Author's Notes:

Chapter 5: Hurting Each Other Once Again… Hermione gets the surprise of her life…

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters…. Just the plot…

Hermione left the Ministry by five and walked home. Hermione passed by the park, hoping to see a familiar face among the crowd. But sadly, she didn't find him. She missed Draco so much.

Hermione took out her keys and opened the door. Surprisingly, the lights were off and there were candles lit on the tables. There was a card on the table near the coat rack.

"Go to the dining room, Hermy."

She puts her bag down on the table. She walked toward the dining room. There were more candles on. There was a table for two and romantic music that came out of nowhere.

"Hermione…" Harry said. He was wearing a tuxedo and combed his hair in one side of his face, hiding the scar on his forehead.

"Harry, what is this?" Hermione said.

Harry answered, "You'll see. Please do sit down, Hermione." Harry said. He helped her sit down on her chair.

He took out his wand and uttered a spell which made two plates with Hermione's favorite food – mashed potatoes and roast chicken with some diced carrots and corn.

Hermione asked, "Harry, you made this?"

Harry blushed. "I had a little help from Ginny. Like I told you before we bought this place, I can't cook that well. I can only boil water; fry eggs, bacon and ham; and make great pancakes."

'Is that the reason why he met up with Ginny the other day?' Hermione thought.

Harry said enthusiastically, "Let's eat, Hermy."

After they ate, Harry stood up. He asked Hermione, "Would you dance with me, Hermy?" He offered his hand.

Hermione thought, 'This is somehow like my dream…' Then, she answered, "Of course, Harry."

They danced in the living room. Harry pushed the couch and table away when Hermione left. He wrapped his arms around Hermione's waist. She wrapped hers around Harry's neck.

Harry took her left hand and joined it with his. 'Just like Draco did in my dream… will he…'

"Always remember, Hermione. Our hands will stay like this forever." Harry said. "If we want to stay together forever, I must ask you one important question."

Hermione was shocked. She was so surprised that it was like in her dream. She didn't even hear half the words Harry said.

"Hermione," Harry said. "Will you marry me?"

Hermione didn't say anything. She moved away from Harry's arms.

Harry stopped the music. "What's wrong, Hermione?"

"Harry… I…" Hermione stammered. "I-I-I'm sorry… I still can't do this."

"It's Draco, isn't it?" Harry said. He was feeling downcast.

"Harry…" Hermione said. "I'm really sorry."

"I should have let you go from the beginning." Harry stared at his feet.

"Harry… please give me more time."

"I already gave up five years of my damn life to you."

"Harry…."

"Go."

"Harry…."

"Go back to him. I know you were with him that night you came home late."

"How did…" Hermione was shocked. "I thought you were…"

"Cheating? You saw us that day, didn't you?"

Flashback:

Harry said, "Thank you."

"For what?" Ginny asked.

"For agreeing to help me with my proposal night." Harry said.

Harry held Ginny's hand, as a sign of sincere thanks. Ginny smiled sweetly at Harry like she always do.

"Did you know I'm marrying Dean Thomas next year?" Ginny said.

"He had the guts to tell you?" Harry laughed. Then, he saw a girl with brown hair standing, staring at them. "Hermione?"

The girl ran away. Harry said, "Will you stay here for a moment, Ginny? I just saw Hermione…"

"Okay…" Ginny said. "I'll pay the bill."

"Thanks. I promise to pay you." Harry ran. When he caught up with Hermione, it was already raining. He took out his wand. He took out his hand from his sleeve. He magically conjured an umbrella inside his coat.

He opened the umbrella and guess who he saw – Draco was walking with Hermione.

End Flashback.

"Harry, please listen." There were tears running from her eyes.

"Why should I?" Harry looked away. Hermione slapped him.

"I wasn't ready to marry you. I learned to love you all those five years. But I can't stop loving someone who I really love." Hermione reasoned.

"Isn't my love enough?"

"No…" Hermione looked away.

Harry banged his fist on the wall. "How could I let this happen?"

Harry ran upstairs and banged the door. Hermione could hear him kicking everything in his room. Hermione fell on her knees and cried.

Hiding away.
Losing the day.
As if it dosent really matter.
Saying good-bye.
Scared to say why.
Afraid it will shatter our world.
Show me some faith now. Trust me some how.

Why are we keeping our secrets?
Why are we hiding our selves away?
Anyway, we can hide away.
I don't want to fake it.
I want to make you believe what I say.
I won't let you hide away.

Where do we go,
How do we know,
what we're really after?
Sometimes it's clear
When you are here
Nothing can shatter our world.
I need some faith now,
to trust you somehow.

Why are we keeping our secrets?
Why are we hiding our selves away?
Anyway, we can hide away.
I don't want to fake it.
I want to make you believe what I say.
I won't let you hide away.

Maybe I,
Maybe I,
Maybe I'm losing it?
Maybe I,
Maybe I,
Maybe I'm Okay?
We turn around,
Look around,
Go around in circles.
Don't run away,
Drift away.
Don't hide away.

Why are we keeping our secrets?
Why are we hiding our selves away?
Anyway, we can hide away.
I don't want to fake it.
I want to make you believe what I say.
I won't let you hide away.

Oh, what I say,
Believe what I say.
I won't let you hide away
Hide away
Hiding away
Losing the day.
As if it doesn't really matter.

Author's Notes: This is a sad chapter… please review.