Sixteen Candles

Chapter 5: Fix You

Hermione POV

"I am such and idiot!" I screamed into my pillow.

I didn't even bother to change out of the dress when I flung myself onto the bed. I had my own dormitory due to that fact that I was made prefect. I didn't want to be around anyone anyways.

"This has got to be the worst birthday ever!" I screamed.

How could I be so stupid? I mean I had the whole thing planned out and I just blew it! Why does all the bad stuff keep on happening to me? I mean, I've never done anything wrong in my life to deserve something like this. I'm not a bad person!

First my parents forget my sixteenth birthday and I made a complete idiot of myself in front of none other than Harry Potter. As if it wasn't bad enough he was taken or anything.

Lavender POV

I was searching the room for Hermione when he approached me. Ronald Weasley was strutting towards me which his chest out and his hair back.

"I couldn't help noticing your beautiful smile from across the room." He dropped the ball.

"Ronald Weasley." I began but didn't get the chance to introduce myself.

"Lavender Brown. May I have the honor of dancing with you?" Ron asked offering his hand out. It was only then did I notice that the band was playing a slow tune.

I looked into Ron's eyes. They were perfect in every way possible. I held my hand out to his as he led me into dance. What could go so wrong?

Harry POV

The party turned out to be like the rest of them. Here I was, standing in the middle of a room with a butterbeer in one hand and Cho in the other. It didn't last long though, soon enough Cho went away with the rest of her friends and I found myself being pulled into my click as well. Everyone was talking about the same old thing, same old place, and same old time.

If only I had the courage to talk to Hermione tonight. But that look she gave me. She must hate me. Or maybe she's confused just like me. Or she wants to talk to me too, but just can't.

Whatever the reason, it was my escape out of this horrible life.

"Harry!" I heard Cho calling me. I got up from the couch full of Hufflepuff's and made my way over to the girlfriend.

"Yes." I asked dully.

"You will not believe what Shannon just told me." She then pointed to a girl standing across from her. She leaned up against me and laughed in my face. Her breath reeked of alcohol. She was already drunk half an hour into the party.

"Dude, your girl's gone." Shannon stated.

"Ya think?" I asked back.

It was then that Cho fell pack and passed out on the floor. I couldn't leave her hear like this. I let out a breathe and picked her up in my arms as I made my way out of the Hufflepuff common room and began making my way towards the Gryffindor tower when I realized something. Cho should realize from her own mistakes and stop acting like a child. I was in the entrance hall and looked across to find a broom cupboard.

I opened the door and laid her body on the floor, leaving her there to realize her mistakes. As I shut the door I heard the boy calling me, but this wasn't one of the Quidditch players, nor any other one of the popular kids.

"Harry!" Neville shouted coming inside from the grounds.

"Neville?" I asked.

"Harry, I talked to her, just like you asked." Neville panted as he stopped in front of me.

"Okay, so?" I asked.

"She likes you man!" Neville smiled, feeling accomplished of himself.

"She said that?" I asked him.

"Yeah, she said that she liked this guy, but she thinks that you don't even know her. I told that that wasn't possible and that she has to be the prettiest girl in the entire school." Neville kept rambling on.

"Neville?"

"Yeah."

"Shut up."

The silence stood between us for a moment.

"Oh, and there's something else." Neville interrupted.

"What?" I asked.

"Today's her sixteenth birthday." Neville replied back at me. "And her family forgot about her, she only got a present from her friend."

"Family…" I muttered.

"Yeah well, look, I held up my end of the bargain and now you have to." Neville pointed out.

"She's in the broom closet." I said as I began running towards the kitchen.

Hermione POV

"Oh my poor Harry." I said talking to the mirror again. "Your life must be a place of misery and woe."

When you try your best, but you don't succeed
When you get what you want, but not what you need
When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse

"Let me help you my dear. Let me take you away from the cruel and cold world of late night partying and drinking."

When the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone, but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?

"Let me take you to a world of peace and harmony where we can live happily ever after."

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

"We can live there in harmony for the rest of our lives. God how I wish I could just be with you. Just to talk to you. Just to be with you."

High up above or down below
When you too in love to let it go
If you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth

"I want to know everything about you Harry dear. I want to know what you want to do once we get out of these cold gates. I want to know what makes you sad and what makes you jump for joy."

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

"I want to know how you want to live life and I want to know if you see me in your future, like I see you in mine."

Tears stream down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face
And I...

"If only I could actually tell you that. Unfortunately, that's not going to happen anytime soon."

Tears stream down on your face
I promise you I will learn from the mistakes
Tears stream down your face
And I...

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

Howdy Internet folk! I am bringing you a long needed update. Sorry and sorry again for my behavior… bad me! Anyways the song credit goes to Coldplay for "Fix You" I thought it would be appropriate.

Anyways… my reviewers….

Chocolate Ice: Thanks for the review, and haven't you seen the movie?

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Titansgirl27: Not really, I did read this one, I sort of didn't like it though because I am a big supporter of Harry and Hermione fanfictions. But I'll let you know if I find one. Merci!

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Princess Silverstar: Well, if I go any faster, than I am going to be done with the story in like 6 chapters. Which is what I don't want. Although this isn't going to be that long anyways. And I think the anticipation is exactly what I was going for!

FairyWings101: Omgosh, guess what? I haven't seen my boy toy in like 15 days! It's killing me, anyways I'll explain more later.

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Okay guys, I'm sorry I haven't been able to update for this story in like so long. I've been pretty busy with band, school, and Patrick. Speaking of the boyfriend factor. I am so happy with my new boy toy. Although I haven't seen him at all over the break, hopefully that will all change by tomorrow.

Anyways, this isn't going to become a habit. I am totally going to have the next chapter out, I don't know when but soon.

So please keep reviewing!