You'll probably notice that this chapter has a little more of the "teen crush" theme, where Hermione records her deep thoughts, quite a bit more than she has before, but it isn't focused just on that. There's also a little more going on now that the new Hogwarts term has started. Anyways, I hope everyone enjoys the chapter. I'd like to see a few more reviews, whether they're good or not. The more I get, the faster I'll update. Sorry if I sound greedy or whatever, but sometimes we all need a little encouragement. Enjoy chapter five!

Chapter Five

September 2nd

I know it's not like me to say this, but these N.E.W.T. classes sound like they are going to be pretty difficult. Not that it's all that surprising though. I can't imagine how it will be next year.

In my classes today, each professor started by explaining what we'll be doing this year. It's almost startling to see how much faster of a pace we'll be going at. I'm a bit worried about Harry and Ron. They got far enough behind in their classes last year; I can only hope they'll do better this year.

My crush on Ron is getting bigger and bigger everyday. I can honestly say that it is an obsession. I can't believe I'm getting these feelings so fast. I keep thinking more and more about what it'll be like to have someone who loves me for who I am and not try to change me. I want to experience my first kiss more than anything; I keep imagining it everyday, whether or not I want to.

I keep daydreaming about Ron in class instead of listening and taking notes. I really know I shouldn't. If I keep this up I'll get behind and I mustn't do that! I really want to do well. This can't keep distracting me.

What I really need is a pensieve; somewhere I can store my thoughts so I'm not distracted. I wonder where you get them…they probably aren't in just any old store. Maybe I could see Professor McGonagall about getting one…but how can I do that without embarrassing myself?

September 6th

I know this is a bit random, but I think Harry likes Ginny! I keep seeing him looking at her in a way I've only seen him look at someone once before, and that was last year when he and Cho were in the same room, before and shortly after they broke up. I can't believe I didn't see this happening before. I mean, it's so obvious he has a thing before.

Ron would probably approve. I mean, if Ginny went out with anyone, chances are Harry would be the only guy he'd ever be okay with. He's so protective of her around guys. I almost wish that I had an older brother.

Even though Ginny is still going out with Dean, I don't think it'll last very long. True, Fred or George (who cares which, one of them) said last year at Grimmauld Place that Ginny had given up on Harry awhile ago. She might still not be over him even if she has given up. If she broke up with Dean and Harry asked her to be his girlfriend, I wonder what she'd say. I think they'd be so cute together. I should ask her about it. She might get upset though since she has a boyfriend, but still, like I said, I'm guessing it won't last long.

September 10th

So far we've had three Defense Against the Dark Arts classes. Professor McClaggan is a really good teacher. Right now he's teaching us the Blindness Jinx, which will temporarily make the person hit blind. It'll probably be pretty useful, if we ever have to battle Death Eaters or something (I can only hope we don't have to).

He's also going to be teaching Harry Occlumency. I'm glad he's going to be learning from a teacher he can get along with. Harry seems to like Professor McClaggan. I'm glad. It will probably help him a lot through his Occlumency training.

Ron says Harry seems to be improving already. He said that Harry hasn't been moaning as much in his sleep. That's good to hear. He'll finally be able to block Voldemort from his mind.

September 14th

Ron is STILL acting weird around me! It's driving me mad! Why can't he just come out and tell me he likes me which he obviously wants to do. I mean, what else could it be?

I've hardly had any free time since the term started, I've been so busy with all my homework since I'm taking the most N.E.W.T. classes out of anyone in the year. Hopefully it won't get to where it's too much.

Both Harry and Ron are behind on their homework. AGAIN. I keep telling them to use their homework planners that I got them for Christmas last year, but neither of them will listen. They both seem to have mysteriously misplaced them. Something tells me they aren't telling the whole truth. They probably got rid of them. They weren't exactly thrilled when I got them for them.

True they both have Quidditch (Harry is back on the team as Seeker obviously; Ginny is a new Chaser), but they should at least be smart and try to keep up. They need to at least make an effort so they aren't imprisonated every weekend.

I can also still tell that something's bothering Harry. I wish he would tell Ron and me what it is. Maybe he thinks it's too personal, or that he is having trouble bringing himself to say it out loud. He's certainly another person that could use a pensieve.

I wish Parvati and Lavender would shut up once in awhile. They're ALWAYS talking. It's so obnoxious. I keep glaring at them, hoping they'll get a clue, but they just don't seem to get the hint. They're mainly the reason I'm awake now. They're being too loud so I can't go to sleep.