Chapter 37:Matchmaker

"Faith…it's been almost a full month since Valentines day and you still haven't told me the matchmaking plan." Sarah said at breakfast

"Well that's because I had to research the squirts." Faith put in. Sarah gave her a look that said 'proceed' Faith began to tell the plan as Sarah munched on a piece of toast.

"Ok, Ancient Runes is at the same time as Divination. Hermione gets out of class about 3 minutes or so after Ron leaves Divination. If you can just hold him in class for an extra three minutes then the two will have to cross paths."

"And you can be sure to pair them up in every assignment possible. Be sure to try and give them an assignment they will have to spend time out of class to do." Sarah said as Faith bit into a crumpet covered with marmalade.

"I think I can scrap together something." Faith said with a devilish grin.

"Oh Ron…could I see you for a minute." Sarah said as the classroom began to empty.

"Yeah…S'pose so." He replied walking to the head of the classroom.

"I was wondering about your monthly chart…you seem to be dying 4 times this week alone." Sarah said producing his chart.

"Yeah…well it's all in my fate right?" Ron said hopefully. Sarah gave him an odd look.

"Well…just try and not die so much." Sarah said wittily. Ron nodded and rushed out the door. Sarah was silent just enough to hear a large 'Ungh'.

"Sorry Hermione. Didn't see you there." Ron said as he knocked his friend to the ground outside the Divination room.

"It's ok." Hermione said collecting her things. Ron bent down and helped her.

"Where were you going in such a hurry?" she asked.

"No where special." He replied, smoothing the hair on the back of his head nervously.

"Well if it isn't Weasel and little Miss Mudblood."A cold voice called out.

"Shove it Malfoy." Hermione snapped back.

"Ohhh…little Miss Attitude." Malfoy said in response.

"You're a prat." Ron spat.

"And your poor. You don't see me being very judgmental now do y-"

SLAP! Malfoy had started to speak but Hermione delivered a sharp slap right across his cheek. Malfoy's eyes stung and Hermione gave him a vicious glare.

"Come on Ron." She said grabbing his arm and tugging him along.

"Defense against the dark arts is the first class for today." Harry said slapping Ron on the back. Ron gave a little jump and said

"Wha? Oh…yeah right."

"Ron, why don't you sleep more at night?" Hermione asked taking the seat across from him and immediately diving into a bowl of oatmeal.

"Can't sleep well." He muttered back and rested his head on his hand.

"Why?" Hermione asked back.

"I don't know. I've just been having a lot of trouble sleeping."

"I did kind of wake him up last night." Harry said sheepishly.

"Another dream?" Hermione asked. Ron nodded and let loose a huge yawn.

"Only this time Ron had the same dream after I did." Harry put in.

"Odd….Hmmm…Well what was the dream?" Hermione asked. Harry opened his mouth to speak but was interrupted by the bell.

"Alright. Now I'm going to be giving you a partner assignment that will be worth quite a bit of points. And you and your partner will more than likely have to spend time together outside of this class." Faith said walking to the front of the classroom. And Faith began pairing them off into twos and handing out their assignments.

"Hermione and…Ron." Faith said writing onto a piece of parchment.

"You two will have the Lunar Bird." She said with a smile.

Hermione understood at once what the Lunar Bird was. It was a dangerous bird that was otherwise invisible unless in moonlight. She knew that she would have to research the venom it could shoot and maybe even study one for a few nights. She could talk to Hagrid, he was bound to have one somewh- WAIT…did she say he was partners with RON!

(A/N: A short chapter I know…but I am willing to put out the next chapter faster…and of course there is a catch. In my bio I have posted a site of where I made my pictures of what I think the girls of MM look like. If just two people make what they think the girls look like and send me a pic of it…I will gladly put out the new chapter. I'm evil like that )