Hello readers! This is my first fanfiction. I hope you enjoy. I would be grateful for any reviews.
Please acknowledge that it is canon up until this point but I will stick to the plot. I will however only lightly brush over events in the book because, y'know, J.K. Rowling already wrote those and they were a bit better than my writing. Enjoy!
"Today will be the day for sure," Hermione Granger promised herself, peering at her reflection in the mirror. She had tidied up her brown hair so that it hung, smoothly from her head. She wore a tight grey jumper that accentuated her breasts and jeans that made her legs look long and slender. Hermione had prepared herself physically for today but mental preparedness for this task was more difficult.
She had promised herself she would do this before but she had always given up, much to her disgust. The truth was, she was scared of failure. Hermione didn't fail at much. Divination was an exception. However, she knew she was not good at this subject. But she was determined to try this time.
Looking into the mirror, Hermione repeatedly told herself she was attractive and likeable. Anyone would be pleased to have her as a girlfriend. She irritably pushed a loose strand of hair off her face and sighed worriedly. This was going to be more difficult than she'd thought.
"All you have to do is go up to her, and ask Ginny if she wants to be your girlfriend," Hermione said to herself. "That's all." She quickly looked over her shoulder, hoping that no one had heard her. She was alone in her dorm; the other girls were all in the common room enjoying the evening. Ginny was most likely in there, Hermione thought. Her heart fluttered when she thought about her and a nervous, heavy feeling settled uncomfortably in her stomach. The worst that can happen is that she was rejected. She could come away with her dreams fulfilled.
Hermione looked into her own pretty face. She had neglected to put on make-up, seeing as Ginny disliked wearing make-up. She smiled softly as she remembered.
Hermione thought about how it had all started. Since they had met, Hermione had liked Ginny, but as a friend. They had become close friends during Ginny's second year and grew to admire the girl's spirit and personality. She was surprised by how well she had recovered from her ordeal in her first year. One evening, in the Common Room, Ginny had been absent due to feeling ill. She was resting up in the hospital wing. Hermione was all alone in the Common Room, as she usually talked to Ginny, Harry or Ron. Harry and Ron were nowhere to be seen. She missed the fun, laugher and good company that Ginny created.
It was during this time that Hermione realised how much she really liked Ginny. She decided to visit her in the hospital wing. As a croaky Ginny made funny jokes to Hermione, she realised that she wanted to spend all her time with Ginny and to be in her company. She realised that she loved her.
However, she told herself that she had to hide this fact. How would her parents react if they found out Hermione loved a girl? What about her friends? And Ginny? She would almost certainly lose her best friend. Except from Harry and Ron, Ginny was the best friend she had ever had, and one of the very few. She couldn't imagine her life without her.
On the other hand, Hermione could fulfil her wish to be around Ginny, without revealing that she was in love with her. That was what friends did right?
Then, they had attended the Quidditch World Cup, sharing the same tent. Hermione had been about to enter their tent, when she noticed, through a small opening in the tent, that Ginny was in her underwear. She appeared to be sorting out her outfit for the day. Curious at first, Hermione faltered, at peeked at her younger friend. She was dressed only in pink panties that clung to her sweet bottom and matching pink bra, that covered small breasts and a flat stomach. She was slim and had lean, long legs and her skin was very slightly tanned. Her fiery red hair cascaded down her almost bare back. Hermione thought her skin looked very smooth and she wished she could touch it. She stared at her bra, silently wishing Ginny would take it off.
Then she caught herself. Not only was she becoming in love with her friend, she was lusting after her too. That she could not fulfil without revealing herself. If she wanted to act on her feelings she would have to come clean to Ginny.
It had pained her to advise Ginny to date other boys, and that she was interested in Harry. But she never picked up the confidence to tell Ginny how she felt. She had hidden her feelings. Besides, she was kept busy, what with the Triwizard Tournament.
It had killed her to learn that Ginny had begun to date Michael Corner. Hermione feelings intensified when she spotted Ginny and Michael making out one day. His meaty, grubby hands feeling her perfect back, through her hair. It had taken all of her willpower to prevent herself from breaking them apart. She promised herself that if she could help it, she wouldn't go through that torment again. Therefore, when Ginny had broken up with Michael at the end of the year, Hermione had told herself to tell Ginny. However, she backed out every time.
Furthermore, she had also not gone after Ginny during their stay at Grimmauld Place during the summer due to the fact that they never got a moments peace. They were never alone there and there were a lot more secluded locations in Hogwarts.
Now, however, was the start of a new year and Hermione felt ready to reveal her true feelings to Ginny. Being the meticulous planner she was, Hermione had spent her summer listing what she had to do to get ready. She had planned and made contingency plans on how this conversation would go. Now, all she had to do was go through with it.
Hermione had already told Ginny where to meet her and when. Soon, Hermione would go and meet her and the moment of truth would come about.
Ok, I realise this chapter was a bit slow but this was necessary to set the story. Thank you. Stay tuned.