Hey guys...don't hate me...I have just been busy with this thing called college...it's tough. BUT I will be posting on a semi-regular basis so be prepared to see more stuff soon! Thank you soooooo much to everyone reviewed and sent kind messages. Y'all are the best. This is a shortish chapter just dealing with the boring internal stuff, the next chapter shall contain more of the goody stuff!
The guilt had started to very slowly creeping away as the days passed, Hermione ate very little during those days because the guilt consumed her so much. She slept very little at night which left her pale-faced with heavy bags under her eyes. Whenever someone would ask what was wrong she would tell them it was from studying or stress, usually, people would just nod their head and leave it be.
Hermione walked into Potions class and instantly had a feeling that this was a bad idea but she pushed that thought away as she sat down at her usual spot next to Neville. Surprisingly, over the years Neville had gotten quite good at potions which stunned their classmates and Snape. Neville was also a nice potions partner as he was always attentive and made nice conversation.
"Students, quiet now." Came the bellowing voice that only belonged to Snape as he walked through the door, his black robe flowed behind him.
Instantly the classroom became quieter, only the footsteps of Snape could be heard.
"I have decided to change some things up today," he said in his monotone voice, "I think a partner change is in order."
Smirking he looked around the room, rattling names off, pairing enemies together and some friends together.
"Pansy Parkinson and Neville Longbottom."
Neville's head popped up and his face full of dread as he looked over at Hermione.
"Good luck," Hermione whispered trying to be encouraging as possible.
He continued rattling off names and Hermione drifted off into thought for while until she heard, "Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy."
Instantly Hermione's stomach dropped as she looked around the classroom catching Draco's eyes and she was unable to read them. She looked away and slowly began to gather her stuff and make her way across the room to his table. She could feel everyone's eyes on her as she moved, everyone waiting for a reaction from the two enemies but none came.
Hermione sat down at her new seat scooting out a little to put even more space between them. She dared not to look at him fearing for flashbacks from that night. Hermione pulled out her notes and book, flipping through her textbook she kept her mind and body focused on avoiding Draco until the lessons started.
As soon as Snape dismissed class Hermione jumped out of her seat and ran to the classroom door and practically barreled down the hallway. As soon was she was to the stairs to the Gryffindor common room is when she finally slowed down and stopped, leaning on the railing taking in deep breaths.
Hermione's thoughts started drifting back to that night, she hated herself for it but a part of her enjoyed it. She would never admit to anyone but it was amazing and it enticed her to do it again. She knew if anyone found out, Harry and Ron would be so upset with her and most likely never forgive her and neither would anyone else for cheating on the Boy Who Lived.
Shaking her head, Hermione climbed the rest of the stairs to the common room and eventually into her own room where she collapsed on the bed. Eyes slowly closing as her mind continued to whirl at constant fast speed.
"Hermione?" She heard someone calling her name as she felt her body being pushed around.
"Hermione, wake up!" She heard the voice again her mind slowly registering who it belonged to.
"Hermione, come on wake up." It was Ginny.
Bolting up, her vision blurry, she looked around. "What...what time is it?" Her voice cracked as she spoke.
"It's 6, you're going to be late for dinner," Ginny said, looking at her with slight concern.
"Oh, thank you, I will be right down." Rubbing her eyes and standing up to stretch, she watched Ginny walk across the room and grab something off the dresser.
Striding back towards her, Ginny held out her hand with an envelope in it, "this was also left for you, looks important." She said with a smile as she turned to leave, "see you in a bit!"
Nodding at Ginny, Hermione flipped the envelope over in her hands a few times. She knew who it was from. Opening it slowly as to not cause any tears, a little piece of paper fell out.
'Meet me at the ROR at 8:30 PM, I need to see you and talk to you.'
There was no name but she knew who it was from the handwriting and the fine parchment and envelope. She folded the note and stuck it in her breast pocket of her shirt.
Hermione looked herself over in the mirror once more, checking her hair mostly as it had a tendency to frizz up while sleeping. Combing it down with her hands, she walked out the door with a book in hand towards the Great Hall.
