A/N
I hope that you liked the last chapter. This chapter is basically going to be Harry/Hermione fluff so beware! lol! Something interesting will happen in the chapter so don't just skip it. Oh and please R&R.
A/N
November
Ginny quietly walked out of the Gryffindor common room hoping no one would notice her; she was so tired of being in that room. She couldn't breathe. Wandering aimlessly around the castle after hours probably wasn't a good idea considering she didn't want to get caught but se needed a break. Ginny didn't need another letter home for bad behavior because her mother thought she was too much like the twins already...and she was worried Ginny wasn't going to finish school. Ginny was almost like the twins in every way except she good grades unlike them. Turning a corner she bumped into someone praying it wasn't a teacher she looked up slowly. Draco Malfoy. Almost worse.
"Shouldn't be wandering around the castle after hours, Red." Draco warned.
"Shouldn't be telling me what to do ferret." Ginny said trying to get around him.
"Seriously there are some slytherins out there just about begging to get an innocent person like you...so they can take away everything you stand for." Draco smirked.
"And I'm sure you're one of them so bye." Ginny turned around.
"Fine screw you...I hope they find you, Red...because you'll be begging for me to come back once they start on you...you'll be begging for them not to touch your innocence." Draco said.
"You're worried about my innocence? I have news for you Draco, that ship has sailed, it's probably in Fiji by now." It was Ginny's turn to smirk as she left a stunned Draco standing there.
"Hey Red," Draco called.
"What do you want Ferret?" Ginny turned around but was shocked at the look in Draco's eyes it was love and caring...why was that there...someone must have misplaced it...
"Get over here." Draco ordered and they kissed passionately until they couldn't hold their breath anymore.
"See you later...I'll be watching you." Draco turned and left.
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Hermione sat on her bed and read her book as rain poured down the windows outside. Suddenly Hermione heard a sound by her door and looked just in time to see an envelope being slid under her door. Hermione jumped out of bed and ran to the door, swinging it opened but the deliverer had already left. Hermione looked down at the envelope, picked it up and walked over to her bed to read it. Hermione opened the unmarked envelope and pulled out a small piece of parchment. Hermione examined the writing and at once she knew it was Harry's. The letter read:
Dear Hermione
Meet me in the Room of Requirements at 10pm tomorrow night. Be there at that exact time, I have a surprise for you.
Love,
Harry
PS. Don't show anybody this letter, not even Ginny.
Hermione folded up the letter and opened the drawer of her night stand.
Taking out the bottom of the drawer, she place the letter in her secret hiding place. Hermione had discovered it in her first year and apparently so had the person before her. When Hermione had found the drawer, there had been old candy and cakes that had obviously come from the kitchens. Hermione had just replaced the fake bottom when Ginny came into the room. "Hey Hermione. What's up?" Ginny asked.
"Nothing really," Hermione got up from her bed and grabbed her books. She knew if she stayed with Ginny any longer she would spill her guts. "If anyone wants me I'm in the common room."
Ginny watched as Hermione rushed out the door. She shook her head and lay on her bed, falling asleep immediately.
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Ginny walked quickly through the halls as she made her way toward the Gryffindor Tower. She had been working late in an empty classroom on some spells and charms and had not noticed the time go by. Ginny knew that it was dangerous, walking around the dark castle after hours. Hermione and Draco had warned her about it but Ginny had never taken them seriously. Ginny thought about Harry and Hermione together at last. Ginny was slightly jealous of Hermione, seeing as she had liked Harry since he had saved her in the Chamber of Secrets. Thinking back Ginny realized she had gotten over Harry in her fifth year. Ginny was single and loving it, but she had a feeling in the back of her heart that told her she really did want a guy in her life. Ginny sighed and quickened her pace. Ginny saw a shadow in front and stopped. Her heart beat quickened as the person approached. "Hey Red," came the familiar old drawl, "Out for a late night walk? It can be very dangerous out here."
Draco stepped closer to her. "You never know what could happen, didn't I warn you?" he whispered menacingly.
Ginny looked into his eyes and for once didn't see hate or loathing. She saw hope and love once again. Ginny dropped her books and quickly wrapped her arms around him and kissed him. They seemed to kiss for hours while Draco's hands rubbed her back and Ginny's hands ran through his hair. When they broke apart Ginny stared at the floor mumbling an apology.
"I never knew you liked me so much Red," Draco joked.
Ginny looked up at him and smiled. "Neither did I."
Draco pushed Ginny against the wall and began to kiss her again. There was a noise at the other end of the hall and they broke apart. Ginny picked up her books and grabbed Draco's hand. "Don't tell anybody, my brother would kill you," Ginny whispered.
"Do you know where the Room of Requirements is?" Draco asked hopefully.
"Yes," Ginny said her eyes darting toward where the sound had come from.
"Meet me there tomorrow at 10," Draco kissed her good bye and took off into the shadows. Ginny made her way back to the Gryffindor common room. When Ginny reached her room she flopped onto her bed and dreamt about the next night with Draco and how Ron would react if he found out.
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Ginny slowly walked down the hall, wondering if she should go meet Draco...was he being serious did he like her. Taking her time to reach the room she turned a corner slowly and looked down the hall to where the room of requirements was. Slowly beginning to walk past the wall three times thinking hard about where she would like to spend time with Draco (there was a bed involved).
"Red." Draco grabbed her hand from behind.
"Hey!" Ginny turned around smiling.
"What are you thinking of?" Draco asked noticing her look or concentration.
"What room we should be in once we go inside." Ginny explained, "Because we have to know that when we're walking past the door."
"No you don't, you just let it happen. Then it's more fun. Clear your mind and walk by." Draco instructed.
"But..." Ginny protested...she really wanted a bed in the room!
"Stop thinking about what you're thinking about, clear you mind and walk with me." Draco started to walk leading her by the hand, "Empty your brain, Red."
"I am." Ginny protested.
"There, look at the door." Draco smiled proudly beginning to lead her inside.
"No wait..." Ginny started, "I don't want to ru..." Ginny started.
Draco kissed her softly, "You don't have to do anything you're not ready for."
"You know me so well." Ginny started, "I don't think I know anything about you."
"You know my name, you know my age and you know I like you and you like me, that's enough. Now can we go in before we're caught?" Draco smiled at her.
"Sorry." Ginny smiled sheepishly.
Draco kissed her again, "If you don't shut up and enter the room you're going to be in big trouble."
"Fine." Ginny giggle rushing in.
"Who are you?" Draco asked seeing a couple on a couch in the middle of the room.
The girl broke away from kissing, "Ginny?" Hermione's mouth dropped in disbelief.
"Potter?" Draco asked spotting the guy.
"What are you doing here?" Harry and Ginny shouted at the same time.
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Hermione stared at Ginny and Draco as they walked into the room. "What's going on?" she asked confused.
"I should be asking you the same question," Ginny answered smiling.
The girls laughed as the guys looked uncomfortable. Another couch appeared and Ginny and Draco sat down. "Explain!" the two girls said at the same time before laughing again. The guys chuckled softly.
Hermione looked to Harry and nodded. "I guess we'll go first."
"So when did you guys start going out and does Ron know and how long have you been going out and..." Ginny started. Draco put his hand on her shoulder and whispered something in her ear. Ginny went red and apologized.
"I guess we started going out on Halloween when at the dance," Hermione began to explain.
"At first I didn't know who I was dancing with, (Ginny grinned remembering the costume) but the next thing I knew I was looking into Hermione's eyes and she ran from the room. I followed her and we talked through a door when I finally had the courage to ask her out," Harry cut in.
"That's so sweet," Ginny said sighing.
"Okay how did you two get together?" Hermione asked Ginny and Draco.
Draco started. "We sorta met up in the hall and then went our separate ways. The next night we bumped into each other again, but this time Red, I mean Ginny, kissed me. Now we're together," Draco squeezed Ginny's hand and smiled, "Does Ron know about you two?"
"No not yet, you?" Harry asked, taking Hermione's hand.
"Of course not," Ginny said, "If he did, he would be biting everybody's head off."
Everybody laughed and then there was an awkward silence. "We had better get going," Hermione said, "We don't want to get caught."
Harry reached over Hermione and grabbed his invisibility cloak. Draco stared at it for a second before returning to normal. "Sorry never seen one before," he apologized.
"I thought you would have Mal...I mean Draco," Harry said, "By the way don't tell Ron." Harry slipped the invisibility cloak over him and Hermione and they walked toward the door.
"Don't worry we won't if you won't," Ginny called. Draco grabbed her hand and they too walked out the door.
"Well that was an interesting evening," Draco joked smiling, "Are you sure they won't tell?"
"Oh I'm sure," Ginny said reassuringly. Draco dropped Ginny off at the Gryffindor Tower and kissed her good-night. Ginny ran upstairs to her room and saw Hermione sitting on her bed. The both laughed softly, trying not to wake the other girls. Hermione and Ginny both drifted off to sleep, wondering what would happen the next day.
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Hermione smiled at Harry from across the room, and he smiled back. She turned back to listen with half an ear to what Lavender was saying as she thought about the letter he had slipped under her door this morning. It was attached to white rose and it read:
My Dear Hermione,
I'm sure you don't know what tonight is...because technically it's a little late, but we'll have to make do. I'm wondering if you could possibly meet me in the Room of Requirements at 8:00 tonight. I've already spoken to Ginny and she and Draco are meeting somewhere else tonight so we'll definitely have to place to ourselves. I can't wait to see you...oh and this white rose symbolizes friendship.
Love from Harry.
Just then there was a knock at the door and Hermione snapped out of her reverie, looking up to the door she saw a Ravenclaw in the doorway.
"Yes?" McGonagall asked.
"I have a delivery for Ms. Hermione Granger." The girl explained.
"Well deliver it and leave." McGonagall ordered.
"Yes ma'am." The girl rushed over to Hermione's desk and handed a single yellow rose to her.
"Thank you." Hermione called as the girl left.
"What is it?" Lavender asked.
"It's a note." Hermione looked over at Harry and he skillfully avoided eye contact.
"What does it say?" Lavender asked pointed to the envelope attached to the rose.
Opening it with a trembling hand Hermione read it slowly:
My dear friend Hermione,
This second rose symbolizes how special you are to me...you light up my life and I can never wait to see you. I'm looking forward to tonight; it's going to be great,
Love from Harry.
"Aww, that's so sweet." Lavender sighed.
"I know." Hermione looked over at him once more and laughed as he turned beet red and looked away...he had obviously been staring.
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Hermione laughed as Ginny droned on and on about how nice Draco was being and how sweet he was and how he called her Red. As they turned a corner Hermione saw the same Ravenclaw girl from class approaching with another rose...this time pink.
"Here you go." The girl handed her the rose and left.
"Thanks." Hermione called after her.
"What's this about?" Ginny asked.
"Well if you had shut up for a minute I would've told you." Hermione smiled.
"Sorry." Ginny smiled sheepishly.
"Harry slid a white rose with a note under my door today, and it said that the rose symbolized friendship. So in transfiguration today I got another rose...this time yellow...and instead of saying my dear Hermione it said my dear friend Hermione. And the yellow one symbolized special...how special I was to him. And now if you'd let me...I'd find out what this one said.
"Go ahead...aww." Ginny sighed.
My dear special friend Hermione,
This rose symbolizes the word very. How very pretty you are, how very nice you are, how very kind you are, how very sweet you are, how very smart you are, how very thoughtful you are, and how very happy you make me. I can't wait for tonight,
Love from Harry.
"Oh my god!" Ginny squealed.
"I know...he's so sweet and he's all mine." Hermione laughed as they rounded the corner to the great hall.
"It's 7:30...you should go get ready." Ginny suggested, "I have to have dinner but I'll talk to you later, okay?"
"Bye." Hermione started up the stairs...what to wear?
Hermione looked in the mirror...she was almost going to be late but girls were always fashionably late, right? She was wearing a deep brown peasant skirt that went about three inches past her knee, a cream cut-off shirt that showed her shoulders, and had a tie in the back, her shoes were brown platform heels, with a little cream colored bow on the left side. Her hair was curled and fell around her shoulders with a little piece pinned up with a clip that had a bow to match her shoes. It was an outfit she had picked out with Ginny over the summer but as her only piece of jewelry Hermione had added the charm bracelet Harry had given her. Running as fast as she could in her shoes Hermione tried her hardest to get there on time reaching the room of requirements at 8:03, knocking on the door she sighed.
"This red rose symbolizes love, the love I hold for you and the love I hope you hold for me. I love you my dear very special friend Hermione." Harry said as she stepped into the room slowly.
"Oh Harry..." Hermione said tears in her eyes.
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Hermione reached out and took Harry's hand. He dragged her toward him and kissed her passionately. Hermione pulled away and asked, "So what is this all about?"
"I know it's late but this is the anniversary of the first day we became friends," Harry turned her towards a table that was set up in the middle of the room. The table was covered in roses petals, set for two for a candlelit dinner. The floor leading up to the table was also covered in rose petals. Harry pulled out a chair for Hermione and she sat, tears of happiness running down her face. Harry and Hermione spent the whole dinner talking about how much they loved each other and also the look on Ron's face if he saw them like this. After dinner Harry made the table disappear and the lights went out. At once a disco light came on and bathed both of them in a silver light. A soft song came out of nowhere. "Do you want to dance?" Harry asked extending his hand to her.
Hermione could only nod as she took his hand. The dance seemed to last forever as the soft light fell on them both. Suddenly more rose petals began to fall from the ceiling. Hermione looked up as the rose petals fell onto her face. Harry brushed her hair and rose petals off her face and kissed her. Their foreheads touched and for a few minutes they just stared at each other smiling. Hermione brushed Harry's hair away from his scar and kissed it. Harry smiled down at her. The music stopped and a couch appeared. A huge picture window showed up along the wall the couch was facing. Harry dragged her to the couch and Hermione cuddled up to him as he kissed the top of her head. A large sun began to set on the other side of the window. "Harry the sun set hours ago," Hermione pointed out.
"Magic Hermione," Harry laughed.
Hermione snuggled closer to Harry as the sun sunk lower. Hot chocolate appeared out of nowhere and Harry and Hermione sipped it, cuddled close as the sun continued its decent. After the sun had set Harry noticed that Hermione had fallen asleep. Harry picked her up delicately and draped the invisibility cloak around them both. The reached the Gryffindor common room just as Ginny was getting back. "Ginny!" Harry whispered loudly.
"Who said that?" Ginny asked.
"It's me," Harry shrugged off the invisibility cloak and Ginny smiled. She picked up the invisibility cloak, said the password and grabbed Harry's Firebolt from his room. Harry got on, still holding Hermione, and rode up to Hermione's room. He placed her on her bed, tucking her in delicately and kissing her lightly on the forehead. "I love you Hermione," Harry said softly.
"I love you too Harry," Hermione whispered sleepily, just loud enough for Harry to hear as he exited the room.
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