Chapter 10 – The First Date
Harry Potter - A Walk to Remember
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Summery: Harry and Ron not friends with Hermione? But with Draco? And in Slytherin? What happens when Ron gets in trouble and is forced to work alongside Hermione, will the two overcome their differences and fall in love? What will happen to their friends, families and Hermione's health? R&r (HG/RW).
Chapter 10 – The First Date
"I can't believe you asked my father for permission," Hermione said as Ron led her through a snowy Hogsmead.
"It was no big deal. I'm just glad he said yes." Ron answered. "Your father is really protective of you."
"I know. But its one of the things I love most about him. But I'm sure he's no more protective than your father." Hermione replied.
"My father doesn't really care what I do," Ron replied darkly, leading into the HogsHead. He ordered butterbeers for both of them, while Hermione found a seat at the back of the store.
When Ron came back with the drinks Hermione said, "You didn't really mean that did you?"
"Mean what?" Ron asked.
"That your father doesn't care what you do." Hermione said.
"Of course I did." Ron answered darkly. "You see, my dad's a healer at St. Mungo's. When I was younger my mom and I would pack a lunch in a picnic basket and bring it to him, we would sit on the ground in his office and sit and eat and talk." Ron said his eyes glossed over as he was remembering. "One day, when I was eleven I decided to pack a lunch for the two of us. It was going to be one of the last picnics the two of us would have, because soon I was leaving for Hogwarts. When I arrived at the hospital I walked right into his office, just as I always did, but this time I had interrupted something. That something was my dad snogging another woman other than my mum. So I turned around and ran, not listening to my dad calling me. When I arrived home crying I told my mum what had happened, she was furious. When my dad arrived home, they got in a fight. The next thing I know, my dad has moved out and my mum and him are filling for a divorce. I had a chance to live with him, but I chose to stay with my mum. How can I forgive him for ruining our family?" Ron said as he finished his story.
Hermione, who had been silent while Ron was explaining, gently placed her hand on his. "Although your father left, and fell in love with another woman. That never meant he didn't – doesn't love you anymore. Didn't he show up to our winter concert? I would think he still loved you if he was willing to spend his time watching you perform."
"But you don't understand Hermione, he betrayed my mothers trust. He left us." Ron said.
"You're right. I don't understand. I do know however that when my mum died, my dad couldn't look at me for months because I looked just like her. And even though it hurt because my own father wouldn't look or talk to me, I forgave him. Everything happens for a reason Ron. Like your father leaving. If your dad hadn't of left, you wouldn't have become angry and would have been placed in Gryffindor just like your parents and brothers and sister. If you hadn't have been angry you wouldn't have been punished to join the music concert. If that hadn't have happened you would never have gotten to know me." Hermione finished. "You see, everything, even the bad things, happen for a reason."
"I guess," Ron said. By now both of them had finished their drinks. "Should we go?" He asked her.
"Okay," Hermione answered.
They both stood, put on their coats and walked outside to where the snow was falling gently, coating everything with a layer of white. "I love the snow," Hermione said sticking her tongue out and looking up.
"What are you doing?" Ron asked.
"Eating the snow," She replied.
"Well," Ron said slyly, "If you want to eat it, why not do this!" he cried as he dropped a ball of snow on Hermione's face and ran for it up the street and on Hogwarts fields.
"AH!" Hermione screamed, "Ronald Weasley you are so dead!" She yelled and ran after him. When she caught up to him she tackled him and they both flew to the ground laughing.
With Hermione still on top of him, Ron rolled over so he was facing her, and then flipped them over, so he now lay across her. He looked down at her and thought she was an angel, with the snow framing her body. He drew closer.
She leaned up towards him.
"I might kiss you."
"I might be bad at it,"
"That isn't poss-"
Hermione's lips cut him off. They were pressed together. Slowly ever so slowly, her mouth opened and he slid his tongue through, as he explored her mouth with his tongue, Hermione's hands raked through Ron's red hair, down his shoulders then back to his neck. When they finally broke apart Ron said, "Nope you're an awesome kisser."
Hermione and Ron sat on the couches in the Heads common room, snuggled together.
"So what are you doing for Christmas?" Ron asked.
"I'm going home to my dad. What are you doing?" She asked back.
"I'll probably go to the Burrow for a little bit, maybe come back early." Ron replied.
"It's good to go home," Hermione said.
"Not all the time," Ron replied.
"But most of the time." Hermione said.
"True,"
"Maybe you could come visit me for the last few days of the winter break," Hermione said.
"Sure if it's okay with your dad."
"He'll be fine," Hermione said. "I think he like you"
"Oh yeah, he sure likes me" Ron said sarcastically, "Couldn't stop talking about all the bad things I've done."
"But he does," Hermione said, "He sent me an owl today saying that most young men would just date the girl and not ask permission. He said he was glad I was going out with a guy who had morals."
"He said that?" Ron asked surprised.
"Yup," Hermione said. "I think I'll go to bed. Goodnight Ron," Hermione said getting off the couch.
"Wait," Ron called and handed her a velvet box.
"What is it?" Hermione asked
"Just a little something to say thanks for going out with me today," Ron answered.
"You didn't have to," Hermione said.
"I know," Ron replied, "But I wanted to."
Hermione opened the lid of the box to reveal a silver chain with a green snake and a gold lion entwined together hanging off it. "Thank you," Hermione said quietly.
"You're welcome," Ron replied.
"I love it; can you help me put it on?" She asked.
"Of course," Ron said, he took the necklace out of the box and clasped it on behind her neck. Slowly she turned around. She stood on her tip toes and gave him a kiss.
"Goodnight Ron. Thank you for a wonderful time today" Hermione said, "And the beautiful necklace" She said fingering it, she climbed up the stair to go to bed.
"Goodnight Hermione." Ron said.
Quietly, without the other hearing they both said, "I love you."
A/N: Sorry it's shorter than the others; I just wanted to get the first date finished in one chapter.
The song from the last chapter is Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson.
The next chapter will be up some time next week, sorry!
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