Well, I forgot to post last night, so I posted this morning. And as compensation I'm going to post two chapters tonight. Enjoy!

Chapter 6

Arguments

Hermione's POV

Around three, we all started filing out of the pub and into the carriages. Harry and Ron were so immersed in their discussion about some weird Quidditch move, the Wranski Faint, that I had to literally drag them out.

"Guys, come on or we'll have to walk up to the school. And I really don't want to do that." I dragged them outside and pushed them into a carriage, then climbed in.

"Shit." It was involuntary.

"Nice to see you too, Granger." Malfoy was sitting in the far corner, and the only available seat was next to him. Harry and Ron hadn't even noticed who we shared the carriage with. I rolled my eyes and looked out the window, intent on ignoring the three males around me. A few minutes later, Malfoy cleared his throat. I turned to look at him, the annoyance clear on my face.

"Can I help you?" I asked, as coldly as I could.

"Actually, I was wondering what your opinion on Arithmancy theorems are." I gave him a funny look, confused.

"Which theorem?"

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Draco's POV

"Pythagoras. I think he's a crackpot old fool who was on loads of Muggle drugs. His theorem works, for the most part, but there are so many better ways to figure triangles and brew potions." I stated this very matter-of-factly, careful to keep my face blank. I knew she swore by Pythagoras. She glared at me, but her eyes were bright. I settled back for a hot debate.

"No way. Pythagoras was a genius." She countered quickly. "Yes, he may have been a bit mad, but to even come up with that theory too years of testing and experimentation!" we battled back and forth all the way back up to the castle. When we got there, she was up by one, and I made a final comment, meant to make her blood boil and leave us even.

"So, using Pythagoras' theory, one could conceivably brew any potion?"

"Yes." I opened the door to the carriage.

"Well, I was just wondering, does it apply to Polyjuice?" I gave her my I'm-better-than-you look and jumped out of the carriage and walked up to the school. I was about to enter the Great Hall when her voice behind me made me stop.

"Actually, Malfoy, it does apply to Polyjuice." I turned around. I really hadn't expected her to follow me.

"And how would you know that?"

"That isn't any of your business."

"Then prove it."

"Fine." She walked into the Great Hall and sat between Potter and Weasley, leaving me standing there, in shock. I hadn't actually expected her to agree to prove it. I shook my head and walked over to the Slytherin table. I had the distinct feeling that the next few weeks were going to be very interesting.

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Hermione's POV

When I sat down between Harry and Ron, they both scooted away a little.

"Hey, Mione. What's wrong?" Harry asked, very cautiously. I gave him a look. "Is it-" he blushed. "Is it that time of the month?" he blushed darker. Ron started laughing, but turned it into a coughing fit when I glared at him.

"No, it's Malfoy." Ron stopped 'coughing' and his blue eyes narrowed.

"What did he do? If he called you that name again, I'll kill him." His hands tightened into fists. I shook my head and placed a hand on his to calm him down.

"No, I just have a point to prove." Harry looked at me, confused. "I have to brew the Polyjuice again." Both guys paled.

"You're kidding, right, Mione?" Harry had a pleading look on his face, but he knew I was serious.

"You already know the answer to that question, Harry. I need to borrow your invisibility cloak for a little while to get the ingredients I need."

"Are you absolutely sure?" Ron was double-checking with me.

"This is Malfoy we're talking about."

"Oh yeah."

"Alright, Mione. Whenever you need it, just pop into the common room. I'll give it to you then."

"Thanks, Harry." I smiled at him and started piling food on my plate.

"And when were you planning on starting the potion?" Harry, as usual with his twenty questions.

"I'm not sure. Probably after the next full moon."

"Ok." He nodded, and dug into his own food. The rest of dinner was occupied with Quidditch.

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Yay! Another chapter. I'm going to go play with the new puppy. Enjoy!

~K~