Why? I don't get it. The way he kissed me…you don't kiss like that for a joke. I know it's real. But why is he denying it? I bet that dumbass Pansy has something to do with it. God, I hate that girl. She is so irritating! She must have said something to Draco in the hall this morning. Maybe…she threatened to tell Draco's father. Aw, why do bad things always happen to me? Hermione thought, as she lay in bed, sobbing into her pillow. She almost wrote to her parents, whining, but then thought better of it. She didn't want her parents to worry.

"Hermione…are you okay? Harry says you've skipped your afternoon classes. It isn't like you…are you sick? Can I come in?" asked Ginny, knocking on her door.

"Um…yeah sure." replied Hermione, wiping away her tears. Ginny came in and asked Hermione what was wrong. Hermione told Ginny all about the Draco fiasco. Surprisingly, Ginny understood.

"Yeah, those Slytherins have something irresistible. I sometimes find myself eyeing Blaise." Ginny said with a laugh.

"Blaise? You mean…Blaise Zambini?" asked Hermione.

"Yeah. But it probably won't work out. Since you have poured your heart to me…Hermione, I think…I might like Harry again. He's been really sweet to me." Ginny said shyly.

"Oh my god! That's really awesome! I think he likes you too…I mean, he's been really down since Luna died, but whenever you're around, he seems to lighten up." Hermione said.

"Really? I think I might ask him out. But first I'll ask Ron to ask Harry if he likes me. Thanks Hermione! And I'm sure things will sort out with you and Draco. But for now, be happy!" Ginny called, as she left the room.

Ginny was climbing down the stairs excited. She had just left Hermione's room, and wanted to ask Ron to do her a favor. She found Ron sitting with Lavender, helping her out with her Charms essay.

"Hey Ron come over here for a second." Ginny asked as Ron got up to follow her, "Ron, could you ask Harry if he likes me?"

"Um, okay…I guess. You like him? I'll ask him tomorrow at Hogsmeade." replied Ron, "Bye now; I have to get back to Lavender."

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The next day, Harry woke up and got dressed. He was oddly cheerful, and for some reason, wanted to see Ginny. He had a small feeling he was getting over Luna, and moving on…but was it okay? It was only a mere 4 months after Luna died. Five months of grieving didn't seem right.

Harry shrugged off that feeling and hopped down the stairs, where he met a sad looking Hermione and Ginny.

"Where's Ron?" asked Harry. Hermione nodding in a corner. Sure enough, there was Ron and Lavender, smiling, laughing and talking. Harry sighed. At least some people were having fun.

"Hermione, why are you looking so down?" asked Harry. Hermione just shrugged and looked away.

As Hermione looked away from Harry, she saw Pansy cuddling up to Draco. She almost gagged, but then Draco seemed to push her away.

"What's wrong, Draco-kins?" Pansy asked.

"Why do you have to be so close to me? I need my space. And what's with calling me Draco-kins. I'm not some kind of stupid toy poodle." replied Draco, obviously disgusted at Pansy.

"Then what do you prefer? Sugar-bear? Cutie-Patootie? Honey-bunch? Love-muffin?" asked Pansy, trying to sound seductive on her last suggestion.

"Ugh. They are all disgusting." spat Draco, as he turned away to join his guy friends. Pansy pouted and scampered after him. Oddly, Hermione smiled. It was rare that she found pleasure in other people's misfortune, but this time, it was worth every second.

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Later that day, Harry found himself alone with Ginny, on the top of a snowy hill.

"Hey Harry, think fast!" Ginny said, as she threw a snowball at his chest.

"Ooh, you're going to get it for that!" Harry teased, as he threw another snowball at Ginny's stomach. Soon, it turned into a one-on-one snowball fight.

After about 20 minutes of non-stop snowball throwing, the two soaked teenagers lay in the snow, making snow angels. A small happy smile played on both of their lips.

"Hey…Harry…do you think…you can date again? I mean…are you over Luna?" asked Ginny carefully, now on her side, with her head resting on her propped hand.

"I think so." said Harry, as he grabbed Ginny closer and hugged her tightly.

"God Harry! I wasn't talking about me! Someone else is interesting in you! Gross!" said Ginny.

"Oh…whoops!" said Harry.

"Haha! Just kidding!" said Ginny with a laugh.

"So now, we are officially…" Harry started.

"…dating!" Ginny finished with a grin.

Harry smiled and kissed Ginny softly on the lips, and pulled her up. The couple walked hand in hand to go meet their friends.

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Hermione was sitting at the Three Broomsticks with Ron, Lavender and Neville. Neville was reading a Herbology book intently, and Ron and Lavender were having an animated conversation, which left Hermione bored. Suddenly, her two least favorite people (a boyfriend stealer –Pansy- and a heartbreaker –Draco) walked in. Hermione groaned inwardly as Pansy snuggled closer to Draco. Draco didn't seem to notice and purchased two Butterbeers. She watched as Pansy tried to kiss Draco, but Draco pulled away and started saying something. Pansy put her hands on her hips and although Hermione was out of earshot, she knew Pansy was complaining. After a while, Draco's expression changed and Pansy stalked out of the store.

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Pansy leaned closer to Draco trying to give him a kiss.

"Ugh! Get off of me!" Draco said, shrugging her off.

Pansy put her hands on her hips. "Draaaaco," she whined, "Don't you care for your girlfriend anymore?"

"Not really." replied Draco truthfully.

"Fine. You know what? I don't care anymore. FINISO HYPNOSUM!" grumbled Pansy as she walked away.

Instantly, Draco felt better. Then, his expression turned foul as he realized what Pansy had done. He was really angry. He abruptly left the store to follow her.

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"Ah! Hermione! There you are! I have been looking for you forever!" said someone with an awfully thick accent said. Hermione turned around and gasped.

"Viktor!" she squealed, "When did you come?!"

"You remember me! Good! I am on vacation right now." Viktor Krum replied, "Come take a walk with me."

Hermione stood up and followed Viktor outside. They talked for a bit, about school stuff. They were both surprised to find out that neither of them was seeing anyone.

"Well in that case, Hermione would you like to be my girlfriend?" asked Viktor.

"Um…" Hermione hesitated, thinking of Draco. Oh, screw Draco, Hermione thought, "Sure."

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Hermione. I need to find Hermione. Thought Draco. He had looked everywhere for her. Dining Halls, empty classrooms, teacher's offices. Where could she be? The Library! thought Draco with a smile. He leaped up and ran to the library. Sure enough, sitting at one of the tables, was Hermione, poring over a couple of books.

"Hermione." whispered Draco.

"Malfoy. What do you want?" asked Hermione coldly.

"Don't be so cold. I'm sorry I said those things to you. It wasn't me. Pansy had hypnotized me to forget my love for, and go out with her! It's not my fault." confessed Draco.

"Then why aren't you mean anymore?" asked Hermione quizzically.

"I wasn't being kind to Pansy, so she un-hypnotized me. I swear!" replied Draco truthfully.

"Hah! Like I'd believe that. I'm not falling for your stupid tricks again." snarled Hermione.

"But it's true. You have to believe me!" cried Draco desperately.

"If you excuse me, I have some studying to do." Hermione said, as she rose from the table, and out the library, leaving Draco dumbfounded and alone.

Why doesn't she believe me? I need to find a way to prove it to her…oh! I know! thought Draco.

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"Well. What an eventful day." Ron said after Hermione told her friends about her day, "Draco dumps Pansy, Hermione goes out with Viktor, Harry goes out with Ginny, Draco invents some stupid story about his lovelife, and I, am one step closer to being with Lavender!"

"Hooray." said Hermione unenthusiastically.

"Oh, and I met Viktor. Nice guy. Talked about Durmstrang a lot. Seemed kind of off…mentioned Voldemort – be a man, Ron! - a lot." said Harry.

"That's odd. Ah well…g'night guys!" Ron said, yawning.

Harry followed Ron upstairs and sat on his bed. He took out some parchment, an ink bottle and a quill. He started writing a letter.

Hey Viktor,

I have been thinking about what you've said, and well, you have convinced me. I think I'll go. Please send me the transfer papers. I can't wait to play what you call real Quidditch. See you next year!

Harry

Harry signed the letter and gave it to Hedwig to send to Viktor Krum. Hedwig had only been gone a few hours when she came back and awoke

Harry with a reply.

Harry-

Glad to hear it. I can't wait to have you here. See you soon.

-Viktor

With a satisfied smile, Harry fell asleep.