mouth. She seemed slightly shocked but he didnt care every emotion seemed to crop up. Ginny soon wrapped her arms around his neck and was kissing him softly and gently. He lifted her off her feet and swung her round briefly. He heard different voices saying various things such as; 'aww' and 'I knew they would end up together'. Ginny felt Harry smile against her lips.
"Lets go for a walk." Ginny said and lead him out of the room. When they left everyone else glanced at eachother.
"Well, there you have it. The cutest couple in the school." Katie sighed.
"We'll have to see, wont we?" Ron commented and sat down on an armchair. Hermione sighed and smiled.
"Ron, I think we all know that they're in love." She said with a slight laugh. Ron smiled.
"Yep, and if I had to choose one guy she should be with, it would be Harry." He said pointedly and leant back, looking proud of his kindness. Hermione rolled her eyes.