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Chapter 9: Double date
"Well..." Ron started staring at his feet, "Do you mind if someone joins us tomorrow?...In Hogsmeade?" He looked up hopefully.
Harry and Hermione exchanged looks of glee. If Ron invited someone else, it must be someone he really wants to spend time together with, and that meant that Harry and Hermione could have some private time together..
"Sure Ron!" answered Hermione.
"No problems...But who is it?" asked Harry. Though he has quite a faint idea who that someone is.
"Thanks guys!" a smile replaced that worried look on Ron's face, "It's Lavender...no problems right?" asked Ron, glancing furtively at Harry.
Hermione's head snapped up, and she looked at Harry, expecting to see anger, or some form of jealousy. Apparently, Ron has also been expecting the same reaction from Harry, but his face washed with relief when Harry spoke.
"Oh, so it's Lavender? Well, good luck mate. She's a hard girl to keep in control!" Hermione looked at Harry reproachfully, "Nah...it's okay, go on with it. Can't the both of you get it into your thick skull that I have no feelings whatsoever for Lavender anymore? She practically destroyed me!" said Harry. Disbelief was written all over his face, how can both is best friends (and one of them his girlfriend now) not trust him on this. Seriously, she's just a friend to me now! Of all people to doubt me, Hermione should be the last. Has she forgot how I confided into her just a few months ago?! Harry thought.
"No, Harry, we never doubted how you feel about her," said Hermione, looking into Harry's eyes earnestly.
"Yeah Harry..." said Ron feebly.
Harry waved his hands, brushing their apologies away.
"So Ron, I guess you would be hoping to spend time alone with Lavender?...Without us...you know, get to know her better and all that?" asked Harry, changing the subject.
"Well...I guess that would be nice..." said Ron thoughtfully, "But, don't worry, I'll join you guys in awhile. I mean, I don't want to abandon the both of you just for her..." mumbled Ron rather reluctantly, "I mean, that it wouldn't be very nice of me if—" Ron was cut off by Hermione.
"Ron, stop it, don't worry about it. We understand!" said Hermione.
"Yeah Ron! No big deal. You just go spend some 'alone' time with Lavender...and I'll spend some 'alone' time with..." Harry trailed off, shocked that he had let slip their secret.
Ron looked up, puzzled at what Harry meant. Hermione froze, then recovered, and smiled awkwardly at Ron.
"Ron..." she started uncomfortably, "Well, since you've been so honest about Lavender, we'll be honest with you," Hermione looked at Harry for support, her eyes shifting uncomfortably, afraid of how Ron would react.
"Hermione and I have been going out..." said Harry, looking straight at Ron and giving Hermione an encouraging smile.
"...It hasn't been long Ron. Just happened about one week ago...we wanted to give everyone a surprise...we did consider telling you first, but we didn't know how you'd take it...but now you've got Lavender..." added Hermione, her words all jumbled out together. She hadn't expected it to be so soon that Ron knew, and was really worried she had said the wrong thing.
Ron now had a blank expression on his face. He opened his mouth to speak, but shut it again when nothing came out. Harry was about to say something when Ron opened his mouth again.
"Well..." began Ron, "What can I say? Congratulations! I knew it coming all this while!" a grin appeared on his face, "All those swift glances during class-time...prefect meetings...how can you not fall for each other?!" said Ron. Looking sincerely happy for the both of them.
Hermione and Harry looked at each other, wide smiles on their faces. Nothing beats knowing that their best friend supports what they have chosen to do. Harry reached for Hermione's hand, and gave it a slight squeeze that sent shivers up her spine.
"Okay then, I'll go tell Lavender you guys agreed!" said Ron, standing up, glad that he found an excuse (which was quite what he had planned to do anyway) to let the couple spend the rest of dinner by themselves.
"Alright, see you later!" shouted Hermione after him as that redhead made his way to Lavender, who was sitting a few seats down from them.
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By the time Hermione woke up, the sun was already up, and the birds were chirping loudly from outside. Hermione drew open her curtains and rubbed her eyes. Looking around, it seems like Parvarti is still in the hospital wing (judging by her neat and untouched bed and Lavender has already got up as her sheets were all askew and her clothes for today laying neatly at the foot of her bed, which means...
"Hermione! I'm done, your turn! Bathroom's ready! Hurry! Remember, we have to meet Ron and Harry in time to go to Hogsmeade!" shouted Lavender from the bathroom. A second later, she emerged, carrying her shampoo and soap in one hand, and rubbing her wet hair using her towel with the other hand.
"Coming coming..." muttered Hermione, apparently still half asleep.
Hermione opened her trunk, took out her favorite autumn weekend outfit—a V- shaped neck, body-hugging, purple colored, long sleeves that flared at the elbows, and navy blue denim bell-bottomed jeans; and laid it on her bed. She then took out her shampoo and soap, and brought it to the bathroom.
Fifteen minutes later, Hermione stepped out of the bathroom, her towel wrapped around her body, and her hair dripping wet. She hunted around for her wand, pointed it to her hair, and muttered a spell. Her hair was now not only dry, but also sleek and straight. Hermione then changed into her clothes, grabbed a purple colored fuzzy scrunchie, bounded all her hair up, and pulled out some bits of hair near the fringe as a sort of frame for her face. Hermione bustled to her trunk again and took out her make-up bag. She put on some mango flavored lip-gloss and brushed onto her eyelids a light brown eye-shadow to make her hazelnut brown eyes stand out even more. When she was done, Hermione walked over to the full-length mirror and gazed at herself. She had managed to give herself a simple, yet stunningly beautiful look. Hermione walked over to her trunk and grabbed her handbag.
"Lavender! Ready?" asked Hermione. She turned around to realize that Lavender has already left.
"So much for waiting..." muttered Hermione as she walked down the stairs leading to the common room.
When she stepped into the common room, the first thing she saw was Lavender and Ron chatting happily sitting on a two-seater couch. Harry was sitting alone on an armchair, a dreamy expression clouding his eyes. Hermione sneaked around to the back of Harry so he wouldn't see her and popped up from beside him. Giving him a swift kiss on his cheek before he realized she was there.
"Hermione!" gasped Harry in surprise, "you really kept me waiting there!" said Harry giving Hermione a wink. He glanced swiftly at Hermione; registering in his mind how nice she looked.
"Oooh, someone's looking good today!" whispered Hermione, looking up into Harry's eyes, a mischievous glint in her eyes, apparently teasing him. But it was true; Harry was wearing a short-sleeved white collared shirt with black jeans. Just like Hermione, his dressing was casual, yet charming at the same time.
"Oi! You guys gonna sit there the whole day looking into each other's eyes or what?! Come on! We're almost late! Filch's not gonna let us go anywhere today if we're late!" shouted Ron from across the room. He and Lavender were already waiting at the portrait hole.
"Coming! You guys go along first!" yelled Harry in reply. He stood up from the armchair, and took hold of Hermione's hand, and with their fingers interlocked; they walked out of the portrait hole, on their first date.
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A/N: That's all for this chapter! It's not much really...I planned to add Hogsmeade into this one...guess there wasn't enough space! Well...there was, but still...it's too much for me to type at once. Hogsmeade will be next! Oh yuh, and i would like to ask all of you if the spacing between paragraphs is good enough...is it too cramped and tiring for the eyes? Juz wondering...
Zero Mind: Thanks for reading and reviewing...sorry about the present n past tenses...I'm not vv good at them myself, I just write what seems me in detail next time :). Thank you for your support!
XxXHermione-GrangerXxX: You're right! And thanks for being so supportive and on time on reviews this whole time!
Ms Dumplings: Thank you for reading and reviewing...Okay okay...no more cliff hangers for you this time :).
Weasley's Girl-35: Thank you for your everlasting support! Luv ya!
Leviyl: Thank you for everything! (including being such a fan!)
Hhromancefreak: Thank you for reading and reviewing! Yeah...sorry abt the cliffy...haha, I personally hate that too...but, it keeps the readers hangin in there! Hope you're patient enough! Thanks!
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Chapter 9: Double date
"Well..." Ron started staring at his feet, "Do you mind if someone joins us tomorrow?...In Hogsmeade?" He looked up hopefully.
Harry and Hermione exchanged looks of glee. If Ron invited someone else, it must be someone he really wants to spend time together with, and that meant that Harry and Hermione could have some private time together..
"Sure Ron!" answered Hermione.
"No problems...But who is it?" asked Harry. Though he has quite a faint idea who that someone is.
"Thanks guys!" a smile replaced that worried look on Ron's face, "It's Lavender...no problems right?" asked Ron, glancing furtively at Harry.
Hermione's head snapped up, and she looked at Harry, expecting to see anger, or some form of jealousy. Apparently, Ron has also been expecting the same reaction from Harry, but his face washed with relief when Harry spoke.
"Oh, so it's Lavender? Well, good luck mate. She's a hard girl to keep in control!" Hermione looked at Harry reproachfully, "Nah...it's okay, go on with it. Can't the both of you get it into your thick skull that I have no feelings whatsoever for Lavender anymore? She practically destroyed me!" said Harry. Disbelief was written all over his face, how can both is best friends (and one of them his girlfriend now) not trust him on this. Seriously, she's just a friend to me now! Of all people to doubt me, Hermione should be the last. Has she forgot how I confided into her just a few months ago?! Harry thought.
"No, Harry, we never doubted how you feel about her," said Hermione, looking into Harry's eyes earnestly.
"Yeah Harry..." said Ron feebly.
Harry waved his hands, brushing their apologies away.
"So Ron, I guess you would be hoping to spend time alone with Lavender?...Without us...you know, get to know her better and all that?" asked Harry, changing the subject.
"Well...I guess that would be nice..." said Ron thoughtfully, "But, don't worry, I'll join you guys in awhile. I mean, I don't want to abandon the both of you just for her..." mumbled Ron rather reluctantly, "I mean, that it wouldn't be very nice of me if—" Ron was cut off by Hermione.
"Ron, stop it, don't worry about it. We understand!" said Hermione.
"Yeah Ron! No big deal. You just go spend some 'alone' time with Lavender...and I'll spend some 'alone' time with..." Harry trailed off, shocked that he had let slip their secret.
Ron looked up, puzzled at what Harry meant. Hermione froze, then recovered, and smiled awkwardly at Ron.
"Ron..." she started uncomfortably, "Well, since you've been so honest about Lavender, we'll be honest with you," Hermione looked at Harry for support, her eyes shifting uncomfortably, afraid of how Ron would react.
"Hermione and I have been going out..." said Harry, looking straight at Ron and giving Hermione an encouraging smile.
"...It hasn't been long Ron. Just happened about one week ago...we wanted to give everyone a surprise...we did consider telling you first, but we didn't know how you'd take it...but now you've got Lavender..." added Hermione, her words all jumbled out together. She hadn't expected it to be so soon that Ron knew, and was really worried she had said the wrong thing.
Ron now had a blank expression on his face. He opened his mouth to speak, but shut it again when nothing came out. Harry was about to say something when Ron opened his mouth again.
"Well..." began Ron, "What can I say? Congratulations! I knew it coming all this while!" a grin appeared on his face, "All those swift glances during class-time...prefect meetings...how can you not fall for each other?!" said Ron. Looking sincerely happy for the both of them.
Hermione and Harry looked at each other, wide smiles on their faces. Nothing beats knowing that their best friend supports what they have chosen to do. Harry reached for Hermione's hand, and gave it a slight squeeze that sent shivers up her spine.
"Okay then, I'll go tell Lavender you guys agreed!" said Ron, standing up, glad that he found an excuse (which was quite what he had planned to do anyway) to let the couple spend the rest of dinner by themselves.
"Alright, see you later!" shouted Hermione after him as that redhead made his way to Lavender, who was sitting a few seats down from them.
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By the time Hermione woke up, the sun was already up, and the birds were chirping loudly from outside. Hermione drew open her curtains and rubbed her eyes. Looking around, it seems like Parvarti is still in the hospital wing (judging by her neat and untouched bed and Lavender has already got up as her sheets were all askew and her clothes for today laying neatly at the foot of her bed, which means...
"Hermione! I'm done, your turn! Bathroom's ready! Hurry! Remember, we have to meet Ron and Harry in time to go to Hogsmeade!" shouted Lavender from the bathroom. A second later, she emerged, carrying her shampoo and soap in one hand, and rubbing her wet hair using her towel with the other hand.
"Coming coming..." muttered Hermione, apparently still half asleep.
Hermione opened her trunk, took out her favorite autumn weekend outfit—a V- shaped neck, body-hugging, purple colored, long sleeves that flared at the elbows, and navy blue denim bell-bottomed jeans; and laid it on her bed. She then took out her shampoo and soap, and brought it to the bathroom.
Fifteen minutes later, Hermione stepped out of the bathroom, her towel wrapped around her body, and her hair dripping wet. She hunted around for her wand, pointed it to her hair, and muttered a spell. Her hair was now not only dry, but also sleek and straight. Hermione then changed into her clothes, grabbed a purple colored fuzzy scrunchie, bounded all her hair up, and pulled out some bits of hair near the fringe as a sort of frame for her face. Hermione bustled to her trunk again and took out her make-up bag. She put on some mango flavored lip-gloss and brushed onto her eyelids a light brown eye-shadow to make her hazelnut brown eyes stand out even more. When she was done, Hermione walked over to the full-length mirror and gazed at herself. She had managed to give herself a simple, yet stunningly beautiful look. Hermione walked over to her trunk and grabbed her handbag.
"Lavender! Ready?" asked Hermione. She turned around to realize that Lavender has already left.
"So much for waiting..." muttered Hermione as she walked down the stairs leading to the common room.
When she stepped into the common room, the first thing she saw was Lavender and Ron chatting happily sitting on a two-seater couch. Harry was sitting alone on an armchair, a dreamy expression clouding his eyes. Hermione sneaked around to the back of Harry so he wouldn't see her and popped up from beside him. Giving him a swift kiss on his cheek before he realized she was there.
"Hermione!" gasped Harry in surprise, "you really kept me waiting there!" said Harry giving Hermione a wink. He glanced swiftly at Hermione; registering in his mind how nice she looked.
"Oooh, someone's looking good today!" whispered Hermione, looking up into Harry's eyes, a mischievous glint in her eyes, apparently teasing him. But it was true; Harry was wearing a short-sleeved white collared shirt with black jeans. Just like Hermione, his dressing was casual, yet charming at the same time.
"Oi! You guys gonna sit there the whole day looking into each other's eyes or what?! Come on! We're almost late! Filch's not gonna let us go anywhere today if we're late!" shouted Ron from across the room. He and Lavender were already waiting at the portrait hole.
"Coming! You guys go along first!" yelled Harry in reply. He stood up from the armchair, and took hold of Hermione's hand, and with their fingers interlocked; they walked out of the portrait hole, on their first date.
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A/N: That's all for this chapter! It's not much really...I planned to add Hogsmeade into this one...guess there wasn't enough space! Well...there was, but still...it's too much for me to type at once. Hogsmeade will be next! Oh yuh, and i would like to ask all of you if the spacing between paragraphs is good enough...is it too cramped and tiring for the eyes? Juz wondering...
Zero Mind: Thanks for reading and reviewing...sorry about the present n past tenses...I'm not vv good at them myself, I just write what seems me in detail next time :). Thank you for your support!
XxXHermione-GrangerXxX: You're right! And thanks for being so supportive and on time on reviews this whole time!
Ms Dumplings: Thank you for reading and reviewing...Okay okay...no more cliff hangers for you this time :).
Weasley's Girl-35: Thank you for your everlasting support! Luv ya!
Leviyl: Thank you for everything! (including being such a fan!)
Hhromancefreak: Thank you for reading and reviewing! Yeah...sorry abt the cliffy...haha, I personally hate that too...but, it keeps the readers hangin in there! Hope you're patient enough! Thanks!