Chapter 3

Harry, Ron, and Hermione were walking down the large hall, along with the rest of the school, after breakfast. They had just seen and enjoyed the performance the new Slytherin had put on.

ÒSheÕs definitely somethingÓ said Harry out loud.

ÒWhom?Ó questioned Hermione.

ÒThe Slytherin, Caroline, I thinkÓ he said.

ÒShe is HOT!Ó said Ron, a little too loudly. Hermione looked at him with a sneer.

Harry agreed with Ron, but he did not comment.

ÒPuhlease... She is not that pretty. Personally, I do not find her attractiveÓ sniffed

Hermione.

ÒSheÕs gorgeous. YouÕre jealous, or youÕre blindÓ finished Ron turning slightly red.

ÒAnywaysÓ interrupted Harry, ÒDid you guys see how Draco looked at her?Ó

ÒHe likes herÓ acknowledged Hermione. ÒI donÕt see why, though. ItÕs not as though sheÕs pretty, she just is different from British girls. SheÕs unique, I guessÓ said Hermione.

ÒSheÕs gorgeousÓ maintained Ron.

ÒShe is, Hermione, you have to admit thatÓ finished Harry.

ÒI cannot believe you guys would fall for a girl just because sheÕs prettyÓ said Hermione defensively.

ÒHAH! So you admit it. She is prettyÓ said Ron with a smug grin on his face.

ÒThatÕs not what I saidÓ said Hermione defensively.

ÒWell, I think sheÕs prettyÓ said Harry quietly.

ÒSo do IÓ said Ron Òand since we are righter than you, you have to agree with us.Ó

ÒThereÕs no such thing as ÔrighterÕÓ replied Hermione.

Some time passed and it was getting close to Halloween. Draco had long since decided heÕd better ask Caro out. He was nervous though.

ÒSheÕs poshÓ Malfoy said to Crabbe.

ÒIÕll bet sheÕs a nice little wanker in the bedÓ said Goyle.

Crabbe and Malfoy laughed.

ÒI guess weÕll find out soon wonÕt we Draco?Ó said Crabbe

ÒAs long as nobody gets in my wayÓ muttered Draco thinking darkly of Harry Potter, whom he had seen eyeing Caroline with interest.

Everyone at Hogwarts remained interested in Caroline but soon learned not to bother her after a few incidents that occurred at the school.

One of them occurred as follows: A few people had bothered Caroline at one point, when she was trying to read. She had asked them as politely as possible to leave her alone, when that did not stop them from bothering her she turned both of the annoyers into mice. Caroline of course was found out by Professor McGonagall and had to report to Dumbledore where he calmly told her that transfiguration was not to be used in the hall, but he was quite impressed by the job she had done.

Caroline was immediately feared by the lower years that had not learned any blocking charms, and Neville, of course.

The school also became very interested in the Draco/Caroline love story. They all knew that Draco had a bit of an infatuation, but so far he had not asked her out. Even the professors knew.

Draco was walking down the hall after dinner, confident yet nervous. He was going to the common room where he knew that he could find Caroline.

SheÕs probably reading those damn muggle books, he thought to himself. I will have to weed her off of them.

He heard footsteps behind him. Draco turned to see who was following him. It was Professor Snape.

ÒMalfoy, may I have a word with you?Ó said Snape, coldly and heartlessly.

ÒYes, professor?Ó said Malfoy

ÒI have heard of your fling with Ms. HowerdÓ said Snape nastily. ÒI wanted to give you some words about her. For your information, Mr. Malfoy, Miss Howerd is American.Ó

ÒI know thatÓ said Malfoy.

ÒShe is as foul as one of those mugglesÓ finished Snape.

ÒThen why was she put in Slytherin?Ó said Malfoy just as heartlessly.

ÒThat, I do not know, I can only tell you that it was most likely a mistake. I only wanted to warn you that you will lose my respect if you do act upon your wishes. I recommend you stay away from her, unless you are getting something good out of itÓ replied Snape with and evil grin.

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