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Checkmate
By: Silver Ice
The Great Hall remained crowded for most of the night, but by the time it was 11:30, many students were heading back to their dorms. Harry and Ginny had reappeared on the dance floor and it was obvious that something magical had happened between the two as they gazed lovingly into each others eyes.
It was nearly midnight when Ginny and Hermione declared that they had to go the bathroom. Ron and Harry seemed reluctant to let them go, but as soon as they left they got straight to talking.
"So, how'd it go Ron?" Harry asked first, hoping that Ron had finally worked up the courage to ask Hermione out.
"I did it and she said and she wasn't freaked out and-and…it was great." Ron rambled quickly, ending with a lopsided smile.
"About time mate!" Harry responded, slapping Ron's back.
"What about you and me sister? I saw you two sneak off." Ron said,
"Yeah, she definitely said she wanted to be my girlfriend." Harry said happily.
"This really is a good night for us." Ron declared, grabbing another cup of punch.
"You got that right mate. We really are lucky blokes." Harry said with a laugh.
As Ron and Harry congratulated one another Ginny and Hermione entered the girls lavatory. They looked at one another silently for a moment before jumping up and down and hugging tightly.
"He asked you, didn't he?" Hermione exclaimed, pulling away to see Ginny smiling brightly.
"Yes! Under the stars by the lake," Ginny exclaimed.
"Oh, how romantic!" Hermione declared, clutching her heart to show just how great she thought it was.
"Well I suppose this means my bloke of a brother finally asked you out too." Ginny said.
"Yes. He most certainly did. In the middle of the dance floor right at the end of this really beautiful slow song." Hermione replied, so thrilled that Ron shared her feelings of love.
"I'm so excited for us! You don't even know how great this is. What a perfect way to end the school year. Oh, summer's going to be wonderful!" Ginny exclaimed, her hair flying wildly as she bounced in excitement.
"Yeah. It's going to be perfect." Hermione agreed as the two girls made their way back to the Great Hall. By the time they reached Harry and Ron, the boy's conversation had veered from the girls to Quidditch.
"We're back," Ginny said, announcing the obvious as she took a seat on Harry's lap. Hermione, not feeling quite so bold, pulled a chair directly next to Ron and sat against him, interlocking her hand with his.
"We didn't notice Gin," Ron said, sighing happily as he smelled the sweet strawberry scent of Hermione's hair.
"You're funny Ron. I'm glad to see you're dancing better this year than at the last dance." Ginny declared, watching as Ron's face furrowed.
"Ginny!" Ron exclaimed, wanting to avoid any and all talk of the Yule Ball.
"Yeah yeah. I know. You don't want to talk about it. That's fine." Ginny said rising to her feet.
"Where are you guys up to?" Ron asked as Ginny whispered something into Harry's ear. Harry had quickly stood up and was trying to hide a devious smile.
"Just a little tired, that's all. Night." Ginny said, turning and walking away, Harry following quickly after mumbling a quick 'good night'!
"Hey!" Ron shouted, but Harry and Ginny were too far gone. "I don't think I like this." Ron declared, shaking his head.
"Don't worry Ron. They're probably. Well. Just think about something else." Hermione said, knowing full well what Harry and Ginny would be doing.
"I'm thinking about happy thoughts." Ron said, closing his eyes and imagining himself with Hermione, smiling and laughing.
"You're smiling, what are you thinking of?" Hermione asked.
Ron grabbed Hermione and sat her on his lap. She squealed in surprise but did not protest. "I was thinking about you of course." Ron said, leaning in for a kiss.
"Oh really?" Hermione asked, after they pulled apart.
"Really." Ron said, nodding.
Hermione grinned before looking up. "Oh Ron, I love this song. We have to dance." Hermione exclaimed, pulling Ron up to his feet. Hermione and Ron moved gracefully across the dance floor that was becoming relatively empty.
I'll be seeing you In that small cafe; I'll be seeing you I'll find you I'll be seeing you I'll find you
In all the old familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces
All day through.
The park across the way;
The children's carousel;
The chestnut trees;
The wishin' well.
In every lovely summer's day;
In every thing that's light and gay.
I'll always think of you that way.
In the morning sun
And when the night is new.
I'll be looking at the moon,
But I'll be seeing you.
In every lovely summer's day;
In every thing that's light and gay.
I'll always think of you that way.
In the morning sun
And when the night is new.
I'll be looking at the moon,
But I'll be seeing you.
As the last words of the song filled the Great Hall Hermione gazed adoringly into Ron's eyes. She did see him everywhere she looked. "Hermione, God, I love you." Ron said, kissing her again, loving the sensations he felt just from being close to her.
"Oh Ron, I love you too." Hermione said, feeling blissful happiness.
"You want to go back to the common room now? I'm starting to feel tired." Ron suggested.
"Yeah, all right," Hermione said. They left the Great Hall grinning and found that the common room was full of buzzing happy couples. Harry and Ginny weren't there though.
"Are you up for a game of Wizard's Chess?" Ron offered, heading towards the board set up by the fireplace.
"Yeah, all right." Hermione said, following him and taking a seat.
Ron confidently started the game and was quick to take several of Hermione's pawns, but in a shocking move, Hermione took Ron's Queen. "My Queen! Hermione, that was my Queen!" Ron exclaimed, in awe.
"I know." Hermione said with a sly smile.
"My Queen!" Ron mumbled again. The game continued and with one simple move of her rook, Hermione left Ron cornered.
"Checkmate." Hermione declared proudly, grinning as she realized that she had finally beaten Ron at Wizard's Chess. Ron's mouth remained agape for a moment before he closed it and smiled.
"I still win." Ron declared, standing up and crossing his arms.
Hermione rose to her feet and raised her chin, "Excuse me, I believe I beat you fair and square."
Ron grinned and wrapped his arms around Hermione's waist. "Checkmate. I win, I've got you." Ron said. Hermione grinned madly and the two kissed passionately, the game of Chess forgotten.
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