I met up with Jane at the Great Hut, and she was speechless when I told her the news about tonight. She kept on gasping during my telling her the details. She couldn't believe how fast I was able to get to the second goal, while she didn't get anything out of the first day. I felt bummed things didn't work as fast for her, but I was ecstatic for me. In a little bit, I'll be on a date with one of the cutest guy on the island.

The evening practice rolled around faster than expected. Jane and I headed back to the hut for the plan of attack on how to aproach the date. She thought I should get on with the kissing, but I wanted to be playing hard to get. Besides, I'm not that experienced with the kissing, or dating, area. I should stick to being safe.

I was surprised it was time for the evening practice already. We departed off to the pitch, and headed our different ways. I was immediatly greeted by Phillip, followed by a kiss on the cheek. I blushed madly, and stayed by his side until the counselors arrived.

"Alright. The second practice of the day. Usually, this time of day is used to practice within your own group. Since some of you have games coming up, I advise to practice mentally as well as physically.

Now, even though you are in your groups, if any of us see you slacking off, or talking about something not involving quidditch, there will be consequences." Retorted the head counselor.

I turned to my group and we went into a small huddle.

"This is the first time I've worked with any of you, so please fill me in," Malfoy said.

There was an akward silence. "Well?"

"Well, you see, Jeff was our captain and we just followed his command." Dillan admitted. "Other than that, there's not much else."

"I say we make Draco the new captain," Lauryn said with slight enthusiasm. The others nodded in unison. I didn't know what to say. I've never played before, I didn't know anyone except Malfoy, so I was in no position to argue. But truth be told, I was neither glad nor upset he was captain. He was captain of the Slytherin Quidditch team, and it was obvious he can take charge. However, I'm probably the least of his favorite and he might be harsh with me. No, he will be. Oh well, I have to get on with the program. I nodded also.

I saw an amused face on Malfoy, and I returned with a grim look. He chuckled and went back to the group.

"Okay. I accept the proposal. I mustwarn thatI am one of the captains in my school, and I take attitude and losing very badly. All I ask of you is your best and not much more. Is that agreed?"

We all nodded. I looked about to faint. He, too, seems serious about this. I do like his courage and leadership though.

"Great. Let's get started then. We'll start off with a lap around the pitch."

To no one's surprise, all the other team started off the same. I tried my best to run my full speed, but that seems to be nothing. Malfoy passed me easily and was the first in our group to finish. Lauryn followed after, and then Phillip, Dillan, Tristan, Guy, and me. I was flushed and out of breath once I was finished.

"That," Malfoy started facing the team, "was disgraceful. Not even my Slytherin team was that pathetic."

The team looked at each other with pouted lips. I didn't understand it; I thought we tried our best. I mean, yea we weren't the best team out there, but it seemed like we worked our butts off. At least I know I did.

"If we want to be the best team on this island, we have to work hard day and night. We must be willing to push ourselves to our utmost ability. We must help and encourage each other in order for us, as a team and individual, to be the best. I hope you will think about that."

I must admit, he speaks very passionately about the sport. It felt strange, though, how he spoke so lowly of his Slytherin teammates.

"Now, recite your positions so we can organize ourself. As you know, I am a seeker."

"I'm a beater." Said Phillip.

"Chaser," Lauryn said.

"Chaser," Dillan replied.

"Chaser," Tristan said.

"Also a beater," Guy said.

"I don't know my position." I muttered. Malfoy looked at me with bitter eyes.

"Oh yes, of course. Your situation," he said. "I cannot determine your current position as well. However, I will meet with you after practice to see what is best for you."

I nodded. He doesn't seem as bad as I thought he'd be.

For the rest of practice, the team tried so hard to please Malfoy, including me. It didn't feel right to me if I slacked off just because I hated Malfoy. Besides, I'm new to this, the sport and the place, so I might set a bad impression. Phillip was extremely nice to me, which was nice. He explained a few things to me, and gave me a few small kisses.

"Better. Much better. Hit the showers," he said. "Granger, wait."

The rest of the team walked off, with Phillip giving me a warm hug before departing. I can't wait for our date. It'll be so much fun and romantic. I seriously thought about it probably a hundred times today.

"Granger," he started, "we need to find your position tonight so we can work things out."

I agreed. Being lost is something I don't like to be doing.

"So, first off, are you a strong girl?" He asked.

What a stupid question! Of course I'm not strong. I don't work out, I don't play sports, I don't do anything!

"No, I don't think I am."

"Well, a beater is out of the question. I know you hate flying top speed so you surely can't be a seeker. Hmm, it'll be either a chaser, a person who can weave in the field easily, or a keeper, who pretty much stays in the same spot the whole game." He eyed me carefully, but it didn't seem he was really looking at me. "I'm making you a keeper."

I smiled. Okay, so I'm a keeper.

"Now it's time to see what you can do. Let's go."

"Malfoy, I have a date tonight. Can we do it later?" I pleaded.

"No. We need to do this tonight so we can progress tomorrow."

I groaned. "Malfoy, please! I've never asked you for anything, that's for sure, so it wouldn't hurt to give me the first night off, would it?"

"Granger, I wouldn't want to be wasting my nights with you if it weren't urgent."

Great. Not only will I miss my date with Phillip, but now, I have to use that time with stinkin' Malfoy.

"Fine, Malfoy, have it your way. The sooner we start, the sooner we get this over with."

"Exactly what I was thinking," he remarked.

I scoffed.

"Do you know how to fly?" He asked.

A blush crept upon my face. "No."

I saw his head hung for a few seconds before he brought it back up. "Great. I guess we better bloody start with beginners flying lessons, eh?"

"I guess," I said. "I'm not going anytime soon, am I?"

"It doesn't look like it. Don't look too sad, Granger, I'm stuck too you know."

"Good. I'm not the only one who'll suffer."

His head snapped towards me. Blood soon swarmed up into his head. "Is that what you think this is, sufferage! Seriously if you don't want to be here, you shouldn't be. I hate it when people come here just to be here. People like me must deal with people like you. I come to improve myself. I come to be free from the horrid world," he screamed at me.

That truly frightened me. After all the years I've known him, he has never been this mad or upset. I didn't get why he was getting worked up.

He mounted on his broom, and flew towards me.

"Get on your broom," he ordered.

I guess here I didn't have as much protection as I did at Hogwarts. Harry and Ron was always there to protect me, keeping me from harms way. Now, there's no one. Now, I'm alone with Malfoy, who seems to be in the worst of state. Just my luck. I got onto my firefly broom with great anxiety, but I must say I was very proud of myself to even hover.

"Let's see what you're made of. Try flying anywhere." I am so relieved his voice is much more calmer than before. I traveled slowly and made through an almost straight line from where Malfoy was, to the post, and then back.

"Much improvement so far," he unwillingly said. He saw my eyebrows cock up and replied, "Don't get your hopes up. I only compliment because you're my teammate, and this will help get your confidence up. Once school starts, we're back to normal."

"It's fine by me," I said. I couldn't help but notice a small frown? No, why'd he sad?

"Anyways, go another round."

I did as he said, over and over, and over. I gradually flew a few more feet above ground to my satisfaction. After a while, it was getting extremely chilly and dark. I was hungry and tired and ready to collapse any moment. Malfoy and I could see there was no point in tiring ourselves out if there would be no progress made, so he told me to return to my hut and get some rest.

I knew it was way past eight, the original time of dinner. I got back to the hut to find everyone already asleep. Not wanting to wake anyone, I crept slowly and carefully around the hut. I checked the time and was startled to find it was eleven o'clock. Geez, Malfoy kept me very late. I just hope Phillip isn't too mad.

It seems that Jane brought over some food for me, for there was a plate of food over by the straw coffee table with a note from her addressed to me.

'Hermione, I hope your first practice went well. Why didn't I see you at the Great Hut? Tell me the details in the morning, kay? I also have some news for you. Jane.'

I silently thanked her and immediatly started chowing down the plate of food. It was de-licous. Soon afterwards, I took a quick shower, brushed my teeth, combed my hair a few times, and snuggled into bed. I must say, today was very eventful. I had my first quidditch practice, a guy asked me out and I would have had my first date but stupid Malfoy kept me late, I recieved plenty of hugs and kisses on the cheek from the guy that asked me out, and I rode a lot better than when I practiced at home. I guess that last part was because of Malfoy. I severely hate to admit it, again, that he is a good coach.

Authors Note: Thanks for reading the story up to this point so far. I'm sorry I haven't updated as fast I should have, but I'm trying to release this site I've been working on, which I think you guys would like. Anyway, I hope you did enjoy this and I'm sorry if there is any story mistake, such as names. There is too many that I can't keep up sometimes. If you catch any, please tell me and I'll try to make the change. R&R! It'll keep me going!