a/n chapter three's up! I finally found a way to separate my … stuff lol. Anyway, yeah, hmm, unfortunately, marauderwormtail89 took my "making out in the rain" idea (well not really; she just called dibs first before me. dammit!) so I got no choice but to come up with something else ahahahha.

Oh yeah and uhmmmm, in case you guys haven't noticed yet, the point of view in the story are gonna switch back and forth from harry, Hermione and… another person lol. Cant tell you yet but yesss just to tell you beforehand. all right! Onto chapter 3!

03. Alexis and Adam Letournau

"Are you all right?"

I could only stare. On my way to the bathroom, I had bumped into someone I didn't see and was thrown onto the floor. When I looked up who it was, my mouth dropped open. I couldn't help it.

It was a boy about my age with soft brown hair and sparkling azure eyes. I wasn't sure whether or not I've seen him before around the castle. I couldn't help noticing that… he was really cute…

"Here," he said, holding out his hand and helped me to my feet, "sorry about that. Didn't see you." He smiled and I felt my insides disappear.

I smiled back. "Don't worry about it. It was me who wasn't looking." I laughed sheepishly.

"I'm Adam," he said, shaking my hand.

I blushed. He had reached for my hand instead of holding out his own. "I'm—"

"—Hermione right?" Adam finished for me. My eyes widened. How the heck did this guy know who my name? Seeing the look on my face, he laughed. "I'm a transfer student from Beauxbaton. I'm half English, half-French. My mother sent me to Beauxbaton few years ago, but I didn't really like it there, so I moved here. My friends were just telling me about all the… popular kids here at Hogwarts so I'll know in advance…"

"Beauxbaton?" I repeated. He nodded. "I see."

"Yeah, I have a sister too," Adam added, his eyes rolling.

"Really?"

"Yep," Adam answered, grinning widely. "Her name's Alexis. We're twins actually. She's older though."

"Wow!" This was the first time in my life meeting a real twin. It was quite fascinating how they really do look alike, especially when they're the same gender. "So tell me about your sister."

Adam paused. "Hmm, there's not much about her. She's… really smart actually. She was the smartest witch in our year back in Beauxbaton. She's never had a boyfriend even though she's so goddamn pretty. I told her that this year she should see if she likes anyone here at Hogwarts and take a break from too much school work and start going out with some guys, you know?" He turned to me. "What about you?"

"Me?" I repeated. I laughed again. "There's nothing you need to know about me. I mean, I'm just… me!" I grinned.

"Yeah, but—"

"Hermione!"

I turned around to see Ginny walked towards us. Great, she's probably going to start suspecting me why I'm with someone like him. I glanced at Adam again.

"Friend of yours?" he asked.

"Yeah," I answered. "Hello, Ginny." I said when she approached us.

"What are you doing here?" she asked, looking from me to Adam. "And who's this?"

I frowned. "This is Adam. He's a transfer student from Beauxbaton…"

Ginny looked at Adam closely. "I see. I'm Ginny, friend of Hermione's."

Adam shook her hand, grinning. "Friend of Hermione's is a friend of mine."

Ginny narrowed her eyes. "Right," she said slowly and turned to me, "come on, Hermione. Harry's getting worried about you—"

"Who's Harry?" Adam asked and Ginny glanced at me quickly. I looked away.

"A… friend," I answered. "You're right, Ginny. Let's go." I turned to Adam. "It was nice meeting you, Adam. I guess I'll see you up at the castle later then…" I waved at him before following Ginny towards the other side of the corridor. When we were out of earshot, she turned around to face me, frowning.

"W—what?" I asked.

"I hope you're not getting any ideas, Hermione," Ginny said in a low, serious voice.

"Any ideas…?" I asked slowly.

"Adam," Ginny said and I sighed.

"Don't get any ideas, huh?" I repeated. "You're the one who's—"

"Think of how Harry would feel!" Ginny said.

"How would he feel?" I repeated again. "Harry and I are through! Shouldn't we be free to—"

"Hermione, Harry still loves you," Ginny said.

At these words, I felt a slight pang inside me. I know he does, and he knows it too. But judging Harry, he probably didn't tell Ginny this; she and Ron must've figured it out despite the fact Harry's denying it.

But Harry's not the only one who feels that way. I still love him too, but… right now, it's probably a different kind of love. Tears stung my eyes and I tried to hide them from Ginny, but she saw.

"Hermione, I'm sorry," she said, touching my shoulder. "I didn't mean to—"

"It's okay, Gin," I said, wiping my eyes. "Let's go back then, shall we?"

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When we finally reached Hogsmede station, Harry, Ron and I all took the same carriage to the castle. It was the most awkward moment the three of us ever shared. Usually, we'd be talking loudly right now, but the carriage was dead quiet. Ron attempted making some kind of conversations every now and then, but the atmosphere around was so uncomfortable that he gave up.

I was glad when we finally reached the castle. I couldn't stand being with Harry in the same small space without saying anything. However, the moment I stepped out of the carriage, I heard someone call my name.

"Hermione!"

When I turned around, I saw Adam running towards me with a girl trailing behind him(I suppose it's his sister), grinning widely.

"Hey," I said, "who's this?"

"This is my sister," Adam said, pointing at the girl who had caught up with him. She was really pretty with the same brown hair and bright navy blue eyes. But since she was a girl, Alexis had her own individual facial traits.

I smiled. "I'm Hermione," I held out my hand and she shook it, returning my smile.

"Alexis," she said. Her voice was really smooth and now that I realize it, she didn't have a French accent.

"I'm half-English, half-French."

Oh that's probably why, I thought, remember what Adam had said earlier on the train.

"Wow, you guys really look alike!" I said, laughing. Alexis and Adam grinned.

"Hermione!" I heard Ron's voice behind me. I turned my head to see him and Harry waiting for me.

"I'm sorry," I told the twins, "I have to go. My friends are waiting for me." I looked at Alexis. "It's great meeting you, Alexis. See you later, Adam. You two, Alexis…" With a final wave, I left them and joined Harry and Ron at the front steps.

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"What do you think, Adam?" I asked as I watched Hermione catch up with her friends. "She's really nice, huh?"

Adam grinned. "I'm going to ask her out."

My mouth dropped open. "Wh—what!" I asked.

"Yeah, why not?" my brother asked, looking at me curiously.

"How can you go for a girl that you've only known for a few hours?" I asked.

"I'm not asking her out right away," Adam said, rolling his eyes. "I'm going to wait first."

"Wait all you want," I said curtly. "She's never going for you… She probably has a boyfriend now anyway."

I glanced at Hermione again, who was now walking through the front doors. Just then, my eyes fell on one of the boys she was with. He had jet black hair and bright green eyes. I smiled to myself. I thought he was really cute.

"Hey, Adam," I began, looking at my brother, but he'd gone. What! Where on earth did he run off to now? I looked back at the green-eyed boy again. He wasn't with Hermione anymore, but talking to some guy I didn't know. He must've realized I was watching him, because he looked around suddenly and caught my eye. I saw his own widened slightly and turned away quickly.

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"Hey, Harry!"

"Hi, Neville," I said, stopping to let him catch up. "What's up?"

"Not much," Neville said, grinning. "How was your summer, Harry?"

I shrugged. "Same as always. I actually—" I stopped abruptly. For some reason, I felt like someone was watching me. Out in the corner of my eye, I saw a girl standing by herself just a few feet away from me. Is it just me, or is she looking this way…?

As casually as I could I turned my head and sure enough, she really was looking at me. The moment I caught her eye, I felt my cheeks burn and I turned away. I had only glanced at her for one second, but I noticed that she was really pretty. I don't recall seeing her anywhere around the castle. Maybe she was new.

"Let's go, Neville," I said and, not daring to look back again, walked through the great oak front doors.

a/n: there you go. Chapter 3. Ahahahaha I dunno if you guys are comfortable with the whole POV switching thing but that's the only way I can use to actually write harry, Hermione and alexis's feelings; I can do 3rd person (isn't that using HE, SHE? LOL iuno) but 1st person works easier for me. nwy, hope you guys review before you take off! )