One Last Chance (Harmione Story)

Chapter 8: Christmas Surprise

*Hermione's POV

There were only three days left until the start of the Christmas holidays. I still can't believe what happened last night. That feeling once again, the feeling that it was just right regardless off how strange, new or awkward it was...

I was in the Hall, having breakfast when I saw Harry coming in my direction.

- Hi! - I greeted...

*Harry's POV

Morning Hermione. - I answered, sitting next to her. I was still unsure how I felt about last night. I was sure of one thing and one thing only. I wouldn't trade that moment with anything else. But now wasn't the time to talk about it, I wanted to talk about something else.

- So, do you have any plans for this Christmas? - I asked.

- Well... I was going to spend it with my parents but if you have any ideas, I'm open to suggestions.

- As a matter of fact, I doo have an idea.

- Nice! What is it? - she asked, unable to hide her curiosity.

- A surprise...

- Harryy!

- Hermioneee! - I responded joking.

- Stop teasing me and spit it out at once!

- I said it's a surprise. Don't worry, you'll like it.

- How do YOU know I'M going to like it?!

- Don't you trust me?

- Nooo! - She said, bursting in laughter right after.

- Well, then it's your problem. I have a few things to take care of, first of them is talking to Ron...

*Hermione's POV

My heart skipped a beat as he said this. Although I wasn't quite sure on what foot I stood on about last night, one thing I was sure of: he was going to be upset if he found out Harry was spending Christmas with me. Regardless, it was for the best to tell him now than at the last minute...

*Ron's POV

I saw Harry walking out of the Hall, towards me and I said - Hi Harry!

- Hi Ron. Glad I found you 'couse I need to talk to you...

- Sure, what about?

- I wanted to tell you that this year I won't be going to the Burrow for Christmas, I'll be staying here.

- It's alright, I was going to ask you wen I got the chance but I reckon Ginny wouldn't allow anyone to enjoy the holidays properly anyway with you there, just still really mad at you.

I wouldn't be asking Hermione to come since she and me aren't as friendly with each other right now as I'm with Harry. I didn't want to ruin Christmas for me, her and the others with constant fighting and arguments.

Harry said goodbye but I didn't answer, My head was wondering if I would or not ask Hermione to come over for Christmas. I set my final decision as a no. She was still hurt about what happened and with her that way there was always the risk of being flung across the room...

*Hermione's POV

For the most of the three days that were left until the end of the term Harry was nowhere to be seen. He would still come to class but he would arrive just on time and leave as soon as the class ended. He was even skipping Charms class although professor Flitwick would always skip his name so I guess he was on par with whatever Harry was up to. I considered asking him what he was doing but he would probably say nothing at Harry's request, especial to me...

Regardless of this, those days went day really fast, we had finished our tests the week before and classes were pretty relaxed. The last day before the holidays, Harry's behaviour turned back to normal. He still was a no show in the morning but we had lunch with Ron and he calmed down for the rest of the day.

The next morning I woke up later than usual. When I did, those who would be going home had already had breakfast and were heading for the train, which was due to leave at any moment. By the time I got dressed everyone had already went downstairs to eat. I grabbed my wand and headed downstairs but not for the same reason as them. While I looked around for my wand I noticed that some of my stuff was gone but, at that moment, I couldn't care less. I just wanted to know what the surprise was. Harry had kept me in the dark about it from the moment he told me he would be doing something. I saw Harry sitting in the Gryffindor table, finishing his breakfast. I snuck behind him and yelled right by his ear:

- Happy holidays!

He sprang up - Blimey Hermione! Happy holiday to you too. Now, are you trying to make me deaf?

- Maybe... - I answered laughing because of his reaction. - So, what's the big surprise?

- Eat and then I'll show you.

- Harry James Potter! You tell me what you're up to at once.

- Eat and then I'll show you! - he repeated - Jezz! Now you sounded a lot like Mrs. Weasley...

He was set on not telling me anything so I gave up and ate really fast so he would finally show me what he had been preparing for three days. It better be good...

When I finished breakfast (which didn't take that long, I was anxious to see the big surprise) he led me down to Hogsmeade. We stopped near the road that lead to the Shrieking Shack.

- So, what's the big surprise? It better be good to drag me all the way down here.

Without any warning, he took out his wand and said - Obscuro.

My eyesight turned black instantly, as a black blindfold raped itself around my head. I wasn't expecting it and, as a result, I jumped a bit and let out a small squeak of surprise.

- Don't you ever do that again!

- Alright, alright. Now, will you stop complaining and grab my hand?

This hole time I held my arms crossed but then I relaxed a little and rested them at my side. His fingers intertwined with mine, holding me firmly but not too hard. I felt a small shiver run up and down my spine, in response to how good it felt to hold his hand...

It only lasted a moment because, after that, we turned on the spot and the next instant we disappeared with a loud crack.

We now were somewhere else. I could hear the cold breeze passing through the branches of trees and there was a river running nearby.

He lead for a bit and I heard him fumble around with some kind of fabric.. We stopped once we were inside and he removed my blindfold at last. Once I saw where we were, I though to myself ''This is going to be the best holiday ever!''...

*Authors Note
Cliffhanger! Again... Now leave in the comments your ideas about where they are (I think I gave it away in the last paragraph but all right, go ahead and try to guess). If the next chapter has already been posted when you read this, guess before going on.
Once again, thank you all for reading, hope you like it and see you in the next chapter. Until then,
-Gomesss