Chapter 7
Harry couldn't sleep that night. He tossed and turned under his sheets, finally sitting up, wrenching open the curtains drawn around his four- poster bed. He looked over to Ron's bed. He could see Ron's sleeping figure, dreaming peacefully in the sleepy essence of night. Harry looked at Ron with envy. Was it because of Ron's ability to sleep...or his ability to show his emotions to the girl he liked? Harry didn't know. It didn't matter. Harry sighed inwardly and fell back onto his bed. Suddenly, he was caught by sleep and fell into a deep slumber.
~~~
Morning greeted Hermione cheerfully. Having forgotten the previous night's events, she got ready with a smile. Feeling especially happy, she put on her favorite outfit. A green sleeveless top with a V-neck cut and a pair of long black flares. Hermione combed her hair out, humming a song. She floated blissfully down the stairs. Suddenly, as she entered the common room, she was reminded of what had taken place the night before. Hermione frowned. What a way to ruin her day before it had even started!
What had Ron meant by the kiss, though? Had he thought it was merely platonic? Harry certainly didn't think so. And was it just her, or did Harry seem a bit...jealous? Personally, Hermione had not really enjoyed the kiss, despite the fact that it was her very first. She was much too shocked and overwhelmed that one of her best friends would kiss her to thoroughly enjoy it.
Hermione grinned. It was nice to know someone cared about her. Besides, she needed to concentrate on her schoolwork. It was much more important to her. The occurrence of the previous night was pushed into the farthest corner of her head as she resumed humming.
~~~
Harry was thinking along the same lines. He was perturbed by Ron's actions toward Hermione, but decided it was one occurrence and worth overlooking. He valued the friendship between them more. Or so he said to himself. And he believed it. For a while.
~~~
Breakfast was normal as usual. The swarm of owls still arrived perfunctorily, swooping down on the students as they ate and chatted with friends. Hermione sat between her two best friends. Ron was rather quieter than usual, but didn't act the least bit awkward to Hermione. The three friends seemed to reach an unspoken agreement. Nothing would be spoken about what had happened, seeing its risk to their friendship. But none had forgotten the event. They merely chose to ignore it.
"Neville, pass the butter, please," Hermione said pleasantly after a few moments.
Neville made no motion toward the butter. In fact, it looked as though he would fall asleep on the table any minute.
"Er...Neville?" Hermione inquired curiously.
"OH! Sorry, Hermione," Neville replied, blushing, "I'm just really tired. I didn't get much sleep last night...I think I've lost Trevor again...but anyway, here's the butter," he said, passing over the salt.
Hermione giggled. Ron and Harry hid grins by shoveling food into their mouths. Neville reached over for a biscuit, spreading sugar and orange juice over it. Ron burst out laughing. Crumbs sprayed outward and landed all over the table. Hermione tutted at his manners.
"Ron, you need to go to finishing school," she declared, smiling.
Harry nodded in agreement (and partially disgust, having been coated in crumbs). "Neville, pass the napki- never mind, Neville. I'll get it." Harry said, seeing Neville reach for the pepper.
They continued breakfast this way, happily and carefree. No one gave a thought to anything unsettling. The trio almost been broken...but it had prevailed.
~~~
Lives returned to normal. It was as though the trip to Hogsmeade never happened. It was all the better for their friendship. They became the best of friends again. Harry and Ron would play chess by the fireplace on chilly nights in the warm, crowded common room while Hermione would sit by a table next to them, doing her homework. Harry and Ron laughed over Divination, Hermione mused over Arithmancy, and Neville fretted over Potions.
All was well. Until the Christmas Ball was once again brought up one evening after dinner.
And so another chapter ends...I'm sorry I haven't been able to update for a while, and this chapter isn't really all that long...I've been pretty busy. I'm hoping the next chapter will be longer...I DEFINITELY know it will be JUICIER. I have a LOT planned for this lil trio of ours...heh heh heh...
Anyway, thanks again to ALL reviewers!! YOU GUYS ROCK!
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Harry couldn't sleep that night. He tossed and turned under his sheets, finally sitting up, wrenching open the curtains drawn around his four- poster bed. He looked over to Ron's bed. He could see Ron's sleeping figure, dreaming peacefully in the sleepy essence of night. Harry looked at Ron with envy. Was it because of Ron's ability to sleep...or his ability to show his emotions to the girl he liked? Harry didn't know. It didn't matter. Harry sighed inwardly and fell back onto his bed. Suddenly, he was caught by sleep and fell into a deep slumber.
~~~
Morning greeted Hermione cheerfully. Having forgotten the previous night's events, she got ready with a smile. Feeling especially happy, she put on her favorite outfit. A green sleeveless top with a V-neck cut and a pair of long black flares. Hermione combed her hair out, humming a song. She floated blissfully down the stairs. Suddenly, as she entered the common room, she was reminded of what had taken place the night before. Hermione frowned. What a way to ruin her day before it had even started!
What had Ron meant by the kiss, though? Had he thought it was merely platonic? Harry certainly didn't think so. And was it just her, or did Harry seem a bit...jealous? Personally, Hermione had not really enjoyed the kiss, despite the fact that it was her very first. She was much too shocked and overwhelmed that one of her best friends would kiss her to thoroughly enjoy it.
Hermione grinned. It was nice to know someone cared about her. Besides, she needed to concentrate on her schoolwork. It was much more important to her. The occurrence of the previous night was pushed into the farthest corner of her head as she resumed humming.
~~~
Harry was thinking along the same lines. He was perturbed by Ron's actions toward Hermione, but decided it was one occurrence and worth overlooking. He valued the friendship between them more. Or so he said to himself. And he believed it. For a while.
~~~
Breakfast was normal as usual. The swarm of owls still arrived perfunctorily, swooping down on the students as they ate and chatted with friends. Hermione sat between her two best friends. Ron was rather quieter than usual, but didn't act the least bit awkward to Hermione. The three friends seemed to reach an unspoken agreement. Nothing would be spoken about what had happened, seeing its risk to their friendship. But none had forgotten the event. They merely chose to ignore it.
"Neville, pass the butter, please," Hermione said pleasantly after a few moments.
Neville made no motion toward the butter. In fact, it looked as though he would fall asleep on the table any minute.
"Er...Neville?" Hermione inquired curiously.
"OH! Sorry, Hermione," Neville replied, blushing, "I'm just really tired. I didn't get much sleep last night...I think I've lost Trevor again...but anyway, here's the butter," he said, passing over the salt.
Hermione giggled. Ron and Harry hid grins by shoveling food into their mouths. Neville reached over for a biscuit, spreading sugar and orange juice over it. Ron burst out laughing. Crumbs sprayed outward and landed all over the table. Hermione tutted at his manners.
"Ron, you need to go to finishing school," she declared, smiling.
Harry nodded in agreement (and partially disgust, having been coated in crumbs). "Neville, pass the napki- never mind, Neville. I'll get it." Harry said, seeing Neville reach for the pepper.
They continued breakfast this way, happily and carefree. No one gave a thought to anything unsettling. The trio almost been broken...but it had prevailed.
~~~
Lives returned to normal. It was as though the trip to Hogsmeade never happened. It was all the better for their friendship. They became the best of friends again. Harry and Ron would play chess by the fireplace on chilly nights in the warm, crowded common room while Hermione would sit by a table next to them, doing her homework. Harry and Ron laughed over Divination, Hermione mused over Arithmancy, and Neville fretted over Potions.
All was well. Until the Christmas Ball was once again brought up one evening after dinner.
And so another chapter ends...I'm sorry I haven't been able to update for a while, and this chapter isn't really all that long...I've been pretty busy. I'm hoping the next chapter will be longer...I DEFINITELY know it will be JUICIER. I have a LOT planned for this lil trio of ours...heh heh heh...
Anyway, thanks again to ALL reviewers!! YOU GUYS ROCK!
Hopedreamer
ThePopGurlz
Maria
Sabina
Khodges714
Mistress Desdemona
Thamker
ANGELIC_EYEZ
Isabelle
Chica
Jaina
Goodhumorgal
Mspotter
Alanna
Mariel4000
Lonestrider
Fanficaholic1377
AnGeLeYeS
Coconut-ice agent h/h
QueenieNRCatFan
Hermione
VipyGirl831
Akemi Akibi
Tyger