I walked into the library wondering what I was going to do. Having no suggestions for myself, I found an empty table and sat down in one of the chairs. I felt a teardrop fall down my face to the thought of hurting Harry. I couldn't explain my feelings for him, either. I heard the floor start to squeak, and I looked up to quickly look back down again. Harry had followed me all the way to the library. I quickly turned my head and wiped my eyes on my robes.

"Hermione, listen..." Harry said.
"I am truly sorry, Harry. I shouldn't have asked you anything. I should have let your feelings stay yours instead of prying them open to me," I said in return. I got up and walked out of the library, heading back into my own dorm.

I walked through the stupidly hung picture of the Fat Lady by saying the ridiculous password for the last time tonight. I headed up the stairs and into bed. I couldn't help but dream about today's events, and it seemed like today went on forever. As I started to fall asleep, I heard raindrops on my window. Good. I wouldn't be able to go out to the lake tomorrow due to the grass being muddy and such. Just my luck... I fell back asleep.

I woke up the next morning to find that I had woken up late. Luckily we didn't have any classes today; otherwise, I would be kicking myself in the arse right now. I walked down to the common room to get something to eat. Only Ron and Harry were down there, minding their own business. Until I walked down there that is. Harry whispered something to Ron that caused Ron to move to a different chair. I of course decided to find out why he moved, so I sat down in Ron's original chair.

" 'ello," I said biting into a candy I found sitting on table.
"Well, 'mo'ning sunshine" Harry and Ron said in unison. I started cracking up laughing. Of course, they could only both hold a straight face for so long, and they went on talking about their useless ramble. I tried to focus on what they were talking about, but my mind was wandering too much. Harry kept glancing over at me, and I would just blush and turn my head. I wanted Harry to feel special, and I wanted him to know that I cared about him. I knew what I must do.

"I am going down to the library. Either one of you want to go," I asked.
"Did you not hear a word of what we were talking about," Ron asked me.
"Uh, I can truthfully say no," I said.
"Hermione, what is going on with you? You have looked so down and sad lately," Harry asked, compassionately.
"Uh, nothing. I am just fine. No worries," I said, smiling the fakest smile I could gather. I overheard Harry and Ron whispering as I left the room.

"Ron, do you think something is going on with Hermione," Harry asked.
"I don't know, Harry. I don't know," Ron replied.
"I guess I will go talk to her, while you go find something to do. I will be back in a few minutes or so."

I ran out of distance as fast as I could, praying that I could somehow get closer to the library. Why couldn't Ron have followed me to find out what was going on? At least then I wouldn't have to face Harry. He was the last person I needed to see right now. Somehow I took a detour on the way to the library, and I ended up running smack dab into another person I didn't want to: Draco. I took a horrible fall to the ground, but at least it was only the two of us that were actually around to witness that. I started picking up my books and papers that had fallen out of my hands as I saw Draco looking both directions, clearing his throat, then bending down to help me. I looked into his crystalline eyes for a moment, admiring this time we had together right now, wishing it could last for years. He grabbed my hand and helped me get back on my feet. Harry came up behind us yelling. "Leave Hermione alone, Malfoy," Harry said violently.
"You don't understand, Harry," I said.
"Oh, I think I do. Don't mess with her or else you are going to have to mess with me."
"HARRY!"
"What?!?"
"He didn't do anything wrong." I turned toward Draco. "I am sorry, Malfoy. He shouldn't have yelled at you like that. Thanks for helping me pick up my books. It was really nice of you."
"And you think I am worried about Potter? One day in bloody hell I think..." Draco said.

I took off in a violent walk, yelling back at Harry as I went.
"I don't know what has gotten into you, Harry! What did Malfoy do that was so bad just a minute it ago? He was actually trying to be nice, and you had to go off and yell at him?" I said.
"I... I... I was just trying to protect you," Harry said.
"I am a big girl, and I am old enough to protect myself. I don't need help. Just leave me alone."

I should have never asked Harry why he was acting so silly. I should have let him have hopes and dreams for us, because now he is just addicted to me and it is really bothering me. I wish Ron was here. I decided to turn around, and as I did, I felt something bang over my head, knocking me to the floor.