Okay…it is Chapter 15! w00t!

Chapter 15

Lunch

Hey you guys…just wanted to ask you a question.

Yeah? What?

I mean, it's COMPLETELY hypothetical, not like it would ever happen, I mean, I'm way to smart for that. Ginny said so herself, and of course, I would never in a million years ever think about it. So this is in theory.

Sure. What?

Just to keep it clear, this would never happen. I would never do this. Ever, ever, ever.

Okay Hermione. We got it.

You know, just wanted to make sure that this is in THEORY. It's not REAL. It NEVER happened.

Hermione, shut up and ask us the goddamned question!

What would you guys do if…

IF WHAT?

If I became friends with Malfoy?

Hahahahaahahahahahaha!

Good one, Hermione! You almost got me going there.

Ha ha. I know. Very funny. But what would you do?

Hmmmm…I would (insert random threat here)! (A/N: That was a quote from a review by Moi. Thanks!)

Ooh, good one!

I know.

You're supposed to say thanks!

But I didn't. I said, I know.

I know!

I know you know.

I know you know that I know.

I know you know that I know you know.

I know you know that I know you know that I know.

I know-

SHUT UP!

Thank god. That was really annoying, you guys.

I know!

I know you know.

I know you know that I know.

I know you know that I know you know.

I know you know that I know you know that I know.

Hey, this is actually pretty fun!

I know!

I know you know.

I know you know that I know.

SHUT UP!

Yes Masta Harry.

Ugh. Anyway, Hermione, why did you ask?

Uhhhh…you know…just…wondering?

-raises eyebrows-

Righttttttttttttttttttt.

Exactly. I know I'm right.

I know you know.

I know you know that I know.

I know you know that I know you know.

I know-

YOU GUYS!

What?

What?

Never mind. You're too busy saying 'I know' to listen.

I know.

NOT AGAIN!

What?

THE 'I KNOW'! IT'S TEARING US ALL APART!

-.-'

Right.

Let's forget that happened.

Yeah.

IT'S TEARING US ALL APART!

…

(insert awkward silence here)

-inches away-

SEE?

No.

I don't.

Me neither, actually.

YOU DON'T SEE? THAT MEANS-

WE KNOW!

WE KNOW!

Actually, I still don't know.

Over at the Slytherin table

So, what are you wearing to Hogsmead?

I dunno…clothes?

Oh my god! Emergency!

Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?

WE FORGOT TO GIVE HIM THE CLOTHES CLASS!

Clothes class? Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no! I am NOT taking a clothes class with you two! Didn't I graduate already?

Your diploma has been revoked for this special class.

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Oh, stop acting like you're five!

Why?

I know. He's good at it.

Hey!

Hay is for horses.

ARGH!

What? It was a COMPLIMENT!

Yeah right!

Shut up and get ready for the class. We're skipping next period.

Whoppee-I mean, oh no! I can't miss Herbology! So very sad.

-.-'

You're going.

But I don't wanna. Wait, I do-but I don't!

YOU'RE GOING!

YOU'RE GOING!

FINE! But don't expect me to be happy about it!

Whatever. Like we care.

Thanks a lot!

No problem!

I was being SARCASTIC!

How was I supposed to know that?

You're supposed to have BRAINS, that's why! But you seem to have been born without them!

I have to agree with you on that one!

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH you're hurting my feelings!

Whatever.

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Shut up now.

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Really. You can stop.

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

SHUT THE HELL UP!

Oh, okay. Since you put it so nicely.

Thanks.

Anytime.

Lunch is over already! Let's get GOING!

Sure. If Blaise can act like his age for that long…

I can! Wait…that wasn't a compliment…was it?

No, Blaise, you dumbass, it wasn't.

Well, exCUSE me.

You guys…

You should say that! Man, you STINK!

I do not!

And this is coming from a guy who didn't know the definition of the words 'bath' or 'shower' until two days ago? Like I'M gonna believe THAT bull.

YOU GUYS…

I did too know what a bath and a shower was!

Oh yeah? Then why did you smell like such a pig?

Because…because…because…

HA! I knew it!

YOU GUYS!

What?

What?

In case you haven't noticed, we're TRYING to argue here!

In case YOU haven't noticed, the Hall's already EMPTY!

Oh. Right. –scratches back of neck as a distraction technique-

She's right…when did that happen?

When you two idiots were arguing! Now get your fat asses off this bench before we're caught trying to skip class!

We're skipping class?

The bell just rung, you idiot! Don't you ever pay attention anymore?

No…not to random sounds…they're in my head all the time…so I've learned to ignore them…

-inches away-

Okayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. Now let's skip class!

Uh, Pansy?

Yes Draco?

I have a question…

And it is…-opens hands so you can use this space to expand your answer-

It's pretty small…not that big…

Right. Everything you do isn't that big. So what's the question?

Uhhhhhhhhhhhh…

Yes?

Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr…

Yes?

Ummmmmmmmmmmm…

The question, Draco, the question.

Ah, right. The question.

For God's sake, Draco, give me the damn question!

Why are we skipping class again?

Draco…I'd run now…

WHY ARE WE SKIPPING CLASS?

Yeah…I thought you might not like the question…

NOT LIKE IT? OF ALL THE IDIOTIC ASSHOLES IN THE WORLD-

This isn't going anywhere good, is it?

-YOU ARE AT THE TOP OF THE LIST! TOP, I TELL YOU, TOP!

No…no…it's not…

Okay…breathe, Pansy, breathe.

So…will you answer my question?

-takes a deep breath- We are skipping class, Draco, because we feel like it.

Oh. Okay.

YOU STILL DON'T REMEMBER?

Uhhhh…you just told me…

THAT IS NOT WHY WE'RE SKIPPING CLASS!

Oh. Okay. Then why are we?

YOU STILL STILL STILL DON'T KNOW?

No…am I supposed to?

YES!

Oh. Okay. Why don't you tell me?

YOU ARE GETTING A CLASS FROM ME AND BLAISE ON WHAT TO WEAR ON A DATE! That, Draco, is WHY we're SKIPPING CLASS!

Hahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahhaaha! You can't be serious!

Draco…this isn't looking good…

Or…maybe…you can…

Draco…I'd start to worry now…I'd REALLY start to worry now…I'd REALLY REALLY start to worry now…I'd REALLY REALLY REALLY start to worry now-

Shut up, will you?

RUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!

continue as a normal story

The day was chilly, and the wind whipped Hermione's scarf around as she walked into Hogsmead with Harry, Ron, and Ginny. She slung her arms around their shoulders and grinned happily.

Ron raised his eyebrows. "What are you so happy about?" he asked.

'Oh nothing,' read the script over her head. 'It's just such a nice day to be here with my three best friends!'

"Awwwwww," said Ginny. "You're so sweet! Best friends! Ooh, group hug, group hug!"

Ron took an automatic step back. "No, no, no, no, no, no, no! I have problems with people touching me." He shuddered.

"I think I can help!" Ginny grinned, and then tackled him with a hug bear hug.

Ron grimaced. "Help!" he pleaded.

Smiling, Hermione shook her head, and Harry snickered.

"C'mon, you guys! Join me!" said Ginny exuberantly.

Hermione was about to step forward, when she dropped her scarf behind her. She twisted around to grab it, and fell over. Her face red as a tomato, she got up and picked up her scarf. Once she was upright, she looked up.

Suddenly she stopped dead. She opened her mouth, then shut it, then opened it again. She took a gulp of air and blinked rapidly. She looked away and back again. No. Freaking. Way.

Draco was laughing, standing a few yards away from her, his arms around a pretty girl with black hair who had just told a joke. She was holding a rose, and leaned her head on his shoulder. She smiled and began to laugh too.

It couldn't be. Cho Chang.

Hermione's breath caught in her throat and she felt her face growing hot. Something wet trickled down her cheek and she slapped at it, her face turning red from the impact. She was angry with herself. I'm crying? Over this? Over him? This is so stupid. I'm stupid. I don't even like him that way. He could go out with…with…with Luna Lovegood, and I wouldn't care!

She frowned and blinked away oncoming tears that were threatening to spill over. One fell through. Treacherous eyelashes, she hissed in her mind. I am not crying! I will not cry! There's nothing to cry about! She told herself over and over.

Cho's laughter rang as clear as a bell in her ears, and Hermione tried to remain expressionless as Draco hugged Cho. Hermione seethed. How dare she make him laugh! How dare she!

And…and…and she doesn't deserve him! She thought furiously. She's an over-sensitive, self-centered ass! He could do way better than her. He…

"Hermione, are you okay?" asked Ginny, in a voice that seemed so distant that Hermione could barely hear it.

Could've…

Ron stepped forward, looking concerned, and put his hand on her shoulder. "Hermione…what's wrong? You look…I dunno…weird."

Had…

Harry shook her gently. "Hermione!" he said urgently.

Hermione shook her head, and stood up quickly to hid herself. The script read, 'Yes, I'm fine. Of course I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be fine?' She looked around nervously.

Ginny raised her eyebrow. "You drifted off there for a moment. We were worried."

'Oh, okay. You know what? This store looks really interesting. Why don't we go check it out?' Hermione shoved them a bit forcefully through the nearest doorway and slammed it behind her.

…Me.

He could've had me.

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Ok, so Hermione's getting some feelings…but Draco now has a girlfriend. What happens next?

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Anonymous Reviews Column

Confused Cat- Hey. You're ZukoLuver, aren't you? And if you aren't, well, sorry. Yeah, he did seem desperate. But I was too, and it was late, and I was tired, and I wanted to get to bed…so I rushed it.

Karen- You're psychic, aren't you? You just gave away my entire plot line! Lol.

Nightowl268- Yes…secret relationship.

Pigurels- Thanks. It's part of the story how they're bossy and stuff. It adds to the suspense when she tells them that she's friends with Draco.

Moi- I finally did it! YOU ARE FAMOUS!

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