A/N: Hah, I'm on a rollll. I just had to get Chappy 3 up for you guys, so you have more to read, and you can decide if you actually like it...Don't be fooled by these conflicts though, they're just minor things which will add up to the real, main conflict in the end. Oh and about this chapter, DON'T WORRY. This is STILL a D/Hr story; this is just to add some more conflict. Hah I like that word :D
Chapter 3: Decisions, Decisions
After a long day of classes, Hermione met up with her friends at dinner.
"Can you believe how much homework we have? And on our first day back, too!" Ron complained, filling his plate with an assortment of foods. Harry nodded in agreement while chewing on a piece of chicken.
Throughout dinner, Hermione noticed Seamus throwing glances her way. Every time she caught him looking at her, he would quickly turn away and blush deep shades of scarlet.
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After dinner, Hermione went up to the Head's quarters, only to find Draco sitting comfortably on one of the couches.
"Have fun with Potty and the Weasel?" Draco sneered.
"Shut it, Malfoy," Hermione returned coldly.
"Not my fault Potty is a muggle lover," Draco muttered to himself, loud enough for Hermione to hear.
"I SAID SHUT UP!" Hermione yelled, slamming down a textbook.
Draco took a moment to look at her. Her wavy, light-brown hair flowed wildly about her face, and her cheeks were lightly flushed from shouting. All in all, he had to admit- she was cute when angry.
'Cute? What the hell?' he thought to himself.
Draco wasn't quite satisfied with himself yet, however.
"Oh come on Granger, you know I'm sexy," Draco said, a seductive smile playing across his lips.
Hermione stared at him with a "I-can't-believe-you-just-said-that" look. She picked up her Charms textbook and was just about to chuck it at him, but thought better of it.
'Maybe he's just a TINY BIT sexy...' Hermione thought. 'No, NO Hermione, that's a prat right there, not the LEAST BIT sexy...' she argued with herself.
Draco observed as her face screwed up in agitation, obviously battling with her thoughts, and chuckled. He loved the effect he was having on her.
Hermione scoffed, gathered her things, and headed to the library.
"Goodbye to you too, bitch," Draco called after her.
Hermione didn't even look back as she gave him the finger and yelled, "My name is HERMIONE, and you're the BITCH!"
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Hermione took a seat near the back of the library, and continued her homework.
'If he could just manage a LITTLE kindness to prove he had a heart somewhere, I MIGHT have considered dating him, but no, he just fancies being a prat,' Hermione thought to herself.
As she scribbled away at her essay on the healing powers of a Phoenix tear, she heard someone else enter the library. She looked up and saw none other than Seamus Finnigan.
"H-hello Hermione," he stuttered, a blush spreading across his cheeks.
Hermione smiled warmly at him "Hi Seamus. Sit down if you want, I was just finishing up," she said, gesturing toward a chair.
"Thanks," Seamus said, sitting down. "Uh, Hermione, I had something to ask you..." Seamus paused.
Hermione put down her quill and looked up at him.
"Well, I'm sure you've heard from a lot of people that I fancy you and well, it's true. I mean, you're smart, nice, not to mention beautiful...and I was wondering...if you'd like to be my girlfriend," Seamus said, sounding quite nervous.
Hermione appeared quite shocked, yet replaced the expression with a sweet smile. Draco immediately left her train of thoughts.
"Oh Seamus, that's really sweet of you. I mean, you're great and all but..." Hermione felt a twinge of guilt when she saw the heartbroken look on his face. "I'll think about it," she added. Seamus's expression changed to a rather relieved one, and Hermione was satisfied.
"Well, I'd better get going," Hermione told him, gathering her things, and leaving.
'That was rather unexpected,' Hermione thought to herself as she walked to Gryffindor Tower. There was still about an hour and a half before curfew, and Hermione wanted to share the night's events with Ginny.
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"Aw 'Mione, that's so cute!" Ginny squealed. "Are you going to say yes?"
Hermione shrugged, a look of uncertainty on her face.
"I don't know, really. I mean, he's a great guy, and not all that bad looking, but it's a bit sudden, don't you think?"
Ginny nodded, but then added, "But if you say no, the boy will be absolutely shattered! And you said it yourself, he's not all that bad."
Hermione sighed. "Alright Gin, I'll sleep on it. See you tomorrow," she said, heading back to her room.
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By the next morning, most of the school had heard about Seamus and Hermione. Upon entering the Great Hall, Hermione was bombarded by students all urging her to say yes, or asking what she would do. She quickly walked past the crowd and joined her friends at the table.
"You know, he really is a great guy, 'Mione," Harry said, buttering a piece of toast.
Hermione sighed. "Yeah, I know, and I'd hate to break his heart. I think I'll say—" Hermione was interrupted by Draco and his gang, who came up behind them.
"Seamus went ahead and got the first thing he could now, did he?" Draco smirked.
"Sod off, Malfoy," Ron retorted.
"Standing up to me now, are you Weasel? Been taking lessons? Oh that's right, your family can't afford them..." Draco sneered, making Crabbe and Goyle (who had failed their last year and were re-doing it) erupt into sniggers.
At this comment, Hermione stood up and faced Draco. Their faces were but inches apart, and Draco could've sworn he felt the tiniest bit turned on by her anger, once again. He couldn't help but steal a glance at her full, pink lips, and thought how tempting they were.
"For once, in your life, could you PLEASE forget that you're an intolerable git and LEAVE?" Hermione said through clenched teeth.
Draco grinned maliciously and leaned a bit closer.
"Be a good girl and return the favor," he drawled, turning on his heel and returning to the Slytherin table.
'What was that all about?' Hermione thought to herself.
"Can he be anymore of an ass?" Ginny finally said, breaking the silence.
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Hermione exited the Great Hall and found none other than Seamus.
"Hello, Seamus," she smiled.
Seamus turned around and grinned, once again blushing slightly.
Hermione sighed mentally, half unsure of the decision she was about to make.
"Yes Seamus, I'll go out with you," she told him, grinning slightly.Seamus looked as if he couldn't believe his ears. Hermione quickly planted a kiss on the Irish boy's cheek, and turned to meet her friends, when cheers erupted from on looking students. She returned the cheers with a smile as Seamus put his arm around her shoulder.
Out of a shadowed corner watched Draco Malfoy, not too happy about the scene playing in front of him.
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A/N: Like I said, DON'T WORRY. This story is STILL a D/Hr fic, and will remain that way. Anyway, I notice I'm not getting too many reviews –cries- but that's probably cause the first two chappies weren't too eventful. Hopefully this will have you guys reviewing! I like reviews...so please review. Let's aim for about 5, k? Oh and to my one and only reviewer so far (besides my beta heh xP)..
Midnight Silver Dragon: Heh, thanks! Glad you think so xD