Chapter 15

The whole Gryffindor tower was cheering at the victory of the Quidditch match. Harry could hear it from the dormitory the cheering and partying. He did like enjoy being on the team but he did enjoy sleep as well.

He practically had to sneak in to be left alone. Now the problem was too much noise was disturbing him. He had wondered where Hermione and Ron were the entire time. More importantly he wondered where his godfather was. Surely if he came to see the game he would have wanted to see him.

"It's only been a couple hours Harry, I'm sure he'll write to you tomorrow" he thought to himself. The noise seemed to build up each minute. "ARGH! Damn teenagers!" He groaned out loud.

Not being able to sleep anymore Harry rummaged through his bag and pulled out a book hoping that he'll just fall asleep from studying. Famous Witches and Wizard he pulled out. Harry was fascinated with wizard history. He glanced through the pages and read about how each wizard contributed to today's wizarding society.

Page by page Harry read a different name out loud "Fredrick Welsh, Damien Nimbus, William Turner, Linus Kasparius" he read out loud. Then a familiar name caught his attention "Albus Dumbledore."

Harry then started reading more "Albus Dumbledore is one of the greatest influential wizards of the 21st century. Winner of every award known to both Hogwarts and the Ministry, Albus Dumbledore set out a name for himself at the mere age of 14 and become even more popular until his final year at Hogwarts. Dumbledore's fame increased with the duel and imprisonment of then dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald. Dumbledore's great reputation continues to grow as the ages pass by. More recently being his discoveries with famous alchemist and loyal friend Nicolas Flamel…"

"Wait a minute. Nicolas Flamel, why does that name sound so familiar? Nicolas Flamel" Harry thought to himself. "AHA! Sirius said something about him being a famous alchemist for creating the Sorcerer's stone" now Harry's eyes went wide once more "The Sorcerer's Stone…shit, I've gotta find Ron and Hermione." He rushed out the door as fast as he could

Hermione thought that Harry would be down here enjoying the party. She wanted to congratulate him on his win today but he was no where in sight. She did however spot Ronald sitting on one of the tables talking with a group of first years so she decided to join him.

"Hi Ron" she said

"Hi, Hermione" Ron said back to her with a smile.

"Haven't seen Harry have you?" she asked. Ron replied by shaking his head.

"Why do you want to see him?" he asked her with a curious expression.

"I wanted to congratulate him on his win today. If he isn't here he must be in the dormitory, I'll talk to him tomorrow" she said, then turned around to head back to her own dormitory. That was until Ron said something to her.

"You love him don't you" he said.

She stopped for a moment and then turned back to him "Is it that obvious?" she asked.

"For me, yes. For him, no" He said "He's a good guy but know this if you want him you need to be very, very patient."

"Why do you say that?" Hermione asked with creased eyebrows.

Ron cleared his throat and then spoke "Well for two reasons. First you must understand that it is a natural guy thing to be oblivious to the feelings of girl so he wouldn't know that you like him unless you have a big neon sign that says so" at this point Hermione laughed and Ron soon joined in.

"Ron if I never met Harry I could almost fall for you" she said smirking at him.

"Thank You" he smiled back "The second reason is that he cares for you" he said causing Hermione to blush and smirk a little bit.

"That's also the most difficult thing as well. He will care about you too much that he will shield you from all things" he said. Hermione looked confused and then asked "Are you saying that he is going to be over protective of me?"

"I'm saying that Harry will never stop protecting you from his burdens. He has this saving people thing, he feels that no one should carry similar burdens that he had to, so he'll try to bear them all alone" Ron said.

"Ron, Hermione" someone called out, both of them turned to see Harry walking towards them.

"What is it Harry?" Hermione asked

He looked at them both and then spoke "I need to tell you guys something. Something I haven't told anyone yet…"

AN: How did you guys like that chapter? I know I said a couple chapters ago that Harry and Hermione became friends but that doesn't mean that they both still can't love each other. Anyways I wanted to say sorry for the delay in this chapter. I've just been so busy with stuff at home and writing that yesterday my girlfriend forced me to take a break. I just wanted to say that I am taking a day or two break because I wanted to re-evaluate the direction of this series once more because I am at the critical stage where the next chapters influence everything. Now I wanted to ask you guys whether you want H/Hr to get together from this book. Please comment your answers cuz if no one say anything to me I'll just do what I had originally planned (In which you guys will probably hate me which is why i asked). Anyways Please Rate and Review and please review it encourages me a lot and that way chapters will start flooding in.