Mr Maybe
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PREVIOUSLY ON MR MAYBE
"Ginny and I, well, we've started going out…"
"Look, Ginny, it's OK to be friends with him. I guess. But going out with him is another thing altogether."
"I came up with the idea of publicly dating someone to make Hermione notice me and, hopefully, get jealous. Ginny offered to help me."
"If I were you, I'd get Harry and Ron to 'take care of her', if you know what I mean."
"What does Hermione think about it? I heard she was jealous!"
"No, that is 100 not true. We came out to our friends on Friday night a private meeting and they are all fine about it."
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
CONFERENCES, QUERIES AND ANNOYING QUESTIONS
12:31/ TUESDAY 12TH OCTOBER/ CLASSROOM 21/ CHARMS
HERMIONE P.O.V
This is the first time in a very long time that I've walked down a corridor unaccompanied. For once, there are no cameras or reporters following me and I'm much too busy counting my blessings to question as to why this is. As of late, I've given up trying to run from them and instead walk long suffering as they run alongside me, screaming out questions and snapping photographs.
If only for that reason alone, I am glad that I stayed behind to ask Flitwick something about the NEWTS. They must all have gone with Malfoy to whatever happens to be his destination. And, speaking of my now former arch nemesis, I still haven't gotten used to the idea of being friends with him. So far, it's been OK; we act civilly towards each other, saying a quick 'hi' when we meet etc. He's actually been, well, nice. An adjective I never thought I'd use in the same sentence as him name (unless, of course, it was to say that 'Draco Malfoy is never nice'). I guess we really must have been friends during-
Oh, for God's sake. Just what going on here?
Forming a block in the wide corridor is a huge crowd of flashing photographers, shouting reporters and students around a hundred strong. The guy in front of me is so tall that, even when I stand on my tiptoes, I still can't see past him to what is the cause of all the commotion.
But I do have my suspicions…
I push my way past him and weave my way through the bustling crowd till I'm near the front. And, finally, I see what has everyone all aflutter.
Ginny and M-Draco.
Oh, for crying out loud.
This is just stupid and pathetic; do these people surrounding them not have lives?
But, you know what, this doesn't even surprise me. Draco is constantly in the papers will all his conquests and, not to be cruel, but she should know by now that she's most likely just one of the many girls on his ever lengthening list.
They are answering questions, their arms wrapped around one another and I can't help but wonder as to just what they think they're doing. And since when did she like Draco anyway? I could've sworn she was head-over-heels for my raven-haired best mate… ah, well. Obviously a lot more happened in the past month that I've previously thought…
Ginny turns to Draco, ignoring the new round of inquiries, and whispers something in his ear. Oh, whatever. I have better things to be doing with my time than standing around in this stupid crowd, listening in to their stupid impromptu press conference. I can always just go around them, so far it doesn't appear as if anyone's noticed-
"Hermione!!"
At Draco's greeting, all in the vicinity turn to look at me and immediately cameras start their annoying flashing in my direction. Oh, this is just great. Just what I needed.
I turn back to see my betrayer beckoning me over blatantly. Fan-bloody-tastic. I have no choice but to go over and join him and his new girlfriend now. If I refuse, it'll be all over tomorrow's papers, telling all and sundry about how jealous I am of his new relationship. I can just see the headlines now…
GREEN EYED GRYFFINDOR PRINCESS!!
HATER HERMIONE!!
EX GIRLFRIENDS: HOW THEY CAN RUIN A NEW RELATIONSHIP…
Sighing heavily, I drag my feet all the way over to Hogwarts' new favourite couple who are smiling happily at the flashing cameras. I stand beside Ginny, who is now in between Malfoy and I. I am now under the intense scrutiny of the entire crowd who are watching me zealously for any sign of unhappiness or discomfort, so I make sure to smile brightly and wrap an arm around Ginny's shoulders, careful not to make contact with Malfoy's arm which is around her waist.
"Miss Granger! Miss Granger! How do you feel about Miss Weasley and Mr Malfoy's relationship?"
"I'm ecstatic that my best friend has found someone and I wish them only the best."
"Does this mean that you and Ginny are going to remain friends?"
"Of course! Why wouldn't we?"
"Hermione, Hermione! What was your reaction on hearing about Hogwarts' newest couple?"
"Understandably, I was shocked at first, what with their past history, but, now, I couldn't be happier for them."
"Mr Malfoy! Is it true that the only reason you're going out with Miss Weasley is to get revenge for Miss Granger for ending your relationship?"
"Absolutely not. And Hermione and I split amicably and mutually."
15:08/ TUESDAY 12TH OCTOBER/ CLASSROOM 17/ TRANSFIGURATION
DRACO P.O.V
"I'm not so sure about this anymore," I murmur to my two best friends while scribbling down notes from the board. "It doesn't seem to be working."
Blaise rolls his eyes and then flickers his gaze to the numbers on the wall that display the time, as Pansy gives me an incredulous look.
"Ok, firstly," she starts, "it's only been, what, four days? And, secondly, since when does Draco Malfoy give up?"
Uh, excuse me? What exactly is she insinuating?
"I'm not giving up," I hiss, giving her a stony glare.
"Woah, calm down, mister," she exclaims, holding up her hands in front of her. "I'm just saying that it's early days and, no offence, but, despite your 'truce', you guys still aren't the best of friends."
I am so tempted to hurt this girl right now, you have no idea.
But… I guess she's right. It doesn't make it hurt any less though. Having to be near her every day, especially now as our two formerly opposing groups are now friends (Blaise, Harry and Ron being mates, and Pansy and the latter apparently dating), just makes it worse. Not being able to be with her, but having to always be around her hurts more than anything else.
Like earlier, at the press conference, she didn't even seem to care one bit about my 'relationship' with one of her best female friends. Am I just clinging onto some hope that she may like just a bit? Could I be kidding myself that I felt something beyond the potion's influence when we kissed? It certainly seemed that way earlier…
"Hermione, up ahead." Ginny whispers in my ear through her fixed smile. Instantly, I avert my eyes from the hundreds of flashing cameras to see a very familiar, caramel haired girl standing near the front of the bustling, shouting crowd. As my heart starts to leap around in my chest, I watch her, helplessly. How could I turn this to my advantage?
"Hermione!" I call her name and instantly the barrage of cameras turn to face her, still flashing away, as I beckon her over. She looks hesitant for a moment before she walks over, hair glinting. As she stands beside my faux-girlfriend, I can't help but congratulate myself on my quick thinking. Maybe being made to answer awkward questions about my new 'relationship' will trigger something?
So why doesn't it seem to be working? Why doesn't she look the least bit affected? Maybe If I- I clutch Ginny even closer to me and glance at her slyly out of the corner of my eye but she doesn't even blink. All she does is put an arm around the auburn haired girl between us.
HERMIONE P.O.V
I pause in my note taking for a moment and glance over at M-Draco. No matter what I may have said at the conference, I still have my doubts over him and Ginny. I don't what gives her the false impression that she'll be different from every other girl he's dated and dumped.
17:37/ TUESDAY 12TH OCTOBER/ 1ST FLOOR/ STAFF ROOM
NARRATOR P.O.V
"Albus! Albus! How could this happen! Ginny Weasley and Draco Malfoy? Going out?"
"Yeah! I thought you said you had everything under control?
" There's no way Hermione and Draco are going to get together, now!
"First she goes back to hating him and now this? This is the last straw, Albus! Some of us have already lost a lot of money!
"I want a refund!"
"Yeah, me too! I'm tired of giving you the benefit of the doubt!"
"My dear Friends, cease in your worrying! Everything is happening as it should! Remember, you are welcome to change your date up to three times, so there is no need to panic."
"Yeah, well… you'd better be right, Albus…"
"Yeah! Or else"
"Or else, what, my dear Sprout?"
"Uh… I don't know… I just thought it sounded good…"
08:24/ WEDNESDAY 13TH OCTOBER/ GREAT HALL/ BREAKFAST
DREASLEY: THE NEW IT COUPLE….
(go to page 6 for more…)
(front cover is a moving picture of Hermione, Ginny and Draco in the centre of a crowd of reporters, photographers and students, arms around each other, Ginny in the middle)
It is official. Dramione is out. Dreasley is in.
It appears that Hermione Granger are definitely no longer together as the incredibly beautiful sister of Ron Weasley, Ginny, is now going out with the Slytherin Prince.
It seems like just yesterday when we at HG Weekly were reporting on Hogwarts unlikeliest couple, then their break up, and now the start of a new relationship. Unlike Dramione, Ginny and Draco seem more than happy to publicly discuss their relationship. I think we've all heard about that little press conference that took place yesterday (if you weren't there, then you really missed out…). Not only did they answer every single question, but also their arms were wrapped around each other so tightly, you couldn't tell where one began and the other ended.
And, contrary to expectation, Draco's ex girlfriend doesn't seem to be at all bitter over the fact that her ex and one of her envied inner circle are going out mere days after she and Draco broke up. Indeed at the conference yesterday, after they invited her to join them at the forefront of the crowd, she went willingly, smiling all the way. At being asked how she felt about Dreasley's (Ginny and Draco's combined name) relationship, she had this to say: 'I'm ecstatic that my best friend has found someone and I wish them only the best.'
This is no ordinary reaction from an ex-girlfriend whose best friend is now dating her ex, who also happens to be one of the four most desire boys at Hogwarts. Just remember this time last year, after the very popular Ron Weasley and then girlfriend, Lavender Brown, went their separate ways. Does anyone recollect how she hurled shoes, bags and, indeed, anything within reach at cameras and reporters and that little 'hurling herself off the Quidditch Bleachers in the middle of the highly anticipated Gryffindor/ Slytherin Quidditch final'? The one we would all like to forget?
But what we should all remember is that Hermione is no ordinary girl. Aside from being one of the three most popular girls at Hogwarts, she also has the title of cleverest student, is one of its most beautiful people and is also a member of the famed Golden Trio; so it seems natural that she would be above such things as petty jealousy.
Either way, it certainly seems that the couple has the much needed and desired approval of the Golden Trio. Indeed, just the other day, Draco received a coveted personal invitation to sit beside them with Ginny at the Head of the Gryffindor Table.
With both this and the blessing of their respective houses ('Draco can do whatever he wants; he'll always have us backing him one hundred percent," says one Slytherin. "They're such a cute couple," gushes another, a Gryffindor) it certainly appears that the new it couple will be around for quite some time and I plan on being here every step of the way…
Ciao For Now,
The Editor…
17: 47/ WEDNESDAY 13TH OCTOBER/ HEADS' QUARTERS/ COMMON ROOM
HERMIONE P.O.V
Hmm…
What should I watch?
X Men: The Last Stand or The Devil Wears Prada?
Hmm…
Prada, cause I'm in the mood for something light…
I pull the selected DVD out of the cabinet below my wall-mounted TV and insert it into the player, hitting pause. Now to get the popcorn and some sweets. I toss the DVD cover onto my bed as I walk out of my room, down the stairs, and into the kitchen. The door to Draco's room is shut, which is unusual, as well normally always keep the open nowadays when we're not sleeping as part of our truce, so he must be out; probably on a date with Ginny.
I open up a cupboard and remove a medium sized bowl and fill it up with jelly beans. What's that stuck to the bottom? It's some kind of tray. I pull it off and see that it's a cookie tray. A water-stained cookie tray…
I'm laughing so hard I'm surprised I haven't wet myself. Bent almost double, I'm desperately clinging on to the flour-covered countertops. Through my teary eyes, I can see Draco looking at me in amused bemusement whilst prodding the white chocolate drop covered piece of dough gingerly, rather than kneading it.
Ah, OK, my tummy hurts.
Ow…ow…
I really need to stop laughing…
OK, OK…
Taking a deep breath, I slowly bring myself back under control and stand to look at him. He has a slightly confused smile on his face as he watches me.
"What?" he asks, slowly, an eyebrow raised. At his words, I splutter uncontrollably and start to giggle once more. He watches me silently, eyes intense, as his smile widens until he's laughing fit to burst as well. His eyes dancing, he gently shoves me away, attempting to look hurt, but failing miserably cause he's laughing too hard. A tear escapes from my eyes as I continue chortling, and I turn to look at him. Still laughing, he grabs me to his side, an arm wrapped securely around my waist and we continue to look at each other as we laugh…
I jerk alert, dropping the tray onto the countertop, and stand stock-still.
What the HELL was that?
18:06/ WEDNESDAY 18TH OCTOBER/ HEADS' QUARTERS/ COMMON ROOM
DRACO P.O.V
FROM: Silverdragon
TO: Slytherinbrother
SUBJECT: I'm just using you
I'm bored…
So entertain me… What you doing?
FROM: Slytherinbrother
TO: Silverdragon
SUBJECT: I'M BUSY!!
Dude, I'm kinda in the middle of… something… if you get my drift.
FROM: Silverdragon
TO: Slytherinbrother
SUBJECT: Oh, for crying out loud
IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY?
Didn't you mother teach you anything?
FROM: Slytherinbrother
TO: Silverdragon
SUBJECT: HYPOCRITE
Uh, hello? Look who's talking?! Remember OUR golden rule: Two times a day, keeps impotence at bay…
FROM: Silverdragon
TO: Slytherinbrother
SUBJECT: Besides the point…
I haven't slept with anybody for over four weeks and I'm just fine..
FROM: Slytherinbrother
TO: Silverdragon
SUBJECT: And we all know why THAT is…
Yeah, because of your Hermione addiction. But, then, again I can't blame ya, 'cause that girl is FINE!!
FROM: Silverdragon
TO: Slytherinbrother
SUBJECT: Watch yourself, B…
You're not allowed to talk about her like that anymore, OK? She's mine.
FROM: Slytherinbrother
TO: Silverdragon
SUBJECT: Oh, right…
No mate, you're working on making her yours… get it right.
You know, D, I just wanna know one thing. I could have sworn you hated all things muggle just a few short weeks ago… what happened between you to make you change your mind? Nothing Pansy or me said to you changed a damn thing in that block head of yours…
FROM: Silverdragon
TO: Slytherinbrother
SUBJECT: That's for me to know and you never to ask about again unless you like waking up in the Hospital Wing for three weeks straight…
None of your damn business…
I can't believe I forgot that she'd been hit by a love potion. You'd think that would have been the first thing at the front of my mind.
But she made it impossible for me to think of anybody but her…
And if you tell anybody I said that, you'll be swimming with the fishes at the bottom of the Great Lake faster than you can say 'I'm sorry'…
FROM: Slytherinbrother
TO: Silverdragon
SUBJECT: Oh, whatever… you love me and you know it…
Ah, Draco Malfoy, admitting weakness…
Uh, don't worry bruh… won't tell a soul but Pansy (she'd love to rub this in your face)
Just try and spend more time with her and let her get to know you away from everyone else.
Peace out…
20:44/ WEDNESDAY 13TH OCTOBER/ GRYFFINDOR TOWER/ COMMON ROOM
HERMIONE P.O.V
"And, therefore A and B are the answers because both Hellebore and Boomslang are cures," I recite, leaning back in my reserved chair in front of the roaring fire. My two best friends hurriedly scribble down the answers, careful not to make any untoward noises that may make me change my mind about helping them. I can't help but smile fondly at their bent heads.
All around us, I can hear whispers from my fellow Gryffindors, conversations I know centre around me and my friends. But nobody has the nerve to enter our exclusive circle around the fire. I thank God for the fact that Harry and Ron instilled enough fear into their hearts so that they know never to ask us about certain, personal matters.
I turn back to my two companions.
"I want to find out exactly what happened between Draco and I," I say slowly. "What you told me was great, but there must be a limit to how much you know and I want to know everything."
My two best friends look up at me, eyebrows slightly raised. I shrug a bit and go back to the Potions book on my lap.
NARRATOR P.O.V
Harry and Ron exchange glances over Hermione's bent head. They can't risk letting her find out that Draco fell in love with her before he's ready…
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