Hey everyone! It's me again! Sorry I haven't posted in so long. We just
moved into a new house, I went to Chicago, and I've been at my cottage. So
as an extra treat, I will be posting this chapter (Chapter 11) and Chapter
12! Once again, I apologize for all that. Oh yeah~I don't know if I
mentioned it before, but my best friend is actually helping me write this
story, too. So this chapter is dedicated to her and her hard work in
helping me.Thanks Liene!
Love Pat P.S.~Don't forget to review!! ( Oh and before I forget this once again.Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Harry Potter characters or anything related to it because if I did I would be putting this in the books, and therefore not writing a fic about it. Oh, and also the song in this is called "One Last Time" by Dusty Drake so I didn't write it or anything.too bad because I love that song! It's one of my all-time favorite country songs.so you should check it out!! Anyways I just wanted to say those two disclaimers, especially the first one because I meant to say it in the first chapter. This is a pretty long Chapter (8 pages typed) so enjoy! Ok enough of my talking.
Chapter 11: The Hero Ball
"Ooo.yous twos wents swimming togeda?" Lily asked in suspicion. "Yous twos was naughty!" she said tossing her head and shaking a finger at her mother. Joey sat in silence, looking at his mother dreamily.
"I'm going to continue.I'm sure you two will want to hear about the Hero Ball," Hermione said, smiling. "Ooo! Yeah mummy, yeah!" Jo-Jo and Lily said bouncing up and down.
The ball was approaching very quickly. It was in a week, and I hadn't even been asked. I was a little worried and suspicious about who would ask and take me to the dance. I hoped Ron would ask me since, after all, he was my boyfriend.
One afternoon, while sitting on the edge of the lake near the school, Ron came over to me and began skipping rocks across the shimmering waters.
"Hey!" he said giving me a pat on the head.
"Hey sweetie. Are you excited for the ball?" I asked, hoping that the subject was sworn to ask me to the ball.
"Of course! Especially since I'm going with the most beautiful woman in this school! Ok, so in the whole world.in my book," he said, blushing madly.
"Thanks, Ron.but you didn't officially ask me if I wanted to go to the ball," I said, hinting and giggling under my breath. Ron blushed even harder and then finally said.
"Do you want to go to the ball with me, Hermione?"
"Yes, Ron, of course I do!" I said laughing as we both sat by the waters edge, chatting about the ball that was soon to arrive.
The day of the ball had arrived within a week's time, but very fast, indeed. Everyone was so excited. The whole school was a jumble because everyone was so frantic about what they would be wearing and how they were going to make themselves look. I, for one, was planning on wearing a strapless lavender gown that hit the floor with a dash of silver speckles across the top. I was so curious about what Ron would be wearing, that I almost forgot to eat breakfast, when Harry interrupted my thoughts.
"Are you excited about tonight, Hermione?" he asked casually.
"What.oh, yeah. I'm very excited, Harry! I just cannot wait to see what everyone will look like and what kind of music will be played!" I said enthusiastically.
"I'm glad," he said, giving off a weak smile.
"What's wrong with you?" asked Ron, who had just entered the conversation in an unpleasant way.
"Nothing," he mumbled. "Just a little nervous for quidditch next week. But don't worry, I'll be alright." Ron and I looked at each other, wondering why he would be nervous for quidditch, since he'd been playing for seven years.
"Ok whatever, suit yourself.I'm going to go get some more pancakes. Hermione, em, do you want something to eat?" Ron asked, blushing slightly.
"No thanks, Ron.I'm all set," I said. As soon as he had left, I turned straight to Harry. "Harry, listen, I know that something's bothering you, and it's not quidditch," I said firmly. You can tell me what's wrong. If you don't want to tell Ron, I'll understand. I can keep a secret. That's what friends are for!" Harry simply continued to glance down at his plate. After a few seconds, he looked up at me with his great emerald eyes and said.
"I really like Ginny, you know," he began. I nodded. "But, you see.Ron hates it that we like each other. I'm a little pissed at him for acting like my mother. I'm seventeen for crying out loud! He can't tell me what to do. And I think you were right about telling him off for telling Gin what to do. For the love of God, she's a grown woman! I think she has a right to like someone and not be told off by her big-ass brother!" Harry spat. I stood there for a moment, trying to process all that he had said to me and finally responded.
"Harry, you must try and be a little more understanding," I said gently while he looked at me like a raging bull. "Ron is just a little upset that you went off and started sucking his sister's face off when we just got done fighting over.me," I said a little quieter.
"I wasn't sucking her face off!" Harry said furiously. "I was simply kissing her quietly!"
"Ok, ok, so you didn't suck her face off. But Ron has a little different perspective. He is just trying to get through his emotions, and maybe he's taking it out on you and Ginny, which I might add, is not right," I said in the midst of Harry grunting. "But try and put it through Ron's perspective. He's her older brother, and he doesn't want anything bad happening to her. He knows how it feels to be hurt, and he doesn't want that occurring to her. Do you catch my drift?" I asked. "I'm not trying to take sides just because he's my boyfriend, Harry. I just want you to try and see it through his eyes. Think if Ginny was your little sister." Harry didn't say anything for a moment.
"I see your point," he said blandly. Ron was now coming back with a massive plate full of food.
"Oh my goodness!" I said alarmed by the giant stack of food. "You aren't possibly going to eat that all yourself, are you?"
"No.of course not. I brought it for all three of us. I mean, how could you pass up raspberry pudding cake for breakfast?!" he asked as if it was the most amazing thing in the world. All three of us dug in and ate until our stomachs were to the point where they just might explode. It was, by far, the most delicious cake I had ever tasted in my entire life.not to mention fattening.
"Oy! We better get going. It'll take me at least a half hour to get to class in this condition," Ron said rubbing his tummy with his hand.
"No kidding!" Harry said in agreement, also rubbing his stomach.
"Well, let's go then," I said and grabbed my book bag and headed for the door to the Great Hall. The boys straggled behind.
"Um.Harry?" asked Ron.
"Yeah?"
"I, uh, kind of got a little out of control last night. I think it's only right for me to apologize. And you're absolutely right: I can't tell you or Ginny what to do anymore."
"Ron.you never could tell us what to do," Harry said, grinning slightly.
"Oh, right," said Ron. "Well, anyhow, I just wanted you to know that I was an ass, and I deserve to be mad at. I mean, I'd be mad at myself if I'd acted like I'd acted to myself," Ron said.
"Uh, what?" asked Harry, cocking an eyebrow in confusion.
"Um.I don't know, but anyway, I just want to let you know that I'm sorry, and I want my bro back again!" Ron said, putting his arm around Harry's shoulders.
"Ok, apology accepted. We're back in the groove now, bro!" Harry said smiling as his green eyes twinkled with delight as Ron and Harry did their secret handshake.
"Well, if we don't run to class," Ron began, "then we'll miss all our classes!" Harry laughed and Ron followed suit. They both sprinted off to class, chuckling all the way.
Classes went by very fast that day, since classes were only for half of the day. The other half was set in order to set up the Great Hall for the dance and for everyone to get themselves cleaned up and ready to go. I went to the prefect's bathroom for a bath to clean up and then headed back to Gryffindor tower to get ready. Half of the Gryffindors were already ready, just lounging in the common room, playing games and reading when I returned.
"Hey, Hermione, you'd better get ready fast. The ball starts in two hours!" cried Lavender.
"Lav.two hours doesn't mean five minutes," I said, shaking my head and giggling.
"I know, but everyone is leaving an hour early!" she said squeaking.
"Don't worry, I'll be ready," I said and left to go up to my dormitory and proceed to get ready for the ball of the century!
An hour later, I had put on all my make-up and put my gown on, with my hair in a whole patch of little curls sitting on the top of my head with little white flowers in various spots. I also had a few extra curls hanging in an assortment of spots, especially the ones that were framing my face on each side. I looked at myself in the mirror and poked at my hair with my long elegant white gloves that went all the way up to the crease in my arm. 'I hope that Ron thinks I look good''. I thought to myself. I left my dorm and made my way down to the common room, where Ron would be waiting for me. I could not wait to see him.
As I reached the top of the staircase, I saw Ron standing at the foot of the steps in a black suit, with a soft pastel green shirt and a dark green tie. His hair was how I had never seen it before. 'Wait! He got a haircut!' I thought amongst myself. His hair was now short and spiked slightly in the front. It looked so cute!
"Her.Hermione?" he asked. "Is that you? I don't believe it! You look like a doll!" he said beaming and blushing madly.
"Ron! You look absolutely amazing!" I said, slowly making my way down the stairs. I saw Harry out of the corner of my eye. He was gaping as I took step by step to reach Ron.
"You look great!" said Ron, as I reached the bottom of the steps. "I just can't believe it's you. I've never seen you look like this before! You look too good to be true!"
"I wouldn't go that far, Ron!" I said giggling. "But thanks anyway. I think you look and." I took a good whiff of his cologne. "Smell enchanting!"
"Thanks," he said, blushing and staring down at his toes. "Shall we go, then?" he asked, taking my arm.
"Yes, we shall," I said, and off we strode through the portrait hole and down to the Great Hall that awaited Ron's and my arrival.
As we entered the Great Hall, music began to play. It was a soft music that was very relaxing and comforting to the ear. It made me feel right at home. There were small tables set up in a big square around all the edges of the walls. There was a big bar at the end of the Great Hall where people could purchase food and drinks. The lighting was absolutely wonderful, too! There were strings of lights floating around in mid-air, and candles were lit at every table. And at the very back center of the room, was a huge stage in which a band called the 'Rockin' Rockets' was going to play throughout the entire evening. Ron, Ginny, Harry, and I took a table at a far corner, so we were apart from pretty much everyone. We wanted to have our own little place where we could all talk and have a good time. Soon, a voice echoed throughout the Great Hall.
"Everyone, please settle yourselves at a table." It was Dumbledore speaking. "Thank you; thank you to all who participated in making the Great Hall decorations. They turned out lovely. Now, before we begin, I would like to ask Ronald Weasley to take the stage." As soon as he had said this, the whole Great Hall became silent. I turned to Ron.
"Ron, what's going on?" I whispered. He smiled and said.
"You'll see." Even though he smiles, I could tell he was extremely nervous. When he kissed me before departing, I could feel his lips quiver among mine. He then strode off toward the stage. Harry and Ginny were looking at me with the same curiosity that was withheld inside me.
"Em." Ron said in a trembling voice. "Ca.can everyone hear me?" No one answered. Ron straightened himself and said with confidence, "I said, 'Can everyone hear me?'" A few people said 'yes' quietly. "OH, C'MON HOGWARTS! LET'S MAKE SOME NOISE! CAN EVERYBODY HEAR ME?!" Ron shouted in the microphone.
"YES!" screamed the majority of the students, and more people clapped and whistled.
"Thank you! That's much better!" Ron said smiling. "Now, if you could dim the lights please." The lights dimmed, even the candles on the tables. "Um.I know I'm not much of a singer.but I would like it to be known to all of Hogwarts, not embarrassed of my feelings whatsoever, that I'd like to dedicate this song to my darling angel, Hermione." I gasped while silent tears fell from my eyes. The music began to play, and people got up from their seats to dance, while all eyes were directed upon Ron.
"When she picked up the telephone,
His voice came on the line.
She said, 'This can't be happening,'
An' tears fell from her eyes.
She said, 'What am I supposed to do?
"I can't handle losin' you.'
He said, 'I just had to call and say goodbye,
One.last.time.'"
As the first few words left Ron's lips, I was crying into Harry's shoulder. I had never known Ron to get up in front of crowds and do this sort of thing. It was so sweet, I could hardly breathe. He continued his song.
"He said, 'There are some things in this life,
That are out of our control.
Like who we fall in love with,
And when it's.time to go.'
She said, 'What about the plans we had?'
He said, 'This connection's gettin' bad.
Now c'mon baby, let me hear you smile,
One.last.time.'"
Ron took a gigantic breath and continued his song.
"She started to apologize,
For all the things that she'd done wrong.
She said, 'I would have loved you better.
If only I'd known.'
He said, 'You were the perfect wife;
Promise me you'll go on with your life.'
She said, 'The boys won't understand.'
He said, 'Tell 'em Daddy loves them and.BE STRONG! WHOA!'"
Ron was singing loudly into the microphone. He, no doubt, had the perfect voice for the song. I could just feel it inside my heart that he was singing it from way down deep within him.
"He said, 'Hon, I've gotta go.'
She said, 'Don't you dare hang up.
There's so many things I need to say.
I love you so much.'
I was almost like she felt him leave.
She cried out, 'Can you still hear me?!'
She fell down on the kitchen floor,
When the signal died,
As the pilot tried to pull out of the dive.
One.last......"
Ron's voice faded, as did the music, and then Ron spoke out, "I love you, Hermione!" the song ended, and everyone stood up and clapped forcefully, obviously never hearing a Hogwarts student sing so well. I stood up quickly and ran across the dance floor, up the steps, onto the stage, and ran into Ron with the greatest love I could have ever hoped for and hugged him so tightly that he actually gasped for breath.
"I love you so much, too, Ron!" I said crying hysterically. "That was beautiful! It was the sweetest thing!" I said pulling apart and grasping his face and kissing it.
"Thank you, Ron," said Dumbledore applauding just as furious as the students. Even Snape was clapping! I couldn't believe it! "Now, may the ball continue! I would like for everyone to welcome the 'Rockin' Rockets'!" Dumbledore said enthused.
Ron and I walked off the stage and headed back to our table where Ginny and Harry were standing applauding while Ron took his seat.
"Ron! Oh my God! I can't believe my brother, would ever be able to sing like that! I never knew you had it in you!" Ginny cried with tears also hanging from her eyelashes.
"Ron, my man! That was awesome! Wow! I never knew it, either!" Harry said passionately.
"I didn't plan on anybody knowing that I could do that," Ron said. "But, I have to admit, it wasn't a one-time deal. I've been practicing for over three years, waiting to do this, regardless if you were my girlfriend or not." This just made more tears flow down my cheeks.
"Oh, Ron!" I said, holding him closely. The ball went on and as soon as my tears had dried, Ron, Harry, Ginny, and I all went out dancing to the 'Rockin' Rockets' new hit Magical Witches. The party was awesome! The food, the music, and the dancing were perfect! I had an exceptional time with Ron, and Harry and Ginny, too!
When the ball had ended, my shoes were off, and I was barefoot because the dancing had been so immense. We walked back to the common room, and then Ron kissed me goodnight.
"Hope you enjoyed yourself tonight!" Ron said beaming at me.
"Oh, believe me, Ron.I had the best night of my life!" I said kissing him sweetly. I turned to Harry because it was he who made this night possible.
"Harry, how can I ever repay you?" I asked desperately.
"Just promise when this year is over, that we'll never stop being friends," he said smiling.
"Oh, Harry! You know that'll never happen!" I said. "We'll always be friends! Oh, if you're going to be stubborn like that, then I'll have to find something myself to repay you with!"
"Hermione.you don't owe me anything," Harry said. "And neither do you, Ron," he said to him as Ron was about to thank Harry as well. "Look, I'm going to bed. I'm so damn tired! You two get some sleep, too! We got a long weekend ahead of us!" he said and dragged himself upstairs after smacking Ginny on the cheek with a kiss.
"Well," I said, turning to Ron. "I'm going to bed, too. I had a great night. That song meant so much to me! I'll never forget it! I love you!"
"I love you so much, too, Hermione! Have a good night's rest! I'll dream of you!" Ron said and kissed me goodnight. I turned to go up the stairs and then spun around once more to see my charming young prince. He blew me a kiss; I smiled and continued my journey up to my dormitory, to my bed, where that night and forever more, I would play the song over in my head that Ron sang, personally, to me at the Hero Ball.
So.what'd ya think? I hope you liked it! I thought it was very sweet of Ron to do something like that.ok I think that people can think of their own way to describe the chapter so why listen to me? Oh, and before I forget, I want to thank all my reviewers for the reviews.I haven't gotten that many yet.but hopefully that'll change! Next Chapter is called McGonagall's Favor.now shouldn't that be interesting? Please remember to review!
Love Pat
Love Pat P.S.~Don't forget to review!! ( Oh and before I forget this once again.Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Harry Potter characters or anything related to it because if I did I would be putting this in the books, and therefore not writing a fic about it. Oh, and also the song in this is called "One Last Time" by Dusty Drake so I didn't write it or anything.too bad because I love that song! It's one of my all-time favorite country songs.so you should check it out!! Anyways I just wanted to say those two disclaimers, especially the first one because I meant to say it in the first chapter. This is a pretty long Chapter (8 pages typed) so enjoy! Ok enough of my talking.
Chapter 11: The Hero Ball
"Ooo.yous twos wents swimming togeda?" Lily asked in suspicion. "Yous twos was naughty!" she said tossing her head and shaking a finger at her mother. Joey sat in silence, looking at his mother dreamily.
"I'm going to continue.I'm sure you two will want to hear about the Hero Ball," Hermione said, smiling. "Ooo! Yeah mummy, yeah!" Jo-Jo and Lily said bouncing up and down.
The ball was approaching very quickly. It was in a week, and I hadn't even been asked. I was a little worried and suspicious about who would ask and take me to the dance. I hoped Ron would ask me since, after all, he was my boyfriend.
One afternoon, while sitting on the edge of the lake near the school, Ron came over to me and began skipping rocks across the shimmering waters.
"Hey!" he said giving me a pat on the head.
"Hey sweetie. Are you excited for the ball?" I asked, hoping that the subject was sworn to ask me to the ball.
"Of course! Especially since I'm going with the most beautiful woman in this school! Ok, so in the whole world.in my book," he said, blushing madly.
"Thanks, Ron.but you didn't officially ask me if I wanted to go to the ball," I said, hinting and giggling under my breath. Ron blushed even harder and then finally said.
"Do you want to go to the ball with me, Hermione?"
"Yes, Ron, of course I do!" I said laughing as we both sat by the waters edge, chatting about the ball that was soon to arrive.
The day of the ball had arrived within a week's time, but very fast, indeed. Everyone was so excited. The whole school was a jumble because everyone was so frantic about what they would be wearing and how they were going to make themselves look. I, for one, was planning on wearing a strapless lavender gown that hit the floor with a dash of silver speckles across the top. I was so curious about what Ron would be wearing, that I almost forgot to eat breakfast, when Harry interrupted my thoughts.
"Are you excited about tonight, Hermione?" he asked casually.
"What.oh, yeah. I'm very excited, Harry! I just cannot wait to see what everyone will look like and what kind of music will be played!" I said enthusiastically.
"I'm glad," he said, giving off a weak smile.
"What's wrong with you?" asked Ron, who had just entered the conversation in an unpleasant way.
"Nothing," he mumbled. "Just a little nervous for quidditch next week. But don't worry, I'll be alright." Ron and I looked at each other, wondering why he would be nervous for quidditch, since he'd been playing for seven years.
"Ok whatever, suit yourself.I'm going to go get some more pancakes. Hermione, em, do you want something to eat?" Ron asked, blushing slightly.
"No thanks, Ron.I'm all set," I said. As soon as he had left, I turned straight to Harry. "Harry, listen, I know that something's bothering you, and it's not quidditch," I said firmly. You can tell me what's wrong. If you don't want to tell Ron, I'll understand. I can keep a secret. That's what friends are for!" Harry simply continued to glance down at his plate. After a few seconds, he looked up at me with his great emerald eyes and said.
"I really like Ginny, you know," he began. I nodded. "But, you see.Ron hates it that we like each other. I'm a little pissed at him for acting like my mother. I'm seventeen for crying out loud! He can't tell me what to do. And I think you were right about telling him off for telling Gin what to do. For the love of God, she's a grown woman! I think she has a right to like someone and not be told off by her big-ass brother!" Harry spat. I stood there for a moment, trying to process all that he had said to me and finally responded.
"Harry, you must try and be a little more understanding," I said gently while he looked at me like a raging bull. "Ron is just a little upset that you went off and started sucking his sister's face off when we just got done fighting over.me," I said a little quieter.
"I wasn't sucking her face off!" Harry said furiously. "I was simply kissing her quietly!"
"Ok, ok, so you didn't suck her face off. But Ron has a little different perspective. He is just trying to get through his emotions, and maybe he's taking it out on you and Ginny, which I might add, is not right," I said in the midst of Harry grunting. "But try and put it through Ron's perspective. He's her older brother, and he doesn't want anything bad happening to her. He knows how it feels to be hurt, and he doesn't want that occurring to her. Do you catch my drift?" I asked. "I'm not trying to take sides just because he's my boyfriend, Harry. I just want you to try and see it through his eyes. Think if Ginny was your little sister." Harry didn't say anything for a moment.
"I see your point," he said blandly. Ron was now coming back with a massive plate full of food.
"Oh my goodness!" I said alarmed by the giant stack of food. "You aren't possibly going to eat that all yourself, are you?"
"No.of course not. I brought it for all three of us. I mean, how could you pass up raspberry pudding cake for breakfast?!" he asked as if it was the most amazing thing in the world. All three of us dug in and ate until our stomachs were to the point where they just might explode. It was, by far, the most delicious cake I had ever tasted in my entire life.not to mention fattening.
"Oy! We better get going. It'll take me at least a half hour to get to class in this condition," Ron said rubbing his tummy with his hand.
"No kidding!" Harry said in agreement, also rubbing his stomach.
"Well, let's go then," I said and grabbed my book bag and headed for the door to the Great Hall. The boys straggled behind.
"Um.Harry?" asked Ron.
"Yeah?"
"I, uh, kind of got a little out of control last night. I think it's only right for me to apologize. And you're absolutely right: I can't tell you or Ginny what to do anymore."
"Ron.you never could tell us what to do," Harry said, grinning slightly.
"Oh, right," said Ron. "Well, anyhow, I just wanted you to know that I was an ass, and I deserve to be mad at. I mean, I'd be mad at myself if I'd acted like I'd acted to myself," Ron said.
"Uh, what?" asked Harry, cocking an eyebrow in confusion.
"Um.I don't know, but anyway, I just want to let you know that I'm sorry, and I want my bro back again!" Ron said, putting his arm around Harry's shoulders.
"Ok, apology accepted. We're back in the groove now, bro!" Harry said smiling as his green eyes twinkled with delight as Ron and Harry did their secret handshake.
"Well, if we don't run to class," Ron began, "then we'll miss all our classes!" Harry laughed and Ron followed suit. They both sprinted off to class, chuckling all the way.
Classes went by very fast that day, since classes were only for half of the day. The other half was set in order to set up the Great Hall for the dance and for everyone to get themselves cleaned up and ready to go. I went to the prefect's bathroom for a bath to clean up and then headed back to Gryffindor tower to get ready. Half of the Gryffindors were already ready, just lounging in the common room, playing games and reading when I returned.
"Hey, Hermione, you'd better get ready fast. The ball starts in two hours!" cried Lavender.
"Lav.two hours doesn't mean five minutes," I said, shaking my head and giggling.
"I know, but everyone is leaving an hour early!" she said squeaking.
"Don't worry, I'll be ready," I said and left to go up to my dormitory and proceed to get ready for the ball of the century!
An hour later, I had put on all my make-up and put my gown on, with my hair in a whole patch of little curls sitting on the top of my head with little white flowers in various spots. I also had a few extra curls hanging in an assortment of spots, especially the ones that were framing my face on each side. I looked at myself in the mirror and poked at my hair with my long elegant white gloves that went all the way up to the crease in my arm. 'I hope that Ron thinks I look good''. I thought to myself. I left my dorm and made my way down to the common room, where Ron would be waiting for me. I could not wait to see him.
As I reached the top of the staircase, I saw Ron standing at the foot of the steps in a black suit, with a soft pastel green shirt and a dark green tie. His hair was how I had never seen it before. 'Wait! He got a haircut!' I thought amongst myself. His hair was now short and spiked slightly in the front. It looked so cute!
"Her.Hermione?" he asked. "Is that you? I don't believe it! You look like a doll!" he said beaming and blushing madly.
"Ron! You look absolutely amazing!" I said, slowly making my way down the stairs. I saw Harry out of the corner of my eye. He was gaping as I took step by step to reach Ron.
"You look great!" said Ron, as I reached the bottom of the steps. "I just can't believe it's you. I've never seen you look like this before! You look too good to be true!"
"I wouldn't go that far, Ron!" I said giggling. "But thanks anyway. I think you look and." I took a good whiff of his cologne. "Smell enchanting!"
"Thanks," he said, blushing and staring down at his toes. "Shall we go, then?" he asked, taking my arm.
"Yes, we shall," I said, and off we strode through the portrait hole and down to the Great Hall that awaited Ron's and my arrival.
As we entered the Great Hall, music began to play. It was a soft music that was very relaxing and comforting to the ear. It made me feel right at home. There were small tables set up in a big square around all the edges of the walls. There was a big bar at the end of the Great Hall where people could purchase food and drinks. The lighting was absolutely wonderful, too! There were strings of lights floating around in mid-air, and candles were lit at every table. And at the very back center of the room, was a huge stage in which a band called the 'Rockin' Rockets' was going to play throughout the entire evening. Ron, Ginny, Harry, and I took a table at a far corner, so we were apart from pretty much everyone. We wanted to have our own little place where we could all talk and have a good time. Soon, a voice echoed throughout the Great Hall.
"Everyone, please settle yourselves at a table." It was Dumbledore speaking. "Thank you; thank you to all who participated in making the Great Hall decorations. They turned out lovely. Now, before we begin, I would like to ask Ronald Weasley to take the stage." As soon as he had said this, the whole Great Hall became silent. I turned to Ron.
"Ron, what's going on?" I whispered. He smiled and said.
"You'll see." Even though he smiles, I could tell he was extremely nervous. When he kissed me before departing, I could feel his lips quiver among mine. He then strode off toward the stage. Harry and Ginny were looking at me with the same curiosity that was withheld inside me.
"Em." Ron said in a trembling voice. "Ca.can everyone hear me?" No one answered. Ron straightened himself and said with confidence, "I said, 'Can everyone hear me?'" A few people said 'yes' quietly. "OH, C'MON HOGWARTS! LET'S MAKE SOME NOISE! CAN EVERYBODY HEAR ME?!" Ron shouted in the microphone.
"YES!" screamed the majority of the students, and more people clapped and whistled.
"Thank you! That's much better!" Ron said smiling. "Now, if you could dim the lights please." The lights dimmed, even the candles on the tables. "Um.I know I'm not much of a singer.but I would like it to be known to all of Hogwarts, not embarrassed of my feelings whatsoever, that I'd like to dedicate this song to my darling angel, Hermione." I gasped while silent tears fell from my eyes. The music began to play, and people got up from their seats to dance, while all eyes were directed upon Ron.
"When she picked up the telephone,
His voice came on the line.
She said, 'This can't be happening,'
An' tears fell from her eyes.
She said, 'What am I supposed to do?
"I can't handle losin' you.'
He said, 'I just had to call and say goodbye,
One.last.time.'"
As the first few words left Ron's lips, I was crying into Harry's shoulder. I had never known Ron to get up in front of crowds and do this sort of thing. It was so sweet, I could hardly breathe. He continued his song.
"He said, 'There are some things in this life,
That are out of our control.
Like who we fall in love with,
And when it's.time to go.'
She said, 'What about the plans we had?'
He said, 'This connection's gettin' bad.
Now c'mon baby, let me hear you smile,
One.last.time.'"
Ron took a gigantic breath and continued his song.
"She started to apologize,
For all the things that she'd done wrong.
She said, 'I would have loved you better.
If only I'd known.'
He said, 'You were the perfect wife;
Promise me you'll go on with your life.'
She said, 'The boys won't understand.'
He said, 'Tell 'em Daddy loves them and.BE STRONG! WHOA!'"
Ron was singing loudly into the microphone. He, no doubt, had the perfect voice for the song. I could just feel it inside my heart that he was singing it from way down deep within him.
"He said, 'Hon, I've gotta go.'
She said, 'Don't you dare hang up.
There's so many things I need to say.
I love you so much.'
I was almost like she felt him leave.
She cried out, 'Can you still hear me?!'
She fell down on the kitchen floor,
When the signal died,
As the pilot tried to pull out of the dive.
One.last......"
Ron's voice faded, as did the music, and then Ron spoke out, "I love you, Hermione!" the song ended, and everyone stood up and clapped forcefully, obviously never hearing a Hogwarts student sing so well. I stood up quickly and ran across the dance floor, up the steps, onto the stage, and ran into Ron with the greatest love I could have ever hoped for and hugged him so tightly that he actually gasped for breath.
"I love you so much, too, Ron!" I said crying hysterically. "That was beautiful! It was the sweetest thing!" I said pulling apart and grasping his face and kissing it.
"Thank you, Ron," said Dumbledore applauding just as furious as the students. Even Snape was clapping! I couldn't believe it! "Now, may the ball continue! I would like for everyone to welcome the 'Rockin' Rockets'!" Dumbledore said enthused.
Ron and I walked off the stage and headed back to our table where Ginny and Harry were standing applauding while Ron took his seat.
"Ron! Oh my God! I can't believe my brother, would ever be able to sing like that! I never knew you had it in you!" Ginny cried with tears also hanging from her eyelashes.
"Ron, my man! That was awesome! Wow! I never knew it, either!" Harry said passionately.
"I didn't plan on anybody knowing that I could do that," Ron said. "But, I have to admit, it wasn't a one-time deal. I've been practicing for over three years, waiting to do this, regardless if you were my girlfriend or not." This just made more tears flow down my cheeks.
"Oh, Ron!" I said, holding him closely. The ball went on and as soon as my tears had dried, Ron, Harry, Ginny, and I all went out dancing to the 'Rockin' Rockets' new hit Magical Witches. The party was awesome! The food, the music, and the dancing were perfect! I had an exceptional time with Ron, and Harry and Ginny, too!
When the ball had ended, my shoes were off, and I was barefoot because the dancing had been so immense. We walked back to the common room, and then Ron kissed me goodnight.
"Hope you enjoyed yourself tonight!" Ron said beaming at me.
"Oh, believe me, Ron.I had the best night of my life!" I said kissing him sweetly. I turned to Harry because it was he who made this night possible.
"Harry, how can I ever repay you?" I asked desperately.
"Just promise when this year is over, that we'll never stop being friends," he said smiling.
"Oh, Harry! You know that'll never happen!" I said. "We'll always be friends! Oh, if you're going to be stubborn like that, then I'll have to find something myself to repay you with!"
"Hermione.you don't owe me anything," Harry said. "And neither do you, Ron," he said to him as Ron was about to thank Harry as well. "Look, I'm going to bed. I'm so damn tired! You two get some sleep, too! We got a long weekend ahead of us!" he said and dragged himself upstairs after smacking Ginny on the cheek with a kiss.
"Well," I said, turning to Ron. "I'm going to bed, too. I had a great night. That song meant so much to me! I'll never forget it! I love you!"
"I love you so much, too, Hermione! Have a good night's rest! I'll dream of you!" Ron said and kissed me goodnight. I turned to go up the stairs and then spun around once more to see my charming young prince. He blew me a kiss; I smiled and continued my journey up to my dormitory, to my bed, where that night and forever more, I would play the song over in my head that Ron sang, personally, to me at the Hero Ball.
So.what'd ya think? I hope you liked it! I thought it was very sweet of Ron to do something like that.ok I think that people can think of their own way to describe the chapter so why listen to me? Oh, and before I forget, I want to thank all my reviewers for the reviews.I haven't gotten that many yet.but hopefully that'll change! Next Chapter is called McGonagall's Favor.now shouldn't that be interesting? Please remember to review!
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