Love at Hogwarts

Chapter 8

3 WEEKS LATER--YULE BALL
FRED POV
I saw her coming down the stairs, but the next moment was a bit fuzzy. All I remember is a beautiful girl with sleek, brown hair floating down the steps in a lilac dress...

I then bumped into Parvarti Patil which woke me up for the most part. George punched me in the arm to do the rest.

"Wow," I watched the beauty walk right up to me.

"Ready to go?" She asked.

"Okay," I mumbled.

Thinking it was an appropriate time to do so, I took her hand. As soon as I did, I could feel her pulse quickening. Thinking I might give her a heart attack, I quickly braced myself if she were to fall. We walked into the Great Hall, and couples all around were already sitting down at small tables.

"After you," I said. Was that gentlemen-like? I'm not good in that field.

She sat into a chair that was encrusted with lilac jewels, just like her. A candle from the air descended down into the candle holder in the center of the table.

"So..." She said.

"So..." I said, " Wanna dance?"

She blushed. Wait, why did she blush?!?!?

HERMIONE POV

Oh, he asked me to dance! Wait, was it just his hair reflecting on his face, his cute little face, or was he blushing?!
We stepped onto the floor and, led by Fred, danced to the Weird Sisters.

I was concentrating on my feet when I could feel a change. A feel of everything coming into place...

There he was. Staring at me with his big, confusing eyes. He started to lean in! Was he going to kiss me?!?!? I was not ready! What...

My thoughts were interrupted by a large BOOM!

"What was that?" He shouted.

"Peeves!" Dumbledore boomed.

A little flying ghost-looking guy came out from his hiding place under an unoccupied table.

"Just wanted some fun for the couples," Peeves smirked.

"No fireworks inside," jeez Dumbledore's voice was loud.

Peeves play-sulked until he was out in the corridors. We all continued dancing.

He started to lean in again. He did it. He absolutely pecked me on the cheek.

FRED POV

What did I just do? Was she upset? Did she enjoy it? Show me a sign, woman!

HERMIONE POV

What was I supposed to do?! It seemed as if I couldn't even control my own face! As a small smile crept onto my face, I saw him smile too. I'm not sure what happened next, though. I think he kissed me again, and the next thing I knew, we were walking in the greenhouses snuggled together.

"HERMIONE!"

Huh? Who was that?

I looked out of the greenhouse's windows to see it was Victor Krum. Why was he looking for me? Well, I guess I am just gorgeous.

He called again.

"What do we do?" Fred whispered.

I looked around the greenery and flowers. Ah-hah!

"Here, take this and put these over your ears," I said.

"What is this?" He asked.

"Let me do it," I rolled my eyes. His one flaw... not paying attention in Herbology... or any class for that matter.

I saw Victor start to walk towards the greenhouses. Any minute now...

He started to open the door. I then pulled the plant out of the layers of soil and dirt.

It produced a wretched screeching sound. Well, I supposed it did. I could not hear it due to my earmuffs.

Victor fell to the floor, paralyzed from the sound as I put the creature back into the dirt-filled pot. Good ol' Mandrakes.

I looked back to see a confused, red-haired goofball stuttering something.

I took off my earmuffs and heard him saying nonsense as to ask why, what, and how.

"Next time, you may want to pay attention in Herbology," I smirked.

He gulped, then mumbled something that sounded like a yes of some kind.

I took his arm and asked him to get up so I could lead him to the Gryffindor common room.

We finally got the entrance to the common room, I said the password,"Petunia petals," and we entered to find Ginny smiling uncontrollably.

"So, how was your date?" She raised her eyebrows in a intermittent manner in order to tease.

"Oh shut up," I smiled inside.

I then said good night to Fred and watched him go up to the boys dorms and turned around to see Ginny had left.

I went up to my dorm and slipped on some pjs. Dreams of Fred and his smile swarmed through my head until I fell into a deep sleep.

Hi, I just wanted to acknowledge my good friend, Lexi, who is not currently a wattpad user, but she helped me on this chapter. Thank you for reading my story and try to boost up the comments!!! I will try to update fast!! Bye!