Chapter 4- The Yule Ball
That night at dinner Ron was of some where with Alicia so Harry was left to sit with Hermione.
"So, how are things going with you and Ginny?" Harry asked.
Hermione turned to look at Harry. She smiled before saying,
"Great. She's wonderful. She makes me so happy. I just can't wait until tonight."
As soon as she said that Harry's face grew dark.
"Oh, I'm sorry Harry. My heart's talking. Not my brain. But I swear that you will get Draco eventually," Hermione encouraged.
"It's okay 'Mione. I just have to face the fact that we can't be together," No matter how much it hurt him to say it, he did.
"You will be together! If it's the last thing I do, I will get you together!" With that she walked of to Lord knows where.
Harry sighed. He looked to the Slytherin table. He saw that Draco was talking to Pansy. He decided before to ditch Slytherin, but not her. When Harry saw Draco pull Pansy into a hug jealousy shot through him. How he longed to be in the blonde's arms. He couldn't take it anymore. He got up and stormed out of the Great Hall. Unknown to Harry a pair of silver eyes were following him the entire way.
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Draco looked up and saw Hermione run out of the Great Hall.
'What's up with her?' Draco thought.
He dismissed the thought and turned back to Pansy. Her boyfriend had broken up with her a few weeks ago. They had been dating since 4th year. She had been really heart broken when it happened. Now she was telling him that she had moved on and even found a new boyfriend.
"He's really nice. And he's smart and funny," Pansy said.
"He's sounds great," Draco replied.
"Oh he is Drake!" Pansy exclaimed.
Draco wrapped into a tight embrace.
"Good for you," Draco whispered in her ear.
"Thank you," Pansy replied.
He looked up and saw Harry storm out of the room. The two friends departed. When they did Pansy turned around to see what Draco was staring at. She caught a glimpse of Harry walking out of the room. Pansy turned back to Draco and grinned. She pulled him out of his seat by his collar and then dragged him out of the Great Hall, while hearing his protests.
A few minutes later they reached their destination.
"DRACO!" Pansy yelled into his face.
Draco immediantly silenced.
"What?" Draco asked.
"We're here," Pansy stated calmly.
"Oh," Draco replied.
They were at the astronomy tower. The stars were shining very bright tonight (Hey I ryhmed!).
"Sit," Pansy ordered as she conjured up two chairs.
Draco complied fastly.
"So," Pansy began.
"What?" Draco asked.
"What's up with you and Potter?" Pansy questioned, grinning.
"What are you talking about? Nothing!" Draco stuttered.
Pansy's grin widened.
"Oh, alright fine!" Draco said.
"Good," Pansy replied.
"First off, have you ever noticed his eyes? They're so beautiful! And the way he blushes when he gets embaresessed? He looks so cute when he does that. His hair is just gorgeous..." Draco carried on for about a half an hour before Pansy decided that she had had enough.
"Draco!"
"And he's so loyal,"
"Draco!"
"And naive,"
"DRACO!"
"And so car-Oof!" Draco was cut of by Pansy's fist. She punched him in the nose. Hard.
"Sorry. You just wouldn't Shut Up!" Pansy apologized.
"Damn Pansy!" Draco screamed clutching his nose.
"Fine! Really, you're such a baby," Pansy muttered as she pulled out some healing potion.
Draco gratefully drank the silver liquid. His nose was no longer broken and had no blood on it. He gave her back the bottle.
"Thanks," Draco said.
"No prob. Now tell me. Why exactly can't you date Harry?" Pansy asked.
"I don't know. I'm scared. How will people react?" Draco inquired.
"I can't tell you that. But I can tell you this. If you really love him then you shouldn't care what others think. But I have to go. The dance starts in two hours (It starts at 9:00 p.m. and dinner was t 6:00 p.m. so they were up there for about an hour). And I have a date. Maybe you will too," With that she walked away.
Leaving a very confused Draco behind.
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"Hermione. You look wonderful!" Harry exclaimed.
"Thanks," Hermione replied.
She was wearing a white silk dress. The top of it was tight and the bottom hung loosely around her waist. It was plain and simple but looked simply dazzling on Hermione.
"Harry. Why aren't you dressed?" Hermione asked.
"Oh. I figured I wouldn't go. Since I don't have a date and all," Harry said.
"Harry, you have to go," Hermione pleaded.
"Why?" Harry asked.
"BecauseIalreadyarrangedsomething," Hermione answered quickly.
"What?" Harry asked.
"I have a plan," Hermione said.
"And that plan would be...?"Harry questioned.
"Ok, well here's the plan....." Hermione began.
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"Draco, do you want any punch?" Pansy asked.
"No thanks," Draco replied.
"Ok, well I'll be on the dance floor," Pansy said.
"Have a blast," Draco said raising his fist in the air.
"I will," Pansy replied.
Draco was having an okay time. He didn't have a date, but he occasionally danced with Pansy. Almost everyone at the ball liked t.A.T.u. They were singing 'All the Things She Said'. Draco's mind traveled back to the events that occured after he had first listened to this song. He cringed. He knew that he would hate to be the one rejected like that.
Draco was pulled out of his thoughts by a sudden cheering. He looked towards the stage and saw that the two were kissing. And passionate it looked like. He looked out in the crowd and saw Ginny and Hermione rooting the most. Hell, they were screaming their heads off. Draco smiled to himself. He envyed them for being out and proud. They were even famous for it. They pulled apart and started singing again.
Draco looked around the room. His eyes landed on a certain raven-haired boy. He was sitting in a chair smiling. He looked sad though. Then Harry turned his head and the two locked eyes.
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Harry smiled when he saw the two girls kiss. He admired them greatly. You would to if you were in his place. How he longed to have Draco like that. He hoped this plan was worth it. He looked to Hermione and saw her cheering them on along with Ginny. He didn't understand Draco. Couldn't he see how happy everyone was out in the open? And no one seemed to care. What was he so afraid of? Commitment is what Hermione had called it. It seemed as though Draco was afraid of commitment. But after Ginny and Hermione you would have thought he would do something. But he just kept avoiding him.
Harry looked around when he felt a pair of eyes on him. He then spotted him. They locked eyes and for a moment Harry thought about getting up and walking over there, but then he quickly dismissed the thought and averted his eyes.
About ten minutes later Hermione walked over with Ginny.
"Are you ready?" Hermione asked.
"I think so," Harry said nervously.
"I'll go with you if you want," Hermione offered.
"No. It's okay," Harry answered.
"You sure?" Hermione asked.
"I guess I"m as sure as I'll ever be," Harry answered.
"Ok then you better get a move on," Hermione suggested.
"Ok. See you in a few," Harry said.
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Draco saw Harry get up and walk towards the stage. But then he disappeared in the massive crowd. He sighed. The duo had just finished their song 'How Soon is Now?'. And everyone was clapping loudly. Draco clapped along with them. He really liked these girls. They wre so open about their sexuality. And no one even cared. 'Maybe they just ignore it,' Draco thought. 'No. Why would everyone have clapped when they kissed?'
Draco was very, VERY confused. He didn't understand. He had always read in books and all that homosexuals were evil. And that everyone was mean to them. But here everyone was, cheering them on when they kissed. He just didn't understand.
He looked towards the stage. It sounded like they were nearing the end of the song...
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'It's now or never, Harry,' Harry thought to himself.
He peeked out at the stage and saw that the two were bowing. One of them took the mike and started talking.
"This next song will not be performed by us," Julie started.
Many murmers were heard throughout the crowd. Then Lena grabbed the micraphone and continued.
"Instead it will be performed by you're very own Harry Potter," Lena said motioning towards the curtains.
Harry nervously stepped out onto the stage and took the mike.
"Thanks Lena, Julie," Harry said.
"No problem," Lena said as she and Julie walked of the stage.
Harry held the mike up to his mouth and started to sing.
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Draco was stunned. There Harry was. On stage. Singing. For him.
"Malchik gay
Malchik gay
Malchik gay
Malchik gay....."
Harry searched the crowd for the one he was singing for. He found him and they locked eyes.
"Handsome
Tender
Soft
Why do you look right through me
thinking
"No"
I can't deny my feelings
Growing strong
I try to keep believing
dreaming on
And every time I see you
I crave more
I wanna pull you closer
closer
closer
closer
but you leave me feeling frozen"
Draco smiled. He didn't think anything could possibly get better. But then Harry smiled back.
"Malchik gay
Malchik gay
I can be
all you need
Won't you please
stay with me
Malchik gay
Malchik gay
Apologies, might-have-beens
Malchik gay
Malchik gay
can't erase what I feel
Malchik gay
Malchik gay"
Draco stood up and walked towards the stage. He needed to get to Harry.
"Choking
Back emotion
I try to keep on
hoping for a way;
a reason for us both to
come in
close
I long for you to hold me
like your bestfriend...does
and though my dream is
slowly fading
I wanna be the object
object
object
object
of your passion, but it's hopeless"
Harry watched as Draco made his way to the stage and smiled wider.
"Malchik gay
Malchik gay
I can be
all you need
Won't you please
stay with me
Malchik gay
Malchik gay
Apologies, might-have-beens
Malchik gay
Malchik gay
can't erase what I feel
Malchik gay
Malchik gay"
As Harry stopped singing Draco jumped up onto the stage. He and Harry looked at eachother for a moment before embracing in a passionate kiss. The crowd roared their approval. But none of that mattered.
Because for a moment time stopped.
For a moment no one was in the world except them.
And they forgot all of their worries.
All that they cared about was happening was here and now.
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Well that's chapter 4. I really hoped you liked it. I'm sorry for all of the bloopers in the last chapter. It was early and I was out of it. Well anyways...YOU MUST REVIEW! Please! It took me a while for this chapter. I won't update for a week if I don't get reviews.
REVIEW!REVIEW!REVIEW!
That night at dinner Ron was of some where with Alicia so Harry was left to sit with Hermione.
"So, how are things going with you and Ginny?" Harry asked.
Hermione turned to look at Harry. She smiled before saying,
"Great. She's wonderful. She makes me so happy. I just can't wait until tonight."
As soon as she said that Harry's face grew dark.
"Oh, I'm sorry Harry. My heart's talking. Not my brain. But I swear that you will get Draco eventually," Hermione encouraged.
"It's okay 'Mione. I just have to face the fact that we can't be together," No matter how much it hurt him to say it, he did.
"You will be together! If it's the last thing I do, I will get you together!" With that she walked of to Lord knows where.
Harry sighed. He looked to the Slytherin table. He saw that Draco was talking to Pansy. He decided before to ditch Slytherin, but not her. When Harry saw Draco pull Pansy into a hug jealousy shot through him. How he longed to be in the blonde's arms. He couldn't take it anymore. He got up and stormed out of the Great Hall. Unknown to Harry a pair of silver eyes were following him the entire way.
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Draco looked up and saw Hermione run out of the Great Hall.
'What's up with her?' Draco thought.
He dismissed the thought and turned back to Pansy. Her boyfriend had broken up with her a few weeks ago. They had been dating since 4th year. She had been really heart broken when it happened. Now she was telling him that she had moved on and even found a new boyfriend.
"He's really nice. And he's smart and funny," Pansy said.
"He's sounds great," Draco replied.
"Oh he is Drake!" Pansy exclaimed.
Draco wrapped into a tight embrace.
"Good for you," Draco whispered in her ear.
"Thank you," Pansy replied.
He looked up and saw Harry storm out of the room. The two friends departed. When they did Pansy turned around to see what Draco was staring at. She caught a glimpse of Harry walking out of the room. Pansy turned back to Draco and grinned. She pulled him out of his seat by his collar and then dragged him out of the Great Hall, while hearing his protests.
A few minutes later they reached their destination.
"DRACO!" Pansy yelled into his face.
Draco immediantly silenced.
"What?" Draco asked.
"We're here," Pansy stated calmly.
"Oh," Draco replied.
They were at the astronomy tower. The stars were shining very bright tonight (Hey I ryhmed!).
"Sit," Pansy ordered as she conjured up two chairs.
Draco complied fastly.
"So," Pansy began.
"What?" Draco asked.
"What's up with you and Potter?" Pansy questioned, grinning.
"What are you talking about? Nothing!" Draco stuttered.
Pansy's grin widened.
"Oh, alright fine!" Draco said.
"Good," Pansy replied.
"First off, have you ever noticed his eyes? They're so beautiful! And the way he blushes when he gets embaresessed? He looks so cute when he does that. His hair is just gorgeous..." Draco carried on for about a half an hour before Pansy decided that she had had enough.
"Draco!"
"And he's so loyal,"
"Draco!"
"And naive,"
"DRACO!"
"And so car-Oof!" Draco was cut of by Pansy's fist. She punched him in the nose. Hard.
"Sorry. You just wouldn't Shut Up!" Pansy apologized.
"Damn Pansy!" Draco screamed clutching his nose.
"Fine! Really, you're such a baby," Pansy muttered as she pulled out some healing potion.
Draco gratefully drank the silver liquid. His nose was no longer broken and had no blood on it. He gave her back the bottle.
"Thanks," Draco said.
"No prob. Now tell me. Why exactly can't you date Harry?" Pansy asked.
"I don't know. I'm scared. How will people react?" Draco inquired.
"I can't tell you that. But I can tell you this. If you really love him then you shouldn't care what others think. But I have to go. The dance starts in two hours (It starts at 9:00 p.m. and dinner was t 6:00 p.m. so they were up there for about an hour). And I have a date. Maybe you will too," With that she walked away.
Leaving a very confused Draco behind.
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"Hermione. You look wonderful!" Harry exclaimed.
"Thanks," Hermione replied.
She was wearing a white silk dress. The top of it was tight and the bottom hung loosely around her waist. It was plain and simple but looked simply dazzling on Hermione.
"Harry. Why aren't you dressed?" Hermione asked.
"Oh. I figured I wouldn't go. Since I don't have a date and all," Harry said.
"Harry, you have to go," Hermione pleaded.
"Why?" Harry asked.
"BecauseIalreadyarrangedsomething," Hermione answered quickly.
"What?" Harry asked.
"I have a plan," Hermione said.
"And that plan would be...?"Harry questioned.
"Ok, well here's the plan....." Hermione began.
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"Draco, do you want any punch?" Pansy asked.
"No thanks," Draco replied.
"Ok, well I'll be on the dance floor," Pansy said.
"Have a blast," Draco said raising his fist in the air.
"I will," Pansy replied.
Draco was having an okay time. He didn't have a date, but he occasionally danced with Pansy. Almost everyone at the ball liked t.A.T.u. They were singing 'All the Things She Said'. Draco's mind traveled back to the events that occured after he had first listened to this song. He cringed. He knew that he would hate to be the one rejected like that.
Draco was pulled out of his thoughts by a sudden cheering. He looked towards the stage and saw that the two were kissing. And passionate it looked like. He looked out in the crowd and saw Ginny and Hermione rooting the most. Hell, they were screaming their heads off. Draco smiled to himself. He envyed them for being out and proud. They were even famous for it. They pulled apart and started singing again.
Draco looked around the room. His eyes landed on a certain raven-haired boy. He was sitting in a chair smiling. He looked sad though. Then Harry turned his head and the two locked eyes.
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Harry smiled when he saw the two girls kiss. He admired them greatly. You would to if you were in his place. How he longed to have Draco like that. He hoped this plan was worth it. He looked to Hermione and saw her cheering them on along with Ginny. He didn't understand Draco. Couldn't he see how happy everyone was out in the open? And no one seemed to care. What was he so afraid of? Commitment is what Hermione had called it. It seemed as though Draco was afraid of commitment. But after Ginny and Hermione you would have thought he would do something. But he just kept avoiding him.
Harry looked around when he felt a pair of eyes on him. He then spotted him. They locked eyes and for a moment Harry thought about getting up and walking over there, but then he quickly dismissed the thought and averted his eyes.
About ten minutes later Hermione walked over with Ginny.
"Are you ready?" Hermione asked.
"I think so," Harry said nervously.
"I'll go with you if you want," Hermione offered.
"No. It's okay," Harry answered.
"You sure?" Hermione asked.
"I guess I"m as sure as I'll ever be," Harry answered.
"Ok then you better get a move on," Hermione suggested.
"Ok. See you in a few," Harry said.
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Draco saw Harry get up and walk towards the stage. But then he disappeared in the massive crowd. He sighed. The duo had just finished their song 'How Soon is Now?'. And everyone was clapping loudly. Draco clapped along with them. He really liked these girls. They wre so open about their sexuality. And no one even cared. 'Maybe they just ignore it,' Draco thought. 'No. Why would everyone have clapped when they kissed?'
Draco was very, VERY confused. He didn't understand. He had always read in books and all that homosexuals were evil. And that everyone was mean to them. But here everyone was, cheering them on when they kissed. He just didn't understand.
He looked towards the stage. It sounded like they were nearing the end of the song...
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'It's now or never, Harry,' Harry thought to himself.
He peeked out at the stage and saw that the two were bowing. One of them took the mike and started talking.
"This next song will not be performed by us," Julie started.
Many murmers were heard throughout the crowd. Then Lena grabbed the micraphone and continued.
"Instead it will be performed by you're very own Harry Potter," Lena said motioning towards the curtains.
Harry nervously stepped out onto the stage and took the mike.
"Thanks Lena, Julie," Harry said.
"No problem," Lena said as she and Julie walked of the stage.
Harry held the mike up to his mouth and started to sing.
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Draco was stunned. There Harry was. On stage. Singing. For him.
"Malchik gay
Malchik gay
Malchik gay
Malchik gay....."
Harry searched the crowd for the one he was singing for. He found him and they locked eyes.
"Handsome
Tender
Soft
Why do you look right through me
thinking
"No"
I can't deny my feelings
Growing strong
I try to keep believing
dreaming on
And every time I see you
I crave more
I wanna pull you closer
closer
closer
closer
but you leave me feeling frozen"
Draco smiled. He didn't think anything could possibly get better. But then Harry smiled back.
"Malchik gay
Malchik gay
I can be
all you need
Won't you please
stay with me
Malchik gay
Malchik gay
Apologies, might-have-beens
Malchik gay
Malchik gay
can't erase what I feel
Malchik gay
Malchik gay"
Draco stood up and walked towards the stage. He needed to get to Harry.
"Choking
Back emotion
I try to keep on
hoping for a way;
a reason for us both to
come in
close
I long for you to hold me
like your bestfriend...does
and though my dream is
slowly fading
I wanna be the object
object
object
object
of your passion, but it's hopeless"
Harry watched as Draco made his way to the stage and smiled wider.
"Malchik gay
Malchik gay
I can be
all you need
Won't you please
stay with me
Malchik gay
Malchik gay
Apologies, might-have-beens
Malchik gay
Malchik gay
can't erase what I feel
Malchik gay
Malchik gay"
As Harry stopped singing Draco jumped up onto the stage. He and Harry looked at eachother for a moment before embracing in a passionate kiss. The crowd roared their approval. But none of that mattered.
Because for a moment time stopped.
For a moment no one was in the world except them.
And they forgot all of their worries.
All that they cared about was happening was here and now.
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Well that's chapter 4. I really hoped you liked it. I'm sorry for all of the bloopers in the last chapter. It was early and I was out of it. Well anyways...YOU MUST REVIEW! Please! It took me a while for this chapter. I won't update for a week if I don't get reviews.
REVIEW!REVIEW!REVIEW!