Harry and Hermione: The Way It Should Have Been Part 2

Harry's Third P.O.V Part 2

A few hours went by, it was finally time for the ball to take place. Ron was having trouble with his dress robes. "Here, let me help you with them Ron." I offered. "Thank you Harry." he smiled, but then frowned a little bit. "What's the matter mate?" I asked calmly. "It's just that..... I'm nervous about dancing with Fleur, i mean, what if I accidentally screw up? I'd be a total bloody laughing stock." it is safe to say that he was panicking. "Relax, I'm sure that you will be fine at dancing Ron." "You think so?" I smiled at him. "Of course I do." he smiled back at that remark and we bro hugged each other. We then made our way down the steps. "I can't wait to see what Hermione is going to look like." I stated. "Of course you can't, Hermione is your date after all." Ron joked, I gave him a light slap on the arm while chuckling. "Er Harry, your tie is a bit crooked." "Oh. So it is." I then straightened it. "Well, see you in a few moments mate." "Okay, see you in there." Ron then left me just as Professor Mcgonagall came over. "Potter. Where's your date? It is almost time to go in and as a champion, you have to start the ball." she stated sternly. "I'm sure she will be here soon Professor." I replied, she then nodded and went off. Just then, i heard a sound at the top of the stairs. I turned around fast, and there she was, Hermione. But she did not look like what I have known her to look like. 

Her hair was not bushy, but rather tied up in a bun and she wore a dress that was a bright shade of blue, she was absolutely looking beautiful. "Her-Hermione. You look breathtaking." I was honestly lost for words. She was smiling, but didn't look at me. "Thank you Harry, you look rather handsome yourself." I held my arm out to her. "Shall we go m'lady?" She giggled at that. "We shall." So we then entered the ball along with all the other champions and their dates to a crowd of whispers. They were saying things like "Is that Harry Potter with Hermione Granger?" and "I don't believe it. They must be dating." Me and Hermione ignored all the comments, but I saw that even Malfoy was in shock that I heard him mumble "I can see that Granger dresses well, even for a mudblood." Me and Hermione then took hold of each others hands and the music began so we started dancing, everyone else soon joined in. It was a slow song so I guess that i was in luck with the song choice. "Ouch!" Hermione suddenly said. "What's wrong Hermione?" "You're standing on my foot." I quickly moved my foot away and we carried on dancing like nothing had happened. After a while, I decided to make my move. "Hermione, there's something I got to tell you." "What is it, Harry?" she asked as a  smile appeared on her face. "I l-lo-love y-you. I have ever since you hugged me after I saved you from the troll first year. I was wondering if you who-would l-like to go out w-with m-me?" I finally asked. "No Harry, I would not like to go out with you." "Oh." I looked down looking upset, but Hermione, with one finger under my chin, lifted my head back up, she was beaming. "I would love to go out with you." She then kissed me on my lips and my frown turned into a wide smile and we kissed again and held each other in a tight hug. That was until... "Oi Potter, dating the mudblood now are we? Shame on you." It was Malfoy, he had seen everything. "Shut up Malfoy, mind your own business." 

"Oh, I'm so scared, you know, let me help you out Granger." He then took his wand out, pointing it at Hermione and was about to say a spell when Dumbledore arrived, he had Mcgonagall with him. "Is there a problem here? he asked." No professor."Malfoy lied and then went away from us." Are you having a good time you two?" Hermione and I nodded. Dumbledore smiled. "Good." Me and Hermione then went away to sit down. "Hey Hermione. Would you like me to go get drinks." she smiled at me and then nodded. "That'd be nice, thank you Harry. We kissed each other on the lips and off I went. While I was making the drinks, i bumped into Ron and Fleur, they were smiling . "Hey Ron. Hi Fleur." "Hey mate, what's up?" Ron asked. "Not much really, why don't you two sit down with Hermione and me? We're sitting over there." I then pointed to where Hermione was sitting. They went there and sat down and began talking to Hermione. After getting the drinks, I joined them. "We have something to tell you two." I told Ron and Fleur and then lightly gripped Hermione's hand. "What iz it you want to tell uz?" Fleur asked. "Me and Harry are dating." Hermione replied, smiled and gave me a kiss. Both Ron and Fleur smiled at us. "We are both happy for you. We are dating to, aren't we Fleur?" Ron answered. "Right we are." said Fleur and kissed him. "Shall we go outside Hermione? I imagine we need some fresh air." I asked her, she nodded. So hand in hand, we headed outside, it was a clear sky with the moon being bright and full, it was quite romantic actually. That was until Hermione discovered something, lying on the pavement not too far from where we were standing. "What's that Harry?" she pointed to the object and we went over to it. It was a large chunk of a torn dress and ruined high heel shoes. "That's odd, it's a ruined ball outfit." I stated. "We should get to bed now anyway and leave them here." she said. I yawned then nodded. We then made our way back through the common room, hand in hand. "I love you Hermione. Goodnight." I then kissed her again. She kissed me back. "I love you too and thank you for a wonderful time together tonight, night Harry." she gave me one last smile today and then went up to her dorm as i did too, i got ready for bed, turned off the light on my desk on the side of my bed and went to sleep almost immediately, knowing now that I have found love of my life, Hermione Granger.