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"Sere, wake up." Hermione stated pulling back Serenity's curtains, "You're going to be late!" Hermione giggled as the blonde girl jumped up and out of bed scrambling to the shower and after a quick shower and even quicker dressing stumbled back putting her hair up.
"How-much-time-do-I-have?" Serenity asked between pants.
"As much as you need." Hermione laughed at the perplexed face her friend gave her, "Sere, did you forget? Today's Halloween. We don't have classes, it's Saturday. We have a Hogsmeade visit today and we need to get costumes. I heard that Dervish and Banges got a whole bunch of costumes on special request of Dumbledore!" Hermione rambled on, but Serenity was just brushing her teeth and nodding. She didn't need a costume she had hers all figured out.
Serenity came back dressed in a pair of blue jeans and a form-fitting long sleeved black shirt with a low cut neckline and a pair of black boots that came to mid-calf. Hermione wore a pair of black boot-cut jeans and a white tee-shirt with black writing that said Your opinion although interesting, is irrelevant. Serenity got it for her on there last Hogsmeade visit. She saw it and knew it was Hermione. She also had a black zip up hooded sweatshirt on, but made sure you could see the writing and of course a pair of Nike walking shoes.
Serenity interrupted Hermione, "Did you notice Ginny and Malfoy spending a lot more time together lately?" She was really curious. It seemed like since the time Ginny had told of Malfoy they were everywhere together. Serenity asked Ginny about it and Ginny had just shrugged her off.
Hermione's face darkened. Ginny had told her about her crush on Draco, "Yeah, she likes him. She told me he asked her to the Masquerade tonight."
Serenity's face held a look of surprise, "Malfoy? The I-hate-all-filthy-Gryffindors Malfoy?"
"One in the same." She replied as they walked down to breakfast and took their normal seats.
Serenity shook off the previous conversation, "We leave for Hogsmeade after breakfast right?" She asked and checked to make sure she had grabbed her wizard money.
"Yeah." Harry confirmed. Over the past weeks Serenity and Harry had grown closer. They became very good friends and confided in each other and helped each other in both school work and life.
Hermione shoved a piece of toast in her mouth and ushered Serenity out the door as they said a quick goodbye. When they got to Hogsmeade they headed straight for Dervish and Banges.
"Aren't you going to look for something to wear?" Hermione questioned looking form rack to rack.
Serenity shook her head, "No thanks. I already know what I'm going to wear."
Hermione took three costumes into the dressing room, "What do you think?" She asked coming out in a velvet, maroon colored dress. it had bell sleeves and flowed out on the low waist.
Serenity shook her head 'no', "What about this one?" Hermione asked. This one was from the Renaissance period. it was royal blue and had gold lacing up the front and a straight neckline that went off the shoulder. It flared into a long dress at the hips and came with a circular headpiece that was blue with a gold ribbon winding around it and some blue material falling behind it.
"It looks beautiful." Serenity smiled and Hermione changed and payed for it.
They met up with harry and Ron later at the Three Broomsticks, "Was your shopping successful?" Serenity chuckled.
Harry held up a bag, "Yeah." He paused looking for Serenity's bag, "Didn't you buy anything?"
"Nah. I already know what I'm going as. What are you guys going to be anyway?" She asked curiously.
"You'll have to wait and see." Ron chided smiling.
"Aw!" Serenity pouted and they all laughed.
"Do you have a date, Sere?" Ron asked innocently as Hermione eyed him wearily.
"Nope. I turned them down." Hoping Harry would ask me... Her mind voiced as she shook it as though to clear it's thoughts.
"Harry, do you have a date?" He asked eyeing Harry which sent the message 'ask her you idiot!'.
"Um, no." Harry replied weakly.
"Maybe we should go together then?" Serenity voiced, a little embarrassed.
"I'd love to." Harry smiled and Hermione and Ron exchanged a smirk.
When they were finished they all walked back up to the castle to get ready. They parted in the common room. Harry and Ron going to the boys dorm and Serenity and Hermione going to the girls dorm. Hermione quickly showered and changed into her costume and added the gold pumps she bought while they wandered around. She let her hair down and Serenity helped her cast a spell to make it falls in gentle ringlets. She applied light make-up to show off her features.
"Serenity aren't you going to get changed?" Hermione asked looking at the girl who had just emerged from the shower.
Serenity concentrated taking out the Silver Crystal and soon she found herself in her princess gown. She looked ravishing, "Done."
She smiled.
"Serenity..." Hermione trailed off. She looked gorgeous, "How did you...?"
"This is my princess gown," Serenity smiled. She looked a little more sophisticated in this gown. Her crescent moon shown brightly on her forehead, as did the pearls in her hair and her earrings and bracelet.
Hermione recomposed herself, "Are you ready?" Serenity nodded. They walked down the stairs to meet their dates for the evening. Hermione went first and she was greeted by Ron who wore a vampire costume with his hair slicked back like Malfoy's and fake fangs in his mouth.
"Is Sere...?" Harry gasped as he saw her walk down the stairs looking more beautiful than ever. It made everyone in the common room pause.
She stopped at the foot of the stairs, "Harry, you look handsome." He was dressed as a prince. (A/N: Think Darien's prince uniform!) How fitting since she was dressed as a princess. She giggled and he offered her his arm. They walked to the Great Hall all together. They entered and soon found Ginny and Draco sitting together at one of the round tables Dumbledore had provided. The four of them joined them.
"Ginny you look pretty." Hermione smiled. Ginny was dressed as an Egyptian queen.
"Thank you, Hermione." Ginny replied sweeping Malfoy, who was dressed as a pirate, out on the dance floor. Ron wandered over to the buffet with Hermione's insistence as not to kill Malfoy.
"Sere, you wanna, um, dance?" Harry asked nervously as a new song began to play. She nodded and he led her to the dance floor next to Ginny and Draco as well as Hermione and Ron.
Ooooh
No no no no no no no no no no Noooo
Oooo
When you feel it in your body
You found somebody who
Makes you change your ways like
Hanging with your crew
Serenity drew closer to Harry and rested her head on his shoulder. All three couples felt that this song described their feelings toward their partner. Harry and Serenity were just afraid to admit that they were falling for each other.
Said you act like you're ready
But you don't really know
And everything in your past
You wanna let it go
Serenity thought about her and Darien's relationship and how she had thought she was truly in love. What if Harry is they same way? She pulled back a little and stared into his eyes. No, Harry's different. He's sweet, and kind, and cute. She giggled and rested her head back on his shoulder.
I've been there, done it, humped around
After all that this is what I found
Nobody wants to be alone
If you're touched by the words in this song
Baby
Harry smiled as Serenity tightened her arms around his neck. He felt things for her that he never could have felt for Cho. If this is love. I think I like it. He sighed in content.
U got it, u got it bad
When you're on the phone
Hang up and you call right back
U got it, u got it bad
When you miss a day without your friend
Your whole life's off track
Draco couldn't bring himself to say he loved Ginny He felt it though. He couldn't insult her anymore, he got a longing inside him all the time just thinking about her, and he couldn't stand to be without her. Even standing next to her wasn't close enough. He looked into her hazel eyes and just knew he loved her.
U know u got it bad
When you stuck in the house
You don't wanna have fun
Cuz all you think about U got it bad
When you're out with someone
But you keep on thinkin'
'Bout somebody else U got it bad
Ginny stared at Draco. The guy who she had a crush on since her third year. His platinum blond hair and blue eyes. His hard mannerisms only disappeared when they were alone, but it was enough. She felt as if he was apart of her. Her second half.
When you say that you love 'em
And you really know Everything that used to matter
It don't matter no more
Like my money, all my cars (You can have it all and)
Flowers, cards, and candy (I do just cuz I)
Hermione smiled as she sweetly kissed Ron. They slow danced together in peaceful bliss. Feeling that they were the only was in the world when they were in each other's arms. Hermione knew school and books mattered, but with Ron she momentarily forgot about them. Especially when swept up in a heart stopping kiss.
Said I'm fortunate to have you girl
I want ya to know I really adore you
All my people
To know what's going on
Look at your mate
Help me sing my song
Tell her I'm your man
You're my girl I'm gonna tell it to the whole wide world
Ladies say I'm your girl
You're my man
Promise to love you
The best I can
Ron always liked Hermione but just covered it up with arguments and lashed out at people that hurt her. But not until tonight did he know he loved her.
Serenity led Harry off the dance and to a secluded balcony which, thankfully, had no one on it, "Harry..." Serenity started. Harry gulped, this didn't sound good, "I wanted to, um, to tell you something..."
"Yes...?" Harry asked a nervous look in her eyes.
"I, I really like you." Serenity turned away and gazed at the stars above as tears formed in her eyes. How stupid of me to think he likes me too!
He turned her to face him, "Sere," He lifted her chin to look in her eyes, "I like you too."
Silent tears rolled down her cheeks as she smiled and they came together in a sweet, loving, and passionate kiss.
"Wow." Harry gasped pulling back. that was mind blowing. She was a good kisser. He hoped he was decent.
She smiled and intertwined her fingers with his, "Wanna dance?"
The rest of the night was a blur for Harry. It was magical, special, and everything he dreamed and more. She really cared for him! He couldn't remember if he walked up the stairs or floated. He was in love.
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