Chapter: Funny love
Finally I had arrived at the library. To some people the library was a place with a lot of books where you came to research things. But to me, this was my sanctuary. Something about this place is pleasant so I come here to relax and to organize my thoughts. Okay, I know that sounds cheesy but it's true. The librarian, Sue, knew me by name now. She was a lovely older woman probably in her 70's. Her white hair was always styled the same way, half up, half down. The top half was pulled back into a clip. She wore robes, as did everyone else. Hers were faded black with an olive green shirt underneath. She never changed, that is one of the reasons I liked her so much.
I ran my finger along the spines of the books as I passed by them. One book caught my eye.
I have been this way many times before but I have never seen this one before. It stood out because it was a bright pink color. I pulled it off the shelf. "Silly spells for all of your love problems." They allow this book here?
I walked over to my favorite table to check out this new book.
As soon as I got there a familiar red head ran over to me. I hid the book from her sight.
"There you are Hermionie."
I smiled at Ginny.
She tossed some of her hair over her shoulder. "I need your help."
"Boyfriend trouble?"
"How did you know?"
"That's the only kind of trouble you ever have."
"True True." Ginny giggled. "Hermionie…"
"Hmm."
"Why don't you have a boyfriend?"
"I have had one before."
"Krum? He doesn't count."
"Why doesn't he count?"
"It wasn't like a real relationship."
I scrunched up my nose. "Whatever."
Ginny sat in the chair next to me."
"So what's your problem?"
"I have feelings for someone else beside my boyfriend."
"Who do you have feelings for?"
"Harry." Ginny looked away.
I sighed. "Again?"
"Yea, again."
"But you love your boyfriend."
"Yeah."
"More than Harry."
She thought for a few seconds. "Yes."
"Then isn't that enough. Can't you lose your feelings for Harry? If you love your boyfriend as much as you said you do, then it should be no problem."
"I guess your right."
"If Harry got a girlfriend, would you be jealous?"
"No, why?"
I paused. "No reason."
Ginny's boyfriend walked over to them.
"Uhh, got to go Hermionie, thanks for the help!"
"Your welcome."
Ginny left in her boyfriends arms. I sighed. I looked at my watch. Oh no classes start in ten minutes. I grabbed my bag and left the library.
- - -
Hagrid's class was next. I met up with Harry and Ron as they started walking down the hill.
"I wonder what creature we will learn about today." I said with a smile on my face.
"Hopefully something more exciting than last week." Harry yawned.
"Are you guys that tired?"
Ron looked over at her with half open eyes. "Huh?"
"Never mind."
Draco walked by them and smiled at Hermionie. "Hey Granger!" He put his hand in the air.
I waved back at him.
Harry and Ron looked at her.
Draco smirked then continued walking with Crabbe and Goyle on either side.
"'Mionie?"
I turned to Ron.
"What was that?" He asked.
I bit my bottom lip. "I was talking to him earlier." I am not going to tell them because I don't know what they will say if I did.
"That's it?" Harry questioned.
"…Yeah." I then linked arms with both of them and gave them my biggest smile.
- - -
I went back to the common room to do some homework when I discovered that I had taken the spell book. I forgot that I had shoved it into my bag. I pulled out one of my text books and put it inside the book. I curled up in my favorite chair and looked at my fellow gryffindors as they walked by, over the top of the book. I opened the spell book and began to read the containing spells. There was a spell to get love, lose love, get someone into bed, to get second chance at love and to get a date for a dance. I laughed. All of the bases have been covered.
I flipped through the pages and looked at the many different spells and looked for one that suited my needs.
The portrait swung open and the quidditch team stalked in covered in mud.
Ron and Harry walked toward Hermionie. I looked up and then quickly closed my text book.
"I am going to take a shower." Ron stated.
Harry smelled him. "You need it."
Ron frowned.
Hermionie giggled.
"Later." Ron crouched his shoulders as he walked.
Harry looked at me.
I felt my cheeks go red.
"Hey 'mionie, can I ask you a question?" Harry sat down next to her.
"Sure." I looked at him. I wonder what he wants.
"Since I have been so wrapped up in quidditch practice I have not been able to study or do any homework…"
"And…" I smiled.
"I was wondering, can I look at your potions essay?" Harry waited for her negative response.
I thought for a second. "Sure. Let me get it for you." I reached into my bag.
Harry blinked a few times. "Ohh, great. Thanks a lot."
I handed it to him and smiled. My eyes looked into his and I got lost in them. The bright green eyes draw you in and don't let you go. I quickly caught myself and looked away. I blushed even more.
He took it into his own hands and read it over. I open my book again and pretended to do some transfiguration homework. Every few minutes I looked over at Harry. Why do I keep looking at him?
I re-opened the spell book. "To get the popular kid to like you, to get your best friend to fall in love with you, to get your teacher to like you, To get your crush to like you."
I bit my thumbnail. To get your best friend to fall in love with you? Maybe…
Suddenly I felt something on my shoulder. I turned my head to see Harry's head on my shoulder.
"Harry?" I whispered. "Harry?"
No answer.
He must be asleep. Wow does this feel awkward.
I turned back to the page with the "get your best friend to fall in love with you" spell.
Only ingredient is a few strands of their hair. I looked over at Harry.
Here goes.
I placed my fingers on the top of his head. I closed my eyes and pulled a few strands of his hair out. I cringed waiting for him to wake up, which he didn't. I wiped my forehead and put the hair in my pocket.
I then flipped through the other pages in the book. I smiled at the funny spells they had.
- - -
An hour passed before I decided to go to bed. I began to shake him.
"Harry..Harry."
His eyes opened slowly. He raised his head.
"Harry I am going to be now."
He rubbed his eyes and nodded.
I gathered my things and watched him pick up his few belongings.
"G-G'night Harry."
"Night 'Mionie." He yawned.
I walked up the steps to my dorm with a large smile on my face.