a/n: ok, i think this section is better, r/r and tell me what u think...
The Incident
It had been 4 weeks since Professor Dumbledore had mentioned the Bat BAll (available to 4th years and up) which meant only 1 week until the big night. And Ron still hadn't asked Hermione...
"But Harry," he whined. "What if she says no? I'll be humilated in front of our entire house!"
"Ron, she was practically begging you to ask her last year! Trust me when I say she'll be dying to go with you," Harry replied.
Hermione, on the other hand, was close to tears at the prospect of going alone, or worse...with Colin Creevey. He had been turned down by Ginny so Hermione was a logical second choice, or so he thought! Even Harry had found someone to go with after being shut down by Cho Chang for the second year in a row. Ron hinted to his friend about Colin's chasing of Ginny, so Harry saved her from certain doom by asking her instead. Ron was of course ok with this, because Harry was just doing a favor for his best friend's little sister.
Finally after several hours of pushing and prodding from Harry, Ron made his way down to the common room to ask Hermione.
"Uh...Hermione? I was wondering if you wanted to go to the ball with me since we don't have dates yet?"
"Um...well...I dunno Ron," Hermione snapped. "Are you just asking me as a last resort again or do you really WANT to go with me?"
"Well," Ron said nervously. "I guess, I mean I KNOW, it would be fun if we went together because we are best friends with Harry that is and we do get along when we're not fighting..."
By now he was beginning to ramble.
"Ok, sure. I'll go with you Ron. Thanks for asking."
"You, you will? Really?"
Hermione nodded.
"Wow, that's great! I mean because I think we'll make a good couple, I mean! AT the dance, well I mean exactly is..."
"I understand," Hermione smiled.
The Night of the Dance:
"Excuse me students, your attention please for 1 brief announcement before the dance officially begins," Professor Dumbledore spoke over the Great Hall which had been transformed into a magnificent ballroom. "A new teacher's assistant has just arrived and the staff and I thought the Bat Ball would be the perfect oppurtunity to introduce her. Although a more formal introduction will of course be made tomorrow at breakfast with everyone present."
At the word "her," half of the present Hogwarts population (specifically the male half) swiveled their heads to the direction of Dumbledore's podium. And they gaped, some gasped, others began to drool.
"I am pleased to introduce or reintroduce, as the case may be, Mademoiselle Fleur Delacour, who will be assisting Professor Flitwick in charms classes."
The applause that followed was almost ear shattering and of course began and ended with the Weasley boys. Hermione glared as Ron whistled and catcalled along with the other boys from their house. But just then Ron turned to her and smiled, which completely erased Hermione's feelings of jealously. (a/n: don't u just hate when that happens!) Following the announcements, everyone began to dance and eat the night away. After downing their third glass of butterbeer each, Ron and Hermione got up the courage to dance. During a slow song (coincidentally Isn't It Obvious? by Christina Aguilera), who should cut in but Fleur herself!
"Excuuuse me Hermione? May I steal Ronnie away from you for a mintue?"
"Sure Fleur!!!!!!!!!!!! But you can only dance with RON for a minute, after all he's MY date!" Hermione shot daggers from her eyes. "I mean we were kind of busy if you couldn't..."
She trailed off as Ron twirled Fleur across the dance hall.
One Hour Later...
Hermione had looked everywhere for him! She had even asked Draco Malfoy if he had seen Ron anywhere. She was beginning to get desperate and decided to check in a broom closet in case Ron was locked in or something. As she approached the closet, she heard faint giggling and then a slightly deeper voice talking. Becoming extremely curious, Hermione yanked open the door to find...
Ronald Weasley, her one true love, kissing Fleur Delacour. They were so involved in their snogging, it took them several minutes to even recognize Hermione's presence. When they did, Ron almost choked on his tongue. (a/n: hahahahaha, serves u right boy!)
"Oh my gosh! Hermione, look, it's not what it seems, I swear!"
But it was too late, but the time the words came out of his mouth, Hermione was halfway to her dorm crying her eyes out while cursing off boys forever. Which brings us to the official beginning of this story, of Hermione writing in her diary...I, Hermione Granger, have officially given up on love...