TITLE: How come?
RATING: PG-13 but M at some places.
PAIRINGS: HP/DM, BZ/HG
SUMMARY: Harry had been dumpted by nearly every girl at Hogwarts. Will a secret friendship between Hermione and Blaise be able to erupt new loves? WARNING: SLASH
WARNING! THIS STORY CONTAINS:
-Slash (male on male relationships)
-Vulgar language
-Adult themes
Those of you feeble of heart please do not continue.
Thank you.
Disclaimer: JK is a genius! I am just a lonely 14 (almost 15) year old girl bored out of her wits during the summer. I do not own anything other than all of the Harry Potter books (including Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Throughout the Ages), a pair of ice skates, clothes and jewelry galore and about $15. So there isn't much to sue me for. Thanks a lot!
Enjoy!
Chapter 1: Confessions
"It's not you, Harry, it's me. I'm so sorry."
That was the line of choice when it came to dumping Harry Potter. After dating Cho Chang in his fifth year, he had dated almost every girl in Gryffindor, and most of the Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs. The latest person to dump him was Ginny Weasley.
"How come Gin? I thought everything was going great between us."
And time after time, he asked that same question, trying to understand what they were saying.
"It just wasn't working out the way I thought it would. It's not your fault though. It's mine. I hope you can understand that."
Before Harry had time to ask another question, she had gotten up and had walked away.
Harry slammed his fist into the armrest of the couch he was seated on repetitively. At the same time, he thought to himself 'How come no one likes me?'
Draco Malfoy was seated on the leather couches in the common room, looking depressed, when Blaise Zabini entered.
"Hey Drake. Why you looking so down?" He said, with a hint of worry in his voice.
"It's not 'why you looking so down' Blaise, it's 'why ARE you looking so down'."
"Sorry. Why ARE you looking so down? I'm dying to know."
"Katarina just dumped me."
"How come? I thought you two were perfect for each other!"
"Good Lord, Blaise! Where in the world did you learn to speak English? You're almost as bad as my house-elf!"
"Thanks a lot!" he answered sarcastically. "So, why did she break up with you? You are one of the finer things that this school has to offer."
"I don't know actually. I think it has something to do about her starting to get tired of me. That's none of your business anyways!"
"No, but I'm making it my business. I know by experience that in a few weeks, you will be begging her to take you back."
"Malfoys do NO beg!" he said, his face slowly turning red.
"Ok Drake! Calm down there, bud. Anyways, I've got a plan."
Draco stared at him questioningly for a few seconds.
"So, what are you planning to do then?"
"I am going to match you up!"
"You are going to WHAT?"
"I am going to match you up with someone."
"I am NOT going to let you match me up with someone."
"I AM going to match you up with someone. And there's nothing you can do about it. Capish?"
"Harry, you're probably exaggerating." Hermione Granger said trying to cheer up her friend.
"No, I'm not Hermione! I dated nearly every girl in Gryffindor, and most of the Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs too!" he answered to his bushy haired friend.
"Why did you say 'nearly every girl in Gryffindor'? Who didn't you date?"
"Well, for starters, there's you. And a few first-years that were kinda thinking I was a nutcase. So Hermione, what do you say. Do we give it a try?"
"Harry, you know I like you, just not in that way."
Harry let his shoulders drop and closed his eyes. "That's it! I am never going to get a date again!"
Hermione looked at her friend and couldn't stand to see him in this state.
"Harry, I know exactly what to do to cheer you up."
"Oh yeah?" the raven-haired boy said, with a sparkle of hope in his eyes.
"Yes I do. I'm going to play matchmaker."
"WHAT!" he said, jumping out of his seat.
"You heard me just right Harry. I will match you up with someone. And I know just the person."
"Hermione, I've dated everyone that's date-able in this school!"
"Not everyone."
"Hermione, who do you have in mind?" He said, the relieved look on his face suddenly disappearing.
"That, my good friend, is for me to know, and you to find out."
"I really don't like the sound of this."
"Don't worry Harry, nothing bad will happen." She grabbed her stuff and hurried off to her private quarters. Harry started wondering whom she could possibly have in mind, but came to no answers.
Blaise had been sitting alone in the common room, when Hermione's face popped up in their fireplace. They had been friends for quite some times now, although no one knew about it.
"Hey Hermi, what's up?" He asked her, surprised by her appearance.
"Hey Blaze, I was just wondering if you wanted to come help me with something."
"Sure, what is it?"
"I'm playing matchmaker for Harry, since he really needs to date someone."
"That is sooo cool! I'm playing matchmaker for Draco too!"
"Are you thinking what I'm thinking?" they said in unison.
"I think I am. Quick, come over to the portrait of with the jungle animals. I'll let you in."
"Sure, I'm on my way."
In the space of a few minutes, Blaise arrived at Hermione's portrait and knocked. She let him in, smiling.
"So, what were you telling me in my common room? Why can't Harry get a decent date? I mean, Hello! He is so scrumptious!"
"I know that. But all the other girls seem to think differently."
"So why don't you go out with him?"
"Because, to me, Harry is just like a big brother. And dating your big brother is just plain gross."
"You could match him up with me if you like." He said, winking as he blew a bubble with his bubble gum.
"No offence Blaze, but I doubt Harry would like you."
"How come!"
"He's not really your type."
"True. So who did you have in mind?"
"Which person in this entire school does Harry love to hate?"
"Draco."
"Exactly. This is where I need your help. Since the Halloween dance is coming up, this is what I was thinking about doing. You get Draco to believe that you have found him a date for the dance, but that they cannot see each other before. I will do the same thing with Harry. But they really need to decide what their costumes are going to be."
"Perfect. You know what? I was actually thinking about hooking Draco up with Harry. I swear... great minds think alike!"
And with that, they left each other, to get this plan in motion.
A/N: Hello all! This is my 3rd story! Wow! I can't believe I actually can write this much! This is my 1st attempt at slash (without counting the TOD). Blaise is gay, for those of you who hadn't figured it out. I just felt like adding a little spice to his usually boring character. And for once, I have quite a few chapters already written in my head. I just have to put them on paper, or on screen... depends how you look at it...
Anyways... gonna continue writing this story as frequently as possible! Luvs ya!
Sarah
