Disclaimer:  I am NOT J.K. Rowling, therefore I do NOT own any of the original Harry Potter characters.  Anything you recognize is hers and everything else is mine.

A/N: I'm so happy!!! I finally found out who the new cast members are for the "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" movie are.  Maybe if I get enough reviews I'll put up the info about each new actor/actress in my bio and save you the research, hehe, just kidding.  You can find out about them by going to www.harrypotter.com.  If I DO happen to achieve say, 30 reviews…then I'll GIVE you the names and some movies that they've been in that you may have seen and maybe some links to pictures if I can figure that out, because I KNOW you're dying to put a face with these characters.  Anyway…oh, has anyone heard about those rumors that James Potter may still be alive, or rather his "soul", and that he's stuck in Remus Lupin's body?  That's so wild!!!  Anyway, I think I've talked enough, and now to the writing.

Chapter 4

            Harry and Hermione stood in the living room, simply holding each other.  Harry was holding on out of shock, he just couldn't believe the fact that the girl he liked was hugging him.  Hermione, who had initiated the hug, was allowing herself to get lost in the feel of Harry's arms wrapped around her, the warmth of his body, but most of all…the feeling she got being in his arms.  It was, for lack of a better word, right.  As if she was never meant to hold any other person in the same way that she was holding Harry because it just wouldn't be the same, it just wouldn't be right; no one else would ever be enough for her for as long as she lived. 

After the shock had somewhat subsided, Harry found himself noticing that Hermione fit perfectly into his arms, and he wished that this moment would never end.  But, as the old proverb states, "All good things must come to an end," they had to pull away from the comfort of each other's arms. 

A voice rose from seemingly nowhere, "Ahem."

Harry and Hermione broke apart rather reluctantly, and faced the handsome, though balding man to hear what he had to say.  "Dinner will be served in 15 minutes," and then with a smirk added, "Thought you ought to know."

Hermione smiled at the sight of her longtime friend and honorary family member, "Thank you, Bill.  Oh, this is my friend Harry Potter.  Harry, this is our family member and butler William Buck, but we always call him Bill."

"It's so nice to meet you…Bill." Harry said as he smiled warmly at the middle-aged man.

"Likewise, young sir," said Bill, "and, if it's alright with you, may I speak to Miss Granger for a minute?"

"You don't need my permission for that!" laughed Harry, "If you'll excuse me, I'll take my luggage to my room and get comfortable."  With that, he grabbed his luggage, and Hedwig, and headed to his room.

"If you don't mind my saying so mademoiselle, he's a keeper. Don't let go of him."

"I wasn't planning to…and how did you know?"

"Have you forgotten already what it was you two were doing when I walked in?" Bill asked raising his eyebrows as Hermione blushed, "My dear, that was no ordinary embrace.  I have known you since you were born, watched you grow up, and I know you like the back of my hand.  I should certainly hope that I know you well enough to recognize when you have fallen head over heels.  And then there's the fact that I, myself, have had my share of relationships, and know love when I see it.  Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to go serve dinner, before you come up with another clever idea to detain me and get me killed, or worse, fired!"  And with that, the amiable butler smiled, turned, and walked out the guesthouse to go serve dinner, leaving Hermione with her mouth half open and an amused look on her face to reflect on what he had just said.

After a few moments by herself, thinking, Hermione went to Harry's room.  When she got to her door way, she heard…music.  When she looked inside, she had to try so hard to restrain herself from laughing.  Harry was dancing and singing along to the music, "'Cause, baby, there ain't no mountain high enough.  Ain't no valley low enough.  Ain't no river wide enough, to keep, keep me from YOU!!"  With that last word, Harry turned toward the doorway and saw Hermione leaning against the frame with an amused look upon her face, trying not to laugh, and he blushed furiously. 

"Um…I like this music?"

"Well, it is good… if I were you, I wouldn't do that where someone could walk in on you.  You are so bad at dancing!"

"Hey!  Well…it's not like anybody's ever taught me before…"

Hermione's face softened, "Oh, yeah…" and then brightened, "Well, I guess that's something we need to take care of," she said as she walked toward the radio to change stations and find the right song.  Just as she was about to give up, she heard it. 

"Ok, this is it." 

Ohh ohh...

She walked over to Harry, put his arms around her waist and said, "It's best to start with slow songs.  They're easier."

When the visions around you,
Bring tears to your eyes
And all that surround you,
Are secrets and lies
I'll be your strength,
I'll give you hope,
Keeping your faith when it's gone
The one you should call,
Was standing here all along..

And I will take
You in my arms
And hold you right where you belong
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you
This I promise you

I've loved you forever,
In lifetimes before
And I promise you never...
Will you hurt anymore
I give you my word
I give you my heart (give you my heart)
This is a battle we've won
And with this vow,
Forever has now begun...

Just close your eyes (close your eyes)
Each loving day (each loving day)
I know this feeling won't go away (no..)
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you..
This I promise you..

Over and over I fall (over and over I fall)
When I hear you call
Without you in my life baby
I just wouldn't be living at all...

And I will take (I will take you in my arms)
You in my arms
And hold you right where you belong (right where you belong)
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you baby

Just close your eyes
Each loving day (each loving day)
I know this feeling won't go away (no..)
Every word I say is true
This I promise you

Every word I say is true
This I promise you
Ooh, I promise you...

At some point in the song, Hermione had moved closer to Harry, and rested her head on his shoulder, savoring this moment together.  And Harry, who was terrified that he'd be terrible, picked up the rhythm quickly.  The two of them slowly rocked together enjoying the warmth and comfort of the other's arms, never wanting to let go.  When the song ended, they looked deeply into each other's eyes as their faces moved towards the other as if drawn by a cosmic force.  Just as their lips were about to touch…the dinner bell rang.

A/N: I know, I know, I'm sooo EVIL!!!  The song used in this chapter was "This I Promise You" by: 'N Sync