Finally, Halloween Night came. As Harry, Ron, and Seamus got ready for the dance, Harry asked Ron something.

"Say, Ron? How do you tell someone that you like them in a more-than-friendly way?"

Seamus stifled a snigger, and Ron gave him a Look.

"Well, um, you just have to say what's in your heart. Hopefully, this certain someone will love you back." Ron caught Seamus's eye and winked. Their plans were going perfectly so far.

In the Girls' Dorm

Lavender and Parvati had caught an unwilling Hermione and made her take a seat before a mirror.

"What are trying to do to me?!"

"Hermione, all we were going to do was put some makeup on you! Now sit still!"

"Fine. Nothing too flashy though."

"All right. We'll apply eye shadow, lip-gloss, and mascara. Content?"

"Alright, Lavender."

Parvati and Lavender began their work, hoping that Harry would admit his feelings for Hermione or vice versa.

At the Ball

Harry talked with Dean, Seamus, and Justin while Ron had gone off with Lavender. Then Dean said, "Hi, Hermione."

Harry spun around and his eyes widened. Hermione was standing behind him, looking absolutely stunning. She was in the lavender halter-top dress and a pair of pastel purple one-inch heels. She was wearing a pair of purple gloves on her hands. Her hair wasn't styled, just flowing gracefully down her back. Her eyes were sparkling happily. Lavender and Parvati had done their work well.

"Hi everyone. Oh, Seamus, Parvati's waiting for you by the refreshments." Seamus rushed off, making his way towards the refreshments. Dean and Justin also ran off, muttering something about getting a bit of fresh air. That left Harry and Hermione alone.

"Er, you look nice." Harry said awkwardly.

Hermione smiled. "Thanks."

Just then, Ron and Lavender came back. They both looked flushed and Lavender was wincing every time she took a step.

"Hi you two. How's the dance?" Harry asked, smirking.

"Oh, er, great!" Ron said a little too enthusiastically.

"Uh-huh." Hermione said.

"Oh come on, Ron. Let's dance!" Lavender dragged Ron off.

"Um, you wanna dance?" Harry asked Hermione cautiously.

"Sure." As they walked onto the dance floor, a slow song started. Harry put his arms around Hermione and so their dance began. Harry then realized that he needed to tell Hermione that he liked her. 'After the dance.' He thought. Meanwhile, the OM squad was watching expectantly.

"Come on, Harry. Don't be so stupid." Seamus muttered.

"Even Harry's not that thick!" Ron said, annoyed.

"Who knows?" Parvati said anxiously.

As the last notes of the song died away, Harry took a deep breath. "Hermione? D'you want to go outside for a bit?"

"Why not? It's really hot in here." Hermione took Harry's hand and together they went out to the patio facing the lake.

The OM cheered when they saw this.

"If Harry doesn't do it now, I'll kill him!" Lavender said.

Meanwhile out on the patio, Harry thought of what to say frantically. Hermione was about a foot away from him, looking out at the lake.

"Um, Hermione?"

"Yes?"

"Have you ever...fallen in love?"

"Well, actually no. But right now, I think I am." Harry's heart sank. Great, he missed his chance. "Why?" Hermione asked.

"Because, I think I'm in love." Hermione's smile faltered somewhat.

"That's great! Anyone I know?"

"Yes, you know her. Because it's you."

Hermione looked at him, disbelieving. Harry Potter, her best friend for six years, returned her feelings?

"Harry, I love you too." Harry's heart lightened.

"Really?" Harry grinned. She smiled at him. Harry leaned closer, and their lips met. Inside, the OM squad celebrated happily.

"YES!" the five of them cheered delightedly.

"Just what has happened?" Professor McGonagall had walked up behind them.

"Well, Professor, look at the terrace and you'll see." Ron said with a beaming smile. McGonagall looked at the couple on the terrace, still in a kiss, and to the OM's surprise, she smiled.

"Yes, well done, you five." And she walked away. The OM stared after her, astonished.

When Harry and Hermione came back in, the OM pounced on them.

"About time!" Seamus yelled.

"Finally!" Ginny shouted.

Harry and Hermione looked at each other and laughed. The OM looked at them weirdly.

"We... knew all... about your... plan!" Harry choked, laughing.

"WHAT!?!?" Ron yelled. "HOW?!"

"You left this paper on the common room floor." Hermione giggled, waving a sheaf of parchment in Ron's face. It was the OM plan paper.

"Oh, but this is for real, right?" Lavender asked, smiling.

"Yep, but we had known about your little scheme." Harry said.

And with a grin, the seven friends walked off to dance.

AN: Yes, I know I suck at endings! Anyways this story is FINISHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Goodbye, and read some of my other stories!!!!!!!!!!!!!"