Disclaimer: I don't own or claim to own any of these characters.� They're owned by J.K
Rowling etc. not me.� I'm not making any money!!!
Author Notes: I told myself I wouldn't do this again...and I have. I've started another
story while I'm typing other ones.� But this idea came to me and I just had to get it out.� I
hope everyone enjoys this immensely. Tell me what you think!!
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"It's great to be back in the wizarding world."� Hermione said with a happy sigh,
"We're finally back at school.� I can't wait to get back into schedule.� Classes will
so much more challenging this year!"
"Great."� Ron drawled, shoving food into his mouth, "That's typical of you
Hermione.� All you do is work work work.� Take a break!� It's our last year here.� Make the
most of it!"
Hermione gave him a disapproving look, "You're right this IS our last year!� This is
our final year to get good grades so we can get good jobs.� If you're thinking this year will
be completely slack then you're in the wrong year."
"Alright alright.� Take a chill pill."� Ron said, ignoring her look and helping
himself to more, "What I'm worried about is if Harry gets attacked by
'You-know-who?"
Everyone who was in hearing distance of this statement immediately fell silent.� It was
knowledge to everyone now that Voldemort was rising up again and it terrified them.
"Well that was a happy thing to say."� Harry said rolling his eyes and helping
himeself to more potatoes, "What will come will come.� I can't do anything to stop that
and neither can anyone here.� I just want to get through my exams first."� Harry added with a
grin, "But knowing me I'll be unconscious at the time."
Hermione wacked him on the arm, "Don't even think about it!� Don't even put that
thought out there!" she said shaking her head, "Karma!"
"Don't tell me you're going to take up divination Hermione?"� Ron asked,
trying not to laugh.
Hermione glared at him, "Of course not!� Divination is a load of rubbish!� I don't know
why you two are even taking it this year!� It's the biggest load of-"
"I'm not."� Harry interrupted quietly.
"Not what?"� Hermione asked, a little confused at being interrupted.
"I'm not taking Divination." he said.
"Well I'm glad one of you has finally come to your senses!"� Hermione said
triumphantly, "What are you taking instead?� Arithmacy?"
"No."� Harry laughed, "Not Arithmacy."
"I don't know why you quitted Harry.� You'dve passed the exam with flying colours!�
So what are you doing instead?"
Harry blushed a little, "I'm doing...� he mumbled off so low Hermione and Ron
couldn't hear.
"What?" Hermione asked confused.
Harry glared at her, "I said I'm doing...extra..." he mumbled off again.
"Extra what Harry."� Hermione asked getting a little exasperated, " You can tell
us you know.� We won't-"
"I'm doing extra defense classes."� Harry said loudly, "Okay?"
A couple of people peered to look at who it was who was talking so loudly.� Harry glared at them
and they quickly averted their eyes.
"Why is it such a big deal?"� Ron asked, confused, "It makes sense."
"Yeah well...� Harry trailed off, moving his food around his plate a little, "It's
just a bit embarrassing.� I mean that's like where I get my best grades...and I'm doing
extra classes.� What does that say about my intelligence?"
It was obvious to Hermione and Ron that it was something he'd been thinking about for a long
time.� Just the way he said it; like he was releasing a floodgate and was letting what he really
felt pour out.
"Harry.� Don't think like that."� Hermione said placing her hand over his,
"We don't think that you're stupid!� You're taking extra DADA classes because of
your lifestyle.� It's perfectly understandable."
Ron nodded, his mouth full so he didn't add anything to what Hermione had said.
"Yeah...thanks." Harry said, he didn't sound very reassured but a quick grin made
Hermione relax more.
"So what classes are you guys doing this year then?"� Harry asked, changing the
subject, he looked at Ron.
"I'm doing Advanced Divination, Advanced DADA, Advanced Care of Magial Creatures,
Advanced Potions and I'm doing Advanced Transfiguration.� Ron said with a shrug.
"Wow.� That's pretty impressive."� Hermione said, smiling from ear to ear,
"I'm glad you didn't choose ALL easy classes."
Ron made a face, "What about you?" he asked her.
"I'm doing Expert Arithmacy, Advanced DADA, Expert Transfiguration, Advanced Potions
and Advanced Care of Magical Creatures."� Hermione said with an air of someone who didn't
really care what she did, although everyone new different.
Ron nodded, "That's cool.� We might be in some of the same classes then."
"Yeah.� What about you Harry?"� Hermione asked.
"Me?� Expert DADA, Expert Transfiguration, Extra DADA, Expert Potions and, Advanced Care of
Magical Creatures."� Harry said quietly.
Ron whistled, "Boy you're in for a harsh year!" he said.
Hermione stared at Harry wide eyed, "Wow.� Harry how did you get into expert potions?� You
know that they only have a really small class of that don't you?� I didn't get accepted
into the group to do it!� How on earth did you manage that?"
Harry shrugged, blushing a little, "No idea."
Ron shook his head, "I don't envy you!� Man...that's only one class that we might
be in together.� Oh well you can help me with my homework."�
Hermione glared at him.
"I was kidding!"
Hermione harrumphed loudly, "Well Harry we might have two classes together.� It'll be
weird without you there."
Harry smiled, "Yeah.� But we'll still be able to hang out after class and
everything."
Hermione and Ron nodded at the same time.
"Of course man!"
"Absolutely!" they said together.
Harry laughed at them as they exchanged glances at speaking at the same time, "Ah I missed
this.� I missed having you two here all the time."
"So how was your holiday?� Hermione asked.
Harrys face twisted a bit, "Oh um.� Okay I guess.� I'm more interested in how yours
was!� How was France?"
"Oh it was really nice!"� Hermione said, forgetting all about her question that Harry
had quickly avoided, "I met some really nice people there!� And mum and dad met up with
someone that they'd known when they were younger!� It was so cool!� They hadn't seen each
other in like 15 years and then one day when we were at the L'Arc de Triumph we saw him.� He
was our tour guide!� And he was really nice!� I learnt loads of french while I was there and I
decided I want to go visit again!� Pierre, that's mum and dads friend, has a daughter and we
toured around a bit while our parents were talking.� She's so nice!� Her name was Nathalie and
we're going to send letters throughout the year to each other."
"Sounds fun." Harry said smiling and turning to Ron, "And how was
Egypt?"
Ron grinned, "Oh it was awesome as always.� Bill's got himself a new
girlfriend!"
"Oh really what's she like?"� Harry asked, intrigued.
"Well her names Flora and she-� Ron was cut off as Dumbledore stood up for everyone to see,
"Tell you later."� Ron said and then turned his attention to Dumbledore.
"Welcome to another year at Hogwarts."� Professer Dumbledore said with a welcoming
smile to everyone in the hall, "Another year has come upon us and once again we're not
ready.� Hopefully you haven't forgotten all of what you learnt before the holidays and
you're ready for another year.� A special welcome to all of the new first years who are now
sitting with your new houses, I hope this year is one that you will enjoy immensly.� On a more
serious note, today I need to tell you all about Voldemort."
Instantly the hall started to fill with murmurred whispers.
"Quiet, quiet."� Dumbledore said and they died down, "Yes, Voldemort has risen
again.� This year special precautions will have to be taken, under no circumstances are ANY
students allowed to wander outside after hours.� Safety measures have been taken, but as we've
seen in the past, they can be broken.� As always the Forbidden Forest is off limits to everyone,
but this year we ask especially that you stay out of there.� In the past students have ventured in
there and had...unpleasent experiences."
Harry and Ron exchanged glances, they would never forget in their second year when they had gone
into the forest and had nearly been eaten by giant spiders.
"In the past here at Hogwarts we have had some discriminations as to the purity of peoples
blood." Dumbledore gave the Slytherin a long hard glance before continuing, "Voldemort
will not make this discrimination and nor will his servants.� They will kill you if you cross
them.� This is a very serious matter!� I ask you to use your initiative and be cautious.� There
will be extra defense against dark art lessons held on weekends and on holidays for people who wish
to attend.� Attendance is not required but it may be helpful in the future."
Harry took this time to look around the Gryffindor table.� Some of them seemed so young; it
wasn't fair for them to have to be a part of this war.� Some of the older students had strained
looks upon their faces; it was taking a toll on them.� Some of the first years looked a little
confused, they would be the muggle-borns.� How lucky they were to not know about the horror that
Voldemort had already inflicted on the world, lucky but naive.� Then there were the looks from the
first years that came from wizarding familys, they looked scared beyond belief.� Hogwarts was one
of the safest places in the world, but it could not stand against Voldemort alone.�
"On a different note this year will be very different,� Dumbledore continued, "This
year we've decided that, since at times your teachers and myself will need to leave to attend
meetings and perhaps battles, your education will be done in a slightly different way.� We're
supplying students with their own laptop computer.� For any of you who have never heard of a
computer, it's originally a muggle device however the computers used here are wizarding ones.�
I would go into it further but I can see that some of you are extremely tired and I have more I
need to cover."� He said with a wink, the small first year sitting at the Gryffindor table who
was yawning widely.
The student blushed and ducked his head.
"You will recieve these laptops tomorrow in your first lesson and that teacher will go over
how to use them."
"I'd hate to be the class who gets Snape to show them."� Ron whispered.
Harry chuckled quietly and looked back up at Dumbledore.
"Now on a completly different matter it's time to announce the head boy and girl and
top prefects for the year."
Harry looked at Hermione, who was practically beaming.� Everyone knew Hermione would get it even
Hermione.
"The new head girl is Ms. Hermione Granger!"� Professor Dumbledore said, clapping
along with everyone else.
{AN: In this story they don't find out until they get to school who the top ppl are!}
Ron and Harry clapped extremely hard as did everyone from the Gryffindor table.� Hermione
blushed a little but smiled widely.
"Would you like to come up?"� Dumbledore laughed.
Hermione looked up at him, "Oh." she said and stood up, a little embarrassed and made
her way to Dumbledore.
Dumbledore smiled and winked at her, his eyes twinkling, "Well done." he said and
handed her the head girl badge.
Hermione smiled widely and thanked him, then made her way back to her seat quickly.
"The new head boy is...Mr. Harry Potter."� Dumbledore said and an extremely loud
applause broke out.
"Me?"� Harry asked confused, "You've got to be kidding." he said looking
around. �
People were clapping him on the back as he stood up and made his way to the front of the room in
a daze.
Dumbledore passed him his badge, "Well done Harry." he said.
Harry smiled, still shocked, "Heh.� Thanks." he said and made his way back to his
table and sat down.
"Well done."� Ron said his smile seemed a little forced.
Harry smiled awkwardly, "Thanks." he said.
"The top prefect for Hufflepuff is Ms. Helen Shyla."� Dumbledore said once they were
silent again.
Loud clapping broke out from one of the middle tables along with a few, "Go
Helen!"s.
She got her badge and sat down, grinning from ear to ear.
"The top prefect for Slytherin is Mr. Draco Malfoy."� Dumbledore said and the
Slytherin table clapped half-heartedly.
It was known fact that Draco Malfoy was not a Voldemort supporter.� Therefore his
popularity in Slytherin went down drastically.
"Malfoy?"� Ron hissed, "You've got to be kidding me!"
"He gets good grades." Hermione said.
Malfoy went up onto the stage and took his badge quickly and sat down again.
"The top prefect for Ravenclaw is Ms. Rachel Futtarly." Dumbledore said.
"Oh great leave us in suppense."� Ron said.
"And the finally the top prefect for Gryffindor is Mr.Ron Weasley." Dumbledore said
finally.
"No way."� Ron said.
Harry and Hermione clapped really hard in fact the whole Gryffindor table cheered loudly for the
third time that evening.�
When Ron sat back down he fingered the badge and grinned widely before saying, "Guess I
should owl mum huh?� She'll be pretty pleased."
Harry grinned widely at him, "Who would've thought.� Us?� We're probably the
biggest rule breakers here!� And they choose us!"
Ron laughed loudly; Hermione was too busy talking to Ginny on her right about something.
"Now I'd like to ask Harry and Hermione up here to make a speech."� Dumbledore
said.
Hermiones eyes widened, "I'm not making a speech!" she squeaked.
Harry shook his head and grabbed her arm and practically dragged her up to the front.
"Go first." he said shaking his head at her look of pleading.
Hermione gulped, "Uh...well...heh.� I'm glad that we've started a new year.�
I'm sure everyone will have a great time...incase you can't guess.� I hate public
speaking." she said.
Everyone laughed, she smiled a little embarrassed, "So I'll let Harry take this
one."
Harry rolled his eyes, "Typical." he muttered.
"Welcome to a new year everyone!" he said clearly and loudly, "I'm sure this
year will be different from all the others and I...WE hope you enjoy it immensly.� Can't say I
thought I'd be up here making this speech,� Harry laughed awkwardly, "I think I've
been in more trouble than most of you put together."
Everyone laughed loudly at this, it was common knowledge the amount of trouble Harry and his
gang got into.� Dumbledore chuckled himself.
Harry grinned, "But here I am.� This year though I'd like it, even though I never
listened to the prefects when they said this, if you would actually follow the rules.� Not because
I'm head boy but because Volde-I mean...you-know-who...no I don't I mean Voldemort."�
Harry said defiantly, "Voldemort is a bigger threat this year than any of the previous years
and I don't want to get in more trouble because you guys didn't listen!� I
get in enough as it is!� So thanks for listening to this er...rather short speech.� Have a great
night!"� He said.
There was thunderous applause and quickly he and Hermione went back to their seats.
"I hate public speaking!"� Hermione moaned.
Harry chuckled and put his arm around her, "Don't worry.� I'll do all the public
speaking for yah."
"Really?" she asked hopefully.
"Mmhmm.� As long as you do all the work."
"Why you little!"
"Joking!"� Harry said with a wink and grinned at Ron, who no longer seemed jealous,
"Way to go man!� Top prefect!� You get the glory without all the work!"
Ron grinned, "Hehe. I know!"
"Well then!� Off to bed!� Will the head boy and girl and top prefects please stay behind.�
Everyone else have a good sleep!"� Dumbledore said.
Harry, Ron and Hermione all made their way up to Dumbledore and saw Helen, Rachel and Draco all
coming up as well.
"Well done to all of you."� Dumbledore said warmly looking over them all, "We
seem to have a lot of Gryffindors this year don't we?" he asked Ron, Hermione and Harry
who laughed a little awkwardly, "Well I'm sure you're all a little tired and want to
get to your nice cosy beds.� If you wouldn't mind waiting here," Dumbledore said to Draco,
Helen and Rachel, "there are house-elves coming along to show you to your rooms.� I,
personally, will show Harry and Hermione."
"What about me?"� Ron asked.
Dumbledore smiled at him, "You may come along if you want.� We can stop at your room
also."
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Dumbedore paused outside a painting of a lady in a red dress who was smiling sweetly at them,
"Ron this is your room.� You can choose any password you'd like." he said.
Ron smiled, "Um...is 'Pumpkin Pie' okay?" he asked the lady who giggled and
nodded.�
The portrait swung open to reveal a room about the size that the five boys had shared the
previous year.�
"Wicked."� Ron said, "I even got my own bathroom."
Dumbledore smiled, "Well along to Harrys and Hermiones room then."
'Room?� Shouldnt that be rooms?' Harry thought to himself but passed it off as a
mistake.
"You coming Ron?"� Hermione asked.
Ron nodded, "Yeah.� Okay.� Might as well."
The lady in red winked seductively at Ron as they walked past, "I think she likes
you."� Harry murmmurred quietly.
Ron laughed but blushed a bit, "Whatever." he said.
Dumbledores eyes were twinkling and he chuckled quietly to himself, "Well here we
are." he said stopping outside a portrait of two people who were beaming at them.�
They seemed quite familiar, the male in the portrait had messy hair and it looked like...
"Dad?"� Harry asked confused.
Dumbledore patted him on the back, "Choose a password now Harry." he said.
Harry looked at Dumbledore and back to the portrait, "Uh.." he said.
Dumbledore turned to Hermione, "Actually you'd both better choose the password.� You
see...I'm afraid for the time being you'll have to share a room."
"Share?" Hermione asked, her eyes going wide.
"Yes...you see.� Normally the head boy and girl each get a seperate room however...one of
the rooms is being used for matters that don't concern you at this time.� But I promise you
that it will become vaccant soon and then you will each have your own rooms."� Dumbledore
said, he seemed a little awkward when he said this.
"So who's room is it exactly that we're staying in?" Harry asked.
Dumbledore laughed, "Well actually it's your room Harry, technically."
Hermione made a face, "Does that mean that there are going to be completely male things in
there?" she asked.
"No, we've changed it to accomodate both of you."� Dumbledore said, "Now
choose a password."
Ron was smirking from behind Dumbledore at them and then looking up at the portrait and back to
them.
"'Snitch'?" Harry asked.
Hermione shrugged, "Whatever it's your room."
Harry laughed and shook his head, he put his arm around her shoulders, "It's our room
for the time being.� Please enjoy you're stay and remember the towels are not
complimentary."
Everyone laughed at Harry�s impression of a host.
"Snitch it is."� Harry said, still leaving his arm around Hermiones shoulder.
James in the portrait eyed Harry for a moment before saying, "That was my password."
laughing and letting the portrait swing open.
Inside was much larger than Rons.� It was at least three times the size.
"Wow."� Harry said looking around, "Is it usually this big?� Or is it just this
big because Hermiones going to be here as well?"
"No this is the original size of the room Harry.� Is it well equipped for you
Hermione?"� Dumbledore asked turning to Hermione.
She whipped over to the bathroom and opened the door, "Ooh!" she squealed,
"Good!"
Harry and Ron watched with an eyebrow raised each as she ran around the room inspecting things
and commenting on them.
Dumbledore chuckled, "Glad you approve."
Hermione looked at the two large beds on opposite sides of the room, "Which bed is
which?" she asked him.
Dumbledore shook his head, "That's up to you two."
Hermione looked to Harry who shrugged, "Well then can I have that one?" she asked
pointing to the bed on the left.�
Harry nodded, "Sure you can." he said and turned to Ron, "So what do you
think?" he asked quietly.
Ron looked to Hermione who was now talking to Dumbledore excitedly, "I think she's
mental."
"I meant about the room!"� Harry said.
Ron grinned at him, "Well it won't be far for you two to travel to see each other.� I
mean you could shag in here and no one would know."
"RON!" Harry said loudly, smacking him across the back of the head.
Dumbledore and Hermione turned to look at them, Harry and Ron let out identical sheepish grins.�
Hermione shook her head and muttered, "Boys!"
Dumbledore smiled, "Well I'm quite tired myself.� I hope you all have a good sleep.�
We'll talk tomorrow." he said before bidding them goodnight and leaving.
Ron turned to Harry and Hermione, "So what do you two think of this arrangement?" he
asked, grinning.
Harry glared at him and ignored him.� Hermione shrugged, "Well it's not like we have a
choice!� Besides I guess I don't really mind. If it's a problem Harry I'll kip in
Ginnys room."� Hermione said turning to Harry who was now lying on his bed.
"Nope.� It's not a problem."� Harry said kicking off his shoes, "Dear god
what have the done to bed.� It's like...soft." he said squirming uncomfortably.
Hermione giggled softly, "It's called a bed Harry.� They're supposed to be
soft."
Harry wrinkled his nose, "I wonder if yours is this soft." he said, standing up and
striding over to Hermiones, "Yours is even softer!" he said getting up quickly.
Hermione giggled at him and turned to Ron, "Congratulations on getting top prefect!"
she said giving him a hug, "I'm so glad we all got it."
Ron hugged her back awkwardly, "Yeah me too." he said shooting a glare at the grinning
Harry.
Hermione let him go and then went over to Harrys bed and hugged him too, Harry sighed and hugged
her back but because he was still laying down it was pretty awkward.� Ron stiffled laughter at the
sight of them.� Hermione straightened up again smiling.
"Well I'm off to bed."� Ron said yawning loudly, "It's been a big day and
I still need to owl mum."
Harry nodded, "Tell her I said hi." he said.
Ron nodded and waved as he left, calling over his shoulder, "Don't shag too
much."
Harry and Hermione blushed profusely.�
Hermione shook her head as the portrait closed behind him, "I can't believe he just
said that!" she said.
Harry laughed awkwardly, "Yeah...he's just kidding."
"I know."
There was an awkward silence.
"Congratulations."� Harry said finally breaking it.
Hermione beamed at him and sat down beside him on his bed, "You too!"
Harry laughed, "I still can't believe I'm head boy.� Me!� I've broken more
rules than Fred and George!� And they picked me."
Hermione laughed and kicked off her shoes, laying down beside him, "Yes but you're
intelligent, funny, heroic.� You're like an idol for the younger ones.� I really don't see
why you're suprised."
Harry made a face, "I'm not an idol." he said.
Hermione snuggled closer to him, resting her head on his shoulder, "Yes you are." she
yawned, "All the little kids look up to you."
Harry twisted a bit so he could rest his head on hers, "Don't know why.� All I do is
get in trouble!"
Hermione turned on her side so her face was buried in his chest, Harry turned on his side so he
could fact her.� She smiled sleepily as he put his arm around her waist and pulled her closer.� She
snuggled into his chest happily.
"That's not all you do." she said.
"So we haven't got many classes together this year do we?"� Harry asked.
Hermione shook her head, "I wish we had more.� I still can't believe you got into
expert potions!� I mean...I knew you were good at them but still!� Hardly anyone ever gets into
that class!� I tried it and I was turned down flat."
Harry sighed, "Well...I don't know why he chose me...but he did.� And that can only
mean trouble."
"Not true!"� Hermione defended.
"Name one time where an encounter with Snape practically one on on wasn't
trouble."� Harry said looking down at her.
She bit her lip, "Well...I can't but that still doesn't mean anything."
Harry laughed softly, "Alright.� I'll believe you.� If only because I know that
you're trying hard to think of a good reason."
Hermione laughed quietly. "You don't mind me staying in your room do you?" she
then asked worridly, "Because you know that I can go stay with Ginny and the girls."
Harry shook his head, "Of course I don't mind.� Why would I?"
Hermione bit her lip, "Well I was just thinking...that if you wanted to bring a girl back
after a date and everything."
Harry cleared his throat awkwardly and looked away from her gaze, "Hermione...don't
think like that.� Firstly.� If I did want to bring a girl back I'd ask you first
anyway.� Secondly, I really don't mind sharing a room with you.� Thirdly, I really
don't mind."
Hermione blushed a little, "If your sure."
"I am.� Would you have let me stay in your room if it was my room that was taken?" he
asked.
"Of course I would."
"And what if you wanted to bring a guy back there after?"�
Hermione blushed, "Well...I don't think we have to worry about that because I
haven't got my eye on anyone."
"That doesn't mean no ones got their eye on you."� Harry said.
Hermione snorted, "Sure. Let's talk about something else." she said.
Harry pulled her closer, "Alright.� So we're going to be using computers this year hm?�
Interesting."
Hermione nodded, "It'll be so much easier to do projects over it!� Because we'll be
able to research it online and everything."
Harry nodded, "Yeah.� Plus if MSN works we'll be able to talk in class even if
we're not in the same class."
Hermione pursed her lips, "I don't know if that's what they want us to use it for
Harry." she said sternly.
Harry smiled, "Well I didn't say that we wouldn't be working I just said we'd
be able to talk."
Hermione shut her eyes, "Mmm.� So where do you think the teachers would be going if they
leave?" she asked.
Harry stiffened slightly, "To fight Voldemort of course.� Most of them are part of the
order of phoenix and everything...so that'd take up a lot of their time.� And as important as
our education is to us and everything the lives of everyone is a lot more important."
Hermione nodded, "Yeah.� I know.� Man I'm tired are you?" she asked yawning.
Harry smiled, "A little.� I can't say I'm as tired as you are though."
Hermione smiled sleepily up at him, "Hm...do you mind if I sleep here?� It's just so
comfy."� Hermione asked snuggling closer.
Harry bit his lip but shook his head, "No.� I don't mind.� If you want you can sleep
here and I'll sleep on your bed."
Hermione wrapped her arms around him, "No stay here.� You're snuggly."
Harry laughed, "Alright." he said, "Goodnight 'Mione."
"Night Harry."
Harry felt his eyelids droop slightly, he could hear her breath had become even; she was
asleep.
'I hope no one comes in tomorrow and sees us like this.� It could look really bad...'
Harry thought and within an instant he was asleep.
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Ron jogged along the corridor towards Harry and Hermiones room.� A small smile on his face as he
drew closer.� He stopped outside the portrait of Harry�s parents.
"Morning." he said cheerfully.
They smiled at him, "Goodmorning Ron."� Lily said cheerfully, "I'm not sure
if they're up yet."
Ron laughed, "Well I'll get them up then!� Snitch."
James chuckled, "Don't scare them too much!" he said and the portrait swung
open.
Ron stepped through and looked over to Hermiones nicely made bed, "Typical." he
muttered to himself and looked over at Harrys bed.�
"NO WAY!" he practically yelled.�
Hermione and Harry were wrapped in each other�s arms, and looked very close.� A peaceful look
was on both of their faces.
They both stirred slightly.� Hermione pulled back from Harry�s arms yawning and rubbing her
eyes.
She looked around wildly, "Where am I? Oh yeah...school." she yawned again
stretching.
"Morning Ron." she said lying back down again beside Harry, who just closed his eyes
again.
Ron stood still, "You two actually slept together?!?" he said, his jaw
slack.
Harry opened one bleary eye, "We slept on the same bed if that's what you are
implying.� Which I doubt.� No we didn't sleep together Ron.� Honestly.� We were just talking
last night and fell asleep."
Ron raised an eyebrow, "Suuure you did!� Harry and Hermione sitting in a tree
K-I-S-S-I-N-G!� First comes love!� Second comes marriage!� Third comes baby Harry in a-" he
taunted but was cut off by an acurately thrown pillow in his face.
He grinned and threw the pillow back at Harry who groaned and put it over his head.
Hermione shook her head in exasperation, "Ron we didn't sleep together!� Get a
life!" she said pulling herself into an upright position and swinging her legs over the side
of Harrys bed.
She pulled herself up and stumbled over to her closet.� She pulled it open and started pulling
out items of clothing to wear.
"Should I wear my white top?" she asked turning around to show it to Harry and Ron who
stared at her as if she was growing horns.
"Why are you asking us?"� Ron asked confused, "We don't know."
Hermione tutted loudly, "Harry white or blue?" she asked turning her attention to
Harry holding up a white top and a blue top.
Harry looked at them, "Blue." he said croakily.
Ron stared at Harry, "Giving out fashion tips?" Ron teased.
Harry glanced at him, before flopping down half-asleep again.� Hermione laughed at him.
"Come on rise and shine Harry." she said cheerfully.
Harry groaned and rolled over, "No." he said.
Hermione walked over, grabbed the pillow that was covering his head and yanked it away.� She
threw it down on the floor and proceeded to roll Harry out of the bed, he landed with a thump on
the floor.� Ron laughed loudly.
Harry rubbed his eyes, "It's too early for this." he said sulkily.
Hermione giggled, "No it's not.� Now get up and get dressed." she said.
"Going to get changed in front of us?"� Ron asked hopefully.
Hermione glared at him, "Stupid hormonal idiots." she said exasperated and collected
her clothes, "I'm going into the bathroom!� When I get back I want Harry up and
ready to go have a shower." she said to Ron.
Harry was still sitting on ther floor grumbling to himself about how early it was when Hermione
came back out.
"Harry!!� Get up!" she said pulling him to his feet.
Harry sighed and stood up, "Alright I'm up.� I'm up." he said, "I'm
going to go have a shower."
Hermione smiled approvingly, "Alright I'll meet you out here when you're
done." she said.
Harry nodded, waved to Ron and stumbled into the bathroom.
"Ginny, Parvati and Lavender should be coming any minute.� I've got to go outside and
wait for them.� Don't destroy anything!" she said shaking a finger at him.
Ron laughed, "Actually I said I'd meet Dean and Seamus in the common room.� They said
they wanted to show me something.� Will you tell Harry I'll meet him at breakfast?"
Hermione smiled and nodded, "Sure."
She watched as Ron walked off down the corridor and then she waved as Ginny, Parvati and
Lavender all came up.
"We've heard that you and Harry slept together!" Lavender whispered, "Is it
true?"
Hermione rolled her eyes, "No we didn't.� We fell asleep on the same bed but that's
all."
The three girls all exchanged glances, "And what happened?"� Parvati asked.
Hermione shook her head, "Come on.� Come inside.� Harrys in the bathroom right now.�
He'll be out in a while."
The girls gasped at the same time as they saw the size of the room, "It's huge!"�
Ginny said.
Hermione nodded, "Yeah it is pretty big." she said, "That's my bed.� And
that's Harrys." she said pointing to them.
"So tell us.� What happened last night?"� Lavender asked.
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Harry shut his eyes as the warm water pounded over his body.� He reached and turned off the
water.� Stepping out of the shower he grabbed a white towel that was hanging over a rail that had
'Harry' written in gold on it.� He wrapped it around his waist and looked at it
skeptically.
"That is so hardly a towel." he said.�
It was tiny.� It wrapped around his waist just and was two inches lower than what would have
been indecent.
Harry scowled at it and looked around for his clothes, "Crap!� I left them outside."�
he said to himself opening the door and walking out.
"I forgot my clo-AH!" he yelled as he spotted not only Hermione but also Ginny,
Lavender and Parvati.
He turned on his heel and ran back into the bathroom as fast as he could.� He could hear peals
of laughter following him.� He slammed the door shut and leaned against it breathing heavily.
"Aw man..." he moaned, "I can't get my clothes without going out there
again.� Which means I can't get dressed."
"Hermione?" he called through the door.
There was silence and then, "Yeah?"
"Can you pass me my clothes?" he asked, popping his head around the door.
The girls were all giggling and Hermione was blushing profusely, as was Harry.
"Sure." she said and grabbed them off his bed and passed them to him.
"Thanks." he said taking them and flashing her a quick grin before closing the door
and locking it.
Listening he could hear more giggling and someone saying, "Did you see the size of his
towel?"
He could feel his cheeks getting redder, but lucky no one could see him.� He quickly got dressed
and grabbed his comb.� He stood in front of the extremely large mirror and started trying to get
his hair to lay flat.� Or flatter anyway.�
"I don't think that'll work dear." the mirror said to him.
Harry laughed, "No it never does but I can still try."
"Perhaps a spell?" it asked.
Harry shrugged, "Can't really be bothered looking for one."
"I bet those girls out there would know a good one." it said, its voice almost
teasing.
Harry turned red and didn't comment.� He quickly grabbed all his things together and threw
his towel in the 'dirty' basket and walked out into his room.� He smiled at the girls as if
nothing had happened.
"Morning." he said cheerfully.
"Good shower?"� Parvati asked.
Harry blushed a little, but quickly shook it off, "Fine thanks.� All ready for
breakfast?" he asked.
The girls nodded and exchanged smiles.� Harry raised an eyebrow, "Okay what.� Does my hair
look stupid or something?� What's with the looks?"
The girls giggled as he automatically tried to smooth his hair down.
"You look fine."� Hermione said shaking her head, "It's just a girl
thing."
"Then I don't want to know." he said firmly and threw his clothes into his
wardrobe and shut it.
Hermione gave him a disapproving look.� He sighed opened his wardrobe and started folding the
things he'd thrown in on the floor and put them away, "Happy?" he asked.
Ginny giggled, "Well trained." she said.
Harry made a face, "Care to let me escort you four lovely ladies to breakfast?" he
aske bowing.
They all giggled and together the four of them made their way down to breakfast.
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Harry sat down next to Ron, "Morning." he said helping himself to some food.
"Morning."� Ron said, shoveling food into his mouth.
Hermione shook her head in exasperation and helped herself to a piece of toast, "You two
act as if you haven't eaten in weeks." she said watching them eat like there was no
tomorrow.
Harry sent her a sheepish grin, "Can't help it.� I'm hungry.� So are they handing
round the new timetables then?" he asked.
Hermione laughed, "Yeah.� The prefects have to do that.� We don't luckily.� I hated
doing that last year."
Harry grinned at her and helped himself to more food.
"Here Harry." Ginny said passing him his timetable, "And Ron and Hermione."
she said passing them out.
Harry grinned and looked down at his timetable, "I've got transfiguration first.� What
about you two?" he asked.
Hermione looked down, "Aw I've got DADA."
Ron nodded, "Same."
Harry sighed, "Damn. All right then.� What have you got after that?" he asked.
Hermione looked down, "Um..Arithmacy."
Ron looked at his, "I've got divination."
Harry groaned, "I have potions."
Ron made a face, "Poor you.� Hopefully Snape isn't too bad this year."
"Yeah."� Harry said, extremely disappointed, "Have we got ANY classes together
today?" he asked.
After a quick check of their schedules they found they didn't have any classes together that
day but they did have Care of Magical Creatures classes toge
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