Ginny asked me to go to Hogsmeade with her to look for dress robes. I said I already had the one I used from fourth year, but she insisted on buying new ones. Fussy girl, wanting to look perfect for Harry and dragging someone along for it. Oh well.
It was odd that Professor McGonagall has said that our choice of eveningwear was not limited to dress robes. Does that mean we could wear just dresses?
I was mildly surprised when Ginny and I discovered a dress shop in the village, but we entered anyway to find out that its concept was far from Muggle. What you had to do was have yourself measured first. When that would be done, you were supposed to imagine a dress of any color or pattern, and the people managing the shop would locate it in the store. It was amazing that they had every design in existence. Once you had the dress, you could try it out, and if you were to buy it, you could also get a discount if it was an original design, one made by you.
The mechanics were a bit long-winded, but it was fun once we actually looked for dresses in the shop.
Ginny chose a deep green dress halter chiffon dress that ended at the knees. There was a charmeuse sash around the middle with a ribbon tied at the side. She tried it on and was pleased with it, and I told her just as much that it was pretty and flattered her.
I had some trouble looking for a dress, but I settled for a black floor-length velvet dress without sleeves. It had a boat neckline and the dress flared a bit nearing the feet. I had some worries about tripping in it as I danced, but Ginny assured me that it would be fine. I then asked her how I would be able to dance for the fast part, and then she told me to just change into a shorter dress.
"Ginny, I don't have the time or money to change into something last-minute," I told her, sighing.
"Hermione, you aren't a witch for nothing. Just charm your dress into another one! Let's look for ideas," she said.
"Why do I always seem to forget that I'm a witch?" I wondered aloud as we searched the racks of already Conjured dresses for a dress I could alter the long one into. I picked up a black dress and swooned at the sight.
I, Hermione Granger, do not swoon at dresses.
But this, in my opinion, was perfect.
I had picked up a black silk dress that had crisscross straps in the back. These straps weren't the stringy kind that I'd describe as being very unflattering on the back; they were the elegant kind, wide straps. The straps front were knotted and ruched, and the neckline plunged to my chest, but not revealing too much. The dress ended slightly above the ankle, and I thought it was perfect for both dances.
"Gin, I love this," I breathed, showing it to her.
She took one look and gasped.
"Hermione! This will look perfect on you! You will definitely catch a lot of people's attention in this," she teased.
"I wasn't thinking of that," I laughed. "But isn't it gorgeous? I have to try it on."
Thirty minutes later, I had bought the dress. I was only supposed to alter the other dress into it, but I decided that I could wear the dress for both dances, so I bought it instead. Ginny also bought her dress, and we then looked for shoes. The saleslady then informed us that they had a shoe shop just across the street, so we went there immediately.
I immediately picked up a pair of black peep-toe heels with what looked like snakeskin on the sides. I looked closely and was relieved that it wasn't, because if it were then I wouldn't wear them. Ginny, on the other hand, chose a pair of gold strappy heels. We bought the shoes and then decided to just do our hair ourselves on the day without any accessories.
"Are you planning to buy any accessories?" I asked Ginny as we walked to the Three Broomsticks.
"No, I don't think I need any. I have this necklace that Mum gave me before, I think that would be enough," she replied.
After we bought bottles of butterbeer for ourselves and for the boys, who were out on the pitch for Quidditch practice, we headed back to Hogwarts.
"I'll go and take these to them," Ginny volunteered.
"Yes, and also get some bonding time with your boyfriend," I laughed.
She sighed and said, "I'm happy we're back together. I know that things are going to get rough soon, but it's better that we're together than apart."
I gave her a hug and headed on to the castle with a wave, contemplating what she last said.
Things are going to be tough soon.. and this might sound petty, but I'm sad that I won't have anyone to console or worry about me as that happens. Besides my mum and dad of course.
If you had gone out with Blaise or Draco, then you wouldn't be feeling that way.
Wait, since when have you called him Draco?Since I started calling Blaise as Blaise.
I'm giving up on you, you're hopeless.
As are you.
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I was in the Head's common room, stretched out on one of the sofas reading Hogwarts: A History when he entered the room.
"Hi," he said quietly.
I was surprised to feel a pang at not being called love. My heart keeps throwing all these surprises my way; it's not even remotely funny anymore.
Of course, he would call her love.
"Hi," I said, not looking up from my book.
"Would- would you like to practice?" he asked me.
"Okay.. I have to work on a few steps anyway," I replied as I marked my page and got up.
I walked over to the music player that Mr. Weasley gave me (magically tampered with, of course), but before I could select the song for our dance he said, "Any song will do, we're just going to practice."
I nodded my head and let the player choose a song at random and walked over to him.
We started dancing the slow part at the first strains of the song.
You are far
When I could have been your star
You listened to people
Who scared you to death
And from my heart
Strange that you were strong enough
To even make a start
But you'll never find
Peace of mind
Till you listen to your heart
"Does this song remind you of something?" he asked me.
"No, I don't think it does," I said with a frown.
People
You can never change the way they feel
Better let them do just what they will
For they will
If you let them
Steal your heart from you
I knew he was referring to us, but I couldn't admit to him that he was right. And he hurt me by going out with her. Was she just a fling, or something more?
People
Will always make a lover feel a fool
But you knew I loved you
We could have shown them all
We should have seen love through
"I think we've practiced enough," I said, starting to walk away when I felt a tug on my hand.
"Please dance with me," he said, with something in his eyes that looked akin to..
Pleading?
Fooled me with the tears in your eyes
Covered me with kisses and lies
So goodbye
But please don't take my heart
After a moment's hesitation, I nodded and took his hand. We started off with my hand in his, and my other hand on his chest, and his hand at my side.
You are far
I'm never gonna be your star
I'll pick up the pieces
And mend my heart
Maybe I'll be strong enough
I don't know where to start
But I'll never find
Peace of mind
While I listen to my heart
"I wish I could love you both," he said quietly.
"You do know how wrong that sounds and is, right?" I scowled.
People
You can never change the way they feel
Better let them do just what they will
For they will
If you let them
Steal your heart from you
"If it were only possible.." he muttered under his breath.
"Stop being a baby, you chose whom to date," I said waspishly.
Why was I being mean about something was under his discretion?
People
Will always make a lover feel a fool
But you knew I loved you
We could have shown them all
We should have seen love through
"No, you made the decision for me." He sighed.
"Excuse me?" I asked, my head snapping up to look at him. He looked tired.
He shifted our positions so my hands were around his neck and his hands were around my waist.
But remember this
Every other kiss
That you'll ever give
Long as we both live
When you need the hand of another man
One you really can surrender with
I will wait for you
Like I always do
There's something there
That can't compare with any other
"I gave you a choice, you didn't accept it."
"But because it was wrong," I argued.
"It was only you who thought it was wrong. I don't even understand why you wouldn't give me a chance. I thought you were very reasonable, but I hadn't counted on your stubbornness. Do you know why I'm now going out with her? Because you wouldn't have me. I got hurt every time you would smile at other people, but not at me. You would flirt-"
"I didn't and don't flirt," I said, brow furrowing.
"You're a tease then, because you don't know just what you do. As I was saying, you would flirt with that Ravenclaw, and I'd think, what does he have that I don't? I sang to you, I took care of you.."
"You almost raped me," I pointed out.
"Because I was frustrated at you ignoring me. But I wouldn't have gone through with it, please believe me," he pleaded.
"Well, since it didn't happen and I have nothing but your word to believe, I guess that would be fine," I sighed.
You are far
When I could have been your star
You listened to people
Who scared you to death
And from my heart
Strange that I was wrong enough
To think you'd love me too
I guess you were kissing a fool
You must have been kissing a fool
"I'm tired of arguing." He simply said, pulling away from me as the song was ending.
I looked at his retreating figure exiting the common room with a heavy sigh.
A fool, that's what I was.
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Hi everyone:) Sunday evening.. I hate it; I have to face my obnoxious boss again..T,T
Anyways I have three things to say:
One, I used two different songs for this chapter and the last- neither of those will be the actual song; these two represented Hermione's feelings at the moment.:P
Two, the two dresses I described can be found here:
Hermione- http/ shop. nordstrom. Com /S/ 2898433 /023767762374327237433160017656001766? mediumthumbnail Y&origin category&searchtype &pbo 6001766&P 1
Ginny- http/shop. 2870972/023767762374327237433160017656001766? mediumthumbnailY&origin category&searchtype&pbo 6001766&P3
Check Ginny's in laurel.. Just get rid of the spaces and I suppose you'll be able to view the dresses, hehXD
And three.. Most important of all, the story is almost finished. I'm working on a sequel though, and I hope you guys read that:)
Anyways, reviews:D
Black-rose23: Wahaha, yeah that would have been fun to watch- not only educational, but it also had comic relief:P
Queen of Serpents: Haha don't worryXD I don't really act all that crazy unless.. bwahahahaha :) Anyways, you got your answer this chapter:D
rent-serenity: Yeah she is- poor girl.. I sometimes feel sorry for her, you know? Hahaha:P
Un Petit Diable: Yeah, it's sad.. Oh, and I freaked when I read the 90s comment.. so I checked the CD; it was made in 1983:P I dunno about the other things- I didn't bother checking, heh:P
Please don't forget to review after reading:D Thanks:)