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AN: Here's chapter 3. Enjoy!! And remember to review. I love to hear your opinions!!
The Bitter End
Chapter 3: The Common Room and Reactions
Hermione was glad to get out of the compartment. She was so angry about what just happened. But she was mostly angry with Ron.
"He didn't even congratulate me," she thought frowning. "He should be happy for me, not fuming mad about Malfoy."
When Hermione finished changing she sighed going back to the compartment where Harry and Ron were. As she walked in Ron stood up.
"Hermione, I'm really sorry for what just happened," Ron said looking into her eyes. "I'm glad you were made Head Girl, you deserve it. It's just that...look, I love you and I don't want anything to come between us."
"Nothing is going to come between us Ron," Hermione muttered.
The train finally stopped as they arrived at Hogwarts.
"It's about time we're here," Ron said while his stomach growled. "I'm starving."
"Well it looks like you haven't changed over the summer," Hermione chuckled.
When Hermione, Ron, and Harry arrived in the Great Hall they walked over to Gryffindor table waiting for the opening feast to begin. As always, Professor Dumbledore gave his speech, then the Sorting Hat would sing it's new song and sort new students. Whenever a student was sorted into Slytherin, Hermione would glance towards Malfoy, who was oblivious towards her actions. When the feast was over Hermione led the Gryffindor students to their dormitories. Then came a stern voice.
"Miss Granger, may I have a word with you for a moment?" Professor McGonagall's voice came with urgency.
"Sure Professor," said Hermione.
"Miss Granger, as you know, you've been credited as Head Girl. So you are now able of having your own dormitory," said Professor McGonagall. "You also know that Draco Malfoy is Head Boy."
"Yes Professor, I know," Hermione frowned.
"You two will be sharing dormitories," Professor McGonagall said sternly.
When Hermione heard this she felt her heart stop. She couldn't believe what she just heard.
"WHAT?!?" Hermione shouted.
"Miss Granger, please do not attract any attention," said Professor McGonagall.
"B-bu-but how? Aren't we supposed to have our own dormitory?" Hermione stammered.
"Yes. You do have your own dormitory," said Professor McGonagall.
"So the why do we have to share? That is all we have to share right?" Hermione asked.
"The dormitories are shared in the common room. Think of it as having your own House Miss Granger," Professor McGonagall answered starting to sound annoyed.
"Oh I see. So you're basically saying that it's something like Gryffindor Tower," Hermione trying to understand.
"Precisely," said Professor McGonagall. "Also to answer your second question. You also have to share the same bathroom."
"Great, just the news I wanted to hear," Hermione growled.
"I am also not pleased with this decision, but under the circumstances it has to be done," Professor McGonagall reasoned.
"I know Professor. It's just that it's kind of hard to believe that I'm going to be sharing dormitories with Malfoy of all people," said Hermione.
"I understand," said Professor McGonagall. "By the way your password to the common room is 'Blindworm'."
"'Blindworm'," Hermione repeated. "Can I tell Ron and Harry?"
"Yes, you may tell them. You may even invite them over though I think it's safer if you just came to Gryffindor Tower instead," said Professor McGonagall. "I know how you, Mr. Weasley and Mr. Potter aren't at the best terms with Mr. Malfoy."
"So, is that all you wanted to tell me Professor?" Hermione asked.
"Yes, I will now show you the way to your dormitory," said Professor McGonagall leading Hermione to her new dormitory.
When Hermione and Professor McGonagall reached the new portrait to the common room she heard Malfoy and Professor Snape's voice.
"Draco, I don't want you to be in this situation either but there's nothing I can do," said Professor Snape.
"Let's just get this over with," Malfoy snapped.
"Ah, it look's like we came just on time," said Professor McGonagall.
"'Blindworm'," Malfoy growled.
Once they walked in Hermione caught her breath. The common room was beautiful. It was much more than Hermione expected. The common room was blended with the Slytherin and Gryffindor colors. It has a big black sofa, a fireplace, two big soft chairs next to the fireplace, a big maroon wooden table. There was a room next to the bathroom and a spiral staircase that led to another room. Then she walked into the bathroom. The bathroom was huge. It had creamy colored walls, a big bathtub the size of a large pool, a shower with gold polished faucets and clear stained glass doors. When Hermione saw the shower she blushed. Hopefully whenever she took a shower she wasn't going to be watched or vice-versa.
"Wow," Hermione sighed.
"Like what you see Granger," Malfoy snarled.
"Yes, in fact I do," Hermione snapped.
"Okay, Miss Granger your dormitory is the room above the staircase. Mr. Malfoy your dormitory is the room next to the bathroom. Any questions?" said Professor McGonagall. Hermione and Malfoy shook their heads. "Then this is where we leave you, and please do try not to kill each other. Who knows you might make a new friendship."
Malfoy and Hermione looked at each other and scoffed. "Thank You Professor," they replied.
When Professor's McGonagall and Snape left the common room Hermione felt trapped. Yes, Hermione had a crush on Malfoy but now was not the time to be alone with him. She instantly turned and started making her way to her room.
"Shy are we?" Malfoy said following her. Hermione ignored him and kept going to her room.
"I must admit I'm not pleased neither having to share with a Mudblood," Malfoy smirked still following her.
Hermione turned to him. "I don't need to hear this," she growled taking out her wand. "I for one am not pleased having to share with a stupid selfish git like yourself."
"Granger, you're going to have to get used to me sooner or later," Malfoy said looking at Hermione's wand.
"And what if I don't?" Hermione scowled.
"You will," Malfoy smirked. "One you get used to me you'll never want to lose me."
"Do you know how stupid you sound right now?" Hemione muttered.
"I can only guess," Malfoy smiled.
When Malfoy smiled, Hermione felt her legs go weak, her stomach flip and her insides turn. Then she caught herself before she smiled and stayed serious. She had to get out. Either it was go to her room or break the news to Ron and Harry. She went with her second option.
"I have to go," Hermione said putting her wand down.
"Go? Go where?" Malfoy asked.
"Why would you want to know?" Hermione asked.
"Granger, we're sharing the same dormitories. If anything happens to you the first person they're going to ask is me. So I think it's important that I know where you're going," Malfoy answered.
"Like you'll care if anything happened to me. And believe me, you won't be the first person they ask," said Hermione.
"You're right. I don't care. But I do care about myself you know," said Malfoy.
"Figures," Hermione sighed. "I'm going to tell Ron and Harry who's my new horrible roommate."
"Thanks for telling me," Malfoy smirked. "Oh and do please send my greetings to Potty and the Weasel."
"They do have names you know," Hermione snapped.
"Like I care...Mudblood," Malfoy retorted.
"Stupid insufferable selfish git," Hermione said angrily walking out of the common room.
As Hermione walked towards Gryffindor Tower, what she just witnessed kept replaying in her head over and over. She just realized that she has to share dormitories with Malfoy. Ron and Harry's archenemy, and her newfound crush. If anyone were to tell her this she would've laughed in his or her face. But then she began to think. "What are they going to think? What are they going to say?" she thought. "They'll freak. They might not even let me leave alone or at all for that matter." Then she thought about when Malfoy smiled. She found him cute when he was cold and serious. But whenever he smiled, he becomes gorgeous. He lights up and his gray stormy eyes sparkle even more. Hermione continued to think about Malfoy before realizing she was already at the Fat Lady portrait.
"Password?" the Fat Lady asked.
"'Hocus Pocus'," Hermione replied. When she walked in she saw Ron and Harry plaing a game of wizard's chess. She sighed deeply and headed towards them.
"Hi guys," she said giving Ron a kiss on the cheek.
"Hi 'Mione," Ron and Harry replied in unison. Harry looked at Hermione.
"'Mione what's wrong?" Harry asked. When Harry said this Ron turned and examined Hermione.
"Yeah 'Mione, you don't look so good," Ron said getting up and sitting next to her. He then grabbed her hand. "You feeling ok?"
"I'm fine," Hermione said calmly. They gave her disbelieving looks. "I am! Really! But there's something I have to tell you."
"'Mione you can tell us anything," Ron said and Harry nodded.
"I know, it's just that I'm having a little trouble myself trying to understand what's happening," she said. "I don't know how to tell you this and whatever you do, please don't go crazy."
Ron squeezed her hand lovingly. "Tell us what's on your mind."
"Ihavetosharedormitorieswithmalfoy," she mumbled.
"What?" Ron asked but Harry seemed to understand. His eyes widened slowly and looked as though he wished he heard something else.
"Ihavetosharedormitorieswithmalfoy," she mumbled again.
"What? Hermione please speak English," Ron asked again. He turned to Harry. "Did you understand what she just said?"
Harry glanced at Hermione. "No."
"Ron I said...I said that I have to share dormitories with Malfoy," Hermione said with much difficulty. Ron looked at her and let go of her hand. The tips of his ears we're pink. Hermione knew what was coming next. She could feel it from a mile away. Ron's anger bomb just exploded.
AN: Well that's the end of this chapter. This is the longest chapter I've written so far and I hope that you all liked it. Also I might take a few days to update. I have begun chapter 4 but I have writer's block for both of my stories right now. So please forgive me if I do not update fast enough. Chapter 4 should be up by next week I guarantee it. Also I have to thank my reviewers. Thank you so much. Your replies give me inspiration and make me want to update faster. Thanks again!
AN: Here's chapter 3. Enjoy!! And remember to review. I love to hear your opinions!!
The Bitter End
Chapter 3: The Common Room and Reactions
Hermione was glad to get out of the compartment. She was so angry about what just happened. But she was mostly angry with Ron.
"He didn't even congratulate me," she thought frowning. "He should be happy for me, not fuming mad about Malfoy."
When Hermione finished changing she sighed going back to the compartment where Harry and Ron were. As she walked in Ron stood up.
"Hermione, I'm really sorry for what just happened," Ron said looking into her eyes. "I'm glad you were made Head Girl, you deserve it. It's just that...look, I love you and I don't want anything to come between us."
"Nothing is going to come between us Ron," Hermione muttered.
The train finally stopped as they arrived at Hogwarts.
"It's about time we're here," Ron said while his stomach growled. "I'm starving."
"Well it looks like you haven't changed over the summer," Hermione chuckled.
When Hermione, Ron, and Harry arrived in the Great Hall they walked over to Gryffindor table waiting for the opening feast to begin. As always, Professor Dumbledore gave his speech, then the Sorting Hat would sing it's new song and sort new students. Whenever a student was sorted into Slytherin, Hermione would glance towards Malfoy, who was oblivious towards her actions. When the feast was over Hermione led the Gryffindor students to their dormitories. Then came a stern voice.
"Miss Granger, may I have a word with you for a moment?" Professor McGonagall's voice came with urgency.
"Sure Professor," said Hermione.
"Miss Granger, as you know, you've been credited as Head Girl. So you are now able of having your own dormitory," said Professor McGonagall. "You also know that Draco Malfoy is Head Boy."
"Yes Professor, I know," Hermione frowned.
"You two will be sharing dormitories," Professor McGonagall said sternly.
When Hermione heard this she felt her heart stop. She couldn't believe what she just heard.
"WHAT?!?" Hermione shouted.
"Miss Granger, please do not attract any attention," said Professor McGonagall.
"B-bu-but how? Aren't we supposed to have our own dormitory?" Hermione stammered.
"Yes. You do have your own dormitory," said Professor McGonagall.
"So the why do we have to share? That is all we have to share right?" Hermione asked.
"The dormitories are shared in the common room. Think of it as having your own House Miss Granger," Professor McGonagall answered starting to sound annoyed.
"Oh I see. So you're basically saying that it's something like Gryffindor Tower," Hermione trying to understand.
"Precisely," said Professor McGonagall. "Also to answer your second question. You also have to share the same bathroom."
"Great, just the news I wanted to hear," Hermione growled.
"I am also not pleased with this decision, but under the circumstances it has to be done," Professor McGonagall reasoned.
"I know Professor. It's just that it's kind of hard to believe that I'm going to be sharing dormitories with Malfoy of all people," said Hermione.
"I understand," said Professor McGonagall. "By the way your password to the common room is 'Blindworm'."
"'Blindworm'," Hermione repeated. "Can I tell Ron and Harry?"
"Yes, you may tell them. You may even invite them over though I think it's safer if you just came to Gryffindor Tower instead," said Professor McGonagall. "I know how you, Mr. Weasley and Mr. Potter aren't at the best terms with Mr. Malfoy."
"So, is that all you wanted to tell me Professor?" Hermione asked.
"Yes, I will now show you the way to your dormitory," said Professor McGonagall leading Hermione to her new dormitory.
When Hermione and Professor McGonagall reached the new portrait to the common room she heard Malfoy and Professor Snape's voice.
"Draco, I don't want you to be in this situation either but there's nothing I can do," said Professor Snape.
"Let's just get this over with," Malfoy snapped.
"Ah, it look's like we came just on time," said Professor McGonagall.
"'Blindworm'," Malfoy growled.
Once they walked in Hermione caught her breath. The common room was beautiful. It was much more than Hermione expected. The common room was blended with the Slytherin and Gryffindor colors. It has a big black sofa, a fireplace, two big soft chairs next to the fireplace, a big maroon wooden table. There was a room next to the bathroom and a spiral staircase that led to another room. Then she walked into the bathroom. The bathroom was huge. It had creamy colored walls, a big bathtub the size of a large pool, a shower with gold polished faucets and clear stained glass doors. When Hermione saw the shower she blushed. Hopefully whenever she took a shower she wasn't going to be watched or vice-versa.
"Wow," Hermione sighed.
"Like what you see Granger," Malfoy snarled.
"Yes, in fact I do," Hermione snapped.
"Okay, Miss Granger your dormitory is the room above the staircase. Mr. Malfoy your dormitory is the room next to the bathroom. Any questions?" said Professor McGonagall. Hermione and Malfoy shook their heads. "Then this is where we leave you, and please do try not to kill each other. Who knows you might make a new friendship."
Malfoy and Hermione looked at each other and scoffed. "Thank You Professor," they replied.
When Professor's McGonagall and Snape left the common room Hermione felt trapped. Yes, Hermione had a crush on Malfoy but now was not the time to be alone with him. She instantly turned and started making her way to her room.
"Shy are we?" Malfoy said following her. Hermione ignored him and kept going to her room.
"I must admit I'm not pleased neither having to share with a Mudblood," Malfoy smirked still following her.
Hermione turned to him. "I don't need to hear this," she growled taking out her wand. "I for one am not pleased having to share with a stupid selfish git like yourself."
"Granger, you're going to have to get used to me sooner or later," Malfoy said looking at Hermione's wand.
"And what if I don't?" Hermione scowled.
"You will," Malfoy smirked. "One you get used to me you'll never want to lose me."
"Do you know how stupid you sound right now?" Hemione muttered.
"I can only guess," Malfoy smiled.
When Malfoy smiled, Hermione felt her legs go weak, her stomach flip and her insides turn. Then she caught herself before she smiled and stayed serious. She had to get out. Either it was go to her room or break the news to Ron and Harry. She went with her second option.
"I have to go," Hermione said putting her wand down.
"Go? Go where?" Malfoy asked.
"Why would you want to know?" Hermione asked.
"Granger, we're sharing the same dormitories. If anything happens to you the first person they're going to ask is me. So I think it's important that I know where you're going," Malfoy answered.
"Like you'll care if anything happened to me. And believe me, you won't be the first person they ask," said Hermione.
"You're right. I don't care. But I do care about myself you know," said Malfoy.
"Figures," Hermione sighed. "I'm going to tell Ron and Harry who's my new horrible roommate."
"Thanks for telling me," Malfoy smirked. "Oh and do please send my greetings to Potty and the Weasel."
"They do have names you know," Hermione snapped.
"Like I care...Mudblood," Malfoy retorted.
"Stupid insufferable selfish git," Hermione said angrily walking out of the common room.
As Hermione walked towards Gryffindor Tower, what she just witnessed kept replaying in her head over and over. She just realized that she has to share dormitories with Malfoy. Ron and Harry's archenemy, and her newfound crush. If anyone were to tell her this she would've laughed in his or her face. But then she began to think. "What are they going to think? What are they going to say?" she thought. "They'll freak. They might not even let me leave alone or at all for that matter." Then she thought about when Malfoy smiled. She found him cute when he was cold and serious. But whenever he smiled, he becomes gorgeous. He lights up and his gray stormy eyes sparkle even more. Hermione continued to think about Malfoy before realizing she was already at the Fat Lady portrait.
"Password?" the Fat Lady asked.
"'Hocus Pocus'," Hermione replied. When she walked in she saw Ron and Harry plaing a game of wizard's chess. She sighed deeply and headed towards them.
"Hi guys," she said giving Ron a kiss on the cheek.
"Hi 'Mione," Ron and Harry replied in unison. Harry looked at Hermione.
"'Mione what's wrong?" Harry asked. When Harry said this Ron turned and examined Hermione.
"Yeah 'Mione, you don't look so good," Ron said getting up and sitting next to her. He then grabbed her hand. "You feeling ok?"
"I'm fine," Hermione said calmly. They gave her disbelieving looks. "I am! Really! But there's something I have to tell you."
"'Mione you can tell us anything," Ron said and Harry nodded.
"I know, it's just that I'm having a little trouble myself trying to understand what's happening," she said. "I don't know how to tell you this and whatever you do, please don't go crazy."
Ron squeezed her hand lovingly. "Tell us what's on your mind."
"Ihavetosharedormitorieswithmalfoy," she mumbled.
"What?" Ron asked but Harry seemed to understand. His eyes widened slowly and looked as though he wished he heard something else.
"Ihavetosharedormitorieswithmalfoy," she mumbled again.
"What? Hermione please speak English," Ron asked again. He turned to Harry. "Did you understand what she just said?"
Harry glanced at Hermione. "No."
"Ron I said...I said that I have to share dormitories with Malfoy," Hermione said with much difficulty. Ron looked at her and let go of her hand. The tips of his ears we're pink. Hermione knew what was coming next. She could feel it from a mile away. Ron's anger bomb just exploded.
AN: Well that's the end of this chapter. This is the longest chapter I've written so far and I hope that you all liked it. Also I might take a few days to update. I have begun chapter 4 but I have writer's block for both of my stories right now. So please forgive me if I do not update fast enough. Chapter 4 should be up by next week I guarantee it. Also I have to thank my reviewers. Thank you so much. Your replies give me inspiration and make me want to update faster. Thanks again!