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The rest of the day went uneventfully as usual. The professors dumped on a bunch of homework to do, much to everyones chagrin. Harry, Ron, and Hermione had decided to meet in the library to study, and there they stayed for quite some time.
"I'm bored. I think we've study potions enough for one day!" Ron said as he stretched and yawned.
"Yeah, I'm pretty bored too, Ron" agreed Harry. He gazed longingly out the window and saw some people in the distance on broom sticks.
"What do you say we get out of here and go fly around for a little while? Maybe get in some quidditch practice, or at least get some blood pumping in our veins!" Harry commented exasperatedly. Ron nodded vigorously. Hermione, long since enthralled in her book, finally looked up.
"You two go ahead, I'll stay here, I want to make sure I know which elements cancel out these spells..." Hermione said, glancing downward at her book.
"Are you sure Hermione? We've already studied for three hours? Don't you want a break?" Harry asked.
"No, actually I'm just fine. Can't let my grades slip this early into the year!" Hermione said with a cheerful grin.
"Come on then Harry, let's go!" said Ron, pulling Harry out by the arm. Harry cast another questioning look at Hermione, who just smiled back, before leaving.
"Finally! I can get some work done! Harry's pencil tapping was getting on my nerves! Now for some peace and quiet," Hermione commented to herself as she immersed herself in her book once more.
After a few minutes alone, Hermione became aware that someone had seated themselves opposite her. She glanced up and saw Draco, Crabbe, and Goyle smirking back at her.
"So Mudblood, you going to the ball?" Draco asked icily.
"I'm not sure yet" Hermione replied curtly. Draco snorted.
"Well if you do go, I'm happy it'll be a masquerade. Then I won't have to see your face. Ooh come to think of it, I won't have to see Potty or Weasel King's either!" said Draco as Crabbe and Goyle laughed.
"Hmph. It also means I won't have to see your face either Malfoy. Now would you excuse me? I have some reading to do," Hermione said as she turned her face downwards to continue.
"Whatever you say Mudblood. We should go anyways. We've got a certain Pot-head and weasel king to knock off their brooms. Let's go!" Draco commanded as he rose and exited, Crabbe and Goyle following closely behind.
Hermione glared after him.
'If he wasn't such an indignant little prat, he'd be worth dating. Ew! What am I saying? Malfoy? Worth dating? Oh my gosh...I don't find Malfoy attractive do I?! No. I most certainly don't. And that's final!' Hermione argued in her mind. With yet another sigh she returned to her reading.
'Stupid Malfoy...'