Chapter 2
Later that day, Harry, Ron, and Hermione sat in the Gryffindor Common Room talking about every day things such as how You-Know-Who was going to try to kill Harry next, or how long the new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Frank, a woman in her mid-twenties, and her assistant, Professor Surrett, another woman in her mid-twenties, were going to last. Hermione seemed quite pleased that they were finally going to have a woman DADA professor.
"C'mon Hermione, it's not like we've never had a female teacher before." Ron said quietly. Harry was very happy to see that Ron seemed a bit more talkative now, since he'd barely said more than two words at a time since that morning.
Hermione, however, seemed not to care, "I know that, Ron, but a woman teaching Defence Against the Dark Arts? I've done my reading—"
"—As usual," Ron and Harry interrupted.
"—And so far, this is the first woman to teach Defence Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts, ever. I find it quite fascinating, actually." Hermione continued, ignoring Harry and Ron's remark. She then looked at her watch and decided it was time to go upstairs. "Well, boys, you can sit here and talk the night away, but I need some sleep. I'll see you in the morning." She smiled, and then left.
"God, I like her." Ron whispered.
"I know you do, Ron. In fact, EVERYONE knows you do. You just have to tell HER." Harry replied, and then he too left, so Ron could figure out how to tell Hermione.
A/N: Hey guys, I've got MAJOR writer's block right now, and this is all I could come up with. Enjoy!