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Ciao! (A/N: that's hello in Italian…) This is the second chapter, hope you'll enjoy it!
Sweet LoveChapter 2: the talk
Flashback:
Hermione stood up and grabbed her book. She disappeared into the back of the Library to look for a new one.
When she was out of earshot, Ron and Draco leaned in closer to Harry.
"Now tell us, what really happened this morning," Ron said, grinning at Harry.
"It was an accident, okay" Harry said irritably and followed Hermione at the back of the Library. Maybe, a talk about what really happened earlier that morning was in order.
End of flashback
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"Hey" Harry said as he found Hermione perusing over some books on the lower shelf. She stood up, dusted her skirt with her hands, and tried to straighten it a bit.
"I was just looking for some books we could use for our potions project," pointing at the books piled at the table.
"Oh" said Harry; "Umm…about earlier" he started.
"Hey, it was an accident" she said, convincing him that there was nothing more to it.
"Yeah, I'm really sorry with what I did. I mean, for trying to scare you and all" he said apologetically.
"It's alright" she replied reassuringly.
He smiled and nodded towards the book, "Need help with that?"
She smiled at him, "Yeah".
He picked up all the books and looked at Hermione, "Let's go".
"Thanks" she said, gesturing at the books.
"It's nothing," he said simply and led the way.
They went to the checkout area to borrow the books and headed back to the Heads' Common Room.
He set the books on one of the study tables, "So, what are we going to do next?".
"I don't know, we still have two hours before dinner time" she replied suggestively.
"Well…do you want to go for a walk?" he asked.
"Sure" she said and they went outside.
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"HARRY!" Ginny shrieked, as the two of them were about to go out of the castle. She grabbed Harry's arm tightly and frowned at Hermione.
"Ginny" Harry said, surprised to see her.
"Hi! Can we talk?" Ginny asked sweetly. Hermione rolled her eyes and looked away.
"Sure" Harry said smiling.
"Alone" she said, looking at Hermione fiercely.
"I'll go ahead," Hermione said.
"Are you sure it's alright with you?" Harry asked.
"Of course it's alright with her" Ginny butted in, "Right" as she looked at Hermione sternly, but Harry didn't see it.
" Yeah" she said regretfully and left the two.
She trudged down the lake by herself. "Grrr! I can't believe that she could do that in front of him! The nerve of her!" she shouted.
"Shh…" he whispered and his hot breath tickled her ear, "You might disturb somebody".
She jumped in surprise and moved away from him a little. "What the hell was that for?"
"You were scared of me," he said teasingly.
"No I'm not!" she said indignantly.
"Then why are you blushing?" he asked with a soft laugh.
She turned away from him, 'Grrr! Stop blushing you idiot!' and cursed herself.
"Okay, okay, I heard you and you were shouting so loud so I thought maybe it would be fun to scare you a bit" he admitted.
She crossed her arms and glared at him.
"Hey, it was just enough to pay me back for smacking me in the head earlier" he said and raised his hands in the air for surrender.
"Ugh! Fine…" she grunted in defeat.
"Anyway, why did you left the dorm so early?" he asked.
"I thought you were already awake, so I went to fetch Ron and Harry" she replied simply.
"Oh" he said silently.
"So…" she started, but was cut by an owl dropping a letter. Draco caught it; he opened the letter and read it out loud.
"'Dear Mr. Malfoy and Ms. Granger, please meet me in my office ASAP. Signed, Professor Dumbledore'" and looked up.
"What do you think would he want this time?" she asked, looking puzzled.
"I don't know" he shrugged.
"I guess we'd better go," she offered.
"Yeah" and they walked back towards the castle.
Upon arriving in front of the stoned gargoyle, she said the password, "Tootsie Roll" and it revealed a spiral staircase.
"What the hell is 'Tootsie Roll'?" he asked inquiringly.
"It's a muggle candy" she informed, and climbed the stairs.
"Oh…" he said, and followed her.
Hermione knocked twice and came a reply from inside, "Come in".
They both entered the room and they saw Dumbledore sitting behind his desk, "please, do sit down" he said, pointing at the two chairs in front of him.
"Thanks" they both replied and sat down.
"Tootsie Roll?" he offered, holding out a bowl of candy.
"Umm… No thanks" Hermione said.
"So, why did you want to see us professor?" Draco asked, still confused as why he would need to meet them urgently.
"Oh, it's about Ms. Granger's cousin" he started.
"Elise?" Hermione asked.
"Yes, haven't your parents told you that she would be moving here from Beauxbatons?" Dumbledore asked.
"No" she frowned. Why didn't her parents tell her about it, at least she could've been prepared?
"Well, she is moving here, and she will be arriving tonight!" he continued cheerily.
"So, you have a cousin who's a witch too" Draco looked at Hermione surprised.
"Apparently, I don't want to talk about her" she said through gritted teeth.
"I was thinking" Dumbledore said, "maybe she could stay in the Heads' dorm for a while because we still don't know where to place her".
"You mean she would stay in my room." Hermione asked, wishing that his answer would be no.
"Yes" Dumbledore answered, "If Mr. Malfoy doesn't object with my decision" and smiled at Draco.
"Uh… no, I don't" he replied, not really thinking that his say on this would be very important.
"Well then" he smiled at them broadly, "That's settled. You may go now, dinner is about to start".
They left the office and down the staircase. Hermione crossed her arms while walking through the corridors.
"I still can't believe that she would be moving here to our school," she grunted with an annoyed look on her face.
"She isn't that bad" Draco said encouragingly, "Is she?"
"Well…she's really nice and we get along well" she thought, "but, I'm not really comfortable having a cousin in school".
"If that's the case, I'm sure it'll be okay. Nothing will go wrong, I assure you" Draco said.
Hermione smiled, maybe having a cousin at school isn't that bad after all.
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"You mean, she'll be moving here," Ron repeated with a hint of excitement.
"Yeah" she replied, "And she's staying at our dorm room".
"Hey, you know what" Harry started, "It would be a good idea if we throw a welcome party for her".
"Yeah, that would be great!" Ron agreed.
"But we have duties tonight" Hermione frowned.
"Ooh, I know! What if we plan for it tomorrow and throw the party the following night. I think she would still like it, at least we threw a welcome party for her," Ron suggested.
"Sounds good to me" Hermione smiled.
"Okay. So, all you we got to o is prepare for it" Harry said, "And you will tell Draco about our plan" she added, facing Hermione.
"Okay" she nodded, "I'll go then, I still have things to do".
"Bye" Harry and Ron said simultaneously.
"Bye" she replied. She stood up and went out of the Great Hall.
Yippee! Chapter 2 is done! Don't forget to leave your reviews, 'till next time. Arrivederci! (A/N: that means goodbye in Italian…)
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