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A/N: Okay, here's another chapter and thanks to everyone who reviewed! Oh, and I got to say that my postings may become more spaced out because I'm going back to school (I've been on break). I'll update as often as possible.... So don't give up on this! Okay, on with the show...

Chapter 4: Opening the Letter

Perhaps it was because it was Saturday, or maybe Hermione really didn't care whether or not Ron or Harry read the letter (which was still in Harry's pocket...), or maybe Ron and Harry were just lucky. In any case, when they entered the Great Hall for breakfast, Hermione waved them over and greeted them cheerfully.
"Hey, Harry! Hey Ron!"

"Hi, Hermione." They said back.

"Look, Hermione, about last night..." said Ron, beginning his rehearsed speech.

"Oh, Ron, don't worry about it. I overreacted, and I'm really sorry," Hermione said before Ron could say anything else.

Ron was astounded. "R-real-really?!" He sputtered.

"Well, yeah! I'm not going to hold a grudge over something so silly!" She grinned widely at him.

Ron relaxed and grinned back, while Harry burst out laughing.

" Gee, Hermione, I figured you would put his head on a pike or something," said Harry.

Hermione laughed as well then said, "I thought about it. Then I figured it was nothing really. You two would've found out anyway."

"What do you mean?" Ron asked.

"So...what are your plans for today you two?" Hermione asked Harry.

"Well, we have Quidditch practice later tonight," said Harry, wondering whether or not Hermione had changed the subject on purpose. "But most of the day we're free, right Ron?"

"Yeah. Why Hermione?"

"Just wondering. I myself have to finish some homework, so I'll probably just be around the library most of the day."

"Hermione, when are you not in the library?"

"Oh, shut up, Ron."

After breakfast, Harry and Ron decided to join Hermione in the library. So the three of them trooped upstairs to gather their book. Once they gathered all of their things, they left Gryffindor tower and headed to the library.

For the next couple of hours, they struggled through their homework. Well, at least Harry and Ron did. Hermione, of course, whizzed through her work, so she helped the boys with theirs.

Harry felt so comfortable. Working on homework with his two best friends, telling jokes and swapping ht latest Hogwarts gossip. Even Ron and Hermione's argument on the twelve uses of dragon's blood made Harry feel at home.

At noon, they broke for lunch, then once again resumed to more hours of working and revising. When it became time for Harry and Ron to go down to the Quidditch pitch for practice, Hermione agreed to come and watch, on the condition that they didn't use the Prefects bathroom afterwards. Even though Harry groaned and Ron complained, they agreed. Truthfully, Harry felt that he'd give up that golden bathroom any day, just to have Hermione watch them practice. And even though he'd never admit it, Harry knew Ron felt the same way. After all, Hermione rarely came to watch, so they were happy that she did.

Once Harry and Ron were threw cleaning up after practice, they met up with Hermione, and the three of them went down for dinner. When they got downstairs, they were sidetracked by a large group of students gathered outside the Great hall, surrounding a notice.

"Don't bother," Hermione said as Harry and Ron made their way over to see what was happening.
"Huh?"

"It's just an annocement for a Hogsmeade trip next Saturday."
"How did you know that?" asked Ron.

"Well, I am a Prefect aren't I? I do get to find stuff out early."
"Why didn't you let us know?"

"I don't know," Hermione said shrugging. "I guess I figured it wasn't important. Besides, I was also to busy with other things to tell you. Like homework and Prefect duties, and-

"-sending letters to mysterious people?" Ron asked innocently as they walked into the Great Hall and settled themselves at Gryffindor table.

Hermione glared at him. "What are you talking about?"

Harry looked up from his plate. "Well, we still don't know what the letter was all about," he said, staring at Hermione very intently.

Hermione stared at the both of them. Then, she suddenly realized what Harry meant.

"You- you two d-didn't read it?"

"Nope," said Ron, looking at Hermione. "I almost did, but then I didn't. I don't even know where-" he faltered. Hermione wasn't listening to him. She was looking at Harry, with her eyes wide and mouth slightly open. Following her gaze, Ron looked at Harry also, and realized what was going on.

"- where it is," Ron finished blankly, still staring at Harry in shock, eyes wide like Hermione's.

For Harry had reached down into his robes and pulled the slightly crinkled letter out of his pocket. He held it in his hands for a few seconds, just looking at it. Then he held it out to Hermione, who was still stunned.

"We never read it," he said simply.

"So- so you guys don't know what else is happening next week?" Hermione asked.

Harry and Ron both shook their heads, Ron looking confused and Harry looking only mildly curious.

Reaching out a shaking hand, Hermione took the letter from Harry. She stared at it. Then she opened the envelope and pulled out a piece of parchment. All Harry and Ron could do was watch. Hermione looked up, and with a slight smile, she handed it to Ron. Ron was still looking confused, but he took the letter. Then Hermione got up and began to walk away.

"Hermione?" Harry said, not as a calling, but rather as a question of her approval. Hermione looked at him. Then slowly, she nodded.

"I'll see you later," she said, then left the Hall.

"Harry? Wha-?" Ron asked in confusion, looking at the letter in his hands. "What's going on? What's with Hermione?"

Harry, who had been staring after Hermione with a small smile on his face turned back to Ron.

"Open it," he said, gesturing towards the letter.
"But, what about Hermione?! She said not to!"

"It's okay Ron. We can now. Don't you remember what she said earlier? 'You two would've found out anyway.' Well, let's find out now. Read it."

Ron stared at Harry. Then very slowly, he unfolded the parchment. Harry leaned over and together, they began to read the letter, which was very short.

It said:

To Hermione,

Thank you for your last letter. I would love to visit you. I got permission to come. So, I can not wait to see you in Hogsmeade next week on Saturday. I have very much to say to you. Goodbye for now.
From,
Viktor.

A/N: Ta-daaaaa!!!! Did you guess?! And I know the letter is kind of stupid, but I wasn't sure just how Krum would write. And now, I must leave you with that cliffhanger. How will Harry and Ron (especially Ron) react? I promise to update soon. Keep reading and reviewing!