Harry Potter and all related characters ain't mine…though the plot is very much my idea…R/R Thanks for the reviews they're well appreciated… I mean your reviews just keep my enthusiasm in writing. Thanks a bunch… Ludi thanks for the thing on chap 10 it did help me a lot…
Chapter 11: The Party
HARRY
I woke up rather late and Ron was out of his bed. The Burrow is awfully quiet. The sun was up and I was probably the only one in bed. They must be down in the kitchen eating breakfast. I went to the bathroom and freshen up. I changed into a green shirt Hermione's parents bought for me, and a pair of loose denim pants. I got down in the kitchen and the place was deserted.
"That's strange. Where is everybody?" I told myself. I went back up stairs and went to the twin's room. It was also empty. I think something very wrong is happening. Oh no what if Voldemort…. Hermione I have to know where she is. I went to Ginny's room. It was open and also empty like the other rooms. Where is everybody? I went back to Ron's room and got my wand out. If anything sinister is happening I might as well be prepared. I have to find Hermione, what if Voldemort found out about us. I went down stairs and was in the living room. I could see that it was clear outside. I opened the door to see if anyone was out there.
"Surprise!" I heard everyone say when I opened the door. I also saw Ron, Lavender, Ginny and Hermione from behind me. Mrs. Weasley and the rest of the family were outside while the four people behind me were under the invisibility cloak following me around the house.
"Happy birthday, Harry!" Hermione said as she gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek. I forgot about my birthday. I guess I was too preoccupied all these time that I have forgotten about it.
The Weasley twins went to the kitchen and they brought out the biggest cake I have ever seen. It was on a floating table and it was as tall as Fred and George.
I was speechless everyone was singing happy birthday and I couldn't describe what I was feeling at the moment. The people started to enter the house. My Gryffindor classmates came. Seamus, Dean and Neville came in with party hats over their heads. Parvati was with other Gryffindor girls who are friends with Ginny, Lavender and Hermione. Colin and Dennis Creevey were present with their camera no less. The whole Gryffindor team was present with our old captain Oliver who's probably fresh from a game in Paris or Peru. I also saw Dumbledore and McGonagall behind Mr. and Mrs. Weasley.
After the long happy birthday song I blew out the candle. Hermione and Ron gave me a hug and the rest greeted me happy birthday.
"Now for some birthday breakfast for our birthday boy and for all of us," Mrs. Weasley said. We all went to the dinning room that looked a lot bigger than it used to.
"How?" I asked no one in particular. It was the first word I have ever said since the surprise.
"It's bewitched Harry. Mrs. Weasley had to put a charm on the house so all of us can fit in," Hermione said as she led me to the head of the table.
"You knew and you didn't tell me," I pretended to be hurt.
"Oh, Harry, if I told you then it wouldn't be a surprise birthday party, would it?" she pointed out.
"And who's brainchild might this whole event be?" I asked but I had I good guess who the culprit is.
"Well, it's my brilliant idea mate. Its about time you have a bloody birthday party," Ron said as he stood up from his seat and made a bow. The twins and Ginny threw bread buns at him. "With everyone's help of course," he added and that made the other Weasleys stop throwing things at him.
"I can't believe you have everyone here. You Even have professor Dumbledore and professor McGonagall," I pointed out.
"We couldn't miss a party with a very brilliant invitation," Dumbledore eyed the twins and they both grinned.
"Thanks everyone. I really don't know what to say," I admitted.
"You can say let us start eating I'm famished from following you around," Ron joked.
"Okay, thanks again and professor Dumbledore if you please," I said.
Professor Dumbledore stood up, "Let the feast begin," he said and the table with just a big platter of bread buns on top was suddenly filled with delicious food. Maybe Mrs. Weasley hired house elves for all these food and to think this is only breakfast. I wonder what she has prepared for us for lunch and dinner.
We started eating and we talked cheerfully while we were at it. A few latecomers had arrived. Percy was with Penelope Clearwater and they had with them Charlie and Bill Weasley.
"Happy Birthday Harry!" they all greeted. Mrs. Weasley went to hug her sons.
"Mum, dad I have someone with me," Bill started.
"Well, who is it?" Mrs. Weasley asked.
"Come on in," Bill said at the edge of the open door. The person who went inside was a shock to all of us. Fleur de la Cour was with Bill.
"Bloody hell. Am I dreaming?" I heard Ron say from my left. I saw Lavender nudged him on the side.
"I guess you know Fleur from the Triwizard Tournament," Bill said. We all greeted her with a smile. It was the first time I have seen Fleur seem a little shy.
"Can you believe it?" Hermione whispered to me.
"Well, I guess Ron was right last night. The Weasleys do have deadly charms and not even a half Veela can resist," I whispered back and she giggled.
Bill introduced Fleur to his parents and the rest of the Weasleys. After breakfast we went to the living room to what Ron called a traditional gift opening.
I didn't see the living room filled with present a while back but now it was. I went to sit at a reader's chair in the center and one by one they gave me their presents. Ron, Ginny and the twins were the first ones to present their gift. It was rather big.
"Well, I've been hearing rumors about the Gryffindor team looking for a new captain," Ron started. "Fred and George told me they have the most likely candidate." They placed the gift atop a table and I went to open it. It was a miniature Quidditch field with flying miniature players.
"But this must cost a lot," I said. It was a very wonderful gift.
"We put our savings into that and it's well worth it since the Gryffindor team would benefit from it a lot," Ginny said.
I thanked them and gave them all a hug. The Weasleys are really like the family I wish I had.
It was Dean's turn and gave me a piece of parchment. "It's a one year subscription of Witch Broomstick," he said.
"Thanks Dean," I said.
Neville and Seamus gave me a new Cauldron and I couldn't figure out why. Parvati gave me a hair grooming kit. I certainly know what that was for. Lavender got me a nice red scarf with matching earmuffs. Ron joked it seemed more like a Christmas present. Colin and Denise Creevey gave me a Collage with the pictures of Ron Hermione and me. It was one of the best I have received.
It was Hermione's turn. She gave me two packages to unwrap one small and another, which seemed to me like a book.
"The small package is from mum and dad and that one's from me," she said.
I opened the smaller one. It had a handsome watch inside and it looked very expensive. "They shouldn't have. I have a lot of things to thank your parents for," I said. I wanted to tell her that I want to thank her parents for bringing her out to this world but I guess I can tell her that privately.
"Non sense my parents adore you Harry and you deserve everything you're getting today. Now open my present although it isn't that much. I just thought you might like it," she said.
I opened the package and it was a book but not just a book. It was Quidditch the history and the heroes. " I didn't see you get this book yesterday?" I said.
"I bought it when I was with Larisse I thought you might like it. Happy Birthday Harry!" she said as she gave me a hug.
"So that's why you didn't want me to buy the book. I hope I get another special present from you like a kiss," I said before I let go of her.
"Maybe later Potter," she whispered before she went back to Ron and Lavender.
The gift giving continued. Oliver game me a nice new pair of Quidditch gloves. McGonagall gave me a set of books for Ancient Ruins but I think Hermione was the one very delighted about it. Dumbledore gave me a letter that seemed rather old and he said it was best for me to open it later. He then gave me a very long package and said it was from snuffles and he handed me a familiar old piece of parchment. It was the Marauder's Map he said it should be better off in my hands and he gave me that knowing look. Before I could open the package Dumbledore brought from Snuffles Percy came up to me and gave me a letter. "It's from Fudge and I think it's best if you open it later," he said and went back to the others. I gave Hermione the letters for safe keeping.
I opened the package and I couldn't believe what was right in front of me. It was a Thunderbolt.
"Bloody hell! Is it what I think it is?" Ron said as he came closer and the whole Gryffindor Quidditch team went to do the same.
"You're one lucky lad," Oliver said as he patted my back. "I guess Gryffindor would be a team would be unbeatable this year."
"Well, I guess with Harry's great skills and the thunderbolt's speed and accuracy I think not even Malfoy would stand a chance not like he's any challenge to Harry that is," Katie said.
I was once again out of words to say. The Thunderbolt was magnificent and I still couldn't believe that I already have one.
"So what are you going to do with your Firebolt now that you have a new and even faster broom?" asked Fred.
"Accio Firebolt!" I called and my broom went flying down to the living room. "I think someone deserves to have a nice broom like this one especially if he's going to be Gryffindor's new Keeper. Ron I want you to have it. I know you'll take care of it," I said as I handed my broom for two long years.
"You serious Harry?" Ron asked me with a bewildered look on his face. "Bloody hell. A Firebolt, you're giving this to me?"
"Yes, Ron it's for you. I think you deserve a top of the line broom like this and beside I think you'll cherish it as much as I did," I cooed. Ron took the Firebolt and was still looking at it as if it was the first time he ever saw one.
"I guess this means one thing," Charlie started and he got all our attention. "We'll have to play some Quidditch!" Everyone cheered but before we could go out of the house Mrs. Weasley went to the door.
"Not until you finish your lunch. Go on," we all went to the dinning room and we started to eat another batch of wonderful meals. I didn't think opening presents would have taken that long that I was able to eat a full meal just after a hearty breakfast.
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RON
I still couldn't believe it. Harry had given me his Firebolt. I know that the Thunderbolt is a superb broom but the Firebolt is a very good broom as well and I still can't believe my luck. Now I'm a proud owner of one of the best brooms ever made.
After eating lunch we went out to the hill to play some Quidditch it was a game between the Weasleys and the Gryffindor Team. Oliver got a Quidditch ball set with him. Our Team was composed of Fred and George as Beaters, Ginny, Bill and Percy as Chaser although I doubt it if either boys would be able to score, Charlie is our Seeker and me as Keeper.
The Gryffindor Team was composed of Oliver as Keeper, Harry as Seeker, Angelina, Katie and Alicia as Chasers and Dean and Seamus as Beaters. Dumbledore had to conjure three more hoops for the other side for the other team keeper to defend. It was a very tough fight.
"Come on Ron don't let those witches score," Fred yelled at me as he sent a Bludger to Angelina's direction. She dived down still carrying the Quaffle and she managed to keep away from the Bludger Fred sent to her. She made a pass to Alicia and she swerved passed Bill and was right in front of me. I was sure that she was going for the goal but she made a quick pass to Katie and I didn't see her hit the goal.
"Hey, don't go staring at them, concentrate on the Quaffle!" I heard Fred yell. I ducked from a Bludger sent by Dean.
"Hey, you aren't suppose to do that only Slytherins do those kinds of things," I yelled.
"Sorry!" Dean said with a grin on his face and before I knew it they were leading us with twenty points. Ginny still hadn't touched the Quaffle, and Percy and Bill aren't exactly the best Quidditch players either. Our last hope is Charlie. He has to find the snitch and fast.
I was able to block one of Alicia's attempts and Ginny had finally scored. Dean and Seamus are actually giving Fred and George a run for their money because they are pretty good at hitting Bludgers.
Ginny made another attempt but Oliver didn't let her second shot in. I guess no one will score another point in a tough situation like this. I was busy guarding the goals when Harry who was chasing the snitch and Charlie went pass me. They were awfully fast and they were circling around the field. I couldn't quite see what was going on because Angelina and Alicia were trying to score and I had to do the best I could to stop them.
From what I last saw Harry was speeding fast away from Charlie but my brother was still trying to get close to him. The Thunderbolt did make a big difference. Charlie still couldn't go near Harry.
"Ron watch it!" it was Percy who called my attention the Quaffle was ready to smack me on the face and I did a very stupid move and ducked down. They got another ten points. They were leading thirty-to-ten. Harry and Charlie were over the small forest by the hillside. I couldn't see them from that far so I had to concentrate on protecting our goal.
Bill and Percy tried to make a play and when they got Oliver's full attention they quickly passed the Quaffle to Ginny. The twins saw this and blocked the other chasers by sending Bludgers to them. We made another score. Our team wasn't so bad after all. Then from the forest emerged Harry holding the golden snitch on his hand. He went flying pass the Gryffindor team.
"I guess we won!" Oliver said. "I think you guys can play for the pros."
"Well, I think if Charlie was riding a faster broom he could have gotten the snitch first," I heard Harry say.
"Well, I think I like chasing dragons better," Charlie joked and we all laughed.
"Ginny I think you'll be a very good Chaser and Ron I have to say only Oliver can block our moves like that and I'd say your better," Angelina said. She has also graduated from Hogwarts.
"I think Harry will be a great captain," Oliver commented and I have to say I agree with him.
That was the best Quidditch game I have ever played in my life. Alicia, Angelina, Katie and Ginny were talking non-stop and they went to join the other Gryffindor Girls. We boys went for a little chat at the hillside although Dean and Seamus went back in the house.
"Oliver, how are you and Larisse doing?" I heard Harry ask the old Quidditch captain.
"We're okay. Well, she's still thinking of a way to tell her parents that she's dating a wizard but we're doing fine, I guess. Well, how about you and Hermione?" Oliver said. I don't know who this Larisse girl is but I guess she's related to Hermione.
"We're okay," Harry answered and I guess Oliver knew the real score between my best friends.
I went to sit with Charlie and Bill. It had been a while since I talked with my two other big brothers.
"So Ronniekins, Fred and George told us about Ms. Brown," Bill started.
"Are you exclusively dating her?" asked Charlie. The twins never spoke to me like I'm already a young adult although I can't seem to get rid of the Ronniekins part when I talk to my family.
"You can say that. How about you?" I turned to Bill. "Are you and Fleur dating?"
"Would I bring her here if we weren't. She's working for Gringotts in Paris and when we saw each other there, I wanted to ask her out. Actually I was thinking maybe she's a little too young but what gives I think she's really beautiful and well, she was in every place that I went to. We finally got together and I find her very interesting," Bill explained. I was surprised at his story I mean I remember the time I was like a total idiot for that girl and well, I didn't expect a girl like her to follow around my big brother.
"So Charlie any special girl?" I asked my most secretive brother of all but he's also my favorite since we both love Quidditch a lot although I still couldn't figure out why he wanted to chase dragons in Romania when he could have been a Professional Quidditch player.
"I've been dating. Although I've been very busy lately. There is one girl but I'm not sure if she likes me," Charlie admitted. I can't believe he's even like me sometimes.
"Go for it big bro," I said.
"Actually I can't believe that we're talking to our ickle Ronniekins like a grown man. Heck, the twins would never talk about girls around us," Charlie admitted.
"Hey, we heard that. We don't talk about girls around you because our love lives are private," Fred said defensively.
"As if you have a love life?" I said.
"Of course I do," Fred said and George was laughing.
"Is that Angelina you're talking about," Oliver said as both Harry and he heard what we were talking about.
"The girl who Fred keeps sending the Bludgers to," Bill teased. "I thought he was just trying to distract her. I guess he was demanding for attention." Only Bill and Charlie can make fun of the twins and get away with it.
"But seriously, you boys have grown. And well, we have an additional boy and girl in the family. Harry, Hermione and you are growing up really fast. A lot faster than the twins I guess. I hope our little Ginny doesn't," Bill said.
"Well, I guess she's all grown up more than you think. She's been doing pranks on me all summer with the help of these two," I said as I threw a mud ball at the twins.
"Well, if she's playing with Fred and George and using you as a guinea pig I don't consider that maturity but brilliance," Charlie commented. The twins grinned at me.
"So Harry, you and Hermione are together," Bill said I wasn't sure if he was asking a question or stating an actual fact that he already knew about them.
"I guess there is no point in denying," Harry said. "Yes, we're officially a couple with Ron's consent of course."
"Well, good for you. I thought you two would play around denying this and that till you're both graduates and living separate lives," Bill commented. Jeez, were they that obvious. I actually thought those two had been playing it low the whole time but I guess my brothers are too keen.
"You two are perfect for each other and Ron here had picked out a fine girl himself but boys may I remind you that you ought to take your studies seriously because relationships are supposed to inspire you to study hard and not to slack from it, okay," Bill lectured like a typical big brother.
"Hey, you guys, dinners ready and you have to get a move on," Ginny announced and all of us went inside for a very wonderful dinner.
Today was great but tonight would be awesome. Wait till they see what we've set up for tonight.
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HERMIONE
I watched Harry from the hillside with the other girls. Parvati and some of Ginny's friends were cheering for Dean and Seamus the whole time. Lavender and I were engrossed in a conversation of our own. From the other side was Penelope with Fleur.
"So Fleur is Bills girlfriend," Lavender said.
"I guess so," I replied. "I wonder what she thinks of the Weasleys I mean she wasn't exactly very nice during the tournament."
"Well, maybe falling for Bill Weasley changed something in her. She actually looked a little shy back there," Lavender commented.
"Yah, you're probably right. Let's give her a chance. Maybe we can chit chat with her later," I said as I watched Harry scanning the hillside for the snitch.
"This game is going to give me a heart attack and that broom is going to make my blood pressure rise," I said.
"Actually Hermione, you're too young to suffer from all those things. You have to face the reality of being the famous Harry Potter's girl friend. I mean you know what it's like, right? You almost landed Viktor Krum," Lavender said. "Danger is part of their game. You're pretty lucky to have two Seekers chasing after you although you already picked out your choice."
"I guess I did and I made the right one. I actually wrote to Viktor when I canceled my trip to Bulgaria but he didn't mail me back. It's either he hates me or to busy to reply to a very unimportant letter," I said. Truth is I found his not answering my letter such a relief. Viktor is a nice person but he isn't the guy that I love.
My attention shifted to Harry who was chasing the snitch and Charlie who was gaining on him. The Thunderbolt was really fast and he got away quickly. They went inside the forest and we couldn't see Harry or Charlie from where we were.
"Hi! Girls," Penelope and Fleur came to sit with us.
"Hi!" I said as Penelope sat beside Lavender and Fleur beside me.
"So is it true? You and Harry are finally a couple?" Penelope asked and I think my face went flushed pink. "You don't have to answer your reaction gave you away."
"So Rita Skeeter was actually on to something when she wrote about you and Harry," Fleur added. [n/a: I'll just write Fleur's words in English without the French accent.]
"Actually, Rita Skeeter was making things up about Viktor, Harry and me. We were just friends back then and she was exaggerating things a lot," I retorted. I never really liked Fleur and she wasn't giving me any reason to.
"Hermione's right that Skeeter, reporter was out of bounds. She was sensationalizing stories that weren't true and poor, Harry and Hermione not to mention Hagrid had to suffer from all of it. Good thing she went missing," Lavender said. Well, if only they knew that she's locked up in a jar in my trunk.
"Fine, whatever you say. I think Hermione and Harry look cute together especially after what she had done to her hair. I must say you look very lovely," Fleur complimented me but I wasn't sure about her intentions.
Harry finally got the snitch after a long while in the forest. We went inside but I saw the boys went to stay outside and have a talk. Dean went straight to talk with Parvati and Seamus was with one of Ginny's friends. Neville waited in one corner for Ginny. Percy went to join Penelope and Fleur. Thank goodness she's away from me. I remember the time before we left school. She actually kissed Harry and Ron goodbye. Well, if she only kissed Ron it would have been okay but she kissed Harry first and she was just annoyingly attractive to boys.
Colin and Dennis were busy talking about the game we just saw and the pictures they had taken. Finally Mrs. Weasley asked Ginny to call in the boys for dinner. Lavender said that the party isn't over yet and that they still have a surprise for us.
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After the dinner, Professor McGonagall and Dumbledore left with a brief word with Harry. I haven't been with Harry the whole day. He was too busy with his presents and his Quidditch and his chat with the boys.
"Hey," it was Harry and he just finished his dinner. "I think it's a very lovely night. Would you like to come and join me for a little walk," he said and took my hand in his. I went outside with him and we went out for some fresh air and a little star gazing outside.
"So, why were you so quiet tonight?" he asked me.
"Nothing, just thinking about us and what it would be like when we get back to school," I said.
"It would surely be different. Dumbledore told me there would be an interschool Quidditch cup. I think Viktor will be a special participant. There will also be a Christmas ball so I'd have to ask you now before someone asks you first," Harry said as he went down on his knees.
"Seriously Harry you don't have to do that," I said but I have to say I'm really touched. He stood up and looked me straight in the eye.
"Will you be my date for the ball and all other engagements that we would be having? I guess what I'm trying to say is I hope you don't say yes to any other guy," Harry admitted. I can't believe it Harry Potter was a little insecure.
"This Harry is so out of your character," I joked and I held both his hands and looked into his emerald pools of green. "Well, I'm glad you asked me to all those balls as you like to put it. Don't ever worry about me going to any dance with anyone else because I don't need to especially when I have someone wonderful like you," I assured him. His face was inches away but soon his lips were pressed against mine. I closed my eyes and savored that wonderful moment. Our lips parted and the first thing I saw when I opened my eyes was his smile. It was the most beautiful thing.
"Look Hermione, the twins are lighting up the fireworks," Harry said pointing out the fireworks display.
"Do you want to go and join them?" I asked him.
"No I want to stay here a little while with you. I really want to read the old letter Dumbledore gave me," he replied.
"Okay, let's sit here," I said. Harry put out his wand and said Lumos. I got the letter out of my pocket and I he asked me to open the letter.
"Go on read it," he said. I went on to reading the letter.
Dear Harry,
The day you receive this letter we would probably be dead. We just want to tell you how much we love you. By the time Dumbledore would give you this letter you would be by the age of fifteen. I remember the days when I was that age. Your mum invited me over to their house. On the night of her birthday that's when we first kissed. I guess you're still young son but I know one day someone will steal your heart away and you would realize that you can never go on living without her. I guess I'm focusing on the father and son talk here but I may not be able to do it anyway. With this letter are our friendship bracelets. Your mum made it for us. She said it would be the symbol of our relationship's distinction from the Marauders. Wear my bracelet and give the other one to the girl who means the world to you, if you had already found her. I wish you all the best, son. Your mum and I are proud of you no matter. I hope that you will be able to handle hardships and trials with courage. We love you son. Always remember to believe in yourself and in what you can do.
Love,
Dad
I could see from the light coming from his wand that Harry was crying. He didn't want to show his face to me but I wanted to see him. I hugged him and tried to comfort him.
"They're proud of you Harry. They will always be proud of you," I said as I hugged him.
He wiped the tears in his face and got the bracelets out of the old envelope. There was a red and gold band. He took the red one and asked me to put it on him. He then took the gold bond and tied around my wrist.
"Now, were bonded together just like my mum and dad," he said. I leaned my head on his shoulder. "I love you Hermione," he muttered.
I took his hand and slide my other arm behind his waist, " I love you too."
"So there you guys are. I've been looking all over for you," It was Ron and he was alone.
"Where is Lavender?" Harry asked him.
"She's with Ginny and Neville. I thought maybe I could spend sometime with my best friends unless I'm not wanted here," Ron said trying to sound hurt.
"Quit it Weasley and just sit with us," I said as I motioned him to sit beside me.
"What are you guys doing out here? Everyone's around the bon fire singing," Ron exclaimed.
"We're going to read Fudge's letter," Harry answered.
"Okay, let's find out what the git wants to say," Ron said.
I got the other letter out of my pocket. I opened the letter and read it.
Dear Mr. Potter,
The Ministry of Magic had granted the request of Albus Dumbledore to reopen the case of Sirius Black. We have come to consider the possibility of Peter Pettigrew as the real assailant. It will be held on the 19th of September. You are requested to attend the hearing at 12:30 pm on the said date. You are also asked to testify on behalf of the accused. We are hoping for this case to be solved and to bring justice to the people who had died.
Sincerely,
Cornelius Fudge
"I can't believe it they reopened Sirius' case. There is still hope for him to cleared," Harry said as he stood up and carried me around.
"That's awesome mate. If Sirius gets cleared you don't have to go back to the Dursleys anymore," Ron said and we were all circling around like loonies.
"I'm very happy for you Harry!" I said as I kissed him.
"Well, I guess it's just a very happy birthday for me," Harry said. "Come on, let's got join the bon fire."
We ran down the hill to join everyone around the bon fire. I could see happiness in Harry's face. He had finally seen a little shine of hope in all the darkness. I'm happy that he isn't worried about Voldemort or what plans he has next for Harry. I'm happy that he was living his life as a happy young man.
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GINNY
I watched Harry, Ron and Hermione as they went down the hill to join us. Ron went o sit with Lavender while Harry and Hermione sat next to him. The trio's finally together and they looked very happy. I never really had any close friends. I guess that's what I envy about Ron. He has wonderful people as friends and I have no one in particular to call best friend.
Hermione is very nice though and she's almost like a sister to me. She opened up things to me that I guess she would never say to either Harry or my brother. I guess we're really like sisters.
I was the only person who knew about Viktor asking her out. I thought at that time Ron fancied her and maybe he did. He surely acted like he was or he was just having his usual insecurity attacks.
"Hey Ginny here toast some marsh mellows," Colin said as he passed me some marshmallows stuck on a stick. He had grown a little cuter.
" Thanks," I replied and smiled at him. Hermione looked at my direction and gave me a knowing look. Oh if she only knew whom I have been crushing on. Well, it not Harry. I've spent too much time crushing on him in the past. I got over him especially after finding out about Hermione's little secret in my third year. No wonder she stuck with Harry no matter what. She cared for him as more than a friend and well she's finally happy with him and so glad they're together although I was a little frantic about my brother.
Well, Ron has Lavender and Harry has Hermione. Well, a lot of people had been pairing up. Dean and Parvati are probably somewhere at the hillside. Fred and Angelina are getting along pretty well and George had been teasing Katie all night. Neville is awfully quiet but he's also nice company.
`I wonder what that git Draco is doing tonight?' I thought to myself. Well, why on earth am I thinking about that twit? Well, he would probably be stuck in his well-furnished room alone while we're celebrating Harry's birthday. I'm starting to feel sorry for him.
"I have an announcement to make," Ron stood up from his place in our circle. "We are gathered here tonight for another special reason. We're here to congratulate Gryffindor's new prefects, they're no less than my best friends Harry and Hermione!" Ron announced and he motioned for the two to stand up. "A celebration would not be complete if we do not drink, and well, since most of us are below sixteen we'll just have butterbeers." Mum and dad went out with trays filled with mugs of butterbeers. There were plenty for all.
"Hey Gin, what are you thinking about?" Ron asked as he sat beside me.
"Oh nothing. Just thinking about what Draco's doing tonight," I said and I meant for it to be a joke but he had a flabbergasted look on his face.
"You're not serious, are you?" he asked. I finally found something to tease Ron with even if it did seem the most outrageous idea I have ever thought of.
"Well, actually I was thinking about him a while back but it isn't anything like what you think it is," I said. I'm really enjoying this act. I think I'm going to pull this on Ron for the rest of the summer.
We still have a month left and I think it would be a lot of fun. I have no idea what lies ahead of us but I guess the trio would be up to face new things but the road wouldn't be as rough because they have each other. I hope Ron and I will be able to make it to the Quidditch team. I hope Harry gets to be captain and I hope those two boys will be able to stop Hermione from worrying about the O.W.LS. She told me and Lav last night that after the party she'll make sure that those two will be studying extra hard. They're probably clueless about what she's going to put them through for the rest of the summer.
I just realized that I'm not really alone. Harry and Hermione are also my friends and well, I guess I'm an additional member of their little group. So if Draco messes with them, he'd also be messing with me.
~*~*THE END~*~*
[N/A:] thanks for reading my fic… I know the first chapter went weird so I'm posting it after this one…. I know I should have added more chapters but like I said I wrote this ages ago…