The Christmas Ball
Hermione looked at herself in the mirror. She had been going out with Sebastian since the day of the fight. She couldn't stand the mere presence of Ron because every time she saw him, he was snogging the hell out of his new girlfriend or at least Hermione thought that she was. Shepushed those thoughts away and tried to focuss her brain on herself again andwhen she looked ather reflexion, shesmiled, she wanted that day to be special.
'I don't look bad at all… In fact I look great…'
"Wow Hermione! – said Lavender in awe – you look H-O-T"
"Thanks! – Shelaughed – I'm going to have a great time tonight. I can feel that"
"Well, looking like that who wouldn't – she winked – you know what I mean"
"Oh Lavender – she giggled – you are so stupid sometimes"
"Well that's me, what are you waiting for honey! I bet Sebastians going mad downstairs!"
"You are right, I'll go down – she walked to the door and then turned to face Lavender – wish me luck."
Ron was waiting forOlga in the common room, sitting near the fire place. The room was full of anxious teens waiting for their respective couples. Girls were wearing a variety of beautiful gowns and boys were dazzled by their looks. Ron was getting bored of looking at the stairs but couldn't help it and looked up one more time.
'Bloody hell…' Between all the people he caught sight of Hermione. She was wearing a long, silk, golden dress that made her look stunning. She had turned her usually bushy hair into smooth, wavy curls and he had to admit it, she looked amazing. She was walking slowly and gracefully. He noticed that other boys were staring at her and hefelt his blood boil at the sight of it.Their eyes locked for a momentand then she walked right by him and without saying a word she was off the common room. Ron felt his heart break again and then he heard someone saying his name in the distance.
"RONALD!" ScreamedOlga between the crowds. She looked beautiful too but to Ron, Hermione's look was incomparable.
"Olga! – he reached for her and took her hand – You look beautiful"
"Thanks – she smiled – you look great too, shall we go now?"
"Ok"
It was as if the ball had waited for him. At the moment he entered the Great Hall, the music began to sound and couples were starting to dance. It was lovely. Everything was white and shiny, cute little snowflakes were hanging and the ice sculptures were there too. The real fairy lights were shinning beautifully and after stading a minute or two in the front door, he grabbed Olga's hand and took her to the table were Harry and Ginny were eating.
"So Olga, right?" – asked Ginny.
"Yup – answered Olga, her mouth full of butter beer – I know you; you are Ginny, Ron's sister – Ginny rolled her eyes – and Harry Potter's girlfriend, its sad that we haven't got a chance to talk, for what Ron tells me, we have a lot in common"
"Oh Really? I don't think so – Ron looked at her, face red of anger and Ginny smiled evilly – my brother doesn't know what he says or what he does, you see, this little hypocrite started going out with you just because…"
"Ginny…" – whispered Harry.
"Just because Hermione, you know Hermione right? That cute witch with the golden dress over there – she pointed with her hand to where Hermione was seated – because Hermione and him got into a fight"
"Excuse me but I don't…" started Olga.
"Ginevra STOP IT"- shouted Ron.
"No - she laughed - I dont want to stop! "
" I SAID STOP IT " - screamed Ron.
"WHY RONALD? WHY SHOULD I STOP IT?" - she stood up
"I SAID STOP IT GOD DAMN IT" - he stood up too
"Don't talk to her like that" - Harry stood up too!
"Stay out of this Harry"
Hermione looked at them from where she was seated. She looked at them and wondered what the hell was going on. They were shouting and Ron was furious, but Ginny was looking rather angry as well, and Harry was now standing up from the table, taking Ginny's hand and walking away with her, heading her way.
"Harry, Ginny what's wrong"- asked Hermione, leaving Sebastian talking alone.
"MY STUPID BROTHER … HE IS SUCH A …"
"Ginny attackedOlga and Ron got really mad, so he started yelling at Ginny and I didn't like that so I got into the fight as well and … well you can imagine the rest" – explained Harry.
"Oh come on you can sit here with us" – said Hermione and Sebastian looked really annoyed.
Then a slow song came along and Hermione recognized it at once, ( ' Baby you're all that I want.
When you're lying here in my arms I'm finding it hard to believe We're in heaven ' )she smiled and then she looked at Ron to see if he had recognized it as well. And what she saw broke her heart. He was asking her to dance, he was asking her to dance to their song. She couldn't hide the tears falling from her eyes.
"I can't do this, I can't stand this" she whispered.
"Hermione, what's wrong"- asked Sebastian
"I have to go…"
"But Hermione"
"I have to go, Im sorry Sebastian, you are a really nice person but I can't do this to you anymore… I don't even like you"
Hermione got up and walked right to were Ron was dancing withOlga and making use of all her Gryffindor courage, she slapped Ron and ran away of the great Hall, leaving Ron andOlga speechless. But in his heart, Ron knew what had happened, Ron knew what had made her do that, but he hoped he was wrong; he wanted to see if she had forgotten, but she hadn't.
"WHAT'S WRONG WITH HER!" exclaimed Olga
"Olga - he paused - I have to go" was the only thing Ron managed to say.
Ron leftOlga alone in the dance floor and went after her, hoping that he wasn't mistaken, hoping that he could find her and he could kiss her lips one more time.
'I have searched everywhere… EVERYWHERE… God Dammit Hermione where are you… Argh…. Hermione….WHERE… ARE…. YOU… Ok let me see… Gardens…, Hagrid's…, Library… mmm where are you Hermione…'
Ron found himself walking to the common room and hesitated before…
"Password?"
"Candy Canes"
"Very well…"
The fat lady swung open and Ron climbed the portrait hole to enter the common room. He didn't know what to do, where to go, the common room was empty and he decided to go to his dorm.
He opened the door and ran to his bed. He lay there, thinking, and then he saw it. It was beside the picture frame Hermione gave him, there was a red rose and a piece of parchment. He took it and read it. He couldn't believe his eyes, he read it again and again and 10 more times until he realized he was crying.
A/N: HI! Ok...I know this chapter was kind of sad... I wanted to make Hermione look like... Kate Hudson on How to loose a guy in ten days... you know... the beautiful golden dress she wears to the party... anyway... Im not so good with descriptions... I hope you enjoy this chapter as much as I did... We need to have faith in Ron and in Hermione... we have to think that things 'll get better! Please forgive my spelling or any other grammar mistakes... love u all! hugs & kisses... read and review! ... NEXT CHAPTER IS BASED ON A CLASSIC SCENE OF ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES... IT'LL BE REALLY REALLY ... MMM... just wait and read! ;) babye
