Harry and Ginny were accompanied back to the common room by Professor McGonagall, the later had found a level of respect for Harry that she had never even found in Dumbledore or anyone really. Ginny had one hand in Harrys and grabbed the same arm with her other arm.
Seeing those memories made her love triple at least, the fact that her boyfriend who wanted to marry her in the future had labelled her as his sole reason for living made her for lack of a better word, happy.
She grew up with stories about him, but the real Harry was so much better than the story Harry, he was more real and despite his past he was happy, all thanks to her. She could repeat that thought all day without getting bored, as soon as they got to the common room the fat lady told them that a girl was shouting at the rest of the common room.
Harry signalled McGonagall to be quiet before he and Ginny entered the common room, they entered to see Hermione shouting at the entire common room including a two teary first year boys. Everyone's attention turned to the two as they entered, the room fell silent.
"Hey you two" Harry spoke in a calm voice "come here" The teary first years nervously walked forward
"It's alright you're not in trouble" Ginny comforted them
"Even if you were it's not like we could do anything" Harry pointed out
"Don't tell them that" Ginny hissed "you know how hard it is to finally find two people younger than me that have to listen to me?" The two first years loosened up a little
"Is there a reason why your upset?" Harry spoke calmly, the two shook their head. "come on guys I won't say anything"
"Granger was shouting at them" Seamus informed him
"How come?" Harry rolled his eyes
"Those two and everybody else kept making noise while I was trying to study" Hermione spoke as if it was a justifiable excuse.
"Are you…" Ginny had to cover the first years ears so they didn't hear the Harry said "kidding me?"
"They shouldn't be making noise in the common room" Hermione argued
"It's the common room" Ginny raged and Harry took over in comforting the kids "it's for everyone to use, it's here for us to play and talk and hang out and yes study if we want! But it's for all of us and as long as we're not breaking rules then you can't tell us what to do, if you want to study that badly then go to your room, an unused classroom or the library! You know the library, a place for quiet learning!" The rest of the common room cheered and clapped for Ginny, even the two first years
"I agree" McGonagall entered "Mr Potter ten points for your language and Miss Granger, tomorrow you will stay behind after class and we shall discuss this incident. Fortunately for you I am too tired to discuss this with you today. You will not talk to Potter or Weasley for the rest of the day, is that understood?"
"Yes Professor" Hermione sadly nodded, McGonagall left and Hermione went to her room. The Gryffindor's cheered once more.
"Fred, George" Harry called and the twins answered
"Yes oh great one"
"How can we mere mortals assist you?"
"These two" Harry gestured towards the two first years "need some cheering up, show them a bit of fun"
"Yes sir" The two saluted before leading the first years away
"Alright I'm tired so I'm going to asleep" Harry turned to Ginny
"Me too" She kissed his cheek and the two headed up, Ginny was staying with Angelina and the other chasers so she didn't have to deal with Hermione for the year. Last year was bad enough with Hermione constantly asking questions about Harry. Harry went up to his bed and closed the curtains, he transfigured one of the pillows to look like a body, he placed a few charms on to prevent people from opening the curtains and used his two way mirror that Sirius had sent to explain everything to him.
He then flamed to Lupins office and did the same, it took some time to convince him but eventually he agreed. Harry returned feeling quite proud of himself, he changed the body back into a pillow and laid down. No sooner than he had he heard a voice entering.
"Oi Potter!" The voice spat, Harry didn't even know why but he removed the charms and opened his curtains "can I help you?" he asked politely
"What's your problem with Hermione?" Ron demanded
"Well she's bossy, loud, annoying, always follows me around and a few other things. Do you need a specific problem?"
"Why did you have to get her in trouble for?!" He spoke in the same tone
"I didn't, McGonagall was outside and we went in when we heard the noise. If Hermione wasn't doing anything worth punishing then she wouldn't be in trouble but she shouted at the whole common room and made those two boys cry. You think if I planned this that I'd get myself in trouble by swearing, I promise you I didn't plan on getting your girlfriend in trouble" 'At least not today' he thought
"She's not my girlfriend" Ron blushed
"Then how come you're the only one who is defending her? Now if you want to continue this argument then you'll have to do it tomorrow, I'm tired and I'm going sleep. Don't bother trying to open my curtains, I'm going to charm them shut and put a silencing charm on so don't bother calling my name. And I'll put a few defences on just in case you plan something, good night"
Harry closed the curtains and began doing what he said he would, fortunately for him Ron did plan something and he got to hear him yelp before he placed the silencing charm on. Harry went comfortably to sleep, not knowing Ron tried to get through nine times after that.
Ron didn't even go sleep that night, he stayed up with the determination of a god, waiting for Harry to come out. Dean, Seamus and Neville weren't worried, at least not for Harry, Ron couldn't handle a tired Harry at his best so there was no way a sleepy Ron could deal with Harry and they were right. The next morning Harry woke up and as soon as he walked to the door his roommates watched with anticipation as Ron ran to Harry with a closed fist.
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