Let's Pretend

Summary: Set in AU. Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, both Hogwarts graduates are now attending their college education at Clariton University. There, they met and became fast friends with Beauxbatons graduate Hermione Granger. As they enter their sophomore year, Harry encountered a situation which forced Hermione to play as his girlfriend until after Christmas break. But will sparks fly during their 'pretend' relationship? Loosely based on the movie Just go With It.

Disclaimer: The same old routine folks! JK Rowling owns everything you can recognize… :DD

Chapter One [The Life]

Harry Potter woke up to the sound of his alarm clock ringing furiously. He resisted the urge to just throw the alarm clock against the wall and sleep. He just got up and turned it off. He was about to go back to bed when someone started knocking on his door. "I'm coming!" he said, irritated and groggily walked up the door. He swung the door open and it revealed his girl best friend, Hermione Granger holding a large calculus book. "Ooh… someone woke up in the wrong side of the bed," she said, smiling.

"Hermione, why are you up so early?" he asked.

"You told me you need help with calculus. And I think you better check your clock and see if it really is still early," she said.

Harry went back to his alarm clock on his study table. The clock read 11:00 am… "Bloody hell," he muttered.

"So, still need help with that French test?" Hermione asked, entering his and Ron's dirty dorm.

"Yeah, just let me take a shower… Make yourself at home," he said, wincing at the last part. His dorm wasn't exactly where Hermione wanted to be. Hermione was an organized smart girl and a neat freak. And his dorm wouldn't exactly be classified as 'Hermione-approved'. After 15 minutes, he emerged from the bathroom, wearing a university shirt and shorts and found Hermione fixing his bunk bed. "Sorry for the mess… I just got up," he said.

"It's totally okay Harry. I would've made Ron's bed too, but I found out that he's still sleeping," she said, smiling in amusement. She pointed at Ron's sleeping figure. "Oh you know Ron… He was crowned the Snorer when we were still in high school," he said laughing at the memory. Hermione laughed and said, "So, should we start studying?"

"Yeah… But definitely not here," he said, motioning to his room.

"Yeah definitely," was the reply.

They both got out of the room and went into the student lounge. It was a Saturday, so the lounge was almost empty, except for those who were watching TV. "So Harry, what do you need to know about calculus?" Hermione asked.

"Everything," he said, grimacing at the memory of his failed quiz yesterday… Hermione sighed and said, "You're impossible you know Potter?"

"Yeah, but isn't that why you're my friend?" He asked cheekily.

"No, I became friends with you because you didn't know the way to French, remember?" Hermione said.

"Oh right. But still, you love my impossibility."

"Whatever you say Harry. Now if you want to be done before nightfall, let's get started on this calculus equations," Hermione said smiling slightly to herself. As she made Harry solve an equation, her mind travelled back to the time she met Harry Potter…

Flashback

A year ago…

Hermione Granger, an 18 year old British, walked the halls of Clariton University confidently. She was certain that she won't get lost at the university, since she took the tour two days ago. Her first class was French with Professor McGonagall. As she walked, she noticed this raven-haired guy standing frantically at the stairwell and running his hand through his already messy hair. He looked trouble so Hermione approached him. "Hey… um are you lost?" she asked.

"You're British! Thank the heavens! No one would talk to me because they say they don't understand me," he said rushing, "So, would you help me? I need to go to French with Professor McGonagall but I don't know where the room is Wait… You're a freshman too right?"

"Ohh… Yeah and I'm going to French too so I guess you could join me," she said. They both walked to the room which wasn't that far from the stairwell where she found him. Good thing when they reached the room, there was only about half of the class present so they were able to find good seats. When they sat down, they guy said, "Thank you for helping me. I'm Harry Potter, by the way." He extended his hand and Hermione took it and said, "I'm Hermione Granger. Nice to meet you." Harry smiled at her, his green eyes full of warmth and happiness. Hermione immediately found herself smiling back at him. After their French class, they had Calculus next. "It's actually amazing how our schedule is… I mean we practically have the same classes together," he said to her as they go to Algebra room. "I know… Anyway, what course do you take?" Hermione asked.

"I take business management. You know to handle my parents' business back at England. How about you?"

"I take Journalism… Writing and photography stuff."

As they entered the room, Hermione saw Harry waving at a redhead. She immediately thought that her being the tour guide was over, since Harry found a familiar face, but as she head for another direction, Harry grabbed her wrist and said, "Hey, where're you going? I need to introduce you to my friend. He's from England too." Harry pulled her to the where Ron Weasley is.

"Hey Harry. Got a girlfriend already?" Ron asked grinning

Harry glared at him. "Ron, this is Hermione Granger. She's from England too. She helped me find the French room a while ago."

"Oh… Nice to meet you Hermione. I'm Ron Weasley," Ron said.

"Nice to meet you too Ron," Hermione replied and sat down at the left side of the table. As Professor Vector started discussing all about Algebra, Hermione found out that Ron and Harry weren't listening at all. They were talking and doodling stuff on their binders. Hermione didn't know that she was staring until Harry looked up and saw her. He smiled and mouthed, "Sorry."

Surprisingly, Hermione just smiled at him and nodded. She was usually annoyed with people that don't pay attention with classes. Maybe I'm just too desperate to find a friend, she thought.

After algebra, they had free time. They got out of the university to eat. The three of them became fast friends, even if Ron and Hermione had gone into a heated argument after Ron crossed the street when the stoplight said 'STOP' to the pedestrians. Ever since that day, they've became 'The Golden Trio.'

End of Flashback

Hermione smiled again at the memory. "Why are you smiling Hermione? Is there something on my face?" Harry asked."Nothing… I just remembered something… Now, where are you at that problem?"

"Stuck."

"What will ever happen to the great Harry Potter without me, huh?"

"I'd probably flunk all my subjects and my parents would kill me. In short, I'd probably be dead" Harry said in a very serious voice. Then he broke into a huge grin which made Hermione laugh.

"Yeah… You're right… Now go back to your problem!"

"Yes Ma'am!" Harry saluted her. Hermione just rolled her eyes and read her book.

A/N: Hey guys! This is my second fan fic so I hoped you like it! It would mean a lot to me if you could review and tell me your comments and/or suggestions so I can improve… And for those who've read and liked my first fan fic and are still waiting for the sequel I apologize but I'm still working on it! 0 Sorry for the long wait! I also apologize if there are some things about college that I got wrong because I'm not yet in college. The only reason why I used this set-up is because I think it would fit my story the best… So, to end, just thanks guys and hope you'd keep reading!

X0X0,Chrissie