A/N I am so sorry guys, I know I am a pathetic person and have ridiculously low staying power and I feel really guilty for taking so long:( My only excuse is that I lost the writing for this chapter for a while and so couldn't type it up. My art exam is finished, so I should be able to write more, but thanks to everyone who's put up with me and bear with me and I will keep writing- I promise!
I am wondering just how much romantic stuff I can put chapter Hermione and Draco both seem a little serious for 11/12 year olds. Draco especially has had a tricky past but I don't know if it's a bit too much.
Harry
Madame Pomfrey had reluctantly agreed to allow Harry to attend the end of term feast. He was late, as she had insisted on checking him repeatedly, and so he headed down to the hall alone. When he entered the hall everything went quiet began and then people began frantic, whispered conversations. Harry heard his name mentioned. Feeling very self conscious he made his way towards the Slytherin table.
The hall was decorated with blue, celebrating the Ravenclaw victory. It was the first time he had seen most of his friends since the fight and they crowded around him, desperate to hear his story. Pansy leant in admiringly and gasped at Harry's bravery. Blaise acted cool but Harry could tell that even he was impressed. Dumbledore's voice cut over the hubub.
"I believe it is now time to award the house cup. As the points stand we have Ravenclaw with points, Hufflepuff with points, Gryffindor with points, and Slytherin with points.
However", he went on quickly, "I believe we have some last minute points to give out.
Firstly, to Miss Hermione Granger, for calmness in the face of danger and cool logic, 50 points are awarded. Secondly, to Mr Harry Potter, for extreme bravery and courage, 50 points. And finally, for intelligence and logic, 50 points will be awarded to Mr Draco Malfoy.
I believe this calls for a change of decoration."
He clapped his hands and the Ravenclaw hangings and decorations changed, gold and silver, red and green, rushing through the hall to celebrate the victory, the joint victory, for Slytherin and Gryffindor had tied in the house cup.
The hall filled with an explosion of noise, both houses celebrating. Harry felt filled with happiness- he had won the points to win the competition! It was the best day of his life. He looked over at the Gryffindor table. After all they had been through it felt right that Hermione shared the victory.
Hermione
She had helped them win! She had always found it difficult to make friends, spending most of her childhood alone in a book. This time though, she was the one they were cheering! Ron pulled her into a hug and all her fellow Gryffindors were slapping her on the back, screaming her name. She was part of something! She looked over at the Slytherin table where Harry was celebrating with his friends. She searched for Draco, and saw him, standing apart from the rest, watching her. She looked at him, his cool grey eyes. She opened her mouth, didn't know what to say, but knew she had to say something.
Ron grabbed her arm, dragged her into a celebratory dance. Caught up in the spirit, she danced, clapped, eventually collapsing down on to the bench with the other Gryffindor girls, enjoying the feast.
Draco
They had won the house cup but he didn't feel like celebrating. He watched Hermione, surrounded by friends. He watched her hug the oaf Ronald Weasley. She glanced up, scanning the Slytherin table, searching for someone. She made eye contact, her gentle chocolate brown eyes meeting begant to say something, her mouth shaping words, but she was cut off by the red headed boy pulling her into a dance.
Blaise grabbed his arm, shaking him.
"C'mon Draco, pull yourself together! You just won the house cup! You're allowed to celebrate!"
He let Blaise congratulate him, enjoyed the party after the feast, but a small part of him didn't feel right. He tried to shake the feeling away, let himself enjoy the moment.
Harry
The train pulled into the station and the corridors filled with students rushing to see family friends. Harry stepped out of the compartment he had been sharing with his Slytherin friends and went to retrieve his luggage.
He had to go home for the holidays but he didn't feel too bad about returning to the Dursley's. Now, he had something to look forward to, he had hope, and he knew he wouldn't be with them for long. Of course it helped that they didn't know he couldn't use magic. He could have a lot of fun with Dudley over the summer...
Draco had promised to try and convince his parents to allow Harry to stay with them for the last week or so of the holidays, and so Harry stepped off the train feeling incredibly happy and not even the sight of Vernon's scowling face could shake his mood.
He waved goodbye to Draco, caught sight of a stressed looking Hermione standing with the Ron Weasley, and made her promise to call him during the holidays. Ron looked confused at the word telephone, but Harry knew Hermione's parents were muggles so she would understand. Vernon, eager to be away from the station filled with 'freaks' as quickly as possible pushed Harry into the car and drove off.
Draco
The year was over. He was safe, he didn't have to lie to Harry could move on, and when the time was right Draco would tell him the truth.
He said goodbye to Harry, and then began to make his way off the train. The corridors were empty, most students having already ran off to see their family. He was almost at the exit when someone ran into him.
"Herm- Granger" He hadn't spoken to her since that night.
"Malfoy" She looked hurt, and a little disappointed. She began to walk around him.
Why did he do this? Why couldn't he talk to her?
"Wait." She turned, looking a little hopeful.
He leaned over. "Have a good holiday Hermione. I'm sorry." He walked away, to where his father and mother were standing.
A/N So, first year is done! Any ideas/wishes for 2nd year let me know and if there's anything long term (ships etc.) tell me and I'll try and work it in. Got some stuff planned out already so hopefully shouldn't be too long!