Jae: AAHH! This is NOT happening! I'm sorry for not posting up this chapter
sooner, but T.J. and I have been VERY busy. Why you ask? T.J., you answer
T.J.: Well, to make things short, our darling parents had a fight. Yup, that's right. They had a fight. Something they rarely do. What did they fight about, you asked? Jae, you take this one
Jae: Well, my dad came home 3 days ago, all wounded and bleeding from battling.. "evil". I guess that's one of the disadvantages of his job as an Auror. My mum got worried and started fixing him almost immediately, but my father just pushed her away and screamed about her always saying that he can't take care of himself. My mother got was shocked that he'd do that, then ran to T.J., and I crying. After that, she got angry and refused to talk to my dad, who's practically walking down on his knees almost everyday, begging for her forgiveness. Sometimes, dad is such a git; don't you think so, T.J.?
T.J.: couldn't have said it better myself, dear Jae
Jae: Why would he do that, you wonder? T.J., if you please
T.J.: He was angry at the fact that "evil" is after him again and that he got that idea of pushing-us-away-would-not-make-us-a-target-to-get-to-him once more. Jae, how many times has he had that idea everytime he makes contact with situations like these?
Jae: I can't remember. I lost count after 50. * Knock on the door *
Harry: Jae, T.J., can I talk to you guys for a minute? It's about your mother
Jae: * Looks at T.J. * Hey, I talked to him already, it's your turn now
T.J.: * sighs * oh all right. * Leaves the room to talk to Harry *
Jae: All right guys! Sorry for the delay, but here's the next chapter! Hope you enjoy!
Chapter 4: Conflicts occur
Hermione was silently working on her Arithmancy homework in the library, unaware of the world around her, when she felt someone sit across from her. 'It's probably just Dean,' she thought, so she continued working. She knew Dean had a bad habit of sitting across from her and watch her work without speaking and would only do so when he gets bored, so she was used to it. But when the person across from her spoke, she immediately tensed.
"Hermione, I want to talk to you."
Hermione closed her eyes and wished that she was only hearing things, but when she slowly opened her eyes and looked up, she wished she hadn't, because she wasn't hearing things. Right across from her is not Dean, but none other than Harry. Hermione started gathering her things as fast as she could and took off. Too bad Harry had quick reflexes and grabbed her arm before she could go any further. 'Damn him and his Quidditch abilities,' she thought.
"Hermione, please hear me out," he said again. Hermione glared at him and yanked her arm off his grasp.
"You made yourself clear a month ago, and I see no reason for me to hear you out anymore," she replied. Hermione knew that her voice quivered, and her eyes suddenly filled with tears, but she refused to give in to Harry's emerald green eyes, that were now suddenly filled with pain and sorrow. 'Dammit Hermione, don't give in to him!' she silently scolded herself. Hermione turned and walked out of the library, finally letting her tears to fall.
"You're weak, Granger," Hermione muttered to herself, wiping her tears. She was surprised when someone grabbed her arm once more. She turned to see Harry again.
"Just let me explain-" he was interrupted by someone calling him. They both turned to see Cho coming towards them. She pulled Harry away from Hermione and glared at her, who in turn stared back calmly at her.
"How DARE you touch MY Harry!" she yelled. Hermione only blinked. Harry shook his head.
"Cho-" he said but Cho interrupted him again.
"I know what she's doing Harry. She's trying to get you back, but you know what? I'm not going to let her," she said. Then she looked back at Hermione with pure hatred in her eyes.
"If you know what's best for you, then you better stay away from Harry. Got it?" she hissed. Hermione smirked and stared straight at Harry, who shivered at the coldness that's coming from her usually warm, brown eyes.
"Well you don't have to worry, because I plan to," she said before she left. Harry clenched his fist in anger and turned to Cho, who seemed satisfied with what she did.
"Cho, can you do me a huge favour?" he said through gritted teeth. Cho turned to him with a smile that annoys him.
"You know I'll do anything for you Harry," she said with a syrupy voice, reaching for his hand. Harry took his hand before it became in contact with Cho's, and he fought hard not to roll his eyes at the sound of her voice.
"Stay out of my business," he said, looking straight into her eyes before leaving Cho standing alone in the hallway.
~*~
Ginny watched everything that just happened in the hallway. The way Hermione wouldn't let Harry apologize to what he did, and Cho coming and telling Hermione to get away from Harry. She had just came back from her walk with Draco, and when she saw Hermione come out of the library with tears falling down her face, she ran to her, but stopped immediately when Harry came out seconds after and caught up with her. She stood there, rooted to the ground as she watch the whole thing, and for once, she felt bad for Harry. It's not his fault that he has a bad girlfriend and that the one he wants hates him.
"Oh Harry, what have you gotten yourself into?" she whispered as she watch Harry walk to the Gryffindor Tower, looking defeated.
"At least you're trying to fix things again," she mumbled and followed Harry.
~*~
"Hey guys, do you know where my favourite quill is?" Ron, Lavender, Dean and Ginny turn to see Hermione coming down to the Common Room with a pink nightgown that stopped at her knees and bunny slippers. Hermione blushed when All 4 of them started saying how cute she looked especially with her hair in pigtails.
"Okay guys, quit it and tell me where my favourite quill is! I seem to have misplaced it," she said, sitting down between Dean and Ron.
"Can you look for it tomorrow? You probably just put in your bag," Ginny said. Hermione shook her head stubbornly.
"Why are you looking for it Hermione? You plan on working while you sleep?" Dean teased, but he earned a slap from Hermione.
"Ow! I swear you hit hard for a girl," he said, rubbing his arm. Hermione glared.
"And what's that supposed to mean, Thomas?" she asked, narrowing her eyes at him. Dean just winked at her.
"When was the last time you used it Mione?" Lavender asked, resting her head on Ron's shoulder. Hermione thought hard.
"The last time I used it was when I was working in the library.." she trailed off, and her eyes suddenly clouded over. Fortunately, no one noticed, except Ginny. Hermione stood up.
"I think I left it in the library, so I'll just go and get it," she said and without waiting for a response, she darted to the girls' dormitories and coming back out with Dean's dark blue track pants that was too big for her and Ron's white shirt that was also too big for her. She was wearing a dark blue long-sleeved shirt under Ron's white shirt. She was still wearing her pigtails, and she had on white sneakers.
"So you had my pants all along? I was looking for it all over the place!" Dean exclaimed, and seeing Ron give him a suspicious look, he shrugged.
"What?" he asked. Ron also noticed his shirt.
"Hey! I remember that shirt! It's the one I gave you to use as your pajamas at the Burrow last summer, when yours was getting washed! Why didn't you ever give that back to me?" he asked. Hermione blushed.
"It's not my fault that I find Dean's pants and your shirt comfortable!" she exclaimed. Lavender giggled.
"I actually think that the outfit you're wearing right now is pretty cute," she said. Ginny nodded in agreement. Hermione smiled.
"Well, I'll just go to the library and get my quill then come back. Be back in a flash!" she said before leaving the Common Room. When she left, Ron looked at Dean.
"How in the world did she get a hold of your pants?!" he exclaimed.
~*~
Hermione smiled to herself as she made her way to the Gryffindor Tower. She has been right all along. Her quill WAS in the library, and she was glad that it was still there where she had first left it. Her smile faded when she turned the corner and saw Harry walking. She quietly followed him, so he wouldn't know that she was there, but flinched when she bumped into a suit of Armour. Harry turned, seeing Hermione turning back, and silently thanked the world for giving him another chance. He quickly ran after her and grabbed her sleeve.
"Hermione, will you please just listen to me?" he pleaded. That's when he noticed what she was wearing. Even in baggy clothes and a pigtail, Hermione managed to make herself look beautiful.. Wait a minute.. Is that Ron's shirt?!
Hermione sighed. 'When will this nightmare end?' she thought to herself before turning to look at Harry, yanking the sleeve of her shirt from him.
"If I listen to you, would you leave me alone?" she asked. Harry thought hard about this one. If he made Hermione listen to him, and promised that to her, but she forgive him, there's really no use to leave her alone if they become friends again.. Or maybe something more.. 'Oh I hope that happens,' he thought. He looked at Hermione's eyes.
"I promise," he whispered. Hermione held his gaze for awhile, silently wanting to have his eyes look at her with as much love as she have for him, but she knew that it would never happen. So she crossed her arms.
"I'm waiting, and you better make a good explanation because I plan to keep the vow I made to your girlfriend," she said, noting the fact that Harry flinched when she mentioned "girlfriend". Harry took a deep breath before starting.
"First off, I'm sorry for putting you and Ron through so much-" he was interrupted once more by a spell that took Hermione's wand flying into the air and landing into Cho's hand. Hermione's eyes widened.
"I warned you Granger," she voice full of venom and her almond eyes burning in hatred.
"I told you to stay away from Harry, but did you listen? NO! You're one stubborn girl, and now you're going to pay," she said, pointing her wand at Hermione, but Harry went in front of Hermione.
"What are you doing Cho?! Do you want us to get expelled?!" he yelled. Cho smiled at him.
"Don't worry so much sweetie, I casted a silencing charm so no one can here Granger scream," Cho's smile turned into a smirk.
"Expelliarmus!" she yelled to Hermione, who flew back and hit the wall, knocking the wind out of her. Harry looked at Hermione, horrified, when a trickle of blood made its way down her face. He looked back at Cho, his green eyes blazing. He walked over to Cho, grabbed Hermione's wand and glared at her, who looked scared.
"From now on, as far as I'm concerned, you and I are OVER!" he hissed at her. Cho swallowed hard, and ran to the Ravenclaw Tower, crying all the way. Harry ran to Hermione and picked her up. His heart broke at the sight of Hermione unconscious and bleeding. He wiped the blood from her face, and he noticed that the cut was deeper than he thought. He turned to the Hospital Wing, to find Ginny, Lavender, Dean and Ron looking at him and Hermione, their eyes filled with anger for Cho and sorrow for Hermione.
"Harry," Lavender started, looking back from him to Hermione then back. Harry just held Hermione closer to him.
"Let me take her from you," Ron offered. Harry stepped back.
"I'm carrying her to the Hospital Wing, and that's that," he said before walking away from them. He felt them following him, but all he cared about was the unconscious girl in his arms.
"I won't lose you this time, Hermione," he whispered.
Jae: Done chapter 4! YAY! I'm so proud of myself!
* T.J. comes in *
Jae: so what did dad say?
T.J.: He was just wondering if mum is still angry with him
Jae: * rolls eyes * Isn't it obvious, how mum STILL won't talk to him? Honestly! They're acting worse than we do when we fight!
T.J.: * sighs * I know, and it's getting annoying. What do you think we should do to get them back together?
Jae: * smiled mischievously * Well, if we're going to do this, then we need Sirius and Remus here. Care to do the honour of writing to them to make them come here?
T.J.: * stares blankly at Jae * sometimes, you're scary when you smile like that, but since most of your plans never backfire, I'll go along with it. * Leaves the room *
Jae: Finally! I don't know how long I can stand my parents so miserable when they love each other so much! Well guys, you know what to do! Read and Review! And I'm so happy that summer's here, but T.J. and I STILL have to worry about exams! Dammit! Oh well. Until next time! Bye!
T.J.: Well, to make things short, our darling parents had a fight. Yup, that's right. They had a fight. Something they rarely do. What did they fight about, you asked? Jae, you take this one
Jae: Well, my dad came home 3 days ago, all wounded and bleeding from battling.. "evil". I guess that's one of the disadvantages of his job as an Auror. My mum got worried and started fixing him almost immediately, but my father just pushed her away and screamed about her always saying that he can't take care of himself. My mother got was shocked that he'd do that, then ran to T.J., and I crying. After that, she got angry and refused to talk to my dad, who's practically walking down on his knees almost everyday, begging for her forgiveness. Sometimes, dad is such a git; don't you think so, T.J.?
T.J.: couldn't have said it better myself, dear Jae
Jae: Why would he do that, you wonder? T.J., if you please
T.J.: He was angry at the fact that "evil" is after him again and that he got that idea of pushing-us-away-would-not-make-us-a-target-to-get-to-him once more. Jae, how many times has he had that idea everytime he makes contact with situations like these?
Jae: I can't remember. I lost count after 50. * Knock on the door *
Harry: Jae, T.J., can I talk to you guys for a minute? It's about your mother
Jae: * Looks at T.J. * Hey, I talked to him already, it's your turn now
T.J.: * sighs * oh all right. * Leaves the room to talk to Harry *
Jae: All right guys! Sorry for the delay, but here's the next chapter! Hope you enjoy!
Chapter 4: Conflicts occur
Hermione was silently working on her Arithmancy homework in the library, unaware of the world around her, when she felt someone sit across from her. 'It's probably just Dean,' she thought, so she continued working. She knew Dean had a bad habit of sitting across from her and watch her work without speaking and would only do so when he gets bored, so she was used to it. But when the person across from her spoke, she immediately tensed.
"Hermione, I want to talk to you."
Hermione closed her eyes and wished that she was only hearing things, but when she slowly opened her eyes and looked up, she wished she hadn't, because she wasn't hearing things. Right across from her is not Dean, but none other than Harry. Hermione started gathering her things as fast as she could and took off. Too bad Harry had quick reflexes and grabbed her arm before she could go any further. 'Damn him and his Quidditch abilities,' she thought.
"Hermione, please hear me out," he said again. Hermione glared at him and yanked her arm off his grasp.
"You made yourself clear a month ago, and I see no reason for me to hear you out anymore," she replied. Hermione knew that her voice quivered, and her eyes suddenly filled with tears, but she refused to give in to Harry's emerald green eyes, that were now suddenly filled with pain and sorrow. 'Dammit Hermione, don't give in to him!' she silently scolded herself. Hermione turned and walked out of the library, finally letting her tears to fall.
"You're weak, Granger," Hermione muttered to herself, wiping her tears. She was surprised when someone grabbed her arm once more. She turned to see Harry again.
"Just let me explain-" he was interrupted by someone calling him. They both turned to see Cho coming towards them. She pulled Harry away from Hermione and glared at her, who in turn stared back calmly at her.
"How DARE you touch MY Harry!" she yelled. Hermione only blinked. Harry shook his head.
"Cho-" he said but Cho interrupted him again.
"I know what she's doing Harry. She's trying to get you back, but you know what? I'm not going to let her," she said. Then she looked back at Hermione with pure hatred in her eyes.
"If you know what's best for you, then you better stay away from Harry. Got it?" she hissed. Hermione smirked and stared straight at Harry, who shivered at the coldness that's coming from her usually warm, brown eyes.
"Well you don't have to worry, because I plan to," she said before she left. Harry clenched his fist in anger and turned to Cho, who seemed satisfied with what she did.
"Cho, can you do me a huge favour?" he said through gritted teeth. Cho turned to him with a smile that annoys him.
"You know I'll do anything for you Harry," she said with a syrupy voice, reaching for his hand. Harry took his hand before it became in contact with Cho's, and he fought hard not to roll his eyes at the sound of her voice.
"Stay out of my business," he said, looking straight into her eyes before leaving Cho standing alone in the hallway.
~*~
Ginny watched everything that just happened in the hallway. The way Hermione wouldn't let Harry apologize to what he did, and Cho coming and telling Hermione to get away from Harry. She had just came back from her walk with Draco, and when she saw Hermione come out of the library with tears falling down her face, she ran to her, but stopped immediately when Harry came out seconds after and caught up with her. She stood there, rooted to the ground as she watch the whole thing, and for once, she felt bad for Harry. It's not his fault that he has a bad girlfriend and that the one he wants hates him.
"Oh Harry, what have you gotten yourself into?" she whispered as she watch Harry walk to the Gryffindor Tower, looking defeated.
"At least you're trying to fix things again," she mumbled and followed Harry.
~*~
"Hey guys, do you know where my favourite quill is?" Ron, Lavender, Dean and Ginny turn to see Hermione coming down to the Common Room with a pink nightgown that stopped at her knees and bunny slippers. Hermione blushed when All 4 of them started saying how cute she looked especially with her hair in pigtails.
"Okay guys, quit it and tell me where my favourite quill is! I seem to have misplaced it," she said, sitting down between Dean and Ron.
"Can you look for it tomorrow? You probably just put in your bag," Ginny said. Hermione shook her head stubbornly.
"Why are you looking for it Hermione? You plan on working while you sleep?" Dean teased, but he earned a slap from Hermione.
"Ow! I swear you hit hard for a girl," he said, rubbing his arm. Hermione glared.
"And what's that supposed to mean, Thomas?" she asked, narrowing her eyes at him. Dean just winked at her.
"When was the last time you used it Mione?" Lavender asked, resting her head on Ron's shoulder. Hermione thought hard.
"The last time I used it was when I was working in the library.." she trailed off, and her eyes suddenly clouded over. Fortunately, no one noticed, except Ginny. Hermione stood up.
"I think I left it in the library, so I'll just go and get it," she said and without waiting for a response, she darted to the girls' dormitories and coming back out with Dean's dark blue track pants that was too big for her and Ron's white shirt that was also too big for her. She was wearing a dark blue long-sleeved shirt under Ron's white shirt. She was still wearing her pigtails, and she had on white sneakers.
"So you had my pants all along? I was looking for it all over the place!" Dean exclaimed, and seeing Ron give him a suspicious look, he shrugged.
"What?" he asked. Ron also noticed his shirt.
"Hey! I remember that shirt! It's the one I gave you to use as your pajamas at the Burrow last summer, when yours was getting washed! Why didn't you ever give that back to me?" he asked. Hermione blushed.
"It's not my fault that I find Dean's pants and your shirt comfortable!" she exclaimed. Lavender giggled.
"I actually think that the outfit you're wearing right now is pretty cute," she said. Ginny nodded in agreement. Hermione smiled.
"Well, I'll just go to the library and get my quill then come back. Be back in a flash!" she said before leaving the Common Room. When she left, Ron looked at Dean.
"How in the world did she get a hold of your pants?!" he exclaimed.
~*~
Hermione smiled to herself as she made her way to the Gryffindor Tower. She has been right all along. Her quill WAS in the library, and she was glad that it was still there where she had first left it. Her smile faded when she turned the corner and saw Harry walking. She quietly followed him, so he wouldn't know that she was there, but flinched when she bumped into a suit of Armour. Harry turned, seeing Hermione turning back, and silently thanked the world for giving him another chance. He quickly ran after her and grabbed her sleeve.
"Hermione, will you please just listen to me?" he pleaded. That's when he noticed what she was wearing. Even in baggy clothes and a pigtail, Hermione managed to make herself look beautiful.. Wait a minute.. Is that Ron's shirt?!
Hermione sighed. 'When will this nightmare end?' she thought to herself before turning to look at Harry, yanking the sleeve of her shirt from him.
"If I listen to you, would you leave me alone?" she asked. Harry thought hard about this one. If he made Hermione listen to him, and promised that to her, but she forgive him, there's really no use to leave her alone if they become friends again.. Or maybe something more.. 'Oh I hope that happens,' he thought. He looked at Hermione's eyes.
"I promise," he whispered. Hermione held his gaze for awhile, silently wanting to have his eyes look at her with as much love as she have for him, but she knew that it would never happen. So she crossed her arms.
"I'm waiting, and you better make a good explanation because I plan to keep the vow I made to your girlfriend," she said, noting the fact that Harry flinched when she mentioned "girlfriend". Harry took a deep breath before starting.
"First off, I'm sorry for putting you and Ron through so much-" he was interrupted once more by a spell that took Hermione's wand flying into the air and landing into Cho's hand. Hermione's eyes widened.
"I warned you Granger," she voice full of venom and her almond eyes burning in hatred.
"I told you to stay away from Harry, but did you listen? NO! You're one stubborn girl, and now you're going to pay," she said, pointing her wand at Hermione, but Harry went in front of Hermione.
"What are you doing Cho?! Do you want us to get expelled?!" he yelled. Cho smiled at him.
"Don't worry so much sweetie, I casted a silencing charm so no one can here Granger scream," Cho's smile turned into a smirk.
"Expelliarmus!" she yelled to Hermione, who flew back and hit the wall, knocking the wind out of her. Harry looked at Hermione, horrified, when a trickle of blood made its way down her face. He looked back at Cho, his green eyes blazing. He walked over to Cho, grabbed Hermione's wand and glared at her, who looked scared.
"From now on, as far as I'm concerned, you and I are OVER!" he hissed at her. Cho swallowed hard, and ran to the Ravenclaw Tower, crying all the way. Harry ran to Hermione and picked her up. His heart broke at the sight of Hermione unconscious and bleeding. He wiped the blood from her face, and he noticed that the cut was deeper than he thought. He turned to the Hospital Wing, to find Ginny, Lavender, Dean and Ron looking at him and Hermione, their eyes filled with anger for Cho and sorrow for Hermione.
"Harry," Lavender started, looking back from him to Hermione then back. Harry just held Hermione closer to him.
"Let me take her from you," Ron offered. Harry stepped back.
"I'm carrying her to the Hospital Wing, and that's that," he said before walking away from them. He felt them following him, but all he cared about was the unconscious girl in his arms.
"I won't lose you this time, Hermione," he whispered.
Jae: Done chapter 4! YAY! I'm so proud of myself!
* T.J. comes in *
Jae: so what did dad say?
T.J.: He was just wondering if mum is still angry with him
Jae: * rolls eyes * Isn't it obvious, how mum STILL won't talk to him? Honestly! They're acting worse than we do when we fight!
T.J.: * sighs * I know, and it's getting annoying. What do you think we should do to get them back together?
Jae: * smiled mischievously * Well, if we're going to do this, then we need Sirius and Remus here. Care to do the honour of writing to them to make them come here?
T.J.: * stares blankly at Jae * sometimes, you're scary when you smile like that, but since most of your plans never backfire, I'll go along with it. * Leaves the room *
Jae: Finally! I don't know how long I can stand my parents so miserable when they love each other so much! Well guys, you know what to do! Read and Review! And I'm so happy that summer's here, but T.J. and I STILL have to worry about exams! Dammit! Oh well. Until next time! Bye!