There's mention of a car in this songfic. I know wizards probably didn't use cars, but it's more romantic than just saying 'They Apparated', isn't it?
"It's going to be tonight, Hermione, I know it!" Ginny Weasley squealed excitedly.
"I don't know, Gin, it's only a date!" Hermione said impatiently, trying to get her appearance just right. She tugged at her miniskirt, and twirled in the mirror.
"Oh, but I can just tell, you know? Harry is definitely going to propose to you tonight!"
I'm tugging at my hair I'm pulling at my clothes
"Stop it, Ginny, you're making me nervous!"
"Well, what did you think I was going to do, Hermione? You're the one who asked me over here to help you get ready in the first place!" Ginny twisted a lock of bright red hair absently.
I'm trying to keep my cool I know it shows
"Hey, Harry," Hermione said, as she climbed into his car. She looked around nervously.
But why was she acting like this? It wasn't as if she'd never seen the inside of his car before! Hermione had seen the interior many times...on many occasions...
"Hey," he said, looking at her appreciatively.
Harry and Hermione waited at the restaurant for their food.
Hermione felt herself flushing for no reason. She was overly anxious, she knew. She had to restrain herself from saying something like: 'So, Harry, are you going to ask me to marry you, just like Ginny said?'. Hermione occupied herself by looking down, underneath the table. She knew that if she looked at him, she'd just blurt something stupid out.
Still looking down, she adjusted the napkin on her lap.
Hermione wanted to talk to him.
Oh, God, how she wanted to talk to him.
It was all Ginny's fault...
I'm staring at my feet
My cheeks are turning red
I'm searching for the words inside my head
(Cause) I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
Cause I know you're worth it
You're worth it
Yeah
"Hermione?" Harry asked softly, noticing that she wasn't making eye contact whatsoever with him. "Are you okay?"
She didn't answer.
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I wanna blow you... away
"Yes, yes, I'm fine..." Hermione trailed off, continuing to look down. "I want to-"
Be with you every night
"Yes?" Harry questioned.
Hermione looked up suddenly and clapped a hand over her mouth. She'd almost said something she would have regretted.
Instead of talking again, she placed her hand atop Harry's which rested on the table. Hermione felt as if she neeeded to anchor herself down. She felt light enough to float away.
Am I squeezing you too tight
Hermione felt like screaming. 'Damnit, Ginny, why'd you have to tell me you thought he was going to propose? Why?'
Now she couldn't stop thinking about it.
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Yes, I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
"Hermione, I want to know what's going on. Is there anything wrong?"
She met his gaze once again.
"Just thinking," she said, forcing a smile. "Just thinking."
It don't do me any good
It's just a waste of time
What use is it to you
What's on my mind
If ain't coming out
We're not going anywhere
So why can't I just tell you that I care
What's wrong with my tongue
These words keep slipping away
"Food's here," Harry said, licking his lips. "Looks good."
"Y-yeah. I guess..." Hermione felt like smacking herself. Nice attempt at conversation, Granger, she chided herself. Now talk like a normal human being!
I stutter, I stumble
Like I've got nothing to say
Yes, I'm wishing my life away with these things I'll never say
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I wanna blow you...away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
Hermione finally got a grip on herself at the last moment. She began to make small talk, to engage Harry in conversation.
They began talking, finally. Their date was actually going somewhere...
If I could say what I want to see
But Hermione could actually picture Harry proposing to her right this minute...She couldn't stop dwelling on it.
I want to see you go down
Hermione noticed suddenly that Harry had gotten up. She felt light-headed and faint.
Was this really happening?
On one knee
He knelt down on the carpeted floor and grasped her hand tightly.
Marry me today
Yes, I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
These things I'll never say
"Hermione Granger, will you marry me?"
There will be a second chapter for this songfic, so stay tuned!
