Once…Under the Mistletoe
A Fan Fiction by C Jazz
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the lovely people in this story. I merely own what isn't what I don't own because if I owned what I don't own, than I wouldn't say that I don't own it, because then I would own it.
A/N: Okay everyone. This is my first actually posted stab at a story. Before I start, I would like everyone to know that I accept all ships, and haven't decided on just one. Also, if you ever want to e mail me comments, my e mail is CJazz87@yahoo.com . Please enjoy the story, and REVIEW!
HERMIONE'S POV
"Bye Harry! Bye Hermione!!" Ron shouted to me as he entered the train to go back home for Christmas with all the other Weasleys. Harry, standing next to me shouted back. "Have a good time, Ron. We'll miss you!"
Everyone, literally everyone was going home for Christmas. The only people left in the whole of Gryffindor tower were Harry and I. Considering the fact that I have never been entirely alone with Harry, and the fact that I have been in love with him for the longest time, this was going to be one of the strangest Christmas holidays of all.
My parents were going to America until June and they didn't trust sending me home alone on a plane after the holidays. So, for that reason, I was stuck at Hogwarts, not that I minded. Ron wanted to stay too, but his parents didn't get enough of a chance to see their children, and wanted them home for the holidays. They were going to visit both Bill and Charlie in turn.
The train finally left, and Harry and I started back up towards the castle. "So, what do you want to do once we get back to the utterly empty tower?" Harry said, laughing a little.
"Oh, I don't know. How 'bout homework…?" I smiled, at the look of astonishment on Harry's face.
"It's the first day of break, Hermione. Why…" He began, but I interrupted him.
"I was kidding, Harry. Homework isn't all I think about."
"Good, I'm GLAD!" he said. He grinned and we walked back to the castle in silence.
When we got to the door he opened it for me and bowed me in. I giggled. He's so cute sometimes. I thought. I wish he would notice me for once… the latter thought almost spoiled my mood. Key word: almost. I was wandering up to the tower with the one guy I had wished for so long to be alone with. He was joking freely and being just as cute as ever and I was in heaven.
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HARRY'S POV
Winter break was going by way too fast. The days passed with out much occurrence. Hermione was actually a very interesting person, when she wasn't always worrying about school. I am making her wait until after Christmas to do any of her work. Of course, that's tomorrow so she only has to wait a day longer.
She and I have been hanging out a lot. It's been cool, but she always acts a little strange around me. Today she must've woken up really early, or have gotten really bored, because she has been asleep on the chair across from me since before I even woke up. I have been debating whether to wake her up or not for the last half an hour.
I dunno…she looks so peaceful. Look at the way the firelight dances on her face. She looks so beautiful…Whoa! Did I just admit that? I've never thought Hermione was beautiful before. Well, disregarding the Yule Ball last year. She really looked great then. What am I doing? I should be debating whether to wake her up or not. Hmmm… Just then, those big brown eyes flickered and she sat straight up. I smiled.
"Good Morning, Sunshine…or should I say good afternoon…" I said, looking at my watch.
"Oh, Hi Harry." She blushed. "How long have you been sitting there?"
"Maybe a half an hour or so. I was trying to figure out whether I should wake you up or not. You obviously solved my problem. What'd you say? Should we go get break…I mean, lunch." I blushed. Why am I blushing?
"Yeah, sure." She smiled sweetly. "Hey, Harry?" she said as we were walking down to lunch. "Is it alright with you if we just spend the day in the common room today? I don't think I feel up to any more snow." I smiled.
"Sure. What do you want to do?" I asked. The Great Hall was really empty. Not only was it quite late for lunch, but also, virtually everyone was gone.
"I dunno. Maybe we could get to know each other better. I know you don't know much about my past. All I've heard of yours is that Dudley beat you up a lot." She said.
"Dudley beats everyone up a lot. Just ask anyone." I commented. "There really isn't much to say about my past, but I'd love to hear about yours."
"Okay! Let's eat!" Hermione said, and with a flourish, bit in to an apple.
A/N: Okay, so it's just an introduction chapter. You'll love it later. Just you wait.