~*Harry Potter and Practical Magic*~
Chapter 9 – True Love's First Kiss
Harry fidgeted with his heather (a very light purple) satin tie.
He wore a black tuxedo with a 4 button, heather colored satin vest over his white dress shirt. 'Hey, it's better then wearing something that looked like a dress.' He thought to himself. He then heard the girl's door open, and heard Hermione's voice.
"Are you ready?" she asked. Harry nodded, then remembered he couldn't see her.
"Yes." He croaked out. He heard a faint laugh from Hermione. Then he saw her.
Harry watched as Hermione decsended down the girl's staircase. It was like watching a slow scene in a movie. Never had he seen anything more angelic and beautiful.
Hermione's dress was a long lilac short sleeve satin gown, over georgette beaded split front skirt.
(A/N: I couldn't really explain the dress, so if you want to see it, here's the website - http://www.davidsprom.com/dresses_detail.jsp;jsessionid=QIYC4IWS1JA4YGE3WDGXLZI?vendor=615&style=F101)
Her hair was down in loose curls, and she wore a diamond necklace, and earring set. She had on a pair of white gloves. For shoes, she wore clear strappy high heels.
For make-up, she had on black mascara, black eyeliner under her eye, white and light blue eyeshadows, a light pink blush, and a light pink lip color with clear gloss.
When she reached the bottom of the stairs, she approuched Harry with a smile.
"Hello, Harry." She said. Harry swallowed the lump in his throat.
"Good eveing, Hermione." He mangaged to choke out. "You look very beautiful." He saw her cheeks redden.
"You look very beautiful too," she then reazlied what she said. "I mean, you look like a gentleman." She started touging on her two right fingers with her left hand. Harry smiled, and placed a hand on her's.
"I'm nervous too." He said, with a smile.
Hermione smiled back at him. He then held out his arm.
"Shall we?" He said. Hermione giggled, and looped her arm into his.
"We shall." She said, and they made their way to the Great Hall.
When they reached the Great Hall, everything was done-up the same way it was for the past 2 years. The only thing that was different, was that the Weird Sister's weren't performing, they were listening to Muggle Music which was being DJ'd by radio host, Anson Daily. The current song that was playing was 'Livin It Up' by Ja Rule.
Harry spotted Ron, and Isabella talking with Ginny and Seamus over by the food and drink table.
"There's Ron and Isabella." Harry said. "Do you wanna go say 'Hi'?" he asked. Hermione nodded.
"Why not?" she said, smiling. The two of them then walked over and Isabella noticed them.
"Harry! Hermione! You too look smashing!" she said, giving Hermione a hug.
"You look great to, Isabella." She said. Isabella was wearing a long poofy dark blue skirt, with a matching sleevless halter-top that made a "V" down her stomach. Her hair was up in a messy bun, with curls cascading down her neck. Ron wore something similar to Harry, but with a dark blue satin bow tie, and vest. She then turned to Ron.
"You look very handsome, Ron." She said, patting his arm. Ron smiled.
"Thank-you very much, Hermione. You look lovely." He said. Hermione smiled, and bowed her head in 'thanks' she then turned to Ginny, who was wearing a short dark red short sleeved velvet dress, with a little lighter red satin bow that was just under her chest. Her hair was in 2 french braids, and she wore a pair of black nylons, with silk dark red strappy high heels.
"Very stylish, Gin." She said, giving her other red-haired friend a hug. Harry nodded in agreement. A new song then started up, 'First Date' by Blink 182.
"Oh my gosh! Come on, Ron, I love this song!" Isabella said, dragging Ron into the middle of the dance floor.
"I'll talk to you guys later!" he yelled back at at them. Ginny and Seamus then said goobye, and they too went to dance. Harry turned to Hermione.
"Wanna dance?" he asked. Hermione nodded, and he grabbed her hand and lead her onto the dance floor.
They danced for a few more numbers, till Hermione's feet began to hurt. (A/N: It's a bitch to dance in high heels!) Harry and Hermione then walked over to a set of chairs which were placed around the dance floor. Hermione sat down.
"I'll go get us something to drink." Harry said. Hermione smiled.
"Hurry back." She said. A few seconds later, Samantha sat down next to her. She was wearing a spigetti strapped, long dark green dress, with a black lace over it. She also had on black velvet gloves, and wore black stiletto high heels. Her hair was in a loose braid, and over her left shoulder
"Hey, Sam. You look so pretty" Hermione said.
"Thanks Herm. You look pretty also" Samantha replied sadly. She then looked over to where Draco and Pansy were dancing. Hermione saw this, and sighed.
"Your not still depressed over DRACO are you?" Hermione asked, Samantha didn't reply. Hermione groaned.
"Sam! You came here with Justin! He's one of the most cutest, and nicest guys in our year-" Samantha cut her off.
"You still don't get it do you? Hermione let me ask you this, how would you feel if Harry was sending you all sorts of signals, acting like he liked you, TELLING you he liked you, and then came to the dance with Lavender Brown?" she asked. Hermione didn't say anything.
"Do you…Do you know how I feel now?" She asked. Hermione nodded, then gave her a hug.
"I'm sorry, I…I guess I should have placed myself in your shoes. I wasn't thinking. Forgive me?" Hermione asked, with a grin. Samantha laughed.
"Of course I do! You're my best friend! Besides Issy." She said. Harry soon returned with the drinks. Justin was with them.
"Hey" Justin said. Samantha smiled.
"Hey Justin." She replied with a smile.
"Wanna go dance?" He asked. Samantha stood up.
"Sure, why not. I'll catch you both later. You look nice Harry." Samantha said, walking off with Justin. Harry shook his head and sat down next to Hermione.
"I still don't see how her and Isabella are twin sisters…they are so different." He said. Hermione laughed.
"Well, at least one of them has brains." She said. Harry laughed with her. The song that was just one ended, and a slow one came on. Harry all of a sudden began to feel really hot.
"Do you wanna dance?" Hermione asked. Harry shook his head.
"Maybe the next one, my feet are bloody killing me." He said, partly lieing. They were hurting, but they weren't killing him. Hermione frowned slightly.
"Oh, okay." She said.
As the night drew on, Harry and Hermione didn't dance to one slow song yet. And soon, the dance would be over. Harry began to wonder if Hermione was catching on with his whole 'my-feet-hurt-every-time-a-slow-song-comes-on' charade. And Ron verified that for him.
"Mate, what's with you? Why haven't you danced ONE slow number with Hermione?" he asked, when Harry and him were in the boy's restroom.
"I don't know, I'm scared she'll hate me if I step on her foot or something." Harry replied, running a hand threw his hair.
"Harry, Hermione likes you, not your dancing ablities." Ron said, reasuringly. Harry nodded in agreement.
"I s'pose your right." He said. Ron smiled, and nodded.
"NOW, go out there and ask her to dance!" he said, pushing him out of the boys room.
Harry then looked over to where he left Hermione at, and saw that she was conversing with Terry Boot. Harry then remembered what happened at Hogesmeade, and his anger came back as he watched him and Hermione walk onto the dance floor and dance too the current song that was playing, 'Boys' by Britney Spears. Ron then walked out next to him.
"Well don't just stand there! Cut in!" Ron said, pushing him once again. Harry then walked over, and up to Hermione and Terry. He tapped Terry on the back.
"May I cut in." Harry asked, Terry nodded and said thanks to Hermione, by kissing her hand. Hermione giggled. Terry then brushed past Harry, and Harry glared after him.
"Are you going to dance with me or what, Mr. Potter?" Hermione asked. Harry turned back to him, and saw a big smile on her face.
"Of course, Miss Granger." Harry said.
The two then danced throughout the remainder of the song, then the next one came on. It was a slow song, "Crazy For You" by Madonna. Hermione started to walk away, Harry then quickly grabbed her arm.
"Where are you going?" He asked. Hermione looked down.
"Don't your feet hurt?" she asked. Harry let go of her arm. He too, then looked down.
"I'm sorry, Hermione," he started. "I wasn't ready, but now I am." He said. Hermione looked at him. 'What else to you want me to say?' he thought to himself. 'Ask her to dance' he replied to himself. He then smiled, and held out his hand.
Swaying room and the music starts
Strangers making the most of the dark
Two by two their bodies become one
"Will you dance with me, Hermione?" He asked, with a bow. Hermione giggled, and took his hand.
"I would be honored." She said, taking his hand. Then, Harry pulled her closer.
I see you through the smokey air
Can't you feel the weight to my stare
You're so close but still a world away
What I' dying to say, is that
Harry wrapped his free arm around her back, as she wrapped her free arm around his back. Their hands stayed clasped together.
I'm crazy for you
Touch me once and you know it's true
I never wanted anyone like this
It's all brand new, you'll feel it in my kiss
I'm crazy for you, crazy for you
"You know what, Harry?" Hermione whispered. Harry shook his head.
"No. What?" He asked.
"I remember when I realized I liked you." She said. Harry smiled, and whispered in her ear.
"Tell me about it." He said.
Trying hard to control my heart
I walk over to where you are
Eye to eye we need no words at all
"Well, remember when we went down to the dungeons to get back the Sorcers Stone?" She asked, Harry nodded.
Slowly now we begin to move
Every breath I'm deeper into you
"I guess I was just swooning over how brave you were, but, I was so scared that I'd never see you again after that, and I don't even know where all those emotions came from. But when I hugged you…I don't know, I felt so good. I know that sounds pretty sureal since I was only 11, not knowing about those kind of emotions, but they were there…And they never left." She said.
Harry didn't know what to say. He never in his wildest dreams thought that Hermione had liked him since they were 11…5 years ago.
"And you know what else, Harry?" She said softly, Harry shook his head slowly.
"I'm so glad that you were my first crush." She whispered into his ear.
Harry coulden't take it anymore. Her warm breath on his neck was just enough to send him over the edge. They stopped dancing, and Harry looked down at Hermione, who was looking down at her feet. Harry, with his index finger, gently lifted her chin so he could look into her wonderful, warm, cinnamon eyes.
"I might kiss you, Hermione." He said, leaning in closer to her. Hermione smiled.
"I might be bad at it." She said gently. Harry didn't react to that, he just leaned in closer.
Soon we two are standing still in time
If you read my mind, you'll see
"That's…Not possible." He said, and then finally his lips met her's for a gentle, but sweet kiss.
I'm crazy for you
Touch me once and you know it's true
I never wanted anyone like this
It's all brand new, you'll feel it in my kiss
Harry then wrapped his arms around Hermione's waist, and Hermione wrapped her arms around his neck. Harry then nearly lifted Hermione up to deepen the kiss, but she was able to stand on her toes. Their mouths both opened at the same time, and there tongues met, and tasted each other as they danced around each other.
You'll feel it in my kiss
Because I'm crazy for you
Touch me once and you know it's true
I never wanted anyone like this
It's all brand new, you'll feel it in my kiss
I'm crazy for you, crazy for you, crazy for you
Crazy for you
It's all brand new
I'm crazy for you
And you you know it's true
I'm crazy, crazy for you
Harry and Hermione quickly broke from the kiss, when they heard that whoops, holler's, and claps from Ron, Isabella, Ginny, Seamus, Samantha, and Justin. Harry and Hermione looked at each other for a moment, and began to laugh. Everyone then began to dance again, including Harry and Hermione.
It's all brand new
I'm crazy for you
And you you know it's true, yeah
I'm crazy for you, crazy for you baby
"Hermione," Harry said softly. She looked up at him.
"Hmm…"
"Would you be my girlfriend?" He asked. Hermione smiled, and then threw her arms around his neck, and wispered softly into his ear.
"I don't think I've wanted anything more, then to be your girlfriend." She said. Harry then looked down at her, and kissed her once more.
Oooooh, I think I'm going to cry. Wasn't that so romantic? Well I thought it was :0) I have been waiting for like 2 weeks to get this chapter out! It was so fun to write, hehe. Um…That's about it. I'll try to have the next chapter out withen a couple of days, k?
Thanks to my reviewers…
Emili Potter: Thank-you! I know, poor Sammi, but it will all work out in the end ;0) I had to make the tux heather (light purple) because Hermione's dress was a lilac dress. (and such a pretty one too! Eh?)
Lizzie Lucid: Lol, really I think that my favorite ones out of there are "Soul Scepter" and the "A Kiss Isn't Just a Kiss" stories. I hope that this was soon enough for ya!
Hermione1909: Yes, H/Hr are meant to be, and WILL be! Muahahaha. Okay anyways, I hope you liked this chapter. It's probably my fav so far :0)
Gundamhardcore: Your welcome! I will probably have the next chapter out on Friday!
Jen: Thank-you for all the reviews! I'm glad that you liked the jokes. I'll try to get some more :0) Lol, I made up Chris Slater's name (Well, I was thinking of the movie "The Craft" and the 'main charater' is named Chris, and the guy who plays him is Christian Slater, so you get the idea right? Anyways, I hope you like this chapter. And I'll have the next one out on Friday.
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