DISCLAIMER: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling.
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Hermione hurried back towards the table, grabbed her bag, and marched right out of the restaurant. She left Henry sitting down at the table looking dumfounded, Draco staring at her in disbelief; as if Potter just stole the snitch from right under his nose, and the blonde haired girl staring at Draco as if he turned into a monster.
Henry looked at Draco and knew immediately what was going on. He stood up from the soft blue chair, pushed it in, and headed over to him.
"What the hell did you do to Ashley?" he demanded.
"Jonny, I can't believe you! Meeting other girls when you were supposed to be here with me! Stealing another charming boy's date?" shrieked the blonde haired girl.
Draco head was spinning. He turned to the girl, who now was practically in tears, and said, "Look, she isn't my date. I know her from school."
"Sure… if that's the best excuse you can come up with! I'm leaving!" The girl grabbed her purse and ran out of the restaurant with tears streaming from her eyes. Out of the corner of Draco's eyes he saw another guy approach her to ask what was wrong. Draco's mind kept racing.
"Let's take a walk," said Henry noticing Draco's confused expression.
"Err- yeah," said Draco looking at Henry. He wore glasses and had jet-black hair. It then hit Draco. This Henry was the muggle copy of Harry Potter. Draco watched as Henry went over to pay his bill. Draco went to do the same. What's that bloke's last name? What did that girl say it was? Oh, yes. It's Palikinso. Wait, this bloke's initial's are HP. Harry Potter. No wonder Hermione likes him! He's just like the famous Harry Potter, the boy-who-lived. So, Granger just wanted to cozy up with the muggle version of Harry Potter. I guess on rare occasions even Gryffindors are known to make a keen observation or two. Draco had asked a girl about Henry when he had a free moment at the museum. She replied that he was the most perfect boy ever and was boring since he followed every single rule. Oh come on! Nobody is perfect. At least Potter has a rule-breaking streak in him to keep him from being perfect.
Draco walked outside. The cool breeze felt good against his face. Henry came over and they started to walk. Draco! Why the bloody hell are you walking around with this perfect copy of Potter? That's when it hit Draco. At that moment Draco knew exactly what he was doing in the middle of his day with this muggle version of the-boy-that-lived.
"What the hell did you do to Ashley, John?" Henry said breaking the silence.
"Ever hear of talking? Is that a crime around here?" said Draco calmly.
"You must have done something to upset her," said Henry looking up at clear, bright sky.
"Didn't it ever hit you that maybe she just wanted an excuse to get away from you. Although I must say, using me to do it was a pretty pathetic excuse. The only reason that she might have liked you in the first place was because you're an exact copy of the famous Potter at Hog-our school."
"Look, I knew something was going on between you and Ashley and I must say it didn't take me much time to crack the case. After all I just met you and Ashley. I couldn't help but notice that she kept staring at you. But, you did the same and I saw the way you looked at her. I know you like her," said Henry with a triumph look. Henry studied Draco's face. He then continued, "Tell me more about this famous Potter."
Draco was impressed. This four-faced prat should take more credit for his brains. Draco smirked and continued, "Forget Potter." Why the bloody hell am I doing this for? Do I really want to make this bloke jealous? Am I that much in love with Hermione? NO. But, I wonder who she would choose, me or this four-faced mold of Potter?
Draco's eyes lit up as he ran his fingers through his smooth silk hair in an easygoing way. "Ashley is more in love with me than she will ever be with you."
"Ashley has told me that you two are enemies. I highly doubt she would have any crush on you."
"Would you want to bet on that?" said Draco. This is going along just according to plan.
"What did you have in mind?" replied Henry. I knew no kid could be too perfect. Everyone makes dumb choices.
"A bet. The first to get Granger to fall in love with wins," said Draco.
"This can't be too difficult. You're on," said Henry. Henry knew he had some competition. But, he loved Hermione the moment he saw her. That night at the party. Ever since he saw her face, he knew he wanted her. He had wanted her all along. He planned everything out perfectly. He planned out that Robert take Hermione in the hall and start to rape her only so he could come to her rescue. But, something screwed up his perfect plan. John had beat him to it and got their only seconds before he did. John rescued Ashley. Mike and Robert were hired and paid for their whole act. They were using Ashley to get money. She was their perfect way to get 100 dollars from Henry. Henry knew when John arrived he had to get Hermione fast. When he heard that Melinda was looking for someone to bring along for Ashley, Henry wasn't hesitant to volunteer. Now that this bet was made Henry knew he had to get Ashley to fall in love with him. He wanted her so badly plus he wanted to prove superiority to John.
Draco looked at Henry and said, "We have until tonight." He turned around and walked away. Henry walked the opposite way.
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Hermione was walking. She didn't know were she was going she just went wherever her feet carried her. Hermione felt bad about leaving Henry alone but she felt as if she just needed to get away. She knew that her relationship with Malfoy went to the next level. I thought I saw a change in him. But, I was wrong. Nobody can change from a stupid prat to a… Hermione stopped thinking. What had Malfoy become? I thought their was a different side to him. A kind and caring side. I saw it the night he saved me. I felt it when he… Hermione stopped again. She knew what all this meant. Her heart would beat faster when he was near her. When he looked her way a warm tingly feeling went through her body. When they kissed the spark went off. I was in love with that Malfoy. But, he is back to his arrogant self and the best thing to do is ignore him like planned. He has made it very clear I'm the last person he wants to talk to. It would just make it easier for when I get back to Hogwarts.
Hermione finally stopped walking and reached the hotel. She walked inside to find two boys rushing to her both in different directions. Henry got to her first and said, "Ashley I've been looking everywhere."
"I'm sorry-" she started, thinking of how she could possibly find a way to explain why she ran away to Henry.
Henry placed a finger on her lips and said, "Shh… I know it has to do with that John boy. I don't need to hear it. Make it up to me and let me take you out now?"
Draco then came running up to Hermione. "Dr-John what do you want?" said Hermione looking at him.
"Herm-Ashley I need to talk to you now," said Draco looking at Hermione's wide eyes.
"What?" she replied in an annoyed voice. I'm not going to let him get to me. He is just a stupid git.
"Alone."
He finally realized I exist when I'm with someone else. "I'm sorry John but I'm on my way out with Henry."
Henry smiled at Draco as he grabbed her hand and gave John a triumph look.
Then Draco turned to Hermione and whispered in her ear, "He reminds you of Potter. Too bad he is missing the scar to prove his-"
Hermione pulled back and said, "Harry doesn't need to prove anything to anyone, because, scar or no scar, he will always be a better man than you. And you know it."
Draco's smirk disappeared as he watched Henry and Hermione walk off leaving his alone in the hallways of the hotel, alone.
Why on bloody hell did I say that? I can't lose this bet. I have to win! The question is: What do I do now?
A/N- wow! I have a great idea for this story! I can't wait till its time to put up the next chapter which is very long! I also want to thank my reviewers! You are the best! I hope I can get to 200 review soon. That would be my goal for the next few chapters! Hope you liked the chapter!