Stuck Together:

Author: Lady Sunlight
Author email: Romance
Keywords: Harry Hermione Handcuffs Ron
Spoilers: For all five books
Rating: K +
Summary: Hermione says something she shouldn't, Malfoy sees something he shouldn't, Harry says something he should.

This Chapter Was Written While Listening To: The OC Mix 1& 4

Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended. Other citations will be made where necessary.

AN: This is an extremely important chapter for this story. This story will also have nine chapters of the actual story, then for Chapter Ten I'll show you a preview of the epilogue I have stewing in my mind, so if you guys like it I'll complete it.

Ummm before you guys break out the tomatoes to throw at me I can explain for the lack of update. I was on vacation! (No computer for MILES!) My dad may have a nice house but he seems to hate computers or something.

Short chapter I know but I have it all planned out where every chapter ends.

Chapter Seven:

Hermione refused to speak to Harry the whole time they were walking down the hallways. Not that Harry noticed; he was too busy hating Snape.

"I told you not to say anything; you're used to him beating up on us." Hermione mumbled.

"Well, I couldn't take it anymore." Harry said through gritted teeth.

"Why is it you are being so difficult? For once stop being so stubborn and think about someone else for the first time in your life! Because of you now I'm in trouble!" Hermione yelled not being able to control her emotions any longer.

"Sorry for sticking up for us!" Harry yelled back in a sarcastic voice.

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'God, Snape believes anything I tell him.' Malfoy mused to himself as he walked down the hallway in the direction Granger and Potter had been heading.

He told Professor Snape his stomach felt unwell and asked if he could go to the hospital wing. Of course Snape said yes and Malfoy kept on Harry and Hermione's trail.

"Sorry for sticking up for us!" Malfoy heard Harry yell and peaked around a corner to see Hermione and Harry in a heated argument.

"You're so infuriating! I'm glad we got these stupid handcuffs so I can see what you're really like. If it wasn't for the stupid handcuffs I'd never look at you again!"

Malfoy looked at the shiny glint of metal connecting the two friends and wondered how he hadn't seen it before. The gears in his brain began to move as a plan to expose them formed.

"I only stood up for you because I love you!" Harry yelled, and Hermione fell silent, for once not having an answer.

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Hermione still hadn't said anything to Harry about what happened in the hallway as they walked to dinner a few hours later. A few minutes later, after Hermione had recovered from the shock she simply smiled and said they should get ready for their next class.

Harry was confused, why wouldn't Hermione say anything about it? They entered the Great Hall and started to walk over to the Gryffindor table when out of no where Harry was tripped by a foot that suddenly got stuck out. As he was falling Harry noticed Malfoy smirking.

Hermione let out a yelp as she was pulled down with him. Everyone turned towards them as Hermione's voice echoed against the walls and the whole hall was silent. Harry stood up and everyone gasped as they saw the handcuffs pulling Hermione up with him.

Soon the Great Hall was filled with the buzz of people murmuring to the people next to them about them putting them on themselves so they could be close without question. Harry looked over at Hermione, who was on the verge of tears. He looked towards the doorway and made a break for it, taking Hermione with him.

Once they were outside the Great Hall Harry looked down at Hermione and wiped her tears away.

"Are you okay?" Harry practically whispered holding her with one arm.

"Yeah," Hermione said in between sniffles. "I just couldn't take their gossip and stares. I'll be fine though."

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Harry and Hermione were sitting in the library attempting to study and avoid listening to the whispers of those around them. Hermione's was even more frazzled than usual because she was running her hands through her hair trying to get rid of stress. She mumbled random facts into her book and scribbled notes everywhere as she worked.

"Hermione?" Harry asked timidly.

"Yes, Harry?" Hermione said while sorting through some papers, Harry wasn't even sure if she was paying attention.

"We need to talk about some issues."

Hermione put down her papers and looked at Harry. "Oh, okay, let's talk."

"Well we have to figure out what we're going to do about the whole school hating us, and you still haven't said anything since I told you I love you.

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