AN: I know I misspelled Dumbldoor. If you want, will someone please tell me how to spell the name?! And I apologize for any other misspelled names.:) Also, does anyone know how to keep words in Italic after they have been uploaded? I have been trying, I would put something in Italics, but the Italic would disappear once it was uploaded.

Disclaimer: I do not own any songs in this chapter. If I owned the story, I would be a billionaire!

Chapter 6

Harry and Ron walked Hermione to the girls dorms. "Thanks for coming up stairs with me." Hermione said as she opened her door. Suddenly she heard a hooting noise as Hedgwig flue over her. Hedgwig dropped a package on Hermione's bed. Hermione went over to it, Harry and Ron behind her. In the package there was a dress. Hermione went strait for the note beside the dress. Hermione read aloud:

'Dear Hermione: Mr. Dumbldoor sent me a letter by owl. (Which I must say, scared your father to death!) His letter said that there was a dance coming up. I few minutes after I got the letter and the owl that brought it flue out, this white beauty flue in. Now, I know you don't have a dress. So I have sent you one. Have a wonderful time!

Love, Mother.'

Hermione smiled, then she picked up the dress. It was beautiful. It was strait cut and nee length. It had a square neckline. The color was dark green, which matched Hermione's eyes. She bit her lip, "Oh My God." She mumbled. "That's where Hedgwig went for the last few days." Harry said with a little laugh trying to brake the small silence. Hermione looked up at Harry, "Harry, do you think I could use Hedgwig again?" She asked. Harry smiled, "Ask Hedgwig." He said. They all looked at Hedgwig, "So,. what do you think?" Hermione asked. Hedgwig brought her head up and down. Hermione laughed and then started righting a thank you note to her mom. After she was finished, and she had given Hedgwig the note for her mom, she turned to Harry and Ron. "I'll meet you guys at the ball okay?" Hermione said. Ron and Harry nodded, then they headed off to the boy's dorms.

When the ball started, it was more like a plane dance. They were playing everything from Alanis Morreset- to -Simple Plan (It was all request music. Mostly from the wizards with muggle parents). "When do you think Herm will get here?" Ron asked as him and Harry walked into the Great Hall, where the dance was being held. The guys there were wearing what most guys would wear to casual school dances, and the girls were wearing what they would wear. Harry shrugged in answer to Ron's question. When him and Ron got to a table, Harry turned to the door and saw Hermione walk in. Harry tugged on the sleeve of Ron's shirt so he would turn around. And when he did, Ron stopped dead. "Wow." Harry muttered. Hermione looked wonderful in her dress. It hugged her form much better then her robs, but remained looking elegant. Ron started walking toward Hermione, but Harry stayed still starring at her. Ron smiled, shook his head, and pulled Harry after him. "Hey, Herm." Ron said as him and Harry walked up to Hermione. Hermione smiled back, "Hi." She said. Then she noticed Harry was looking at her funny. "What's wrong with him?" Hermione asked. Ron smiled, shrugged, and then kick Harry in the shin. "Iywatica Umphery." Harry said. Obviously that is not what he meant to say. Luckily Ginny came up next to him, "Don't worry Hermione." Ginny said with a smile. "I can translate salivating boy talk. He says you look beautiful." Ginny said quickly trying to hold back a laugh. Harry looked at Ginny, "Hasa." He 'said'. "Your Welcome." Ginny said back still trying to hold back laughs at Harry's not being able to say any real words. Then she walked away. When Harry looked back at Hermione, she was blushing. "Sorry 'bout that Herm. I think you really do look wonderful." Ron said. Hermione nodded in thanks, then they all walked to the table Harry and Ron had saved earlier.

Lavender, who was Hermione's room mate, had made Hermione get up and danced to some fast songs, and Ron had danced to slow song with a girl from Ravenclaw, and asked Hermione for a FRIENDLY slow dance (lol). Were- as, Harry had stayed at the table the whole time, and the danced had been going on for an hour. Harry had been trying to work up his nerve to as Hermione for a real slow dance. 'She just looks so good tonight. I mean, I have never seen her look so pretty. I'm glad I'm not saying these things out loud, I would probable offend her somehow.' Harry chuckled to himself. "What's so funny?" He heard Hermione ask as she sat down.-Most people cleared of the floor for the slow songs, except the people who were dancing in couples.-Harry's head shot up, "Nothing." He said quickly. Hermione rolled her eyes, "You know, that's the first word you've said to me since I got here." She said as she started to get up. She was getting kinda mad at the fact that Harry wasn't talking to her. Before Hermione got to far, Harry grabbed her wrist. "Wait. Hermione, will you dance with me?" He asked hopefully. Hermione gave a small smile and nodded, not knowing if this was his way of getting out of her being mad at him or not.

Hermione knew the song they were playing. In fact, she had requested it. The song played as Her and Harry danced:

'Wishful thinking I might be yours Drifting on every step I'm always drawn to the dark horse sweet, sweet , oh nothing's said'

Hermione didn't know if it was a happy or sad song. But she knew the melody was wonderful and sweet. As her and Harry danced, Hermione nervously played with the hair at the nap of Harry's neck.

'And every dream, every, is just a dream after all And everything stands so still when you dance Everything spins so fast And the night's in a paper cup When you want it to last'

'Why am I nerves. I have known Harry for 6 years. We're best friends, and I am being a nerves little girl playing with his hair!' Hermione mentally shouted at herself as she suddenly stopped moving her hands all together. Meanwhile, Harry had a similar discussion going on in his head. "Why am I nerves. I have known Hermione for 6 years. We're best friends, but I like her ALOT. And her playing with the hair on the back of my neck is not helping.' Harry thought. But to his disappointment, Hermione stopped.

'Wishful thinking you might be mine Every shiver sends One breath under the bridge of sighs Bending where the river bends'

"Herm, you really do look beautiful tonight. I just, didn't know how to tell you." Harry said as he tried hard not to bite his lower lip. Hermione blushed again, "Thanks for finally talking to me." She said. "Sorry." Harry said with an ocward laugh, which only made Hermione laugh. Harry suddenly stopped laughing, 'It's know or not.' Harry thought to himself. He started to lean toward Hermione, who had also stopped laughing. Hermione leaned in a bit to............

'And every dream, every, is just a dream after all And everything stands so still when you dance Everything spins so fast And the night's in a paper cup When you want it to last (x2)'

Harry and Hermione kissed as the last notes of the song played. And when Ron saw it he smiled and mumbled under his breath, "Finally."

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AN: The song that played was called 'Paper Cup' by Heather Nova. I doubt anyone had ever heard it, but if you have then you will know why I chose it for the dancing seen.