131A/N: hey all sorry for the extremely long delay. I was busy and inspiration decided to take a three month vacation. Thank you so much for reviewing and being patient. Hope you like. Enjoy!
My Best Friends Sister
Chapter 10
It was Valentine's Day and love and excitement filled the air. Lucky for the students and teachers it landed on a weekend. So it was easier for both parties to cope. Unfortunately it didn't mean a lack of homework assigned.
Parvati POV:
Parvati was very nervous for her date with Ginny. She hadn't been on a serious date for ages and was quite out of practice. She went through numerous amounts of outfits before finding the right one. Then she started panicking about her hair. She decided to pass on the make-up because she didn't feel like she needed to hide. She wanted to be herself completely. It was another risk but one she hoped would pay off. Plus it was just a pain and waste of time to do.
Ginny POV:
Meanwhile Ginny was getting ready for their date to a club which was her idea. So she grabbed a red v-neck shirt and a pair of low ride jeans and no underwear. "I'm such a tease," Ginny said to herself. She grabbed her shoes and jacket. "I'm going to have a fun time tonight knocking off her socks."
Hermione POV:
Hermione was in extreme happy mode; for it was her first Valentine's Day that she actually had someone to spend it with. She couldn't wait to see what Lavender had in store for her. She had specially ordered a silver heart necklace for Lavender with her name inscribed onto it. She hoped Lavender would be pleased with it.
Lavender POV:
Lavender had gone through so much with the issue with Ron. He had scared her worse than the rest of the group. She was furious with herself for how long she had put up with his use and abuse. It affected her so much that when Hermione attempted to move their make-out sessions further Lavender would push her away. In fact she was so sensitive that even if Hermione would accidentally brush by her belt she would flinch and back away. Lavender was like an abused puppy, a broken spirit having to learn to trust and love all over again. Her heart had been opened but not totally unlocked and set free from the cage of protection that she had placed there.
Hermione POV:
Hermione hoped that one day Lavender would be able to trust her enough to let her in all the way and let down her walls of defense that were so evident in her eyes. Hermione wanted so badly to be able to lift the weight off her lover's shoulders. To Hermione this Valentine's Day was showing Lavender that she could trust her. The wounds that Lavender had acquired still seemed very raw and unhealed to her. They had been covered with a makeshift bandage and hadn't healed properly. Hermione knew she had to reopen those wounds so that and help heal them properly with her selfless love. She would have to be patient with herself for she knew Lavender's wounds were etched into her soul and would never fully go away but she could at least fill the gaps and holes to her heart and soul. Hermione hoped that the special night that she had planned for her girlfriend would help start that process.
Lavender POV:
Lavender was more nervous than most with it being Valentines Day. She felt like she was expected to do more and having the pressure of going further or all the way. She definitely wanted to but wasn't sure if Hermione was ready for that with her being far more experienced than the brunette she loved so much. Also she still had some unresolved doubt over whether or not she could trust Hermione. True, her girlfriend had never given her reason to doubt her, but unfortunately Lavender's past relationship with Ron still hung over her head. Also she still wondered if Hermione had any feelings remaining for the youngest member of the Weasley family. She suddenly shook these thought out of her head. She knew she could trust Hermione and tonight she was going to prove that to her and more importantly to herself.
Ginny and Parvati's Date:
Ginny and Parvati met up at a club in Hogsmeade. They said hello shyly then grabbed each other's hand, went inside and got some drinks. "You look sexy tonight," Parvati stated. "So do you" replied Ginny admiring her black halter top whose wearer had no bra underneath "Come one lets go" she said grabbing Parvati's hand . They got up and were about to hit the dance floor when Parvati said, "Umm Ginny, I don't know how to dance."
"What are you talking about everyone can dance. Come on I'll teach you." She dragged her on to the dance floor and said "Just move to the beat and don't worry about the other people just go with your intuition. You'll be fine I promise."
They began moving slow with Parvati mimicking Ginny's moves then Parvati caught on quick and they were dancing fast and furious. Perfectly in rhythm with each other as if no one else ever existed. They were in total synchronicity with each other like they knew what the other was going to do next. Their bodies were pressed up against each other like they were afraid the other wasn't going to be there. The closer they got the more heated the dancing became. They were in oblivion that many people had begun circling around them watching the intense action. When the song finished their audience gave them a loud round of applause. They started blushing madly but gave a bow giggling like mad.
They went to the bar and grabbed a few butter beers and sat laughing just enjoying themselves. "Well for someone who doesn't know how to dance you kicked some ass out there girlfriend," exclaimed Ginny.
"Thanks" said Parvati blushing again. "That was fun. I'm glad you took me out here Gin. I can't remember the last time I've ever felt this good."
"Your very welcome gorgeous. Come one let's get another drink." So they spent the night chatting away the night along with more drinking and dancing of course wondering where the night would take them to next.
Hermione and Lavender's Date:
Hermione had a wonderful surprise awaiting Lavender. She had a very romantic dinner set up in the school's rose garden. She had Chinese lanterns set up everywhere for the lighting with vanilla scented candles. She also had sandalwood incense in a censer adding to the scents in the air. She transfigured a tree stump into a fine set dinner table for two. She stood back admiring her work and hoped it would all pay off.
She went to fetch Lavender who was waiting in the common room by the fireplace wearing a cute little low cut black dress. Hermione was dressed in a matching red dress. She kissed her chastely on the lips and said, "You look gorgeous tonight darling."
"Thank you, as do you."
"You ready?"
"Yeah, just let me grab my cloak." She grabbed it then asked, "So where are you taking me tonight then eh?"
"You'll find out soon enough I promise."
"Aw, but I hate surprises they keep you in suspense too long."
"That's then fun of it and the suspense will be well worth it I promise." She led her to the exterior of the building muttered an incantation and before them was a path of lit candles. Lavender was blown away. She found it to be very romantic. "Wow Hermione this is beautiful. But where does it lead?"
"Jeez you're impatient. I'll show you when we get there." They held hands walking down the long path. Candles extinguishing behind them so no one could follow or disturb their night. Lavender's impatience was growing but her excitement was as well so it paid off. She wondered what her gorgeous girl had in store for her. She gasped as she approached the set table in the middle of the rose garden with the lit lanterns everywhere. It was so cute and romantic and she could hardly retain her excitement. She kissed Hermione tenderly. When the kiss broke she said, "Thank you for doing this Hermione you didn't have to."
"Of course I did. I got the most beautiful girl standing here in front of me and I'm going to do all I can to make her feel like the most loved and special person on earth." she handed her a box and said, "Happy Valentines Day."
Lavender started crying and told Hermione, "Thank you. I already feel like the luckiest girl alive. Just by being your girl is enough for me to have forever." she opened the box and gasped again at the beauty of the locket. Lavender kissed her and said, "Thank you. I got you something as well." she placed a box in Hermione's hands. Hermione opened it to find a gold bracelet with hearts inside. She looked at it in awe, "Thank you." she said kissing her. "Come on let's sit down and have dinner." she said escorting her to the table.
When they sat down a heating charm was immediately activated. Instantly Dobby came up with menus and in his squeaky voice said, "What shall we start off with tonight misses?"
Glancing at her menu Hermione said, "How about you start us off with some drinks. I'll have a glass of strawberry lemonade. What about you Lavender?"
"I think I'll have some sweet tea."
"Alright then misses Dobby will be back momentarily."
"What ever happened to the elf liberation act Hermione? I thought you were against using them for slave work."
"Well I've come to the conclusion that no matter how hard I try people won't change but I can still try and make their lives a bit more humane and I'm paying Dobby to do this. He of course was happy to oblige as were the rest of the house elves ready to compensate us with whatever we wish for tonight so order what you want." They ended up ordering top sirloin steak with lobster tails and a fresh green salad. For dessert they shared a Bailey's Irish cream chocolate mouse.
"That was a lovely dinner Hermione thank you for setting all this up. It must have taken hours to set all this up."
"It did but it was well worth it if I do say so myself." She said kissing Lavender lightly on the lips.
"Mm. Got anymore surprises for me tonight?" Lavender asked curiously.
"Maybe" said Hermione coyly.
"Well show me then." Hermione grabbed her hand, intertwined their fingers and started leading her down another lit path of candles until they were near the whomping willow. "Hermione why are we at the Whomping Willow?"
"Just relax it'll be ok just watch." Hermione flicked her wand and a rock went flying into the secret knot that made the tree freeze. "It's safe now I promise." She led her down into the passageway when they got into the house Lavender stared around in awe and asked, "Hermione where are we?"
"We're in the Shrieking Shack. I just cleaned it up a few days ago so the inside looks brand new. Come on lets go upstairs." They walked up the flight to walk into a fully furnished bedroom that had been totally redone for a romantic evening. The smell of Vanilla candles and sandalwood incense filled the air. "Lavender I'm not trying to pressure you into anything. I mean you don't have to if you don't want to and I've been wanting this so long and I don't know if I can hold back anymore. I love you and I want us to be together forever. You've taught me how to love and now I want to show you how much I love you. Lav I want to make love to you."
TBC
A/N: hey all yeah I know cliffy but that's the way I do things. It got done just in time for Xmas. Please leave a review as always and there should be more updates. Happy holidays to everyone and enjoy them.