Chapter 15: Homecoming Dance
It was the day of the homecoming dance. Ginny, Luna, Katie were getting ready at Hermione's house. The boys were getting ready at Ginny's all the parents chipped in for the limo. The girls were helping each other with hair, make-up, dresses, etc.
"Alright so ready to be ready?" Ginny asked
"I'm so excited! This will be mine and George's fourth homecoming dance together" Katie said with a huge smile on her face
"Fourth? Really that's amazing! You guys meant for each other aren't you" Hermione said painting her nails.
"Yeah I love George so much"
"That's so sweet"
"So Hermione going with Fred? He really likes you. You know that? That's why I think Angelina is so jealous because he's never acted the way he acts towards you with Angelina."
"I just don't see what he sees in me"
"I do your smart, kind, beautiful, well mannered, and giving" Luna said
"Yeah Hermione I've known Fred for over 4 years I know him and he really really likes you don't hold back tonight, and don't worry Fred won't make you do anything you're not comfortable with" Katie said
The girls were finishing adding the final touches on their hair and make-up. Ginny wore her hair pinned up in a fancy bun with a few loosed curled strands around her ears, her dress was a baby blue that had a jeweled strap that went across her chest her make-up matched her dress but she added a little shimmer to her eyes her shoes were silver. Luna's dress was the most colorful it was strapless dress with a dark blue sequin tops but fell loosely below the chest and the skirt was colors of pink yellow, green, blue, all the colors of the rainbow basically it was so Luna her shoes were a dark blue to match the top of her dress, her hair was curled and fell loosely around her he make-up colorful like her personality. Katie's dress was sweet it was a pastel yellow but had a light blue toll over it making the blue and yellow blend perfectly there was a blue tulle around her waist the top of the dress was strapless but had yellow and blue flowers, her hair was pinned on the side making all her hair on one side curled her shoes we a pastel yellow. Hermione's dress was the most simple. It was a plum colored dress that fell right below mid-thigh the straps had tiny jewels that were a darker plum colored it also had the jewels along the waist line. Her hair was curled loosely and a few front ends pined back but still had he bangs lose and a few by her ears. Her shoes were just a black but strapped around her ankle.
"Come on girls! Time for pictures! Need girl pictures before the guys get here" Mrs. Weasley said she was invited over her and Mrs. Granger we working on a bake sale idea. Mrs. Weasley wanted to see the girls.
All the girls walked downstairs. One by one. "You all look beautiful" Hermione's dad was on his way home he wanted to be there to see her. The girls posed for pictures Ginny and Hermione took a pic together. Luna Ginny and Hermione posed for one but at last second they grabbed Katie to join them she was one of the girls after all. They all hugged and took a picture just then the bell rang it was the guy.
"Okay girls upstairs you need to make an entrance" Hermione's mom said. They all hurried upstairs. Hermione's mom opened the doors and the boys came in. Fred got a hug from Mrs. Granger 'lovely to see you Fred."
"you too Mrs. Granger" he said returning the hug Hermione's parents were so welcoming unlike Angelina's even though part of him regrets Angelina half of him was happy he was with her for so long because what if another girl grabbed his eye but wasn't Hermione he would never have her. Although he technically doesn't have her…yet. Just then Mr. Granger came in, "hello all did I miss the grand entrance?" Mrs. Granger gave him a kiss. "Nope"
"Hello Fred, nice to see you again, so I expect her home by 12 latest" Her dad said trying to look serious but was smiling.
"Of course sir" He shook his hand
Just then the girl started coming down the stairs one by one Katie was first and George had a hug smile. She's never looked so beautiful in all 4 of their homecoming dancing. Ginny Came down next harry arms dropped and you swear he was going to faint. Luna descended down and Ron's eye popped out of his head. It was Hermione's turn Mr. Granger saw her come down he almost had tears in his eyes when did his little girl grow up. He then looked at Fred and couldn't help but smile this boy really liked his daughter. Fred eye went towards the stairs and his mouth fell opened as Hermione came down. He has never seen anything so beautiful in his life. He was now officially nervous.
"Hi" Hermione aid quietly
"Hi, you look amazing"
"Thanks you don't look bad yourself.
"Alright I need pictures" Mrs. Weasley said. They took group pictures, couple pictures, boy's pictures.
"Alright you lot go get your groove on" Hermione's dad said
"Seriously stop with the lingo dad" She said hugging him. "You look beautiful giggle bunny"
"I love you daddy"
"I love you forever and always"
With that they teens left and got into the limo. They finally reached the dance. It looked amazing the theme was 'Forever in the twilight' it was outside and inside there were a lot of lights. It looked so magical the group got out of the limo and headed in after they showed the tickets the entered and there was a line for the photo area was long but that's because Angelina was hogging the area she had to see each picture before she approved. The group just laughed at her. Of course her dress was a party all its own it was hot pick that was sequined and hug her body her heels were ridiculously high. They decided to skip the pic for now and get it later. They entered the dance and it was like a dream. Hermione was looking at all the decorations Fred grabbed her hand and laced their fingers she looked at him and just smiled. Her leaned down to his ear and said "You really are beautiful" he said kissing her cheek. Hermione hearts fluttered. She was falling hard for this tall ginger. They made their way to a table where Ginny and everyone was sitting people started dancing Fred took Hermione's hand led them to the dance floor. About an hour in Ron and his band started playing really had the dance going people were going crazy. Fred and George started dancing together making the whole floor laugh. He came back to Hermione and started dancing with her. Hermione decided to use those moves of hers. After a few more songs they decided to get something to drink and take a break. They sat down Fred went to get them some drinks. All the sudden Angelina came up to Hermione and boy did she look mad.
"Look her new girl I don't what you're playing but stay the hell away from my Fred!"
"Your Fred! If I recall you dumped him for Marcus"
"You think he really likes you? You're just a rebound to him, everyone knows you won't put out and he'll get bored with that real quick, believe me that's how he is he's a nice guy but loves sex!" Angelina then leaned into her ear. "You don't how many times he's pinned me against the wall you can never complete with me; all you have are brains and a pretty smile, no personality"
"If I was you I'd back off" Hermione turned her head and saw Katie.
"Or what? Your friends with her? Really lowered your standards"
"Actually I raised now leave my friend alone, or will be more than tell Mr. Dumbledore why you really got the position of treasurer"
"Whatever 5 mins well spent, you two better watch your back"
"Angelina I think you better leave" Fred said right behind Angelina.
"Oh Fred! Hello, I was just having a nice conversation with Hermione"
"Who you trying to fool, get out of here Angelina" George said. With a huff Angelina and her followers walked away.
"You ok?" Fred said grabbing Hermione's face with his hands
"Yeah I'm fine, thank you Katie"
"Your welcome"
All the sudden a slow song came on. "Oh a slow song, Hermione cares to honor me with a dance?" he said offering his hand. She gladly took it and he led her to the dance floor. Ron and his band started the music Dean Singing
The strands in your eyes that color them wonderful
Stop me and steal my breath
Emeralds from mountains and thrust towards the sky
Never revealing their depth
Tell me that we belong together
Dress it up with the trappings of love
I'll be captivated, I'll hang from your lips
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above
I'll be your cryin' shoulder
I'll be love suicide
I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
"Whatever Angelina said it's not true" Fred said "I know Fred" Hermione said with a smile she trusted Fred and her heart. "I just don't want her to ruin this, you and me" He pulled her closer to him them slowly swaying to the music.
And rain falls angry on the tin roof
As we lie awake in my bed
You're my survival, you're my living proof
My love is alive and not dead
"I know Fred I can't believe a word that comes out of her mouth, believe it or not I trust you" He just and rested his forehead against and started singing softy
Tell me that we belong together
Dress it up with the trappings of love
I'll be captivated, I'll hang from your lips
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above
"You're special Hermione one in a million you could say, you honest, sweet, and real" Hermione just smile with tears in her eyes.
I'll be your cryin' shoulder
I'll be love suicide
I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
And I've dropped out, burned up, fought my way back from the dead
Tuned in, turned on, remembered the thing you said
Fred wiped her tear with his thumb and brought her face to his and gave her a soft deep kiss he didn't care people were looking. Hermione responded by wrapping her arms around his neck he moved his hands to her hips brining her closer.
I'll be your cryin' shoulder
I'll be love suicide
I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
I'll be your cryin' shoulder
I'll be love suicide
I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
The greatest fan of your life
The greatest fan of your life
They broke apart. It was almost midnight Hermione and Fred went to gather everyone up. "So we all ready to go?" Harry said
"Yes my feet are killing me" Ginny said. All the teens left for the limo. Hermione's house was first. "I'll walk you to the door" Fred offered. They exited the car Ginny made sure to make sure no one was watching give them some privacy.
Fred leaned and kissed her deep. Hermione pulled him closer she will never get tired of his kisses, she can barely think straight the minute his lips touch. He pulled away and said
"Goodnight Mia" and gave her a kiss on the back of her hand and left. Hermione opened the door and shut it she put her back against it a slide down smiling a huge smile, they just started dating but she was falling hard.
"So taken you had a fun time?" her dad said offering his hand to help her up.
"Yeah it was magical like a dream I felt like Cinderella at the ball minus the whole leaving my shoe"
"So I take it you really like this Fred"
"Dad don't start he's harmless he's so sweet and generous"
"oh I don't doubt I'm happy for you, yes I am having that father protection thing going on but I'm a cop chief actually and I can sense people" Hermione looked down expecting her dad to say he feels something wrong about him
"I can tell Fred's a great guy who I can tell really likes you. I told you from the start you had my approval"
"You know daddy you will always be the first man I ever loved"
"Oh sweetie, I love you"
"I love you daddy" Hermione and he dad just hugged not wanting to let go.
*hope you enjoyed this chapter it was my favorite to write by far. Song I'll Be by Edwin McCain*