When Ginny met Harry she knew something had gone terribly wrong. She knew that he was hiding something huge from her, and it wasn't something good. His emerald eyes that had sparkled so wildly this morning now were hooded; she couldn't see anything in them except her own reflection. She tried her hardest to get him to open up, but he kept laughing at her saying nothing was wrong and what was with all the stupid question. Sighing to herself she finally gave up, and they sat in almost silence for the rest of the lunch.
As soon as she was done she excused herself and went in search of Hermione. Maybe she could get more out of her. But when she knocked on her door, and Ron answered her mind started to spin wildly.
"Oh crap what's happened?" slipped out of her mouth before she knew what had happened.
Ron frowned at her but pushed the door further open to let her in. She saw Hermione curled up in a ball on her bed, but the other girl only smiled.
"Everything ok Herm?" she asked as she perched on the edge of the bed.
Hermione nodded and smiled weakly, "yeah I'm fine now. Nothing big honestly," she smiled again but Ginny could still see the puffiness in her eyes.
Ginny could only nod and pat her friends hand lovingly. When Hermione met her eye again her smile was genuine and this cheered her up.
Ginny bounded to her feet then and proceeded to push her brother towards the door. He tried to protest but she could be strong when she wanted to.
"Come on out, we have to get ready," she said as she shoved him in the small of the back sending him sailing through the door.
Ron held out his hand to stop her from shutting the door in his face and looked around it at Hermione.
"Will you be okay now?" he asked his voice still holding concern.
"Of course she will I'm here aren't I," Ginny laughed and slammed the door in his face.
She quickly locked it and when she turned back around Hermione was laughing happily.
Ginny rubbed her hands together with glee, a huge smile breaking across her face, "well let's get to it then, we have adance to go to!"
Harry looked at his reflection in the mirror and sighed, it wasn't a formal dance this time thank god so the dress robes didn't have to come out. Hermione had been the driving force behind the dance and asked if it could have a muggle look to it, in other words no robes. Everyone had loved the idea and so it was settled.
So he now stood in front of the mirror in a black silky shirt, the top buttons undone and dark blue jeans. He's tried his hardest to tame his hair, but it just looked even more windswept now. His green eyes seemed to shin brighter in the dimly lit room and he wished he could swap them for something a little more normal. Suddenly he got a flash of hunny coloured eyes and a laughing smile. Spinning away from the mirror he pressed the heel of his hands to his eyes. Shaking his head slightly he willed the image to disappear and eventually it went back into his subconscious.
With another sigh he swept up his black jacket and headed out to the common room. He'd agreed to meet Ginny there at about eight and it was already five too. It'd taken him longer to get dressed than he could ever have thought, his mind just wouldn't do his bidding anymore. He quickly took up seat next to Ron and waited for the girls to arrive.
"Where've you been?" he asked leaning over to him.
Harry smiled when he spotted his friend; Ron had obviously had more luck with his hair than Harry had. Its was swept back from his face, but still hung loose in places, a perfect look really. He wore a white shirt with a golden lion on the back, and light blue pants.
"Getting ready, my mind was all over the place," Harry said not meeting his friend's eyes.
"Hermione first and now you," Ron mumbled as he sat back into his seat.
Harry didn't dare ask what he meant by that, he didn't dare even think of Hermione or be lost in thoughts of her. What he hated the most is that's what he wanted, if he couldn't have her at least wanted to be able to think of her. But at the moment if he tried it clouded his mind and he needed it clear for Ginny.
"Mate," Ron muttered as he elbowed Harry in the ribs.
Harry's eyes snapped up and locked with the two most beautiful women he had ever seen in his life. Ginny and Hermione were descending the stairs arms linked and laughing lightly. Harry stumbled off the couch to meet them which caused them to laugh even harder. Ginny was wearing three quarter length black pants that sparkled as she moved. Her top was emerald green like his eyes, and fitted her ever curve perfectly. It plunged slightly and he couldn't help but follow it with his eye line. With a gulp he looked up again and spotted Hermione openly starring at him.
Harry couldn't help but feel his heart skip at the sight of her. She wore a short red skirt with leggings on underneath. But it was her top, she wore a golden fitted corset top so tight he wondered how she breathed. He stepped back and eyes his girls and knew he loved what he saw. Ron swept past him and pulled Ginny into a hug.
"You look wonderful Ginny, but did you have to wear something so revealing," Ginny slapped him on the arm but pecked him on the cheek.
Harry knew he shouldn't have done what he did next but he couldn't help it. He pulled Hermione against him and hugged her tightly. She stiffened at first but her muscles went loose as she connected with his body. Harry stroked his hand through her brown hair that now hung perfectly straight down her back.
"You look Beautiful Mione," he said loud enough for the others to hear.
But he pulled her in closer and found her ear for the next bit, "I love you."
He felt her shake slightly as she pulled away but she smiled warmly at him. Leaning forward slightly her lips brushed his cheek but at the same time she caught his ear.
"I love you to," she whispered and then she was gone from his arms.
He didn't even realise what had happened until Ginny was tugging at his arm.
He turned to look at her and she smiled broadly, and Harry couldn't help but return it. She did look amazing after all, and he could hold her, he just needed to concentrate on that. He swept her up into a hug where he pulled her off the floor. He span her around and she giggled lightly begging with him to put her down. When he did he planted a kiss firmly on her lips and felt the familiar sparks fly through his body.
"You look breath taking Ginny," he said as he pulled her back into a hug.
Over her shoulder his eyes connected with Hermione's and she smiled. His heart beat slowed with that smile, at least she'd understood. He'd made a big scene to cover anything anyone might have seen between the two of them and it had worked. Hair pressed his lips against Ginny's next, just behind her ear, but didn't break eye contact with Hermione. She nodded once more and with a last smile turned away.
"Okay then lets go," she laughed and they were off.
Ron had arranged to meet Lavender in the hall so he could walk Hermione down. She hadn't seemed to care much, but he knew she was jealous, but he had a duty to his friend since she had been upset that day. But when they reached the marble staircase Ron was attacked by a flash of deep blue. When they all realised what was happening they couldn't help but laugh. Ron didn't have a chance of detangling himself from Lavender, and so Harry agreed to escort Hermione down the stairs.
She looked a little worried at first but with encouraging smiles from Ginny and Harry, she took Harry's free arm. Harry couldn't help but feel amazing at that point, he had both of his girls there and she could feel the sparks shooting up both arms. With both of them being so close he knew for sure he loved them both the same, but his heart still ached for he knew Hermione wouldn't be there forever.
When they stepped out onto the staircase all eyes turned to them and most of them gasped. All the guys' eyed Hermione and Ginny with hungry eyes and all the girls sighed deeply at the sight of Harry. He couldn't help but beam as he escorted them downstairs but he still eyed every guy suspiciously. He wasn't going to have Hermione hurt by any of these guys, if he had his way no one would ever touch her, but he didn't always get is way and with Hermione he knew he never would do.
When they reached the bottom Hermione smiled at him and with a quick peck on the cheek disappeared into the hall. Ginny felt Harry tighten and wished they hadn't done what ever stupid noble thing they had done. But things were the way they were for the moment, so with a sigh she followed Harry into the hall.
Her breath caught as her eyes took in everything in the great hall. It had been completely transformed to look like a galaxy. There were tiny dots of light that were obviously stars floating around the room and as she watched she could pick out constellations. There were pink and blue clouds of stars floating around and every now and then a shooting star would fly across the ceiling. It was all amazing. The dance floor was definitely the best thing there though. As Harry led her out for their first dance she couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive to step out there.
The floor had been completely transformed so it looked as if nothing was there, and as you looked down all you could see was stars. When she finally pulled it together enough to step out she was glad. As she glided around the floor with Harry she felt as if she was dancing in space. It was amazing and she could see that Harry was finally happy. His eyes sparkled as he swept her into dance after dance, and she had to pull away just to catch her breath.
Thought out the night she spotted Hermione dancing with many different partners, each one counting themselves lucky to even be near her. She also didn't fail to see the jealous looks Harry shot most of them. Maybe there was still hope for her little plan after all.
Hermione plonked herself down at one of the tables before anyone else could ambush her into dancing. She slipped her right shoe off and rubbed her sore foot, as her eyes scanned the dancing mass in front of her for people she knew. She spotted Ron looking rather sheepish as Lavender pulled him onto the dance floor. She watched as he stepped on Lavenders foot a few times, and then finally caught his rhythm. She couldn't help but laugh at how white he'd gone by the end of the song.
But as her eyes scanned around more there was only one person she wanted to see, or rather one couple really. Finally near the middle of everything her eyes locked on Harry and Ginny. She watched as Harry span her like a pro and Ginny laughed happily gripping tightly to him. Her heart beat flared and all she wanted to do was march up and break them apart, but she controlled herself before her urges got the better of her. She knew what they had decided was right, but that didn't stop it hurting.
Sighing deeply to herself she slumped back into her chair and watched them dance happily away. But as Harry spun Ginny he locked eyes with Hermione. He faltered, but quickly regained himself and cared on dancing, but didn't take his eyes of her. She could almost hear what he was trying to say to her with that look and it just made her smile. She could tell he wished he could do all this with her, to hold her close, to feel her body against his. She could see everything in his eyes, everything he felt and wanted and this acted to calm her jealousy. She knew he wanted her and at least that was something, she knew he loved her and that was defiantly something to cling to.
As they watched each other she couldn't help but smile, with her smile Harry's face broke out into a large grin. His eyes sparkled brightly but as he span away Hermione felt her heart fall. For that moment it was just them even though he held another. But now she felt empty. She looked at her watch and realised it was already eleven and definitely late enough for her to make an exit. With one last glance around the dance floor she stood and made her way out of the hall.
Harry had only broken eye contact with Hermione for a second, but it had been long enough. By the time his eyes had found the spot where she had been sitting she was gone. He gripped Ginny tightly as he realised he'd lost Hermione. Ginny looked up at him and her sapphire eyes met his. He felt his heart beat slow as he was lost in the deep pools of her soul and forgot all thoughts of Hermione. Each girl had that effect on him; both of them captured his mind completely leaving no room for any other. She smiled warmly at him and he felt his heart melt, how was it that such a simple gesture could turn him into jelly. He smiled back at her and closed the gap between them capturing her lips in a kiss.
As always Ginny's lips were soft warm and inviting. But instead of her normal feather light touch her lips crushed against Harry's. He had to pull away just to catch his breath and as he caught sight of her eyes he lost it all again. Her eyes were dark and full of passion something he had never seen before. But she didn't act on that she just smiled rather wickedly and pulled him back into dancing.
