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Hermione paced around the Gryffindor Common Room. Yes of course she was lucky that she was paired with Harry and not someone that was a complete stranger. She silently thought that being paired with someone she didn't know would be a lot better than being paired with Harry. Of course she knew how to act around Harry. He had been her friend since her 1st year. But ever since she started thinking of Harry as more than a friend, she would get nervous. She didn't want anyone to know, not Ron, not Lavender and especially not Harry. She was afraid that their friendship might end if any rumors were to spread.

The opening Ceremony was going to be tonight. Apparently Dumbledore was going tell everyone what was in store for them. Hermione wrapped her Gryffindor robe around her and headed for the Great Hall.

It was literately a mad house when she opened the doors. People everywhere were searching for their partners. Hermione walked around looking for Harry. There was no missing his untidy raven hair. She had thought she had seen him when Ginny jumped right in front of her.

"Hermione I need your help! I can't find Jacob Moore!" Ginny looked pleadingly at Hermione.

"Sorry Ginny, I've never heard of him."

"Neither have I! I tried looking for him two nights ago when the sorting hat called out his name but I couldn't find him!"

"I'm sure he's here tonight Ginny. Don't worry; see here comes Dumbledore I'm sure he'll figure everything out," Hermione added rather quickly

Ginny obviously noted how impatient Hermione was acting and ran up to another Gryffindor seeking help.

"There you are Hermione!"

Hermione jumped.

"Oh it's you Harry, I was looking for you but-"

"Dumbledore's just about to start, Come on!" Harry led her over to Ron.

"Hey Ron, I see that you've um... that you've become acquainted with your partner." Hermione was sure to keep her voice down to a whisper. She remembered the last time she got off on the wrong foot with Pansy.

"Yeah acquainted," moaned Ron "I guess Dumbledore's ready to begin now, it sure took him long enough. I've been waiting here for over an hour!"

Dumbledore raised his hands in a gesture for everyone to settle down then he began explaining the details.

"Now that I have everyone's attention, I would like to explain that the Valentine Festival has taken much preparation. If you would I would like for everyone to stand next to their original partners."

Hermione noticed more than half of the students shifted away from their friends.

"The festival will take place in a few days. I want everyone to get lot's of rest which is one reason why you're professors have agreed to limited the amount of homework that each of you will receive. In this festival there will be different tasks. In the end, the two winners who have completed each of these tasks will receive 200 galleons each and an exemption of finals. I hope this will urge most of you to compete. The tasks will start in two days from today. Everyone will again meet here. Once you have met up with your partners you will be assigned to a port key. The port key will take you to a random classroom where one of your teachers will have a task planned for you. Once you have completed two tasks you will be able to enjoy the festival outside and then you will continue with the following tasks. Remember if you do not complete a task then you will be disqualified from the competition." Dumbledore stopped, noticing that many of the students had a look of discouragement on their faces. He continued by adding "Even if you are disqualified you and your partner will still be able to enjoy the festival where the group W*ZARD will be playing."

There were many excited gasps from other girls who where standing near Hermione.

"So immature," thought Hermione.

"I hope that I have covered everything that needed covering. If I have failed to do so come see me before the tasks start."

With that Dumbledore left the Great Hall. An explosion of commotion soon erupted from everyone who had kept quiet during Dumbledore's talk.

Hermione looked over at Ron who looked as if he had just swallowed a handful of slugs.

"Are you ok Ron," Hermione asked.

"Yeah, just peachy," Ron said cheerfully.

Hermione noted the hint of sarcasm in his voice.

"So Harry, are we going compete, I understand if you don't want to."

"Of course we will Hermione, anything to exempt Snape's final," laughed Harry.

"Ha-ha," thought Hermione. That wasn't quiet the answer she wanted to hear, but nerveless she would participate in the competition. She had a feeling that they might be able to win but what type of tasks were the professors planning? They wouldn't be anything drastic. This was the first thing that actually made her nervous besides exams and Voldemort and that in it's self was scary.

A/N: I know I know this chapter is boring but I wanted to give everyone the idea of what was to come. I have lot's of great stuff planned and of course there will be H/H!! I didn't know how to end this chapter but I've got some pretty awesome cliff hangers to come! Thanks again for everyone's awesome reviews! If you so far like the story then add your e-mail when you review and I will send you the next chapter!! ^-^