I woke up to shouts coming from the common room. I groaned and stretched. I had almost forgotten I know share a room with Malfoy. Blah. I finally got a good look at our bed room. The bed was king size (thank goodness), there was a walk-in closet and a huge bathroom with a tub for two and a shower with multiple shower heads. However there was no desk to do work but there were shelves for all of my books. The last thing I noticed were two picture frames that were each labeled 'Memoria eius' Latin for his/her memory. The frames were elaborate wood carved what I assumed was mine had the Gryffindor crest and his had the Slytherin crest and what I assumed was the Malfoy crest(which was also on the comforter).
It was as though the picture frame called to me. 'Show me your memories.' I hadn't noticed that I had walked over to it and was about to touch it. I gasped when I did. It was as though it was going through all of my thoughts and memories looking for something. Almost like a person was using occlumency on me.
After what seemed like forever I was able to let go. Looking to the picture frame, I saw all of my memories appear. They were all centered on a certain annoying obnoxious boy...Malfoy. I didn't want to think about my past memories. I quickly changed into comfy pants and a jumper. Grabbing the packet from my nightstand I walked out the door shutting it quietly to not wake up grumpy.
"Good morning Hermione." Nina greeted her.
"Good morning, Nina. Who was yelling earlier?" I asked her.
"Oh, I found Bella sleeping in the study upstairs because weasel locked her out of their room last night. Needless to say I flipped out on him." Nina informed me. "Come on Bella, Astoria, Ginny and I are upstairs working on our packets if you would like to grab breakfast and join us."
"Yes, please. I will have to have a talk with Ronald later."
"I think Ginny and I took care of it." Nina said confidently.
"Alright but next time include me please." I asked while grabbing an apple and following Nina up the stairs.
"Of course, dear cousin. Now how was sleeping with Draco." She wiggled her eyes suggestively.
I sarcastically laughed "He stayed on his side and I stayed on mine. Did you see the picture frames in our rooms?"
"Yes I did last night. Blaise and I both put our memories in them. I found out he had liked me for a long time. It was amazing how it lets you see what the other sees and even emotions the colors on the frame change to reflect it." Nina droned on about how amazing it was mean while all I could think about is how Malfoy now was able to look at my memories and my emotions. Shit I was in for being tormented.
We reached the library. "Hermione, what is your opinion of this question." I had barely sat down and Ginny was already asking me questions. I laughed to myself.
"Gin, read me the question."
"If you were marooned on an island, what are the five things you would take with you?(No Wands) This is a weird question."
I really laughed "It is just a fun question and to show what is important to you. For me I would choose my favorite book: The tales of Grimm, my journal, flint, machete, and my journal."
"Oh okay. Some of these questions are so simple that I don't know why they are on here." Ginny said.
"It's so that people who don't know each other to try and find something in common." Astoria explained.
Bella read one of the questions. "This one is funny...What PDA is acceptable?" We all laughed. "Lets go around I want to hear everyone's answer. What do you think is acceptable? I feel holding hands and a kiss on the cheek is all that should be seen in public."
"I'm okay with a small make out session." Astoria winked.
"I have to agree with Astoria sister. A small make out session isn't too bad, just not in front of teachers." Nina agreed.
"I think it would all depend on the situation." Luna chimed in having just walked in the door.
"I can agree with that." Ginny added "I think if I wanted to piss off my brother I would defiantly push the limit." They all laughed.
"Our brother would kill us if we crossed a line." Nina and Bella said together.
I kept my mouth shut not knowing what I would feel comfortable with I had never been in a true relationship that it would have mattered. "What about you Hermione?" Luna asked.
"I don't know. It would all be new to me."
"I'm sorry my brother was such a git when you dated." Ginny apologized.
"It's not your fault." I tried to reason with Ginny.
"I know, but I still feel bad. I really feel bad for you Bella, my brother has been nothing but an ars to you since he met you." Ginny commented
Bella looked down. "As you could tell a week ago wasn't the first time we met. And he can be kind too Ginny. I just think he doesn't want to let me in again...though it should be the other way around." she all but mumbled the last part.
"Can you tell us how you met?" Astoria asked.
Bella dropped her head and said. "I would like to not talk about it." The girls didn't push figuring that she would tell them eventually.
We spent the morning answering the 100 question packet. Thankfully most were choose either A or B. Making it go faster. All you could hear was the scratching of quills on parchment. Every once in a while one of the boys would come in. First was Harry and Blaise who came in and Harry kissed Ginny and Blaise kissed Nina. Harry told them that they were going with Ron and some of the other boys out to the quidditch patch. Neville appeared looking for a book on plants.
Pop a little house elf appeared "Mistresses would you like Beannie to make you lunch?"
"Yes please Beannie." Astoria replied. Pop out went the house elf. "Now ladies I think we should spend the afternoon having girl time since we finished all of our packets and the boys are out. Maybe closer to tonight we can play truth or dare with the boys."
The girls agreed. I picked up my stuff and went back to my room. I was relieved to see that Malfoy wasn't there. Putting my work on my nightstand and turned to leave. I noticed that his picture frame was still empty. I shouldn't be surprised. With a sigh I left and joined the girls at the dining table. Beannie had done a wonderful job of making lunch.
"Do you think we will have any dances this year?" asked Astoria
"I hope so. It would be so much fun especially if it is 7th through 10th only. " Luna agreed
I smiled and offered "I'll talk to Headmistress and see what I can do. I'm thinking a Masquerade Ball during Halloween and a Yule Ball before Christmas."
"That would be perfect!" Nina and Bella squealed together.
"What would be more perfect than you baby?" Blaise flirted as he came into the room. He wrapped his arms around Nina and kissed her head.
Nina seemed to immediately relax into his arms and answered. "Hey love, we were talking about seeing if we could have two balls this year."
"I hate balls." Theo complained.
"But you would do it for me wouldn't you." Astoria batted her eyes at him.
Theo gave in and said. "Anything for you" This made Astoria smile.
"How was quidditch?" Luna asked.
"It was good. I was amazed at how well Rolf kept up. Rolf why don't you tryout for your house team?" Harry asked
Rolf shrugged "I just never had time."
"Well, I plan on going back out to play after lunch who is with me." Malfoy insisted.
"Mate, I want to take a break and maybe snuggle with my lady." Blaise whined and pulled Nina closer.
"You're such a wimp." Malfoy teased his friend. Leaning back in his chair and crossing his arms.
"I can't believe I am agreeing with you ferret but I'm coming back out with you." Ron agreed.
"Why don't we play Boys vs Girls?" Ginny proposed.
"I like the sound of that. We can show that girls are better than boys." Ginny said confidently.
"I want to play." Nina whined as she looked down and rubbed her baby belly.
"I know you do but it's not safe for you and the baby." Blaise tried to console his love.
"I know. Just so you know I will be cheering for the girls." She said challenging to him.
They obviously began to flirt and he kissed her to shut her up. I heard her whisper "I still win." with a smirk on her face. "Why don't we just stay here and let them play?" He nodded and led her away.
Looking back to the group I didn't notice they were all staring at me. "What?"
"Hermione you need to play for this to work, please?" Ginny begged.
I hate flying but I know I need to get over this fear. I pulled all of my Gryffindor bravery and agreed. "Yes. Just bear with me."
The girls cheered and pulled me down to the patch. Here goes nothing. "You are going to be the seeker." Ginny told me.
"Don't you think I would be better at something else?" I asked.
"Nope, but before we go out you need to change into this. We may not have as much practice with this but we can use things to our advantage." Ginny winked and handed me very skimpy cloths.
"OH HELL NO! I WILL NOT WEAR THIS!" I scolded her. As I held up a muggle sports bra and short booty shorts.
"Oh yes you will and you will distract Malfoy." Ginny told me. I huffed and did as I was told mumbling the whole way.
Astoria walked over to me and adjusted my shirt showing off more of my body then I ever have. "Hermione you have a lot of assets use them. Trust me boys will do what you want when you work what you have." She winked at me and tossed me a firebolt. We marched out onto the pitch to see the boys already in the air. I mounted the broom and kicked off.
The teams are:
Hermione - Seeker
Ginny, Astoria, and Bella - Chasers
Luna - Keeper
Draco - Seeker
Harry, Rolf, Theodore - Chaser
Ron - Keeper
