A/N: Ok, confusion. I tired to clear up from last chapter but In the 3 broomsticks; Hermione lied about Harry being her secret crush. It IS Ron, not Harry. Hermione said this to drop the subject.
Sorry about that guys.
Chapter 8: The Quidditch game.
Harry POV
Hermione and I walked up to the Gryffindor common room and found that no one was there. The fire was still burning and there were abandoned books on the tables.
"Well, thank you so much Harry for a great time tonight. I had a great time." Hermione said turning to face me.
"Your welcome." I said. "Um, well, I better get to bed, the first Quidditch match of the season is tomorrow." I said.
"Yup, and I hope you do well against Hufflepuff beforehand." Hermione said smiling.
"Its late to, you should get to bed yourself." I said not knowing what to do in a situation like this.
"Yeah well goodnight." Hermione said. She walked towards the staircase but I pulled her hand and she came back. "Yes Harry?"
I didn't say anything. I bent down and gave her a small kiss and pulled away quickly. "Goodnight." I said softly. Hermione smiled at me and made her way up the staircase. My eyes did not leave her until she disappeared behind the door.
Harry you old fool.
The next morning I found myself being shaken to death by a boy with bring red hair.
"Wake up Potter, we are going to be late." Ron said.
I jumped out of bed and pulled my trunk open. "I'm up, I'm up." I said to Ron throwing some clothes on.
"Ok, let's go." I said as we rushed out the door down to the Quidditch Pitch.
It was so embarrassing as Ron and I walked in late seeing how I was captain since Angelina left last year and put me in charge. I hurried and changed into my Quidditch robes and grabbed my firebolt from the broom closet.
I stood in front of the rest of the team and took a deep breath.
"Ok, were playing Hufflepuff today so a few things to remember. Their Keeper is weak, but do not score at ever-free chance you get because their beaters are quick and fast. Ron, watch out for Davis. He comes out of no where sometimes."
"Oh I'll keep a good eye on him, but are you going to be ok?" Ron asked.
"What are you talking about?" I asked.
"Didn't you hear how is Hufflepuff's new seeker?" Ron asked.
"New seeker?" I questioned him.
"Cho." Ron said.
"What? Cho Chang seeker?" I stammered.
"Yup, I saw them practicing last night. She not that good though." Ron said.
"What is she riding?" I asked.
"Comet 260. Nothing compared to what you've got." Ron said. "Don't worry though you'll do fine." Ron said.
Outside the horns blew signaling for both teams to head out onto the pitch.
"Alright everyone, let's go." I said and together we walked out onto the open grass.
Hermione POV
I stood against the wood waiting for the teams to come out. Lee Jordan's voice echoed along the stadiums walls.
"Welcome everyone to an excellent game of Quidditch. Today's match is Gryffindor versus Hufflepuff."
Once Jordan stopped talking both teams flew out onto the field. I saw Harry at once and Ron talking his position by the hoops. Madame Hooch walked onto the field and released the bulgers and snitch.
"Captain's shake hand's." she said.
Harry moved forward and so did the captain from the Hufflepuff team. They shook hands in the center and returned to their side.
I saw Harry looking across the field and it finally just hit me. Cho Chang was Hufflepuff's new seeker. Harry was nervous.
"Now, begin!" Madam Hooch shouted. She threw the Quaffle into the air and blew her whistle.
Chasers and Beaters flew every which way. Harry zoomed off and Cho was trailing after him. Harry looked back and saw that Cho was flowing him. He sped up but Cho was going as fast as she was going to get on that Comet 260.
My eyes darted back and forth from Ron blocking shots to Harry chase after a golden shimmer in my eye.
"Gryffindor scores!" shouted Lee Jordan. "The score now 60 to 20 Gryffindor. Wait a minute! Look at Potter go!"
I looked around and finally found Harry flying high above my head with his arm held out. He dove through the crowd trying to catch up to the golden snitch. He flew right passed me with Cho right behind him.
"Common Harry!" I shouted.
Harry was flying down on the field with his arm reached out. I saw the golden glitter flying inches in front of him.
"Common on Potter!" Lee Jordan shouted.
"Common Harry, you can do it!" I yelled.
Harry sped up with his arm reached out still and the other held tight on his broom.
"And Hufflepuff scores!" Lee shouted once more.
My eyes darted over to Ron who shook his head and looked down on the ground. Ron hated it when the Quaffle went passed him.
"It's ok Ron, keep your head up!" I shouted.
"Harry Potter catchers the golden snitch!" Lee Jordan shouted.
'What?!? But I was only watching Ron for a minute!' said the voice inside my head.
I looked around the entire pitch and finally saw Harry flying around in a circle with the golden snitch in his hands high above his head. I started to clap but still feel really bad missing him catch the snitch.
'You should feel horrible Hermione. Harry is like your boyfriend now.' Said another voice in my head.
'But not really. I mean he didn't ask me if we wanted to go out or anything like that.' Said the other voice in my head.
'Listen did he give you a kiss last night?'
'Yeah.'
'There it is sealed. Everyone knows that when you get a goodnight kiss that you are going out.'
'I don't know.'
'Let me tell you one thing Hermione. Did you have a good time last night?'
'Yeah, but-'
'Did you enjoy being out with Harry?'
'Yes.'
'Then what are you complaining about?'
'I guess your right, again.'
I walked down the steps and onto the cold wet grass. I started to walk off but at the very same moment, Harry came out of the pitch running towards me.
"Hermione!" Harry shouted over all the people.
"Hey Harry, you played a great game today." I said.
"Thanks, listen Hermione I was just wondering," Harry started. I couldn't listen to what he was saying though. I saw Ron talking to Lavender and then she gave him a warm bear hug.
"Hermione?" Harry asked.
"What? I'm sorry what was that?" I asked.
"I was just wondering, since I had a really great time last night, that will you go with me to the Winter Ball?" Harry asked.
I saw that look in his emerald eyes again. I smiled as I answered. "Oh Harry, I thought you would never ask."
"So you will?"
"Of course I will."
A/N: Game set and match! The dates are paired up. And for some of you I know Hermione is being a total bitch right now but don't worry. She won't be as the next chapters go by you'll see.
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