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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. I think that she's stupid not to understand her dream.
Title: Models
Chapter25: Confusion
Hermione walked aimlessly around Hogwarts trying to understand what the dream meant. 'Maybe it was nothing. Just forget about it. It's only a dream. There's no use thinking about it. Might as well finish my assignments.' She headed to the Gryffindor common room. She found Harry and Ron playing chess at one corner.
"Hey guys, how's everything?"
Harry looked up and smiled at her. His smile, she noticed was warm and welcoming. She returned his smile in kindness. Ron however looked too serious. Hermione looked at their game and noticed that Harry was beginning to really understand the game. Ron was clearly having a hard time thinking of his next move.
"You guys finished yet?"
"We'll finish it as soon as Ron make his move. It's been ages."
Then, Ron smiled and made his move. Harry's eyes widened as he watched Ron. "You're right Harry, it's over. Checkmate." He smiled triumphantly.
Hermione felt bad that Harry didn't win but what can she say, Ron's an expert. She sat beside Ron and started getting her books in Arithmancy.
"You know Herm, you should have taken Divination with us. It's a hell lot of easier and the assignments not that bad."
"Ron, how many times did I tell you that I don't want to be called Herm? It sounds like sperm and I don't like it. Besides, Divination is completely horseshit. I'm more into facts and what can be proven."
"Whatever, when you get the extra classes of McGonagall and Flitwick you'd wish that you've chosen Divination."
"Knock it Ron, we all have our interests. Besides I bet she can handle McGonagall and Flitwick with her eyes closed."
"Thanks Harry. See Ron, stop being pessimistic."
"Yeah right, he only said that because."
Harry cut him off abruptly. "So what are you working on?"
"Arithmancy. Sometimes it's interesting but most of the times, I like it for the challenge. How about you Divination? How's it coming along?"
Parvati and Lavender heard their topic and joined them. "We have to predict our future this week. Harry and Ron are so good with this." Lavender cut in.
"Really know?" Hermione was intrigued. 'Maybe they can tell me something about my dream. Oh right, I can't. What would they say if they found out about Malfoy? Bad idea. No, VERY bad idea.'
"Actually, Lavender, I think Harry and Ron are not taking it seriously."
"What makes you say that Parvati? Harry and I have been praised because of our predictions. It must mean something."
"Well Ron, I think you're just making things up. I don't see you work for your predictions, well not as hard as we do anyways."
"It just goes to show that we have talent for this sort of thing." Ron wouldn't back down.
"Oh yeah, then why is it that none of your predictions came true?" Lavender was getting irritated.
"We're just avoiding these things to happen. If something bad is going to happen then I would like to avoid it thank you."
"Ok guys, let's stop this. As I've said, we all have our different interests and let's leave it at that." Harry was playing mediator again.
Lavender glared at Ron and turned to leave. "Come on Parvati, I think I saw Ginny coming in."
Ron was looking smug. "Don't do that Ron, it makes you look like Malfoy." Hermione teased. 'Seems like Lavender and Parvati are serious about this Divination thing. Maybe I'd go ask them later.'
"Don't ever compare me to that slimy git!" Ron's face turned red at the thought.
"Easy Ron, she was just saying that its bad fighting with girls."
"Let's make a deal, stop calling me Herm, I'll stop comparing you to him."
"Fine, although you'd have to excuse me the first few times, I'm already accustomed to calling you that name."
Hermione nodded and started working on her Arithmancy.
"Umm, Hermione?" Harry whispered shyly.
"What is it?"
Ron was smiling as he watch his 2 best friends.
"The trip to Hogsmeade is coming up. I was wondering if you'd like to." Harry was now blushing.
Hermione looked up, saw Harry's face, and started to blush too.
"Well, if you, umm." Harry looked down. He felt like a little boy.
'Harry looks adorable like that.' Hermione thought.
"What Harry's trying to say is if you'd like to come with him." Ron was impatient but instead of irritation, he looked amused at watching the 2.
Harry glared at him. 'Why'd he said it and why is it that it looked easy for him?'
"Sorry man, you were making a fool of yourself, thought I could lend a hand." Now he didn't know who blushed deeper Harry or Hermione.
"Well, umm, since Ron. if you don't like it. its really ok."
"Well umm, I've always come with you, why should it be a problem?"
"'Cause this time, I won't be coming along. I have to finish my assignments for McGonagall. You guys are really lucky to be able to relax. So, Hermione, what's your answer?"
"Ok I guess." She didn't dare look at her friends. She just continued with her work.
Harry looked at his friend and mouthed a thank you. Ron just nodded.
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Hermione's heart kept beating so fast. 'I can't believe it, me and Harry alone.' She was giddy with excitement. 'Stop it, it's not as if he wanted it. Ron had to do something, that's why it ended up this way. Don't over analyze the situation. He's your best friend!'
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If Hermione's heart was beating fast, it was nothing compared to what Harry's heart was doing. He'll be alone with Hermione. He felt like he was close to heaven. His mind started thinking of what they could do there alone. He knew Ron finished his assignments and wouldn't miss trips to Hogsmeade for anything. He owed him a lot. He's so happy to have such great friends.
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Hermione still couldn't believe what happened. She was having a hard time listening to the meeting at hand. McGonagall was talking and she didn't even hear her calling her name. "Ms. Granger, if you're not interested you're free to go." McGonagall raised her voice to make sure everyone heard.
Hermione felt embarrassed for not listening. This was her first time caught. "I'm sorry professor." She decided that she would think of something else. Something like the dream was a good one.
McGonagall resumed her talks while Hermione kept thinking that she should talk with Parvati and Lavender. She was so busy she didn't realize that someone was staring at her.
'What in hell could she possibly be thinking that could occupy her mind like that?' Draco was half angry and half jealous. 'Could she still be thinking of our kiss? I better find that out.'
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As soon as McGonagall ended the meeting, Hermione took her things. She didn't even put them in her bag. She wanted to hear what the dream meant. She stood up quickly and headed towards the door. Before she reached the door, she tripped on something. She didn't lose her balance but she did drop her things. 'Blast! Why do things like this happen when you're in a hurry.' She didn't look at what she tripped on and started collecting her things.
As she bend down she saw someone helping her. She looked at what seemed like a guy to thank him but quickly shut her mouth as she saw the person. She continued collecting her things this time placing them inside her bag. She stood up and found Malfoy smiling at her. She took the things he picked up and glared at him.
"Is that the way you thank people, Granger?"
"Who said anything about thanking you? If I didn't know it, you tripped me!"
"Accusing me eh? Am I not the one who helped you pick up your things?" He was trying to seduce her with his smile. It looked like it was working too. She wasn't moving or talking, just staring.
'How could a face that be so cruel one minute and becomes so enticing?' She then realized what she was thinking and tried to think of other things. Her mind ended up with her memory of Harry. Suddenly, everything became clear, Malfoy was the enemy. "I'm not assuming, I'm stating a fact."
She tried her luck escaping him to run towards the door but failed. He was much stronger and faster than her. It also seemed like he was always one- step ahead of her. He caught her left arms and pulled her close. She knew what was coming next and bit her lips trying her best to avoid him. He saw the look on her face and tried not to laugh. She looked cute with her lips pressed hard together with her eyes closed. He planted a kiss on her forehead and left her.
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Hermione felt frustrated and guilty all at the same time. She was frustrated because all she got from the tension was a smack on her forehead. She got more upset since she just admitted to herself that she liked him to kiss her. 'He's the only one you've kissed so far and that's what makes you think you like him. Maybe if you try and kissed someone you care, the desire would fade.' She was desperately trying to convince herself. 'Maybe Harry would oblige? Stop it! He's your best friend nothing more. Besides what would he think if he found out about Malfoy?' She was getting a headache from trying to think. She felt confused. She needed something to hold on to in her confusion and she believed that the dream holds a key to it.
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. I think that she's stupid not to understand her dream.
Title: Models
Chapter25: Confusion
Hermione walked aimlessly around Hogwarts trying to understand what the dream meant. 'Maybe it was nothing. Just forget about it. It's only a dream. There's no use thinking about it. Might as well finish my assignments.' She headed to the Gryffindor common room. She found Harry and Ron playing chess at one corner.
"Hey guys, how's everything?"
Harry looked up and smiled at her. His smile, she noticed was warm and welcoming. She returned his smile in kindness. Ron however looked too serious. Hermione looked at their game and noticed that Harry was beginning to really understand the game. Ron was clearly having a hard time thinking of his next move.
"You guys finished yet?"
"We'll finish it as soon as Ron make his move. It's been ages."
Then, Ron smiled and made his move. Harry's eyes widened as he watched Ron. "You're right Harry, it's over. Checkmate." He smiled triumphantly.
Hermione felt bad that Harry didn't win but what can she say, Ron's an expert. She sat beside Ron and started getting her books in Arithmancy.
"You know Herm, you should have taken Divination with us. It's a hell lot of easier and the assignments not that bad."
"Ron, how many times did I tell you that I don't want to be called Herm? It sounds like sperm and I don't like it. Besides, Divination is completely horseshit. I'm more into facts and what can be proven."
"Whatever, when you get the extra classes of McGonagall and Flitwick you'd wish that you've chosen Divination."
"Knock it Ron, we all have our interests. Besides I bet she can handle McGonagall and Flitwick with her eyes closed."
"Thanks Harry. See Ron, stop being pessimistic."
"Yeah right, he only said that because."
Harry cut him off abruptly. "So what are you working on?"
"Arithmancy. Sometimes it's interesting but most of the times, I like it for the challenge. How about you Divination? How's it coming along?"
Parvati and Lavender heard their topic and joined them. "We have to predict our future this week. Harry and Ron are so good with this." Lavender cut in.
"Really know?" Hermione was intrigued. 'Maybe they can tell me something about my dream. Oh right, I can't. What would they say if they found out about Malfoy? Bad idea. No, VERY bad idea.'
"Actually, Lavender, I think Harry and Ron are not taking it seriously."
"What makes you say that Parvati? Harry and I have been praised because of our predictions. It must mean something."
"Well Ron, I think you're just making things up. I don't see you work for your predictions, well not as hard as we do anyways."
"It just goes to show that we have talent for this sort of thing." Ron wouldn't back down.
"Oh yeah, then why is it that none of your predictions came true?" Lavender was getting irritated.
"We're just avoiding these things to happen. If something bad is going to happen then I would like to avoid it thank you."
"Ok guys, let's stop this. As I've said, we all have our different interests and let's leave it at that." Harry was playing mediator again.
Lavender glared at Ron and turned to leave. "Come on Parvati, I think I saw Ginny coming in."
Ron was looking smug. "Don't do that Ron, it makes you look like Malfoy." Hermione teased. 'Seems like Lavender and Parvati are serious about this Divination thing. Maybe I'd go ask them later.'
"Don't ever compare me to that slimy git!" Ron's face turned red at the thought.
"Easy Ron, she was just saying that its bad fighting with girls."
"Let's make a deal, stop calling me Herm, I'll stop comparing you to him."
"Fine, although you'd have to excuse me the first few times, I'm already accustomed to calling you that name."
Hermione nodded and started working on her Arithmancy.
"Umm, Hermione?" Harry whispered shyly.
"What is it?"
Ron was smiling as he watch his 2 best friends.
"The trip to Hogsmeade is coming up. I was wondering if you'd like to." Harry was now blushing.
Hermione looked up, saw Harry's face, and started to blush too.
"Well, if you, umm." Harry looked down. He felt like a little boy.
'Harry looks adorable like that.' Hermione thought.
"What Harry's trying to say is if you'd like to come with him." Ron was impatient but instead of irritation, he looked amused at watching the 2.
Harry glared at him. 'Why'd he said it and why is it that it looked easy for him?'
"Sorry man, you were making a fool of yourself, thought I could lend a hand." Now he didn't know who blushed deeper Harry or Hermione.
"Well, umm, since Ron. if you don't like it. its really ok."
"Well umm, I've always come with you, why should it be a problem?"
"'Cause this time, I won't be coming along. I have to finish my assignments for McGonagall. You guys are really lucky to be able to relax. So, Hermione, what's your answer?"
"Ok I guess." She didn't dare look at her friends. She just continued with her work.
Harry looked at his friend and mouthed a thank you. Ron just nodded.
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Hermione's heart kept beating so fast. 'I can't believe it, me and Harry alone.' She was giddy with excitement. 'Stop it, it's not as if he wanted it. Ron had to do something, that's why it ended up this way. Don't over analyze the situation. He's your best friend!'
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If Hermione's heart was beating fast, it was nothing compared to what Harry's heart was doing. He'll be alone with Hermione. He felt like he was close to heaven. His mind started thinking of what they could do there alone. He knew Ron finished his assignments and wouldn't miss trips to Hogsmeade for anything. He owed him a lot. He's so happy to have such great friends.
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Hermione still couldn't believe what happened. She was having a hard time listening to the meeting at hand. McGonagall was talking and she didn't even hear her calling her name. "Ms. Granger, if you're not interested you're free to go." McGonagall raised her voice to make sure everyone heard.
Hermione felt embarrassed for not listening. This was her first time caught. "I'm sorry professor." She decided that she would think of something else. Something like the dream was a good one.
McGonagall resumed her talks while Hermione kept thinking that she should talk with Parvati and Lavender. She was so busy she didn't realize that someone was staring at her.
'What in hell could she possibly be thinking that could occupy her mind like that?' Draco was half angry and half jealous. 'Could she still be thinking of our kiss? I better find that out.'
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As soon as McGonagall ended the meeting, Hermione took her things. She didn't even put them in her bag. She wanted to hear what the dream meant. She stood up quickly and headed towards the door. Before she reached the door, she tripped on something. She didn't lose her balance but she did drop her things. 'Blast! Why do things like this happen when you're in a hurry.' She didn't look at what she tripped on and started collecting her things.
As she bend down she saw someone helping her. She looked at what seemed like a guy to thank him but quickly shut her mouth as she saw the person. She continued collecting her things this time placing them inside her bag. She stood up and found Malfoy smiling at her. She took the things he picked up and glared at him.
"Is that the way you thank people, Granger?"
"Who said anything about thanking you? If I didn't know it, you tripped me!"
"Accusing me eh? Am I not the one who helped you pick up your things?" He was trying to seduce her with his smile. It looked like it was working too. She wasn't moving or talking, just staring.
'How could a face that be so cruel one minute and becomes so enticing?' She then realized what she was thinking and tried to think of other things. Her mind ended up with her memory of Harry. Suddenly, everything became clear, Malfoy was the enemy. "I'm not assuming, I'm stating a fact."
She tried her luck escaping him to run towards the door but failed. He was much stronger and faster than her. It also seemed like he was always one- step ahead of her. He caught her left arms and pulled her close. She knew what was coming next and bit her lips trying her best to avoid him. He saw the look on her face and tried not to laugh. She looked cute with her lips pressed hard together with her eyes closed. He planted a kiss on her forehead and left her.
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Hermione felt frustrated and guilty all at the same time. She was frustrated because all she got from the tension was a smack on her forehead. She got more upset since she just admitted to herself that she liked him to kiss her. 'He's the only one you've kissed so far and that's what makes you think you like him. Maybe if you try and kissed someone you care, the desire would fade.' She was desperately trying to convince herself. 'Maybe Harry would oblige? Stop it! He's your best friend nothing more. Besides what would he think if he found out about Malfoy?' She was getting a headache from trying to think. She felt confused. She needed something to hold on to in her confusion and she believed that the dream holds a key to it.