Chapter 10: Blue Sweater
Hermione woke up with a major headache, as she realized she and Ginny fell asleep next to the fireplace, she looked at Ginny who was still fast asleep on the floor next to the pile of books from last night's study night
She stood up from the couch and walked through the room without waking Ginny up, she came in her room and took a blanket out of her room and placed it on Ginny
"Sleep tight Ginn…" she silently whispered as she walked out of the balcony trying to get some fresh air, as the morning breeze came and greeted her
"Mione? You're up early?" Ron said from inside as he stepped out in the balcony with her
"Ron? I woke up with a headache, how about you? What's your excuse?" Hermione teased as she leaned on the ledge
"Maybe because I've been thinking…and couldn't sleep well last night…" he explained as he tried fixing his hair which was a total mess
"You think?" she asked raising her eyebrow, trying to sound amusing
"Ha-ha. Very funny Mione…but really…" Ron said as he ignored her comment, he even surprised Hermione, he never let anyone get away with insulting him, he must be really serious these days, Hermione said to herself
"So what have you been thinking about?" Hermione asked
"You know the war is coming faster then ever…well…am getting nervous of what would happen after all of it…" he said as he didn't even dare to look at her, she starred at him with surprise, he's never been this serious in a long time
"Ron, this war is affecting all of us, You, me even Harry…" she said almost not able to finish, her heart felt crushed, she knew there was a big possibility she'd loose everything and everyone she knew because of this war
"That's why…I have a favor to ask you" Ron said as he looked at her
"Okay, what is it?" Hermione asked curiously
"Take care of Ginny for me…and everyone else…" he said as he came back inside, not looking back at her, that saddened her, she didn't think he cared that much, he wasn't the only one who was worried for the people he loved
"I will Ron…" she whispered to herself, I just don't know how, everything is happening so fast, soon she and some other students would be joining Dumbledore to battle against Voldemort and that was going to take more then magic
She didn't know if she was going to come out of the battle field alive herself, but one thing's for sure, she's going to stick to her promise no matter what
"Mione? You're awake? Why didn't you wake me up?" Ginny asked stretching herself
"Oh, I didn't think waking you up was such a good idea…after all you looked so calm and peaceful…" Hermione teased her
"You weren't just talking to Ron were you? I kind of swore I heard you two talk…"
"Ah…no…not really…" Hermione said trying to avoid the fact that they have been talking about the war that could set Ginny off
"Okay then…Oh! Today's the day we get to see who Cedric paired us with!" Ginny said being all perky as she is
"Glad someone's excited…" Hermione said rolling her eyes
"Come on…let's just get some breakfast!" Ginny suggested as she pulled Hermione
"I'll be in a sec, I just want to brush my teeth and wash my face before we head out…"
"Oh yeah! I forgot…sorry…just got a little too excited…" Ginny said with a laugh
They both hurried to get to their rooms, Hermione had to admit she too was a bit excited on finding out who she has been paired with, she hurriedly brushed her teeth and washed her face, then put on her blue shirt on and a matching blue pants, as she brushed her hair and quickly glanced at herself,
Not bad Granger! She said to herself in approval, wow, that's the first time I ever admired myself, she said to herself, she was always so insecure on what ever other people thought about her appearance but this time she didn't,
Something about this war changed the way I think too, she thought to herself as she headed out the door
Once again Ginny the princess took longer to get dressed up, she always made sure she looked well even if there wasn't a single occasion, she was Ms.Glamour girl and that made her special from the other girls at Hogwarts, Hermione thought to herself as she sat on the couch
She heard someone come out of one of the rooms as she looked at who was coming out she saw Harry come out with a blue shirt and wore the blue sweater Hermione had given him last Christmas,
Which she made herself as well, not perfect but it's the thought that counts right? As he closed his bedroom door shut, and saw Hermione on the couch
As he came closer to her holding his bag over his shoulders, "Let me guess…Ms. Glamour girl again?" he asked with a laugh
"Yeah, exactly!" she replied laughing along with him,
as he sat down next to her, "Hey, your wearing the sweater I gave you, haven't seen you wear it since I gave it to you, not that I blame you, it's not actually the most great looking sweater in the world…" she continued on saying looking at the sweater he was wearing
"Well, honestly I wore it a lot of times already, just not around school, but since its cold outside, it's perfect" he said with a grin
She didn't say anything afterwards, she was still thinking about what he had said, she just smiled and starred at the fireplace, Harry suddenly took her hair and twirled it with his fingers, "You really have great hair Mione" he said still playing with it
"Gee, thanks!" she added still a bit surprised of what he did as she threw a small cushion at him, they started laughing like crazy as Harry fought back, they were throwing cushions at each other
"Wow you guys! Why am I not surprised?" Ginny asked as she starred at them, Harry holding Hermione on her waist as their laughter faded, as they fixed themselves and the place
They walked going to the bulletin board to where the list would be posted, everyone of the representatives crowded the board, Hermione, Ginny and Harry tried squeezing in through the crowd, Ginny ran her fingers through the list and saw her name and her partners, "what? Please tell me this is all a big mistake! It's just got to be…" Ginny said in a panicked look
Hermione looked at what made her so upset and as well was shocked, "Draco Malfoy? Wow, that's new…" Hermione said trying to hold her giggles
"Oh, very amusing isn't it?" Ginny asked sarcastically
"Get out of my way!" Draco suddenly shouted from the crowd making his way through, pushing everyone out of his way, "Someone's a little cranky this morning…" Harry whispered to Hermione and Ginny
When he looked at the list and saw the list, he gave a shocked look and looked at Ginny, "Well, well, well, looks like were partners Weasel isn't that such a treat?" he said as he gave a big smirk on his face, with Goyle and Crabbe laughing with him
Ginny just looked at him head and toe, "You amaze me Malfoy…"
"Oh, really? And how is that Weasley?" he asked as he looked at her curiously
"Because you can prove to me that you truly are such an asshole!" she said as she turned around, and stomped her foot as she did
"One day you'll see that you do want me Weasel! No need to play hard to get!" Draco added as he looked at her walk away, Ginny didn't look back instead she showed him the finger and everyone laughed
"Not bad for a Weasley…" he grinned as they turned around and left pushing through the crowd
"Looks like Ginny's herself is cranky this morning…" Hermione teased as she and Harry watched Draco disappear from the crowd, heading for the grand halls to get breakfast, Ginny was already there, talking to Cedric
Why blue? Why sweater? I have no idea, that's just what popped into my head when I started writing this Chapter, so please still keep reading the story and reviews are still needed!...Thanks in advance...