Hermione woke up bright and early the next day, having a shower and doing her hair. She got dressed into a pair of dark jeans and a black fluffy polar neck jumper. After she had checked herself in the mirror she went down to the common room and found Harry and Ron. They arrived at the Entrance Hall, most people were already there. They saw Chloe, Tim, Elliot, Amy and Malfoy and rushed over to them.
"Morning," Malfoy nodded to them, the boys returned a nod each. They got in the queue leading past Filch and out into the grounds.
"Where's Alex?" Harry asked. Tim shrugged and Chloe rolled her eyes.
"He's with Ginny," Chloe answered. They got to Filch and he started to prod them all with his new Dark Magic Censor. Once they had all been jabbed and poked in the most uncomfortable places, they walked to Hogsmeade.
They all arrived outside Honeydukes, Hermione, Chloe and Amy got ready to go their separate way. Malfoy and Amy shared a passionate kiss while Chloe and Hermione said bye to Harry, Ron, Elliot and Tim. The two girls began to walk off until they noticed Amy was still connected to Malfoy by the lips. Hermione felt a horrid emotion build up inside her.
"We'll see you all at the Three Broomsticks later. Come on!" Chloe threw a snowball at Malfoy and Amy's heads. They both separated fast, their hair covered in snow.
"Hey!" Malfoy exclaimed. "I was enjoying that!"
"Sorry, but we're trying to go shopping," Chloe seized Amy's hand and pulled her away.
"Bye," Amy called to Malfoy with a wave, she then blew him a kiss before they turned a corner. The girls strolled down the street, looking in the occasional window. They finally arrived at a place that looked promising.
"Lets go in," Amy pushed the door open and the three of them stumbled in. The place was quite small and had manikins with different dresses on all around the place. The three of them started to look around.
An hour later they each had four dresses they planned to try on. Amy went first. Her first dress was dark blue and covered her feet.
"Can you walk in it?" Chloe asked. Amy took a few steps forward but then tripped up, Hermione caught her. Chloe burst out laughing.
"Shut up. No, I can't walk in it. Thanks, Hermione," Amy said feeling annoyed. Chloe stopped laughing and pushed Amy back into the changing room. Amy got into her next dress, this one was dark red , very tight and nearly came up to her bum.
"You look beautiful," Chloe smiled.
"It's way too short," Hermione blurted. Amy and Chloe looked at her in shock. "I mean, it looks great," she mumbled.
"Yeah, I like it. I'm getting it," Amy beamed then went to take it off. Amy handed the dress to Chloe from behind the curtains so she could put it on its hanger. When she noticed the price she screamed.
"What's wrong?" Hermione asked. Chloe handed her the dress, the price tag said £1700. Amy came out from the dressing room.
"Amy, this dress it too expensive," Chloe frowned at her.
"Oh, no it's not. Draco gave me some money," she told them. Hermione handed Amy the dress.
"You took it?" Chloe asked in astonishment.
"Yes, he wouldn't take it back," she frowned. That seemed to be the end of that and it was Chloe's turn to change. Her first dress was baby pink. When Chloe came out of the changing room Amy burst out laughing.
"What?" Chloe asked, looking down herself.
"You-lo-look-like-a-a-big-bub-bubble gum," Amy said through her laughs. Hermione tried to hold back her own giggles too, Chloe scowled at them both then went and changed. Her next dress was black with red flowers down the side of it, the whole thing came to just above her knees.
"You're working that!" Amy beamed as did Chloe. Hermione wasn't surprised that it was black, Chloe's favourite colour was black.
"You look amazing," Hermione nodded with a smile. Chloe got back into her normal purple skinny jeans and black coat.
"Your turn, Hermione," Amy pushed her lightly into the changing room. Hermione sighed and put her first choice on, it was a full length dress of a lavender colour. She stepped out of the changing room and looked at herself in the mirror.
"It's not tight enough, right?" Amy asked before Hermione got a chance to say anything.
"Right. How did you know?" Hermione asked, turning round to look at the brunette.
"I'm a professional at this," she smiled cheekily. "Now, go try another one," Amy said. Hermione nodded and went back into the changing room. She put on the next dress and left the changing room again. This one was Slytherin green and went down to the middle of her thighs. It was tight in the right places and had long green silk gloves to go with it.
"Wow, you look fab!" Amy grinned and made Hermione do a twirl. Hermione loved it, even if it was Slytherin green.
"I'm getting it!" Hermione laughed in delight and quickly changed into her normal clothes. They went to the counter and paid, Amy's was the most expensive by far, and then Hermione's coming in at £500 then last came Chloe's at £300. The three of them left the shop in satisfaction and walked to The Three Broomsticks.
Harry, Malfoy, Ron, Elliot and Tim walked round Honeydukes for half an hour, Harry brought dozens of chocolate frogs. Malfoy brought a jar of liquorice wands, Elliot brought himself and Ron some of the new sweets out, and Tim brought a bag of drew balls. Once they were finished in there they left for the joke shop. They spent the next three quarters of an hour in there, Tim was in heaven, surrounded by all the jokes and tricks. He brought one of nearly everything.
"You got enough their?" Ron asked with a laugh, the others came over and started to look through what he had brought.
The girls entered The Three Broomsticks and went straight to the bar, they ordered three Butterbeers then found a table. They sat down and started to talk, Chloe started a conversation about Malfoy, Hermione really didn't want to listen.
"How are you and Draco, then?" Chloe asked. Amy shrugged before deciding to confide in them.
"Well, there is something that's been bugging me," Amy started.
"Go on," Chloe nodded.
"It's just, whenever I mention doing it to him, he seems up for it and excited but then, when we're about to," she paused. "He won't, he won't let me take his shirt off, his trousers yes, but shirt, no," she said. Chloe wrinkled her face. Hermione felt a small smile forming on her face.
"That's strange," Chloe said, rubbing her forehead. Hermione fought back her smile as best she could.
"You've known him longer than we have, what do you think?" Chloe turned to Hermione.
"Erm, I haven't really known him, I don't know much about him," Hermione took a sip of her Butterbeer.
"I don't know what's wrong with him. But if he doesn't shape up soon," Amy said, taking a sip of her own Butterbeer.
"Chloe?" Hermione said. Chloe looked at her.
"Yes?" she asked. Hermione took another quick sip of Butterbeer before continuing.
"Do you fancy Ron?" Hermione asked. Amy looked at Chloe too, she had been thinking the same thing.
"Erm, no. What made you thing that?" she denied.
"Come on, Chloe. We're not stupid," Amy cocked an eyebrow at her, Hermione did the same.
"Fine, maybe a bit," she confessed. Hermione beamed in happyness.
"He obviously likes you too," Amy stated. Chloe twirled round to look at Hermione, Amy nodded at Hermione and mouthed 'agree' at her.
"Yeah, he does," Hermione guessed it was true anyway, he did look at her a lot and made her laugh more than everyone else. Chloe grinned at this answer and took a merry sip of Butterbeer.
Quarter of an hour later the boys turned up. They were all carrying bags of sweets and Tim had an enormous bag from Zonkos. The boys got themselves Butterbeers and joined them. Harry, Elliot and Tim sat across the table from them, Ron sat next to Chloe and Malfoy sat next to Amy. The couple shared another long kiss.
"So, what did you get?" Ron asked. Hermione and Chloe showed him their dresses. "They look nice," he smiled at Chloe who blushed.
"Is that all you got?" Harry asked.
"Yep," Hermione nodded grimly, trying to ignore the couple kissing next to her.
"You ok?" Harry asked her, as he saw the look on her face. She nodded. Malfoy and Amy finished kissing and looked round at the others with big smiles on their faces. Malfoy caught Hermione's eyes and smiled at her. She didn't return it.
They all drank their Butterbeers then left the pub, making their way back to Hogwarts. Hermione walked in silence until Ron tapped her on the shoulder.
"Hermione?" he said quietly.
"Hmm?"
"Does Chloe like me?" he asked. Hermione smiled lightly and looked at him. She gave him a small nod. He grinned and ran off to Chloe. In the next minuet everyone saw Ron and Chloe share a long kiss.
"Wooo!" they all chanted, laughing. Ron shot them all a glare while Chloe giggled. Hermione walked behind them all, thinking about everything. Nothing was making sense to her, was she getting feelings for Malfoy? She couldn't have been, it was Malfoy. She carried on this train of thought until they got to the Great Hall. They all separated to their house tables and took their seats. Once McGonagall had told them how well they behaved in Hogsmeade the food appeared. Hermione wasn't hungry, she just pushed a couple of peas round her plate. Chloe was trying to teach Ron how to eat less like a pig, it was giving Harry and Elliot a good laugh. Hermione felt someone nudge her, she turned to see Ginny beaming at her.
"Hermione! Are you ok? I had such good fun with Alex, we're going out now," she said this all so fast, Hermione only just got it.
"That's great, Ginny," Hermione smiled at her weakly. Ginny looked at her worriedly.
"Are you ok?" she asked again.
"Yes, I'm fine," Hermione nodded. Ginny didn't dwell on the subject and sat back in her place.
"Are you guys coming back to our common room?" Elliot asked. Hermione went to answer when Ron spoke instead.
"Yes, defiantly," he nodded and kissed Chloe on the cheek, she smiled and leaned into him.
"You guys. Have you noticed something funny between Malfoy and Amy?" Harry asked them all.
"You mean like them coming back from one of their sessions a little weird?" Elliot asked.
"Yeah," Harry nodded. Hermione and Chloe exchanged looks. Harry noticed. "What do you know?" he asked. The girls wondered if they should say anything.
"Malfoy is having problems with taking his shirt off," Hermione grimaced as she said the words. Gross! Yuck!
"What? Never!" Ron gaped. Harry and Elliot started to laugh.
"Hermione!" Chloe hissed.
"What? It slipped out," she pouted. The boys carried on laughing.
"This is priceless, we can take the piss out of him now," Ron smiled evilly.
"No, don't Ron! Amy will kill us," Chloe pleaded. Hermione looked back down at her peas. This should be interesting.
Harry, Hermione, Ron, Chloe, Elliot, Tim, Malfoy and Amy entered the common room. Hermione slumped down on one of the sofas, Harry, Ron and Chloe sat on the floor. Malfoy and Amy sat on the middle sofa, Tim and Elliot sat on the last sofa. The room was quiet, all that could be heard was everyone's breathing. Finally the silence was broken.
"Guess what we heard, Malfoy?" Harry asked, Chloe looked wide eyed at him. She whispered in Ron's ear and he jumped on Harry.
"What are you doing, Ron?" Hermione demanded. Ron looked up at her.
"Helping my girlfriend," he said while pulling Harry up. "Let it go, mate," he muttered to Harry. Harry sighed, glanced at Hermione then leant back against the sofa she was sitting on.
"What was that about?" Malfoy asked, looking from Harry to Ron. The boys didn't answer. Amy glared from Hermione to Chloe.
"I think I know," she shot a scowl at the two girls before whispering in Malfoy's ear, his eyes widened and he looked at Hermione. She stared back at him, but had to look away after a few seconds. The room fell silent again. Everyone was watching the embers of the fire apart from Hermione. She was staring out of the window. It's official, I'm going mad! Why me?
"Lets play a game," Elliot suggested. Everyone groaned.
"Do we have to?" Harry asked.
"Do you have a better idea?" Elliot raised his eyebrows questioningly. Harry sighed and shook his head. "Well then. What should we play?" they all thought, no one really wanted to play a game.
"Truth or dare?" Chloe said. Everyone groaned again.
"Fine. We all know how to play?" Elliot looked round at everyone. They all nodded.
"Ok, I'll go. Harry, truth or dare?" Chloe said.
"Truth,"
"Ok, who do you fancy?" Chloe asked. Harry didn't take long to answer.
"No one,"
"Oh come on, Potter," Malfoy smirked. "You must like someone,"
"Nope," Harry grinned in triumph.
"Ok, my turn. Hermione, truth or dare?" Tim asked Hermione, she shook out of her daze.
"Erm, truth," she took the easy option. It's not really the easy option! What if he asks who I fancy! What do I say?!
"Who do you fancy?" he asked eagerly. Hermione sighed, she knew it. She glanced at Malfoy. No! Not him! You don't fancy anyone!
"Nobody," she answered, Malfoy's face fell slightly.
"Really?" Tim asked, not convinced. She nodded.
The game carried on in the same manner, everyone picking truth and getting asked who they fancy. It only got interesting the second time round, when people started picking dare.
"I dare you, Ron. To kiss Harry's cheek," Tim said, smirking.
"Err! No way!" Ron and Harry gagged.
"Go on, Weasley, you have to," Malfoy ordered. Ron reluctantly leant forward and kissed Harry's cheek. He wiped his mouth afterwards, as did Harry his cheek. They all sniggered, including Hermione. Until it was her turn.
"Hermione, truth or dare?" Elliot said.
"Dare, I suppose," she was dreading it.
"Snog," he paused. "Draco!" he suddenly said. SHIT!!
"No!" she shook her head violently. She caught Malfoy's eye, he looked slightly hurt but pleased with himself too.
"You have to!" Elliot explained.
"He has a girl friend," Hermione pointed at Amy.
"It's fine. I don't mind, it's not like you fancy him," Amy said, laughing. Hermione's eyes widened. She's right! Just do it and get it over with! What if I don't let go? You will!
"Ok," she mumbled and got off her sofa, Malfoy sat up and stared at her as she walked towards him. Their eyes connected and so did their lips. Hermione's mind was reeling. How long for? Do I stop now? Am I doing it right? Does he like it?
"5!" Amy called. Hermione basically ran back to her sofa, pulling her knees up to her chest and putting her face on her knees. Closing her eyes she let her breathing go back to normal.
"You ok?" Chloe whispered. Hermione raised her head to see everyone looking at her again.
"Yeah. It was disgusting," she tried to get the perfect volume so Harry and Ron would hear but Malfoy wouldn't. She had failed. Malfoy looked at her, hurt in his eyes.
"Ok. Well, me and Draco are going now," Amy took his hand and dragged him off to the girls dorm. He gave Hermione one last look before the door closed.
"They are both obsessed!" Elliot moaned. The rest of them nodded in agreement.
"They won't be in their long if Malfoy keeps that up," Harry sniggered, obviously referring to the shirt fiasco.
"Yeah, that-"
"AHHHHHHHHHHHH!" an ear piercing scream came from the girls dorm.
"What the?" Harry and Ron got up and darted to the girls dorm. Before they got to the door, it flung open.