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Draco spotted Crabbe and Goyle who were sitting in the Slytherin common room. "Hay Draco wan' some," said Goyle while chewing with his mouth wide open.

"No, you know why I'm here. Are you done with the dare or not," said Draco in his no-it-all tone of voice.

"No, I can't do it. Pansy would never go out with me since she is crazy for you," said Goyle. Crabbe nodded in agreement.

"Man, you guys are no fun!" You give up too easily."

"Hey Draco, I've got a great dare for you! That is, if you're manly enough to accept it," said Crabbe.

"Of course I am," said Draco "us MALFOYS never turn down a dare."

"You have to get GRANGER to go out with you," said Crabbe trying hard not to crack up.

"Crabbe that's way too harsh. She is a filthy, know-it-all Mudblood," said Goyle in protest.

"Well I can try, but I doubt the snotty stuck up girl would ever take her mind off books," said Draco.

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Hermione sat down at the Gryffindor table for lunch. Harry noticed how upset she seemed. "Hermione what's the matter?"

"It's going to be bloody hell," Hermione said throwing her books on the ground.

"Er... What's gonna be bloody hell? Nothing is worse than being trapped in a room with Malfoy is there? Unless you can hex him or turn him into a ferret or...," started Ron, but was quickly interrupted by Hermione, "But that's just it!"

"What is," said Harry.

"I am stuck with Malfoy! I was chosen to tutor him in Charms every day after classes for a whole week!"

"WHAT," said Ron and Harry in complete unison. "How could Professor Flitwick do that?"

"Because he is failing charms and I'm the only one who is passing."

"Er Hermione speaking of charms, can I borrow your notes for the homework," said Ron.

"You know you really should start taking better notes. I am not always going to give you mine when all you do in class is sleep," said Hermione handing her binder to Ron.

"I'm going to go have a word with Professor Flitwick. If he wants someone to tutor Malfoy he's gonna have to do it himself!" said Harry.

"Harry, no! You guys do not have to protect me over every little thing," Hermione protested, "I'm almost 16!"

"But it is Malfoy we're talkie about. He would love the opportunity to hex you when you're alone. Plus, he is dangerous Hermione," said Ron.

"Hermione, he could hurt you and have you practically in tears like he always does especially when I'm not there to protect you," said Harry.

"I promise to be careful if you promise not to worry so much… deal?"

"Deal," said Harry as Neville sat down next to them.

"Did you guys hear about the trip?" said Neville excitedly.

"Nope," said Ron, Harry, and Hermione in unison.

"Hogwarts is sending two 6th year students, 1 girl and 1 boy, to a Hotel in France to meet with two students from Durmstrang Wizarding School and spend two days touring together."

All of a sudden the unpleasant voice of no one other than Draco Malfoy was heard "So POTTY, I bet you're going to send an application to Dumbledore right away. We all know Hogwarts golden-boy wouldn't miss a bloody opportunity to be chosen out of everyone and represent Hogwarts?"

"SHUT-UP MALFOY," said Ron!

"Oh WEASY, I'm sorry. I forgot you can't apply. You see, there is a fee and seeing as how your family has no money..."

"Malfoy how in bloody hell do you know all this," said Hermione.

"Professor Snape told all the Slytherins about it. And GRANGER, I hope you don't expect to be chosen. They wouldn't dare send a Muggle-born witch as a representative of the school; it would be a total disgrace to Hogwarts."

"MALFOY, I TOLD YOU TO SHUT UP!" screamed Ron. "Just GET LOST!" With that Malfoy grabbed Crabbe and Goyle and headed over to the Slytherin table.

"That Malfoy is a git," said Harry.

"I'm going to the library," said Hermione gathering together all her books. "Madam Pince said they just got in Hogwarts a History 2."

"But Hermione, you haven't ate anything," Harry proclaimed "You have all day to read!" Hermione stared at her two best friends. She looked at Harry. He was tall and very muscular and Ron had gotten very strong also. Hermione, stop it! They are your best friends! "I'm not hungry," said Hermione hurrying out of the room.

Ron stared at Harry, "If this has anything to do with SPEW…"

Hermione walked towards the library. She peered through the shelves and with Madam Prince's help found the book she was looking for. She found a big cozy brown chair and started to read. She got into the book so much that she didn't hear Lavendar calling her from the opposite side of the library. Finally she heard Lavendar say "Can you put the book down for just one minute?"

"Oh hi, Lavender, I didn't hear you!"

"That's okay. Me and Parvati are going to go to Hogsmeade to give each other makeovers and we want you to come."

"Parvati and I," Hermione corrected. "I'd love to go it sounds like fun!"

"Oh yes, it will be. We want to give you a makeover and a whole new look!"

"You would do that?"

"YEA! Come on. We are meeting Parvati at the three Broomsticks in 20 minutes!"

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"Ron, Harry did you seen Hermione," said Ginny watching the two boys play chess.

"Er- no, but I suppose she is in the library," said Ron without looking at Ginny. He was to into the chess game they were playing.

"No, I mean did you see her lately," said Ginny.

"Er- not since lunch," said Ron sounding rather annoyed.

"Well, I suggest you take a good look at her at dinner," said Ginny walking out of the room giggling uncontrollably.

"I wonder what was so funny," said Harry.

"I suppose we will find out soon," said Ron looking at the time. "It's time for dinner."

Harry and Ron started to walk through the hall to dinner when then they overheard Malfoy and his friends talking. They tried to spy but the only thing they heard was how hot Hermione looked. "What the bloody hell," said Ron, "were they just saying-"

"I don't know. Let's just go see Hermione," suggested Harry pulling Ron towards the Great Hall. They walked towards the table and Hermione turned towards them. Harry's jaw literally dropped open and Ron looked like he had just been petrified.

"Hermione, you look so err…" said Harry searching for the right words. He looked at Hermione. She was wearing a new robe, clear lip gloss, eye-liner, and mascara. Her nails were painted to match her robe. Her hair was no longer thick and frizzy but was a soft honey-brown color with bouncy curls lying on her shoulders. "Gorgeous," he said finally.

"You really like it," said Hermione blushing. Lavender and Parvati did it for me at Hogsmeade. They also taught me a few basic spells to get my hair like this. We also found a bunch of robes on sale at this new store," said Hermione--her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"You look so good," said Lavender coming over.

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Draco was trying to forget about the dumb dare. After all, he didn't want to even pretend that he would go out with a mudblood. He had his reputation to protect. He sat down at the Slytherin table for dinner and stared at Hermione. She looked completely different now. She looks so beautiful in those robes. Draco watched as she twirled her hair mindlessly around her fingers, piling it on top of her head and then letting it fall about her shoulders. DAMN! SHE'S A FILTHY MUDBLOOD! Why in bloody hell am I even thinking about her!

"Hello, my Dracy-poo," said Pansy approaching Draco.

"Pansy, I don't feel good I'm going to bed," said Draco trying to avoid talking to her. He didn't feel like having her beg for some kisses tonight.

"Oh, is Draco not feeling well? Let me walk you to your room."

"I think I know my way," said Draco sarcastically as he pushed back his chair and headed straight for the door.