A Witch's Bedpost: Notch #1: Viktor Krum

AN: Welcome! This is a new series of stories I am writing. They will be posted in order, one chapter a day, since they are already written. I would love it if you read them all but I understand that many people don't like off pairings. I thought it would be really fun to make a series of all the major Hermione pairings (non-slash, I don't do slash). So, in any event, here goes the story…hope you enjoy. Please, please, please read and review. Also, for those of you who don't know, the title of this story refers to the saying notches in a bedpost..of who someone has slept with, like a tally.

Chapter One – Lovestruck

HPOV

I was studying in the library as usual for me on a Saturday morning. I liked to get up ages before Harry and Ron would even consider it to be waking hours and spend time in the library. Consequently, it wasn't only Ron and Harry who found it too early, most of the other students were still sleeping too; often Madame Pince wouldn't show up for even a couple hours. Occasionally, like this morning, a few friendly Ravenclaws from 7th year would be in here. I acknowledged them, although they were much too busy for a conversation with a 4th year like me. I sighed and found a secluded corner to read in. I had actually finished most of my assignments and I was glad to read for pleasure. After meandering around the library for a few minutes, I stumbled across something that looked interesting. I happily carried the old spellbook to my table and sat down.

I slowly perused through it, frequently stopping to read more details about various spells. I thought about trying a few of them but decided against it, figuring that they wouldn't be overly useful. These were ancient spells, from the ancient Greek era, I found it very interesting to see records of what was useful then. I sat reading, ignoring the world around me, until I heard someone clear their throat above me.

I prepared to hex them or at least glare at them, until I realized who it was. I stuttered and froze in place.

"Hullo, Hermy-own-ninny."

"Hello, Krum." I spoke very quietly as I was somewhat starstruck. I had put up an indifferent face to Ron and Harry, but he was an international superstar and it was incredible that he would be talking to me.

"Please, call me Viktor."

"Yes, Viktor, is there something I can help you with?" I had seen him in the library before and I was figuring that he might need my assistance with locating something here.

"Actually yes, Hermy-own-ninny, I vas vondering if I could ask you to the Yule Ball."

"Like as your date?" I was flabbergasted; this was the last thing I was expecting to come out of the Quidditch star's mouth.

Viktor grinned at me "Yes, Hermy-own-ninny."

"I'd love to."

"You can meet me at my ship 30 minutes before the ball?"

"Yes, Viktor."

"I look forward to it." He picked up my hand and kissed it before leaving.

I leaned my head down and held it up with my hand as I watched him leave the library. I was thoroughly smitten with Viktor. I couldn't believe how much of a gentleman he was. He was so kind to me and I was just baffled at why he asked me, but I had been so stricken by his presence that I had neglected to ask. I quickly packed up my things and left to go see if Ginny had woken up yet. It had to be getting later in the morning so she might be up. I needed to discuss this quickly with her.

AN: Hope you liked this first chapter…come back tomorrow for more Viktor/Hermione and see the talk with Ginny! Thank you so much to my beta: halfbloodprincesse.