Snowballs
Part 8A fan fic made by Pikachu
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***start***
A week has passed since Viktor Krum said that he helped. The matchmaking plans are going smoothly, so did Ron and Lavvender's "date". Ron eventually told Lavender that McGonagall asked him to ask Lavender out. Lavender said it was okay, and they found each other's company very cheerful.
Hermione would always fall into Harry, bump into Harry, sometimes almost kissing Harry. But that part didn't work. Harry was stubborn and turns away.
Example: Harry and Hermione are doing their Transfiguration homework together. Ron can be found with Lavender. Parvati and Nick were together, doing their special project. Hermione will look at Harry and Harry will look at her at the same time, faces inches apart. Harry, blushing furiously, turns back to his Transfiguration book.
One time, Professor McGonagall and Professor Dumbledore amused themselves by putting too much rocks around. Nearly Headless Nick pointed out that if they put too much rocks and puddles, everyone might trip, and they didn't want Cho to fall to Harry and Hermione to slip into the arms (yuck!) of Viktor Krum. For Cho was in front of Harry and Viktor Krum was behind Hermione.
It was a cold Wednesday night, and Christmas was on Saturday. The holidays had started and most of the students stayed at Hogwarts for Christmas.
Hermione Granger was walking alone down a dark, scary corridor. She was going back to the Gryffindor Tower after dinner. It was already eight o' clock and the flaming torches cast eerie shadows on the wall. Harry couldn't accompany her, because of Quidditch practices. Ron couldn't because Professor McGonagall called him.
A while later, Hermione felt someone tug on her arm. She wheeled around, and saw Viktor Krum grasping her arm.
"What are you doing?" Shrieked Hermione. Fear was surging through her blood. Fear. Krum just stared at her. Hermione tugged her arm out of his grasp, but he held on tight. She didn't want to be with him…alone…in the dark…with no one else…
Hermione gave a huge tug, but he still held on.
"Let go of me!!" Hermione cried, her eyes watery. Fear was surging through her body faster, making her cry, making her shiver, making her pray to see anyone…anybody…even Malfoy, or worse, Peeves.
But Krum just stared down at her menacingly. She was scared, scared of him…scared of being alone… Hermione tried and tried to free her arm from Viktor's fingers.
"Let me go! What do you think you're doing! Let me go!" Hermione pleaded, her eyes stung with tears.
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Harry walked exhaustedly to the Gryffindor tower. Carrying his Firebolt, he headed for the Tower, eyes half open. It had been a tiring night, (A/N: I am so sorry for that mistake in one chapter, I put George's name. It was supposed to be Harry's name. Sorry.) Fred and George kept fooling off, Harry finally shouted for them to cut it off to start practicing. Hogwarts was going to hold a Quidditch Christmas Special on Saturday, and they were going to present an air show with their broomstick, since they won the last Inter-House Tournament.
Harry yawned as he stepped up the staircase; he heard a muffled voice crying on the other side of him.
'It's not Hermione, I'm tired and I don't care. I want to sleeeeeep.' Harry thought sleepily, moving on. He heard Hermione's cry for someone to let go. Harry's eyes jerked open. He dropped his broomstick and hurried to the other side. When he saw Viktor Krum forcing Hermione to go with him, anger overcame him. He ran to Hermione.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?!?!" Harry cried angrily.
"Taking vat's mine." Krum said evilly. Hermione was breathing in short breaths, her eyes becoming more watery as the minutes passed by.
"She's not yours!" Harry threw back. He got his wand and pointed it at Krum. "Get the bloody hell out of here."
"You can't tell me vat to do." Krum snapped, pulling Hermione close to him. He forced Hermione to face him, and kissed her. When he pulled back, Hermione started to cry, pushing away from him.
"I said get the bloody hell out of here!" Harry cried, using his wand to emit a red-hot beam and aiming it at Krum. It glazed Krum's shoulder, making it burn.
Just then, Ron and Lavender were coming.
"You're going to pay for this, Potter. You vill." He grumbled at Harry, and disappeared. (Krum did not Disapparate. Just Teleported.)
When Krum has disappeared, Hermione ran into Harry, crying in his arms. Hermione's long, sleek and shiny hair rustled with the gentle breeze as the cold December wind passed by.
"Shh…it's going to be okay Hermione…nothing's wrong…shh…don't cry…" Harry comforted her, pushing Hermione's brown hair to the back of her ear. Hermione was still crying, now silently, in Harry Potter's arms.
Harry cupped her cheek with his hand and made her look up. Hermione's eyes were red, and tears were still running down her tear-stained cheeks.
"Don't worry Hermione. You're with me now…nothing's going to hurt you while I'm here. That idiot won't touch you you're with me…Hermione…don't cry. It's okay now. It's going to be okay." Harry whispered to her soothingly. Hermione buried her face in his chest, still crying silently, hoping that Viktor wouldn't come near her again. He wrapped his arms around her for comfort. Harry just comforted her soothingly as Ron and Lavender started to run towards them.
"What happened? What did he do?" Lavender asked as they got to Harry.
"What did that git did to you two?" Ron fumed, almost breaking his wand in half. But Harry didn't answer them, he just continued soothing Hermione as Ron and Lavender stared at them.
***Gryffindor Common Room***
The warm, cackling fire cast eerie shadows that flicker on the walls. The moon shone brightly through the dark night sky, strips of moonlight lighting the room with its silvery light.
Harry Potter continued to stare at the fire, absentmindedly stroking the sleeping girl's forehead gently with his fingers. His arm was wrapped around the girl's shoulders.
Hermione's head was rested on his muscular shoulder. Her beautiful golden brown locks draped over them. As the fire cackled away, she moaned, shifting her head. Harry smiled, looking down at the beautiful girl sleeping beside him. He stared longingly, wanting to kiss her full red lips. He played with strands of her golden brown hair that was as smooth as silk. She stirred again, this time opening her eyes and looking up at Harry.
"Thank you Harry." Hermione mumbled, looking up at his bright green eyes.
"For what, Herm?" Harry said, smiling at her. Hermione blushed and looked down at the ground. A thick scarlet blanket was covering them both.
"For what you did earlier. I really thank you." Hermione replied.
"You don't have to, Hermione. That's what friends are for, right?" Harry said, looking sweetly at her. "Why don't you go back to sleep? I'll just carry you to your dormitory."
"Hmm…" Hermione sighed. She just remembered. She loves Harry. Is it the time to tell him? Now, when they were all alone? But there were more problems to face…Viktor Krum. But she has to tell him… She loved Harry very much…loved him more than her life…because he has protected her through the years…and do nothing for him. Sure. There were the homework, the projects, the books and the school stuff, but that wasn't enough. He was doing more for her. Something she couldn't put her finger on. Something like loving her back.
A tiny resentful voice inside her head said:
But, no, that couldn't be.
For Harry likes Cho Chang, you see.
You cannot love him, you cannot,
'Cause he loves Cho and loves you not.
A small encouraging voice snapped:
Don't listen to that annoying brat,
Yes, as you believe, he likes that Chinese girl,
But do you have proof,
That he still likes this girl?
You cannot prove that,
So even dare.
To tell him what you feel right now,
To see if he really cares.
The resentful voice came back again.
Don't believe a word she's saying.
You'll just get hurt if you do.
You don't have to know if he is caring.
If you get hurt, then what would you say?
You would just cry all night and all day!
The encouraging voice replied and said:
It is better to have loved and lost,
Than to lose all once more!
It is better if you tried,
Than let him get away,
And slip from your fingers yet again!!!
The resentful voice cried back:
Oh this rubbish, all this trash!
Why don't you just find someone else?
Who you are sure that will love you all his life,
When you are sure he will love you than anyone else has ever before!!!
The encouraging voice snapped:
Oh just shut up, can't you just see?
Why don't you just let the girl be?
She has her own mind; she has to decide on her own!
So just leave her alone, you git, you prat!
Why don't you just leave her be and alone?
The other voice shouted:
Then why are you here then? Why are you here?
If you want her to decide on her own, why are you still here, my dear?
Let her decide then, let her heart be the arrow.
C'mon now, you git, you prat, you voice!
Leave her alone, as you told, and let her be!!
At that moment, the voices disappeared, leaving her mind empty and clear. She had thought about this very hard, and Hermione decided she would tell what she feels for the jet-black haired boy now.
"Umm…Harry? I have to say something…"
Author's notes: Phew! How'd you like it? The poetic part just came to me. I know…it's pretty corny, right? Well, longer too, than my other chapters. Just review and tell me what you think!
School day's coming real fast…vacation's almost over. I hope I could finish this in time before Jan. 7.
As always…PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any problems or questions, e-mail me at alex_pikachu1822@ hotmail.com or review in that little box just down there.
P.S: I am very sorry if I missed anyone who reviewed. I'm in a hurry! And Chapter nine contains Harry's P.O.V!!!!!!!!!!!! Please REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
