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Chapter Four: Squealing madness

'See yer nex' class ' Hagrid's deep voice boomed as Hermione struggled to pick up one of the Kenouoves, which happened to strut away when she turned around for a brief moment to check the list of directions.

The Kenouoves happened to have very sharp, spiky tongues and liked to lick people happily as a little dog would, therefore, Hermione along with the rest of the class were all severely scratched by the end of the lesson, which made the marks on Hermiones wrists blend in with all the other scratches.

'Need help?' Hermione looked up as she caught one of the Kenouoves by the tail feathers causing it let out a loud 'Oink'.

Draco was standing over her looking down at her attempt to catch the frightened thing and appeared to be trying hard not to laugh.

Hermione noticed a friendly crinkle around his eyes that she didn't see much owing to the fact that he usual wore his devilish smirk and narrowed eye brows. She straightened up finally giving up trying to catch the jumpy little things (who were now trotting off oinking happily, scuffing the ground ). Draco Malfoy offering her -help-? She began to wonder if someone had spiked her pumpkin juice at breakfast and all that was happening really wasn't?

The throbbing ache in her arms told her she hadn't been slipped something and that Draco Malfoy was indeed offering her his help. Hermione looked at him and raised her eyebrows,' Oh ha, -real- funny Draco-,' she said as Draco's friendly crinkle decreased,'- What are you planing on doing hmmm?' she asked placing her hands on her hips,' blow me off with another insulting joke? call me mudblood again? oh you haven't called me -that- in awhile is that what you were planing on doing-' She trailed off as Draco simply put his hands in his pockets, shrugged and shuffled away. She stood there speechless for a moment, gaping at him as he made his way up to the castle.

.oO Draco Malfoy was actually trying to be kind to me.. that was possibly a once and a life time opportunity.. and I blew him off !? Oo. Hermione thought, shaking her head in amazement.

'Hermione!' Hermione spun around and saw Ron jogging towards her, he too was scratched up and not looking very happy. Not happy at all. 'I hope you enjoy lunch, because I'm not going to be having any,' he said glumly as he approached her.

Of course, his detention. Hermione smiled slightly and headed back towards the castle beckoning Ron to follow her,' I'll save you something.. okay?' she said, patting his back .

Ron's worry lines disappeared in an instant as he gave a sigh of relief,' Thanks!' he exclaimed giving her a friendly hug,' your my life saver!' As Ron let go his release Hermione felt a sharp tap on her shoulder.

She felt her heart start to pump rapidly as her stomach churned, she swallowed deep and turned around.

Parvati and Lavender, her two best friends stood there beaming and giggling slightly, both there cheeks were red and there faces alight.

Hermione's heart rate gradually returned to normal though her stomach was still in motion as though she was on a wild roller coaster ride.

'Guess what!' Lavender squealed, bringing her hands up to her mouth to surpress her giggles. Hermione could only begin to guess.... .oO wonder what guy it is this time.. Oo. she thought.

Hermione smiled and shrugged,' What??' she asked trying to sound excited but only managed to bring her voice to an abnormal squeak.

That was good enough to fool them.

'DEAN ASKED ME OUT!' Lavender shouted, jumping up in the air her arm flying wildly. Parvati let out a shrill squeal and hugged her best friend and both of them stood there for a moment shrieking.

Hermione wasn't sure if she would burst out laughing or... well.. she knew she would burst out laughing if she opened her mouth. They both looked so silly squealing over a boy!

But then.. she remembered how she was when Harry asked her out.. **Flash Back**

'LAVENDER!!!' Hermione screamed as she threw her heavy book bag down on her bed.

Lavender was sitting on her bed, propped up with pillows painting her nails neon yellow.

'What!?' she asked, sensing thrilling gossip.

She screwed the cap back on the bottle and jumped off her bed, running towards her.

'Okay.. tell me -everything-!' she exclaimed guiding Hermione towards her bed.

Both the girls sat down as Parvati walked in. 'PARVATI!' Lavender shouted impatiently,' Would you -please- pick a better time to walk in, Hermione was just about to tell me something important!'

In a flash Parvati was by her side,' Tell me -everything-,' she said laying on her stomach looking up at Hermione with anticipation. Hermione took a deep breath and looked at her two best friends. 'Okay..-' She grinned and looked down at her hands,' Harry asked me out.' The sound in the room was unbelievable, a passerby would of thought a thousand rats had been trodded on.

Hermione squealed, Parvati squealed, Lavender screeched.

'Okay okay,' Hermione said breathlessly, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear,' Don't go telling everyone this all right? It isn't final yet.. I haven't told him I would..'

Lavender grabbed Hermione by the arm and looked at her straight in the eye,' Have you gone mad!? Say YES!' Hermione laughed and looked down shrugging, nodding a yes.

Parvati and Lavender looked to each other and smiled,' I would never of thought Hermione Granger would be this excited over a guy!' Parvati exclaimed.

**End of Flash Back** Hermione took a deep breath and looked to Lavender who was now staring at her wearing a half smile, waiting for when she can shriek again.

'IM so happy for you!' she said at last as Lavender shrieked and hugged her. 'Thanks! I'm so happy for me too!'

'Come on, we'd better go, lunch is about ready...' Parvati said as she and Lavender walked off, arms linked together. Hermione looked around them. Hagrid had already rounded up all of the Kenouoves and was deep in conversation with somebody...-Harry-. From what Hermione could see, he looked really disturbed and upset. Turning to Ron she said,' I'll save you some lunch okay? lets go you mustn't be late for your detention.' Walking up towards the castle with Ron , Hermione wasn't at all aware that she was being watched.

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