Chapter thirteen
(Christmas Day)
Harry's eyes fluttered open as he heard Christmas music. He knew this song very well it was his favorite. He sang along with it.
Don't get so busy
Giving just a little kiss to the ones you love
And don't even wait a little while
Just to give them a little smile
A little is enough
Harry looked around his room and walked over to his dresser in his boxers. He pulled out a shirt and walked into the kitchen the song still playing.
How many people are crying?
Some people are dying
How many people are asking for love?
Don't save it all for Christmas day
Find a way
To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas day
Find a way
'Cuz holidays have come and gone
But love lives on if you give on love
Harry grabbed some cereal and poured it into a bowl and got the milk and poured it in. He kept on listening to the song.
How could you wait another minute?
A hug is warmer when you're in it
Oh baby that's a fact
And saying that love is always better
Seasons, reasons they don't matter
So don't hold back
Harry finished his breakfast and put it in the sink and went to his room. He pulled out his nice button up shirt and some khaki's. Then he pulled out his hoodie and put it on. "Well Mrs. Weasley." Harry looked at the clock 'hmm I woke up at 6, tradition ever since 7th year"
Hermione woke up to her favorite song. It was already about half through the song.
How could you wait another minute?
A hug is warmer when you're in it
Oh baby that's a fact
And saying that love is always better
Seasons, reasons they don't matter
So don't hold back
How many people in this world
Slowly fall in this world
How many people are praying for love?
"I was praying for love a few days ago" Hermione looked at her clock. "Six o'clock just like usual ever since 7th year."
Don't save it all for Christmas day
Find a way
To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas day
Find a way
'Cuz holidays have come and gone
But love lives on if you give on love
Hermione finished her breakfast and went to her room. She pulled on a knee length skirt and a nice button up shirt. She went to her closet and pulled out her shoes and jacket.
"Eight o'clock, time to go." Hermione apparated out of her flat to the burrow. When she hit ground she looked around but only heard someone singing.
"Let all the children know
Everywhere they go
Their whole life long
Let them know love
Don't save it all for Christmas day
Find a way
To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas day
Find a way
'Cuz holidays have come and gone
But love lives on if you give on love"
"That was good Harry." Harry whipped around and saw Hermione.
"I didn't know anyone was behind me" Hermione smiled
"But I like your singing. I always have." Harry smiled and nodded.
"So um where is Ken." Hermione was so surprised not only did he not know he said ken's name without any kind of disgust. .
"We never got married Harry." Harry looked shocked.
"O my god Mione I didn't know I left before the end I just left I don't know why I just…."
"Harry its ok I know you left." Hermione looked at him. "You sure you don't know why you left."
"Yeah."
"Ok well um… we better go say hi to Molly." Harry nodded and they walked into the kitchen.
Harry stole a glance at Hermione and couldn't help but smile. She didn't get married. He still had a chance. Harry looked away as he saw Ron. "Hey Ron"
"Harry. How are you?"
"I'm fine thanks and you?"
"Just fine." Hermione moved to say hi to Ron and give him a hug.
"Hello Harry."
"Hey Mrs. Weasley how are?"
"I'm just fine. I bet your pretty good knowing the news."
"I feel pretty guilty about it but yeah I'm pretty happy."
"Just promise you will take good care of her when you're together not like that jerk ken."
Harry smiled and walked into the living room and stood in the middle watching the others. He said hi to everyone and started a conversation. Hermione and Ron walked in and Ron sat down next to Luna. Hermione walked over and stood next to Harry so she could talk to George's wife Alicia. "HA Harry and Hermione are under mistletoe looks like you two have to kiss."
Harry and Hermione blushed and turned towards each other. Harry and Hermione stared into each others eyes before they moved into a kiss. Harry lightly pressed his lips against Hermione's. As they touched a shock burst through their bodies. Harry pulled away and Hermione blushed.
"Harry want to come play quidditch with the guys?"
"Yeah sure." All the guys walked out and the girls squealed.
"OMG How was it?"
"Was it sweet?"
"Is it the best?"
"Ok hold on. Let's see it was great yes it was sweet all his kisses are. And by far!" All the girls including Hermione squealed.
"Hold up. What do you mean all his kisses are?" Ginny added.
"Well we dated in 7th year and he kissed me a week ago!"
"Wow is that why you stopped the wedding?"
"No"
"Oh well then why did you?"
"Long story I will tell you later."
"Ok different question. Why did you break up with Harry seventh year?"
"GINNY!"
"What mum I was just asking."
"It's ok. Well…" Hermione took a deep breath. "I broke up with him because after the ball we started kissing and we went to the RoR and we almost did…it"
"Ok?"
"I got scared I wasn't ready and I freaked out. I mean I know Harry is kind and understanding but I mean I was just nervous. I hid it really well but I was just scared. Then he got hurt and I just wanted him back."
"Why didn't you get him back?"
Hermione took another deep breath. "Well…. I was on the train really upset and I didn't want to sit with him and I started thinking of all the good times Harry and I had. Like when he gave me my first kiss and…."
"Harry GAVE YOU YOUR FIRST KISS!!"
"Yeah well anyway I was thinking about all the good times and I started crying. Well along comes that prat blaise zabini. (a/n GUY)…."
"OMG I saw him last week."
"You know Ginny for wanting to know the answer to these questions you sure are paying attention to the little details."
"I really can't believe you guys called me loony."
"Shut it. Continue Hermione."
"Well Blaise like Draco had become nice and came in to see if I was ok. And I started telling him. And I must have been talking to much cause then he kissed me. Then Harry came in and ran back out he looked angry and sad at the same time." Hermione quickly wiped a tear away but everyone saw her. Luna pulled her into a hug.
Outside the guys were having a very similar talk.
"So Harry you and Hermione…"
"Are never going to be an item because she doesn't feel the same way about me"
"I don't know you guys look really good together!"
"Whatever."
"No seriously I mean you both have no objection to kissing each other you stare at each other with that look in your eyes and whenever someone catches you, you both blush like mad."
"Ron I think that's enough ickle Harry doesn't want to talk about it"
"Shut it Fred"
"Yeah Fred shut it"
"You too George."
"So anyway why don't you tell her?"
"Cuz I don't want to." Everyone rolled their eyes and started playing quidditch.
Later at Dinner
Mrs. Weasley stood up. "Well as you know tomorrow is shopping day. But some people will be staying here cuz they aren't married and it wont take as long if they do."
Everyone looked at Harry and Hermione. Harry hadn't been paying full attention.
"What?" He asked with confusion.
"Harry darling you and Hermione will be staying in Ron's old room. And Ginny you and Draco (did I mention they are married?) will stay in your old room. I realize you are married but it will still make it easier."
"K mum."
"Yes Mrs. Weasley."
After dinner the kids opened the rest of the presents and the adults watched. Finally everyone was leaving and Harry was in the room changing for bed.
He pulled of his shirt and his pants and was left standing in boxers. He picked up his pajama pants and put them on. He sat down on his bed and put his head in his hands.
The door clicked and Harry looked up. Hermione looked up at him and smiled. Harry lay down on his bed. He heard Hermione lay down on her bed. She turned the lamp off.
Harry rolled over so he was on his back.
"'Mione?"
"Yes Harry?"
"I'm sorry about you and ken."
"It's ok Harry." Harry could tell she was falling asleep.
"Hermione?"
"Mhmm?"
"Merry Christmas."
"Merry Christmas to you too Harry," Harry smiled and closed his eyes.
Both Harry and Hermione had been asleep for about three hours when something woke Harry up.
"Harry!!!!!!" Harry shot up and out of bed and ran over to Hermione's bed.
"Hermione what's wrong?" Hermione was crying and curled into a ball. Harry scooted closer to her. "Mione what is it?"
Hermione just kept crying. Harry scooted even closer and pulled her into a hug. "Are you ok?"
Hermione shook her head and pulled Harry closer. "What happened?"
"I had a bad dream."
"What happened in it?" Harry pulled back and put his forehead to Hermione's.
"Ken was trying to hurt me." Hermione started crying harder. Harry pulled her into another hug and whispered comforting things into her ear. He wiped a tear away.
"Shh its ok I'm here now." Hermione nodded. "Are you ok now?"
Hermione nodded again. "Ok"
Harry got up and went to sit on his bed but Hermione grabbed his wrist. "Will you stay with me?"
Harry smiled. "Sure." Hermione smiled and laid down on her bed and moved over Harry laid down next to her.
"Thank you Harry."
"No problem Hun." Harry wrapped his arm around Hermione's waist and snuggled up to her. Hermione snuggled back. (Hermione's back is to Harry) They soon fell asleep in each other's arms.
"Harry Hon-" Molly stopped Mid sentence at the sight in front of her and had to tell Ron. So she ran to the fireplace.
"Ron?"
"Yeah mum we are almost ready."
"No you need to get over here now."
"Why?"
"Just do it." Ron groaned and was soon at the burrow. Molly grabbed his hand and ran up the stairs pulling Ron with her.
"What are y…" Ron stopped mid sentence seeing Harry and Hermione in the same bed. Ron had a huge grin n his face. "K mom lets leave them to be with each other."
Molly nodded and she and Ron walked out of the room.
Harry woke up and felt something under his arm he opened his eyes and saw Hermione in front of him. He looked at the clock. He softly kissed Hermione's shoulder. She stirred but didn't get up.
"Hermione we have to get up its eight thirty." Hermione rolled over to look at him.
"Is it really?" Harry nodded and sat up. Hermione sat up she was about to get out of bed when she stopped herself.
"Harry?" Harry turned towards her.
"Yeah?" Hermione gave him a big hug.
"Thanks for being there for me." Harry smiled
"No problem." Hermione returned the smile and got dressed. When they were done they walked down to the kitchen and saw everyone in the kitchen eating breakfast.
"Hello everyone" Harry said smiling and sitting down.
"Ahem um Mione can I talk to you in the living room for a second?"
"Yeah sure gin" Hermione got out of the chair and she and Ginny walked into the living room. "So what did you want?"
"Mom said she went to wake you and Harry up this morning but you two were um apparently in the same bed." Hermione stiffened up. "Well?"
"Um I had a bad dream last night and Harry comforted me and I didn't want him to leave because I was still scared so he stayed with me."
"Awww what a nice guy, and also Ron, Luna, Draco. Harry, and I are going to a club tonight and we were wondering if you wanted to come."
"Yeah I will go." Ginny smiled and they walked back to the kitchen.
The rest of the day was spent shopping well until about 4 in the evening. Harry had picked Hermione's present up, since it wasn't in by Christmas, Hermione bought some things she had been wanting along with the rest.
It was time for the dance and Hermione, Ginny, And Luna were all getting ready for the dance club tonight. Hermione had on a blue halter top dress on. Ginny had a green strapless dress and Luna had a red spaghetti strap dress.
"Girls how should I where my hair?"
"Down that's how Harry likes it!"
"Yeah it is his favorite." Hermione smiled to herself and left her hair down.
Harry waited at the bottom of the stairs for Hermione so he could take her to the club. Harry heard the door shut and Ginny then Luna came out. Harry smiled at the girls and told them they looked good.
Then Harry heard a new pair of footsteps and He looked at the stairs to see Hermione come around the corner. Harry gasped. She walked towards him and smiled.
"You look…You look gorgeous!"
"Oh sure we get good Hermione gets gorgeous." Ginny said from behind Harry.
"Thank you. You ready to go?"
"Yeah!" Harry and Hermione apparated to the club. "Let's find a table!"
Hermione nodded and then Hermione Harry and the rest followed behind. Harry found one and pointed at it. The group nodded and sat down. Ron who sat next to Harry leaned closer to Harry.
"So how was it?"
"How was what?"
"You and Hermione?"
"What?! Oh you mean last night she had a bad dream and she asked me to stay with her so I did that's all!"
"Right well that sucks." Ron laughed and Harry hit him. A slow song came on and the two couples went off leaving Harry and Hermione alone.
"Hey Mione?"
"Yeah?"
"Want to dance?" Harry grinned and Hermione rolled her eyes and nodded. Harry took her to the dance floor and wrapped his arms around Hermione's waist.
Your eyes were covered in sunglasses
When they first met mine
I sat there and stared at you
You didn't seem to mind
The awkward ways we meet
Harry looked down and smiled 'god shes gorgeous' Everything would be so much better if he could just hold her like this forever.
First comes heavy breathing
Staring at the ceiling
What will happen next?
I don't wanna know
Harry turned Hermione around so her back was to him. He put his head on her shoulder. She looked at him and smiled. She put her head back on his shoulder.
"You really do look gorgeous"
"Thanks Harry you look great too"
I never cared how I dressed before
But I cared that night
Anticipation ran through my bones
And my clothes never fit right
I can't wait til we meet again
Harry started singing the song softly to her. She smiled and closed her eyes.
First comes heavy breathing
Staring at the ceiling
What will happen next?
I don't wanna know
"I think I forgot to tell you how gorgeous you are tonight." He whispered to her.
Hermione smiled. "No you didn't."
"I don't care I'm still going to say it." he whispered again. Hermione laughed and looked at him. It was very clear how close they were.
Framed pictures start to be put on the walls
Constant visits while I'm out on the road
It's hard to leave sometimes
But you know where I lay my head at night
Harry moved a bit closer and so did Hermione. Harry closed the gap and pressed his lips softly against Hermione's. She kissed him back and seemed to be enjoying it.
First comes Heavy Breathing
Staring at the ceiling
What will happen next?
I don't wanna know
Ron looked over and grinned. "What is it Hun?" Ron pointed at Harry and Hermione who were still kissing each other. Luna gasped.
Luna saw Ginny and hit her. "What was that for?" Luna pointed in Harry and Hermione's direction. She like Luna gasped. "Finally!"
Harry pulled away slowly and smiled. "I liked that."
"Me too." Hermione smiled.
First comes Heavy Breathing
Staring at the ceiling
What will happen next?
I don't wanna know
a/n no this is not the end sorry ha-ha I know you wish it was but I have something up my sleeve trust me!!!!!!