Disclaimer: What a surprise… I still own nothing! Well except for Annick who is of my own creation but she was inspired by the books by JK Rowling so I can't really take credit for her. Oh, and I have yet another surprise… I'm still not making any money off this story! Wow, two big shockers in one disclaimer.

Okay thank you again to all of you who have reviewed. I hope you guys like this story. And Unlikely-to-bear-it, you'll just have to wait and see. And I would like to once again thank Kyra111491 for being by beta, even though she is yet to offer me a single correction. Well keep on reading! I hope you enjoy this chapter!

October 3rd

You'll never believe this. Today I went to visit Dumbledore's tomb. Well in front of it there's a huge place for signature's and such (they only set it up over the summer). What you do is you take your wand and you engrave your name, the date you were there and a little message if you wish. Well I decided that I might as well before it becomes even more crowded. So I was looking around for a good place to sign and I spotted a signature from… Harry, Ron and Hermione! It said, 'You'll always live on in the hearts of those who are loyal to you. We will make sure we finish what you started even if it takes are lives to do it. Forever yours, through and through. Harry Potter, Ronald Weasley, and Hermione Granger. August 21st. Wait, August 21st, that's the day they left! They came here right away then. I'm surprised that they weren't seen. But it felt good to know that part of them was here with me. It's the same feeling I get when I pass the bit of Fred and George's little 'gift' to Umbrige from 2 years before that hasn't been removed. It makes me feel like I still have my family around me, even though I don't. I haven't told anyone about this discovery yet, not even Annick who's my new roommate. I switched because I couldn't stand another night of Maria talking about how gorgeous Dean is. In this room it's just me and Annick. That's the way I like it. I don't think I'll bother telling Draco about my discovery, I don't exactly ever feel like talking about anything that has to do with Harry around him. That's part of the reason I like him. He makes me feel better Harry wise. I think I'd consider him a friend now. He no longer eats at the Slytherin table for lunch, he comes over to the Griffindor table and sits with me and Annick. A lot of people seemed displeased by this at first but I think they're learning to accept him. It's not like he's making huge outburst and insulting Griffindors. You know what, I haven't heard him even call anyone a mudblood all year. I guess he knows better than that, especially if he wants to be my friend. Or Annick's seeing as she's muggle born. I'm setting off to find Annick now to tell her. Where could that girl be?

October 14th

Care of Magical Creature's was so much fun today! Me, Annick and Matt, that's the Charlie-like boy, got to meet Hagrid's brother Grawp. Hagrid had us try to teach him things that he didn't already know. Like how to count past 100, and how to tie his shoes. It was a bit like playing with a really big toddler. A really, really big toddler! By the end of the class Annick had taught him how to whistle a tune. Matt had taught him the head and shoulders song with all the actions, even I didn't know that one before. And I taught him a few basic colours. He did seem a bit confused by the fact that I called both my hair and Matt's red since mine is a darker shade of red than Matt's. Hagrid said that he thinks that he'll have us try more of this since we all seemed to enjoy it and so did Grawp. Hagrid has even invited the three of us for tea tomorrow during the one period where we all had spares. I was saying to Annick that I wonder if he's trying to use us in order to replace Harry, Ron and Hermione. She thought the very notion of it was funny but I'm still not sure. I was never as close to him as the three of them were but now you'd think that I'd always been his good friend. Well as long as he's happy.

Reminder to self… Just incase we're reviewing the head and shoulders song with Grawp I'd better right down the lyrics.

'Head and shoulders. Knees and toes. Knees and toes. Knees and toes. Head and shoulders. Knees and toes. Eyes. Ears. Mouth and nose.

October 15th

So today we had our little tea with Hagrid. Annick let it slip how we've been friends with Draco Malfoy this year and Hagrid flipped. You'd thought we'd just said that we were becoming Death Eaters. He wouldn't hear it when we told him that Draco's really a changed man. I imagine he would have thrown us out had Matt not changed the subject. He started talking about Quidditch. It's a topic that I've been talking about a lot myself. The season's starting soon. First games us against Hufflepuff. When we got to that Matt's like 'Oh wait, you guys are the enemy.' He said this pointing to me and Annick. Annick thought the look he gave was just hilarious and broke out in a laughing fit. We couldn't get her to stop for like half an hour. Hagrid was even talking about taking her to see madam Pomfrey. She did manage to stop in the end but whenever she'd look at Matt you could tell that she was forcing herself not to laugh. Even as she and I left she was still snickering. I wonder if she's always like this when she laughs.

October 19th

Today we had our first Quidditch game. We creamed Hufflepuff. Annick didn't let them score a single point and I caught the snitch fairly early on. Poor Matt, he didn't look too thrilled to have been beaten so badly. He also took a bludger to the face so that probably didn't help either. He's a Chaser for Hufflepuff. Probably the best player they have. They really are a week team this year. I was surprised how badly they played. Not that we scored much ourselves. Dean scored once and Demelza scored 3 times. It's really just a miracle that we have Annick as Keeper and that I spotted the snitch so quickly.

October 29th

It's Halloween in two days. Slughorn's throwing a party, you know like he did last year. Of course he's only inviting those of us in the 'Slug Club' as we've dubbed ourselves. Annick is of course invited since she's so bright. I truly am amazed that he didn't notice her last year. But then again, nor did I. She invited Matt to be her date. I think it's funny. They truly do make a cute couple, although, between you and me I thought that he had a bit of a crush on me before. Neville and Luna are going together too. What's funnier is I think that they're a couple now. I saw them snogging outside the other day. It looked like an awkward snog; I can't imagine either of them being good at snogging, but as long as they're happy. Of course yours truly is still dateless. And what's even more surprising is that nobody has even asked me. I might even have said yes now, since I'm not one for going dateless to events like this. I wouldn't feel so bad about not having a date if at least I'd heard from Harry. I'm still making weekly trips to Dumbledore's tomb just to stroke the place where Harry's name is engraved. Am I pathetic or what?

October 29th… again… almost the 30th

Annick still hasn't come back to our room yet. I saw her with Matt after supper but it's getting kind of late. I remember Harry telling me that once the fat lady wouldn't let him in when he was returning so late. Maybe that's happened to Annick. I could go down to see it she's stuck just outside. But I'm in my nighty and it would be rather embarrassing to be seen by anyone other than Annick in that. But I can't sleep until she's back…

October 30th

Well guess what Annick was up to last night while I was worried sick? She and Matt were having a little snog fest in front of the entrance to the Griffindor area. I took the time and effort to get out of bed, change into day clothes, and head down and there she was, just outside, snogging Matt's brains out. Really. They could have been in so much trouble if they were caught. What was she thinking? Ever since they became a couple, at least I'd imagine they are from the snogging, she's been ignoring me more and more. It's still early here. There aren't any classes today so I suppose I'll try and find myself a date. Or if I can't get one I'll go alone. Or maybe I just won't go. I don't need to stand there amidst all those couples who have nothing better to do than snog. I have no urge to have Dean see me alone while he's there with Maria his girlfriend and my ex-friend. I could always just ask some random person who doesn't have a date yet. But who?

October 30th… later that day

Draco just asked me to Slug's party. I haven't given him my answer yet. He came up to me today while I was sitting outside moping about how Colin Creevey had just turned me down when I asked him to go with me. He told me that he already had a date with, get this, Lavender Brown. I thought she was dating Seamus! So of course you can imagine how that would have made me feel. So I was sitting alone under a tree fighting back tears. When suddenly Draco walked up, pulls to my feet and kisses me. I have to admit he's quite a good kisser. Maybe even better than Harry. No, that's a bad thought, it's just because I haven't been kissed by Harry in ages. That must be it right? Well anyways back to my story… When we finally drew apart he looked at me with his beautiful silvery blue eyes. I never noticed just how nice his eyes were. He looked me right in the eye and said, 'I've wanted to that for the longest time. I'll understand if you don't feel the same way but will you go to Slughorn's party with me? Please.' For a while I couldn't reply. I was just so shocked. Draco Malfoy having a crush on me, it just doesn't sound possible. I told him that I had to think about it. So here I am. I wish Annick were here, that way I could talk things over with her. Draco certainly is a really good friend. And he's very very very handsome/cute. And he snogs like a god. Maybe I could go with him to the party. It's not like I've had any other offers. I can't wait to tell Annick that I'm going to the party with Draco!

October 31st

Well maybe its November 1st by now since the party just ended. Annick's already asleep. I swear that girl falls asleep as soon as she closes her eyes. I of course have more things to think about. I had the best time at the party with Draco. I purposely snogged him right in front of Maria and Dean. Ha! I sure showed them. And even Annick was paying me more attention. She and Matt are still all lovy dovy but at least they aren't snogging all the time anymore. For the feast we sat together, the four of us. Nobody seemed to care where people were sitting tonight. Only the younger students were sitting at their usual tables. The food was as usual, the best; although I still think Mum makes better food when she tries. While we were listening to McGonagall's speech Draco held my hand. It was just so nice and sweet. Of course once the food appeared he let go so that we could both eat. Then at the party he didn't complain at all when I asked him to dance. Hagrid was there and didn't seem too impressed. I could have sworn I saw him muttering to Slughorn something like 'But what about Harry.' Now this did upset me a bit. I don't want people to think that I've completely forgotten about Harry. I still love him very much. But I can't be with him. And what am I suppose to do sit around forever waiting for a boy who never even sends as much of a note to me to defeat all the evil in the world and come racing back to my side. As if. What if he never comes back? Am I expected to mourn for him all my life? Really. And Draco makes a great boyfriend. He's so sweet and caring. It's hard to imagine that he was once the little jerk that went around insulting my friends. And of course, as I've said before, he's the absolute best snogger. When he pulls me into an embrace I just feel so safe and happy. I feel as if all my worries are gone forever. At the end of the night he asked me if I'd like to go to the Hogsmeade trip with him. I said yes of course. And we even arranged a double date with Annick and Matt. It's going to be the greatest!

Well Unlikely-to-bear-it that answers your question. I hope you aren't too against that pairing. But how long will it last? And what about Harry? I guess you guys will just have to keep reading to find out! PLEASE REVIEW!