Taking a walk(open)

[Hermione Granger]

Hermione was taking a stroll along the lake with Harry beside her. They had been hanging out a lot since Ron was usually no where to be found. It drove her crazy. They really needed to talk, but for right now it wasn't safe. So instead they talked about other things. "How have you been?" she asked.

She wished Ron would just come up any minute now, but she knew he probably wouldn't. She stared out to where the merpeople were and the Giant Squid lived deep in the water. And Harry had to swim in there to save Ron. She was down there too, but for Viktor to save.

[Harry Potter]

Harry walked along beside Hermione, hands jammed inside his pockets. "I've been doing fine," he answered. He looked out at the lake. The lake that he had almost drowned in two years ago. He could see that Hermione was busy in her own thoughts. Instead of asking her how she was doing, he decided not to interrupt her. A silence fell between them. This was something that never usually happened, but he knew she was thinking about Ron. He just knew it.

[Kaeleigh Vercutti]

Kaeleigh, who had been crammed inside the whole day reading a book had decided that she needed some fresh air. She searched through her luggage and took out a pair of bright yellow bikinis. "Perfect," She said, smiling. She really liked these bikinis. She slipped them on, covering parts of her slender body. She thought a nice swim in the Black Lake. She did not care how freezing it was, because where she lived it was always hot and she hardly ever got the chance to get into something freezing. She took off her shoes and started walking bare foot down Hogwarts to make her way to the Black Lake. She did not care about people staring at her a she walked in her bikinis. She made her way outside of Hogwarts and started walking down to the Black Lake.

She saw many people near the Black Lake, Hermione and Harry included. She shrugged it off as people continued to stare as if she was a maniac. She neared the Black Lake and looked at the vast beauty of it. She tied her blonde hair up into a ponytail before diving into the water. She saw many silhouettes of creatures and animals below here. She wasn't scared though. She looked around at all the people who went on with their conversations.

[Harry Potter]

Harry turned to see Kaeleigh in a yellow bikini jump into the Great Lake. Was she crazy? Its freezing. Didn't she know that? He also thought about the creatures in it. Hearing Hermione muttering something about going back to the castle to see if she could find a book when he knew she was going to look for Ron, he headed over. Standing at the edge, he looked to see if he could see her.

Seeing her come up, he asked,"Are you crazy?" He gave a small grin. "Its freezing outside and you're wearing nothing but a bikini on." He saw Hermione out of the corner of his eye enter the castle. He hoped that she would be okay. Ron really needed to pluck up some courage. He turned back to Kaeleigh.

[Kaeleigh Vercutti]

She swam up to where Harry was and placed her hands on the land, looking at him. "Well, when you live in a place where it is always boiling, I don't think you'll notice," She said, giving him a sweet smile. Her thoughts eagerly said to her to pull him in, but she did not want him to get angry at her.

"Also, it was my only chance to show off my bikini," She said, kicking herself away from the land and swimming freely in the water. "You should come in. It is nice when you get use to it," She said, going underwater. She popped up back at the land, looking at Harry.

[Harry Potter]

Harry laughed. "I think I might notice since its snowing every other day." He had the sudden urge to jump in with her, but went against for his own good. He didn't need to fall ill and have to see the nurse once again. At least this time it wouldn't be a quidditch injury.

"Well that bikini does look nice on you," Harry added. He was actually able to talk to a girl this time without getting nervous. The only other girl he was able to do that with was Hermione and they were best friends. "But I'll have to say no to that swim." Even though he said no, he started taking off his pants.

Pulling his shirt off, he set his clothes down on the side. Kicking his shoes off, he dipped his toe in. It was reallly cold. He knew everyone was giving him weird looks for he was half-naked and about to jump into a freezing lake. He must be going crazy. Taking a deep breath, he dived in. He quickly resurfaced, shivering.

[Kaeleigh Vercutti]

"Thank you. It cost a fair bit," She said, honestly. Where she lived, you were lucky to get a bikini as they ere made mighty fine. She felt her heart beat fasten when he said that as well. She smiled when he started undressing. She wondered how she got the Harry Potter to undress.

She giggled as he jumped into the Lake. She didn't even think it was the tiniest bit freezing, yet he seemed to think it was. She lent over and have him a hug, happily saying, "See. It isn't all that bad."

[Harry Potter]

Harry shivered, talking through chattering teeth,"That bad!?" Harry was totally surprised. "It must be really hot where you came from." He was absolutely freezing. Wiggling out of her arms, he dived back down. Swimming farther down, he opened his eyes. The surroundings were all very familar.

He resurfaced to still see Kaeleigh standing there. He was starting to get use to it. At least thats a good thing. "Want to take a dive?" This time he didn't need Gillyweed. He knew how to cast a Bubble Charm to keep hime underwater.

[Kaeleigh Vercutti]

How could he think it was freezing? It was quite nice for Kaeleigh. "Very hot. Like Hawaii," She said, swimming over to him.

"I'll dive, but if I drown, I am blaming you," She said, smiling. She had hardly ever been in water, thus she did not know the Bubble charm. She looked at him, waiting for his reply.

[Harry Potter]

"Do you know how to use the Bubble charm?" he asked. Maybe she didn't. He thought that most sixth years did, but maybe he was wrong. "I can cast one if you need me too."

[Kaeleigh Vercutti]

"Yeah, I don't know. Can you cast one for me?" She asked, biting down on her lip. She was actually trying to flirt with him. She needed to know if it was working or not. Her eyes traveled from Harry's eyes to his chest. She quickly looked back up at him, not wanting to cause suspicion.

[Harry Potter]

"Sure," he replied, waving his wand. A bubble formed over her mouth. He did the same for him. He smiled at her before diving. Harry waited for her to follow. He didn't want to leave her behind for there were many dangerous creatures in the lake.

[Kaeleigh Vercutti]

Kaeleigh followed him underwater, making sure she stayed close beside him. She looked around and saw many creatures, such as Grindylows and Merpeople. They all seemed to get closer to Kaeleigh and Harry. She swam closer to Harry as one of the Merpeople got close to her.

[Harry Potter]

Harry turned to see Kaeleigh swimming closer. He raised his wand and pointed it at her. Firing, he shot a spell behind her that hit a grindylow. That scared the merperson which swam away quickly. He smiled at her before continuing on.

[Kaeleigh Vercutti]

She smiled as he somewhat protected her. She continued to swim along beside him, looking at other non lethal creatures. Then she remembered something. Milco wasn't with her. Milco was her imaginary friend which she had since she was three.