"Give Crookshanks a bath," Cedric wept. He was reading the list of punishments that Hermione had made for him. It seemed that all of them involved the spawn of Satan, Crookshanks.

"Oh come on," Hermione rolled her eyes. "You only have to bathe her twice a week. And anyways, you can take that opportunity to befriend him. You know, come to think of it, having a relationship with me means having a relationship with Crookshanks too. He's special to me." Hermione patted her half cat, half kneazle on the head. Crookshanks purred, liking the attention.

"More special than me?" Cedric kissed Hermione on her temple, but not before giving Crookshanks an evil glare. "I thought I would have to prove myself to your two best friends not to this…this…horrid creature."

"How can you say that?"

"Well you see, one time, I was coming out of the prefects' bathroom and there he was, waiting for me. You know what he did the moment he saw me?" Cedric asked Hermione with a pained expression on his face. "He jumped at me. Scratched and bit me here and here." Cedric pointed at the almost healed angry marks on his arms and neck. (A/N: Crookshanks is strong.)

"Awww Cedric," Cedric made it seem that the wounds still hurt, hoping that Hermione would comfort him and send her pet away. But instead of nursing Cedric, Hermione grabbed Crookshanks and enfolded him in a bone crushing hug. "He's protecting me, my Smarty Lovey Dovey Crookshanks."

'I'm sure Smarty Lovey Dovey Cedric sounds better,' the Head Boy thought. "I feel so well liked," he said aloud in a sarcastic way. "Not only I have to bathe, groom, feed, walk, and play with Crookshie, I also have to share my girlfriend with him. Oh yes, Merlin loves me!" He stared at Crookshanks patronizingly, his eyes also burning with jealousy.

"Well you deserve those punishments!" Hermione retorted angrily. "You weren't a good boy." She finished rather lamely. Cedric slung his arms around Hermione's shoulder, ignoring the hissing noise that Crookshanks was making.

"Really?" Cedric whispered against Hermione's ear. "I wonder what I would deserve If I've been a good boy." Cedric kissed Hermione all over her face until his lips landed on hers. Cedric deepened the kiss and Hermione, who was consumed by the passion, dropped Crookshanks. A loud angry growl was heard, but the couple paid no mind. They just continued making out until one of them pulled away for the lack of air.

"Sorry," Hermione said timidly, after a minute or two.

"For what?"

"For being crazy… for wanting you to do those punishments…I know their over the top … you already apologized to me," Hermione uttered. She ran her fingers through her hair, a sign that meant she was unsure of herself.

"Nah, I'll still do them. I've been really mean to you so don't feel bad, punish me all you want. And Granger, I like you crazy, I think it's quite cute," Cedric confessed appearing to be in deep thought. Hermione hit him on the chest for teasing her, giggling softly. "And sexy," Hermione hit him once more, this time harder. "Ow! Kinky, indeed!" Cedric kissed her on her forehead then, slowly, carefully rested her head on his chest. After a moment of silence, "So, who do you like more? Stinky fat Crookshanks or handsome charming Cedric?"

"You," Hermione kissed him soundly. "But, don't tell him." She whispered inaudibly.

"Promise, don't want to break his tiny little heart." Hermione snuggled comfortably against him. Cedric looked over Hermione's shoulder and saw Crookshanks glaring daggers at him. He just stuck his tongue out and mouthed the word 'loser' in response. 'Another worthy opponent lost to young brave Cedric,' the former Tri-Wizard Champion, now boyfriend of Hermione sighed. 'I'm good. Merlin really loves me!'

A/N: I don't know how to end this story! Help! Oh and thanks again 4 the reviews! I luv them lol! What's Crookshanks gender?