Hey folks! This is the third chapter, and I think that it is one of the
best because of the Harry/Hermione almost-action, but I wish that I could
speed up the romance factor, but nothing would make sense.
Also, I need a band name for Draco's band, which hasn't been mentioned yet, but will be in the next chapter. I'm thinking something with dragons, but you guys could have something better.
Another thing, the updates might slow down slightly because now I have to write the chapter, instead of having it written out before. So, hang in there, there will be a chapter! Thanks you guys for reviewing, you're all the best reviewers I've had! (Remember, you're also the only reviewers I've had . . . heehee.) Well, on to the disclaimer!
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Harry, He is JK Rowling's property! If I did, I'd own a Ferrari, With Orlando Bloom sitting next to me, Oh, what a cutie!
Enough with the previews, onto the story! (That was not supposed to rhyme. I'm serious.)
CHAPTER THREE ~ Dance ~
The next day, Ron apologized to Hermione, and allowed her to try out for the drummer of their band. Hermione, to Ron and Harry's great surprise, was an excellent drummer, and was immediately welcomed into their band, Stratagem.
With practice, they had become the best band in the school, with frequent performances in Hogsmeade.
Harry and Hermione's friendship had also grown, to the point where you couldn't see one without the other.
~~~~~
Halloween was quickly approaching, and one day at dinner, Dumbledore had an announcement to make.
"It is my deepest pleasure," he began, "to announce the first dance at Hogwarts. It will take place on Halloween at 7 o' clock. Everyone is invited." Smiling, Dumbledore sat down and food magically appeared in front of everyone.
~~~~~ "Oh my God!" Parvati cried as they walked up the stairs to Gryffindor Tower, "a dance! We're actually going to have a dance! Like in those muggle schools!"
Hermione laughed. "Well," she said, "I hope they play suitable music. But I know EXACTLY what I'm going to wear."
"Tell." Lavender demanded.
"Yes. Please." Parvati added.'
Hermione smirked. "No way!" She screamed. "It's a secret!"
Harry came up to the trio, who were now giggling madly. "Uh, Hermione?" He asked, trying to get her attention. "We have practice tonight, remember?"
"Oh, um, right," she replied, "well, I better get my stuff. Meet you in the common room in 5 minutes, okay?"
And, with that, Hermione, Lavender, and Parvati ran up to their dormitories, leaving Harry behind them.
Five minutes later, Harry, Ron, and Hermione were in the common room, rocking their hearts out.
~~~~~
When they were tuning their instruments during their break, Harry dragged Ron over to the other side of the room where they wouldn't be overheard.
"Harry, what's your problem lately?" Ron asked, highly confused.
"Uh, Hermione." Harry replied, blushing.
"Why? She hasn't tried to, you know, CASTRATE you again, has she?"
Harry glared at Ron. "Will you shut up? NO, it's not that!" He took a deep breath, "I want to ask her to the dance."
Ron stopped snickering and starred at Harry. "Are you SURE? I mean, I know you're Harry Potter and all, but I, she's the most popular girl in the ENTIRE SCHOOL! Wait a couple days, or at least until tomorrow, okay?"
Harry shrugged and ran his fingers through his hair nervously. "Yeah, sure."
No more than two seconds later, they heard Hermione yell, "NO! No no no! I will NOT go to the dance with ANY of you! I DON'T go to regular dances with a date! Ask in DECEMBER!"
Harry and Ron turned to look at Hermione, but could no longer see her due to the swarm of boys surrounding her. They could hear the boys pleading with her, but she wasn't going to change her mind.
Two minutes later, they could see Hermione trying to get out of the mob, even beating some of the poor boys with her drumsticks. When she had finally disentangled herself, she ran up to her dormitory and slammed the door.
"Well Ron," Harry said, "I'm kinda glad I didn't ask her."
"Yeah, she would have really castrated you, wouldn't she?"
"Oh shut up!" Harry said as he punched Ron in the shoulder, but Ron was laughing too hard to notice.
~~~~~
Over the next few days, Hermione was constantly bombarded by invitations to the dance. Nothing she said would deter the male population, so she started to hex those who asked her.
Soon, no guy would come near her unless they had the extreme desire to have their hair died hot pink.
Hermione still communicated with Harry and Ron. However, both boys had had their share of near-disasters from sneaking upon Hermione. Harry had also received his own fair share of invitations to the dance, but he had rejected them all, because the only one he wanted to go with didn't want to go with anyone.
'Why does my life always have to be the tragic, heart-breaking one?' Harry thought as he saw yet another fuchsia-haired wizard walk away from Hermione.
~~~~~
Halloween came quickly, and on the big day, Parvati, Lavender, and Hermione locked themselves in their dormitories as soon as classes ended, claiming that they needed to "get ready".
"FOUR HOURS? They need FOUR HOURS to get ready for a DANCE?" Ron exclaimed to Harry as the girls scampered up the stairs.
Harry shrugged. He had learned not to question the workings of the female mind, preferring to keep SOME leaves unturned.
~~~~~
At 6:30 Lavender and Parvati came downstairs. Since it took Harry and Ron only 15 minutes to get ready, they had waited for more than two hours.
Lavender and Ron went down to the Great Hall immediately, due to Ron's ravenous appetite.
At 6:50, Hermione had not come down to the common room. Parvati, unable to wait any longer, grabbed Harry and dragged him down to the Great Hall.
~~~~~
The dance was amazing. Techno was blazing from the speakers, and everyone was having a good time.
Everyone except Harry, that is.
Ron and Lavender had been dancing for the past hour, and Parvati had joined her friends. Harry joined Dean and Neville, who were sitting at a table and drinking pumpkin juice.
Hermione was still a no show.
"Hey! How are you doing tonight?" Seamus Finnigan, tonight's DJ, called out. "Now we're going to have a salsa dancing contest! Pairs must be boy/girl. All contestants to the front!"
Harry looked over the pairs sullenly. Ron and Lavender were standing there, along with Parvati, who was dancing with a Hufflepuff 7th year. And, in the middle of the pack, was Hermione.
~~~~~
Harry was relieved when he noticed that her dance partner was Draco. He didn't think he could stand it if he saw her with another guy.
The music started, and it was evident that the Malfoy twins would win. Draco and Hermione were moving effortlessly, swaying and spinning in time to the music.
One by one, couples left the dance floor, but the twins didn't stop. Hermione spun around Draco, her brown curls flying behind her.
Harry was enthralled by the beautiful goddess dancing in front of him. She looked stunning in her simple t-shirt and jeans. She was Venus on Earth.
~~~~~
5 minutes later, Hermione collapsed against Draco, laughing helplessly. Seamus declared them the winners, considering they were the last couple on the floor.
As Draco and Hermione walked off to get a drink, Seamus started to play some rock and the dance floor was once again filled with students.
~~~~~
Ron and Lavender joined Harry and his friends, and for the next half hour they had a pleasant conversation about assorted topics. Then a slow song started to play, so Ron and Lavender left to dance.
30 seconds later, Harry found himself at an empty table with half- filled goblets of pumpkin juice, since Dean and Neville had both been asked to dance.
Harry half-heartedly drank some juice, trying to forget his misery. As he lifted his goblet to take a sip, he heard a feminine voice behind him.
"Harry?"
Harry spun around to find Hermione standing behind him, leaning against one of the pillars near the wall.
"Uhh . . . hi Hermione."
Hermione walked towards the table and started to twirl a curl around her finger nervously.
"Well Harry, I was just wondering . . ."
"Yes?" Harry asked perplexedly.
"Do you want to dance?"
'WHAT?' Harry's mind screamed. Harry mentally thanked Merlin. Today was his very lucky day.
"Sure." Harry replied, hoping he sounded calmer than he felt.
'Oh my GOD!' Hermione thought. 'He said YES! HE SAID YES!' Then, trying to cover up her extreme happiness, took Harry's hand and lead him to the dance floor.
~~~~~
Hermioen wrapped her arms around Harry's neck and Harry nervously placed his hands on her waist as they started to slowly rotate in circles.
"Well, Harry, how come you haven't already danced with half of the girls here?" Hermione asked, staring into Harry's eyes.
The world around them stopped as Harry was mesmerized by her chocolate brown eyes. "Err . . . what?"
"Nevermind." Hermione sighed, placing her head on Harry's shoulder.
Harry was surprised by the unexpected twist in their supposedly friendly relationship, but compensated her gesture by wrapping his arms more tightly around her waist.
And as he stood there, with Hermione lightly breathing on his next and the feel of her soft skin where the bottom of her shirt didn't quite meet the waistband of her jeans, Harry knew he had found heaven.
~~~~~
Three minutes later, the song ended, and Harry regretfully loosed his hold on Hermione as she raised her head.
"Thanks, Harry." Hermione said, and gave him a sweet smile.
"You're welcome," Harry replied, returning the smile.
Hermione gave him a small hug and walked away.
Harry returned to the table and resumed his previous activity of wallowing in misery, now that he had returned to Earth.
~~~~~
When the dance ended, Hermione, Parvati, and Lavender went up to their dormitory and collapsed onto their beds.
"So, Hermione, how did you like the dance?" Parvati asked.
Hermione squealed from pure happiness. "I danced with HARRY!" She exclaimed.
"Ooo . . ." Lavender said, leaning towards Hermione.
"So, did you feel him get SEXually aroused while you were dancing?" Parvati teased.
"ParVAti!" Hermione shrieked, blushing. "Shut UP!"
"Make me!"
Hermione threw her pillow at Parvati and it hit her in the face.
"You're so dead!" Parvati yelled, laughing.
Lavender joined in the fight, and 15 minutes later the room was full of flying feathers.
~~~~~ THE END ~~~~~
Well, not THE end, but the end of the chapter. Gosh, I wonder, will Harry and Hermione actually KISS in the next chapter? Who knows? Well, I do, but you don't.
Fly away on my zephyr I feel it more than ever And in this perfect weather We'll find a place together.
The Zephyr Song by The Red Hot Chili Peppers
Oh, and for the next chapter, I need songs for the bands to sing, so send in your favorites, preferably rock, considering how they are ROCK bands, but I'll consider anything.
CHAPTER PREVIEW Chapter Four - The Yule Ball
HA! Not telling! Besides, you're guess is probably the correct one. Just think . . . Harry, Hermione, ball . . .
Until then, toodles!
Also, I need a band name for Draco's band, which hasn't been mentioned yet, but will be in the next chapter. I'm thinking something with dragons, but you guys could have something better.
Another thing, the updates might slow down slightly because now I have to write the chapter, instead of having it written out before. So, hang in there, there will be a chapter! Thanks you guys for reviewing, you're all the best reviewers I've had! (Remember, you're also the only reviewers I've had . . . heehee.) Well, on to the disclaimer!
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Harry, He is JK Rowling's property! If I did, I'd own a Ferrari, With Orlando Bloom sitting next to me, Oh, what a cutie!
Enough with the previews, onto the story! (That was not supposed to rhyme. I'm serious.)
CHAPTER THREE ~ Dance ~
The next day, Ron apologized to Hermione, and allowed her to try out for the drummer of their band. Hermione, to Ron and Harry's great surprise, was an excellent drummer, and was immediately welcomed into their band, Stratagem.
With practice, they had become the best band in the school, with frequent performances in Hogsmeade.
Harry and Hermione's friendship had also grown, to the point where you couldn't see one without the other.
~~~~~
Halloween was quickly approaching, and one day at dinner, Dumbledore had an announcement to make.
"It is my deepest pleasure," he began, "to announce the first dance at Hogwarts. It will take place on Halloween at 7 o' clock. Everyone is invited." Smiling, Dumbledore sat down and food magically appeared in front of everyone.
~~~~~ "Oh my God!" Parvati cried as they walked up the stairs to Gryffindor Tower, "a dance! We're actually going to have a dance! Like in those muggle schools!"
Hermione laughed. "Well," she said, "I hope they play suitable music. But I know EXACTLY what I'm going to wear."
"Tell." Lavender demanded.
"Yes. Please." Parvati added.'
Hermione smirked. "No way!" She screamed. "It's a secret!"
Harry came up to the trio, who were now giggling madly. "Uh, Hermione?" He asked, trying to get her attention. "We have practice tonight, remember?"
"Oh, um, right," she replied, "well, I better get my stuff. Meet you in the common room in 5 minutes, okay?"
And, with that, Hermione, Lavender, and Parvati ran up to their dormitories, leaving Harry behind them.
Five minutes later, Harry, Ron, and Hermione were in the common room, rocking their hearts out.
~~~~~
When they were tuning their instruments during their break, Harry dragged Ron over to the other side of the room where they wouldn't be overheard.
"Harry, what's your problem lately?" Ron asked, highly confused.
"Uh, Hermione." Harry replied, blushing.
"Why? She hasn't tried to, you know, CASTRATE you again, has she?"
Harry glared at Ron. "Will you shut up? NO, it's not that!" He took a deep breath, "I want to ask her to the dance."
Ron stopped snickering and starred at Harry. "Are you SURE? I mean, I know you're Harry Potter and all, but I, she's the most popular girl in the ENTIRE SCHOOL! Wait a couple days, or at least until tomorrow, okay?"
Harry shrugged and ran his fingers through his hair nervously. "Yeah, sure."
No more than two seconds later, they heard Hermione yell, "NO! No no no! I will NOT go to the dance with ANY of you! I DON'T go to regular dances with a date! Ask in DECEMBER!"
Harry and Ron turned to look at Hermione, but could no longer see her due to the swarm of boys surrounding her. They could hear the boys pleading with her, but she wasn't going to change her mind.
Two minutes later, they could see Hermione trying to get out of the mob, even beating some of the poor boys with her drumsticks. When she had finally disentangled herself, she ran up to her dormitory and slammed the door.
"Well Ron," Harry said, "I'm kinda glad I didn't ask her."
"Yeah, she would have really castrated you, wouldn't she?"
"Oh shut up!" Harry said as he punched Ron in the shoulder, but Ron was laughing too hard to notice.
~~~~~
Over the next few days, Hermione was constantly bombarded by invitations to the dance. Nothing she said would deter the male population, so she started to hex those who asked her.
Soon, no guy would come near her unless they had the extreme desire to have their hair died hot pink.
Hermione still communicated with Harry and Ron. However, both boys had had their share of near-disasters from sneaking upon Hermione. Harry had also received his own fair share of invitations to the dance, but he had rejected them all, because the only one he wanted to go with didn't want to go with anyone.
'Why does my life always have to be the tragic, heart-breaking one?' Harry thought as he saw yet another fuchsia-haired wizard walk away from Hermione.
~~~~~
Halloween came quickly, and on the big day, Parvati, Lavender, and Hermione locked themselves in their dormitories as soon as classes ended, claiming that they needed to "get ready".
"FOUR HOURS? They need FOUR HOURS to get ready for a DANCE?" Ron exclaimed to Harry as the girls scampered up the stairs.
Harry shrugged. He had learned not to question the workings of the female mind, preferring to keep SOME leaves unturned.
~~~~~
At 6:30 Lavender and Parvati came downstairs. Since it took Harry and Ron only 15 minutes to get ready, they had waited for more than two hours.
Lavender and Ron went down to the Great Hall immediately, due to Ron's ravenous appetite.
At 6:50, Hermione had not come down to the common room. Parvati, unable to wait any longer, grabbed Harry and dragged him down to the Great Hall.
~~~~~
The dance was amazing. Techno was blazing from the speakers, and everyone was having a good time.
Everyone except Harry, that is.
Ron and Lavender had been dancing for the past hour, and Parvati had joined her friends. Harry joined Dean and Neville, who were sitting at a table and drinking pumpkin juice.
Hermione was still a no show.
"Hey! How are you doing tonight?" Seamus Finnigan, tonight's DJ, called out. "Now we're going to have a salsa dancing contest! Pairs must be boy/girl. All contestants to the front!"
Harry looked over the pairs sullenly. Ron and Lavender were standing there, along with Parvati, who was dancing with a Hufflepuff 7th year. And, in the middle of the pack, was Hermione.
~~~~~
Harry was relieved when he noticed that her dance partner was Draco. He didn't think he could stand it if he saw her with another guy.
The music started, and it was evident that the Malfoy twins would win. Draco and Hermione were moving effortlessly, swaying and spinning in time to the music.
One by one, couples left the dance floor, but the twins didn't stop. Hermione spun around Draco, her brown curls flying behind her.
Harry was enthralled by the beautiful goddess dancing in front of him. She looked stunning in her simple t-shirt and jeans. She was Venus on Earth.
~~~~~
5 minutes later, Hermione collapsed against Draco, laughing helplessly. Seamus declared them the winners, considering they were the last couple on the floor.
As Draco and Hermione walked off to get a drink, Seamus started to play some rock and the dance floor was once again filled with students.
~~~~~
Ron and Lavender joined Harry and his friends, and for the next half hour they had a pleasant conversation about assorted topics. Then a slow song started to play, so Ron and Lavender left to dance.
30 seconds later, Harry found himself at an empty table with half- filled goblets of pumpkin juice, since Dean and Neville had both been asked to dance.
Harry half-heartedly drank some juice, trying to forget his misery. As he lifted his goblet to take a sip, he heard a feminine voice behind him.
"Harry?"
Harry spun around to find Hermione standing behind him, leaning against one of the pillars near the wall.
"Uhh . . . hi Hermione."
Hermione walked towards the table and started to twirl a curl around her finger nervously.
"Well Harry, I was just wondering . . ."
"Yes?" Harry asked perplexedly.
"Do you want to dance?"
'WHAT?' Harry's mind screamed. Harry mentally thanked Merlin. Today was his very lucky day.
"Sure." Harry replied, hoping he sounded calmer than he felt.
'Oh my GOD!' Hermione thought. 'He said YES! HE SAID YES!' Then, trying to cover up her extreme happiness, took Harry's hand and lead him to the dance floor.
~~~~~
Hermioen wrapped her arms around Harry's neck and Harry nervously placed his hands on her waist as they started to slowly rotate in circles.
"Well, Harry, how come you haven't already danced with half of the girls here?" Hermione asked, staring into Harry's eyes.
The world around them stopped as Harry was mesmerized by her chocolate brown eyes. "Err . . . what?"
"Nevermind." Hermione sighed, placing her head on Harry's shoulder.
Harry was surprised by the unexpected twist in their supposedly friendly relationship, but compensated her gesture by wrapping his arms more tightly around her waist.
And as he stood there, with Hermione lightly breathing on his next and the feel of her soft skin where the bottom of her shirt didn't quite meet the waistband of her jeans, Harry knew he had found heaven.
~~~~~
Three minutes later, the song ended, and Harry regretfully loosed his hold on Hermione as she raised her head.
"Thanks, Harry." Hermione said, and gave him a sweet smile.
"You're welcome," Harry replied, returning the smile.
Hermione gave him a small hug and walked away.
Harry returned to the table and resumed his previous activity of wallowing in misery, now that he had returned to Earth.
~~~~~
When the dance ended, Hermione, Parvati, and Lavender went up to their dormitory and collapsed onto their beds.
"So, Hermione, how did you like the dance?" Parvati asked.
Hermione squealed from pure happiness. "I danced with HARRY!" She exclaimed.
"Ooo . . ." Lavender said, leaning towards Hermione.
"So, did you feel him get SEXually aroused while you were dancing?" Parvati teased.
"ParVAti!" Hermione shrieked, blushing. "Shut UP!"
"Make me!"
Hermione threw her pillow at Parvati and it hit her in the face.
"You're so dead!" Parvati yelled, laughing.
Lavender joined in the fight, and 15 minutes later the room was full of flying feathers.
~~~~~ THE END ~~~~~
Well, not THE end, but the end of the chapter. Gosh, I wonder, will Harry and Hermione actually KISS in the next chapter? Who knows? Well, I do, but you don't.
Fly away on my zephyr I feel it more than ever And in this perfect weather We'll find a place together.
The Zephyr Song by The Red Hot Chili Peppers
Oh, and for the next chapter, I need songs for the bands to sing, so send in your favorites, preferably rock, considering how they are ROCK bands, but I'll consider anything.
CHAPTER PREVIEW Chapter Four - The Yule Ball
HA! Not telling! Besides, you're guess is probably the correct one. Just think . . . Harry, Hermione, ball . . .
Until then, toodles!
