Title: Harry and Hermione's Date
Summary: Ginny got an idea of a dating game. Hermione is going out with Ron but her date is with Harry. Will Hermione fall in love with Harry? Or will Ron find out that Harry had feelings for Hermione all along?
Disclaimer: Harry Potter does not belong to me. That is all J.K. Rowling's work.
Author's Note: Ron and Luna's Date is the next chapter!
Hermione woke up to her alarm at 7:00 am. She took a shower and put some makeup on. She put on some blush, black eyeliner, mascara and light blue eye shadow (not a lot, just a tiny bit of each. It didn't even look like she was wearing makeup, except for her eye shadow and eyeliner.)
Meanwhile, Harry woke up, on his own, at 6:30. He tried to go back to sleep, but he couldn't. He was too nervous about his date with Hermione. Harry took a shower and changed into his jeans, a light blue t-shirt and a dark blue hoodie.
Ron woke up right after Harry changed. "What are you doing up so early?" Ron wondered, rubbing his eyes.
"Couldn't sleep." Harry answered, zipping up his pants.
"That kiss better not mean anything."
"What kiss?" Harry asked, hoping that Ron wasn't referring to the kiss at the tree house.
"The kiss you two will have to have to end the date."
"Oh, that. Don't worry, it won't." Harry felt bad because he had just lied to Ron.
"Ok. Then, have fun. Just make sure that I'll still have the same Hermione afterwards, k?"
"K, I promise." Harry hoped you could do that for Ron…he wasn't promising anything…oops…he did.
"Cool. I better get ready for my date with my ex-girlfriend."
"Alright. I'll see ya later then?"
"Yup."
"Bye." Harry said and walked out of the boys' dormitories. Harry walked into the Great Hall and found Hermione at the Gryffindor table eating scramble eggs and toast. Harry decided to join her.
"Hey." Harry said as he sat across from Hermione.
"Hi." Hermione said, checking her watch.
"You look nice." Harry said. Hermione was wearing jeans, light purple t-shirt and a dark purple hoodie.
"Um…thanks. It's not 8:00 yet…you know. You're early."
"I know. I couldn't sleep so I just go ready."
"Oh, I see."
"Yeah, what time is it?"
"7:50."
"We could always start early and finish early."
"Ok. Then…lets get out first note…card…thing."
"Lets." Harry and Hermione got up and walked over to the fireplace. Harry took the envelope that had 'HARRY AND HERMIONE' written on it.
"Look." Hermione said. "Ginny and Malfoy's envelope is gone. They must have started early too."
"Yeah, good thing too. I'd want to end my date with Malfoy early too." Harry looked at Hermione as she started laughing. "What?"
"Nothing. Lets just find out what we need to do." Hermione opened the envelope and took the note out. She unfolded the card and read what it said aloud. " 'Go to the Forbidden Forest to find your second card. On your way there, say three things that you like about each other. Also, hold hands.' "
"Ok, then. We could always not do this and just hang out for the day." Harry suggested.
"True, but lets do it. Maybe if it gets too dangerous, we can get out of it. Deal?"
"Deal."
Harry and Hermione went outside and walked towards the Forbidden Forest, hand in hand.
"So," Harry said while they were walking. "Name three things that you like about me."
"You first."
"Okay…I like your eyes, smile and your looks."
Hermione blushed. "No, really. Name three things that you like about me, but be a bit more specific."
"Ok, then. I like the way your eyes glow when you answer a question correctly. I like the way you smile after you lick your lips. Sometimes you bit your bottom lip. And, I like how you let me copy your homework…all the time." Hermione laughed and started to blush. "Oh, and I love that laugh."
"I think you've said more than three things, Harry."
"I could name more."
"No, that's okay. It's my turn now. First, I like that you're always there for me, whenever I need you the most. You're always protective of me and…I like that. Second, you never wanted to become famous and you are. I mean you've been put through a lot with V-Voldermort and everything. I don't know how you survived all that. If that were me, I'd probably be…dead."
"You'd survive."
"You think? What your secret? How do you – what makes you want to live afterwards?"
"Do you really want to know?" Hermione nodded. "I look forward to see you after it's all over with…and maybe Ron." Hermione started staring at her shoes. "You still need to name one more."
"Um…ok. I like you, just the way you are. So, don't change, k?" Hermione said as she gave Harry a playful nudge with her shoulder to his.
"Harry smiled and then looked up. "Ahhh…Hermione…"
"Yeah?"
"We're in the Forbidden Forest."
"Oh my gosh, we are! I didn't even realize that we were! Should we split up to find out next card?"
"Ok, but not that far. I want to be able to see you…still. Okay?"
"K."
Harry and Hermione started to look for their second card. When Hermione moved farther away, Harry would move closer towards her.
"HARRY!" Hermione yelled sounding scared.
"What?" Harry ran to Hermione as fast as he could. "Is something wrong?"
"Um…well…I found our card but…it's covered with…spiders." Right then, Hermione was thinking about Ron…because he hates spiders.
"I'll get it." Harry said reaching his hand towards the spiders and their card.
"Wait!" Hermione stopped Harry and he pulled his hand away. "Those spiders might be poisonous."
"So?"
"So…I just don't want to see you get hurt." Hermione took her wand out of her butt pocket. "Arnia Exumai!" The spiders flew, into the air, and were off the card. "Go ahead." Hermione said to Harry smiling and putting her wand back in her butt pocket. Harry smiled back and retrieved the card from the rock it was placed on. Harry handed Hermione the card and she opened it.
" 'Congratulations! You have made it to the Forbidden Forest! I never thought you guys has the guts to.' "
"Typical Ginny." Harry confirmed.
"Yeah. 'For your second task, you two have to walk out of the forest and to the Great Hall for lunch. There is a small table, for two, already reserved for you to. On your way there, say your true feelings for each other.' "
"Ok, wow."
"Yeah." Hermione whispered.
"Um…lets get out of here."
Harry and Hermione managed to get themselves out of the Forbidden Forest. They walked towards the entrance of Hogwarts, hand in hand (they didn't even realize that they didn't need to hold hands.).
"So," Harry said as there were walking. "Me first or you?"
"You."
"No, you. I went first last time."
"Harry!"
"Fine, I'll go first, the, next time you go first. Deal?"
Hermione rolled her eyes. "Fine, be that way. Go.'
"Ok, well. Hermione," Harry stopped walking and turned towards Hermione. Hermione stopped and looked at Harry in the eyes. "Ok…um…I've liked you since third year. When we used the time turner and stuff. I know that you're going out with Ron but – " Harry was topped by Hermione putting her lips on his. Ten seconds later, they broke apart. "Whooh."
"I like you too, Harry." Hermione said. " I'm going out with Ron but going out with him made me realize that I only like him as a friend. Harry, I've liked you since fourth year with the Triwizard Tournament. I was scared with the maze and you were taken by Voldermort. I was scared that I would never see you again." Hermione said sound sincere.
"Really?" Harry asked and Hermione nodded. "Then, why are we just friends?" Hermione opened her mouth to speak but Harry interrupted her. "Oh, wait stupid question."
"Ron." Both Harry and Hermione said at the same time.
Harry and Hermione walked to the Great Hall, hand in hand. Hermione saw Ron at the table with Luna. She smiled at him and he smiled back. Harry and Hermione found their table with a 'Reserved for Harry and Hermione' sign on their table. Harry pulled out one of the two chairs, and Hermione sat in it. He pushed her closer to the table. He sat himself down in the other chair, which was across from Hermione. Dobby came over, wearing cloths a waiter would usually wear.
"Hello, Harry and Hermione!"
"Hey, Dobby." Harry and Hermione said in turn.
"Are you out waiter?" Hermione asked.
"Yes, ma'am. But just for today, because of the 24-hour date thing." Hermione whispered "oh." "What would you like to drink?"
"Well, I'll have some orange juice." Hermione said politely.
Dobby looked at Harry, "And you, sir?"
"For the last time, Dobby, call me Harry. But, anyways, I'll have some iced tea. Thanks Dobby." Dobby walked away, towards the kitchen. Five minutes late, Dobby returned with their drinks. He placed them on the table.
"Oh, I almost forgot. Someone wanted mw to give you this card. I'll return in a few minutes for your order." Dobby placed the card on the table and walked over to Ginny and Draco's table.
"You can read it." Harry assured Hermione.
"Ok." Hermione opened the card. " 'It's time to order your lunch, But, don't order for yourself. Order each other's. Talk about anything you want and have fun. You will receive your next card at the end of your lunch.' "
"That sounds easy."
"I guess so. So, what are you going to order for me?"
"Well, what do you want?"
"You tell me. Lets see how much you know about me."
"Fine, be that way."
"I will." Dobby returned and Harry and Hermione ordered for each other (they whispered into Dobby's huge ear on who wanted what).
"So," Hermione said snaking on some crackers Dobby had given them.
"What did you order for me?"
"I asked you first."
"Well, I'm not going to tell you."
"Harry!"
"What? You'll have to wait till Dobby come back with our food."
"Fine, be that way." Hermione said sounding childish but was only joking.
"I will." Harry and Hermione both laughed as Dobby returned with their meals.
"Here you go Miss Granger." Dobby said as he placed a bacon cheeseburger and sour cream and union ships on Hermione's place seating. "And here's yours…Harry." Dobby said as he placed pepperoni and sausage pizza on Harry's place setting. Dobby left Harry and Hermione with another card.
"You got me this!" Hermione said practically yelled. "Thank you! This is my all time favorite meal!"
"Yeah, I know." Harry said looking at his pizza. "Thanks for this." Harry said right after he licked his lips.
"You like?" Hermione asked biting into her sandwich.
"Yup! It is my favorite type of pizza!" Harry said taking a huge bit out of his pizza. He managed to swallow and said, "What does the note card thing say?"
"Oh, right." Hermione set her sandwich back down on her plat. She took the card and opened it. " 'After lunch, go outside and walk a few laps around the pond. While walking, talk about what you did over the summer. Afterwards, try to find you last card in the trees that surround the pond.' "
"Ok, then."
Harry and Hermione finished their lunch. They stood up and then Harry remembered something.
"Oh, no!" Harry said putting his hands on his head.
"What?" Hermione said sounding concerned. "What happened?"
"Nothing bad. I just forgot to feed Hedwig and Her – ah – and something else. Come with me." Harry took a hold of Hermione's hand. They both ran out of the Great Hall without even saying bye to Ron.
Harry rushed into the boys' dormitories. Harry ran to his dresser and took a rectangular container and took the top off. He handed Hermione Hedwig's treats. Hermione flattened her hand and Hedwig took the treats right out of her hands. Meanwhile, Harry walked over to his dresser.
"Come here." Harry said to Hermione. Hermione finished petting/feeding Hedwig and walked over to Harry. "She's sleeping."
"Harry! That's a phoenix! Where'd you get it?"
"Professor Dumbledore and Hagrid gave her to me for my birthday."
"What's her name?"
"Her – I didn't give her a name yet. I'm not good at picking out names."
"Oh, interesting. You're lying."
"How do you know everything?"
"Harry, It's me. I just don't know things. But, really, what did you name her?"
"Hermione."
"What?"
"No. I named her Hermione, until I thought of a different name."
"Oh. Are you going to feed her?"
"No, cause she's sleeping. I don't want to wake her."
"I see. We better get going. Don't you want to see what our card says?"
"Yeah. But, I'll just put a few treats in here so when she wakes up – "
"You won't have to worry."
"Yeah." Harry smiled as he set a few treats in Hermione's (the phoenix) cage (that Dumbledore had just given him).
Harry and Hermione walked outside and already walked a lap around the pond.
"Ok." Hermione said, still walking, and taking a hold of Harry's hand. "What did you do over the summer?"
"The same stuff I do every summer. I do my homework, at night, so Uncle Vernon doesn't get pissed at me for doing "magic" under his roof. Dudley and his cubby friends still manage to bully me but I just pull Dudley aside and say 'You and your friends better stop or I'll use my magic on you.'"
"Does it work?" Hermione asked amazed.
"Every time." Hermione laughed and Harry continued. "That's about it. I can't really think of anything else that I did."
"Oh, well, I went to Ron's house every Thursday since we started dating. But, um, I did go to New York City. Two weeks before we started dating."
"Oh, that's right. How was it?"
"It was fun. Me mum and Dad let me and my friend, Ally, be in the audience of TRL – "
"Total Request Live?"
"Yeah. I almost lost my voice by the show ended cause I saw my favorite actor, Josh Hartnett, He's so cute!"
"But, Ron's cuter…I'm guessing?"
"Well…no. Josh…well…it would be you, then Josh, then Ron."
"Being me the hottest?"
"No, you're the one with the most beautiful highlights."
"But I don't have highlights…the last time I've checked."
"I know, haven't you heard of sarcasm?"
"Ooh, right, sorry. Um…thank you by the way."
"No problem." Harry stopped walking because Hermione did.
"Should we find our card?"
"Sure, lets go." Harry and Hermione went their 'separate ways' until they found their card. Seven minutes later, Hermione called for Harry.
"Harry! I found it! Come here! HARRY!" A couple of minutest latter, Harry was beside Hermione. "What took so long?" Hermione asked/wondered.
"I couldn't find you." Harry answered. Hermione smiled and opened the envelope and took their last card out.
" "Let me call you sweetheart,
I'm in love with you.
Let me hear you whisper,
that you love me too.
Tell each other that you love each other…only if you mean it. If it isn't 8:00 yet, do whatever choose till then. Don't forget to end your date with a kiss. Hope you guys had fun!
-Ginny' "
Hermione put the card back into the envelope. She looked up at Harry. Harry set his right hand on Hermione's chin and gave her a two second kiss on the lips. "I love you." He said after they broke apart.
Hermione looked at Harry, in the eyes, to see if he really meant what he had just said. And, he did. "I love you, too." Hermione said and she sure meant it.
Harry and Hermione walked inside, hand in hand. They walked to the Gryffindor Common Room. They said the password when they approached the Fat Lady. Hermione collapsed on the couch and Harry sat beside her.
"Um…Harry?"
"Yeah?"
"Listen," Harry moved his body so he could face Hermione. "I know that you love me…and…I know that you know that I feel the same way. It's just…I still have a boyfriend."
"Ron." Harry whispered.
"Yeah. I don't know what to do or even what to tell him."
"Well, whatever you do, do it when I'm not there so he won't beat me up."
Hermione giggled. "You're so much help. I'll just have to figure this one out on my own."
"I wish I could help. But, you're smart, I'm sure you'll think of something."
"I know what to do, but he I is my boyfriend and I'm in love with someone…that's not him. So, I guess the only thing that I have to do is break up with him." Hermione sighed and buried her face into her hands. "I don't know what to do." Harry rubbed her back as a sign of sympathy. A few seconds later, the clock dinged eight times signifying that it was, indeed, 8:00. Hermione looked up and looked at Harry. Without even talking, they kissed.
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SHOULD I HAVE HARRY AND RON GET IN A HUGE FIGHT (maybe have some punching be involved) AND HARDLY TALK TO EACH OTHER OR SHOULD I HAVE RON JUST 'GO WITH THE FLOW' WHEN HERMIONE BREAKS UP WITH HIM?
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