My Best Friend

A/N: Yet another little one shot while I try to work out chapter 5 of HPBM. I have two words for you: Karaoke Fic!!!!

The song is Tim McGraw's but for the sake of the story, it's Harry's invention. (Thanks Tim!)

Hermione finished putting on her simple outfit of a light green blouse and khaki slacks and slipped into her tan loafers. She admired her reflection in the mirror and smiled as Harry came up and hugged her from behind.

“You look splendid! This is going to be so much fun. I can't remember the last time we went out.”

Hermione giggled.

“I can. You and Ron ended up hugging in front of the whole bar. It was the most hilarious thing I have ever seen.”

Harry hung his head in shame, recalling that night of drunken confessions.

“Well, I suppose we should head on, we don't want to be late.” He said.

“You're right. Tardiness is the devil.”

They walked out to the apparition point behind their flat and whisked away to the Three Broomsticks.

Ron and Luna were already waiting outside as Harry and Hermione joined them. They went in and found a table right in front of the stage.

“Hang on, that stage is new. What's going on?” Hermione asked hesitantly.

Ron and Harry exchanged a knowing glance as Madame Rosmerta took the stage,

“Good eve ladies and gents. Tonight I am pleased to introduce to you our very first ever, special occasion, Karaoke Night!!”

The crowd roared in applause but Hermione looked frightened. She turned to Harry and tugged on his sleeve.

“Harry, please tell me that you aren't going to make me get up there.”

Harry grinned wickedly and stood.

“No my love, I am going up there.”

Harry jumped up onto the stage and smiled at the rowdy crowd. He waved his arms in an attempt to get them to settle down.

“All right, all right. Now, I wrote this song some years ago, for the love of my life. Hermione, this is for you.”

The lights went down and music struck up as Harry situated the microphone. He took a deep breath and began to sing in a beautiful alto voice.

“I never had no one that I could count on

I've been let down so many times

I was tired of hurtin'

So tired of searchin'

Till you walked into my life

It was a feelin' I'd never known

And for the first time, I didn't feel alone

You're more than a lover

There could never be another

To make me feel the way you do

Oh, we just get closer

I fall in love all over

Every time I look at you

I don't know where I'd be

Without you here with me

Life with you makes perfect sense

You're my best friend

You're my best friend, oh yeah

You stand by me

And you believe in me

Like nobody ever has

When my world goes crazy

You're right there to save me

You make me see how much I have

And I still tremble when we touch

And oh the look in your eyes

When we make love

You're more than a lover

There could never be another

To make me feel the way you do

Oh, we just get closer

I fall in love all over

Every time I look at you

I don't know where I'd be

Without you here with me

Life with you makes perfect sense

You're my best friend

You're my best friend

You're more than a lover

There could never be another

To make me feel the way you do

Oh, we just get closer

I fall in love all over

Every time I look at you

I don't know where I'd be

Without you here with me

Life with you makes perfect sense

You're my best friend

You're my best friend

You're my best friend”

Harry bowed slightly, trying to hide the sheepish grin on his face and embraced a crying Hermione.

“Oh Harry, that was beautiful. I love you so much.”

“I love you too Hermione. You're my best friend.”

And they kissed, passionately, pouring out their love to one another, in front of the crowded bar.

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