13Disclaimer - None of this belongs to me or Lauren, except for Lieren/Lo, Gwendolyn/Gwen, all characters that you do NOT recognize and the plot. ::bows slightly and sits down::
A/N: This story has different views, I think you can tell when we are focusing on Lieren, Gwen, Harry, Hermione, or Ron. I bet y'all are smart folks! ::smiles widely:: Thank you and Goodnight!
Just Another Year
Harry woke up the next morning to the smell of breakfast. Remus was an extraordinary cook. But then again, he had a lot of time to perfect certain areas others did not.
The two were running around, to and from, so many places that morning. They lost count after the third Flooed trip to Diagon Alley. Harry's Flooing skills still had not improved.
Hermione arrived promptly at 4 o'clock.
"HARRY!" Hermione gleefully yelled as she stepped out of the fireplace. She dropped her bags and ran towards one of her best guy friends.
"Hullo, Hermione!" The two exchanged very big hugs and Hermione turned to Remus.
"Hello, Professor Lupin!" Hermione exclaimed.
"Please, call me Remus. I am no longer your Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher."
"I'll try and remember...Remus." Hermione smiled.
"By the way, do either of you two know who it is this year?"
"Nope, it's a mystery, but we all know that job is cursed,"Harry darkly replied. The light in his eyes kept them from taking him too seriously.
Harry and Hermione exited the kitchen and Remus went back to preparing dinner.
For being shunned most of his adult life, Remus had a marvelous home. 7 bedrooms and 3 floors. It was wonderful.
The two sat in Hermione's room just talking about everything. The two were so close, it was such a comfortable relationship. It was just the way a brother and sister should be. It was awesome. They loved each others company and truly loved each other, but their feelings were nothing more than a deep concern and regard for each other, as well as love as a person. Harry knew Hermione's heart belonged to someone else, he just knew the two were meant to be together. Harry was also certain that his time would come with someone else...it was only a matter of when. For one who is always in the spotlight all the time, Harry was a really deep and thoughtful person. Much more than anyone ever gave him credit for. He understood people so well usually. That is unless something was clouding his senses. (A/N: NO! Harry is NOT a Seer, just a very intricate person)
Hermione and Harry were just talking about crushes when the Weasleys arrived.
"But, Harry...if he does like me, then why doesn't he show it?"
"Well, you know Ron. He hides his feelings - like most guys do. But you know what? There are things that Ron tells me that he will never tell you." Harry smiled softly.
"Like what, Harry?! OH NO! You won't tell him that I like him...will you? I mean..you just told me...Oh, Harry! Please don't say anything. Promise me! PROMISE ME, HARRY!" Hermione was in a panic by now.
Harry reached out and grabbed his friend. He calmly spoke to her, as if he were speaking to a small child that was very nervous about the first day of school.
"Mione, I did not tell you that Ron likes you," Hermione's face fell. "however, I did say that he tells me things. There are many hidden meanings in that. You're a smart girl, I'll let you figure that one out yourself."
Hermione sighed, "Oh, I really hope he likes me back."
At that moment the door was opened and in the doorway was standing Ron.
"Ron!" Hermione jumped off the bed and ran to give her other best guy friend a very big and long hug.
Harry walked over and embraced his best friend, "Ron, how are you, man?"
"I'm good. How are you guys?"
"We're okay, where's the rest of your family?" Hermione asked.
"They're all downstairs. My parents, Percy," Ron's face looked angry at the mention of his brother. The other two assumed they were fighting again, but they would inquire about that later, "Bill and Charlie are talking with Remus, the twins are exploring the house and Ginny is outside."
"I think I'll go downstairs and say 'hello' to them all. Hermione?" Harry looked at her with a mischievous look in his eye. "Could you show Ron his room? You know where it is."
Hermione blushed, "Okay, Harry. Are you sure you don't want to hang out with us a little more?"
"No, I have all week. I have to go greet our guests. Besides, you two need to catch up on your own." And with that he left the room.
"What was that all about?" Ron looked puzzled.
"Oh, I don't know. C'mon, I'll show you your room." The two walked out of Mione's room and right across the hall.
Oh, geez. I hope Harry doesn't say anything. No, he wouldn't do that to me. I trust him.
Although, Ron had other thoughts...
Way to go, Harry! Putting me right across the hall from Hermione. Always knew I could count on you, buddy!
A/N: Again, I know its short. But still...R/r!
–key