A/N: Hey guys! I know it's been a while but I'm getting less computer time since I'm traveling but I've finally come around to writing this chapter! So here you go:
Months had passed since Hermione and Ron broke up. Near the beginning, they never talked but soon enough, they were becoming the friends they used to be. Hermione remembered what Ginny had suggested about Fred. Hermione still had no idea what she felt for Fred, but it was more than friendship. Fred had tried to kiss her twice and she had wanted to kiss him back. Hermione had dreams about hugging Fred, kissing Fred…sleeping with Fred. Hermione decided that she would ask Ginny for advice. The muggle born witch left her dorm and searched for long, red hair. Soon enough, she found her.
"Ginny! Ginny, over here! Gin-oh! Sorry" Hermione said, after bumping into someone.
"It's okay. Oh, Princess, it's you! So how's it going with Ron?" Fred replied, seeming rather happy about bumping into Hermione.
"We're getting there…and you two?" Hermione said, her voice getting quieter and quieter, but on the inside she was ecstatic about talking to Fred after so long.
"Getting there." Fred smiled.
"Listen, I have to go talk to Ginny. We should hang out sometime." Hermione said, hoping he would plan a date.
"Yeah, definitely. Three Broomsticks, Saturday?" Fred suggested.
"Sure. Definitely, see you then. Bye." Hermione said, speechless.
"Bye Princess." Fred winked.
Hermione caught up with Ginny and told her everything about her date with Fred.
"Oh my gosh! That's great, you two make such an adorable couple! Where are you going? When are you going? What are you wearing?" Ginny exclaimed.
"Well, he's taking me to Three Broomsticks on Saturday and I don't really have anything to wear so I guess-"Hermione said, before being interrupted by Ginny.
"Don't worry! We'll go shopping tomorrow after classes! I saw a really nice dress the other day, it'll look gorgeous on you!" Ginny suggested being the supportive friend she was.
"You're the best, Ginny! I have to go to Potions now, see you later!" Hermione said, before hugging Ginny goodbye and then hurrying to class. Life was going to be good again, Hermione knew it. She already had an amazing best friend, but now, she was going to have the new and real boy of her dreams as her boyfriend. Hermione couldn't wait until Saturday.
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The next morning, Hermione woke up early and for the first time in a while, she woke with a smile. Hermione walked to her dresser and decided she would apply makeup today. Hermione applied a heavy coat of mascara to her lashes and lined her eyes. The happy witch found a coral shade of lipstick and applied it to the obvious. Hermione looked at herself in her mirror. She looked pretty and happy, she liked herself that way. Hermione gathered her books and studied for her Transfiguration test that day.
Hermione walked shyly through the halls; people were staring at her and whispering. Did she really look that different when she was wearing her makeup? Hermione guessed she did because Ginny came up to walk with her.
"Hermione, makeup looks marvelous on you; you should put it on more often." Ginny complemented.
"Thanks, I didn't really think I looked that different." Hermione replied, gaining a bit more confidence.
"But you do, in a good way of course! By the way, are you excited to go shopping today?" Ginny told Hermione.
"Definitely! I'll wait outside the school for you after my last class, see you then?" Hermione informed Ginny.
"Okay, bye Princess" Ginny joked.
"Wait, how do you know about 'Princess'" Hermione asked, curious.
"Fred talks about you all the time; he can't say one sentence without mentioning your name." Ginny revealed.
"Really? Wow." Hermione said, blushing at the thought of Fred thinking about her as much as she thinks about him.
Hermione and Ginny said their byes and headed to class. Hermione was extremely happy that day and successfully completed her Transfiguration test and she got 100% on her potions assignment. Everything went great! A few boys complemented her and Fred winked at her several times. Soon the end of her classes approached and Hermione met Ginny outside. The two girls walked to Hogsmeade and walked into a store which sold the dress Ginny mentioned to Hermione.
"See? This one and it's so cheap! Do you like it?" Ginny asked Hermione, holding up the dress to show her friend.
"It's so beautiful!" Hermione replied, holding the dress up to feel how soft it was.
"Go try it on!" Ginny told Hermione, before Hermione did so.
Hermione quickly changed into the dress. She looked in the dressing room mirror and gasped. The dress captured her hourglass figure perfectly and revealed the best parts of her body.
"Hermione, come on out! I want to see!" Ginny pleaded.
Hermione stepped out and heard Ginny's gasp. Hermione changed back into her original outfit and thought of her nude colored heels that matched perfectly with her new dress. Hermione and Ginny got to their dorms right before their curfew and just in time. Hermione thanked Ginny and said goodbye.
"Good luck tomorrow, 'Mione! Don't have too much fun!" Ginny joked.
"Don't worry, see you tomorrow" Hermione laughed.
Hermione hung her dress up in her closet, washed her face and changed into her pajamas. After that, Hermione climbed into her bed and thought about her day. She was happier than she had ever been in her life. Tomorrow she would go on her date with Fred and hopefully… kiss him. Hermione thought about the attractive ginger and slept with a smile on her face, today was a good day but tomorrow would be perfect.
