Disclaimer: I dont own the rights to any of the characters. Jk Rowling does.
AN: Hi guys this is my first fanfic so it probably isnt that good. Also English isnt my native language so there could be a few grammatical errors in their I apologize for it in the future. Also there seems to be a glitch where my apostrophe dissapeares everytime I save my chapter so sorry for that.
Infirmary: 8 days after the first task.
Harry woke up with a splitting headache. When he opened his eyes he was in his least favorite place in the castle, the infirmary. When he cast a look around he saw that it was still night. His eyes needed to adjust to the dark but when they did he saw Hermione peacefully sleeping in the chair next to his bed. He thought: why was she still here? Then he remembered that he got knocked out after the first task in the Triwizard Tournament. But why is she still here shouldnt she go back to her dorm room? Then he realized that she had always been there for him. When he went to fight Quirrel Hermione had gone with him, when he had gone out to first capture and later free Sirius Black she had gone with him. And now when everyone even Ron had abandoned him Hermione stuck with him. She really was a good friend and deserved more than him. He remembered when he got his Firebolt from his godfather Hermione took it to Professor McGonagall. They had a falling out afterward and he was mad at her for taking his broom. Only now he realized she did it because she was worried about something happening to him, and al he did was fight and ignore her. Damn he muttered, I was a really shitty person. Tomorrow Im going to make it up to her. And with that final thought, he fell asleep.
Infirmary: The day after
Harry awoke to a sunray shining in his eyes. He felt Hermione holding his hand in hers. She had red puffy eyes and looked really worried. She noticed he was awake and immediately smiled at him. After Hermione realized she was holding Harrys hand she blushed and pulled her hand back. After an awkward silence of 30 seconds, Harry asked if she could help to let him sit up straight. After he sat Hermione went to get Madam Pomfrey. She did a quick check up on Harry said which potions he had to take and then went to her office. After Madam Pomfrey was out of sight Harry apoligized. For what? Hermione answered. Over the past few years Ive been a really bad friend. I never really thought about it but you were always there for me when I needed you the most. I never really apologized over the fact that you gave my broom to professor McGonagall. I was to mad to realize that all you wanted to do was protect me. I shouldnt have taken that for granted and I want to apologize and also thank you for the past couple of years. Hermione at this point was almost crying and almost jumped on Harry and hugged him. You didnt have to apologize for anything Harry but its still sweet you did it. After an hour of catching up Harry said: So did I miss anything? Actually, you have, at Christmas there is going to be a yule ball to which all the 4th year students and above have been invited. And thats not everything, all of the champions must begin with an opening dance. But I cant dance! How am I supposed to not look like a complete idiot? Hermione blushed a little and answsered with: I know how to dance! I could teach you. Thanks, mione I would really appreciate that. I dont know what Id do without you! Also has anyone else come to visit me or was it just you everyday. No, actually Neville came to! But he was the only one besides me. What do you think about getting breakfast and afterwards going to the library? To which Hermione looked up at him and asked him surprised: the library? Yeah, I thought with a week of lessons missed I need to catch up, and the best way to do that is in the library. Only if youd go with me of course. Of course Id go with you, its a smart decision Harry. If we have enough time we could also start working with that egg of yours. Smart decision mione Id be better of doing it immediately otherwise I would forget about it. Hermione looked at the clock breakfast was almost over and if they wanted to get some they needed to be fast. Better get dressing now, otherwise no breakfast for us to which Hermione went back to her dorm and Harry started dressing.
The Great Hall: Breakfast
When Hermione arrived at breakfast she already saw Harry sitting at the table. Just as she arrived the food from the table dissappeared. Damn it Hermione said. Harry saw her and waved her over. I think this means no breakfast for me. Actually I dont think so said Harry. He grabbed a plate of food that was sitting next to him. Thanks she said your my saviour. Its the least I could do he said. After having eaten breakfast Harry and Hermione went to the library. Harry did a lot of studying and by the time he was all cought up it was already 4 oclock. Hermione let out a sigh, that was exhausting. At this time almost everyone was gone in the library. So Harry asked her, are you already invited to the yule ball? No but weird enough I heard some rumors saying Viktor Krum wanted to ask me. Speaking of Krum Harry said. I saw him lurking around in the library today. But have you noticed all the attention you have been getting? No what do you mean he answered. Apparently a lot of girls want to take you to the yule ball. To which he looked surprised and said why me? Im not that special, its probably because Im one of the champions in the Triwizard Tournament. Or because he is so kind, loyal and handsome. What! Why did I think that. Yeah thats probably it. On the topic of Krum tough, if he asked you to the yule ball would you say yes? No, probably not I mean he is waaaaay to old. Then Hermione looked at Harrys face and she saw that his face was a mixture of: Nervousness and Determination. Just when Hermione was about to ask him whats wrong he began to talk. Mione w-would you like to go to the yule ball with me? I mean we could just go as friends if you want to so you dont have to worry about Krum. Hermiones stomach was doing flip flops and she didnt know how to answer. After a few seconds of complete silence she finally anwsered with: y-yeah Id love to go with you! Then Harry looked at the clock and said he needed to go. See you for the dance lessons tonight! He gave her a kiss on the cheek and sped off. Hermione just stood there frozen and after a few seconds she let out a breath she didnt even knew she was holding in.