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Okay, since I've updated the other story quite a lot I decided to do this one. I hope you enjoy this new chapter, I'm glad I wrote it, it was kind of fun and really starts to set up the theme a bit more. Thanks, and don't forget to review! ~May Reach
Chapter 3
Hermione
"All I was going to do is ask him if it was his book! I was curious, it was a good book from what I had read and I was going to ask if I could borrow it when he was done. Then he suddenly screamed 'No' at me and grabbed the book from me running for it." I wailed; my eyes were sore from crying for so long. "I don't know what I did wrong!"
"It's okay Hermione. You're just having a rough day and boys can be a little insensitive." Ginny said giving me a hug and rubbing my back in slow circles.
"I thought we were friends! I-I th-thought" More tears came and I was choking on all my words again, "Whaaaaah!"
"Hermione you're going to be fine." Ginny whispered into my ear conjuring a couple more tissues from her wand and handing them to me. I smiled at her grateful for a friend like her.
"How are you and Harry anyway?" I ask her trying to change the subject from my horrible life.
"Well, Harry's, uh, mad at him too; so right now he doesn't really have any friends." Ginny explained trying to avoid Ron's name which I greatly appreciated.
"What did he do to Harry?" I ask curious for my friend's welfare.
"He yelled at us for being a happy couple, mostly at Harry for kissing me in the common room." Ginny laughed a bit.
"Was it on the lips? You know he already has a complex with that."
"Nope, Harry kissed me on the forehead." Ginny laughed even harder and I started laughing with her.
"That's ridiculous! I can't believe him! I think Ron just has a complex with-" Then I realized I had said his name and I almost started crying again.
"Did you hear about the new relay race McGonagall is putting in place?" Ginny asked changing the subject as quickly as possible so I wouldn't start crying again.
"Yeah, isn't there also a whole bunch of Muggle Activities that are also being implemented at the school by Professor Mints to help us understand the Muggle world better?" I mentioned and Ginny nodded excitedly.
"I can't wait for the calendar that McGonagall is posting up tomorrow, and then we can see what kind of events are coming up."
"You'll sign up with me won't you Ginny?" I asked her hoping it would be a yes.
"Of course, except maybe on the relay; hope that's okay?" She gave me a sorry grimace.
"Yeah, I was thinking of cheering on the sidelines for that one anyway. It'll probably involve flying and you know how I hate flying." We both started giggling, which turned into laughter. There was a pattern of footsteps outside the door, but we ignored them. Probably Draco going to his room; his activities have no reason to bother me.
Draco
I was glad I had grabbed Ginny when I did. After she started wailing into her pillow I jumped off the balcony between our dorms and down to the main floor running to the Gryffindor Common Room. Luckily, because I had no idea how to get in, Ginny was coming out with Harry.
"Ginny!" I had gasped tired from running up two flights of stairs; I had lost a lot of stamina over the summer I noticed. "It's Hermione, she's having a really hard time coping and I think it'd be best if you go help her."
"Go Ginny, I'll meet you in the Library when you're done." Harry told her and Ginny ran off with me in tow. She stopped in front of the portrait because she didn't know the password.
"Herco." I was able to cough out and the portrait swung forward. Ginny ran in, while I dragged myself through and passed out on the wooden floor. I heard Ginny talking to Hermione through the door, then the creak as she went in, and the door shut again.
After a bit I dragged myself up off the floor and walked to the sink getting myself a glass of water. I downed it, and proceeded to do the same thing with 4 more before I was back to normal. I quietly slipped up the stairs and leaned against Hermione's door, I didn't know why I did, but I did. I listened to their conversation.
"How are you and Harry anyway?" I heard Hermione ask, she was probably changing the subject from something more emotional.
"Well, Harry's, uh, mad at him too; so right now he doesn't really have any friends." Ginny's voice came; she was referring to Ron as him. Interesting how when a girl is in a break up phase of a relationship they can't hear the name without crying.
"What did he do to Harry?" Hermione asked, I was wondering the same thing.
"He yelled at us for being a happy couple, mostly at Harry for kissing me in the common room." Ginny laughed a bit.
"Was it on the lips? You know he already has a complex with that." I nodded in the hall even though no one could see me. It was a very true thing, it was natural that Hermione would've noticed, but Ron didn't exactly hide it very well.
"Nope, Harry kissed me on the forehead." Hermione joined Ginny laughing and I had to stifle my own chuckle.
"That's ridiculous! I can't believe him! I think Ron just has a complex with-"
"Did you hear about the new relay race McGonagall is putting in place?" Ginny changed the subject and I listened intently.
"Yeah, isn't there also a whole bunch of Muggle Activities that are also being implemented at the school by Professor Mints to help us understand the Muggle world better?" I didn't hear Ginny's reply to Hermione's question so I figured it was a silent one.
"I can't wait for the calendar that McGonagall is posting up tomorrow, and then we can see what kind of events are coming up."
"You'll sign up with me won't you Ginny?" Hermione asked quietly.
"Of course, except maybe on the relay; hope that's okay?" Ginny sounded sorry.
"Yeah, I was thinking of cheering on the sidelines for that one anyway. It'll probably involve flying and you know how I hate flying." The two girls started laughing and it gave me an idea. Hermione hated flying, what if I was to make up my mistake with her by helping her learn to fly. I bet we'd still be friends and I wouldn't have to worry that I had hurt her too badly.
I stood up and walked over to my bedroom and pulled out my Nimbus 2001, I hadn't received a new one since my second year even though I had complained that Harry had a Firebolt. I could send home asking for one of my old brooms, or the spare Nimbus 2001 I had at home in my room. Brilliant.
Hope you enjoyed that chapter, it was a lot longer than the other ones. Please review! If you haven't already I'd like it if you'd go read my other story that I'm writing, "The Battle for Lily". Please go check it out. Thanks for being great fans. Here is some of my replies to the reviews:
The Unlikely Suspect: I hope you enjoyed the new chapter! It's an exciting story to write since my first Dramione story turned out to be a complete bust. I had to scrap it.
xxxthe-girl-who-was-on-firexxx: no problem, your writing is so awesome! I love your stories. I hope you liked this chapter!
Thanks guys, please, pretty pretty please, review! ~May Reach
