Chapter three! And, like the others, it's short! Sorry bout that. :)

Disclaimer: Don't own Harry Potter. I know, I'd like to cry because of that too.

Chapter three: Let's play a game. It's called Guess Hermione's Plan.

Hermione was laughing. Out loud. For the first time in weeks! But she just couldn't help it! It was an evil laugh. Down to the last 'ha.' She'd come up with a brilliant plan. Without Crookshanks or Elie's help!

Slughorn's Christmas party was in two days. She had been planning on going. She'd heard Draco was invited too. Excellent. He was bringing Pansy. This would work out perfectly.

Although... she'd have to pretend her behavior was the same as before. Pretend Crookshanks only meowed. She'd have to sleep a little too. Unfortunately, she'd also have to acknowledge Ronald's existence. Act like nothing had happened. Ask Rosy over there to the party. And make him think that looking at him didn't make her want to gag. Or tie someone up and push them off the Astronomy tower.

"Hello Ron" he looked shocked out of his tiny little mind. He and Harry exchanged a few glances.

Hmm, Hermione would have to deal with Harry. Knock him out and stuff him in the Room of Requirement. Making sure of course that he couldn't get out until she let him out. Or something. Otherwise he would ruin everything.

"Oh! H-hi, Hermione!"

"Hey, I was wondering... would you like to go to Slughorn's party with me?"

"Why?" Now he looked suspicious.

"Well, since you and Lavender are broken up, I was thinking that maybe you and I could..." Hermione trailed off, trying to look nervous and embarrassed.

Much to her delight, it worked. Ron went scarlet.

"Su-sure! I'd... I'd love to."

She walked away, sitting behind her books. Plotting part two.

"That was unexpected!"

"Ron, I'm not so sure you should go. Hermione has been different lately."

"Yeah. She seems normal enough now though."

"But.."

"Harry, maybe all she needed was for me and Lav to break up."

"Maybe," said Harry. He wasn't convinced.

Yes, she'd definitely have to do something about Harry.

Now, she thought, time to talk to Draco...

Hailey: Hey, how was it?

Hermione: Review or I'll hex you!

Hailey: Hermione, NO!

Hermione:...But...HAILEY! Why notttt?

Hailey: No. Just No. ANYway, sorry it took a while to update. It was hard to get out from under the sidewalk. But I managed. Actually, I was at my dad's house for two weeks, and I can't post stuff from there. But I'm back now. :)

Hermione: Unfortunately.

Hailey: Hey! *stuffs Hermione in a closet* Sorry about that! She's still slightly... batty.