Hermione was constantly juggling classes, homework, and Ronald Weasly.
It was her third year now, and she got to take new classes-but how could she choose? Arithmancy and Ancient Runes and Muggle Studies...it was impossible to pick just one.
So why not do all of them? Professor McGonagall though she could do it; she certainly did too. WIth a time-turner, it was easy to handle all of the electives she took.
However, it was not easy, to find time for her friends.
"Hermione," Ron said, sitting next to her in the Common Room. "How are you still working on homework?"
Hermione grunted in response, her hand flying across the parchment. She only had a page left in translation for Ancient Runes; she could finish this fast.
Ron peered over her bushy hair to see the open textbook. "Ancient Runes? But how could you take that class? It's at the same time as Defense Against the Dark Arts!"
Hermione's breath hitched in her throat. She would have to lie to Ron. Again.
"Silly Ron. How could I be in two places at once?" Hermione laughed, and so did Ron, before he disappeared through the Fat Lady to find Harry.
Hermione might have laughed, but she felt miserable. She hated lying to Ron. It wasn't fair to him; they were friends, she should be able to tell him everything.
But Professor McGonagall had said no, and a no was a no, especially from her. Telling anybody about the time-turner would get her into big trouble, and probably risk her grades. She had to lie so she wouldn't break the rules.
But Ronald was always the exception to Hermione's rules anyway.
A/N: This is my first attempt at a drabble, so tell me what you think in a review.
Done for:
Alphabet Soup Drabble Competition-J for Juggling
Latin Challenge-Celo
OTP Boot Camp-Prompt #14-Helpless