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A/N I'll be posting the continuation of this on Saturday because I cant write tomorrow because I've got two quizzes...one in Botany Lab and English 101! Argh...I hate college life...sorry...but I will make sure I will post 2 chapters on Saturday...

Chapter 18: Reawakening of a Lost Frienship

Hermione sips water from the glass. She was nervously waiting at the Villiago Italiano, a new restaurant at Hogsmeade, for Seamus. She realized counting the days from her fingers that it's been a week now since they broke up. And since then, there's no confrontation that's been done…until now.

She looks around the restaurant, searching for a particular dark-haired guy. She then weakly smiled as she saw Seamus. Even though, they broke up Seamus still has a special part in her heart. She waved to him to catch his attention. Seamus saw her and walks towards their table.

"Hi." he said casually, sitting in front of her.

"Hi."

"So," he said unfolding the napkin to put in his lap ", how are you?" Hermione lowers her head and said, "I'm fine." Seamus holds her hands. "Mia, I want to be frank with you so I'm saying this…let's be friends."

"Yeah, sure. I've been thinking about it, too." Seamus took his hands away and smiled. "I'm glad you agree. So, how are you and Draco?" Hermione breathe, a kind of breathe that says 'I'm bored about this topic'. "Seamus, how many times did I tell you…I don't have feelings for him."

"Mia, you're ignoring it again…" Hermione leans over to him. "What IT?" Seamus leans on his chair and folds his arms in front of his chest. "FEELINGS. Your feelings for him. Just don't deny it."

"Ok. Yes, he's very special to me. But, I can't describe the feeling I'm feeling towards him is love. I'm not sure. I know it's not love but I can't describe it what it is at the same time. I'm now confused, Seamus. You're making things worst for me. Don't force me to love him. Because the more you're forcing me, the more it won't happen. I know Draco has no feelings for me. I'm sure of it."

Seamus disagrees. "It's not what I see in his eyes." Hermione gave up. "What's with 'I see in his eyes'? You're getting weird again." she said asking and at the same time mimicking his last statement to her. "Mia, believe me. Draco has feelings for you, any man can see it."

"Impossible. He still loves his ex-girlfriend."

"Its fading…" he said simply. "What do you mean fading?"

"You don't get me. Yes, he still loves his ex-girlfriend but it's fading because he's falling in love with someone else. Draco is a type of person that isn't very patient when it comes to these things." Hermione sips again from her glass. I can't believe he's saying these things to me… "Seamus, how can you be sure? How did you know all of these things that you're saying to me are true?" Seamus holds her hands. "Mia, just believe in me. I know it will happen. I can't say it to you right now. But, please…trust in me." Hermione frowned. "What do you mean, you can't say IT to me?"

"Mia, I have something that isn't normal.In fact, I'm not evennormal.I would explain it to you…maybe…a week from now…but…right now…its very dangerous…to reveal it. Harry knows I'm saying the truth. If you still don't believe me, go to Harry. Maybe, he can explain it to you. Please, understand me. I'm really sorry if I'm making things hard for you."

Hermione felt guilty as she hears Seamus' last sentence. She brushed her hands to his. "No, its ok. I understand. I'll wait for your explanation. I'm sorry also if I said some harsh words to you."

Seamus smiled and lets go of her hands. He pick up the menu and as if nothing has changed said, "Can we order now?" Hermione nodded and Seamus calls the waiter for their orders.

Three hours later, Hermione was now back at Hogwarts…on the Head's common room…waiting for Ginny to arrive.

She was now on her three hundred sixty-six page of her book when there was a knock on the door. She puts down the book on the coffee table. "COME IN!." she shouted. The door opened and then it closed with a loud bang. Hearing the footsteps she turned around to see Ginny behind her.

Ginny opened her arms and Hermione accepted it. "I miss you so much, Mia." she said whispering to Hermione's ears. Hermione detached herself from Ginny. "Me, too." She then sat down. Ginny followed her and sat down beside Hermione.

"I'm sorry for the harsh comments I'm giving you in the past. I'm really so---" Hermione cuts Ginny's lamenting towards her. "Gin, it's over. It's ok. I'm glad we're back together again. I miss you, best friend." Hearing the words best friend made Ginny's eyes all teary. "Best friend? So, it means…you still accept me again to be your best friend?"

Hermione begins to cry. "Of course. No matter what, you still will be my one and only best friend." Ginny brings her hands towards Hermione's cheek and starts to wipe the tears that have been falling down. "Don't cry. Everything's alright." Hermione chuckles. "These are tears of joy. Don't mind it. I'm just happy for us."

Still wiping Hermione's tears, Ginny said, "Hey, stop crying. Don't cry." Hermione pulls away Ginny's hands to her face and wipes the last tears from her cheeks. "Ok, I'm not crying anymore. So, how's my beastie?" Ginny lowers her head and then she blushed. Hermione opens her mouth and then she covers it. "No way. NO WAY!" Ginny lifts up her head and smiled. "Yes. I'm in love, right now."

Hermione became excited. She then hugs Ginny. "Oh my gosh! My beastie has a boyfriend! I'm so proud of you! YOU'RE IN LOVE!"

"uhh…thanks…" Ginny said, nervously not expecting her beastie's reaction about James. Hermione separates herself from Ginny. "So, who's the guy? What's his name? Where did you meet him? Is he a catch? What year? What house?" Ginny giggles at all her beastie's questions about James. "I won't tell."

"Oh…come on! Tell me! Spill!" Hermione said, poking Ginny's shoulders. "Ouch!"

"Oops! Sorry!" Ginny relieving her shoulders said, "Its ok. Well…he's in Ravenclaw, seventh year, has dead-black hair, blue eyes, a bony nose, pinkish lips and he's about six flat or six one. He's name is James Palms." Hermione's eyes widen when she hears James Palms. "James Palms? You mean, your boyfriend is James Palms? The Prefect of Ravenclaw? As in, James?"

"Yes! As in James Palms of Ravenclaw. Why? Is there something wrong?" Hermione smiled brightly. "No, there's nothing wrong. It's just that, I know him. He's a friend of mine. Good choice, beastie. He's a great guy." Ginny grins. "I know. I got a good one. So, beastie, I heard about the 'break-up'…is it true?"

Hermione immediately drops her head. "Yes, it's true. Where and when did you knew it?" Ginny brings her hands towards Hermione's to comfort her. "I'm sorry. It's in the school newspaper. Everyone's talking about it." Hermione lifts up her head in shock and horror. "WHAT!" She then stands up and begins pacing around the room. "It can't be. When did the newspaper came out?"

Ginny you're so dumb…why did you have to tell it to her… "Just yesterday. It's in the column of some girl named Jan Michel. I'm sorry if I told you." Hermione turns to her. "No, its ok. I'm glad you said that. I hate these issues they're firing me."

"Beastie, you can't help it. You're the IT girl of Hogwarts. Of course, they're going to write something about you. You have to get used to it." Hermione looks away from Ginny and shakes her head no. "I'm already used to it. It's just that this time it's beyond the line. It's my private life they're writing and gossiping about. I have to do something about those gossip writers…"

"You can't…" Hermione turns to her. "What do you mean I can't?"

"Beastie, you can't fight them. You don't have any choice. You have to deal with it. The more you disagree on what they're writing the more they're going to write bad stuffs about you. So if I were you, I will befriend them." Hermione laughs sarcastically. "Befriend them? NO WAY! I can file a lawsuit against them."

"Mia, we're in the wizarding world not the muggle world. Ok, let's say you file a lawsuit against them. Where would you file it?" Hermione thinks a bit. "You're right. So, if I can't file a lawsuit against them…what will I do?" Ginny stands up, walks towards Hermione and puts her hands to her shoulders. "Simple, just befriend them. In that way, they won't be able to force to write bad stuffs about you. All they were going to write about are good things about you. Get my point?"

Hermione's head go up and down. Ginny smiled. "I know you would. Anyway, I have to go. James said we have to meet up at the library for our projects and homework. I'm sorry if I have to go."

"No, its ok. You go, meet with James. Thanks, beastie." she said hugging Ginny. Ginny hugs her in return. "Your welcome, beastie. Thank you, also. I miss you." Hermione pulls away. "Same here."

Ginny begins to walk towards the door. "Bye! Take care!"

"Bye! You, too!"

A/N With what had Seamus was saying to her...will Hermione believe him? Is it possible that what he was saying is true? You will find out…on the next chapter! REVIEW PLEASE!