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I only own Alonzo, Demeter, and the plot.

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2. Tints of Red and Longing Looks

'Blah blah blah blah. Jobberknoll feathers blah blah blah blah Truth Serums blah blah blah blah blah,' was all Draco heard. He had been attempting to tune Snape out as he thought about Hermione. Draco would have to keep up that cold act towards her. What was worse, they were living in the same quarters.

'How am I going to do this?' he thought along with an inward groan.

Draco's head shot up as the door banged open revealing a rather refreshed Hermione.

"Sorry I'm late," she said aloud and gave Snape a look that said you-know- why-I'm-late. Snape nodded gaining a few gasps. Snape realized this and quickly covered up his small mistake.

"Ten points from Gryffindor for tardiness," he sneered at the many groans that came from the Gryffindors.

Draco glanced at Hermione. It was the first time he had seen her since. no. He wouldn't think of that. Draco's gaze lingered on her left hand. The promise ring was still there. Hermione was fiddling with the ring as if she were in deep thought. He looked at his own hand. He had never taken off his promise ring. He sighed and returned half of his attention to Snape.

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Hermione sighed through her nose in irritation. The recipe was written in ink black writing. The instructions hovered in midair. A truth serum. Oh boy. Maybe she could find out why she ended up in the Hospital Wing. She frowned remembering that Truth Serum took at least five months to prepare. Snape interrupted her thoughts.

"Partners shall be Potter and Parkinson, Weasley and Zabini, Granger and Malfoy, Thomas and Crabbe." Snape droned on finishing with Finnigan and Russell.

Hermione frowned, stood, and plopped down next to Malfoy. She didn't even notice that her ring had taken a red tint at her nearness to Malfoy.

The class passed uneventfully, save for when Neville's potion started admitting a puce colored smoke, which was a bad sign. Hermione never noticed that Malfoy was looking at her longingly.

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A/N: I know, it's a really short chapter, but the next chapter is REALLY long! I wouldn't be surprised if I had more words in the reviews than in the actual chapter! I GOT 30 REVIEWS! Yippee! That's the most I've ever gotten in a day! Go me! Go me! Go me! Go me! Okay, on with the reviews!

OutofAzkaban: Yes, now that I look at it, the preview IS quite confusing, but hey, it was well worth it!

Raven55: Finish? Well I've just started the sequel!!!!

sweetstar3: Well, here you go!

DanceChic0869: Thanks! Keep R/Ring! Oh! And the reason he won't talk about it is not because he's not allowed! It's because he'd rather not talk about it. Too many memories for the poor boy!

gamegirl3: It's right here girl! Obviously, you can't find this. I'll tell you in a review for your story!

Akili: Isn't it? My genius mind thought it up!

Cute-Kitty: you're so enthusiastic! Thank you thank you!

I give it all to Mr. Black: Can't you just imagine it? I wonder who, in the real world, would be for the characters. Hmmm. I said I'd update once or twice! I may just update everyday before school starts. I have enough days to put out the chapters I have! That's when it comes down to suggestions from my beloved reviewers!

ShortStuff10: I didn't spell it wrong! Did I? I thought it was spelled Dumbledore! And yes, I will type this chapter. Lol.

Dracosfallinangel: I think you'll like chapter five then.

DM Angel: Again, I think you'll like Chapter Five!

dracoslover333: I don't know if I'm going to end this sequel with an epilogue or cliffhang it and start a part three. hmm.

Meg: Well, I'm being extremely nice today. It's only because I love you guys! *cries*

Righteousgrl: Oh, I just felt like putting that in. I really don't know why. Raven and Daniel weren't that important. hmm. oh well. Oh, and I know what you mean about lazy americans. Lol. I'm one! And I'm glad I'm your favorite! I think half of my reviews came from you! About Mistress Ribbon, just find her review in the list of reviews I've gotten and read it. That was why I had the outburst! I was right! You did take up most of the 30 reviews! Lol.

mira737: Wait! What's the author alert list? Is that a good list or a bad list? I hope it's not bad!

mz malfoy: Now, I wouldn't be a good author if I answered your questions, now would I? You're just going to have to wait hun!

Lady Jade Green: Would you believe me if I told you I type faster than I write? I'll leave a story on paper for a while and a week later, I'll pick it back up and write like two chapters! It's weird!

Thanks for all the reviews guys! I really appreciate it! I promise I'll have Chapter 3 up (It's called One Minute, Please) in the next two days. Chapter 3 is really long (not as long as the coming chapters) So it might take two days to type. I'll probably get half of it done in one day and the other half in the next! Thanks guys! 'Til next chapter!

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