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IT'S A BIRD!

NO, IT'S A PLANE!

NO, IT'S….CHAPTER 8!

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Chapter 8: Matchmaking in session

Hermione dreamily walked into her dormitory, as she though of what she and Draco had done secretly behind the pillar. She blushed as she walked, and suddenly banged into Ron.

"Oops! Sorry, Ron. Was thinking about something," Hermione apologised.

Ron smiled at her. "Oh, uh, it's alright, "he said, and fidgeting nervously, he continued.

"Hey, uh, listen. You-you kn-know the, uh, ball? Well, uh, I was, uh, wondering, whether, uh-"

"I'm going with someone else, Ron. Sorry," Hermione cut him off, piqued at his stuttering.

Ron's face fell. "Oh, okay then. I can go with someone else. Uh, I was wondering, who are you going with?"

What to tell him? That I am going with Draco? Hah. I'd rather not. Think!

Hermione laughed. "Ron! I can't tell you, remember? Dumbledore insisted that we don't tell anyone our date till midnight!" she said, smiling.

Ron scowled. "Oh, come on! You should tell me; I am your best friend. Dumbledore won't know. Don't you value your best friend more?" he asked.

Don't you know you're being demanding, and that you're pissing me off?

Hermione stopped smiling, and shook her head. "You'll just have to find out yourself," she said, and walked away, annoyed.

As Hermione sat and relaxed in the reclining chair in the dorm, she heard somebody come in. She looked up to see Harry arrive, and sit down in another of the reclining chairs.

"Hey, Herm."

"Hi." Hermione suddenly remembered what Ginny had asked her to do as a favour.

Ginny and Harry. Together. That's in my hands. Let's play matchmaker!

"Say, Harry, "Hermione said brightly, shifting to face him.

Harry stared at her wearily. "What?" he said brusquely.

"Going with anyone to the ball?"

Harry blushed. "Uh, no. Not yet. "

Perfect.

"Thinking of going with anyone?"

Harry suddenly perked up, no more exhausted. Fiddling with a loose thread from the chair, he answered.

"Yeah. Actually Hermione, I need a favour from you."

What?

"Uh. Okay. What do you want me to do?"

"Well, I was thinking of asking Ginny. I really like her-"Harry stopped as he saw Hermione screaming in laughter.

"What?" Harry asked incredulously, as she dodged a pillow thrown at him by Hermione.

"Oh, you nincompoop! Ginny asked me to set the both of you up, and here you are, asking me to set the two of you up! You guys are just meant to be together! Haha!" she laughed, throwing another pillow at Harry.

Harry blushed furiously, and looked at her hopefully.

"Sh-she likes m-me?" he asked, beaming.

Hermione nodded eagerly.

Harry chuckled happily. "Well, that's settled then. I'll go ask her now, "he said happily, getting up and dashing eagerly to the girls' dormitory.

Hermione's eyes widened in alarm. "Harry! Stop! Stop! You can't go in the girls-"it was too late. Ear-piercing screams filled the air as Harry bolted out once again in terror, as he was hit by slippers, nail polish bottles, lipsticksand shoes that were thrown out from the room.

Hermione giggled, as everybody else laughed loudly at Harry, whose face was suffused with colour.

Just then, Ginny entered the dorm. "What's going on? Harry? "

"Ginny!" Harry ran to her, and smiled nervously at her. Slowly, he looked into her eyes.

"Uh, Ginny? W-will y-you g-g to the dance with me?"

Ginny blushed furiously as wolf-whistles filled the air.

All of a sudden, silence pierced the air, as everyone, including, Hermione, waited with bated breath for Ginny's answer to Harry's question.

She looked up at Harry adoringly. Smiling, she held his hand, and kissed him lightly on the cheek.

"Of course I'll go with you, Harry."

Everybody cheered, and Harry and Ginny blushed, as they continued holding hands.

Hermione jumped up and hugged the both of them, squealing in excitement, as the rest of the Gryffindors congratulated the both of them.

As she looked at the both of them, she smiled.

The wonderful things love can do.

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