Disclaimer: Same as the last couple of chapters.

A/N: Sorry, been really busy lately with tests, exams, and projects. Life sucks when you have so much hwk. Fourth chapter up and ready to go. I hope you like this chapter. Don't forget to review once you're done. .Mushroom.

Chapter 4- Books, Books, Books

Hermione turned around and to her eyes Malfoy and his gang were calling her.

"Granger, come sit with us. We want to ask you something." Hermione knew this was some kind of trap because the Slytherins would never ask her to join them. The world must be coming to an end.

"You see, I do not associate with people who are rude and selfish. So if you don't mind I would like to be on my way."

Hermione turned around and was about to continue where she was heading, but Malfoy was too fast. He pulled her back towards him causing her to fall back, but holding her before she hit the ground. Hermione stared at the grey orbs in his eyes. He had a smile on his face and slowly helped her back up. As she tried to free herself from his arms, she noticed he wouldn't let go. She squirmed, but he held on tighter. Then, he dipped his head down and kissed her on the lips. Hermione was so shocked she could barely move. Hermione tried to push him away, but he wouldn't let her. Finally he let go of her. By now, her cheeks were turning red. The other Slytherins were hooting and laughing. Hermione was so embarrassed. She couldn't think properly at all. She quickly ran out of the Hall.

What the hell was Malfoy doing? Kissing me in front of so many people. Everyone probably saw that. How am I going to live with myself knowing a Slytherin kissed me?

She could not believe he did that? He had always hated her and called her a mudblood, but now, what the heck was wrong with him? She knew this was probably some mean trick to embarrass her or something. Well, she was going to have to play just as dirty. Revenge. She was going to get back at him for humiliating her. She would have to reveal a side no one knew. She carefully thought of any ideas that she could get back at him and then she bumped into someone.

"Sorry..." She looked up and realized she had bumped into Professor Dumbledore. "Sorry Professor."

"I was wondering when you would show up in my office. I waited for about half an hour and since you didn't show up, I decided to go look for you myself. I'm sure you have some questions, right?"

Hermione had totally forgotten about the meeting she and Professor Dumbledore were to have. She was just too shocked and mad at Malfoy, planning ways to get back at him for what he had done to her. She wasn't going to forgive him.

"Yes Professor. I wanted to know why I was chosen on the Quidditch team. I can barely fly and besides I think someone else should go for it, not me."

"I have already told you this Hermione. You're going to replace Harry for awhile. He's doing something for me and since I'm aware that he plays Seeker for the Gryffindor's, we needed to replace him for awhile with Professor McGonagall's approval of course."

"Can't anyone else do it? After all, I don't think I'm right for this position. I'm a watcher, not a player. I think I would do much better on the sidelines watching."

"Well, you will be using Harry's broom. We got him to let you use it. Our minds are all made and we're not changing anything. I'm sure you will do fine. Do not worry."

Hermione tried to smile, but it was really hard. How could she? Hermione slowly nodded her head. She knew there was no point in arguing with Dumbledore because once he set his mind on something, that was it. She left Professore Dumbledore's room saying goodbye and slowly walked out of his office. A lot of things were running in her head right now and she had no idea how to solve her problems.


"Malfoy, I can't believe you kissed her. Here's two galleons. I never thought you would kiss anyone from Gryffindor. Not to mention that she's a mublood too."

"Well, I accepted your bet and that's that. Once a Malfoy agrees to something, they never back down. It would be bad if we did. Besides, I get extra money and I even embarrassed her in front of so many people. She'll probably never be able to show her face to her friends especially once that Weasley tells Potter."

"Malfoy, you sure know how to play bad."

"Well, if I didn't, it just wouldn't be me."


Hermione had a lot of work to do that night. She couldn't use the library since it wasn't opened till tomorrow morning, so she had to use whatever books Ron had on Quidditch.

"Mione, you don't need books to learn about Quidditch. All you need to do is ask someone who has experience with it."

"Ron, books tell you all sorts of things. Don't worry, I have Ginny to tell me everything. She promised me she would give me tips after all she was Seeker for awhile in the fifth year when Harry was banned. Look, here she comes now."

"Hermione, why didn't you tell me Malfoy kissed you in front of so many people? I heard from Lavender and Parvarti that he asked you to come over and he gave you a big smooch."

Ginny obviously missed the event. Funny how she kept missing the events with her most embarrassing moments. Hermione looked at Ron. She was surprised he hadn't started asking her a bunch of questions as soon as he saw her, but now that Ginny had pointed it out, the questions came pouring in.

"Hermione, I almost forgot about that. I can't believe you let him kiss you. If Harry ever heard about this, I have no bloody idea what he would say, but it ain't gonna be pretty. You should have punched or kicked him when he made a move on you. I tried looking for you after you ran out, but I couldn't find you. Where were you? Then Luna came along and..."

"It's alright Ron, you don't need to continue, I understand." She knew he and Luna had something going on after last year. "I was with Professor Dumbledore. He told me Harry is going to be absent for awhile doing an errand for him, so I'm going to have to be seeker for awhile. I asked him to switch someone else instead, but he said that he wasn't going to. I don't want to be a Seeker. I'm probably going to fly off course and hit into a tree or something."

"Mione, I think you're thinking way too much about this. First of all, I know you can fly. I've seen you before. Second, if you don't you'd be letting the whole team down especially Alicia. She's captain this year after Angelina and Katie left (Is this right? Or is it that Alicia left with Angelina after their seventh year, I don't remember, so could someone please tell me?) All of us will help you Mione, so there is nothing to worry about."

Hermione knew it was true. Everyone would help try their best to help her especially Ginny and Ron. She knew she was only thinking about herself right now, but she really did not want to play. She opened one of Ron's book: Tips on Quidditch: Guaranteed to Prevent You From Falling Off Your Broom.

"Alright, I understand. I'll play Harry's position and I'll try my best with what you guys teach me. Oh yeah, Ron, please don't tell Harry what happened today."


The next morning had arrived and Hermione had waken up early. She decided to head on to the library to find more books about Quidditch. She hoped no one was there and if by any chance anyone saw her, they wouldn't come near her and ask her what she was doing. Luckily, it was opened and she went in. She took out a bunch of books and started looking at them. As she sat down, she noticed there was some kind of book beside her. She wondered what was inside. Should she open it? It had nothing on the cover. It didn't look like a library book. She opened it to see what was inside, but she couldn't. There was some kind of charm on it. Hermione took out her wand and tapped on the book. It opened, and words slowly appeared on the cover. Her mouth hung open as she saw the words…it was perfect.

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