Ch 9 Falling Snowflakes

The next week went by fairly quickly for Hermione. Lucius had only managed to corner her once but she had thoroughly jinxed him and he had been avoiding her. Hermione also found out that the girl he was with was none other then Narcissa Black, his future wife. Remus was also now a fun part in Hermione's life. Before they would only do things in a friendly way. Now they flirted lightly with gentle touches and suggestive comments. Sirius had laid off completely and he was officially dating Mary. As for Lily and James she still refused to date him and he refused to date anyone else. The day of the ball came quietly and almost calmly. It was Christmas Eve and people had begun to send out presents.

Hermione and Lily went to the dorms like almost every female after lunch. They wanted to get an early start on getting dressed, and even then they barely had enough time. They did each others nails while waiting for their hair peel off potion to take effect on all of their unsightly body hair. Hermione was going to wear very sexy lingerie under her dress because she was planning on having sex that night with Lucius. She was however conflicted because now the plans changed and she would be with Remus.

"Hey Lily you know those racy undies I was going to wear tonight?" Hermione asked.

"Yeah what about them?" Lily said looking up from were she was doing Hermione's toes.

"Should I wear them?" she asked staring at her feet and not Lily.

"Well is anyone going to see them?" she asked.

"No only me, but I like the way they make me feel, like an extra confidence and also a 'just in case'" Hermione said laughing slightly.

"Than wear them if they make you feel good" Lily said going back to her toes. Hermione nodded and continued on Lily's toes.

The ball was to begin at seven and the girls were ready at 6:45 they could hear the boys calling up the stairs to them. They would all be walking with the Marauders. Denise and Mary went down first and then Lily and Hermione. Lily was wearing a dark green dress that brought out her eyes and toned down her fiery hair. The dress was a strapless and went straight down to the floor. It had a design of rhinestones from the bodice to the hem of the dress, and she wore her hair pinned up

Hermione's dress was dark blue which contrasted wonderfully against her pale complexion. The top opened down in a V and was held up by a thin almost lace like material. Hermione didn't generally show a lot of her cleavage but it was a special occasion after all. It went to the floor as well but in the front it went open like a slit all the way up until above mid thigh showing quite a bit of leg. This was supposed to entice Lucius but now it would be Remus. She had her hair pinned up like Lily but she had a few curls coming down here and there. She also did her makeup lightly almost natural. She had abandon her black eyeliner for blue eye shadow, and thick mascara, she also wore only gloss on her lips. When she came down and spotted Remus she saw his jaw drop and she blushed lightly smiling.

"Hello Remus" she said a bit shyly. She watched him swallow hard.

"Wow Hermione you look absolutely beautiful." he said.

"Thank You. You look pretty handsome yourself." she said.

"Shall we go?" he asked offering her his arm.

"We shall" Hermione said taking it. They led the way down to the Great hall.

When they arrived the ball had already started. They walked into the lavishly decorated room. There was the usual Christmas trees decorated with icicles and silver and white baubles. Tables surrounded a dance floor which had fog coming up to about the knee and it was snowing down on the dancers. The effect was somewhat romantic. They all decided to get something to eat before they danced the night away. On the tables just like in forth year were menus, they each took one and after a quick whisper to the plate their food arrived.

"They did a really good job on the dance didn't they?" Hermione asked Remus.

"Yes they did. I like the dance floor its very enchanting." he said.

"Hey Lily would you dance with me?" James asked Lily who sighed.

"No"

"Why not I'm not that bad of a dancer" he said Hermione nudged Lily in the side and gave her a pointed look. Lily pursed her lips and shook her head. Hermione raised her brow and gave her the 'do it or you will regret it when I'm done with you' look.

"Fine but only one dance" she said to James who beamed like the sunrise.

"That's great! Come on!" he said pulling Lily to her feet. She trailed after him a little reluctantly. Hermione smiled

"You didn't have anything to do with that did you?" Remus asked her smiling.

"Of course not" she said grinning mischievously,

"Come on lets go dance" she said dragging Remus away to the dance floor. They danced through about eight songs before they stopped to get a drink. They noticed that James and Lily were still dancing together. They both looked like they were having the time of their lives. Hermione smiled at Remus she loved being with him.

"Hermione please" a voice spoke right in her ear. Hermione flinched away and turned around to face Lucius. He looked very handsome in his black dress robes.

"Leave me alone Lucius I'm here with Remus" Hermione said. He snorted.

"That loser? Come on Hermione I need you. Forgive me I'll do anything just to have you." he said taking her hand. Hermione pulled away.

"Just leave me alone Lucius and I won't hurt you. I meant it when I said it was over. Move on with your life Narcissa seems like a really great person and I'm sure you'll get along great" Hermione said trying to sound friendly

"But I want you" he said quietly

"No Lucius you don't want me. You want Narcissa so why don't you go and find her" she said turning away and pulling Remus back onto the dance floor just as a slow song came on. They both blushed lightly as Hermione put her arms around Remus' neck and his went around her waist pulling them together. Hermione could feel every inch of his body and she loved it. She listened quietly to the music breathing in the scent of the man in front of her.

Always and forever
Each moment with you
It's just like a dream to me
That somehow came true

She felt him stir against her and she looked up into his shining eyes. They were mesmerizing.

And I hope tomorrow
Will still be the same
Cause we got a life of love
That won't ever change

"How could you choose me Hermione? After all the people in the school asked you to the ball and you have Lucius begging to have you. Why did you say yes to me?" he asked a hint of desperation in his tone

Every day lend me your own special way
Melt all my heart away with a smile
Take time to tell me You really care
And we'll share tomorrow together

"I choose you Remus because you are different. Your sweet and honest and… and…" Hermione started but she didn't know if she could say it as she realized why she choose Remus in the first place.

There'll always be sunshine
when I look at you
Something I just can't explain
It's the things that you do

"What is Hermione you can tell me?" he said looking concerned

If you get lonely
Call me and take
A second to give to me
The magic you make

"I have been falling in love with you since the first time I met you. You are something special Remus and it draws me to you in the most enticing way. You are one of the best men that I know and I am falling in love with you" she said as she felt tears well up in her eyes at the emotion. A single tear escaped and he pushed it away.

Every day lend me your own special way
Melt all my heart away with a smile
Take time to tell me You really care
And we'll share tomorrow together

"You know Hermione I have been falling in love with you too. I just didn't think you wanted me I mean you had Lucius and Sirius was always after you I thought you would go for better things, better men." he said

I'll always Love You...Forever

"Why would I settle for better when I've found the best?" she said

Every day lend me your own special way
Melt all my heart away with a smile
Take time to tell me, You really care
And we'll share tomorrow together

She smiled at him and tilted her head up as he tilted his down and their lips met in the sweetest of kisses. It felt so right to both of them. They could feel their magic mixing together making everything seem like it was sparking and fireworks. At that point Hermione knew she was in love. She might have even loved him all along even in the future when he was her professor. She had always admired him in more than a professional manner.

Baby, Baby, Baby
I'll Love You Forever
I'll always Love You Forever
Together
Forever

---Well what do you think? I know it is kind of short and everything but I wanted to get it out there so you wouldn't be angry with me. Next chapter will be way loner I promise it might be a few days before I post it though I have some important things to deal with at school so I won't have to much time the rest of this week. Review and tell me what you think. The song Always and Forever has always been one of my favorites I can't think who the singer is right now but he is good. Drop a review and make my day----

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