The Morning of the Yule Ball.
It was Christmas morning and also the day of the Yule ball.
Harry had gotten up, put on a sweater and pants and left to go to the owlery. And pick up a package from Hedwig. The snow covered owl flew in. "Hey Hedwig, how are you doing girl?" he said as he petted the owl affectionately. He took the gift paper wrapped package from her and gave her a treat.
He returned to the common room just in time for Hermione to wake up. She came downstairs and gave him a kiss, Harry then handed her the box. She opened it carefully and inside she found a beautiful navy blue dress with white trimming and highlights. Hermione covered her mouth in shock and hugged Harry tightly. "Oh My god Harry this is amazing thank you so so much. This is way better than the dress I picked out."
"You still look stunning regardless." Harry said in response and she hugged him even tighter. "What do you want to do today until the ball happens?" Harry asked. "I want to spend a lot of time with you Harry and I also would like to play in the snow a bit more. "Well in that case, let's have breakfast and then get changed."
Harry, Hermione, Ron, Ginny, and Neville all had breakfast together and Ginny spilled the beans that she would be going with Neville. "So Harry, Hermione, who are you two going with?" The two looked at each other and Hermione motioned for Neville to lean in. She whispered to him that she was going with Harry and he quietly congratulated the two of them.
After breakfast, Harry and Hermione went outside near the quidditch arena and decided to have a snowball fight. Harry hid behind a tree and waited for her to make the first move. "Oh Harry, where are you?" She said teasingly as she walked through the area, a snowball in her gloved hand.
She walked right past him and he threw a snowball at her and hit her straight in the back. Before he could turn and run however, she had already spun around and threw a snowball, hitting him straight in the face, exploding into a fine white powder. "Oh sorry Harry, I didn't mean to throw it at your face." Harry wiped the snow off of his face and cleaned his glasses before looking back up at her.
With a devilish grin on his face, Hermione knew what was about to happen. Harry saw that there was a huge and I mean huge snowbank behind Hermione so he walked forward, and picked her up which caused a squeal to be produced from her mouth. Harry then gently threw her into the snowbank and jumped in right next to her. The two of them giggling the whole time.
Hermione rolled onto Harry's chest and stayed there. He put his arms around her and the two of them cuddled and giggled for a few moments. "You look adorable with how red your nose and cheeks are along with the snow in your hair." Harry stated, cupping her cheek. Hermione's cheeks burned with adoration of him and his comment made her feel warm and cozy despite the freezing environment around them.
The two lovebirds stayed like this for a while as well as fooling around in the snow for a little while before going to Hogsmead for lunch.
The Night Of The Ball.
Harry and Ron stood next to each other in front of the mirror in the boys' quarters. "How do I look Ron?" Harry asked, making sure he had every part of his suit just right. "Your tie is a bit off here, let me get it mate." Ron adjusted Harry's dark blue tie. He then gave him a pat on the shoulder and gave him a grin. "Mione's gonna love it."
"Same can be said about you and Padma." Harry Replied. Harry and Ron exited the room and went down into the Common room. "'Aight Harry I'm gonna go catch up with Padma."
"Good luck Ron."
"Thanks, you too Harry." Ron turned and left the common room.
To say that Harry's heart was going as fast as the snitch was an understatement. He was extremely nervous about how the night would go. He was scared that Hermione was gonna get harassed for going with him and that Draco would try his usual bullshit.
Harry was pacing back and forth by the fire trying to compile his thoughts and calm his nerves when his ears were consumed by the voice of an angel. "Harry, Are you ready?"
Harry spun around and saw a heavenly sight on the stairs to the girls' dormitory. Hermione was wearing a Navy Blue dress with a white trim that went down just past her knees. Hermione's hair was done in a beautiful crown braid that went around right above her forehead and slightly around the sides until it transitioned into a semi ponytail. (Just search crown braid turns into ponytail if you wanna visualize it better)
Harry's eyes went wide with excitement and his heart started beating faster. His face went red and he stuttered trying to get the words out of his mouth. "M-mione, You l-look amazing." He had the look of a lost puppy on his face and Hermione almost died of cuteness. She gracefully went down the stairs and over to her boyfriend.
Harry held out a bouquet of flowers and offered them to her. She gratefully accepted them and summoned a vase of water to put them in which she quickly put in a safe spot in the common room. "Thank you Harry, you're so sweet."
She wrapped her arms around his neck and he did in turn with her waist. He gave her a sweet and gentle kiss that sent both their hearts a flutter. Hermione would be lying if she said that she was not nervous; she was borderline anxiety ridden but Harry's warm and minty fresh breath set her at ease.
Once their kiss broke, she released her arms and took a step back. "Lead the way harry." She said to him and held out her arm for him to hook with it. Harry stepped forward and hooked his arm with hers and the two of them walked toward the great hall.
They met up with the other champions and their accompanying dates. Cedric and Fleur as well as Viktor and Luna Lovegood of all people.
They all waited behind the back door to the great hall. ( The one moody enters through)
They all chatted for a few minutes specifically Luna and Hermione were chatting about whatever quirky and nerdy things they talk about while Harry, Krum, Fleur, and Cedric all talked about what the next task would be and how to prepare for it.
A few minutes later, the door opened and Dumbledore and McGonagall stepped in. "Alright champions it's time." Dumbledore said calmly. "Remember to set the best example and image for your school." McGonagall added.
Harry took Hermione's hand and he could tell she was about to go crazy from nervousness. Harry gave her hand a reassuring squeeze and the two stepped out together as the first ones out. The second the crowd laid eyes on them there was at first the whispers of I knew it followed immediately by cheers whistles and clapping from the crowd.
The other couples walked out and after about a minute the teachers were able to quiet the crowd down. Then the music started and Harry and Hermione turned to each other and began to dance. Both of their faces were red as tomatoes and a lot of other students were watching them and cheering. Harry had been practicing non stop in secret and unbeknownst to Hermione he was now quite good at it. They danced and when everyone's attention was focused on them, they both thought it would be a good idea to kiss. So the two lovebirds' lips met and the room was filled with cheers and clapping followed by chants of 'HARRY HARRY HARRY' From the guys and 'GRANGER GRANGER GRANGER' from the girls.
Hermione felt as if nothing else mattered but Harry and vice versa. After the ball ended, they went to the feast and pretty much everyone and their dog was complimenting/Congratulating Harry and Hermione, Hell even Draco congratulated them. Harry saw Cho sitting in a corner giving Harry the death stare but he didn't care.
Harry was eating chicken along with Ron and Hermione was having beef wellington. They were all talking and laughing together at Harry's dumb jokes and Ron's ability to eat the same amount of food as a Sumo wrestler and still be hungry.
Fred and George came up behind them and Fred leaned in between Harry and Hermione to congratulate them but unbeknownst to the two of them and put pieces of paper on their backs with a poorly drawn but still identifiable image of Harry and Hermione kissing.
Once the two left, Ron, with a mouthful of chicken, said: "I think Fred put something on your backs." They removed the pieces of paper and looked at Fred and George who were laughing their asses off and Ron flipped them off which only made them laugh harder. Hermione's face was bright red and so was Harry's and to be quite honest they were both trying to hold back from laughing and eventually broke when Snape scolded Ron for flipping the bird and deducted 15 points from Gryffindor.
Harry loved hearing Hermione laugh and her cute little giggles always lit up whatever room she was in and brought a smile to his face. Hermione always thought that it was adorable that he loved her laugh so much and now her entire face was red and she was running out of air.
"It was worth it." Ron said under his breath which made Harry chuckle a bit more.
The night ended with Harry and Hermione kissing each other good night and going to bed.