A Gathering Storm (Harry Potter love story)

Chapter 3: The boy who lived

About an hour or so after being introduced to the mebers from this moring I had decided to leave them and head upstairs to properly get dressed and cleaned up. As I passed the last pair of stairs I noticed the twins, Fred and George from this moring standing near my room with three others. As I came closer to them I noticed that Ron and Ginny were among them, but I not no idea so the curly haired girl was.
"Ay Cassie".
I glanced up from the ground to see the twins signal me to come over at join them. All the rest of the groups eyes were on me. I smiled at all of them, mainly the twins who I already knew from this morning and slowly made my way over to them.
"What are you two up to?"
Both twins smirked with one another and then nodded to the long piece of string hanging from the railing. I raised an eyebrow at them then I glanced over the railing to see a large ear hanging from the string. I rolled my eyes at them and placed both my hands on my hips.
"Sure this is a wise idea? From what your mum has told me not all your ideas go as planned". I said getting a laugh from Ron.
"Cassie were shocked. I thought we were all friends". The both said in unison.
"I barley know you".
Both the twins put their hands over their chest and let out a shocked noise from their mouths.
"So your Remus's niece?" The girl who I didn't recorgnize said curiously ignoring the twins dramatic episode. Both Ron and his sister, Ginny seemed to be ignoring their brothers as well. I nodded my head and pulled a piece of my hair away from my nose.
"I am. Cassandra Lovelace".
"why does your name sound so familiar?" Ron asked me as he looked over the girl. She just crossed her arms over her chest as both she and Ginny let out a groan.
"Ron, Remus has talked about her numerous times before. Were you not listening?"
Ron shook his head at her.
"No no. I mean I know that, but I've heard her name before-"
"You have". I interjected causing all of them to look at me.
"Told ya".
I giggled. "I was in your care of magical creatures class during our third year. We were both paired up for the paper on magaical care of mermaids". I reminded him.
"Oh now I remember. That was my best grade on a paper in that class". He said nudging the girl beside him in the arm who was glaring at him.
"Ron!"
"What? Its not like I made her write the whole paper, Hermonie". Ron shouted back at her. So this was the great Hermonie Granger. During my years at Hogwarts I had heard rumors of a very smart grffyindor who seemed to be hanging around the famous boy who lived and it wasn't until my third year that I had heard her name. I had never put a face to the name, but now that I was able to I felt relief.
"Honestly Ron". Hermonie expelled turning to face me she huffed at Ron and her's conversation or lack their off and held out her hand to me. I took it and shook her hand.
"Im sorry for not introducing myself but I'm Hermonie Granger". Smiling I let go of her hand.
"Its nice to meet". Looking over at Ginny we both smiled at each other just as all heard the front door of the building open.
All of us turned our heads to the first floor and looked over the railing. Both Ron and Hermonie smiled and bolted down the stairs as the other three Wealsy's followed the two down the stairs to the person who had just entered.
I contuined to stare down the railing as I couldn't really see the person, until they came futher into view. Looking at the person I cupped my hands over my mouth and let out a soft gasp.
Harry Potter was standing in the hallway.
The boy who lived was now in the same building as me.
Not being able to stop staring at him the group that I had just been with instantly surrounded him with hugs and friendly embraces. Hermonie couldn't help but pull him into a tight hug.
"Harry its so good to see you". She said with excitement in her voice.
"How'd the trial go mate?" Ron patted him on the shoulder as the two twins smiled at him then brought their eyes up to me. Both of them winking at me I shook my head as my head movement had catch Ginny's gaze. She signaled with her hand for me to come join them, but like with her brothers I shook my head.
"Cassie its alright. Come down and join us". Hermonie stated as she noticed me still upstairs.
Hermonie glancing up at me caused everyone including Harry to look up at me. As his green eyes meant mine he stared intently at me as I deascended the stairs. Reaching the bottom of the stairs and coming closer to him I noticed that he really did have his mothers eyes like everyone had mentioned and they were quite beautiful.
Moving my eyes from his I coudnt help but gaze as his scar. Just seeing it in person brought a shiver up my spine.
"Ah Harry I see you've meant my niece" Remus smiled as both he and Sirius poked their heads out of the kitchen.
"Ah Harry my boy". Sirius grinned. Turing his attention away from me Harry bolted straight for his godfather and pulled him into a hug. Which brought a smile to my face as my uncle gestured for us to join everyone in the kitchen.