In the common room, 6:00 pm…
"Harry, aren't you coming with us?" said Ron with his green dress robe.
"You go ahead. I'll wait Ginny,"
"Okay," Ron said and added to Hermione, who was wearing a pale blue dress robe and made her hair straight. "Let's go?" offering her an arm.
"Sure," she replied and took it. Harry his two best friends went out of the portrait hole and waited for Ginny to go down. He was dying to see Ginny now; how she looks, how she did her hair and everything. Some many minutes later…
"Harry?" Harry spun around to see his princess—uhmm—he mean—Ginny. He felt that jolt again. Ginny was standing on the staircase, two steps before she reach its foot. Harry stared at her for a long time, couldn't believe how beautiful Ginny is that night. She was wearing a rose-colored dress robe, which flowed like satin. She was smiling at Harry, like an angel. It hit him. Her smile. Her lips and cheeks were rosy. Her straight hair had now curls at the end. She was standing there, so simple yet so elegant.
"Did I make you wait too long?" she asked, taking one step downwards.
"Wow, Ginny! You look awesome!" He said, not stopping himself anymore. Ginny went slightly red.
"Um, I think you mean to say 'awful',"
"No, it's true. You look beautiful. Yeah, that's it. If you don't want 'awesome'," he and walked towards her and offered her his arm, "Shall we?"
"Sure," she replied and took it. While going down, they remained silent. Whenever Ginny looked up to look at Harry, she quickly turned away as Harry stared at her. Harry, who was wearing a dark blue dress robe, stared at her, but everytime he sees Ginny looking at him, he would turn away too. By the time they reached the Great Hall, they immediately saw red and pink hearts falling from the ceiling. They went immediately to their table, where Ron and Hermione, who both said "Hi", are. They just smiled. Harry pulled her a chair.
"Thanks," she said coyly. Don't be shy; it's only Harry, she thought. Then, Harry took a seat across hers. A new song was played now. Ginny looked up at Harry, expecting him to ask her to dance with him. But she was just disappointed; Harry didn't ask her. He was just staring at the butterbeers on the table.
"Care to dance?" she heard Ron say to Hermione, who nodded. Ginny watched the couple walk towards the dance floor and dance.
~Lately, I'm not who I used to be
Someone's come and taken me
Where I don't wanna go~"I don't like that song," Harry muttered, making sure that Ginny couldn't hear him. "Why are they playing songs like that? That's for the broken-hearted people only,"
~If I knew exactly what I have to do
In order to be there for you
When you were feeling low~"I knew what I have to do so that I can be there for her. I hope the next song isn't like this. I can't dance with Ginny if the song's like this," continued Harry. Dean went to their table and saw Harry frowning and muttering.
"Hey, Harry! Have you gone crazy? Why are you murmuring there by yourself? You look like a fool there," he commented. Ginny saw how Harry frown and muttered but didn't hear what he was muttering. She turned away to hide the sounds of her laughter.
"No, it's just that song," he said and Dean went away, looking for his pair. The song has finished. Then another. Then another. Ginny was tired of sitting there, not being asked by Harry.
~"Never look back," we said
How was I to know?
I miss you so
Loneliness ahead, emptiness behind
Where do I go? ~Poor they, she thought, looking around and saw sad faces and eyes of some people. Heart broken and on Valentines' Day. I'm not heart broken but I'm just sad coz he one I love doesn't love me back. I wonder why he asked me to go with him. Maybe when he asked "her" she already had a date. Maybe the reason why he went here is to see "her". He doesn't like me back. I know he just can't
If he doesn't like you back, then why did he stutter and blush when he asked you out? Said the little voice in her brain.
I don't know—I mean it's just normal, she thought.
Why? Did Neville blushed and stuttered when he asked you for the Yule Ball? Asked the little voice again.
No,
So…that means he likes you too. And why did he told you that he had a crush whose name ends with a letter y and why did he told you not to mind Ron when he's teasing you?
Shut up! She thought furiously and the little voice remained quiet. You're so annoying. Then, she looked around and spotted Cho, who was with Michael Corner. Cho, only if you knew how much Harry loves you. His eyes are only for you. Cho, I know you could do me a favor. Please, please, please. Love Harry as much as he loves you. That's the only way he could be happy, she thought and could have told it to Cho if they were face-to-face. Harry saw Ginny looking at Cho. He was wondering what she was thinking. Ginny looked away from her.
Fates, what did Harry see in Cho that he didn't see in me? If only I were the girl Harry dreamed of. If only I were the one he loves. If only I were Cho. Why are there so many "If only's"? I know they will never come true. I don't mind if he'll spend his time watching at Cho and let me sit here. Now I understand. I know I'll remain his friend—
"May I have this dance?" someone asked and offered his hand. She looked up and saw it was Harry.
"Okay," she said and took it. They went to the dance floor. At last! I waited a song like this to be played, Harry thought. Harry slipped his hands on Ginny's waist while she put her hands on his neck.
~And as I look into your eyes
I see an angel in disguise
Sent from God above
For me to love
To hold and idolise~They were just looked at each other for a long time, smiling. Harry couldn't tear his gaze away from Ginny. She looked so beautiful, pretty, whatever. The world has just suddenly stopped rotating and revolving for Harry and Ginny. Neither of them can speak.
~And as I hold your body near
I'll see this month through to a year
And them forever on
Till life is gone
I'll keep your loving near~"Ginny, what do want to do when you graduate?" Harry said, breaking the blissful silence, but still looking into those chocolate-brown eyes.
"Me? I think I'm just going to sing," she replied, looking down but after some seconds she found herself drowning into his mesmerizing green eyes.
"I hear you had a wonderful voice,"
"I discovered it only when I took Muggle Studies. How did you know, by the way?"
"Colin, he told me. He's been bugging me lately, telling me stuffs about you since he knew that—" he stopped abruptly.
"That what?"
"Never mind,"
~And now I've finally found my way
To lead me down this lonely road
All I have to do is follow you
To lighten off my load~"Gin, did Colin mention something about me?" asked Harry curiously. Ginny racked her brains.
Flashback
They were having Potions at that time together with the Ravenclaws. Then Colin spoke up.
"Ginny, did you know something about Harry?" he said, trying to keep his voice low.
"Why? What about him?" she said, trying not to let her curiosity show.
"He had a crush on—"
"Creevey!" said Snape. "Can't you make your Potion without opening you mouth?" Colin didn't answer and just glared at him.
"I'll tell you later," hissed Colin.
End of flashback
"But he forgot to tell me who it is. Who is it, Harry? Is it 'her'?"
"Actually, yeah," he said, smiling.
"So, what's up with you and 'her'?" said Ginny.
"Her? She's just here, so near with me," he said, pretending to look around. He looked at Ginny, who convinced herself not to look jealous. He wondered why Ginny haven't figured out that she's the one. Or maybe she's just pretending not to see.
~You treat me like a rose
You give me room to grow
You shown the light of love on me
And gave me air so I can breathe
You open doors that close
In a world where anything goes
You gave strength so I stand tall
Within this bed of earth
Just like a rose~"Gin, I think tonight is the right time for me to answer my question with a 'yes' or a 'no'", Harry said.
"Harry, I don't understand," she said with confusion. Answer him with a 'yes' or a 'no'?
"Gin, do you love me?" he asked, looking straight into her eyes. Ginny's eyes widened. They were still dancing.
"Why are you asking?"
"Nothing. I just want to know if you feel the same," replied Harry.
"Feel the same?"
"Ginny, I love you," he said truthfully and Ginny could see it in his eyes that he meant it.
What? Is he joking? Am I dreaming? She thought desperately. Questions now invade her mind.
"Are you crazy?" she blurted out. Harry looked at her in disbelief. He looked down to the ground as he felt his heart sank and dropped.
END OF CHAPTER 3
AN: Guys, their dance is not yet over. Don't worry, she won't say 'no' to Harry, but do you think it's still too early to say 'yes'? What do you think, guys? Do you think she'll say 'yes' immediately or let Harry wait for some time?