A/N: Here is the 10th and final chapter! Thank you so much to all of you who read and reviewed the last chapter.
I am so emotional right now, while typing this up. I had completed this story on June 13, 2008 a little before midnight at my friend's birthday party while we all were watching a movie. I almost cried when I completed it.
Sorry it took me so long to type it up. Summer school started last week and I was busy with my Health class.
But, I now have the time to finish this.
So, once again, here is how to deliberate talking, singing, thinking, and music:
If a character is dancing to a song, or has a song playing in the background, it will be in italics only, like this: I love you, I loved you all along. And I miss you, been far away for far too long.
If a character is singing to a song, the song will be in italics with a speaking quote at the beginning where they sing, to the end of where they sing, like this: "I love you, I loved you all along. And I miss you, been far away for far too long. I just wanted to let you know that just in case.
This is talking "blah"
This is thinking 'blah'.
It's time to see what became of our characters Harry and Hermione. Last chapter, Harry told her how he feels about her. Does she feel the same though? Who is the winner? It's time to find out!
So, without further a due, I present to you, the Final Chapter (unless I do and epilogue, tell me if you want me to), of Hogwarts Talent Showcase.
Important Notice: This chapter is dedicated to all of those who have stuck to this story from the very beginning. It was you who kept this idea alive in me by reviewing and even just reading this story made me smile. Thank you so much.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any of the songs used! Only the plot idea was mine.
Chapter 10: And the Winner Is…
Harry, Ron, and Luna made their way through the crowd to find Hermione. Eventually they found her next to Ginny talking.
"Hey Hermione." Ron said. "I thought you didn't want to do the talent show?" Ron asked.
"Well, I changed my mind. It seemed like a lot of fun." Hermione said.
"You were both great." Luna said to Hermione and Ginny.
"Thank you" Hermione and Ginny said in unison. "Thank you both for helping me with my performance" Hermione said to Ginny and Luna.
"No problem." Ginny said.
"Yea, it was fun!" Luna agreed with Ginny.
Harry was looking down at his feet, too embarrassed to speak. Hermione looked over at Harry with concern. Hermione bent over to Ginny and whispered something to her ear and Ginny nodded.
"Hey, Ron, Luna, can I show something?" Ginny asked, looking pointedly and Harry and Hermione. They got the hint.
"Yeah, sure." They said. Ginny led them off to someplace else while Harry and Hermione were left alone.
"Umm… hi." Harry said lamely.
"Hi." Hermione said.
"So…" Harry trailed off.
Hermione stayed silent.
"I guess you know now." Harry said.
"Yeah." Hermione said.
They both looked down at their feet. Tension grew as neither one made a move. Finally, Harry took a deep breath and broke the silence.
"Look Hermione, if you don't like me in that way, I perfectly understand. I don't want to wreck our friendship, it just means way too much for me to lose. If this makes things awkward, then let's just forget about everything I said." Harry told Hermione.
Hermione looked up at Harry. A small smile graced her lips as she looked directly into his eyes.
"Harry," Hermione started "I am flattered that you like me. You are a great guy. You're brave, loyal, smart, funny, talented, and an all-around amazing person. Any girl would be lucky to be with you." Hermione said.
'She doesn't like me' Harry thought. Harry looked down at his feet. His hands were clenched into fists as he fought against himself not to cry.
Hermione grabbed his chin and forced him to look her in the eye.
"And I thought I would never be lucky enough." Hermione whispered.
Harry's eyes widened with shock as his mouth dropped in surprise. Hermione smiled softly and let her hand drop from his chin.
They both stared at each other for a minute, never breaking contact.
"Really?" Harry whispered.
"Yes." Hermione whispered back.
Harry smiled and pulled Hermione into an embrace. Hermione hugged back. Still together, Hermione looked up at Harry, and Harry looked down at Hermione. Slowly, they inched towards each other. Their lips met and it felt like pure bliss.
'Finally' Harry and Hermione thought. After minutes, days, years, they couldn't tell, they pulled apart. They looked into each others eyes while they leaned their head together so that their foreheads touched.
"Perfect." Harry and Hermione said together. They smiled at each other and embraced again.
"Looks like things settled along nicely here." Ron said.
Harry and Hermione looked over and saw Ron and Luna. Behind them, Ginny was talking to her mystery guy.
"Yea, everything is good." Hermione said while hugging Harry tighter.
"Congratulations to you both." Luna said sincerely.
"You too!" Hermione said.
"Hey." Ginny said walking over hand-in-hand with Neville.
"Great choice Neville!" Harry said.
"Treat her right." Ron said looking directly at Neville.
"Don't worry, I will." Neville said while looking at Ginny.
Ginny smiled as she looked at Neville.
"Attention everyone! Will you all please take your seats as the judges have 2 minutes to decide. Thank you." Rose's voice sounded over everyone.
There was a scramble as people were hurrying to their seats.
Harry, Hermione, Ron, Luna, Ginny, and Neville quickly went to their seats. Once again, Luna sat in Ron's lap. Hermione and Ginny did the same by sitting in Harry's and Neville's laps.
The lights dimmed as Rose came onstage.
"The judges have reached a decision. Will the judges please join onstage?" Rose asked.
Professor's Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Snape walked onstage.
"Hello everyone!" Professor Dumbledore said. "I assume that you all are wondering who has won?"
A loud cheer from the audience answered the question.
"Very well then." Professor Dumbledore said. "The winner, of the first ever Hogwarts Talent Showcase, is," Dumbledore started to open up the envelope.
Everyone sat in anticipation. It was as if no one breathed.
Dumbledore opened up the envelope and pulled out a piece of parchment. He read the name and smiled. Dumbledore opened up his mouth.
"THE GRYFFINOR GIRLS!" Dumbledore announced.
The audience cheered loudly for the girls. Hermione and Ginny received big hugs from Harry and Neville and met up with Padma, Parvati, and Lavender before walking up onstage. All four girls smiled really big as they each received an award. They then held up their huge trophy and the audience cheered louder than ever. The girls took one last bow together before walking off the stage.
Hermione and Harry met up as people were leaving.
"Congratulations!" Harry said.
Hermione smiled. "Thanks. But I already gained a better prize."
"Oh, and what's that?" Harry asked while wrapping his arms around Hermione.
"A kiss from a handsome guy." Hermione said, wrapping her arms around Harry's neck.
"Well, if you say so." Harry said smiling. And then Harry bent his head down towards Hermione in a beautiful, meaningful kiss.
The End.
A/N: There it is. The end of this story. Gosh, I'm trying not to cry. This has been so much fun to write.
Thank you to all who reviewed this story on and . You have all kept me going with this story with your wonderful reviews. Thank you so much. Also, another great thank you to all of those who have added this story as their favorite, alert, and all that other stuff. Thank you!
Thank you all to have stuck to this story till the very end. It took me over two years to finish this story. I first posted it on , and it was published on May 5, 2006. I had written the first chapter in like, two days before I submitted it to be posted. And on June 13, 2008, the story was finished. Today, June 27, 2008, I finished typing this story up and added it to , and waited for it to be verified on . I am so overwhelmed right now.
To all of those who read this story and , the chapters with the performances had to be edited, so they are not originally what I wanted them to be. But, if you go onto and find my penname dogluv101 (yes, it is different), you can see the original way I wrote the story.
Also, on , I would like to thank DarkImmortal for making the wonderful, amazing banner! It looks awesome!
This has been amazing and I can't wait to write the sequel. I hope it's as good as the first!
Originally, I was going to have just Hermione win, but Gryffindor Girls had the most votes from you guys with Fred and George coming in second. Thank you for voting!
I also had an idea for a Twilight fanfiction to write, so hopefully I can get started on that one too.
Well, it's time to say goodbye until next time. Be on the lookout for new stories!
Love Always,
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