Sorry that I haven't updated! I was in Boston this weekend, and I couldn't finish the chapter before I left. I have 3 theories, either 1, there is only a few people reading, 2, people are reading this story, but are scared to review because their non Harry Potter fans are checking the posts for their name (lol), or 3, people just don't wanna review. Oh well, on with the story:

Chapter 5~ New Surprises, Friends and Rejection


A few weeks past (its the second week in October), and Brittney
and Harry hadn't done anything as far as at least trying to get
together. All they had done was ignore Hermione and push her away
whenever she was near, and for now they were loners. They wandered
around the halls alone everyday doing absolutely nothing at all.
Hermione and Ron were doing great as far as pretending to be a
couple. Ron listened to Hermione, did whatever she said to do. Hermione
insisted that they would kiss in public, where everyone can see them.
Pansy was just in complete shock at first, but then she smirked at
Hermione anytime they looked at each other, as if she knew something.
Hermione had no idea in fact that she was feeling something
every time so kissed Ron. She didn't know what to do in the name of
dating, she was clueless!

May I have your attention? Professor Dumbledore asked one night during
dinner. I would like to announce that we will be having a Holloween
Ball on the 31st, thanks to the 5th Year Prefects. then there was
applauding and cheering from all four house tables. The Ball will go as
followed; dress robes are highly recommendable, and there will be a
band playing, but the Ball Organizers will like it to be a surprise, but
they had one thing to say, and that is to brush up on your Muggle music
(A/N VERY important fact here!). The Ball will consist of 5th years and
up, and will start at 8:00 and end at Midnight. Thank you. Dumbledore
then ended his speech and sat back down.

There were a lot of chattering from older students and groans
along with No fair!s from younger students.

This could be Harry's chance to finally ask her out! Hermione
exclaimed. She was about to get up and tell Harry, but then she
remembered that they weren''t talking anymore.

It's okay Hermione, he'll figure out in his own time when the time is
right. Ron told her.

But look at them Ron! Hermione said. They are both miserable, they
both want each other, why don't they just go for it?

You don't know how to play the game do you? Ron asked her.

What are you talking about? Hermione asked.

If he hasn't asked her out yet, or she hasn't asked him out yet or made
the least bit of progress, don't you think they have a reason? Ron said.

You're right. Hermione said. I guess I'm the only one who went
through liking someone who doesn't like you back.

Ron asked. Hermione kissed him, and walked out of the Great Hall.
Whoever it is, you're wrong, you're not the only one. Ron whispered to
himself.

Hey Ron. said a voice that made him jump. It was Harry. I know you
like her and all, but why do you put up with pretending to be her
boyfriend? It's just an act, it doesn't mean anything to her. She's just
being self-centered and only caring about not getting teased other that
stand up to it. Harry said.

I know, I know. Ron said. Its just,..............well, this is the
closest I'll ever get to her and I want to make the best of it.

Well I don't even know why she has a pretend boyfriend, she already has
the real thing (A/N What????). Harry told him.

What do you mean? said Ron very quickly.

She still has Krum, didn't you know? She was writing a mushy love
letter to him yesterday, I saw. Harry said, acting as if it was nothing.

So you're telling me, she's using me as a pretend boyfriend, when she
still has Vicky? (A/N Bad Hermione! You hurt poor little Ron's feelings!)
Ron asked.

answered Harry shortly.

Well about the Ball, are you taking Brittney? Ron asked. Harry turned
red.

I-I-I dunno. Maybe. I gotta go. He said, then took off.

Ron then decided it was time to pay a little visit to Hermione
and to ask her what was going on. He made it halfway to Gryffindor Tower
when he bumped into Malfoy.

Going off to your girlfriend Weasel? Well I don't think you should be
expecting a kiss but a breakup. Malfoy said.

Ron stood there wondering what he meant.

What d'you mean Malfoy? said Ron.

Malfoy smirked. Two things Weasel. First I caught your sending an owl to Krum this morning. He started while Ron's eyes filled up with tears. Second of all, she send a letter to me a few minutes ago. He finished, holing up a piece of parchment that consisted of Hermione's handwriting. (A/N Real or fake? Does Hermione really have love interest in Malfoy? She is still in contact with Krum?)

Ron then had seen enough. He knew Hermione was using him, but not having a chance at the real thing? And sending affections to two other boys? That was just too much for him. He went through the portrait hole and ran right up to his room and cried.

I never cry. But now I just feel broken and hurt. Ron thought. He then heard a soft knock on the door. Wiping his tears away quickly, he said a short Who is it?

Brittney then came in the room. I'm sorry, I was looking for Harry. Why are you crying? she asked.

Nothing you'd understand. Well, maybe you would, but I can't tell you. Ron said.

You won't feel better until you tell someone, that's why I've been miserable. she said, then sitting next to him on the bed.

Ron then sighed and told her what happened.

That's how I felt after I saw Hermione kiss Harry. she said.

Well that makes it so you, me, and Harry both hate Hermione. Ron said, seeing her blush at Harry's name.

Just then, Harry walked in the room and once he saw Brittney, he turned red, and she stared at her shoes.

Are you two in the middle of something? Harry asked.

No, no Harry. I was just telling her what Hermione did. Ron said.

Why, what'd she do this time?

She was writing to Krum as you said, and she wrote a love letter to Malfoy, and I'm hurt, so I'm not going to be her friend or pretend boyfriend anymore. Ron said.

So the Golden Trio is broken. But, we can be the new Golden Trio. Harry said, and Brittney looked up.

said Ron.

Shall we go play chess? said Harry. He put an arm on Brittney's shoulders (which sent a feeling to each of their brains and giving them butterflies in both their stomachs) and so did Ron, which brought Brittney to put both her arms around their shoulders, and they walked down to the common room.
They played chess for about an hour before Brittney decided to go back to her room to listen to some music to choose a song for the Holloween Ball.

What is the band playing about anyway? Harry asked.

Well, if you two come into my room with me, I'll tell you. she said, then they walked out of Gryffindor Tower.

This is so cool! Ron said as they walked to the 5YP (A/N Remember what that stands for?) common room. Hermione is always uptight an doesn't tell us anything. You have the smarts like her, but you look and act different. You are easy-going.

Brittney laughed.

You know that already? We've only been friends for a little over an hour! Brittney said.

When they reached the common room, Carlos was sitting in a chair reading.

he said to Brittney.

Brittney didn't respond, but put her head down and ran up the stairs, Harry and Ron following her.

What was that about? asked Harry.

I'm-I'm just not ready to face him. He broke my heart, and I still like him a lot but can't have him. she said, starting to cry. Hearing this made Harry fall apart. She still loved Carlos.

You'll feel better soon. We just have to find you another guy. Ron said, smiling.

This made Brittney and Harry blush.

So what's the band playing about anyway? said Harry changing the subject.

Brittney started, The band playing is called the Transformers. And what they do is take dedications from the students to others, transform into the group or singer that sings the song and plays it. But, they only play Muggle music. she finished.

So we can dedicate songs to people but it has to be Muggle music? Ron said. Sounds easy enough, let me at the music.

Brittney then went into her closet and brought out a huge stack of CDs.

Blimey Brittney! That must be 5 feet tall! Harry said.

Actually 5 feet, 4 inches (A/N That's a lot of music! Trust me, I don't have that much!). she replied. Here's some parchment to write down the songs you like. Brittney said, handing them parchment.

It took them a few hours, but they finished the whole stack (by hearing only a bit of each song though).

Well I'll see you tomorrow, I gotta put all this away and choose dress robes for the ball. Brittney said.

But the Ball isn't until next week! Ron exclaimed.

Ya, but look! Brittney said, opening her closet, which had about 30 dress robes inside.

You really like to have choices, don't you? Harry asked, and Brittney nodded.

Well, night Brit, see you tomorrow in Potions. Ron said.

Ya, said Harry.

Brittney replied to them.

When Ron and Harry got back to the common room, they met up with Hermione.

Hi Ron! she said. When Ron ignored her, and kept walking, she called again to him.

Oh sorry! You called? Ron said.

What's up with you? Hermione asked. confused.

I'm the one who should be asking you that. he replied. When Hermione just stood there confused Ron went on. I know about you writing the letters to Vicky and The Ferret God.

What? How did you find out? realizing she said to much, Hermione looked at her feet.

Well consider this as a good-bye. Ron told her.

she asked.

I really liked you Hermione. Pretending to be your boyfriend was the closest thing I would have gotten. Realizing now that I don't have a chance because you're falling for a Malfoy, and still in love with Krum is just too much. Ron said, then walked up the stairs to his room with Harry.

The next morning, Hermione saw Ron, Harry, and Brittney sitting together at breakfast and it made Hermione jealous. Now she was the loner. She was jealous of the way that Brittney acted opposite of her. She wasn't bossy, not so much concerned of school, but still got excellent grades, and the way that Ron and Harry liked her because she was fun to be around. The three were probably the same in a lot of ways too, wait to last minute to do homework, copy off each other, and the new Golden Trio never had their nose in a book 24/7 and the three all loved Quidditch. Hermione was jealous of that. Now she had no one. No friends, no one to talk to.

Potions class was even worse. Hermione didn't know what happened, but once Snape had seen Brittney with Ron and Harry, his mouth twitched, and he actually said a polite to Harry and Ron. And, if that wasn't bad enough, he didn't insult Ron or Harry all lesson.

This is definitely weird. I don't know why Snape is always so nice to Brittney, I want to find out! Hermione though.

You and me both. said that voice in her head again. This was driving Hermione nuts. Who was breaking into her mind? Who?

Soon enough, class was over and it was time for lunch.

On the way to the Great Hall, Harry pulled Brittney back.

Can a talk to you alone for a minute? he asked.

she replied, sending butterflies to her stomach when Harry took her by the hand and pulled her to a corner.

Harry said quickly.

Brittney asked in confusion.

Will you come to the Holloween Ball with me? asked Harry, very nervous.

Brittney felt like crying. I'm sorry but no. It's Carlos, I have mixed feelings between you and him, and well, I'm just not ready. I'm really sorry but when I am ready, you'll be the first to know and the first to get a chance. Promise. she said, then ran away.

Harry felt crushed. He got rejected. He suddenly didn't fell hungry anymore so he ran to his room, trying to hold back tears.


Next chapter up soon! And don't worry, there will be plenty more Draco Ferret Boy Malfoy coming. And don't think I'm insulting him, cuz I'm not. I think Tom Felton is H-O-T!!!!!!!! lol

until then,
brit