"My Heart Will Go On" Chapter 13: The Christmas Ball
*A/N: Sorry it took so long to put up these chapters. I've been busy, & thinking of new stories. hehehe ;) i hope you guys are enjoying this story. i think its coming out really good...don't you?? well...onto the fic!!! =)*
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Hermione was laughing so hard as she & her friends ran into the castle. They just finished the biggest snowball fight of their lives. It lasted 3 hours, but they were outside for 4. They didn't even stop for lunch or breakfast; they weren't hungry. Hermione was on a team with Dean, Ginny, & Harry, & the other team was Ron, Seamus, Lavender, & Parvati. Hermione's team was beating their friends badly until Fred & George showed up & joined onto the other team. Luckily, Katie & Alicia came onto their team. After the 3 hour snowball fight, they ran around the castle, enjoying the snow. It was heavy, but as they went inside the castle, it started going light. At least she, Lavender, & Dean didn't have to decorate the Great Hall for the Christmas Ball that night; the heads & other prefects in 6th & 7th year were going to take care of that since the 5th year prefects have done a lot of planning that year so far. They realized that it was starting to get late, since the ball was at seven, & it was five now. They all knew that girls took a long time to get ready, so they went inside to get ready. Lavender & Hermione decided to get ready in the Gryfinddor common room, so they grabbed their stuff & headed there, & Dean followed since he was going to hang with the guys while the girls were getting ready. Luckily Parvati already had a date; it was Ron! That shocked everyone, but the shock eventually faded away. Hermione was thinking about more important things, like getting ready for the ball.
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"Man, they better hurry up," Ron said in annoyance. It was already 6:30 & the girls weren't down in the common room yet. Dean wished he would just shut up; it was the 10th time Ron had said that in the last 15 minutes. He just got ready a half hour ago, but made sure his hair was just right; he didn't want to look stupid. Harry kept muttering about how he wished his hair was tamer, & Seamus was going on about his hair & fixed it for the 20th time in 15 minutes. He wasn't really worried, just anxious to see Hermione. He heard from one of the prefects that the ball looked great. They followed Hermione's advice & put up a garden, but put a spell to avoid anyone from seeing it until the ball began. Another 15 minutes went by, & still no sign of the girls. A lot of couples were leaving the common room, or someone was going to meet their date. Finally, he looked up at the bridge separating the boy & girl dorms & saw three girls, & one behind them. All of the guys' mouths were open as the girls made their ways down the staircase & stood in a group.
Parvati walked over to Ron, wearing rosy pink dress robes, that had belled sleeves, with her hair down & curled. It looked as that she had on rosy pink eyeshadow & rosy pink lipstick. Ron, who was smiling, extended his hand to Parvati & kissed it. She blushed as he walked her to the portrait hole, waiting for the others. Then, Lavender walked over to Seamus. She had on lavender robes, but had no sleeves, & she had on a silver shawl. Her hair was curled in a messy bun, some of it falling in strands, forming into the shape of her face. She also had on lavender eyeshadow, light pink lipstick, & the necklace Hermione gave her & the ring Seamus gave her, which had a white gold band & lavender gem. Seamus extended his hand & gave her a kiss on the cheek, muttering how beautiful she looked, as she blushed & took his hand. They joined Ron & Parvati, waiting for the others. Ginny then walked over to Harry. She had on violet robes, going beautifully with her eyes, with belled sleeves, & her long, red hair in soft curls. She also had on silver eyeshadow, pale pink lipstick, & the necklace Harry got her for Christmas: a silver chain with a violet heart charm on it. Harry gave her a kiss on the cheek, telling her how beautiful she looked, & extended his hand as she too blushed & took it. They joined Seamus, Lavender, Ron, & Parvati. Finally, it was Dean's turn to be impressed. Walking to him was his Hermione. She had on deep sky blue dress robes with no sleeves, bright white trimmings, V-neck, & thin bright white sweater. She had on deep sky blue eyeshadow, pale pink lipstick, & her hair in soft curls, similar to Ginny's, & the bobby pin that Parvati gave her in her hair. She also had on the band Ginny gave her, the rings Harry & Ron gave her, & the necklace he gave her for Christmas. He was so stunned by her appearance. He walked up to her, gave her a kiss on the cheek, extended his hand, & whispered lovingly, "You look gorgeous tonight, my sweet." She just blushed, taking his hand as they joined their friends & headed to the ball.
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Hermione couldn't help but smile. She was going to the ball with a handsome guy. How could it get any better? 'Waaaaaaaay better,' she thought to herself as she finally set eyes on the Great Hall. The hall was decorated with Christmas trees decorated with all different colors, & magical snow falling that evaporated before hitting the floor from the enchanted ceiling, which was beautiful with the soft snow clouds on them. The tables were still in there, so they sat at a table as Dumbledore spoke. "Welcome to the Christmas Ball. Now, you shall eat dinner, then the prefects & heads will start off the dancing for the evening. There is a garden outside for all students to walk in. Don't worry, it has a spell on it that keeps it up to a temperature that isn't freezing cold. Now, Oblibin! Comberous! Happy Christmas!" Suddenly, a huge feast appeared before the students, & they started eating.
Finally, now that the students were finished eating, Dumbledore pushed the tables back, leaving room to dance. Then, he pushed a button on a large stereo(yeah, they use a stereo), & Muggle music started to play. The prefects & heads headed onto the floor with their dates & started dancing. Soon, the other students joined in. Hermione felt so content in Dean's arms as they danced together. Even though this was only the beginning of the ball, she felt as if the night would go on a great course.
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Dean was having a great time with Hermione. They danced most of the songs together, only once dancing with their friends. He felt a tinge of jealousy as he saw Ron dancing with her. To him, it looked like he was giving her a hungry look, but Hermione only showed friendship. He trusted her, so he tried not to worry about her, only Ron. Finally, he was dancing with her again, a feeling of content & sweetness coming from her as they danced to a song called "All The Small Things" by a band called Blink 182. A couple of songs later, they decided to get a drink, so they went over to their table. Only Ron & Parvati were there, not talking. "What's wrong?" Hermione asked Parvati. "He won't dance anymore, so now I'm deciding to look around & find someone to dance with." She then stalked off. Dean didn't blame her; Ron was a pain sometimes...but for him, all the time. "Hermione, let's get out of here," he said, getting an idea & taking her hand, leading her out of the Great Hall. "Where are we going?" she questioned curiously. He stopped in front of a path outside. "Here." It was the garden. It was so beautiful. It had bright white & silver roses everywhere. There was also a small fountain with a silver star in the middle of it, & benches that were bright white all around & the snow falling softly, as if by magic. "This is so...beautiful," Hermione breathed, putting a hand up to her mouth. "Come on," he said as he took her hand again & they walked into the garden.
There were a few couples here & there, walking around, enjoying the scenery. He gazed down at Hermione, seeing the shocked impression on her face. She then turned up to him & said, "It really is beautiful, isn't it Dean?" "Of course it is. You thought of it." "But if we weren't together, would you still like it?" He took her head into his hands & said, "Hermione, I think its beautiful, even if we weren't together. With you with me makes it even more beautiful & breath-taking." She smiled, then leaned into him. You could hear the music from the Great Hall. They sat on a bench, Hermione still leaning on him & now his arms were around her waist. They just gazed at the sky & the flowers, enjoying each others' company & listening to the music being played. He didn't know how long they were there like that, but they heard Dumbledore saying, "I hope you all had a wonderful evening. Now, it's the last song of the night. Come out on the floor with your date & dance." All of the couples hurried to the floor, leaving Hermione & Dean by their selves. He then came up with an idea. "Let's dance," he said. "Here?" "Yes," he replied, smiling down at her, "It makes it even more beautiful of a moment then it does in there." She smiled, & they came together, & started dancing.
'Every night in my dreams
I see you, I feel you,
That is how I know you go on'
'Far across the distance
And spaces between us
You have come to show you go on'
Hermione could hear Dean's heart beat as she laid her head on his chest. She didn't want this feeling to go away.
'Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on'
Dean had tingling feelings going though his body. He couldn't bare to keep his secret from her any longer; he had fallen for her.
'Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go till we're gone'
'Love was when I loved you
One true time I hold to
In my life we'll always go on'
Hermione couldn't bare it anymore. She had finally given into her emotions; she had fallen for Dean.
'Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on (Why does the heart go)
Once more you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on'
Dean grabbed the courage, & whispered into her ear, "Hermione...I love you."
'There is some love that will not go away'
Hermione couldn't believe he said that. She now knew he loved her. "...I love you too Dean."
'You're here, there's nothing I fear,
And I know that my heart will go on
We'll stay forever this way
You are safe in my heart
And my heart will go on and on'
Hermione & Dean then kissed the most passionate kiss they had ever experience in their lives. Nothing would be the same, it would be magical. They had both fallen in love.
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"That's it, they're going to pay," someone hissed in anger after seeing that kiss. Another person that was with him said, "Time for the plan to be played."
*A/N: whoa, some people aren't happy with that sight. don't worry, something's going to happen sooner or later. they won't be a couple without a fight, actually...i don't think they will have a fight, just something close to it. well, that was the 1st half of the year. also, something's going to happen to Hermione & her friends, that will be what you have to find out. muhahahahahaha =)*
*A/N: Sorry it took so long to put up these chapters. I've been busy, & thinking of new stories. hehehe ;) i hope you guys are enjoying this story. i think its coming out really good...don't you?? well...onto the fic!!! =)*
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Hermione was laughing so hard as she & her friends ran into the castle. They just finished the biggest snowball fight of their lives. It lasted 3 hours, but they were outside for 4. They didn't even stop for lunch or breakfast; they weren't hungry. Hermione was on a team with Dean, Ginny, & Harry, & the other team was Ron, Seamus, Lavender, & Parvati. Hermione's team was beating their friends badly until Fred & George showed up & joined onto the other team. Luckily, Katie & Alicia came onto their team. After the 3 hour snowball fight, they ran around the castle, enjoying the snow. It was heavy, but as they went inside the castle, it started going light. At least she, Lavender, & Dean didn't have to decorate the Great Hall for the Christmas Ball that night; the heads & other prefects in 6th & 7th year were going to take care of that since the 5th year prefects have done a lot of planning that year so far. They realized that it was starting to get late, since the ball was at seven, & it was five now. They all knew that girls took a long time to get ready, so they went inside to get ready. Lavender & Hermione decided to get ready in the Gryfinddor common room, so they grabbed their stuff & headed there, & Dean followed since he was going to hang with the guys while the girls were getting ready. Luckily Parvati already had a date; it was Ron! That shocked everyone, but the shock eventually faded away. Hermione was thinking about more important things, like getting ready for the ball.
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"Man, they better hurry up," Ron said in annoyance. It was already 6:30 & the girls weren't down in the common room yet. Dean wished he would just shut up; it was the 10th time Ron had said that in the last 15 minutes. He just got ready a half hour ago, but made sure his hair was just right; he didn't want to look stupid. Harry kept muttering about how he wished his hair was tamer, & Seamus was going on about his hair & fixed it for the 20th time in 15 minutes. He wasn't really worried, just anxious to see Hermione. He heard from one of the prefects that the ball looked great. They followed Hermione's advice & put up a garden, but put a spell to avoid anyone from seeing it until the ball began. Another 15 minutes went by, & still no sign of the girls. A lot of couples were leaving the common room, or someone was going to meet their date. Finally, he looked up at the bridge separating the boy & girl dorms & saw three girls, & one behind them. All of the guys' mouths were open as the girls made their ways down the staircase & stood in a group.
Parvati walked over to Ron, wearing rosy pink dress robes, that had belled sleeves, with her hair down & curled. It looked as that she had on rosy pink eyeshadow & rosy pink lipstick. Ron, who was smiling, extended his hand to Parvati & kissed it. She blushed as he walked her to the portrait hole, waiting for the others. Then, Lavender walked over to Seamus. She had on lavender robes, but had no sleeves, & she had on a silver shawl. Her hair was curled in a messy bun, some of it falling in strands, forming into the shape of her face. She also had on lavender eyeshadow, light pink lipstick, & the necklace Hermione gave her & the ring Seamus gave her, which had a white gold band & lavender gem. Seamus extended his hand & gave her a kiss on the cheek, muttering how beautiful she looked, as she blushed & took his hand. They joined Ron & Parvati, waiting for the others. Ginny then walked over to Harry. She had on violet robes, going beautifully with her eyes, with belled sleeves, & her long, red hair in soft curls. She also had on silver eyeshadow, pale pink lipstick, & the necklace Harry got her for Christmas: a silver chain with a violet heart charm on it. Harry gave her a kiss on the cheek, telling her how beautiful she looked, & extended his hand as she too blushed & took it. They joined Seamus, Lavender, Ron, & Parvati. Finally, it was Dean's turn to be impressed. Walking to him was his Hermione. She had on deep sky blue dress robes with no sleeves, bright white trimmings, V-neck, & thin bright white sweater. She had on deep sky blue eyeshadow, pale pink lipstick, & her hair in soft curls, similar to Ginny's, & the bobby pin that Parvati gave her in her hair. She also had on the band Ginny gave her, the rings Harry & Ron gave her, & the necklace he gave her for Christmas. He was so stunned by her appearance. He walked up to her, gave her a kiss on the cheek, extended his hand, & whispered lovingly, "You look gorgeous tonight, my sweet." She just blushed, taking his hand as they joined their friends & headed to the ball.
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Hermione couldn't help but smile. She was going to the ball with a handsome guy. How could it get any better? 'Waaaaaaaay better,' she thought to herself as she finally set eyes on the Great Hall. The hall was decorated with Christmas trees decorated with all different colors, & magical snow falling that evaporated before hitting the floor from the enchanted ceiling, which was beautiful with the soft snow clouds on them. The tables were still in there, so they sat at a table as Dumbledore spoke. "Welcome to the Christmas Ball. Now, you shall eat dinner, then the prefects & heads will start off the dancing for the evening. There is a garden outside for all students to walk in. Don't worry, it has a spell on it that keeps it up to a temperature that isn't freezing cold. Now, Oblibin! Comberous! Happy Christmas!" Suddenly, a huge feast appeared before the students, & they started eating.
Finally, now that the students were finished eating, Dumbledore pushed the tables back, leaving room to dance. Then, he pushed a button on a large stereo(yeah, they use a stereo), & Muggle music started to play. The prefects & heads headed onto the floor with their dates & started dancing. Soon, the other students joined in. Hermione felt so content in Dean's arms as they danced together. Even though this was only the beginning of the ball, she felt as if the night would go on a great course.
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Dean was having a great time with Hermione. They danced most of the songs together, only once dancing with their friends. He felt a tinge of jealousy as he saw Ron dancing with her. To him, it looked like he was giving her a hungry look, but Hermione only showed friendship. He trusted her, so he tried not to worry about her, only Ron. Finally, he was dancing with her again, a feeling of content & sweetness coming from her as they danced to a song called "All The Small Things" by a band called Blink 182. A couple of songs later, they decided to get a drink, so they went over to their table. Only Ron & Parvati were there, not talking. "What's wrong?" Hermione asked Parvati. "He won't dance anymore, so now I'm deciding to look around & find someone to dance with." She then stalked off. Dean didn't blame her; Ron was a pain sometimes...but for him, all the time. "Hermione, let's get out of here," he said, getting an idea & taking her hand, leading her out of the Great Hall. "Where are we going?" she questioned curiously. He stopped in front of a path outside. "Here." It was the garden. It was so beautiful. It had bright white & silver roses everywhere. There was also a small fountain with a silver star in the middle of it, & benches that were bright white all around & the snow falling softly, as if by magic. "This is so...beautiful," Hermione breathed, putting a hand up to her mouth. "Come on," he said as he took her hand again & they walked into the garden.
There were a few couples here & there, walking around, enjoying the scenery. He gazed down at Hermione, seeing the shocked impression on her face. She then turned up to him & said, "It really is beautiful, isn't it Dean?" "Of course it is. You thought of it." "But if we weren't together, would you still like it?" He took her head into his hands & said, "Hermione, I think its beautiful, even if we weren't together. With you with me makes it even more beautiful & breath-taking." She smiled, then leaned into him. You could hear the music from the Great Hall. They sat on a bench, Hermione still leaning on him & now his arms were around her waist. They just gazed at the sky & the flowers, enjoying each others' company & listening to the music being played. He didn't know how long they were there like that, but they heard Dumbledore saying, "I hope you all had a wonderful evening. Now, it's the last song of the night. Come out on the floor with your date & dance." All of the couples hurried to the floor, leaving Hermione & Dean by their selves. He then came up with an idea. "Let's dance," he said. "Here?" "Yes," he replied, smiling down at her, "It makes it even more beautiful of a moment then it does in there." She smiled, & they came together, & started dancing.
'Every night in my dreams
I see you, I feel you,
That is how I know you go on'
'Far across the distance
And spaces between us
You have come to show you go on'
Hermione could hear Dean's heart beat as she laid her head on his chest. She didn't want this feeling to go away.
'Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on'
Dean had tingling feelings going though his body. He couldn't bare to keep his secret from her any longer; he had fallen for her.
'Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go till we're gone'
'Love was when I loved you
One true time I hold to
In my life we'll always go on'
Hermione couldn't bare it anymore. She had finally given into her emotions; she had fallen for Dean.
'Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on (Why does the heart go)
Once more you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on'
Dean grabbed the courage, & whispered into her ear, "Hermione...I love you."
'There is some love that will not go away'
Hermione couldn't believe he said that. She now knew he loved her. "...I love you too Dean."
'You're here, there's nothing I fear,
And I know that my heart will go on
We'll stay forever this way
You are safe in my heart
And my heart will go on and on'
Hermione & Dean then kissed the most passionate kiss they had ever experience in their lives. Nothing would be the same, it would be magical. They had both fallen in love.
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"That's it, they're going to pay," someone hissed in anger after seeing that kiss. Another person that was with him said, "Time for the plan to be played."
*A/N: whoa, some people aren't happy with that sight. don't worry, something's going to happen sooner or later. they won't be a couple without a fight, actually...i don't think they will have a fight, just something close to it. well, that was the 1st half of the year. also, something's going to happen to Hermione & her friends, that will be what you have to find out. muhahahahahaha =)*