Hello everyone!
Here is the chapter 4 for the story. Also, I would like to thank everyone for reviewing and letting me know that you want me to continue. Others are free to review too!
This is the last time I'm giving the disclaimer, because it's too boring to write
Disclaimer: I don't own a damn thing of the Harry Potter. Only the plot, rest belongs to JK Rowling
Well, on with the chapter...

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After the little scene in the corridor, the Gryffindor Princess along with the Slytherins Snakes, headed towards Hogsmeade.
They all went to Three Broomsticks to grab some Butterbeer and then the boys would go to Quidditch quality supplies and the girls would go to Madam Malkins, except Hermione who would go to the opening of a new bookshop, The libros et scientia.
They all played a game over butterbeer, known as Insult the Hated Ones. Hermione found the company of the snakes suited her very much; she was starting to overcome all of those prejudices about the Slytherins. They all vented out their anger on all the people they disliked, mostly the Gryffindors. If some one saw them, they looked like a group of old friends not a Gryffindor and Slytherins who just became friends. But, for now, Hermione let everything fade away and focus on her own happiness. She looked out and saw that it was snowing outside. She stood up and walked out and caught a little snowflake in her palm but it melted quickly. She didn't notice Pansy coming up to her and catching a snowflake in her palm too. They both watched as it melted away like the other one. Pansy sighed and said" You know, Hermione, the snowflakes are like happiness. One of a kind but never everlasting; it'll always melt away at some point but to enjoy it while you can is the real meaning". Hermione gave a small laugh and said" Never thought I would hear Dumbledore's words coming from your mouth, Pansy", Pansy laughed and imitated her headmaster's voice" Now, now Miss Granger, is that a way of addressing your new friend?". They both laughed and caught some more snowflakes. Hermione put great value to Pansy's words and stored it in the wisdom corner of her huge factory.

After departing from Three Broomsticks, Hermione stood in front of the new bookshop, The libros et scientia. She went inside and was greeted by a middle aged lady " Welcome to libros et scientia. The land of knowledge and wisdom. I'm Carol Wind. Can I help you with something madam?" Hermione smiled at the woman and replied" Thank you but I'm just checking out the shop. By the way, I'm Hermione Granger and your bookshop's name is very creative". The woman smiled at her as she watched the girl looking around with eagerness in her eyes, she knew this girl, Hermione Granger was some one very special. Hermione was searching through the bookshelves, when she saw a book with a red leather and etched was the title in gold printing, Pride and Prejudice. Memories came rushing back into her mind, this was the book that her grandmother had given it to her when she was on her deathbed and told her that this book would help her in the future. She hadn't understood the meaning then as she was only 6, she still hadn't but she had a feeling she would very soon. The original book was lost when Hermione's house was destroyed by the death eater. Death Eaters, wasn't she friends with their kids?
Was she betraying her house?
Was she betraying her beliefs?
But most importantly, was she betraying her parents who had to die because of her?
Hermione was utterly confused right now as tears were streaming from her eyes as she recalled her parent's death. She was questioning her decision of being friends with the Slytherins? She really didn't know what to do but what she did know that she had to stop crying on every small thing and stay strong. After all, she had fought the darkest and the powerful wizards of all times and not shed a single tear, why would she now? She decided to put the thoughts away and buy the book first. She went up to the counter and paid for the book while looking around at the magnificent library around her. She promised the lady that she would visit often and to be prepared for a lot of books to be missing from the shelves at which Carol laughed merrily. The lady put the book into a bag and handed it over to Hermione who thanked her and walked out.

They all met at the decided point and went back to the castle to take some rest. Hermione said very little, so Draco knew something was up but he wouldn't ask her yet. They just became friends and he really didn't want to risk that. As soon as they reached the Heads common room, Hermione went to her room and said she was having a headache. She didn't want to come down for dinner either and said that she would have some food in her room.
At, some 11:30 at night, Draco heard some one shut the door of the Heads portrait. Obviously, it was Hermione, but what exactly was she up to? He was starting to get a little worried now, what if something might happen to her? The only thing that kept him from following her was her furious anger and the disappointment when she found out that he had followed her in the night.
Where on the other hand...
Hermione had tried to close the Portrait as quietly as she could but she knew Draco had heard it, she just wished he wouldn't follow her. She quickly cast the disillusionment charm on herself as she headed nearer to the Gryffindor Common Room. A group of 6th years were going inside so she managed to slip inside with them and hide behind a cupboard. She peeked from behind and saw that every seventh was gathered around and it looked that they were having some kind of meeting. Tonight, she would know what all the Gryffindors thought of her. She finally heard some voices-

" Well done, Harry and Ron. Now who's gonna do all of our work, huh?" said Seamus Finnigan, running his hands through his hair.
Dean nodded and said" At least, she never complained and did all our work quietly and didn't even ask for anything in return. What exactly did you both do?"

After listening to all the complains, Ron exploded" It wasn't our bloody fault she finally made space for some sense in that huge brain of hers."
Harry added" And besides, that traitor was hanging around with the Snakes. Do we need help from some slut like her? Don't worry, we'll find some one else"
Ginny also agreed and said" I'll be sure to make her pity life of a thing hell if I find her somewhere. That mudblood traitor!"
Neville interjected and said" I don't think that's necessary Ginny. I think we should distance ourselves from her. There, no harm done."
Lavender twirled her hair and said" Well, we can manipulate her and get her back to do our work. We all know that the traitor will drown in guilt and come back to us sometime"
Padma Patil joined and said" No need for any of that, I know a new 7th year who'll be joining our house tomorrow, Jenna Jules. They say she's pretty smart so the Granger girl will be replaced in seconds. It'll be like she wasn't even there"
They all talked for a while, but Hermione didn't bother to stay any second longer and crept out.

She tried to hold back her tears and was able to do so until she reached the common room, the fire was lit so she sat down on the carpet and let the dam burst. She finally knew the truth and it felt so bitter and it hurt that she was so easy to replace. Draco quietly sat down beside her and hugged her, in some hope to comfort her. Her tears seemed to flow forever and Draco kept her close, saying soothing words to comfort her, " It's alright Hermione, you're so brave. Whatever has happend, it'll be fine. Now, will you tell me what happend?". Between sobs and hiccups, Hermione told him everything, what she saw, what she heard and what she felt"

Finally, when she was finished, she looked up at Draco who smiled in return bringing a very watery smile to her face too. The caramel eyes searched the grey ones, looking for a place to hide from all the misery which they had to see. What words couldn't say, their eyes and that smile said. They both knew that everything had changed between them now, the only thing they hoped that it wouldn't hurt the little friendship they had forged which would one day grow into something much more than that.

Ding Ding Ding!
So, I know it was short and had so much fluff but then again, I am known for writing fluffy and drama stories.
In the next chapter, we'll find a much more stronger version of Hermione and a huge twist which I bet, none of you saw coming.
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