Author's Note: Hello again! Well I would like
to thank everyone who reviewed the first part to this series. I don't know how long this series will
be. It all depends on if you, the
readers, continue with the good reviews. I don't know how often I will be able to post the next part because of
homework, dance classes, cycling classes. I will try to post on every week. Maybe more than one if I have the time. I would also like to address something that was written in a
review. I was told that my characters,
Cambric, Lorraine, Caroline, Harrison, and Gerric just kinda came out of
nowhere, and what happened to Dean Seamus, Neville, Parvati, and Lavender. Well I would just like to say that a) I did
mention Neville for all of you that didn't read as carefully as you thought you
had and b) this is my story and I decided to add people. I know for a fact that people have added
their own characters into their stories, so it's not just
me! Anyways on
with the next part!
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Hermione's
Problem (part Two)
"Hermione!! Wait!!!" Cambric yelled after her. As
Hermione neared the table, she slowed down and stood there watching them for a
minute. What are you doing
Hermione. You need to calm down. You can't just go up to Harry and tell him
because Caroline is flirting with him. Get a grip. Just go and talk to
them in a kind and civil manner. Don't
mention anything. Act as if nothing is
happening. While all these thoughts
were rushing through Hermione's head, Cambric had come and stood next to
her. "Are you going to go tell
him?" "No," Hermione said flatly. "Ok then. Lets go sit at the other end of the table so you don't have to watch
them hang all over each other." "Alright." Cambric took
Hermione's hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze before she led her to the
opposite end of the table.
While this was happening, Harry
had looked up and saw the angry look in Hermione's eyes. He didn't understand why she would be mad. Hermione
rarely gets angry, and it's so early in the day too. There
must be something really wrong. Harry watched
Cambric and Hermione walk to the other end of the table
where it was still empty.
When Hermione and Cambric had
gotten their food, Lorraine came and sat next to Hermione. "Good morning!" "Yeah…what a great morning this is!" Hermione replied sarcastically. "Whoa…did somebody wake up on the wrong side of the bed this
morning?" "Oh sorry Lorraine. I didn't mean it to come out that way. I am just not in a good mood this morning." "Don't worry about it. We all have our days. So hey, did you guys see Harry and
Caroline? They are practically hanging
all over each other!" When Lorraine
said that, Hermione jumped up from her seat and ran from the Great Hall and out
onto the grounds of Hogwarts. She
didn't stop until she had reached her thinking tree down by the lake. (Back in the Great Hall) "Did I say something wrong?" Lorraine asked Cambric. Cambric didn't reply, but gave Lorraine a
look of utmost annoyance instead. She
got up from the table and left Lorraine and wonder what she had done that had
upset Hermione so much.
Cambric had gone back to the
common room to look for Hermione, but she wasn't there. She wasn't in their room either. That's when she remembered that Hermione
usually goes and sits by the lake at her "Thinking Tree". Cambric was walking by the Great Hall when
she almost ran into Harry. "Hey
Cambric! What's with Hermione this
morning? She looked angry and then she
ran out crying. I have never in all my years
of friendship with her, have seen her cry." Harry said this a great tone of concern. "I don't really know what's up with her today," Cambric lied, "I
was just on my way outside to look for her. She wasn't in the common room or in our room, so I think she might be at
her "Thinking Tree". By the way what
was with you and Caroline? Do you like
her or something?" "God! No!! Why does everyone keep asking me that?!?" "Well it sure does seem that way! Whatever. I'm going to
find Hermione. I'll see you
later." Cambric started running towards
the entrance of the castle, leaving Harry standing there with a look of
confusion on his face.
When Cambric finally found
Hermione, she had stopped crying, but her eyes were still red from all the
tears. Cambric sat down next to
Hermione and put her arms around her and gave her a hug. "Oh Cambric why am I letting him get to me
like this?" "It's because you are a
girl. We let stupid little things like
guys get to us. You just have to let
these kinds of things happen. Trust me,
you will learn from this pain and even from your relationship with him if you
ever have one." "I guess your
right." "I know I am right!" Cambric said with confidence. This made Hermione laugh. "Aww. I see that I have done my job as your friend." "And what would that be?" "I got you to laugh, didn't I?" "Yeah I guess you did. Thanks." "Oh yeah before I came
out here to look for you, I ran into Harry outside of the Great Hall." "Oh?" Hermione's tone changed. "Yeah. He said that before we sat down that he saw you and that you looked
angry." "Well, you were there. You know I was angry!" "Yes I know! Let me finish. Anyways,
he saw you run out crying. He said that
he has never seen you cry before. Hermione he seemed really concerned." "Well he is right. He in-fact
has never seen me cry." "Oh shoot we're
going to be late for class. Come
on!" "No I think I am going to stay
here today and think. Will you tell
McGonagall that I am not feeling well today?" "Yeah, sure, no problem. I will
come by later to see if you are ok. And
sweetie, cheer up. It's not the end of
the world!" "Thanks Cammy. I know it's not the end of the world, but
right now, it sure does feel like it is."
Now that Cambric had left, Hermione
began to cry again. Why am I letting
Harry control my life? I am strong;
this shouldn't be getting to me. He is
just a guy. The day passed very
slowly, but Hermione didn't mind. It
gave her time to think.
Throughout the day, Lorraine
tried to get Cambric to tell her what was wrong with Hermione, but Cambric
insisted that she didn't know and to ask Hermione herself. When Lorraine and Cambric had some extra
time in between Charms and Herbology, they went and saw Hermione. She was still sitting under her "Thinking
Tree". In fact she was still sitting in
the same exact spot. "Hey
Hermione. Sorry about what I said this
morning, even though I am still not sure exactly what I said to upset you. I have been trying to get Cambric to tell me
what's up with you all day, but she said I had to ask you myself. So…what's wrong?" Hermione took a deep breath and began, "You must promise not to
tell a soul." "I promise. Now come on. Tell me. What's bothering
you?" "Ok well, just recently I realized
that I like Harry." "Of course you do
silly, how could anyone not like him? He is your best friend isn't he?" "Ugh! You don't get it do
you?" Lorraine shook her head no. "I like Harry, but more than just as a
friend. Ok there I told you! Are you happy now?" "Oh my god!!! This is so great! How
cute. You and Harry! How come you didn't say anything before to
me?" Lorraine said as she jumped up and
down. "Lorraine, be quiet. I don't want the whole world to hear
you!" "Ok, ok sorry." "Now promise me you wont say a word to
anyone, not even Caroline. Don't even
say anything about it to Harrison and Gerric. And especially not Harry!" "Don't worry Hermione. I
wouldn't so that to you." "Come on
Lorraine. We'll be late to
Herbology. Hermione, I will come back
for you before lunch ok?" "Alright. Now go…you are going
to be late!"
Later after Cambric and
Lorraine had left, Harry had decided to go see Hermione. He hadn't seen her since breakfast, and he
was worried. He decided to skip Herbology,
he didn't care if he would loose points for Gryffindor, he just had to make
sure Hermione was ok. When he neared
her "Thinking Tree" he heard someone singing.
Go go go go now out of the nest it's time. Go go go now circus girl without a safety net. Here here now don't cry you raised your hand for the assignment, tuck those ribbons under, your helmet, be a good soldier. First my left foot then my right behind the other pantyhose running in the cold…
Harry just stood there
listening to the beautiful voice. He
had no idea that it was his best friend, Hermione.
Mother the car is here somebody leave the light on. Green limousine for the red head dancing dancing girl. And when I dance for him somebody leave the light on, just in, just in case I like the dancing I cant remember where I come from…
Harry had shifted his weight
and stepped on a stick. It snapped in
half loudly and the singing stopped. Hermione jumped to her feet to see who was there.
"Hermione, it's just me." Hermione's shoulders relaxed. "Was that you singing?" Hermione looked at the ground, "Yes." "I have never heard you sing before. You have a beautiful voice. Why don't you ever sing when Ron and I are
around?" Hermione blushed deep crimson. "Because I thought you guys would laugh,"
she replied so quietly she thought Harry might not have heard her. "We would never laugh at you Hermione. You have a beautiful voice. You should share it. We are your best friends after all, aren't
we?" "Yes. I guess you are." "Now,
the reason I cam out here is to see if you are ok. You haven't gone to any classes today and this morning I saw the
anger in your eyes and then you ran out crying. What's wrong? You can
tell me. I am your best friend." Oh Harry if you only knew! I want to tell you, but I don't have the
courage, especially after this morning. Seeing you and Caroline like that is making this so hard. Hermione took a deep breath and began
talking, "Harry…"
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Author's Note: Oh another cliffhanger. Sorry 'bout that! Well this one is more interesting than the first one, at least I
think it is. Please R/R! Remember be kind. Constructive criticism welcomed with open arms. No flames please. Later days J
Disclaimer: Everything but the plot and the characters
that do not appear in the Harry Potter books belong to the oh so wonderful J.K.
Rowling. The song "Mother" belongs to the very talented Tori Amos.