Title : Good Day
Rating : T
Pairing(s) : Harry/Nina (OC) & Ron/Hermione (slight references)
Minor Character(s) : Weasley family, Marcus Flint, & Oliver Wood
Warning(s) : Mature Language
Summary : It's always a good day for Harry when he visits his favorite cafe. Good drinks and wonderful live entertainment. Said entertainment turns out to be a drop out wizard from Hogwarts. He tries to win her over because every day with her is a good day.
Disclaimer : I do not own any of the Harry Potter characters, they respectfully belong to JKR. I own my OC (Nina Park) & the plot, at least give me credit for that.
Author's Notes : I originally meant for this to be a Fred/OC story but the plot just didn't go well with the prankster in my eyes. Be nice and review :)
The next day Hermione apparated to Nina and Marcus' flat. She had to tie Harry down to find out where the raven haired girl lived. Nina and Marcus were surprised to hear the pop of apparation. They were just heading out to the cafe when Hermione popped in. The brunette girl was happy to have caught the girl before she had left. Harry was already at the cafe with Charlie, who wanted to tag along.
"Nina!" said Hermione. She flung her arms around the shorter girl and pulled her into a hug. She gave Marcus a hug too.
The raven haired girl smiled sweetly to Hermione. "What brings you here Hermione?" she asked.
"Ginny's invited Harry to the Yule Ball at Hogwarts!" she said. Nina flinched inwardly but kept the sweet smile.
"And?"
"Harry declined and he's going to take you!" Her eyes widened owlishly and she looked at Hermione, who was waiting to hear what she would say. She looked at Marcus who smiled and nudged her.
"Did Harry send you to ask me?" she asked Hermione. The brunette shook her head.
"I told him I was going to see if you've left already." she said. "He's going to ask you so act like you don't know."
She nodded as Hermione apparated away. Once she was gone, Nina lunged at her brother and squealed happily. Marcus chuckled and hugged her, patting her back. She pulled away to give him a bright smile. She remembered that she didn't have anything to wear. Before she could panic Marcus reassured her that he and Hermione would go shopping later. He apparated them to the alley behind the cafe. They entered the small cafe, the smell of coffee surrounding them. Nina tried to act neutral but she felt like bouncing around in happiness. She grabbed the guitar that was propped against the wall.
Marcus took a seat next to Charlie. Charlie looked around, fascinated. Nina walked up onto the stage, her guitar in her hands. Everyone's eyes snapped up to look at her as she began to sing, soft voice carrying out through the cafe. Even the workers stopped to look at her. She thanked the crowd with a smile and walked off, setting the guitar off to the side as she sat next to Marcus.
"You're a really great singer!" complimented Charlie.
"Have you ever thought about joining a record company?" asked Hermione.
"I don't want to sing in big crowds." replied Nina. "Fame and fortune in the muggle world could be really... Harsh. I like performing here anyways."
Harry stood up and gently grabbed Nina's hand, pulling her to an empty corner of the small cafe. He looked down at her and cradled her hand between his own.
"Would you like to go with me to the Yule Ball?" asked Harry. His green eyes hopeful. Nina was shocked to hear the words actually come from him. She shook off her shocked expression and nodded, beaming.
"I'll pick you up at 7 pm." he said and kissed her cheek. She blushed as Harry walked out of the cafe. She took the empty seat next to Hermione and patted her warm cheeks. Hermione and Marcus were smiling smugly at her and Charlie was chuckling.
Marcus and Charlie apparated away once Hermione mentioned shopping for a dress. Nina pouted at Marcus' retreating head. He promised he'd help her pick out one. Hermione pulled her through every wizard clothing shop before finding the right dress. It was a lavender embroidered dress. There was a little bit too much skin to show so she wore a black tank on the inside. Hermione was already changed and fixed up. She was working on the raven haired girl's hair. She made the curls more loose and curled out some pieces of her bangs, putting in small star hair pins. When she was done Hermione tossed the lavender three inch heels to her. The raven haired girl grumbled as she put them on. She walked out to the living room where Charlie and Marcus were playing a game of wizard chest. They both looked up, their jaws dropping.
"Do I look that horrible?" teased Nina, pouting. Marcus snapped out of it and chuckled.
"You look beautiful." he said. "Doesn't she Charlie?"
Charlie just nodded, mouth still open. Hermione rolled her eyes while Nina laughed.
"I need to go meet Ron." said Hermione. "I'll see you later!"
She apparated out of the room, leaving the three. Nina played with the lace hem of her dress while chewing on her lip. She was nervous and waiting for Harry was killing her. She glanced at the clock, six forty-five. Marcus tried to calm her down.
"Hey don't worry." comforted Marcus. "He'll think you'll look beautiful and hopefully you'll get your first kiss tonight."
Her eyes widened. "He's gonna kiss me?" she squeaked.
Charlie chuckled. "If he's smart his hands will stay in appropriate places."
"Come off it Marcus." said Charlie. "Harry is a gentlemen."
There was an apparation pop heard just outside the door. It was followed by a knock. Nina started to panic, chewing on her bottom lip. Marcus rolled his eyes and went to answer the door. Harry stood there sporting a white button up, black slacks, and a black blazer. In his hands was a bracelet. He looked over at Nina and blushed, cheeks darkening. Nina walked over to Harry and took the bracelet. It wrapped around her wrist and shone. It was a simple gold bracelet with her name and a rose design on it. She thanked Harry and kissed his cheek. Marcus explained the rules to Harry about touching before letting them apparate away.
They entered the Great Hall. It was like the last Yule Ball during the Tri-Wizard Tournament. The room looked like it had snowed. They talked to some of Harry's old classmates and friends. She talked to Hermione before she ran over to help the choking Ron. Harry gently grabbed her hand.
"Want to dance?" he asked, tilting his head toward the dance floor. She nodded and let him lead her to the dance floor. Harry rested a hand on the small of her back and his other held Nina's own hand. Her own free hand was placed on his shoulder. They waltzed, moving gracefully and easily. They smiled at each other, beaming.
"Who did you take during 4th year?" asked Nina, eyes curious.
"Parvati Patil." answered Harry. "Who did you go with?"
"Draco Malfoy." she said. "He was a horrible dancer. He made the mistake of moving his hand lower past my back. Marcus saw."
Harry chuckled. "Wondered why Malfoy had a black eye the next day."
She smiled. "You're a better dancer than he was."
"And you are way nicer and less demanding than Parvati."
She beamed and rested her cheek on his shoulder. Harry rested his own cheek on her head. The music slowed and the two danced closely, their bodies chest to chest. After a few minutes, he led her out of the Great Hall and out to get some fresh air. They sat on the steps of the main entrance. Harry had his blazer around Nina's shoulders. She was already warm but kept an arm around her in case. Light brown eyes met bright green ones. Before the two could register what they were doing, their lips were joined, moving against each other softly. They pulled away and smiled.
"How sweet." came a voice. They looked up to see Ginny, arms crossed and a glass of water in one hand.
"Ginny what are you doing here?" asked Harry, he was standing up now.
"Dean asked me to the ball. You know its not nice to leave your girlfriend to dance with other people."
Nina's heart sank and she looked up at Harry. He looked down at her with reassuring eyes. "Ex-girlfriend." he spat.
"Some people shouldn't pretend to be a princess." tsked Ginny. She poured her glass over Nina's hair. Nina sat calmly. "What? Ice princess can't cry?"
Nina had her wand out, she snarled. "I am not a princess and neither are you!"
"I'm way more fit to be a princess than you." laughed Ginny.
"Yeah because people want a princess who holds grudges and pick on people. Guys are just lining up to date you huh? You're innocent face won't always lure in a guy because your bitter heart shows." spat Nina. Ginny looked like she was going to pull Nina's hair out. Nina pointed her wand at Ginny.
"Locomotor mortis!" said Nina. Ginny's legs and arms fell to her sides, her body binded by something.
"Incarcerous." Ginny's body was tied in ropes.
"Rictusempra." Ginny started to laugh non-stop. Nina walked off after, pissed and exaughsted. Harry didn't glance back at Ginny as he followed after Nina. He stopped her just before she was going to apparate. His eyes pleading as he took her hand in his. She wasn't cyring but her eyes were hurt and watery. He brushed his hand against her cheek softly. She put her hand over his and smiled. He leaned forward for the second time that night and kissed her softly. They broke away and smiled.
"You don't have to say it back but... I love you." he said, rubbing his thumb over her cheek repeatedly.
"I love you too." she said and hugged him. He hugged her back. After a few minutes, she felt the familiar sensation of apparation. She opened her eyes to find herself in the living room of her flat. She looked up from his shoulder and smiled to him.
"Thank you." she whispered.
"You're welcome." he said and pressed his lips to hers. They heard someone clear their throat. Marcus, Charlie, and Oliver stood near the kitchen door. They two flushed and broke apart.
"I'll see you tomorrow?" she asked hopefully. Harry chuckled and nodded, pressing a kiss to her forehead as he apparated. She performed a quick drying and cleaning spell on herself. She looked up to meet the brown eyes of her older brother.
"Hey guys." she said, flushing. Marcus smiled while Charlie and Oliver chuckled.
"Never thought I'd see the day you became the shy girl." teased Oliver as he hugged her. He lifted her off the ground and spun her. She moaned as she got dizzy. He chuckled and set her down.
"So I see you two have had your first kisses." says Marcus.
"Well its time for us to go Oliver." cuts in Charlie. "Its late and we're cutting into family time."
The two apparated away, chuckling. She blushed and looked at Marcus. She let tears fall out of her eyes. She lunged herself at her brother and cried in his arms. He was shocked but he hugged her back, rocking her back and forth comfortingly. He didn't know what would have made her cry. She hasn't cried ever since third year when she found out her parents died. He gently took her face in his hands, eyes locking.
"What's wrong? Is it Harry?" he asked. If Harry did anything to her he'd make sure to shove a broom up his arse and then continue to cut off the boy's cock. He fumed on the inside, trying not to show it on the outside.
She shook her head. "Ginny." she said. He blinked. He couldn't believe that innocent faced red head would do anything to his little sister if she wanted to live.
"What did that Weasel do to you?"
"Is it true she and Harry went out?"
Marcus became uncomfortable. He had heard from Oliver that the two had dated. He looked down at his crying sister and slowly nodded his head. She rested her forehead on his chest and snarled.
"She's a bloody bastard and if no one watches me when we go to the Burrow I will sectumsempra or avada kedavra her ass. Of course I need to find someone to teach me avada kedavra." she snarled.
"Hey, don't mind her." he said. "She's just not over the bloke."
She let out a breath and nodded. "I snapped tonight. I was lucky I hadn't done anything stupid."
"Your very strong willed and calm." he comforted. "Now go change and get ready for bed."
"I want to sleep next to my brother." she pouted, light brown eyes innocent.
"You are a grown girl-"
"With a childish innocence and personality."
"Should I just get rid of your own bed and let you share mine?"
She nodded and smiled. He rolled his eyes. "Go change and hop in when you're done."
She saluted him with a goofy smile as she walked off to change.
