On their walk inside for lunch, they decided to keep their relationship private, until they were ready to tell people, although the two teenagers had plans to find 'private time' where they could do couple things, like snogging. The Weasley's relatives had left, so there was just eight of them left in the house (Harry, Hermione, Ron, Ginny, Fred, George, Molly and Arthur). They had lunch and then split to do their own things. The golden trio went to Ron's bedroom, where Harry was also sleeping. Harry and Ron each laid down on their beds, Hermione snuggling next to Harry, in which Ron thought was a friendly way. They all talked about random things until dinner time. After their dinner, the three sat around a fire made outdoors in muggle-style (only because Hermione couldn't use magic) and they roasted marshmallows. Ron was very confused by the whole concept, Harry had done this a couple of times before, when his class in primary school went on a (free) camping trip, which the Dursleys allowed him on. Hermione and Harry were happy to explain the concept, and a few completely combusted marshmallows later, he had worked out when to take them away from the heat. They watched the stars for a while, and Ron fell asleep, so Harry and Hermione both decided to cuddle under the stars. They both shared a few kisses now and then, loving each and every one, but they made sure they didn't fall asleep cuddled up.

The three woke up the next morning, still outside, because Ginny had finally decided to look for the missing trio. To walk outside and see the three cuddling together, though, was more than a shock. But, she figured that they must have shifted in their sleep. The three quickly leaped out of their positions (mainly Ron away from Hermione, and Hermione into the now sitting Harry's lap). Ginny and Harry both had amused smirks on their faces, until Hermione hit Harry round the back of the head (A/N: What I like to call The Gibbs Slap! (I do not own NCIS either)), and then Harry looked hurt, but the red headed girl just laughed, and the bushy haired brunette jumped out of Harry's lap soon after.

For the rest of the holiday, the children all just hung around and got ready for the new school year. Years 4 and up were asked to bring dress robes, and third years (like Ginny) were asked to bring dress robes or money to buy dress robes if needed. Ginny chose to bring dress robes, and found some very nice looking ones. The trio all chose their own, and found some very nice ones, even though they didn't show anyone else theirs.

September 1st came by, and soon they 6 students were on platform 9 ¾ with the two senior Weasleys. They boarded the Hogwarts express and split up into two groups. The twins went off to find their best friend Lee, while the other four found an empty carriage for themselves. A while later, Ginny left to find her Ravenclaw friend called Luna, so the Golden Trio were the only ones remaining in the carriage. As per usual, Draco and his two goons, Crabbe and Goyle, turned up to show off. Goyle cast a Stupefy at Ron, rendering him unconscious. Draco and his body guards soon left after that, as their were two people holding a wand at all three's throats, as Hermione decided to pick up Ron's wand. Hermione didn't think to Enervate Ron, and quickly locked the door to their room, shutting the blinds too. The couple made out for a while, and finally decided to un-stun Ron. He was not happy to find out he had been left laying on the floor the whole while.

When they arrived at Hogsmead, the three met up with Ginny, Luna and Neville, and all shared a horse-less carriage up to the school. They found their places at the Gryffindor house table in the Great Hall (after parting with the 3rd year Luna) and all sat patiently through the sorting. Dumbledore clapped his hands, and the food appeared on the tables. Everyone filled their stomachs after their long journey where they only ate sweets and food their parents had given them. Ron had finished his fifth plate, and all the food disappeared.

When the puddings, too, had been demolished, and the last crumbs had faded off the plates, leaving them sparkling clean, Albus Dumbledore got to his feet again. The buzz of chatter filling the Hall ceased almost at once, so that only the howling wind and pouring rain could be heard.

'So!' said Dumbledore, smiling around at them all. 'Now that we are all fed and watered, I must once more ask for your attention, while I give out a few notices.

'Mr Filch, the caretaker, has asked me to tell you that the list of objects forbidden inside the castle has this year been extended to include Screaming Yo-yos, Fanged Frisbees and Ever-Bashing Boomerangs. The full list comprises some four hundred and thirty-seven items, I believe, and can be viewed in Mr Filch's office, if anybody would like to check it.'

The corners of Dumbledore's mouth twitched.

He continued, 'As ever, I would like to remind you all that the Forest in the grounds is out-of-bounds to students, as is the village of Hogsmead to all below third year.

'It is also my painful duty to inform you that the inter-house Quidditch Cup will not take place this year.'

There were several shocked replies to this announcement.

'This is due to an event that will be starting in October, and continuing throughout the school year, taking up much of the teachers' time and energy - but I am sure you will all enjoy it immensely. I have great pleasure in announcing that this year at Hogwarts-'

Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody then walks in, disturbing the silence throughout the school. He is then announced as the new Defence Against the Dark Arts (DADA) professor by Dumbledore.

'As I was saying,' he said, smiling at the sea of students before him, 'we are to have the honour of hosting a very exciting event over the coming months, an event which has not been held for over a century. It is my very great pleasure to inform you that the Triwizard Tournament will be taking place at Hogwarts this year.'

There were many very shocked replies, all of which were not answered, and they made their way to their house Common rooms. Half an hour after everyone else had gone to bed, Harry and Hermione met in the Gryffindor common room to have a quick snog before they went to sleep. Twenty minutes later, they jumped apart at the sound of a gasp. They turned their heads to the source of the noise, to see Ron standing on the bottom step of the stairs leading to the boys dormitories. He stood there with his mouth open in an 'o' shape. The other were blushing bright red, almost a match for the Weasley's hair.

"Ron, me and Hermione are together now." Harry stated sheepishly. "But we don't want everyone to know OK?"

All Ron did was grin.

"Fred owes me 5 Galleons and George owes me 6. But I can't tell can I? Bloody Hell!" Ron murmured. "I always knew you two would end up together!" He stated louder. The other two just chuckled.

It was just over a week later when Dumbledore stated during lunch, Monday, that the students from the other two schools participating in the Triwizard Tournament were going to arrive later during dinner.

"Ladies and Gentlemen of Hogwarts, I would like to present to you, Madame Maxine and the Lovely Ladies of Beauxbatons!" He announced, and a very tall, black haired woman walked into the Great Hall, followed by many girls, all of which, were wear wearing light blue uniforms.

After the girls were settled at their table, Dumbledore announced the second school. "And now, the strong men of Dumstrang!" Many men marched in following this announcement, all following a fairly old man. Dumbledore explained the rules of the contest, like the age ("Only those of you here that are over 17 may enter you name into the Goblet." Many groans were heard after this statement.) and that the wishing participants put their name into the goblet before the dinner hour on Halloween night.

Everyone retreated to their bedrooms fell asleep almost instantly.