Err… Sorry! Wow, so long without an update. If it wasn't for the reviews I'd have forgot about it entirely! Damn university, getting in the way of the more important things. Anyway, on with the story!
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Ginny was pulling Ron by the ear into the common room. Seeing as it was Christmas time not many people were still in the castle, and no one from Gryffindor besides the Wesley's, Harry, and Hermione had stayed. Harry looked up from polishing his broom at the sound of Ron protesting.
"Ginny! What the blazes has gotten into you?" Ron cried, and then looked at Harry. "She's gone mad I tell you! Mad!"
At this Ginny all but threw Ron into the chair beside Harry. "You're all a bunch of ninnies, you know that?" She looked ready to curse the two of them, but then looked sad again, and sighed.
"Ginny, is everything alright?" Harry asked tentatively. What the bugger is going on with that girl, she's as moody as Hermione>> he thought, puzzled, not by Ginny's anger, but by her not cursing one of them.
"No Harry, it isn't. I think Hermione might be planning to do something, but I don't know what. My gut tells me it's bad." She said, staring at the fire.
"Shouldn't we (gulp) tell someone?" Ron asked, wide eyed. Something about Ginny's tone was eerie, and made them fearful.
Ginny just sighed "tell them what? We have no proof."
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Hermione was in the library again. She had stolen Harry's enchanted map, so she knew she was alone and that no one was coming. She knew what she was about to do was illegal, but she didn't care anymore.
Love Potion
Warning, this potion does not bring true love to the persons affected. It only brings temporary lust to the person it is applied to.
Hermione read this warning, but then disregarded it. She would make someone love her. How did I get to this point, where I was willing to do this to my best friend.>> she thought, feeling uneasy about the potion she was making. No, you have to. You're the smartest witch of your age aren't you? THIS will prove Draco wrong! Once that is done, then I can rest and go back to school work.>> She had come to realize a few weeks before that that was her true problem. Some how she had equated Draco with being all men, but the idea of sleeping with him was too repulsive.
It took 3 days of seclusion, but soon her potion was done. And just in time too, as the Wesleys would be gone for the day. This is wrong>> she thought nervously as she nibbled on her toast with the clan. Ginny seemed overly joyed that she was eating, but with Mrs. Wesley at the table, she didn't have much choice. Hermione went over the potions instructions in her head over and over, until it became almost a chant, drowning out the idle chat of the red heads around her. When you've chosen your favorite target, a simple dab will get you started. Put the liquid on your finger, touch his lips and draw him nearer.>>
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After breakfast all the red heads left, and her and Harry wandered to the common room.
"Its good to have you back around Mione." Harry said quietly, staring at her.
"Yes, well, just because you and Ron leave things to the last minute doesn't mean I do." Hermione spat out of habit. She had become so good at lying to her best friends that it didn't even take effort anymore. She tried to soften her words by motioning the wizard's chess board. "Care to be beaten?"
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Ok, Quick update. If it's total crap let me know and I'll remove it and put a bit more effort into it. Don't worry; the angst is (sort of) coming to a close. But the drama is nowhere near finished! Sorry if this seems somewhat un Hermione like, but I think I did an ok job of it! I PROMISE More is on the way. I know this one went fast, but I want to leave the world of angst soon.