ENDING 2
Soon the four days too passed away and finally the day came which so long awaited. Hermione and Ginny were in Hermione's room, getting her ready. Hermione slipped her shoes and dress, and sat down on a chair in front of the mirror for Ginny to do her hair and make up.
"Ginny I don't think I will be able to do this" Hermione said panicking.
"It's just the motions in your stomach Herm. You will be alright. Don't worry I've heard you singing and you sound great', Ginny said reassuringly.
"I know but if something terrible happens when I am singing."
"Nonsense Hermione, what's gonna happen?" Ginny asked putting blue eye shadow for Hermione.
"I don't know Gin, like everything and nothing"
"Just breathe in and out and you dare not cry or you will ruin my hard work", Ginny as almost as frightening as Mrs. Weasley.
"I will try not to cry but I don't promise anything though" Hermione said uncertainly.
"Hermione where is the strong willed lady I am used to watching?" Ginny asked, seeing that slowly she was loosing her confidence.
"I don't know Ginny. Life makes you do funny things." Hermione said with her eyes closed as Ginny put eye liner for her. She kept Hermione's make up to minimal because natural look suited her best. After make up, it was time for her hair. Ginny took the front of her hair and pulled it back in a retro style, clipping up only little of her front part and leaving the rest to fall down freely. Hermione was now ready and set to perform.
"Hermione open your eyes, you are ready" Ginny said. She herself was coming at the ball for supporting Hermione. She had worn a green halter gown with black robes and black heels. She had put green eye shadow which brought out the color of her eye.
Hermione slowly opened her eyes as Ginny instructed and glanced at the mirror. She gasped at her own reflection and was truly happy with Ginny's work.
They did not want to be late and so quickly apparated to the hall where the ball was going to be held. It was a special place called La Esparita where only formal balls could be held. As soon as they went inside, a fellow Healer who was coordinating the event came rushing to Hermione to say that she was needed as the ball was starting shortly.
"Go Hermione. Show him what you got. It's your final chance." Ginny said enthusiastically.
Hermione parted with Ginny and walked towards the place where all the Healers were supposed to be. The hall was done up in a theme of blue, white and silver. The ceiling was enchanted with a wavy ocean look. Hermione remembered the enchanted ceiling of Hogwarts looking up there. She was looking around nervously, for Draco but he had still not arrived.
Soon people began to fill in and not only Healers and their friends came in but also several people from Ministry. When Healer Bradshaw told her it would be a small charity ball, she never would have assumed this to be small. Looking at so many people gave her a living nightmare.
The ball got started by Healer Bradshaw's opening speech where she welcomed all. A wizarding band she had never heard before had come up to perform for the event. The ball started and as if on cue, Malfoy entered the hall. He wore a black dress shirt, black formal pants with silver tie and expensive black robes. His hair was not gelled back but he left them to fall freely on his face. His trademark smirk never left him. He looked so handsome that Hermione was sure girls would go gaga over him and she didn't like that idea any bit.
Hermione saw him and her breath stopped, she nervously gulped and looked at Ginny for help who was just two tables away from her. Ginny gave her a look that said not to worry.
Healer Bradshaw escorted Draco and soon he was seen talking to the people she assumed he knew from the Ministry. Draco darted a glance around to search for Hermione. He finally spotted her with the rest of the Healers and she looked nervous. His question was why was she nervous? He smiled. Something about her he never understood and would never understand.
Soon many witches and wizards could be seen dancing on the floor. A guy from the band asked Hermione to dance but she refused. Ginny came to Hermione and told her to look at someone across the hall. Hermione looked across the hall and saw Malfoy dancing with a pretty blonde hair Witch. She felt instant jealousy towards that witch. Looking at Hermione's fuming face, Ginny was satisfied that this is what she needed to do; she had pushed the right button. She hoped that at least now Hermione was ready enough for her big challenge.
While Hermione was busy looking or rather glaring at someone, Healer Bradshaw came for Hermione to tell her that her performance would be in next five minutes.
As soon as Hermione heard it, she had no chance to respond but to be dragged away next to the band. Hermione casted a glance at Ginny who nodded to tell her all the best.
The band stopped playing and Healer Bradshaw announced, "Attention everyone. I am sure you know Healer Granger over here. She has been doing a very good job at St. Mungo's at this young age. Well I have recently come across to her talent of singing and so requested her to present a song for all of us. She is a live example of how talented our Healers are." The crowd applauded.
Hermione panicked as something as similar to a mike was thrust into her hand.
She started, "Good evening to everyone present here. Now the song I will be singing will be dedicated to Mr. Malfoy, him being the chief guest."
What she was going to do could even cost her, her job. "I hope you understand my reason and forgive me." She looked straight at Draco and started with the song as the band started playing the music of a muggle song. The rest did not understand what she meant to say but who had to, understood it perfectly well.
I'm not a perfect person
There are many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
Draco got the hint of what she was singing and tried to look like he was not affected but it showed otherwise.
That I just want you to know
I found a reason for me
To change what I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you.
Hermione looked at Draco too see whether he got her meaning or no but he kept his mask perfectly hidden from any sings of emotions. He looked as though nothing had happened. This made her a bit sad. She was willing to accept her mistake in front of everyone (well the part that people did not know is a different thing!) and no response. She thought she might just start crying. She thought she saw his guard slip when she looked directly at him but he changed it immediately when he looked at her.
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
I know the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
People were wondering about her song selection and that she looked a bit emotional. One of the band members was eyeing her hungrily but when Draco caught him staring, he glared as if to say she's mine.
That I just want you to know
I found a reason for me
To change what I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
Slow tears had already started pouring out now.
I'm not a perfect person
There are many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I did
And the reason is you
( The Reason by Hoobastank )
By the time the song ended, Hermione was in tears. She dropped the mike like thing and streamed out of the hall with Ginny on her heels. She passed by Draco but he was looking down. She did not even look at him and passed by hurriedly before she could embarrass herself any more. Hushed whispers followed as she passed by. All were busy whispering with one another when Healer named Michael started to perform. Between all this, no one noticed Draco Malfoy slipping away from the hall and following the direction where the brunette just went.
She reached the lobby and plopped on a couch. Ginny came and hugged her as she was crying or instead just pouring out.
"Ginny it did not work out. See that git did not even respond. Why did I do it? Merlin I am so embarrassed now. What am I going to do?" Hermione sobbed.
"Sushhh Hermione. It was worth a try at least and anyways……." Ginny began but she saw Draco leaning casually on the door.
Ginny took the signal and left her alone. She threw Draco a cautious look before moving back to the hall.
Hermione turned around and saw Draco looking at her confusedly. Hermione got up and began to leave but his voice stopped her.
"Listen Hermione, I am thoroughly confused with what you did inside. I thought you never wanted me in you life and….."
"Draco it's not that but what I did inside was a try to get back to you by apologizing. Didn't you get anything?" Hermione said.
Just as he was about to start a blonde witch came calling out for Draco, Hermione remembered her from the same one dancing with him earlier.
That woman smiled at Hermione and said "Good job Healer. Lovely voice you have got. Now can you excuse me, I need Draco for a second."
"Uh Hermione… This..uh..this is my fiancé Bianca Smith." Draco said dreading this moment.
Hermione could not believe her eyes. Here she had taken all possible trouble to declare her love but here Draco was standing with his FIANCE!!!!! She felt as though all the air had been knocked out of her stomach. How could he? God that means he had no feelings for her. She had made a perfect fool out of herself. Great! Just great! She just stood gaping but realized where she was as her heart shattered into million pieces. She noticed Draco did nothing but looked down.
"Nice to meet you." Hermione managed to reply. Tears threatened to fall from her brown eyes and so before she made a fool out of herself, she stormed out hastily.
Crash, That was you and Me
Started out so innocently
Shattered on the ground, I hear the sound
Crash, Ringing in my ears
I still feel the sting of my tears
Someone wake me, I can't seem to break free.
[chorus]
Go on, get out of my head
I'm on the wrong side of a parallel universe
Am I alive or just dead?
I've been stumbling in the dark
Living in a crash world
Hush, Don't say one more word
At this point the truth seems absurb
'Cause who we were is gone forever
Crushed, Underneath our fears
Everything's so twisted and weird
Someone, save me, I can't seem to break free
[chorus]
Go on, get out of my head
I'm on the wrong side of a parallel universe
Am I alive or just dead?
I've been stumbling in the dark
Living in a crash world
Slow motion, Devastation
Should of seen it coming but I couldn't do nothin'
Emotion, Desperation
Someone save me, I can't seem to break free
[chorus] 2x
Go on, get out of my head
I'm on the wrong side of a parallel universe
Am I alive or just dead?
I've been stumbling in the dark
Living in a crash world
Crash World, yeah...
Crash World by Hillary Duff.
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So here is the second ending that I planned. I am so disappointed that so many people read the story but hardly anyone reviews. Please, I thought the writers who have sense would at least take time to review. But anyways hoping you guy's like the chapter. It's more or less like the ending 1 but just ends differently. I may or may not have a sequel for this ending as I said earlier. It just depends on the response on this chapter. So if anyone wants a sequel, keep hoping till I get more than fifteen reviews at least. Am I being insufferable? Oops… Sorry for that….
Anyways I love all the people who read/ reviewed the story…..
With this I finished my first story…..Yay for me!!!!
