Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, just wanted to write a fic 'bout it…please don't flame me. Anyway…this is the sequel to the CHRISTMAS STORY.

Summary: It was another dayfor Hermione to face. Draco's starting to make fun of her. But at least now…he's there for her.

There for Me

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It was another beautiful day of Hermione being a 3rd year at Hogwarts. She was walking through the noisy halls as she carried all her books to her next class that day. "Well, look who's here…Granger the filthy little mud blood." Draco started again.

Hermione glared at Draco "At least I didn't split in the middle of the quidditch game last year, Mal-foy!" she answered back.

Draco glared fiercely at Hermione and stood up "How dare you talk to me, mud blood."

"Mind your attitude, Malfoy." A voice from behind Hermione came.

Hermione looked back and 'OH MY GOODNESS…HE'S HERE!' Hermione exclaimed in her mind but kept her cool outside.

Draco cocked a brow "Well mud blood…you found yourself a boy friend." Draco added and laughed followed by his 'friends' Goyle and Crabbe.

"Didn't I tell you to mind your rotten attitude, Malfoy?" He said once more.

Draco frowned "Well why don't you mind yours great sleeper of the Gryffindork team, Wood!" he snapped.

Wood smiled cockily at him "I wasn't the one who broke his nuts in the middle of the quidditch game, now Malfoy." He started it now.

Hermione rolled her eyes "Let's just cut this out…this is no time to fight about things."

Draco turned to Hermione and sneered "Scared you might be in trouble, Granger?" Draco asked cockily.

Hermione frowned "Just shut your big mouth for once, Malfoy."

Draco sneered once more "Just wish I don't get your girlfriend, Wood" he said then left.

Hermione watched Draco leave and then turned to him "Thanks anyway, Oliver." She smiled.

Oliver smiled back at her "I wouldn't want anyone fighting with my girlfriend."

Hermione blushed and looked at her shoes.

Oliver titled her face "You don't have to feel awkward around me, Hermione."

Hermione nodded "Yeah…sure." She pulled back and smiled "I better go now," she said and then left.

Oliver watched her go "I love you," he whispered.

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Hermione sat beside Harry "Guess what, Harry."

Harry turned to Hermione, looking very weary "I wasn't able to sleep well last night."

Hermione cocked a brow "Why?" she asked.

Harry yawned "I was working on the project the whole night, Hermione." Harry answered

Hermione nodded "Alright then Harry…just make sure you get enough rest tonight." She smiled and then turned to Ron. "Hey Ron,"

Ron looked at Hermione "Hey Mione," he greeted.

Hermione smiled "Guess what, Oliver Wood just defended me against that evil bastard Malfoy."

Ron nodded "Yeah…I saw that Mione. You were blushing back then."

Hermione pouted "Okay fine I was actually shy."

"I just want to tell you…good luck with him and just please take it easy on him" Ron laughed "Just kidding Hermione…good luck then."

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Hermione passed by the grounds "Look who's here again," Malfoy started again.

Hermione stopped and looked at him "Won't you ever stop!" she snapped.

"Oh look, the mud blood snapped." Draco continued.

Hermione clenched her fists and punched Malfoy right in his left eye "That was for annoying me and making my day the WORST!!"

Oliver ran to Hermione and held her wrist gently "Hermione…are you alright?" he asked then glared at Draco who was now busy looking at his bruised left eye.

"Why you Granger!" he stood up.

Oliver stood in front of Hermione to stop Malfoy from doing something nasty to his Hermione "Back off Malfoy…I can get you kicked out of this school if you don't stop." Oliver threatened.

Malfoy stopped "Is there a bruise?" he turned to Goyle and asked.

Goyle nodded "Yeah…a very big one that is."

Draco clenched his fists and punched Wood in the face. Malfoy glared at Hermione "You'll be next mud blood!" he exclaimed and left together with his 'friends'.

Hermione frowned and then looked at Wood "Are you okay, Oliver?" she asked with much concern. "Let's bring you to the hospital wing,"

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Hermione sat beside Oliver "Sorry for the injury, Oliver." She apologized.

Oliver nodded and smiled "Anything for you, my dear."

Hermione smiled "Nobody has ever said that to me," she said.

"There's always the first time for everything, Hermione." He said

Hermione nodded "Just like my mom said."

Oliver stroked her face "I love you, Hermione…I'll always be here for you."

Hermione smiled sweetly at him "I love you too, Oliver."

AN: THANKS FOR READING THE SEQUEL PLEASE R&R…. ) don't flame me please…it really hurts my feelings whenever I get flames. )