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"Ron? Are you okay?" Harry asked in concern, glancing at his best friend who was seated next to him.

"I'm fine," Ron mumbled, making sure that he didn't make eye contact.

Thanks to his realization, Ron was a little nervous around Harry. He didn't know what to do or say without making his attraction obvious, and no way did he want Harry to know. At least not yet. Besides, he didn't know how Harry would react, or if he was even gay or bi. Ron decided that it'd be best to just keep a careful eye on Harry, to see if there were any hints before he said anything. Hermione was another problem, since Ron did like her too. He sighed heavily, poking halfheartedly at his chicken. A couple seats away sat Draco, who posed another problem for Ron. He figured Draco either liked Harry, or was playing some twisted mind game with him. Both of which were possible, but what was true? Ron's eyes drifted from Draco to the empty spot next to him.

"Where's Pellerin?"

Draco took a gulp of his pumpkin juice, then put down his cup before answering, "she said she had some research to do."

"Research?" Hermione repeated. "On what?"

"How should I know? I'm not her keeper."

Harry smirked, "if anyone would know, it'd be you, Draco."

Draco looked at him, a slightly shocked expression on his face that Harry used his first name.

He smiled slightly, "she's in the dorms."

"The dorms?" Ron blinked.

"Yeah. She said something about doing research on a roommate."

Hermione stood up, looking nervous, "excuse me guys, I'll see you later!"

Ron and Harry watched in confusion as she hurried away.

"What's with her?" Harry asked.

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(A/N: Okay, important little note here. The following part is a request fulfilled. 'blackskye' wanted to know if there was going to be slash between Star and someone. And 'RandomThought' wanted some Hermione/Star slash action ^_^ So, blackskye and RandomThought, this part is for you! ^_~)

Star casually made her way to Hermione's bed, knowing everyone else was at dinner. She knelt in front of the other girl's trunk and opened it, then reached inside and pulled out a diary.

"Tsk tsk, Granger," she chuckled, standing and walking over to the bed, then hopping up on it. "I would have thought you'd at least *try* to hide it better." She pulled at the cover, pouting as it refused to open. "Damn, she's smarter then I thought." Taking out her wand, Star touched the tip to the lock, mumbling a small spell. There was an audible 'click' as the lock popped open. Star smiled, "she makes it *so* easy." She put her wand back in her robe pocket and opened the diary.

By the time Hermione burst into the dorm, Star was stretched out on her bed, stomach down with the open diary in her hands.

"Star!" she cried. "You bloody git! *What* do you think your doing?!"

"Shh, I'm getting to the good parts," Star replied, waving her hand distractedly at the other girl as her eyes never left the pages.

Hermione stormed over and snatched the book from Star's fingers, "how dare you read this!"

Star just smiled, sitting up and stretching her arms over her head, "oh please, you honestly didn't think I'd look?"

"Well pardon me for giving you so much credit!"

"In love with Weasley, are you? I *never* would have guessed," Star said sarcastically, smirking at Hermione. "And your actually afraid to make a move? Mind telling me why? I didn't get that far."

"It's none of your business!" Hermione glared, snapping her diary shut.

"Really? There's where I think your mistaken, it's not only my business, but it's my right to help you."

"Why would *you* want to help *me*?"

Star shrugged, "boredom?"

"Your daft," Hermione crossed her arms.

"Maybe I am, but did you honestly think differently? No? I didn't think so." She grinned knowingly, "you don't know how to kiss, am I right?"

Hermione flushed, "I thought you hadn't read that far!"

"I lied."

"Why am I not surprised?" Hermione snorted.

Star smiled and pulled her to sit onto the bed, "now comes the part where I help."

Hermione edged away, "what're you going to do?"

Star chuckled, "I'm not going to *hurt* you, or anything. I told you, I'm going to help you."

Before Hermione could react, Star kissed her. Chuckling, the Slytherin pulled away.

"If you want to learn how to kiss, it would help if you kissed me back. You *do* want Ron, don't you?"

"Yes," Hermione whispered.

"Thought so."

This time, when Star kissed her, Hermione tentatively kissed back. She closed her eyes as Star urged her mouth open and slipped in her tongue. After a moment, she pulled away. Hermione slowly opened her eyes, looking a little dazed. Star was smirking.

"I just got further with you then Draco has with Harry, imagine that."

Hermione instantly blushed, "Star.. are you.. I mean you didn't seem to mind.. er.. your not.. are you?"

Star laughed, "you want to know if I'm gay?"

Hermione nodded.

"Bi, actually. I just recently broke up with Justin Finch-Fletchley."

"You dated a *Hufflepuff?!*"

"Why so surprised?"

"Well.. I just didn't think a Slytherin would do such a thing."

Star shrugged, "I guess some of my house mates weren't *happy* with it, but I don't care about their opinions. I only care about what Draco thinks, him being like a brother and all. However, even if he had a problem with it, I wouldn't have cared anyway."

"You broke up with Justin?" Hermione asked, actually interested in the other girl's relationship.

"What's this?" Star laughed. "I kiss you and automatically I'm interesting?"

Hermione blushed, "thank you."

"For what?"

"Teaching me.. how to kiss."

"Oh, pleasure's mine. Not every day I get to swap spit with Hogwarts' finest." Star slipped off Hermione's bed, and started walking towards the dorm's exit. "I'm going to see if I can scrounge anything to eat, I missed dinner."

Hermione watched her go, then sighed and flopped down onto her bed.

Star poked her head back into the door, "and Hermione?"

"Yeah?" The Gryffindor lifted her head and looked at her.

"It was a mutual dumping," Star smiled, then left.

Hermione chuckled, lying her head back down. She absently touched her lips as she thought of her very first kiss. It certainly wasn't what she expected.

"Not that I *knew* what to expect," Hermione sighed.

She had to admit, she liked the kiss. But how? Not only was Star a Slytherin, but she was a *girl!* Hermione groaned, resting her head under her pillow, she'd never felt so confused!

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A/N: More twists in the plot! You know I love them ^_^ Everyone's so confused! Well, except for maybe Star and Seamus. Hm.. where am I going with this? Good question! I dunno! ^_^ What do you guys think? Does Ron have a chance with Harry? (Sakura: keep in mind, she's a faithful D/H shipper!) Don't mind Sakura, she's my muse ^^ Now that I finally know what one is! (thanks Goddess Shinigami-chan) I have one that's happy to help. Sakura: long live Draco/Harry! Yay!! ^_^ Crystal: Yeah!!! *ahem* neways, does Hermione feel something for Star now? What does Harry want?? And what happened to lovably Seamus? He's around here somewhere, and will pop up soon enough, I assure you ^_^ Gotta love that Irish boy!! ^_~ If you love, or at least like, this fic, please review!! Sakura: we'll love you forever!! ^-^ and look for more Draco/Harry goodness in the next chap! :)