Here it is.. dedicated to Kobe Bryant *sigh*
Chapter 7: Weird Temperament
Hermione woke up the next day feeling really heartrending. /This is the day when my one and only will dump me because 'We are just too diverse.'/ She quoted Ron from what she heard at hospital wing yesterday. She felt really bad. /What have I done wrong?/
When she was all ready for class, she entered the common room. To her surprise, she saw Ron there - awake - at 6 a.m. Hermione was speechless. /He's up now? Is it really 6 o'clock?/
Ron smiled when he saw her surprised face. "Good Morning!" Ron said cheerfully. He then walked up to Hermione, held her shoulders, then kissed her.
Ron missed Hermione. She confessed her love for him only last year. And since then, their friendship has grown. He knew he loved her. He knew she loved him. He thought they were just wonderful together. Although at the back of his head, he knew something was wrong.
Hermione was stunned when their lips met. This was something unexpected. /I thought you were going to dump me?/ She felt so uncomfortable knowing that Ron had wanted to let her go. Now, she felt fine - whole. It felt great being in his arms again. Yet something has changed. She just couldn't put her finger on it.
Harry came in the room, unsuspecting. When he saw Ron kissing Hermione, he stopped in his tracks. He smiled at the couple. He felt relieved. /They're still together. Good./
"You didn't visit me yesterday." Ron told Hermione in a question-like tone.
"My prefect duties kept me from you. But I won't let that happen again." Hermione smiled at him.
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The day went well - so to speak. They had potions and Snape wasn't exactly in a good mood. He was more wicked than usual. No one really knew why he was in such a foul disposition, but it did affect the way he treated everyone - including Malfoy.
"I told this class to have the fire crabs homework ready today." Snape said angrily.
"Well, actually professor, you said that was due next week and.." Hermione shut up when Snape glared at her. It actually didn't matter to her when she would pass her 'Importance of Fire Crabs' homework - she already finished it. In fact, she finished all of her 4 homeworks due next week.
"But professor, you clearly said that the dragon homework was today and the fire crab homework was due next week and.."
"Mr. Malfoy, when I need your opinion, I'll ask for it." Snape said as he gathered the dragon homeworks and Hermione's fire crab homework.
Malfoy frowned. Snape has never spoke to him like that. He looked at Hermione. /Why the heck is this mudblood too infuriatingly responsible? Hmph! Is studying her favorite past time or something?/
"Since most of you did not submit the fire crabs homework, next week, you will have to turn in 2 homeworks - the importance of fire crabs AND the effect of gnomes on potions. It must be 4 rolls of parchment - each."
Ron groaned. Harry sighed. Hermione raised her hand. "Professor, do I still have to do the gnomes homework?"
Snape thought for a moment. "Yes. But make it only 2 rolls."
Hermione rolled her eyes. /Great. Just great. I have to do half of a punishment I don't deserve. Actually, no one deserved it. Snape said that the fire crabs homework was due next week. And../
"Twenty points to Gryffindor." Snape suddenly said. "Thanks to Ms. Granger's hard work."
Harry and Ron looked at each other. Hermione looked puzzled. /Snape has never given more than ten points to Gryffindor. Why the heck was he so.. weird?/
Malfoy was taken aback when he heard Snape. /Unbelievable! Snape has never given more than ten points to Gryffindor. And he never ever talks to me - insultingly. Why the heck was he so.. weird?/
He looked at Hermione. She looked just as confused as he was. Then she looked at him. Her face turned from confused to irritated.
Malfoy looked away. /Can't you take a joke? Jeez. It was a harmless little joke./
Hermione stared daggers at him. /Hermione Granger does not take pranks from people like you!/
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It was dinnertime already. And Harry and Ron were still talking about how peculiar Snape has been acting. One minute, he hates Gryffindor guts. Then the next minute, he gives them twenty points. It didn't make sense. But they were enjoying it - kinda.
"I cannot believe we have to make 2 freaking potions homeworks for next week! And to make it worse, it has to be 4 rolls of parchment each. So that makes eight rolls of parchment for two homeworks for potions due next week!" Ron said frustratedly. He didn't care whether his grammar was all messed up. He was trying to make a point.
Hermione just laughed as her boyfriend let out some steam. He talked so hurriedly, that the outcome actually sounded funny. He didn't mention anything about his talk with Harry in the hospital wing. She figured that he didn't mean all that he said. Besides, they were back to normal now.
"You think it's funny? 'Twenty points to Gryffindor, thanks to Ms. Granger's hard work.'" Ron said as he did an exaggerated impression of Snape.
Hermione laughed. "Get over it Ron. You know I'll help you."
"Yeah, I know." Ron said as he put the brownie in his mouth.
"It was kinda weird. You know, Snape being so.. confusing." Harry said.
"Yeah. He shut Malfoy up and he does a kinda nice thing to Hermione." Ron said. "Has he gone berserk?"
"Yeah. He was having mood swings of some sort." Hermione said. Then she involuntarily turned her head toward the Slytherin table. She was looking for Malfoy. She wanted nothing more than to hit him. She cannot stand being lied to. Her eyes darted across the table and to her surprise, he wasn't in his usual place. Crabbe and Goyle were there; Malfoy was nowhere to be seen.
Then Ron nudged Hermione. He has been watching Hermione's eyes. He knew quite well who she was looking for. He decided not to pay any attention to it. "Look Hermione." He said pointing to Snape.
She looked at Snape. He was talking vivaciously with the new defense against the dark arts teacher, Vera Stojakovic. She was a graceful woman with a killer smile and flawless skin. She projected an aura of power. Her dark, inexplicable eyes said everything about her. Hermione then understood why there were lots of Slytherin guys who have developed diminutive crushes on her. She was mysterious in a revealing sort of way.
Hermione respected her new professor. Hermione enjoyed defense against the dark arts last week. It was essentially because Professor Stojakovic was so devoted to her work. Hermione knows that their new teacher is nice and pleasant. Which was why she was so disgusted when she saw Snape and Stojakovic exchange flirtatious glances to each other.
"They're.. flirting." Hermione said as she looked at them.
"No they're not. They're just smiling." Ron said.
"Yeah. In a flirtatious sort of way." Harry said.
"I have to go." Hermione said.
"Why? The sight of Snape in love is too much for you?" Ron asked jokingly.
Hermione smiled at him. When she passed the huge doors of the great hall, she headed for the lavatory, but on her way, she saw Malfoy sitting in a corner of the dark corridor. He was silent and he looked vulnerable. She approached him - there was one thing on her mind - revenge.
"Hey." She said in a ludicrous tone.
"Hey." Malfoy said without looking up. He knew exactly what she came for.
Suddenly, Hermione muddled his hair. She knew it was a pathetic payback, but this was Malfoy. Nothing would annoy him more than messing up his perfect hair.
"Hey! What was that for?" Malfoy said as he put his hair back to its perfect place.
"For intentionally passing false information to a fellow prefect." Hermione said. /As if you didn't know!/
"Whatever." Malfoy said.
Hermione was surprised, she expected him to hit her, hex her, insult her or at least do something to annoy her - but he didn't. He just sat there. /What is his problem?/ She kneeled down and looked at his face. /He's sad. Malfoy is sad. Sad? Oh my! Excuse me sir, have you seen the great Malfoy? You look like him, but something's wrong. The last time I checked, Malfoy didn't have any feelings./ Then she realized it was a bad time to play revenge.
"Malfoy, what you said about Wizards' Night.." Hermione said. She tried to sound as calm as possible.
"Look, I was just having a little fun." Malfoy said without looking at her.
"I know you were. I, uh, didn't mean to mess up your hair."
"I know."
"Why.. are.. you.. sad?" Hermione said cautiously.
"I'm not.. sad." Malfoy said. "I'm just tired."
"Well, I'm going now." Hermione said as she stood up. She didn't expect Malfoy to say anything more. He clearly wanted to be alone.
"Fine." Malfoy said.
She continued to walk to the washroom. It was the first time she ever saw Malfoy 'tired.' Then she saw a small piece of folded parchment on the floor. She picked it up. It had a smell of a certain strong perfume. She opened it. Inside was a letter written in beautiful calligraphic handwriting.
Draco,
Thank you ever so much for the beautiful ring. It was ever so thoughtful of you. It's the first time you've ever given me a birthday present. I was actually surprised you gave me something used by muggles. You know how much I dislike their fashion accessories, but still, it's the thought that counts. Thank you ever so much dear.
Mother
Hermione smiled when she counted how many 'evers' there were in the letter. Then she frowned. /This is ever so incredible! He also lied about his mother's fancy for collecting muggle items!/ She headed back to where Malfoy was sitting. /I'm going to give this to him and ask him ever so patiently.. why the bloody hell did you lie?/
Hermione was all set, but when she got there, Malfoy wasn't around anymore. She pocketed the letter then headed back to the washroom. /Hah! He'd probably say in an ever teary-eyed face, 'Look, I was just having a little fun.'/
Then she frowned. /He did look depressed. I wonder why. Whatever happened, he deserved it./ Hermione knew it was not like her to be so mean. But this was Malfoy - her ever-incessant torturer who had nothing better to do than to annoy her. Although she felt great that at least he was feeling sad, she couldn't help but wonder what incredibly supernatural thing caused it.
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It was Friday night. Everyone was eating supper. Hermione noticed that Malfoy wasn't in his usual place again. She looked around the Slytherin table. No, she wasn't worried or concerned, she was just curious. As usual, Ron noticed her curiosity.
"Who are you looking for?" Ron asked. /As if I didn't already know./
"No one." Hermione said. She smiled at him. She looked at the teachers' table. She made a disgusted face when she saw Snape and Stojakovic flirting again. /Yuck! I like Stojakovic; but Snape and her? Totally wrong!/
"Hermione, I have to ask you something." Ron said.
"Ok. What?" Hermione said. Turning her attention away from the 2 teachers.
"Well, you and Mal.." Ron was interrupted.
"Oh my goodness! I'm almost late for detention. Ron I'm really sorry. Can we talk about this some other time?" Hermione said apologetically.
"Sure." Ron said. "You are going with me to Hogsmeade tomorrow, right?"
"Of course I am." Hermione said. Then she gave Ron a kiss on the cheek. "Bye Harry!" She told Harry, who was busy eating.
"Hermione, don't get killed, ok?" Harry said teasingly.
"I won't." Hermione said.
When she was gone, Ron said, "She seems to be in a good mood. Considering the fact that she's gonna spend time in detention with Malfoy."
Harry rolled his eyes. "Ron, she's in a good mood because she knows Malfoy won't give her a hard time tonight."
"And how does she know that?" Ron asked.
"Didn't you hear her last night in the common room? She said he was sad and all. She even showed us that letter from his mother and.."
"I get it Harry. She probably has a plan of vengeance or something." Ron interrupted. "Or.."
"Na-a-a!" Harry said. He knew what Ron was going to say next. "TANGIBLE proof please! It's not like they're getting along."
"Yeah but what if it's a cover or she's under some spell or.."
"Honestly Ron, you're turning into a jealous boyfriend." Harry said. Ron was about to say something, but Harry raised his hand and said, "End of discussion."
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Hermione was surprised to see Malfoy on time for detention. He was still as sad as he looked yesterday. When she walked in the room, he didn't look up. He just continued polishing the plaques. Hermione picked up the rag and did the same. There was pure silence. Hermione couldn't stand it. She took out the letter from her pocket then went over to Malfoy.
"I distinctly remember hearing from you that your mom likes collecting muggle stuff." She said as she clutched the letter in her hand.
"Funny you should mention that." He said in a sad tone. "She died yesterday."
Hermione was surprised. She suddenly felt sorry for him. For the first time, she felt genuine pity for him. "I'm.. sorry."
"You shouldn't be. I never really knew her and I don't think she knew me at all." Malfoy sighed. "She was always busy with social parties and such. She was never a real mother to me." Malfoy's eyes were getting watery already.
"You don't really believe that." Hermione said sympathetically. She didn't know anything about Malfoy except that he was an egotistical braggart who loves being idiotic. But right now, he wasn't that. Right now, he was almost human.
"I'd rather not talk about it." Malfoy said. Then he continued his polishing.
She gave the letter to Malfoy. When he had it in his hands, he stood up. "I need to use the lavatory." He said as he walked out the door.
Hermione resumed her cleaning up. /It's no use trying to make him feel bad. He already feels much more worse./
Hermione headed for the Gryffindor tower after detention. On her way there, she was thinking of her short conversation with Malfoy. She didn't know why, but she was affected.
Then, all of a sudden, she bumped into Stojakovic.
I know what you're thinking.. Stojakovic? The Sacramento Kings' forward? Uhh.. Sorry, I couldn't think of any fitting last name for Vera. Please tell me what you think!
Hello there BiG*MeaN*SilveR*DragoN! Thanks for putting me in your faves.. this chap is dedicated to you too!
Chapter 7: Weird Temperament
Hermione woke up the next day feeling really heartrending. /This is the day when my one and only will dump me because 'We are just too diverse.'/ She quoted Ron from what she heard at hospital wing yesterday. She felt really bad. /What have I done wrong?/
When she was all ready for class, she entered the common room. To her surprise, she saw Ron there - awake - at 6 a.m. Hermione was speechless. /He's up now? Is it really 6 o'clock?/
Ron smiled when he saw her surprised face. "Good Morning!" Ron said cheerfully. He then walked up to Hermione, held her shoulders, then kissed her.
Ron missed Hermione. She confessed her love for him only last year. And since then, their friendship has grown. He knew he loved her. He knew she loved him. He thought they were just wonderful together. Although at the back of his head, he knew something was wrong.
Hermione was stunned when their lips met. This was something unexpected. /I thought you were going to dump me?/ She felt so uncomfortable knowing that Ron had wanted to let her go. Now, she felt fine - whole. It felt great being in his arms again. Yet something has changed. She just couldn't put her finger on it.
Harry came in the room, unsuspecting. When he saw Ron kissing Hermione, he stopped in his tracks. He smiled at the couple. He felt relieved. /They're still together. Good./
"You didn't visit me yesterday." Ron told Hermione in a question-like tone.
"My prefect duties kept me from you. But I won't let that happen again." Hermione smiled at him.
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The day went well - so to speak. They had potions and Snape wasn't exactly in a good mood. He was more wicked than usual. No one really knew why he was in such a foul disposition, but it did affect the way he treated everyone - including Malfoy.
"I told this class to have the fire crabs homework ready today." Snape said angrily.
"Well, actually professor, you said that was due next week and.." Hermione shut up when Snape glared at her. It actually didn't matter to her when she would pass her 'Importance of Fire Crabs' homework - she already finished it. In fact, she finished all of her 4 homeworks due next week.
"But professor, you clearly said that the dragon homework was today and the fire crab homework was due next week and.."
"Mr. Malfoy, when I need your opinion, I'll ask for it." Snape said as he gathered the dragon homeworks and Hermione's fire crab homework.
Malfoy frowned. Snape has never spoke to him like that. He looked at Hermione. /Why the heck is this mudblood too infuriatingly responsible? Hmph! Is studying her favorite past time or something?/
"Since most of you did not submit the fire crabs homework, next week, you will have to turn in 2 homeworks - the importance of fire crabs AND the effect of gnomes on potions. It must be 4 rolls of parchment - each."
Ron groaned. Harry sighed. Hermione raised her hand. "Professor, do I still have to do the gnomes homework?"
Snape thought for a moment. "Yes. But make it only 2 rolls."
Hermione rolled her eyes. /Great. Just great. I have to do half of a punishment I don't deserve. Actually, no one deserved it. Snape said that the fire crabs homework was due next week. And../
"Twenty points to Gryffindor." Snape suddenly said. "Thanks to Ms. Granger's hard work."
Harry and Ron looked at each other. Hermione looked puzzled. /Snape has never given more than ten points to Gryffindor. Why the heck was he so.. weird?/
Malfoy was taken aback when he heard Snape. /Unbelievable! Snape has never given more than ten points to Gryffindor. And he never ever talks to me - insultingly. Why the heck was he so.. weird?/
He looked at Hermione. She looked just as confused as he was. Then she looked at him. Her face turned from confused to irritated.
Malfoy looked away. /Can't you take a joke? Jeez. It was a harmless little joke./
Hermione stared daggers at him. /Hermione Granger does not take pranks from people like you!/
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It was dinnertime already. And Harry and Ron were still talking about how peculiar Snape has been acting. One minute, he hates Gryffindor guts. Then the next minute, he gives them twenty points. It didn't make sense. But they were enjoying it - kinda.
"I cannot believe we have to make 2 freaking potions homeworks for next week! And to make it worse, it has to be 4 rolls of parchment each. So that makes eight rolls of parchment for two homeworks for potions due next week!" Ron said frustratedly. He didn't care whether his grammar was all messed up. He was trying to make a point.
Hermione just laughed as her boyfriend let out some steam. He talked so hurriedly, that the outcome actually sounded funny. He didn't mention anything about his talk with Harry in the hospital wing. She figured that he didn't mean all that he said. Besides, they were back to normal now.
"You think it's funny? 'Twenty points to Gryffindor, thanks to Ms. Granger's hard work.'" Ron said as he did an exaggerated impression of Snape.
Hermione laughed. "Get over it Ron. You know I'll help you."
"Yeah, I know." Ron said as he put the brownie in his mouth.
"It was kinda weird. You know, Snape being so.. confusing." Harry said.
"Yeah. He shut Malfoy up and he does a kinda nice thing to Hermione." Ron said. "Has he gone berserk?"
"Yeah. He was having mood swings of some sort." Hermione said. Then she involuntarily turned her head toward the Slytherin table. She was looking for Malfoy. She wanted nothing more than to hit him. She cannot stand being lied to. Her eyes darted across the table and to her surprise, he wasn't in his usual place. Crabbe and Goyle were there; Malfoy was nowhere to be seen.
Then Ron nudged Hermione. He has been watching Hermione's eyes. He knew quite well who she was looking for. He decided not to pay any attention to it. "Look Hermione." He said pointing to Snape.
She looked at Snape. He was talking vivaciously with the new defense against the dark arts teacher, Vera Stojakovic. She was a graceful woman with a killer smile and flawless skin. She projected an aura of power. Her dark, inexplicable eyes said everything about her. Hermione then understood why there were lots of Slytherin guys who have developed diminutive crushes on her. She was mysterious in a revealing sort of way.
Hermione respected her new professor. Hermione enjoyed defense against the dark arts last week. It was essentially because Professor Stojakovic was so devoted to her work. Hermione knows that their new teacher is nice and pleasant. Which was why she was so disgusted when she saw Snape and Stojakovic exchange flirtatious glances to each other.
"They're.. flirting." Hermione said as she looked at them.
"No they're not. They're just smiling." Ron said.
"Yeah. In a flirtatious sort of way." Harry said.
"I have to go." Hermione said.
"Why? The sight of Snape in love is too much for you?" Ron asked jokingly.
Hermione smiled at him. When she passed the huge doors of the great hall, she headed for the lavatory, but on her way, she saw Malfoy sitting in a corner of the dark corridor. He was silent and he looked vulnerable. She approached him - there was one thing on her mind - revenge.
"Hey." She said in a ludicrous tone.
"Hey." Malfoy said without looking up. He knew exactly what she came for.
Suddenly, Hermione muddled his hair. She knew it was a pathetic payback, but this was Malfoy. Nothing would annoy him more than messing up his perfect hair.
"Hey! What was that for?" Malfoy said as he put his hair back to its perfect place.
"For intentionally passing false information to a fellow prefect." Hermione said. /As if you didn't know!/
"Whatever." Malfoy said.
Hermione was surprised, she expected him to hit her, hex her, insult her or at least do something to annoy her - but he didn't. He just sat there. /What is his problem?/ She kneeled down and looked at his face. /He's sad. Malfoy is sad. Sad? Oh my! Excuse me sir, have you seen the great Malfoy? You look like him, but something's wrong. The last time I checked, Malfoy didn't have any feelings./ Then she realized it was a bad time to play revenge.
"Malfoy, what you said about Wizards' Night.." Hermione said. She tried to sound as calm as possible.
"Look, I was just having a little fun." Malfoy said without looking at her.
"I know you were. I, uh, didn't mean to mess up your hair."
"I know."
"Why.. are.. you.. sad?" Hermione said cautiously.
"I'm not.. sad." Malfoy said. "I'm just tired."
"Well, I'm going now." Hermione said as she stood up. She didn't expect Malfoy to say anything more. He clearly wanted to be alone.
"Fine." Malfoy said.
She continued to walk to the washroom. It was the first time she ever saw Malfoy 'tired.' Then she saw a small piece of folded parchment on the floor. She picked it up. It had a smell of a certain strong perfume. She opened it. Inside was a letter written in beautiful calligraphic handwriting.
Draco,
Thank you ever so much for the beautiful ring. It was ever so thoughtful of you. It's the first time you've ever given me a birthday present. I was actually surprised you gave me something used by muggles. You know how much I dislike their fashion accessories, but still, it's the thought that counts. Thank you ever so much dear.
Mother
Hermione smiled when she counted how many 'evers' there were in the letter. Then she frowned. /This is ever so incredible! He also lied about his mother's fancy for collecting muggle items!/ She headed back to where Malfoy was sitting. /I'm going to give this to him and ask him ever so patiently.. why the bloody hell did you lie?/
Hermione was all set, but when she got there, Malfoy wasn't around anymore. She pocketed the letter then headed back to the washroom. /Hah! He'd probably say in an ever teary-eyed face, 'Look, I was just having a little fun.'/
Then she frowned. /He did look depressed. I wonder why. Whatever happened, he deserved it./ Hermione knew it was not like her to be so mean. But this was Malfoy - her ever-incessant torturer who had nothing better to do than to annoy her. Although she felt great that at least he was feeling sad, she couldn't help but wonder what incredibly supernatural thing caused it.
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It was Friday night. Everyone was eating supper. Hermione noticed that Malfoy wasn't in his usual place again. She looked around the Slytherin table. No, she wasn't worried or concerned, she was just curious. As usual, Ron noticed her curiosity.
"Who are you looking for?" Ron asked. /As if I didn't already know./
"No one." Hermione said. She smiled at him. She looked at the teachers' table. She made a disgusted face when she saw Snape and Stojakovic flirting again. /Yuck! I like Stojakovic; but Snape and her? Totally wrong!/
"Hermione, I have to ask you something." Ron said.
"Ok. What?" Hermione said. Turning her attention away from the 2 teachers.
"Well, you and Mal.." Ron was interrupted.
"Oh my goodness! I'm almost late for detention. Ron I'm really sorry. Can we talk about this some other time?" Hermione said apologetically.
"Sure." Ron said. "You are going with me to Hogsmeade tomorrow, right?"
"Of course I am." Hermione said. Then she gave Ron a kiss on the cheek. "Bye Harry!" She told Harry, who was busy eating.
"Hermione, don't get killed, ok?" Harry said teasingly.
"I won't." Hermione said.
When she was gone, Ron said, "She seems to be in a good mood. Considering the fact that she's gonna spend time in detention with Malfoy."
Harry rolled his eyes. "Ron, she's in a good mood because she knows Malfoy won't give her a hard time tonight."
"And how does she know that?" Ron asked.
"Didn't you hear her last night in the common room? She said he was sad and all. She even showed us that letter from his mother and.."
"I get it Harry. She probably has a plan of vengeance or something." Ron interrupted. "Or.."
"Na-a-a!" Harry said. He knew what Ron was going to say next. "TANGIBLE proof please! It's not like they're getting along."
"Yeah but what if it's a cover or she's under some spell or.."
"Honestly Ron, you're turning into a jealous boyfriend." Harry said. Ron was about to say something, but Harry raised his hand and said, "End of discussion."
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Hermione was surprised to see Malfoy on time for detention. He was still as sad as he looked yesterday. When she walked in the room, he didn't look up. He just continued polishing the plaques. Hermione picked up the rag and did the same. There was pure silence. Hermione couldn't stand it. She took out the letter from her pocket then went over to Malfoy.
"I distinctly remember hearing from you that your mom likes collecting muggle stuff." She said as she clutched the letter in her hand.
"Funny you should mention that." He said in a sad tone. "She died yesterday."
Hermione was surprised. She suddenly felt sorry for him. For the first time, she felt genuine pity for him. "I'm.. sorry."
"You shouldn't be. I never really knew her and I don't think she knew me at all." Malfoy sighed. "She was always busy with social parties and such. She was never a real mother to me." Malfoy's eyes were getting watery already.
"You don't really believe that." Hermione said sympathetically. She didn't know anything about Malfoy except that he was an egotistical braggart who loves being idiotic. But right now, he wasn't that. Right now, he was almost human.
"I'd rather not talk about it." Malfoy said. Then he continued his polishing.
She gave the letter to Malfoy. When he had it in his hands, he stood up. "I need to use the lavatory." He said as he walked out the door.
Hermione resumed her cleaning up. /It's no use trying to make him feel bad. He already feels much more worse./
Hermione headed for the Gryffindor tower after detention. On her way there, she was thinking of her short conversation with Malfoy. She didn't know why, but she was affected.
Then, all of a sudden, she bumped into Stojakovic.
I know what you're thinking.. Stojakovic? The Sacramento Kings' forward? Uhh.. Sorry, I couldn't think of any fitting last name for Vera. Please tell me what you think!
Hello there BiG*MeaN*SilveR*DragoN! Thanks for putting me in your faves.. this chap is dedicated to you too!