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Chapter Three: Confusion
"So you guys planning to ask somebody for the ball tomorrow?" Hermione asked Ron and Harry while eating breakfast.
"Nah," Harry replied.
"Wouldn't bother," Ron answered. "How bout' you?" he asked Hermione.
"No, not really," she replied.
"Why? Is it because Krum's not here to take you?" Ron teased her.
"For your information, I'm happily over Krum a long time ago," Hermione told him.
"Right," Ron said sarcastically.
"Hey Ron, isn't that Pigwideon?" Harry asked Ron as he spotted Pig flying from the roof and heading towards them.
"Yeah, I wonder what did I do now?" Ron said. Pig dropped a letter in front of Ron.
"So, who's it from?" asked Harry.
"It's from Fred," Ron replied while opening the envelope.
"So what does it say?" Hermione asked him.
"It says..." he started
Hey there, Ron! It's me, Fred. How are you? I can't wait till you get back here. George and I have a lot of stuff to show you. Mum still doesn't know that were starting a brand new Weasley's Wizard Wheezies. We tested one of our inventions on Percy and boy, that guy's a little violent sometimes. Anyways, we heard about the ball you're having. I wish I were there. I can still remember the Yule Ball; the first time Angelina and I had our first dance. Yep, we're still together, can you believe it. Anyways the rest of us are here, so I'll best be off. We're about to play Quidditch in our back yard with Angelina, Alicia, Katie, George and Lee. George, Lee and I were planning to test some of our inventions on the girls. Wish us luck!!
Fred
P.S. George, Angelina, Katie, Alicia and Lee said Hi! Say Hi to Ginny, Harry and Hermione for us. Say Hi to Snape as well, if you're feeling lucky, that is.
"I always think Angelina and Fred are a really cute couple," Hermione sighed.
"Couple shmople. You should see them snogging, it's almost painful to look at!" he replied and threw a disgusted look.
Harry and Ron laughed. Hermione rolled her eyes.
The Great Hall is packed. Some are busy looking for someone to go with for the Ball. The Great Hall is now filled with chattering, laughing and giggling students, particularly first and second years.
"It's good we got here early," Hermione said while finishing her toast.
"Yeah, so we can leave early," Ron joked.
"Let's go back up in the Common Room and look for something to keep ourselves occupied," Harry suggested. They all agreed and left.
When they got out of the Great Hall, they heard a familiar voice calling them names. They turn around and saw none other than Draco Malfoy.
"For it isn't Potty, Weasel, and the Mudblood" Draco laughed together with Crabbe and Goyle.
"Go away, Malfoy! You don't belong here!" Hermione screamed at him.
"Look who's talking? Mudblood!!!" Draco answered back. Draco, Crabbe and Goyle laughed in unison.
"Let's just go," Harry suggested. Harry, Ron and Hermione resumed walking up the Grand Staircase to their Common Room ignoring Draco, Crabbe and Goyle.
In the Common Room, Hermione was watching Harry and Ron play Wizard's Chess. Harry lost, as usual. Nobody has ever beaten Ron in Wizard's Chess before. He's just too good. Harry got annoyed.
"You want to play, Hermione?" Harry asked Hermione.
"Against him? No way!" Hermione shook her head.
"Why? Afraid you'll lose?" Ron teased Hermione.
Hermione gave him a sarcastic smile and rolled her eyes then changed the topic.
"I don't know why I'm saying this. No offense to you, Harry, but I'm glad it's our last year here at Hogwarts," Hermione told them and her smile faded.
"You don't hear that everyday," Ron teased her for the second time.
"Why is that?" Harry asked.
"So I don't have to listen to Malfoy calling me Mudblood everyday," she replied frowning. She sighed and continued. "If only Malfoy is as nice as you, Harry," she paused for a while, "I would've fall for him in a heartbeat."
"Why don't you just fall in love with Harry," Ron laughed at what Hermione just told them. Hermione smiled and rolled her eyes, facing the fireplace.
"I wouldn't, Harry's one of my best friend," she answered.
"So, are you telling us that you like Draco?" Harry asked.
"No way!" she shouted in disgust. Harry and Ron laughed as she pretended to barf then she laughed with them.
That night, Hermione stayed in the Common Room, in front of the blazing fire, and wrote on her diary.
Dear Diary,
Everybody's busy asking others for the Ball tomorrow. Ron got a letter from Fred with George, Angelina, Katie, Alicia and Lee. It's good to hear from them except the fact that I see them once or twice every year. Fred and Angelina are still together. Can you believe it? They're such a cute couple. Ron said it's painful to look at them snogging. In my opinion, he's just jealous.
As usual, Draco Malfoy called me a mudblood again. He's too much!! I wish he would just stop!! I told Harry and Ron that if only Malfoy's as nice as Harry, I'd definitely fall in love with him, but too bad he's not. I'm glad. I don't know why I suddenly thought of him today. What in Merlin's name is happening to me? Is it true that I'm starting to like the most unlikable person? No way!! That's gross!!! Then why can't I take my mind off him? I can't like him! Something is seriously wrong with me. I need to get some sleep.
Love,
Hermione
It's a little longer than usual but I hope you like it. In my opinion, it's getting interesting, I don't know about you, so just review!! The next chapter going to be better you know why? It's the YEAR-END-BALL!!!!! OooHH, I can't wait!!! That's where the summary begins its story!!!
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