Chapter 5 : The Secret and the Makeover
Hannah was getting away from Harry everytime she can. She picks up her books and walks away every time Harry comes by. She knows that she's hurting Harry but she wants Hermione to be happy.
"Hannah, please just listen to me." Harry pleaded as he tried to make a conversation with her. He stood right in front of her to stop her from getting away.
"Harry, I'm kinda in a hurry." she said as she shoved past him.
"Hannah, just 3 minutes. That's all I need." Harry asked.
Hannah sighed as she held back the tears that were forming in her eyes. "Fine. What do you want?"
"I want our friendship to be back on track." he uttered.
At that moment, Hannah couldn't help but let her tears fall on her cheeks. "Harry, I'm so sorry, I don't know what came over me."
Harry smiled and laughed. He put his hand on Hannah's shoulder and comforted her. "Hannah, I know what came over you. You don't like me the way I like you. I understand that, but the least you can do for me is continuing being my friend."
"I did miss you." she admitted. "Do you know where Hermione is? I can't find her."
Harry rubbed his forehead. "I think that she's with Parvati, Lavender and Ginny. I think that they're starting her makeover."
Hannah's eyes widened in shock. "Without me?!? I am so gonna kill them." Hannah's expression made Harry laugh. "Come on, Harry. You must not miss this opportunity." Hannah said as she dragged Harry.
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"What is this I hear that you started the makeover without me?" Hannah said.
Parvati and Lavender exchanged smiling looks and laughed. "Because Harry requested that we leave you alone to talk for a while." Parvati answered which made Hannah glare at Harry.
"Enough chitter chatter and let's start this makeover!" Ginny announced. "Oh, Harry, you can't be here. It's a surprise for the boys." Ginny said as she shoved Harry away.
Hannah took care of the make up while Ginny took care of the hair. Parvati and Lavender were in charge of the clothes and Hermione asked not to show much of her skin and they agreed. Hermione was shaking because she was afraid that maybe Hannah is putting much make up on her than necessary.
"Hermione, do you notice make-up on my face?" Hannah asked.
"No, you're not wearing any make-up." Hermione replied.
Hannah giggled. "I'm wearing make up Hermione. That's how I apply it."
When Hannah was finished with Hermione's make up, Ginny was trying her best to apply much straightening cream to Hermione's hair and curling it, Parvati and Lavender were already fussing about what looks best and what looks worst. When they finally finished their corresponding jobs, they were so proud of Hermione's new look. She was wearing not too much make up and a dab of lip gloss, her hair was in curls and she was wearing denim jeans and a crystal blue halter top with a jacket.
Ginny clapped and giggled and the others joined in. "She looks absolutely perfect."
"Now, it's time to introduce her to the boys." Parvati said as she guided Hermione.
"We better guard our boyfriends, Parvati. Hermione looks gorgeous." Lavender joked which made Hermione blush.
"I would never steal your boyfriends." Hermione said simply.
"We know you wouldn't. We're just playing with you." Parvati said.
When Ginny reached where the boys were, she told Hermione to stay behind and come out when she signals.
"Gentlemen, we are here to present our newest group member. We did a lot to her but she looks absolutely fascinating. So give it up for Hermione Granger." Ginny announced as Hermione revealed herself. Ron and Draco's eyes widened in shock but not as much as Harry's. His jaw dropped on the floor the moment he saw Hermione.
"Looks like we really did a perfect job." Hannah smiled.
"With what? With re-doing Hermione's look or pissing off Cho?" Ginny giggle as she pointed a glaring Cho.
"Hermione's star is brighter than Cho's now." Lavender said.
"Hey, how long have we been here?" Hannah asked.
"About 2 days. Why did you ask?" Parvati replied.
"Well, we left in the train station in about August 29 right? We were traveling in 2 days so that makes the date August 31. We spent 2 days her so now it's September 2. How about we throw Hermione a birthday party?" Hannah explained.
"If you stop talking like that then we'll agree. But hey, isn't your 17th birthday on September 14?" Ginny asked.
"How do you know that I'll only be turning 17 this September 14?"
"It's impossible, Ginny. That makes Hannah the same age as 6th years." Parvati exclaimed as Hannah was clutching her fingers. "She's lying, right?"
Hannah looked down. "Define lying."
Lavender clapped her hands on her mouth. "It is true. But how did you get in Hogwarts at such a young age?"
"I don't wanna talk about it. Please. Let's just have some fun." Hannah replied as the girls nodded.
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"Hannah, thank you so much! I've never had so much fun!" Hermione smiled.
"I knew that you will have fun. Especially with Harry. You're helping him a lot." Hannah laughed.
"How am I helping him while he's helping me?" Hermione asked.
"You're helping him get over Cho, which is the greatest achievement that he can have in his life." Parvati said.
"Well, I'm hoping that I'm doing a good job. I know that it means a lot to him to get over Cho." Hermione smiled.
"Don't worry; we'll help you do this. I know that Harry is a stiff guy but inside of him is a caring guy." Ginny replied.
"Now believe in Ginny. I mean she and Harry did go out. She knows him more than anyone." Lavender giggled as she patted Hermione on the shoulder.
"You're right. Ummm… guys, can I have a second with Ginny? Alone?" Hermione asked
"Sure. If you need anything, we'll just be over there." Parvati informed her as she, Lavender and Hannah walked away.
Hermione was looking down on her feet and shaking when Ginny noticed it. "What is it you want, Mione?"
Hermione's voice was shaking. "Ginny, I... was wondering if you still love Harry." Hermione asked in a rushed voice.
Ginny gave Hermione a reassuring smile and giggled. She patted Hermione on the shoulder. "I still love him." Ginny replied as heard saw Hermione sigh. "But only as a brother. He still means something to me but it's not the way as when we dated. I suppose that you fancy him."
Hermione blushed furiously and nodded. "I do. But I suppose that he likes someone else."
Ginny arched an eyebrow up. "Who are you talking about?"
"Nothing. Just don't mind it. It's really nothing." Hermione sighed.
"Are you sure about that? It seems that it really bothers you." Ginny asked.
Hermione fought back the tears but she couldn't. The tears trickled on her cheeks. "I just want him to be happy. If he's happy with someone else then, it's fine with me."
"Oh Hermione, don't be like that. I don't want to see you cry. Please stop crying." Ginny comforted her. "Who is this mystery girl that you're talking about?"
"It's Hannah. Isn't that obvious?" Hermione hiccupped.
Ginny laughed which made Hermione cry more. "Oh Hermione, Harry's only protecting Hannah because she's the first witch that he met. Hannah was also inflicted with a curse which is so cruel to her. He only wants her to be safe. He doesn't have any feeling for her." Ginny said as she stroked Hermione's curly hair.
"What does this curse do?" Hermione asked.
Ginny closed her eyes. "Every wound that Harry gets inflicts on her. It's quite cruel since she's suffering unwanted wounds because of that damn curse!"
"Oh my, I didn't know. Poor Hannah." Hermione said as she stopped crying.
"I know that deep inside, she's stopping her tears from falling so I cry for her. It's quite silly eh?" Ginny laughed as she felt tears on her cheeks.
"It isn't. You're a great friend, Ginny. I just can't bear thinking about that curse." Hermione thought.
"How old are you when you celebrate your birthday?" Ginny asked.
"I'm turning 18. I'm the oldest in the 7th year." Hermione blushed.
"Oh my. You're a year older than Harry then." Ginny said.
"Yes I am. It's quite funny actually. I'm even older than your brother, Ron." Hermione laughed.
"Yes you are. I can't believe this. You don't look that old but you are." Ginny giggled.
"Ginny come on. Don't make me feel a lot older." Hermione said. "Tell me more about yourself."
"Well, I'm the youngest in the Weasley family and I'm the only girl. I had a crush on Harry in our 2nd year and I got kidnapped by the basilisk. Harry and I started going out last year and broke up. Enough about me, how about you?" Ginny informed Hermione.
"Let's see, I'm a Muggle Born and the Slytherins call me a Mudblood. I'm the only daughter of two dentists. I was saved by Harry in our 1st from a troll and in our 2nd year, I got petrified. In our 4th year, I started an organization called S.P.E.W." Hermione exclaimed.
"I know about that organization. You're helping the elves get free right? Harry freed a house elf named Dobby. He was quite happy when he was set free." Ginny smiled.
"I know about that though Dobby still works in Hogwarts." Hermione sighed. "But I know that he's happy serving Professor Dumbledore that's why every house elf that I free, I'll send to Hogwarts." Hermione smiled.
"Hermione, about the house elves, do you want me to help you?" Ginny suggested.
Hermione squealed. "Thank you so much, Ginny! That would mean a lot to. Thank you so much!"
"Hey, what are friends for?" Ginny winked.
"You really consider me as a friend?" Hermione asked.
"Of course, Hermione. You're one of my best friends now. You mean lots to me. Really!" Ginny smiled.
"Thank you so much, Ginny. I hope that one day; you'll find your true love." Hermione sighed.
"Nah. I think I won't date for quite a while. I don't think that dating is a part of my life." Ginny reassured Hermione.
"Uh huh! You just haven't found the right guy for you. I promise you that I'll help you find him." Hermione giggled.
"I think that I'll help you first with Harry." Ginny smiled.
"I think that'll be tough. How would he like someone like me?" Hermione said.
"Well, as I have said, I will help you okay? And Hannah will, I'm sure she will."