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A/N: hey everybody thanks for the reviews... they're helping a lot. I apologize for not writing for the last little while, first I was away from my computer and then I had a major case of Writer's Block. Hopefully I'm back on game now and you'll like this chapter. Good reading...

Chapter 12:

Hermione sighed as she rolled out of bed twenty minutes later, she couldn't sleep. She'd heard Viktor yell and felt guilty that she'd upset him, but he'd started it with his stupid- but true- comment. She walked towards the bathroom and turned on the shower. She undressed and climbed in under the hot spray. After washing her hair, she climbed out of the tub and wrapped a towel around herself and walked back into the bedroom. She was about to drop the towel where she was standing when she looked up and sitting on her bed were two very bashful looking men, one with wild black hair and the other sporting the same look in red.

"Ronald, Harry" she said wrapping the towel more tightly around her.

"We're sorry Hermione" Harry said.

"We apologize" Ron said.

"That's nice boys, now get out. I will talk to you when I'm dressed"

They looked at her happily and walked from the room shutting the door behind them.

In the kitchen Tonks was sitting at the table watching Remus while he read the paper.

"Will you stop it Tonks" he said after a few minutes.

"They really seem to be in love Remus" she said.

"Yes, love is definitely in the air... especially when it involves an ANGRY Hermione and a cursing Viktor" he said.

"Stop being a wanker, the only reason he's cursing and upset is because he upset Hermione. He loves her"

"Who loves who?" Harry asked walking into the room.

"Who's a wanker?" Ron asked.

Tonks eyed the two of them and then turned her head back to Remus.

"You two look cheerful this morning" the werewolf said, changing the subject.

"Yes well, when we woke up there was a 'nice little hang-over cure' sitting beside our bed" Ron said looking at Tonks

"Yes, I wonder who left it there. It couldn't have been Herms, she doesn't give us that stuff, she believes in suffering the consequences of our actions" Harry said looking at Remus.

"Don't look at us, we didn't do it" Tonks said,

"It was Albus" Remus said.

"Yes, it was Albus" Tonks agreed.

Ron and Harry both laughed and grabbed a mug of coffee before going into the library where they knew Hermione would find them. As they entered the library Hermione opened the door to the bedroom and stepping into the hall. She entered the kitchen a few minutes later and ignoring the two sitting at the table went, and poured herself a cuppa. She walked out of the room and into the library to find Harry and Ron sitting side by side on the love seat.

"Hello boys" she said.

"Hiya Hermione" they said together.

"So, what did you two end up going after I left?" she asked.

"Oh here or there, some pub in London" Harry said.

"I see" Herms said.

"Really?" Ron said

"Yes you dolt, and I'd like to let you know that because of last night Viktor and I aren't speaking" she said.

"We know" Harry said, his head down.

"We are sorry Hermione" Ron said.

"That's alright, I'm sure everything will turn out for the best"

Harry and Ron both nodded.

"What are you going to do today?" Harry asked.

"I'm going to a Quidditch practice, would you two like to come?" she asked.

"YES!" Ron said.

"Well go get dressed appropriately and meet me down here in 10 minutes" she said laughing and taking the mugs went into the kitchen.

Remus was alone in the kitchen when she entered; she put the mugs into the bubble filled sink and turned to Remus.

"We are going to visit the Quidditch Pitch in London, who is on duty today?" she asked.

"I believe it is Snape"

"Lovely, will you inform him that we will be leaving in about 15 minutes"

"He already knows" a silky voice came from the door.

"Professor" Hermione nodded and left the room.

"Who stuck a cucumber us her ass?" Snape said

"She and Viktor got into a spat last night"

"Poor child" the man said sarcastically

"Severus, leave her be" Remus said.

Severus sneered at the werewolf and glided from the room. He found Hermione in the foyer waiting for her two best friends. She turned to him and nodded.

"Miss Granger" Severus said.

"Professor Snape" she answered looking in his direction.

Within a few slightly uncomfortable minutes both Harry and Ron came dashing down the stairs.

"What is he doing here" Ron whispered to Hermione as they left the house.

"Isn't it obvious?" Hermione asked giving Harry a look behind Ron's back.

"Bloody Hell... he's our guard?" Ron said a bit too loudly.

"That I am Mr. Weasley and I suggest that you follow orders or you may end up the main ingredient of one of my newest potions"

Ron gulped and moved farther away from the man they'd come to strongly dislike.

The group of travelers reached the Quidditch Pitch in London within a decent time and Hermione followed the boys to a tower nearest the goal posts the team was using. Snape stayed close but had no wish to overhear the conversation he was sure would ensue. Once situated in the stands Harry pulled out a pair of Binoculars. He put them to his eyes and almost squealed with delight as he watched Viktor fly across the tiny screens. The team was in full practice and the Trio sat and watched until it seaming to dwindle. Hermione told the boys she'd be going to the change rooms to surprise Viktor and they eagerly followed as to meet the rest of the team. They reached the changing rooms just in time to see the team come off the field. Viktor had his head down talking to a fellow member when he heard a cat call from another team mate. He looked up to see what was going on and almost jumped with joy. There standing beside her two best friends was his Hermione. He handed his mate his broom and strutted to her. Looking down at her he said,

"I'm sorry princess, I love you"

"I love you too, I'm sorry" she said and leaning up placed her hands around his neck. With one slight movement Viktor lifted her up and kissed her, Hermione's legs twined around his waist. His teammates wolf whistled and cat called, but the two kissing teenagers ignored them. Harry and Ron smiled once they knew that everything would be alright and turned to meet me team.

"Hello, I'm Harry and this is Ron, we're friends of Viktor"

"Harry Potter?" One of the men asked.

"Yes" Harry responded.

"And Ron Weasley?" said another.

"Ummm... yes" Ron said.

"Velcome, come and seet weeth us" the captain said smiling at the two boys.

While the boys were held an animated discussion with the team, Hermione and Viktor slipped into the changing room. Once inside Viktor cupped Hermione's face and placed a gentle kiss on her lips.

"I am very sorry for everything Herms"

"It's alright Viktor, everything is fixed now... let's just forget about it" she said smiling.

"Geeve me 30 minutes and when I'm dressed I am going to take you somewhere special" he said pulling off his Quidditch Robes. She nodded and sat down on the bench labeled KRUM. She watched as he undressed and walked to the showers. She was tempted to go in after him but decided she'd keep her energy for later that night. So, she sat and looked around the change rooms. In one corner sat a magazine rack, so she stood up and made her way towards it. Picking up the first magazine she realized it had Viktor's face on it. She went back to the bench and started to flip through it. The articles mainly consisted of recent Quidditch victories for the team but dotted within the articles were pieces of gossip about the team members. One in particular struck Hermione's interest.

Krum seen in Diagon Alley with mysterious blond; is there romance in the air, and what happened to The Chosen One's Best Friend?

When Viktor stepped out of the shower and wrapped a towel around himself Hermione was holding the magazine in one hand and covering her mouth with the other.

"What ees the matter Her-my-own-ninny" she asked, using her nick-name.

"This!" she said shoving the magazine at Viktor.

"Oh, that"

"How can you be so casual about it?" she almost screamed.

"It ees no big deal"

"NO BIG DEAL?" Hermione yelled.

"That ees right, why can't I walk down the road weeth my leetle seester"

"Your WHAT?"

"Seester"

"Sister?"

"Yes!"

Hermione deflated,

"Sorry"

"No, I understand, the tabloids make up funny story about my life, I should warn you about stories like thees"

"I'm such a loser, I always jump to conclusions" she said to herself.

"Herms, settle down" he said sitting beside her and wrapping his arms around her.

"Go get dressed Viktor"

He stood and taking his towel off began to dress. Hermione tried not to watch but she snuck glances from underneath her eyelashes. Once he was dressed he took Hermione's hand and led her from the room. Outside Harry and Ron were still talking to the team. They looked up when the couple joined the group.

"Ve are going out now, I vill see you all in two days" Viktor said and turned towards the Professor sulking in the stands.

"I vill look after her" he said and nodded at the man in black. The Professor nodded back and the couple turned and walked off into London.

TBC

A/N: Hope you all liked it and I want to thank my reviewers again- you guys are awesome and the reason I am still writing this fic!

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