A/N: You will find that this does not always stick to the books or the movies. Any hate in the comments will be blocked.

Disclaimer: As much as I would love to, I do not own any of the characters or anything that comes from the story.

This is a possible Dramione Fanfiction.

As it's quarantine right now I have a lot of spare time so I shall be writing quite a few chapters back to back. You are more than welcome to leave suggestions.

I am sorry this chapter is so short.

This story is rated M. You are welcome to leave feedback, review or request.

Enjoy!

CHAPTER 5. TRYOUTS

Sunday, September 7th

Hermione got up, put on her watch and headed quietly into the bathroom. She took a quick shower, brushed her teeth and braided her hair in two french braids. She tiptoed back into her dorm, making sure not to wake Fay and Lucie who were still fast asleep and opened her closet. She took out a red spaghetti-strap crop top and a pair of black jeans. She put on a pair of black sockets and a pair of black shoes. She put on her silver bracelet and went down for breakfast. When she arrived in the great hall she sat down with Lavender and Parvati.

"Sleep well?" asked Parvati while buttering her toast.

"Really well thanks, what about you two?" Hermione asked, pouring herself a glass of juice.

"Pretty good," said Parvati.

"Really well," said Lavender, smiling. "I love your braids," she gushed.

"Yeah they're really nice," added Parvati, smiling. Hermione grinned.

"Aww thank you guys," she replied. "Are you going to watch the quidditch tryouts?" Hermione asked Lavender. She shook her head.

"No, I'm going to meet Ron in the library when it's over to do divination homework together," she explained smiling. Hermione smiled back. While they were eating, thousands of birds flew into the great hall. The mail was here. A black owl dropped a letter and a small parcel into Hermione's lap. Hermione put the parcel aside and opened the letter. Inside there were two letters; one with a little number 1 in the corner and another with the number 2. She opened the first letter.

My darling Hermione,

I am so glad that you are excited about this year and it is lovely to see you're so motivated to work hard.

The common room sounds lovely dear, a quiet place where you can study and do your homework.

We miss you too and I am so glad to hear you are having fun and settling in.

All around, you being back at Hogwarts sounds so fun and positive and I am so happy for you darling.

As much as we miss you, things at home are definitely more peaceful, especially as work for me is pretty quiet at the moment.

I love you lots my little feather,

Lots of love,

Your mother xxxx

Hermione smiled to herself and folded the letter. She unfolded letter 2.

Dear Princess,

Your mother, myself and Crookshanks are happy to hear that you are doing well.

I am so proud of you, you are such a motivated and hardworking girl and you make us proud.

I brought Crookshanks to the vet and he should be fully recovered in two weeks. I can tell that he misses you too, dear.

You must be wondering why your mother and I wrote two letters. The reason why is because your mother and I have a little surprise for you.

When you told us about your friends giving you gifts, we remembered there was a gift that we forgot to give you.

Remember when we went to that lake near Toronto the summer before last? We rented a boat and took a ride on the lake. We stopped the boat and I was making us sandwiches while you and your mother were dancing around on the boat. Then you spotted something in the water and you called us both over and it was a white swan feather. You picked it up out of the water and called it your feather of hope.

Well, your mother and I found this little present a few weeks before your birthday but we forgot to give it to you.

We hope you like it.

I hope to speak to you soon princess,

Love you lots,

Dad xxx

Hermione smiled and folded the letter and put both of the letters in her pocket. She then picked up the little package and opened it. Inside there was a silver necklace with a little silver feather on it. She smiled at herself. She put the necklace on and headed out of the great hall.

Hermione made her way down to the quidditch grounds. The soft breeze caressed her cheeks and she could hear the beautiful birds singing. Hermione looked at her watch. 9:47 am. Tryouts started at 10 am She picked up the pace and within a couple of minutes, she arrived at the quidditch pitch. Hermione seated herself in the bleachers and watched her friends flying around. Ginny flew up to her.

"Hey Hermione, sleep well?" Ginny asked, smiling at her.

"Pretty well and yourself?" Hermione replied. Ginny grinned.

"Really well," Ginny responded.

"You look really happy," noted Hermione.

"I'm so happy to be flying again!" exclaimed Ginny. "You should try it," she added. Hermione grimaced.

"I'm not a fan of flying," admitted Hermione. Ginny laughed.

"You're missing out," explained Ginny. The two girls smiled at each other and Harry called Ginny over. Ginny grinned. "I've got to go," she said.

"Have fun!" replied Hermione. Ginny flew down to Harry and Hermione sat back. She watched tryouts take place and towards the end, she noticed a group of people in Slytherin quidditch robes, walking towards Harry and the others. She got up and made her way down to the pitch. "What's going on here?" inquired Hermione, folding her arms.

"We need to have our tryouts, Granger," said Draco smirking at Hermione. Hermione rolled her eyes.

"The Gryffindor team booked the pitch until 10:30" she answered coolly.

"We can wait for it to end then," said Draco. He signalled to the other Slytherins to go wait in the bleachers. Hermione shared a look with Harry and retreated to the bleachers. She sat at the bottom, far from the group of Slytherins who were sitting at the top of the bleachers. Hermione sighed and watched her friends fly around the pitch "Fangirling over Potter now?" inquired a cool voice.

"No," Hermione replied stubbornly. Draco sat down one seat apart from Hermione. The two of them made eye contact and Hermione quickly looked away.

"Come on Hermione, we're done" called Harry. Hermione got up and hurried towards Harry, Ron, and Ginny.

"Let's go," muttered Hermione. She and Ginny went to the girls' locker room and Ginny got changed. The two girls then met up with the two boys after.

"I have to join Lavender at the library," explained Ron.

"Meet you at lunch?" asked Harry.

"Sure thing!" Ron replied.

"I said I'd meet up with Luna" added Ginny.

"Have fun!" said Hermione, smiling at Ginny. Ron and Ginny walked away. Hermione turned to Harry. "Should we go to my common room?" she asked him. Harry grinned.

"Yes!" he exclaimed. The two of them headed up the stairs.

"Should we go by the Gryffindor common room to get our books?" Hermione asked. Harry grimaced.

"I guess," he replied. The two of them grabbed their books and went to the Head Boy and Girl common room.

Hermione opened the balcony door and looked at the grounds. She frowned a little.

"Are you ok?" Harry asked.

"Oh yeah," replied Hermione, turning to him and smiling. "I'm just trying to figure out what's going on with Malfoy," she confessed.

"What do you mean?" Harry asked, frowning.

"He looked bothered the other day and I'm curious as to why," Hermione explained. "Anyways," she said. "What did you decide to do with Cho?" she asked, changing the subject. Harry rolled his eyes.

"I told her I just wanted to be friends from now on and she didn't take it well," he explained.

"Oh," said Hermione.

"She's also back with Michael Corner," Harry added, shrugging. Hermione hugged him.

"Are you ok about that?" Hermione asked. Harry shrugged.

"Yeah, I mean I decided to end it so it's for the best," Harry explained. Hermione smiled.

"You can fully move on now," she said smiling. He smiled back at her. "This is good," she added.

"I guess," Harry admitted, smiling at her. Hermione smiled back.

"Harry." started Hermione facing him. "You have had a crush on her since our fourth year." continued Hermione. Harry shrugged. "That's three years you two have been on and off Harry, the fact that you can now move on is really good," she concluded. The two of them worked on divination homework and Hermione helped Harry finish decrypting the Ancient Runes text and then it was time for lunch. The two friends headed down to the great hall.

"Hey, you two," called Ron. Harry and Hermione walked over to him.

"How was studying with Lav-Lav?" joked Harry. Ron rolled his eyes.

"We didn't study too much actually," Ron confessed. Harry grinned.

"We should go visit Hagrid after lunch," suggested Harry. Ron and Hermione smiled.

"That sounds like a great idea," Hermione agreed. The three of them finished eating and set off down to Hagrid's. Harry knocked on the door.

"Hello you three," said Hagrid, smiling at them.

"Hey, Hagrid," replied the trio in unison. Hagrid ushered them inside and they sat down.

"Tea?" Hagrid asked, holding up a pot.

"Sure," said Harry.

"Yes please," answered Hermione.

"Just a bit thanks Hagrid," added Ron. Hagrid poured four cups of tea.

"What type of tea is it, Hagrid,?" asked Hermione.

"Mint tea," answered Hagrid "Grew it myself," he added. They all drank their tea. "How have you guys been?"

"Pretty good," stated Hermione.

"Tons of homework," added Ron.

"I'm looking forward to quidditch practice," added Harry. Hagrid smiled.

"So you're quidditch captain?" he asked, beaming at Harry. Ron and Hermione grinned.

"Yes," Harry replied.

"Naturally," added Ron patting Harry on the back.

"The very best," said Hermione grinning. The four of them talked until late afternoon.

"Shouldn't you three be heading back?" asked Hagrid grinning at them. Hermione looked at her watch. 6:56 pm.

"Maybe we should," Hermione said. "Dinner is in an hour and we need to get ready for school," The three of them got up.

"See you tomorrow in class," Harry said grinning at Hagrid. Hagrid grinned back. The trio made their way back up to the castle.

"I can't believe the weekend is already over," groaned Ron. Hermione rolled her eyes.

"You'll get used to the rhythm soon," she reassured him. "Besides, it's our last year," she added.

"But we have so much work," muttered Ron.

"And tryouts," added Harry. Hermione smiled at them.

"You'll manage to get everything done and still have fun," she reassured them, smiling. They smiled back at her.