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Chapter Seven – Growing Feelings

Hermione looked herself over in her mirror. She looked down to make sure her dress was alright making some soft curls fall over his face. For some reason she found she looked a lot nicer than scarer in this dress. She pulled it up a little and then left her room. She wondered down some stairs and looked over at Ginny. She was a Greek Goddess. Her green dress tugged her hips tight as she walked over to Neville. Hermione then turned her head and found Harry standing at the bottom of the stairs. She stared at him and thought he looked handsome in his black tux. He wore a dark green tie that helped bring out his green eyes. She watched him look up at her and smile.

"Hey Harry," Hermione said.

Harry just stared at her and felt himself smile. He was surprised she looked to beautiful. He hair was up in curls and some fell elegantly along her face. Her dress hugged her body well. Showing off her curves and slim waist. He looked up into her blue eyes and felt something stirring deep inside him.

"You look...you are beautiful," Harry said.

Hermione beamed. "Thanks, you look dashing yourself."

Harry smiled at her and held out his hand which she took. They made their way away from the stairs and Harry held out his arm for her instead. She smiled at him and wrapped her arm around his and the two made their way out of the Gryffindor common room. They walked in silence for a while before Hermione spoke.

"I'm excited for this," Hermione said.

"I am too," Harry said.

"Do you think they dressed the Great Hall up all spooky?" Hermione asked.

"Probably," Harry said. "If not I guess its only a dance."

"True," Hermione said.

When they finally reached the Great Hall the doors opened by themselves revealing the dark room in front of them. They made their way into the candle lit room. Hermione smiled when she found there were spiders and different bugs crawling around on the walls. Partly wondering if they were real or just magic. She smiled to different prefects as they made their way through the crowd to a table in the back. She watched Harry pulled out a chair for her and she sat down. Harry then took his own seat. They sat there making conversation for a while before Harry stood up.

Holding out his hand. "Would you like to dance?"

Hermione felt herself glowing as she took his hand and he pulled her to the middle of the room. She blushed a little when Harry placed his hand around her waist and then took her other hand in his. She slowly placed her right hand up in shoulder and then blushed more when Harry pulled her closer to him as they began to dance. She smiled up at him and found him looked directly at her. She pulled out of his stare and looked around the Great Hall. The Professors really out did themselves Hermione thought. She then looked back at Harry and found herself entranced by his eyes.

"Harry can I ask you something," Hermione asked.

"Sure," Harry said.

Feeling guilt hit her in her chest she spoke, "Are you going home after this, for the weekend?"

"No," Harry said. "But I am going to Draco's. His family has this party and I've always gone to it."

"Oh," Hermione said.

"Why," Harry asked. "Would you like to come?"

"Oh, no," Hermione said blushing some more. "I just was curious."

"You can come," Harry said. "You could be my date."

"Are you sure?" Hermione asked.

Harry smiled. "Yes."

Hermione let the music take them around the room and closed her eyes. She placed her head against Harry's shoulder and let the guilt swallow her up. What was she thinking? She couldn't go and do this. She was using him. Opening her eyes back up and pulled away slightly and looked back up at Harry. They stopped dancing at the end of the song and Hermione's eyes went wide when Harry placed a hand under her chin. She felt herself getting lost into his deep green eyes as they seemed to make there way closer to her. She felt herself smiling wide. Maybe I wasn't using him?

"Hermione," Lavender spoke coming over to them.

Harry pulled back and looked at her, his hand still under Hermione's chin. Lavender smiled at the two and then turned to look at Hermione.

"Ginny she's disappeared," Lavender said. "Neville is really worried."

"Are you sure?" Hermione asked feeling sad when Harry took his hands off her.

"Yes," Lavender said. "No one has seen her. She's left this room."

"I'll go look for her," Hermione said. "You don't mind do you Harry?"

"No," Harry said. "That's alright."

"I'll be back shortly," Hermione said.

Hermione made her way through the crowds and out of the room. She walked quickly looking for Ginny every corner she took when finally she passed by a bathroom and her a voice inside. Stopping and walked back to the door she opened it and walked in. She looked around and found Ginny muttering something under her breath. She walked over to her but stopped when the floor began to shake and she watched wide eyed as the sink in front of her opened up showing a dark tunnel. She walked over to it and looked at Ginny who was staring at her. She gasped when she say Ginny's eyes were red and then froze when Ginny took a step towards her. She let out a scream as she felt herself being pushed over the edge and plunged into the darkness of the tunnel.

Meanwhile Harry finally stopped dancing with Lavender and looked around for Hermione. It had been forty minutes since she left and he was starting to get worried. Saying goodbye to Lavender he left the Great Hall and proceeded to find Hermione. Walking up into the dorms he wondered where she could be and then remembered Ginny being in the girls bathroom that one day. Walking rapidly towards the bathroom he swung open the door and heard to bang against the back wall as he walked forward. He stopped when he saw Ginny crying on the floor. She had her head buried in her hands and was shaking as each sob come out of her tight throat. He then let his eyes wonder over to the tunnel.

"Where is she?" Harry asked.

Ginny looked up at Harry and then turned to the tunnel. She stared at it before she broke back into her sobs and buried her face into her hands. Frowning Harry walked over and looked down the tunnel.

"I pushed her," Ginny sobbed. "I didn't mean to. Someone told me too and then I just did."

"Who told you to?" Harry asked.

"I don't know," Ginny sobbed.

Harry looked over at her and saw the diary sitting in her lap. Tom, was he at fault. Looking back down the tunnel he made his decision and jumped down. He felt the wind against his ears as Ginny's sobs disappeared and he landed into a pile of bones. Getting up he looked around and found some more tunnels. Walking down one he was brought into a large room with a bunch of snake statues. He then saw a person walking at the end of the room. He started walking towards it and saw it was a girl in a black dress.

"Hermione," Harry called.

Hermione snapped her head towards him and then tripped over her own feet. Harry slightly laughed at her but stopped when he saw a large snake coming towards her. He ran towards them and noticed Hermione had her eyes closed.

"What are you?" Harry hissed.

The snake turned to him and Harry quickly closed his eyes.

"I'm a basilisk," it hissed. "Now leave so I can finish my meal."

"Get away from her," Harry shouted.

"No, do you really want me too. Tom won't be happy."

"Tom," Harry said. "What does Tom have to do with this?"

"Everything. I'm his guardian of the book that stupid girl was supposed to drop in here."

"Book. His diary?" Harry asked.

"Yeses, now leave so I can feast."

Harry opened his eyes and watched as the basilisk moved back to wards Hermione. Before he knew what he was doing a shot of green light came from his hands and then suddenly he felt a pull around himself. He gasped as pain shot through his head and dropped to his knees. He closed his eyes tightly and vaguely heard foot steps running to him. He kept his eyes closed as the way of pain disappeared and a pair of hands were on him.

"Harry," Hermione said.

Harry opened his eyes and looked up at her. She watched as her concerned eyes ran over him to make sure he was alright before they looked back at his eyes. Without thinking he leaned forward and pressed his lips against hers. He was surprised when Hermione started kissing him back and then pulled away abruptly.

"I'm sorry," Harry said getting up pulling Hermione with him.

"Its okay," Hermione said.

Harry shook his head." That was a mistake."

Hermione tried to say something but Harry shook his eyes and looked over at the dead basilisk. Refusing to meet Hermione's eyes he dragged her out of the room and down a tunnel till he came to the hole opening into the bathroom. After muttered some spells to himself Hermione and him found themselves back in the bathroom. He let go of Hermione and hissed for the tunnel to close and then looked over at Ginny. He felt his heart racing through his chest as he walked over to her sobbing figure.

"Hermione...I...I'm so..so sorry," Ginny sobbed standing up. "I don't know."

"It's okay," Hermione said looking from her to Harry. "Your eyes. It wasn't you."

"But I was there," Ginny sobbed.

Hermione then felt a chill down her spin as she watched Harry's whole presence change. She took a step away from him as he marched over towards Ginny. He ripped the book from her hand and then pushed her against the wall.

"I can't allow you to remember any of this," Harry said. "Obliviate."

Hermione gasped and stepped back some more when a spell came out of Harry's hand and hit Ginny. She watched as her friend stumbled against the wall before she fell to her knees. She looked up at Harry and then over at Hermione.

"Where am I?" Ginny asked. "Hermione what happened to you?"

"I.."

"Shut up," Harry snapped towards her.

"Harry," Hermione mumbled as Harry turned his eyes to her.

She felt as if she couldn't breath as she stared into his dark green eyes and felt like this wasn't the same Harry she knew and had been around. She watched him walk over to her and grab her arm before he yanked her out of the room. She let him pull her around the corridors till he stopped causing her to crash into his back.

"Ha...rry," Hermione stumbled out in fear.

Harry turned to her and stared at her before he blinked a couple times and stared at her wide eyed. He let go of her arm and took a step away from her.

"I'm sorry," Harry said. "I didn't mean to scare you."

"Its okay," Hermione said. "I wasn't as much scared as confused and baffled."

"I should take your memories of this too," Harry said.

"Don't," Hermione said. "I won't tell anyone. I swear."

Harry was about to say something when someone stood behind him. He turned around and came face to face with Severus. Hermione watched as Severus threw something into Harry's hands. She stared at the book before she realized what it was. She reached forward as Severus yelled something at her and felt everything around her turn into a blur. She watched as colors swarmed her eyes as everything circled around them before suddenly the hit the ground. She fell over and landed beside the two books Harry had been holding. Looking up at the Manor in front of her, she shuddered.

Harry looked down at her and then bit his lip. He held out his hand to her and pulled her to her feet. She was about to start walking after him before she turned and grabbed the two books off the ground. She walked slowly behind him trying to stuff the one book down the side of her dress before they reached the door. Harry opened the door and shut walked in, Hermione following him. They stood in the entrance and watched as a girl appeared. She walked over and looked at Harry and then looked at Hermione.

"What is she here for?" Bella asked.

"She came," Harry began. "By accident."

"Take her upstairs," Bella said.

Harry grabbed Hermione's hand and led her upstairs and into a room. She sat down on the bed in the room and watched Harry.

"You have the diary on you?" Harry asked as Hermione nodded. "Keep it there. Don't leave this room."

Harry then left the room and made his way downstairs and into the study. He was about to close the door behind him when someone grabbed him and spun him around. He felt a blow to the side of his face and stumbled around the room. He regained his balance and looked over at the person who hit him.

"What the hell where you doing?" Tom yelled." Why the fuck did you go down there?"

"I didn't think it would be good if Hermione was killed," Harry said.

"I could careless if that wrench was killed," Tom yelled. "You betrayed me. You could have lost a part of me."

"A part of you?" Harry asked.

Tom glared at him. "Yes a part of me. Like the ring you carry, its a part of me as you are."

"I didn't know," Harry said.

Tom growled and hit Harry again making his lip bleed. He watched as Harry stood back up and looked at him and scrunched up his face.

"You killed my basilisk," Tom said. "You killed my serpent, my protection. I should rip you limb from limb."

"I'm sorry," Harry said.

"Sorry doesn't cut it Harry," Tom said. "You fucking owe me now. I should snap that bitch's neck right now."

Harry flinched a little thinking of Hermione's neck snapping.

"She's messing your mind," Tom said. "Why did you flinch?"

"I just did," Harry said.

"You like her more," Tom said. "She's going to ruin everything."

"She won't," Harry said. "I'm sure I can get her to see how side."

"I don't think she's that stupid," Tom said. "In fact I know she's not."

"Father," Harry began.

"Get the fuck out," Tom growled." I can't look at you anymore. I fear I will kill you if I do."

Harry was about to say something more when Tom grabbed him and threw him out of the room. Harry slammed against the back wall and looked at Tom before the door slammed shut. What was that? Tom has never been like that before. Harry got off the wall and walked back up to the room he left Hermione in. He opened the door and found it no one was in it. Turning around he quickly made his way back downstairs. He walked around till he came to a far back room and heard someone in it. He opened the door and found Hermione staring at a cup. He walked up behind her and touched her shoulder. Hermione jumped and spun around, wand in hand staring up at Harry. Smiling sheepishly she put her wand away and looked back at the cup.

"What are you doing?" Harry asked. "I told you to stay in the room."

"What happened to you lip?" Hermione asked. "Your bruising."

"Nothing, answer me," Harry snapped.

"I got bored," Hermione said simply. "Thought I'd explore."

"You shouldn't be exploring here,' Harry said. "It's not safe."

"No one was around," Hermione said. "How come the Malfoy have this cup."

"Because they got it as a reward," Harry said. "For serving the Dark Lord."

"I thought.." Hermione began but stopped.

"Come on," Harry said turning around and leaving the room.

Hermione held her breath and then took the cup into her hands. It wasn't heavy or anything. Frowning she placed it back on the mantel before she made her way out of the room. She found Harry waiting for her at the bottom of the stairs. They made their way back up the stairs and she felt guilt hitting her again. She nervously looked around at the different portraits in the room that seemed to be seeing right through her. She fiddled with her hair nervously and shut the door behind her as they walked into the room. She pulled out the diary and winced when Harry grabbed it from her hands. This was going to be a long night Hermione thought. She was surprised to see her trunk was here and walked over to it. She pulled out some clothes before locking her trunk. A part of her feared the cup wasn't anything but only Dumbledore would be able to tell for sure. Turning to look at Harry she wondered how she was going to survive this weekend here at the Malfoy Manor. Especially if there was a chance Death Eaters would be roaming around. She also wondered how she was going to keep her mouth shut from Harry. When she wanted to tell him so badly, like she wanted him to kiss her again.