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Chapter 4 Their First Date

They had walked around the grounds till well passed curfew last night, talking about anything and everything that popped into their minds. For people that have been friends for years, they discovered they didn't know that much about each other. When they finally made it back to the common room, they were reluctant to up to their rooms, wanting to do nothing more than sit by the fire chatting the night away. But instead, they made plans to go to Hogsmead the next day.

Harry laid in bed that night going over every detail of their conversation. It was amazing that they never had such a talk like that, their hopes, their dreams, even the latest bits of gossip running ramped around Hogwarts. He was worried what they would find to talk about tomorrow. Ron snored lightly in the bed next to him. Harry wasn't sure if he wanted Ron with or not, but it didn't matter because Ron would be with Lavender tomorrow and she was never fun to hang out with. But the thought of another day with just Hermione sounded better than anything in the world. Why, he had no idea, but he like the prospect.

That morning, Hermione went through her clothes three times trying to find something to wear but then she stopped in shock. What am I doing, she asked herself. It's not a date, it's going to Hogsmeade with Harry. What does it matter what I look like? She settled on her favorite jeans and a light blue sweater. When she finally got to the common room, she spotted Harry waiting for her in one of the good armchairs.

"You look nice," he commented, getting up and walking over to her. Hermione blushed slightly and lowered her head so he couldn't see it. "Ready for our date?"

Hermione looked up slightly shocked and grinned coyly. "This is a date?"

"Well, yes, no, only if you want it to be," Harry stuttered, embarrassed. Hermione nodded and they exited the portrait hole and followed the mob of other students heading to the small little village down the hill. First they went to Honeyduke's and then they headed over to The Three Broomstick's for some lunch and butterbeers. Madame Rosemerta made her way over to their table to bring their orders.

"Where's your other friend," she commented as she set down their food.

"Just us today," Harry said as Hermione started to feel uncertain of herself. Was it that noticeable that they were alone today. She scanned the room and noticed many students glancing their way. She wasn't sure if it was because of her Harry being Harry Potter, which most people have gotten used to, or the fact that it was usually Harry, Ron, and herself together. Harry must have noticed it as well because he leaned across the table and whispered to her, "Just ignore them."

"I'm having a really good time, Harry," Hermione said, trying to gain some of her confidence that she had last night back. Where did it all go?

"I'm having a great time too," Harry said. A group of girls passed them, prattling on about the dance tonight. That was the one thing that had not come up during their long talk. "Are you going to the dance tonight?"

"I don't know, no one asked me. But I bought a dress, so I shouldn't let it go to waste," Hermione said. Was he going to ask her? She started praying to god that he was.

"Oh," was all that was said. Ok now or never, he thought. "Want to go with me?"

"Oh, sure," she replied sheepishly. Yes! They both thought.

AN-So, how was it? Was either of them out of character? If so let me now. Review please. I love getting all your responses.