Chapter Five: Away from the Golden trio and Draco has a vision

Hermione ran down the halls hurrying to get to charms before the bell rang. She skidded at a doorway on the fourth floor as she saw Draco and his father standing in an empty classroom. She did not want to be seen snooping, but was curious what Draco could be discussing with his father. She leaned back against the wall and pricked her ears. She could hear the conversation quite easily, even if it was being held in hissing whispers. Lucius's whispers flouted out of the cracked doorway for Hermione to hear,

"This was not planned, yet it will be very useful. You can use her to get closer to potter, know all of his weakness. Don't fail me Draco, or I will be forced to punish you…" the last words were spoken slowly, sounding out each syllable. Lucius was making it quite clear that he would not refrain from hurting his own son. Draco replied slowly in a tone that showed he did not like whatever situation he was in. Lucius started to speak again.
" You will do as I asked. Use Granger to get closer to Potter, then we can bring him to the dark lord and be honored above all others!" with that Lucius spun started towards the doorway Hermione dodged behind a statue just before he came out. Hermione sat frozen with shock. She knew why Draco was so nice. He was trying to use her. He wanted to learn all of Harry's secrets! She heard the second bell. I'm late for class! Thought Hermione. Then she rushed off towards charms class.

Hermione arrived at charms a little late and looking flustered.

"Sorry I'm late professor Flitwick." Said Hermione as she rushed to a table with Ron and Harry.

"Why are you late to cla…" started Ron but noticed Malfroy also came in to charms late. He looked at Malfroy looked at Hermione then closed his mouth, opened it again, and then closed it. Hermione saw a large resemblance to a fish out of water. Ron glared at Hermione then wouldn't talk to her for the rest of the lesson. At first Harry looked just as bewildered as Hermione. He must have suddenly figured out what Ron was thinking because all the sudden he sighed and shock his head at Ron. Hermione tried to ask Harry what was going on but he said

"Later."

Hermione pulled Harry aside during lunch and said in one of her most commanding tones,

"Explain, NOW!" asked Hermione in a commanding tone. Harry sighed and began,

" Ron is being an idiot, he's mad because we never see you other than in class."

So? What's so terrible about that? That's happened before." Asked Hermione still confused.

" Come on, I know you've noticed that Ron fancies you. And now you are cooped up with Malfoy all the time and I guess that Ron's jealous of him." Harry said all of this very fast as if it would be less unpleasant this way. Hermione almost told Harry what she had over heard, but decided she could deal with it herself. Two could play this game…