Tell Me Your Secrets
Chapter Two: Awkwardness
By: j.j. Alan
Hey Guys sorry this took so long. I had all of these assignments and I have a huge paper due Friday but I really wanted to post this chapter. Thank you so very much for all of the wonderful reviews. I would like to acknowledge the following people who reviewed:
MiyaQui, L. Jones (), blueeyes, Kelsey McCartney, Curare (), gtsuger1001, Elaine, bunnyb, coolchick207, Weasley-Gurl, and Gillian (). Thank you again.
~jessie
P.S. : Could somebody please explain to me what the parenthesis thingy is ~()? Does it have some specific meaning or is it just to look cool?
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Previously in Tell Me Your Secrets:
"Hey Ginny," Harry said, giving my sister those googgley eyes that just give away the fact that they're hopelessly devoted to each other. Finally I spoke up,
"Hey Gin and Hey........." Holey Shit I think I just realized who that girl is! Is it, could it be?
"Hermione?"
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King Cross Station- Platform 9 and 3/4
No Time Has Passed
Hermione's Point of View:
Wow, until about two seconds ago I thought the gorgeous red head standing in front of me was some stranger. I can't believe I couldn't recognize Ron! I mean yes there is reason to not recognize him, for example is almost bulging biceps and the short, stylish cut of his hair. But I mean it's Ron, my best friend for like almost six years now. Luckily it seams that he didn't recognize me either.
Now the only thing I have to do is answer him. Come on Hermione, think of something smooth and flirty, but not too flirty, to saw back. Grrrrrrrrr! This is so annoying. I can excel at any academic I so choose in an instant, but I can't seem to think of something great to say to Ron- much less even get the guts to say it. Ok he's starting to look at me weird now so I better answer him.
"Yeah, Hey Ron!" That was original.
***
Normal 3rd Person View:
With both Ron and Hermione looking very uncomfortable, Hermione pulled Ron into a tight awkward hug. They had done the same gesture of affection as friends hundreds of times but his time it felt as if something had changed. It felt as if both Ron and Hermione knew that they had mutual feelings towards each other but both were to shy to show it.
The hug broke of quickly but not without Ron whispering in Hermione's ear, " I missed you this summer Mione." And her replying back just soft enough so they both could hear it,
"I missed you too Ron."
With that the two shared a very brief moment of shy smiles until Ginny and Harry broke the scilence.
"So Hermione, Tell us about your trip to London."
An Hour or So Later
Hogwarts Express- Midway to Hogwarts
Ginny, Hermione, Harry and Ron sat quietly in their favorite compartment of the train. Ginny and Harry had claimed the two seats next to each other on one side and were now sitting very close together, Harry reading a book with Ginny asleep on his shoulder. This only left Mione and Ron the other half of the compartment to share. Having gotten over their first meeting on the train platform, Ron and Herm were now pleasantly chatting like the old friends they were. The two had talked about almost everything that didn't have to do with romance for the whole first half of the trip. From quidditch, which was only discussed briefly, to hair gel to yes of course different sweets each had indulged in over the summer.
Just then the voice of Professor McGonagall came over the PA system.
"Attention all Hogwarts students, we welcome you to another year at out wonderful school of witchcraft and wizardry. I remind you to be especially well behaved on the train and when we reach the school. Now if I could have all the Perfects and the Head Boy and Girl in Conference Compartment three in five minutes. Please be prompt we have important manners to discuss. Thank you and good day." Then as sudden as the announcement had started it was over. Hermione began to bustle around the compartment gathering up her things.
"Herm, she said you have five minutes. What's the rush?" Ron said, " you only have to walk down the corridor."
"What's the rush? Well I need to be early; I need to make a good first impression." Hermione responded rather critically, and then with a flutter of her robe she was out of the compartment.
Meanwhile, the sudden rustling in the compartment caused Ginny to stir in her sleep. By doing this her head, where it had previously rested on Harry's shoulder, had slipped and she was now lying almost face down in Harry's lap. As you could imagine Harry had no idea what to do, well he did have some ideas as any teenage boy would have- but obviously none of them were feasible. Luckily Ron hadn't noticed this 'little incident' quickly enough to do anything. Before Ron could think about what to do Harry spoke up, "Ummm... Ginny?" Harry said nudging her slightly with his finger, Silence. Harry spoke again,
"Ginny, hun, ya need to wake up," Touching her hair softly with his finger. Ginny slowly stirred and sat up, rubbing her eyes. She then looked softly at harry,
"Did you just call me hun," Ginny said.
"Oh, well, umm, yeah I guess I did... sorry." Harry responded shyly. But before he could move away from her she pulled him into a tight hug, but she pulled back a little to look him in the eyes.
"No don't apologize, that's one of the sweetest things you've said to me." Ginny planted a quick but meaningful kiss on Harry's lips and then she stood. "Well guys I'm gonna so change into my robes, I'll be back in like fifteen minutes." She then grabbed her bag and walked out of the compartment and down the corridor towards the girls powder room.
Back in the Compartment:
"So Harry, you're still into my sister, Right?" Ron asked the other boy sitting across from him. Harry, still shaken from Ginny's reaction, managed to answer ron quite quickly in fact,
"Yes Ron, I'm still into your sister a lot, I mean really a lot. But you ask me that every time Ginny and I kiss- What's the deal?"
"Sorry Harry, it's just I don't want Ginny to get hurt. Not that you would hurt her, but I don't want anything to happen to her. It's an older brother thing you might not get it."
"No I understand Ron, I wont hurt your sister. But while we're on the topic of girls, how are you and Mione? You guys seem to be hitting it off great again this year. Ya know you're perfect for each other right? I mean why don't you just tell her how you feel?"
Ron sat back against the headrest, contemplating the question. "It isn't that easy Harry, I mean you knew Ginny would say yes when you asked her out. With me I don't know if Herm will say yes or just shoot me down, cold as ice. Did you see her today? Wow, I mean she looks really great. When we get to Hogwarts there is going to be guys swooning to her. I don't think she would even give me the time of day." Ron hung his head down, as if struck with defeat.
"Oh ca-mon Ron, just because Hermione changed on the outside doesn't mean she's any different. Mione is still the same book loving, Hogwarts: a History quoting and Draco Malfoy hating Hermione."
"Thanks Harry I'll think about it." Ron said, looking just a little bit more optimistic than before.
***
Meanwhile, Ginny had just finished freshening up in the powder room and stepped outside into the long corridor. As she continued down the long hall toward her compartment she was struck by the strong and distinct smell of hair gel and cheap cologne. Just then a long, pale, muscular arm reached out into the corridor and grabbed her wrist, pulling her into a small empty closet.
As Ginny's eyes adjusted to the darkness of the closet, she felt the warm breath of another person against her cheek. The closet was so dark she could only distinguish the strangers head, broad shoulders and that they were very tall. By these few characteristics, she deemed him a male.
The stanger took a quick loud breath and the spoke, " Hello Weasley, seem that your big brothers aren't here to protect you, what are ya gonna do now?"
"Malfoy, don't play me off for stupid, I know it's you be your annoying voice. What do you want?"
"I didn't drag you here to have you insult me ." He said tightening the grip on her wrist. "all I want to know is how to get you prissy friend Granger in the sack."
"Let go of my arm Malfoy, and I don't know what your smoking but from what I recall you've hated Hermione and me for that matter since before I can remember. Why would I ever help you?" Ginny spat out the words making sure her voice was loud enough to carry out of the closet.
"If you know what's good for you, You'll do whatever I say." Draco yelled back, not realizing how loud his voice was. However girls coming out of the powder room were starting to get suspicious. "I want Hermione Granger Damn it, and what I want I get!" Draco slammed his fist into the door; he was starting to throw a fit like a baby.
Down the hall the Perfect meeting had just ended, and the older students were wandering down the hall back to their compartments. The gathering of people outside the girls' powder room attracted the attention of one particular student.
"Are you listening to me Weasley?" the muffled yelling of Draco could be herd outside the small closet. A large thump was herd coming from with in along with a small yelp from Ginny.
Before anyone could react the door to the closet was magiced open.
"What the..." Draco exclaimed before he was slammed face first against the wall, with his arms held behind his back.
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Well there you have it guys, don't flame me too much. This isn't as good as the first chapter but I home you like it. Please please please please review! I would like 5 – 10 reviews before the next chapter.
Thank you!
~jess
Chapter Two: Awkwardness
By: j.j. Alan
Hey Guys sorry this took so long. I had all of these assignments and I have a huge paper due Friday but I really wanted to post this chapter. Thank you so very much for all of the wonderful reviews. I would like to acknowledge the following people who reviewed:
MiyaQui, L. Jones (), blueeyes, Kelsey McCartney, Curare (), gtsuger1001, Elaine, bunnyb, coolchick207, Weasley-Gurl, and Gillian (). Thank you again.
~jessie
P.S. : Could somebody please explain to me what the parenthesis thingy is ~()? Does it have some specific meaning or is it just to look cool?
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Previously in Tell Me Your Secrets:
"Hey Ginny," Harry said, giving my sister those googgley eyes that just give away the fact that they're hopelessly devoted to each other. Finally I spoke up,
"Hey Gin and Hey........." Holey Shit I think I just realized who that girl is! Is it, could it be?
"Hermione?"
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King Cross Station- Platform 9 and 3/4
No Time Has Passed
Hermione's Point of View:
Wow, until about two seconds ago I thought the gorgeous red head standing in front of me was some stranger. I can't believe I couldn't recognize Ron! I mean yes there is reason to not recognize him, for example is almost bulging biceps and the short, stylish cut of his hair. But I mean it's Ron, my best friend for like almost six years now. Luckily it seams that he didn't recognize me either.
Now the only thing I have to do is answer him. Come on Hermione, think of something smooth and flirty, but not too flirty, to saw back. Grrrrrrrrr! This is so annoying. I can excel at any academic I so choose in an instant, but I can't seem to think of something great to say to Ron- much less even get the guts to say it. Ok he's starting to look at me weird now so I better answer him.
"Yeah, Hey Ron!" That was original.
***
Normal 3rd Person View:
With both Ron and Hermione looking very uncomfortable, Hermione pulled Ron into a tight awkward hug. They had done the same gesture of affection as friends hundreds of times but his time it felt as if something had changed. It felt as if both Ron and Hermione knew that they had mutual feelings towards each other but both were to shy to show it.
The hug broke of quickly but not without Ron whispering in Hermione's ear, " I missed you this summer Mione." And her replying back just soft enough so they both could hear it,
"I missed you too Ron."
With that the two shared a very brief moment of shy smiles until Ginny and Harry broke the scilence.
"So Hermione, Tell us about your trip to London."
An Hour or So Later
Hogwarts Express- Midway to Hogwarts
Ginny, Hermione, Harry and Ron sat quietly in their favorite compartment of the train. Ginny and Harry had claimed the two seats next to each other on one side and were now sitting very close together, Harry reading a book with Ginny asleep on his shoulder. This only left Mione and Ron the other half of the compartment to share. Having gotten over their first meeting on the train platform, Ron and Herm were now pleasantly chatting like the old friends they were. The two had talked about almost everything that didn't have to do with romance for the whole first half of the trip. From quidditch, which was only discussed briefly, to hair gel to yes of course different sweets each had indulged in over the summer.
Just then the voice of Professor McGonagall came over the PA system.
"Attention all Hogwarts students, we welcome you to another year at out wonderful school of witchcraft and wizardry. I remind you to be especially well behaved on the train and when we reach the school. Now if I could have all the Perfects and the Head Boy and Girl in Conference Compartment three in five minutes. Please be prompt we have important manners to discuss. Thank you and good day." Then as sudden as the announcement had started it was over. Hermione began to bustle around the compartment gathering up her things.
"Herm, she said you have five minutes. What's the rush?" Ron said, " you only have to walk down the corridor."
"What's the rush? Well I need to be early; I need to make a good first impression." Hermione responded rather critically, and then with a flutter of her robe she was out of the compartment.
Meanwhile, the sudden rustling in the compartment caused Ginny to stir in her sleep. By doing this her head, where it had previously rested on Harry's shoulder, had slipped and she was now lying almost face down in Harry's lap. As you could imagine Harry had no idea what to do, well he did have some ideas as any teenage boy would have- but obviously none of them were feasible. Luckily Ron hadn't noticed this 'little incident' quickly enough to do anything. Before Ron could think about what to do Harry spoke up, "Ummm... Ginny?" Harry said nudging her slightly with his finger, Silence. Harry spoke again,
"Ginny, hun, ya need to wake up," Touching her hair softly with his finger. Ginny slowly stirred and sat up, rubbing her eyes. She then looked softly at harry,
"Did you just call me hun," Ginny said.
"Oh, well, umm, yeah I guess I did... sorry." Harry responded shyly. But before he could move away from her she pulled him into a tight hug, but she pulled back a little to look him in the eyes.
"No don't apologize, that's one of the sweetest things you've said to me." Ginny planted a quick but meaningful kiss on Harry's lips and then she stood. "Well guys I'm gonna so change into my robes, I'll be back in like fifteen minutes." She then grabbed her bag and walked out of the compartment and down the corridor towards the girls powder room.
Back in the Compartment:
"So Harry, you're still into my sister, Right?" Ron asked the other boy sitting across from him. Harry, still shaken from Ginny's reaction, managed to answer ron quite quickly in fact,
"Yes Ron, I'm still into your sister a lot, I mean really a lot. But you ask me that every time Ginny and I kiss- What's the deal?"
"Sorry Harry, it's just I don't want Ginny to get hurt. Not that you would hurt her, but I don't want anything to happen to her. It's an older brother thing you might not get it."
"No I understand Ron, I wont hurt your sister. But while we're on the topic of girls, how are you and Mione? You guys seem to be hitting it off great again this year. Ya know you're perfect for each other right? I mean why don't you just tell her how you feel?"
Ron sat back against the headrest, contemplating the question. "It isn't that easy Harry, I mean you knew Ginny would say yes when you asked her out. With me I don't know if Herm will say yes or just shoot me down, cold as ice. Did you see her today? Wow, I mean she looks really great. When we get to Hogwarts there is going to be guys swooning to her. I don't think she would even give me the time of day." Ron hung his head down, as if struck with defeat.
"Oh ca-mon Ron, just because Hermione changed on the outside doesn't mean she's any different. Mione is still the same book loving, Hogwarts: a History quoting and Draco Malfoy hating Hermione."
"Thanks Harry I'll think about it." Ron said, looking just a little bit more optimistic than before.
***
Meanwhile, Ginny had just finished freshening up in the powder room and stepped outside into the long corridor. As she continued down the long hall toward her compartment she was struck by the strong and distinct smell of hair gel and cheap cologne. Just then a long, pale, muscular arm reached out into the corridor and grabbed her wrist, pulling her into a small empty closet.
As Ginny's eyes adjusted to the darkness of the closet, she felt the warm breath of another person against her cheek. The closet was so dark she could only distinguish the strangers head, broad shoulders and that they were very tall. By these few characteristics, she deemed him a male.
The stanger took a quick loud breath and the spoke, " Hello Weasley, seem that your big brothers aren't here to protect you, what are ya gonna do now?"
"Malfoy, don't play me off for stupid, I know it's you be your annoying voice. What do you want?"
"I didn't drag you here to have you insult me ." He said tightening the grip on her wrist. "all I want to know is how to get you prissy friend Granger in the sack."
"Let go of my arm Malfoy, and I don't know what your smoking but from what I recall you've hated Hermione and me for that matter since before I can remember. Why would I ever help you?" Ginny spat out the words making sure her voice was loud enough to carry out of the closet.
"If you know what's good for you, You'll do whatever I say." Draco yelled back, not realizing how loud his voice was. However girls coming out of the powder room were starting to get suspicious. "I want Hermione Granger Damn it, and what I want I get!" Draco slammed his fist into the door; he was starting to throw a fit like a baby.
Down the hall the Perfect meeting had just ended, and the older students were wandering down the hall back to their compartments. The gathering of people outside the girls' powder room attracted the attention of one particular student.
"Are you listening to me Weasley?" the muffled yelling of Draco could be herd outside the small closet. A large thump was herd coming from with in along with a small yelp from Ginny.
Before anyone could react the door to the closet was magiced open.
"What the..." Draco exclaimed before he was slammed face first against the wall, with his arms held behind his back.
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Well there you have it guys, don't flame me too much. This isn't as good as the first chapter but I home you like it. Please please please please review! I would like 5 – 10 reviews before the next chapter.
Thank you!
~jess