Jealous Love
Chapter 3: The Plan
"Who could that person be?" Hermione thought for the hundredth time. "He sure reminded me of Harry!"
Many names of people ran through her head but she could not find the appropriate man.
After a few minutes of thinking about the mysterious man, she went back to her senses and continued walking down the corridors. She met several Slytherins on her way to the Potions dungeon but all they did was glare at her. She also met Draco Malfoy with his cronies, Crabbe and Goyle, following him. They did not bully her but Crabbe and Goyle did glare at her. It was a miracle that Malfoy did not bully her.
She reached the potions dungeon just as the bell rang, signaling all students that morning classes are starting. She quickly found a seat near Parvati. After a few minutes, Professor Severus Snape came storming in with his usual attire, black shirt, black pants, black shoes and a long black cape. He closed all the windows to make sure that the Potions dungeon is dimly lit.
Then he started his lesson without a greeting. He immediately started the class with a question to test the students if they are really reading their books.
"What is the main ingredient of the Flight Potion?" he asked in a tone that made everybody flinch from terror.
Hermione's hand went into the air. Her hand was always the first one to be up. She was about to speak when she remembered that she was not allowed to speak when it is not her turn.
"Longbottom, please answer my question." Snape said sternly.
Neville stood up slowly because he had no idea what the answer was. He just muttered some words that Snape did not hear.
"You don't know the answer, don't you?" Snape said. "For your information, the main ingredient of the Flight potion is a pixie wing."
"Today, we are going to make a Flight Potion. Take out your cauldrons", Snape said.
The whole class of Gryffindors took out their cauldrons and ladles. Then they opened their book on the page where the formula of the Flight Potion is written. Then they got the needed ingredients.
When Hermione was finished, her potion was light blue and smelled like flowers while Neville's was grey and it smelled like dung. Snape scolded him for that and he let him drink it. When he drank it he floated for five seconds and fell into his butt.
"The effect of the flight potion should last longer, Neville. I'm giving you a failing mark." Snape said sternly.
Hermione went out of the Potions dungeon. Then she saw Ginny waiting for her outside.
"Hello, Ginny!" Hermione said and smiled at her friend.
"Did Harry fall in love with you again?" Ginny asked.
"Nope, I'm still thinking of another plan to make him fall for me." Hermione said miserably.
"What about, doing the same thing? Ginny suggested.
"Do what?" Hermione said confused.
"Make him jealous!" Ginny said.
"I couldn't do that, Ginny. I'm sorry." Hermione said.
"But that's what he did to you!" Ginny pointed out.
"Oh, ok. I'll try. But who will be that guy? Hermione asked.
"Simple! The mystery guy who comforted you." Ginny said.
"But where can I find him?" Hermione said.
"The same place and time where you met." Ginny said as if she knew everything.
That night, at the great hall, Hermione ate her veggies and pasta hurriedly. After she ate, she stormed on of the great hall to go to the empty classroom. She hid under the table so that she will not be seen.
She waited in the classroom until a hooded person came in the classroom. He took off his hood and it revealed blonde hair. She was thinking of people having blonde hair. Most of the people who had blonde hair were first and second years, the rest were girls.
"It couldn't be. He couldn't be Draco Malfoy!" she murmured to herself.
Hermione stood up to see a better look at the mystery guy. After a few stares, she was certain that this guy was Malfoy.
"Draco?" she whispered lightly. Upon hearing noise, he turned his head to see Hermione.
"What are you doing here?" he asked.
"Uhmm... nothing. What are you doing here anyway?" She asked.
"Nothing!" He answered while swishing his wand and muttering something that cannot be decoded. After a few seconds, the room was filled with light.
"You look, beau--, uhmm.. different." He said while a tinge of pink ran to his cheeks.
"Actually, my purpose here is to find out who you are." Hermione said in a soft voice.
The two just stared at each other for a couple of minutes until Peeves went in to distract them. He began throwing things at the two people until Draco held Hermione's hand so they can go out together. When they reached the corridors, Hermione was already bushing furiously. His touch ran jolts of electricity down her body.
"I'm sorry." Draco apologized. Hermione just nodded and released her hand from his hand. Then she walked away.
"Wait, Hermione!" Draco called out. Hermione turned her head and walked back to Draco.
"What I was trying to say was, you're beautiful, Hermione." Draco said while his hands touching her face. Then he brought her close and he encircled his arms around her waist. Before Hermione could react, her arms already twined around his neck. Draco brought his lips towards hers and brushed it lightly.