A Christmas to remember
Disclaimer:We all know who this belongs to, right?
Author's Notes: I don't know what people think of my story so far, I am hoping it goes down well, but if not, I guess I will continue anyway.
Enjoy, and please review!!
Chapter two: The Truth at last.
Ginny was stuck to the spot, she was too scared to move, too shocked to speak, and obviously, by the colour of her face, deeply embarrassed.
She watched as Hermione carefully placed the diary onto the table, still too shocked for words.
Hermione rose elegantly and walked slowly over to Ginny, an expression, of what seemed to be, joy, but she was hiding it well.
Seeing that Hermione wasn't completely angry or disgusted, Ginny relaxed a fraction, loosening her shoulders.
"Ginny, I'm sorry for reading your diary, it was un-acceptable, but.."She took Ginny's hand gently into her own. "I don't regret it one bit." She added smiling slightly. Ginny bit her lip a little out of habit.
Ginny could feel her heart drumming rapidly against her chest; she was in a state of confusion and couldn't believe what she was hearing.
Hermione lifted Ginny's porcelain hand to her chest, and Ginny could feel Hermione's heart bearing with the same intensity as her own.
"See?"Hermione whispered. "This is what you do to me, how you make me feel, Ginny. "Ginny nodded and tried to speak; yet her chest felt too tight and the words couldn't come out.
Instead, Ginny took Hermione's free hand and placed it to her own chest.
"Yours is beating hard too."Hermione said smiling in hope. "Does it mean, you really do like me? Or am I dreaming?"She said her cheeks reddening. Ginny nodded.
"I do like you Hermione"She said at last." I don't know what part of my diary you read, but whatever it said about you in there.its completely true, I never lie to my diary."Ginny said slowly.
"I did read something about me, but I was too happy to believe it was real, it seemed to good to be true."Hermione said willing Ginny to look into her chocolate eyes.
Ginny shyly looked up and met Hermione's eyes, they were full of love and happiness, and Ginny guessed her eyes probably looked the same also.
Hermione took at step closer, leaving only centimetres between their faces, staring intensely at Ginny.
Then suddenly, as if a magical barrier had been lifted between them, they flung their arms around it each other and embraced.
Ginny couldn't believe what was happening, how strange it was, Hermione and her had hugged before, but this was felt different.
She held Hermione tighter and inhaled the familiar scent of Hermione's hair. Blissfully un-aware of time, they stood like this for almost ten minutes before pulling apart slightly, both smiling.
"So, umm, what do we do now then?"Ginny questioned, knowing what she would like to do most. Hermione reached up and touched Ginny's pale and freckled cheek.
"This.."Hermione said before pressing her lips to Ginny's. The kiss was gentle, but became increasingly intense.
They wrapped their arms fully around each other, deepening the kiss.
After awhile they finished and both laughed nervously, yet happily at what they had just done, still in each other's arms.
The pair quickly broke apart when the portrait swung open admitting Harry, Ron, Seamus and Dean into the common room.
Both girls stood like a pair of startled rabbits as the boys filed in, chatting merrily to one another, obviously not noticing anything was a miss.
"Hey Ginny, Hermione"The boys said in greeting.
"Hey guys"Hermione said still on a high from kissing Ginny.
"Having fun?"Seamus asked nervously.
"Oh, yea."Hermione said not daring to look at Ginny.
"Uh-huh work is great."Ginny added, finally speaking in a sarcastic tone, characteristic of herself.
"Why are you two so quiet?"Hermione asked Harry and Ron, in an attempt to draw the attention away from herself and Ginny.
"Oh no reason"Answered Ron, his ears going slightly red.
Harry decided to go and take a walk alone, he needed to think about "Things", as he had told Ron when he left the common room.
As he came down the stairs to the main entrance he spotted Ginny and Hermione, coming out of the Great Hall together.
He felt his heart flutter when he saw Ginny, her beautiful waist-length red hair was shining in the dim light, he felt himself glued to the spot, hoping that they hadn't noticed him before he could regain his composure.
The two girls hugged briefly, which didn't strike Harry as unusual, they were pretty close friends, so nothing to worry about there.
He watched as the pair parted, Ginny casually walking outside, probably wanting some fresh air, and Hermione who began to walk up the stairs to Harry. On spotting him she waved friendly, he smiled slightly.
"Oh-ah-Hiya Harry, How are you? You seemed quiet earlier..are you feeling alright?"Hermione asked, in her usual concerned voice, which she used when Harry seemed troubled.
"I'm ok, just wanted to get a bit of fresh air"He decided suddenly, looking over Hermione's shoulder to the door.
"Right, well if you're sure you're alright.."Hermione said wondering why he kept looking over her shoulder."I could come with you.."She added.
"No, its alright Thanks Hermione.."He said feeling worried his idea was going down the pan. "I want to do some thinking too, so I guess it's best if I go alone.. yea, I think that's best.."Harry said babbling a little.
"Alright then, I guess I'll see you later then?"Hermione said giving in.Harry nodded.
"Yes, I'll see you Hermione.."He said waving vaguely at her as he walked past her and down the stairs.
"Bye.."Hermione said before realizing why Harry was in such of a hurry. "He's after Ginny too."She said to herself quietly., feeling her stomach lurch in fear. "But she wouldn't go with him, would she?"Hermione thought to herself. "No I'm being silly, she doesn't like him anymore.I hope she doesn't anyway.."Hermione went to follow Harry but stopped and turned around. "I can trust her.can't I?" She said in a whisper, as she walked back up to the Common Room.
Ginny sat down on a bench by the lake and thought to herself.
"Why is everything so confusing?"Ginny sighed deeply and brought her knee's up to her chin and clasped her arms around them.
Shivering she began to rock back and forth to keep herself warm, she didn't want to go back to the common room yet, she was too confused, she needed to think things over.
"What am I gonna do?"She said out-loud.
"Well you could invite me to sit by you."A familiar voice said from behind her.
"Harry?"She said as he walked round to her.
"May I?"He asked,Ginny nodded.
He nervously sat beside her and shuffled up towards her shivering form.
"Gosh Ginny, you're so cold.."He said nervously putting an arm around her. Ginny stiffened a little at this, but the scent of Harry was too tempting to push him away.
"So, what are you doing out here at this time of night Harry?"Ginny asked feeling confident that he was only being friendly and wanted to be friendly in return.
"I just wanted to do some thinking."He said looking away suddenly.
"About?"Ginny questioned. Harry looked at her again, this time the look he gave her was different, gentler, as if he.
"No he can't like ME"Ginny thought to herself as she looked into his emerald eyes in the semi-dark light.
"Well.I-ah- like this girl, and well, I really want to tell her.but I don't know how to.."Harry said leaning closer to her, his eyes stared intensely into her hazel eyes.
"Well..you should just tell her."She inhaled his scent again feeling light-headed. "I'm sure she'll like you too."Ginny added wondering who the lucky girl was. Harry smiled.
"Are you sure?"Ginny nodded. "Sure she'll feel the same way.?"She nodded again, never ceasing to stare into his eyes. "Well.I guess I should tell her then.." He said slowly.
"You should."Ginny agreed.
"Ok then."Ginny was expecting him to stand up and leave to go to this girl, but he didn't he stayed put, and put his hand onto hers.
"Ginny"She looked away promptly suddenly realizing. "I really like you.."He said in a whisper. Ginny still looked at the ground, not wanting to look at him.
"He likes me?"Ginny thought."Since when?Why did he have to like me NOW?"She slowly met his gaze.
"You do, do you?"Ginny said feeling confused ."Since when?" She said staring into his eyes questioningly. Harry smiled.
"Since I first saw you.I just didn't think it was the done thing to go out with your best mates sister, it could cause arguments between friends..but now, now, I'm sure of what I feel, and I think it is time to take things further.."He looked away, feeling his face heat up ."That is, if you want to Ginny"Harry said turning to her again.
"I don't know Harry.I'm just so confused at the moment.."Harry smiled as if he understood her. "I mean, you're not the only person who's done this today.."Ginny said immediately regretting it.
"Really?"Harry said looking worried. "Who?"He asked with a hint of anger in his voice.
"That doesn't matter Harry, you'd only do something stupid, if I know you."Ginny sighed still with Harry's arm around her, he squeezed her gently. "What does matter is what I am going to do."Ginny said sadly.
"And who you're going to choose"Harry said reading her mind.
"Yes.."Ginny agreed.
"Well, what happened with this other guy?"Harry asked lightly trying to hide the jealously in his voice. Ginny laughed inwardly when Harry assumed it was another guy.
"Well, we just talked.."Now it was Ginny turn to look away."Then hugged.and.and kissed.That's all" Ginny said feeling highly awkward.
"Right.so I guess I have no chance then gin?"Harry asked with a distinct sadness hidden in his voice.
"Oh, well, I like you too, you know that, you've always known I thought you were a great guy.."She smiled looking at him again. "My hero.."Harry smiled shyly."So I wouldn't give up yet.I just need time to decide."Ginny laughed outloud. "I never thought I'd have the choice between two people, including the boy-who-lived!!" Harry laughed a little also.
"So do you want me to leave now?"Harry asked looking deep into her eyes, willing her to like him.
"No, you can stay.."Ginny found herself snuggling up to his masculine body. "You're keeping me warm"Harry wrapped both arms around her and kissed her forehead.
"I hope you make the right decision Ginny"He said quietly.
"I will Harry, my heart will guide me"She said looking up at him, his handsome face creased into a smile, a charming smile it was too.
Before she knew what was happening, Harry was cradling her, and leaning in, closer and closer to her face, his lips meeting hers, they kissed.
Ginny felt giddy, as if she would pass out as he kissed her gently, a kind of gentleness that comes with love.
Harry knew he loved her then, as they kissed on the old bench beside the lake, and all he could think of was the beautiful red-head in his arms, and hope that she would choose him.
As the kiss ended,and Ginny looked up into his eyes, she suddenly felt a pang of regret.
"Hermione" She thought "Hermione.I shouldn't have done this."Ginny thought to herself.
She quickly leapt up out of his arms, startling him back to earth.
"Whats wrong?!"Harry shouted as she began to walk away, she stopped and turned.
"Nothing, it was wonderful, I just feel confused, and need to think.I'll see you later Harry."With that she walked away quickly.
"Whoever this other guy is, he's already won.the lucky bastard.."Harry said feeling tears of pain form in his eyes.
Disclaimer:We all know who this belongs to, right?
Author's Notes: I don't know what people think of my story so far, I am hoping it goes down well, but if not, I guess I will continue anyway.
Enjoy, and please review!!
Chapter two: The Truth at last.
Ginny was stuck to the spot, she was too scared to move, too shocked to speak, and obviously, by the colour of her face, deeply embarrassed.
She watched as Hermione carefully placed the diary onto the table, still too shocked for words.
Hermione rose elegantly and walked slowly over to Ginny, an expression, of what seemed to be, joy, but she was hiding it well.
Seeing that Hermione wasn't completely angry or disgusted, Ginny relaxed a fraction, loosening her shoulders.
"Ginny, I'm sorry for reading your diary, it was un-acceptable, but.."She took Ginny's hand gently into her own. "I don't regret it one bit." She added smiling slightly. Ginny bit her lip a little out of habit.
Ginny could feel her heart drumming rapidly against her chest; she was in a state of confusion and couldn't believe what she was hearing.
Hermione lifted Ginny's porcelain hand to her chest, and Ginny could feel Hermione's heart bearing with the same intensity as her own.
"See?"Hermione whispered. "This is what you do to me, how you make me feel, Ginny. "Ginny nodded and tried to speak; yet her chest felt too tight and the words couldn't come out.
Instead, Ginny took Hermione's free hand and placed it to her own chest.
"Yours is beating hard too."Hermione said smiling in hope. "Does it mean, you really do like me? Or am I dreaming?"She said her cheeks reddening. Ginny nodded.
"I do like you Hermione"She said at last." I don't know what part of my diary you read, but whatever it said about you in there.its completely true, I never lie to my diary."Ginny said slowly.
"I did read something about me, but I was too happy to believe it was real, it seemed to good to be true."Hermione said willing Ginny to look into her chocolate eyes.
Ginny shyly looked up and met Hermione's eyes, they were full of love and happiness, and Ginny guessed her eyes probably looked the same also.
Hermione took at step closer, leaving only centimetres between their faces, staring intensely at Ginny.
Then suddenly, as if a magical barrier had been lifted between them, they flung their arms around it each other and embraced.
Ginny couldn't believe what was happening, how strange it was, Hermione and her had hugged before, but this was felt different.
She held Hermione tighter and inhaled the familiar scent of Hermione's hair. Blissfully un-aware of time, they stood like this for almost ten minutes before pulling apart slightly, both smiling.
"So, umm, what do we do now then?"Ginny questioned, knowing what she would like to do most. Hermione reached up and touched Ginny's pale and freckled cheek.
"This.."Hermione said before pressing her lips to Ginny's. The kiss was gentle, but became increasingly intense.
They wrapped their arms fully around each other, deepening the kiss.
After awhile they finished and both laughed nervously, yet happily at what they had just done, still in each other's arms.
The pair quickly broke apart when the portrait swung open admitting Harry, Ron, Seamus and Dean into the common room.
Both girls stood like a pair of startled rabbits as the boys filed in, chatting merrily to one another, obviously not noticing anything was a miss.
"Hey Ginny, Hermione"The boys said in greeting.
"Hey guys"Hermione said still on a high from kissing Ginny.
"Having fun?"Seamus asked nervously.
"Oh, yea."Hermione said not daring to look at Ginny.
"Uh-huh work is great."Ginny added, finally speaking in a sarcastic tone, characteristic of herself.
"Why are you two so quiet?"Hermione asked Harry and Ron, in an attempt to draw the attention away from herself and Ginny.
"Oh no reason"Answered Ron, his ears going slightly red.
Harry decided to go and take a walk alone, he needed to think about "Things", as he had told Ron when he left the common room.
As he came down the stairs to the main entrance he spotted Ginny and Hermione, coming out of the Great Hall together.
He felt his heart flutter when he saw Ginny, her beautiful waist-length red hair was shining in the dim light, he felt himself glued to the spot, hoping that they hadn't noticed him before he could regain his composure.
The two girls hugged briefly, which didn't strike Harry as unusual, they were pretty close friends, so nothing to worry about there.
He watched as the pair parted, Ginny casually walking outside, probably wanting some fresh air, and Hermione who began to walk up the stairs to Harry. On spotting him she waved friendly, he smiled slightly.
"Oh-ah-Hiya Harry, How are you? You seemed quiet earlier..are you feeling alright?"Hermione asked, in her usual concerned voice, which she used when Harry seemed troubled.
"I'm ok, just wanted to get a bit of fresh air"He decided suddenly, looking over Hermione's shoulder to the door.
"Right, well if you're sure you're alright.."Hermione said wondering why he kept looking over her shoulder."I could come with you.."She added.
"No, its alright Thanks Hermione.."He said feeling worried his idea was going down the pan. "I want to do some thinking too, so I guess it's best if I go alone.. yea, I think that's best.."Harry said babbling a little.
"Alright then, I guess I'll see you later then?"Hermione said giving in.Harry nodded.
"Yes, I'll see you Hermione.."He said waving vaguely at her as he walked past her and down the stairs.
"Bye.."Hermione said before realizing why Harry was in such of a hurry. "He's after Ginny too."She said to herself quietly., feeling her stomach lurch in fear. "But she wouldn't go with him, would she?"Hermione thought to herself. "No I'm being silly, she doesn't like him anymore.I hope she doesn't anyway.."Hermione went to follow Harry but stopped and turned around. "I can trust her.can't I?" She said in a whisper, as she walked back up to the Common Room.
Ginny sat down on a bench by the lake and thought to herself.
"Why is everything so confusing?"Ginny sighed deeply and brought her knee's up to her chin and clasped her arms around them.
Shivering she began to rock back and forth to keep herself warm, she didn't want to go back to the common room yet, she was too confused, she needed to think things over.
"What am I gonna do?"She said out-loud.
"Well you could invite me to sit by you."A familiar voice said from behind her.
"Harry?"She said as he walked round to her.
"May I?"He asked,Ginny nodded.
He nervously sat beside her and shuffled up towards her shivering form.
"Gosh Ginny, you're so cold.."He said nervously putting an arm around her. Ginny stiffened a little at this, but the scent of Harry was too tempting to push him away.
"So, what are you doing out here at this time of night Harry?"Ginny asked feeling confident that he was only being friendly and wanted to be friendly in return.
"I just wanted to do some thinking."He said looking away suddenly.
"About?"Ginny questioned. Harry looked at her again, this time the look he gave her was different, gentler, as if he.
"No he can't like ME"Ginny thought to herself as she looked into his emerald eyes in the semi-dark light.
"Well.I-ah- like this girl, and well, I really want to tell her.but I don't know how to.."Harry said leaning closer to her, his eyes stared intensely into her hazel eyes.
"Well..you should just tell her."She inhaled his scent again feeling light-headed. "I'm sure she'll like you too."Ginny added wondering who the lucky girl was. Harry smiled.
"Are you sure?"Ginny nodded. "Sure she'll feel the same way.?"She nodded again, never ceasing to stare into his eyes. "Well.I guess I should tell her then.." He said slowly.
"You should."Ginny agreed.
"Ok then."Ginny was expecting him to stand up and leave to go to this girl, but he didn't he stayed put, and put his hand onto hers.
"Ginny"She looked away promptly suddenly realizing. "I really like you.."He said in a whisper. Ginny still looked at the ground, not wanting to look at him.
"He likes me?"Ginny thought."Since when?Why did he have to like me NOW?"She slowly met his gaze.
"You do, do you?"Ginny said feeling confused ."Since when?" She said staring into his eyes questioningly. Harry smiled.
"Since I first saw you.I just didn't think it was the done thing to go out with your best mates sister, it could cause arguments between friends..but now, now, I'm sure of what I feel, and I think it is time to take things further.."He looked away, feeling his face heat up ."That is, if you want to Ginny"Harry said turning to her again.
"I don't know Harry.I'm just so confused at the moment.."Harry smiled as if he understood her. "I mean, you're not the only person who's done this today.."Ginny said immediately regretting it.
"Really?"Harry said looking worried. "Who?"He asked with a hint of anger in his voice.
"That doesn't matter Harry, you'd only do something stupid, if I know you."Ginny sighed still with Harry's arm around her, he squeezed her gently. "What does matter is what I am going to do."Ginny said sadly.
"And who you're going to choose"Harry said reading her mind.
"Yes.."Ginny agreed.
"Well, what happened with this other guy?"Harry asked lightly trying to hide the jealously in his voice. Ginny laughed inwardly when Harry assumed it was another guy.
"Well, we just talked.."Now it was Ginny turn to look away."Then hugged.and.and kissed.That's all" Ginny said feeling highly awkward.
"Right.so I guess I have no chance then gin?"Harry asked with a distinct sadness hidden in his voice.
"Oh, well, I like you too, you know that, you've always known I thought you were a great guy.."She smiled looking at him again. "My hero.."Harry smiled shyly."So I wouldn't give up yet.I just need time to decide."Ginny laughed outloud. "I never thought I'd have the choice between two people, including the boy-who-lived!!" Harry laughed a little also.
"So do you want me to leave now?"Harry asked looking deep into her eyes, willing her to like him.
"No, you can stay.."Ginny found herself snuggling up to his masculine body. "You're keeping me warm"Harry wrapped both arms around her and kissed her forehead.
"I hope you make the right decision Ginny"He said quietly.
"I will Harry, my heart will guide me"She said looking up at him, his handsome face creased into a smile, a charming smile it was too.
Before she knew what was happening, Harry was cradling her, and leaning in, closer and closer to her face, his lips meeting hers, they kissed.
Ginny felt giddy, as if she would pass out as he kissed her gently, a kind of gentleness that comes with love.
Harry knew he loved her then, as they kissed on the old bench beside the lake, and all he could think of was the beautiful red-head in his arms, and hope that she would choose him.
As the kiss ended,and Ginny looked up into his eyes, she suddenly felt a pang of regret.
"Hermione" She thought "Hermione.I shouldn't have done this."Ginny thought to herself.
She quickly leapt up out of his arms, startling him back to earth.
"Whats wrong?!"Harry shouted as she began to walk away, she stopped and turned.
"Nothing, it was wonderful, I just feel confused, and need to think.I'll see you later Harry."With that she walked away quickly.
"Whoever this other guy is, he's already won.the lucky bastard.."Harry said feeling tears of pain form in his eyes.
