Harry Potter and the Quidditch Tournament

Disclaimer- I don’t own this so don’t sue me.

A/n- This chapter takes start on the day before Harry leaves for Hogwarts. If anyone is wondering why Harry and Hermione aren’t staying at Order Headquarters or at the Burrow there are a few reasons. One is that the Dursley’s is the safest place for Harry to be (that whole protection of his mother’s blood). Also, the last time Harry was at Grimmauld place was last Christmas when Sirius was still alive and he isn’t ready to go back yet, it would bring up too many painful memories. Anyway on with the story.

Chapter 7

Harry was sitting at his desk getting help for some last minute homework from Hermione when Pig flew in the window. They spent about twenty minutes chasing the bird around Harry bedroom. Hermione finally tired of it and yelled; “Accio Pig” and Pig flew onto her outstretched hand. The letter was addressed to both Harry and Hermione, so Hermione read it out loud.

Dear Harry and Hermione,

Mum told me to write to tell you that we will be there this afternoon at around 3:00 to pick you up. We’re going to be staying at a hotel so we can get to the train earlier tomorrow morning since it’s closer than our house. (I’m not supposed to write what hotel incase this letter gets intercepted but you can guess which one.)

Luna is coming with us because her Dad is out looking for the crumple- horned something or another and won’t be able to take her to the train station. She’s staying at our house now. Mum keeps telling me how cute we look together and it’s driving me nuts. We also have some shopping left to do. Dean’s staying here too and Ginny’s mad because we won’t leave her in a room alone with him. Well Mum’s calling me to get my trunk packed so I guess I’ll talk to you later this afternoon.

Your friend, Ron

“I hope they aren’t giving Dean to hard of a time. It would be rather hypocritical of Ron when he’s with Luna.” Hermione said. “She is only a year younger that Ron is.”

“You know how over protective the Weasley brothers are. They’ll loosen up after they warn Dean not to hurt their baby-sister.” Harry replied. “We should probably pack our trunks since it’s already 1:00. I also want to stop by Mrs. Figg’s house to say good bye and thank her for letting us practice spells at her house.” (After Harry’s Uncle got tired of hearing Harry and Hermione practicing dueling, Mrs. Figg let them use an empty room in her house.)

“Alright, we can say goodbye to what ever Order members are on duty there today. It should only take me a minute to pack my trunk; you correct those mistakes that I marked on your transfiguration homework, and then we can head downstairs to get some lunch before we leave.” Hermione instructed.

Ten minutes later, Hermione was seated at the kitchen table while Harry fixed them some sandwiches and soup for lunch.

“Harry, I wish you would let me help. You haven’t let me help cook anything since I got here.” Hermione said, she and Harry had been arguing about this since she got there.

“Hermione, we’ve been over this. You’re a guest, and I don’t make guests cook.” Harry countered. After he finished preparing lunch he set it on the table and sat down next to Hermione. While they were eating, Dudley came in and retrieved the carrot sticks his mother cut up for him from the fridge. Harry could barley contain his laughter at the look on Dudley’s face as he looked longingly at Hermione’s unfinished sandwich.

Tired of going through the same thing at every meal with Dudley, Hermione finally told him, “Just take the sandwich Dudley. I’m not that hungry anyway.” Not needing any further prompting, Dudley grabbed her sandwich and polished it off quickly, as though he were afraid that Hermione would change he mind.

Harry and Hermione got up and headed back up to Harry’s room to finish packing. Harry could have sworn he heard Hermione muttering, “Disgusting, I need to remember not to gripe at Ron for his table manners, at least he has time to taste his food before he swallows it.” This caused both Harry and Hermione to crack-up laughing on the way upstairs.

At around 2:00 they set out for Mrs. Figg’s house. When they got there they were met at the door by Tonks who was just getting off duty. They said goodbye and promised to write as long as Tonks promised to stop by and teach some of the DA members some useful spells that she learned as an Auror. (Tonks had stopped by once or twice a week to see how Harry and Hermione’s dueling skills were coming along, and they had become friends.)

When they talked to Mrs. Figg, she informed them that Dumbledore had gotten her house connected to the Floo network for the afternoon so that the Weasleys could get Harry and Hermione. Since it was almost 3:00 they decided to walk back to the Dursley’s house to get their stuff.

Before they left Harry’s bed room they transfigured Hermione’s bed back into a pillow. Harry gave Hermione a quick kiss adding that “This is our last chance to be alone for a while.” Hermione just grinned and as they were leaving, she pulled Harry down for a more passionate kiss. Harry groaned and pulled her closer. ‘This is one thing I didn’t get board of this summer,’ he thought to himself. Hermione wrapped her arms around Harry’s neck. Harry picked Hermione up and carried her over to his bed, never breaking the kiss. Hermione gasped when Harry’s hand, which was now under her shirt, moved to unhook her bra. Hermione was trying to get Harry's button down shirt off without sending the buttons flying through the air. They were so busy that they didn’t notice the gasp of someone who had just entered the room.

“HARRY POTTER AND HERMIONE GRANGER, I EXPECTED BETTER FROM THE TWO OF YOU.” Mrs. Weasley yelled. As soon as they heard her voice they immediately jumped apart. Hermione and Harry turned beet red, much to the amusement of Ron, Fred and George who were standing behind their mother. “Maybe it wasn’t such a good idea for Dumbledore to let you two stay together. I’ll speak to you when we get to the Leaky Cauldron.”

She then shrunk their trunks, paced them in her pocket and headed out the door. Harry imidiatly started to button his shirt back up while Hermione used the mirror to smooth her hair down from where Harry tangled his hands in it.

As soon as their mother left Ron, Fred and George all started laughing. “We may not have interrupted much last time...” Fred started. “But we sure got an eye full this time.” George said finishing his twin’s sentence, both of which were practically on the floor from laughing so hard.

“I thought only us Weasleys could blush that much.” Ron said in between bouts of laughter.

"Harry you dog..."George said grinning impishly. "and you Hermione, I see have loosened up a bit since last year."

"What would McGonnagal say if she saw her perfect prefect behaving in such a manner?" Fred asked, fake scandalized look on his face. "Maybe I should just inform her. She should know about such behavior." The Weasley boys and Harry all started snickering at the thought of telling McGonnagal until Hermione fixed them with a glare that could freeze fire.

"Harry Potter you will wipe that smirk off your face this instant or you will be sorry!" Hermione growled out.

"Sorry, 'Mione" Harry replied sheepishly.

“Maybe we aught to leave, Mum’s already mad enough, we wouldn’t want to make it worse.” Ron added and he and his brothers headed out the door.

Once they were gone Hermione started in on Harry. “Harry James Potter, I have never been so embarrassed in my entire life. She is never going to leave us alone in a room together again.” She said after smacking him upside the head.

“Aww, come on ‘Mione. It’s only one day. We’ll be leaving for Hogwarts tomorrow. Mrs. Weasley will forget soon enough but Ron and the twins on the other hand will probably tease us at least until Christmas.” Harry said, trying not to laugh. Harry was embarrassed yes, but not as much as Hermione was. He figured that Mrs. Weasley had at one time or another caught all of her children doing the same thing that he and Hermione were.

“We should probably go before Mrs. Weasley gets even madder. Come on Harry.” She said as she grabbed his hand and led him out the door. When they got downstairs they saw Dudley trying to hide behind his mother and Aunt Petunia biting her lip nervously.

“Well, good bye then Dudley, Aunt Petunia. Guess I’ll see you next summer.” Harry said as he led Hermione out the door. He could only laugh as the Twins asked Dudley if he wanted any candy, making him remember the ton- tongue incident.

“How are we getting to Diagon Alley Mrs. Weasley?” Hermione asked as they were walking down the walk towards Mrs. Figg’s house.

“Dumbledore got special permission from the Ministry to open the Floo network to Mrs. Figg’s for the afternoon so we can get there. Hurry up children; it’s only going toopenopen for ½ an hour.” Mrs. Weasley replied.

Once they arrived at Mrs. Figg’s house, it was decided that Harry and Hermione would floo together first followed the Twins and finally Ron and Mrs. Weasley. As soon as Harry and Hermione stepped out of the fireplace they were greeted by Tom. When the Weasleys arrived Tom gave them their room keys and they went up to get situated.

Harry, Ron and Dean were sharing a room, Ginny, Luna and Hermione were sharing a room and in between the two were Mr. and Mrs. Weasley’s room. Harry had a feeling that they did that on purpose. Fred and George headed back to their store. They had and apartment above it.

Once they had put all their things in their rooms they went downstairs to get some dinner before they went out to finish their shopping. Since Harry and Hermione had already done their shopping earlier that summer they headed over to Florean Fortescue Ice Cream Parlor.

Harry went up and ordered their ice cream while Hermione found them a table to sit at. After he had found Hermione he sat down next to her and gave her a dish of ice cream. They sat watching people walking by and enjoying their ice cream in silence.

“Hi Harry!” said a sickly sweet voice that Harry recognized as Cho’s. Just six months ago if Cho would have talked to him he would have gotten nervous but now he just became slightly annoyed.

“Hi Cho,” Hermione said breaking Harry from his thoughts. By the tone of her voice you could tell she was less than happy to see her. Ignoring Hermione completely she asked Harry, “How has your summer been? Have you thought about having the DA again this year?”

“Sorry Cho, I would talk but I’m busy with my girlfriend. You remember Hermione don’t you?” Harry interrupted her. Hermione couldn’t help but grin at the stupid look on Cho’s face. She was standing there gapping at the both of them like a fish.

After she regained her composure she told them she still had a lot to do and should probably get going. Hermione cracked up as Cho practically ran the opposite direction.

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone that surprised in my entire life.” Hermione said once she caught her breath.

“I just surprised she didn’t burst into tears.” Harry replied. “Come on, we need to go meet everyone else and head back to the Leaky Cauldron.”