All through the day Harry and Ron watched Hermione closely. They wanted to know why she was acting so strangely (like it isn't totally obvious). During that day they had Care of Magical Creatures, Transfiguration and Charms.

"We have potions next," Ron groaned as Harry and Hermione grabbed their books.

They walked down the long corridors towards the dungeons. As they got to the entrance of the dungeons, Draco stepped in front of them.

"Well well… what do we have here? Pot head and the weasel," Draco sneered at the two boys.

"Without dumb and dumber I see," Harry smirked.

"They don't take this class anymore Potty!" Draco spat at him. Harry had forgotten about that. Crabbe and Goyle had failed Potions last year and were asked to take a different class.

"Get lost Malfoy," Ron said pushing past him with Harry following close behind.

"Ooh, not very friendly," Draco said shaking his head.

"Just leave us alone Malfoy!" Hermione mumbled following the others.

"Why should I do that Granger?" Draco asked stepping in front of her, blocking her path.

"Get out of my way you git!" Hermione roughly pushed him away from her.

"Ouch, that hurt Granger," Draco said sarcastically putting his hand on his heart dramatically. "But I'm not letting you past."

He walked closer to her so that their faces were almost touching. He could hear her breathing. Her heart was racing looking for a way to escape. Harry and Ron suddenly realized what was happening behind them. Harry ran over, grabbed Draco's arm and yanked him away from Hermione.

"How dare you!" Draco spat glowering at the fuming boy. Ron took Hermione by the arm and led her towards the potions classroom. Harry and Draco stood there for a few moments glaring at each other.

"You're cutting off my circulation," Draco suddenly said. Harry looked down to find that Draco's arm had turned purple. He let go of it and stalked off. Draco smirked at Harry's back.