Caught in the rain

By Hannio

Chapter Three

An unlikely knight in shining armour

DISCLAIMER: Nope none are mine

AUTHOR NOTE: Seriously not sure why I'm bothering to continue this story but I'm blatantly doing it for me now.

            In case anyone is reading this, then all I can say is

1 - I'm really out of practice at writing fan fiction so oh well.

2 – I think that Dean and Seamus are the most under appreciated characters in the fic, I think their great and so they will feature a lot.

3 – I can't remember who hangs around with Lavender so sorry

That is I think hope you enjoy.

            Hermione made her way down the countless number of corridors in a world of her own; she barely noticed walking down the corridors filled with people or down the darkened corridors where she was by herself. Her thoughts were on more important things then that. Like how she could help Harry without making him madder at her then he already was.

            She looked up as she reached the staircase that would lead her to the potion lab, she wasn't used to going into the room by herself, normally she was with Harry and Ron or at least one of them. After a moments hesitation she set her shoulders and made her way down the slippery stairs, one hand gliding along the cold wall for extra support. She wasn't a Gryffindor for nothing and if she couldn't walk into a classroom by herself, albeit one with Slytherins in, then she didn't deserve to be in the house.

            Walking into the cold classroom she noticed automatically that Harry and Ron weren't in the classroom yet and she wondered as she made her way to a seat near the back, where exactly they had gone. She wasn't the only Gryffindor in the room though which she was glad about, the look in the Slytherins eyes were not a good omen. Lavender and Pavarti were there giggling over something they were both reading and Seamus and Dean were behind the desk she placed her bag on. As she sat down they both acknowledged her with a grin which she returned before turning back to a conversation about why Qudditch was far better than football could ever be. As she got her things out a voice spoke to her

            "Well, well, well if it isn't Granger all by herself, not a bright thing to do really is it?" Hermione's body stiffened as she looked up to see the cold grey eyes and smirk that characterised Draco Malfoy.

            "Get bent Malfoy" she replied in a disinterested tone even though the hand resting on her lap curled into a fist suddenly. The smirk on his face deepened and once again she was forced to acknowledge that he could perhaps have been good looking if his ugly nature didn't shine through as much as it did.

            "And what exactly could you do to me?" he mocked arrogantly, throwing his head back and acknowledging the sigh from Pansy Parkinson "After all you're by yourself without any of your little friends. Without Potter and Weasley to hold your hand and protect you" the rest of the class gave up all pretence of doing anything else as they paid attention to the fight. A smile curved Hermione's lips as she stared at him. Normally she would have ignored him but after the run in with Harry that morning she was in desperate need to let her frustration out and if Draco was willing then who was she to disappoint him.

            "I'm surprised at you Draco" she said in a loud clear voice, pouring scorn into the words "Is that the best insult you got?" she questioned "Because it wasn't insulting in the least" Draco flushed as she continued "I guess it's too early in the morning for you to think right or is it simply you don't have the brain to think up anything original?" she shook her head "As for what I can do to you, how about a hex? I don't need Harry and Ron for that, I can give you a whole variety if you want" she tilted her head slightly "No, then bugger off" Draco's eyes widened as he took a small step back; there was no doubt she couldn't do it and the glint in her eyes made it clear she wanted to. His face reddened worse this time in anger.

            "You filthy little mud blood, speak to your equals not your betters" he hissed. Outrage exploded on every side of the room. The Slytherins were cursing and taunting Hermione while Lavender and Pavarti were shouting insults back at Pansy and her friends. The only Slytherin who wasn't involved in anyway was Blaise Zabini; he just looked bored out of his mind at the scene.

            The outrage was so great that no one noticed the door open and Ron and Harry entered the room, each of them looking surprised as they looked at the scene in front of them. Draco was standing in front of Hermione looking triumphant while Hermione was glaring back at him in rage. Before the two of them could even announce their presence an unlikely voice shouted above the din.

            "Why don't you just fuck off Malfoy back to the dark corner you slithered from" the voices quietened immediately and both Draco and Hermione turned and stared at Seamus, who was glaring at Draco as if he was a piece of dirt.

            "What?" Draco demanded angrily. Seamus looked back, his bright blue eyes sparkling angrily back

            "You heard me Malfoy, leave Hermione alone and clear off" Draco surprised look turned into a smirk

            "Protecting your girlfriend Finnigan?" he demanded causing laughter from the Slytherin side. Seamus shrugged

            "At least I can get a girlfriend" he countered "For someone as great as you say you are, I really don't see girls throwing themselves at you unless you count Pansy as a girl" Draco's face whitened. He took a step back "Get lost" Seamus repeated again "Your stench is making the air dirtier than it was before"

            "You and what army Finnigan? I don't see anyone supporting you" he remarked even as he took another step back. Seamus never got involved in arguments and so it was unknown exactly how far he would go.

            "That would be me" Dean remarked calmly standing up and matching Seamus glare to a tee. "If you really want to try it then go on, no one's stopping you" he held his wand out pointing it at Draco "It would really make my day if you did"

            "What's going on here?" a cold voice suddenly said and all of them jumped turning to see Professor Snape at the door, black eyes glinting in the dim light. "Potter, Weasley seat now" Harry and Ron complied instantly still in shock. "Draco to your seat." Draco nodded turning round

            "You better watch your backs now Thomas, Finnigan" Dean laughed out loud

            "Let me try and find a moment to actually care" he appeared to think deeply even as Draco made his way back to his seat "No I can't seem to find one sorry mate" him and Seamus grinned at each other as they sat back down before turning their gaze to Hermione and smiling at her as she stared at them in shock. She couldn't believe they had helped her, normally only Harry and Ron stuck up for her but not only did Seamus and Dean Stick up for her against Malfoy but Lavender and Pavarti did as well. She shook her head. This was definitely turning into a strange day.

            She looked down as a piece of parchment was pushed to her subtly; she opened it and read it

Mione, are you ok? R

Yeah what happened? What did Draco do to piss Seamus and Dean off – H

Called me a mud blood – M

Fucking piece of shit – R

Wish we had been here to sort it out – H

I would have sorted him out all right – R

I think Dean and Seamus did a good enough job – M

Yeah what was all that about? – H

Don't know – M

Could ask after the lesson if you want – R

Maybe – M

Hermione…. – H

Yes Harry? – M

Sorry about earlier – H

Its ok, I'm just worried – M

I know – H

Cave Snape coming – R

Hermione quickly hid the parchment and pretended to concentrate on the work that had been set, a smile on her face, at least she was on talking ground with Harry now. She glanced at Seamus quickly to see a slight blush stain his pale skin and she frowned. Just what was going on?

There you go hope you enjoyed it, as I said I just love Seamus and Dean. This is a R/Hg fic but I may do a little Sf/Hg and why not at least it would be different and a last. Review please but no flames, you need to find someone who actually care for them to have any effect.