Prove Me Wrong

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Chapter 10 The Date

"He umm helped me out last night," Hermione replied in response to the confused looks.

"With?" Harry inquired, after a moment of complete silence.

"I don't really want to say. It will ruin the surprise," Hermione shrugged apologetically.

Ginny frowned and put her arm on Harry's shoulder. Harry relaxed and let it go, while Ginny shot her a we're-going-to-talk-about-this-later look. Hermione sighed and gave her a relenting look to appease the red-head.

"We should get to class," Theo announced and pulled her from the Great Hall.

They walked in silence to Potions. He didn't ask, but she could tell from the look on his face he was dying for some explanation. He was simply waiting for her to tell her on her own time. She twisted her fingers together nervously and began.

"Blaise has been helping me, learning how to fly," Hermione started.

Theo raised both eyebrows and waited for her to continue.

"Well anyway, I kind of collided with Malfoy and he didn't let me fall when I fell off my broom," Hermione finished lamely.

"Geeze Granger," Theo said worriedly once he'd found his tongue, "you're taking Malfoy's insults too seriously. Don't kill yourself over him. Promise me you won't try and fly again, please."
Hermione shook her head, "I can't."

He pressed his lips together tightly but seeing the look on her face knew it was hopeless to argue, she'd do what she wanted regardless. "Just promise me you'll be careful," he said softly fingering her hand.

She nodded, "of course."

The day went by quickly and soon she was back in her dorm searching for something to wear for her date with Theo. She finally decided on a blue dress and a silver sweater. She fastened her mother's silver locket around her neck and glanced in the mirror. Deeming herself as good as she was going to get she headed off.

Theo was waiting by the steps outside the Great Hall with a big basket. He pulled her to a wooded area right by the lake. He'd already put down a big blanket and enchanted some lights to float in the air to light up the area. The moonlight seeped through the lake and illuminated the black night perfectly. She couldn't help but gasp every so quietly at how beautiful it was.

"You like it?" Theo inquired quietly, as he pulled out dishes he'd nicked from the kitchens.

Hermione nodded affirmatively, "yes it's beautiful," she breathed sitting down.

"Hope you're hungry," he said and they dug in.

They joked around, debated several subjects, ate way too much food and dessert, and sipped butter beer until late. It was fine and enjoyable until Theo leaned in. Hermione tucked a strand of hair behind her ear flustered. She closed her eyes as his lips met hers. She couldn't be sure who pulled away first but whoever did, decided five seconds in that it just wasn't going to work. Hermione sat there breathing heavily staring at him while he did the same.

"I am sorry, Theo, I just can't do this," Hermione said apologetically looking down.

"Good," Theo sighed in relief, "because I can't either."

Hermione looked up quickly, "you can't?"

He shook his head, "no, I can't. You see I always thought I liked you but just I realized that I do, I just don't like you that way. I think we're better off as best friends, study partners…" he replied trailing off.

Hermione nodded, "I agree," she said quickly.

Theo smiled in response, sighing with relief again. He packed up the food and took down the enchantments. He offered his arm and they walked back to the stairs. It was silent but not the awkward silence they'd had since Theo's announcement in the library. It was comfortable, they way it used to be.

"Goodnight," Theo said, as they went their separate ways.

"Goodnight," Hermione replied, "and Theo?"

He turned around to face her, "yes?"

"Thanks for tonight, it was fun despite the fact," she said quietly.

Theo smiled, "yeah it was," and with that they parted ways.

I am sorry it's been so long between updates and this is so short. My grandfather is dying of cancer at the moment… hence why I've been away.

I had a rough idea of where this was going but mostly I've been making this up as I go along. I've finally got this planned out for the most part, and part of a new story I'll be writing after this entitled: There Be Dragons. It's going to be more serious, an action/adventure/romance…dramione of course. It's not based on but slightly inspired by the movie There Be Dragons.

Summary:

Hermione's boring post war life ends the day Draco turns up with a letter from escaped death eaters trying to wreck havoc on the wizarding world. The only way to get rid of them is to pose as Draco's late fiancée Astoria, whose death has been hushed up, and accept a post their dragon trainer alongside Draco. No one's story is as picture perfect as it seems, cause There Be Dragons….

Let me know if you want me to write it afterwards…

No preview this time because I don't have the next chapter written up… next chapter is Draco's reaction to Hermione being single again, Ginny hounding Hermione about the Great Hall incident, and finally… the long awaited Quidditch tryouts!