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My note: elo people….the end is near…im almost done…so here goes….
Chapter 5 : A Dream Come True
Harry stared at the shut door in front of him. I can't believe she saw that. What are they doing?! Harry wanted to bang on the door or barge in but he knew it wouldn't have made a difference. He suddenly pictured Hermione in Draco's arm and started shaking his head violently. "No! No! No!"
After a while he saw Hermione walk out of her room looking absolutely disheveled. He also noticed that her shirt was unbuttoned and she was breathing real hard.
"What happened?" he asked.
Hermione was still seething with anger, "What do you think?" she asked sarcastically.
"You didn't..?"
"What?"
"You and Malfoy…"
"Had sex?" she asked loud enough for a few Gryffindors to hear. They were eagerly waiting for her answer. Ron had to intervene and ask the others to leave.
"You did?" he asked, his voice becoming raspy.
"What if I did? What do you care? Just go screw your girlfriend." Hermione walked out of the room slamming the door.
"What?" Harry wondered where she got the idea he had a girlfriend, "Malfoy." Harry Tried to follow Hermione but he had no idea where she went.
"So what are you going to do now?" Ron asked.
"I'm going to get her back." Harry said sternly.
The day of the masquerade ball arrived. Everyone was called to meet at the Great Hall before proceeding to the gardens.
"Welcome students! The ball is about to begin, I wish to thank the prefects and professors for decorating the gardens and I want to make a special thanks to our very own band 'Forgotten Magic' who will be providing our music the whole night. Now let the party begin!" Dumbledore's voice echoed through the room. As students left and proceeded to the gardens.
Hermione was with Ron and was dressed as a gypsy while Ron resembled a quidditch player.
"Where's your date?" Hermione asked.
"I don't have one." Ron answered, "What about you?"
"I also don't have one."
"What about Malfoy?" he asked spatting out Draco's name.
"We had…an argument…I don't know if he's attending."
Ron looked uncomfortable, "Herm, you didn't? you know…with Malfoy. Did you?" he asked, dodging her stare.
"Roooon, of course I didn't….I almost did, but I didn't….I hate Harry but that would just be dumb." She answered.
Ron gave out a sigh of relief. "I thought for a moment you…"
"Where's Harry?" Hermione asked, "Is he with his girlfriend?"
"He didn't tell me. Actually I haven't seen him yet…..Huh? What?" Ron was surprised, "Harry and Dani aren't dating. Harry just helped Dani out. You know Herm, Harry still loves you."
Hermione looked at Ron, "I don't know. For somebody who loves me he hurts me a lot more."
"He made mistakes. Everyone does. I think the reason it hurts that much is because you still love each other. I don't know…it's just a hunch."
"Well, I'm not that sure I still love him….I don't think I can afford to get hurt anymore."
"Well I think…" Ron was cut short because of the breathtaking decorations that they saw.
"Wow!" Hermione exclaimed. She looked at the cherry blossoms and the thousands of flowers that seem to surround her. She saw a trail where the flowers led and saw another spectacle the tables were set on a romantic candlelit table-for-two with petals all over the table and chairs.
"This is ironic. I'm dateless, how am I suppose to eat here?" Ron asked.
"You might be wondering how you will eat if you don't have a date. It's quite simple find a friend and enjoy the dance." Dumbledore's voice thundered.
"Well that answers your question." Hermione picked one of the tables with red roses scattered on them. "Ron, c'mon sit with me. We're both dateless anyway."
Ron was about to sit when a guy in a green hooded robe embroidered with silver dragons interrupted. The man was wearing a silver mask that covered most of his face except his left eye. He was also holding a red rose.
"May I sit with you?" the man asked.
Hermione looked a bit bewildered. "Yeah sure." This guy seemed like Draco but she couldn't recognize the voice. He must've used a spell. Oh well no sense not enjoying myself.
"Thank you." He handed the rose to Hermione.
"Hey, what about me?" Ron asked.
"I'm quite sure there are other vacant seats." The man answered.
He must be Draco, the arrogance is giving him away. She thought. "Who are you?" she asked.
"I'm whoever you want me to be."
"Can't you give me a clue?"
"I'm afraid that names are not important in a day like this."
"True. Why don't we eat?" she asked.
"Great." The man opened a menu placed on his plate, "What do you want to eat?" the menu asked.
"I'll have salmon.."
"The lady will have salmon and I'll have steak will you get us a bottle of champagne too."
"Very well." The menu disappeared and their food instantly appeared on their plates.
The man popped the champagne bottle and poured for Hermione and himself. "To new beginnings." The man cheered.
"To new beginnings." Hermione toasted with the guy and they started their meal.
After they had their dinner, the band started playing slow music.
'To all those lovers out there here's something for you.'
The man stood up and offered his hand, "May I have this dance?" he asked.
"Yeah,sure." She was surprised of his gallantry. He led her to the dancefloor where the flowers were in full bloom and seemed to sparkle in the night, there were also the cherry blossoms whose flowers were covered with magical dust twinkling like stars and the band who played the most beautiful tune.
Hermione was quickly whisked away into the melody. They were both dancing closely with the man in lead. He was a perfect dancer. He had grace and never missed a step, he also held Hermione close enough for their bodies to press against each other. They seemed to be as light as a feather and twirled into the dance.
This was the first time Hermione got that close to her date. She noticed that he had green eyes which looked like a deep pool of emerald. She was mesmerized with him and the mystery that surrounded him.
"You look stunning! I'm honored to be a part of your night,my lady."
"Wel, kind sir. I must say that I'm also quite honored to be graced by your presence." She gave out a dazzling smile.
"I fear that the rose I gave you is not fitting."
"Why?" she asked. Does he think I don't deserve it?
"Your beauty outshines any flower."
"My kind sir you have but a way with words."
"I'm telling the truth. You are beautiful and only deserve the best."
Hermione blushed at his words, as simple as they were she somehow felt they were sincere. "Thank you!"
The song ended and the two decided to go for a stroll.
"I want to ask you that is if you don't mind…"
"What?" he asked.
"Why is it that you like me?"
"Why? Because you are all that I want and all that I will ever need."
"But who are you?" she asked.
"I'm a man who loves you in the most unconditional way."
"You're not going to tell me are you?" Hermione was still strolling when she noticed a swing just enough for two. She walked over and sat there thinking, recalling what had happened to her life. "You know I used to be with a great guy who made every moment with him seem like it's going to last forever,but then he broke my heart and so did I. I'm not proud of the things I've done that's why I don't think I deserve your love."
The man sat beside her and touched her face. " You always had my heart. You don't have to deserve it."
"You make me feel like a princess." Hermione said staring into his eyes.
"It's because you are and you shouldn't feel any less."
My note: sorry for the interruption I just want you to know that ryt now im banging my head….i posted the wrong thing..i typed it but I forgot to save it…aarrrghh!
"Who are you?" she asked once again, she can't help but feel she knows this guy.
"I'm the one who loves you with all my heart." He answered.
She looked at him once again studying him closely. "I feel like I know you. I'm not sure but you seem ….familiar."
He lifted her face close to his. "Shhhhh…."
Hermione closed her eyes, normally she wouldn't do this…kiss an absolute stranger…but she feels safe with him something she hadn't felt since she saw Harry with another girl. He took of his mask and in that one brief moment they shared a passionate kiss. When they pulled away he immediately placed his mask back on.
"Can't I know who you are?"
"Meet me at the astronomy tower at 12 midnight. I'll take off my mask." He left her there sitting on the swing.
My note: im back…argh! Im pi$$ed…cant believe I didn't save it..@$%%^^Y ….so wat do you think? Like it….review….n bout that double ending…im doin it