Unexpected Game
Summary: Hermione has liked Harry for years, and the second that she finally is actually close to him, who takes him away from her but Cho Chang. Now Hermione needs the help of one of her sworn enemies and things turn out differently than she expected. Hr/D. R+R!
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot.
Thanks to everyone who has reviewed!! I have 36 so far. come on people!!! Let's get 50!!! (If I get 50 reviews. I will put out a really LONG chapter!!! So plz plz review!!!!)
Chapter Seven
After breakfast, Hermione walked out of the Great Hall. She sighed and glanced at her watch. It was 8:00. 'I've still got a bit of time before Hogsmeade. Maybe I should go to the library and get started on that Arithmancy homework.' Hermione thought as she headed in that direction. Little did she know though, that she was followed.
Harry's POV
After breakfast I stood and stretched. I glanced at the clock. It was only 8:00. Three hours before Hogsmeade! What am I supposed to do till then? I saw Hermione stand up and head out the door. I wonder where she's going. Maybe I'll just follow her and we can talk about. the situation. Well, anyway. I followed her and sure enough, ended up at the library. I think she would live there if that old bat Pince didn't make her leave when it closed.
Hermione's POV
I walked into the library and went to my usual table in the back corner. I wondered how Hogsmeade would be that day. It will probably be awkward. I mean, Cho is Draco's ex and Harry is mine. It's going to be so weird. Then again, there are more opportunities to maybe make him a little jealous! We've been at this plan for over a month and nothing has happened yet. Maybe we should just give up. I was so absorbed in my thoughts that I didn't notice Harry walk up and sit down until he suddenly started speaking.
"Hey 'Mione." Harry said. Hermione jumped a bit, surprised.
"Oh, it's just you Harry. You startled me." She replied, not meeting his eyes.
"Working hard?" he asked motioning to her book in front of her. Hermione looked up and sighed.
"I suppose so. Harry, I really appreciate you inviting Draco and I to go to Hogsmeade with you and Cho. It might be a bit. awkward. but it will probably be for the best for the both of us." She said.
"No prob, Herm." He said, smirking. He knew Hermione hated that nickname. Hermione glared over at him.
"If you value your life I suggest you never EVER call me that again." She said with a hint of teasing in her voice. Harry smiled and they both started laughing but soon ceased when Madame Pince shot them a dirty look.
"What time is it?" Harry asked.
"It is 9:00. We've still got a good two hours before we leave. I think Hogsmeade should be fun! OH! Guess what is coming up next month {a/n: October is the next month.}." Hermione asked.
"You got me. What is going on in October?" Harry asked looking at her quizzically.
"A Halloween Ball!" Hermione said excitedly. "I'm not supposed to be telling you though, being a prefect, so you are not allowed to tell anyone! I'm going to browsing the shops looking for a dress to put on layaway. October will be here soon! It's already September 20th!." She said. Harry chuckled.
"So what exactly will be going on?" Harry asked her.
"Well, at the ball you will have to wear a mask. You can bring a date if you want, but it is optional. You will walk around and talk to some people. There will be an unmasking at midnight and you will know who you were talking to!" Hermione said.
"Sounds like fun, Herm." Harry said and Hermione started to glare at him. "Mione." He added quickly and smiled. "Well, as much fun as it is to just be sitting here in the library, I think we should probably head back to Gryffindor Tower to get ready to go to Hogsmeade." Harry stated.
"Oh! Yes of course!" Hermione stated. She gathered her things together and put them in her bag. The two of them then walked out of the library, talking and laughing until they ran into Draco.
Draco's POV
I was walking by the library, then stopped when I heard voices. I looked to the doors and Hermione and Potter were walking out, talking and laughing. My first instinct was to curse Potter for flirting with Hermione. wait. what am I THINKING? Isn't this the goal of this entire scheme to have Hermione get Potter and have me get Cho? I really don't know what's going on with me right now. I do hope I figure it out soon though. I walked over to Potter and Hermione and started to engage in 'polite' conversation.
Hermione looked up and saw Draco and stopped talking. Draco walked over to them.
"Well, if it isn't my girlfriend with Pothead. Or do you prefer to be called Potty, or The-Boy-Who-Just-Won't-Die.?" Draco said with spite in his voice. Hermione looked at him quizzically.
'Is he jealous? Whoa. why would he be jealous? This is confusing.' Hermione thought as she continued to stare at Draco.
"Sod off, Malfoy. I'm just talking to Hermione. She's my BEST FRIEND you know." Harry said putting emphasis on the words 'best' and 'friend'. Hermione stared from Harry to Draco and sighed.
"Come on guys. You are going to have to get along today! For me, please? Harry, maybe you should go find Cho and tell her we are about ready to leave." Harry nodded and headed off. Hermione turned to Draco, but before she could open her mouth Draco spoke up.
"What are you doing with POTTER?" he demanded. Hermione sighed.
"Draco, wasn't the whole point of this STUPID scheme to break them apart? Maybe, we're just not meant to break them apart! It's not working, Draco! We should just give up!" Hermione exclaimed and fell to the ground.
Draco looked over at her and lifted her chin up with his hand and wiped away the tears streaming down her face. "It is working, Hermione. I know you're angry, but we should still go through with it. It is selfish, but every human is born and remains selfish for the rest of their life. Just please, don't give up. It will happen soon, I know it will." He said softly and then walked away to wait in the foyer for the trip to Hogsmeade.
Author's Note
Yes, I know. Short chapter. I said though, if I get 50 reviews I'll do a really long one. I think this story might end around the December- January time frame. I already have an idea for a plot for a new story and want to start on it soon, but do you know how hard it is to write two stories at once? So I'll just finish this one up then start the other one. Please review soon! I know like Ron and Ginny and people haven't really been mentioned much in this story, but around the time of the Halloween Ball and stuff. Promise! So please please REVIEW! Thanks a lot! I'll try to update soon. as long as I get over a writer's block that has formed recently. Email me at fairylights2159@yahoo.com or im me at RiTzBiTz21590 if you have suggestions for stories or just wanna chat! Talk to you all later!
~*Marie*~
Summary: Hermione has liked Harry for years, and the second that she finally is actually close to him, who takes him away from her but Cho Chang. Now Hermione needs the help of one of her sworn enemies and things turn out differently than she expected. Hr/D. R+R!
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot.
Thanks to everyone who has reviewed!! I have 36 so far. come on people!!! Let's get 50!!! (If I get 50 reviews. I will put out a really LONG chapter!!! So plz plz review!!!!)
Chapter Seven
After breakfast, Hermione walked out of the Great Hall. She sighed and glanced at her watch. It was 8:00. 'I've still got a bit of time before Hogsmeade. Maybe I should go to the library and get started on that Arithmancy homework.' Hermione thought as she headed in that direction. Little did she know though, that she was followed.
Harry's POV
After breakfast I stood and stretched. I glanced at the clock. It was only 8:00. Three hours before Hogsmeade! What am I supposed to do till then? I saw Hermione stand up and head out the door. I wonder where she's going. Maybe I'll just follow her and we can talk about. the situation. Well, anyway. I followed her and sure enough, ended up at the library. I think she would live there if that old bat Pince didn't make her leave when it closed.
Hermione's POV
I walked into the library and went to my usual table in the back corner. I wondered how Hogsmeade would be that day. It will probably be awkward. I mean, Cho is Draco's ex and Harry is mine. It's going to be so weird. Then again, there are more opportunities to maybe make him a little jealous! We've been at this plan for over a month and nothing has happened yet. Maybe we should just give up. I was so absorbed in my thoughts that I didn't notice Harry walk up and sit down until he suddenly started speaking.
"Hey 'Mione." Harry said. Hermione jumped a bit, surprised.
"Oh, it's just you Harry. You startled me." She replied, not meeting his eyes.
"Working hard?" he asked motioning to her book in front of her. Hermione looked up and sighed.
"I suppose so. Harry, I really appreciate you inviting Draco and I to go to Hogsmeade with you and Cho. It might be a bit. awkward. but it will probably be for the best for the both of us." She said.
"No prob, Herm." He said, smirking. He knew Hermione hated that nickname. Hermione glared over at him.
"If you value your life I suggest you never EVER call me that again." She said with a hint of teasing in her voice. Harry smiled and they both started laughing but soon ceased when Madame Pince shot them a dirty look.
"What time is it?" Harry asked.
"It is 9:00. We've still got a good two hours before we leave. I think Hogsmeade should be fun! OH! Guess what is coming up next month {a/n: October is the next month.}." Hermione asked.
"You got me. What is going on in October?" Harry asked looking at her quizzically.
"A Halloween Ball!" Hermione said excitedly. "I'm not supposed to be telling you though, being a prefect, so you are not allowed to tell anyone! I'm going to browsing the shops looking for a dress to put on layaway. October will be here soon! It's already September 20th!." She said. Harry chuckled.
"So what exactly will be going on?" Harry asked her.
"Well, at the ball you will have to wear a mask. You can bring a date if you want, but it is optional. You will walk around and talk to some people. There will be an unmasking at midnight and you will know who you were talking to!" Hermione said.
"Sounds like fun, Herm." Harry said and Hermione started to glare at him. "Mione." He added quickly and smiled. "Well, as much fun as it is to just be sitting here in the library, I think we should probably head back to Gryffindor Tower to get ready to go to Hogsmeade." Harry stated.
"Oh! Yes of course!" Hermione stated. She gathered her things together and put them in her bag. The two of them then walked out of the library, talking and laughing until they ran into Draco.
Draco's POV
I was walking by the library, then stopped when I heard voices. I looked to the doors and Hermione and Potter were walking out, talking and laughing. My first instinct was to curse Potter for flirting with Hermione. wait. what am I THINKING? Isn't this the goal of this entire scheme to have Hermione get Potter and have me get Cho? I really don't know what's going on with me right now. I do hope I figure it out soon though. I walked over to Potter and Hermione and started to engage in 'polite' conversation.
Hermione looked up and saw Draco and stopped talking. Draco walked over to them.
"Well, if it isn't my girlfriend with Pothead. Or do you prefer to be called Potty, or The-Boy-Who-Just-Won't-Die.?" Draco said with spite in his voice. Hermione looked at him quizzically.
'Is he jealous? Whoa. why would he be jealous? This is confusing.' Hermione thought as she continued to stare at Draco.
"Sod off, Malfoy. I'm just talking to Hermione. She's my BEST FRIEND you know." Harry said putting emphasis on the words 'best' and 'friend'. Hermione stared from Harry to Draco and sighed.
"Come on guys. You are going to have to get along today! For me, please? Harry, maybe you should go find Cho and tell her we are about ready to leave." Harry nodded and headed off. Hermione turned to Draco, but before she could open her mouth Draco spoke up.
"What are you doing with POTTER?" he demanded. Hermione sighed.
"Draco, wasn't the whole point of this STUPID scheme to break them apart? Maybe, we're just not meant to break them apart! It's not working, Draco! We should just give up!" Hermione exclaimed and fell to the ground.
Draco looked over at her and lifted her chin up with his hand and wiped away the tears streaming down her face. "It is working, Hermione. I know you're angry, but we should still go through with it. It is selfish, but every human is born and remains selfish for the rest of their life. Just please, don't give up. It will happen soon, I know it will." He said softly and then walked away to wait in the foyer for the trip to Hogsmeade.
Author's Note
Yes, I know. Short chapter. I said though, if I get 50 reviews I'll do a really long one. I think this story might end around the December- January time frame. I already have an idea for a plot for a new story and want to start on it soon, but do you know how hard it is to write two stories at once? So I'll just finish this one up then start the other one. Please review soon! I know like Ron and Ginny and people haven't really been mentioned much in this story, but around the time of the Halloween Ball and stuff. Promise! So please please REVIEW! Thanks a lot! I'll try to update soon. as long as I get over a writer's block that has formed recently. Email me at fairylights2159@yahoo.com or im me at RiTzBiTz21590 if you have suggestions for stories or just wanna chat! Talk to you all later!
~*Marie*~