Chapter 4.
The start of Term ball.
Ron was right about the curse. In fact it was one of the three "Unforgivable curses". It was the one that killed Harry's parents. What Harry couldn't stand to see was Ron's face when it hit her. All Ron could say was
"I just can't believe she's gone. That evening the news had soon spread about the death. Harry felt mega sorry for Parvati. Hermione was upset as well and it even seemed to of affected the Slytherin girls. The dance wasn't that 'Happy' this year. Hermione didn't want to dance, Ron didn't want to eat, drink or dance and Parvati was missing all together.
"I know that curse was aimed at me Ron… But if I hadn't moved out the way I would have been killed, but then again if I hadn't moved… you know what wouldn't have happened."
"Mmm, I know. I'm not blaming you though Harry, I'm blaming You-know-who. And when they finally get the git they'll…"
"End up like Padma. Look Ron I killed him off last time and I thought Lupin and Snape had killed worm tail off but I was wrong."
"Well you hadn't actually killed You-know-who off you had temporarily weakened him." Interrupted Hermione. She whispered something in Ron's ear and he nodded. "Harry… if you wouldn't mind can I dance with Ron?"
Yeah, Ok as long as I can have a dance later."
"Fine with me!" She winked at Harry. Hermione was a good friend and Harry could tell she was dancing with Ron because his partner had, well been killed. Harry knew how devastated he was; after all he had lost his parents which are a lot closer, than a girlfriend would ever be.
Later that evening when Harry had his dance with Hermione, they went into the specially lit up garden for a walk.
"I feel so sorry for Ron. He really liked Padma and now she's gone." Said Hermione.
"Yeah. I know. What were you two talking about while you were dancing?"
"Oh you'll have to wait and see about that one! … Anyway, did you notice a new face in the hall tonight?"
"No." Harry hadn't really been paying attention. He was to wrapped up in the thoughts of Lord Voldemort.
"Well thanks for taking me to the ball tonight Harry." Hermione said softly as they approached the House tower.
"This is perfect." Harry thought to himself, "Now I can tell her how I feel."
"I have something to tell you Hermione…" he started. " I………"
"Hi guys." Said Ron droopily as he approached the house door.
"Damn." Harry thought " Never mind I'll tell her later." Harry was so desperate to tell Hermione how he felt but no matter how he tried, he couldn't bring himself to say it. Little did he know, that she felt the same way.
*
The following morning they were given their new timetables and Harry and Hermione had received an extra letter each.
Would you please come and meet me I my office as soon as the bell goes. Miss. Granger should also accompany you.
Professor McGonagall
"We've got to go and see McGonagall afterwards."
"I know…ooooh! That's right at the beginning of my Arithmancy class." Harry smiled, he was happy as he got to miss the beginning of Divination.
"Right, I'll see you in a bit." he said to Ron.
"K." Replied Ron through a mouthful of toast.
Harry walked silently with Hermione. As they approached Professor McGonagall's office she stepped outside and as she spotted them she said,
"You first Potter." He walked slowly into her office. The only times he'd been here was when he was in loads of trouble. "Right, what I've called you up here for is to tell you that Hagrid has asked for special permission that you miss your potions and divination lessons this afternoon." Harry tried not to look as if he was over thrilled but he knew from the look in his eyes professor Mcgonagall could tell. She faintly smiled and said
"Well, go on then! Off to see Hagrid!!" Harry decided to wait for Hermione, as the bell hadn't gone yet. After about 5 minutes she came out looking very smug.
"I have a very important job to do. And I have to go to the main hall for it" They walked once again in silence.