Chapter Nine – Love Potions

The next day, Seamus and Neville sat together in the Great Hall waiting for a parcel to be delivered. This was a plan that only they knew and they were positive it was going to work. They just had to make sure the right person drank it. Just then, the owls came zooming into the Great Hall and as expected a parcel was dropped onto Seamus' lap. Quickly grabbing the parcel, Seamus grabbed Neville's robes and dragged him away.

"Hey! Guys!" Harry called after them. "Where're you going? You haven't had breakfast—"

"Sorry mate, gotta go," Seamus said hurriedly and accompanied by Neville, ran out of the Great Hall. They ran up the stairs to the Gryffindor tower, straight to the boys' dormitory. They made sure no one was there and opened the parcel. It was exactly what they were expecting. Inside the cardboard box was a small bottle that consisted of a red liquid. Neville looked at it nervously.

"What… What is it?" he asked Neville asked.

"It is the answer to all our problems." Seamus beamed. "This, Neville, is a love potion." He paused expecting a gasp but Neville looked at him blankly. Seamus rolled his eyes. "If Hermione drinks this, she'll fall in love with Harry!"

Neville frowned. "But… Seamus…"

"This plan is fool proof Neville! Absolutely foolproof."

"But… But Seamus—"

"Neville shut up! I have to—"

Bracing himself, Neville shook Seamus. "It's not going to work Seamus! It's not going to work! The effect of the potion is not what—"

Seamus pushed him off. "Oh puh-leeze. If you're thinking of how it'll take effect, you're wrong. This is another potion Neville. Whoever drinks this will fall in love with whoever they see first."

Neville relaxed. The last time he'd heard, love potions worked with the person given the potion falling in love with the person who'd given it to them. "Oh, well why didn't you say so?"

"Because, I didn't think you'd be thick headed enough, not to read the INSTRUCTIONS!" Seamus bellowed as he shoved the bottle in front of Neville.

"Well sorry," Neville mumbled. "So, all we have to do is make sure Hermione drinks it and sees Harry first."

Seamus nodded. "Exactly, now… How do we get her to drink it?"

Neville thought for a moment, and then snapped his fingers. "I've got it!" he exclaimed. "Gimme that." He took the bottle and took off.

"Hey! Neville! Wait for me!" Seamus yelled after him as he followed him out of the common room.

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The library was as quiet as usual. Sitting all by herself, Hermione sat staring blankly at her books. She looked tired and rather sad. Neville had never felt so alive. Seamus peeked from their hiding spot. He had no idea what Neville was going to do.

"Okay, here's the plan," Neville said finally turning to Seamus. "I get her to drink the potion, and you bring Harry here. Got it?"

Seamus nodded. "Got it." Seamus took off.

Neville took out his wand and used a summoning spell. Soon there was a cup of tea in his hand. Carefully, he put in two drops of the potion. It was perfect. He walked over to Hermione and smiled.

"Hey Hermione," he said holding the nice cup of tea consisting of a love potion. "I just thought maybe you'd like some tea?"

Hermione looked up at him. "Oh, erm… Thanks Neville," she said as she took the cup. Neville offered her a smile before leaving. Hermione stared at the cup of tea in her hand. She did miss breakfast. A cup of tea wouldn't hurt at all. Shrugging she took a sip… Then another… And then another… And soon the cup was empty. She went back to her book.

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Seamus desperately ran around the school seeking Harry. He'd asked nearly everyone he could think off, but they had no clue where he was at all.

"Excuse me, have you seen Harry?" Seamus asked a blonde girl who was walking by. She shook her head. Just then, Draco walked by. He looked awfully grumpy. "Hey, Malfoy, have you seen Harry?"

"No, I haven't." Malfoy grimly replied. "Why?"

"Nothing," Seamus said quickly. Too quickly. "I was just wondering. What's wrong with you?"

Draco sighed. "Oh, I have to go to the library to do schoolwork. Stupid… Transfiguration…Anyway, I'll see you."

Nodding Seamus took off to continue his search for Harry.

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The library was crowded. It must've been because so many tests were coming along this year. After all, it was their last year. He looked around for a place to sit. There wasn't any available table… except one. Hermione's table. Shrugging, Draco walked over.

"Just because I'm sitting with you doesn't mean I like you," Draco said as he took a seat.

Hermione looked up. She'd never noticed how handsome he was before. In fact, he was so handsome she found herself blushing.

Wow… he's kind of cute, she found herself thinking. She couldn't explain it, but all of a sudden, she had a sudden urge to reach out and touch him. Even kiss him.

"What's wrong with you?" Draco asked noticing that she was staring at him.

Hermione quickly looked back down at her book. As crazy as it was she was in love with Malfoy and she was determined to make him hers.

Author's Note: Wow, two chapters... Lol. Thanks again for the reviews! I love them, I love you ( the people who review and the people who read but forget to review ) hahahaha. Anyways, 2 chapters up, hope you like them!

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