Chapter 2: The usual Drill

Later, in the Great Hall, Hermione seemed to have forgotten all about her rude awakening.

"I've finished the study schedules for each of us!" Hermione said with excitement!

"Only Hermione could get excited about study schedules." Said Ron dryly. Harry tried to stifle a laugh, but couldn't, and Hermione shot him a stern look for his troubles.

"Fine, since you're mocking my attempts to help you at least PASS all of your exams, you obviously don't need my help!" She said in a huff, and opened her book, promptly ignoring them.

"Hermione," Ron said in a weary voice, "We were kidding!"

No response. . . .

"Hermione! Please!" he shot an exasperated look at Harry.

"Okay fine, Harry's, ouch!" Ron exclaimed as Harry kicked him rather hard under the table, "Okay, WE'RE sorry!" Harry shot him a look. "And we won't make fun of your schedules any more, because we desperately need your help." He said all in a rush.

"A hem, anyway, here are your schedules, they go by hour and subject. We start studying for History of Magic first, as that's our first exam, and so on."

Ron just sat there wondering if Hermione did this just to toy with him. "Girls!" He thought, and rolled his eyes.