Chapter Four
Harry watched his friends' reactions to his announcement curiously. Ron nodded understandingly and Harry suspected Ron had already guessed that he would be quitting soon. Lavender simply widened her eyes, and Hermione smiled. He thought Hermione would have seen his actions as irresponsible, especially as so far no one had asked if he had a new job to go to, or what his plans were.
"What else. That's not everything you were going to tell us." Hermione said with a grin, seemingly able to read his mind yet again.
"How do you do that?" He asked her exasperatedly.
"Easy, your eyes change colour slightly when your lying, and they sparkle when you're excited about something, which means there's more to the story." She said with a cocky grin. He threw a napkin at her to Ron and Lavender's amusement and then continued.
"As usual `Mione knows what I'm thinking before I do. I think I've decided what I'm going to do now. But I need to discuss it with all three of you as it effects all of us…" Now Hermione was stumped. What was he going to tell them…the only possible thing she could think of was that he was getting married…what else would effect all of them? But she didn't think and of Harry's recent relationships had been serious. She anxiously glanced at Ron and Lavender to see if they knew more. If Harry were seeing someone seriously they would know, as they lived with him.
Harry was suddenly really excited about his new plan; he just hoped the others would be ok with it.
"Well, it would mean me moving…if you and Lavender want to stay here in the flat that's fine mate," Harry said to Ron.
"But this is your flat too `Mione. If you guys want to carry on living here that's ok, but I'm hoping you'll want to move with me…" He said now grinning happily.
"And where would be moving too?" Ron asked, getting excited as he could tell Harry was looking forward to telling them, so it must be something good.
"Well, I was out with Remus for dinner and a few drinks yesterday up in Hogsmeade and we stayed after hours to chat with Rosmerta, and she mentioned something…and well…I'm buying The Three Broomsticks!" Harry announced with glee.
He watched as three mouths dropped open in front of him. Ron was quick to recover as his face spread into a wide grin.
"That's wicked mate!" Ron exclaimed. Lavender looked shocked but soon grinned. Harry turned to see what Hermione thought and watched as a thoughtful expression spread over her face.
"Is Rosmerta leaving or will she still be running the place?" She asked thoughtfully.
"She's moving away to live with her sister in France. I'd be running the place." He said slowly.
The corner of her mouth twitched and a moment later a wide smile spread over her face and she stood up and hugged him.
"I think it's an amazing idea!" She said happily.
"So, we're moving to Hogsmeade then?" Lavender asked with a grin.
"There's two floors of living space over the pub just waiting for us…" He said with a smile.
"When are we going to look then?" Hermione asked, knowing that the others had made their minds up already. It would be convenient for Lavender as her shop was in Hogsmeade, and Ron could easily apparate to work. Harry would be able to spend more time with Remus who was still teaching at Hogwarts, and maybe this would make her own decision a little easier.
"Well, I told Rosmerta we might take a look on Saturday." Harry said with a grin.