Have you ever felt that you liked somebody but you couldn't tell any one about it? And if you did tell someone you would lose your entire reputation? I have. My name is Hermione Granger, and this is my story.

September19

Happy Birthday to me, happy birthday to me.

Yay! Today is my birthday and Harry and Ron have already given me my presents. From Harry I got this diary, and from Ron I got a book on Shakespeare and his collected works. I asked why he gave me a book about a muggle but he said that Shakespeare was a wizard! I guess that is why he was so famous and loads of people still read his work today. I thanked them both very thoroughly. I've already started reading Ron's gift and obviously I've already put Harry's gift to use. I'm writing this in DADA class because today all that we're doing is a review on sphinxes, and I've already read about twenty books on the subject. I'm sitting in the back so no one sees me writing. Dra-Malfoy just looked back here. Merlin he has got to be one of the best looking guys in this school. I wonder what he thinks of me? Strange, when he looked at me he seemed to have a look of longing on his face. I wonder, does that mean he likes me or was he looking at someone else? I mean I've liked him since sixth year so I would love it if he did like me, but I don't know if he does so I shouldn't get my hopes up. I haven't told anyone except Ginny and I can trust her to not tell anyone. I forgot to put down that it is now seventh year and I am head girl. Draco Malfoy is now head boy. We share a common room and a bathroom. Everything in the common room is decorated in red and green with gold and silver accents. My room is decorated in gold and lion cubs playing on the walls and on the ceiling cherubs are giggling. The bed is king sized and has thick red velvet curtains and gold silk duvet and the softest feather pillows accompany the bed. There is a huge fireplace and on the mantle I have some books (duh!) and some pictures of everyone. There is a loveseat and a recliner chair by the hearth.

Draco's room is the same as mine only it's in green and silver instead of red and gold. I saw his room on the first night in when he came to what my room looked like I went to see what his room looked like. I must admit being head girl has a lot of perks.

Last night asked me to help him with his homework. We have become friends, but only in private of course. If Harry or Ron found out that I was friends with him or that I liked him I would be disowned. I would miss them too much, and sure I would have Ginny and Draco but it wouldn't be the same. I really wish with all my heart that he liked me then I would probably be the happiest girl in the world.

Later in the common room Draco must have seen how happy I was today because he asked me what was up with me today. I told him that it was my birthday. He said I should have told him before because then he would have gotten me a present. I wonder what he would get me for my birthday? Probably a book or something like that. I appreciate the gesture but would like to get something other than a book for once.

September 19

Something is up with Hermione. Turns out its her birthday today. Why didn't she tell me sooner? I would have gotten her a present. I wonder what she would have wanted? Besides a book I mean. I know just what to do. I will write about it once I've done it.