A/N: Thank you so much for the reviews. Though I feel rather stupid, I didn't expect to get ten. I didn't think I would have to continue but I promised, so here it goes, and I warn you I planned it to be a one-time thing so I'm experimenting with different plots and need a decent title… Anyone willing to help me think of one e-mail me at VeelaChick4000@aol.com.
What She Thinks: Chapter 2
Hermione lay down on her bed and convinced herself she would talk to Harry tomorrow. Though she didn't intend to it made it much easier to concentrate on her work. Every once in awhile she would erase a word and rewrite Hair of a caterpillar, or Porcupine quills, it didn't phase her as much as it had before though.
The following morning at breakfast however, she found herself trying once more to concentrate hard on the thought that she had nothing to do with Harry.
'We're just good friends…That's all,' She reassured herself, quickly whipping porridge off her knife and picking up her spoon. 'I mean, if I liked him I would have realized it before…right?' Hermione found the fact that she continued to ask herself these questions quite aggravating. She didn't have time to brood however, because a moment later her two best friends, Harry and Ron walked in.
Ron was tall and lean, and was easy to spot in a crowd like the Great Hall because of his flaming red hair. He was one of seven and strained to shine around his other Head boy and Quidditch cup brothers.
Harry however had deep green eyes, which seemed as though they were more than just there. His hair was almost cute; it looked more like a very grumpy black porcupine than anything, and stuck out in all directions. Harry, unlike Ron, had no reason to strain for greatness; it was almost like trouble followed him around. He had now escaped the Dark Lord four times and had drained him of his powers 14 years ago. But now Lord Voldemort was back, and the only safe place was here, Hogwarts. With Dumbledore headmaster The Dark Lord dare not attack. Harry had many encounters all of which he had barely survived. He was brave and famous, yet very modest.
Hermione had had her share of danger with Harry as a friend, even with her great respect for rules.
Hermione had vowed when she came to Hogwarts to do as she was told and never break a single rule. But now with all her points scored and risks that led to heroism, she had broken what she believed must be a record (Share with two other people).
Harry and Ron were tall, and had buffed out…of course all boys did at this age. She always felt dwarfed and rather slim next to them…
"How come you didn't wait for us?" Ron yawned, taking a seat next to Harry who had already slumped down next to Hermione.
"Sorry," Hermione said apologetically, thinking fast, "I had to have a quick word with Professor McGonagall."
Hermione didn't normally lie to her friends, but she wasn't about to say, 'Well, I was thinking about how much I loved Harry and couldn't sit still long enough so I went to eat some breakfast to take my mind off how gorgeous he is.' She didn't fancy sounding stupid…Unlike some girls she sighed as she heard Lavender giggle in a way that told Hermione there was a guy around.
'I'd tell him but--' She followed Harry's gaze to the Ravenclaw table were Cho Chang sat and frowned. 'He likes her, and I'm proud of who I am and don't feel like changing my name to Yang, or Ming… Besides, Chang isn't a name it's a sound effect…Like Ping.' She giggled, 'Hermione Ping…I personally like Hermione Potter…' She thought, steeling a glance at Harry as he started on his eggs.
Hermione left Ron and Harry on the third floor as she headed to Arithmacey.
"Oy! Hermione!" It was Fred and George.
"Yes?" She asked, slightly bewildered. She didn't talk to Fred and George much.
"It's about Harry--" George began.
"And the Quidditch team, well, there's only four of us left and Olivers gone--" ("Bless him…" George muttered) "--and Harry's in the running for team captain." Fred whispered, looking around to check they were alone.
"Alicia dropped out, says Harry deserves to be captain--"
"And we're with her." Fred finished.
"So why are you telling me this?" Hermione asked, not following their example and talking in a normal tone, which caused Fred to place his finger on his lips.
"Well, at least one of us has to be in the running and George already dropped out. We just want you to spread it around Cote for Harry! Okay?" Fred said as though this was a big deal.
"Well, I do want Harry to be Quidditch captain, if that's what he wants…" She reasoned aloud.
"Okay then! Spread the word!" George said loudly, and they turned the corner and disappeared.
A/N: Hope you liked it! And I thank you for the reviews (You know who you are). And tell me if I'm be a tad big headed by asking for 15 reviews this time. And if you think I should also write some from Harry or Ron's point of view, please add it in your review! Oh, and feel free to e-mail me! VeelaChick4000@aol.com
~Gabbi D.