T.J.: Wondering why I'm the one introducing the 7th chapter to you guys? Come look! * Points to his right, where Jae was glaring, mumbling curses * She wasn't very happy with some of the reviews people had given her, and that's the result.

Jae: Let me tell you something, you anonymous reviewer! If you don't like my pairings, then why bother read my fic?

T.J.: Calm down Jae! You know better than to lose your temper

Jae: * inhales, then goes back to glaring and mumbling curses *

T.J. * turns to readers * really guys, you shouldn't have gotten her mad.. ESPECIALLY since it's her time of the month

Jae: Oh yeah, and also for the questions.. My mother's arm was under her back while my father carried her. And I know it's called "Handcuffed together"! I'm not stupid! I should know, I'm the one that named it!

T.J.: Okay, I guess it's time to put chapter 7 up! Please review!

Jae: T.J.! What are you doing?!? I'm not done yet!

T.J. Oh yes you are!

Chapter 7: Interruptions

Harry fiddled with his thumb, glancing sideways at Hermione, who was busy reading a book. They were both in the library because Hermione had complained to him that she hadn't touched a book in days.

"I need to relax my mind Harry!" Hermione had whined. Harry cocked an eyebrow.

"Relaxing your mind includes sleeping and doing something fun. Reading is not one of those things, Herm," he said. Hermione glared at him and that was all it needed for Harry to cave in, that's why they were in the library right now. Harry was now debating whether he should tell Hermione how he really felt about her since they have grown closer after the huge fight that they had. Harry took a deep breath. 'Well, here goes nothing,' he thought.

"Herm?" he said, facing her.

"Hmm?" Hermione said, not looking from the book that she was reading.

"Hermione-"

"Hi Harry!" Harry cursed under his breath. Cho Chang sat across from him and gave him a flirtatious smile. By now, Hermione had put her book down and raised an eyebrow at Cho, who ignored her.

"Harry, it's been so long since I've seen you!" Cho flashed Harry a smile that would've gotten him drooling if it wasn't for the fact that he wasn't interested in her anymore.

"Hi Cho," he said dully. Cho beamed as if Harry had just shagged her. It took Hermione a lot of self-control not to roll her eyes. Cho leaned closer to Harry, still ignoring Hermione.

"Would you like to go to Hogsmeade with me?" she asked, batting her eyelashes. Hermione had to cover her mouth to prevent her laughter to come out. Harry remained silent, blinking.

"I'm sorry, but I'm going with Hermione and Ron," Harry said, moving closer to Hermione. Cho looked at Hermione, as if realizing she was there all this time.

"Oh, hello Hermione," she said in a flat voice.

"Hello..er..what's your name?" Harry choked back laughter. He knew that Hermione knew Cho perfectly well, but when Hermione said this, Harry knew this would certainly bruise Cho's reputation. It did. Cho's eyes widened.

"You don't know who I am?" she asked, disbelief written all over her face. Hermione stared hard at Cho, pretending to try and remember her. Then she shook her head.

"I'm sorry, but I never saw you around," Hermione said nonchalantly. Harry's stomach hurt from trying hard not to laugh. Cho seemed wounded.

"Cho, Chang. My name's Cho Chang," she said quietly, cheeks red from embarrassment. Cho stood up.

"It was nice seeing you again, Harry," Cho said, losing her flirtatious attitude. She then left the library. As soon as she did, Harry and Hermione burst out laughing, earning a glare from Madame Pince. Hermione dragged Harry out of the library, still laughing.

"Her face was priceless!" Hermione choked, wiping tears from her eyes. Harry could only nod, since he couldn't stop laughing. He was never going to forget that.

~*~

The second time Harry tried to tell Hermione his feelings, they were once more interrupted.

"Hermione, there's something I have to tell you," he said when they dropped off their books in the girl's dormitories after classes were finished. Hermione looked at him.

"What is it?" she asked, tilting her head to the side. Harry gulped. Hermione looked cute tilting her head that way.

"I-" he was interrupted by the door being opened and came in Lavender and Ron. They didn't notice Harry and Hermione standing there because they were snogging the life out of each other. Hermione quickly turned away, her face in her hands.

"Oh great wizards," she whispered. Harry watched, amused, as his two best friends dropped on Lavender's bed, Ron on top of her. Hermione cautiously opened one eye, and seeing her friends in such a position, she grabbed Harry's arm and fled the room.

"Hey!" Harry said once they were out the door. Hermione's jaw dropped.

"You mean you were ENJOYING the scene?!?" Hermione cried out. Harry chuckled.

"Well-" he started, but he was interrupted by a slap in the arm.

"Harry!" Hermione exclaimed, blushing. Harry laughed.

"I was only joking, Hermione," he said. Seeing the look of doubt on Hermione's face, he grinned at her.

"I was, but now I have something to blackmail Ron with," he said, his eyes twinkling. Hermione bit her lip from smiling.

"So, what were you going to tell me?" she asked. Harry mentally kicked himself. He had completely forgotten about confessing to her because of Ron and Lavender. He looked straight into Hermione's dark orbs.

"I-" he started to say, but he was interrupted with a scream. Both Hermione and Harry turned to see a 4th year, eyes wide and mouth hanging open.

"H-Harry Potter's in the g-girl's d-dormitories," she stammered, and then fainted. Hermione's eyes went wide, and without thinking, she ran over to the girl, unaware of Harry following her, trying hard not to trip on his own feet. Hermione whipped out her wand and levitated the girl to her dormitories. Then she turned to Harry, shaking her head, but amusement in her eyes gave her away. Harry gave her an innocent look.

"What?" he said.

"You're a danger to our kind, Mr. Potter," she said, eyes twinkling. Harry grabbed his chest, pretending to look hurt.

"You wound me, Miss Granger," he replied. Hermione laughed.

"Well you can't exactly keep making girls faint when you look at them, because then you men will rule the world!" she said. Harry laughed too.

"What can I say? It's a gift," he said, earning a slap on the arm once more by Hermione. Harry rubbed his arm.

"Honestly, Hermione, you've got to stop doing that," he said. Hermione giggled.

"Well, let's head to the Great Hall for dinner. I'm hungry," she said. Without waiting for his reply, Hermione grabbed his hand and led him out of the Common Room.

~*~

Harry leaned back on the couch, making himself comfortable. Beside him, Hermione was once again wrapped in a book with her pajamas. She was sitting with her legs crossed and her hair was up in a high ponytail, strands of her hair framing her face. She was biting her thumb, totally engrossed by the book that it looked like the world disappeared around her. This gave Harry a chance to watch her. He was completely entranced by her beauty, the way she concentrated on the book and she had this aura on her that made guys fall all over her. Harry knew that if he doesn't act now, he may never be able to tell her how he felt about her. Harry cleared his throat.

"Hermione?" his voice made her blink a few times and looked at him, placing the book on her lap.

"You want to go to sleep now?" she asked with a smile. Harry fought the blush that was creeping up his cheek.

"No, actually. But remember how I was going to tell you something?" he said. When he saw Hermione nod, he continued.

"Well, I-" then he found himself unable to speak, not because of fear of rejection, but because Hermione's gaze on him was too mesmerizing. Sighing, he looked away from her.

"I wanted to ask you if you wrote to your parents yet," he said, getting angry with himself for being such a coward. Hermione frowned. For all the times they've been friends, she was able to read Harry like a book, and she knows that that was not what he wanted to ask her. She mentally brushed it off and marked her page before closing the book.

"No, I haven't, and I think I'll write to them tomorrow," she stood up, bringing Harry with her, who was still averting her gaze.

"I'm tired Harry, let's go to sleep now," she said, giving Harry a worried look. He never looked so sad before. Wonder what happened? She thought. Harry just nodded, still looking at the floor. Hermione sighed. She was too tired to scold him for his reaction, so without a word, they both headed towards the girl's dormitories.

T.J.: You know what I noticed? Jae's always ending her chapters with our parents going to sleep. Don't you think so?

Jae: Tyler James, I don't want to put up with you right now. I still have matters to deal with, and I don't need your opinion!

T.J.: * sighs * I hate her mood swings. She's worse than mum when she gets her mood swings!

Jae: T.J., why in the world are you telling everyone about my time of the month? That's why I seriously hate telling you anything!

T.J.: I hate to do this Jae, but it's for your own good. * Takes a deep breath * Mum! Jae's snapping at people!

Jae: * Eyes turns wide * Wha-

* Hermione enters the room and takes Jae *

Hermione: Come on Jessica, we have to take care of that mood swing of yours now. * Looks at T.J. * Thanks for telling me, Tyler.

Jae: * Glares at T.J.* TRAITOR!

T.J.: * Grins * I love you too Jae!

* Jae grumbles as Hermione closes the door *

T.J.: Well, that's chapter 7! Please review KINDLY! Like I said, having Jae angry is not a pretty sight! See you around!