Author's Note
This story might have started pretty lightly in the beginning, but I warn you, it's probably going to get darker. I have another surprise planned for Hermione. If you guys were expecting this to turn into a very light fic, then you might not like the way the story is going to go. I won't reveal the surprise till the next chapter. Please tell me what you think.
Thank you to the two reviewers who pointed out my mistake. I've been spelling Blaise's last name wrong. Blush It's Zabini, not Zambini. And yes, I do know that Blaise is suppose to be a boy. But I just found out about a week ago and by that time, it was too late to change it. Unless you guys want me to change it? Tell me what you think. Thank you!!
Wow, I can't believe I'm writing so many chapters in so short a time. Must be all this free time I have. Don't you just love summer? I'm already working on Chapter 11. In fact, I'm halfway done. Expect it by Saturday or Sunday.
AND THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR THE REVIEWS! It makes me so happy when I open up my mailbox and see all those reviews!!
Chapter Ten
Getting to Know Your Enemies
"You don't suppose you were a bit hard on Hermione, do you?" asked Ginny Weasley.
She, Harry, Ron, Neville, Seamus and Dean were in a compartment together. Harry and Ron had just spent most of the ride talking to most of the 6th and 7th year Gryfindors about Hermione.
"No, I don't think we were harsh on her at all," replied Ron coldly.
"She betrayed us Ginny!" exclaimed Harry, "she spent the whole summer with Malfoy when all the while we were asking her to come to the burrow. She blew us off for him."
Dean, Seamus and Neville were listening intently, as if watching a tennis match, moving their heads left and right, watching Harry and Ron, then turning to look at Ginny.
"Yes, but you've been friends for so long," replied Ginny. "Aren't you at least going to listen to her side of the story?"
"Why should we? It's bloody plain to see that she doesn't care about us at all," replied Ron, quickly dismissing the issue.
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"I don't mean to be rude, but I suppose you're all planning on becoming deatheaters?" asked Hermione nervously. She felt scared addressing this issue. After all, it was only until a few months ago that she thought she was a muggleborn. But her curiosity got the best of her. She just had to ask them.
"You might think so," replied Blaise, "but to tell you the truth, we're probably going to end up not becoming deatheaters."
Hermione was puzzled. She must have looked it because Blaise continued and explained.
"Well you see, not many women become deatheaters. Usually it's all men. We're probably going to marry deatheaters and become deatheater wives. That just means we stay home and support them. You know, throw parties and such. We get to live in the lap of luxury." she smiled, revealing her white teeth.
"What about you Hermione?" asked Pansy, "what side are you taking?"
"Well, I planning on just staying neutral."
"Really?" replied Millicent, clearly surprised, "I was sure you would say you were staying on the so called "good" side."
"Actually," began Hermione, "if you asked me that question a year ago, I would have said that I was staying on the light side. But ever since the end of 5th year, I've really started to think about it. Now, neither side really appeals to me."
Hermione half expected them to shout at her and demand she join them or die, but they didn't. They just nodded.
"Perhaps spending time with us will sway your mind." replied Millicent.
"Perhaps," replied Hermione slyly.
"You know," began Blasie, "you remind me of someone. I can't remember who. It's as if I've seen you somewhere at home, in a picture or something. But I know that's impossible. I don't have any pictures of you at home. Of your grandmother maybe, but not you. But I know I've seen you. I can't place it though."
Hermione wasn't sure how to respond to that, so she just gave a small smile. A few minutes later, the train stopped, they had finally reached Hogwarts.
They left their bags in the compartment, they would be taken up to the school separately. As soon as Hermione got off the train with Blaise, Pansy and Millicent, she immediately noticed the stares and whispers she was attracting. She noticed all the glares and jealous looks she got from most of the female population. The male population however, gave her a different response. She noticed a lot of guys staring at her. Some where even winking and whistling at her. She saw guys do the same thing to Blaise, Pansy and Millicent, but they looked as if they didn't even notice. Hermione supposed they were too used to it to even notice several guys checking them out.
Hermione impulsively began looking around for Draco. She quickly stopped herself. "Forget about him," she told herself. But even so, she couldn't help it, she continued discreetly looking for him. She didn't find him, but she did see Harry and Ron, along with Ginny. They were standing next to some other Gryfindors. They were all awestricken at the sight of Hermione. They were all staring. Hermione supposed it was because of her new look and the fact that she was hanging out with three Slytherin girls who were notorious for being sexy and cruel.
Hermione did nothing but flick her hair at them while continuing to walk towards the long row of thestral drawn carriages while talking animatedly with Blaise, Pansy and Millicent. They got into an empty carriage and closed the door.
"You're not going to sit at the Gryfindor table are you Hermione?" asked Pansy.
"Where else would I sit?" replied Hermione, confused.
"Well, why don't you sit with us?" asked Blaise.
"At the Slytherin table??" asked Hermione. The confusion on her face was even more pronounced. "But I can't! I'm not a Slytherin!"
"Who cares? You're kind of our friend now. Besides, there's no actual school rule that says everyone has to sit with their house. Things just got that way." said Millicent.
"I don't know," replied Hermione. She was glad that they considered her a friend in so short a time and that they were inviting her to sit with them, but she was still a Gryfindor at heart. "Maybe not so soon. Maybe I could sit with you guys after a few days."
"Alright. If that's what you want," replied Blaise, "but you shouldn't care so much about what other people think.
Hermione smiled warmly.
Ten minutes later, they were out of the carriages and in the Great Hall. Hermione sat down next to some 5th years who didn't even notice her.
Dinner that night was very boring for Hermione. No one talked to her at all. When Dumbledore announced that she and Draco were head boy and girl she noticed that even though the other houses gave her a warm welcome, most of the Gryfindors only brought their hands together once or twice before stopping. Harry and Ron didn't bother clapping at all. Hermione's mood was brought up a lottle after hearing Blaise, Pansy and Millicent loudly cheer for her.
After finishing dinner, she found out that Professor McGonagoll would be showing Draco and her the way to their room.
She got up and said good night to her newest friends. All three of them gave her a hug. She turned around after hugging them and saw that Professor McGonagoll and Draco were looking at her, clearly waiting for her. She said goodbye to Blaise, Pansy and Millicent once more before following Professor McGonagoll.
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Sorry for the short chapter. I promise the next one will be much longer.
This story might have started pretty lightly in the beginning, but I warn you, it's probably going to get darker. I have another surprise planned for Hermione. If you guys were expecting this to turn into a very light fic, then you might not like the way the story is going to go. I won't reveal the surprise till the next chapter. Please tell me what you think.
Thank you to the two reviewers who pointed out my mistake. I've been spelling Blaise's last name wrong. Blush It's Zabini, not Zambini. And yes, I do know that Blaise is suppose to be a boy. But I just found out about a week ago and by that time, it was too late to change it. Unless you guys want me to change it? Tell me what you think. Thank you!!
Wow, I can't believe I'm writing so many chapters in so short a time. Must be all this free time I have. Don't you just love summer? I'm already working on Chapter 11. In fact, I'm halfway done. Expect it by Saturday or Sunday.
AND THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR THE REVIEWS! It makes me so happy when I open up my mailbox and see all those reviews!!
Chapter Ten
Getting to Know Your Enemies
"You don't suppose you were a bit hard on Hermione, do you?" asked Ginny Weasley.
She, Harry, Ron, Neville, Seamus and Dean were in a compartment together. Harry and Ron had just spent most of the ride talking to most of the 6th and 7th year Gryfindors about Hermione.
"No, I don't think we were harsh on her at all," replied Ron coldly.
"She betrayed us Ginny!" exclaimed Harry, "she spent the whole summer with Malfoy when all the while we were asking her to come to the burrow. She blew us off for him."
Dean, Seamus and Neville were listening intently, as if watching a tennis match, moving their heads left and right, watching Harry and Ron, then turning to look at Ginny.
"Yes, but you've been friends for so long," replied Ginny. "Aren't you at least going to listen to her side of the story?"
"Why should we? It's bloody plain to see that she doesn't care about us at all," replied Ron, quickly dismissing the issue.
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"I don't mean to be rude, but I suppose you're all planning on becoming deatheaters?" asked Hermione nervously. She felt scared addressing this issue. After all, it was only until a few months ago that she thought she was a muggleborn. But her curiosity got the best of her. She just had to ask them.
"You might think so," replied Blaise, "but to tell you the truth, we're probably going to end up not becoming deatheaters."
Hermione was puzzled. She must have looked it because Blaise continued and explained.
"Well you see, not many women become deatheaters. Usually it's all men. We're probably going to marry deatheaters and become deatheater wives. That just means we stay home and support them. You know, throw parties and such. We get to live in the lap of luxury." she smiled, revealing her white teeth.
"What about you Hermione?" asked Pansy, "what side are you taking?"
"Well, I planning on just staying neutral."
"Really?" replied Millicent, clearly surprised, "I was sure you would say you were staying on the so called "good" side."
"Actually," began Hermione, "if you asked me that question a year ago, I would have said that I was staying on the light side. But ever since the end of 5th year, I've really started to think about it. Now, neither side really appeals to me."
Hermione half expected them to shout at her and demand she join them or die, but they didn't. They just nodded.
"Perhaps spending time with us will sway your mind." replied Millicent.
"Perhaps," replied Hermione slyly.
"You know," began Blasie, "you remind me of someone. I can't remember who. It's as if I've seen you somewhere at home, in a picture or something. But I know that's impossible. I don't have any pictures of you at home. Of your grandmother maybe, but not you. But I know I've seen you. I can't place it though."
Hermione wasn't sure how to respond to that, so she just gave a small smile. A few minutes later, the train stopped, they had finally reached Hogwarts.
They left their bags in the compartment, they would be taken up to the school separately. As soon as Hermione got off the train with Blaise, Pansy and Millicent, she immediately noticed the stares and whispers she was attracting. She noticed all the glares and jealous looks she got from most of the female population. The male population however, gave her a different response. She noticed a lot of guys staring at her. Some where even winking and whistling at her. She saw guys do the same thing to Blaise, Pansy and Millicent, but they looked as if they didn't even notice. Hermione supposed they were too used to it to even notice several guys checking them out.
Hermione impulsively began looking around for Draco. She quickly stopped herself. "Forget about him," she told herself. But even so, she couldn't help it, she continued discreetly looking for him. She didn't find him, but she did see Harry and Ron, along with Ginny. They were standing next to some other Gryfindors. They were all awestricken at the sight of Hermione. They were all staring. Hermione supposed it was because of her new look and the fact that she was hanging out with three Slytherin girls who were notorious for being sexy and cruel.
Hermione did nothing but flick her hair at them while continuing to walk towards the long row of thestral drawn carriages while talking animatedly with Blaise, Pansy and Millicent. They got into an empty carriage and closed the door.
"You're not going to sit at the Gryfindor table are you Hermione?" asked Pansy.
"Where else would I sit?" replied Hermione, confused.
"Well, why don't you sit with us?" asked Blaise.
"At the Slytherin table??" asked Hermione. The confusion on her face was even more pronounced. "But I can't! I'm not a Slytherin!"
"Who cares? You're kind of our friend now. Besides, there's no actual school rule that says everyone has to sit with their house. Things just got that way." said Millicent.
"I don't know," replied Hermione. She was glad that they considered her a friend in so short a time and that they were inviting her to sit with them, but she was still a Gryfindor at heart. "Maybe not so soon. Maybe I could sit with you guys after a few days."
"Alright. If that's what you want," replied Blaise, "but you shouldn't care so much about what other people think.
Hermione smiled warmly.
Ten minutes later, they were out of the carriages and in the Great Hall. Hermione sat down next to some 5th years who didn't even notice her.
Dinner that night was very boring for Hermione. No one talked to her at all. When Dumbledore announced that she and Draco were head boy and girl she noticed that even though the other houses gave her a warm welcome, most of the Gryfindors only brought their hands together once or twice before stopping. Harry and Ron didn't bother clapping at all. Hermione's mood was brought up a lottle after hearing Blaise, Pansy and Millicent loudly cheer for her.
After finishing dinner, she found out that Professor McGonagoll would be showing Draco and her the way to their room.
She got up and said good night to her newest friends. All three of them gave her a hug. She turned around after hugging them and saw that Professor McGonagoll and Draco were looking at her, clearly waiting for her. She said goodbye to Blaise, Pansy and Millicent once more before following Professor McGonagoll.
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Sorry for the short chapter. I promise the next one will be much longer.