"My Heart Will Go On" Chapter 21: Valentine's Day Ball
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Finally, it was the night of the Valentine's Day Ball. Since it was a Saturday, all of the 5th year prefects & the Heads spent most of the morning working on setting the dance up. After three hours of hard work, everyone was pleased, & went to relax before getting ready for the dance. Dean finally thought of what he could do to get Hermione back & proving himself. He agreed to go into the Gryfinddor common room like they did at Christmas, & Dean even did something for Hermione...but she didn't know...yet. He grinned as the day soon came to night, finding himself walking to the Gryfinddor common room to get ready with his friends.
An hour later, he was sitting with Harry, Seamus & Neville in the Gryfinddor common room, waiting for "the ladies" to come down. Dean had on a deep red button-down shirt, bronze undershirt, black slacks, & his best black dress shoes on with his hair in a messy style & the paintbrush Hermione gave him for Christmas in his pocket; he found that it was a good- luck charm. As he looked around, he examined what the other guys had on; Harry had on a jade button-down shirt, black muscle shirt underneath, black slacks, & black dress shoes, Neville had on a gold long-sleeved shirt, black slacks, black dress shoes, & hair spiked up, & Seamus had on an orange button-down shirt, silver undershirt, black slacks, black dress shoes, & his hair slightly spiked. Dean started to get nervous. "Don't worry man," Seamus said, placing a hand on his shoulder, "You'll win her back tonight, trust me." Dean smirked & said, "You better watch Lavender; some guy might pick her up & she'll leave you." "In your dreams," Seamus replied in a girly voice. They just laughed, but then, Harry whispered, "Here come the lovely ladies." Dean looked up, a smile on his face, but then a look of shock when he saw Hermione.
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"Do I look alright?" Hermione asked Ginny for the 50th time in an hour. Ginny sighed & exclaimed, "You look great!" Hermione smile, looking in the mirror at herself. Tonight was the night that she was going to win Dean back. She missed him, & thought about what she said. It occurred to her that she loved Dean. So what if she got killed? That meant nothing to her now. She looked over herself for the last time; she had on a deep blue, lacy shirt with flowers running through it, a bright white tank top underneath, bright white, floor-length skirt, & bright white, knee-length boots with deep blue buckles, which used to be her black boots with silver buckles. Her hair was the same was it was when she went to the Christmas Ball, & she had the hairpin Parvati gave her for Christmas in her hair, & she even had on the band Ginny gave her, the rings she got from Harry & Ron, & the necklace Dean gave her; it meant a lot to her. She sat on her bed & waited for the others to be ready. She scanned the room, looking at what everyone was wearing. Ginny had on a beautiful, sleeveless jade dress that reached the floor & black vines running all over it, black heeled sandals, the jade necklace Harry gave her, the bracelet Dean gave her, the jade ring Ron gave her, the jade earrings Parvati gave her, & her hair the same style as it was the Christmas Ball. Lavender then had on a lavender dress tank top with silver vines, black knee-length skirt, black, knee- height boots, all of the jewelry that she received for Christmas, & her hair up with some strands falling out, framing her face. Lastly, Parvati had on a rosy pink dress tank top, similar to Lavender's, white knee-length skirt, white, knee-height boots, all of the jewelry she received for Christmas, & her hair up, identical to Lavender's style. They nodded to each other, & then left to meet the guys.
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Dean saw Ginny walk to Harry, Lavender walk to Seamus, & Parvati walk to Neville, but he was gawking at Hermione. To him, she looked like an angel sent from heaven. "Hey Dean," she said cheerfully, "Would you mind escorting me to the ball?" "N-no problem, Hermione," he slightly stuttered back, shocked by her apparel. He stuck out his arm, & she took it. They then headed to the ball, both blushing terribly.
Dean was amazed to see what a fine job they all did; there were fake cupids flying around, & the hall decorated in pinks, reds, & white. All of the students were gawking at the sight; even fairies were flying around. They all found a table & sat down to eat. Dean was tingling from head to toe, just by having Hermione near him. She was smiling at him, & he smiled back. 'Maybe there's a chance after all,' he thought to himself happily as they all took a seat. To everyone's surprise, Padma & Ron walked up to them. "Hey guys," they greeted in unison. Only Hermione, Harry, & Ginny said, "Hi guys." "We came here to apologize for what we did," Padma said, looking at her sister. Ron continued, "We realized what we did was wrong, & that as hard as we try, we couldn't break Hermione & Dean up anyway." Ron gave Hermione a wink, & she smiled at him, winking back. "Oh Padma, I forgive you," Parvati exclaimed, who got up & hugged her twin sister. Padma hugged her back, & everyone else muttered their sorry's & forgiving's & let them sit with the big ground of friends. Soon, they all started to eat & talk about whatever came to mind.
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Hermione was astounded at the way the Great Hall looked. It turned out better than she expected it to. She was so happy that she was sitting next to Dean & talking to him & everyone else. She planned to get him back, & who else could help her out but Ron, Harry, Ginny, Lavender, & Parvati. It was time for the plan to take action. She gave the signal to Ginny, who winked at Harry, who then winked at Ron, who winked at Lavender, & who winked at Parvati. "You want to dance Ginny?" Harry asked, extending his hand to Ginny. "I'd love to, love." They got up & winked at Hermione before disappearing on the dance floor. Everyone else then left, leaving a happy Hermione & confused, but happy Dean. They sat in silence, but then, Dean got up & asked, "Would you care for a dance?" Hermione grinned like a maniac & replied, "I'd love to." She took his hand & he lead her to the dance floor just as a flowing love song came on.
'Take me back in the arms I love
Need me like you did before
Touch me once again And remember when
There was no one that you wanted more'
Hermione leaned into Dean, resting her head on his chest. 'I hope he remembers all of the great times we've had. All I want is him'.
'Don't go you know you will break my heart
She won't love you like I will
I'm the one who'll stay
When she walks away
And you know I'll be standing here still'
Dean felt Hermione leaning into him. He looked down & smiled. 'I've missed this feeling.'
'I'll be waiting for you
Here inside my heart
I'm the one who wants to love you more
You will see I can give you
Everything you need
Let me be the one to love you more'
Hermione knew she loved him, so she wanted him back...before it was too late.
'See me as if you never knew
Hold me so you can't let go
Just believe in me
I will make you see
All the things that your heart needs to know'
'Dean, I'll be waiting for you forever.' 'Hermione, I'll be waiting for you forever.'
'I'll be waiting for you
Here inside my heart
I'm the one who wants to love you more
You will see I can give you
Everything you need
Let me be the one to love you more'
Suddenly, Dean lead Hermione somewhere. She was confused, but she followed him; they ended at the garden. It was so beautiful, having red, pink, & white roses everywhere, marble benches, & a cupid statue in the middle. Dean lead her towards the back, keeping her quiet. She just smiled, happy about being with the person she loved.
'And some way all the love that we had can be saved
Whatever it takes we'll find a way'
"Hermione, I know we haven't been with each other for a bit more than a week, but during that time, I've been dying inside," Dean stated, a look of pain in his eyes. Hermione felt stunned; she didn't want to hurt him, but she ended hurting him...& herself. "I'm sorry Dean. I don't know what I was thinking. I was dying without you too." She looked up into his eyes, & he into hers.
'Believe me
I will make you see
All of the things you're heart
Needs to know'
"I've never loved anyone as much as I loved you. I always knew that one day, my wish would come true...& it has." He got down on one knee & said, "Hermione Granger, you are like a beautiful rose to me. You are gentle but firm, sweet but strict, beautiful but strong. Nobody has loved me like you've had. I don't want anyone else to be with me. This is why I'll give you this-," he pulled a black velvet box from his pocket, "To wear so it reminds you that I love you more than anything in the world, & one day, will be with you forever. Please except this." Hermione was shocked; nobody had ever said that to her before. She now realized that she had been waiting for Dean for her whole life. She loved him to death & never wanted to live another day without him. She smiled, a tear sliding down her face. "Dean, I've never loved anyone like you. You have been there for me through everything that has happened to me this year. I want to be with you forever. I know now that its been you that I've been waiting for my entire life. I do except your promise ring, & someday, being with you forever." Dean smiled the largest smile of his life as he opened the box for Hermione to see; it was the most beautiful ring she had ever seen. It had a white gold band, engraved with flower vines wrapping around it, & it had a bright blue gem & deep red one bound together, surrounded by white gold & bronze bordering. On the inside, it said 'To the one I will love for the rest of my life. Hermione & Dean forever until forever ends: never.' Dean slipped it onto her left ring finger, on the same hand that Ron's ring was on. She immediately wrapped her arms around Dean & kissed him like there was no tomorrow. He replied by kissing her back. They were both happy again, having each other.
I'll be waiting for you
Here inside my heart
I'm the one who wants to love you more
You will see I can give you
Everything you need
Let me be the one to love you more'
Dean & Hermione broke the kiss, smiling at each other madly. Suddenly, Dean remembered. "Come on Hermione. I have something else for you." He held out his hand, which she gladly took. She was giggling mad as Dean lead her back to their common room. When they got in there, Dean lead her up the stairs, & to the balcony. "Your surprise awaits," Dean exclaimed, opening the door. Hermione gasped; there were deep sky blue & white rose petals all over, a small picnic blanket with blueberry cheesecake & whipped cream, & candles the smell of blueberries & roses everywhere. "Oh Dean," she gasped, "This is...wonderful." He lead her to a seat, & he clicked something from the corner of the balcony; music started to play. They smiled at each other. The two love birds kissed once again as the music began to play & enjoyed each other's company as they explored that they were madly in love; the kind of love that lasts forever.
'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'
'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'
'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'
'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'
'There is some love that will not go away'
'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'
*A/N: Whoa that was a logn chapter. Awww it was so sweet. Oh, & I think the space between my lines are fine thank-you-very-much. LOL =) well its 3 days until Christmas! Haha ;) I'll update soon...so please read & review! Thank ya!*
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Finally, it was the night of the Valentine's Day Ball. Since it was a Saturday, all of the 5th year prefects & the Heads spent most of the morning working on setting the dance up. After three hours of hard work, everyone was pleased, & went to relax before getting ready for the dance. Dean finally thought of what he could do to get Hermione back & proving himself. He agreed to go into the Gryfinddor common room like they did at Christmas, & Dean even did something for Hermione...but she didn't know...yet. He grinned as the day soon came to night, finding himself walking to the Gryfinddor common room to get ready with his friends.
An hour later, he was sitting with Harry, Seamus & Neville in the Gryfinddor common room, waiting for "the ladies" to come down. Dean had on a deep red button-down shirt, bronze undershirt, black slacks, & his best black dress shoes on with his hair in a messy style & the paintbrush Hermione gave him for Christmas in his pocket; he found that it was a good- luck charm. As he looked around, he examined what the other guys had on; Harry had on a jade button-down shirt, black muscle shirt underneath, black slacks, & black dress shoes, Neville had on a gold long-sleeved shirt, black slacks, black dress shoes, & hair spiked up, & Seamus had on an orange button-down shirt, silver undershirt, black slacks, black dress shoes, & his hair slightly spiked. Dean started to get nervous. "Don't worry man," Seamus said, placing a hand on his shoulder, "You'll win her back tonight, trust me." Dean smirked & said, "You better watch Lavender; some guy might pick her up & she'll leave you." "In your dreams," Seamus replied in a girly voice. They just laughed, but then, Harry whispered, "Here come the lovely ladies." Dean looked up, a smile on his face, but then a look of shock when he saw Hermione.
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"Do I look alright?" Hermione asked Ginny for the 50th time in an hour. Ginny sighed & exclaimed, "You look great!" Hermione smile, looking in the mirror at herself. Tonight was the night that she was going to win Dean back. She missed him, & thought about what she said. It occurred to her that she loved Dean. So what if she got killed? That meant nothing to her now. She looked over herself for the last time; she had on a deep blue, lacy shirt with flowers running through it, a bright white tank top underneath, bright white, floor-length skirt, & bright white, knee-length boots with deep blue buckles, which used to be her black boots with silver buckles. Her hair was the same was it was when she went to the Christmas Ball, & she had the hairpin Parvati gave her for Christmas in her hair, & she even had on the band Ginny gave her, the rings she got from Harry & Ron, & the necklace Dean gave her; it meant a lot to her. She sat on her bed & waited for the others to be ready. She scanned the room, looking at what everyone was wearing. Ginny had on a beautiful, sleeveless jade dress that reached the floor & black vines running all over it, black heeled sandals, the jade necklace Harry gave her, the bracelet Dean gave her, the jade ring Ron gave her, the jade earrings Parvati gave her, & her hair the same style as it was the Christmas Ball. Lavender then had on a lavender dress tank top with silver vines, black knee-length skirt, black, knee- height boots, all of the jewelry that she received for Christmas, & her hair up with some strands falling out, framing her face. Lastly, Parvati had on a rosy pink dress tank top, similar to Lavender's, white knee-length skirt, white, knee-height boots, all of the jewelry she received for Christmas, & her hair up, identical to Lavender's style. They nodded to each other, & then left to meet the guys.
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Dean saw Ginny walk to Harry, Lavender walk to Seamus, & Parvati walk to Neville, but he was gawking at Hermione. To him, she looked like an angel sent from heaven. "Hey Dean," she said cheerfully, "Would you mind escorting me to the ball?" "N-no problem, Hermione," he slightly stuttered back, shocked by her apparel. He stuck out his arm, & she took it. They then headed to the ball, both blushing terribly.
Dean was amazed to see what a fine job they all did; there were fake cupids flying around, & the hall decorated in pinks, reds, & white. All of the students were gawking at the sight; even fairies were flying around. They all found a table & sat down to eat. Dean was tingling from head to toe, just by having Hermione near him. She was smiling at him, & he smiled back. 'Maybe there's a chance after all,' he thought to himself happily as they all took a seat. To everyone's surprise, Padma & Ron walked up to them. "Hey guys," they greeted in unison. Only Hermione, Harry, & Ginny said, "Hi guys." "We came here to apologize for what we did," Padma said, looking at her sister. Ron continued, "We realized what we did was wrong, & that as hard as we try, we couldn't break Hermione & Dean up anyway." Ron gave Hermione a wink, & she smiled at him, winking back. "Oh Padma, I forgive you," Parvati exclaimed, who got up & hugged her twin sister. Padma hugged her back, & everyone else muttered their sorry's & forgiving's & let them sit with the big ground of friends. Soon, they all started to eat & talk about whatever came to mind.
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Hermione was astounded at the way the Great Hall looked. It turned out better than she expected it to. She was so happy that she was sitting next to Dean & talking to him & everyone else. She planned to get him back, & who else could help her out but Ron, Harry, Ginny, Lavender, & Parvati. It was time for the plan to take action. She gave the signal to Ginny, who winked at Harry, who then winked at Ron, who winked at Lavender, & who winked at Parvati. "You want to dance Ginny?" Harry asked, extending his hand to Ginny. "I'd love to, love." They got up & winked at Hermione before disappearing on the dance floor. Everyone else then left, leaving a happy Hermione & confused, but happy Dean. They sat in silence, but then, Dean got up & asked, "Would you care for a dance?" Hermione grinned like a maniac & replied, "I'd love to." She took his hand & he lead her to the dance floor just as a flowing love song came on.
'Take me back in the arms I love
Need me like you did before
Touch me once again And remember when
There was no one that you wanted more'
Hermione leaned into Dean, resting her head on his chest. 'I hope he remembers all of the great times we've had. All I want is him'.
'Don't go you know you will break my heart
She won't love you like I will
I'm the one who'll stay
When she walks away
And you know I'll be standing here still'
Dean felt Hermione leaning into him. He looked down & smiled. 'I've missed this feeling.'
'I'll be waiting for you
Here inside my heart
I'm the one who wants to love you more
You will see I can give you
Everything you need
Let me be the one to love you more'
Hermione knew she loved him, so she wanted him back...before it was too late.
'See me as if you never knew
Hold me so you can't let go
Just believe in me
I will make you see
All the things that your heart needs to know'
'Dean, I'll be waiting for you forever.' 'Hermione, I'll be waiting for you forever.'
'I'll be waiting for you
Here inside my heart
I'm the one who wants to love you more
You will see I can give you
Everything you need
Let me be the one to love you more'
Suddenly, Dean lead Hermione somewhere. She was confused, but she followed him; they ended at the garden. It was so beautiful, having red, pink, & white roses everywhere, marble benches, & a cupid statue in the middle. Dean lead her towards the back, keeping her quiet. She just smiled, happy about being with the person she loved.
'And some way all the love that we had can be saved
Whatever it takes we'll find a way'
"Hermione, I know we haven't been with each other for a bit more than a week, but during that time, I've been dying inside," Dean stated, a look of pain in his eyes. Hermione felt stunned; she didn't want to hurt him, but she ended hurting him...& herself. "I'm sorry Dean. I don't know what I was thinking. I was dying without you too." She looked up into his eyes, & he into hers.
'Believe me
I will make you see
All of the things you're heart
Needs to know'
"I've never loved anyone as much as I loved you. I always knew that one day, my wish would come true...& it has." He got down on one knee & said, "Hermione Granger, you are like a beautiful rose to me. You are gentle but firm, sweet but strict, beautiful but strong. Nobody has loved me like you've had. I don't want anyone else to be with me. This is why I'll give you this-," he pulled a black velvet box from his pocket, "To wear so it reminds you that I love you more than anything in the world, & one day, will be with you forever. Please except this." Hermione was shocked; nobody had ever said that to her before. She now realized that she had been waiting for Dean for her whole life. She loved him to death & never wanted to live another day without him. She smiled, a tear sliding down her face. "Dean, I've never loved anyone like you. You have been there for me through everything that has happened to me this year. I want to be with you forever. I know now that its been you that I've been waiting for my entire life. I do except your promise ring, & someday, being with you forever." Dean smiled the largest smile of his life as he opened the box for Hermione to see; it was the most beautiful ring she had ever seen. It had a white gold band, engraved with flower vines wrapping around it, & it had a bright blue gem & deep red one bound together, surrounded by white gold & bronze bordering. On the inside, it said 'To the one I will love for the rest of my life. Hermione & Dean forever until forever ends: never.' Dean slipped it onto her left ring finger, on the same hand that Ron's ring was on. She immediately wrapped her arms around Dean & kissed him like there was no tomorrow. He replied by kissing her back. They were both happy again, having each other.
I'll be waiting for you
Here inside my heart
I'm the one who wants to love you more
You will see I can give you
Everything you need
Let me be the one to love you more'
Dean & Hermione broke the kiss, smiling at each other madly. Suddenly, Dean remembered. "Come on Hermione. I have something else for you." He held out his hand, which she gladly took. She was giggling mad as Dean lead her back to their common room. When they got in there, Dean lead her up the stairs, & to the balcony. "Your surprise awaits," Dean exclaimed, opening the door. Hermione gasped; there were deep sky blue & white rose petals all over, a small picnic blanket with blueberry cheesecake & whipped cream, & candles the smell of blueberries & roses everywhere. "Oh Dean," she gasped, "This is...wonderful." He lead her to a seat, & he clicked something from the corner of the balcony; music started to play. They smiled at each other. The two love birds kissed once again as the music began to play & enjoyed each other's company as they explored that they were madly in love; the kind of love that lasts forever.
'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'
'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'
'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'
'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'
'There is some love that will not go away'
'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'
*A/N: Whoa that was a logn chapter. Awww it was so sweet. Oh, & I think the space between my lines are fine thank-you-very-much. LOL =) well its 3 days until Christmas! Haha ;) I'll update soon...so please read & review! Thank ya!*