Ok, I am trying to get as many chapters up as humanly possible in 3 hours…I have set aside 3 full hours to pure typing. Hmmm…dedications…that's difficult…well, seeing as My Chemical Romance is playing in my CD player right now…they get a dedication! Woot… umm…there are some song lyrics in here…they are not mine, but lets see if anyone knows where they are from…(no it will not be recent songs, I make sure I stay within the time period).

Disclaimer: I own nothing…I promise you…I own Nikki, Kate, and Zach…I own their souls…nothing else.

Without further ado….

Chapter 13

Valentine's Day

The next few weeks also zoomed by. Before they knew it, it was the Saturday before Valentine's Day. Nikki got up and got dressed to go to Hogsmeade, it was a Hogsmeade weekend after all. She met Harry in the Common Room and they headed out to the quaint little village. When they arrived, they met up with Ron and Hermione.

"Hey Nikki, Hermione, is it okay if Ron and I go off to buy you lovely ladies gifts?" Harry asked.

"Sure, but they better be good." Nikki replied jokingly as she and Hermione walked off towards the Three Broomsticks.

"Uh…Harry? Why do we have to get the girls gifts?" Ron asked.

"It's Valentine's Day tomorrow you dolt." Harry replied while smacking Ron in the back of the head.

"It is? What am I going to get Hermione?" Ron asked becoming slightly panicky.

"That's your problem. All I know is that I have go a lot of work to do." Harry replied before taking off on his own. Ron just stood there like a lost puppy trying to think of what to buy his girlfriend. He had no clue. After about fifteen minutes, he decided there was no way he could do this on his own. What he needed was a woman's help. He went to the Three Broomsticks to find Nikki. When he arrived there, he found Nikki quite quickly.

"Hermione, would you mind terribly if I were to borrow Nikki for a bit?" Ron asked.

"Not at all, just bring her back." Hermione replied.

"Of course." Ron answered as he and Nikki made their way outside in the cold frigid air.

"What do you want?" Nikki asked, not rudely of course, as she pulled her cloak around her tighter.

"What the Hell am I going to get Hermione for Valentine's Day!" Ron exclaimed.

"I don't know…why does this affect me?" Nikki asked, trying not to laugh and his helplessness.

"HELP ME!" he cried.

"As much fun as it would be to watch you suffer, I'll help you. Let's go." Nikki replied as they made their way into the heart of the village.

That night in the Common Room, Nikki was a bit worried. Harry had not come back from Hogsmeade with them. He had come back later on his own and then had a house-elf send up a note to Nikki. The house-elf kept bowing and saying how it was such pleasure to deliver "the great Harry Potter's girlfriend a note". It read:

Dear Nikki,

Sorry I did not come back to Hogwarts with you. I will be working late on something. Please don't wait up for me. I will be back by at least midnight.

I love you,

Harry

It was now 12:30. She knew Harry had told her not to wait up for him, but she couldn't sleep. She was sitting in an armchair reading a muggle book. By one o'clock, she was sound asleep in the chair. Harry finally crept through the Portrait Hole around 1:30. He removed the Invisibility Cloak and glanced upon the nearly empty Common Room. His eyes landed on Nikki, asleep in her chair.

"I thought I told her not to wait up for me." He muttered to himself. He did not want to wake her, nor did he want to just leave her sleeping in such an uncomfortable position. He bolted up the stairs to his room and grabbed his Firebolt and came back down. He carefully picked her up and cradled her in his arms as he mounted his broom. Luckily, she was already in her pajamas. Harry slowly and carefully set Nikki on the broom so he could steer with one hand. She still did not wake up, thankfully. Harry slowly flew her up to her room. When he arrived, he carefully opened the door and landed. He let his broom drop to the floor and carried her with both arms to her bed and laid her down. He pulled the covers up around her and kissed her forehead. He picked up his broom and was about to mount it when he remembered a note he had written to give to Nikki. Harry made his way over to the bed and placed the note on her pillow. He then bent down to make sure his surprise was still there. Satisfied he mounted his broom and took off towards his room.

The next morning Nikki woke up around ten. Most of the other girls were already gone seeing as it was Valentine's Day. She rolled over, away from the bright sun pouring in through the gap in her curtains. Suddenly, she felt parchment under her cheek. She raised up and instantly noticed Harry's handwriting.

Nikki,

Just like on Christmas, don't go down to dinner. But this time you can leave the Common Room, just don't go snooping…I will be watching you. Meet me outside the Common Room at seven sharp. I will be there.

I love you,

Harry

P.S. look under your bed, I think it's your size.

Nikki tossed the note aside and jumped out of bed and looked under it. There was a big white box that she was sure was not there before. She pulled the box out and set it on her bed. She lifted the top and gasped. She grasped what she assumed was the top and slowly lifted the deep red silk out of the box. When it was completely out of the box, she realized that the deep red silk was cut in the form of a dress…a long flowing dress. It had a deep v-neck and red lace sleeves that went all the way down to her hands. She stared in shock. At first, she did not even notice the note that fell from within the folds of the dress. After staring at it in awe for about five minutes, she gently placed it back into the box. Only then did she notice the note on the floor. She picked it up and unfolded it.

I hope you like this. Wear it tonight. Don't forget seven o'clock sharp.

I love you,

Harry

After reading the note, she looked around her room. She couldn't remember falling asleep here last night. She did remember falling asleep in the Common Room and having a really weird dream about Harry scooping her up and flying her on his broomstick. It was now that she realized that it wasn't a dream and Harry must have flown her up here after finding her asleep in the Common Room.

That day, Nikki just caught up on some homework and read some more of her book. At six, she began getting ready. First, she took a shower. Then she did her make-up and hair. She left her hair down, with soft curls. When she finally tried on her dress, she gasped. It fit perfectly, almost like it was made for her, and only her. At five 'til seven, she began to head downstairs. As soon as she entered the Common Room, she glanced down. Something didn't feel right. She gasped and ran back upstairs as fast as she could. When she got to her room, she reached in her trunk and pulled out a velvet box and pulled the necklace Harry had gotten her for Christmas. She put it on; it matched perfectly with what she had on. Now, her outfit was complete. It was now seven. She made her way down to the Common Room and out the Portrait Hole. At first, she saw nothing and was beginning to think something was wrong…or that Harry had stood her up. But, as soon as those thoughts came, they were instantly erased as she saw a tiny ripple in thin air. Seconds later, Harry emerged from under his Invisibility Cloak holding a single red rose. He walked over to Nikki and gave her a quick peck on the lips before holding out his arm in a gentlemanly fashion. She just smiled and slipped her arm in his and they began their walk to Harry's surprise. At first, Nikki thought they were going to the Room of Requirement, but they took a different turn. They seemed to be going up quite a lot of steps. Soon, Nikki realized where they were headed. Moments later, they were in front of a door in the Astronomy Tower. There was a sign on the door that read:

DANGER: DO NOT ENTER

At first Nikki was afraid that Harry's plan had been ruined. Then, Harry pulled out the same scarf he used on Christmas and tied it around her eyes so she couldn't see.

"Don't worry, I put that sign up. No one will catch us." Harry whispered in her ear as he led her into the room. He removed the scarf and she took a moment to let her eyes to adjust to the dim light. She looked around and saw a couch and a small table set up. Next to the dinner table was a tray full of delicious looking food.

"Harry, this is amazing. You really didn't have to do this." Nikki said softly.

"Nothing is too much for you, my love." Harry whispered huskily against her neck as he placed a soft kiss on her neck.

While Nikki was looking around the room, Harry waved his wand and turned on a hidden stereo. The stereo had numerous charms on it to make it work. As Nikki sat down, a soft song began to play…

Wise men say

Only fools rush in,

But I can't help

Falling in love with you.

"Harry, this really is too much." Nikki said quietly.

"Nothing is too much for you." Harry replied just as softly before he bent down and kissed her softly, yet passionately. He broke the kiss after he couldn't breathe anymore.

"Madame, may I present to you…dinner." He said as he lifted the cover off the plate. It was Nikki's favorite, Roasted Pepper Ravioli.

"Harry this looks amazing." Nikki said as she picked up a fork and knife.

"Thank you, I wanted this to be perfect." Harry replied as he sat down to eat. They both began eating and having a wonderful conversation on life, the universe, and Quidditch. After dinner, they had small pieces of cheesecake.

When they were finished completely, the song that had been playing when they came in began playing again. Harry stood up and held out his hand. "Shall we dance?"

"Yes, we shall." Nikki replied as she took his hand. He led her to the center of the room and they began to dance. When the song was over, it began to play again, but this time there were no words. Nikki looked up at Harry just as he began to sing along.

Shall I stay

Would it be a sin

If I can't help,

Falling in love with you

Like a river flows

Surely to the sea

Darling, so it goes

Some things are meant to be

Take my hand,

Take my whole life too

For I can't help

Falling in love with you

"Nikki, I really do love you. I always will." Harry whispered in her ear.

"I love you too Harry, and tonight was incredible." She said as they continued to move with the music. She loved the feeling of his arms wrapped around her. It made her feel safe and protected. Suddenly, she let out a huge yawn seemingly out of nowhere. After the yawn passed, she suddenly realized how tired she was. It had to be after ten.

"Are you sleepy?" Harry asked as he stopped dancing.

"Yes, I think I am." Nikki replied.

"Let's get back, it has to be late by now." Harry said.

"Won't we get caught?" Nikki asked

"No, I have my ways, first one being my Invisibility Cloak." Harry responded. "I guess I will have to come back tomorrow and clean up."

"Okay. By the way, when do you need this dress back?" Nikki asked him, she assumed he didn't buy it, it looked far too expensive.

"Why would I want your dress back. It belongs to you." Harry replied. Nikki's mouth dropped open.

"You mean this dress…belongs to me?" She asked, hardly being able to believe it.

"Of course, only the best for you, my love." Harry said as he pulled out the sign that was on the door and grabbing his Invisibility Cloak. Harry put the sign back on the door and threw the cloak around the two of them, his father's map in his hands. He and Nikki made it back to the Common Room with out any disruptions. The Common Room was near empty when they returned. All that was left were a few sixth and seventh years doing last minute homework. No one paid them any attention.

"Good night, mi amor." Harry said as he gave her a kiss at the foot of the stairs to the girls' dormitory.

"Good night, Harry." Nikki replied before turning and heading up to her room. She changed into her nightclothes and lay down. Strangely though, she couldn't sleep. She was exhausted, but sleep would not come. Finally, she realized what it was that was keeping her from getting sleep. She missed Harry. He did all those nice things for her tonight and she just left him after a simple kiss. She got up and silently left the dormitory. She crept into the Common Room and up to the boys' dormitory. She climbed the stairs without a sound, finally coming to Harry's room. Ever so gently she opened the door and walked in. All of the boy's curtains were open to some extent, except one. She looked in all of the beds until she came to the one that was closed. She pulled back the curtain to find The-Boy-Who-Lived sleeping peacefully on his side. She lifted up the covers and snuggled in next to him. He stirred slightly and opened his eyes to find Nikki lying next to him.

"Nikki, what are you doing here?" Harry whispered.

"I couldn't sleep. I'll leave if you want me to." She whispered back, edging out of the bed. Harry's hand shot out faster than lightening to hold her back.

"Don't leave me. I would love for you to sleep next to me tonight." He said ever so quietly as she slipped back under the covers. He wrapped his arms around her and within minutes, they were both sound asleep in each other's arms.

Damn that was long. 6 pages on Microsoft Word…I think that beats the Christmas chapter…well, first person to review with the origins of the song get the next chapter dedicated to them…and did anyone catch the Green Day allusion? Well, if you did…good for you, and if you didn't…shame on you! Well, I need to go do my history paper now…I hope to have chapter 14 up within the month…and I have now written (not typed) the first chapter to All's Fair in Love and War. Perhaps I shall give you a preview in the Author's Note of chapter 14. Well, I hope you enjoyed this chapter, it was quite fun to write. Please Review…I love getting feedback.