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Episode 26

Which Book is Best?

Summary: In which Remus and Hermione fight over which book is better

"You simply haven't read Hogwarts: A History!" Hermione exclaimed, glaring at Remus as she clutched the large tomb to her chest. Her boyfriend, normally quite intelligent and caring, was acting ever the dunderhead today, and it annoyed her to no end that he showed so little respect to what was, perhaps, the best book ever written!

"I've read it four times, Hermione," Remus reminded his girlfriend. He sighed and showed her his own overly large tomb. "I merely like Magical Trials and Errors: The Beginnings of All Spells better."

Honestly, why couldn't Hermione see that his book clearly had the more interesting information. How could anyone not like an informative best seller about all the trials and errors that created the harmless spells and charms they had today?

Hermione snorted. "That book? I've read it, and I must say it had a good deal of information."

"See?" Remus concluded, smiling proudly. Hermione was not yet finished, however, and she ignored his smug expression.

"But Hogwarts: A History is much better. It tells so much about our darling school and the charms created inside these very walls, as well as information about the Founders, secret passages, and what wards surround this old castle!"

"Yes, that's all well and good," Remus said offhandedly, "but once you have all that memorized, the book is utterly useless."

Hermione gasped in indignation, unable to believe her boyfriend dared utter such words. She glared angrily, slamming her hands on the common room table. Remus gulped, fearing his girlfriend. He might be a werewolf, but no amount of enhanced strength could stop Hermione when she was on a tirade. As the old quote said, "Most men aren't nearly as brave as they think they are when faced with an angry woman".

"Now, Hermione, calm down..."

"Don't tell me to calm down!" Hermione shouted, glaring darkly at Remus. "How dare you say such a thing? I'll have you know Hogwarts: A History is the most useful book you'll ever read, no matter how many times you read it!"

Remus sighed and wondered if he'd ever convince Hermione of what should be painstakingly obvious. Of course, he knew his girlfriend could be stubborn, but surely she should see the greatness of his book over hers. Hogwarts: A History only spoke about the school they resided in, not about spells and charms from all over. Maybe if Hogwarts was the only Wizarding school, he would understand a little better, but as it wasn't, Remus couldn't see what made the book so amazingly fantastic after the sixth time.

"You're both wrong."

Remus and Hermione turned to face the redhead behind them, startled by her sudden appearance. She smiled and held up a large book both were quite familiar with.

"Magical Creatures: The Lives They Live is by far the best book ever!"

Lily didn't wait for an argument, she merely smiled toothily and walked out of the common room. Remus and Hermione shared a look at her departure. Damn it, both thought, she's right!

END