A/N: Hullo! First of all, I wanna clear things up a bit. I'm talking about the reviews. I have reasons to why I ask for them. First is that I want to know if people still read the story. Second is that I want to exhaust the chapter before putting up a new one. I work very hard for a chapter and I want people to read every single of it. Next is that reviews are my signposts. They tell me when to post the next one. Lastly is that I want to know how my story is going. By reading what you readers have to say, it helps me improve my story. These are the reasons to why I have to ask you to give me a certain number of reviews. The story isn't really about the Legally Blonde movie with Elle Woods and all that. But it shares the same aspect of the discrimination for blondes and how they'll be able to prove themselves. For this chapter, I'm asking for 20 reviews, but since school is about to start, I'm just not sure if I'll be able to post the next one at once. I'll be busy with my studies and all that. But be assured that this story will be finished. I'll try my best to post the next one as soon as possible, ok? This is getting pretty long, so R/R this chapter and enjoy reading!

Chapter 5: What Lies Beneath

'The air seems different today.' Hermione thought in her already clouded brain.

"Aren't you gonna ask any more questions?" Draco complained bluffing. 'Honestly, I haven't opened my book once. Well, this is a good opportunity for me to install knowledge in my brain cells, without inflicting pain.'

"Um..yeah..sure, sure," Hermione startled. She hesitantly opened her book in the first page, then initiated their little trivia. Part of her was still fazed with Draco's sudden response.

She ran her index finger down the page, scrutinizing every creature for a sensible question to ask. Her eyes finally laid on a creature unfamiliar to her. Fidgeting with the edge of the leaf, she opened her mouth and uttered a question.

"Which creature, like sphinxes, are often employed by wizards to guard treasure?" She paused and stared at Draco, waiting for a response.

"Sheesh. Everyone can answer that effortlessly. I remember my Dad when he had an expedition to Greece. Told me he'd check on our fortunes there. That's a Griffin, doi!" he replied, pretentious as usual. "I bet nobody of you Griffin-dorks has seen one," he mentioned, inflicting shame on the Griffindor house.

"Well, I surmise you're correct. But bear in mind, Ron has been to Egypt," she said as-a-matter-of-factly as she placed both elbows on the table.

"Hello?? Ding-ding-ding!! Why would they need a Sphinx? You expect them to have a...a…cavern…a subterranean passage full of treasures when their house looks like...like shambles? Bet they couldn't even afford to employ one." He took a swig of his butterbeer, his temper increasing due to his sudden ranting. But the thought of him being able to answer the question correctly made him tone down. 'That was smooth. How hard can this be?'

Hermione thought that that was a bit, offending to Ron. But she hated to admit it but he quite had a point. She shrugged and then scantily searched the book for another question.

She finally found one, but she was chortling with the thought of it. She finally pulled herself together and paused momentarily. Another grin spread across her face before she blurted the question.

"Hey Malfoy! Here's a good question. Which creature resembles an overgrown ferret in most respects, except for the fact that it can talk ?" Hermione broke again into another giggling fit.

Draco's face turned red with embarrassment and fury. "HOW SHOULD I KNOW!?! I'M NOT A FERRET!!" he yelled.

"It's a jarvey, silly! Look, it even talks like you," she remarked as she pointed to the writings on the book.

"Hmph!"

"By the way, aren't you the amazing bouncing ferret?"

"Eat dung, Granger!"

"Oh! Don't be shy! You were that little white ferret, squeaking, bouncing, flailing and squealing! Remember being hovered into the air? Oh! So cute and cuddly!" Hermione said as she cuddled her hands, her eyes all dreamy.

"Oh, wasn't I?" Draco suddenly mentioned as he heard the sound of 'cute' come out of Hermione's mouth, also flaunting a little.

"Gotcha! You Narcissist!"

The two were suddenly enjoying a laugh. They spent a few more minutes reviewing each other, and actually enjoying each other's company. They left Three Broomsticks with a smile on their faces. Heading to Honeydukes, both were convinced that their brains fully loaded.

A sweet atmosphere welcomed the two as they entered the store. All sorts of confectionery surrounded them. There were Chocolate frogs, Drooble's Best Blowing Bubblegum, Fizzing Whizbees, Ice Mice, and of course, lying in the corner was a large barrel of Every Flavor Beans.

"Would you like those?" Draco pointed in its direction.

"Oh, no thank you," she gently spoke. Hermione noticed a box (a bit smaller than a pc monitor box) near the counter. She went for it and asked the clerk if the box was of any use. With no for an answer, she quickly got it and went back to Draco's position.

"I only asked for a crate Malfoy. This should be enough. Now, please assist me as I fill this with Every Flavor Beans."

"Oh yeah, sure."

As soon as the box was filled, they quickly brought it to the counter for paying. Draco then handed some wizard money.

"Thank you for shopping! Be sure to brush your teeth," the clerk joked.

"Thanks!" Hermione replied, then stretched her arms to carry the box. Noticing what she was doing, Draco instantly grabbed them from her and said, "This is heavy. I'll carry it."

"You said it Malfoy…"

"Take it or leave it," he said shrugging.

"I think we better head off," Hermione uttered with a sheepish grin.

They were soon in the Hogwarts ground, and it was already time for the two to go to their separate ways.

"Well, I guess this is it," Draco sighed.

"What do you mean by that?" Hermione pondered. It was quite unusual for Draco to say that.

"Here, take it!" Draco held the box full of Every Flavor Beans to give to Hermione. Definitely, there was a massive change towards each other. They weren't really the best of friends, but at least they could tolerate each other's company. Both enjoyed the time they had together.

A timid smile spread across Hermione's face. "Have this Malfoy. Thanks for today," she spoke in a soft voice as she handed him a pack of Every Flavor Beans. Delighted, Draco reached for it. Nobody really noticed how he was twitching as his hand brushed against Hermione's soft, smooth hand. This time, a slight blush was visible on his face.

"It was my pleasure."

"Yeah, have a good evening," Hermione uttered as both of them separated ways.

After a few steps, Draco suddenly turned his head back and called, "Um, Granger…"

She turned her bushy head humbly, carrying the box with her book on top. "Yes?"

"Um..uh..is it possible for us to have tea again without me eating a piece of your artificially flavored jelly?" he muttered, his hands all clammy.

.

..

…

….

…..

……

…….

……..

………

……….

"I don't see why not," she spoke, her meek smile being the last thing Draco beheld before he headed upstairs.

+++++++++++++++++

Have pity on me! I finished this chapter in just one sitting. Please, 105 reviews. Is my story too cheesy, or what? No flames please!