Promises Part 1/8
Disclaimer: I don't have a J or K and definitely not a Rowling in my name
Note: Please R&R but this is my first fiction so no flames please. This is the first part of a multi-part fiction and is set in Ginny's 4th and Hermione's 5th year.
Ginny had an eye on a certain person in the Golden Trio. Unlike popular belief it wasn't Harry. And no it most definitely was not Ron either, Ginny shivered with disgust at the thought of that. At this point you're probably thinking 'wait but that leaves...Hermione? Ginny can't be a lesbian can she?' Well it seems like she can and she is. Her feelings towards Hermione had started as simply friends, and then due to all the late-night chats at the Burrow, they grew to be best friends. It was when the DA was made, Ginny really looked at Hermione in a different light. Ginny just couldn't help herself; she tried hard not to laugh too badly at her really awful jokes, she tried not to stare at her too much, she tried to do a whole lot more things but she failed badly. Ginny attempted to avoid these feeling for Hermione, not only because she was her best friend, but also she was a girl. At the age of only 15, Ginny was not yet ready to label her sexual orientations yet, although she knew deep down that she did prefer girls.
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A chilly winter's evening in the Trio's 6th year, Ginny was helping Hermione make some hats for the elves in the common room whilst the boys were playing chess as predicted. Ginny thought it was pointless but since Hermione loved it she couldn't resist the urge to help her and have a good excuse to sit beside her even though the redhead was feeling incredibly tired, soon her fatigue showed by accidentally falling asleep. Ginny woke some time later at the sound of her own name.
"Ginny.....wake up sleepy head..... Ginny....."
Ginny opened her eyes slightly and realised she was resting her head on Hermione's shoulder. It was really comfortable so she feinted still sleeping.
"Get up Ginny, I know you're awake" Ginny reluctantly took her head of her friend's shoulder.
"How did you know I was awake?"
"Oh nothing special, just I've watched you sleep for so long, it's turned to instinct."
Hermione laughed at Ginny blushing. Ginny looked around and realised the boys had already gone upstairs to sleep and Hermione and her were the only ones left in the common room. They both started to get up to go back to their dormitories. As they were going up the stairs, Hermione turned to Ginny to speak to her.
"Oh Gin? I wanted to ask you are you going to the upcoming Hogsmeade visit?" Ginny nodded and gave her the look that said 'Duh! Of course I am'.
"Ginny Weasley, don't look at me like that, I was just checking. Anyways, I was just wondering if you maybe wanted to go with me. I'd understand if you wanted to go with anyone else. I mean, I know that you have a lot of friends and half the school is keen on you, not just boys too. So it would be absolutely okay if you had a date-"
Ginny placed a hand on the Head girl's shoulder to stop her from babbling. Ginny could feel the slight spark going up her arm; she began talking to take her mind of that spark.
"Of course Herm. I'd love to. I- Wait. What did you say? About that half the school is keen on me but not only boys?" Hermione smiled sheepishly.
"I promised I wouldn't tell you, Gin. Sorry, but I can't. And don't you make that face at me; you know I can't resist that look- fine. But promise you won't ignore her or do anything that will give away that I told you." Ginny nodded quickly, which made Hermione frown. "I'm serious Ginny; she'll kill me if word got out that I told you she fancied you."
Ginny rolled her eyes, "Okay, okay 'Mione. I promise not to act differently around her."
"All right then, I'll tell you. You know we had a Christmas party last week in the Common Room with a couple of Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs?" Ginny nodded, "Well after you went off to bed, Hannah Abbott, you know the blonde Hufflepuff who goes to the DA, when we were playing Spin-the-bottle she admitted that she had a crush on you."
Ginny gasped, Hermione giggled at her reactions. Ginny thought for a moment about herself. She had never really considered herself to be particularly attractive. The redhead being slightly boyish had never worn a lot of make-up unless it was a special occasion. She disliked her hand-me-downs which had covered her physique but she had got used to the baggy trousers and loose shirt. I wonder if Hermione finds me attractive Ginny thought. Another thought suddenly hit her; Did she just ask me out on a date? Before Ginny could think more on that topic the said-brunette waved a hand in front of her causing Ginny to snap back to reality.
"You okay Gin? You sort of spaced out for a second there. Got something on your mind that you could share with your best friend?" Ginny secretly was disappointed on the inside when Hermione said 'best friend', Ginny wondered if that is all she would ever be to Hermione, simply best friends. All of a s
"Erm yeah Herm, there's something I wanted to ask you." Ginny fidgeted with the hem of her tie.
"Would it be okay if you told me tomorrow? We're at your dorm, Gin." The redhead looked up and realised they were in fact at the door of her dormitory.
"So, Ginny you are sure you haven't asked anyone else to go to Hogsmead right? Okay then and stop giving me that face I was only checking. So I guess I'll see you in the morning, good night Gin." Hermione leaned over and kissed her on the forehead twice, by the time Ginny had got over the shock that Hermione had just kissed her; the brunette was already on the next flight of stairs. The red-head blushed lightly and rubbed the spot where Hermione's lips had touched. This might be the best Hogsmead visit ever she thought. Slowly she drifted off to sleep thinking about a certain brown-haired Head Girl.