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A/N: Thanks again for the reviews. By the way, I need to know if there's someone still interested. If there were anything you'd like me to change or add, do it in the reviews. I'm open for suggestions. Ok, there maybe a few side romance between the 2 best friends but I still like Draco and Hermione better. One likes her to be independent as that is her strong point and the other likes to control her. Sorry about the grammar, I'm typing as I think and sometimes my mind moves faster than my hands and the grammar checker sometimes doesn't make sense either. Sometimes, we have slangs too in our country and I may have not noticed using it. It made sense to me but might not make any sense to others. Sorry! Besides, I'm not an American so I'm entitled to make mistakes. Sorry if I sounded harsh. BTW I have classes again so it may affect the story and updates.
Title: Models
Chapter30: Hogsmeade
Hermione woke up early because of her excitement. She took her bath leisurely since she still has a lot of time to prepare. As she bathed she remembered the Lilacs and remembered the dream. 'What are you thinking! You're going to spend a whole day alone with Harry and now you're think of him!?!'
Hermione didn't feel like eating breakfast so she stayed inside her room and tried to arrange her schedule as best she could when she heard a knock. 'Who could that be?'
"Herm?"
She didn't have to guess she swiftly opened the door before another word came out Ron's mouth. "What?" She shouted at him. As she looked at Ron she saw a passerby shaking his head as if amused at something. "What are you laughing about?"
Ron was shocked. He wasn't laughing. He looked around and saw Malfoy. His face turned into a scowl of its own free will. "What are you laughing at?" He sounded annoyed.
"You, actually." He then turned his attention to Hermione and was struck as he saw her. She was wearing a white simple spaghetti strapped shirt with soft blue skirt with little daisies printed all over. She looked simple yet elegant. Her sandals matched her outfit through which her petite feet came visible. In short, he liked what he saw. She was attractive in everything that she wears. 'Damn Potter! She dressed up like that for him, obviously.'
"Close your mouth Malfoy, you're drooling." Ron didn't like anybody looking at her like that.
Draco caught himself. He wanted to say something to Ron but was distracted at Hermione's laugh. "You look fine for a."
"A what Malfoy? Choose your words carefully." She was amused that she could make Malfoy look like a fool for a change.
Draco didn't have a chance to say anything in his defense when Pansy came flying to strap on his arm. "What the hell!" Draco was caught surprised.
She smirked first at the 2 Gryffindors before saying, "Your mother's dead."
"That's not funny Pansy." Draco was getting irritated by the minute. Hermione noticed this. She didn't find the news amusing either. She looked at her for some sign of lie but didn't find any.
"It's true Draco, your mother's dead. It's written in the Daily Prophet."
"I don't believe you. Father would've told me something." He didn't look like he was sure of what he was saying. Pansy however dragged him away from the Gryffindors.
"He deserved it."
Hermione was shocked to hear Ron say that. "How can you be so insensitive?"
"Watch it, you sound like you care for him."
"It's just, how would you feel if your mum dies?"
"I get your point." Ron didn't want to argue anymore especially when she's taking Malfoy's side.
"Exactly, but picture Pansy telling you those words."
"I guess your right. Nobody deserves to be notified like that." He said to appease her.
Hermione knew her friend to well and just rolled her eyes. "So, what're you doing here?"
"You're late for breakfast. I would've thought you'd be excited to be alone with him." He winked at her.
"I just had a lot to do. Besides, I'm not hungry."
"Really?"
She just smiled.
"Look, something happened and I ended up going to Hogsmeade after all."
Hermione's eyes widened. She was thinking that her day alone with Harry would be non-existent.
Ron saw her expression and laughed heartily. Hermione blushed deep red in return. Ron just laughed harder. "You should've seen you face." He was trying to control himself. "Yes, I will be going to Hogsmeade but I will join Lavender. She asked me before and I said yes." This was the only time Hermione released her breath.
Ron smiled at her. "That way, I can still go and enjoy at the same time keep watch of my little sister." He winked at her again.
Hermione smiled wider than Ron had. They both understood what that meant. 'I'm so lucky to have Ron as my friend.' They remained silent as they headed for the Great Hall. Hermione let Ron win that round, she owed him that much.
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Harry was fidgeting in his seat as he sat beside Hermione. 'She looks great.' He didn't know what to do. He still does not know how she saw him. He didn't want to ruin the friendship still he wanted more.
(A/N: I'm not really familiar with the place so excuse the lack of description.)
They had a good time going all around. Hermione got tired of running here and there and suggested that they stay at 'Three Broomsticks'. Harry agreed, eager to finally talk to her. It was also the only time they had to speak freely about Ron or Ginny.
Harry ordered some buttlebeers for them. "So, this was fun eh?"
"Yeah! We should do this some other time."
'She just had fun. Stop insinuating that she likes another date because this isn't really a date after all.' He thought but said something like, "I think Ron wouldn't like that though."
Hermione laughed knowing how Ron would react. "He'd blow his top off."
Harry smiled, glad that Hermione was enjoying herself. That was his goal so that he could ask her out again. Earlier he had trouble talking to her but now, he felt like just as before, when he still saw her as a best friend. 'I guess it does pay to fall for your best friend. You don't have to go through awkward stages such as getting to know them. They've seen you through your worst and best. There's nothing to hide.' "I bet."
"Oh, Snape said I could do extra potions even when our class ended. I could help you both when you need me."
"Really? I would've thought you'd be absorbed in your work." He teased her.
'Is that all I am to everybody?' "Well, if you don't need me then it would be better. I have other things to do too you know." She tried not to sound irritated.
Harry however, caught the few increases in her intonations. "You do know I was just playing?"
Hermione sighed and smiled at him.
"Let's change topic."
"What about Harry?"
Harry so much wanted to talk about their relationship but was too scared. "Let's see, Ginny has changed hasn't she?"
"I'm afraid that's true. She was so sweet before. I really liked her better before."
"I wonder what made her change?"
'You are a fool you know. She likes you and you've been paying attention to me. That's what!' "Don't know myself."
"I don't think she's a good topic."
"Neither do I. Cho's graduating this year."
"Yeah, I guess."
"Doesn't that bother you?" She wanted to know how he felt for her.
"Not really. I have other things to think about."
Hermione wasn't that happy to hear what he said.
"How are you and Victor?" 'Where did that come from?'
"Where did that come from?"
"Actually, I don't know myself. Maybe because you never really talked about it."
"Haven't I told you before that he and I are just friends?"
"It doesn't look like we can find a good topic to talk about."
"Yeah, I guess so."
"It's just that I am really."
"Nervous?"
"Yeah, something like that."
"You don't have to be, I'm your best friend. You know I won't do anything to hurt you or your pride." She winked at him and smiled.
"Best friends huh?" He felt a stab of pain going through him. He wanted more from their relationship but it seemed like it was not mutual.
"What? You don't want to be my friend?" She was practically praying that he'd say something.
"Of course I do. You mean a lot to me."
She shivered at the words. 'What that does mean?'
"Don't I mean anything to you?" 'Please, please, please say something.'
"You mean a lot to me too." She saw him breathe at her words and she blushed. Since then, their conversation came out smoothly and naturally. Sometimes when Harry would tease her, she slaps his hand jokingly sending thrilling sensation between them. It was not long until Hermione looked at her watched and saw that it was already getting late. "I think we should get along now, it's getting dark."
Harry didn't notice since all his attention was put onto the girl he's with. People were staring at them especially at Hermione. They were both accustomed with the staring so it didn't really bother them. The stares however were more fixed on the girl that was with Harry Potter.
When Harry did look around, he agreed. "Yeah, we'd better."
They both got up and started to leave. They were halfway to the door when she remembered that she forgot something on the table. "You go on out, I'll be right there."
"Sure?"
"Yeah."
Harry went out to wait for her when Ron, Lavender, Parvati, and Ginny came strolling by. Ron looked like convincing the other girls to go another way but they wouldn't budge. 'What the heck, it's over any way.' "Hi guys!"
They all gave their hello's and started talking about their day. Ginny didn't see Hermione and started looking for her. No one saw Ginny come in the store. She was not really that noticeable. She cast a spell on the walkway so that anyone who walked on it would trip. She giggled and joined the crowd.
Hermione was in a hurry, especially since she saw Ginny's crowd nearing Harry. She got her stuff and walked towards the door. When she neared the door Harry waved at her and she waved back with a smile. She wasn't looking were she was stepping and then it happened.
She tripped. She lost her balance and began falling. Harry was fast to act being a seeker and all. Still he wasn't able to catch her but he did break her fall. She fell on him face to face. She felt embarrassed at first but then she heard laughter. Harry now was wearing an angry face. The laughter was contagious and she began laughing as well.
Harry's face softened as he heard her laugh.
She looked at Harry's face and said, "Sorry and thanks." She was going to place a kiss on his cheek in her gratitude. Harry panicked and moved his head. What was intended to be a peck in the cheek ended in his lips instead. Both blushed very deeply.
Ron shook his head and started to help them both on their feet. There followed an awkward silence afterwards.
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Harry couldn't help but think as he lay on his bed about the kiss. Sure it was a peck but it was a peck from Hermione. He's had kisses before but there was something different from the peck that he shared with her. 'I guess that's how it feels when you care about the person. Mental note: thank Ginny for what she did.'
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Hermione lay awake in her bed as she thought about the kiss. 'That's what 1st kiss should be like.' She can feel herself blush as she recalled the scene. She was on top of him and initiated the kiss. 'What would it feel like if we kissed the way Malfoy and I did?' She sighed at anticipation. She wanted more than anything to try it with Harry.
She sighed feeling ridiculous at thinking of kissing someone who saw her as merely a best friend. She looked out of her window trying to think of other things to get her wits altogether. She saw a figure near the lake. The figure was holding a piece of paper. If only there was enough light, she would be able to see the person's face.
A/N: Thanks again for the reviews. By the way, I need to know if there's someone still interested. If there were anything you'd like me to change or add, do it in the reviews. I'm open for suggestions. Ok, there maybe a few side romance between the 2 best friends but I still like Draco and Hermione better. One likes her to be independent as that is her strong point and the other likes to control her. Sorry about the grammar, I'm typing as I think and sometimes my mind moves faster than my hands and the grammar checker sometimes doesn't make sense either. Sometimes, we have slangs too in our country and I may have not noticed using it. It made sense to me but might not make any sense to others. Sorry! Besides, I'm not an American so I'm entitled to make mistakes. Sorry if I sounded harsh. BTW I have classes again so it may affect the story and updates.
Title: Models
Chapter30: Hogsmeade
Hermione woke up early because of her excitement. She took her bath leisurely since she still has a lot of time to prepare. As she bathed she remembered the Lilacs and remembered the dream. 'What are you thinking! You're going to spend a whole day alone with Harry and now you're think of him!?!'
Hermione didn't feel like eating breakfast so she stayed inside her room and tried to arrange her schedule as best she could when she heard a knock. 'Who could that be?'
"Herm?"
She didn't have to guess she swiftly opened the door before another word came out Ron's mouth. "What?" She shouted at him. As she looked at Ron she saw a passerby shaking his head as if amused at something. "What are you laughing about?"
Ron was shocked. He wasn't laughing. He looked around and saw Malfoy. His face turned into a scowl of its own free will. "What are you laughing at?" He sounded annoyed.
"You, actually." He then turned his attention to Hermione and was struck as he saw her. She was wearing a white simple spaghetti strapped shirt with soft blue skirt with little daisies printed all over. She looked simple yet elegant. Her sandals matched her outfit through which her petite feet came visible. In short, he liked what he saw. She was attractive in everything that she wears. 'Damn Potter! She dressed up like that for him, obviously.'
"Close your mouth Malfoy, you're drooling." Ron didn't like anybody looking at her like that.
Draco caught himself. He wanted to say something to Ron but was distracted at Hermione's laugh. "You look fine for a."
"A what Malfoy? Choose your words carefully." She was amused that she could make Malfoy look like a fool for a change.
Draco didn't have a chance to say anything in his defense when Pansy came flying to strap on his arm. "What the hell!" Draco was caught surprised.
She smirked first at the 2 Gryffindors before saying, "Your mother's dead."
"That's not funny Pansy." Draco was getting irritated by the minute. Hermione noticed this. She didn't find the news amusing either. She looked at her for some sign of lie but didn't find any.
"It's true Draco, your mother's dead. It's written in the Daily Prophet."
"I don't believe you. Father would've told me something." He didn't look like he was sure of what he was saying. Pansy however dragged him away from the Gryffindors.
"He deserved it."
Hermione was shocked to hear Ron say that. "How can you be so insensitive?"
"Watch it, you sound like you care for him."
"It's just, how would you feel if your mum dies?"
"I get your point." Ron didn't want to argue anymore especially when she's taking Malfoy's side.
"Exactly, but picture Pansy telling you those words."
"I guess your right. Nobody deserves to be notified like that." He said to appease her.
Hermione knew her friend to well and just rolled her eyes. "So, what're you doing here?"
"You're late for breakfast. I would've thought you'd be excited to be alone with him." He winked at her.
"I just had a lot to do. Besides, I'm not hungry."
"Really?"
She just smiled.
"Look, something happened and I ended up going to Hogsmeade after all."
Hermione's eyes widened. She was thinking that her day alone with Harry would be non-existent.
Ron saw her expression and laughed heartily. Hermione blushed deep red in return. Ron just laughed harder. "You should've seen you face." He was trying to control himself. "Yes, I will be going to Hogsmeade but I will join Lavender. She asked me before and I said yes." This was the only time Hermione released her breath.
Ron smiled at her. "That way, I can still go and enjoy at the same time keep watch of my little sister." He winked at her again.
Hermione smiled wider than Ron had. They both understood what that meant. 'I'm so lucky to have Ron as my friend.' They remained silent as they headed for the Great Hall. Hermione let Ron win that round, she owed him that much.
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Harry was fidgeting in his seat as he sat beside Hermione. 'She looks great.' He didn't know what to do. He still does not know how she saw him. He didn't want to ruin the friendship still he wanted more.
(A/N: I'm not really familiar with the place so excuse the lack of description.)
They had a good time going all around. Hermione got tired of running here and there and suggested that they stay at 'Three Broomsticks'. Harry agreed, eager to finally talk to her. It was also the only time they had to speak freely about Ron or Ginny.
Harry ordered some buttlebeers for them. "So, this was fun eh?"
"Yeah! We should do this some other time."
'She just had fun. Stop insinuating that she likes another date because this isn't really a date after all.' He thought but said something like, "I think Ron wouldn't like that though."
Hermione laughed knowing how Ron would react. "He'd blow his top off."
Harry smiled, glad that Hermione was enjoying herself. That was his goal so that he could ask her out again. Earlier he had trouble talking to her but now, he felt like just as before, when he still saw her as a best friend. 'I guess it does pay to fall for your best friend. You don't have to go through awkward stages such as getting to know them. They've seen you through your worst and best. There's nothing to hide.' "I bet."
"Oh, Snape said I could do extra potions even when our class ended. I could help you both when you need me."
"Really? I would've thought you'd be absorbed in your work." He teased her.
'Is that all I am to everybody?' "Well, if you don't need me then it would be better. I have other things to do too you know." She tried not to sound irritated.
Harry however, caught the few increases in her intonations. "You do know I was just playing?"
Hermione sighed and smiled at him.
"Let's change topic."
"What about Harry?"
Harry so much wanted to talk about their relationship but was too scared. "Let's see, Ginny has changed hasn't she?"
"I'm afraid that's true. She was so sweet before. I really liked her better before."
"I wonder what made her change?"
'You are a fool you know. She likes you and you've been paying attention to me. That's what!' "Don't know myself."
"I don't think she's a good topic."
"Neither do I. Cho's graduating this year."
"Yeah, I guess."
"Doesn't that bother you?" She wanted to know how he felt for her.
"Not really. I have other things to think about."
Hermione wasn't that happy to hear what he said.
"How are you and Victor?" 'Where did that come from?'
"Where did that come from?"
"Actually, I don't know myself. Maybe because you never really talked about it."
"Haven't I told you before that he and I are just friends?"
"It doesn't look like we can find a good topic to talk about."
"Yeah, I guess so."
"It's just that I am really."
"Nervous?"
"Yeah, something like that."
"You don't have to be, I'm your best friend. You know I won't do anything to hurt you or your pride." She winked at him and smiled.
"Best friends huh?" He felt a stab of pain going through him. He wanted more from their relationship but it seemed like it was not mutual.
"What? You don't want to be my friend?" She was practically praying that he'd say something.
"Of course I do. You mean a lot to me."
She shivered at the words. 'What that does mean?'
"Don't I mean anything to you?" 'Please, please, please say something.'
"You mean a lot to me too." She saw him breathe at her words and she blushed. Since then, their conversation came out smoothly and naturally. Sometimes when Harry would tease her, she slaps his hand jokingly sending thrilling sensation between them. It was not long until Hermione looked at her watched and saw that it was already getting late. "I think we should get along now, it's getting dark."
Harry didn't notice since all his attention was put onto the girl he's with. People were staring at them especially at Hermione. They were both accustomed with the staring so it didn't really bother them. The stares however were more fixed on the girl that was with Harry Potter.
When Harry did look around, he agreed. "Yeah, we'd better."
They both got up and started to leave. They were halfway to the door when she remembered that she forgot something on the table. "You go on out, I'll be right there."
"Sure?"
"Yeah."
Harry went out to wait for her when Ron, Lavender, Parvati, and Ginny came strolling by. Ron looked like convincing the other girls to go another way but they wouldn't budge. 'What the heck, it's over any way.' "Hi guys!"
They all gave their hello's and started talking about their day. Ginny didn't see Hermione and started looking for her. No one saw Ginny come in the store. She was not really that noticeable. She cast a spell on the walkway so that anyone who walked on it would trip. She giggled and joined the crowd.
Hermione was in a hurry, especially since she saw Ginny's crowd nearing Harry. She got her stuff and walked towards the door. When she neared the door Harry waved at her and she waved back with a smile. She wasn't looking were she was stepping and then it happened.
She tripped. She lost her balance and began falling. Harry was fast to act being a seeker and all. Still he wasn't able to catch her but he did break her fall. She fell on him face to face. She felt embarrassed at first but then she heard laughter. Harry now was wearing an angry face. The laughter was contagious and she began laughing as well.
Harry's face softened as he heard her laugh.
She looked at Harry's face and said, "Sorry and thanks." She was going to place a kiss on his cheek in her gratitude. Harry panicked and moved his head. What was intended to be a peck in the cheek ended in his lips instead. Both blushed very deeply.
Ron shook his head and started to help them both on their feet. There followed an awkward silence afterwards.
~~~~~~~~~~
Harry couldn't help but think as he lay on his bed about the kiss. Sure it was a peck but it was a peck from Hermione. He's had kisses before but there was something different from the peck that he shared with her. 'I guess that's how it feels when you care about the person. Mental note: thank Ginny for what she did.'
~~~~~~~~~~
Hermione lay awake in her bed as she thought about the kiss. 'That's what 1st kiss should be like.' She can feel herself blush as she recalled the scene. She was on top of him and initiated the kiss. 'What would it feel like if we kissed the way Malfoy and I did?' She sighed at anticipation. She wanted more than anything to try it with Harry.
She sighed feeling ridiculous at thinking of kissing someone who saw her as merely a best friend. She looked out of her window trying to think of other things to get her wits altogether. She saw a figure near the lake. The figure was holding a piece of paper. If only there was enough light, she would be able to see the person's face.