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a/n: I'M REALLY SORRY I KEEP ALL OF YOU WAITING!!! The thing is, i'm handwriting this story and it will take time (obviously) to type it out. Also i have to send it to my beta-reader SPIKA for editing before i can *finally* post the new chapter up. So if ya guys don't feel like clicking on my title everytime to c if there is a new update, i suggest u all come back or so every two days!! ^_^
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disclaimer: i don't particularly wish that HP belongs to me, but i would love it if someone gives me Draco. (",)
CHAPTER THREE: TRANSFIGURATION
Hermione stretched; groaned. Transfiguration with Slytherins; oh man. She braced herself for the insults she would be sure to get; the Slytherins actually found her breakup with Ron funny. Grabbing her book bag she made her way to the class herself; ever since Harry left school and Ron left her she had pretty much been alone.
Walking into the sunlit room she dumped her stuff on the seat nearest to the window. McGonagall had mentioned something about pair work and she would most likely be stuck with, who, Neville Longbottom? At least it won't be a Slytherin she comforted herself, but as much as she hated to admit it she missed Ron. Terribly.
Giggles erupted suddenly; she glanced, annoyed, at the gaggle of Gryffindor girls. Fawning over Malfoy just because he's 'hot'? Plain pathetic. She looked at the Slytherin prince who had just swaggered into the room-- Fine. He IS darn hot. But his character sucks!
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Scanning the Transfiguration room Draco smirked to himself as he spotted the lone Gryffindor girl. Grab the chance, he told himself. Ignoring the other girls who were smiling at him coyly he made his way towards Granger.
"Hi Hermione," he smiled.
The quill Hermione had been doodling with clattered to the floor. Draco smirked. Score One.
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"Yeah, what's up?"
Hermione was shocked at Malfoy's pleasant greeting, of course, but she immediately suspected his intentions. Fine, I'll play along with his game, she thought, and smiled back sweetly at him.
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It took all of Draco's self-control not to drop his jaws in surprise. It'd be a challenge, this one. But then that's the fun thing about it, eh?
He dropped his books onto the empty table beside her. Sitting down he grinned. "Nothing, the sky. How's you and Ron?"
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Hermione froze. Oh no, she flinched involuntarily. He still doesn't know? How can he not know? I thought the 'news' was all over Hogwarts... Oh god, this whole thing sucks! Now he'd go on and on about me and Ron when we aren't even together now! Oh, shit, shit, shit.
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Draco was rather surprised that the girl didn't reply his casual question. Probably one of her tactics for ignoring me he decided. But he didn't miss the guarded look in her eyes.
Now this is interesting. Something must have happened between Weasel and Granger during the one week plus he wasn't here. Maybe a very heated quarrel he concluded. He had noticed that most of the times the Wonder Trio had problems was because of this two. It wasn't surprising that they continued fighting even while dating.
Thinking back to the several unfortunate occasions when he had met Weasel during the corridors these past few days, Draco suddenly recalled a very pretty girl who was always tagging behind that pathetic redhead. He hadn't taken much notice of her; he was too busy making fun of Weasel and the girl had all but melted into the shadows. Not like Granger, he thought. It was lucky that he hadn't met her and Weasel together since coming back to school; he knew he was sure to suffer a few physical aches had he tormented that guy in front of Granger.
Wait a minute.
Granger in such a bad mood... Weasel with that girl... no more *together* around... that look in Granger's eyes just now... It all fits, Draco thought. Weasel must have dumped Granger for that girl.
Astonishing, really, that no one had sought to tell him. But he couldn't really blame anyone about his lack of gossip knowledge; Crabbe and Goyle were basically useless and Pansy was too hooked up with a Slytherin six-year to bother about feeding him the juicy news. Other than those three, well, who else really dared to talk to him; much less gossip?
I guess I have to change plans, oh, wait. Pretend that I don't know and continue *teasing* her? Yep that's it. Objective is there isn't it, I just wanna hurt her.
Satisfied with his decision Draco leaned back into his chair and crossed his arms. "You and Ron..." he drawled carelessly, earning the Mudblood's attention. "Aren't really suitable for each other, eh? But you two do seem so happy together."
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Hermione pressed her lips together -- she had vowed not to say anything concerning Ron and she was not going to rise to Malfoy's bait. She concentrated, instead, at McGonagall, who had just swept into the classroom and was holding up a huge bundle of parchments for the class to see.
"Now, class," the witch called out sternly, and instantly the class turned silent. "I'm assigning you a Transfiguration project that will last around three months; it will be quite a heavy weightage in your NEWTS. Yes, that's right, we're including project marks in the exams this year. It's pair work and I have assigned the couples, so please co-operate with me here and try to get along with your partner. I am sure you do not want to lose marks just because you are with a person you don't particularly like."
Was it Hermione's imagination, or did Professor McGonagall looked at her meaningfully? She had no time to wonder, however, because the teacher was already reading out the names.
"Ron Weasley and Stacey Jance."
Ouch, Hermione thought. Of so many girls, McGonagall had to choose that b*tch to pair Ron with. Well, never mind, at least they would be too cozy with each other to do their work properly. Hmm, maybe they will fail the whole thing. There was hope, of course, but Hermione's heart twitched at the thought of that girl cuddling up to Ron.
"Neville Longbottom and Pansy Parkinson."
The Slytherin girl shrieked in horror, and Hermione had a hard time trying to stifle her giggles.
"Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger."
WHAT?! Oh no, that was plain impossible! McGonagall knew of the grudge between two of them! Why did she put them together? Frantically, Hermione looked at Malfoy, hoping that it was just a nightmare; hoping that she would wake up soon. It was a nightmare wasn't it? She had probably dozed off halfway through the lesson -- mentally she started berating herself for her lack of studiousness when Malfoy's voice rang clear.
"Oh don't worry, Hermione, it isn't a dream."
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[JaE sPeAkInG]
HAHAHA... actually i wanted to continue writing but then i thought it would be great to end here. Leaves you guys a sense of suspense... oh man am i cruel. aniwaes here's the review-replies...
Junz: Laoya Huijun.. hahaha.. yeps here's the 3rd chapter
melain2:i'll try to finish it properly this time!! wonders what if i write halfway then stop? ::ouch!ouch! okok i geddit! i wun stop! ducks at the rotten eggs thrown by my readers::
attaasa: lol sorry, i don't mean to!! but i'm in such a lazy mood, lols.
Kelly: hahahah thanks for your so many *goods*, here's the 3rd chapt!
Cindy: moi faithful and loyal fan?? muahahhahahaz...
'div: erm i dunno, is this chapt long enuf? like i had said... i had wanted to continue but then it sorta felt right to end here. :รพ
Draco/ron/lupunsgrl: lolz nice correspond wif u thru email yesterday, erms yeps here's the 3rd chapt!
Okayz... pls, once again, review moi to tell me what u think of this chapt. long? short? boring? needless? okay? thanks a lot!!!
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a/n: I'M REALLY SORRY I KEEP ALL OF YOU WAITING!!! The thing is, i'm handwriting this story and it will take time (obviously) to type it out. Also i have to send it to my beta-reader SPIKA for editing before i can *finally* post the new chapter up. So if ya guys don't feel like clicking on my title everytime to c if there is a new update, i suggest u all come back or so every two days!! ^_^
btw i'm starting an update group, so if anyone is interested just leave me your email and i'll tell you when i update a new chapter. ^_^
disclaimer: i don't particularly wish that HP belongs to me, but i would love it if someone gives me Draco. (",)
CHAPTER THREE: TRANSFIGURATION
Hermione stretched; groaned. Transfiguration with Slytherins; oh man. She braced herself for the insults she would be sure to get; the Slytherins actually found her breakup with Ron funny. Grabbing her book bag she made her way to the class herself; ever since Harry left school and Ron left her she had pretty much been alone.
Walking into the sunlit room she dumped her stuff on the seat nearest to the window. McGonagall had mentioned something about pair work and she would most likely be stuck with, who, Neville Longbottom? At least it won't be a Slytherin she comforted herself, but as much as she hated to admit it she missed Ron. Terribly.
Giggles erupted suddenly; she glanced, annoyed, at the gaggle of Gryffindor girls. Fawning over Malfoy just because he's 'hot'? Plain pathetic. She looked at the Slytherin prince who had just swaggered into the room-- Fine. He IS darn hot. But his character sucks!
*
Scanning the Transfiguration room Draco smirked to himself as he spotted the lone Gryffindor girl. Grab the chance, he told himself. Ignoring the other girls who were smiling at him coyly he made his way towards Granger.
"Hi Hermione," he smiled.
The quill Hermione had been doodling with clattered to the floor. Draco smirked. Score One.
*
"Yeah, what's up?"
Hermione was shocked at Malfoy's pleasant greeting, of course, but she immediately suspected his intentions. Fine, I'll play along with his game, she thought, and smiled back sweetly at him.
*
It took all of Draco's self-control not to drop his jaws in surprise. It'd be a challenge, this one. But then that's the fun thing about it, eh?
He dropped his books onto the empty table beside her. Sitting down he grinned. "Nothing, the sky. How's you and Ron?"
*
Hermione froze. Oh no, she flinched involuntarily. He still doesn't know? How can he not know? I thought the 'news' was all over Hogwarts... Oh god, this whole thing sucks! Now he'd go on and on about me and Ron when we aren't even together now! Oh, shit, shit, shit.
*
Draco was rather surprised that the girl didn't reply his casual question. Probably one of her tactics for ignoring me he decided. But he didn't miss the guarded look in her eyes.
Now this is interesting. Something must have happened between Weasel and Granger during the one week plus he wasn't here. Maybe a very heated quarrel he concluded. He had noticed that most of the times the Wonder Trio had problems was because of this two. It wasn't surprising that they continued fighting even while dating.
Thinking back to the several unfortunate occasions when he had met Weasel during the corridors these past few days, Draco suddenly recalled a very pretty girl who was always tagging behind that pathetic redhead. He hadn't taken much notice of her; he was too busy making fun of Weasel and the girl had all but melted into the shadows. Not like Granger, he thought. It was lucky that he hadn't met her and Weasel together since coming back to school; he knew he was sure to suffer a few physical aches had he tormented that guy in front of Granger.
Wait a minute.
Granger in such a bad mood... Weasel with that girl... no more *together* around... that look in Granger's eyes just now... It all fits, Draco thought. Weasel must have dumped Granger for that girl.
Astonishing, really, that no one had sought to tell him. But he couldn't really blame anyone about his lack of gossip knowledge; Crabbe and Goyle were basically useless and Pansy was too hooked up with a Slytherin six-year to bother about feeding him the juicy news. Other than those three, well, who else really dared to talk to him; much less gossip?
I guess I have to change plans, oh, wait. Pretend that I don't know and continue *teasing* her? Yep that's it. Objective is there isn't it, I just wanna hurt her.
Satisfied with his decision Draco leaned back into his chair and crossed his arms. "You and Ron..." he drawled carelessly, earning the Mudblood's attention. "Aren't really suitable for each other, eh? But you two do seem so happy together."
*
Hermione pressed her lips together -- she had vowed not to say anything concerning Ron and she was not going to rise to Malfoy's bait. She concentrated, instead, at McGonagall, who had just swept into the classroom and was holding up a huge bundle of parchments for the class to see.
"Now, class," the witch called out sternly, and instantly the class turned silent. "I'm assigning you a Transfiguration project that will last around three months; it will be quite a heavy weightage in your NEWTS. Yes, that's right, we're including project marks in the exams this year. It's pair work and I have assigned the couples, so please co-operate with me here and try to get along with your partner. I am sure you do not want to lose marks just because you are with a person you don't particularly like."
Was it Hermione's imagination, or did Professor McGonagall looked at her meaningfully? She had no time to wonder, however, because the teacher was already reading out the names.
"Ron Weasley and Stacey Jance."
Ouch, Hermione thought. Of so many girls, McGonagall had to choose that b*tch to pair Ron with. Well, never mind, at least they would be too cozy with each other to do their work properly. Hmm, maybe they will fail the whole thing. There was hope, of course, but Hermione's heart twitched at the thought of that girl cuddling up to Ron.
"Neville Longbottom and Pansy Parkinson."
The Slytherin girl shrieked in horror, and Hermione had a hard time trying to stifle her giggles.
"Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger."
WHAT?! Oh no, that was plain impossible! McGonagall knew of the grudge between two of them! Why did she put them together? Frantically, Hermione looked at Malfoy, hoping that it was just a nightmare; hoping that she would wake up soon. It was a nightmare wasn't it? She had probably dozed off halfway through the lesson -- mentally she started berating herself for her lack of studiousness when Malfoy's voice rang clear.
"Oh don't worry, Hermione, it isn't a dream."
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[JaE sPeAkInG]
HAHAHA... actually i wanted to continue writing but then i thought it would be great to end here. Leaves you guys a sense of suspense... oh man am i cruel. aniwaes here's the review-replies...
Junz: Laoya Huijun.. hahaha.. yeps here's the 3rd chapter
melain2:i'll try to finish it properly this time!! wonders what if i write halfway then stop? ::ouch!ouch! okok i geddit! i wun stop! ducks at the rotten eggs thrown by my readers::
attaasa: lol sorry, i don't mean to!! but i'm in such a lazy mood, lols.
Kelly: hahahah thanks for your so many *goods*, here's the 3rd chapt!
Cindy: moi faithful and loyal fan?? muahahhahahaz...
'div: erm i dunno, is this chapt long enuf? like i had said... i had wanted to continue but then it sorta felt right to end here. :รพ
Draco/ron/lupunsgrl: lolz nice correspond wif u thru email yesterday, erms yeps here's the 3rd chapt!
Okayz... pls, once again, review moi to tell me what u think of this chapt. long? short? boring? needless? okay? thanks a lot!!!
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