I gave you a chance

She woke up the next morning full of remorse. What had she done? She had broken up with the man she loved and then argued with her best friend about it. How stupid could she get? She needed to talk to Ron. She knew that he'd forgive her. They were meant to be together. She dressed in a nice blue blouse and light jeans. It was a Saturday and she knew that Harry and Ron would be having breakfast in half an hour before Quidditch practice. She got ready, wanting to look pretty. She walked down the stairs and toward the Hall. She opened the door and was just about to head toward the Gryffindor table when she saw something that made her stop dead in her tracks. Ron was sitting there making out with her so-called friend, Luna. She couldn't move, couldn't speak. How could he do this to her? She felt a hand on her arm.

"Come on, Granger, it won't do any good to stare. That's exactly what he wants."

He led her toward their customary seats at the Dumbledore table.

"Why do you even care, Malfoy?"

He gave her one of his infamous smirks.

"Oh, I don't. I just happen to really dislike Weasley. I didn't think you had such bad taste, Granger."

She gave him a small smile.

"Cos Pansy was such an amazing girlfriend, right?"

He couldn't help but smile at that. She noticed how it made his eyes come to life, the coldness replaced with amusement.

"Point taken, Granger."

They had breakfast together, chatting about homework. She had never before been so relaxed with a Slytherin. She was about to leave when she saw Ginny coming toward her. The redhead enveloped her in a hug. Hermione hugged her back hard.

"Do you have anything you need to do, 'Mione? I was thinking we could have a talk."

"That sounds lovely, Ginny. I can come with you right now if you want."

They left together and went for a walk, ending up by the lake.

"Hermione, I wanted to apologize. I know I haven't talked to you in ages and I'm really sorry about my brother.

Hermione swallowed and tried to keep her voice calm before answering.

"Well from what I've heard it seems that you and Harry are having the same problem."

"Mmm yes, Blaise. What do you think of him, 'Mione?"

She gave her friend a warm smile.

"I know he thinks the world of you, Gin. I've never really talked to him though. He's definitely hot though!"

They both giggled.

"So, 'Mione, I was just wondering if it's too soon after Ron for you to move on. Well it's just that Blaise doesn't have a girlfriend."

"Stop. Don't say another word, Ginny."

Hermione gave her friend a wide warning smile.

"I am not letting you set me up with someone. I can handle this all on my own."

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The Yule ball was coming up and Hermione had lots of work to do, organizing banquets and snacks. She had already ordered her dress. They were putting a box out as well for everyone attending to put their names in, to get sorted with a partner. The ball was only a few weeks away now and everyone was really excited. It was a bit awkward to be working with Luna. Hermione wasn't angry with her, she just felt a bit disappointed. On the bright side, Harry was speaking to her again and she was sure Ginny had something to do with that. Harry had decided to let his girlfriend be friends with Blaise, no doubt affected by what had happened between Ron and Hermione. She was also looking forward to the Quidditch match the next day. She had no idea which team to cheer for but decided it didn't really matter. She would win in any case.

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A/N: Really short chapter, I know. I just wanted the game to have it's own time in the spotlight :P I really love that game :P

Please review just so I know there's still someone reading this… I'll try to update again this weekend. Now I really should go to sleep. I managed to survive on 4 hours of sleep today, which is something of an achievement. I think the science test went well too

Love you guys!