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~ Chapter 10!!! Sorry for not updating for so long I've been really busy w/ school these past months. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this one. Please review!
------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 10: Yule Ball Part 2
The dancing went on. Almost everyone was out of their seats and was eventually partying on the dance floor. No one really knew that Professor Dumbledore was a good dancer and that he could dance. His eyes were twinkling in glee as he danced with Prof. McGonagall and a group of Hufflepuffs. Ron and Lavender went to their table and sat for a while. Ron still couldn't believe what happened moments ago. Well it wasn't the first time he was kissed on the cheek by a girl but this one's different. This was the most memorable, he thought. Lavender too could not believe what she had done. She felt comfortable admitting to herself that after taking her so long to realize, she likes Ron too. They seemed quite speechless about it. The music died down and everyone on the dance floor went back to his or her seats to rest for a few minutes while Lee Jordan played "Touch Me" by The Doors.
"Where have you two been?" Ginny asked Ron and Lavender as she sat down and took a sip on her pumpkin juice.
But before the both of them could answer, a rather furious Sally interrupted.
"Ron, I've been looking all over the place for you! How could you just leave me here?"
Ron remained silent. Lavender realized that Ron was still holding her hand so as quickly as possible she tried to get out of Ron's hold before anyone notices but Ron wouldn't let her. He held her hand tightly even more.
"Aren't you going to say anything?" Sally added still with a furious tone. "And why is she wearing your suit?"
Sally shot a look of anger towards Lavender. Hermione met Ron's eyes and she gave him a teasing smile.
"She felt cold. We strolled around the garden." Ron answered.
"Oh so she's more important than I am? Ron maybe you have actually forgotten that I am your date and you should be concerned more about me than anyone else!" Sally said sweating in anger. The nearby tables were now staring at them.
"I'm sorry." Ron said apologetically.
"You know what I'm just going back to the dormitories and sleep. Hopefully tomorrow, memories of your selfishness and stupidity AND existence would no longer be present in my mind." Sally stormed off the Great Hall like a speeding bullet. Everyone in the hall glared at Ron who was blushing uncontrollably in embarrassment. When the fast music returned, almost everyone again went to the dance floor and danced. Ron still held Lavender's hand and that made him feel better. Aside from Ron and Lavender, Harry and Hermione was left there too.
The fast music faded and was replaced by sweet, slow music (Crush by 3Gs). The couples slow danced including the ghosts floating above them.
"Wanna dance?" Ron asked Lavender.
"I'd love to." Lavender said as she and Ron walked towards the dance floor.
Harry and Hermione were left alone. Harry felt really awkward about asking Hermione to dance. Hermione remained silent as she watched the couples waltz with the sweet music. Finally after building enough guts, Harry spoke.
"Er. . . do you want to dance? With me?" Harry said with great difficulty.
"Of course . . ." Hermione smiled taking Harry's hand as they made their way to the dance floor.
They both reached the dance floor. Hermione awkwardly put her arms around Harry's neck and Harry, gently holding Hermione's waist. Hermione never imagined to have a moment like this with Harry and Harry felt the same too. Hermione couldn't believe that she'd be this close to Harry. His green eyes were melting her. She couldn't help but stare at his wonderful eyes. Harry couldn't take his eyes off Hermione either. He never really noticed how beautiful Hermione was and he was glad he did. He realized the loyalty and faith Hermione has shown towards him and just now, though it may sound corny, he felt touched by it. Suddenly he felt like he wanted to kiss her. Not just a plain kiss but also a real and sincere one. Knowing Harry, he wasn't an expert with stuff like this so he decided to save it some other time.
The other couples were savoring their own moments as well. Oliver and Katie were obviously so much in love that their faces were just half an inch away from each other; Bill and Tonks kept giggling no one knows apparently why ; Lavender was leaning on Ron's shoulder feeling safe and comfortable.
"Ron?" Lavender whispered.
"Yeah?"
"After this day do you think we would still fight?"
"I don't know. Hopefully not."
"Maybe . . ." Lavender lifted her head gently from leaning on Ron's shoulder to face him. "Maybe we should start all over again. I mean, our usual relationship has always been dealing with arguments and our own shallowness." "So you're saying we should . . . . . . . go beyond friendship?"
"No. . . no . . . that's not really necessary." Lavender said in a panicky voice not expecting Ron to say such a thing. "I mean, we can be close friends; like you and Hermione. Just like that. Less fights or if possible no fights at all."
"Y-yeah. I guess so." Ron said uneasily. Lavender felt so awkward that she shouldn't have brought up the topic to Ron. She felt really embarrassed.
The song was about to end and Harry and Hermione still danced in silence. Harry never felt this way towards a girl before and he couldn't understand why he had not liked Hermione earlier, even before he liked Cho. Hermione felt weak as she stared deeply on Harry's green eyes, as if there was something in his eyes that was overpowering her. It was bliss.
The song ended and the huge Grandfather's clock beside the huge Christmas tree struck 12:00. Everyone waited as it finished its 12-ding dongs, the sound echoing vibrantly in the Hall. As soon as it finished, Professor Dumbledore cleared his throat and spoke.
"The Yule Ball is about to end but before anything else I have a special treat for all of you." Dumbledore smiled at everyone and continued, "I thought it was best to do this at exactly 12 midnight for the atmosphere would be really more . . . well . . . enchanting."
At the quick clap of Dumbledore's hands, hundreds and hundreds of floating mistletoes settled themselves above the several couples on the dance floor. Everyone got amazed and excited.
"Well what are you all waiting for?" Dumbledore said straightening up his robes. "You perfectly know what this moment means." He added smiling at everybody.
Professor Dumbledore walked towards Professor McGonagall and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Everybody followed; Arthur gave his wife Molly a heartfelt kiss and a big hug; Neville got his very first kiss from Luna for about 10 seconds; Bill gave Tonks a sweet kiss on the nose; Sir Nicholas kissed The Grey Lady's hand (though she may not even felt it); Oliver and Katie were kissing rather intensely which made Fred and George stare at them wide-eyed.
Ron found the moment really awkward and he wasn't alone. Lavender felt the same too and so did Harry and Hermione.
Ron and Lavender couldn't look at each other eye to eye. Lavender was thinking that maybe she should make the first move but realized that it seemed wrong especially when she remembered what she asked Ron moments ago. Ron on the other hand has already decided and as quick as he can he gave Lavender a kiss on the cheek. Lavender smiled and gave him a friendly hug.
Things were more awkward when it comes to Harry and Hermione. Harry never kissed a girl aside from Cho (which in the end he regretted) and to make him more nervous; it was Hermione he had to kiss. He never imagined that he would be sharing this moment with his best friend but now, he was willing to especially that he came to realize that he has felt something special towards her. Hermione remained silent. She thought that maybe Harry wasn't ready for it or maybe he didn't want to do it at all. "Maybe Harry just really likes me as a best friend and would remain that way" she thought. "Those things he told me before, those were just probably words from a friend and nothing more." Her heart was beating faster and she felt as if it was going to explode anytime with different emotions coming out of it. As she expected, she couldn't hold it anymore. She just had to voice out what she felt right now.
"It's Ok if you don't want to, Harry." Hermione said with an obviously shaky voice.
"What? What are you---"
"I mean. . . I'm probably not the perfect person for you to share this moment with."
"Hermione, what ---"
"Is it such a crime to. . . to . . ." Hermione said getting teary-eyed.
But before she could finish her sentence, she was extremely surprised of what happened. Harry kissed Hermione softly on the lips. It was Hermione's first kiss and she couldn't really explain the feeling she was feeling right now. Again, she felt weak. She closed her eyes gently as she savored this wonderful moment. Harry couldn't think of anything else that time. He was happy. He was happy because he was with Hermione and that he realized what true love really meant; faith and honesty. Hermione showed him a great deal of faith, honesty and understanding throughout the years. She was always there for him no matter what happened. Harry was glad that he had fallen for someone like Hermione. Her inner beauty was what Harry was proud of and he thought that nothing could beat that. It was a long kiss but Harry didn't want to pull out just yet. It was the perfect kiss he wanted to experience. Real and Sincere.
End of Chapter 10
- Hope you liked it. Watch out for Chapter 11 soon.
~ Chapter 10!!! Sorry for not updating for so long I've been really busy w/ school these past months. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this one. Please review!
------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 10: Yule Ball Part 2
The dancing went on. Almost everyone was out of their seats and was eventually partying on the dance floor. No one really knew that Professor Dumbledore was a good dancer and that he could dance. His eyes were twinkling in glee as he danced with Prof. McGonagall and a group of Hufflepuffs. Ron and Lavender went to their table and sat for a while. Ron still couldn't believe what happened moments ago. Well it wasn't the first time he was kissed on the cheek by a girl but this one's different. This was the most memorable, he thought. Lavender too could not believe what she had done. She felt comfortable admitting to herself that after taking her so long to realize, she likes Ron too. They seemed quite speechless about it. The music died down and everyone on the dance floor went back to his or her seats to rest for a few minutes while Lee Jordan played "Touch Me" by The Doors.
"Where have you two been?" Ginny asked Ron and Lavender as she sat down and took a sip on her pumpkin juice.
But before the both of them could answer, a rather furious Sally interrupted.
"Ron, I've been looking all over the place for you! How could you just leave me here?"
Ron remained silent. Lavender realized that Ron was still holding her hand so as quickly as possible she tried to get out of Ron's hold before anyone notices but Ron wouldn't let her. He held her hand tightly even more.
"Aren't you going to say anything?" Sally added still with a furious tone. "And why is she wearing your suit?"
Sally shot a look of anger towards Lavender. Hermione met Ron's eyes and she gave him a teasing smile.
"She felt cold. We strolled around the garden." Ron answered.
"Oh so she's more important than I am? Ron maybe you have actually forgotten that I am your date and you should be concerned more about me than anyone else!" Sally said sweating in anger. The nearby tables were now staring at them.
"I'm sorry." Ron said apologetically.
"You know what I'm just going back to the dormitories and sleep. Hopefully tomorrow, memories of your selfishness and stupidity AND existence would no longer be present in my mind." Sally stormed off the Great Hall like a speeding bullet. Everyone in the hall glared at Ron who was blushing uncontrollably in embarrassment. When the fast music returned, almost everyone again went to the dance floor and danced. Ron still held Lavender's hand and that made him feel better. Aside from Ron and Lavender, Harry and Hermione was left there too.
The fast music faded and was replaced by sweet, slow music (Crush by 3Gs). The couples slow danced including the ghosts floating above them.
"Wanna dance?" Ron asked Lavender.
"I'd love to." Lavender said as she and Ron walked towards the dance floor.
Harry and Hermione were left alone. Harry felt really awkward about asking Hermione to dance. Hermione remained silent as she watched the couples waltz with the sweet music. Finally after building enough guts, Harry spoke.
"Er. . . do you want to dance? With me?" Harry said with great difficulty.
"Of course . . ." Hermione smiled taking Harry's hand as they made their way to the dance floor.
They both reached the dance floor. Hermione awkwardly put her arms around Harry's neck and Harry, gently holding Hermione's waist. Hermione never imagined to have a moment like this with Harry and Harry felt the same too. Hermione couldn't believe that she'd be this close to Harry. His green eyes were melting her. She couldn't help but stare at his wonderful eyes. Harry couldn't take his eyes off Hermione either. He never really noticed how beautiful Hermione was and he was glad he did. He realized the loyalty and faith Hermione has shown towards him and just now, though it may sound corny, he felt touched by it. Suddenly he felt like he wanted to kiss her. Not just a plain kiss but also a real and sincere one. Knowing Harry, he wasn't an expert with stuff like this so he decided to save it some other time.
The other couples were savoring their own moments as well. Oliver and Katie were obviously so much in love that their faces were just half an inch away from each other; Bill and Tonks kept giggling no one knows apparently why ; Lavender was leaning on Ron's shoulder feeling safe and comfortable.
"Ron?" Lavender whispered.
"Yeah?"
"After this day do you think we would still fight?"
"I don't know. Hopefully not."
"Maybe . . ." Lavender lifted her head gently from leaning on Ron's shoulder to face him. "Maybe we should start all over again. I mean, our usual relationship has always been dealing with arguments and our own shallowness." "So you're saying we should . . . . . . . go beyond friendship?"
"No. . . no . . . that's not really necessary." Lavender said in a panicky voice not expecting Ron to say such a thing. "I mean, we can be close friends; like you and Hermione. Just like that. Less fights or if possible no fights at all."
"Y-yeah. I guess so." Ron said uneasily. Lavender felt so awkward that she shouldn't have brought up the topic to Ron. She felt really embarrassed.
The song was about to end and Harry and Hermione still danced in silence. Harry never felt this way towards a girl before and he couldn't understand why he had not liked Hermione earlier, even before he liked Cho. Hermione felt weak as she stared deeply on Harry's green eyes, as if there was something in his eyes that was overpowering her. It was bliss.
The song ended and the huge Grandfather's clock beside the huge Christmas tree struck 12:00. Everyone waited as it finished its 12-ding dongs, the sound echoing vibrantly in the Hall. As soon as it finished, Professor Dumbledore cleared his throat and spoke.
"The Yule Ball is about to end but before anything else I have a special treat for all of you." Dumbledore smiled at everyone and continued, "I thought it was best to do this at exactly 12 midnight for the atmosphere would be really more . . . well . . . enchanting."
At the quick clap of Dumbledore's hands, hundreds and hundreds of floating mistletoes settled themselves above the several couples on the dance floor. Everyone got amazed and excited.
"Well what are you all waiting for?" Dumbledore said straightening up his robes. "You perfectly know what this moment means." He added smiling at everybody.
Professor Dumbledore walked towards Professor McGonagall and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Everybody followed; Arthur gave his wife Molly a heartfelt kiss and a big hug; Neville got his very first kiss from Luna for about 10 seconds; Bill gave Tonks a sweet kiss on the nose; Sir Nicholas kissed The Grey Lady's hand (though she may not even felt it); Oliver and Katie were kissing rather intensely which made Fred and George stare at them wide-eyed.
Ron found the moment really awkward and he wasn't alone. Lavender felt the same too and so did Harry and Hermione.
Ron and Lavender couldn't look at each other eye to eye. Lavender was thinking that maybe she should make the first move but realized that it seemed wrong especially when she remembered what she asked Ron moments ago. Ron on the other hand has already decided and as quick as he can he gave Lavender a kiss on the cheek. Lavender smiled and gave him a friendly hug.
Things were more awkward when it comes to Harry and Hermione. Harry never kissed a girl aside from Cho (which in the end he regretted) and to make him more nervous; it was Hermione he had to kiss. He never imagined that he would be sharing this moment with his best friend but now, he was willing to especially that he came to realize that he has felt something special towards her. Hermione remained silent. She thought that maybe Harry wasn't ready for it or maybe he didn't want to do it at all. "Maybe Harry just really likes me as a best friend and would remain that way" she thought. "Those things he told me before, those were just probably words from a friend and nothing more." Her heart was beating faster and she felt as if it was going to explode anytime with different emotions coming out of it. As she expected, she couldn't hold it anymore. She just had to voice out what she felt right now.
"It's Ok if you don't want to, Harry." Hermione said with an obviously shaky voice.
"What? What are you---"
"I mean. . . I'm probably not the perfect person for you to share this moment with."
"Hermione, what ---"
"Is it such a crime to. . . to . . ." Hermione said getting teary-eyed.
But before she could finish her sentence, she was extremely surprised of what happened. Harry kissed Hermione softly on the lips. It was Hermione's first kiss and she couldn't really explain the feeling she was feeling right now. Again, she felt weak. She closed her eyes gently as she savored this wonderful moment. Harry couldn't think of anything else that time. He was happy. He was happy because he was with Hermione and that he realized what true love really meant; faith and honesty. Hermione showed him a great deal of faith, honesty and understanding throughout the years. She was always there for him no matter what happened. Harry was glad that he had fallen for someone like Hermione. Her inner beauty was what Harry was proud of and he thought that nothing could beat that. It was a long kiss but Harry didn't want to pull out just yet. It was the perfect kiss he wanted to experience. Real and Sincere.
End of Chapter 10
- Hope you liked it. Watch out for Chapter 11 soon.
