~*Harry Potter and Practical Magic*~
Chapter 11 – Valentine's Day
In this chapter, we'll see more on Samantha's perspective…Then back to Harry and Hermione ;0)
February 14th finally arrived. It was a Friday, and everyone had there own speical little things planned.
Ron and Isabella got permission earlier in the week to go down to Hogesmeade and have dinner at a 'Notti Di Starry' (Starry Nights), a little Italian resturant.
Harry had been planning a special dinner up in the Astronomey tower for Hermione and himself for about 2 weeks, and with the help of Dobby, everything was going according to plan.
Samantha was a different story. She just planned on staying in the library, studying for the O.W.L.S that were coming up in about 3 ½ months.
While Samantha and Neville were walking to Transfiguration, Harry came running up behind her.
"Sam!" he shouted. Samantha and Neville turned around to a panting Harry.
"Harry, you really shoulden't have ran. We do have the same class together." She said. Harry frowned.
"Yeah, but I need to ask you something and I don't want any one else to hear, no offense Neville." Harry added. Neville smiled.
"That's alright. I'll see you in Transfiguration Samantha." He said, walking off. Samantha watched him go, then turned back to Harry.
"What do you need, Harry?" Samantha asked. Harry then pulled her aside next to a row of windows.
"I want to do something special for Hermione." He said. Samantha rolled her eyes.
"What? Is dinner in the Astronomey Tower not enough?" she asked. Harry shook his head.
"No, it's not. I want to do something really great, to show her I love her…." He trailed off. Samantha smiled.
"You love her?" she asked. Harry nodded. Samantha then tapped her finger against her chin, and then an idea came to her.
"I know!" she shouted so loud that Harry had to cover his ears. "Sorry." She said. Harry chuckled.
"Okay, so what can I do?" he asked.
"Blood Bonding." She said. Harry looked confused.
"What's that?" he asked.
"My mom and Aunt Sally did it. It's kinda like a promising type of thing. They promisied to grow old together in the same house, and die on the same day. You and Hermione could promise to love each other until the end of time," she said, but then started laughing. Harry didn't see what was so comical.
"What?" he asked.
"I'm not a girl that talks about love and all that mushy stuff, but anyways, does that sound like a good idea?" she asked. Harry nodded.
"Okay, now what you have to do is first promise each other that then you have to cut your hand and say "my blood" then you cut her's and say "your blood" then you put your hands together and say "our blood" and your body, mind, and soul is connected for all eternity." She finsished. Harry nodded.
"I can do that, I just hope that she loves me too…" he trailed off. Samantha put a hand on his shoulder.
"Harry, you know she does, I know she does, the whole SCHOOL know's she does. Don't worry, everything will work out fine." She said. Harry smiled and gave her a hug.
"Hey now, you save all that loving for Hermione." She said. Harry laughed, and the two of them walked to Transfiguration.
After Transfiguration, everyone had lunch, and after lunch all Gryiffindor's had History of Magic with Professer Binns.
While walking alone to Professer Binn's class, someone grabbed Samantha around her waist, and put a hand over her mouth. The person then backed them both into a darkened corner down the hallway.
"Shh." The person whispered, removing their hand from her mouth. Samantha knew who it was.
"Draco!" she said in a hushed whisper. "What are you doing! I have nothing to say to you." She said, and started to walk off, but Draco doesn't give up that easily. He grabbed her arm, and brought her back to him, and pressed her against the wall. He then backed alittle ways from her.
"Can't I talk to you for one moment?" he asked, with despaire in his voice. Samantha snorted.
"I think you said enough back in Hogesmeade." She said, crossing her arms. Draco sighed.
"Sam…"
"SAMANTHA" a hurt expression came upon his face. "Draco, I'm leaving. I don't want to be late for class, and I sure as hell DON'T want to hear your lame excuses for what you did, and why you did it. Everyone told me to watch out, and that you weren't worth it…Did I listen? Nope, and I got hurt. And I don't want to be again." She said, and walked off. Leaving Draco in the darkened corner mixed with emotions of hate, love, anger, and sadness.
When Saantha finally reached Professer Binn's class, she walked right in when he was lecturing about Excalaber, the sword of King Aurther.
"Miss Owens," be ghost began "How nice of you to join us."
Samantha felt the heat rise in her cheeks as everyone's eyes fell upon her.
"I'm sorry, Professer. It won't happen again." She said, as she took her seat next to Hermione. Binn's sighed.
"I'm sorry too, Miss Owens, but you were late, and I'm afriade I'm going to have to give you dentention tonight." He said. Samantha looked as if she was going to cry.
"I understand, Professer." She managed to choke out. Binn's then countinued his disscusion.
After class, Samantha told the trio and her sister that she would see them in Care For Magical Creature's after she spoke to Professer Binns. Samantha then walked up to the ghost.
"Okay, Miss Owen's. I don't really have much information, so I'll just ask you to meet me here at 8:00 tonight, alright?" he said. Samantha nodded, then walked out of the room and headed to the next class.
Around 7:50pm, Samantha and Hermione sat in the common room, quitly reading there books when Ron and Isabella came down.
"Ready to go m'lady?" Ron said, bowing and holding out his hand. Isabella giggled and took it, and Ron kissed her hand. They then began to walk out of the common room, when Ron then came running over to Hermione, a note in hand.
"This is for you, Hermione." He said. Hermione looked up from her book, and took the note. It had the words "Mione" written out in beautiful cursive.
"Happy Valentine's Day girls." Ron said, before returning to Isabella, and left the Common room. Samantha watched out of the corner of her eye while Hermione opened the note, she read it a loud.
My Dear Mione,
Please head to the Astronomy Tower at 8:30, I shall be waiting for you.
Sincerealy,
Harry J. Potter
Samantha let out a long "awww". Hermione blushed, and picked up the pillow next to her and threw it at her.
"Shut-up, you." She said. "And besides, shoulden't you be heading to DENTENTION?" she asked. Samantha looked horrified.
"Oh God! I totally forgot!" she exclaimed, standing up and running towards the doorway.
"See you later Hermione! Have fun!" She exclaimed before rushing out of the common room. Hemione laughed, before heading up towards the girls dormitiory to get ready for her date.
Samantha raced down the halls and stairs to get to Professer Binn's classroom. When she reached it, she saw that the door was wide open, and she had to slide to a halt. She then entered the room, and noticed that Professer Binn's wasn't alone. Draco Malfoy was with him. 'oh god…' she thought to herself as she approuched the Professer.
"Hello Miss Owens." Binn's smiled. Samantha forced a smile on her face.
"Hello Professer." She said, trying her hardest not to look at Draco, who had a enlightened grin on his face.
"You and Mr. Malfoy will be rearranging the History books, washing down the tables, chairs, and the floor. Then, you can leave as soon as you are done. I will be in the Library if you need me. And remember, NO MAGIC." He said, he then handed them a bucket of water, a thing of soap, a mop, and roll of paper towels, he then floated out of the room. Samantha and Draco just stood in place.
"Well, " Draco finally said. "Lets get to work."
The two of them worked in silent for about an hour, until Draco sighed very loudly, which knocked Samantha out of her daydream about how to ignore Draco. She pushed the book into case, and looked at him.
"What is it?" she asked, sounding annoyed.
"Nothing…" he said, sliding down to the ground. "I'm just not feeling to well." He said, rubbing his forehead. Samantha closed her eyes, and shook her head. She then kneeled on the ground next to him, and looked his straight into the eyes.
"Let me feel your forehead." She said. Draco removed his hand from his forehead, and Samantha put her's on it. 'He does feel alittle warm' she thought to herself. Draco smiled at the touch of her cool hands.
"Maybe you should go and see Madame Pomfrey." She said. Draco shook his head.
"No, I don't want to leave you with all the work." He said, taking ahold of hand, and bringing it down slowly. Samantha eyes were captured in Draco's blue and sliver ones. She then came to her senses's and realized what he was doing.
"Draco, don't think I don't know what your trying to do." She said. Draco frowned.
"And what would that be?" he asked.
"Trying to make me forgive you by using your charm on me." She smirked. Draco shook his head.
"I know your too smart for that, Samantha. But, would you juts please hear me out. Then you can decide to hate me forever or not." He said. Samantha sighed, and took her hand away, and sat down beside him.
"You have 3 minutes." She said. Draco smiled, and cleared his voice.
"Everything I've ever been taught was to fancy people with money, and to be a pureblood. But Samantha, the first time I saw you sitting next to Gran-Hermione, and you looked up at me with those big light brown eyes, everything in my world was turned upside down. I really didn't know how to speak, act, and present myself around you. I tried to ignore it, but then when we were paired in Potions, I had to take a chance; and we became great friends. Then when I found out you liked me back, and I thought that we could play it off for awhile, but then the ball came up, and I guess I became scared, at what everyone would think, family, friends, peers if I took you to the ball instead of a rich pureblood like Pansy. But, then I came to realize that I didn't care what everyone else thought. I decided to live my life how I wanted, and not go by anyone else's standereds. And, I just wanted to say, Samantha, that I'm very sorry, and the feelings I had for you then are still there, if not more…" he said. Samantha just stared down at her feet. Draco suddenly felt like an idiot. Samantha then groaned, and hid her face in her hands.
"Honestly Draco, why do you have to put me through this? Why must you annoy me so?" she said, looking back at him. A smug looked played upon his face.
"Why do you rise to the Occasion?" he asked. Samantha looked at him, and they both began to laugh. Samantha lightly pushed his arm, and the next thing they knew, Draco had leaned over and quickly kissed Samantha, then sat back up against the bookcase. Samantha's eyes were wide, and didn't know what to think.
"I'm sorry, Samantha, I shoulden't have done that-" but was cut off because Samantha now had leaned over and pressed her lips to Draco's. It was a soft kiss at first, but became more passionate when Draco sat up instently. She felt Draco's tounge trying to slide iin between her lips. If she could smile, she would as she let his tounge slip into her mouth. Soon, the two stopped kissing for Oxygen reasons. They looked at each other, and smiled.
"I guess I'm forgiven?" he asked. Samantha raised an eyebrow.
"I'm still mad at you alittle bit." She said. Draco smirked, and placed his hands one each side of her cheeks. He then began to kiss her cheeks, forehead, nose. Then he brought his hands down to her shoulders, and began to kiss the soft spots on her neck. She closed her eyes, and moaned in plessure.
"I guess I can make an exception…" she said. Draco then looked back up at her, and kissed her on the mouth. After a few more minutes, the too finished there work, and then headed back to the Gryiffindor common room, hand in hand.
A few hours earlier…
Hermione dressed herself in a long body hugging red dress that flattered her curves. She curled her hair into spiral curls, and brought it up just alittle bit in the back. She wore a pair of 3 string diamond earrings, and the necklace and braclet Harry had given her. She wore a pair of red strappy high heels, and only a little bit of make-up.
Hermione made her way to the Astronomy tower. When she reached the door that lead to the stairs, she gasped at what she saw. It was a trail of red, white, and pink lighted candles with rose peddles scatered around. She closed her eyes, and drew in a deep breath; the butterflys in her stomach were beginging to grow.
She slowly made her way up the spiraling staircase, when finally she reached the Tower. She smiled and looked around. There were 5ft tall candleholders, holding more of the Valentine colored candles. There was a table in the middle with a white lace tablecloth. Upon it, were 2 plates, 2 wine glasses, 2 forks, 2 spoons, and 2 butter knives. Next to the table was a sliver bucket filled with Ice and 2 wine sized bottle's filled with Butterbeer. The room was also decorated with white lights around the celiing, and window ledges. Then, a bewitched violin began to play.
"How do you like it?" the voice of Harry asked behind her. Hermione turned around, and looked at him, a smile slowly appearing on her face. She got a good look at him; he was dressed in his tuxedo, but instead of the heather tie and vest, was a black tie and vest. He was also holding a buquet of red and white roses. The only thing Harry could think of was how she always managed to get more beautiful every minute of everyday.
"It's really nice, I really like it." She said, smiling. Harry then approuched her, and handed her the flowers.
"Thank-you, Harry." She said, hugging him with her free arm.
"Anything for you, Mione." He said.
A few moments later, they were eating the stake shapped as hearts (A/N: totally corney, right? Omg, lol.) , fried prawns, and little piece's of heart cakes that Dobby, Winky, and few other house eleves brough (A/N: totally corney, right? Omg, lol.) and chatting away merrily. When they were done, a new song started up, and Harry got up out of his seat and walked over to Hermione.
"Care to dance?" he asked, as he held out his hand. Hermione smiled, and took it. They they began to dance to the violin playing "Bella Notte" (A/N: you know, the Lady and the Tramp song :0p)
"I can't believe you came up with this all on your own, Harry." Hermione said. Harry shurgged.
"I got SOME help from Lavender, Parvati, and Isabella. But, I had to do rock paper siccors with Ron to see who gets to actually USE the idea. Apparently Lavender and Parvati told Ron this idea also." He said. Hermione began to giggle lightly.
"Your so cute, Hermione, I love you." Harry said. Hermione then stopped moving, and looked at him. Harry just stood there, waiting for her reaction. Actually, saying that he loved her slipped out. He wanted to tell her later…
"You…You love me?" she squeaked out. Harry felt his palms began to get rather moist.
"Er..Yes, I did." He said. Hermione bit her lip, and looked down.
"Do you mean it?" she asked, with hope filled in her voice. Harry suddenly began to feel relaxed. He curled his index finger, and lifted her chin up to him. Her eyes opened, and Harry saw tears in them.
"I love you, Hermione Imogen Granger…With every fiber of my beging." He said, and watched as a tear fell down her cheek.
"I love you too, Harry James Potter." She laughed. Harry smiled wickedly, then dragged her over to the ledge of the window. Harry then looked deeply into Hermione's eyes, and he saw the love in them. He then pulled out a knife. Suddenly the love was gone, and horror filled her eyes.
"Harry! What are you doing?" she exclaimed. Harry laughed.
"Give me your hand." He said. Hermione looked at him for a moment, then at her hand, then at him again, and slowly held out her hand. Harry then held out his, and took the knife and sliced his hand, not too deep, diaganal.
"My blood." He said. He then took Hermione's hand and flipped it over, and then sliced it diaganal. Hermione let out a low painful groan.
"Your blood." He then brought her hand up, and brought his and her's together. Hermione then caught on. She remembered reading about this in "The Owen's Family Rituals."
"Our blood." They both said together. Harry looked pleased that Hermione understood what was going on, and still took part in it.
"Now," he said. "Were joined at the heart," he held his hand over her heart. "Mind," he ran his finger over her forehead. " And soul." He said, placing both hands on her shoulders, and leaned down to kiss her. When they finally broke for air, Hermione fell into his warm embrace. He breathed her in.
"Happy Valentines Day, my love." He whispered softly.
Okay…My story is becoming one gigantic piece of fluff! But that's not a bad thing, now is it? ::wink wink:: Anyways, the next chapter won't have a lot of fluff in it…well, I'm going to TRY to not put a lot of fluff in it. Well, that's all I can think of! Read and Review if you please :0)
Thanks to my Reviewers…
GundamHardcore: Your making sound like I'm done! Which I'm not, lol. Anyways, here's the next chapter!
Hermione1909: Thanx! You'll find out what's going on with Hermione in the next chapter. I'm glad you got a next chapter up also!
Lizzie Lucid: Thank-you very much! Lol, I'm not a fan of everything being turned upside down either, but, she is just making her story 'realistic' I guess you could say…More in the young adult categorey. I agree with you on the Ginny thing…But usually younger sister's don't go out with there brother's best friends. Plus, I kinda see the Weasly's as the family never had, and tha would make Ginny his 'younger sister' type thing, but anyways. Did ya see what Malfoy did? Wasn't that just the cutest? Haha.
Corran Horn: Thank you! I hope the chapter came out soon enough for ya! :0)
Hikari47: :0) Thanks a bunch! Your idea sounds cool. I'll be sure to read it!
PotterPox: Lol, I'm a hopless romantic too!
MOG: Thanks! I love H/Hr also! Durrr, hehe.
HyperWhich: Hey Chicka! Yah, I know I'm so sweet, lol. Yes that is always is the best way to start out the new year. Well, I was doing some research for the story for gifts and things that the charater's give each other, and I came across this WONDERFUL website called Capricorns Layer. Here's the website if ya want it: http://www.capricornslair.com/index.html Lol, I'll think about that. I've never really written a 'heated make-out session'. But, it's always good to try something new, eh? And yes, Fire and Rain is a great story so far! So go and read it NOW!!! Lol, I'm just kidding…But still, go and read it :0)
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