Join the Cutting Club
By Emma L. Granger
Summary: Ever heard of cutting yourself to relieve stress? Pain? Hermione lost in all her sorrows decides to explore this option. Will Malfoy care enough to help? Will he even find out...D/Hr.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Harry Potter characters. I put them on my Christmas list though but all I got was coal. :'( lol
A/N: And if any of you readers have read any funny fics please tell me in your review, I LOVE COMEDY. Btw, I forgot to mention that it's Muggle attire/Dress Robes, they can choose.
Hagridlover: virtual cake to you, sure you only got the language but it's still good. The language was Swahili, the words were: Love is blind. O and by the way have you seen any of the movies or read the books? Anyway, I'll try to describe them better for you to get a mental picture but you can always look at fan art or HP fan sites. For fan art I totally recommend , Marta is THE best fan art artist I've seen so far. She rocks, she has great talent. If you go to the best there is probably peppermintlemming, her paintings are extremely well done and realistic. Btw, I'll probably describe them fully at the ball, you know. Anyway, thanks for reviewing!!!
Syaoronsangel: Ok you didn't review first Hagridlover did but I still think you deserve a virtual cake, unless you want a cookie instead? But I think you should get the cake because you got both parts of the question, you're so smart :D I really liked your review, thanks!!!
P.S.- If any of you have misinterpreted the title I'm sorry, it's only a figure of speech. Knowing this I hope you can get an idea of what the title actually means. Unless you really want me type it out, I think you all can understand it, if you can't e-mail me or something but I really see no need.
Love is like swallowing hot chocolate
Before it has cooled off.
It takes you by surprise at first,
But keeps you warm for a long time.
Last chapter (chapter 4):
"Mahaba Ni Tongo." Hermione uttered. She entered the room and sat down in one of the wooden chairs in the room and dozed off.
"Hermione, Hermione." A voice called. The person was pushing her side trying to wake her.
"Wha?"
"Wake up Mione."
She lifted a droopy eyelid. "Draco?"
"Mmmhmm, wake up. I thought you'd like to sleep in your room instead of on a very uncomfortable chair."
"You're right," She smiled.
"Goodnight Draco."
"G'night Mione."
Chapter 6:
Hermione and Ginny where walking down the Hogsmeade streets going through stores trying to find the perfect outfit (Harry and Ron didn't want to come along, they said they had their robes what else could they need?).
"So Hermione who do you want to go with?" Ginny said as they passed Hog's Head.
"I told you I honestly don't know," Hermione lied.
"You know you're not a very good liar. I'm not as dense as Harry and Ron are I know that you're lying."
"Well..."
"C'mon tell me. I swear I won't tell a soul, ghost, or poltergeist."
"Well..."
"Can you give me a hint?"
"Well..."
"Will you stop saying well!?"
"We-I mean fine. You can ask me three yes or no questions, and that's all."
"How about five?" Hermione shot her daggers. "Three it is. Ok, is he umm...on a Quidditch team?"
"Yes."
"Ok, good. Is he a Gryffindor?'
"Not necessarily."
"Yes or no?"
"No." Hermione responded quickly.
"Well that rules out Ron."
"What about Harry?"
"No Harry's taken."
"By whom may I ask?" Hermione smiled, she knew.
"Umm...well he asked me to the ball yesterday."
"Oh, I'm so happy for you Ginny!" Hermione stopped her happy rant. "Wait, does Ron know?"
"No. If he finds out I know he's just going to have a go at Harry. I guess this is the disadvantage of having an overprotective brother."
"Well that it true."
"Anyway, you're getting off topic. Last question-Is it Malfoy?"
Hermione was dumbstruck. How could she know? As if reading her mind Ginny answered, "Oh come on Hermione, it's SO obvious. I've seen the looks you give each other. How much time you spend together..."
"We're just best friends." Hermione stated firmly. "You spend a lot of time with Luna. It doesn't mean you fancy her now does it?"
"No I don't but that's different. Completely and totally different and you know it. Now answer the question. Don't lie."
"Yes."
"See, now was that so hard? (Hermione mumbled something that sounded like 'it bloody was too.') I thought so. Now come on let's go to Gladrags. Enough with all this talking, let's shop!"
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(minutes later inside the store)
"Hermione try this on!"
"Ginny this is the fifteenth dress you've told me to try on!" Hermione was losing her patience, 'shopping is frustrating' she thought 'at least shopping with Ginny that is.' she added.
"But I just know this is the one!" Ginny was holding up a baby blue strapless satin dress. The dress was simple yet so elegant, it also had a pretty flower sash at the waist. It was beautiful.
"Okay but this is the last one." She went into the dressing room and quickly changed into the dress.
"Hermione are you almost done?" Ginny called.
"Yeah." She stepped out of the changing stall and went to look for Ginny. She found her looking through some of the new dresses the store had to offer. Ginny acknowledging Hermione's presence looked up.
"Wow Hermione that dress looks beautiful on you." Ginny praised. "Now let's get some shoes and jewelry!"
Hermione groaned. 'More shopping that's just what I need.'
After all the shopping was done the two girls went to the Three Broomsticks to meet up with Ron and Harry.
"Hi Harry, Ron." Hermione greeted the two boys who had gotten their first and were finishing up the glasses of butterbeer. Ginny sat next to Harry leaving Hermione to sit next to Ron.
"Hey Ginny." Harry said.
"Hi Harry," replied Ginny.
Ron threw Hermione a 'What's wrong with them?' look.
"Oh Harry and Ginny are going out." Hermione answered in an amused manner.
"WHAT?!" Ron shouted as everyone in the pub looked up to see where the voice had come from.
"Ron sit down!" Hermione hissed. He sat down his face flushed.
"You're telling me my best mate, Harry Potter, went behind my back and is going out with my little sister!" Ron said trying very hard to keep his voice down.
"I didn't go behind your back!" Harry argued.
"Harry don't listen to him. Ron's just being s stupid, ignorant, self-centered prat! Ron you can not tell me what to do. Let's go Harry." Ginny huffed madly. Ginny grabbed Harry's hand and lead them out of them room. Ron stood up, Hermione reached for his shoulder and made him sit down.
"Hermione I have to go after them. Who knows what-"
Hermione cut him off, "Ron let them be. Ginny doesn't care about what you're doing with any girls. Let her and Harry spend some time together. You can't stop them caring for each other. Besides, who's better for your sister than your best mate. You know Harry would never hurt her."
"Fine, but if he hurts her I'll-"
"Ron he won't."
Ron opened his mouth and then closed it. The awkward silence began. Hermione couldn't take it anymore someone had to talk. She spoke first, "So..."
"So who are going with to the ball?"
'Great this again, like brother like sister.'
"No one. Who are you going with?"
"No one." Ron answered. "So...well...if you're not going with anyone would you like to go with me?"
Hermione looked up at Ron. How in the world could he ask her this after what he'd done? More importantly what was she going to say?
A/N: Ok thanks for all the reviews, 5 or more for the next chapter. Btw, I know some of you may think that Hermione's acting too happy or cheerful but I think she's just trying to get over the past and move on to the future. Though I'm not saying she's completely well inside, you can't be after something like that but you'll just have to continue reading to see how it'll all end...
-HAPPY 50th REVIEW DAY THINGY-MA-BOBBER...YEAH!!! (I know there's more than 50 but whatever)
P.S.-Neville pink thing: I was at and they have a forum about all the pink things in HP and they mentioned the bubble gum thing from OotP (you'll only know what I'm talking about if you've read the fifth book) and when I was writing that scene I thought of that color so I put it in. Neville's probably going to end up with .
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