She’s like the Wind

flea

Rating: G
Genres: Romance
Relationships: Harry & Hermione
Book: Harry & Hermione, Books 1 - 5
Published: 02/05/2006
Last Updated: 02/05/2006
Status: completed

A dance with the girl he loved, but the girl he could never have. (Song flick)

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Author's Note: I've had this story written for a year or so now but I've never posted it on Portkey before. I hope you like it and please review. (let me know what you think)

Don't forget to take a a look at my other story “Beginning to End All”

Summery – A dance with the girl he loved, but the girl he could never have. (Song flick) H/Hr

The song used in this story ‘She’s like the Wind’ is taken from the motion picture ‘Dirty Dancing’ staring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.

Preformed by Patrick Swayze and Stacey Widelitz

She’s like the Wind

He had been in this position so many times before and it sure wouldn’t be the last. Slowly walking hand in hand with the women he loved further onto the crowded dance floor.

Harry Potter looked around at the dancing couples but a smile didn’t appear on his face. Something was different; a tension between them which had never been there before, and it scared Harry right down to his core.

The smooth sound of the guitar started to play, soft and gentle like a heart beat. Harry pulled the women he loved more than anything else in the world closer to him placing one arm tenderly round her waist as she followed his movement. His heart was pumping wildly at the contact but his body was lightly shaking. This was nothing new to them, he’d lost count of the number of times they had shared dances together like this, why was he so nervous this time. Taking her other hand in his, their bodies began the slow movement in time with the beat of the music.

It had seemed like hours since he’d ask her to dance but truth be told only a few minutes had pasted. Harry glanced over to the side of the dance floor where her boyfriend stood talking to Albus Dumbledore, completely obvious to the fact that she was with him, standing in his arms, pressed up against his body; if only it could last longer than this dance but Harry knew this was all he had.

As the words began their eyes locked; emerald green met her cinnamon brown and time seemed to stop. Still the feeling that something was different, (that something had changed) hung in the air around them.

She’s like the wind through my tree

She’s ride the night next to me

She leads me through moonlight

Only to burn me with the sun

Harry wasn’t sure when it was that he fell in love with Hermione, it had just happened one day during their sixth year. After a summer full of so much pain he’d returned to Hogwarts to find her there willing to help him, be there for him, comfort him. It had meant so too much to Harry and his feelings change from that of just friendship to something more; much more.

She’s taken my heart

But she doesn’t know what she’s done

He gave his heart to Hermione so many years ago, but had never told her. He watched as she dated; watch the joy and pain each guy put her through. But he would never tell her of his own feelings how could he, he’d do anything to keep her safe and if that meant not telling her his true feelings, watching her have a life with someone else then that was what he had to do.

Mark the man she was with now was a lovely guy, yes they had their ups and down like any normal couple but that wasn’t a reason for Harry to steal her away. As long as she was happy he would some how find a way to cope.

Hermione had taken his heart and she didn’t even know she had.

Feel her breath on my face

Her body close to me

Hermione’s eyes sparkled like diamonds in the candle light of the great hall, taking all Harry’s will power to keep breathing. He could feel the softness of her dress under his fingers, remembering how stunning she’d looked as she entered the great hall earlier that evening. Her hair hung delicately around her shoulders perfectly straight; the beautiful emerald green robe she wore made her eyes stand out even more than usual.

Her body was pressed so close to his that he could feel the rise and fall of her chest as she breathed, and he doubted he was having the same effect on her as she was on him.

Can’t look in her eyes

She’s out of my league

Harry was unable to keep eye contact as the song continued; he felt the sting of the words in his heart; deep down in his soul.

Just a fool to believe

I am anything she needs

She’s like the Wind.

The soft sound of a trumpet joined the guitar as the music continued to fill the air. It was incredible … hypnotizing.

Hermione moved her body even closer to Harry’s resting her head on his shoulder, relaxing into his arms. Harry felt his breath catch in his throat, as he tried desperately to keep his breathing steady and normal, not wanting to give away his feeling. He dropped his head slight so it was next to hers, his hand slowly sliding from her lower back upwards.

He had this song and nothing was going to take her way from him.

The great hall looked wonderful with golden and sliver decorations every where. Candles floated in the air casting a magical light on the dance floor and the dancing couples. In all his seven years at Hogwarts Harry could never remember the hall looking this breathtaking. The party to celebrate the freedom of the wizarding world from Voldemort would sure go down in the history books.

Harry thought back over the previous week and at how much his life was about to change. Since his fifth year at Hogwarts and finding out about the prophecy Harry’s life had be dedicated to the defeat of Voldemort, and now it was over. Three years after graduating from Hogwarts, after Auror training, after convincing himself that Hermione was better off without him; the dark lord was finally gone. The wizarding world was now at peace; but Harry was lost more than he had ever been before.

I look in the mirror and all I see

Is a young old man with only a dream

He could now lead a normal life something before he had never been able to imagine. He could have everything he’d ever wanted, a normal job a lovely family with a beautiful wife. The only problem being the women he wanted, had always wanted belong to someone else. Holding her in his arms he wondered if he would be able to let her go, watch her walk back to him.

Am I just fooling myself?

That she’ll stop the pain

Harry felt something wet drop onto his shoulder, followed by another and another. It didn’t take him long to realise that they were Hermione’s tears. He tighten his grip hoping that she knew how much he loved her and that no matter what he would never let her go. Hermione seemed to do the same, her hand which was on his lower back gripped even harder on to his robe as if she was afraid he would disappear if she let go.

Living without her

I’d go insane

Harry could still feel the occasional tear gentle fall down onto his shoulder, and with every drop his resolve seemed to loosen. He had made a promise to himself that he would never tell Hermione how he felt; his life was always going to be in some kind of danger. Whether it be from the dark forces or the press, he just couldn’t bring Hermione into all that mess. But then he also couldn’t bring himself to let go.

I feel her breath on my face

Her body close to me

Can’t look in her eyes

She’s out of my league

Harry dropped his head lower so his lips were almost touching the bare skin of her neck, she smelt amazing. A smell which was powerful and intoxicating something he would never forget for the rest of his life.

Just a fool to believe

I am anything she needs

She’s like the wind

The words of the song touch Harry deeply it was like they were singing his life, his feelings at that exact moment; the feelings which he himself was too afraid to say.

I feel your breath on my face

Your body close to me

Can’t look in your eyes

You’re out of my league

A tension from earlier still hung around them, having intensified, at any given minute it was likely going to snap. Both held onto the other so firmly it was hard to make out where one stopped and the other began.

Just a fool to believe

(Just a fool to believe)

She’s like the wind

Harry knew the song was coming to an end and so was his time with Hermione, knowing that within seconds she would be back with him. Never knowing how he truly felt towards her, that his feeling of friendship had developed into something so much more, something so intense.

But no matter what he couldn’t pull himself away from her, their eyes were locked and everything was clear. She was the one for him; there would never be anyone else.

Just a fool to believe

(Just a fool to believe)

She’s like the wind

He had to tell her, tell her how much she meant to him; how much he loved her, but fear stopped him. What if she didn’t feel that same, that the only feelings she had for him were those of friendship and brotherly love. Would he be able to stand the rejection?

Just a fool to believe

(Just a fool to believe)

She’s like the wind

Breaking eye contact once again he lowered his head to her shoulder his breath gentle tickling her neck. Harry just held her enjoying the feeling of having the women he loved in his arms, while the battle raged on inside him; heart against head.

“Hermione …” his voice was quiet not even sure if he’d spoke, but her reply came in the form of her pulling him even closer.

Harry took a deep breath and tried to calm himself, placing a soft kiss on her neck he lean closer to her ear and whispered the words he’d be wanting to tell her for so long.

“I love you”

Just a fool to believe

(Just a fool to believe)

She’s like the wind

Silence remained between them, neither moved. He’d blown it! Harry knew he’d just thrown away their whole friendship. Hermione was happy … who was he to suddenly come around and just drop this on her.

Slowly he felt Hermione’s grip loosen on him as the song came closer to it end, just like there current relationship. He felt her as she stood on tip toes to bring her mouth closer to his ear. He could feel the heat of her breath on his neck, his heart beginning to race.

Just a fool … She’s like the wind

“I love you too”

THE END