*Disclaimer* I think you know what this is ... none of this is really mine ... mostly J. K. Rowling's work ... you know ... anyway ... the characters are hers ... story is mine!

A/n ~ Please, please, please, please, please, please, please review!! It doesn't even matter if it's a bad review! I'll take it as ... constructive criticism ... anyway ... enjoy!

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*Chapter 4*

As Hermione walked into the Great Hall with several books in her arms, she spotted Ron and Harry sitting at the Gryffindor table. She walked over to the boys, who were now finishing their last comments with whispers, and sat down across from them.

"So ... what are we talking about over here?" she asked. She was hoping to get in on the latest gossip.

"Umm ... nothing ... we were just talking about ... we were talking about ..." Ron said. He was trying to be sly, but it didn't come off well.

"We were talking about girls!" said Harry trying to cover up his friend's mistake. Hermione accepted this and began her meal. The dinner went on fairly normal.

Halfway into the meal Draco walked over to Hermione and said as coldly as he could, "Have you forgotten? We were supposed to see Dumbledore!" Hermione was now prepared for anything Draco had to throw at her.

"We were supposed to see Dumbledore after dinner. Dinner isn't even half over, dumb ass!" Draco wasn't expecting Hermione to be so quick with her answer. Instead of throwing another "zinger" at her, he simply said, "Well, I just thought we should talk some things over before we go see him. But, if you don't think it's necessary," he had regained his self- confidence once more and was back on his feet. He tried to cover up his mistake, but it was almost too late."... then by all means ... don't come. Believe me, spending one unnecessary minute with you is not on my wish list!" With that, he turned on his heel and left the Great Hall. Hermione looked up at her friends and said, "I should probably go. I do need to talk to him about something before we see Dumbledore." Harry and Ron nodded as they watched their friend leave them for the enemy.

A/n ~ Sorry that was so short everyone! I'm having a bit of a writer's block. Chapter 5 will be up soon though! Thanks for reading and PLEASE REVIEW!!