Chapter 1 – Insults

Hermione Granger, a seventh year student was studying alone in the library, finding some information.

'' I won't want to be like her. Bushy hair, ugly teeth and flat- chested girl?" Pansy shuddered, whispering to Blaise behind Hermione. '' I'm sure not a single guy would fall for this know-it-all mudblood !" They giggled.

Their insults were horrible. Hermione's eyes were brimming with tears and she abruptly ran out of the library, crying. Pansy and Blaise exchanged sly looks.

"What's up Hermione?" Harry asked while he saw her at the corridor.

''Nothing Harry ,I just need some peace," she sniffed.

"Why are your eyes red?" Harry asked again before leaving.

Hermione just turned and cried pathetically...

"Another insult." Harry thought .

Then, "Granger! Why the hell are you squatting here?" Malfoy sneered. Crabbe and Goyle followed him.

"Keep your filthy nose out of our business Malfoy! Or else-" Harry growled.

"Or else what? Throw me out of the window? Or asking your dear Dumb-ledore to expel me?" Malfoy threathened.

Crabbe and Goyle laughed loudly. Harry cast Malfoy a detesting look.

"Your dear little girlfriend is crying and why are you still standing here?" Malfoy dramatically queried.

Harry helped Hermione up and consoled her, bringing her back to the Gryffindor common room .

" Tactless..."Malfoy smirked again.

The next day....

Harry and Ron were in the dormitory that afternoon , getting their books for classes.

"Ron, have you seen Hermione?" Harry asked.

" No, why?"

" She cried again last night..." Harry explained.

Ron looked worried. Ever since growing up as a teenager, Hermione did not care about her looks and the way she dressed. She has been studying during the summer. People began to dislike her although her studies was already the best!

At the lake...

"Why does everyone hate me? What have I done wrong?" Hermione asked herself for the millionth time.

She sat there crying.

"Well ,I say, your looks are detesting to me." Malfoy answered behind her.

"What are you doing here Malfoy?" Hermione sniffed.

"Giving you some advice. Since you don't appreciate my kindness ,then forget about it." Malfoy stood up and Hermione abruptly stopped him.

"Wait! I need your advice! "

"Then, meet me at the prefects' common room tonight and I will tell you." Malfoy said.

Hermione nodded and he left.

A/N: Sorry it is so so short! First time writing! Please review --- infinity-92