Sorry that I forgot to mention this but I do not own that verse of the song that I put in last chapter, and just to let you know, that song is going to be very important in this story. And I don't have to babysit today, so I might get more than one chapter up. Just to let you all know, every chapter gets published about 3:00 every morning my time (EST) so if you wondering why the chapters are so shorter than I plan them to be, that's your answer. But these might be a little longer. Anyway, on with the story!

Chapter 3~ Confusion, Emotion, Frustration

What happened last chapter:

Hermione walked out of Gryffindor Tower and turned the corner when a pair of hands grabbed her and pulled her back................


Now for THIS chapter:

Hermione was pulled into the darkness and the pair of hands let her free. Hermione whispered. The light from the tip of her wand showed that the face belonged to Brittney (A/N Gotcha!!! lol, but be warned this will happen again for real!). You scared me! Hermione said, clutching her chest and tried to control her breathing.

I'm sorry, Brittney started, I just wanted to know if you were able to get into Gryffindor Tower lately, I couldn't get in.

I have no idea. Hermione lied, and she crossed her fingers behind her back. I was just on my way to the Great Hall to get some dinner, then to take a nap for tonight.

Well I'm too excited to eat because I'm working with Carlos tonight, and I'm taking a potion so I don't have to sleep, but I won't be tired. It's quite simple really, you just......... Brittney blabbed on and on about the ingredients and how to make the potion.

Hermione's mind wandered off and she didn't even pay attention to what Brittney was saying. She was too busy thinking how happy Brittney will be at the end of her shift, it just seems too good to be true (A/N and it is........oops did I just say that? :P)!
And how come she didn't think of the potion? It's probably because other that Malfoy, Brittney is Snape's best and favorite student (A/N and you'll find out why in a few chapters.....). Nobody knows why, but Brittney does, but she won't tell anybody. So Snape must've told her about the potion and showed her how to make it. Brittney was cut off blabbing by Pansy.

What do we have here? The two dateless Mudbloods! Pansy started. Ohh, wait! I forgot, there is only one dateless Mudblood! She looked at Hermione. Word is out that you played a game of matchmaker! How come is it that you can get her, she looked at Brittney, a date when you can't even get a date for yourself? Hermione's jaw dropped in surprise.

How did she know? she said in her head.

Pansy gave her a knowingly smirk and stalked off.

What was she talking about? Getting me a date? Matchmaker? How come you didn't tell me? With who? Brittney kept springging questions up in Hermione's face about the subject.

D-D-Don't listen to her. She's lying. If I did something like that I would tell you though, wouldn't I? Hermione asked her.

Brittney sighed. I guess you're right, but if you were to get me a date with Harry, Ron, or Carlos, I would be so happy!

You like Ron and Harry? Hermione said with shock.

Ya, but don't tell them! Please! Brittney begged. Hermione nodded.

I won't tell them if you let me have some of that potion. Hermione said.

said Brittney, relieved, and they shook on it.

Back in Brittney's room, the potion was brewing in a small cauldron. It smelt sweet, like spring flowers on a clear day on the Hogwarts grounds.

Alright listen, Brittney started, stirring the potion and putting a spoonful each in two goblets. You can only take a goblet of this once a week. Or else you'll never sleep again, or you might sleep forever. She finished seriously. Hermione nodded in understanding.

They both drank their share. It tasted like honey. Loads better than that Polyjuice Potion. Hermione thought. She suddenly felt wide awake and energetic.

Hope you don't like that bed too much, because you won't be sleeping in it until our hours change. Brittney said, blinking her eyes from the strongness of the potion.

But I liked that bed! Hermione jokingly wined. They both laughed. Hermione looked at her watch, it was 8:30 (A/N yes, she got the time right this time).

I'm going to get some dinner. Hermione said, then walked down to the Great Hall.

Hermione was thankful that the Great Hall was almost empty, she was tired of being teased that she didn't have a boyfriend or was dateless on Date Night (A/N Saturday.). Hermione sat down and filled her plate with food when Ginny came over.

Hermione said.

Hi. What are you doing tonight? Ginny asked.

Hermione drank down some pumpkin juice. Night Patrol, why? she asked.

Oh, I was going to ask if you wanted to double date with me and Neville tonight. she said.

Hermione screamed inside her head. I don't date anyone. Hermione said calmly.

What? You don't date? You must be the only girl 4th year and up that doesn't date! What happened with Krum? Ginny asked.

Hermione gave her a leave-me-alone look and Ginny walked away. When Hermione finished eating, it was around 9, so she still had another hour before her shift with Malfoy. While on her way to Gryffindor Tower, Hermione met up with Fred, George, and Lee. She decided not to stop and chat, just in case they tried to pull a prank on her (A/N just like they did to those girls, K.D. Toling?lol).

she heard Lee call. They ran up to her. Want to quadruple date with us tonight? Fred asked.

Hermione screamed, yet again, inside of herself. I have Night Patrol tonight and I don't date!!! she gritted through her teeth, trying not to explode. The boys then backed away.

Hermione turned on her heel and walked to Gryffindor Tower. When she got there, Harry and Ron were playing chess in a nearby corner.

How come all anybody thinks about is dating? Hermione asked them.

Well Katie Bell was teased when she didn't date, but she got someone to pretend to be her boyfriend, then all her problems were solved. said Harry calmly, without looking up at the board. Just then, an idea popped into Hermione's head and she put an evil grin on her face and stared at Harry. Harry took a quick look at her, then back at the board, then back up at her instantly.

Ohh no Hermione! I'm not doing it! Harry said.

Hermione dropped her evil face and put on her puppy dog pout (A/N I got this idea from the show Kim Possible.). Come on Harry! Just for a little while then we will . Just so people will stop teasing me. Hermione begged.

And what will I get out of it? Harry asked.

I'll- I'll..... Hermione thought. I'll get you a date with whoever you want after we She said.

Harry sighed. It will be useless anyway, the person I want to date is already taken.

Harry, Cho isn't dating anybody. Ron said.

Harry turned bright red. I don't like Cho anymore, it's somebody else.

Who? I swear Harry, all it will take is another little game of matchmaker- Hermione was the cut off by Harry.

Doesn't matter, she's taken, and she most likely doesn't like me anyway. Harry then sat back in his chair and stared into deep space.

Come on mate, I told you who I like, now it's your turn. Ron said, going slightly red.
(A/N Who does Harry like? Who does Ron like? Why is my little sister such a self-centered brat? Ok, well you won't know the answer to that one, but you will find out who Harry likes in a minute, and who Ron likes in a few chapters. lol, I just love asking questions and you go crazy trying to figure out the answers.)

Wait a minute! Ron you like somebody? Tell me! Then Harry can tell us who he likes, then I'll tell you who I like. Ok? Hermione said anxiously.

Come on Harry! Tell us! said Ron, ignoring Hermione. If you do, me and Hermione will teach Hagrid how to cook and volunteer in Care of Magical Creatures for a month. Ron finished.

This made Harry smile. Fine, but if you tell anyone at all, I'll end our friendship and join Malfoy's gang. Harry said, then Hermione and Ron nodded their heads quickly and anxiously. Alright it's.........well....................er.................um...........well it's.......

Spit it out already! Ron shouted.

he mumbled (A/N If you think I'm going to make all the boys in the story fall in love with me, you're wrong, don't worry, it's part of the plot. And just to let you know there will be a surprise about Carlos in the next chapter, so don't think I'm giving myself the star treatment, because I'm not, and a lot of the stuff that happens to me was made-up by a kid in my homeroom, Michael, who wanted me to write a surprising story.).

Hermione said, shocked. If you like her, then why did you help us to get Carlos to give her a chance? she asked him.

I dunno, he shrugged, I knew she didn't like me, and she has liked Carlos for years, and I wanted her to be happy. Harry said. I gotta go for a walk.

Harry was about to get up when Hermione spoke, You want me to come back here after my shift so we can talk? she asked. Harry nodded, then left.

Hermione's mind was rushing. Ok, let me get this straight, she thought. Brittney likes Carlos, Carlos likes Brittney, Brittney likes Harry, Harry likes Brittney. Brittney and Carlos are an item, Harry is heartbroken. I have to do something!
It was then time for Hermione to meet Malfoy on the 5th floor. To much of her supreme dislike, Malfoy was there first so she couldn't even enjoy her last Malfoy-free seconds doing nothing.

Ok, let's get this straight right now with some ground rules. 1) You don't talk to me 2)You leave me alone and 3)If you see someone coming, take care of it yourself. Malfoy said then turned around and started walking down the hall.

Hermione closely followed, becoming very bored, very fast. Soon enough they were both climbing the stairs to the towers. They took the same route millions of times before Hermione looked at her watch. It was 4:56 (A/N Nothing happened this time, but wait, BEWARE OF THE UNEXPECTED!!), only 4 more minutes. Hermione stared at her watch, thinking she could make time move faster if she stared at it, she's a witch after all. But it didn't work, though she hadn't expected it would either. She moped around until it finally became 5, and she ran at top speed back to Gryffindor Tower.
When she entered, she found Harry sleeping on the couch near the died out fire. Deciding that she should just let him sleep, she got two blankets, one of which she covered Harry in, and the other one she wrapped herself in and sat down in a comfortable chair. She pointed her wand at the fireplace and lit a fire so it would be warm, to her it felt freezing. She sat there staring into space for about a good hour until Harry woke up.

Still want to talk? Hermione asked him.

Of course. Harry said, yawning.

Hermione then moved over to the couch and sat next to Harry.

Remember that walk I took last night? Harry asked, and Hermione nodded. Well, after a while, I was coming back up here and I saw Brittney. Hermione, I saw her and Carlos kiss (A/N Oh how I wish that would happen! OH!!! I don't think I told you but Brittney is based on me, and Carlos is a boy in school that I have a huge crush on, in real life. Well you know now....). I feel terrible! I know that they like each other, and I want to make it so she is happy, but that was just too much. Harry said.

Well it was bound to happen sometime, Harry. But when they break up- Hermione was cut off by Harry.

He said miserably.

When they break up, Hermione said firmly, I'll hook you up.

But she doesn't like me. Harry said.

Harry, don't give up over something like that! Carlos hasn't liked her for the past six years, only recently, and did she give up? No! Harry, even if they don't break up, I'll get her to go on a date with you, just to give you a chance. Hermione said.

Guess it's better than nothing. Harry said.

Ok, just one more thing, can you try and be my boyfriend so people will stop teasing me? Hermione asked.

Guess so. Harry said.

Who knows, it might make Brittney jealous....... Hermione added.

Harry put a smile on his face.

Hermione decided to go to her room to see how Brittney's night went with Carlos. By Harry's point of view it sounded pretty good. Hermione looked in the Prefect common room and Brittney's room, she wasn't there. She was just about to look in the Prefect library when she heard someone running up the stairs, and a slam of a door. Hermione went back upstairs and knocked on Brittney's door.

Come in. she heard Brittney's familiar say.

When she entered her room, she saw no sign of happiness, joy, excitement, or anything positive on her face, What she saw were tears.....................





What was she (I, Brittney, whatever, lol) crying about? Well you'll find out next chapter. And Carlos DID kiss her, so why is she crying, AND he still likes her. So what is it? And will Harry get his date? And will Hermione stop being teased? Will Ron feel like a third wheel? What's so exciting about night patrol? Will Harry and Hermione's friendship end after they have a fight while they are a ? All these questions and more will be answered in the next chapter! And sorry for the wait! Me and my little brother switched rooms, I had to get all of my school supplies and clothes for school (uniforms, aarrggghhh!!!!!), I had a series to finished reading (T*Witches), I had to babysit, and my little brother is going for a surgery today (I'll tell you why if you want, trust me,he doesn't have anything wrong with him, just e-mail me and I''ll tell you the story if ya want) and not to mention I had writer's block. But I'll get another chapter up today.

until then,
brit