CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX ───── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ───── "Don't hate me for doing this."
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Y/N POV
I was breathing heavily. Not from the heat or fatigue, not from lack of physical capability. From fear. Genuine fear. I looked in the mirror and swayed back and forth. It was no secret, I was nervous. Gazing forward at my reflection, I studied the dress that I was utterly, completely in love with.
After a few moments, I sat down on the edge of the bed, slipping on the new pair of high heels. As I stood up, I wobbled slightly, glancing down at my feet. The extra inches made me feel as if I was on stilts, and I couldn't help but laugh to myself. There's no way I'll last the night in these.
The sound of Hermione's voice pulled me from my thoughts.
"Are you ready to go, y/n?" Hermione asked me from the common room.
Taking one last glance in the mirror, I smoothed out my dress and nodded, even though she couldn't see me.
"Yes!" I called back, making my way down the stairs.
As soon as Hermione saw me, her eyes widened, and she gasped. "Wow! Y/n, you look stunning!"
"So do you!" I replied.
The girl smiled and reached for my hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. "Come on! Let's go!"
We walked out of Gryffindor Tower together, but the closer we got to the Great Hall, the more nervous I felt. My stomach churned, and I found myself shivering, though not from the cold. The event of the night was suddenly overwhelming. Why am I so nervous? I wondered. I've never been this nervous before.
When we reached the final corner, just before the grand staircase, I hesitated, pressing my back against the wall to hide.
Hermione stopped and turned to me, her brow furrowing in concern. "Y/n? What's wrong?"
"Nothing. I'm just a little nervous. Go on, I'll be right behind you."
"Are you sure?" she asked softly, her eyes filled with worry.
I forced a smile and nodded. "Yes. I'll be fine."
Reluctantly, Hermione turned and descended the stairs. As soon as she appeared in the Great Hall, I heard a few gasps. It was no surprise, she looked absolutely beautiful tonight.
