CHAPTER 7
A/N: k yall. u know the foreign language ron n cho sing? it's tagalog,cuz i didnt haf time to make up a whole new language,k? enjoy,and oh this isnt the last chapter juss ta let yall know ;)
~4 hours later~
"I'll see you both downstairs. Draco will be waiting. Oh and you look wonderful,Hermione," Jia said, leaving the dormitory. "Thanks. And you look beautiful too," Hermione replied graciously. Jia had on a beautiful red gown,off the shoulders,and a long puffy bottom. She wore a dark robe over it for now. Her dark hair pulled into a beautiful bun,curls sliding down her neck. Cho was wearing a long v-necked black velvet dress,with amounts of red lace under the long wavy sleeves. Her sleek black hair was in a loose bun,curls framing her face and neck(a 'do similar to Jia's). She looked very elegant. Hermione was pure beauty. Jia had arranged her long brown hair into a beautiful french twist,as Hermione had suggested,with curls streaming down her neck. The dark purple gown Ron and Cho had bought her fit her figure perfectly. It was off the shoulders,and reached the floor. On top of it all, Hermione wore a small, see-thru, glittery,purple jacket,that Jia had lent her. "Hermione,you look...breathless," Cho said, admiring her and Jia's work. Hermione giggled. "Thank you," she whispered,clasping Cho's hand. "You're welcome. The boys will be waiting for us at the Great Hall. My,my, it's already six o'clock! The ball starts in half an hour. I'll be going now, are you coming?" Cho asked. "Yes, i'll be there. Would you mind if i stayed up here a bit more before going down? I'd like to compose myself," hermione asked, shyly. Cho smiled, "Of course,dear! Take your time, but don't be late. Before i go,how do i look?" Cho asked. "You look beautiful,Cho,as always. I have no idea why Harry lost his crush on you," Hermione replied. "Because he likes y-uh...Thank you,Mione. I'll be seeing you in a bit,alright? Let's get this show on the road!" With that,Cho stepped out and made for the Great Hall. As soon as she left,hermione turned to the mirror. She gave a big sigh. "Right. Let's get this show on the road.." she whispered to herself. "You look wonderful,dearie," the mirror told her.
~Great Hall~
"Cho,you look..." Harry started as Cho walked into the room. "Beautiful? Graceful? Absolutely Superb?" Cho asked, as Harry twirled her around. "All of the above," Harry smiled back. "Why, i am flattered,Mr. Potter," Cho replied. "I am starting to regret i didn't ask you out before Ron did, " Harry said. Cho slapped him on the arm playfully,blushing all the same. Ron walked over. "Cho! You look...wow!" he said,eyes bulging. Cho just laughed. "Wait till you boys see Hermione. She is such a pretty sight!" "Probably not as pretty as you," Harry teased. "We'll have none of that,Harry. The only girl i want to see you flirt with tonight,is Hermione," she said seriously. "Hear,Hear!" Ron echoed. Jia walked over, her arm under Malfoy's. She had taken her robe off,and was showing off her beautiful gown. "You are a spectacle,Jia. Wonderful work of art," Ron commented. "Thank you,Ron," Jia replied. She looked to Harry expectantly. "You look beautiful,Jia," Harry said. "Thanks. Draco, mind giving me a cup of punch? Thank you," Jia pushed Draco to the drinks table. "So, everything going well?" she whispered,as Draco went off to get their drinks. "Yes, everything. Oh,Harrry...." Cho suddenly said,smiling. Harry looked at her. "What is it?" Cho,Jia,and Ron were looking behind him,smiling their heads off,sly looks in their eyes. "Dishy looking bird at twelve o clock," Cho replied, still smiling at him slyly. "Twelve o clock? Well that's (Harry checks his chrono) about six more hours from now is it? What are--" "The NAVIGATION CODES,idiot,not the TIME!!" Ron whispered,in a frustrated tone.
Harry turned around. There Hermione was,standing a few feet from him,looking nervous,shy,and simply beautiful. Harry was dazed by her beauty. He heard Cho's voice as if from far away, "I chose her dress,what do you think?" ".......brilliant.." Harry absently replied. Then he slowly walked towards Hermione, never taking his eyes off her,heart pounding in his ears,making him dizzy. "Mione..." he whispered,when he got to her. He opened his mouth again to say how wonderful she looked,but no matter how he forced his tongue to move and say something,it stuck frozen in place. Hermione smiled. "You look great too,Harry," she said. Harry found himself smiling back,and saying nothing,acting dumb. "ERHEM! Harry was just about to say how BEAUTIFUL you LOOKED today,HERMIONE,"Jia said, giving Harry glances,that told him to say something. "Oh! Right. You,you look....breathless," harry said. "That was exactly what Cho said. Here, let me get us some punch," Hermione walked away,thinking better to go get the drinks herself,since Harry might spill them on his way back. Harry watched her walk away. "WELL?" Cho scowled,waiting for his opinion. Harry turned to Cho, grabbed her arms,kissed her on the cheek,and took her into a tight hug. "Thank you," he said, then let go,and walked over to Hermione,accidentally walking into malfoy,who spilled his punch on the ground.. "So not what i expected," Cho said,confused. Ron cleared his throat. "Will you honor me with a dance, Miss Chang?" he asked. sweeping into a riduculous bow,hand extended. Cho laughed,and said yes. Jia looked at Draco,who hurridly took her in hisarms for a dance also. "Cho, i'm nervous," Ron said, as they danced the waltz. "Oh,Ron! Don't be! Just think. After Harry and Hermione get married--" "GET MARRIEED?!" "It's a possibility,Ron,don't be ridiculous..as i was saying, when they get married they'll have US to thank," Cho comforted him. Ron gave a small groan.
Harry walked right behind Hermione. She had her back turned, so she didnt see him there. When she was done pouring the drinks,she turned and found harry a foot away. "OH! Dear, Harry,don't scare me like that!" she said, laughing,her eyes wide. "Oh! Uh,sorry," Harry apologized,chuckling himself at his own stupidity. "Here," Hermione handed him his glass. Harry mumbled his thanks and started sipping his juice. "Jia's looking pretty tonight,isn't she?" Harry noted,watching a laughing Jia in the arms of her knight-in-shining-armor,Draco...who happened to be smiling himself. "yes. Draco definitley doesnt fit in the picture though,what a pity," Hermione sighed. The music stopped,and everyone clapped. "Everyone,please take your seats," Prof. Dumbledore said. Everyone moved into groups on the round tables provided. Cho and Ron signalled for Harry and Hermione to join them. When they did get there, Jia and Draco were already sitting down and ordering their meals. "Hmm. Steak,mashed potatoes,with a bit of gravy,please. And some fries," Cho told her plate. The plate magically conjured her meal. "Yuuumm! I'll have what she had," Ron told his plate. His plate produced the same meal that Cho had asked for. After they were all finished ordering, Draco leaned over to Jia,and whispered something. She turned to Draco almost immediately,and whispered back, "Yes of course." Draco smiled,took her hand,and they both stood and headed for the gardens. "Now what do you suppose those two are up to?" Cho asked, her eyes glowing fiercely,Harry could almost see the fire within. "Aw,come on,Cho,Let her have a bit of fun," Harry said. "Fun? If MAKING OUT is your definition of FUN Potter,i HIGHLY disagree!" Cho retorted,still watching the retreating backs of Jia and Draco.
The music started again,and Cho practically wore herself out,making signs to Harry to ask Hermione to dance. He finally did,and they both glided on the dance floor, remembering the dance steps Ron and Cho taught them. "This isn't that hard,isn't it?" Harry asked. "No! Not really," Hermione replied,looking up from her feet. They danced without saying much,till the music stopped,and Professor McGonagall asked for their attention. "This year's Valentine's Ball, we have chosen our performers for the next song," McGonagall said, motioning Lee Jordan for the slip of paper he was holding. Lee walked up to the podium,and handed her the paper. Mcgonagall put on her reading glasses and said, "This year's ball performers will be by Ronald Weasly from Gryffindor,and Cho Chang from Ravenclaw. They will be singing the love song, Secret Love,in the Tangal language." Hermione and Harry looked at each other in suprise, as Cho and Ron stepped up to the stage. The music struck up,and everyone started slow dancing. "What are they doing?" Hermione whispered feverishly,as she and Harry started to dance again. "I...i don't know. Look at the bright side though,last time Neville sang,and we were afraid he would shatter the hall's window glasses.He even kept the trolls away with his song," Harry said. Hermione shrugged her shoulders, and said, "Yes,and i know the Tangal language. Oh look, Cho's singing. Want me to translate?" she asked. Harry nodded.
**Isip ko,ay gulo**
"My thoughts are a mess.."
**Di alam anong gagawin**
"I dont know what to do.."
**Kung ako,iiwas,ang say ay sasabihin..**
"If i avoided what i was going to tell you.."
**Na ako sayo,may pagtingin..**
"That i have an interest in you.."
**Di mo lang ito napapansin..**
"You just don't notice it.."
**Meron bang makapagsasabi, iniisip kita?**
"Would anyone know that i think of you?"
**At meron bang may alam na laging,hinahanap ka?**
"And would anyone know that i'm always looking for you?"
**Kung ako naman ay iiwas, malalaman mo ba?**
"If i avoided this,would you ever know.."
**Na ako ay may lihim,na pagsinta**
"...that i have a secret Love for you."
Harry sighed. The song was meant for him,he knew. Cho's words fit in perfectly to what he was feeling. Then Ron came on,his voice suprisingly good.
**Alam mo na akoy*
"Did you know that i..."
**Meron rin gustong sabihin**
"Also have something to tell you.."
Harry looked up and found Hermione staring at him as she translated.
**Wag ka na,mag taka..**
"Don't wonder anymore.."
** At akoy meron aaminin**
"I have something to confess..."
**Na ako sayo,may pagtingin...**
"That i also have an interest in you.."
**Di mo rin ito,napapansin..**
"You just dont notice it either.."
Cho and Ron's voice sang together.
**Meron bang makapagsasabi,
iniisip kita at meron bang may alam na laging,
hinahanap ka?
Kung ako naman,ay iiwas, malalaman mo ba?
Na ako at may lihim na pagsinta?**
"Do you really mean that?" Harry found himself asking. "What?" Hermione furrowed her brows. "Oh,you mean the song..." Hermione said. "Oh,never mind, it's--" Hermione silenced him with a look. "Yes," she said. "Pardon?" Harry asked. "yes, the song..it's meaning. ..It's..it's true. I..I'm...you see...." she stuttered. "I think i'm falling in love with you," Harry cut in. Hermione looked up,her eyes incredolous. "No, i AM in love with you. You see...ever since you turned sixteen. Or somewhere around that time..I-i found out i really did have feelings for you,though i denied it at first," Harry said. "But...but I...thought you were in love with Cho?" hermione asked. "Oh Mione. That was before,i've told you countless times. Cho and i ...we're best friends. Good friends. See...you and Cho have just..changed places in my heart, i guess," Harry said,blushing. Hermione sighed, "Oh,harry. That's so sweet. I..I've had feelings for you...too," she said. Harry stopped blushing and stared. "Ever since..um...fifth year, i think. I've tried ignoring it,like you had,but it just kept coming back. I couldn't get rid of the feeling," Hermione confided. Harry smiled a little. "And then, with Cho and Ron suddenly seeming to try to pair us up, i couldn't help but..play along," hermione finished. Harry chuckled. "They WERE trying to match us actually. See i told Cho,then Ron,then Jia. And they all had this hysterical 'matchmaking' plan in their heads,and i didn't know they were MATCHING us, just that they wanted us together and would do anything to get us together..." Harry trailed off,but he stopped when he saw hermione's eyes staring into his deeply. "I love you Harry," she said. Harry caught his breath. "I love you,Hermione," he whispered back. And as Ron's and Cho's song ended slowly, Hermione and Harry both leaned in for a soft, first kiss.
**Kung ako naman, ay iiwas, malalaman mo ba?
....na ako ay may lihim
.....na ako ay may lihim
Na pagsinta.......**
Cho and Ron stepped down to cheers and applause. harry and hermione noticed this,and they stopped kissing immediately. "AHA!!" Ron said, as he reached them. "'Aha' what?" Hermione asked innocently. "You mean,the lot of you weren't kissing?" Ron asked, confused. "Oh,yes we were. We were both kissing so passionatly,and moving sooo fast, that you can't even see our lips touching," was Harry's sarcastic reply. "Oh! Well.. i'll just go then.." Ron said, about to head for the desert table, when Cho grabbed him by the arm. "I saw you. Admit it," she seethed at harry and hermione. "Oh...alright..we did kiss," Harry and Hermione braced themselves for the cheers and jeers. But recieved none. Cho and Ron looked enraged. "You KISSED?" Ron asked,glaring. "AND?" Cho asked, herself glowering too. "Well...we ....admitted our love for each other and.." Cho stopped Harry with a look. "Just what we wanted to hear," she began angrily. She and Ron looked at each other,then back to Harry and Hermione. They didn't have time to react because before they knew it, Ron was whooping and clapping Harry's back,and Cho was hugging Hermione,at the same time dabbing her eyes with a kerchief. "What in heaven's name?" Hermione asked. Ron looked crazy with joy,and Cho was sobbing into her hankerchief. "We're so proud of you!" Cho said,her voice teary. Harry and Hermione smiled. "Ohh,Cho," Hermione said, hugging Cho again. "I wish Jia was here," Ron said, watching Cho kiss Harry. "Oh,HER," was Cho reply. "She and Malfoy are probably snogging behind the largest rosebush," she said, blowing her nose angrily. Jia and Draco came walking up. "Where have the both of you been?" Cho asked,turning to them. "A walk in the gardens," Jia replied. Cho sighed in relief. "What's going on?" Jia asked,seeing Cho had tears in her eyes. "They..they..." Cho almost started bawling again, when Ron said, "They're an item." Jia looked at Harry and hermione. A smile spread across her face. She positively screamed,causing everyone to turn their way. After congratulations were passed around again, Neville stepped up to the podium. "I am going to sing Happy Birthday sweet Sixteen. And!" he said, as he heard everyone groaning. "..Ginny put a charm on me to make my voice sound like Neil Sidaka's or whatever his name was, so don't worry.." Everyone brightened up. "Come on! Let's dance,peeps!" Ron said,taking Cho. "Hey wasnt that the song that was playing on my sixteenth birthday?" Hermione asked. Harry laughed. "So it is. And it exactly portrays what my thoughts were when you entered the room," he said. Hermione blushed,and they both stated dancing to the upbeat tune.
"Tonight's the night, i've waited for.
Because you're not a baby,anymore.
You've turned into the prettiest girl i've ever seen,
Happy birthday,sweet sixteen...."
And with Neville singing their songs, everyone danced the night away.
A/N: k yall. u know the foreign language ron n cho sing? it's tagalog,cuz i didnt haf time to make up a whole new language,k? enjoy,and oh this isnt the last chapter juss ta let yall know ;)
~4 hours later~
"I'll see you both downstairs. Draco will be waiting. Oh and you look wonderful,Hermione," Jia said, leaving the dormitory. "Thanks. And you look beautiful too," Hermione replied graciously. Jia had on a beautiful red gown,off the shoulders,and a long puffy bottom. She wore a dark robe over it for now. Her dark hair pulled into a beautiful bun,curls sliding down her neck. Cho was wearing a long v-necked black velvet dress,with amounts of red lace under the long wavy sleeves. Her sleek black hair was in a loose bun,curls framing her face and neck(a 'do similar to Jia's). She looked very elegant. Hermione was pure beauty. Jia had arranged her long brown hair into a beautiful french twist,as Hermione had suggested,with curls streaming down her neck. The dark purple gown Ron and Cho had bought her fit her figure perfectly. It was off the shoulders,and reached the floor. On top of it all, Hermione wore a small, see-thru, glittery,purple jacket,that Jia had lent her. "Hermione,you look...breathless," Cho said, admiring her and Jia's work. Hermione giggled. "Thank you," she whispered,clasping Cho's hand. "You're welcome. The boys will be waiting for us at the Great Hall. My,my, it's already six o'clock! The ball starts in half an hour. I'll be going now, are you coming?" Cho asked. "Yes, i'll be there. Would you mind if i stayed up here a bit more before going down? I'd like to compose myself," hermione asked, shyly. Cho smiled, "Of course,dear! Take your time, but don't be late. Before i go,how do i look?" Cho asked. "You look beautiful,Cho,as always. I have no idea why Harry lost his crush on you," Hermione replied. "Because he likes y-uh...Thank you,Mione. I'll be seeing you in a bit,alright? Let's get this show on the road!" With that,Cho stepped out and made for the Great Hall. As soon as she left,hermione turned to the mirror. She gave a big sigh. "Right. Let's get this show on the road.." she whispered to herself. "You look wonderful,dearie," the mirror told her.
~Great Hall~
"Cho,you look..." Harry started as Cho walked into the room. "Beautiful? Graceful? Absolutely Superb?" Cho asked, as Harry twirled her around. "All of the above," Harry smiled back. "Why, i am flattered,Mr. Potter," Cho replied. "I am starting to regret i didn't ask you out before Ron did, " Harry said. Cho slapped him on the arm playfully,blushing all the same. Ron walked over. "Cho! You look...wow!" he said,eyes bulging. Cho just laughed. "Wait till you boys see Hermione. She is such a pretty sight!" "Probably not as pretty as you," Harry teased. "We'll have none of that,Harry. The only girl i want to see you flirt with tonight,is Hermione," she said seriously. "Hear,Hear!" Ron echoed. Jia walked over, her arm under Malfoy's. She had taken her robe off,and was showing off her beautiful gown. "You are a spectacle,Jia. Wonderful work of art," Ron commented. "Thank you,Ron," Jia replied. She looked to Harry expectantly. "You look beautiful,Jia," Harry said. "Thanks. Draco, mind giving me a cup of punch? Thank you," Jia pushed Draco to the drinks table. "So, everything going well?" she whispered,as Draco went off to get their drinks. "Yes, everything. Oh,Harrry...." Cho suddenly said,smiling. Harry looked at her. "What is it?" Cho,Jia,and Ron were looking behind him,smiling their heads off,sly looks in their eyes. "Dishy looking bird at twelve o clock," Cho replied, still smiling at him slyly. "Twelve o clock? Well that's (Harry checks his chrono) about six more hours from now is it? What are--" "The NAVIGATION CODES,idiot,not the TIME!!" Ron whispered,in a frustrated tone.
Harry turned around. There Hermione was,standing a few feet from him,looking nervous,shy,and simply beautiful. Harry was dazed by her beauty. He heard Cho's voice as if from far away, "I chose her dress,what do you think?" ".......brilliant.." Harry absently replied. Then he slowly walked towards Hermione, never taking his eyes off her,heart pounding in his ears,making him dizzy. "Mione..." he whispered,when he got to her. He opened his mouth again to say how wonderful she looked,but no matter how he forced his tongue to move and say something,it stuck frozen in place. Hermione smiled. "You look great too,Harry," she said. Harry found himself smiling back,and saying nothing,acting dumb. "ERHEM! Harry was just about to say how BEAUTIFUL you LOOKED today,HERMIONE,"Jia said, giving Harry glances,that told him to say something. "Oh! Right. You,you look....breathless," harry said. "That was exactly what Cho said. Here, let me get us some punch," Hermione walked away,thinking better to go get the drinks herself,since Harry might spill them on his way back. Harry watched her walk away. "WELL?" Cho scowled,waiting for his opinion. Harry turned to Cho, grabbed her arms,kissed her on the cheek,and took her into a tight hug. "Thank you," he said, then let go,and walked over to Hermione,accidentally walking into malfoy,who spilled his punch on the ground.. "So not what i expected," Cho said,confused. Ron cleared his throat. "Will you honor me with a dance, Miss Chang?" he asked. sweeping into a riduculous bow,hand extended. Cho laughed,and said yes. Jia looked at Draco,who hurridly took her in hisarms for a dance also. "Cho, i'm nervous," Ron said, as they danced the waltz. "Oh,Ron! Don't be! Just think. After Harry and Hermione get married--" "GET MARRIEED?!" "It's a possibility,Ron,don't be ridiculous..as i was saying, when they get married they'll have US to thank," Cho comforted him. Ron gave a small groan.
Harry walked right behind Hermione. She had her back turned, so she didnt see him there. When she was done pouring the drinks,she turned and found harry a foot away. "OH! Dear, Harry,don't scare me like that!" she said, laughing,her eyes wide. "Oh! Uh,sorry," Harry apologized,chuckling himself at his own stupidity. "Here," Hermione handed him his glass. Harry mumbled his thanks and started sipping his juice. "Jia's looking pretty tonight,isn't she?" Harry noted,watching a laughing Jia in the arms of her knight-in-shining-armor,Draco...who happened to be smiling himself. "yes. Draco definitley doesnt fit in the picture though,what a pity," Hermione sighed. The music stopped,and everyone clapped. "Everyone,please take your seats," Prof. Dumbledore said. Everyone moved into groups on the round tables provided. Cho and Ron signalled for Harry and Hermione to join them. When they did get there, Jia and Draco were already sitting down and ordering their meals. "Hmm. Steak,mashed potatoes,with a bit of gravy,please. And some fries," Cho told her plate. The plate magically conjured her meal. "Yuuumm! I'll have what she had," Ron told his plate. His plate produced the same meal that Cho had asked for. After they were all finished ordering, Draco leaned over to Jia,and whispered something. She turned to Draco almost immediately,and whispered back, "Yes of course." Draco smiled,took her hand,and they both stood and headed for the gardens. "Now what do you suppose those two are up to?" Cho asked, her eyes glowing fiercely,Harry could almost see the fire within. "Aw,come on,Cho,Let her have a bit of fun," Harry said. "Fun? If MAKING OUT is your definition of FUN Potter,i HIGHLY disagree!" Cho retorted,still watching the retreating backs of Jia and Draco.
The music started again,and Cho practically wore herself out,making signs to Harry to ask Hermione to dance. He finally did,and they both glided on the dance floor, remembering the dance steps Ron and Cho taught them. "This isn't that hard,isn't it?" Harry asked. "No! Not really," Hermione replied,looking up from her feet. They danced without saying much,till the music stopped,and Professor McGonagall asked for their attention. "This year's Valentine's Ball, we have chosen our performers for the next song," McGonagall said, motioning Lee Jordan for the slip of paper he was holding. Lee walked up to the podium,and handed her the paper. Mcgonagall put on her reading glasses and said, "This year's ball performers will be by Ronald Weasly from Gryffindor,and Cho Chang from Ravenclaw. They will be singing the love song, Secret Love,in the Tangal language." Hermione and Harry looked at each other in suprise, as Cho and Ron stepped up to the stage. The music struck up,and everyone started slow dancing. "What are they doing?" Hermione whispered feverishly,as she and Harry started to dance again. "I...i don't know. Look at the bright side though,last time Neville sang,and we were afraid he would shatter the hall's window glasses.He even kept the trolls away with his song," Harry said. Hermione shrugged her shoulders, and said, "Yes,and i know the Tangal language. Oh look, Cho's singing. Want me to translate?" she asked. Harry nodded.
**Isip ko,ay gulo**
"My thoughts are a mess.."
**Di alam anong gagawin**
"I dont know what to do.."
**Kung ako,iiwas,ang say ay sasabihin..**
"If i avoided what i was going to tell you.."
**Na ako sayo,may pagtingin..**
"That i have an interest in you.."
**Di mo lang ito napapansin..**
"You just don't notice it.."
**Meron bang makapagsasabi, iniisip kita?**
"Would anyone know that i think of you?"
**At meron bang may alam na laging,hinahanap ka?**
"And would anyone know that i'm always looking for you?"
**Kung ako naman ay iiwas, malalaman mo ba?**
"If i avoided this,would you ever know.."
**Na ako ay may lihim,na pagsinta**
"...that i have a secret Love for you."
Harry sighed. The song was meant for him,he knew. Cho's words fit in perfectly to what he was feeling. Then Ron came on,his voice suprisingly good.
**Alam mo na akoy*
"Did you know that i..."
**Meron rin gustong sabihin**
"Also have something to tell you.."
Harry looked up and found Hermione staring at him as she translated.
**Wag ka na,mag taka..**
"Don't wonder anymore.."
** At akoy meron aaminin**
"I have something to confess..."
**Na ako sayo,may pagtingin...**
"That i also have an interest in you.."
**Di mo rin ito,napapansin..**
"You just dont notice it either.."
Cho and Ron's voice sang together.
**Meron bang makapagsasabi,
iniisip kita at meron bang may alam na laging,
hinahanap ka?
Kung ako naman,ay iiwas, malalaman mo ba?
Na ako at may lihim na pagsinta?**
"Do you really mean that?" Harry found himself asking. "What?" Hermione furrowed her brows. "Oh,you mean the song..." Hermione said. "Oh,never mind, it's--" Hermione silenced him with a look. "Yes," she said. "Pardon?" Harry asked. "yes, the song..it's meaning. ..It's..it's true. I..I'm...you see...." she stuttered. "I think i'm falling in love with you," Harry cut in. Hermione looked up,her eyes incredolous. "No, i AM in love with you. You see...ever since you turned sixteen. Or somewhere around that time..I-i found out i really did have feelings for you,though i denied it at first," Harry said. "But...but I...thought you were in love with Cho?" hermione asked. "Oh Mione. That was before,i've told you countless times. Cho and i ...we're best friends. Good friends. See...you and Cho have just..changed places in my heart, i guess," Harry said,blushing. Hermione sighed, "Oh,harry. That's so sweet. I..I've had feelings for you...too," she said. Harry stopped blushing and stared. "Ever since..um...fifth year, i think. I've tried ignoring it,like you had,but it just kept coming back. I couldn't get rid of the feeling," Hermione confided. Harry smiled a little. "And then, with Cho and Ron suddenly seeming to try to pair us up, i couldn't help but..play along," hermione finished. Harry chuckled. "They WERE trying to match us actually. See i told Cho,then Ron,then Jia. And they all had this hysterical 'matchmaking' plan in their heads,and i didn't know they were MATCHING us, just that they wanted us together and would do anything to get us together..." Harry trailed off,but he stopped when he saw hermione's eyes staring into his deeply. "I love you Harry," she said. Harry caught his breath. "I love you,Hermione," he whispered back. And as Ron's and Cho's song ended slowly, Hermione and Harry both leaned in for a soft, first kiss.
**Kung ako naman, ay iiwas, malalaman mo ba?
....na ako ay may lihim
.....na ako ay may lihim
Na pagsinta.......**
Cho and Ron stepped down to cheers and applause. harry and hermione noticed this,and they stopped kissing immediately. "AHA!!" Ron said, as he reached them. "'Aha' what?" Hermione asked innocently. "You mean,the lot of you weren't kissing?" Ron asked, confused. "Oh,yes we were. We were both kissing so passionatly,and moving sooo fast, that you can't even see our lips touching," was Harry's sarcastic reply. "Oh! Well.. i'll just go then.." Ron said, about to head for the desert table, when Cho grabbed him by the arm. "I saw you. Admit it," she seethed at harry and hermione. "Oh...alright..we did kiss," Harry and Hermione braced themselves for the cheers and jeers. But recieved none. Cho and Ron looked enraged. "You KISSED?" Ron asked,glaring. "AND?" Cho asked, herself glowering too. "Well...we ....admitted our love for each other and.." Cho stopped Harry with a look. "Just what we wanted to hear," she began angrily. She and Ron looked at each other,then back to Harry and Hermione. They didn't have time to react because before they knew it, Ron was whooping and clapping Harry's back,and Cho was hugging Hermione,at the same time dabbing her eyes with a kerchief. "What in heaven's name?" Hermione asked. Ron looked crazy with joy,and Cho was sobbing into her hankerchief. "We're so proud of you!" Cho said,her voice teary. Harry and Hermione smiled. "Ohh,Cho," Hermione said, hugging Cho again. "I wish Jia was here," Ron said, watching Cho kiss Harry. "Oh,HER," was Cho reply. "She and Malfoy are probably snogging behind the largest rosebush," she said, blowing her nose angrily. Jia and Draco came walking up. "Where have the both of you been?" Cho asked,turning to them. "A walk in the gardens," Jia replied. Cho sighed in relief. "What's going on?" Jia asked,seeing Cho had tears in her eyes. "They..they..." Cho almost started bawling again, when Ron said, "They're an item." Jia looked at Harry and hermione. A smile spread across her face. She positively screamed,causing everyone to turn their way. After congratulations were passed around again, Neville stepped up to the podium. "I am going to sing Happy Birthday sweet Sixteen. And!" he said, as he heard everyone groaning. "..Ginny put a charm on me to make my voice sound like Neil Sidaka's or whatever his name was, so don't worry.." Everyone brightened up. "Come on! Let's dance,peeps!" Ron said,taking Cho. "Hey wasnt that the song that was playing on my sixteenth birthday?" Hermione asked. Harry laughed. "So it is. And it exactly portrays what my thoughts were when you entered the room," he said. Hermione blushed,and they both stated dancing to the upbeat tune.
"Tonight's the night, i've waited for.
Because you're not a baby,anymore.
You've turned into the prettiest girl i've ever seen,
Happy birthday,sweet sixteen...."
And with Neville singing their songs, everyone danced the night away.