A/N: Hey everyone, it's me again. Sorry this chapter took so long. Hit me up with a review please. For disclaimer, see first chapter.

Needing You

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Chapter 3

Since Amy didn't have Advanced Transfiguration with Jasmine, Draco kindly escorted her, both having become closer during the History of Magic class. Finally parting, Draco let to go to his class, but not before he left a kiss on Jasmine's hand. Unfortunately, Harry walked up in time to see the display.

"What was that all about? I can't believe you let that thing touch you. After what he said to you?" Harry exclaimed angrily, upset at the close proximity Malfoy had been to his girl.

"It was nothing. He didn't mean any of it and he really isn't all that bad. Let's just get inside. Will you sit by me?" Jasmine waved away the uneasiness she felt at Harry's biting words.

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The bell rang to signal the end of the period, and as soon as she walked out of McGonagall's door, she spotted Draco.

"Wow, I guess I'll be seeing a lot of you," Jas said, surprised. Inwardly, she intoned, "Not that I mind…."

The Slytherin simply gave her the trademark Malfoy smirk, looped arms with her, and led the way to Advanced Arithmancy. The silence between them was actually comfortable, Draco noted with surprise.

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Arithmancy passed and Jasmine and Draco parted ways for lunch. Harry came over to her table after she was finished eating and they went to tour the grounds. Harry showed Jasmine Hagrid's hut, stopping to say hello to the half-giant on the way. He pointed out from near the Black Lake the Astronomy Tower, the Gryffindor Tower, Trelawney's lair, and various other parts of the magnificent castle. At last, Harry showed her the Quidditch Pitch.

"I always loved playing Quidditch, it helped me clear my mind," Jasmine stated, a far-away look in her eyes. After a moment of reflection she asked, "Are you any good?"

Harry replied with a smile on his face, "I suppose you could say that. I've only lost one game in my entire career here, or at least only one game I played in. I'm the captain of the team this year. I'm a seeker. What position do you play?"

"Chaser. The best on the East Coast, actually. I remember professional scouts knocking at my door at age seven. But, I just stuck to playing at school."

"Why?" Harry could not understand why the girl beside him would pass up playing professionally if she was as good as she implied.

Jas studied him closely for a while, looking for something in those green eyes. She finally said, "I can't really tell you. I just didn't want it." She looked away as she told him, silently berating herself for lying to him. Truthfully, she did know why she didn't accept all the invitations. However, she couldn't find the courage to tell Harry.

"Well, break is nearly over, we should head to our next class. I had a great time today, Jasmine." The two stood up and went to their next class.

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Jasmine barely made it into the Divination classroom before the bell, having gotten quite lost along the way. Draco looked relieved to see her, and when she plopped wearily next to him at a table, he asked, "Where did you go during break, I couldn't find you?"

Jasmine, biting her lip, told him about Harry's mini-tour. Seeing his disgusted face, she quietly lit into him about how he shouldn't hate people because of their house and how she would not let him choose her friends for her. He pouted at this, but didn't respond in a negative way.

Throughout the duration of the class, Trelawney predicted eight student's deaths, including Jasmine's and Draco's. They merely laughed at her behind her back, trying to outdo each other in interpreting the professor's demeanor. For the first time, Jasmine saw Draco smile.

"My God, he is beautiful when he smiles," Jasmine thought as her heart starting beating at a fast pace.

Meanwhile, Draco was thinking along the same lines as the blonde bombshell. "I wonder if she realizes how pretty she really is."

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After being escorted (once again) to Charms by Draco, Jas endured a long double period with only Amy to keep her company. What seemed like a lifetime later, the bell rang for Amy and Jas to rush to Potions, which happened to be on the other side of the castle. The two smiled at each other as they made it into the classroom with a full minute to spare.

Even though Snape was the professor for Potions, Jas was confident she would not have any problem passing. Potions was her favorite subject, and she enjoyed the concentration and exactness of the process.

Draco and Jas exchanged greetings, but as there were only two to a table and the only available seat for Draco was on the far side of the room, their communication seemed limited.

Snape barged into the room, sending an icy glare in Jasmine's direction, and began his lesson. They were to make, individually, Proximatis Draughts, a difficult potion very few people ever brewed correctly. The drinker would have the ability to hear things happening all the way across the world as clearly as if he/she were standing next to the noise.

The class was deathly silent as they put all their concentration onto the task at hand. At the end of the period when Professor Snape told the students to bring their potions to him for a grade, nearly everyone groaned. Jasmine, the last one to show her potion to the intimidating professor, hid a smile as she looked at Snape's shocked face.

"Impossible," Snape whispered, amazed. "How did you of all people ever manage to make this potion perfectly?"

At his words, the entire room erupted into hushed murmurs and stared at the two at the front of the classroom.

"Potions is my best subject, sir. I was taught personally by Antonio Giles since I was ten."

"Antonio Giles? The Antonio Giles? Miss Hattori, would you mind terribly if we could talk sometime? I believe I misjudged you. Class dismissed."

Jas replied, "Of course, I would be happy to talk Potions with you. And if it is any comfort, I misjudged you as well."

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At dinner, the Hall was abuzz with news of the incident in Potions. Random people from all houses came up and introduced themselves to the blushing Ravenclaw. For the first time since she set foot through Hogwart's massive doors, Jasmine Hattori felt like she belonged.

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Well readers (if there are any, I don't seem to be getting any reviews), that was Chapter 3. I'm sorry it took so long to get here, but I've been busy with finals. Now summer is officially here, as of Thursday (for me at least).Unfortunately, I will not have any new chapters for at least a week, I start softball camp onMonday. Thanks for reading, and please hit me up with a review.

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