By: Ice Princess
Disclaimer: I own only the story and storyline, the rest belongs to JKR, our
Goddess.
A/N: Thank you sooooo much for all the great reviews. I'd love to thank each
and everyone of you separately, but that would take ages, so just know that
I am extremely grateful! Now, for this next chapter... It's a little bit strange.
I know they're having Potions too much, but I forget what other classes they
(as in Slytherin and Gryffindor) have together. So, just for the heck of it,
pretend with me that Slytherin and Gryffindor also have Transfiguration
together. Thanks, and please review!
Two days later they were scheduled to have Potions again, but first they
had Transfiguration with Slytherins.
Hermione sat down next to Harry, and as soon as class started he passed
her a note.
This class is sooooooo boring! What are we doing tonight in Gryffindor Tower?
"Now, I want you to practice this on your own for the exam next week. Points
will be rewarded for anything above and beyond. Should you fail to turn
the mouse into a clock, we will deduct points for however serious the mistake
is. That's all for today," McGonagall finished.
As the class got dismissed Professor McGonagall pressed her lips together
and very sharply said, "Miss Granger and Mr. Potter, next time we have class
I would be very grateful if you two would pay attention to the lesson rather
than writing notes!"
Hermione blushed deeply and replied, "I'm sorry Professor! It won't happen
again!"
Harry nodded.
"See to it that it doesn't!" was McGonagall's sharp return.
They rushed out the door a little bit ashamed.
"Thank you Harry!" Hermione said coldly.
"I'm sorry!" Harry replied.
Suddenly Draco came up behind them with a snicker.
"Were Potty and Granger having fun passing notes in class?" Draco sneered.
"Shut up Malfoy!" Harry exclaimed.
"What does it matter to you anyway?" Hermione retorted sharply.
Hermione walked away quickly and Harry ran after her.
Draco felt like slapping himself then and there.
Why did I have to be so mean? Why couldn't I go once without saying something
nasty to them? Because Harry was there of course. I hate Harry. I can't
keep on making fun of her though. I have to be nice to her, no matter what
it will cost me.
Hermione arrived in Potions and threw her things down. Harry sat down next
to her, trying to talk to her, but she pushed away.
"Leave me alone Harry! I'm not in the mood!" she exclaimed and turned around
so she wouldn't see his face.
I don't get it. Two days ago Draco seemed so lost and innocent. And look
at him now. He's completely rude and mean and ruthless and whatever else
there is to be! I despise him completely. But his eyes were so needy that
day...
At that moment Draco arrived in Potions and went up to Hermione.
"Sorry Hermione," he struggled to say.
Hermione looked up and squinted her eyes.
"What did you just say?" she asked.
"I'm er - sorry. For what I said..." Draco trailed off.
"What's your motive? You're never nice to me," Hermione replied unfeelingly.
"No motive. I just think what I did was er-, wrong," Draco said.
"Oh," Hermione replied.
"I made an idiot out of myself in Potions last time. Do you think you could
help me today?" Draco suddenly asked.
"What? I knew you wanted something from me! Wait... you're just as good
as I am in Potions. Why do you want my help?"
"I - I - I just do," Draco stammered.
"Alright. When?" Hermione inquired curiously.
"How about Library, tonight?" Draco suggested.
"Okay. After dinner, don't be late. I was planning on studying for History
of Magic..." Hermione trailed off.
Draco nodded as he shuffled off.
Hermione's eyes followed him down to his seat when they looked at each other
again.
"'Mione, 'Mione, 'MIONE!" Harry whispered.
"Huh? WHAT?" Hermione whispered back once she was called back to Earth.
She looked away from Draco and turned to Harry.
"What did he want?" Harry asked sharply.
"Potions tutoring," Hermione replied nonchalantly.
"And you agreed?!" Harry asked dumbfounded.
"Potter! Granger! Ten points from Gryffindor! Don't talk while I'm having
class!" Professor Snape exclaimed.
Hermione narrowed her eyes at Harry. It was the second time today!
Hermione turned from Harry again and gave her full attention to Professor
Snape.
A/N: Well, there you have it! Hermione and Draco meet in the next chapter. That one is going to be fun to write! In the meantime, review please! See you later!
