Harry Potter and the Quidditch Tournament

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Chapter 5

“So how has your summer been?” Hermione asked Ginny.

“Apparently not as well as yours,” Ginny replied and smirked when she saw Harry and Hermione blush even redder, if that were possible. “It’s actually been pretty boring around the Burrow. Bill and Charlie won’t be able to visit because of order stuff; Percy’s still being a git, and Fred and George have been busy with their shop in Diagon Alley. It’s been just Ron, Mum and I there during the day. Now that you’re here I’ll at least have someone to talk to. Ron’s been staying in his room and owling back and forth with someone. I think it’s a girl because when Mum asked him about it he just blushed and said it was no one.”

Hermione started talking to Ginny about how things were going with Dean. At this point Harry turned his attention to the twins and asked them about how their shop was going. This was apparently the right topic because they immediately started describing all of their new pcts cts and their plans to maybe even open up a shop in Hogsmeade.

When they arrived at the Burrow Harry and Hermione found themselves crushed in a hug by Mrs. Weasley.

“Mum, if you don’t stop they’re going to suffocate.” Ron said.

“Oh, sorry Harry, Hermione dear. I just happy to see you got here in one piece. You never know in that car that Fred and George drove.” Mrs. Weasley replied. “Why don’t you kids go wash up dinner should be ready in a few minutes.”

“Come on Hermione; let’s go up to my room to talk for a while.” Ginny said dragging Hermione up the stairs after her.
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(Harry’s Conversation)

“So Harry, what is the deal between you and Hermione?” Fred asked as soon as the girls had left the room. This immediately perken’s n’s interest and he looked up from his chess game with George.

“I’m not really sure. I mean we haven’t really talked about it. I know she likes me, I she knows I like her but that’s about it.” Harry said and turned his attention to Ron. He had a puzzled look on his face, since he wasn’t there when his brothers picked Harry and Hermione up.

“Harry, what are they talking about?” Ron asked. Harry was afraid to answer because he had a feeling that Ron had a crush on Hermione. He really liked her but decided that he wouldn’t date her if it meant breaking up his friendship with Ron.

“Ron, before I answer that, I need to know something. Do you fancy Hermione?” Harry asked trying not to give anything away in his voice. He was hoping that the answer was no but he couldn’t be sure. Ron blushed a brilliant shade of red all the way to the tips of his ears.

“I thought I fancied her a little in 4th year but I realized that I was just jealous that Hermione was spending more time with Krum than she was with us.” Ron said. He quickly added, “I actually kind of fancy someone else.” This immediately caught the attention of his brothers.

“Oh, Ickle-Ronniekins has a crush on someone. Who is it?” George said grinning like a maniac. Ron’s face was now almost the same color of his hair. Seeing this made his brothers and Harry crack up laughing. “Yes Ron, please tell us who it is.” Fred said, his grin matching George’s.

“I’m not teg, yg, you’ll just laugh at me some more.” Ron said stubbornly.

“Will you tell us if we promise we won’t laugh?” Harry asked. As soon as Ron had said he fancied someone he wanted to knoo ito it was.

“I you promise.” Ron replied. When Harry and the Twins promised Ron told them. “I sort of like Luna Lovegood.”

“You like “Loony” Luna Lovegood? Is that who you’ve been writing to all summer long?” Fred and George asked together.

“Don’t call her that. Luna’s a reallce gce girl once you get to know her. Sure she’s a little weird but that doesn’t mean anything. I like the fact that she’s unique and she doesn’t pay attention to what other people think about her. She’s the only one that I’ve been able to talk to about what happened at the Ministry that understands what I’m going through. She was there fighting with all of us even though we weren’t that great of friends.” Ron was practically yelling at them by the time he had finished. What he hadn’t noticed was that Mrs. Weasley had heard the whole thing in the kitchen.

“Ronald Weasley, you stop that yelling this instant. I am proud that you are standing up for this girl but can’t you do it in a more civilized tone of voice?” Mrs. Weasley asked. Ron’s blush, which had left during his ranting, came back at full force. “Sorry Mum, I try to speak quieter next time.”

“See that you do Ron. Boys dinner is ready. Go wash your hands; we’re eating out in the back yard since there isn’t enough room in here.” Mrs. Weasley said as she started out the door with plates of food trailing behind her.
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(Hermione’s Conversation)

“So are you going to tell me what’s going on between you and Harry? You two seemed awfully cozy when we got there.” Ginny had begun to interrogate Hermione as soon as she had shut her door.

“Well I’m not really sure, I like him, and I know he likes me, but we didn’t really get a chance to talk about what the means for us. I kind of confused. I’d love to be Harry’s girlfriend but I’m afraid of what Ron’s reaction would be. I don’t want him to feel left out. I mean he is still our bestend.end.” Hermione said. Ginny smirked.

“I don’t think you’ll have to worry about that. If I’m right then Ron’s been writing to a girl all summer long. He would be distracted sometimes so you and Harry could have some free time.” Ginny told her.

Then they started hearing yelling coming from the living room. Hermione and Ginny headed down to see what the problem was. “It sounds like Ron,” Hermione told Ginny. “What could he be yelling about?”

“...I like the fact that she’s unique and she doesn’t pay attention to what other people think about her. She’s the only one that I’ve been able to talk to about what happened at the Ministry that understands what I’m going through. She was there fighting with all of us even though we weren’t that great of friends.” They heard the end of Ron’s rant. It seemed as though Ginny was right. It also seemed as though the girl Ron had been writing to was none other than Luna Lovegood.

When Ginny and Hermione heard Mrs. Weasley chastising Ron they had to fight back their laughter, but as soon as she was out the door they collapsed to the floor in a fit of giggles. Ginny began sing “Ron and Luna sitting in a tree...” She would have gotten further but she was hit in the head by a pillow.

“Oh shut up Gin.” Ron said blushing. “Come on lets go eat. I’m starving.” He said trying to change the subject. Fred and George then started singing as everyone headed out to eat dinner.
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“Mrs. Weasley that was a wonderful meal. Thank you for letting us come to eat dinner here.” Hermione said while helping clear the dishes off the table.

“It was no trouble Hermione, dear.” Mrs. Weasley replied. “Let me take care of those, you go talk with Ron and Harry.” Hermione headed out to where Ron and Harry were sitting.

“The Cannons just got a new keeper. They’re sure to win some games this season.” Hermione heard Ron telling Harry as she sat down next to them. She smiled to herself. ‘Some things never change.’ She leaned her head on Harry’s shoulder and he smiled at her. She must have fallen asleep because the next thing she knew she was being shaken awake.

“Come on ‘Mione, it’s getting late. We need to get going.” Harry said. Hermione yawned and stretched. She looked at her watch and realized that it was nearly midnight.

“Hoe wee we getting back?” She asked.

“Fred and George are going to drop us off.” Harry replied. The trip back to the Dursley’s house was completely uneventful. Once Harry led Hermione up too his room he told her she could take his bed for tonight and tomorrow they could figure something else out.

“Don’t be silly Harry. I couldn’t possibly kick you out of your own bed.” Hermione protested.

“’Mione, you’re a guest here and I won’t let a guest sleep on the floor. I’m not going to argue about it.” Harry said in a firm voice.

“Alright, fine you win. At least take this pillow and blanket so you’re a little comfortable.” Hermione replied defeated.

“Alright, let’s just get some sleep.” Harry told her. When he didn’t get a response he looked over and saw that Hermione was already asleep. He leaned over, kissed he on the forehead and whispered, “Good night ‘Mione, I love you.”

Harry didn’t see the smile that broke out on her face when she heard that. “I love you too, Harry.” She whispered back.