Title: Lumos My Way Into Your Heart
Chapter: 2, A Dance For Two
Rating: PG
Author: Kali Kato (SeekerGurl)
Year: 6th Year
Other: This fic is from Hermione Granger's POV.
Ships: Ron and Hermione! *Who else?*
Summary: Hermione finds much needed advice from an unusual source. And a few plot twists along the way.
Disclaimer: Everything, from all of Hogwarts to Hermione's hair, belongs to Mrs J.K. Rowling.
Notes: Excuse any spelling mistakes, I've had a long night. ^^
(BTW, I believe 'Lumos' means light, since the HP kids ae always using it to light their wands. So in English, the title would be 'Light My way Into Your Heart' but Lumos is more HPish) ^_^
(Also, in Chapter one, I said the dance was only for sixth and seven year. My fault. Its for all the students.)
Enjoy!
' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' LUMOS MY WAY INTO YOUR HEART ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' A DANCE FOR TWO
Have you ever had a feeling you couldn't explain? A complex moment in time that just seems impossible to figure out? And no matter how smart you are, or no matter how smart you THINK you are, you'll never figure it out?
I was having one of those right now.
It was early morning at Hogwarts, two weeks before the eve of Halloween. The Great Hall was awakened with students of all ages and sizes, and not to mention the important teachers. Light streamed through the huge windows on every end, and you could even make out the etchings of a light snowfall moving outside. Food covered the tables like every morning, and voices and happy laughter filled the room like it did every day at meal times.
The four of us entered the hall side by side, like we did almost every day. I stood next to Ginny, where we were trying our best to carry on our own 'girly' conversations against the boys' loud Quidditch discussions. It seemed Harry and Ron could not agree on the better American team this year. It appeared that Ron was vouching for the 'California Hitters' and Harry was all for the 'Winter Fighters' from the state of Wisconsin. It was funny, sometimes they got so into their little discussions that they barely noticed anything around them. Ginny even swore that Ron and George walked into a brick wall nose first during a discussion of the Chudley Cannons, which Ron was known for defending with great vigor.
Ginny and I had become good friends over the years we'd know eachother, and I felt like I could tell her anything, well, almost anything. I was sure she felt the same way too. I'd finally found a girlfriend to talk with. Don't get me wrong, I love Harry... and Ron, but they just aren't girls. But, they are still my best friends, and they still occupy most of my time with our little adventures. I've noticed Harry's been more cheerier lately. His bouts with Voldemort had strengthened him in many ways, but had also depressed him mentally. But ever since the start of the new term, his spirits seemed to have risen.
We took our usual seats in the Great Hall. It was the Gryffindor table, of course. Harry and Ron always sat next to eachother, across the table from Colin and Neville. Ginny and I sat on the same side as Ron and Harry, with Lavender and Parvati (regrettably) across from us. For some reason, I always seemed to be seated beside Ron. It had been like that for years, but it hadn't been until this year that I'd begun to notice it more often.
This is where one of those moments I was talking about earlier comes into play. Its unexplainable and unexpected. And its been happening a lot lately.
I was calmly eating my porridge, noticing it was very bland this morning. I reached across the table for the shaker of brown sugar, when it happened. Ron had reached for the same shaker at the exact same moment as me. But of course, he wasn't paying attention. He was engaged in conversation with Harry, his eyes on him instead of the object he was reaching for. It was I who saw the mishap that was about to happen. I quickly withdrew my hand, averting my eyes into my bowl.
If I hadn't withdrawn my hand, our fingers would have touched. I'm sure some akward stuttering and blushing would have been in store for us. But still, it might have been nice.
I hadn't been the only one to notice the almost collision of Ron's and my fingers. Lavender, the slightly.... promiscuous... girl that liked to talk and gossip, had noticed it too. When our eyes met after I finally looked up, she had one eyebrow raised and a sparkle in her eye. To my horror she was just about to say something to me, and in front of Ron too, when I heard the dinging of a glass across the room. I quickly looked away from her, and in the direction of the Professors.
Dumbledore had raised his glass for the morning announcements. I was saved. Most of the students eyes looked over to the teacher's table, including Lavender, where Dumbledore stood tall and slightly bent over, dressed in tan robes and a dark green hat. It seemed these last couple of years had been hard on him, and he seemed to be growing older and older. He placed his glass back on the table, and cleared his throat.
"Good morning Gryffindors, Slytherins, Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs. What a glourious October morning this is. First of all, I would like to address the buisness at hand. There have been reports of some students, who will not be named, seen wandering near the Forbidden Forest," for obvious reasons his eyes landed on our Gryffindor table, "and I would just like to remind you that it is against our rules to wander in and out of there. If you wish to avoid a horrible death, please stay away." A few Slytherins sniggered at that comment. Dumbledore once again cleared his throat, "And now, for the most important news that you will hear all year. I'm sure many of you have heard the rumors floating around the school. You may have heard it from a ghost or a teacher, but the fact is true. There will indeed be, a school dance."
Almost imediatley cheers and giggling erupted around the room. Smiles seemed to be on every face, and blushes appeared on the faces of the younger childr en.
"Hush!" Dumbledore bellowed. That made everyone quiet down. "I'm not finished yet," he said. "Now, the dance wil happen at midnight and through the morning hours on Hallloween night. The ball will be officially called: 'A Dance for Two on Halloween Eve,' and costumes will be required for entrance. Bringing a date is encouraged, but you can accompany your best friend if you wish. Oh, and one more thing, if all house students attend, fifty points will be given to each house. That is all."
More cheers ensured at the end of his speech. I didn't know what to think. We hadn't had a ball since the Yule, and that one hadn't ended so well for me. And to be honest, the last thing I wanted to think about was a silly dance that no one would notice me at, anyway. Besides, we had important papers due next week, and homwork was starting to pile up higher and higher on my desk. I couldn't fall behind, not in the year before our graduation. I wondered how my friends had reacted to this news. Colin and Neville both seemed a little shy about the idea, Neville's face turning a bright red as Ginny eyed him from across the table. For some reason, she seemed to have given up on her crush on Harry. She still thought he was cute, though. Harry even looked happy... maybe this dance would raise his spirits even more then ever. Lavender was already blabbering about one of the many boys she had to choose from for a date. Parvati was already cozy with Dean, telling him how she'd love his company. Honestly, are they that eager?
But then there was Ron.
His eyes were on his bowl, he looked a little sad and confused. I suppose he looked like me right then. An idea of another dance did not appeal to me...
Especially a dance for two.
' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' FIN ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '
A/N:
Remember to pretty please make my day and review! I hope ya'll liked it! Chapter 2 will be up in around three days. Hope you enjoyed chapter two! :-)
Chapter: 2, A Dance For Two
Rating: PG
Author: Kali Kato (SeekerGurl)
Year: 6th Year
Other: This fic is from Hermione Granger's POV.
Ships: Ron and Hermione! *Who else?*
Summary: Hermione finds much needed advice from an unusual source. And a few plot twists along the way.
Disclaimer: Everything, from all of Hogwarts to Hermione's hair, belongs to Mrs J.K. Rowling.
Notes: Excuse any spelling mistakes, I've had a long night. ^^
(BTW, I believe 'Lumos' means light, since the HP kids ae always using it to light their wands. So in English, the title would be 'Light My way Into Your Heart' but Lumos is more HPish) ^_^
(Also, in Chapter one, I said the dance was only for sixth and seven year. My fault. Its for all the students.)
Enjoy!
' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' LUMOS MY WAY INTO YOUR HEART ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' A DANCE FOR TWO
Have you ever had a feeling you couldn't explain? A complex moment in time that just seems impossible to figure out? And no matter how smart you are, or no matter how smart you THINK you are, you'll never figure it out?
I was having one of those right now.
It was early morning at Hogwarts, two weeks before the eve of Halloween. The Great Hall was awakened with students of all ages and sizes, and not to mention the important teachers. Light streamed through the huge windows on every end, and you could even make out the etchings of a light snowfall moving outside. Food covered the tables like every morning, and voices and happy laughter filled the room like it did every day at meal times.
The four of us entered the hall side by side, like we did almost every day. I stood next to Ginny, where we were trying our best to carry on our own 'girly' conversations against the boys' loud Quidditch discussions. It seemed Harry and Ron could not agree on the better American team this year. It appeared that Ron was vouching for the 'California Hitters' and Harry was all for the 'Winter Fighters' from the state of Wisconsin. It was funny, sometimes they got so into their little discussions that they barely noticed anything around them. Ginny even swore that Ron and George walked into a brick wall nose first during a discussion of the Chudley Cannons, which Ron was known for defending with great vigor.
Ginny and I had become good friends over the years we'd know eachother, and I felt like I could tell her anything, well, almost anything. I was sure she felt the same way too. I'd finally found a girlfriend to talk with. Don't get me wrong, I love Harry... and Ron, but they just aren't girls. But, they are still my best friends, and they still occupy most of my time with our little adventures. I've noticed Harry's been more cheerier lately. His bouts with Voldemort had strengthened him in many ways, but had also depressed him mentally. But ever since the start of the new term, his spirits seemed to have risen.
We took our usual seats in the Great Hall. It was the Gryffindor table, of course. Harry and Ron always sat next to eachother, across the table from Colin and Neville. Ginny and I sat on the same side as Ron and Harry, with Lavender and Parvati (regrettably) across from us. For some reason, I always seemed to be seated beside Ron. It had been like that for years, but it hadn't been until this year that I'd begun to notice it more often.
This is where one of those moments I was talking about earlier comes into play. Its unexplainable and unexpected. And its been happening a lot lately.
I was calmly eating my porridge, noticing it was very bland this morning. I reached across the table for the shaker of brown sugar, when it happened. Ron had reached for the same shaker at the exact same moment as me. But of course, he wasn't paying attention. He was engaged in conversation with Harry, his eyes on him instead of the object he was reaching for. It was I who saw the mishap that was about to happen. I quickly withdrew my hand, averting my eyes into my bowl.
If I hadn't withdrawn my hand, our fingers would have touched. I'm sure some akward stuttering and blushing would have been in store for us. But still, it might have been nice.
I hadn't been the only one to notice the almost collision of Ron's and my fingers. Lavender, the slightly.... promiscuous... girl that liked to talk and gossip, had noticed it too. When our eyes met after I finally looked up, she had one eyebrow raised and a sparkle in her eye. To my horror she was just about to say something to me, and in front of Ron too, when I heard the dinging of a glass across the room. I quickly looked away from her, and in the direction of the Professors.
Dumbledore had raised his glass for the morning announcements. I was saved. Most of the students eyes looked over to the teacher's table, including Lavender, where Dumbledore stood tall and slightly bent over, dressed in tan robes and a dark green hat. It seemed these last couple of years had been hard on him, and he seemed to be growing older and older. He placed his glass back on the table, and cleared his throat.
"Good morning Gryffindors, Slytherins, Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs. What a glourious October morning this is. First of all, I would like to address the buisness at hand. There have been reports of some students, who will not be named, seen wandering near the Forbidden Forest," for obvious reasons his eyes landed on our Gryffindor table, "and I would just like to remind you that it is against our rules to wander in and out of there. If you wish to avoid a horrible death, please stay away." A few Slytherins sniggered at that comment. Dumbledore once again cleared his throat, "And now, for the most important news that you will hear all year. I'm sure many of you have heard the rumors floating around the school. You may have heard it from a ghost or a teacher, but the fact is true. There will indeed be, a school dance."
Almost imediatley cheers and giggling erupted around the room. Smiles seemed to be on every face, and blushes appeared on the faces of the younger childr en.
"Hush!" Dumbledore bellowed. That made everyone quiet down. "I'm not finished yet," he said. "Now, the dance wil happen at midnight and through the morning hours on Hallloween night. The ball will be officially called: 'A Dance for Two on Halloween Eve,' and costumes will be required for entrance. Bringing a date is encouraged, but you can accompany your best friend if you wish. Oh, and one more thing, if all house students attend, fifty points will be given to each house. That is all."
More cheers ensured at the end of his speech. I didn't know what to think. We hadn't had a ball since the Yule, and that one hadn't ended so well for me. And to be honest, the last thing I wanted to think about was a silly dance that no one would notice me at, anyway. Besides, we had important papers due next week, and homwork was starting to pile up higher and higher on my desk. I couldn't fall behind, not in the year before our graduation. I wondered how my friends had reacted to this news. Colin and Neville both seemed a little shy about the idea, Neville's face turning a bright red as Ginny eyed him from across the table. For some reason, she seemed to have given up on her crush on Harry. She still thought he was cute, though. Harry even looked happy... maybe this dance would raise his spirits even more then ever. Lavender was already blabbering about one of the many boys she had to choose from for a date. Parvati was already cozy with Dean, telling him how she'd love his company. Honestly, are they that eager?
But then there was Ron.
His eyes were on his bowl, he looked a little sad and confused. I suppose he looked like me right then. An idea of another dance did not appeal to me...
Especially a dance for two.
' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' FIN ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '
A/N:
Remember to pretty please make my day and review! I hope ya'll liked it! Chapter 2 will be up in around three days. Hope you enjoyed chapter two! :-)