Chapter 5: The ball

Harry, Hermione, Ron and Lavender come down for lunch. Mr. Weasley was already there.

Arthur: So, have you people selected your partners.

Ron: Yeah. I chose Lavender and Harry chose Hermione.

Arthur: wow. That turned out to be lot easier than what I thought would take to ask a girl out for a ball. I literally had to plead your mom for 5 days to get a yes for an answer. That too in front of the mad knight!

Ron: Aha!

Mrs. Weasley had prepared a scrumptious lunch. They all ate to their hearts content. When it was time for dessert, Mrs. Weasley asked Harry and Hermione to get the apple pudding. They went to the kitchen. Harry pulled Hermione closer and started kissing her. Hermione had never experienced anything like that. He smelled of pine and sweat. It was a sweet combination. They were in there for what seemed like 15 minutes. Mrs. Weasley was frightened and stood up to go check on them. Ron already figuring out the situation in there, offered to go instead. He came to the kitchen.

Ron: Ahem!

Harry and Hermione broke apart. They were gasping for breath. Sorry for the delay Harry said as he came into the dining room.

After they had eaten, they went to Diagon Alley to get the books and other stuff they needed for their school. At last it was time to board the train. Ron and Lavender went into a separate compartment and Harry and Hermione into one.

I think you will know what would have happened. Harry and Hermione were making out when Draco Malfoy steps out in front of the compartment.

Draco: So here is Potty and Mud-Blood making out.

Harry was no longer the tiny boy. He was strong muscular man now. He stepped out in front of Malfoy and Malfoy was frightened. Harry caught the collar of his shirt and said "Pity! You don't have a girlfriend, do you?" He ran away. Soon it was time to go to the ball.

Harry went to his dormitory to change into his dress robes. Hermione went to hers. Hermione had bought a mild mauve colored ball gown. She put on a little bit of make up. Her hair which was no longer bushy was tied in beautiful knot on top.

When she came down nor could she recognize Harry and neither could he. Both of them looked at each other awestruck. Harry thought she looked absolutely pretty.

Dumbledore: But before that, I also would like to say that the best couple will be awarded king and queen of this ball. Let the ball begin.

Harry and Hermione began with a slow note but soon it was time for fast notes. They danced all night and finally when the ball was over, Dumbledore came up to announce the king and queen of the ball.

Dumbledore: It has been such a long time since I have seen Hogwarts celebrating like this. Now it is time to announce the king and queen of this ball. Here according to my staff members here, I have chosen Harry and Hermione.

Harry and Hermione came up on stage. There was a huge applause. They felt very happy

End of Chapter

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