What's up dudes and dudetts! I've just invented a new way of speaking and writing. Write and say everything backwards. Looc. (Pronounced-Luke). I just wanted to say that I don't own anything except for some things that you don't recognize.

"The referee for this game comes to us from America. The one, the only, Tommy Doo! He has the crate with him. There goes the snitch, you all know the rules of the game." Said the announcer.

"I want a nice clean game from all of you. Captions, shake hands please." Said Tommy.

"The quaffle and bludgers are released and the game begins!" yelled the announcer.

"THE QUAFFLE IS PASSED TO WOODY FROM JENNIFER. SIDEWAYS, UNDER! WATCH OUT FOR THE BLOODY BLUGER GREG! THAT WAS A CLOSE ONE! OH MY WORD, THE ARROWS HAVE CONTROLL OF THE QUAFFLE! PASSED FROM HANNAH, TO MITCH! A SHOT AT THE GOAL AND...GOOD SAVE WOODY!" screamed the announcer.

"How's Harry doing?" Hermione asked Ron, who still had his pair of ominoculars.

"He's circling the pitch. He better hurry and find that thing!" exclaimed Ron.

The game went on for an hour. The crowd still had a lot of energy left, they continued cheering. The score was, Tornados: 50 and Arrows: 50. It was a stinking tie! Hermione had her fingers crossed.

"WHAT'S THIS EVERYONE? HARRY POTTER OF THE TORNADOS HAS GONE INTO A DIVE! COULD IT BE? YES IT IS! HARRY HAS SPOTTED THE GOLDEN SNITCH. THE SNITCH IS WORTH 150 POINTS! CAN HE MAKE IT?" said the announcer, on the edge of his seat.

Hermione scooted up in her seat about to fall off the edge. The stadium went quiet when both seekers went for the dive. Harry raised up his hand in victory. He had caught the snitch; his first game and he had won!

"I DON'T BELIEVE IT! HARRY POTTER HAS CAUGHT THE SNITCH! THE TORNADOS HAVE WON THE GAME! THE GAME IS OVER FOLKS THAT'S RIGHT! HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY, THERE WILL BE TEAM SIGNATURES IN THE FRONT! END" said the announcer and his voice went back to normal.

Hermione was jumping up and down for joy. Not caring if anyone could see under her skirt, she had a pair of light pink underwear on. Draco and Ron were quick to notice this.

"I can't believe that Harry won his first game! I'm so proud of him!" exclaimed Hermione.

Hermione gathered her stuff and was on her way to hug Harry. Once again leaving Ron and Draco time to talk. Ron's face was a little pink and Draco's were transfixed on the spot.

"She's beautiful isn't she?" asked Ron, coming back.

"Yeah... wait what?" exclaimed Draco, shaking his head.

"So you do like her don't you? I promise I won't tell her." Said Ron.

"I do a little. She's so fun to be around you know, she's easy going and easy to talk to and very determined." Stated Draco, popping in two lemon drops.

"I know. I'm her best friend remember? Why don't you tell her how you feel, but not so soon. Let her have the chance to know you better. Or spend a lot of time with her, she really needs someone to be with when Harry and I aren't there and I'm sure she'd be happy with your company." Said Ron, standing up.

"So, you're giving me permission to go on more dates with Hermione? And saying so, you won't spy and you won't try and kill me or something?" asked Draco, also standing up.

"Yep. But if you hurt her, Harry and I'll hurt you way, way worse. And trust me, I've been practicing." Said Ron, going down the steps.

Draco went to the front and found Hermione talking happily with Harry. He walked over and stood behind her, listening to what they were talking about.

"You did so wonderfully Harry! I'm so proud of you!" exclaimed Hermione, throwing her arms around him and kissing him on the cheek.

"Uh, thanks Hermione. So are you in any competitions yet?" asked Harry, sitting down.

"Not at this very moment. But I'm practicing extra hard and I hope to be in one real soon." Stated Hermione.

"Well go and talk to the other players. I talk about you all the time, I'm sure they're just waiting to meet you." Said Harry, getting handed a stack of pictures and a quill.

Hermione nodded and went to talk to his friends. Draco followed close behind.

"'Mione, I'm gonna go and talk to the other team. Alright?" stated Draco. Hermione nodded her head and waved goodbye.

Before long, Hermione had to transfigure her purse to a bigger size because Harry's teammates were giving her tons of pictures and action figures. Draco came back with some pictures and two arrows from the Appleby Arrow team and she gladly put his stuff in her purse. Harry came up to them later with his normal clothes on and they went to their seats.

"I like these seats too. And by the way, good game Potter." Stated Draco, sitting next to Hermione.

Hermione decided to sit between them this time. She wanted to talk to Harry as well as Draco.

"Thanks, Malfoy." Harry said not looking at him.

"Could you guys please use the names that your mum's gave you. My name is Hermione, his is Harry and his is Draco. Now that we know each others names, please use them." Said Hermione sitting back in her chair.

"So, Draco, do you have your own apartment?" asked Harry.

"Actually I own a small two story house in the country. I have 5 acres of land. It belonged to my grandparents and now its mine." He stated grinning.

"Ron and I share an apartment not too far away from here. Hermione, how's where you live?" Harry asked, sitting back.

"It's a complete disaster. I have a small bedroom with one window, a closet, and a small bed over in the corner. We have to be dressed and ready for breakfast at 8:00 in the morning. We don't have lunch and then we have dinner and go to bed. For dinner we only eat chicken broth or something else with very little taste." Said Hermione.

"Wow? You don't have to share a bathroom do you?" asked Harry.

"Oh yes. There are 12 showers, four sinks, a wall length mirror and hard and cold tile floors. I can't take it, I'm gonna get enough money to move into my own apartment and only come there to practice and work out." Said Hermione, as the screen went blank and turned once again to a scoreboard.

Ron was going to play against the Wimbourne Wasps. The announcer was now a lady, she announced all of the players and the game began. Hermione, Harry and this time Draco were all on the edge of their seats during the penalty throws. The Wasps were able to get one in but the rest were blocked brilliantly.

Hermione and Harry cheered with the rest of the Cannon fans, waving orange flags. The game was over quickly. Ron's team lost the game, but caught the snitch. Hermione ran to him and gave him a hug for effort.

"That was a great game mate. It's alright, it was probrally all the pressure of so many people being here." Suggested Harry.

"Well played. I know I could never be keeper, I don't have those kind of skills." Said Draco, trying to cheer him up.

Hermione smiled at them all getting along with no problems. This was easier than she though it would be.

"So what are you guys doing today?" asked Ron as they sat on some park benches out by the parking lot.

"We were just going to get some coffee or tea and just hang out I guess." Said Draco.

"Oh, ok. Well I guess we'll be seeing you guys later then. Draco I have to talk to you." Said Harry.

Hermione walked to the car and buckled herself in. She was putting more lip-gloss on but she couldn't help but looking at the guys.

"So, you like Hermione?" asked Harry, his arms crossed.

"Yes I do. But I haven't told her that yet, and I don't plan on doing so until I know for sure about something." Said Draco, simply.

Hermione had one eyebrow arched. They all smiled at her and moved a bit farther away.

"So this was her idea to ask you out. But you asked her out first, I get it." Said Ron.

"Exactly. So I guess I'll see you guys later." Said Draco, when Harry stopped him.

"I'm sure that Ron's told you this, but I'm telling you again. If you do anything to harm or make Hermione unhappy in any way. Ron and I'll hurt you so, so much worse. Have a wonderful day." Said Harry, walking away.

Draco shook his head and got into the car.

(COFFEE SHOP)

"I hope that you like French vanilla?" asked Draco, passing her a steaming pink cup.

"My favorite. Mum used to make that kind every morning." Hermione said smiling.

Draco warmed up inside, seeing her smile at him like that.

"Hermione, I have to tell you something. But you have to keep your voice down." Said Draco, putting down his cup.

Hermione nodded and leaned in closer.

"I've got you entered into a tournament for Sunday. This is that one that you've been waiting for." Said Draco with a smile on his face.

Hermione's mouth opened slightly.

"Are you serious? You actually got me into the tournament?" asked Hermione.

Draco simply nodded his head and waited for her reaction. Hermione smiled really wide and her brown eyes were shining.

"You are the best person in the whole world. Thank you so much!" exclaimed Hermione, going over and hugging him and giving him a kiss on the cheek.

Draco blushed as well as Hermione. She went back to her seat and took a sip of coffee. They talked a bit more and then Hermione said that she wanted to go and practice her routines. They practiced for the rest of the day and late into the night.

"Thanks Draco again. And thanks for coming with me today." Said Hermione.

"Don't mention it. I had a great time with you. Maybe we can go out again real soon, how about tomorrow after a 3 hour training session?" asked Draco.

Hermione blushed and nodded her head. He had never asked her out for a for real, real date before. Draco smiled at her and walked over to his car.

"How did the day go with Draco?" asked Jill.

"It was fantastic. Harry and Ron like him now I guess so it's ok if we hang out. And tomorrow we're going someplace for a real, real date and I'm nervous." Stated Hermione, opening a wrapper for a pumpkin pastie.

"Don't worry about it. You've been around him lots of times before and this should be no different. Do your best and I'll come to watch you on Sunday if that'll make you feel better." Said Jill, patting her back.

Hermione looked at her and finally accepted her as a friend. Hermione went to bed soundly and woke up early the next morning. She had also sent Ron and Harry letters along with two tickets for the both of them.

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"Hi. I'm ready to get working." Said Hermione, tying her hair up when she got downstairs.

Draco didn't answer he just walked over to the Pommel Horse and did his routine. Hermione stood on the sidelines watching in awe.

"That was great. Did you ever win any medals?" asked Hermione, sitting in butterfly position.

"I got one silver for the Parallel bars and a gold for floor exercises. Have you gotten any?" asked Draco, as they moved to the beam.

"I did before I started Hogwarts, and then I could only do gymnastics during the summer. I was on my school gymnastics team and I was their best beam and uneven bars." Hermione said, looking off into space.

She mounted and did her routine at least five times before Draco noticed something was wrong.

"Don't try and do too many twists when you're dismounting. Other wise you won't have time to open up for landing. Don't forget to smile, that increases your score." Said Draco.

Hermione nodded and did it again until she was sure that was what she wanted it to look like. Draco next helped her onto the top bar and she began. This was her best; she nailed it on the first try but threw cautions into the wind and tried it again until she knew that was what she wanted. Then they moved to the vault, her worst event.

"You can do it. Pretend the board and the vault are people that you really, really hate and pounce on them. Not too much, that would cause you to bounce. Before you go, drink some water." Said Draco, handing her a small bottle of Avon water.

She drank and started at a fast run towards her destination. She imagined the objects to be Crabbe and Goyle during school years and how much she hated them. She landed perfectly. Draco applauded.

"That was great. Go and try it again about five or six more times and we'll move to floor exercises." Said Draco, giving her more water.

Hermione did try again until she was confident in herself. When they moved to floor exercises, Draco put the music on for "You can Fly". Once again she did Courtney Kupet's routine. Once again she also practiced it again and again until she couldn't anymore. They went over everything again and again. Soon Draco told her to go and get changed.

They went out to a place called. Swan lake and walked around a bit. Hermione had a really nice white dress with wide bell sleeves.

"You look really pretty tonight Hermione." Said Draco, stopping and looking at her.

"Thank you." Hermione answered blushing.

Draco leaned closer to her and took her lips softly in his. First she didn't know what to do, and then she decided to kiss him back. They moved closer and his hands rested on her hips and her arms rested around his neck playing with the back of his hair. Finally they pulled apart.

"I really like you Hermione and was wondering, if we could take this friend thing to the next level. Like not going out as friends but as a couple sort of?" asked Draco.

"I like that idea very much. I agree." Hermione said, kissing him again softly.

He smiled and took her hand. They walked around a bit more talking and then they went to eat something. Draco dropped her off and kissed her goodnight.

'I can't believe that I have a boyfriend and to add to that, a really great kisser.' Hermione stated to herself as she climbed the steps.

A/N: IH (PRONOUCED- EYE) WHAT'S NEW? I HOPE THAT YOU REALLY LIKED THIS CHAPTER? THE NEXT WILL BE ABOUT HER TOURNAMENT, AND WHAT HAPPENS BETWEEN HER AND DRACO. JILLIAN DOESN'T MIND BY THE WAY. ! VOTE PAUL AND MORGAN HAMM!

-JENNIFER