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A/N sorry if i havent updated for so long...its just that we have to arrange the tickets and stuffs so that we could fly to japan tomorrow...i hope you would STILL enjoy my story...even though i havent update...sorry...plus...we will be probably be in japan for a month...its supposed to be 3 months but we have classes this coming june so...i'll be back...i'm not sure...but i'll try to update there!i'll get an internet cafe there!but i assure all of you that when i'm back which is in june...i'm already finish with the fic...
i'm really sorry...i know its really sudden...i think it really is...again...sorry...and i'll try my best to update there...i'm not saying that this would be the last chapter...but it would be the last update for now...
so on with the story...i hope you would all enjoy!
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Chapter 15: Open Forum
It was the end of their class on Potions and students are now exiting the classroom. Hermione was clearing her things up when she saw Seamus leaving with Neville. "SEAMUS!" She shouted to get his attention. Seamus turns around to search for the voice that called his name and saw Hermione. "Go ahead, I'll just catch up." he said to Neville. Neville nods and left.
He walks towards her. "What?" Hermione still cleaning up said, "Yes." Seamus frowned. "Yes what?" Hermione rolls her eyes at him and stops what she was doing. "Don't you get it? You're so slow." Seamus leans on her table. "No, I don't get it. Yes what?"
"Yes, I like to be your girlfriend." Seamus was bewildered. He can't believe it. Hermione wants to be MY girlfriend! He blushed and then he sheepishly smiled at her. "Are you sure?" She picks up her bag and slumps it on her shoulders. "No, I'm not sure." Seamus became sad on what she said. "Of course, I'm sure. You're so stupid. Now, since I'm now your official girlfriend and vice versa…carry my bag." She hands it to him. Seamus accepts it and puts it on his right shoulder.
"Mia, can I ask you something?" She looks up at him and said, "What?" Seamus puts
down her bag on her table. "Isn't this kinda sudden?" She raised an eyebrow on him. "I mean, I just ask you two days ago and I haven't given you anything. Then now you're saying, you're now my girlfriend."
She puts her hands on her hips. "So? Why don't you like me to be your girlfriend?"
"No! It's not like that. It's just weird for me. I know you're not like this. You don't take things fast. You know what I mean?" Hermione heave a sigh. "Seamus, when Ron confessed to me last year I became her girlfriend two days after. That's my style."
"Ok." he said and then he held her right hand. Hermione jumped and looks at their tangled hands. "Why are you holding my hand?" she said in a menacing look.
"Because you're now my girlfriend. Why? Is it wrong to hold your hands?" Hermione smiles at him and ashamedly said, "No, there's nothing wrong about it. It's just that I'm not used to it."
"Well, be used to it." Hermione blushed. "Oh…I…I…will…" she said stuttering. Seamus kissed her hands. "Now, let's go love. I'm hungry." Hermione smiled a smiled that means she's ready to let Seamus into her heart. She passionately kisses him on the lips.
"Ok, let's go…love."
"So, Mia…what do you want? Chicken? Steak? Roast Beef? Pasta Putanesca? Mashed Potatoes? Blueberry Cheesecake? Apple Pie? Chocolate Cake? What?" Hermione giggles on what Seamus was doing. They were now at the Great Hall, about to eat their first lunch together as a couple. He was offering all the food that was on the table to her. He sat beside Harry and in front of her.
Hermione ponders for a bit on his question. "mmm…I can't make up my mind," she looked at all the food in front of her, "they all look delicious to me. You? What do you want to eat?" she asked Seamus.
He titled his head on his right. "Are you asking me? Why? Can you tell me, Ms.Granger, is my opinion important to you?" Hermione giggles and then she nods. Seamus brings his hands to his chest and acted like a girl. "Wow! So touching!" Hermione burst into fits of laughter. She can't stand Seamus acting like that.
Her laughter caught Harry's attention. He narrowed his eyes to the both of them. There's something fishy with these two. Mia is not like this…especially to Seamus…wait…SHIT! OH NO! "Are you two, together?" he said, interrupting their conversation. Hermione stops laughing, looks at Seamus then they both looked at Harry. "What? Answer my question." Hermione looks at Seamus and then smiled at Harry. "Yes…"
When she said that, there are just two things that Harry felt. He was happy for them bit at the same time it was painful. He immediately stands up and left not listening to Hermione who was stopping him to leave.
While walking away from the great Hall, he keeps on thinking about one thing. And that was what he felt when Mia told him that she and Seamus were together. I thought my feelings for her are gone…but…how come…it's painful? I'm happy for them…but…there's something inside of me…that can't accept it…
"Harry!" Harry hears his name, stops on his tracks and turns around to see Hermione running up to him. She stops running when she saw Harry saw her and then she walks over to him. "Are you mad at me?" Harry lowers his head and shakes his head no. "Hermione rest her right hand on his left shoulder. "No, you're lying to me. Tell me the truth, are you hurt because me and Seamus are together?" Still looking at the floor, Harry nods. She looks away from him. "Do you still love me?"
"Not anymore. I just can't understand myself. Mia, I'm happy that you two are together but there's something inside of me that cant accept it that. What's wrong with me?" he asked her. "Some part of you can't accept it because I didn't give you a chance. Some part of you thinks it's unfair that I gave Seamus a chance." Harry nods. "Now, I understand. But, Mia, why didn't you give me a chance?" Hermione pats his shoulders. "It may sound harsh but I think of you only as my best friend…that's all. So, are you still mad at me?"
"Oh…ok. No, I'm not mad at you. Anyway, I have to go. I'm already tired." He kissed her on the cheek. "Goodbye." She smiles at him. "Goodbye." With that they left in separate ways.
"Loving you…is such an easy thing to do…no, you never know its drivin' me crazy…'cause it grows…but I wont let it stop…no, I'm not givin' up…lovin' you…just about too much…" Hermione was singing with delight. She felt so happy this day. "Loving you…wohoh…" she was now about to go upstairs to her room when someone said, "Wow, I never knew you have a voice." She stops and turns around to see Draco sitting on the couch facing the fireplace. Hermione walks over to him and sat beside him. "Now, you know." Draco smiled.
"So, what's that all about? I mean, the incident on the Great Hall just awhile ago." Hermione picks up a pillow and place it on her lap. "Oh…that…Harry was just shocked when I told him…me and Seamus…are now…officially…together." Draco's jaw dropped. "No way! As in Seamus Finnigan? Seamus?" Hermione slowly nods, not sure what Draco will react on her news.
Draco became confused. "Why? I mean, why him?" Hermione simply said, "Honestly, I don't know." Draco shrugged. "Well, I guess…when a person is in love…there are no questions involve about the person their in love with…right?"
"Yeah, you're right." Then they became silent for about ten minutes. Breaking the silence, Hermione said, "So, is your day great?" Draco sighed. "I'm jealous at you right now. My day doesn't turn out as happy as yours." She frowned. "Why?" Draco lowers his head and begins to sob. "I…I…just…cant…help it…I miss…her…badly, Mia." With that, Draco brings his hands to his face and begins to cry.
Looking at him, she became sad. She knew that she pity him plus his relationship with Jess.It seems like its wasted when they broke up. She brings him closer to her and hugs him. "Shh…me too…but we can't do anything stop her. She has to leave and we only have to accept it. Even though, it's painful for us. I know she misses you too, badly. But she has to keep it too to fulfill her dreams. Don't worry; I know she'll be back. We just have to keep ourselves busy. Do you understand me?" Draco who was buried to her chest, still crying said, "Yeah…"
"Just be strong, Draco. Let's be strong for ourselves and also for her." Draco backs away from their hug. "Ok…" Hermione smiles at him and wipes his tears away. "Mia, I'm sorry if I'm acting like a cry baby. I know it's so shocking. Me! Draco Malfoy, crying over a girl." Hermione giggles. "Hey, there's nothing to be embarrass when crying…especially about love. When it comes to love…its ok to cry because love can be painful." Draco laughs. "Yeah, I guess you're right. But, Mia, are you happy that you found love again on Seamus?"
Hermione looks at the fireplace. "Yes, I never knew it felt so good," she looks at him, "it's been a long time since I've loved. I knew, when Seamus asked me, that…love is knocking again on my heart. I'm so happy he came to my life."
"I'm happy too…for you…" Hermione smiled on what he had said. "Ahh…I'm touched. Really?" Draco nods.
After that they became silent again for about five minutes. Then Hermione looks at him and starts to bit her upper lip. "Draco…" Draco looks at her. "Yes?" Still biting her upper lip, she hesitantly asked, "mmm…Draco…can I ask you something? I know its personal but I'm just curious…why did it end in the first place?"
"What?" he asked confused.
"I mean your relationship with Jess?" she nervously asked.
Draco looks at the fireplace. "Oh…that…well, she just wants to end it because she thinks I don't have time for her. She said she can't wait for me any longer. Actually, I don't understand it. I know I always find time to be with her. But, sadly, for her it wasn't enough."
"Do you really love her?"
Draco nods and said, "A lot…" Hearing this, Hermione begins to laugh. "Hey, why are you laughing?" he asked feeling hurt. Hermione shakes her head. "Sorry, Draco. But, I just can't help it. I never knew you're serious with my friend. I mean, come on, you're---"
"Draco Malfoy…" he said finishing her sentence. Hermione stops laughing and then she felt guilty on what she had said to him. "Sorry…" Draco put his left arm on her shoulders and brings her closer to him. "Hey, don't be. It's ok. I know people would say that if they knew our relationship. That's why Jess and I decided to keep our relationship a secret."
"How long have you known her?"
Draco chuckles. "Since birth…"
"How long did you two last?"
"mmm…" he thinks for a bit then said, "two years."
"Ow…you're ahead on me and Ron with one year."
"Really?" Hermione nods.
"I'm sorry he died…" Hermione smiles and looks at him. "Its ok. At least, now I can say to myself that I have moved on when Seamus came into my life."
Draco laughs soft-heartedly. "Yeah, you're right."
Hermione was about to ask another question when an owl came flying in to their common room. It landed on the coffee table in front of them. Its feathers and eyes were dark-night black. "Ice Princess, why are you here?" he said, asking the owl. Ice Princess brings up her right leg to Draco. There on her right leg was a letter attached to it. Draco unties it and begins to read it.
Dear Son,
How are you? I hope you're doing just fine. I write to tell you that your twin sisters are having their birthday this coming Saturday. Of course, as usual, Dellana was devastated on the twins' decision. They decided to have a formal family dinner together here at the manor instead of a party. They wanted to see you. Don't worry, dear, I already informed Professor Dumbledore about it and he allows you to come here this coming Saturday.
We're expecting you. Please do come. Take care, dear.
Love Always,
Mother
After reading it, Draco closes the letter. "You can leave now, Ice Princess." With that, the owl departs the room. "Draco, is something wrong?" Draco smiles at her to reassure her. "No, there's nothing wrong. Its just family affairs."
"Oh…ok…mmm…can I ask you something?"
"Sure."
"Its just weird…why was the owl's name, Ice Princess?"
"It's got to do with my mother. She thinks gothic names are cool. All of our owl's names are gothic. Fetal Mind, Liquid Vamp, Midnight Fantasy, Vicious Tongue, Glitter Girl, Pixie Corpse, Heavenly Demonic, Bloody Kisses, Ice Princess and Disturbed Angel…are the few names my mother made for the owls."
"And how many do you have?"
"About a hundred…" Hermione was shocked. A hundred fucking owls! What do they have to be a hundred? For what?
"Are you serious?" Draco nods.
"For what?"
"My mother raises owls that's why we have so many owls. But, there are only ten owls inside the manor and the rest are in the 'owl house' my mother paid to built. You? Do you have an owl?"
Hermione shakes her head no. "Nope, I hate those fucking birds."
"Why?"
"Trauma…"
"Care to tell the story to me?"
"IDEJHFKJR wjkbfdajhsaod efbihftdhfdsfhen…" she mumbles, embarrassed to say the reason. "What? Please speak loudly."
"OK! FINE! I WAS BITEN BY IT! HAPPY?" she said embarrassed but angry. Draco looks at her and then he burst into laughter. Hermione felt all of her blood filling up her face because of embarrassment and anger. "Stop laughing!" Draco stops laughing then he points a finger on her and begins to laugh again. "You won't stop?" Draco shakes his head no while laughing. Ok…if that's what you want… She raises her hand and then she punched him square on the face. "OUCH!" Draco soothes his face with his hands. "Why did you that for?"
Hermione rolls her eyes. "Because you won't stop! It hurts you know. It's either that or," she paused for a minute, "to kiss you."
Still soothing his face, Draco angrily asked, "then why didn't you kiss me instead?"
Hermione looks at him, an I-cant-believe-his-saying-this look. "Are you crazy? Why would I do any silly things that would lead to a situation my boyfriend would break up with me! And for your information, Mr. Malfoy, you're not my type."
Draco chuckles. "Yeah, right. You're lying. All girls like me."
"Not me!" Draco laughs and shakes his head no. "Whatever!"
"Draco…" Draco looks at her. "What?"
"What do you like in a girl?" Draco's eyes widens at her question. "I knew it! You have a crush on me!"
Hermione was bewildered. "What?"
"You have a crush on me because you're asking me what do I like in a girl!" Hermione holds her pillow that was on her lap and starts to hit Draco in the head. "OW!" She puts down the pillow. "You really are crazy! I'm just asking a QUESTION…that's all! You're putting malice to it. Just answer it."
"mmm…first, she has to be beautiful---"
"Of course…"
"Then she has to be sexy---"
"Of course…"
"Then she has to be tall---"
"Of course…"
"Not like you---"
"WHAT?"
Ignoring Hermione's reaction, Draco continues, "then she has to be smart---"
"Of--- really?"
Draco nods. "Yes, why? Is it wrong?"
"Nah…go ahead…"
"She has to be funny---"
"Of---really?"
Draco rolls his eyes. "Of course! Then she has to be game in everything!"
"Ok…"
"Then lastly," Draco looks at her, "she has to have my heart…"
"Oh…ok…I think we should go now. It's already seven."
"Ok…let's go…"