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Chapter 55

Hermione

The few weeks left of school seemed to by flying by, and NEWTs were finally here. I was studying my brains out trying to remember every single detail. The only good thing that has come out of NEWTs was that until the tests were over we would be having DADA review instead of House Unity. I wasn't the only student who silently cheered when this was announced. The Demon Woman was slightly put out though.

I didn't see much of Draco, or any of my other friends really, as I was busy studying and revising. I especially wanted to do well on my Transfiguration exam for obvious reasons. So while I made sure to go over everything at least three times before the exams started, I made sure to go over Transfiguration four.

The first NEWT I would be going to would be Potions. Draco and I both had that one together so as we walked hand in hand down to the dungeons, I used my hand to levitate my flashcards, and book while Draco guided me down the hall.

Once in the room I took a seat near both Draco and Harry and continued to study until the examiner entered the room. My flashcards and book quickly found their way into my bag while the examiner gave us ministry issued quills for our essays, and began to write the potion ingredients on the board. After our essays were done, we were supposed to make the potion and determine what it was.

The examiner gave us our essay prompt: Polyjuice Potion. A sense of relief flowed through me, I had this one easy. Harry and I made eye contact and grinned before beginning our essays.

The potions exam turned out to be much easier than I'd planned so I finished faster than I would have otherwise. It didn't take long for Draco to finish either, so we both turned ours in at roughly the same time. Harry finished about middle of the pack.

Once we were free to go, I grabbed my bag and headed straight for the library. My next exam was DADA, which all of the seventh years were taking in the Great Hall in half an hour, much like our OWL's in fifth year. The fifth years were finished with their exams though, and there wasn't a seventh year out there who didn't wish to be them. We would be done soon enough though. Somehow that saddened me just a little.

We would receive our NEWTs results two weeks from Wednesday. Exactly two days before our graduation.

Graduation. Another thing I didn't want or need to think about at the moment. Aside from the fact that every time I thought about my impending graduation from Hogwarts Witchcraft and Wizardry I got this deep sadness that another chapter in my life was over, I had to write a speech. Since I was both first in my class and Head Girl I had to write a speech for our graduation ceremony. Normally I'm fairly good at that sort of thing, but nothing had come to me thus far. At least I had two weeks after NEWTs to think about it though.

Sighing I placed my books on a table and began reviewing, until I heard someone clear their throat. I looked up, startled. Standing before me was a certain redheaded Weasley.

"Hello Ron," I said keeping my face a blank mask, "Is there something you wanted?"

Ron paused like he was thinking of something then, "Hermione, I-"

"Hey Hermione, have you seen my…" Draco trailed off as he noticed Ron standing there. "Weasley. Is there something you wanted?" Draco asked coolly, coming to stand beside me.

"Never mind," Ron ground out, and then stalked out of the library. I pushed my lips into a thin line as I watched him leave.

"Have you seen my DADA book?" Draco asked, bringing my attention back to him. I looked up, shook my head, and wordlessly handed him mine, as I was flipping through my flashcards and practicing wand movements.

Soon we were ushered into the Great Hall where the written part of our exam began as they took us one by one into the room behind the Great Hall. I was nearly finished with my essay when they called me back. Frustrated that I had to stop in the middle of my conclusion, I dropped my quill and entered the room.

Three different examiners stood back there, they told me that I was supposed to duel all three of them one by one, and then all three at the same time. I nodded and took my position, beginning with a quietly whispered spell, and then continuing with quite a few nonverbal attacks. I was only hit twice by the time they were through with me, and I went back to finish my essay.

The rest of the week seemed to pass in a blur, and soon it was Friday night. That night I found myself sitting on my bed, study cards and books scattered around my normally neat room, and not knowing what to do with myself now that exams were over. It was certainly a feeling I had never experience before, and I wasn't sure I liked it too much. That feeling of knowing that you had taken your last test in school forever, it was weird to say the least. No, I realized as I stared at the wall blankly, I didn't like it much at all.

Sorry it's so short! I promise the next will be longer! So... I accidently lied to y'all... there are only three chapters left. =( I know it's sad =( But yeah... So has anybody seen the new image manager thingy? well anyways it's something to where I can eventually put a cover up for my stories. The only problem? I'm computer challanged. So if any of you wants make one for me and then send it to me via email or link that would be awesome! If you do just PM me after you make it and I'll give you my email or you can send the link to where I can save the image. I'd absolutely love it if someone could do this! So yeah... thanks so much for reading! Love y'all!

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