Chapter One

It was October the 18th only a month into their seventh year when Hermione decided she would go up to the owlery to send her parents a letter. She also felt like she needed the fresh air.

The wind blew roughly against her, the snowflakes dropped from her jacket to the floor beneath her. She shuddered at the cold but inhaled deeply closing her eyes. Her cheeks were red her lips blue pressed together in a firm line her nose hard like ice. A tear leaked from her eye trickling down her cheekbone. This tear was not from sadness but the ferocity of the wind against her newly open eyes. She looked around at the view in front of her and smiled a snow covered forest held such a sight to her. The Hogwarts campus was at its height of beauty in the winter. She hugged herself tightly shivering at the intensity of the cold.

"Hermione you're going to freeze to death." Harry commented coming up behind her wrapping his scarf around her neck. Hermione spun round quickly shocked. Harry smiled briefly.

"Hello, thank you." Hermione thanked snuggling into the scarf. It was warm from his previous use of it and smelled like sandalwood.

"Are you okay?" Harry asked concerned at her lack of company.

"Yes I'm fine I just came up to send my parents a letter and see the view." Hermione said indicating the snow covered forest.

"It is quite beautiful this time of year." Harry commented thoughtfully.

"What are you doing up here you have Hedwig?" Hermione asked looking suspicious.

"I came to look for you actually….. I err got a bit worried about you." Harry admitted softly. Hermione raised an eyebrow.

"Why were you worried?" Hermione asked gently. Harry bowed his head ashamed.

"I accidently eavesdropped last night outside your dormitory I swear it was an accident I didn't mean to listen but I ….. Heard you crying and I were worried sick…… I heard you crying about how this guy doesn't notice you and how you really like him I'm so sorry Hermione I shouldn't have listened." Harry said hanging his hand in shame. Hermione felt herself stiffen.

"It's okay Harry I would have done the same thing." Hermione said understandingly. Harry looked up visibly relieved. He took a step forward taking one of her gloved hands in his and squeezing it.

"Who is this guy and where would you like him buried?" Harry asked warmly making her eye contact. Hermione giggled softly looking up at him.

"Thank you but I'm okay I like him better alive then dead." Hermione said smiling at Harry's warm sincere smile.

"I don't he sounds like an asshole and blind not to notice you." Harry commented.

"Hmm yeah." Hermione replied quietly. Harry pulled her into a hug holding her tightly.

"I also came to find you to ask you something." Harry probed gently. They released each other.

"Oh what's up?" Hermione asked concerned.

"I'm aware you received an invitation to Slughorn's party thing tonight I was err wondering if you'd like to go with me……. As my date?" Harry asked honestly.

"Of course I'd love to go with you." Hermione responded happily. Harry's eyes lit up with excitement. A bell rang through the castle shrilly. Hermione rolled her eyes.

"Supper?" He asked extending his hand to hers nervously. Hermione felt her stomach tighten this wasn't usual custom for Harry and her.

"Hmm." She replied weakly taking his hand they walked down to the great hall. Their hands parted as they walked into the main hall and sat down together at the Griffindor table. Ginny and Ron were opposite filling their plates talking team strategy. No one expected the co - captainship to work between to Weasleys but they fit together like a quill and ink. Hermione started filling her plate while Harry talked to Ron and Ginny about the upcoming Quidditch match.

"It's going to be a tough match I hate to say it but Slytherin have gotten much better players this year." Ron admitted. Ginny snorted in disagreement. Harry rolled his eyes and winked at Hermione. His eyes suddenly went dark. Hermione frowned and turned around to see what he was looking at. Shocked Hermione jumped at Cormac Mclaggen's face which was 5 inches from hers.

"Good evening Hermione." Cormac greeted pulling a charming smile for her.

"Good evening Cormac." Hermione squeaked back in fright.

"I was wondering if you'd like to accompany me to Slughorn's party tonight as my date." Cormac asked greasily looking over Hermione's mostly hidden figure.

"I'm sorry, someone already asked me and I said yes." Hermione replied politely cringing at his eager eyes.

"Oh, who?" Cormac asked clearly disappointed. She felt Harry slide down the bench right next to her their legs touching.

"Does it matter?" Harry asked aggressively. Hermione elbowed Harry in the ribs. He didn't wince.

"I suppose not, maybe I'll see you there anyway." Cormac responded walking away. Hermione turned on Harry.

"Harry how could you be so….aggressive." Hermione stumbled for the right words.

"Easy just looking at the way he looked at you makes me ughh…….I'm sorry." Harry apologized.

"It's not me you offended." Hermione pointed out blithely.

"I will apologize to him tonight if it makes you happy." Harry offered running a hand through his thick hair. Hermione nodded happily. Ginny rolled her eyes at Hermione.

"What?" Hermione questioned indignantly.

"Nothing, I just agree with Harry." She said openly. Hermione sighed she wasn't going to win this argument. She turned to Harry bent down to whisper in his ear.

"I'm going to go change, meet me in the common room?" Hermione asked gently nerves ceeping through. Harry nodded pulling her favourite crooked smile. Hermione got up from the table and walked out holding her bag on her shoulder.

1 hour later……

Hermione stood nervously as Harry stared open mouthed at her as she entered the common room. He looked incredibly handsome and she smiled at his shaking hands that held a corsage.

"You look stunning." Harry breathed opening the corsage. He blushed.

"You look very handsome." Hermione said weakly the tension was unbearable.

"I heard this was tradition you don't have to wear it if you don't want to." Harry said embarrassed holding the corsage in his palm.

"No it's very pretty." Hermione said holding her wrist out controlling her nerves.

Harry took a step forward and slid the corsage onto her wrist. Blushing again he held out his arm to link with hers.

"Thank you I love it." Hermione thanked linking arms with him. He smiled proudly and nodded. Wanting to ease the tension Hermione brought up the subject of studies while they walked down to Slughorn's classroom.

"Did you finish the essay assignment on the contraceptive potion? Hermione asked enthusiastically. Harry chuckled.

"Yes I handed it in today, you?" Harry asked softly.

"Yes, I thought it was a very interesting subject actually." Hermione commented. Harry frowned this was unlike Hermione. Hermione caught his expression and rolled her eyes.

"I meant if you compare it to muggle contraceptive solutions it's so complicated I would have thought that someone would have created a spell or a faster potion but no muggles have actually outdone the wizards and witches on this particular problem. " Hermione concluded.

"I suppose, but muggle contraceptive is only 99% effective our potion is 100% effective but I see what you mean if you're in a hurry I suppose you'd have to stockpile it in your own home." Harry joked. Hermione laughed delicately. They came to the parties arch way covered in pink lights. They headed in and were politely stopped by a younger student.

"Souvenir photo?" She asked wiggling her camera. Hermione looked to Harry questioning. He was already accepting the offer.

"Yes please." Harry said enthusiastically. Harry looked up at Hermione apologetic.

"Sorry, but I need proof that I knew you when your this big famous author." Harry said smiling. Hermione rolled her eyes at his hyperbole. They dropped their linked arms and Harry wrapped an arm around her waist smiling happily. Hermione looked up at him smiling at his contentment you'd never know this man was a tortured soul tonight. She placed a hand upon his far rib and smiled at the camera lens hoping to capture this moment. The young girl took the photo happily.

"Thank you." Hermione thanked graciously.

"No problem I'll send them up to your rooms when I've developed them." The girl promised. The party was full of all ages but mostly 6 and 7th years. The tables were full of food and a long bar stretched across the back.

"Would you like a drink?" Harry asked warmly.

"Yes that sounds great." Hermione said they linked arms again and glided along to the bar. Professor Slughorn was serving the drinks happily chatting to everyone but his hawk eye caught Harry.

"Harry me boy what drink for you and you're date on the house of course for my star pupils." Slughorn slurred drunkenly. Harry cringed he hated being the centre of attention. Hermione squeezed his hand comfortingly.

"I've heard your chocolate rum is famous Professor." Hermione called saving Harry the frustration. Harry let out a deep breath.

"Oh please Miss Granger you flatter me but anything for Mr Potter and his beautiful date." Slughorn said charmingly. Hermione smiled embarrassed. A slow melody began in the background and couples started gliding to the dance floor slow dancing. Harry looked at Hermione.
"I'll only warn you once you're putting your toes on the line dancing with me." Harry said taking her hand.

"I've had worse." Hermione commented as they entered the dance floor.

"Mmm you probably should have talked to Pavarti I heard her injuries were quite extensive." Harry joked pulling her closer to him began dancing confidently. They danced without breaking any toes that night the chocolate rum was delicious like people had said it had been. Even Cormac had been pleasant insisting on buying them both a drink.

"I'm nothing if not a good loser Harry, I must buy you a drink in admiration for bagging the most beautiful girl here as your date." Cormac shouted loudly a little drunk. Harry had clapped Cormac on the back and thanked him letting him buy them a drink. They sat down waiting for Cormac to come back with the drinks.

"Have you had a nice time?" Harry asked softly chucking. She was red in the face from Cormack's comment and from plenty dancing all night.

"Yes I think I finally understand why people go to parties it's got to do with something I've read about called fun." Hermione joked slurring slightly. Harry barked a loud laugh.

"This is definitely your last drink; I will not be responsible for your awful hangover tomorrow. " Harry said testing his own sobriety. Hermione nodded giggling incessantly. They had both relaxed and were sitting next to each other. Cormac came back with the drinks stumbling as he went. He sat down beside Hermione obviously and placed the drinks on the table.
"This drinks called liquid love Slughorn made it himself he said there's a secret ingredient and you're not allowed to drink more than 2 of them." Cormac slurred smiling lopsided at Hermione.

"Well cheers." Hermione said holding up her glass they clinked their glasses and drank. It was delicious like very cold mint liqueur. Cormac whispered something with his wand and Mistletoe began growing from the ceiling down between him and Hermione. Hermione blushed instantly looking to Harry for help. Harry shrugged his shoulders looking a tad jealous. Hermione chuckled slightly and leant in placing a light kiss on Cormack's lips. Cormac smiled victoriously. Getting up he bade them goodnight.

"I think we should be off as well." Harry said looking at Hermione grinning at him.

"Okay." Hermione agreed getting up and taking his hand in hers. Harry smiled and they walked back up to the Griffindor common room they were head boy and girl so their private dormitories had their own staircase. Harry walked her to the door.

"Would you like a cup of tea?" Hermione asked muttering her password.

"Yeah sounds good." Harry stuttered helping her in. Hermione put the kettle on as Harry sat down she jumped back to him and sat down on his lap.

"Thank you so much for taking me I had an awesome time." Hermione thanked. Harry laughed and whispered an incantation. Mistletoe began climbing down the ceiling. Hermione raised an eyebrow.

"You kissed Cormac I'll take it as a huge insult if you won't kiss me." Harry said confidently as the mistletoe stopped above them. Hermione leant in and kissed his lips softly they both took a deep intake of breath as their lips parted after the innocent kiss. Hermione opened her chocolate eyes to find Harry's emerald orbs pooled with desire. She brushed his bottom lip with her forefinger and closed her eyes tired. She drooped into his neck tired. She felt Harry stand up careful not to jostle her she was aware of him laying her under duvet. She suddenly felt his warm soft fingers stroking her brow; his sweet gentle breath coated her face as a warm kiss was planted on her forehead. The room went cold with his absence, but slumber greedily claimed her.

Hermione's Dream

Hermione leaned in and kissed him forcefully taking him by surprise. This kiss was not innocent she slipped her tongue out from her mouth caressing his top lip Harry opened his mouth quickly and explored hers. Their tongues fighting for control as Harry strained her closer to him holding her tightly. Hermione untangled her hands from Harry's hair and they travelled down his chest pulling his shirt free from his trousers undoing the buttons in a hurry frustrated with how long it was taking finally it was free and she pushed his jacket off and his shirt. She suddenly felt lifted and she noted that Harry was carrying her into her room. They broke apart gasping for air but his lips did not leave her skin kissing her neck and collarbone.

"Are you sure you want this?" Harry asked nipping her skin with his teeth wantonly. Hermione gulped with pleasure.

"Is that a trick question?" Hermione squeaked. Harry began pulling the zip of her dress down her back. It fell to the floor revealing Hermione only in a set of black lacy bra and underwear.

"I guess not" Harry noted in her ear. Hermione felt a hot gush of moisture run to her pants. Hermione mustered a whimper in response. She fumbled with his belt and pulled his trousers down grazing his hard appendage with her nose and forehead. She heard Harry let out a low moan of appreciation. He quickly pulled her back up to face him and kissed her passionately they broke apart again staring at each other smouldering.

"You have no idea how much I want you right now." Harry groaned using all of his restraint. Hermione felt wobbly at his words and another gush of moisture hit her pants. Biting her lip she leant forward and kissed his ear biting it with slightly more pressure. She was about to suggest they move to the bed, When she felt his hand pop her bra and pull it off her arms. Reaching for her breasts he squeezed the soft mounds causing Hermione to throw her head back in pleasure. She felt Harry's fingers make their way to her nipples and then nip the hard nubs ferociously Hermione let out another involuntary moan. Harry growled and quickly pulled his pants off freeing his erection Hermione pulled the flimsy material off her hips and let them drop to the floor. A small drop of moisture followed with the pants. Harry purred proudly.

"Are you sure?" Harry asked restraining himself obviously. Hermione nodded stepping forward and kissing him stroking his strong back muscles rippled at her touch.

"I want you." Hermione moaned biting his neck much harder leaving a mark. Harry groaned surrendering he spun her around carrying her onto her bed. They collapsed onto the bed sheen of sweat covered them naked bodies anticipating the next move.

Harry kissed her forehead and she nodded and their bodies fit together as one causing them both to cry out in pleasure. Harry's muscles were all tense waiting for her to nod to continue, Hermione stroked his tensed torso and smiled.

"Relax Harry and make love to me." Hermione crooned softly bringing his face into her hands kissing him.

End of Dream