Secret Valentine
Hi everybody!
This is my first fanfic. The idea of the plot is my friend Margaux's (who's penname's sorcieres2salem) and mine. She's writing this story in French and me in English. If you wish to read it in French, here's the title: Valentin Secret. If you find any mistakes at all (English isn't mother tongue), please tell me! Oh, and please review! Normally, I will publish a chapter every week, so you won't have to wait like a month to read the next chapter. Lastly, enjoy the story!
Since everybody has been complaining about my bad spelling, although I've only spelled Malfoy and Gryffindor wrong because I've read most of the books in French, I've rewritten this chapter. I hope that now you're all satisfied.
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot!
Summary: Harry and Draco love the same person, but what happens when Dumbledore organizes a game for Valentine's Day and that this person happens to be Hermione?
Chapter 1: Announcement
Hermione turned around wildly and yelled at the top of her voice in the corridor:
- Malfoy! How many times do I have to repeat this? GO AWAY! STOP FOLLOWING ME EVERYWHERE I GO!
- But, Herm…
- There's no BUT, JUST STAY AWAY FROM ME!
Harry and Ron, who were also in the corridor when Hermione exploded, were almost crushed down on the floor because they were laughing so hard. Hermione was so angry at them and at Malfoy that she left. After screaming a furious "fizwizbiz" at the Fat Lady, all her body trembling, she ran to the dormitory, and cried, laying there on her bed, thinking:
- Why does he have to love me? And I thought it was just a joke or something like that… But it's been FIVE MONTHS!
Indeed, in September, the first week of school actually, he told her his love out loud in front of everybody. After being as red as a tomato (lol), she replied by a memorable "poor loser!" and a slap that almost knocked him down.
The next morning, at breakfast, Harry and Ron noticed that she's been crying:
- Hey Hermione! Are you okay? We're really sorry, you know, said Harry.
- Ya, we didn't want to make you feel bad… But try to understand! It is very hard not to laugh when Malfoy pursues you…
Hermione, who had try to keep her tears from falling down again, stood up, glancing furious looks at Ron, and walked away to sit with Ginny and Lavender.
- You didn't have to add that! said Harry. Can't you see that she's already upset?
But before Ron could reply, Dumbledore stood up and asked for silence:
- My fellow students, in order to bring the Houses closer to each other, a game will be organized, and will take place right after lunch until Valentine's Day, meaning until exactly three weeks. This game is named "Secret Valentine". Each one of you will pick out of the Sorting Hat the name of someone of the opposite sex. Every week until Valentine's Day, you will have to give to your Valentine (which is the one you picked out of the hat) a gift which will have to be related to the theme of the week which you will be communicated of. The gift doesn't have to be huge, but it has to be something nice. However, you'll have to keep your identity secret. Your Valentine mustn't know who is giving the gifts. On the 14th February, a masquerade ball will take place right here. The Secret Valentines will reveal themselves then. Everyone will participate. After lunch, you can go pick the name of your Valentine. Have a good day!
The whole Hall erupted in a buzz of conversation at the news.
Ginny was very exited:
- Oh my god, this is so GREAT! I can't wait for the game to start! It's like, the best thing ever! It'll be so good… I hope to pick Dean… And a masquerade ball! The old grand-pa must have had a revelation or something today…
- Yeah, you're right… mumbled Hermione who was still mad.
At the other end of the table…
- Did you hear what he said? asked Ron. This is crazy! We'll spend money for nothing again… Do you realize this? Imagine that I pick up Pansy Parkinson! Offer her gifts? I'd rather be covered of spiders!
- Hm… said Harry, who was still thinking about Hermione…
In Gryffindor's common room…
- Great! This is just great! I already have Malfoy glued at me, and now I have to take care of a Valentine! This is silly and so unnecessary. I mean: how will I manage to do my homework? I won't even be able to go to the library! grumbled Hermione.
- I told you that it was crazy to take so many classes! said Ron.
- Me, I think it is a very good idea, said Ginny.
- Ya, but it is because you wish to pick up someone in particular, isn't it? asked Hermione with an amused look.
- Who? Ginny? Who?
- It is none of business, Ron.
- I think Dumbledore has very good ideas, interrupted Harry.
He was of course thinking about Hermione, and looked away from her eyes. Ginny thanked him by a sign of her head. She didn't have to reveal the name of the one that she loved (or more like infatuated). Fortunately, she knew Hermione wouldn't betray her. She made her swore that she wouldn't tell anyone about her love for Dean.
- What do we have now? asked Ron.
- I have Muggles Studies, said Hermione.
- Divination, mumbled Harry, not enthusiastic at all.
- Well, see you guys later, said Hermione. She left.
- When we have to go, we have to go! said Ron, trying to be positive. But when he crossed Harry's dark eyes, he lost his smile and his enthusiasm.
- As usual, of course! said Harry, when they arrived in Divination class.
And they sat together at a table.
Did you like it? Do you really think that Draco is in love with Hermione? Do you? More in the next chapter, hihihi…. Please review!