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Chapter One- Something There
There's something sweet, and almost kind
"Everything's going to change now, isn't it?"
Hermione stood with her arm wrapped around the column of the Hogwarts castle. She bowed her head, fighting the tears that threatened to fall. It was true; now that Voldemort was back, terror would reign. People would die, and disappear. On top of it all, Fudge refused to believe that He had returned. He would turn the community of wizards against Harry Potter, she knew it. Without the support of the powerful Ministry, how were they going to defeat the most terrible wizard of all time?
A warm hand clasped her shoulder. She looked up, and saw Harry's face. What she saw was different than the normally moody expression.
But he was mean and he was coarse and unrefined
She was looking into the eyes of a matured man who was about to undergo hell. He knew what he would have to face. He knew the consequences. His eyes betrayed his acceptance. Bonds would be broken, and scar pains would be frequent. Nightmares would occur worse and vivid. In the end, all he had on his side…was Dumbledore, Ron, and her.
And now he's dear and so I'm sure
All he truly had…was her. All she truly had…was him.
And when she looked into those emerald green eyes, those dazzling eyes that pierced her to the core, she knew that an unspoken agreement had settled between them. They were, she thought, walking hand-in-hand on a long strip of fat that represented their friendship. They were holding a dagger out, waiting until they reached the very end to sever the strip and exercise a new muscle. What this muscle was or what it represented, neither were sure.
Harry confirmed this agreement with one word, in answer to her question.
"Yes."
I wonder why I didn't see it there before
What were these feelings in her heart, fluttering sensations, just at the thought of his name, Harry.
She quickly nodded to hide this surprising feeling. She was vaguely aware of Ron watching. She reddened slightly, and started walking briskly, asking, "Promise you'll write to me this summer. Both of you."
Ron, of course, says something rude. "I won't. you know I won't."
Hermione turned to Harry for support. "Harry will write to me though, won't you, Harry?"
He said, "Yeah. Every week." A smile was tugging his lips upward, but deep down both Hermione and Harry knew that he was being serious.
They just laugh, all three of them, and lean against the edge of the castle, looking across the grounds, marveling at the beautiful sunset and the Large Carriage of Beauxbatons flying away, and the Durmstrang ship sinking below the sea.
Harry grabbed Hermione's hand as they all stood in silence, seeing the mast of the ship disappear. It wasn't an absentminded thing. He wanted her to know that he was there. He could of course find laughter and humor and cheering up in Ron, but never a serious discussion, about how he was feeling and the dark secrets of his past. He found solace in holding Hermione's hand. It was small and warm, and it comforted him to know that she didn't mind it. Although he could a sworn her eyes flew to Harry's hand, a hint of a grin in her face.
She glanced this way, I thought I saw
And when we touched, she didn't shudder at my paw
Why was he being so observant of her features all of the sudden? How can it be that he noticed the beauty in her just as he had realized that Ron wanted her for himself? But then, what was the agreement they made nonverbally made back when he had touched her shoulder? Was it even an agreement? Did she even know or cared what that eye lock meant to him?
Get your mind out of the impossible, Harry told himself sternly, but never letting go of Hermione's hand.
No it can't be
I'll just ignore…
He didn't even know it, but an old way of saying, "I Love You," was showing through his touch. He squeezed her hand four times-Do-you-love-me?
He didn't really expect answer. And yet, three squeezes returned his gesture-Yes-I-do.
Neither one of them knew what their hands were doing; it was like some magical force was making them squeeze each other.
Harry's answer-how-much?
Hermione's hand barely squeezed him enough. A little. In the back of his mind, he knew that would be the reply.
But then she never looked at me that way before…
New and a bit alarming…
She did not expect to fall for him right now, in only a matter of seconds. All that time, she thought she loved Ron.
True, that he's no Prince Charming But there is something that I simply didn't see…
He may not be the most handsome person in the world(no one was) but she was happy with her heart's choice. Harry Potter de damned, he was just Harry. Her Harry.
Harry smiled at her, and she smiled back.
Well who'd have thought\
Who had known
Ron inwardly laughed at their stupidity; didn't they notice he was watching them? He also fought the urge to sing and dance. For finally something between them had blossomed. This was what he wanted. Was he the only one who noticed the uncounted bond that sprung up between the two since first year? No, even Ginny saw this, and Cho, and Neville, and they had all hoped to come up with a plan to bring them together. Pretend to like the other to get them jealous.
Who'd have guessed they'd get together on their own
No, he certainly didn't expect them to figure out what they really needed all by themselves. And yet, it was the Cho crush that opened Hermione's eyes, and the whole Ron being jealous of Krum seemed to get his attention. So he guessed it wasn't really all their own work.
Well, wait and see…
Of course it would not take a few days more, but a few terms would work. Maybe if Hermione went to stay with Harry for the summer…
There may be something there that wasn't there before
They were closer now, and for the few days ahead, he would leave it at that. But they better watch their backs. Because in summer, he and his friends were going to make their move!
There may be something there that wasn't there before
Hermione sighed contentedly. Whatever came during this next year, she was happy to have Harry and Ron by her side.
There may be something there that wasn't there before
Harry's grin widened. This was going to be a very interesting next year…
There may be something there that wasn't there before
A/N-This is a oneshot for now, but I just night continue. Read and Review, please. Go easy. This is my first H/Hr fanfic