Hermione walked back to her dormitory, in tears, but not sure why. How is it possible that I'm crying and I don't know why, Hermione thought. It really doesn't make any sense. If there were a reason to cry, I wouldn't be so confused, but now…I have no idea. Well the only thing for it is to stop crying. And she did.
She spent the next couple of hours making sure everything was together for their trip back on the Hogwarts Express. Normally, students used Floo Powder to travel back home, but because Hermione's parents aren't connected to the Floo Network, they had to travel back the normal way, along with a few other muggle-born witches and wizards. After Hermione had checked and double-checked her packing, she could finally relax on her four-poster bed for a few minutes before the train left. The Hogwarts Express was scheduled to leave within the hour and she was to meet Ron and Harry in the Great Hall.
Lying on the bed, she just closed her eyes and listened to the silence. Suddenly the calming silence was interrupted by the giggles of Lavender Brown and Parvati Patil. They came in whispering and giggling as usual, occasionally glancing Hermione's way. It was by this that Hermione instinctively knew that the gossip involved her.
"What is it this time?" Hermione asked, exasperated.
"Nothing really to do with you," Lavender said.
"Well, what is it then?" Hermione asked.
"We just went to see Stella," Parvati said, "after that horrible accident on the Quidditch Pitch."
"Yes, I know," Hermione said, annoyed. "I was there, remember?"
"Oh yes…"Lavender said, "anyway, right before we came, we saw Harry leaving. And we asked Stella what happened, and she said…she said…"
"She said what?" Hermione asked.
"She said he kissed her for the first time!" Lavender exclaimed, as she and Parvati dissolved into a fit of giggles.
"Oh is that all?" Hermione snapped. "That's the big news? Please. Rita Skeeter has given better gossip than that." With that, she left the dormitory, levitating all her things to meet Harry and Ron.
On her way there, she began to think. Come on Hermione, she thought, what's up with you? Ever since the day Harry and Stella started going out, you've been a little on edge. And just then, you were even getting a little jealous. You know, there's nothing to worry about. Harry always puts his friends before girls. You'll always be his friend. There is NOTHING to worry about. That's what you've been worrying about…isn't it?...isn't it?
But she didn't know.
Reviews:
KawaiiFryingPanChick: Hermione is what, you say? J-E, what? –Hits Hermione on the head with frying pan- And yes, Ron's overprotectiveness can be very cute!
Lutefa: You tell David Patterson I said he's a poohead and he should back off. This is your turf. Hahaha, you guys keep asking, but I'm not telling! You should figure out yourself what is going on between these three friends. Was this update quick enuff? G2G…bai!