Popping the Second Question

That night, after the dance, Harry and Hermione sat by the fire in the Common Room. It was about one in the morning and everyone else had gone to bed. Harry was still in shock about what had happen that evening. He had kissed Hermione. Hermione seemed to be a little shocked herself, but she wasn't disappointed about it. Neither was Harry.

"So, um…Hermione," Harry stuttered. He didn't know how to say what he wanted to say. This was really awkward for him. "About tonight…"

"Kind of a surprise, huh?" Hermione interrupted.

"Yeah, but it was a good surprise," Harry concluded has he took a hold of Hermione's hand.

Hermione smiled. She never thought that her night was going to end like this. Hermione expected to be going to bed and having Ginny saying that she blew her chance at ever getting Harry. But, tonight was different. Hermione never imagined that she would be sitting on the couch with Harry and holding his hand.

Harry felt the same way about tonight. He couldn't wait to tell Ron about what had happened. Harry had expected to have passed out at the dance because he was so nervous. But like Hermione's night, his was different too.

Finally Harry decided to finish what he was going to say before, "Um, Hermione…do you think, well…will you go out with me?"

Hermione looked like she was taken by surprise but also happy that the question came up. But when she saw the look on Harry's face, she decided to play around will him.

"Are you serious?" Hermione made it seem like she was in total disgust. Then she finished her statement when she saw that Harry looked shocked, "Of course I'll go out with you!"

Inside, Harry let out a sigh of relief. He was a little scared there for a minute and then he realized that Hermione was just kidding with him. They talked for a while by the fire until both of them became tired. Harry and Hermione got up from the couch, hand in hand, and walked to the dormitory doors. As they were about to part, Harry gave Hermione a goodnight kiss and they said goodnight.

Harry opened his bedroom door and say Ron sitting upright on his bed, he seemed to be waiting for Harry to come in.

"Bloody hell mate! What happened!" Ron shouted with excitement.

"You'll never believe what happened at the dance," Harry started to say but was then interrupted by Ron.

"Harry, how thick can you get? Everyone saw you two sucking each other's faces off!" Ron laughed and Harry blushed, "I meant what happened when you guys where in the common room. Anything exciting?"

"I asked her out."

"And…" Ron was practically on his knees with anticipation.

"And she said yes!"

"YES!" Ron jumped up and then fell back on his bed, "Finally! Harry, I was getting worried about you for a while. I mean, Ginny and I thought it would happen sooner than this."

"Wait a minute! You told Ginny!"

"Yeah, after she told me that Hermione liked you," Ron was now smiling because Harry was going to start putting the puzzle together.

"Wait! What? When did this all happen? Hermione liked me and you didn't say anything!" Harry threw his pillow at Ron.

"I found out that Hermione liked you when we were at the burrow. I couldn't tell you because I knew that you would go all whack job on me and then you would be even more nervous that you already were," Ron threw the pillow back at Harry.

The conversation ended with a pillow fight between Harry and Ron. When Harry finally went to sleep he recounted the events that had happened that night. This was definitely the best night in his whole life. He finally got the girl of his dreams.

Okay, I know this is a short chapter. It's kind of like a filler for the one that's coming up next. I should have chapter 9 up sometime this week. Please review and tell what you think. Thanks for all of you who have been reviewing so far. While you're waiting for chapter 10, you should check out my knew HP fanfic Letters. Thanks again!