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The next day after Quidditch:
All four girls were in Rianne and Alicia's room. Gerry was icing her slightly bruised arm. Rianne was writing a letter to someone that she wouldn't tell the girls but they suspected it was a certain Weasley. And Hermione was reading the Daily Prophet furiously.
"Oh my god these people are awful still." Hermione muttered. The paper was contradicting the show and at the same time bad mouthing her once again. They were saying things like how the show was slandering all the other girls and trying to make her look better than the rest just because she was Hermione Granger, Harry Potter's Ex-flame and best friend.
"It's rubbish, I mean the show can't slander some of the girls any more than they slander themselves." Alicia said.
"They're stupid they just hate you Hermione because you are not the kind of girl that helps their sales. You were the one once that told the Quibbler that you thought the Prophet was 65% rubbish and that maybe 5% had actual useful information. Their sales went down by around 8% after that."
"Oh. I didn't know that." Hermione grimaced.
"Go Rianne something Hermione Granger doesn't know, alert the news." Gerry joked.
Hermione rolled her eyes while her other two friends laughed.
"Oh I'm so excited for this evening."Rianne gushed.
"I know right, hot quidditch players and us in breathtaking dresses!" Gerry exclaimed.
"Ugh." Both Hermione and Alicia groaned.
"Oh don't be spoil sports." Gerry reprimanded.
"I like to dress up every once in a while but not today, I'm just exhausted." Alicia mumbled before falling backwards to her bed.
"I love to dress up." Gerry said.
"We know." All three girls chimed.
"So who do you think the guys will vote for MVP?" Rianne joked.
"I don't know tossup between Hermione and Alicia." Gerry said.
"I don't know Pru had a mighty good swing." Hermione joked.
"Totally, she just needs to work on her aim though." Alicia replied.
"Yes." Hermione said laughing.
"Oh my god we only have two hours to get ready!" Gerry suddenly yelled. "Ack that's not enough time."
Rianne and Hermione shared a look.
"Relax Ger." Alicia said. "It's plenty of time."
Oliver was with all of his teammates old and new along with some of their significant other. The clock struck six and automatically every person turned to the staircase where the females were. All eight women were on the staircases.
Rianne was at the very front. She was glowing in her strapless purple dress. It stopped just below her knees. She wore a pair of brown open toed kitty heels and her chin length blonde hair was straightened framing her face beautifully.
Second was Alicia. She had on a pure black dress. It was simple but sexy which practically defined her. Her curly brown hair was in a high pony tail and she wore a pair of killer black stilettos.
After her was Hermione. Her curls were slightly tamed as the sides were held back with a silver and pink crystal encrusted barrette. She wore a classic pink and black dress that showed her figure. She looked both innocent and sexy. Oliver felt his breath hitch as he stared at her.
Fourth was Gerry. She looked beyond gorgeous in a animal print halter dress. The color of the dress brought out her eyes even more. Her long hair was down and slightly waved in the way that you saw celebrities wear.
Pru, Daisy, then Trista, and last of all was Nina.
Some of the guys on the team whistled appreciatively. Cody and James slapped Oliver on the back breaking his gaze on Hermione.
Alicia rolled her eyes as she nudged Hermione. "Oliver was so ogling you." She whispered.
"So what's this competition Ollie?" Alicia asked as all the girls came to stand in a straight line as they had done before.
Oliver sighed at the nickname. "First of all I just wanted to say all of you lasses look beautiful." Daisy, Trista, and Nina all sighed at his accent.
"Even I'm not that bad." Gerry whispered.
"I know gag me." Alicia agreed. Hermione tried not to laugh but standing between the two, it was really hard so Hermione just smiled even wider.
"'Tonight is to have fun and mingle then after dinner though is unfortunately the elimination. But please have fun tonight. Mingle, eat, dance. And these are my teammates, some that you guys met yesterday some that are retired and their companions. I just ask you to get to know them because they are a major part of my life and the person I end up with needs to be able to at least tolerate them."
"Hey!" Cody yelled offended.
"And my example is…" Oliver said dryly giving an apologetic smile.
This time all four girls cracked a laugh along with most of the guests.
"Hey girls." Came a chorus of two twins.
Alicia and Hermione whirled. "David, Danny!" They both exclaimed.
They each took turns hugging one another.
"You both look great." They said together.
"Thanks." Alicia laughed. Hermione just smiled.
"Hey we want to introduce you two" David began.
"To a couple of people." Danny finished.
Hermione and Alicia shared a look. Then looked around for Rianne and Gerry and found that Gerry was dancing with James Palay. They both shared a knowing look. Rianne was conversing with Pru and Cody by the refreshment table. "Ok." They said together.
"Hey coach old captain, here's our two stars from yesterday." They said together as they approached two couples.
"You two just call me Trevor. I feel old enough without you two calling me old." Trevor Reins sighed.
The other man and Trevor's wife laughed.
"So you two must be Hermione Granger and Alicia Spinnet." The other man said.
"Yes." Alicia answered.
"I've heard so much about you two from all my players. I watched the show yesterday so I understand why they are so keen on you two. You young lady have a mighty good aim. I would've never taken you to not be on a professional team." He said looking at Alicia.
"I played at Hogwarts sir. Oliver was actually my captain back then too."
The man smiled. "Oh yes, I do remember you now. It was you three girls, the twin red heads, and Harry Potter."
"Yes." Alicia smiled.
"And you young lady are one brave girl. When I saw you fall I almost had a heart attack watching. But I have to say that I was very impressed." He smiled at Hermione.
"Thank you sir."
"Oh yes I should probably introduce myself. My name's Whit Jimey. But most just call me coach." He joked.
"Trevor Reins."
"I'm his wife Chrissy Reins." The petite blonde said.
"And I'm the Coach's wife." A plump but attractive women said. "Oh I'm sorry but I see my friend, it was great meeting you girls." She said then gave each girl a smile.
Alicia and Hermione shook both guys hands and the Coach's wife but Mrs. Reins pulled them both into a hug.
"Let's go and leave the men to frolic or whatever they do." Mrs. Reins said before ushering the two girls to a table.
Oliver was talking to Rianne, Pru, Henry the French ghost, and Cody when from the corner of his eye he saw Alicia go on the dance floor with Danny joining Gerry and James. Then saw Hermione sitting down at a table with Chrissy Reins.
"Sorry excuse me guys." He said to the group.
"As the captain's spouse I had the team at our house at least once a week sometimes even four times a week. The one that ends up with Oliver will most likely have to go through the same thing so I want to tell you this. Take charge, don't let any of them take advantage of you. Once you do, they will respect you and listen to the things you say. "
"Oh." Hermione blushed.
"Well I have a feeling you'll be the next one so I just wanted to warn you, and looky here, Ollie's coming this way. It was lovely to meet you. I'm just going to drag my husband to the dance floor now."
The two smiled at each other before the elder left.
"Do you want to dance?" Oliver asked as he came up.
"So what were you and Chrissy talking about?"
"Nothing." Hermione smiled.
"I don't believe you." Oliver said suspiciously.
"Doesn't matter, still not telling you." Hermione stuck her tongue out at him.
Oliver sighed before giving her a twirl as they joined their other friends on the dance floor. Which now included Rianne dancing with Henry. Hermione and Oliver shared a chuckle as the two awkwardly danced since Henry was well... a ghost.
"You look gorgeous tonight Mione." Oliver whispered, his accent even more accentuated than ever. Hermione felt a shiver go through her body.
"You look gorgeous too."
Oliver made a face.
Hermione laughed.
Oliver dipped her suddenly and their lips were mere inches apart. "I…"
Oliver didn't get to finish his sentence because someone tapped his shoulder. They both craned their heads. It was Nina.
"Yes?" Hermione asked.
"Do you want to dance Oliver?"
"N-"
"Sure he will." Hermione interrupted.
Oliver turned to look at her sharply. He had a puzzled look on. Hermione smiled.
"I shouldn't hog you all night Oliver. People might start to resent me."
Oliver gave Hermione a short pout. Hermione laughed at his puppy dog look.
"I would love to dance." He said giving his arm to Nina.
As Hermione walked by, Nina gave her a triumphant look. Hermione tried not to laugh.
"Hermione!" Rianne yelled.
Hermione felt herself be shoved then heard a crash.
"Immobulous!" Hermione shrieked as she watched the chandelier fall.
Oliver pulled himself away from Nina.
From the side Gerry screamed as she saw the chandelier fall on her friend's legs.
Everyone in the vicinity rushed forward to Rianne.
"Rinny call St. Mungo's please." Oliver yelled.
Hermione moved the chandelier to the side and put it down before checking her friend out.
"Oh thank god Hermione you stopped it before the frame hit her." Alicia let out a relieved breath.
"But the glass." Hermione said in shock.
Hermione had thankfully immobilized it before the whole chandelier fell on Rianne but glass had gotten into her friend's leg.
"It's okay Hermione." Rianne said or more like whispered. "It could've been much worse."
"Let me help then. Rianne this might hurt a bit but I'm gonna try to get the big pieces of glass out of your leg." Hermione looked sadly at her friend.
"Okay."
The party had dispersed as healers from St. Mungo's came. Most of the guests had left except the guys on the starting team.
"Move, move." The healer yelled as she made her way to Rianne.
Hermione and the rest moved out of the way as the Healer came to them along with two males and a stretcher.
"Oh dear what happened here?"
The whole party waited in the waiting rooms of St. Mungo's. When the healer came out Hermione, Gerry, Alicia, and Oliver stood up.
"Who's the one that bandaged Ms. Kimball?"
"Me." Hermione said as she approached the Healer.
The Healer looked Hermione up then down. "Well I have to say, you did a bloody good job. Have you ever considered a job as a Healer?"
"Yes I've thought of it."
"Well you should take the test soon young lady, you would be a good addition to the team. Here's my card if you need reference. And back to your friend. She's okay. She hasn't lost much blood luckily thanks to your quick thinking and getting the major glass out and bandaging the legs. But she may have to stay a couple of days however. We must check once more to make sure no glass is left over and to make sure no major veins or arteries were severed."
Most of the people in the room gave a sigh of relief. Jeremy, the twins, and Cody all patted Hermione's back as they were within range. Gerry and Alicia hugged her making a sandwich.
"We normally don't allow visitors that aren't family but she's not in critical condition and is asking specifically for four of you. It'll only be for a little while though so be warned. Oliver Wood, Hermione Granger, Alicia Spinnet, and Gerry Fyen."
A lot of the boys in the room turned to look at the girls. "Gerry Fyen?" Danny and David said.
"Wait do you happen to be Greg Fyen's daughter?" Cody asked gob smacked.
"Yes." Gerry said turning red.
"Wait that makes you the daughter of the maker of the Firebolt!" James yelled.
"Yes." Gerry squeaked.
"No wonder you like Quidditch players. You grew up around them!" Alicia cried.
Hermione and Gerry giggled. "That does explain a lot." Hermione said.
"Rianne." Gerry cried as they entered the room.
Before Rianne could react, all three of her friends hugged her all at once. "Hey guys." She said smiling.
"How's the pain?" Oliver asked concerned as he sat took one of the seats and dragged it close to the bed.
"Feels like as if I've been hit by a freight train."
Oliver grimaced. "Know what you're talking about."
Rianne laughed. "I bet those bludgers don't look like marshmallows."
All three girls spread themselves around the bed.
"Well I can only talk to you guys for ten minutes so…" Rianne paused as she turned to look at Oliver. "I want you to eliminate me from this competition. Tell the producers that I can't come back, tell the viewers I can't also. You would have to get rid of me eventually since we all know who's gonna be the last one standing."
Alicia and Gerry nudged Hermione while Oliver's face flushed.
"Are you sure?" Oliver asked.
"Yes, please just do me this favor."
"Of course."
"Graet." She smiled. "Now shoo, it's girl time."
"Wait what?" Oliver barely finished his sentence before Gerry and Alicia pushed him out and shut the door behind him and closed the blinds.
"Is there something wrong Rianne?" Hermione asked concerned.
"That chandelier, Hermione, it was headed straight at you. I think someone's trying to kill you. I mean the shower incident , then the flying silver ware. Now the chandelier. I want to be eliminated because I want to watch all the past episodes so that I can figure out who is trying to kill Hermione. I also want to research and if I was at the house I wouldn't be much use. I'd be bedridden and I couldn't have all the resources I'd have here." Rianne paused.
"I wasn't sure if you guys wanted to talk to Oliver about it, but soon we will have to."
Well folks this is how and why Gerry bought the plasma TV for the kids.
Next chapter will involve some of the kids so hope you all stay tuned.
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