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Chapter Three

Hermione sat on the front steps of Hogwarts. She wiped wet snowflakes out of her brown hair with gloved hands; the sun began to rise in the sky. It was a Granger family tradition to watch the sun rise on Christmas morning. Hermione smiled to think not so far away, her family was watching the same pink and orange horizon.

She stood up, trying to wipe her jeans snow free. After pulling the huge front doors open, Hermione tiptoed through the quiet building. Up in her dorm she slipped her friends presents beside their beds. Everyone slept soundly. She snuck into the boys dorms to deliver Ron and Harry's gifts. Harry lie calmly. A pile of presents had already formed at the end of his bed. She stared at him for a moment, then rushed off.

Hermione sat in the common room until she heard the shuffling of feet above her. She climbed upstairs to open her presents. Ron had given her a stationary set filled with beautiful paper and an assortment of colored ink. Harry had given her the most impressive gift of all, a silver charm bracelet that looked of great meaning,

She put on a pair of black pants and a sweater. The silver bracelet fit perfectly.

Ron and Harry were in the common room. Hermione thanked them for the gifts.

"Hey look, Lavender's alone under the mistletoe!" Ron exclaimed, rushing off.

"Harry, what a wonderful gift. Where'd you get it?"

"It was my mothers. She gave it to Professor McGonagall when she graduated."

Hermione was speechless. She felt so special for Harry to give this to her.

After breakfast the morning, Harry and Ron decided to sabotage a first year snowball fight. Hermione on the other hand trudged down to Hagrid's cabin to feed his dog fang. Hagrid was away at a convention called Holiday with Dragons.

Hermione decide to help Ron and Harry wreck the first year fun.

"Hi Hermi!" Harry greeted, pelting her with a snowball.

She returned a fist full of snow back to him.

Time grew shorter and the ball grew nearer. Hermione slipped her prized spring dress on, despite it was still December. She used a spell in Magic Teen Magazine to curl her hair, and Ginny let her borrow an enchanted makeup kit. She looked at herself in the mirror, and felt buetful.

Harry was talking to Ron and Dean. He smiled when he saw her.

"You look gorgeous Hermi."

"So do you."

He laughed.

"I mean, you look very handsome."

The Great Hall looked wonderful as well. The house tables were gone, and a buffet table was set against the wall. The opposite side held a stage equipped with instruments. The middle of the hall was saved for dancing. The enchanted ceiling was glittering with stars and pixies eliminated the dim lighting.

Professor Dumbledore took the microphone. "Welcome all to our Christmas ball. Our entertainment tonight is a band you may recognize, Legal Potion?"

Many girls began to scream. Whispering amongst one another.

"Okay," he continued, "let the ball begin."

Five boys walked onstage, they took their instruments and started up a semi-fast song.

"Shall we take time to eat so we have our energy to dance?" Harry grinned.

They loaded their plates with food, and stood by the stage and watched the band.

Many girls flung themselves on the edge of the stage, begging the drummer to marry them.

After the ate seconds, a slow song kicked in and Harry asked Hermione to dance. She was nervous, but wrapped her arms around his neck and tried to look calm.

"What do you want to do once we graduate Harry?"

"I got a scolership in Quidditch."

"I want to travel the world, maybe teach at Witchcraft schools."

"I'm going to miss Hogwarts."

"Same here."

The song ended, and so did many others but the kept dancing, until the ball was over.

"I had a great time tonight." Hermione said to Harry at the foot of the staircase. The dance was over. It was midnight.

"Me too Hermi." She kissed him on the cheek and ran up stairs. After flinging herself on the bed giggling, Ginny asked what was up.

"Oh nothing, I'm just the bravest girl in the world!"

A/N: I hope you liked. I think I forgot to put a disclaimer on the last chapter, sorry! Please review =) If there's spelling mistakes please forgive me!

Disclaimer: All characters belong to the great J.K. Rowling!