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A/N: Thanks again for the reviews. By the way, I need to know if there's someone still interested. If there were anything you'd like me to change or add, do it in the reviews. I'm open for suggestions. Ok, there maybe a few side romance between the 2 best friends but I still like Draco and Hermione better. One likes her to be independent as that is her strong point and the other likes to control her.
Title: Models
Chapter21: Lab Partner
Two weeks have passed. Hermione was able to survive patrolling with Malfoy. They've agreed that even when McGonagall ordered them not to leave each other's side to divide the route. This prevented them to have contact with each other. Hermione was successful on making the potion. Snape was astonished that she was able to complete it without anyone's help.
"Professor Dumbledore did let me borrow a book that helped."
'I hid every book in the library that could help her.' "What book did he lend you?"
"It was mainly about uses of different ingredients. It said that refined ingredients can still be refined and that's where I got the idea to refine them some more."
'Incredible, she must have read other books to be able to conjure this potion.' "Very well, I will see you later with a new project."
Hermione was pleased that everything was working out well. Her grades from the other classes remain remarkable. Malfoy wasn't being a pain. She enjoyed being with her friends. In short, life was as perfect as can be.
She was headed for the Quidditch field to watch Harry and Ron practice when she heard voices in the Prefect common room. She saw that the door was ajar; her curiosity got the better of her so she peeked. She saw 2 people were making out inside the room. She saw a glimpse of the guy. It was Malfoy. 'Hmph, then the girl must be Pansy. She's the one who's clinging to him all the time.' She shook her head and marched towards the field. 'Why am I upset? They both deserve each other. She's a bitch and he's a jerk.'
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She eventually reached the field. Both Harry and Ron saw her. They came down to greet her.
"Hey, what are you doing here?"
"Hey too Ron. I had a free time so I thought I could watch you practice."
"We were actually just finished, if you like we could go in the common room."
"Sounds great Harry, as long as you wouldn't ignore me to play chess ok?"
"Sure, I'll just round the team up and then we can go. Come on Ron."
Hermione watched her 2 friends fly towards the others. 'I didn't notice Harry to be so lean. I guess that's what you get for practicing Quidditch.' She noticed how graceful Harry was gliding in the air. Who would've thought, that as graceful as he is in the air, he could be clumsy in the ground.
'Harry's hair isn't bad as it used to be. It looks soft. And the way it falls on his forehead.' She was now admiring his friend. 'This can't be right. Harry's my friend. How could I think of such things?'
Suddenly, the heavens began to pour down. Hermione saw the Gryffindor team rush down. She saw the proof to Harry being lean. His practice shirt clung to his body. Not a single fat was present in it. There were faint lines of a developing abs. She felt embarrassed staring at him so she looked up. He was smiling at her. "What?"
"Nothing." Then he cast a spell that brought him his robes. "Come here." He gently tugged her to join him under his robe.
Hermione shot him a look that said, is this your idea for protection from the rain.
Harry just laughed. "Hey, this is the best I can do at such short notice."
Hermione smiled at his reply. They both know each other well enough to know what each was thinking.
"Hey man, can I join." Ron was right behind them. He didn't actually mean it. He saw that the robe was useless. Besides, he was already soaking wet. He just wanted to catch up. "It's freezing. Man, it didn't even give a warning. It just came pouring in."
Harry and Hermione smiled at their friend's statement. They walked faster almost running towards the castle. They were teasing each other at how wet they looked. They were enjoying it as if they were kids again, playing in the rain. That was short lived when they reached the door. Someone was parked in it.
It was Draco Malfoy wearing his Quidditch uniform with a smirk in his face. "My, my, my. The "golden trio" lost their minds, playing under the rain."
"Buzz off Malfoy." Harry got angry at the person who ruined his time with Hermione.
"I would have thought Prefects would know that rain isn't good for you. I'd hate to see the "dream team" staying in the hospital wing because of rain now do we?"
"Rain may be bad especially if your stupid enough not to use a drying spell." Hermione took out her wand and whispered a spell that made her and her friends dry. Then she flipped her hair to show triumph in her eyes. "Come on guys, the ferret needs a bath."
Ron and Harry was now the one wearing smug looks on their faces as they followed Hermione.
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Draco stared at where Hermione stood and tried to remember the vision he saw of the young Prefect dripping wet. He liked it until he saw Harry standing so close to her. What's worse is that she didn't seem to mind. 'Didn't she know how her clothes clung to her body? Why didn't she at least feel awkward when Potter stood close to her?' He was getting fumed now. He tried other visions but couldn't think of any that can block his vision of Hermione.
He was right. The robes although showed her curves were hiding incredible features from untrained eyes. He saw the glimmer in her eyes that showed carefree and joy. It was a different glimmer than when she was annoyed. Her smile was incredible as well. If it wasn't for the dripping Potter and Weasley, he'd be aroused. But because of them, all he felt was jealousy.
He was jealous to see that she gave them warm smiles instead of icy glares. Maybe with the exception of that one time in the train when he saw attraction in her eyes. He had already admitted to himself that he was attracted. She was comfortable with them and have interesting conversations where as all he received was insults.
He hated them before but his hate was growing even more because of jealousy. All he could do to submerge his anger was to imagine himself to be the one standing close to her and not Harry.
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The trio arrived in the common room and found that there were only a few people parked there. Ginny was talking with Lavender and Parvati maybe about boys again. The trio chose the seats near the fire. They may be dry but the air was still cold. Hermione wanted to prepare for the project Snape told her so she told the guys that she's just going to get her books.
"And here you thought we were going to neglect you." Harry smiled at Ron after saying this.
Then they were alone.
"So, how did Herm feel like?"
"She's not an object ok?"
"Whatever, you were the only one who got close to her like that."
"Don't talk like she's some piece of meat."
"Ok, but go on talk."
"What do you want to know?"
"How did she feel?"
"I only had a brief contact with her. She felt warm and soft."
"And the way she smelled?"
"Lilac."
"Why don't you elaborate?"
"Nothing really."
"You know, I saw her looking at you earlier."
"I saw her looking at you too."
"It was different."
"Oh come on now. Stop acting melodramatic. It was nothing."
"She likes you."
"Whatever."
"What do you mean whatever? She likes you man. I expected you to like the idea."
"I do but I don't want to look at it more than what it really is. Just a look."
"I think that you both like each other. Why don't you try having a deeper relationship?"
"I don't want to ruin our friendship. Besides, she might not like me in that way."
"She likes you, why don't you go for it."
"It's just."
"Just what? I'm ok with the situation. If it wasn't me, it better be you huh?"
"Ron, its not that simple."
"I just think that you 2 look great together."
"So you're just giving up?"
"I wouldn't, if she showed any sign of interest."
"You guys having boy talk?" This was Ginny who asked the guys. Lavender and Parvati were standing close.
"What do you care little sister?"
"I maybe your sister but I'm no longer little."
"What do you want?"
"You want us to be rid off already?"
"Come on Ginny, were talking here."
"We were wondering if you guys would accompany us when we leave for Hogsmeade?"
"We'll ask Hermione if she can come, she's got new project with Snape."
"Harry, we were asking you and Ron."
"Uhm, we'll see." Harry was getting uncomfortable. He knew she was flirting and that made him uncomfortable, he liked Hermione and Ginny is Ron's little sister. He just doesn't know what to say at such instances.
"You guys been talking about me?" Hermione entered the common room with a smile.
Harry exhaled the breath that he took when he saw Hermione enter. "Not really."
"Good, 'cause you know how I hate being talked about behind my back." She smiled deviously.
A/N: Thanks again for the reviews. By the way, I need to know if there's someone still interested. If there were anything you'd like me to change or add, do it in the reviews. I'm open for suggestions. Ok, there maybe a few side romance between the 2 best friends but I still like Draco and Hermione better. One likes her to be independent as that is her strong point and the other likes to control her.
Title: Models
Chapter21: Lab Partner
Two weeks have passed. Hermione was able to survive patrolling with Malfoy. They've agreed that even when McGonagall ordered them not to leave each other's side to divide the route. This prevented them to have contact with each other. Hermione was successful on making the potion. Snape was astonished that she was able to complete it without anyone's help.
"Professor Dumbledore did let me borrow a book that helped."
'I hid every book in the library that could help her.' "What book did he lend you?"
"It was mainly about uses of different ingredients. It said that refined ingredients can still be refined and that's where I got the idea to refine them some more."
'Incredible, she must have read other books to be able to conjure this potion.' "Very well, I will see you later with a new project."
Hermione was pleased that everything was working out well. Her grades from the other classes remain remarkable. Malfoy wasn't being a pain. She enjoyed being with her friends. In short, life was as perfect as can be.
She was headed for the Quidditch field to watch Harry and Ron practice when she heard voices in the Prefect common room. She saw that the door was ajar; her curiosity got the better of her so she peeked. She saw 2 people were making out inside the room. She saw a glimpse of the guy. It was Malfoy. 'Hmph, then the girl must be Pansy. She's the one who's clinging to him all the time.' She shook her head and marched towards the field. 'Why am I upset? They both deserve each other. She's a bitch and he's a jerk.'
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She eventually reached the field. Both Harry and Ron saw her. They came down to greet her.
"Hey, what are you doing here?"
"Hey too Ron. I had a free time so I thought I could watch you practice."
"We were actually just finished, if you like we could go in the common room."
"Sounds great Harry, as long as you wouldn't ignore me to play chess ok?"
"Sure, I'll just round the team up and then we can go. Come on Ron."
Hermione watched her 2 friends fly towards the others. 'I didn't notice Harry to be so lean. I guess that's what you get for practicing Quidditch.' She noticed how graceful Harry was gliding in the air. Who would've thought, that as graceful as he is in the air, he could be clumsy in the ground.
'Harry's hair isn't bad as it used to be. It looks soft. And the way it falls on his forehead.' She was now admiring his friend. 'This can't be right. Harry's my friend. How could I think of such things?'
Suddenly, the heavens began to pour down. Hermione saw the Gryffindor team rush down. She saw the proof to Harry being lean. His practice shirt clung to his body. Not a single fat was present in it. There were faint lines of a developing abs. She felt embarrassed staring at him so she looked up. He was smiling at her. "What?"
"Nothing." Then he cast a spell that brought him his robes. "Come here." He gently tugged her to join him under his robe.
Hermione shot him a look that said, is this your idea for protection from the rain.
Harry just laughed. "Hey, this is the best I can do at such short notice."
Hermione smiled at his reply. They both know each other well enough to know what each was thinking.
"Hey man, can I join." Ron was right behind them. He didn't actually mean it. He saw that the robe was useless. Besides, he was already soaking wet. He just wanted to catch up. "It's freezing. Man, it didn't even give a warning. It just came pouring in."
Harry and Hermione smiled at their friend's statement. They walked faster almost running towards the castle. They were teasing each other at how wet they looked. They were enjoying it as if they were kids again, playing in the rain. That was short lived when they reached the door. Someone was parked in it.
It was Draco Malfoy wearing his Quidditch uniform with a smirk in his face. "My, my, my. The "golden trio" lost their minds, playing under the rain."
"Buzz off Malfoy." Harry got angry at the person who ruined his time with Hermione.
"I would have thought Prefects would know that rain isn't good for you. I'd hate to see the "dream team" staying in the hospital wing because of rain now do we?"
"Rain may be bad especially if your stupid enough not to use a drying spell." Hermione took out her wand and whispered a spell that made her and her friends dry. Then she flipped her hair to show triumph in her eyes. "Come on guys, the ferret needs a bath."
Ron and Harry was now the one wearing smug looks on their faces as they followed Hermione.
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Draco stared at where Hermione stood and tried to remember the vision he saw of the young Prefect dripping wet. He liked it until he saw Harry standing so close to her. What's worse is that she didn't seem to mind. 'Didn't she know how her clothes clung to her body? Why didn't she at least feel awkward when Potter stood close to her?' He was getting fumed now. He tried other visions but couldn't think of any that can block his vision of Hermione.
He was right. The robes although showed her curves were hiding incredible features from untrained eyes. He saw the glimmer in her eyes that showed carefree and joy. It was a different glimmer than when she was annoyed. Her smile was incredible as well. If it wasn't for the dripping Potter and Weasley, he'd be aroused. But because of them, all he felt was jealousy.
He was jealous to see that she gave them warm smiles instead of icy glares. Maybe with the exception of that one time in the train when he saw attraction in her eyes. He had already admitted to himself that he was attracted. She was comfortable with them and have interesting conversations where as all he received was insults.
He hated them before but his hate was growing even more because of jealousy. All he could do to submerge his anger was to imagine himself to be the one standing close to her and not Harry.
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The trio arrived in the common room and found that there were only a few people parked there. Ginny was talking with Lavender and Parvati maybe about boys again. The trio chose the seats near the fire. They may be dry but the air was still cold. Hermione wanted to prepare for the project Snape told her so she told the guys that she's just going to get her books.
"And here you thought we were going to neglect you." Harry smiled at Ron after saying this.
Then they were alone.
"So, how did Herm feel like?"
"She's not an object ok?"
"Whatever, you were the only one who got close to her like that."
"Don't talk like she's some piece of meat."
"Ok, but go on talk."
"What do you want to know?"
"How did she feel?"
"I only had a brief contact with her. She felt warm and soft."
"And the way she smelled?"
"Lilac."
"Why don't you elaborate?"
"Nothing really."
"You know, I saw her looking at you earlier."
"I saw her looking at you too."
"It was different."
"Oh come on now. Stop acting melodramatic. It was nothing."
"She likes you."
"Whatever."
"What do you mean whatever? She likes you man. I expected you to like the idea."
"I do but I don't want to look at it more than what it really is. Just a look."
"I think that you both like each other. Why don't you try having a deeper relationship?"
"I don't want to ruin our friendship. Besides, she might not like me in that way."
"She likes you, why don't you go for it."
"It's just."
"Just what? I'm ok with the situation. If it wasn't me, it better be you huh?"
"Ron, its not that simple."
"I just think that you 2 look great together."
"So you're just giving up?"
"I wouldn't, if she showed any sign of interest."
"You guys having boy talk?" This was Ginny who asked the guys. Lavender and Parvati were standing close.
"What do you care little sister?"
"I maybe your sister but I'm no longer little."
"What do you want?"
"You want us to be rid off already?"
"Come on Ginny, were talking here."
"We were wondering if you guys would accompany us when we leave for Hogsmeade?"
"We'll ask Hermione if she can come, she's got new project with Snape."
"Harry, we were asking you and Ron."
"Uhm, we'll see." Harry was getting uncomfortable. He knew she was flirting and that made him uncomfortable, he liked Hermione and Ginny is Ron's little sister. He just doesn't know what to say at such instances.
"You guys been talking about me?" Hermione entered the common room with a smile.
Harry exhaled the breath that he took when he saw Hermione enter. "Not really."
"Good, 'cause you know how I hate being talked about behind my back." She smiled deviously.