Accidentally In Love

I look fabulous, thought Hermione, as she looked at herself in the mirror, after Parvati and Lavender had done hair. They had managed to make it beautiful and curly, with blonde streaks shining through it.

Lavender had patted glitter on to her cheeks and applied a soft pink lipstick to her lips. She looked wonderful.

As she slowly went down the steps in the common room, she looked around for Harry. There he was, in smart, deep red dress robes, handsome as ever.

Hermione sighed delightedly when Harry turned to her and smiled. She rushed down the stairs to greet him.

Harry could hardly believe his eyes when he saw Hermione. She had always been pretty, of course. But now she was beautiful, amazingly gorgeous. He couldn't help but stare at her. He felt proud that he, Harry, was taking her to the ball.

“Ready for the final touches?” asked Hermione, holding up two face masks and winking at him.

He nodded and the two of them put on their masks and smiled at each other.

Their evening started off happily. They spent the whole night in each other's arms, never taking their eyes off one another for more than few seconds.

Meanwhile, Ron was looking around for Hermione and Harry. He had walked around the whole ballroom and still didn't find either of them. He had a feeling they were up to something behind his back and he didn't like it. He couldn't see how Hermione would dare disobey him.

Then, briefly, he became how he used to be. The kind Ron, the funny Ron, the one that used to amuse his best friends. He sighed, wondering where that Ron had gone. Ever since he started dating Hermione, he had changed. But at that precise moment, he felt like his old self. He wished he could be with Harry and Hermione and let them smile at him the way they used to.

He missed his and Hermione's playful arguments. They still argued now, but he sensed real hate in those arguments with her now.

Two students in masks suddenly caught his eye. The male appeared to be wearing dark red robes. The robes that he had seen Harry wearing earlier. He immediately knew who was Harry's partner.

Angrily, he stormed towards them.

Hermione saw him and swore. Harry pretended to be shocked.

“Hermione!” he gasped.

“Oh be quiet! Ron's coming!” she hissed.

“So? He won't see us,” said Harry.

Hermione looked doubtful. Ron suddenly called out to them. Hermione grabbed Harry's hand and pulled him to the other side of the room.

Malfoy (Draco from hereafter) saw the masked couple and guessed that it was Harry and Hermione. He also saw Ron following them. A little doubtfully, he rushed forward and flung himself in Ron's way.

Hermione breathed a sigh of relief.

“That was close. Good old Draco, he's such a gent,” she said quietly.

Harry snorted and Hermione shot him an angry look.

“Don't be so ungrateful, Harry! He saved us!” she glared.

“I'm not!” Harry returned.

“Then what are you doing?”

“It's just he called you a mudblood and now you say he's a gent!” Harry began to laugh but seeing Hermione's scowl, quickly stopped.

Meanwhile, Draco tried desperately to protect Harry and Hermione.

“Weasley - I - think - you - should - get - a drink!” he choked out, battling against Ron's constant pushes and shoves.

“No! Bog off, Malfoy!” cried the struggling Ron.

“Oh look, Hermione naked,” said Malfoy, pointing to some air behind Ron's back.

Ron whirled around and Malfoy punched him. Then, standing over him, he began to beat his back hard with his fists, yelling, “Freaking perve! Wanting to see Hermione naked!”

Everyone in the Great Hall went silent and watched the two boys. Harry was doubled over in hysterical laughter, while Hermione had gone very red in the face.

“I mean, come on, Weasley! Get a life! Poor Hermione! She's got enough to worry about at the moment and now you go and add this extra worry that she's going to be attacked at any moment! Honestly! So selfish!” cackled Draco evilly.

Harry grinned at Hermione, who was now leaning against the wall, her face in her hands, groaning.

Luna sighed unhappily. Had Ron's kiss with her meant nothing? Was he still desperately in love with Hermione? Obviously so. Otherwise he wouldn't have turned around. The tears prickled at the back of her eyes, and afraid of being caught crying, she fled from the ball.

Hermione, sweet, sympathetic Hermione, saw her running off. She rushed after her, Harry following closely behind. They chased Luna into the school grounds, until they reached the edge of the lake. Hermione heard Luna's sobs and hurriedly to her.

“Oh Luna! I am sorry! Come here, please!” she cried.

Luna turned away sulkily and swore at Hermione.

“Go away. I don't need help from you!” screamed Luna.

Hermione hugged her and Harry instantly felt a rush of pride. He was glad that Hermione loved him and that he returned her feelings. He had the nicest girl in the whole world at his side.

“You are an incredibly spiteful little cow, Hermione! I am very sorely tempted to go and tell Ron that you're cheating on him!” said Luna in a threatening voice.

“You don't want to do that, Luna.”

“Oh don't I?”

Hermione pulled out her wand and pointed it at Luna's throat.

“Harry and I know how to perform the Cruciatus curse.”

“Dear Luna! She actually believed us! As if you or me could ever perform one of the Unforgivable Curses!” laughed Hermione.

Harry remained silent. They were sitting by the lake. Luna had vanished about half an hour ago, leaving Harry and Hermione alone. They were sitting together, holding hands, discussing the events of the last few days.

Hermione nudged Harry. He smiled slightly. She sighed theatrically and said, “What's wrong?”

“Nothing!” squeaked Harry.

Hermione raised her eyebrows at him. Then, a mischievous smile crept on to her face. She began to tickle him. He laughed hysterically, clutching his sides.

“OK, OK, I'll tell you! I can do the Cruciatus Curse. I did it on Bellatrix Lestrange last year,” said Harry.

Hermione rolled her eyes.

“That's all? God, Harry, I thought it was something interesting! I thought you'd found something!”

“I've found something. My two best friends sitting together, hand in hand, ready for a kiss.”

Harry and Hermione gasped. It was Ron.

A/N Sorry for the long time until the update! I go to boarding school so I can't write it there! I've got a four week holiday now though, and I aim to finish this fic by the end of it! Thanks for all your reviews! Please don't be rude in them. There's a big difference between constructive criticism and insults. Most of you give me constructive criticism which is great but one person said this was one of the worst stories they had ever read. So don't do that! If all you can say is rude stuff, don't say anything at all! Also, earlier on, when I accidentally posted a chapter twice (a mistake now rectified thank goodness)it was because my computer had a spaz attack! Sorry for the confusion it may have caused!