Love Sick

Chapter Five

Hermione took her usual seat at the Heads and Perfects meeting that Professor McGonall issued. The meeting's were the same, complaints and changes in the school. Hermione tried to sound interested but it was becoming a routine she was not the slightest bit enjoying.

Hermione glanced over at Draco who sat there expressionless, the whole day he had not once looked at her or said anything rude but his behavior has struck her oddly. She shrugged to herself and looked around at the familiar faces of the Perfects filing in only to realize Ginny wasn't around. Collin Creeve sat next to her and she nudged him on the arm to grab his attention.

"Where's Ginny?" She asked curiously. Collin shrugged and turned his attention to the Professor as Hermione did the same.

"Well, as you all know Christmas break is near and I received a few suggestions to have an event." Professor McGonall said looking around the room. "Any idea's what to have?" She looked around once more and pointed at a Ravenclaw girl who had her hand raised the moment she heard Christmas break.

"Why don't we have a ball?" Linda Cruite said. Hermione rolled her eyes at the thought of another boring ball. Then suddenly Collin piped in.

"We always have balls, I suggest something different." The Professor's face lit up waiting for him to continue. "How about a Talent show?" Hermione smiled at him. The Professor clapped her hands happily.

"That sounds like a good idea. Who agrees?" Hermione looked around and counted the hands that rose. Seven out of the nine students around the table agreed. "Well...it's settled then. I would like our Head's to help the Perfects come up with ideas for the Talent show and also setting it up." Hermione and Draco nodded understandingly.

The moment the meeting was over Draco was the first to leave the room not once looking back at her. As everyone else got up to leave, Hermione noticed Ginny rush in. She gave her a confused look before pulling her arm to a corner of the room. "Where were you?" Ginny blushed and looked down. Hermione stood there arms crossed waiting for an answer.

"I..you won't believe it if I told you." Ginny said quietly. Hermione tapped her foot on the wooden floor.

"Try me." Ginny nodded and pulled the collar of her shirt, and there was a visible red mark.

Hermione gasped. "Where did you get that from?" Ginny blushed again fixing her collar back as she stared into Hermione's eyes.

"Blaise." Hermione shook her head in disbelief. Ginny nodded. "I told you, you won't believe me."

"Blaise? Slytherin Blaise Zambiny?" Hermione asked. Ginny nodded again and looked around at the few students who hung around the common room.

"You guys are dating?" Hermione asked curiously. Ginny brushed her hair behind her ear and looked down.

"No, well...I'm not sure."

"Does Ron know?" Ginny snapped her head up with fear in her eyes.

"Don't tell him, please. No one must know." Hermione sighed and embraced her friend.

"I won't tell a soul. Just be careful, Slytherins can't be trusted." Hermione said and Ginny nodded. Hermione gave her one more squeeze before leaving to head to her next class. I could use my own bloody advice! But no, something about the way he confessed to me...I just don't know what to do or say. Hermione looked back at Ginny and noticed she was full of life, her expressions were lighter and she didn't seem to frown once. I hope he doesn't hurt you...

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Hermione quietly slipped in her last class of the day, Herbology. The professor hadn't showed up and other students just sat around talking endlessly. The classroom which was located outside in a glass house were full of plant creatures they had just begun to learn about. Hermione noticed a small green plant with tentacles that she hadn't seen before. She walked over to were it was, she heard small growls coming from the plants roots as it just stood there erect.

Something about the plant made her interested to touch it. She extended her index finger to lightly touch the tentacles when out of no where it snapped making her jump back in shock. Luckily she was inches away from the tentacles but the thought of a plant attacking her made her feel uneasy.

"You should stay away from that plant, quiet dangerous." The professor came behind her looking concerned at her hand.

"Sorry, I just wanted to..." The professor waved his hand.

"No, its quiet alright, it's only a baby." He wobbled over to his desk and waited for the students to sit down and take out their parchments. When she had reached her desk she found a small piece of parchment that didn't belong to her. On the folded top, it had her name written and she knew it was a note. She sat down as she unfolded the small parchment to read what contained inside.

I need to talk to you after class, meet me outside of the school near the lake preferably.

Hermione frowned at the note, who wrote it? It couldn't have been Ron or Harry because they probably would just talk to her normally. It must be Ginny, she looked worried about the situation she was in. After she had thought about it long and hard she came to the decision it was just her friend.

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The lake was beautiful when it reflected against the son. Hermione sat down on the large rocks near the lake and untied her hair letting the chill of the wind go through it. It was the second week of November and still no sign of snow, she would have been disappointed but somehow she didn't want any snow, because the lake looked beautiful when it wasn't icy. It felt more like autumn and she enjoyed it. She heard crunching foot steps coming closer to her, slowly she turned around.

"Hey I was just --- You?" Hermione startled at seeing Draco standing there.

"Yes me." He simply said as he sat down next to her quietly. Hermione couldn't help but watch his beauty, lately that's all she had been doing. He was more handsome then she remembered and she blushed thinking about it.

"Hermione I --"

"You called me Hermione?"

"Isn't that what we agreed to?" Draco asked confused. He gazed into her eyes searching for an answer.

"No, it's just that..it..oh never mind! What is it you wanted to tell me?" Hermione asked. Draco nodded and took out two pieces of cards from his robe and gave it to her. Hermione flipped it over to read it.

Grand Re-opening of Le Rosa Dinery

Draco Malfoy and Guest invited to one of the finest restaurants in the Wizardy World.

Please bring this upon the date of your arrival.

Hermione read the other one which was the exact same and looked over at Draco confused. "What's this for?" Draco chuckled as he shook his head.

"It's for you and me." Hermione gasped surprised.

"You didn't have to." Draco looked at her.

"Of course I did, I want to prove to you. And your coming." He simple said.

"Thank you." Hermione whispered. She gazed at the lake one last time before getting off the cold rock.

"Your welcome. Now, get yourself ready by seven." He uttered as he also raised himself up.

"Tonight?" Hermione said looking worried.

"Of course, I reserved our seats for tonight." Hermione couldn't let down an invitation like this and half of her wanted to scream and jump.

"Alright. I'll see you tonight then." Hermione said and walked off to the school entrance.