Hey there!

I know that last chapter was VERY short, but I wanted to just get it out there. Believe me, the next ones will be longer. Thank you for my 1 review, I got it in my email, so THANK YOU LOTTIE! :)

Would you prefer I change the Point of Views between Hermione, Harry, and Ron? Because I'm considering it.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of J.K Rowling's works(Including Harry Potter Books 1-7)

Oh, ho, here we go!

Chapter 2

The common room became a flurry of activity as the whole Gryiffindor Quidditch team came back in from the pitch.

"Hermione!" Ron's voice rang out above the rest. "Oui! Watch it!" He then snarled at a passing first year.

"Ron! Don't be rude to the first years, you're Head Boy!" Hermione'

s voice answered. He blushed and lowered his head before Harry came up behind him.

"Think we have a chance at winning? " Dean inturupted Ron before he could give Harry a reply.

"Hey mate! The team's looking pretty good out there. Reckon we'll win?

"I dunno. Slytherin has been practicing at odd times. I can't find out when they have the field booked, so we will have to wait. I don'tknow why They would hide their practices if they didn't have something they felt like they needed to hide."

"Hm..." Was Dean's response as the boys started to talk Quidditch.

"Harry, Ron, Can I have a word with both of you?" Hermione carefully asked.

"Sure," they said together. They left Dean, and walked after Hermione.

"You what?" Harry almost shouted.

"Harry," Hermione pleaded. "It's just a job! Really. Plus, as the new Editor in Chief, I can cut the things That brat Rita Skeeter writes."

"Hermione. You've seen all the columns Rita has written about Dumbledore, Harry, and my dad."

"Yes Ron, I've seen them. Didn't you know the ministry is working to put a ban on Quick Quote Quills? That's why Rita Skeeter's writing is like that. That bug wouldn't have a brain if you gave her one!"

(Yes I know that Hermione Captures Rita, but In this story that hasn't Happened)

Hermione sighed. She understood her friends' anger and Mr .Weasly had had articles written about him, and his job by Rita Skeeter. Harry knew all too well about the Witch who tormented everyone, and even Hermione herself had had some particular nasty things written about her. Rita skeet was a household name, well known in the Magical community across the United Kingdom.

"Well, I guess it's alright. But with the galleons you make, you owe us some butterbeer." Harry told her.

"Erm... Really? Uh, alright. Done." Hermione said with relief, hugging both Harry and Ron.

"Done." They echoed.

Being the smartest in her year, it wasn't all that hard to juggle a serious job on top of school. Dumbledore let Hermione go off grounds every Saturday and Sunday to visit the office. 45 Galleons a day was more then Ron's dad made in a month. With this new sense of luxury, Hermione bought her best friends gifts. New earrings for Luna,(much more fashionable then radishes.) Another Pigmy Puff for Ginny(Blue,) training books for Harry about Quidditch, and a magical planner for Ron's homework. They came to terms with her new job. Although she didn't let them copy her essays down as much, they still had their friend.

A few weeks after Hermione gets her job(and finalizes it) a serious problem arises in the ministry. Rita Skeeter is missing, and Hermione is one of the suspects in her kidnapping

Hello again!

I know this is still short, but it's over 200 more words then my last chapter. I really appreciate reviews!

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The Half-Blood Prince of Belair