Popping the Question

That night, in the boys' dormitory, Harry only had one thought on his mind. How was he going to ask Hermione to the dance? She was the only person that he wanted to go with. But, Harry didn't want to make it seem like it was a date, just going with a friend type of thing. The rest of the boys were talking about who they were planning on asking to the dance.

"I'm taking Ginny, of course," Neville stated the obvious.

"Dude, don't say that when I'm around," Ron said with a shutter, "I'm planning on asking Luna."

"Good match," Dean chimed in, "I'm going to ask Parvati."

"And I'm taking Lavender, "Seamus stated, seeing as they were going out.

"Harry, are you taking Hermione?" Ron asked.

All four of the boys seemed to agree that Harry and Hermione were perfect for each other. They all thought it was a given that they would be going to the dance together.

"I just don't know how to ask her," Harry said.

"Mate, just say, 'Hermione, will you go to the dance with me?' it's that simple," Ron suggested.

"And then add, 'I'll pick you up at eight,' because that's always a classic," Seamus laughed.

Harry had the look on his face that he might chicken out.

"Listen Harry," said an annoyed Ron, "I'll give you until next week to ask her, and then I'm going to ask her for you!"

"Okay fine," Harry agreed.

A week went by and people were pairing up for the dance. Harry still hadn't asked Hermione yet, and she still was available. He heard that Ernie (from hufflepuff) and Colin Creavey had already asked her and she turned them both down. So, Harry hoped that she would say yes to him. He had gotten so caught up in starting school that he, surprisingly, hadn't thought about Hermione that much. But, he had to act tonight otherwise Ron was going to take charge in the morning.

At 11 pm Harry entered the common room. He had been finishing his potions essay in the library. Harry was surprised to find that Hermione was the only one in the common room. He had a feeling that Ron had something to do with this. Hermione was sitting on the couch, in front of the glowing fire, reading her Herbology book. Harry took a deep breath and walked over to her.

"Hey Hermione!" Harry said as he sat down next to her.

"Harry! I haven't talked to you in a while. I mean, outside of our classes. So, what's up?" Hermione was a little nervous. She was hoping that he would bring up the dance.

"Well, actually, I want to talk to you about something."

Hermione put her book down a focused on Harry.

"I was wondering," Harry stuttered, "…well what I want to say is…umm…

Hermione, will you go to the dance with me?"

There it was. It was out on the table. Harry was extremely nervous and he could feel a cold sweat on the back of his neck. Hermione, on the other hand, was beaming with joy.

"Yes! Harry I would love to go to the dance with you!"

Both of them felt like fireworks were going off inside of them.

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