A/N: Really sorry I haven't updated this story in a really long time. It's just I was really busy for a while. Lately I've been trying to come up with new story ideas, but then I decided it might be a better idea to just finish the ones I already have started. So here it is. Please review. Love, Ty ^_^

Chapter Five

Hermione walked onto the Quidditch field feeling completely confident. Completely confident she'd make a fool out of herself that is. She stood nervously next to Heidi, scanning the crowd. She spotted Ron who gave her the thumbs up. This cheered her up slightly.

Hermione watched Harry lead his team across the field. Her teammates all around her began to jump up and cheer at this very moment. Hermione joined in, rather half-heartedly, waving her pom-poms around.

After Madam Hooch blew her whistle, all fourteen players rose quickly into the air. The cheerleaders began a chant, but Hermione stayed frozen on the ground, squinting at Harry as he looked around for the snitch.

"Pay attention!" Heidi hissed, suddenly in her ear. Hermione was snapped out of her daze and began to go along with the routine. She and Lavender stunted Whitney Applegate up into the air. Hermione felt her arms ache as Whitney waved and blew kisses to the crowd. Suddenly, feeling as though she could take no more pressure, Hermione crumpled to the ground. Whitney fell headfirst after her, taking Lavender down as well. The three girls lay entwined in a scarlet and gold heap.

"Nice going!" Heidi yelled. She stomped over to them, grabbed Hermione by the neck of her sweater, and pulled her to her feet. Hermione brushed off her skirt, blushing furiously.

"All right there, "'Mione?" Harry yelled, a concerned look on his face. He had dived low to see if she was o.k.

"Hmmm...Yup." Hermione muttered, waving slightly. Harry nodded and swooped back into the air. Heidi was back at Hermione's side again.

"Watch yourself, Granger." She snapped hands on her hips. "I MAY have to reconsider your position on the squad."

"Ooh that'd be tragic." Hermione shot back. She was beginning to not care about this stupid plan. Nothing good seemed to be coming from it. She had never been so tired, achy or busy in her life.

Just as they were about to make a pyramid (where Hermione would be on the bottom) Harry caught the golden snitch. Gryffindor had won the game. Hermione grabbed hands with Ginny and was able to truly cheer for the first time that night.

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The rest of Hermione's week had been so stressful with practice, homework and a few quizzes, that Hermione almost forgot the dance she was going to with Dean. After lunch on Saturday afternoon, she and Ginny went up to their dormitory to pick out their dresses.

"What do you think of this one?" Ginny gushed, holding out a long, spaghetti strap blue dress.

"Very nice with your eyes." Hermione said. She glanced into her own closet. She pulled out the dress she was planning on wearing. It was long and a light lilac color, with fluttery sleeves and a square neck. Nope, Hermione thought to herself, not hot enough. She laughed out loud. When did she ever care about being hot?

She decided instead on her classic, little black dress. It hung just below her knees had thin straps and a v-neck. She dressed it up with sparkly, red necklace Lavender lent her and black heels with straps that tied around her ankles. Ginny helped her twist up her hair and curl the pieces that hung down. They finished it off with sparkly hairspray and sprits of her favorite perfume.

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Dean waited for her in the common room. He was one of the nicest looking guys there. His black pants were slightly baggy, along with a white-collar shirt, black jacket and a crimson tie.

"Wow Hermione," he gasped when he saw her. "You look wonderful."

"Likewise." She replied, smiling. She linked arms with him and they made their way down to the Great Hall.

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It was hard not to spot Heidi the moment they walked in the Great Hall. She was dressed in a long, red gown with silver stones imbedded here and there. She was clutching Harry's arm, who was wearing a suit similar to Dean's. Hermione tightened her grip on his arm as they walked past.

The two joined Ron, Lavender, Ginny and Seamus at a large, round table. They all laughed as they watched Neville attempt some sort of complicated break dancing move to impress a short Ravenclaw girl with blonde pigtails.

"What's so funny?" Asked a voice behind them. They all looked around; it was Harry, surprisingly alone.

"Hey chap!" Seamus yelled, "have a seat."

Harry grinned and sat down on Hermione's other side. Ron looked quickly between the two and then at Harry. Hermione swore she spotted him wink.

"Haven't talked to you in a while, "'Mione." Harry said.

"Wonder why..."

"Are you mad at me?"

"Nope."

"Oh. Does this have anything to do with...Heidi?"

"Heidi? You kidding? Heidi's the best!" Ron burst out laughing at her words.

A slow song started and Dean held out his hand for Hermione. With a quick glance at Harry, she accepted and followed him onto the dance floor.

"So what's going on with you and Harry?" Dean asked as they danced.

Hermione looked at him, wondering if she should tell the truth. Finally, she sighed and said, "Well, I've really missed him since we've broken up and now he's with Heidi..."

"I know. I was dating Heidi before she broke up with me for him." Dean said.

"So I guess we're in the same position." Said Hermione.

"Guess so..."

"What should we do about it?"

"Try to enjoy the night," Dean suggested.

They did just that. Hermione generally had a good time, spending time with her real friends, and keeping a hearty distance from her teammates (minus Ginny and Lavender of course).

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At midnight, after saying goodnight to Dean, Hermione climbed the spiral staircase to the dorms. She flopped onto her bed, without bothering to wash her face or change into her pajamas. Just as she was closing her eyes the dormitory door flew open.

"Hermi, guess what!!" It was Ginny. She dashed into the room and threw herself at Hermione's side.

"What? What?"

"Okay..." She took a deep breath and was grinning broadly. "Harry told Ron that he was jealous when he saw you with Dean tonight! Heidi overheard and was not happy at all."

Almost as though on cue, Heidi stormed through the door, completely red in the face.

"You!" She screamed, pointing at Hermione. "THIS IS YOUR ENTIRELY ALL YOUR FAULT!" With that she stormed off towards the bathrooms.

Hermione and Ginny stared open-mouth after her. Then they glanced at each other and started laughing hysterically.

A/N: Ah Mr. Potter can't make up his mind. Will he tell Hermione how he feels? What will Heidi do? Watch as the drama unfolds when the next chapter comes your way soon. Hehehehe, love Ty :)

Disclaimer: Harry Potter and CO. Belong to the wonderful J.K. Rowling.