Harry Potter: Shadows of Tomorrow

"I think it was more the company" Harry placed an arm around her shoulder and kissed her cheek. Hermione looked quite jealous, Harry was going to make a comment when he saw Ron sitting in an arm chair looking like he was in shock. "What happened to him?"

"His still recovering from his rejection" Seamus smiled

"I can't believe it" Ron muttered "I'm a champion…she looked at me like I was dirt"

"She holds you in a higher opinion than most of us" Harry commented, Ron's shocked expression turned into a glare.

"You think your funny?!"

"Yes" Harry replied "guys am I funny?"

"Yes" The entire common room chorused

"Now Gin" Harry turned to Ginny "tomorrow you and me are going clothes shopping for the ball"

"Fine but you can't spend too much"

"I'll buy the whole shop just to annoy you" Harry joked

"Prat" Ginny smacked his arm "so Hermione, any luck finding a date?"

"No" Hermione blushed "nobody seems to be available"

"Pity" Harry spoke unsympathetically "why don't you just go with Ron?"

"Why would I go with Ron?!" Hermione seemed disgusted by the very idea, she had no problem with Ron but he was not someone she wanted to be with. He was constantly moody and angry, insensitive, disgusting and had none of Harry's looks, money or power.

"The phrase beggars can't be choosers comes to mind" Ginny commented before giving Harry a good night kiss "alright I'm going sleep, I'm tired so I think I'll sleep in today, I'll meet you at the gates at ten"

"Alright, see ya there" Harry called as she went up the stairs.

"Harry" George spoke "I feel like I should thank you, because of you and Ginny I got a date with the one and only Fleur Delacour"

"Your welcome" Harry replied "just treat her right, oh and by the way I think Ginny's planning to set her up with Bill, I'm not sure but just warning you"

"Not to worry, unlike that one" George gestured to Angelina and Fred snogging in a corner "I plan to remain a bachelor for life"

"I expected nothing less"

"What about me?" Ron spoke "you cost me my date with Fleur, the least you could do is get me another one"

"I didn't, me and Ginny just recommended George. If you wanted her then you should have spoken up, and we definitely didn't tell her to hate you. But because I'm a nice soul I'll help you anyway"

"Hey girls" Harry called to the common room then gestured to Ron "this prat needs a date" Harry walked by and went to his room.

The next day Harry and Ginny met up at gates, they started walking out when Hermione had joined them and began walking with them.

"What are you doing here?" Ginny spoke calmly but Harry could tell she was irritated. She seemed to be holding his arm in a possessive and territorial manner.

"I have to shop for the ball too" Hermione responded "I figured that I should be able to get a partner by the time it starts and if I don't then I still have a nice dress either way"

"I think Ginny means why are you with us?" Harry responded

"You're both going to Hogsmead as well" Was Hermione's justification "I figured we could all go together, and we can spend some time together if you want"

"Nah" Harry replied "me and Ginny are going to get our ball stuff then I was hoping me and her could spend time together"

"So that falls into my plan" Hermione smiled

"I meant alone" Harry responded, Hermione didn't hear him or at least pretended not to hear him.

The couple and unwanted tag along eventually made it to the desired location after a lot of awkward silence. In the shop Harry and Ginny began looking around, they were a bit annoyed about the fact that Hermione was looking with them.

"Harry, what about these?" Ginny asked, gesturing to some robes.

"Maybe you should take the green ones" Hermione suggested "they'd match your eyes"

"Sadly Harry is not a child" Ginny replied "the grey could contrast against your eyes and that would look good, but I think you'd be just as good in the black"

"Yes but…"

"I'll take whatever you suggest" Harry cut Hermione off "you're the one I want to impress after all."

"Thank you" Ginny smiled smugly "I think you should take the black"

"Okay" Harry nodded "now let's decide what you're going to wear." Harry lead Ginny to the dress section, naturally Hermione followed.

"Alright I don't know much about fashion" Harry admitted "but how about that white dress"

"I appreciate the offer" Hermione spoke "but I was thinking of going in a blue or pink one"

"I was talking to Ginny you insufferable book worm" Harry grumbled

"Do you think I'd look good in the white dress?" Ginny asked, trying to ignore the fact that the last few seconds actually happened.

"Yeah" Harry nodded "it'd look nice with your hair"

"Well admittedly it does look good" Ginny eyed the dress "and if you like it then I'll take it"

"That was quick" Hermione exclaimed "don't you two want to put more thought into what you're wearing?"

"Nope" Ginny replied "me and Harry hate clothes shopping so we make a point to do everything as quick as possible"

"Come on let's go pick tell the shop keeper our choices" Harry leaded Ginny away "hey, I just realized, black and white, light and dark"

"Oh yeah" Ginny chuckled "it's funny how life works out sometimes" The door told the shop keeper their choices and had their measurements taken so the robes and dress could be adjusted to them.

"My house elf Stink will be by tomorrow to pick up our stuff" Harry said as he and Ginny left, Hermione who still hadn't decided on a dress huffed. The two spent some time looking around and brought some food before heading back. Once they were done they finally saw Hermione come out the shop.

"Hey" She called out to the two "wait for me" But the two didn't wait, they were already far enough away to claim they didn't hear her and decided to walk at a slightly faster pace than usual. Even if Hermione ran she likely wouldn't catch up as the only physical activity she ever participates in was lifting books.

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