Author's Note: I finally posted another chapter! Sorry it took so long to
post. Since my parents saw my last report card with that "D" in math, I
couldn't get online on the weekdays anymore (damn it!) unless it was for a
school project. Lucky enough, I had a project, so I went online. My parents
thought I was researching, when actually I was on my Xanga, working on my
site, chatting and other crap. They caught me sometimes too. Heehee. (
Well, because of this limited computer time, I'll try to post 2 chapters
ASAP. Oh, and thx to "Cho" for putting TONS of these really nice reviews on
my story. Wow, it took me a while to read.lol. And I won't 4get the rest of
you who reviewed! Thx for reading my story and liking it!
Disclaimer: Nothing but the idea of the story is mine. It all belongs to the great HP author, JK Rowling and the people at Warner Bros who will soon own me soon (hopefully). I wanna be Cho! :wink: ;p
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Chapter 12~ Hermione's Dream Come True
The night of the Yule Ball was almost over. Everyone was tired and sleepy. Some people even left early.
"Okay, I hope all of you had a great time tonight. I know I did." Jocelyn, one of the Weird Sisters said into the microphone.
"Unfortunately, we have to end this." Victoria, another Weird Sister, added.
"So let's make this last dance a special one." Gabrielle, the third Weird Sister, said. "Grab a partner and get whisked a way into the night." With that, they started to play a love song called, "One Special Night".
"Oh, I love this song!" Hermione exclaimed.
"So," Harry cleared his throat. "Cho, you want to dance?"
Cho looked at Hermione whose smile faded a little.
"You know what? Why don't you dance with Hermione?" She grabbed Harry and Hermione's hand and made them connect. Hermione's face burned with shyness and began to breathe stiffly. Then Cho continued, "After all, you two are best friends. I don't think I've seen Hermione dance all night and she does love this song. What do you say?"
Harry's face was also burning but with nervousness. "Uh, sure. But why doesn't Hermione dance with Ron?"
"Jus a fun little mix. That's all. Come on. It'll be fun." Cho said. "I can dance with Ron. He hasn't danced all night either."
"Alright. Come on Hermione." Harry took Hermione by the hand onto the dance floor.
"Come on Ron." Cho did the same.
"Just so you know, I'm not a very good dancer." Ron looked nervous.
Cho laughed. "Don't worry! It's only slow dancing so it's not that hard."
"Yeah, hehe." Ron gulped and started to sweat.
"Just relax!" Cho laughed harder at Ron's nervous expression.
"I can't." He replied, red with embarrassment. "I'm trying to, but I.I've never held a girl before! Not like this!"
"Look," Cho said trying not to crack up. "It's really not a big deal. It's better that you're dancing with a friend and not a complete stranger."
"I suppose." Ron took a deep breath and they both started dancing. Well, they started moving. Ron didn't exactly go with the flow. He just took sharp steps side-to-side and front to back.
Hermione kind of did the same with Harry. She was so shy that her hands gripped into Harry's shoulder so tight that he shrugged and winced a few times. Hermione sometimes forgot where to step and ended up tripping and almost fell.
"Um, Hermione?" Harry asked puzzled why she was so jumpy. "Are you okay? You seem so.I don't know. You don't seem like yourself."
"Huh? Oh. Um, I'm fine. Really." Hermione forced a calm smile.
"Okay.well if there ever is anything wrong, you know you can always tell me." Harry looked into her brown eyes. "Alright?"
Hermione nodded. She tried to avoid eye contact, but she couldn't help it.
"I know. Thanks."
"Sure. "Harry smiled. "What are best friends for?"
"Yeah," Hermione whispered. "Just friends."
The song ended and Dumbledore stepped up to the microphone. "Well, that concludes this years' Yule Ball." He said. "Let's all give a big thank you hand to the Weird Sisters for once again playing here tonight." Applause and whistles filled the room.
"Thank you!" The Weird Sisters called out. "It was a pleasure to be here! Goodnight everyone!" The applause and whistles grew louder. Then, Dumbledore signalled the students to quiet down.
"Yes, yes, yes," He chuckled. "We love the Weirs Sisters. But they'll be back. All of you are dismissed to go to your dormitories."
Everyone crowded to the door and the Great Hall slowly began to empty.
"So, did you have a good time?" Harry asked Cho as they walked to the staircases along with Ron and Hermione.
"I had a wonderful time, but I wouldn't really say it was better than last year. What about you?" Cho asked and recalled last year's Ball when Cedric was alive.
"This was much better than last year. Last year was just awful. Remember Ron?" Harry nudged him.
"Ugh, don't remind me! We were forced to go with Parvati and Padma Patil. They were the only decent girls who were available. At least we had dates though. Oh! Remember who Hermione went with last year?" Said Ron with laughter.
"Ooo! Oh, um." Cho tried to remember whom Hermione was with. "Viktor Krum, right? Everyone was talking about it."
"Yeah, Vicky!" Ron burst out laughing. "He could barely say your name Hermione!"
"Ron! Don't start that again!" Hermione playfully pushed Ron. "Besides, it was last year, so get over it already!"
" 'ello. My name is Viktor Krum. Ver is Hermiowninny? I 'af to tell her zat I lover her. Zen I vill show off my Quiditch skeels." Ron mimicked Viktor in his French accent and laughed some more. Cho and Harry laughed along with him.
"You cruel boy!' Hermione pushed Ron again and tried not to smile. Even if it was mean of him to make fun of Viktor, it was still quite funny. "Okay, come on. Stop. Seriously." Ron's face has turned red from laughing so hard and was gasping for air. He slowly calmed down. The four of them finally reached the staircases.
"Well, see you guys later." Cho said and they all went to the staircase that led to their proper tower.
Hermione paused, ran back down and went to Cho.
"Wait, Cho!" She called out. Cho turned around.
"Yeah?"
"I um.I just want to say thanks." Hermione smiled.
"Thanks for what?" asked Cho.
"For everything that happened tonight." Hermione said breathily and happily. "For giving up the last dance with Harry and for understanding. Thanks."
"Hey, you were right. Harry does deserve better; he deserves you." Cho gave Hermione a friendly hug. "See you later." Then they both walked their ways.
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Draco walked into the Slytherin Common Room with Pansy.
"Goodnight Pansy," said Draco flatly and turned to leave.
"Oh no you don't," Pansy pulled him back by his arm. "Not so fast. Aren't you forgetting something?"
"What? No, I." Draco suddenly realized what Pansy meant and his eyes grew wide. He slowly backed away. " Oh no. Noooo.no way."
"Come on Draco!" whined Pansy. "It's not a big deal!"
"Pansy! No! I-am-not-kissing-you!" Draco tried to hide his disgusted expression.
"Why not? It's just a kiss!" Pansy heaved an annoyed sigh. "God, Draco! What is up with you?! First, you called me Parkinson; second, you didn't ask me to the Ball. I had to ask you! You didn't even accept right away! You had to 'think about it'." Third, you treat me like I'm some kind of disgusting muggle! It's like you hate being around me! I'm starting to think you don't want to be with me anymore. Maybe we should just break up." She paused and looked up at him. She suddenly grabbed onto his arm. "Please, let's not fight anymore! I don't want us to break up!"
"What are you talking about?! Break up?! Pansy, we aren't even together!" Draco shoved her off. He knows he never asked her to be his girlfriend.
"But last year, we had so much fun at the Yule Ball. We acted like we were together." Pansy started to choke tears. "Now, it's like you're tired of me"
Draco wanted to yell at her and tell her off, but he couldn't. His father liked her too much.
"Look, we may have acted like it, but it doesn't mean we're together," He said between gritted teeth and tried to be as calm as possible. "I.I'm s- sorry if I've been pushing you away. Just stop pulling me too close." He forced out an apology.
"Ooo," Pansy turned red. "I'm pulling you too close. Guess it's my own bloody fault for you treating me the way you've been doing lately. Well, whatever. Sorry."
"Yeah, sure. Let's just stay um.friends." Draco suggested, thought he didn't really like the idea.
"Well, duh! I know." said Pansy, thinking he was actually serious. She half- heartedly laughed. "Goodnight Draco. Without the kiss."
"Goodnight." Draco wanted to get away from her as quickly as possible. "Mad girl." He muttered when he was far enough from Pansy and walked to his dormitory.
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Author's Note: Please r/r! Also, don't 4 get about my site: ! My Xanga is on there now. In case U didn't already know. Hehe. And I'll try to put Cho's Diary/Xanga on there too, when I can.
Disclaimer: Nothing but the idea of the story is mine. It all belongs to the great HP author, JK Rowling and the people at Warner Bros who will soon own me soon (hopefully). I wanna be Cho! :wink: ;p
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Chapter 12~ Hermione's Dream Come True
The night of the Yule Ball was almost over. Everyone was tired and sleepy. Some people even left early.
"Okay, I hope all of you had a great time tonight. I know I did." Jocelyn, one of the Weird Sisters said into the microphone.
"Unfortunately, we have to end this." Victoria, another Weird Sister, added.
"So let's make this last dance a special one." Gabrielle, the third Weird Sister, said. "Grab a partner and get whisked a way into the night." With that, they started to play a love song called, "One Special Night".
"Oh, I love this song!" Hermione exclaimed.
"So," Harry cleared his throat. "Cho, you want to dance?"
Cho looked at Hermione whose smile faded a little.
"You know what? Why don't you dance with Hermione?" She grabbed Harry and Hermione's hand and made them connect. Hermione's face burned with shyness and began to breathe stiffly. Then Cho continued, "After all, you two are best friends. I don't think I've seen Hermione dance all night and she does love this song. What do you say?"
Harry's face was also burning but with nervousness. "Uh, sure. But why doesn't Hermione dance with Ron?"
"Jus a fun little mix. That's all. Come on. It'll be fun." Cho said. "I can dance with Ron. He hasn't danced all night either."
"Alright. Come on Hermione." Harry took Hermione by the hand onto the dance floor.
"Come on Ron." Cho did the same.
"Just so you know, I'm not a very good dancer." Ron looked nervous.
Cho laughed. "Don't worry! It's only slow dancing so it's not that hard."
"Yeah, hehe." Ron gulped and started to sweat.
"Just relax!" Cho laughed harder at Ron's nervous expression.
"I can't." He replied, red with embarrassment. "I'm trying to, but I.I've never held a girl before! Not like this!"
"Look," Cho said trying not to crack up. "It's really not a big deal. It's better that you're dancing with a friend and not a complete stranger."
"I suppose." Ron took a deep breath and they both started dancing. Well, they started moving. Ron didn't exactly go with the flow. He just took sharp steps side-to-side and front to back.
Hermione kind of did the same with Harry. She was so shy that her hands gripped into Harry's shoulder so tight that he shrugged and winced a few times. Hermione sometimes forgot where to step and ended up tripping and almost fell.
"Um, Hermione?" Harry asked puzzled why she was so jumpy. "Are you okay? You seem so.I don't know. You don't seem like yourself."
"Huh? Oh. Um, I'm fine. Really." Hermione forced a calm smile.
"Okay.well if there ever is anything wrong, you know you can always tell me." Harry looked into her brown eyes. "Alright?"
Hermione nodded. She tried to avoid eye contact, but she couldn't help it.
"I know. Thanks."
"Sure. "Harry smiled. "What are best friends for?"
"Yeah," Hermione whispered. "Just friends."
The song ended and Dumbledore stepped up to the microphone. "Well, that concludes this years' Yule Ball." He said. "Let's all give a big thank you hand to the Weird Sisters for once again playing here tonight." Applause and whistles filled the room.
"Thank you!" The Weird Sisters called out. "It was a pleasure to be here! Goodnight everyone!" The applause and whistles grew louder. Then, Dumbledore signalled the students to quiet down.
"Yes, yes, yes," He chuckled. "We love the Weirs Sisters. But they'll be back. All of you are dismissed to go to your dormitories."
Everyone crowded to the door and the Great Hall slowly began to empty.
"So, did you have a good time?" Harry asked Cho as they walked to the staircases along with Ron and Hermione.
"I had a wonderful time, but I wouldn't really say it was better than last year. What about you?" Cho asked and recalled last year's Ball when Cedric was alive.
"This was much better than last year. Last year was just awful. Remember Ron?" Harry nudged him.
"Ugh, don't remind me! We were forced to go with Parvati and Padma Patil. They were the only decent girls who were available. At least we had dates though. Oh! Remember who Hermione went with last year?" Said Ron with laughter.
"Ooo! Oh, um." Cho tried to remember whom Hermione was with. "Viktor Krum, right? Everyone was talking about it."
"Yeah, Vicky!" Ron burst out laughing. "He could barely say your name Hermione!"
"Ron! Don't start that again!" Hermione playfully pushed Ron. "Besides, it was last year, so get over it already!"
" 'ello. My name is Viktor Krum. Ver is Hermiowninny? I 'af to tell her zat I lover her. Zen I vill show off my Quiditch skeels." Ron mimicked Viktor in his French accent and laughed some more. Cho and Harry laughed along with him.
"You cruel boy!' Hermione pushed Ron again and tried not to smile. Even if it was mean of him to make fun of Viktor, it was still quite funny. "Okay, come on. Stop. Seriously." Ron's face has turned red from laughing so hard and was gasping for air. He slowly calmed down. The four of them finally reached the staircases.
"Well, see you guys later." Cho said and they all went to the staircase that led to their proper tower.
Hermione paused, ran back down and went to Cho.
"Wait, Cho!" She called out. Cho turned around.
"Yeah?"
"I um.I just want to say thanks." Hermione smiled.
"Thanks for what?" asked Cho.
"For everything that happened tonight." Hermione said breathily and happily. "For giving up the last dance with Harry and for understanding. Thanks."
"Hey, you were right. Harry does deserve better; he deserves you." Cho gave Hermione a friendly hug. "See you later." Then they both walked their ways.
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Draco walked into the Slytherin Common Room with Pansy.
"Goodnight Pansy," said Draco flatly and turned to leave.
"Oh no you don't," Pansy pulled him back by his arm. "Not so fast. Aren't you forgetting something?"
"What? No, I." Draco suddenly realized what Pansy meant and his eyes grew wide. He slowly backed away. " Oh no. Noooo.no way."
"Come on Draco!" whined Pansy. "It's not a big deal!"
"Pansy! No! I-am-not-kissing-you!" Draco tried to hide his disgusted expression.
"Why not? It's just a kiss!" Pansy heaved an annoyed sigh. "God, Draco! What is up with you?! First, you called me Parkinson; second, you didn't ask me to the Ball. I had to ask you! You didn't even accept right away! You had to 'think about it'." Third, you treat me like I'm some kind of disgusting muggle! It's like you hate being around me! I'm starting to think you don't want to be with me anymore. Maybe we should just break up." She paused and looked up at him. She suddenly grabbed onto his arm. "Please, let's not fight anymore! I don't want us to break up!"
"What are you talking about?! Break up?! Pansy, we aren't even together!" Draco shoved her off. He knows he never asked her to be his girlfriend.
"But last year, we had so much fun at the Yule Ball. We acted like we were together." Pansy started to choke tears. "Now, it's like you're tired of me"
Draco wanted to yell at her and tell her off, but he couldn't. His father liked her too much.
"Look, we may have acted like it, but it doesn't mean we're together," He said between gritted teeth and tried to be as calm as possible. "I.I'm s- sorry if I've been pushing you away. Just stop pulling me too close." He forced out an apology.
"Ooo," Pansy turned red. "I'm pulling you too close. Guess it's my own bloody fault for you treating me the way you've been doing lately. Well, whatever. Sorry."
"Yeah, sure. Let's just stay um.friends." Draco suggested, thought he didn't really like the idea.
"Well, duh! I know." said Pansy, thinking he was actually serious. She half- heartedly laughed. "Goodnight Draco. Without the kiss."
"Goodnight." Draco wanted to get away from her as quickly as possible. "Mad girl." He muttered when he was far enough from Pansy and walked to his dormitory.
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Author's Note: Please r/r! Also, don't 4 get about my site: ! My Xanga is on there now. In case U didn't already know. Hehe. And I'll try to put Cho's Diary/Xanga on there too, when I can.