Once she had reached her desk, however, Hermione quickly started on the assignment.
"But Hermione, we've never done this before. How come…" The words slurred out of Harry's mouth. This seemed the perfect time.
"She's obviously just studied a lot." Nora said. Harry's head swiveled around in sheer surprise.
"Well, I mean, of course she has, we're talking about Hermione. I just mean that I've never seen her do it before."
"You have, however, Mr. Potter, seen my kind of punishment when students don't follow directions and sit talking in class."
"No, Professor, you don't understand – "
"He was talking to me about potions, because I didn't understand the… the assignment," Nora said quickly and under pressure.
"Well then, both of you can spend another extra two hours talking about potions in detention tonight. Oh wait, never mind, you're not allowed to talk," Snape hissed.
Nora Devino had never received bad marks, she had never talked in class and she certainly had never ever been given a detention. The idea scared her, until she realized the pure genious of it. An extra two hours with Harry! Nothing could be better!
As she sat in the Great Hall during her study period, Nora covered her notebook with hearts and "Harry's" and every couple of minutes she would count down the time until her detention.
Although she was an outcast, everyone has at least one friend at Hogwarts and she was no exception. As Clara Limeheart and Aaron Flightey came down the table to sit with Nora, her thoughts were thinking up a plan.
"Hey Aaron and Clara!" Nora almost screamed.
"Well aren't you happy today? I know why I am! Aidan Hirsh asked me to the dance!" Clara's face showed her excitement. "You two better get a move on, I heard that people are getting limited!"
Clara Limeheart was an interesting character: She always meant well, but sometimes her comments were a little painful to hear. However, when your choice of friends is limited, you can't pick and choose, so Nora and Aaron just ignored such comments. Most of the time.
"You know, not everyone needs a date! I heard it was more fun if you go by yourself." Nora said defensively. "Not that it matters. Harry Potter is going to ask me."
"Oh really? So you have got a date? Oh I'm so excited! Little Nora is getting out in the real world."
"I agree with Nora, I mean maybe it would be better if you just…. just…. go alone." Aaron face showed the exact opposite of Clara's. His was of disappointment, the neglect, and the disloyalty of his friends. Nora didn't quite understand.
"But, but… ok." Nora hesitated to say anything more, in case Aaron might feel even more hurt.