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Revathy

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Posted: 15 years ago

#11

Originally posted by: -Sakina-
please do update it soon.....its awesome....can't wat to read abt wat happens at the Ball!!!!!!!!!i'm sure it'll be great!!!!!! Thanks 😃

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Revathy

@reva_roy

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Posted: 15 years ago

#12

I thought to update tomorrow but here you go .............

Chapter 2 - Blushing at Breakfast

Harry could not help grinning as he watched Ron and Hermione at breakfast that morning. Ron was unusually chipper for someone who'd been scowling into his cereal for the past year now. And Hermione had come waltzing over and said "Good Morning!" in a rather cheerful tone, and had started humming merrily to herself. Harry eyed them curiously but neither of them acknowledged that anything peculiar was going on. By the time Ginny joined the table, Seamus and Neville had also begun to notice the odd behaviour and had noticeably started whispering among themselves. Harry could not contain his amusement any longer.

"What is with you two this morning?" he asked eventually, as Ginny sat down beside him, looking confused.

Ron grinned "Just enjoying my breakfast Mate"

"Yeah, right" said Harry sarcastically "And since when do Cornflakes put a smile like that on your face?" he pointed at Ron, who was now desperately trying to hide the grin that was plastered all over his face. Hermione looked up at him then and he just couldn't control it ? he could feel his face getting warm, and he was pretty sure by now it had turned a certain shade of pink.

Suddenly Hermione felt a soft tap on her shoulder.

"Hermione?" It was Seamus.

"Oh - Hi Seamus" she greeted happily

"Can we talk, Hermione?" he asked nervously

"Uh, sure" she answered and pointed towards the seat next to her "sit down"

"Uh, I meant alone" he said, looking awkwardly from Ron to Harry and then down to his feet.

Suddenly a look of horror spread across Ron's face as he remembered what Harry had said the night before ? Seamus was going to ask Hermione to the Ball!

"Uh Sure" Hermione said uncertainly, as she got up from the table and started walking away with Seamus.

Ron's mind was suddenly filled with all kinds of distressing thoughts. What was she going to say? Surely she'd say no straight away? Or what if she actually wants to go with Seamus? This thought had not occurred to him before and it started to plague him. What if she actually likes someone else? What if going to the Ball with him didn't mean anything other than friendship to her? His mind was racing with these unstoppable thoughts when Harry's voice suddenly broke through ?

"Ron?"

"Yeah?" he replied, not taking his eyes off Hermione.

"Are you going to tell us what's going on?" Harry and Ginny looked amused.

He peeled his eyes away long enough to say "What do you mean?"

Harry continued "Well, when I left you last night, you were completely stressed out about the Ball. But then this morning, you and Hermione both pitch up at breakfast looking like the kittens that stole the cream! And now, she's over there with Seamus and you can't keep your eyes off her! Are we missing something?" He grinned suggestively

"Uh" Ron hesitated, still glancing over at Hermione. He couldn't tell from her expression how the conversation was going. Just tell him already! He thought furiously - Tell him you're going with me!

Suddenly, Seamus turned and left the Great Hall and Hermione came strolling back to their table. Harry, Ron and Ginny were all staring at her expectantly.

"He asked me to the Ball" she said, blushing as she caught Ron's eyes. She sat down hastily and continued eating her porridge, desperately trying to avoid his stare. But Ron could not take the suspense any more ?

"And?" he questioned eagerly.

She looked at him, puzzled. "What do you mean AND Ron Weasley? You know I already have a date for the Ball!"

Harry and Ginny exchanged curious looks.

Ron looked relieved "Yeah I know that, but I thought maybe you might forget?"

"Ron, I would never forget?" she smiled at him and Ron could feel his face getting hot again.

"No Way!" Ginny exclaimed "Hermione, why didn't you tell me you and Ron??"

"I didn't really have time" she replied

"So you two were up late last night?" Harry commented suggestively, beaming at them.

Ron grinned, but Hermione quickly changed the subject.

"So are you lot coming to join me in the library today?" she inquired

Harry groaned "Hermione, it's Sunday!"

"Yes, but we still have an exam tomorrow!" she protested "And the more studying we get done the better?"

"But we already know it all!" Ron joined in "We've been studying Herbology for weeks already ? thanks to you!"

"Yes, besides, we were thinking about going down to the lake for a picnic later?" Harry continued

"C'mon Hermione" Ginny persuaded "It's such a beautiful day! And we can talk about the Ball and stuff ? forget exams for now!"

But Hermione was adamant "Well, I at least need to get a few more hours in before tomorrow"

"Okay, fine" said Ron, knowing it was a pointless argument "But meet us later, Okay? Down by the lake? You can't study all day!"

"Alright" she gave in, realising she was heavily out-numbered "I'll see you later" she said and quickly headed towards the library.

Harry grinned at Ron "So you actually asked her!"

"Yeah" Ron grinned stupidly "Long story ? but basically - I asked and she said yes!"

"Well ? we're impressed" Ginny commented

"Yeah, well done Mate" Harry said, giving Ron a pat on the back "Now ? let's go organise this picnic?" he said, getting up and leading Ginny out of the hall, while Ron just sat there, grinning into his Cornflakes.

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So tell me how is it ? 😃

Edited by reva_roy - 15 years ago

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Sakina

@-Sakina-

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Posted: 15 years ago

#13

me first to comment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

its really good....the way Ron got scared Hermione wud say yes to Seamus...and the way Harry and Ginny were all confused...and how Hermione said..."What do you mean AND Ron Weasley? You know I already have a date for the Ball!"...too good!!!!!!!!!!!keep up the good work and do update soon!!!!!!!

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Revathy

@reva_roy

Rocker

Posted: 15 years ago

#14

Originally posted by: -Sakina-
me first to comment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

its really good....the way Ron got scared Hermione wud say yes to Seamus...and the way Harry and Ginny were all confused...and how Hermione said..."What do you mean AND Ron Weasley? You know I already have a date for the Ball!"...too good!!!!!!!!!!!keep up the good work and do update soon!!!!!!!

Thank u so much and i will update as fast as i can . 😃

Edited by reva_roy - 15 years ago

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Revathy

@reva_roy

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Posted: 15 years ago

#15

Sorry guys i was a bit busy .

So here is the next chapter

Chapter 3 - The Vision

It really was the perfect afternoon for a picnic ? it was one of those rare Winter days when the sun came out to warm everything it came into contact with, creating a lethargic atmosphere around the school, which was not uncommon on Sundays. There was not a breath of wind. The sunlight glinted on the still surface of the lake as Ginny helped the boys straighten out the picnic blanket.

"Wow" she said, as she sat down and started unpacking the picnic basket "it's a great day for a picnic"

"Yeah" agreed Harry as he sat down next to her "this sunshine is incredible"

Ron couldn't help wondering when Hermione might pitch up ? he wanted to share this gorgeous day with her ? and the last thing he felt like was spending another afternoon with Harry and Ginny making eyes at each other! His best friend and his sister ? he loved them ? but he couldn't help feeling like a third wheel around them now. Well, he wasn't going to let it ruin a perfectly good picnic!

"Move over, Harry" he said determinedly

Harry threw Ron a dirty look but shifted over anyway so that he was still next to Ginny but not as close - Ron was on the other side of her. Ginny was getting used to this tension ? Ron tended to get moody around her and Harry these days and Harry usually ended up making some comment. She quickly poured them each some Butterbeer ? that always put them in a good mood.

It definitely seemed to do the trick ? Ron's mood lifted instantly. He lay back on the blanket and watched the clouds roll by.

"So I guess you two are going to the Ball together?" he said finally "as if I need to ask!"

Harry grinned "Was that a question?"

"Well, you are, aren't you?"

"Right ? we are" Harry winked at Ginny "Now, are you going to tell us how this whole you-asking-Hermione-to-the-Ball-thing came about?"

"No" said Ron smugly "That's between me and Hermione"

"Okay" said Harry "Well, either you can tell me now, or Hermione will tell Ginny later, and Ginny will just end up telling me anyway!"

Ron sighed mockingly "Is nothing sacred anymore? Must every little detail go through the Harry-Ginny hotline?"

Ginny shrugged.

"There's nothing to tell - honestly!" he said laughing "She just came to sit by the fire last night, and we started talking?"

"Ahuh" Harry nudged Ginny teasingly.

"Listen Ginny" Ron said, ignoring Harry "I need your help ? I want the night of the Ball to be perfect?"

"No problem" she grinned "what do you need help with?"

"Everything!" he smiled awkwardly "I wasn't exactly the best date the last time we had a Ball"

Harry grinned at this understatement.

"You might want to start with a few dancing lessons" he suggested, remembering Padma's comments "Girls like to dance"

"Oh do they Mr Potter?" Ginny teased "Well, let's see your moves then?"

"Me? Uh No?" said Harry firmly

"Yeah, c'mon Mate" said Ron, jumping on the bandwagon "you've been ragging on me all day. So let's see the Great Harry Potter in action then?"

Harry mumbled something under his breath.

"Sorry, what was that Mate?" Ron persisted

"I can't dance" Harry said eventually

Ginny laughed "So I guess I'll be teaching you both to dance then!"

"It looks that way!" Ron chuckled "Say Ginny, where'd you learn to dance?"

"Ron ? I've got tons of brothers"

"So, how on earth would that help you? I mean, I'm your brother" he looked confused

"Well, I asked Charlie to teach me back in fifth, and then when the twins learnt, I asked them to give me some lessons as well"

"What?" grinned Ron "The twins can dance!"

"Yeah" said Ginny "but I don't think they like to advertise it ? undermines their whole joker reputation"

"Oh right - so where did all our brothers learn to dance then? I don't recall seeing Charlie waltzing around the Burrow?"

"From the Pro's of course! Mum and Dad" Ginny beamed

"Of course!" mimicked Ron "Hey Mate, you've been kinda quiet" he said in Harry's direction "did we damage your fragile ego earlier?" he asked mockingly

"Shut up Ron" Harry chuckled "you can't dance either! And Hermione's going to expect you to sweep her off her feet"

"Yeah, yeah ? hey, speaking of Hermione, wasn't she supposed to be here by now? It's almost three already!" Ron looked over at Ginny.

"Yeah you're right" agreed Harry "she can't possibly still be?OUCH!" Harry suddenly screamed out in pain and reached up and touched his scar. Ron and Ginny sat up and stared at Harry.

"Harry! What is it?" Ginny demanded

"I don't know" he said "but something's wrong! My scar?hurting like crazy!" Harry could barely get the words out ? he clasped both his hands over his forehead as the pain blasted through him - "AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!"

Ginny and Ron were sick with worry.

"What's happening?" Ginny cried frantically at Ron. Harry was thrashing about now ? it was almost like he was having a seizure.

"Do something!" she wailed

"What?" Ron questioned, trying to shake Harry out of it. But there was nothing they could do. Harry just kept on trembling.

"We can't just sit here ? see if you can find Dumbledore or Professor McGonagall" said Ron anxiously "I'll stay here with Harry ? but be quick, okay?"

Ginny saw the concern in Ron's eyes and realised there wasn't any time to argue ? She quickly nodded and ran off to Dumbledore's office.

Hermione, where are you? Ron thought frantically

"Harry ? can you hear me?" Ron persisted "Harry?"

Ron took out his wand ? he wasn't sure what, but he had to do something? Suddenly he remembered ? his mom had once taught him a useful Waking spell to get the twins out of bed on Saturday mornings ? How did it start again? he asked himself. Ah, yes! That was it? he cleared his throat and was about to begin the incantation when he heard something faint coming from the blanket -

"Ron" Harry mumbled weakly, coming out of the seizure

"Harry!" Ron exclaimed, stunned "Mate, are you okay?"

Harry slowly sat up, as the strength returned to his body. Ron saw the terror in his eyes.

"What is it?" he asked anxiously, not wanting to know the answer "Is everyone okay? The Order? Mum? Dad?"

Harry shook his head, not sure how to tell Ron what he had seen "Ron ? I had a vision. I don't know how to say this but ? Hermione ? she's gone?"

Ron eyes grew wide at this statement "What do you mean she's gone?" he asked desperately

"Well, I don't know how accurate my vision was but somehow I just know ? Hermione's definitely gone. I saw her ? she was trapped alone in a room somewhere ? and then I heard a voice ? his voice" Harry said anxiously "I couldn't hear his words, but I could see the fear in Hermione's eyes?"

Ron started to panic "Wait, Harry, are you? are you saying that? V-Voldermort has her?" he looked at Harry fearfully and became silent as the shocking reality hit him - it was as if everything was happening in slow motion. Suddenly, it seemed like hours since she'd been smiling at him over breakfast ? he couldn't believe he'd been up all night worrying about something stupid like how to ask her to the Ball! ? The Ball seemed so far away now - all he wanted was to see Hermione's face again ? to tell her how he felt about her ? to hold her in his arms, never letting go ? what if he never got the chance?

"Look" said Harry "I've learnt not to jump to conclusions ? before we do anything, we need to get in touch with The Order and find out what's going on"

Ron struggled to find his voice ? "B-But she could be in danger! She needs us Harry - I won't let anything happen to her!" he said emphatically

"Yes, but we need to use our heads here Ron ? I won't let more people die because of my foolishness!" Harry looked down at his feet, ashamed at the thought of how he'd reacted the last time he'd been faced with a crisis ? he'd jumped into action without knowing all the facts and Sirius had died as a result. No, he would not let that happen again!

"But Harry? How? How could this possibly happen?" Ron questioned furiously "Voldemort would never come here?"

"He must've found a way!" Harry thought out loud.

"But what about Dumbledore? He'd never let?"

"I don't know!" Harry interrupted "But something very strange is happening. Wait, I know?" he said as he pulled out the Marauders Map "Let's see where Dumbledore is right now"

He unfolded the map and tapped it with his wand.

"Ahuh! Thought so!" Harry said, as he scanned the map "Dumbledore's not here!"

"Harry - Look!" Ron exclaimed suddenly, pointing to a miniscule figure on the map "Hermione!"

Harry could not believe his eyes ? Dumbledore had disappeared but according to the map, Hermione was still in the library!

"It can't be!" Harry exclaimed "I can't explain it but everything inside me says she's gone!"

"Well, let's not wait around here Mate! Let's go see if she's really there!" Ron said excitedly. His heart had leapt the moment he'd spotted her miniature figure.

Harry still look puzzled "I don't like this Ron ? something doesn't feel right?"

"Well, it can't hurt to go find Hermione" Ron said "and then she can help us figure this all out"

Harry shrugged and gave in to Ron's persuasion ? there was just no explaining it ? it had felt so real!

Just then Ginny came running up and threw her arms around Harry. Tears were streaming down her face.

"Oh Harry" she cried "You're okay! I was so worried! When I couldn't find Dumbledore?"

He held her tight in his embrace "I'm fine" he consoled "It's not really me you should be worried about?"

She pulled away to look at him "What's going on? What did you see?"

"I had a vision, about Hermione ? I think she's in danger" he said hesitantly, as he glanced over at Ron.

"C'mon, I'll explain on the way to the library" he said, taking her hand and leading her up to the castle.

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Zaria

@fly_chick

Voyager

Posted: 15 years ago

#16

Awesome update!

Can't wait to read more

Please continue soon

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Sakina

@-Sakina-

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Posted: 15 years ago

#17

great part reva di......

at first it was like a cute picnic with friendly jokes but you added a real twist to it...

can't wait to read further.....

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Lee Min Ho

@gujunpyo

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Posted: 15 years ago

#18

oh,and the 3rd part is intresting..continue soon..!!

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Revathy

@reva_roy

Rocker

Posted: 15 years ago

#19

Originally posted by: -Sakina-
great part reva di......

at first it was like a cute picnic with friendly jokes but you added a real twist to it... Don t worry you will find many more twist 😉😉

can't wait to read further.....