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**Stars mean thought**

Hermione sat down at a table by herself in the Potions classroom and waited for the rest of the class to come in. After about 5 or so minutes, people began to slowly enter the room and take their seats. The Slytherins just stared at her in shock, while the Gryffindors glared at her, well all except for Harry. He just looked confused. She began to feel a bit bad about plotting revenge against Harry; he wasn't at fault as much as Ron was. She picked up her things and walked over by Harry and sat down.

"Hey Harry," Hermione said, looking at him, slightly guilty.

"Hey 'Mione" he said, looking at her with a look of complete and utter confusion.

"Harry, I'm sorry for acting so horribly, it's just that lately, for weeks now, I've felt left out. Has Ron been seeing Lavender for long?" she asked him, curiously

He needn't say anything though; the look on his face gave her all the answer she needed. She felt so used.

"Hermione, I wanted to tell you so badly and now that it's happened, I feel awful, I want you to know that I don't agree with what Ron is doing and that I'll stand by you," said Harry, looking at her. She felt tears of happiness in my eyes, as sappy as that was.

"Oh, thank you Harry, you don't know what this means to me" Hermione told him while giving him a hug.

Just then the Potions teacher, Professor Snape burst in through the door and immediately barked "New Seats"

"Potter, so sit with Parkinson" Harry looked like he was about to say something in protest, but Snape just yelled "Now! Hurry up!" and Harry had no choice, so he moved over to sit by Pansy

"Weasley! Go sit by Crabbe!" Ron didn't say anything but his face was turning a nice shade of red.

"And, Ms. Granger, I believe you should sit by Mr. Malfoy" with a wicked grin. **I know he enjoys this. ** Hermione stayed where she was, a defiant look plastered on her face, and Malfoy reluctantly moved over by her.

"Now class, were going to be making a simple sleeping draught" Hermione was surprised because this work seemed too easy "Madam Pomphrey need some, so the best potions will be sent to her" he finished.

"Well, what are you waiting for? Get to work!" he yelled at them

Everyone immediately began gathering ingredients.

"So, Granger, want to explain what the hell you were doing out there?"

Hermione turned to look at him