Something Beautiful (Harmione)

Chapter 10

Harry was released from the hospital two days after. Hermione and him still had to talk about his confession. He was being eaten alive by the anxiety raising up in his chest.

Why did Hermione ask 'why me'?

"Potter! I'm speaking to you." Pansy said grabbing his attention. "What are you thinking about?"

Pansy was in his dorm, they were working on a potion essay. He sighed, "I told her how I feel?"

Pansy squealed, "Why didn't I know of this? Tell me everything." she closed her book and faced him.

"I woke up and well one thing led to another and I told her before falling asleep. When I woke up again it was dark and she wasn't there so I fell asleep again and then there she was. We didn't talk about it. We haven't."

Pansy groaned, "go talk to her. I'll finish the assignment."

"what do I say?"

"I don't know but you need to talk. Now. Or so help me." she pushed him out the door, "I'll say here to give you privacy. You better come back to tell me what happened and I'll finish this."

Before he could protest Pansy closed the door. He walked towards Hermione's dorm. He didn't know how to address it, he was going to die right then and there. Voldemort couldn't kill him but this could. There was no turning back when he knocked on the door.

Hermione opened the door and smiled as she tried to hide the blush that was making its way up her cheeks. "Harry. I-I already watered the plant."

Harry shook his head, "can we talk?"

Hermione nodded stepping aside. She hoped he couldn't hear her heart beating fast. Hermione knew this day would come no matter how much she tried to avoid it.

They sat down on the couch. Harry took a deep breath, "what I said in the hospital wing-"

"yeah, you didn't mean it. It's ok Harry, you were a bit out of it." Hermione hoped that the disappointment in her face wasn't clear.

Harry held up his hand, "no, I did mean it. Did you?" Hermione nodded. "Well then do you maybe want to try this out?"

"What if you find out you truly don't like me? What if someone better comes by? Why me?"

Harry grabbed her hand, "I don't think there's anyone as bright and as gorgeous and amazing as you. You won't lose me no matter what, its us against the world."

Hermione looked down at their hands. Could she take the risk? There were too many scary things that would come along with it but what's life without taking risks? She smiled, "I would like to be your girlfriend."

Harry grinned excitedly. His heart felt like it just exploaded with happiness. He didn't know what to say so he just hugged her. Hermione giggled as she hugged him back. She felt like a weight was lifted off her shoulders and maybe now she could be happy.

Harmione took all her gryffindor courage in her and kissed him. Harry kissed back immediately. His lips were surprisingly soft and gentle against hers.

They broke the kiss and grinned at each other. "is there anything else we should talk about?"

Harry thought for a moment, "I don't think so. Anything you want to talk about?"

"how are we going to go along with this? Like how do we tell our friends and what could change?"

"well," Harry drew small circles on her back with his fingers nervously, "I don't think anything has to really change. I mean we're friends but we're now dating. We just get to kiss and stuff but we've always had a nice relationship and good communication so let's not change that. And as for our friends," Harry took out his wand and casted a silent spell to open the door. Ro, Blaise, Pansy, Ginny, Astoria and Draco fell forward with deep red cheeks. "I reckon they know."

Hermione laughed going over to help her friend's stand up. Astoria hugged her tightly, "took you long enough."

Pansy let go of Ron's hand and jumped to Harry. Harry groaned in pain, "I'm recovering Pans."

Pansy laughed, "sorry. I just got excited." she turned towards everyone else not letting go of her friend, "I rounded them up, we didn't hear everything."

"of course you did." Harry kissed her head then whispered, "you and Ron eh?"

Pansy blushed, "you shut up now Potter."

Ron walked up to them with his hands in his pockets and a lopsided smile, "I'm really happy for you Harry."

Harry smiled and looked down at Pansy then back at Ron, "you take care of her alright? But don't do anything stupid."

Pansy stuck out her tounge finally letting go of him to hold Ron's hand again, "don't get overprotective now."

Harry shrugged, "I had to."

Back with Hermione she approached Ginny, "you don't mind right?"

Ginny shook her head, "I think I might like Blaise."

"I'm happy for you Gin. Blaise is a very good lad."

Draco threw his arms around them, "I'm hungry. Let's eat."

They all laughed. Harry looked over to Hermione who smiled. This was going to be an adventure.