Was It Really A Rumour?

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters they belong to J.K (sniffs). Only the plot is mine.

A/N: Hey guys! I'm really sick at the moment and I'm extremely bored…I have alot of the story written out so I don't know if I'll give it loads of chapters or a few really long ones or what. Please let me know…. Once again, songs are in bold thoughts in italics….Let me now say…

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I'm sure I've seen this look before

Done a thousand times and a million more

There were only two days left to the disco and today classes finished at 1.00 pm to let way for a surprise Hogsmeade trip. Today was the day for clothes shopping! Hermione and Ginny were heading in almost immediately after 1.00 pm. Ginny and Hermione were officially the most envied girls in school. Word got out about who their dates were and the female population weren't too happy about it! But the boys involved were on Cloud 9! Both knew that their dates were terrific in every meaning of the word. Right now it was breakfast.

"Hermione, are we changing out of our school robes before going?"

"Yeah Gin, the new skirt is really itchy!" The school had introduced a pleated, puffy skirt for the girls to stop people rolling them up - a.k.a - Lavendar, Paravati and Pansy Parkinson to name a few!

I'm going to flippin' kill Dumbledore over this - does he know how annoying an overpleated skirt can make your legs itch? Obviously he doesn't - if he did he wouldn't have introduced them!

"I feel the same!"

"Harry, you don't wear the skirt, it really does itch!"

"I was only trying to be empathetic! Don't get mad at me!" Harry gave Hermione his puppy-dog look and she was mesmerized!

I can fight this look, yes I can, he's not all powerful and mighty, no he's not. But those eyes are a great help if he plans world domination! Hermione you're losing the fight, hold his stare…………Can't go on! Give up, he's won…again!

How many lies did he tell this time?

How many times did he cross the line?

"I hate it when you use the puppy-dog look! When you do that you have an unfair advantage!"

"Well, I do try!"

"I know I've seen you practising in front of the mirror!"

"You …. You… you witch! So that's whose been stalking me!"

The bell chimed indicating it was five to nine.

"Harry I've got to go…Ancient Runes…will be late….Bye…See you at one Ginny, outside my dorm?"

"Perfect! See you then 'Mione"

"Bye, see you Neville, Seamus, Ron, Dean and Harry!"

Hermione rushed to Ancient Runes, she was dreading being late. Plus to make things worse her new partner was none other than Draco Malfoy. After their day outside, he had become if possible, even nastier and icier towards Hermione. She could only wonder why. She reached the class just as the second bell rang, signalling classes were to begin.

It won't help me but I have to ask

Is there something real that's behind the mask?

Lucky Harry & Ron, a double free period! Unfair!

She plopped down in her seat. She waited for some comment on her frazzled hair or something but none. She turned to find the seat empty.

That's odd! Malfoy has never missed Ancient Runes, from what Blaise told me it's his favourite class!

"Miss?"

"Yes Hermione?"

"Where is Ferret – Malfoy I mean – where is he?"

"Mr. Malfoy is ill and will be out for a few classes. If that's all, please turn to page 177 and we'll begin"

Hermione had a feeling in her stomach that something was wrong but opened her book and instantly paid her full attention to the class. Time flew and after what felt like twenty minutes Hermione was outside the library waiting for Ginny.

"Hey 'Mione! You look great!"

Hermione gave herself a once over. She looked okay. She was wearing faded jeans, black Rolling Stones top with the tongue in red rhinestones, on the back it said 1988 world tour she wore it with a white zip up hoodie, a red scarf and a black puffy jacket.

Something true we don't know about?

A little faith then a much to doubt

Her hair was down, it reached her mid back nearly, and it was kind of a bad hair day so she also wore a beanie hat which was red and white spots!

I look okay? Jasus, you think she'd notice how pretty she is like!

Ginny was wearing a white rah-rah skirt with black footless tights, snow boots, a silver tank top, a black zip-up (which belonged to Hermione) and a white and silver flecked knitted long cardigan! Her dark red hair was wavy – magically charmed – and you could see the outline of the hole where she had had her eyebrow pierced, it had looked great too, but Molly had seen it and forced her to take it out – no child of hers was getting holes in their bodies by some muggle 'trattooink' place or something like that! The two girls once in Hogsmeade went mad! Since they had last been there a number of new shops had opened in the miniature sized wizards town. They first went to Madam Malkins, she only had one style as she was on a roll with her new inspiration – what that was exactly they couldn't figure out! So they quickly moved onto the next shop which happened to be Zonkos or rather it had been Zonkos it was now yet another branch of Weasley's Wizards Wheezes!

And maybe someday you will grow

Maybe someday you will know

Maybe someday you will end these tears and go

"Well hello there Dearest Ginny, how art thou? And who is this fair lady accompanying you?"

"Fred – this 'fair lady' is none other than-"

"Zelda, nice to meet you!"

Ginny gave Hermione a querying look as if to say, 'What are you up to?' But she caught on almost immediately.

"Fred, meet Zelda. Zelda meet Fred, a transfer to Hogwarts"

"George! Come meet Gin's friend…Zelda", Fred said this in a sort of dreamy voice.

"Coming dearest brother. Sabrina – mind the till will you? Thanks"

"Hurry Up George!"

George came to a sudden halt when he saw Hermione/Zelda.

"Well Hello there Zelda, I'm George. Pleasure to meet you"

"The pleasures all mine!" Hermione purred out this last sentence. She couldn't stifle her laughter any longer. Ginny and Hermione burst into a fit of laughter.

"Guys – this isn't Zelda, I don't know anyone named Zelda. This is Hermione" then Ginny lapsed into giggles again.

A little piece of me grows old

I keep on walking down this road

"Oh" Both twins gave Hermione a once over, then studied her more closely. Finally Fred said something.

"Hey . . . Hermione! I…uh…I could tell it was you from your ring. I have never seen you without it. Looking good by the way!" Fred winked in her direction and headed back towards the till.

"By the way, Gin, I want absolutely no funny stuff with you and Finnegan! I have spies on you two anyway. Bye!"

"See ya Ginny, Zel-Hermione!" George left too, blushing slightly. Once the girls were outside Ginny, Hermione realised was silent, for once.

"Spies huh? I'll give them something to spy on at the disco!" She had a mischievous glint in her eyes. Hermione didn't want to know what was going through the redheads head! A few hours later Ginny had the perfect little black dress bought out of money she had saved up and Hermione was still trying on dresses and other types of clothing.

"How about this one?"

"Too peachy, sorry!"

I've seen a million people change

But I won't stay the same

It actually WAS too peachy! The colour and the design---Shudders--- I would have looked like a peach with legs!

Hermione heard the sales assistant mutter threats under her breath. Hermione was just about to give up hope when Ginny shoved a top and skirt into her hands.

"Try these, please?"

"Last outfit, ok?"

"Last outfit, I promise!"

Hermione sighed and closed the curtain. She put on the top and magically did up the lace work at the back. She then slipped into the skirt. The skirt was not what Hermione would have picked out for herself in a million years! It made her bum look big– but in a good way – the colour suited her perfectly. (A/N: You won't get to see the outfit until the actual disco!! I'm just keeping you guys in suspense!) She opened the curtain. Ginny gasped and fell of the stool she had been perched on. The sales assistant dropped the clothes she was holding.

"Oh My – Hermione! You look gorgeous!"

"Definitely the outfit for you Miss!"

Hermione needed no persuading and bought the dress with what money she had left from her birthday. The two girls wandered back towards Hogwarts at around five Paravati & Lavender were ahead of them, gossiping as usual.

Had to know you, (Know you, know you)

How to steal and borrow

"And then Padma saw him with brown hair then a second later it changed blond. Then he had brown eyes then back to steely grey again! She says she heard he'll be out of classes adjusting to the loss and even miss Ancient Runes – his favourite subject I hear – Lucky Hermione!"

Hermione knew exactly who they were talking about.

"He is said to be hiding"

Draco. Draco Malfoy. Hermione ran like the wind back to Hogwarts, once there she took the stairs towards the library three at a time. She didn't even know why she was rushing.

"See you in a minute mate!"

Hermione paused just inside the library. Blaise walked passed and towards the Great Hell by the looks of it. Once he was out of sight Hermione ran to the portrait of Merlin, said the password and ran into her dorm. Once inside she heard a loud banging, coming form Blaise's room, and instantly knew he was here. She ran over and pushed the door open.

Had to know you, (Know you, know you)

Never catch, you're never gonna catch tomorrow

Malfoy looked up with the sudden movement. He looked shocked to say the least. Hermione was covered in mud, her jacket was ripped and her hat she had lost on the way so her hair was out of control.

"Malfoy –" She just ran over to him and gave him a huge hug!

"Geroff me Granger"

Hermione dropped her hands by her sides, angry at her self for believing that he would like some comfort – the understood each other and Hermione guessed that this was too close for comfort for Malfoy. No one had probably ever understood him. She was halfway towards the door when strong arms enveloped her in a bear hug from behind.

"Sorry for being such a pigheaded jerk to you Hermione, you were the only one I told that stuff to and I was afraid that, I dunno – that you would have told Potty and Weasel – and well I just didn't wan to seem….vulnerable…" Malfoy muttered into her hair. She instantly felt calm and more relaxed.

"By the way isn't it supposed to be the guy – me – who hugs the girl – you?? And not the other way around?!"

"Yeah, but I just thought –"

"Granger – Hermione, Let me-"

"You see Paravati was saying you changed blonde and blue and yellow and all sorts and I just had to– Was it all just a rumour?"

I'm sure I've played this scene before

I've seen this room and I've walked this floor

"I'm fine, well kinda. No it wasn't a rumour! Let me explain everything to you. Starting with the first time I saw you this year on the Hogwarts Express…"


A/N: A cliff-hanger! Mwahaha!! I'm E-V-I-L! The song is 'Can't Catch Tomorrow by Lostprophets' – they're only like my favourite band!! I hope you like it, please review I will not updated until I get 22 reviews come on...you just press that little lavender coloured button! Thanks to all my reviewers. To annamort – that is really freaky! LOL! It happened to me once too!! MikayGirl – We are getting there! It will be like Harry asking Cho to the Yule Ball – it will take him ages to do it and when he does do it, days before the ball might I add, she was taken. Most guys know that Hermione is taken but will still try their luck!!!

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