Author's note: The website thing is going very slow. I'll update the site in a week or so if I have the time. There's a twist coming up that was originally planned when I had this story in draft form. Other then that sorry for delaying this chapter. I've been very busy but I'll try to put in a couple of updates before the month is over.
Disclaimer: I'll do this simple and easy. I disclaim everything except the story line. That should summon it all up. Oh and I don't own the ugly song or the music to blink 182 or anything else song related.
Being Violet Granger's sister
"You, you, you're supposed to look dead!" I shrieked as the bus continued to drive away from the city. Never in a million years could I have imagined Ron my Ron alive and looking like well that. The transition was too hard for me to handle. You know I pride myself on being a perfectly intelligent sane person. Well intelligent and sometimes sane but how do you want me to react? How would you feel like if someone you thought dead suddenly sat next to you on a red bus?
Gone was the sickly pale colour on his face. He looked healthy for lack of better words. His eyes had that same sharpness back when we were kids. You know before they got dull and lost all emotion. I eyed his jacket black t-shirt and ripped tattered jeans. The t-shirt had Schizo printed on it in big bold white letters. His freckles didn't stand out as much because they weren't contrasting his pale white skin. His skin actually had some colour. His hair was gelled up in spikes. What kind of shocked me the most except you were supposed to be dead thing was his face. He actually pierced his face.
"Thanks for the compliment. I'll be sure to remember that you can still manage to insult people after such a long time apart." He replied in a sarcastic manner. I arched both my eyebrows which only made him laugh. He hugged me. He just leaned over and hugged me. I've never been so tightly hugged in my entire life. Bone crushing I tell you
"Ron air suffocating!" I managed to let out as he finally let me go. His eyes were shining. They've never shone before. They used to be empty, awaiting death. Now he was so full of life.
"Right wouldn't want to kill you today." I blinked unsure of how to respond to that. I mean how do you talk to somebody you thought was dying in some hospital looking like hell?
"Thanks because you know I have better things to do tonight then die." I replied making him chuckle. I've never liked the sound of the word chuckle. The bus stopped letting some passengers on. I rested my head on the window glancing at him once in a while. He looked so different. Did the doctors manage to cure him? Would that be possible with his former state? I mean he wasn't actually in a curing state to begin with.
"Okay ask me."
"What?"
"You know you want to, so just ask. Knowing you, you're probably dying to figure it out."
"Ron you make me sound like some…"
"Person who thought another person was dead." I shut up. There's no use arguing with the great unarguable Ronald Weasley. Seriously we used to have these huge discussions on life and death. Aside those subjects we argued about which shows were the worst. He said the care bears and I said the teletubbies. We usually discussed for hours on end on a daily basis. I'd sing the theme song to the care bears to annoy him and he'd do the teletubbies.
"Aright I'll just bloody say it. How did you come back from the dead?" He stopped talking for a moment deep in thought. I was just about to apologize for being so insensitive when he spoke. "I didn't. They just made the condition liveable. So still stuck at that crappy place?" He said quickly avoiding any long talk about his health conditions. He never really liked talking about it so much. I happily nodded while he rolled his eyes.
Sure I may sometimes dislike the people living there but it was home. I'm confusing I know. Sometimes I feel like starting a fire and watch the whole town burn while running around singing London Bridge is falling down. Other times I feel like skipping around handing out flowers to everyone singing heal the world. Note to self do that sometime.
"I wouldn't have it any other way. Well maybe if we installed a pool, and if dad bought me a car, and if we had a stock room of chips and if I could blas…"
"Aright I get the picture. You're still stuck in that crappy place without a pool a car and a stock room full of chips." We laughed and that nervous feeling at the pit of my stomach was fading. This is Ron different or not he's still Ron.
"How's the…" I asked curiously. You know when you know someone? Then you just don't know them anymore because they are either gone or you lost touch. Then you meet that person and it's like you don't want to let go. You want to have some of the past back. The Weasley family were like my second family when I was a kid.
"Family? They're fine." He said cutting me off from finishing my sentence like again. I couldn't help but stare at his piercing. No offence but why would someone willingly take a needle and make a hole in your eyebrow and tongue. I mean it's not only painful but think about the infections. How does he manage to eat his soup with that thing in his tongue? What if he accidentally bites his tongue? What if he's outside and he's struck by lightening?
"What are you psychic?" I said. He just smiled and got up from his seat. Well the ride was bounded to end right. I felt warm and fuzzy now. Don't mistake the fuzzy feeling for a crush. Ron is like a brother that I never had. I don't like him that way. Actually it's the whole prospect of him not dying that's making me warm. He has a chance to live. He's healthy and he's not dead. I mean the whole he didn't die part really has a warm fuzzifying effect. I think I just made a new word. Go me!
"Nope you're just predictable. I'll see you tomorrow." I blinked. See me tomorrow? How can he see me tomorrow?
"Ron what do you mean see me tomorrow?" I stupidly asked as he waved and got off the bus. I sat there dumbfounded. He's up to something. Knowing him he's up to something really bad. A type of bad that somehow will concern me. You know out of all these changes in Ron couldn't he at least have changed his diabolic plans that usually include me? As if being pissed at Malfoy wasn't enough. Now I have to go around being paranoid that a certain red headed weasel will pop up from nowhere and scare me to death. Some things never change do they?
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Harry Point Of View:
"Hey Harry the coach wants the team down on the field." I looked up from the book I was reading. Weston a sixth year was anxiously looking down at me. I yawned stretching out my muscles from my position on the chair. The common room was dimly lit by the fireplace. It was almost empty at this hour. Out of all the common rooms I like ours better. Some say it's because I belong to this house but it's a matter of taste really. All four common rooms are fairly large. Ours has several sofas and coffee tables. We've got one giant plasma TV and a billiard table. When the school consists of rich kids plasma TVs and computers come as perks. We've even got a bar installed full of orange juice. Pathetic really to contribute a bar when all we do is fill it with orange juice.
"Thanks." My voice comes out tired. Weston stutters a few words that I don't bother to hear. I leave him there exiting through the portrait hole. The portrait hole is this technological slide door made to look like a portrait.
"Potter you're late." The coach says more likely barks. Coach Moody is your average psychotic coach who believes winning is everything. He's a head shorter then me. His face is full of scars and he uses a walking cane because of his busted knee.
"Aright I want three rounds around the castle." No one objects. You don't argue with the coach. He'll just add another twenty rounds if you do.
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"You know you're the only girl for me." He smiled softly as he brushed a strand of hair away from her face. "You probably say that to all the girls" She said giggling as he moved closer. A small gap of air separated them. "Yes but you're the only girl I'm not lying to." Her cheeks reddened as he leaned forward. It was like a dream come true. Brad Pitt was kissing her. The Brad Pitt was kissing her, Hermione Granger. His lips were only inches away from hers. She was getting impatient. Couldn't he just get it over with? She opened her eyes only to give him a confused expression. "Harry?"
Hermione Granger woke up with a start. Her eyes were wide with fear as she screamed in terror. "AAAAAHHHHH" Something heavy or someone shifted beside her. She felt an arm place itself around her waist pulling her closer. The arm wasn't hers. Cautiously she peered at the person the arm belonged to. "AAAAAHHHH"
She woke up once again in her own bed. She sighed relieved that nightmare was over. It was all a dream she reassured herself. She did not almost get kissed by Harry. Harry was not in her bed. She was completely safe. Falling back on her bed she closed her eyes ready to drift into sleep. She felt suddenly warm and fuzzy. It was as if someone was holding her. Wait something was holding her. Looking down she saw two strong arms wrapped around her. She felt her back pressed against something solid, warm and muscular. It felt rather nice she thought. Wait why on earth am I being held by someone in my own bed? She thought suddenly aware of how bizarre the situation was. She looked back down only to discover she was wearing nothing. "Had a bad dream baby?" Someone said with a tired, groggy just woke up voice. She knew that voice. She felt him rest his head on hers pulling and holding her closer. The only thought she could muster was the thought of her naked. She slowly turned around afraid to confirm her suspicions. His messy black hair was sticking out in every direction, his eyes were half closed and he was shirtless. Her sheet was wrapped around his waist. It was him. Evil spawn of Satan. E.T (evil terrestrial). The, the meanie!
Quickly she jumped out of her bed trying to create as much space between them as possible. Suddenly realizing she was naked she yanked the covers off of him. This proved it not such a good idea as he was equally nude. "AAAAAAHHHHH"
"Relax baby it's not like we haven't seen each other naked before." He said in a soothing manner. His statement only proved to terrify her even more. "AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH"
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"Wake up Hermione." Oh my god. I am not opening my eyes. I am not waking up. Not after that. My eyes my poor eyes I'm blind. The horror of it all. "I'M BLIND AND SCARRED FOR LIFE!" I yelled with a desperate voice. Oh god the mental images won't stop. They're stuck inside my head. Someone slapped me suddenly hard across the face. I opened my eyes in anger to see a sorry looking Cho.
"You had a bad dream. You were freaking out." I raised an eyebrow at her excuse. She backed away from me slowly holding her hands up in surrender. "You'd probably punch me if it was me." True but that doesn't justify slapping people.
"Why are you here?" I asked blinking several times to adjust my eyes to the light. "We're going jogging now get up." Wait a second jogging? With Cho? I cast a glance at my alarm clock. That's odd. It was just sitting there quietly. Five AM flashed in green. Fiv what? FIVE AM! FIVE BLOODY AM!
Figures I always befriend the crazy people. Why do I always get stuck with the insane people? Do I have some flashing sign on my head that says insane crazy people who likes to torment other people over here? It's all probably just a dream. "AAAAAAAAAHHH" I yelled as she slapped me again. I continued to scream as she joined inn. I blinked. I'm supposed to wake up now not be abused by some crazy Chinese girl. I slapped her. She blinked and stopped screaming too. "Why are you screaming?" I asked as she held her hand against her now red cheek. Payback is such a loveable bitch. Eh I don't mean like that. You know how people say payback is such a bitch? Err yeah…
"No idea. It looked fun why were you screaming?" I rolled my eyes. She was wearing jogging pants and a thick wool sweater. "Never mind. Why are you here in my room dressed like that?" I gestured towards her outfit. She had one of those scary grins on her faces. She walked over to my large oak closet. She pulled open the doors and threw a pair of jogging pants at me and a warm wool sweater grams had knitted for me. The pair of clothes went soaring through the air and hit me. SMACK. Great she's attacking me with my own clothes.
"We're going jogging. Did you forget that PE test we're having? The one you said you were going to fail at?" I nodded not understanding a thing she was saying. I figured pretending would eventually make her go away. I am not a morning person. How can you expect me to function this early?
"Well I'm going to make sure we both get an A. I'll meet you down in five." She left my room and I watched as she shut the door behind herself. Screw physical education I'm going back to sleep. She came back in and dragged me out of my bed. I fell on the floor with a thump. Ouchie my arse hurts. "Thought you'd do that. Now come on hurry up if you're going to shower later." I so badly want to strangle her right now.
I quickly threw off my large oversized t-shirt. I pulled the sweater over my head. Almost instantly my hair became frizzy. I pulled the pants on and tied my hair in a pony tail. All the while looking at the poster of Shrek thinking I can't believe Harry saw that.
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"Isn't Ron…"
"The most gorgeous, hot sexy, stud muffin you've ever seen? Yes he probably is now can you stop drooling!" Cho gave me a weird look. As if I was crazy and infected with something. She sighed while returning to her favourite activity of the day. The activity Ron drooling which consists of drooling Ron an ocean. "Don't you see how hot he is? The flaming red hair…"
"Looks more like orange" I cut in. She ignored my comment and continued listing off Ron's hot qualities.
"The way he looks out of the window in class thinking of something wisdomy and mysterious." Err is wisdomy even a word? Ron mysterious, she's got to be kidding me. I snorted.
"The only reason Ron looks out the window in class is because he has nothing better to do." It has been like three weeks of waking up five AM in the morning to jog in the park. She's worse then Harry. I can't believe I'm actually starting to get used to waking up early.
I spotted Ron talking to a couple of other guys. We were in the cafeteria eating lunch. He waved and started to walk towards our table. Well it wasn't our table exactly. It's more like one long table with several chairs. Today's special was tuna surprise. The tuna being the surprise part of the tuna surprise specialty. Dumb I know.
"How are my favourite psychotic girls doing?" He said squishing himself between me and Cho. He had one arm around Cho's shoulder and one around mine. I picked up his hand and threw it off. I am not in the mood for buddy buddy stuff right now. I poked my tuna surprise with my fork. I have a test after lunch. I've been studying for it for like a week now. Then I have to run around because it's supposedly good for the health… Yes of course. Pushing yourself to the limit until you throw up while being encouraged by the teacher is good for the health. How stupid of me for not thinking that.
"The period?" Ron asked Cho. "Worse, test and PE, if you know what's good for you..." Ron immediately put his hands up in defeat. Cho giggled before taking a sip from her orange juice. Health freak my ass. I rested my head against Ron's shoulder and closed my eyes. The usual cafeteria noise buzzed in the background. I'm too tired to do anything. I just want to rest. I feel like all my energy is gone. Knowing these two they won't let me.
"Have you written that apology yet?" I asked eyes still closed as students were talking and making general noise. I could really use a remote control right now. Wouldn't it be cool if you could control life with a remote control? I mean you could change the volume. You could change the channel. You could... Yes anyway.
"So far all I've got is: Dear school. I would like to apologize to all of you for not kicking Holly's ass." I laughed throwing a fry at her face. "Mine!" I slapped Ron's hand as he reached for my fries. He rubbed his hand while rolling his eyes. There's so much a gal like me can take. Eating my food is not one of them. Looks like this is the only up side of my day are these fries. It's pathetic isn't it? "While you're standing up there making that apology I'll be sitting in the crowed throwing rotten pumpkins at you." Ron said in a serious tone while Cho gasped in fake horror. "But she doesn't even like pumpkins."
Ron stood up and brushed off invisible dust from his baggy pants. "My point exactly. Have fun ladies... with coach Boom." He laughed one of those evil laughs where you go Mwuahahaha. But he didn't go mwuahahah because he's too evil. So it was more of a bwuahaha which is so much eviler then mwuahaha. Notice the mwuah and the bwuah? Bwuahahaha sounds more psychotically twisted then mwuahaha.
Coach Boom... Grams why are you torturing me like this?
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I was putting on my running shoes. All the girls from my year were changing for the big test. The girl's locker rooms are at least better then the guys. At least ours doesn't stink of sweat and smelly gym socks. We have our own lockers. Our locker room is painted in a white colour and the tiles in the showers are red.
"Do my breasts look small to you?" I raised both my eyebrows in disbelief. Cho was looking herself in the mirror above the sink. She bit her bottom lip as she twisted and turned in front of the mirror. "Remember those do not discuss topics?" She turned around with a confused expression. "Yeah, why?"
"This is one of those." She let out a small oh and continued to ramble on and compare herself to almost every single girl in our year. Each time I had to comment. How can a girl use almost fifteen minutes talking about her breasts? I swear Ron would love to hear this conversation. I pulled my hoodie over my head. My hair frizzed and I quickly tied it in a ponytail. "Like euw look at her clothes." I heard Holly whisper loudly to her minion Jackie. I looked down at my plain grey hooded sweater. Jackie sniggered while giving me the supposed eye. I ignored it knowing it would be hell to make that apology to her out in public. And what's so wrong about my sweater anyway?
The rumour had spread a week ago about the apology. I could see how people were looking forward to seeing me making an ass out of myself. It's probably one of those once in a lifetime occasions and you I quote like have to be there. I'm some sort of tourist attraction for these people at the game. God I can't believe this! I tried to reason with mum so she could talk to the principal. She agrees with him. How screwed up is that? I mean I'm her daughter. Nine hours of painful labour remember? It's because he's an adult right? Of course it is. I called Matthew and he called the principal. Unfortunately he's just an uncle and has no damn say in the matter. Dad's out of town and unable to do anything because he doesn't have custody over me anymore!
Violet nearly reacted as badly as Cho. She was screaming furiously at the headmaster yesterday on the phone. She told him it'd be public murder. He obviously didn't care and said it'd be a lesson learned. As if I was some criminal or something. Great my principal thinks of me as a criminal. Gee isn't he supposed to motivate me to become a good citizen and get into college? So I'm standing here tying my shoes knowing I have to apologize for something I shouldn't have to. All the while people like Holly get away with everything. It's not fair.
I grabbed my water bottle and left the locker room. Cho was behind me. She stayed quiet knowing that I was in one of my moods. She zipped up her track jacket and grabbed my water bottle. She took a sip from it and handed my bottle back.
Me: "I hate her."
Cho: "So does the rest of the school."
Me: "Yeah well it's not that hard hating people who are naturally born jerks."
Cho: "Depends how good looking they are. So who's this Harry bloke?"
I abruptly stopped walking. How does she know about Harry and why does she care? Luckily the coach blew her whistle and we all had to run. I can't believe I used the word luckily and coach Boom in the same sentence. We formed a circle on the football field with coach Boom in the middle. He was frightening. Burling muscles buzz cut hair and of course a former navy seal. "I WILL NOT TOLERATE YOU SLACKING OFF!" I could see one of his veins pulsing in his neck. Spit flew out of his mouth as he screamed. A girl wiped off some salvia from her face. I gave Cho a disgusted look. What was he on? You'd think he'd actually understand that this is not the army. We're teenagers for god's sake!
"Now as you all know today is important for your grades. I along with a few other teachers am going to time and test you." He barked while a few teachers were putting up equipment on the field. I gulped. This did not look so good. "First you'll start the run. You will be timed. Those who use more then an hour will have a fifty percent chance of getting an F." Once again he barked. I pictured him wearing a leash and tried to hold back a laugh. Oh my god coach Boom in a leash. Bad thoughts Hermione. Your fate lies in his hands. He can make you do extra runs.
"Ready, set Holly get your prissy ass back here." Cho sniggered seeing the coach yell at Holly. I mean this is why I slightly like the coach. He yells at everyone regardless of who their fathers are. I love the look on Holly's face especially. Priceless. I mean sure I'm about to run for a whole hour then proceed to do various pointless activities. At least I know Holly will suffer along with me.
"Don't hold back." I told Cho as we lined up. She grinned knowing what I meant. I know she's A+ material. I don't want her to hold back because of me. Sure we're best friends but I don't want her to risk her good grade for me. "I wont if you don't" She high fived me. We stood next to each other as the coach's whistle blew.
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After PE and a history test we had a half an hour to ourselves. We spotted Ron sitting by a tree. Our school has a small park in front of the school's entrance. Basically just grass and a couple of trees to make the school look better. We painfully dragged our exhausted selves towards him. When we finally reached Ron we fell on top of him. I was tired, exhausted and had gone through my life's worst test ever. You know how I found the French revolution fascinating? Screw it I have a large cramp in my hand. All I can think, feel or say is ouch and ouch times infinity.
"Mind laying off the junk food for a while?" Ron said beneath the both of us. I was lying across his stomach while Cho was on top of me. "I could hit you for that comment." Cho said rolling off of me. "Be grateful we're too exhausted to even breathe." I added not moving from my position on his stomach. The snow felt cool against my warm cheek.
"I don't wanna make that apology" I whined the side of my face on the snow covered ground. Dear gods don't ever dei ja vu this day or make me repeat it. Ever had those days where it was one sucky thing after another? Now I know why people say it's sucky or it sucks. Because it sucks any single shred of joy or happiness in you until all that is left is a tired and depressed person. I'm not even half way through yet. I'm counting down to the grand finale. The event that will confirm that this has been the crappiest suckiest day of my entire life.
"Relax I'll be booing along with the crowed. How much more moral support can you ask for?" I tried to kick him but I quickly found out that I could only move my foot an inch. He laughed clearly liking the fact that Cho and I couldn't beat him up. What's with boys anyway? They act like having coach Boom is no sweat. Ron looks perfectly fine to me! I don't look perfectly fine. Noodle girl over there who's currently giving lovingly at her food but is too tired to reach out and eat it doesn't look fine. Hell even my sister doesn't look fine after having coach Boom. In Violet's case her hair gets a tad frizzy but she makes it look cool. My hair never makes me look cool after coach Boom.
Why oh why is my hair letting me down? I've shampooed and conditioned it. I've been very careful not to blow dry all the time. I've even put icky stuff in it that made it smell icky so it'd be healthier. How does it repay me? It doesn't!
Cho: "Ron why can't you run around the field almost naked wearing a thong?" I laughed before realizing that mental picture really wasn't funny... It spooked me out!
Ron: "And let you off the hook? Last time we had any sorts of entertainment at this school was when Collin Creevy picked his nose and Blaise caught it on tape! And that was like two weeks ago!" Uh oh... Knowing these two this conversation is not going to end up very well. Instead of taking it out on each other they take it out on me. I always find myself dragged somewhere god only knows at the end of their conversation. Couldn't they just get a janitors closet or something?
Cho: "Fine Ronald. If you're not going to help us then I am. Come on Hermione we are going to save ourselves."
How does that girl do it? She stood up quickly grabbed her bag and dragged me up. Where did she find the strength? I'm trying not to ouch every time I breathe and she's moving around fast while dragging poor smart and witty people like me up! I don't want to leave! This is my break and I intend to lie on Ron until I sleep and they have to force me to go to class. I don't want to run around in a superhero costume!
"Cho I'd rather wait for a superhero and get some sleep. Now if you don't mind me and please don't I'll jus..." She dragged me away from Ron. Ron was still sitting there laughing at me. How can this situation be funny? I have a crazy Chinese girl dragging me all over school.
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She had to be kidding? She was kidding right? Okay so maybe three hours of torture wasn't actually classified as kidding. Maybe she forgot to take her pills? That has to be it because there is no way in hell she can be for real with this... Right?
I stared at the sheet of paper in front of me. Of course I'm right duh. I folded the paper and put it in my jeans pocket. Cho was currently making a more mess of my room then it was. If you saw me walking down the street you'd probably go hey I bet that girl has a clean room and an organized closet. Fact is that I'm not that type. You lost your bet. "Watch out!" Ron yelled as Cho threw a purse carelessly over her shoulder. I held up my arms as the purse hit me. Why is it that everything Cho throws it somehow always hits me?
She says its some sort of gravity link between us. Great now if I only could make it work both ways and drop a piano off a roof then maybe I could have avoided this! "Meeeow you should wear this." Ron made a cat like noise and held up one of my summer tops my mom had bought for me when I was five. Just like now she got me the wrong size and I had a top I could almost swim in. Ironically enough it's too small for me now. I glared at him and threw my teddy bear at him. I only have on teddy bear while Violet has like six or something. Mine is all old and worn out. I don't have any special connections to it. I didn't get it when I was born so it doesn't have a symbolic meaning or anything. Either way I kept it because it was something I connected with Grams.
She may be up in heaven torturing me for fun... Who else do I know in the afterlife who thinks torturing me is fun? My point exactly. I remember one time when I was fourteen and we were at the mall. Grams saw me looking at this guy and happened to accidentally push me in his direction. I fell flat on my face by his feet. I stuttered while he laughed and walked away. Did I ever mention that I'm not good with boys? I mean I'm not exactly one of those dating specialists am I? Harry is going to be there too.
Thinking of Harry suddenly made me want to lock myself in the bathroom. How can I face him after well everything? "You know you could wear one of those leather maid outfits. I have one if you want to barrow." I blinked while Cho sat down on my bed next to Ron. "Kinky?" Cho winked at Ron's question while I tried not to barf. I mean the whole leather, chains, fluffy pink handcuffs and someone spanking you doesn't actually scream sexually turn on for me does it? I mean hello leather! Why would anyone spend hours pressing themselves into some tight outfit they'd probably embarrass themselves with while trying to take it off? And what are you going to do with chains? Why would I want to tie some guy up? I'd imagine it'd be better if the guy could actually do something. And fluffy pink handcuffs? Err I say I've had enough of the creep factor already. Spank? All I can think of is ouch not some passionate line that goes something like take me now Fabio I'm all yours.
Take me now? Oh my god like euw. Ron was playing with his eyebrow piercing while I tried to find some decent clothes. "Just wear the damn shirt and pants so we can get the hell out of here!" Cho finally yelled yet again throwing clothes at me. I really need to get rid of that gravity thing. I picked up one of my t-shirts and aimed it at her. Just like I suspected it didn't hit. On to plan B then... All I need is a cheese the size of London...
"Have fun at the circus kids!" Both Ron and Cho gave me a confused expression as mum yelled from the living room. She was with her four girl friends planning the bridesmaid dresses. She even has narrowed her choices for a brides dress down to two final dresses. I just wanted to pour my spaghetti dinner all over the dresses. Stopping the wedding seems impossible. Hello my mum already almost has the wedding dress. I tried to call Harry but every time I do I hang up. She didn't even have time for me anymore. Even Violet is being ignored. I mean the circus? I've been complaining about this day for almost two weeks now! All she can think about is the wedding. Only the thought of it makes me want to vomit. How can she do this to James? Especially to James and Lily? How can she just forget dad? Why does the stupid impossible stuff always happen to me?
"Oh la la Ron lookin' sexy!" Cho whistled falling behind Ron as we were walking to the bus station. It was snowing and dark outside even if it was six p.m. He was wearing his usual torn and ripped jeans with a black jacket. "Cant you put a leash or something on her?" I laughed while Cho linked her arm through mine and Ron's. "Now where's the fun in that Weasley?" He sighed knowing we'd just gang up on him. You know it's kind of weird to think that before Ron and Cho entered my life I was alone. Well not entirely but I was lonely without having any real best friends. Being with them makes me laugh and just be. I hate to admit it though but Cho's right. They make me relax and just live and be a teenager. Guess I'm thankful for that. Sometimes I can even ignore the fact that soon I'll be a Potter too. Maybe I can even forget for a while I don't have to make an arse out of myself in front of the whole school. Some people just bring out the best in you.
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We were outside the football field. My heart was pounding and I thought that it was so loud others could hear it too. Students from every grade were flowing in to see the game. Students I was going to call myself a liar to. Maybe it was my punishment from above? I mean when Grams told me that lies would come back to haunt you I never really gave it much thought. I mean you see people get away with stuff everyday. Take Osama Bin Laden as an example. Sure he bombed the twin towers but he's hiding in a mountain somewhere scheming to terrorize the world.
Maybe my mum and Harry's dad were made for each other? As impossible as that sounds maybe just maybe it was true? I mean why else would they want to get married if they didn't like each other? But this whole Harry thing has become a mess. He's somewhere getting ready for the game. He doesn't care about me. He's popular, he's rich, he's hot and he's got absolutely everything. He even has a motorcycle to boot. How can he care about some bushy haired stupid girl who's about to tell everyone that she never dated him? Oh yeah of course I know the ending of this one. He'll laugh with his friends thinking what a loser. I mean it's not like other guys haven't done that already.
I felt Cho tap my shoulder. I turned around still thinking of my past insecurities when I saw her standing there with a sadistic smile on her face. Damn you woman it's too early to see your ugly face. "I smell shit and it ain't me." I heard Ron say while giving the gang a disgusted look. There she was miss popularity with her crew. Funny to think that I did at some point want that. Not because of the popularity but because it seemed like everybody liked her. And the people she hung out with seemed fun and cool to be with it. But they never give you the time of day because you're a simpleton.
"Funny, I just wanted to let you know Granger that today everybody will know what you really are." I swallowed while keeping a cool face. "And what's that Holly?" She laughed innocently and continued with a light voice as if she wasn't saying anything spiteful.
"A lying, ugly, bushy haired, fat girl wannabe who thinks she can join my crowed. Really sweetie Violet can't do much for you now. I mean it's kind of pathetic how you try to be me all the time." I gritted my teeth. Ron held Cho back as I fought to keep my anger under control. I admit I lied okay but that does not give her the right to call me ugly, bushy haired fat girl wannabe who wants to join her crowed. I used to want that but you know what? Not anymore because I truly see now what they are. Violet was heading towards the locker room with her own crew. She was with the other popular side of the school as in the older kids.
"You know it doesn't matter what you or the others say. Because at the end of the day I'm not you and you know what..." I asked while crossing my arms standing as straight as I could. She made a face at me before asking "What?" I kept my face serious while raising a challenging eyebrow. "It turns out to be a good day after all." Cho and Ron laughed triumphantly.
You know I used to think Violet was this bitchy person. I guess I was wrong because I've never seen her do anything or say anything mean to any of the other students without a reason. Sure she's been an airhead but never a TB. I sharply turned around and started to walk in some direction. I've never been to the football field. I didn't know where I was going. All I needed to do was get inside take a seat and get it all done. I don't care so much anymore. Cho followed me as Ron went to see his other guy friends. "That was bloody brilliant. Did you see her face when you said it turns out to be a good day after all? Oh my god that was hilarious. She totally had it comi..."
Cho stopped talking. I rolled my eyes annoyed turning around to see why she stopped walking. We'd miss the whole game if we didn't hurry. Geez if Cho sees something shiny it's like the whole world stops revolving. "Uh Hermione. I think we're lost." I blinked. What did she mean by lost. The entrance is supposed to be right ther... Oh. We were actually lost.
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Harry Point Of View:
"I heard you got a new girlfriend Potter." I grinned pulling my shorts on. Cedric a fellow seventh year was changing next to me. I didn't confirm it. Let him think whatever he wants. I wouldn't exactly call Ginny my girlfriend. "She any good?"
"Better then you'll ever get." I replied. "Oy Potter is Weasley playing?" I turned my head to see Tonks at the end of the locker room. "Of course he is." I yelled back.
Hermione Point of View:
We were running through the corridors of the stadium. Why did the community design this place like a maze? Finally we saw a door. Luckily we hadn't previously passed this one. "Oy what you kiddies doin' 'ere? You're not supposed ta be 'ere!" Cho's brown almost black eyes locked with my soft brown ones. She mouthed one word before we ran like hell towards the door with the guard chasing us. "Come back 'ere. Ya not allowed ta go in there!" Finally I reached the handle of the door and yanked it open. We both got inside and locked the door panting heavily. We started to laugh as the guard banged on the door telling us we weren't allowed to be there. I closed my eyes trying to catch my breath as Cho was tapping my shoulder furiously.
"What?" I snapped getting annoyed. Her face was a shade of dark red as she pointed behind my back. What in the world is she going on about? There's no one here but us. Finally I turned around only to almost feint. "AAAAHHHH!" I cringed as a boy screamed with a high pitched voice.
There I was in one of the most unthinkable places to be. The most horrible places to be in fact considering my condition. Boys all of them wearing almost nothing but their underwear in the boys locker room. I didn't recognize any of the boys from our school. It hit me then that our school team didn't have black and red soccer uniforms. It hit me then that there was no way in hell our school team had that many cute guys. There's no way in hell I was in this situation.
"Now this is a much more better welcome then the last time we were here." A boy taller then me said looking about eighteen years old. I was too occupied looking at someone to even notice anything. There he was the only boy with his whole uniform on tying his shoes. He had black messy hair and dark green eyes I only knew one other person to have. "Harry?" It fell out before I could even stop it. He quickly looked up only to see me. He raised both his eyebrows giving me this is clearly not happening look.
"You know her?" My thoughts were all a jumble as everyone turned to Harry. The eighteen year old stood there waiting for Harry to answer. I was expecting him to say yeah she's a dork who is going to be my stepsister. I was expecting him to laugh and say this is the stupid girl I told you about who is pretending we're dating. I was even half expecting him to say no.
The unthinkable happened. Just as Harry was to answer someone's voice came over the speakers. Everyone looked up at the small speaker. "The whole school would like to dedicate this song to Hermione Granger. We'd also like to tell you that Holly forgives you." Cho was about to respond before I stamped her foot.
U.G.L.Y.
You ain't got no alibi you ugly
Eh! Hey! You ugly X4
I
saw you walking down the street just the other day
I didn't see
your damage from that far away
I should have got a clue when the
kids started screaming
You walked up to me with your buck teethe a
gleaming
Your hair was all frizzy and your face was a mess
I
thought it was a sack but it's your favourite dress
You hurt the
trees feelings and the birds all flew
I don't mean to insult
you
Oh wait! Yes I do.
The locker room was silent as the song played. A lot of them were staring at me. The whole school dedicated this song to me? Yeah well at least they got the frizzy hair thing right I thought with my typical dry humour. Somehow I didn't find myself funny this time. I wanted it to stop. I was blushing from humiliation. I'm standing here with the Hogwarts team listening to the school insulting me! How more sad can you get?
Your
teeth are yellow, they're covered in mould
You're only fourteen
you look a hundred years old
When looks were handed out you were
last in line
Your face looks like where the sun don't shine
Did
you fall off a building and land on your head
Or did a truck run
over your face instead
There ain't no pill cos you ain't ill
You're
ugly!
U.G.L.Y You ain't got no alibi you ugly eh! Hey! You ugly X2
What
you really need is to wear a mask
And book that plastic surgeon
fast - (Girl)
You're scary - You're hairy I heard about you
You're
the main attraction at the city zoo
You're so fat and ugly with a
belly full of flab
When you wear a yellow coat people shout out
cab
You
got eyes like a pig and your nose is big
And with hair like that
you should be wearing a wig
Uncle Fester remember him? I never
knew that you had a twin
You can't disguise your googly eyes
In
the Miss Ugly pageant you win first prize
Yo mama says you ugly
-
You ugly!
U.G.L.Y
You ain't got no alibi you ugly eh! Hey! You ugly X2
Get busy
X9
Yo mama says your ugly
Get busy
Yo mama says your
ugly
Get busy
Yo mama says your ugly
Get busy
You're
ugly!
I was shaking maybe from anger? Maybe I wanted to cry? I don't know. Was I really that mean to her? I mean I can't stop asking myself why they'd want to do this. It's not like I killed they're precious best football player. I felt someone grab my hand. Cho's probably trying to cheer me up or something. I'm such a hypocrite. Ten minutes earlier I was all about not caring and look at me now.
"Guys I'd like you all to meet Hermione Granger. My girlfriend." I was shocked. Did he say what he just did? Judging from Cho's expression he did. Why did he? He's only made things worse. I was ready to just say that damn apology and get everything over with. None of this would have happened if he didn't decide to play this game with me. If he didn't do what he did at Joe's. If we didn't god every time I meet him he only makes things worse. It's his entire fault.
"you asshole!" I punched him square in the face. The sudden action took him and the rest off guard and he fell down on his butt. He glared at me with such an intensity I was afraid he was going to hit me back. He slowly got up and no one dared to say anything. "What no witty comebacks? Oh right you managed to screw up my life I guess that means mission accomplished." I yelled while Cho told me to shut up. I ignored her. How can he be so stupid? Doesn't he care that because of what he did my school is against me. The whole entire friggin school! I still got two years left of this place. I'm supposed to face them every damn day for two years.
"You need to cool it." I yelped as he wrapped his arms around my legs and threw me over his shoulder. "Put me down you baboon!" I was slamming my fists against his back. How dare he! I don't want a jerk like this to be a part of my family. He's so full of himself. He's, he's where is he carrying me?
He roughly yet gently threw me to the ground. I looked around to see that I was in a shower stall that resembled the girl's locker room stalls. "I am going to get up and shove my foot up your as... AAAAHHH!" I shrieked as he turned on the cold water. I shivered as the ice cold water streamed down my upper body. It was so friggin cold! I gasped as I tried to stand up but fell down again due to the slippery floor. He laughed turning off the water and throwing me a towel. I glared. I'm so cold.
I don't want to do this anymore. I'm going home for god's sake. I don't want to make that damn announcement. I don't want to play Harry's girlfriend just because he feels sorry for me. I don't want to break my mother's engagement. I don't want to do anything anymore. I'm going to go home call dad and tell him I want to live with him instead. I'll go back to being bushy haired Granger who nobody cares about. I'll transfer to another school where none of them know anything about Hogwarts, Harry, Violet or anyone else from my current life.
Me: "I'm going home now if you could please stop blocking my way."
Harry: "Tsk, tsk Hermione. Where's the Hermione Granger I met before Christmas?"
Me: "You killed her aright now move!"
Harry: "So what am I supposed to forget about our deal?"
Me: "Yes! Face it no matter what we do they're still going to get married!" I said keeping my voice calm as his. I tried to walk past him but he grabbed my arm and pulled me back.
Harry: "We both need each other! Look don't you want to get back at those girls on the speakers? Don't you want to show that damn school of yours that you're better then them?"
I really wanted to leave. I really did but there was some sort of desperation in his voice. Like I was his last hope and he was trying to hold onto me. I sighed. This isn't just about me anymore. It's about the jerk Potter too. He really wants his parents back together. See this shows how evil and self centred Harry really is. He knows I can't back away from people who need my help. He's playing the guilt card. That idiotic moron son of a...
"Please?" My heart jumped when he placed a hand on my cheek. It was dead silent between us except the sound of drops of water hitting the tiled floor. I bit my bottom lip. Should I? I could just walk away from it. Then I would never have to bother myself with any of this ever again. No more teenage drama or angst. "I don't have any clothes with me." I finally spoke. He smiled before leaning closer to my face. "You should really brush your teeth. Peeuw!"
Wha? Oh my god the nerve of that that imbecile. Me brush my teeth, I beg your pardon. I don't need to brush my teeth. I was embarrassed. My breath can't be that bad can it? Damn you Potter for making me so insecure. I shoved him away and marched towards Cho. I was taken a back when I saw her snogging yes snogging that eighteen year old dude. "Cho what would Ron say?" I said in a mother like disappointed voice. She immediately pulled away from the boy. The poor boy looked dishelved and his lips were swollen.
"Uhm Hermione this is Olibar"
"Oliver" He corrected her slightly annoyed she didn't get his name right. I gave her an amused smile as she blushed. That girl really knows how to get in sticky situations doesn't she? Why are they all cheering like that? Why is everyone looking at me like that? Do I have something on my face? My hand went up to my face. Okay people are scaring me right now. "Babe you might want to change that shirt." I looked down and to my horror my white shirt was completely totally see through. Urgh I felt like I was in a damn Britney Spears video or something. I crossed my arms over my chest.
"You could have told me Harry." He was holding a pile of clothes. Why did he... Oh, he handed me the pile. I jumped when some guy spanked me. "HEY! We got a game to play stay focused!" Oh why thank you my knight in shining armour. The cat calls and other chaotic stuff dropped to zero after Harry yelled. I was expecting something more in the lines of don't touch my girlfriend. "You've got the wrong size." He sighed before pushing me into one of the private toilets. "It's my way of telling you to eat. You're skinny as hell." He slammed the door in my face. I blinked. Okay other guys calling girls fat that I've heard. But the whole you're skinny thing? That's a first.
I examined the pile. Quickly I pulled on the shirt which was too large for me. I proceeded to pull the large pants on and tightened it with a belt. God I can't believe I'm doing this. The shirt was a plain white colour. I pulled on the jacket which was black with the Hogwarts crest on it. I even put on the tie Harry had left me with. It was gold and red striped. I looked like one of those kids playing dress up with mommy's clothes. I tied up my wet hair into a not so pulled through pony tail. I peered out of the door to see if they had gone yet. No such luck. They were all standing there waiting for me to get out. I slammed the door.
"I'm not coming out. YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!" I admit I sound like a whiney baby. But I don't care. He can't force me, he is not my mum. I was staring at the mirror. I didn't look that bad. Plus the uniform did smell nice. It smelled like cologne. Not one of those cheap ones but those manly scents. Okay manly scents? I'm clearly going out of my mind. But it still smelled nice.
"HERMIONE GRANGER YOU GET OUT OF THERE RIGHT NOW YOU SELFISH BRAT!" That's no way to be talking to a girlfriend. How is that convincing people we're together? His mates probably think we've got one of those hedonistic relationships now.
"NO!" I heard some hushed whispers that resembled Cho's and Harry's voices.
"I'LL GIVE YOU A COOKIE, NOW COME OUT CUPCAKE! WE'RE GOING TO BE LATE!" Who's he calling cupcake? Do I look like a cupcake to you? Is cupcake a secret coded insult? It's Potter of course it's an insult.
"BUT SWEETIE PIE I'M NOT HUNGRY!" Ha take that you Potter person. Try to out beat that insult you nitwit. I'm Hermione Granger and I take pride in being the best insulting person ever.
"I'LL TAKE YOU OUT FRIDAY MY TREAT! BABY PLEASE WE'RE GOING TO MISS THE GAME!" Oh he's so evil calling me baby. Hmm let's see what kind of insult that means Potter. Wait is he referring to the dream? Hermione he can't possibly know you dreamed about him naked. He was banging on the door. It's getting annoying really. Is my breath really that bad?
"HERMI..."
"I'm out no need to yell! You also owe me a giant cup of coffee. What are you all looking at? Is Hogwarts the best team in the UK or what? Let's go kick some arse!" Harry banged his head against the wall much to my pleasure. Boy he really knows how to give me what I want.
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"Put me down you cave man!" Harry had once again swung me over his shoulder. He was running down the corridor I had been to earlier. I could hear the booming noise from the field. People were chanting along with the cheerleaders. The stadium lights almost blinded my eyesight. The crowed went wild like they do on TV. Finally Harry put me down. I saw the principal's angry face. I had been late to the whole announcement thing. Should serve him right for forcing me and Cho to do this. He handed both of us a microphone. I could hear our school laughing while singing the verse of the U.G.L.Y song.
Cho was outraged. I could see Holly standing next to my sister in her cheerleading outfit. "H...H...Hi I'm Hermione Granger a...an...and" I was stuttering. People were booing now. I nervously glanced in Cho's direction. Harry was standing behind her with the rest of his team. He shook his head in disappointment. I grabbed the piece of paper I had stuffed in my pocket or whoever owned these clothes pocket. Come on they think you're Harry Potter's girlfriend. Act like it! Just be all Harry like and let go Hermione.
"Since you like songs so much I thought we'd sing a little song for you." My hands were shaking and I was having a hard time keeping my voice to refrain from doing so. Out of nowhere the melody of the song all the small things by blink 182 started. Cho quickly followed my lead and spoke into her own mike. "This one is especially dedicated to Holly. We thought of you while writing this."
Hermione:
All the stuffed bras.
Prep clothes, credit cards.
High heels,
skimpy shirts.
Hands up your skirts.
Cho:
All ways, we know.
You'll be, a prep wannabe hoe.
Watching,
waiting.
How could you be so stupid to think that we'd say it?
Both
of us Chorus:
you cant deny it anymore
you're a prep wannabe
hoe.
Turn the lights off.
You're scaring me so.
nananana...
We were dancing around while singing the chorus. Cho was wearing similar clothes as mine for some odd reason. I started to bob my head while jumping up and down. Cho was twisting and turning. It sounds crazy and corny but I've never felt so alive in my entire life. I was dancing this weird out of control dance while singing in front of two schools. I was not apologizing like the principal wanted me to do. No I was telling everyone what I felt about these girls in public. I was making an ass out of myself. I probably looked crazy to them. I didn't care. I felt adrenalin course threw my veins. All eyes were on us. Everybody was watching and I let go.
Cho:
late night, come home
Me yelling as loud as I could: you suck, we
all know.
Cho with our raspy screaming singing like voices you
only hear in those rocker chick videos or bands: you need a new
personality change
Me: surprised all the silicon didn't melt yet
Seeing Holly gave me a kick. She was shouting something I couldn't understand. The guys from Hogwarts and their girlfriends were rolling on the ground laughing.
"COME ON HOGWARTS! SHAKE THAT BOOTY!" I yelled as Harry was looking at me differently. I couldn't explain it.
"ALL TOGETHER NOW" Cho shouted pointing her microphone to the Hogwarts stands. This was insane this was wild. The Hogwarts students stood up on their stands and started to shake and dance to the music. The most explosive thing was that they were singing with us the chorus of the song. Until we all became like one giant roaring voice. It was as if it was taken out of a concert or something.
Chorus
you can't deny it anymore
you're a
prep wannabe hoe.
Turn the lights off.
You're scaring me
so.
nananana...
"ONE MORE TIME FOR HOLLY AND HER GANG!"
Chorus
you can't deny it anymore
you're a
prep wannabe hoe.
Turn the lights off.
You're scaring me
so.
nananana...
I've never felt this kind of energy. I know I probably have gotten myself and Cho into major humongous trouble now. Frankly who cares? It gave me a giant kick to see that all the Hogwarts students were singing the song. It didn't end up as a flop. It was funny to see Holly's face when all the supposed guys she could get were calling her a prep wannabe hoe. Serves her right. You know what's ironic? She had threatened me a few weeks ago to turn the school against me. I was scared yeah a bit and concerned. Now I'm the one standing here humiliating her live with the most popular school behind my back. Okay so it was due to the news that Harry had proclaimed himself as my boyfriend. Still it was a rush. I was about to take the chorus one more time when I saw her face. She was crying, she was actually crying. Suddenly it didn't feel so good anymore.
Damn my Conscience!
Harry point of view:
I started to run across the field towards her. She looked different, wild, and free like something from another universe. So I sound corny and gay but at the moment I don't give a fuck. She stopped singing. Suddenly she looked sad and maybe regretful? Why is she regretting it? She rocked. She gave those girls what they deserved.
"Harry?" She said probably wondering why I ran across the field to her. To be honest I don't know why. I just needed to be next to her. She was saying something, but I didn't listen. I could see her lips moving but other then that nothing.
Hermione Point of View:
He kissed me. In front of all these people he kissed me. I kissed back and I could hear the crowed cheering wildly as the music faded out. The stadium lights were on and we were there for everybody to see. Harry Potter was kissing me Hermione Granger and we didn't care. All I cared about was him and this kiss. And it dawned on me that my life was just about to get more complicated.
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About the point of views: So I've decided to throw in a couple of other point of views. Harry's point of view didn't exactly go the way I wanted. I'm a struggling writer who will only learn through mistakes and embarrassing moments. Bear with me people.
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Tas: It's great that you like Cho. I just kind of get the feeling Cho is a bit misunderstood or something. Thanks for the compliment I appreciated it. And weren't I supposed to get a cookie? Anyway love to hear from you soon.
Hermione1309: Yay you reviewed. Seriously I'm relieved. Yes it was chapter fifteen, sixteen and seventeen. I went crazy looking for it on my computer. I shall send you an internet hug or something. Or maybe I'll just ad more Harry Hermione scenes…. I'll let you be the judge of that. But anyway my email Pwittypwincess1 at hotmail dot com. I love your reviews and they are totally appreciated. Oh god I sound like an airhead don't I?
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Katie: Well I hope this chapter cheered you up. They kissed yay! So I'll admit that I'm not the most talented writer when it comes to romantic scenes. I try so yeah anyway thanks for the review. I totally appreciated it. So what did you think of this chapter then? Any suggestions for future HHr scenes or moments?
Nik Naks: Out of all the reviews I loved yours the most this time. I really appreciated your advice. I'll try to improve but once you've got a pattern it's hard to change it. I'm not sure what you mean about the humour. If you could elaborate on that I'd really appreciate it. I'll try to give more descriptive chapters from now on. Don't expect J.K Rowling material but I'll try. Thanks for pointing out the long winded thing. I'm used to talking fast paced and a lot with my friends so I guess that comes more naturally to me? But as you said most people don't so I'll try to refrain from writing long winded comments. Thanks for the review and if you feel like pointing something else out then be my guest. Just don't flame or anything. Well I hope to hear from you again.
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