Chapter 21 of True Love:

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Summary: Seventh year at Hogwarts has finally come, and Hermione and Draco both realize that they are Head Boy and Head Girl. Hermione decides that this year will be the worst, but did she expect to fall into love with Draco? And how can their love survive … when one is in Gryffindor, and the other is in Slytherin?

Recap from Chapter 20:

Hermione rolled her eyes.

"This is going to be a fun vacation!" she thought to herself.

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Hermione once again groaned as she awoke from her sleep.

"Oh yeah," she said to herself, "The vacation … Oh great!"

It all came back to her. What amazed her was how the Professors could keep silent about such a huge thing like this.

As she lifted herself off of her bed, she glanced dully into her mirror.

"You look … hideous, dear," said her mirror.

Hermione smiled sarcastically, "Well, you do too!"

The mirror clucked sympathetically and said, "Well, somebody got off on the wrong side of the bed today!"

Hermione scowled at the mirror, and she walked into the bathroom.

"This had better be a good day!" she said, while getting out her toothbrush and putting toothpaste onto it.

After finishing with her 'teeth time', as she liked to call it, she washed her face, and put on a change of clothes.

"Draco, it's time for breakfast!" she called out, tapping his door.

She heard a groan come from his room, and she said, "Now!" before walking out of the common room.

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Hermione gingerly took her seat between Harry and Ron, not wanting Ron to hurt her while he was stuffing his face.

The doors to the Great Hall opened, and Draco walked in.

Hermione caught his eye, and gave him a wave.

"Jeez, I can't believe you're friends with that git!"

Hermione rolled her eyes, "Don't talk with your mouth full!"

"And besides, I thought you and him had a truce!" Hermione said.

Ron sighed, "Yeah. I think Harry called one too."

"Attention all students!" said a voice.

Hermione looked up from her oatmeal and saw Professor Dumbledore standing in front of the students.

"Seventh years! Remember the announcements from yesterday? Well … last night, the Professors and I had a meeting, and we have sorted out all the little details. There will be groups of 4 and all four of you will decide together where you want to go for your vacation. You only get one choice."

Hermione thought, "That sounds … okay."

"You will find out who you are grouping with shortly. Remember that the trip will be taking place in a couple of days. I suggest you all to start packing!" Dumbledore said.

"And remember to take items that you will need, not items that you think you will need."

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"Wow! We get to go on a trip!" shouted Ron, as the trio walked to Potions.

"Yeah, it's going to be awesome!" said Harry.

Hermione laughed, "Yeah, I guess."

"I can't wait to tell George and Fred! They're gonna be so disappointed!" Ron said with a chuckle.

"What's wrong Hermione?" asked Harry, "You don't sound too excited about the trip! I thought that out of all people, you would be grateful for some vacation time!"

"No, it's just that I really want the time to study! I mean, tests are coming up soon, and I need to do well!"

"Hermione, you're a mess!" said Ron, good-naturedly.

Hermione rolled her eyes, "Why, thanks for noticing!"

"What you need is a vacation, Hermione!" said Harry.

Hermione sighed, "I guess you're right. I mean, I can always study there, can't I?" she asked.

"Hermione!" groaned Harry and Ron in unison.

"Just kidding!" she said, before running off.

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"Good evening Ms. Granger," said Madame Pince.

Hermione smiled, and greeted the librarian.

The librarian was usually mean and cranky, but she and Hermione developed a good bond.

As long as Hermione didn't disturb her, then they would have a compromise.

Hermione walked to the back of the library where she usually went for some peace and quiet.

As she walked there, she picked up a book that looked interesting to her.

"Different Spells and Transfigurations," it read.

"Wow! I never saw this book before!" she said, before sitting down in her chair.

"Oof!" cried a voice.

Hermione quickly jumped off the chair, and to her surprise, she saw Randy was sitting there.

"Oh my gosh! I'm terribly sorry! I was so absorbed in my…" Hermione trailed off.

Randy held up his hand.

"It's all right. I'm the one who should apologize. I guess this is where you usually sit, huh?" he asked with a grin.

Hermione nodded, "Yeah. But it's okay, I can go somewhere else."

Randy jumped up also.

"No! I mean, you can sit here. I'll find somewhere else to sit. I mean, this is your spot."

Hermione shrugged, "Okay, if you insist."

She sat down, and Randy walked away.

"What a nice guy," she thought to herself, before getting into the book again.

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"Where's Hermione?" asked Ron.

"Oh, I suppose she's in the library," said Harry.

"Oh."

"Yeah, that's where she always is. I guess she doesn't want to miss any studying time," said Harry with a grin.

"Hey guys!" said a voice.

"Hey Hermione!" cried Ron.

"Where have you been? We've been looking all over for you!" said Harry.

"Really? If you were, then why are you sitting in the Gryffindor common room?" she asked, with a raised eyebrow.

"Well, we got tired," said Ron.

Hermione grinned, "I was in the library. Guess what? I read a new book called Different Spells and Transfigurations! It's really interesting. Did you know that there are over…"

Harry looked at Ron and rolled his eyes.

"Up for a game of chess?" mouthed Ron.

Harry nodded, and the two got up, leaving Hermione to tell the facts to herself.

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Author's Note: Wow, this is a short chapter, but I assure you, Chapter 22 will be long! I guess this is just to prepare you all for the trip.

I have a few questions though.

Who do you want Hermione to be in a group with for the trip? I'm not sure yet. Since there's four people, I was thinking, maybe Hermione … and Ginny? Should Randy or Draco be in the group? Or Draco and Harry? Or … what do you guys think? I'm happy to hear any comments and any suggestions!

What is the librarian's name? Lol, sorry! I forgot!

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