Chapter Three: Everything Changes.

Chapter Dedication: Kate

Disclaimer:I don't own Harry Potter. J.K. Rowling does. I own nothing.

Author's Note: You'll find this at the bottom. As for now, I barely have much to say here, except…

As we continue…

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Hermione planned on spending a great deal of time in the library that Sunday morning, after grabbing herself some toast out of the Great Hall. She made her way down the History of Magic section of the library, hoping to find the answer as to why the centaurs has revolted in the little village of Quijinthral. Apparently she wasn't going to get an answer soon, because at that moment, she had accidentally bumped into a large solid object from behind her.

'Objects don't say oof,' Hermione thought this when she turned around to see whom she hit when she was backing away from a shelf. Her confused scowl immediately became an apologetic glance when she noticed Cedric Diggory was lying on the ground. "Oh, I'm so sorry!" she gasped, both hands moving to cover over her mouth.

"We must be falling for each other," Cedric laughed, helping himself to his feet.

"Excuse me?" Hermione questioned with a puzzled expression.

"What I meant was--well--you should know… you're smart," Cedric assumed was right to say, but found that her reaction to his comment was not very pleasing.

"Oh, so that's all I am? Smart?" Hermione turned around, reaching to grab a leather-bound book from the shelf.

Cedric scowled. He figured that the fourth year before him was only book smart. "I didn't mean--" he paused, sighing, before realizing that it may be useless in describing what he really meant. "You know, there's nothing good in a conversation when one must be stubborn…"

Hermione stared at him. Without saying another word, she pulled the book close to her chest, and turned to head further down the aisle. There must be another book somewhere about the Quijinthral Quarrel. Cedric was getting impatient. This girl was becoming so stubborn that… well; he didn't know what to do. It was a first to him. No girl ever became this stubborn around him.

"Wait--" Cedric called, hoping to get Hermione to pause in her tracks. She did, but there wasn't any point in trying to get her to face him, because she only stood there. "You look like the girl who knows her way around the library."

Hermione turned around reluctantly, her eyebrows raising a few centimeters.

"Do you know where the Defense Against the Dark Arts section is?"

"Of course. Follow me," Hermione motioned for him, before leading him down the aisle, turning to a right, and straight down past two aisles before turning left into a different section. They managed to come to a stop.

"Well--thanks," Cedric smiled, one that Hermione didn't bother returning. She looked more focused on the bookshelf.

"Is there any particular book you're in search for?" Hermione asked.

"Well, yes…" Cedric stared at her. "You wouldn't know where I can find a book about defending yourself against werewolves, would you?"

Hermione sighed, turning her attention to the floor, before looking back up at Cedric. "Not in here, no."

Cedric groaned. "I'll never get this essay done--"

"I meant, not in this section, no. Otherwise, this section would be much larger, full of books on defending yourself against every creature, spell, and potion… So, where do you think the book will be found?"

"Erm--is there an animal section by any chance?"

"No--well--actually, you're close. We do have a creatures section," Hermione pointed out, before motioning him to follow. Together, once more, they trailed down the many aisles in a certain direction, before coming to a stop in the creatures portion of the library. "I do recommend reading this encyclopedia on creature defense, since this only bookshelf in this aisle is based on defending yourself against a creature… So, that would make you want to look where?"

"W? For werewolf?" Cedric suggested.

"Exactly."

He got his wish fulfilled. Hermione had smiled for once in his presence. It seemed that everything was beginning to change between the two, without their intention.

"How do you do it?" Cedric asked, not wanting her to leave so suddenly. He was stalling for more time.

"Do what?" Hermione questioned.

"How can you memorize every part of the library, when you've only been here for--four years?" Cedric asked. "I'm in my final year, and I haven't yet a clue on where to go."

Hermione gave an embarrassed sort of smile. "Well, for one, it doesn't take four years to know where to go. If one was to have common sense, you can manage to know what you're doing within less than a year. It took me a few months to even know where to find the right book, though. And, two, it's like reading a map, but through physical experience and not through diagram."

Cedric looked at her differently. "How come you're not in Ravenclaw?"

Hermione sighed. "Well, the Sorting Hat did consider placing me in Ravenclaw in the first place, but somehow found a bold and daring quality in me that stood out to the hat, and decided on choosing Gryffindor in the end."

"Do you like it in Gryffindor?" Cedric asked.

"I suppose so," Hermione shrugged her shoulders. "I mean, well… the Sorting Hat would have had its reasons for the decision it made. It's not bad, really."

"You're in the same house with Potter."

"Yes."

Cedric couldn't avoid the question anymore. "How did he get his name in the Goblet of Fire?"

Everyone seemed to ask her this question since Halloween night. By now, it got quite exhausting to having to repeat 'I don't know' but it was the truth. She may have had some theories about it, but knew that she could trust Harry when he said he didn't do it. Then again, he wasn't looking for the fame. In fact, he was trying to hide from it. "I don't know."

She left Cedric to stand there, open-mouthed, as she turned down that aisle and left. He didn't bother chasing after her. Hermione didn't look once over her shoulder to see any more of his reaction, but she couldn't stand being in the library at that moment; especially when a pack of giggling girls appeared after Viktor Krum made his way into the library. Hermione grabbed her bag from the table she once sat at, signed out the book in her hand at Madam Pince's desk, and left.

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a/n: I'm getting shorter by each minute. (Chapter-wise…) Notice I had a reference from Order of the Phoenix. Hermione really can't avoid that question at all, apparently. From the point of view of reading each Harry Potter book, it seems that within every page Hermione is more of a mystery to us… we barely get much information of her parents (besides that they're Muggle dentists) and such. I also hope everyone reads through the reviews at the bottom, because you'll never know what I might let slip. ;D

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Reviews:

Anja Summers: Yeah, chapter two wasn't my best, but don't stop reading. You never know what happens if you decide there's no point in continuing. What would have happened if you stopped reading the Harry Potter books? You'll miss out on everything! XD Thanks for your comment.

ShanaLynn: Of course, if I were to give away Hermione's reaction (which will come in a later chapter… for reasons of a future friendship ;D) then that'll ruin the who mixture of the story. Thanks for reviewing. Why bring on the third chapter when I could bring on about four or five more? Maybe twenty? Who knows! XD

Dhfreak: Good to see you again! Not only does it make you feel special, but it makes me feel special that I made you feel special. XD Anyway, let's get going with my review on your review. (Strange how sentences work out like that, isn't it?) Well, I happen to find the library a pleasant place to go. (You'll constantly find me there during seventh period at school… updating the fan fiction (while saving each bit to my site, which I hope everyone checks out) while working on my homework. Complicated, but I can multi-task. However, through the experience Thoreau went through, we should simplify our lives. We don't need those materials in life such as iPods and stuff… we need to work on one task until we're finished before working on another. (It can get difficult, but it's less stressful.) Thanks for reading and reviewing and I hope to see you again.

Emily: Well, what a mighty fine person you are in reviewing! Of course the second chapter, as I've point out, was only a filler. My simple reason to this is so we get the feel of Hermione's social and studious life. I can't just let Ron and Harry out of the fan fiction, because then that would be boring. It's more fun to have dialogue, and it is helpful in a sense of getting rid of Writer's Block. It helps us come with something, and a perfect excuse for saying that we have something being worked on… yet you have nothing in mind. Thanks again for the review!

Kylie: Hey, I know you! XD Then again, I asked you to review my fan fiction. Anyway, nice--er--comment. Hmm. What should I say to you? Why would I want to quit this fan fiction, when so far I am receiving a basketful of reviews from random people? Well… it's only text on a screen and--how cruel could I get? XD Anyway… I'd love to see you review more in the future. It helps having readers to get the spark going.

San01: Of course she knows other places. (Hint, hint… here's a little clue--the library isn't the only place to get privacy. XD If you can guess, in future chapters, I will have a place suddenly appear in the story, someplace that was mentioned in Goblet of Fire. XD) Besides, if you've read in chapter two, Hermione's been to the Great Hall… and… maybe the Gryffindor common room… and… well, of course there's other places!

Nehimasgift: Hmm. Maybe that's what I wanted to get out of Cedric? He needs a personality, of course. Only a Hufflepuff could remain loyal and honest. (Well, there may be exceptions at times. XD) But they are forgiving… and hope to receive the same in return. I didn't want Cedric as some Flat Stanley character… he needs a three-dimensional field to himself, and that's what I'm working on to give him.

BrokenxxDreams: And I know you, too! You sound like a movie critic. "Magnificent." Geeh, do I get two thumbs up? XD Just… trying… Anyway, thanks. (Note: the aforementioned comment is my reply to your first review. Now for the second review…) Yeah, AIM can be an interesting form of talking about my fan fiction, isn't it? Then again, I must prove you wrong. (I'm currently writing down chapter… nine!) Right now, I'm sitting at this computer, taking a break and free-writing… (which means using my brain to come up with something, instead of staring down at my notebook and copying down what I have so far). I'm relaxing. Don't I deserve that? From the way you're telling me in your review, you want me to rush. I'm trying to give some quality here… XD

Kate: Oh, wonderful! My first… long review, as of the moment. I thank you! XD (Have you noticed the chapter dedication, m'dear?) Sadly, the other fan fiction which you've spotted my review on happens to be very good… some weak spots in sporadic places, but overall… I'm beginning to like it. XD In attempt of waiting for the seventh book and for 'Love in the Library' to update with a new chapter, I'm writing a fan fiction of my own. (I'm taking a liking to the CedricxHermione situation. For some reason, I'm seeing a whole new perspective on the two, and I can see that something between the two is attracting them to each other.) Then again, when you come across a long review, you're quite curious as to what that person has said, am I correct? XD (I was attracted to your review because of this reason.) Is my talent that obvious? For some reason, I just think it's something I can do. Just like with technology. I've gotten accepted for the National Youth Leadership Forum on Technology (NYLF/TECH) which takes place over the summer… sadly I cannot go due to financial situations (it costs $3,000.00) and from the fact that my mom is going to have a baby around that nine days… so… I cannot go. However, it shows that I have a talent for technology, too. I'm taking MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) this year, and going onto Digital Photography next year (where I can work with Photoshop!) and I can't wait! The Women's Choir that I am in (which I hope of getting into Symphonic Chorale and Show Choir next year after the auditions) are going to compete at Darien Lake on May… 20th, I believe. (It could be the 13th, but I'm unsure.) And, yeah… lots more other stuff… but to know that I have an obvious talent for writing really does make one smile. Now that you've read that, I'm sure you might have a clue on what I did once I read through your review. I smiled. (And to other reviews, too!) Oh, and look at that! I can just sit here and continue making this longer and longer… but I still have on more review to finish commenting on. Thanks, and I hope to see you later on!

Jacqueline22393: Are you psychic? It sure seems like it, because I definitely have made Cedric and Hermione bump into each other in later chapters. XD But you wouldn't know that yet, because you haven't read it yet… then again, if you've managed to come up with the theory that Cedric and Hermione will meet each other again, then you're obviously psychic and know where the fan fiction is heading. XD Just a little bit of joking there, but I bet you didn't notice that, or did you? Hmm. Yeah, um… I'm not always… that way… just… yeah, I'm going to stop now. XD But I want to say, thanks for reviewing!

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a/n(2): Geeh, I'm looking back at my replies to each review, and I feel so bad that I gave everyone just a few sentences, and I gave Kate a book-length… so… how would you feel if I were to give some of that information into your review, too? In fact, I could just copy and paste the same message for every person, but that wouldn't be unique? Then again, my words of wisdom: be yourself. (Not exactly my words, but… well, yeah… +Sigh+ I don't see any point… I'm getting nowhere… I might as well just get typing on chapter four! Oh, and five… six… seven… eight… the only chapters I have written down so far. (Every time I'm not at the computer, I'm definitely giving my time into this fan fiction.) Trust me, there's a whole lot of thought being put into this. I need to constantly ask myself, will this work? Is this important? How will I work off of this portion? How will the situation be if this character was to act this way? What if they reacted differently? You know… I'm just rambling.