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"Oy you two, where have you been?" Ron asked as he came bounding up.

"I can't bloody believe this!" Groaned Harry as Hermione let go of an extremely frustrated sigh as Ron came rushing forward and asked "What have you guys been up two?" Hermione and Harry glanced at each other when Harry was finally able to process the words that were coming out of his ex best friends' mouth he released a high pitched screech and yelled "WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO? WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO? I'LL TELL YOU WHAT, YOU BLOODY GIT.." poor clueless Ron stood dumbfounded, the half sandwich he had been holding had fallen to the ground he stood mouth agape with a lovely view of the rest of his sandwich in his mouth. Hermione who had been silent the whole time looked at Harry ranting on and poor clueless Ron just standing there and she began laughing at the whole scene. Meanwhile Harry was rambling on about how "Ron, you really are a stupid git with the worst timing…"heard Hermione laughing, he stopped mid-insult and felt the laughter take hold. Ron gaining control swallowed his food looked at his best friends and said "you two are mental" before turning back to see if he might be able to snag another sandwich all the while mumbling about "Hermione's finally done it! Her weirdness has rubbed off on Harry…"

The two friends stood by the lake laughing hysterically Hermione grabbed at her side because it now hurt from all the laughing. Harry asked "Mione, do you think…we'll ever get…that kiss?" trying desperately to regain his composure. "Yes Har…hic…ry…we…hic…will Hermione gasped out. After the laughter had died down Harry found himself sitting next to Hermione by the edge of the lake, he looked over at her placed his hand in hers and said "Mione, I think I know what our problem is" Hermione looking quite perplexed asked "is that so sir, And what prey tell is our problem?" Flashing her his most charming smile he answered "well mi lady, we haven't been on a proper date, I was thinking, you know it's not too late, how about we go to Hogsmeade for dinner and see what happens?" after taking half a second to think about it she answered enthusiastically "I'd love to, just let me run back to my room so I can get ready…" thinking that they might just head straight to the carriages Harry looked oddly at Hermione and interrupted and said "you don't need to change a or get ready you look perfect" Hermione only had to give him the look and Harry knew he would do well to just let her do what she wanted "I'm sorry luv, you go do what you need to do and I'll just say goodbye now and I'll see you in the common room in about thirty minutes, is that okay with you?" Hermione smiled up at him said "that'll be perfect, I'll see you then" she then reached up and kissed him on the cheek whispered "I can't wait, love" and rushed off towards the common room. Harry stood frozen with his hand on the spot Hermione had kissed him and said "neither can I…"

First Date

By Blink 182

In the car I just can't wait,
to pick you up on our very first date

After Harry rushed through a quick shower he dried off and put on his beige trousers and a midnight blue turtleneck that Hermione once said she liked and ran downstairs eager to begin their date. "What could possibly be taking her so long?" Harry asked to no one in particular as he paced back and forth at the foot of the girls dormitory stairs. "Harry dear, didn't anyone ever tell you that patience is a virtue?" Hermione asked clearly pleased that Harry had been so eager go on a date with her. "Hermione you look…beautiful" Harry struggled to say those words but he felt that beautiful wasn't good enough of a word to describe how Hermione looked tonight. Hermione was wearing a rose colored sweater, white skirt with rose knee highs, her hair was pulled away from her face and Harry could clearly see Hermione's perfect skin that had a slight blush, to Harry she looked perfect. Harry tentatively walked forward and handed her a bouquet of flowers that he had picked for her. "Thank you so much Harry, they're beautiful…" she was beaming "they're nothing compared to how beautiful you look tonight Mione…" Hermione blushed at Harry's comment and said shyly "thank you Harry that's very sweet of you to say." They stood facing each other and Hermione was the first to break the silence "well, we best be off, we wouldn't want to miss the carriage or something…" Harry stood and after regaining the ability to form proper sentences he said "right, right well we better hurry then."


Is it cool if I hold your hand?
Is it wrong if I think it's lame to dance?
Do you like my stupid hair?
Would you guess that I didn't know what to wear?
I'm too scared of what you think
you make me nervous so I really can't eat

Once safely in the carriages Harry and Hermione sat in somewhat of a comfortable silence. The two kept glancing at each other and when their eyes would meet they would both blush and laugh at these new feelings. Hermione's slender fingers were gently tapping on the seat and Harry desperately wanted to hold her hand, her reached over and put his on hers hoping she wouldn't shrug it off and slap him in the face for acting so forward, instead he was pleasantly surprised when Hermione interlaced her fingers with his and warmly smiled at him. Harry couldn't help but smile back at Hermione "So, I figured maybe we could go to the three broomsticks for dinner, does that sound good to you?" Not really caring where they went as long as it was together Hermione simply nodded in agreement.

Let's go, don't wait, this night's almost over
Honest, let's make this night last forever
Forever and ever, let's make this last forever
Forever and ever, let's make this last forever

When Harry and Hermione got off the carriage they noticed that the town seemed a little busier then usual, Hermione saw a lavender giggling with Parvati, curious as to what was going on she ran pulled Harry to ask "hey lav, vati…what's going on? Why are there so many people in town?" Lavender stood mouth agape "you guys are holding hands…are you a couple now? Oh my god! I can't believe it vati you owe me five galleons!" Harry and Hermione were dumbfounded "you bet on our relationship? I can't believe this!" Harry was ranting on about respect for others personal lives when Hermione burst into a fit of giggles reached for Harry's hand looked into his eyes and said "its ok luv, just let it go, come on I think it's some kind of festival." Harry was shocked; he wasn't used to this new giggly girl-like side of Hermione, when he was close enough for her to hear he leaned over and whispered "I don't understand how you can laugh about this?" Hermione gave Harry one of the sweetest smiles he had ever seen and answered "Harry this is one of the happiest days of my life and the fact that our friends are happy for us makes this all the more enjoyable." Harry looked at her thoughtfully, well when you put it that way I guess it is silly of me to get upset…" Hermione lifted Harry's chin and said "I think it was rather cute actually, come on let's see what they've got at the festival"

When you smile, I melt inside
I'm not worthy for a minute of your time
I really wish it was only me and you
I'm jealous of everybody in the room
Please don't look at me with those eyes
Please don't hint that you're capable of lies
I dread the thought of our very first kiss
A target that I'm probably gonna miss

As Harry and Hermione walked towards the center of the square the pair seemed to be lost in their own thoughts, Hermione was thinking to herself how lucky she was to be with the one she'd loved for so long, as she recalled the days events she had a slight smile. Seeing Hermione smile Harry thought Hermione never looked so adorable (well except when she was working on an Arithmacy problem, or when she was scolding Ron, or when she was trying to remember something and she would chew on her left bottom lip, basically he thought she was adorable all the time…)

Let's go, don't wait, this night's almost over
Honest, let's make this night last forever
Forever and ever, let's make this last forever
Forever and ever, let's make this last forever

The festival was very fun, it seemed like everyone was there much to Harry's chagrin, and almost everyone had something to say about the new couple even Malfoy, "so you finally snagged yourself the golden boy, how nice for you Granger…" Hermione simply turned away not wanting Malfoy to ruin this perfect day. Draco you must be nice to our Gryffindor friends Luna said dreamily, now if ever there was a strange couple Luna and Draco were it, they had gotten together after luscious received "the kiss," seems that Luna could handle Draco like no one else, she had the patience and intelligence to keep up with Malfoy. Draco seemed torn between what came so naturally for him and what was right, he looked at Luna and with great difficulty apologized "I'm sorry Gra…Hermione, it's nice to see the two of you have finally realized what everyone else already knew" with that he smiled at Luna and Hermione simply replied "thank you" Harry for the most part did a good job of holding in his laughter, he couldn't get over it, the great Draco Malfoy was whipped by Luna "Looney" Lovegood, priceless. Still laughing at the fact that Malfoy was so whipped he almost didn't hear Hermione bidding farewell to the odd couple. When they finally thought they had a moment to just the two of them Harry awkwardly grasped for Hermione's hand "I just wanted you to know that this has been one of the best days of my entire life, you've made me so happy Hermione I don't think I could ask for more" with an impish smile upon her face Hermione looked into Harry's eyes and sad "well if it's all right with you I'd still like that kiss you owe me…" Harry thought she looked so damned cute, her perfect little lips were beckoning to him "I think that could be arranged I wouldn't want to disappoint the lady" inching forward Hermione whispered "heaven forbid…"

Let's go, don't wait, this night's almost over
Honest, let's make, this night last forever
Forever and ever, let's make this last forever
Forever and ever, let's make this last forever
Forever and ever, let's make this last forever
Forever and ever, let's make this last forever

"OH MY GODS, WERE YOU TWO ABOUT TO KISS?" Ginny screeched as she pulled Dean Thomas towards the couple. WHAT IS IT WITH YOU WEASLEYS? Hermione asked exasperatedly as she grabbed Harry and stormed into one of the carriages leaving an offended looking Weasley "well I never, I DON'T CARE IF THEY SNOG EACH OTHER SENSLESS" she yelled to dean who was trying to stifle the laughter that was threatening to emerge.

This Magic Moment

By Lou Reed

This magic moment
so different and so new
was like any other
Until I met you
And then it happened
It took me by surprise
I knew that you felt it too
I could see it by the look in your eyes

Sweeter than wine
Softer than a summer's night
everything I want, I have
whenever I hold you tight

This magic moment,
while your lips are close to mine,
Will last forever,
forever, 'til the end of time

So why won't you dance with me?
Why won't you dance with me?

This magic moment
so different and so new
was like any other
until I met you

And then it happened
It took me by surprise
I knew that you felt it too
I could see it by the look in your eyes

Sweeter than wine
Softer than a summer's night
everything I want, I have
whenever I hold you tight

Any hope of having a quiet moment alone during their carriage ride home was quickly dashed when three very hyper, giggly Hufflepuff fan girls joined the couple, it was actually quiet a sight to see as the three of them made a futile attempt to fit in the empty seat next to Harry.

Before the carriage even came to a stop Harry had opened the door and jumped off, he had done his best to remain calm but there was only so much a man could take. Hermione was the last to exit the carriage and when she looked into Harry's eyes she could hold the laughter no more she doubled over gasping for air gripping on to Harry's shirt "mione it's not funny…" he tried to say but even he was laughing now "oh mister Harry potter sir my name is Felicia member 2207 of the Harry potter fan club…" Hermione mimicked "it was member 2217 and she was president..." Harry retorted "besides I don't understand why you insist on egging them on I don't get it did they really need to know my shoe size I mean what's the point?" Hermione smiled very sweetly and said "it's a girl thing love, and it probably made their year" with a bemused expression Harry simply said "Whatever, let's forget about them would you care to join me for a walk around the lake my lady?" at this Harry made a great show of bowing and extending his arm to her "It would be my great pleasure kind sir"

Harry and Hermione walked for a while chatting about the day and even drifting into a comfortable silence each thinking about the days events and how it wonderfully things had turned out, the two found themselves at a familiar place "their tree" they both stood side by side looking off into the lake, stealing glances at each other when Harry turned to face Hermione he leaned over and whispered "close your eyes I have a surprise for you" Hermione complied wondering what else Harry could give her that would make this day any more perfect after a moment Harry gently turned Hermione and told her to open her eyes, the tree "their tree" Harry had engraved his and her initials into the trunk "Harry that's so sweet of you to do thank you so much"

This was it the moment the two of them had been waiting for all day, perhaps longer. Harry placed his left arm on Hermione's waist and gently pulled her closer he slowly raised his right hand and carefully moved the hair from her face caressing her cheek along the way, placing his hand on her neck tilting her head slightly to his left, Hermione could feel his warm breath upon her lips, he was so close and when she thought she could not stand it any longer the gap was closed, they kissed. The kiss was a moment of pure perfection Hermione had never felt so wonderful in all her life it was a dream come true for her to finally be with the one she had dreamed of for so long she wanted be closer to him she had long since placed her left arm around his waist and was now in the process of running her fingers through his wonderful raven hair. All the drama from earlier in the day was now long forgotten to Harry and Hermione they were the only one's in their own perfect little world and that suited them just fine…

When they finally pulled apart they both said simultaneously "Wow!"

A/N ok that's it for chapter 2 I hope you all enjoyed reading this I wanted this to be perfect and for as many times as I've written and re-written this chapter I still think there's plenty of room for improvement so please take a few seconds, any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!