Chapter fourteen – Revelations
No one's POV
The snow fell upon the ground and the wind blew it in all directions. Snowflakes floated gently in the air and fell onto Hagrids cabin. Inside the castle, in a bedroom and sleeping soundly in their beds, Ron and Hermione slept without any idea what today would bring. Awaking from a deep dream, Hermione opened her eyes and yawned.
Hermione's POV
I looked next to me and saw Ron sleeping peacfully. I smiled at him warmly, glad that he didn't know I was watching him sleeping. I tapped him on the arm and he blearily opened his eyes. "Hello 'Mione" he said sleepily. I smiled at him before I answered.
"Hi, merry chrismas" I said. He smiled back at me and we both sat up and noticed presents at the end of our bed. I looked over at the door and saw Harry standing there smiling about something. I jumped when I noticed him, had he been there the whole time? What if he saw me staring at Ron while he slept? I felt myself blush with embarasment. Harry noticed this and raised his eyebrows.
"Hello, I have presents for both of you. I've opened most of mine already" Harry said cheerfully. I grabbed a nearby parsel and un wrapped it. I peered at the card and noticed it was from my parents. Inside was a pair of gorgeous black jeans with silver studs and a turquiose strappy top.
"Wow" I muttered. "Those are quite cool 'Mione" Ron said, opening a present which looked like another Wealsey jumper. "These are from me" Harry said pointed at two parcels on mine and Ron's bed. He sat down on my bed and seemed to be searching for something in his pocket. I opened Harry's present and saw that it was a book with the label: Advanced spells for advanced learners.
"Thank you, Harry" I said, hugging him. "Here's yours" I added, handing him his present. While he was unwrapping it, I looked over at Ron who was turning the pages of a book called Quidditch teams I knew it was from Harry.
I picked up a parcel from on my dresser and threw it onto his lap. Ron looked up at me and grinned. He opened it and his jaw fell. I'd given him chudley cannon robes. He stood up and came over and hugged me saying his thanks while he did so. I envelped his warmth and smiled to myself.
"Here you go" Ron said, handing me a small parcel. I opened it and noticed a box, I opened the box and was stunned to see what was inside. There was a silver, heart shaped pendent. I opened it and saw miniture pictures of me and Ron and me, Ron and Harry. "Thank you so much" I said breathlessly. Ron smiled at me and I saw his ears go red.
"Here's your present Harry" Ron said, handing him a parcel. Harry un wrapped it and there in his palm was a snitch. But it wasn't the normal school ones, it was a little larger. "Thanks, Ron" Harry said, staring at the snitch in amazement.
After more presents were un wrapped, we decided to get ready for breakfast. Harry was about to leave to the common room when he came back through the door. "I think these are for you" he said, handing me a bunch of flowers and chocolates. I read the card and smiled. "Their from Seamus".
"What is it with that guy and flowers?" I heard Ron mutter. Normally I would have had a go at him for it but I was feeling quite happy with him today because he gave me the best present I'd ever had.
Harry's POV
I walked down the staircase and saw Ginny waiting for me with a present in her hand. I kissed her lightly on the lips and withdrew her present from my pocket. We both exchanged gifts and I saw mine was a digital watch. (A/N: I know, you can't have electronical devices inside Hogwarts but if JK can do it, why can't I?)
I thanked her and placed it around my wrist and looked up and saw her staring with awe at the present I'd gotten her. It was a silver necklace with a blue crystal inside. I was worried about whether she'd like it but judging by her face expression, it looked like she did.
"Oh, Harry. It's beautiful" Ginny sighed with adoriation. "I was worried you wouldn't like it" I replied shyly. "Why wouldn't I?" Ginny asked, raising her eyebrows. She pulled me close to her and gave me a long, deep kiss.
I heard some voices aproaching and me and Ginny broke apart unwillingly. Ron and Hermione appeared unaware of what they had alomost walked in on. "Hey, ready for breakfast?" Ron asked. Then he looked at our faces and frowned slightly.
"Why are you two red?" he asked suspiciously. "No reason" me and Ginny said in union. Ron seemed satisfied with the answer and the four of us walked to breakfast.
We took our usual places and I'd just started on my toast when Seamus walked over. "Hello everyone!" he said cheerfully, sitting next to Hermione and giving her a kiss on the cheek, to Ron's disgust. I suddenly felt really awkward and tense. I felt a hand in mine and looked up at Ginny who was gazing at me and smiling. I smiled back and squeezed her hand gently.
"Did you like my present?" Seamus asked Hermione. "Yeah, it was lovely" Hermione said staring at Seamus as though he was a god. Ron was still looking at Seamus with atmost disgust on his face and he was shaking his head.
I alomost started laughing but controlled myself before people got suspicious. I looked over at the door and saw a big group of Ravenclaws walk in. Seamus seemed to notice them too and put his hand around the back of Hermione's neck and started kissing her.
He broke away quicker than I think he intended. He lifted a necklace so it was in view and frowned. "Who gave you that?" he asked, trying to look calm. "Uh... I... um" Hermione stuttered very red in the face. "I gave it to her" Ron said with confidence.
Seamus glared at him slightly but Hermione didn't notice. I looked at Ginny who wore the same worried expression as me. We always do seem to feel the same in these situtations don't we? "Oh, well you would wouldn't you?" Seamus snapped at Ron.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Ron replied, his ears slightly red. "You know what I mean" Seamus retorted. He rose from the table and kissed Hermione again but with a bit more feeling this time. When he broke away, he raised his eyebrows at Ron who looked at him with loathing.
Once Seamus had left, there was an awkward silence. "So... nice toast huh?" I said radomly. Everyone looked at me with a strange expression on their faces.
Hermione's POV
The day went by as usual except with a lot of christmas spirit. I'm really looking forward to the ball tonight and keep checking on my dress robes to make sure their still alright. There were a lot of snowball fights today and by the end of it, I'd been pelted with so many snowballs, my body felt like ice.
Seamus joined in with us and kept me slightly warm but wrapping his arms around me. Ron looked at us strangely but I couldn't quite place what emotions he was feeling. By four o'clock, I decided to start getting ready for the ball, Ginny decided to as well.
Ron had to come with me and was rather reluctant to leave. I got ready with Ron blindfolded and complaining. Once I'd done my hair, make up and gotten dressed, I fianlly allowed Ron to take off the blindfold.
Ron's POV
She looked amazing. Her hair was sleek with gold sparkles which matched her golden dress and made of what could only be silk. She had glitter near the corners of her eyes and she had glistening lip gloss applied to her gorgeous lips.
"Do I look ok?" Hermione asked nervously. "You look extraordinary" I replied in awe. Hermione smiled at me. I was already dressed in deep red robes and my hair was gelled. "Shall we go?" I asked, offering her my arm. She accepted it and we walked down the staircase together.
I had a big smile on my face but my smile fell when I saw who was waiting for us at the bottom of the staircase.
"Hello my lovely" Seamus said, taking Hermione's hand and kissing it. Hermione blushed and I rolled my eyes. I couldn't believe it! She was going with me and Seamus, how could she do that? I saw Ginny and Harry sitting together in deep conversation.
Harry was wearing bottle green robes and Ginny was wearing periwinkle blue. "Shall we go?" Seamus asked. Hermione nodded and I grunted in agreement. We walked down to the Great Hall together with Hermione and Seamus smiling at each other. I just walked along side them with my smile lost and forgotten.
We entered the Great Hall and it was like stepping into a Christmas card. Fake snow fell from the enchanted ceiling and the decorations were amazing. A giant Christmas tree was in the corner of the room and about twenty round tables were all spread across the left side of the room.
I must admit, I didn't have a good time. Hermione and Seamus kept going up to dance together and I was dragged along with a scowl on my face. After about an hour, I was in deep boredom. Hermione, Seamus and I sat at a round table until Seamus decided to get some drinks.
Harry's POV
Ginny looked like an angel. It was a magical evening but it was extremely difficult to dodge out of Ron's way. It took every inch of me to control myself from kissing her. She seemed to feel the same and we suddenly decided we'd had enough.
We glanced around the room and made sure no one was watching and we leant in and had a long, deep kiss.
Ron's POV
I sat there gazing around the room watching all the sweet couples, I envied them. I saw a particularly cute couple kissing in the corner but I couldn't see their faces. Then they turned and I realised who it was… Harry and Ginny.
I jumped up, dragging a disgruntled Hermione with me and rushed over to them and broke them apart. They both looked at me with wide eyes. "Ron!" Harry said in shock. "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?!" I yelled, glaring at them both.
"Look, calm down Ron" Ginny said. I controlled my anger enough to say. "Why didn't you tell me you two were going out together?!" I asked angrily. "We wanted to, but we thought it wasn't the best time" Harry replied, glancing quickly at Hermione.
"Come on, Hermione. Let's dance" Seamus said, taking Hermione's hand. I glared at Harry and Ginny and was steered away by the couple. After watching them dance, I decided I'd had enough. "May I cut in?" I asked innocently.
Seamus glared at me but agreed and I put my hand on Hermione's waist and one in her hand. I loved being this close to her but my time was cut short. "I think that's enough" Seamus said, cutting in. I stepped away from her, annoyed.
The rest of the evening was awful. Seamus went away again when me and Hermione decided to take a break. Hermione gazed around in a different direction to me. My eyes scanned the room and I saw a few yards ahead of me, Seamus flirting with a Ravenclaw girl.
He kissed her and walked away. I can not believe that slime ball! How dare he kiss another girl when he has Hermione? The most amazing girl in the world. A sudden thought struck me and I looked at Hermione and knew I had to tell her. "Hermione, I just saw something you're not going to like". She looked at me cautiously. "What?" Hermione asked. "It's Seamus, I just saw him, he was kissing another girl. I'm so sorry". I expected her to be upset, hurt or maybe even grateful but I never expected her to do what she did.
"How dare you accuse him of that?! Just because you're jealous of us doesn't mean you can make up stories!" she yelled. "But it's the truth! You've got to believe me" I pleaded. "Well I don't" Hermione snapped. Seamus arrived and Hermione told him she'd like to leave.
While we walked, I whispered to Seamus: "I saw you with that girl". Seamus smiled at me. "And?" he asked innocently. "What about Hermione?" I whispered. "She's just a bit of fun" Seamus replied with a smirk.
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A/N: Hi! Sorry that it took so long but I've had loads of homework to do. Please review!